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Boupflemouth,  November  7th  and  8th. 
The  fourteenth  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Winter  Grarden  of  the 
Hotel  Mont  Dore.  The  Chrysanthemums,  Japanese  blooms  especially, 
were  highly  developed,  and  throughout  the  classes  were  well  contested. 
The  principal  class  in  the  open  division  was  for  thirty-six  Japanese 
Chrysanthemum  blooms,  not  more  than  two  of  any  one  variety.  This 
brought  an  excellent  competition,  the  first  prize  being  won  by  Mr. 
A.  J.  Allsop,  gardener  to  Viscount  Portman,  Blandford.  It  was  a  very 
fine  stand  of  flowers,  large  and  highly  coloured.  The  sorts  were  Mary 
Molyneux ;  fine;  Australian  Gold,  Viviand  Morel,  Edith  Tabor,  Duke  of 
York,  Madame  Gustave  Henry,  premier  ;  Mrs.  Barkley,  Etoile  de  Lyon, 
Madame  G.  Henry,  Phoebus,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Mr.  Hume  Long,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis, 
Matthew  Hodgson,  rich;  Madame  L.Brossillion,  Edith  Dashwood,  Madame 
Carnot,  Surpasse  Amiral,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  Mrs.  Mease,  Robert  Powell, 
good  ;  Nelly  Pockett,  M.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  Swanley 
Giant,  Australian  Gold,  Australie,  Madame  Carnot,  Charles  Davis,  Mrs. 
Coombes,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  G.  J.  Warren,  Australie,  Mrs.  Coombee, 
Phoebus,  Swanley  Giant.  A  good  second  was  Mr.  G.  Hall,  gardener  to 
Louisa,  Lady  Ashburton,  Melchet  Court  Romsey,  who  had  grand 
flowers  of  Edith  Tabor,  M.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Nelly  Pockett,  Mr.  T. 
Carrington,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Edwin  Molyneux.  Third,  Mr.  W.  Neville, 
gardener  to  P.  W.  Flight,  Esq.,  Twyford,  with  a  capital  stand  of  even 
blooms.  For  a  dozen  blooms  Mr.  Allsop  was  again  first,  Mr.  Hall 
second  ;  third  Mr.  F.  J.  Ellis,  gardener  to  A.  J.  Taylor,  Esq.,  Parkstone, 
the  varieties  being  a  repetition  of  the  above  named.  Six  flowers  of  one 
variety  attracted  some  fine  stands,  the  beautiful  white  Madame  Carnot 
placing  Mr.  H.  Mills,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Rodgett,  Wareham,  at  the  head  ; 
Mr.  H.  J.  Harvey,  gardener  to  A.  B.  Sheridan,  Esq.,  Dorchester, 
following  with  Edith  Tabor  ;  and  third  Mr.  W.  J.  Grace,  gardener  to 
W.  R.  Neave,  Esq.,  Fordingbridge,  with  Madame  Carnot.  The  class  for 
four  vases,  each  to  contain  five  Japanese  sorts,  distinct,  contained 
magnificent  blooms,  Mr.  Allsop  came  first  with  Australian  Gold, 
Madame  G.  Henry,  Swanley  Giant,  Madame  Carnot.  In  the  second 
prize  lot  of  Mr.  L.  J.  Newell,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Dore,  Esq.,  Branksome 
Tower,  Australian  Gold  was  noted  as  fine  as  we  have  seen  the  variety. 
Twelve  incurved  blooms  was  a  well  filled  class,  Mr.  Neville  leading 
with  handsome  specimens  of  Madame  Perlat,  Hanwell  Glory,  Mrs.  R.  C- 
Kingston,  Topaze  Orientale,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Yvonne  Desblanc,  Lucy 
Kendall,  Mrs.  S.  Coleman,  Princess  of  Wales,  Mayor  Matthew,  Miss 
M.  A.  Haggas,  Lord  Wolseley  ;  Mr.  Hall  second,  and  Mr.  Grace  third 
The  premier  incurved  was  found  in  an  otherwise  unhonoured  box  sent 
by  Dr.  E.  A.  Kirby,  a  bright  coloured  flower  of  C.  H.  Curtis.  The  cut 
blooms  in  the  classes  restricted  to  local  growers  brought  excellent 
specimens.  Mr.  G.  Taylor,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Douglas,  Wimbourne,  led 
in  a  dozen ;  second,  Mr.  Newell ;  third,  Mr.  H.  Mills.  Ther§  was  but 
one  group  in  the  open  division — 100  square  feet — but  that  of  Mr.  H. 
Haskins,  Branksome,  was  well  worthy  of  the  first  prize. 
Some  splendid  Grapes  came  from  Mr.  W.  Mitchell,  gardener  to 
J.  W.  Fleming,  Esq.,  Chil worth  Manor,  Romsey,  who  won  with  both  black 
and  white  ;  second  in  black  was  Mr.  Grace,  and  in  white,  Mr.  Harvey, 
The  first-named  exhibitor  led  in  the  open  vegetable  class ;  second,  Mr. 
Newell.  Other  notable  exhibits  were  the  first  prize  bouquet,  and 
shoulder  sprays  of  G.  Watts  &  Sons,  Bournemouth,  and  the  vegetables 
competing  for  special  prizes  offered  by  Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons,  as  well 
as  by  Mr,  John  SwafiBeld,  Bournemouth.  Tha  winner  in  both  instances 
was  Mr.  S.  Horlock,  Upper  Parkstone  ;  second,  Mr.  Newell. 
[Bromley,  November  7th  aiid  8th. 
The  nineteenth  annual  exhibition  of  the  Bromley  Chrysanthemum 
Society  was  held  in  the  Grand  Hall  on  the  above  dates.  The  main 
feature  of  the  show  was  the  cut  bloom  section,  including  those  staged 
in  vases,  as  well  as  on  the  orthodox  boards.  Groups  of  plants  and 
Chrysanthemums  added  variety  and  enhanced  the  general  effect.  Both 
fruits  and  vegetables  were  exhibited  in  considerable  numbers  and  of 
excellent  quality.  Speaking  generally,  the  entire  show  was  quite  equal 
to  any  of  its  predecessors,  and  the  arrangements,  in  the  hands  of 
Messrs.  W.  Weeks  and  H.  Edger,  were  admirably  carried  out.  Amateurs 
showed  very  creditably.  We  subjoin  the  names  of  the  winners  in  a  few 
of  the  principal  classes. 
The  class  creating  most  interest  is  that  for  forty -eight  blooms, 
twenty -four  Japanese  and  twenty-four  incurved,  in  not  less  than 
thirty-six  distinct  varieties,  and  for  which  a  challenge  cup,  value 
10  guineas,  and  £4  are  offered  as  the  premier  prize.  The  coveted 
award  was  secured  by  Mr.  C.  Payne,  gardener  to  C.  J.  Whittington,  Esq., 
Elmstead,  Bickley,  who  staged  magnificent  flowers,  particularly  of  the 
Japanese  section.  The  varieties  were  G.  J.  Warren,  Chas.  Davis, 
Phoebus,  H.  Weeks,  Simplicity,  Mrs.  Barkley,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks, 
J.  Bidencope,  Queen  of  the  Exe,  Lord  Ludlow,  Mdlle.  Theiese  Rey, 
Mrs.  J.  W.  Barks,  Australie,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  Mrs.  White  Popham, 
Mrs.  W.  Mease,  Pride  of  Madford,  Edith  Tabor,  Mrs.  Coombs,  Oceana, 
Ed.  Molyneux,  Madame  Carnot,  Lady  Hanham,  and  Mrs.  J.  Smith, 
Japanese.  The  incurved  were  Chrysanth^me  Bruant,  Madame  Ferlat, 
Miss  M.  A.  Haggis,  Lady  Isobel,  Mens.  Desblance,  Bonnie  Dundee, 
Hanwell  Glory,  Robert  Petfield,  Jeanne  d’Arc,  Nellie  Threlfall,  Globe 
d’Or,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Countess  of  Warwick,  Topaze  Orientale,  Pearl 
Palace,  Miss  Annie  Hill,  Duchess  of  Fife,  and  Hanwell  Glory.  Mr.  J.  C. 
Poole,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Hubbuck,  Esq,,  Elmstead  Lodge,  Bickley,  was 
an  excellent  second  with  splendid  incurved  as  well  as  Japanese.  A  few 
of  the  best  were  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer, 
Lady  Hanham,  Joseph  Chamberlain,  Mdlle.  Gabriel  Debrie,  Chas.  Davis, 
Mrs.  Mease,  Duchess  of  Fife,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Pearl  Palace,  Princess  of 
Wales,  and  Golden  Empress.  Mr.  L.  Budworth,  Horticultural  College, 
Swanley,  was  third,  and  Mr.  E.  Dove,  gardener  to  H.  C .  Foy,  Esq., 
Bickley  Hall,  fourth. 
In  the  class  for  nine  vases  of  Japanese,  three  blooms  in  each,  six 
exhibitors  faced  the  judges,  and  each  one  showed  grand  flowers.  Mr.  C. 
Blick,  gardener  to  Martin  R.  Smith,  Esq.,  was  first  with  a  superb  set ; 
Mr.  E.  Dove  was  a  very  close  second,  and  Mr.  C.  Payne  a  creditable 
third. 
Mr.  J.  Lyne,  gardener  to  H.  F.  Tiarks,  Esq.,  Foxbury,  Chislehurst, 
was  first  in  the  class  for  twenty-four  distinct,  twelve  Japanese  and 
twelve  incurved,  with  a  grand  exhibit  of  both  sections.  Some  of 
the  best  Japs  were  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Simplicity,  J.  C.  Clayton,  Viviand 
Morel,  Pride  of  Exraouth  (superb),  Mrs.  W.  Seward,  Mens.  Chenon  de 
Leche,  and  A.  G.  Miller;  the  pick  of  the  incurved  included  Madame 
Ferlat,  Hanwell  Glory,  Major  Bonaffon,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  and 
Duchess  of  Fife.  Mr.  L.  Budworth  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  C. 
Payne  third.  There  were  six  competitors  in  this  class.  Messrs.  J. 
Lyne,  J.  C.  Poole,  and  Mr.  W.  Pascoe,  gardener  to  Capt.  Farren,  were 
respectively  first,  second,  and  third  for  eighteen  blooms,  six  each  of 
Japanese,  incurved,  and  reflexed. 
Five  growers  staged  in  the  class  for  twelve  incurved,  distinct,  and 
Mr.  J.  Lyne  again  secured  the  premier  award.  The  varieties  comprise 
Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Hanwell  Glory, 
and  Madam  Ferlat  amongst  others.  Mr.  J.  C.  Poole  was  second  and 
Mr.  L.  Budworth  third.  In  the  class  for  six  blooms  of  C.  H.  Curtis 
there  were  ten  exhibitors,  and  some  superb  examples  were  shown. 
The  prizewinners  were  Messrs.  T.  Couldrey,  jun.,  gardener  to  W. 
Watson,  Esq.,  Grove  Park;  C.  Croker,  gardener  to  W.  Rogers,  Esq.; 
and  Mr.  Knapp,  gardener  to  F.  W.  Amsden,  Esq.,  in  the  order  in  which 
the  names  are  here  given.  Mr.  C.  Payne  was  first  for  six  blooms,  any 
incurved,  with  Hanwell  Glory ;  Mr.  J.  C.  Poole  second  with  Duchess 
of  Fife,  and  Mr.  G.  B.  Lees  third  with  Lady  Isobel.  Ten  stands  of  six 
Japs,  one  variety,  were  shown,  and  Mr.  F.  J.  Taylor,  gardener  to 
F.  Liebriech,  Esq.,  was  first  with  Phoebus,  Mr.  R.  Tapper,  gardener  ta 
Sir  Samuel  Scott,  Sundridge  Park,  Bromley,  was  second  with  splendid 
blooms  of  Swanley  Giant,  and  Mr.  C.  Blick  third  with  Edith  Tabor. 
Two  growers  arranged  groups  of  Chrysanthemums,  and  Mr.  G. 
Brister,  gardener  to  F.  Charlesworth,  Esq.,  East  Hill,  Bromley,  was 
first,  and  Mr.  E.  Dove  second.  For  a  group  of  miscellaneous  flowering 
and  foliage  plants  Mr.  J.  Lyne  was  a  grand  first  with  a  most  pleasing 
arrangement  of  excellently  grown  and  selected  plants  ;  Mr.  G.  B.  Lees 
was  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Taylor  third. 
Cambridge,  November  7th  aijd  8ti|. 
The  Cambridge  Horticultural  Society  was  established  as  long  ago 
as  1824,  and  if  from  that  date  its  managers  were  as  active  as  at  the 
present  moment  an  immense  amount  of  good  must  have  been  done  to 
the  gardens  of  the  town  and  the  surrounding  country.  The  annual 
Chrysanthemum  and  Fruit  Show  was  held  in  the  Corn  Exchange  on 
Wednesday  and  Thursday,  and  in  both  departments  was  an  unqualified 
success.  The  fruit  section  is  comparatively  modern,  and  this  year  was 
a  most  unqualified  success  in  every  class.  The  district  is,  of  course, 
one  in  which  much  excellent  fruit  is  produced,  and  if  growers  will 
support  the  Society  as  they  should  do,  the  fruit  display  should 
eventually  become  one  of  the  best  in  the  country.  Chrysanthemums, 
too,  were  handsomely  shown.  Much  of  the  society’s  present  prosperity 
is  due  to  the  exertions  of  the  hon.  secretary,  Mr.  Arthur  Matthew,  who 
is  aided  by  Mr.  H.  E.  Fordham  and  a  strong  committee. 
Plants  of  Chrysanthemums  do  not  make  a  strong  feature  of  the 
show,  and  might  well  receive  more  attention  from  growers.  There 
were  three  circular  groups  competing  for  a  premier  prize  of  5  guineas, 
and  Mr.  A.  Matthew  was  placed  first  with  an  arrangement  that  showed 
well  from  all  sides  ;  the  flowers  were  of  good  average  quality.  Messrs. 
Hobday  &  Son  were  second.  Dinner  tables  were  noD  so  artistic  as  we 
might  have  expected.  Mr.  P.  L.  Hudson  was  first,  and  Mr.  Bester 
second. 
There  was  an  open  class  for  thirty-six  Japanese,  distinct,  and  four 
growers  staged.  The  blooms  were  of  great  excellence  throughout, 
especially  in  the  premier  stand,  which  was  shown  by  Mr.  H.  Edwards, 
gardener  to  Alderman  W.  Bond,  Cambridge.  Some  of  the  best  varieties 
were  Madame  Carnot,  Phoebus,  Edith  Tabor,  Lady  Hanham,  Mrs. 
Coombes,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  Chas.  Davis,  Australie,  and  Mrs.  H.  Weeks. 
Messrs.  Hobson  &  Son  were  second  with  Mr.  T.  Carrington,  Emily 
Towers,  Australian  Gold,  Viviand  Morel,  and  Mrs.  W.  Mease  as  their 
best;  and  Mr.  J.  Linton,  Buckden,  with  an  even  stand  of  small  flowers 
was  third.  The  last  named  was  a  splendid  first  for  twenty-four  incurved 
in  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties.  The  best  were  Ma  Perfection, 
C.  H.  Curtis,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Topaze  Orientale,  Emile  Nonin,  Miss 
M.  A.  Haggis,  Violet  Foster,  and  Princess  of  Wales.  Messrs.  Hobday 
and  Son  were  second. 
Messrs.  W.  Bond,  E.  B.  Foster,  and  W.  A.  Briscoe  were  the  most 
successful  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct.  Mr.  Alderman  Bond 
was  also  first  for  twelve  Japanese,  distinct.  Messrs.  Hobday  &  Son 
were  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Dobbs  third,  the  latter  showing  small  refined 
