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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  15,  1900. 
dirysanthenium  Sliows. 
Brighton,  November  6th  and  7tl|. 
A  VERY  good  show  indeed,  most  of  the  eighty-eight  classes  being 
well  representeo.  Grouos,  as  usual  with  this  society,  were  remarkably 
good.  The  first  prize  for  a  semicircular  group  of  Chrysanthemiitr.s, 
arranged  with  any  kind  of  foliage  plants,  in  a  space  14  ieet  by  8  feet, 
for  quality  and  effect,  was  won  by  Mr.  G.  Sims,  gardener  to  E.  A. 
Wallis,  Esq.,  Sunnyside,  Upper  Lewes  Eoad,  Brighton,  with  a  superb 
arrangement,  the  quality  of  the  blooms  too  being  uniformly  good 
throughout,  and  secured  the  Ryecroft  silver-gilt  medal  and  the  N.C.S. 
certificate.  Mr,  G.  Miles,  Victoria  Nursery,  Dyke  Road,  was  second ; 
and  Mr.  J.  Hill  third.  The  class  fora  semiciicular  group  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums,  arranged  with  Ferns  or  other  green  foliage  plants  in  a 
space  11  feet  6  inches  by  6  feet  6  inches,  for  quality  and  effect,  is  a  very 
attractive  one  when  well  done,  as  was  the  case  here.  Mr.  A.  G.  Blake, 
gardener  to  W.  E.  Blackiston,  Esq.,  was  first  with  a  beautiful  arrange¬ 
ment  of  well-grown  plants,  and  secured  the  society’s  silver  medal.  Mr. 
W.  E.  Anderson  gained  the  second  prize.  The  first  prize  collection  for 
a  semicircular  group  of  Chrysanthemum  plants,  in  a  space  11  feet 
G  inches  by  6  feet  6  inches,  for  quality  and  effect,  was  the  best  in  the 
group  classes,  staged  by  Mr.  H.  Head,  The  Drive  Nursery,  Hove,  who 
well  deserved  the  piece  of  plate  added  to  the  money  prize.  Trained 
plants,  as  usual,  were  well  represented,  and  made  an  attractive  display 
round  the  outer  circle  of  the  Dome.  They  were  all  good,  but  the 
principal  feature  was  in  class  8,  in  which  Mr.  G.  Lambert,  of  Cnichester, 
staged  four  gigantic,  not  over-trained,  but  graceful  dwarfs,  each 
bearing  considerably  over  100  good  blooms,  without  a  single  stake  to 
support  them. 
The  collection  of  Orchids,  ai^ranged  with  Ferns,  on  a  table  4  feet 
square,  included  some  rare  specimens,  beautifully  arranged,  and  formed 
a  very  pleasing  feature.  First,  Mr.  H.  Garnett,  gardener  to  R.  G. 
Fletcher,  Esq.,  Mount  Harry,  Preston  Park  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  Harper ; 
third,  Mr.  W.  Goooliffe.  There  were  numerous  entries  in  the  cut  flower 
section,  the  principal  being  for  thirty-six  Japs.  Mr.  C.  J.  Salter,  Wood- 
hatch,  Reigate,  was  first  with  a  grand,  even  lot,  and  secured  the 
challenge  silver  bowl  and  the  society’s  silver  medal.  Mr.  G  Hart  was 
a  close  second  ;  Mr.  J.  Harris  third  and  Mr.  H.  Cooke  fourth.  Several 
classes  usually  shown  on  boards  were  transferred  to  vases,  and  were  a 
great  success.  Fruit  and  vegetables  were  well  represented.  The  Grapes 
particularly  were  numerous,  and  in  some  cases  exceptionally  fine.  In 
the  amateur  section  the  principal  feature  was  the  Brighton  amateur 
challenge  trophy,  to  be  won  three  times  by  the  same  exhibitor  before  it 
becomes  his  atisolute  property.  The  class  was  for  eighteen  Japanese 
Chrysanthemums,  not  less  than  twelve  varieties  or  more  than  two  of 
one  sort,  all  blooms  to  be  grown  within  three  miles  of  the  Pavilion. 
This  trophy  has  already  been  competed  for  five  times,  and  is  still  open. 
Mr.  W.  F.  Goodwin,  44,  Florence  Road,  Brighton,  was  the  successful 
competitor  this  season. 
Coveiitry,  November  6tl|  aijd  7tl|. 
The  sixth  annual  show  was  held  in  the  Market  Hall,  and  the  opening 
ceremony  was  performed  by  Lieut.-General  Sir  Henry  Newdigate,  who 
expressed  the  great  satisfaction  it  gave  him  to  know  of  the  increased 
popularity  of  the  shows,  and  the  accruing  advancement  of  horticulture, 
especially  among  the  working  classes  of  the  neighbourhood.  The  tout 
ensemble  oi  the  display  of  flowers,  fruits,  and  vegetables,  especially  by 
artificial  light,  was  very  attractive,  and  evidently  much  pleased  the 
courteous  and  energetic  secretary,  Mr.  -I.  Cooper,  and  his  committee. 
Mf-ritorious  weie  the  groups  of  Chrysanthemums  arranged  for  effect 
in  spxces  equal  to  40  feet.  Mr.  J.  Collier,  gardener  to  G.  Singer,  Esq  , 
Coundon,  was  adjudgtd  first  honours  for  a  very  well-arranged  group, 
contai  iug  many  excellent  flowers  ;  the  second  prize  falling  to  Messrs. 
Webb  &  Sons,  Stoke  Nurteries  ;  and  the  third  to  Mr.  R.  Watson, 
gardener  to  Miss  Ratcliff,  Coundon.  For  a  group  arranged  in  a  space 
equal  to  25  square  feet  Mr.  T.  Gayton,  Stoke,  won  the  first  prize,  being 
the  only  exhibitor  in  the  class,  with  a  creditable  production.  There 
were  two  groups  of  plants,  exclusive  of  Chrysanthemums,  arranged  for 
effect,  and  the  first  prize  was  accorded  to  Mr.  W.  Finch,  nurseryman, 
Coventry,  for  a  very  charming  arrangement  in  his  well-known  style, 
consisting  principally  of  ornamental  fdiaged  plants,  with  a  few  Orchids, 
Begonia  (lloire  de  Lorraine,  Ferns,  &c. ;  the  second  prize  falling  to  Mr. 
J.  Collier  for  a  worthy  exhibit  of  cbi*  fly  ornamental  foliaged  plants. 
Bush-trained  plants  of  Chrysanthemums  made  a  creditable  display. 
Mr.  E  Carter,  gardener  to  T.  Browett,  Esq.,  was  placed  first  in  the 
class  for  fi  ur  Japanese;  and  Mr.  R.  Watson  in  the  second  position. 
For  four  incurveii  plants  Mr.  R.  Wa'son  was  awarded  the  second  prize, 
the  first  being  withheld.  For  a  group  of  plants  arranged  for  effect, 
25  square  feet,  the  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  T.  Gayton,  Stoke 
Green  ;  i  he  only  exhibit. 
Cut  blooms  of  Chrysanthemums  were  in  some  eases  of  excellent 
merit,  especially  in  the  class  for  twenty-fi  ur  blooms  in  not  less  than 
eighteen  varietiss,  Japanese.  Mr.  H.  Blakeway,  gardener  to  P.  A.  Muntz, 
Esq.,  Uunstiiore,  Rugby,  was  awaided  the  fii  st  pi  ize  for  a  meritorious 
lot,  one  bloom  of  Viviaud  Morel  bsingof  exuaoidinaiy  depth,  fresh  and 
bright  in  colour,  the  other  best  blooms  being  Madame  Remy,  Nellie 
Pockett,  Mrs.  Mease,  fine  ;  and  Mdlle.  Rivoire.  The  second  prize  fell  to 
Mr.  J.  Collier  for  some  good  blooms,  the  best  being  Mrs.  W.  Mease, 
Oceana,  Phoebus,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  and  Ladv  Hanham, 
For  twelve  Japanese  Mr.  B'akeway  was  placed  first  with  fine  blooms 
of  Madame  Remy,  Henry  Weeks,  Mdlle.  Rivoire,  E!!a  Otrtis,  and 
Viviand  Morel.  For  twelve  blooms  incurved  Messrs.  Webb  &  Sons 
were  placed  fi-st  for  C.  H.  Curtis,  fine ;  Baron  Hirsch,  Queen  of 
England,  B.  Cannell,  Violet  Tabor,  Yvonne  Desblanc,  Globe  d’Or, 
Mens.  R.  Bahuant,  John  Lambert,  Empress  of  India,  Lady  Isobel,  and 
Violet  Foster. 
For  the  beat  six  blooms  of  Japanese  Chrysanthemums,  distinct,  a 
special  prize  was  given  by  Messrs.  Lever  Bros.,  and  won  by  Mr. 
A.  Wood,  Allesley  ;  the  second  prize  going  to  Mr.  B.  Carter. 
For  two  bunches  of  Grapes,  Mr.  A.  Blakt^way  secured  first  prize 
with  excellent  bunches  of  Alicante ;  the  second  prize  going  to  Mr. 
Eldridge  for  two  good  bunches  of  Groa  Colman  with  large  berries  well 
coloured.  Mr.  E.  Ford,  Bagginton,  displayed  a  fine  collection  of 
Apples  and  vegetables  (highly  commended).  Mr.  H.  Martin,  gardener 
to  Lord  Leigh,  Stoneleigh  Abbey,  was  very  highly  commended  for  a 
collection  of  Apples  and  Pears,  the  latter  especially  fine.  Messrs.  R. 
Smith  &  Son,  St.  John’s,  Worcester,  contributed  a  representative 
collection  of  Applesand  Pears.  Messrs.  Rowe  &  Sons,  Barbourne  Nurseries, 
Worcester ;  Messrs.  Hurst  &  Sons,  Hinckley,  made  an  interesting 
display  of  fruit  and  flowers ;  and  Mr.  John  Vale,  Orleton,  Hereford,  was 
highly  commended  for  a  fine  collection  of  Apples.  Special  prizes  given 
by  Mr.  W.  Finch  for  collections  of  vegetables  were  well  won  by  Messrs. 
J.  E.  Banks  and  J.  V.  Pugh.  For  Mr.  F.  Curtis’  prizes  for  collections  of 
vegetables  Messrs.  Wakefield,  F.  Fiower,  and  W.  F.  Wyley  were  the 
winners  as  in  the  order  named.  For  the  society’s  prize  for  collections 
of  vegetables  Messrs.  C.  Wakefield,  W.  Dadley,  and  W.  P.  Bennett  were 
placed  as  named.  Other  vegetables  in  single  dishes  by  various  exhibitors 
were  capitally  shown. 
Messrs.  Webb  &  Sons  were  placed  first  for  a  hand  bouquet,  consisting 
of  Orchids,  Lily  of  the  Valley,  and  Asparagus  plumosus.  Mr.  J.  E.  Banks 
second,  and  Mr.  A.  Wood  third.  Primulas  were  good,  and  Mr.  A. 
Wood,  Allesley,  was  accorded  the  first  prize;  the  second  to  Mr. 
Eldridge,  gardener  to  W.  F.  Wyley,  Esq.,  and  the  third  to  Mr.  J.  E. 
Banks.  For  a  bouquet  of  Chrysanthemums  the  first  prize  was  won  by 
Messrs.  Webb  &  Sons,  and  the  second  prize  bv  Mr.  G.  Finch,  gardener 
to  J.  E.  Banks,  Esq.  For  the  best  arranged  bouquet  Messrs.  Webb  and 
Sons,  Sioke  Nurseries,  were  the  winners  with  an  artisiic  arrangement. 
Mr.  W.  Finch  took  honours  for  a  bouquet  of  Orchids  elegantly 
arranged,  and  his  daughter  was  highly  commended  by  the  judge  for  a 
very  pretty  and  ingeniously  composed  cushion  of  Michaelmas  Asters, 
small  Chrysanthemums,  and  an  edging  of  Celosia  pyramidalis  to  form 
tassels.  Mr.  W.  Howe,  gardener  to  J.  R.  Starley,  B^q.,  Coventry,  was 
highly  commended  for  a  group  of  plants.  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons, 
Coventry,  put  up  one  of  their  well  known  floral  arrangements,  and  were 
very  highly  commended. 
Kingston,  November  6tli  and  7th. 
The  exhibition  on  the  above  dates  was  the  twenty-fourth,  held  at  the 
Drill  Hall,  Kingston,  for  many  years  the  scene  of  notable  cup  contests. 
On  this  occasion  the  show  was  an  improvement  on  those  of  several 
years  past,  and  on  that  of  last  year  especially.  The  entries  then  were 
143  in  number,  compared  to  239  in  the  recent  one.  Cut  blooms  all 
through  the  classes  were  excellent,  and  generally  the  competition  was 
keen. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  and  foliage  plants  the  first  prize 
was  gained  by  Mr.  W.  G.  Castle,  gardener  to  J.  W.  Harker,  Esq.,  The 
Elms,  Ham  Common  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  Wa'son,  gardener  to  Miss  beck- 
ford,  Oxford  House,  Ham.  A  class  for  a  group  of  fl  iwering  and  foliage 
plants  brought  four  competitors,  Mr.  D.  Gibson,  gardener  to  J.  B.  John¬ 
stone,  Esq.,  Coombe  Coitage,  being  first  with  a  light  and  choice  arrangt- 
ment ;  second,  Mr.  H.  Hawkes,  gardener  to  C.  B.  Tate,  E  q.,  Thames 
Ditton  House;  third,  Mr.  F.  Farrant,  gardener  to  A.  J.  Gillett,  Esq., 
East  Molesey.  For  four  specimen  plants  the  lead  was  secured  by  Mr. 
S.  Pead,  gardener  to  R.  S.  Bond,  Esq.,  Croylands,  Surbiton,  a  fire 
specimen  of  Madame  Carnot  being  the  best  ;  Mr.  G.  Mileham,  gardener 
to  A.  T.  Miller,  Esq,  Lea'herhead,  second  with  capital  specimens. 
Mr.  F.  King,  gardener  tc  A.  F.  Perkins,  Esq.,  O  ik  Dene,  Holmwood, 
was  the  only  exhibitor  in  two  doz-n  varieties  of  incuived.  These  were 
first-rate,  and  included  fine  blooms  of  Mrs.  H.  J.  Jones,  Topnze  Orientale, 
Globe  d’Gr,  Robert  Pet  field,  and  Miss  Haggas.  For  t  welve  incurved  Mr. 
W.  G.  Forbes,  gardener  to  Madame  Nicol,  Regent  House,  Surbiton,  led 
with  nice  blooms  of  Globe  d’Or,  Miss  Yiolet  Tomlin,  Prince  Alfred  as 
the  best.  In  the  class  for  half  a  dozen  incurved  blooms  Mr.  G.  M  letiam 
came  first  with  really  good  blooms  of  Chrysantheme  Biuint,  Topaze 
Orientale,  Madame  Feilat,  Globe  d’Or,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Lady  Isobel.  For 
six  blooms  of  one  sort,  five  flue  stands  were  staged,  the  lead  being  taken 
by  Mr.  T.  H.  Bolton,  gardener  to  B.  Weguelin,  Esq.,  Coombe  End,  with 
fine  specimens  of  C.  H.  Curtis;  second,  Mr.  S.  Pead  with  the  same 
variety. 
The  Jaiianese  blooms  made  a  fine  display,  and  in  the  leading  class 
for  twenty-f  )ur  varieties  the  best  were  those  from  Mr.  J.  F.  McLeod, 
gardener  to  J.  P,  Morgan,  Esq.,  Dover  House,  R  lehampton.  The 
bloi  ms  were  highly  developed  and  well  coloured.  Tne  varieties  were 
Mrs.  Barkley,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Lady  Ridgw'ay,  Lady  Hanham,  Phoebus, 
