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Pride  of  Madford,  Mrs,  Mease,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  and  W.  R. 
Church  (2).  Mr.  G.  W.  Drake,  of  Cardiff,  last  year’s  winner,  was 
very  close  indeed,  being  scarcely  a  point  behind  with  Madame 
Carnot  (2),  E.  Molyneux,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis  (3),  one  of  which  was 
awarded  the  N.C.S.  certificate  for  best  bloom  in  the  show;  Mr. 
T,  Carrington  (2),  Mr.  L.  Remy  (3),  Graphic  (2),  Australie,  Lord 
Salisbury,  Calvat’s  ’99  (2),  Mrs.  Barkley,  Chenon  de  Leche  (2), 
G.  J.  Warren,  Mons.  Hoste  (very  fine),  and  W.R.  Church  (2),  both 
good  colour.  Mr.  J.  Duff,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Williams,  was  placed 
third.  For  twelve  Japs  Mr.  Graham  scored.  Amongst  the  best 
were  N.  Pockett,  Mr.  R.  Church,  Mrs.  Lewis,  Mrs.  Barkley,  and 
Mrs.  Coombes.  Mr.  E.  Parsons  was  second.  In  the  class  for  six 
incurveds  Mr,  Drake  was  easily  first  with  fine  examples  of  Ialene, 
C.  H.  Curtis,  Ma  Perfection,  Mrs.  J.  Howe,  H.  J.  Jones,  and 
Mrs.  C.  W.  Egan.  Mr.  E.  Allen,  gardener  to  G.  J.  Jones,  Esq., 
was  runner-up.  In  class  B  Mr.  Graham  again  secured  first  place 
for  twelve  Japs;  Mr.  E.  Parsons  once  more  second.  Mr.  W.  E. 
Lewis,  gardener  to  Dr.  G.  Thomas,  was  placed  first  for  a  good 
group  of  Chrysanthemums  and  ornamental  foliage  plants ;  H.  J. 
Davies,  Esq.,  was  second.  A  Silver  Cup,  presented  by  Dr. 
Rutherford  Harris,  produced  keen  competition,  for  a  group  of 
Chrysanthemums  occupying  30  square  feet,  no  less  than  six  com¬ 
petitors  competing.  Mr.  D.  Powell,  gardener  to  Col.  Wallis, 
secured  the  Cup ;  Mr.  J.  George,  gardener  to  H  .Freeman,  Esq., 
being  placed  second.  Mr.  G.  Sharratt,  gardener  to  C.  H.  Bailey, 
Esq.,  was  first  for  a  good  group  of  miscellaneous  plants.  The 
amateurs’  and  cottagers’  classes  for  cut  blooms  produced  keen 
rivalry  and  plenty  of  entries.  Primulas  were  well  represented, 
and  the  competition  in  fruit  classes  was  very,  good.  Mr.  R. 
Giddings,  gardener  to  S.  Dean,  Esq.,  exhibited  some  splendid 
trained  and  bush  plants  of  Chrysanthemums.  One  of  the  features 
of  the  show  was  the  fine  exhibit  of  fruit,  not  for  competition,  put 
up  by  Mr.  John  Basham,  Basaleg  Nurseries.  Amongst  the  many 
fine  dishes  the  most  striking  were  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  The 
Queen,  Lane’s  Prince  Albert,  Tower  of  Glammis  (very  good), 
Crimson  Queening,  Allington  Pippin  (grand),  Adam’s  Pearmain 
(exceptionally  good),  Ecklinville  Seedling,  Jubilee,  Newton  Won¬ 
der,  Sandringham,  and  Lord  Derby.  The  same  collection  was 
awarded  a  Gold  Medal  at  Cardiff  earlier  in  the  week.  Taken  as 
a  whole,  it  was  a  very  excellent  show,  and  the  committee  deserve 
congratulations. 
Highgate  and  District  Chrysanthemum,  Nov.  7th  and  8th. 
Under  the  able  and  attentive  superintendence  of  Mr.  W.  E. 
Boyce,  the  Higligate  Chrysanthemum  growers  succeeded  in 
bringing  together  an  exceedingly  creditable  and  remarkably 
attractive  exhibition  in  the  Northfield  Hall,  on  Thursday  and 
Friday  of  last  week.  All  sections  were  well  supported,  and  fine 
blooms  were  staged  in  all  classes.  A  number  of  Silver  Cups  are 
annually  offered,  one  being  given  by  the  president,  C.  F. 
Cory-Wright,  Esq.,  J.P.,  &c.,  jointly  with  E.  H.  Smithett,  Esq., 
as  first  in  the  principal  vase  class ;  another  by  the  tradesmen  of 
Highgate  for  eighteen  Japanese  blooms;  and  two  others  are 
offered  in  separate  classes.  A  number  of  medals  are  awarded, 
together  with  good  many  prizes  and  certificates  accorded  to  new 
varieties.  The  school  children  of  the  neighbourhood  are  allowed 
to  visit  the  show  on  the  second  day.  Music  was  rendered  during 
the  afternoons  and  evenings. 
Plants. — Class  1,  for  a  group  of  plants  covering  60  sq  ft  of 
space.  The  first  award  was  secured  by  Mr.  T.  L.  Turk,  gardener 
to  T.  Boney,  Esq.,  Southwood  House,  Highgate.  The  group 
consisted  of  Japanese  varieties,  with  a  few  pompons  and  reflexed 
sorts  interspersed.  The  second  honours  were  accorded  to  Mr. 
E.  H.  Chitty,  gardener  to  S.  Hardy,  Esq.,  Cholmeley  Lodge, 
Highgate,  wiio  ran  Mr.  Turk  rather  closely.  Both  groups  were 
bright,  and  had  highly  creditable  plants.  The  prize  for  four 
trained  plants,  large  flowering  distinct  varieties,  was  given  to 
Mr.  H.  Tilbury,  of  Monkfirth,  Old  Southgate,  who  was  the  sole 
exhibitor.  For  one  trained  specimen  two  entered,  Mr.  H.  Stone- 
bridge,  Bisliopswood,  Highgate,  leading  with  a  couple  of  hand¬ 
some  plants,  one  of  which  spanned  about  12ft  or  more  in 
circumference'.  Mr.  H.  Tilbury,  of  Highgate,  followed  as  a 
creditable  second. 
Table  Decorations. — The  competition  in  class  4  was  exceed¬ 
ingly  keen,  the  decision  being  given  with  only  half  a  point  in 
favour  of  the  first  man.  The  quality  of  the  blooms  was  un¬ 
doubtedly  of  a  high  order,  and  very  creditable  indeed  to  the 
growers.  Mr.  Stonebridge  was  the  forefront  with  vases  of 
M.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Hairy  Wonder,  Pride  of  Madford,  Kathleen 
Rogers,  Gustave  Henry,  and  Therese  Rey,  Lionel  Humphreys, 
and  Phoebus.  The  second  prize  was  annexed  by  Mr.  Turk,  who 
won  the  Cup  last  year.  His  blooms  were  certainly  of  grand 
quality  and  well  staged. 
Class  5  was  splendid,  and  brought  eight  entries,  the  first 
prize  lot  coming  from  Mr.  Tilbury  ;  second  Mr.  Frost,  Okeleigh 
Park ;  and  Mr.  J.  Kirkwood,  Finchley,  third. 
For  a  couple  of  vases  Mr.  Turk  led,  followed  by  Mr.  Adams,, 
and  third  Mr.  Chitty,  gardener  to  S.  Hardy,  Esq.,  Highgate,  all 
of  them  very  fine.  The  first  prize  two  were  especially  handsome 
and  well  arranged.  Mr.  Turk,  the  renowned  pompon  grower 
of  the  Highgate  district,  won  in  the  class  for  a  vase  of  these- 
varieties,  he  showing  one  of  the  finest  exhibits  of  these  we  have 
seen  during  the  season.  Mr.  Chitty  was  a  fair  second;  Mr.  J.  T. 
Bealby  (amateur),  Finchley,  third.  In  class  8,  for  a  dozen  sprays, 
there  were  ten  entries,  the  first  prize  going  to  Mr.  J.  Sandford, 
gardener  to  G.  W.  Wright-Ingle,  Esq.;  Mr.  Turk  second;  and 
third,  Mr.  G.  Frost.  Ail  of  these  vases  were  bright  and  very 
beautiful  indeed.  In  class  10,  for  dinner-table  decorations,  three 
entrants  came  forward,  with  three  epergnes  each,  and  here  again 
Mr.  Turk  led  off.  He  was  followed  by  Mr.  Shrimpton,  who  was 
followed  for  third  by  Mr.  D.  B.  Crane.  The  first  prize  arrange¬ 
ment  was  exceedingly  light  and  graceful,  at  the  same  time  rich 
in  colour,  although  the  Croton  foliage  lying  sparsely  on  the 
table  was  no  great  improvement.  Mr.  D.  B.  Crane  led  for  an 
epergne  set  off  with  Chrysanthemum  blooms,  second  Mr.  Halsey 
(amateur),  and  third  Mr.  A.  Taylor,  from  Finchley.  There  were 
five  entries  in  this  latter  class. 
Cut  Blooms. 
The  competition  in  the  Japanese  cut  bloom  classes  produced 
large  and  really  handsome  flowers.  For  two  dozen  blooms 
in  eighteen  varieties  the  premier  award  was  captured  by 
Mr.  J.  Kirkwood,  of  Grass  Park  House,  who  staged  fine  samples 
of  Lily  Mountford,  Henry  Weeks,  Mutual  Friend,  M.  Fatzer, 
Calvat’s  ’  ’99,  Lady  Hanham,  M.  Chenon  de  Leche,  and  Mrs. 
Barkley.  Mr.  A.  Jones,  Hadley  Manor,  Barnet,  rather  a  close 
second,  though  a  few  of  his  blooms  lacked  the  size  and  density 
of  colour  seen  in  Mr.  Kirkwood’s  collection.  Mr.  T.  Carrington 
was  well  shown,  as  was  also  Mrs.  Mease.  M.  Chenon  de  Leche, 
and  Thomas  Wilkins.  The  third  prize  was  taken  by  Mr.  J. 
Sandford.  For  a  dozen  distinct  Japs  Mr.  Kirkwood  again  won 
leading  honours  with  an  even  set ;  Mr.  J.  Sandford  second  ;  and 
Mr.  H.  Tilbury  next.  Class  21  produced  seven  sets  of  half  a 
dozen  distinct  Japanese  blooms.  Mr.  Frost  was  in  the  van,  and 
had  remarkably  fine  blooms  of  Mrs.  W.  Mease,  E.  Molyneux, 
Surpasse  Amiral,  M.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Mme.  Carnot,  and 
M.  Gruyer.  Mr.  A.  Jones  was  second,  and  third  Mr.  J.  Sandford- 
Three  collections  were  entered  in  class  33,  in  which  a  Silver 
Cup  was  offered  by  the  Earl  of  Mansfield  for  twenty-four  cut 
blooms,  to  consist  of  a  dozen  each  of  Japs  and  incurved.  Mr. 
Turk  gained  the  Cup  with  a  fair  set;  Mr.  J.  Adams,  as  second, 
obtained  a  Silver-gilt  Medal ;  and  third,  Mr.  J.  Kine,  from 
Blenheim,  Highgate.  Mr.  Turk  led  for  twelve  varieties  of 
pompons  in  class  27,  and  also  in  class  30  for  a  similar  entry.  In 
the  latter  class  Mr.  J.  Adams  came  second,  and  Mr.  Chitty 
second  in  class  27.  Some  fine  incurved  blooms  were  staged,  the 
principal  prizewinners  being  Messrs.  Kirkwood,  Tilbury,  Sand¬ 
ford,  and  A.  Jones. 
Some  creditable  collections  of  vegetables  was  shown  by 
Messrs.  Tomlin,  H.  Bass,  W.  Wood,  and  W.  Bignell,  who  each 
obtained  awards. 
Messrs.  Cannell  and  Sons  sent  some  of  their  delightful  single 
and  pompon  varieties  from  Swanley.  Messrs.  Cutbush  and  Sons 
and  Messrs.  B.  S.  Williams  and  Son,  Upper  Holloway,  sent 
plants  for  the  decoration  of  the  hall. 
Stratford-on-Avon,  November  7th  and  8th. 
The  sixth  annual  show  of  this  enterprising  society  was  held 
in  the  Town  Hall,  and  proved  to  be  the  largest  yet  held  there. 
The  arrangements  were  efficiently  carried  out  by  the  Messrs.  G. 
and  J.  G.  Randall,  assisted  by  Mr.  G.  Boyden,  Mr.  John  Butcher, 
and  other  committeemen.  The  society  has  an  influential  comple¬ 
ment  of  vice-presidents,  and  including  Miss  Marie  Corelli.  The 
exhibition  was  opened  by  A.  D.  Flow'er,  Esq.  The  main  feature 
of  the  show  was  the  cut  flower  section,  including  those  staged  in 
vases  as  well  as  those  on  the  orthodox  boards.  Groups  of 
Chrysanthemums,  placed  at  the  four  corners  of  the  ball-room, 
enhanced  the  effect ;  whilst  two  other  large  rooms  were  occupied 
by  collections  of  Chrysanthemum  plants,  cut  blooms  in  vases, 
fruit  and  vegetables.  The  competition  in  the  cut  bloom  classes 
was  very  keen,  and  several  grand  blooms  were  staged.  The  prize 
for  the  best  bloom  in  the  local  classes  was  awarded  to  Mr.  H. 
Tullet,  gardener  to  J.  R.  West,  Esq.,  Alscot  Park,  Stratford, 
with  Australian  Gold.  Subjoined  are  the  names  of  the  winners 
in  a  few  of  the  principal  classes  : — 
In  the  open  class  for  twenty-four  cut  blooms,  Japanese,  dis¬ 
tinct — first  prize  £5 — Mr.  H.  Blakeway,  gardener  to  P.  A. 
Muntz,  Esq.,  M.P.,  first,  with  Vicar  of  Leatherhead,  Le  Grand 
Dragon,  Mrs.  G.  Mileham,  Mrs.  Weeks,  Charles  Davis,  and  Vivian 
Morel,  all  very  fine;  also,  Madame  Rivoire,  Ethel  Addison,  H. 
Weeks,  International,  Mrs.  Barks,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Mr. 
Barrett,  Madame  Remy,  Lionel  Humphrey,  Madame  Henri, 
Soleil  d’Octobre,  Lord  Ludlow,  Mrs.  Payne,  M.  Remy,  Australie, 
Mrs.  Constance,  Mrs.  H.  Coombes,  and  Charles  Knowles.  The- 
