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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER.  November  22,  1900. 
Wirysanthemnin  Show?. 
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Bisl|ops  Stortford,  NoYember 
The  second  annual  exhibition  of  Chrysanthemums,  fruit,  and 
vegetables  was  held  in  the  Great  Hall,  and  proved  a  distinct  advance  on 
last  year’s  exhibition,  and  there  appears  to  be  quite  a  possibility  of  its 
making  a  name  for  itself  throughout  the  eastern  counties,  as  has  the 
great  summer  exhibition  held  in  August.  Messrs.  T.  Rivers  &  Son,  of 
Sawbridgeworth,  sent  a  complimentary  collection  of  Apples  and  Pears, 
which  greatly  added  to  the  show.  Both  these  fruits  in  several  varieties 
were  exhibited  on  trees  grown  in  pots,  and  several  dishes  of  AppRs 
and  Pears  from  pot  trees  and  trees  in  the  open  ground  were  shown. 
Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  were  not  numerous  ;  foliage  plants  were 
used  as  an  edging  only,  and  highly  coloured  Crotons  helped  greatly  to 
enhance  the  beauty  of  the  arrangements.  Mr.  G.  Beech,  gardener  to 
J.  Barker,  Esq.,  M.P.,  The  Grange,  Bishops  Stortford,  secured  the 
leading  prize,  followed  closely  by  Mr.  J.  Richardson,  gardener  to  Sir 
James  Blyth,  Blythewood,  Stanstead,  Essex,  the  third  prize  falling  to 
Mr.  Skelton,  The  Graperies,  Bishops  Stortford,  for  an  arrangement 
very  similar  to  the  preceding  ones.  For  sis  trained  specimens  Mr. 
Skelton  won  the  first  prize. 
Much  interest  was  centred  in  the  cut  bloom  class,  and  for  twenty- 
four  Japanese  blooms,  distinct,  Mr.  G.  Barker,  gardener  to  H.  A.  Blythe, 
Esq.,  Stanstead  Honse,  Essex,  took  first  prize  with  a  very  even  stand  of 
blooms  ;  Mr.  A.  Jefferies,  gardener  to  John  Balfour,  Esq.,  Moor  Hall, 
Hallow,  Essex,  was  second  ;  third,  Mr.  Skelton.  For  twenty-four 
incurved,  distinct,  Mr.  Barker  was  first  with  a  stand  of  even  blooms, 
second  honours  falling  to  Mr.  T.  H.  Lodge,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Menet. 
For  twelve  Japanese  blooms,  distinct,  in  the  members’ class,  Mr.  G. 
Barker  took  first  prize  with  excellent  blooms,  and  Mr.  A.  Jefferies  again 
followed  closely ;  third,  Mr.  W.  Harrison,  gardener  to  Col.  Archer 
Houblon.  For  twelve  incurved,  distinct,  Mr.  W.  Harrison  was  awarded 
first  prize  for  well  finished  blooms,  being  much  nearer  the  type  than 
those  in  the  twenty -four  stand ;  second,  Mr.  T.  H.  Lodge. 
For  four  vases  of  Chrysanthemums,  distinct,  five  blooms  in  each 
vase,  Mr.  W.  Harrison  was  first;  second,  Mr.  E.  Harris,  gardener  to 
Mrs.  Taylor  ;  third,  Mr.  Skelton.  For  an  arrangement  of  six  blooms 
with  any  kind  of  foliage  Mr.  Fulford,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Sandeman,  Esq., 
Presdales,  Ware,  was  first,  using  Croton  and  Eulalia  foliage ;  second, 
Mr.  Lodge  ;  third,  Mr.  Beech.  A  class,  which  is  not  usual  at  autunrn 
shows,  provided  a  prize  for  the  best  single  bloom  to  be  arranged  at  the 
discretion  of  the  exhibitor,  and  evoked  much  interest.  There  were 
several  exhibits,  but  Mr.  A.  Jefferies  of  Moor  Hall  was  placed  first  with 
a  magnificently  coloured  specimen  of  Edith  Tabor ;  its  size  and  form 
left  nothing  to  be  desired,  which  will  be  better  understood  when  it  is 
stated  that  it  beat  huge  specimen  blooms  of  Madame  Carnot  and  G.  J. 
Warren  from  Mr.  G.  Barker  and  Mr.  Fulford,  who  were  placed  in  the 
order  named. 
Table  plants,  winter  flowering  Begonias,  and  vegetables  were  well 
shown,  as  also  were  Apples  and  Pears.  Great  credit  is  due  to 
Mr.  W.  Smith,  the  hon.  secretary. 
Maideijhead,  November  15th  and  16tl|. 
The  third  exhibition  of  this  society  was  held  in  the  Town  Hall  on 
the  above  dates,  when  Chrysanthemums,  decorative  plants,  vegetables, 
and  fruit  were  shown  in  first  class  form,  groups  and  tables  of  plants 
being  staged  in  grand  style.  For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  with 
foliage  plants,  Mr.  Perkins,  gardener  to  the  Hon.  W.  F.  D.  Smith, 
Greenlands,  Henley-on-Thames,  was  placed  first ;  'Mr.  J.  Fulford, 
gardener  to  F.  D.  Lambert,  Esq.,  Moor  Hall,  Cookham,  being  a  close 
second;  and  Mr.  Howard  third.  In  the  open  class  for  ’  thirty-six 
Japanese,  not  less  than  twenty-four  varieties,  Mr.  Perkins  gained  the 
coveted  award,  also  the  N.C.S.  certificate,  with  excellent  blooms ; 
Mr.  Fulford  was  second  with  an  even  stand  of  blooms  of  good  colour; 
third,  Mr.  G.  Lane,  gardener  to  Miss  Ridge,  Highfield.  For  twenty-four 
incurved,  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties,  Mr.  G.  Lane  won  the  premier 
prize,  followed  by  Mr.  J.  Fulford. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  J.  Minty,  gardener  to 
C.  Saxton,  Esq.,  won  the  first  award  with  grand  blooms;  Mr.  Perkins 
second;  third,  Mr.  Mount.  Twelve  incurved,  distinct. — Mr.  C.  Young, 
gardener  to  G.  Field,  Esq.,  Bray  Court,  first;  second,  Mr.  Fulford. 
The  class  for  eight  vases  of  out  flowers,  three  of  one  variety  of  each, 
brought  out  some  superb  blooms.  Here  Mr.  Fulford  won  the  first  with 
a  capital  exhibit,  also  taking  the  N.C  S.  certificate.  The  best  blooms 
were  J.  R;  Upton,  Australie,  Miss  Nellie  Pockett,  and  Le  Grand 
Dragon.  Mr.  Perkins  was  a  good  second. 
In  the  half  dozen  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  Gibson,  Danesfield, 
Marlow,  first ;  Mr.  J.  Luck  second ;  Mr.  A.  Pearce  third.  For  six 
Japanese,  one  variety,  Mr.  Perkins  was  placed  first  with  Australie,  and 
Mr.  Gibson  second.  The  six  incurved,  one  variety,  fell  to  Mr.  Fulford 
with  Duchess  of  Fife,  followed  by  Mr.  Lane  with  Ma  Perfection.  For  a 
basket  of  twelve  Japanese,  arranged  with  autumn  foliage,  Mr.  Young 
was  first. 
For  a  table  of  plants  arranged  for  effect,  first  Mr.  Fulford,  second 
Mr.  Gibson,  third  Mr.  J.  Richardson.  In  a  class  for  six  foliage  and  six 
flowering  plants  the  same  exhibitors  were  placed  in  the  order  named 
For  six  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine,  in  48-pots,  Mr.  Fulford  was  first 
with  splendid  plants  ;  the  same  exhibitor  leading  with  six  table  plants, 
followed  by  Mr.  Hntt,  For  table  decoration,  Mrs.  Wood,  Hedsor 
Cottage,  first.  Miss  Fowler  second. 
In  the  fruit  classes  Messrs.  Paxton,  Hutt,  Fulford,  and  Lane  were 
the  chief  prizewinners ;  Messrs.  Gibson  and  Goodman  taking  chief 
honours  for  vegetables.  Bouquets,  wreaths,  and  sprays  were  shown  by 
Messrs.  Such  and  Broughton  ;  whilst  Mr.  Owen,  Castle  Hill  Nursery, 
staged  a  stand  of  seedling  Chrysanthemums.  Messrs.  I.  House  and 
Son  showed  a  grand  collection  of  Violets.  The  arrangements  were  ably 
carried  out  by  Mr.  J.  W.  Stone,  hon.  sec. 
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Bradford,  November  16tl|  and  17th. 
The  Bradford  Chrysanthemum  Society  scored  another  great  success 
with  a  well  arranged  display  of  particularly  meritorious  exhibits.  The 
groups  of  Chrysanthemums  were  excellent,  and  considerably  better 
than  any  shown  in  previous  years.  Mr.  L.  Shearman,  Underoliffe 
Cemetery,  proved  the  winner  of  the  handsome  cup  given  by  the  Mayor 
of  Bradford  for  this  group  of  Chrysanthemums.  The  competition  for 
the  miscellaneous  groups  arranged  for  effect  was  very  keen ;  Mr.  T.  H. 
Moore,  gardener  to  Sir  F.  Ripley,  eventually  received  the  first  award 
for  a  beautiful  arrangement  of  choice  foliage  and  flowering  plants. 
Specimen  plants  were  of  good  average  quality.  The  first  prize  for  six 
specimens  went  to  Mr.  J.  W.  Hatton,  Heaton,  who  showed  a  particularly 
clean  and  neat  lot. 
The  competition  for  the  10-gninea  challenge  cup  showed  a  con- 
siderable  falling  off  ;  four  exhibitors  only  staged,  but  the  lack  of 
quantity  was  compensated  by  the  superb  quality.  Curiously  enough  the 
award  of  last  year  was  reversed.  Messrs.  Fairbairn  &  Son,  Carlisle, 
the  winners  of  last  year,  had  to  be  content  with  third  place  ;  while  Mr. 
Midgley,  who  scored  third  last  year,  came  off  with  flying  colours ;  and 
the  cup  having  been  won  three  times  becomes  now  his  absolute 
property.  His  stand  of  twenty-four  blooms  was  particularly  good. 
The  best  flowers  were  Nellie  Pockett,  Janet,  Lady  Clarke,  G.  J 
Warren,  Lady  Hanham,  Chenon  de  Leohe,  a  grand  flower  ;  Reginald 
Godfrey,  Hero  of  Omdurman,  and  Phoebus. 
For  twenty-four  incurved  varieties  there  was  a  keen  rivalry  between 
Mr.  W.  Dawes,  gardener  to  Lord  Trevor,  Chirk;  Mr.  Goodacre, 
Elvaston,  and  Mr.  J.  Thornton,  Bradford  ;  three  superb  stands  with  well 
finished  flowers.  The  class  for  twelve  Japanese  brought  a  strong 
competition  between  seven  exhibitors.  Mr.  J.  Collier,  Coundon  Court 
Gardens,  near  Coventry,  late  of  Bradford,  and  the  first  hon.  secretary 
to  the  society,  won  the  first  honours,  with  Mr.  Midgley  close  on  his 
heels  and  Messrs.  Fairbairn  &  Son  a  good  third. 
The  open  vase  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese  in  eight  vases  is  a  very 
interesting  one.  Excellent  flowers  were  staged  by  the  winners,  Messrs. 
Fairbairn  &  Son.  The  local  classes  for  exhibitors  within  a  radius  of 
eight  miles  from  the  Town  Hall  were  strongly  contested. 
Lord  Masham’s  challenge  cup,  value  10  guineas,  was  captured  by 
Mr.  J.  Thornton,  Lambhall  Nursery;  City  members’  cup,  given  by  the 
M.P.’s  for  the  City  of  Bradford,  to  Mr.  Midgley,  Bankfield,  with  Mr. 
T.  Bird  as  a  close  runner  up,  and  Mr.  W.  Utling,  gardener  to  A.  A. 
Musgrave,  Esq.,  a  good  third.  Amateurs  showed  well.  Messrs.  T. 
Bird,  J.  Whittingham,  J.  B.  Myers,  D.  Baker,  and  J.  Grainger  were  the 
principal  prizetakers  in  the  class  set  apart  for  them. 
A  novel  feature  was  a  group  of  Chrysanthemum  flowers  arranged 
in  vase  or  ornamental  stand  for  decoration  of  dinner  table,  beauty  of 
arrangement  and  effect  to  be  the  test  of  merit.  Sir  F.  Ripley’s 
gardener,  Mr.  J.  H.  Moore,  had  a  beautiful  display,  which,  however,  did 
not  come  up  to  the  ideal  of  the  committee.  Bouquets  and  floral 
decorations  were  well  competed  for,  the  Messrs.  Brooke  carrying  all 
before  them.  Table  plants,  Primulas,  and  Roman  Hyacinths  were  of 
good  average  quality,  very  effectively  arranged  on  elevated  boards  in 
the  centre  of  table. 
Certificates  of  merit  were  awarded  to  the  following  excellent 
exhibits  : — Mr.  J.  Forbes,  Hawick,  for  a  basketful  of  new  Begonia 
Caledonia  ;  Messrs.  Wells  &  Co.,  for  a  stand  of  new  Chrysanthemums  ; 
Mr.  R.  Eichel,  for  a  group  of  Orchids  and  ornamental  foliage  plants ; 
Mr.  Thomas  Horsman,  for  a  choice  selection  of  plants  ;  and  Mr.  H. 
Dickinson  for  Grapes.  The  chairman  of  the  committee,  Mr.  W. 
Horsman,  must  be  congratulated  for  the  excellent  manner  in  which 
the  show  was  managed. 
