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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
Novemloer  22,  1900. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  dis'inc^,  the  first  prize  was 
awarded  to  Mr.  W.  Mease,  who  was  the  only  exhibitor.  The  stand  was 
heavy,  of  rich  c  lour,  and  very  fiesh.  The  varieties  were  Mr.  A.  Barrett, 
Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Mrs  Barkley,  Mons.  Pa.nckoncke,  Mrs.  Coombs, 
Snrpasse  Amirah  Mrs.  G.  Carpenter,  Miss  lb  Glide  (closely  resembles 
Mons.  A.  D.  Chatin),  Chatsworth,  Florence  Molyneux,  Miss  M.  Douglas, 
Mermaid,  Ella  Curtis,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Lees,  Lord  Salisbury,  Edith  Dash- 
wood,  Mons  Chenon  de  Leche,  Lady  Hanham,  Graphic,  J.  R.  Upton, 
Madame  Debrie,  Mrs.  W.  Mease,  H.  Weeks,  and  Mr.  T.  Carrington. 
In  the  two  preceding  classes  the  total  prize  money  offered  was  £40, 
and  this  fact  makes  it  the  more  surprising  that  the  competitions  are  not 
very  much  keener. 
For  six  Japanese,  any  one  variety,  Mr.  R.  Walker  was  first  with 
superb  examples  of  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche ;  Mr.  W.  Mease  second  with 
Mrs.  Barkley  ;  and  Mr.  H.  Willcock  third  with  Miss  Nellie  Pockett.  In 
the  class  for  twelve  large  Anemones  or  Japanese  Anemones,  in  not  less 
than  six  varieties,  Mr.  T.  B.  Hanson  won.  Mr.  W.  Mason,  gardener  to 
Col.  A.  K.  Dibb,  Kirk  Ella,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  F.  Mason,  gardener  to 
Alex.  Smith,  Esq.,  Woodleigh,  Hessle,  third. 
For  twelve  reflexed,  in  not  less  than  six  varieties,  the  prizewinners 
were  Messrs.  R.  Walker,  H.  Willcock,  and  A.  Drewery,  in  the  order  in 
which  their  names  are  here  given.  The  first  named  staged  Cullingfordi, 
Miss  Alice  Robertson,  White  Christine,  Dorothy  Gibson,  Peach  Christine, 
King  of  Crimsons,  and  Pink  Christine.  Mr.  J.  W.  Bearpark  was  first 
for  a  group  of  Pompons  or  Anemone  Pompons,  in  not  less  than  nine 
varieties.  The  flowers  were  of  the  true  Pompon  type.  Mr.  A.  Drewery 
was  second,  and  Mr.  T.  B.  Hanson  third. 
For  a  group  of  singles,  under  similar  rules  to  the  preceding,  Mr.  C.  J. 
Flower,  gardener  to  R.  Hodgson,  Esq.,  Westwood,  Beverley,  was  first 
with  excellent  flowers.  Mr.  T.  B.  Hanson  was  a  creditable  second ;  and 
Mr.  R.  J.  Wolton,  Newland  Toft,  Hull,  third.  Mr.  V.  Waterhouse  was 
first  for  the  most  tasteful  arrangement  of  cut  miscellaneous  flowers  or 
Chrysanthemums  with  any  foliage.  Grasses,  or  Mosses.  B.  Mackrill, 
Esq  ,  The  Thwaite,  Cottingham,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  H.  Taylor, 
Newland,  Hull,  third.  The  exhibits  were  all  very  attractive. 
Open  Classes — Groups  and  Plants. 
The  Hull  groups  have  an  enviable  reputation  for  general  excellence. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  interspersed  with  foliage  plants, 
arranged  for  effect  in  a  space  of  100  square  feet,  the  first  prize  was  a 
20-guinea  challenge  vase  and  £10  in  cash.  Mr.  G.  C.  Coates  was  first. 
The  group  comprised  many  excellent  Chrysanthemums,  but  was 
somewhat  weak  in  the  foreground.  Mr.  V.  Waterhouse  was  a  creditable 
second.  There  were  only  two  competitors. 
For  a  circular  group  of  miscellaneous  plants,  including  Chrys¬ 
anthemums,  Mr.  J.  Foster,  Cottingham  Road,  Newland,  Hull,  received 
the  premier  award  for  only  a  very  moderate  arrangement.  In  the  class 
for  a  drawing-room  mirror  panel  group  of  miscellaneous  plants  Mr. 
G.  C.  Coates,  gardener  to  W.  Wheatley,  Esq.,  Anlaby  Road,  Hull,  was 
first  with  an  arrangement  of  Asparagus  Sprengeri,  Ferns,  Chrys¬ 
anthemums,  Roman  Hyacinths,  Cattleyas,  and  other  flowers.  Mr.  J. 
Foster  was  second,  and  Messrs.  Green  &  Fitch,  Case  Street,  Hull,  third. 
Mr.  H.  Thompson  was  first  for  three  trained  specimen  Chrys¬ 
anthemums,  standards  excluded,  distinct,  with  handsomely  trained 
examples.  Mr.  V.  Waterhouse  was  an  excellent  second,  and  Mr.  W. 
Mason  third.  For  three  standard  trained  specimens,  distinct,  Mr.  H. 
Thompson  was  an  easy  first,  Mr.  W.  Mason  second,  and  Mr.  V.  Water- 
house  third.  These  plants  all  represented  excellent  culture.  The  first 
prize  for  six  bush-grown  Chrysanthemums,  not  formally  trained,  went 
to  Mr.  R.  Thirsk,  Grove  Hill  Road,  Beverley,  who  showed  splendidly 
grown  plants,  even  in  size,  of  good  form,  and  admirably  flowered. 
Mr.  T.  B.  Hanson,  gardener  to  S.  L.  Haldane,  Esq.,  Coleman  Street, 
Hull,  was  second  with  five  good  plants  and  one  that  was  very  weak. 
Mr.  W.  Goodhill,  Mayfield  Street,  Hull,  was  a  fine  third.  Mr.  R.  Thirsk 
was  first  for  six  cut-backs  with  handsome  plants.  Mr.  G.  C.  Coates, 
gardener  to  W.  Wheatley,  Esq.,  Anlaby  Road,  Hull,  was  second. 
Lincolnshire  and  East  Riding  Classes. 
A  5-guinea  silver  cup  and  £3  were  offered  as  the  first  prize  for 
eighteen  incurved  in  not  less  than  twelve  varieties.  Mr.  T.  Down  was 
first  for  Madame  Ferlat,  Hanwell  Glory,  Topaze  Orientals,  C.  H.  Curtis, 
Lady  Isobel,  Baron  Hirsch,  Chrysantheme  Bruant,  Empress  of  India, 
John  Lambert,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Duchess  of  Fife,  and  Madame 
Darier.  Mr.  R.  Walker  was  second,  and  Miss  Ross,  Elloughton  Lodge, 
Brough,  third.  For  twelve  incurved  the  premier  winner  was  Mr.  R. 
Walker,  who  staged  Hanwell  Glory,  Lord  Alcester,  Baron  Hirsch, 
Madame  Ferlat,  Topaze  Orientale,  Miss  Violet  Tomlin,  C.  H.  Curtis, 
John  Salter,  and  Miss  Violet  Foster^  Miss  Ross  was  second. 
In  the  class  for  eighteen  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  T.  Down,  gardener 
to  H.  S.  Constable,  Esq.,  Wassand,  Hull,  won  the  £3  and  the  S-guinea 
cup  with  a  most  excellent  stand.  The  flowers  had  refinement  and 
colour.  The  varieties  were  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Phoebus, 
Mr.  T.  Carrington,  Miss  Nellie  Pockett,  Lady  Ridgway,  Le  Grand 
Dragon,  Etoile  de  Lyon,  International,  R.  Hooper  Pearson,  Mrs.  Coombs, 
Madame  Gustave  Henry,  Madame  Chatin,  Pride  of  Madford,  Mrs.  H. 
Weeks,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  and  Lady  Hanham. 
Mr.  H.  Wilson,  gardener  to  A.  B.  Wilson,  Esq.,  Raywell,  Cottingham,  was 
an  excellent  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Thompson,  gardener  to  C.  J.  Ringrose, 
Esq.,  Cottingham  Grange,  third. 
For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  H.  'I'hompaon  was  first  with 
Swanley  Giant,  Ltdy  Hanham,  Au.strabe,  .Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche, 
Simplicity,  Mrs.  Barkley,  Mr.  Hugh  Crawford,  Maiy  Molyneux,  Mr.  A. 
Tate,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  and  Mrs.  W.  Mease,  all  in  most 
creditable  condition.  Mr.  R.  Walker,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Stracey 
Clitherow,  Hotham  Hall,  Brough,  was  second,  and  Mr.  T.  B.  Hanson, 
gardener  to  S.  L.  Haldane,  Esq.,  Coleman  Street,  Hull,  third. 
Mr.  A.  Drewery,  gardener  to  Mrs.  F.  B.  Moore,  Harland  Rise, 
Cottingham,  secured  the  leading  position  for  six  bunches  incurved, 
Mrs.  Dixon,  Mrs.  George  Glenny,  and  Mrs.  Rundle.  The  flowers  were 
of  superb  quality.  Mr.  V.  Waterhouse,  gardener  to  W.  T.  Owbridge, 
Esq.,  Cherry  Garth,  Cottingham,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Higgins 
third. 
Amateurs’  Classes. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  incurved,  six  varieties,  Mr.  W.  Grasby, 
Studley  House,  Plane  Street,  Hull,  was  first  with  a  creditable  stand  ; 
Mr.  J.  W.  Bearpark,  Great  Thornton  Street,  Hull,  was  second  ;  and  Mr. 
J.  E.  Lott,  Alexandra  Road,  Hull,  third.  The  premier  incurved  bloom 
in  the  amateurs'  section  was  in  this  stand ;  the  variety  was  Baron 
Hirsch. 
For  twelve  Japanese,  nine  varieties,  Mr.  J.  E.  Lott  was  first  with 
Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Titania,  Viviand  Morel,  Madame  Gustave  Henry, 
Lady  Ridgway,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  Mr.  T.  Carrington,  Chas.  Davis, 
Mons.  Ad.  Chatin,  Mons.  Louis  Remy,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche,  and 
Mons.  Panckoucke.  Mr.  W.  Thompson,  Wenlock  Street,  Hull,  was 
second ;  and  Mr.  H.  Coverdale,  Hallgate,  Cottingham,  was  third.  Mr. 
W.  Thompson  was  first  for  six  reflexed,  not  less  than  three  varieties,  with 
splendid  flowers ;  Mr.  J.  W.  Bearpark  was  second.  For  six  large  or 
Japanese  Anemones,  in  not  less  than  three  varieties,  Mr.  W.  Thompson 
was  first ;  Mr.  J.  W.  Bearpark  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Coverdale  third. 
Mr.  J.  W.  Bearpark  was  first  for  six  Pompons  or  Anemone  Pompons, 
Mr.  W.  Thompson  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Coverdale  third.  The  amateurs’ 
plant  section  comprises  five  classes.  For  six  any  varieties  Mr.  R.  Thirsk 
was  easily  first  with  superb  plants.  Mr.  J.  Elliott,  Eastgate,  Beverley, 
was  second,  and  Mr.  W.  H.  Young,  Somerscales  Street,  Hull,  a  poor 
third.  Mr.  R.  Thirsk  was  first  for  three  cut- backs,  Mr.  J.  Elliott 
second,  and  Mr.  W.  H.  Young  third. 
In  the  class  for  three  plants  any  varieties  Mr.  R.  Thirsk  was 
easily  first,  Mr.  J.  Elliott  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Higgins,  Maple 
Street,  Queen’s  Road,  third,  with  three  capitally  trained  specimens. 
For  two  trained  specimens  Mr.  W.  Higgins  was  first  with  rather 
flatly  trained  specimens  carrying  medium-sized  flowers.  Mr.  R. 
Thirsk  was  second  with  freer  trained  and  larger  flowers.  Mr. 
R.  Thirsk  was  first  for  a  one  trained  specimen  beautifully  flowered. 
Mr.  W.  Higgins  was  second  with  a  flatter  plant  carrying  more  flowers. 
Mr.  W.  H.  Young  was  third. 
Ladies’  Classes. 
The  chief  class  in  this  section  is  for  a  round  table,  6  feet  in  diameter, 
completely  laid  out  for  dessert  for  six  persons.  Chrysanthemums  only, 
with  any  kind  of  foliage  or  Grasses,  for  which  4  guineas  and  a  piece  of 
challenge  plate  value  lO  guineas  are  offered  as  the  first  prize.  The 
coveted  position  was  won  by  Miss  Pudsey,  Crown  Terrace,  Anlaby 
Road,  Hull.  It  was  an  artistic  combination  of  reddish  bronze  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  and  green  foliage ;  the  flowers  painted  on  the  cloth  and 
the  Ficus  pinned  to  the  edge  of  the  cloth  detracted  from  the  effect  of 
the  table  proper.  Miss  Ayre,  The  Cottage,  Hessle,  was  a  most  artistic 
second.  The  arrangement  was  a  harmony  of  Chrysanthemum  Miss 
Mary  Anderson  and  Grass,  with  Asparagus  Sprengeri.  It  was  rather 
cold  for  winter.  Mis.  H.  L.  Leonard,  Ivy  House,  Preston,  Hull,  was 
third  J  and  Miss  Mary  G.  Bean,  Anlaby  Road,  Hull,  fourth. 
For  a  hand  bouquet  of  Chrysanthemums  and  any  kind  of  foliage 
Miss  Mackrill  was  an  easy  first;  Miss  G.  M.  Browne,  May  Street, 
Beverley  Road,  Hull,  second  ;  and  Mrs.  Parkyn,  Anlaby  Road,  Hull, 
third.  Miss  Annie  Dorsey,  Percy  Street,  Hull,  was  first  for  two  dress 
sprays  of  Chrysanthemums  and  any  foliage ;  Miss  A.  Mabel  Ayre  second ; 
and  Miss  Hilda  Pudsey,  Anlaby  Road,  Hull,  third. 
In  the  class  for  an  epergne  of  Chrysanthemums,  Mrs.  Chas.  Judge, 
Brooklands,  Hull,  was  first ;  Miss  Mabel  Fisher,  Willerby  Hall,  Hull, 
second  ;  and  Miss  Hilda  Pudsey  third.  The  last  class  was  for  the  most 
tasteful  arrangement  of  cut  miscellaneous  flowers  or  Chrysanthemums, 
and  any  kind  of  foliage.  Glasses,  or  berries.  Miss  A.  Mabel  Ayre  was 
first,  Mrs.  H.  L.  Leonard  second,  and  Miss  Pudsey  third. 
Special  Awards. 
The  challenge  plate  presented  by  the  tradesmen  of  Hull  was  awarded 
to  Mr.  J.  E.  Lott.  The  premier  Japanese  in  the  open  classes  went  to 
Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche,  shown  by  Mr.  R.  Walker,  and  the  premier 
incurved  for  Charles  H.  Curtis  to  Mr.  Higgs.  The  premier  Japanese 
in  the  amateur  section  was  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche,  shown  by  Mr.  R. 
Thirsk,  and  the  premier  incurved,  Baron  Hirsch,  shown  by  Mr.  J.  E. 
Lott.  The  two  National  Chrysanthemum  Society’s  certificates  were 
awarded  to  Mr.  Higgs  for  twenty-four  incurved,  and  to  Mr.  G.  C. 
Coates  for  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums. 
Non-Competitive  Exhibits. 
The  trade  does  nob  support  the  Hull  exhibitions  as  largely  as  might 
be  expected,  considering  the  numbers  of  people  who  attend  the  show 
on  the  two  days  on  which  it  is  open.  Amongst  the  most  important  of 
these  were  boxes  of  Japanese  Chrysanthemums  from  Messrs.  W.  Wells 
