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Amateurs — Show  or  Fancy  Daljlias. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  blooms,  distinct,  of  Show  or  Fancy 
varieties,  there  were  no  less  than  six  competitors.  Mr.  F.  W.  Fellowes, 
Ilitchen,  proved  the  victor  wifh  a  good  even  board.  The  varieties  were 
T.  W.  Girdlestore  (self),  Harrison  Weir,  Chieftain,  Wm.  Powell, 
Mrs.  W.  Slack,  T.  W.  Girdleatone,  Marjorie,  Miss  Cannell,  Bella, 
Jas.  Cocker,  Norma,  Prince  Bismarck,  Mrs.  Langtry,  John  Walker, 
Duchess  of  York,  John  Bennett,  Shottesham  Hero,  Mrs.  W.  Fellowes, 
Fred  Smith,  Crimson  King,  Miss  Browning,  Dante,  Mrs.  Gladstone,  and 
Matthew  Campbell.  Mr.  T.  Anstiss,  Brill,  was  a  capital  second,  there 
being  little  to  choose  between  this  and  the  winning  board.  His  best 
varieties  were  Daniel  Cornish,  R.  T.  Rawlings,  Dr.  Keynes,  Colonist, 
T.  J.  West,  Florence  Tranter,  and  Chieftain.  Mr.  R.  Bargin  made  a 
fair  third,  and  Mr.  T.  Hobbs,  Bristol,  fourth. 
There  were  three  competitors  in  the  class  for  eighteen  blooms.  Show 
or  Fancy,  disiir.ct.  The  first  prize  falling  to  Mr.  E.  West,  jun.,  Henley- 
on-Thames,  who  staged  a  neat,  even  board  of  Rebecca  (self),  Mrs. 
Langtry,  Hercules,  Dr.  Keynes,  Mrs.  Morgan,  Goldsmith,  Daniel 
Cornish,  Wm.  Powell,  Duchess  of  York,  Wm.  Keith,  Mabel  Stanton, 
Shirely  Hibberd,  Goldfinder,  Geo.  Rawlings,  Harry  Keith,  Chieftain, 
Arthur  Rawlings,  and  Kathleen.  Mr.  W.  Wheeler,  Henley-on-Thames, 
followed  with  a  bright  board.  His  best  flowers  were  Peacock,  Daniel 
Cornish,  Geo.  Rawlings,  Plutarch,  J.  R.  Tranter,  and  Willie  Garratt. 
Mr.  W.  J.  Joy,  Havering-atte-Bower,  was  third. 
Show  Dahlias. 
For  twelve  blooms,  distinct.  Shows  only,  there  were  four  entries, 
•  and  Mr.  J.  Thompson,  Hollywood,  Oldham,  was  awarded  first  place 
for  some  grand  blooms,  badly  staged.  The  varieties  were  Maud 
Fellowes,  Wm.  Rawlings,  R.  T.  Rawlings,  Chieftain,  Arthur  Occck, 
Clara,  Dante,  Willie  Garratt,  Yellow  Globe,  John  Henshaw,  Rosamond, 
and  one  unnamed.  Mr.  S.  Cooper,  Chippenham,  was  second  with 
typical  flowers  of  Prince  of  Denmark,  Ethel  Briton,  Mrs.  Langtry,  and 
Goldfinder.  Mr.  E.  Jefferies,  Langley  Burrell,  was  a  good  third. 
The  same  number  of  competitors  contested  the  class  for  six  varieties, 
distinct.  Mr.  R.  Whitiingion,  Cradley,  Surrey,  staged  six  grand 
blooms  for  first  place.  There  were  Colonist,  Mrs.  Gladstone,  Shotesbam 
Hero,  Dr.  Keynes,  Mrs.  Langtry  and  Vice  President  for  varieties.  Mr. 
Seamer,  Peterborough,  was  second,  his  best  blooms  being  Colonist, 
Prince  of  Denmark  and  H,.  T.  Rawlings.  The  third  prize  fell  to  Mr.  H.  J. 
Stenning,  Tunbridge  Wells. 
Fancy  Dahlias. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  Fancy  varieties,  distinct,  the  five  competitors 
made  a  capital  class.  Mr.  R.  Bargin  was  first  with  a  good  exhibit  of 
Rev.  J.  B.  M.  Camm,  T.  W.  Girdlestone,  Duchess  of  Albany,  Buff  ilo 
Bill,  Mrs.  J.  Downie,  Portia,  Chorister,  Henry  Eckford,  Mrs.  Saunders, 
Mrs.  H.  Halls,  Matt.  C  impbell  and  Lottie  Eckford.  Mr.  S.  Cooper, 
Chippenham,  followed  with  good  examples  of  Ijotty  Eckford,  Hercules, 
Prince  Henry,  Peacock,  Henry  Eckford  and  John  Cooper;  My.  J’.  Anstiss 
was  third. 
For  six  varieties  there  were  four  entries.  Mr.  Seamer  was  placed 
first  with  a  strong  board,  the  varieties  being  Mrs.  J.  Downie,  T.  W. 
Girdlestone,  Chorister,  Rev,  J.  B.  M.  Camm,  Mrs.  N.  Halls,  and  Matt. 
Campbell.  Mr.  E.  Jrfferies  was  second  with  good  blooms  of  Rebecca, 
John  Cooper,  and  Lotty  Eckford ;  and  Mr.  W.  Wheeler  was  third. 
Cactus  Dahlias. 
The  Cactus  varieties  made  a  brave  show  in  all  the  classes,  but  in 
that  for  twelve  bunches  of  six  blooms  each  only  three  competitors 
staged,  but  all  weie  good.  Mr.  F.  W.  Sharp,  Twyford,  was  first  with 
a  fresh  bright  display  ;  the  bunches  were  well  arranged.  His  varieties 
included  Viscountess  Sherbrooke,  Zephyr,  Britannia,  Cycle,  Mary 
Service,  Uncle  Tom,  Stella,  Casilda,  Alfred  Vasey,  Keynes’  White, 
Lucius,  and  Countess  of  Lonsdale.  Mr.  J.  Hudson,  gardener  to  Leopold 
de  Rothschild,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury  House,  Acton,  was  second  with 
smaller  flowers.  H  s  best  sprays  were  Chas.  Woodbridge,  Sylph,  Red 
Rover,  Mrs.  J.  J.  Crowe,  and  Mrs.  Carter  Page.  Mr.  W.  Mist,  Ightham, 
was  third  with  coarser  flowers. 
The  class  for  nine  sprays  of  three  blooms  each  brought  out  nine 
competitors,  of  whom  Mr.  H.  L.  Brownson,  jun.,  Sidciip  Place,  Kent, 
was  placed  first.  The  exhibitor  departed  from  the  orthodox  show  box, 
and  staged  in  vases.  The  varieties  were  Starfish,  Mayor  Tuppenny, 
Loyalty,  Maurice  Walsh,  Uncle  Tom,  Chas.  Woodbridge,  Mrs.  J.  J. 
Crowe,  Mrs.  Carter  P^ge,  and  Emperor.  Mr.  F.  W.  Fellowes  was  a 
good  second  with  capital  examples  of  Mrs.  J.  J.  Crowe,  Mayor  Tuppenny, 
Chas.  Woodbridge,  Uncle  Tom,  and  Mrs.  Carter  Page.  Mr.  W.  Peters, 
St.  Leonards,  was  third. 
Four  compel itors  faced  the  judges  in  the  class  for  six  bunches  of 
three  blooms.  The  first  prize  was  allotted  Mr.  E.  Jeffries  fora  fresh 
exhibit  of  Chas.  Woodbridge,  J.  F.  Hudson  (superb),  Mary  Service, 
Alfred  Vasey,  Britannia,  and  Island  Queen.  Mr.  E.  Mawley,  Beik- 
hampsted,  was  a  close  second  with  good  sprays  of  Chas.  Woodbridge, 
Lucius,  and  Exquisite  ;  while  Mr.  S.  Cooper,  Chippenham,  made  a  good 
third.  The  class  for  six  bunches  of  three  blooms  each,  restricted  to 
certain  varieties,  only  brought  out  two  competitors.  The  first  prize  was 
awarded  to  Mr.  W.  Peters,  who  staged  Magnificent,  Wra.  Jowiit,  Mayor 
Weston,  Mrs.  Saunders,  Mayor  Tuppenny,  and  Uncle  Tom.  Mr.  W.  Mist 
was  placed  second. 
For  eighteen  blooms,  distinct,  of  Cactus  Dahlias  with  their  own 
foliage  there  were  five  entries.  The  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  J. 
Bryant,  Salisbury,  for  an  even  display.  The  varieties  were  Britannia, 
Ajax,  Countess  of  Lonsdale,  Primrose  Damo,  Cornucopia,  Mrs.  Carter 
Page,  Mrs.  J.  J.  Crowe,  Night,  Elsie,  Marv  Service,  Chas.  Woodbridge, 
Wm.  Tieseder,  Mayor  Tuppenny,  LoyaPv,  Lovely,  The  Clown,  Laverstock 
Beauty,  and  J.  F.  Hudson.  Mr.  F.  W.  Sharpe.  Twvford,  was  second 
with  good  blooms  of  Stella,  Zephyr,  Lucius,  Co  n  tess  of  Lonsdale,  Falka,. 
and  Ebony.  Mr.  L.  McKenna,  Twyfoid,  was  third. 
The  class  for  twelve  blooms  proved  a  popular  one,  no  less  than  nine 
contestants  staging.  Mr.  H.  A.  Needs  was  a  good  first  with  Britannia, 
Radiance,  Mrs.  J.  Goddard,  Mrs.  Carter  Pag**,  E  hel.  Countess  of 
Lonsdale,  Cinderella,  Capstan,  J.  F.  Hudson,  Lucius,  Chas.  Woodbridge, 
and  Mary  Service.  The  second  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  E.  Turner, 
who  staged  good  blooms  of  Fusilier,  Chas.  Woodbridge,  Lady  Penzance, 
and  Mrs.  J.  Goddard.  Mr.  W,  Peters  was  third. 
Pompon  Dahlias. 
The  Pompons  in  the  amateur  classes  did  not  shine  very  brilliantly. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  varieties  of  six  bloouis  each  there  were  five 
competitors.  Mr.  H.  J.  Stenning,  Tunbiidge  Wells,  was  placed  first 
for  a  well-displayed  exhibit,  comprising  Mary  Kirk,  Eurydice,  Sunny 
Daybreak,  Lilian,  Dr.  Jim,  Bacchus,  Nerissa,  Arthur  West,  Tommy 
Keith,  Rosebud,  Captain  Boyton,  and  Emily  Hopiier.  Mr.  J.  Hudson 
was  a  good  second  with  J.  F.  Junker,  George  Brinckman,  Douglas,  and 
Bacchus.  The  third  prize  fell  to  Mr.  W.  Mist. 
For  six  varieties  of  six  blooms  each  only  three  competitors  staged, 
but  the  flowers  were  good  in  all  the  stands.  The  first  position  was 
secured  by  Mr.  W.  C.  Pagram,  Weybridge,  and  every  one  of  the  flowers 
had  been  grown  on  an  allotment.  The  varieties  were  Geo.  Brinckman,. 
Bacchus,  Captain  Boyton,  Emily  Hopper,  Nerissa,  and  Dr.  Jim.  The 
second  prize  went  to  Mr.  W.  Peters,  who  had  typical  examples  of 
Hypatia,  White  Aster,  and  Eurydice.  Mr.  S.  Cooper  was  third  witk 
coarser  flowers. 
Single  Dahlias. 
The  single  Dahlias  appear  to  become  less  popular  each  year.  In 
the  class  for  six  varieties  of  ten  blooms  each  there  were  only  thre& 
competitors,  and  the  winning  stand  from  Mr.  J.  Hudson  stood  out 
conspicuously  from  the  others.  The  varieties,  which  were  all  typical  of 
what  a  single  Dahlia  should  be,  were  Miss  Morland,  Gulielma,  Kitty, 
Polly  Eccles,  Naomi  Tighe,  and  Eric.  Mr.  C.  Osman,  Sutton,  followed 
with  coarser  flowers,  and  Mr.  W.  Mist  brought  up  the  rear.  For  six 
varieties  of  six  blooms  each  only  two  competitors  staged,  Mr.  E.  Mawley 
being  an  easy  first.  The  blooms  were  beautifully  staged,  and  of  the 
correct  size.  The  varieties  were  Miss  Roberts,  Cleopatra,  Tommy, 
Polly  Eccles,  Victoria,  and  Aurora.  The  Rev.  S.  Spencer  Pearce,, 
Woodstock,  was  second. 
Vase  Decoration. 
The  decorative  classes  were  well  filled,  and  in  most  cases  the 
exhibits  were  of  good  quality  and  finish.  In  the  class  for  an  epergne 
of  Dahlia  blooms,  arranged  for  effect,  with  any  kind  of  foliage  or 
Grasses,  there  were  six  exhibits.  The  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr. 
R.  Edwards,  Sevenoaks,  for  an  arrangement  of  Cactus,  single,  and 
Pompon  Dahlias.  Mr.  W.  C.  Pagram  came  second  with  a  light,  graceful 
display,  and  Mr.  J,  F.  Hudson  third.  In  the  class  for  a  vase  of  twelve 
Dahlia  blooms,  arranged  for  effect,  the  exhibits  might  have  been  much 
better,  notwithstanding  the  fact  that  there  were  seven  competitors. 
The  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  H.  E.  Bunch,  The  Limes,  Keston, 
who  had  Mrs.  Wilson  Noble  and  Matchless  arranged  with  Prunus 
Pissardi,  Ferns,  and  Asparagus  foliage.  Mr.  J.  F.  Hudson  was  second, 
using  Magnificent  with  Acer  and  Asparaius  foliage;  while  Mr.  E. 
Turner,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  H  P.  Thomp.son,  was  third.  For  three- 
vases  of  Cactus  blooms,  six  blooms  each,  arranged  with  any  foliage  or 
Grasses,  there  were  six  competitors.  The  first  prize  was  awarded  to 
Mr.  H.  A.  Needs  for  a  somewhat  heavy  arrai  gement  of  excellent 
blooms.  Mr.  R.  Edwards  was  second,  and  Mr.  J.  F.  Hudson  third. 
Novices’  Classes. 
For  six  blooms,  distinct.  Show  or  Fancy  varieties,  there  were  five 
competitors,  the  first  position  being  taken  by  Mr.  J.  Thompson  for  a 
grand  six,  badly  staged.  The  varieties  were  Clara,  Mrs.  Saunders  (grand), 
Maud  Fellowes,  Jas.  Vick,  R.  T.  Rawling.s,  and  Rosamond.  Mr.  H.  J. 
Srenniug  was  second  with  good  blooms  of  Prince  of  Denmark,  R.  T. 
Rawlings,  and  Mrs.  W.  Slack.  Mr.  Seamer,  Peterborough,  was  third. 
The  class  for  six  varieties,  of  three  blooms  each,  made  a  poor  display, 
although  there  were  four  competitors.  Mr.  E.  I'urner  was  first  with 
Mary  Service,  Starfish,  Night,  and  Britannia  Mr.  H.  Seamer  followed 
with  Keynes’  White,  Mary  Service,  and  Staifi-<h.  Mr.  Ait  ken,  Borough 
Green,  Kent,  was  third.  The  class  for  twelve  Cactus  blooms,  not  more 
than  two  of  a  sort,  with  Dahlia  foliage  appeared  to  be  popular,  as  no  less 
than  nine  competitors  staged.  Extraordinary  to  relate,  the  first  prize 
was  awarded  to  a  competitor  who  staged  withoit  foliage,  though  it 
could  not  be  denied  the  blooms  were  far  superior  to  any  others  exhibited. 
The  varieties  were  Chas.  Woodbridge,  Mrs.  J.  J.  Crowe,  Mrs.  Carter 
Page,  Emperor,  Magnificent,  Night,  and  J.  F.  Hudson.  Mr.  R.  Whitting¬ 
ton  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  E.  Turner  third. 
