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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  8,  1900. 
Messrs.  G.  Boyes  &  Co.,  Aylestone  Nurseries,  Leicester,  had  a  table 
of  Carnations,  both  cut  and  growing  in  pots ;  they  were  very  bright  and 
fresh,  a  few  of  the  best  being  General  Gometz,  Mrs.  F.  Joost,  Helen 
Keller,  and  Shazada.  Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Son,  West  Norwood,  occupied 
a  large  bay  with  a  collection  of  Chrysanthemums  in  pots,  most  of  them 
being  up  to  exhibition  form — a  really  fine  exhibit. 
I  Prom  Mr.  Eobert  Jameson,  nurseryman,  Sandymount,  Dublin,  came 
a  table  of  floral  designs,  consisting  of  bouquets,  wreaths,  baskets,  and 
other  subjects,  all  of  them  well  executed.  Mr.  J.  Forbes,  Hawick,  had 
a  pretty  basket  of  his  new  Begonia  Caledonia,  the  white  variety  of 
Gloire  de  Lorraine ;  the  plants  were  covered  with  white  blossoms. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  staged  a  beautiful  group  of 
Chrysanthemums  in  the  gallery,  which  were  well  displayed  with  Ferns 
and  other  suitable  foliage. 
Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  had  a  large  group  of  plants 
arranged  tastefully  in  the  gallery.  The  chief  features  were  large 
clumps  of  Lily  of  the  Valley,  Lilium  Hairissi,  the  new  Carnation 
Mrs.  Thos.  Lawson,  Spiraeas,  Ericas,  with  Palms,  Chrysanthemums,  and 
Ferns.  Conifers  were  well  represented  by  a  large  collection  in  the 
gallery  staged  by  Messrs.  B.  S.  Williams  &  Son,  Upper  Holloway.  All 
were  bright  and  well  grown. 
The  horticultural  trade  sundriesmen  and  manure  merchants  were 
well  represented.  Those  having  good  displays  cf  their  goods  were  the 
Permanent  Nitrate  Committee,  Laws  Chemical  Manure  Company,  Mr. 
Jos.  Arnold,  Mr.  H.  Haws,  Messrs.  W.  Wood  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  D.  Dowel 
and  Son,  Mr.  J.  George,  Mr.  J.  Pinches. 
Peijarth,  October  31st. 
The  second  annual  show  of  the  Penarth  Chrysanthemum  Society 
was  held  in  the  Drill  Hall,  Penarth,  on  the  Slst  October.  In  the  absence 
of  the  president,  Lord  Windsor,  R.  Forrest,  Esq.,  J.P.,  opened  the  show, 
which  was  a  pronounced  success. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  cut  blooms,  Japanese,  distinct  varieties, 
Mr.  G.  W.  Drake  secured  the  premier  award  and  the  president’s  chal¬ 
lenge  vase,  value  20  guineas,  staging  a  very  even,  fresh,  and  good 
coloured  set.  The  varieties  were  Madame  G.  Bruant,  Pride  of  Exmouth, 
Phoebus,  Viviand  Morel,  Madame  C.  du  Terrail,  Lord  Ludlow,  T. 
Carrington,  Lady  Ridgway,  Hy.  Weeks,  Nellie  Pockett,  Mons.  Chenon 
de  Leche,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  J.  Bidencope,  President  Nonin,  Mrs. 
Barkley,  Mr.  L.  Remy,  Chas.  Davis,  Princess  B.  de  Brancovan,  Pride  of 
Madford,  Lady  Hanham,  and  Madame  G.  Henri.  Mr.  F.  W.  Vallis  of 
Chippenham  was  second  with  a  very  heavy  stand,  but  they  lacked  in 
freshness  and  colour.  The  following  were  most  noticeable  : — Phoebus 
(premier  bloom),  E.  Molyneux,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Soleil  d’Octobre,  M. 
Calvat,  Australie,  Mr.  L.  Remy,  Mrs.  Vallis,  a  new  seedling;  Lady 
Renshaw,  Mons.  Hoste,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  J.  Molyneux,  Madame  Bruant, 
M.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Lord  Salisbury,  J.  Bryant,  and  Mrs.  Mease.  Mr. 
A.  T.  Stephens,  Penarth,  was  a  close  third  ;  Colonel  Rogers,  Cheltenham, 
fourth,  and  Mr.  R.  A.  Bowring,  Cardiff,  fifth. 
Mr.  R.  Crossling,  Penarth,  gained  the  premier  award  for  twelve 
blooms,  Japanese,  distinct,  with  good  examples  of  Simplicity,  Lady 
Hanham,  Oceana,  Nellie  Pockett,  V.  Morel,  Lady  Ridgway,  Madame  G. 
Henry,  Pride  of  Madford,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Edith  Tabor,  N.C.S.  Jubilee, 
and  Phoebus.  Mr.  F.  W.  Vallis  was  second,  Mr.  G.  W.  Drake  third,  and 
Mr.  J.  C.  Hanbury,  Pontypool,  fourth.  There  were  five  stands  of 
incurved  staged,  and  Mr.  H.  Pitt,  Abergavenny,  was  first  with  Globe 
d’Or,  M.  Russell,  Violet  Foster,  Topaz  Orientale,  Miss  A.  Hill,  Yvonne 
Desblanc,  Lady  Isobel,  E.  Nonin,  Hanwell  Glory,  Mrs.  N.  Molyneux, 
Le  Marcadeon,  Ami  Hoste,  Henry  Ellis,  Jeanne  d’Arc,  Mrs.  J.  Murray, 
Mrs.  Heal,  D.  B.  Crane,  and  Brookleigh  Gem.  Mr.  J.  C.  Hanbury  was 
second,  and  Mr.  W.  Brooks,  Weston-super-Mare,  third. 
For  the  best  arrangement  of  cut  Chrysanthemums,  occupying  a 
space  of  10  feet  by  3  feet,  Mr.  Wm.  Treseder,  of  Cardiff,  gained  the 
silver  medal  and  first  prize  with  a  very  effective  display.  He  was  very 
closely  followed  by  Mr.  R.  Crossling.  This  class  was  a  new  feature,  and 
quite  justified  its  existence.  For  twelve  Japanese,  in  not  less  than  six 
varieties.  Sir  Thomas  Morel,  Penarth,  was  first,  amongst  his  best  were 
Mrs.  Mease,  T.  Carrington,  and  Lady  Hanham ;  second,  Mr.  H.  Frazer, 
Penarth ;  third,  Mr.  H.  A.  Allen,  Penarth.  Colonel  Rogers  was  first 
for  twelve  incurved,  and  Mr.  S.  A.  Brain,  Penarth,  second.  Six  incurved 
Japs,  new  varieties  of  1898  and  1899,  Mr.  A.  T.  Stevens  was  first  with 
very  heavy  blooms ;  second,  Mr.  H.  A.  Allen. 
Australie  secured  first  prize  for  Mr.  A.  T.  Stephen  in  the  class  for 
six  Japs  one  variety;  second,  Mr.  S.  A.  Brain,  with  Mad.  Carnot ;  third, 
Mr.  H.  Frazer,  with  Mrs.  W.  Popham.  Mr.  Stephens  was  awarded  first, 
and  the  seven-guinea  challenge  vase  presented  by  Mr.  S.  A.  Brain,  Mayor 
of  Cardiff,  for  eighteen  Japs  in  six  varieties,  three  of  each  kind,  shown 
iu  vases  with  Ferns  and  ornamental  foliage  plants.  Mr.  H.  A.  Allen  a 
good  second.  The  class  for  twelve  Japanese  blooms  arranged  in  a 
basket  produced  good  competition,  Mr.  Stephens  coming  first  with  a 
grand  dozen,  most  tastefully  set  up;  second.  Sir  Thos.  Morel;  third, 
Mr.  W.  Tyson  Martin,  Penarth.  For  twelve  Japanese  in  not  less  than 
six  varieties  open  to  those  not  employing  a  gardener,  Mr.  H.  A. 
Allen  was  easily  first,  amongst  them  were  three  very  heavy  blooms  of 
T.  Carrington,  one  of  which  gained  the  Ryecroft  medal  for  the  best 
Japs  in  divisions  2  and  3  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  W..  Whitrow,  Newport  ;  and 
third,  Mr.  E.  Price,  Taunton.  Mr.  W.  Treseder  gained  first  and 
challenge  vase  value  5  guineas  presented  by  Messrs.  Howell  Bros., 
Penarth,  for  a  good  group  of  Chrysanthemums  and  ornamental  foliage 
plants,  Mr.  R.  Crossling  was  second.  In  the  classes  for  59-feet  groups, 
there  were  three  entries  in  each  class,  and  competition  was  very  keen. 
For  collection  of  fruit  Mr.  H.  Pitt  was  first,  and  staged  excellent 
Peaches  and  Muscat  Grapes.  Mr.  H.  St.  V.  Stuckey,  Langport,  was 
second.  Mr.  Pitt  was  again  first  for  culinary  Apples,  followed  by 
General  Lee,  Dinas  Powis.  Mr.  J.  S.  Bachelor,  Penarth,  led  in  Pears 
with  huge  specimens  of  Uvedale’s  St.  Germains,  followed  by  General  Lee. 
In  class  for  black  Grapes  Mr.  H.  St.  V.  Stuckey  led,  followed  by  Mr. 
R.  A.  Bowring.  In  the  class  for  white  Grapes  Mr.  H.  Cousins,  Penarth, 
secured  the  first  prize  with  huge  specimens  of  Mr.  Pearson. 
The  class  for  ladies’  table  decorations  produced  keen  rivalry,  and 
was  much  admired.  The  classes  for  wreaths,  crosses,  and  bouquets 
produced  a  fine  display  and  close  competition  between  Mr.  W.  Treseder, 
Cardiff,  Messrs.  E.  Parsons  &  Co.,  Swansea,  and  Mr.  R.  Crossling. 
The  first-named  just  secured  the  gold  medal. 
Mr.  W.  Treseder,  Cardiff,  put  up  a  charming  stand  of  Cactus  and 
other  Dahlias,  and  was  awarded  a  silver  medal  for  same.  Messrs. 
House  &  Son,  Westbury-on-Trym,  were  awarded  a  bronze  medal  for  a 
pretty  exhibit  of  their  giant  Violets.  If  this  show  goes  on  increasing 
very  much  it  will  outgrow  the  hall,  which  was  fairly  full  on  the  present 
occasion,  and  the  committee  are  to  be  congratirlated  on  the  result  of 
their  efforts. 
Portsmouth,  October  Slst,  November  1st. 
In  the  Engineers’  Drill  Hall  the  fourteenth  annual  autumn  show 
was  held,  and  was  a  success.  Upon  tables  running  down  the  centre  of 
the  halt  were  arranged  the  cut  blooms,  table  plants,  and  fruit,  while 
round  the  sides  were  the  groups  and  specimen  plants.  Competition 
was  brisk,  and  the  exhibits  displayed  much  quality.  Mr.  Berry,  the 
courteous  secretary,  had  everything  in  strict  order,  the  arrangements 
being  quite  of  the  best.  Fruits  and  vegetables  were  well  shown. 
The  chief  interest  centred  in  the  cut  bloom  classes,  of  which  there 
were  seventeen.  The  principal  one  was  that  for  forty-eight  blooms, 
half  incurved  and  the  remainder  Japanese,  in  thirty-six  varieties.  Four 
competed,  making  a  good  display.  After  a  close  scrutiny  the  judges 
awarded  the  premier  prize  to  Mr.  G.  J.  Hunt,  gardener  to  Pantia  Ralli, 
Esq.,  Ashtead  Park,  Epsom,  whose  blooms  were  conspicuous  for 
their  freshness  and  high  quality.  The  incurved  were  especially 
neat  and  characteristic  of  the  varieties  here  named  : — Globe  d’Or, 
deep  in  colour ;  Empress  of  India,  Baron  Hirsch,  Yvonne  Desblanc, 
Miss  D.  Foster,  John  Lambert,  Chrysantheme  Bruant,  C.  H.  Curtis, 
rich ;  Alfred  Salter,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Hanwell  Glory,  Empress  of 
India,  Lady  Isobel,  Violet  Tomlin,  grandly  coloured  ;  Princess  of 
Wales,  good ;  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas,  John  Doughty,  full  ;  Queen  of 
England,  and  King  of  the  Yellows.  Japanese  :  Mrs.  W.  Mease,  good  ; 
Mr.  A.  Barrett,  Phcebus,  rich ;  Mr.  T.  Carrington,  Edwin  Molyneux, 
grand ;  Madame  Carnot,  Mrs.  J.  Beisant,  Graphic,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Barks, 
Pride  of  Madford,  Soleil  d’Ootobre,  Madame  Phillipe  Rivoire, 
Mutual  Friend,  Emily  Towers,  M.  Louis  Remy,  Mons.  Chenon 
de  Leche,  Lord  Ludlow,  and  Mrs.  Barkley.  The  second  prize  was 
awarded  to  Mr.  G.  Hall,  gardener  to  Lady  Louisa  Ashburton,  Melchet 
Court,  Romsey,  for  very  fine  Japanese  but  rougher  incurved.  Mr.  C. 
Penford,  gardener  to  Sir  F.  Fitzwygram,  Bart.,  Leigh  Park,  Havant, 
was  a  close  third,  and  Mr.  J.  Agate,  Brockhampton  Nurseries,  Havant, 
fourth. 
A  new  class  here  was  that  for  twelve  distinct  varieties  of  Japanese, 
three  blooms  of  each,  staged  in  vases,  which  made  a  pleasing  display, 
adding  variety  to  the  show.  Four  competed,  the  best  coming  from  Mr. 
Hunt.  The  varieties  were  M.  Louis  Remy,  good  ;  Madame  Carnot, 
full ;  Mrs.  James  Beisant,  Madame  Marius  Ricard,  Mr.  A.  Barrett, 
Phoebus,  extra  fine ;  Mr.  T.  Carrington,  Madame  P.  Rivoire,  E. 
Molyneux,  handsome;  Mrs.  W.  Mease,  Lidy  Hanham,  and  Pride  of 
Madford.  Mr.  Penford  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Agate  third. 
The  following  four  classes  were  confined  to  growers  in  Portsea 
Island  only,  and  made  a  good  display.  For  twenty. four  Japanese  six 
competed.  Mr.  W.  G.  Adams,  89,  Clarendon  Road,  Southsea,  was  an 
easy  first  prize  winner,  staging  medium-sized  specimens.  Mrs.  Mease, 
Lord  Ludlow,  Madame  Carnot,  Nellie  Pockett,  Mutual  Friend,  and 
Viviand  Morel  were  the  best.  The  second  place  was  secured  by  Mr. 
T.  J.  Lloyd,  46,  Drayton  Road,  North  End,  and  the  third  by  Mr.  C. 
White,  6,  Garden  Terrace,  Southsea.  For  the  same  number  of  incurved 
Mr.  Adams  was  again  first  with  neat  examples  of  popular  varieties. 
Mr.  White  was  a  good  second.  For  twelve  Japanese  five  staged.  Mr. 
F.  Steptoe,  gardener  to  T.  Williams,  Esq.,  Queen’s  Crescent,  Southsea, 
won  the  first  prize  with  a  good  set;  Viviand  Morel,  Pride  of  Madford, 
Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  and  Mrs.  Coombes  were  conspicuous.  Mr.  White  was  a 
close  second.  For  twelve  incurved  the  two  preceding  exhibitors 
changed  places. 
Amateurs  made  a  capital  display.  In  the  class  for  twelve  Japanese 
Mr.  H.  H.  Lees,  54,  Cedar  Road,  Southampton,  was  an  easy  first  with 
handsome  examples  of  Charles  Davis,  Pride  of  Madford,  Viviand  Morel, 
Phcebus,  Lady  Hanham,  Mrs.  Barks,  Mutual  Friend,  Jane  Molyneux, 
and  James  Bidencope.  Mr.  H.  Courtrell,  32,  Hampshire  Street, 
Kingston,  was  second,  and  Mr.  T.  J.  Lloyd  third.  Seven  classes  were 
set  apart  for  the  amateurs  in  Portsea  Island,  who  acquitted  themselves 
creditably.  For  twelve  Japanese  Mr.  J.  Nance,  New  Hamnshire  Street, 
Kingston,  won  with  a  good  stand.  Mr.  H.  Snook,  5,  Fitzroy  Street, 
