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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  22,  1900. 
Cut  blooms  were  exceedingly  well  shown,  and  for  twelve  Japanese, 
not  less  than  six  varieties,  Mr.  T.  Amphlett,  gardener  to  S.  C.  Emery, 
Esq.,  Wylde  Green,  commandeered  the  first  honours;  the  second  fell  to 
Mr.  A.  Jenkins  with  also  fine  examples,  and  the  third  to  Mr.  C.  Link, 
gardener  to  the  Trustees  of  Oscott  College,  Erdington.  For  twelve 
incurved  Mr.  A.  Jenkins  was  placed  first  with  excellent  examples  of 
unnamed  varieties ;  second,  Mr.  Amphlett,  and  third  Mr.  P.  Jackson, 
gardener  to  A.  Pilkington,  Esq.,  Wylde  Green.  For  six  blooms,  distinct, 
any  variety,  Mr.  J.  E.  Pears  and  Mr.  H.  W.  Frizzell  were  the  respective 
winners.  For  three  blooms,  distinct,  of  any  white  Japanese,  to  be 
shown  in  vases  with  not  less  than  9  inches  of  stem,  the  first  prize  was 
secured  by  Mr.  A.  Jenkins,  and  the  second  by  Mr.  T.  Amphlett.  For 
three  blooms  of  yellow  Chrysanthemums  Mr.  J.  Pears  and  Mr.  A. 
Jenkins  divided  the  honours.  For  six  bunches  of  single  flowered 
Chrysanthemums  Mr.  A.  Jenkins  was  placed  in  the  front  with  very 
bright  and  elegant  examples  ;  Mr.  G.  T.  Grove,  Wyndley,  second  ;  and 
third,  Mr.  R.  T.  Parker.  For  a  basket  of  dwarf  Chrysanthemums  with 
ornamental  foliaged  plants,  arranged  for  effect,  the  first  prize  was  given 
to  Mr.  J.  E.  Pears,  and  the  second  to  Mr.  A.  Jenkins. 
Palms  and  various  plants,  collections  and  single  dishes  of  vegetables, 
were  capitally  shown,  both  by  gentlemen’s  gardeners,  amateurs,  and 
cottagers,  as  also  were  Apples,  Pears,  and  Tomatoes. 
Tamwortti,  November  14tt|  aijd 
An  attractive  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Assembly  Rooms  on  the 
above  dates,  but  unfortunately  some  of  the  classes  were  not  so  well 
filled  as  usual.  The  attendance  on  the  opening  day  was  good,  and 
gave  promise  of  successful  financial  results.  The  secretary,  Mr.  J.  P. 
Jackson,  and  management  committee,  with  Messrs.  Salt  and  Higginson 
at  their  head,  have  reason  to  be  gratified  at  the  result  of  their  labours. 
For  a  group  of  miscellaneous  plants  arranged  in  a  semicircle  12  feet 
by  8  feet,  Mr.  C.  Clarke  proved  an  easy  winner,  his  exhibit  showing 
evidence  of  artistic  taste  and  good  finish.  The  same  exhibitor  was 
also  first  for  eighteen  Japanese  Chrysanthemums,  showing  fresh  flowers 
of  medium  size.  Mr.  Clarke  was  to  the  fore  again  with  a  group  of 
Chrysanthemums,  which  was  well  arranged,  and  contained  many  fine 
flowers.  For  twelve  Japanese  Chrysanthemums  Mr.  E.  Earp,  gardener 
to  Col.  Webbe,  proved  the  victor  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Clieaney,  secured  the 
coveted  award  for  a  collection  of  fruit,  which  contained  good  Grapes, 
Pears,  and  Apples.  Miss  C.  Johnstone  won  for  table  decoration  with 
a  tasteful  exhibit. 
In  the  non-competitive  classes  several  attractive  collections  of 
vegetables  were  staged.  R.  Cooper,  Esq.,  Shenstone,  arranged  an 
excellent  exhibit  of  flowering  plants,  composed  principally  of  that 
popular  winter  flowering  Begonia,  Gloire  de  Lorraine.  Mr.  W. 
Sydenham,  the  famous  Viola  grower,  seems  to  have  taken  a  new 
departure,  as  he  staged  a  large  and  varied  collection  of  Chrysanthe¬ 
mums,  every  flower  of  which  had  been  cut  from  the  open  air.  Some  of 
the  most  attractive  varieties  were  Queen  of  the  Earlies,  Frederick  Pele, 
Crimson  Marie  Masse,  Jeanne  Vuillermet,  and  Harvest  Home. 
York,  November  15th  and  IBtti. 
The  York  Chrysanthemum  Show  is  held  annually  in  the  spacious 
Exhibition  Buildings,  and  it  has  come  to  be  regarded  as  one  of  the 
foremost  in  the  kingdom.  On  the  present  occasion  the  display  of  cut 
blooms  was  most  excellent,  the  generality  of  the  Japanese  having 
freshness  with  excellence  of  colour  and  average  size.  The  incurved 
section  was  a  little  inclined  to  coarseness,  but  some  particularly  refined 
flowers  were  seen.  Groups,  on  a  slightly  lower  floor  of  the  exhibition, 
made  a  most  handsome  display,  and  evidenced  excellence  of  culture 
with  skill  in  arrangement.  The  plants  were  too  good  as  a  whole  to  be 
packed  away  beneath  the  galleries,  and  might  advantageously  be 
brought  into  a  more  conspicuous  position  at  future  shows.  The  system 
of  placing  the  name  cards  on  the  winning  exhibits  leaves  room  for 
improvement.  Practically  the  whole  of  them  were  indistincJy  written 
in  pencil,  and  only  in  very  rare  instances  were  the  addresses  of  the 
exhibitors  appended.  We  would  suggest  to  the  committee  that  the  full 
name  and  address  of  the  exhibitor,  with  the  gardener’s  (if  any)  name 
and  initials,  be  distinctly  written  upon  the  cards  in  future,  as  this  will 
add  much  to  the  interest  of  visitors,  and  greatly  facilitate  the  work 
of  the  reporters.  Apart  from  this  the  arrangements  made  by  Mr. 
G.  F.  W.  Oman  and  his  assistants  left  little  to  be  desired.  Fruits  and 
vegetables  were  numerously  shown,  but  lack  of  space  precludes  the 
possibility  of  extended  reference  thereto. 
Open  Classes. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  Interspersed  with  foliage  plants, 
occupying  a  space  not  exceeding  120  square  feet,  a  piece  of  plate 
value  15  guineas  is  added  to  the  premier  prize.  There  were 
apparently  only  two  exhibitors,  of  whom  Mrs.  Whittaker  was  placed 
first.  The  arrangement  was  a  handsome  one,  but  was  rather  top-heavy, 
and  contained  too  many  foliage  plants.  The  Chrysanthemums  employed 
were  of  good  quality.  Mr.  G.  Cottam,  Cottingham,  was  placed  second 
with  a  fairly  creditable  group  that  lacked  finish  in  the  foreground. 
In  the  class  for  a  100  feet  circular  group  with  a  central  foliage 
plant  and  a  margin  of  foliage  plauts,  Mr.  J.  Pettiuger,  Harrogate,  was  an 
excellent  first  prizewinner ;  the  blooms  were  of  splendid  quality,  having 
size,  colour,  and  freshness.  Mr.  J.  W.  Hields,  Acomb,  was  second,  and 
Mr.  G.  Jarvis,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Whittaker,  Hessle,  third,  both  showing 
well. 
Mr.  W.  Dickenson  was  first  for  four  incurved  on  single  stems  with 
well  flowered  examples  of  Lord  Wolseley,  Prince  Alfred,  Mrs.  G. 
Rundle,  and  Baron'  Hirsch.  Mrs.  Gutch  was  second  with  George 
Glenny,  Mrs.  G.  Rundle,  Mrs.  Dixon,  and  Madame  E.  Roger.  For  one 
incurved  Mrs.  Gutch  was  an  easy  first  with  C.  H.  Curtis  in  splendid  form  ; 
Mr.  Wm.  Dickenson  was  second.  In  the  class  for  four  Japanese, 
Mrs.  Gutch  was  first  with  moderately  good  specimens  of  Mons.  Bernard, 
Mdlle.  Lacroix,  Lady  Hanham,  and  Phoebus  ;  Mr.  W.  Dickenson  was 
placed  second. 
For  one  Japanese  Mrs.  Gutch  was  first  with  Phoebus,  and  Mr.  Wm. 
'Dickenson  a  fair  second  with  Col.  W.  B.  Smith.  Mr.  W.  Dickenson 
received  the  second  prize  for  four  Pompons,  with  only  very  moderate 
plants.  Mr.  Wm.  Heppell  was  third.  For  one  Pompon  Mr.  W,  L. 
Appleton  was  first,  Mr.  W.  Dickenson  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  W. 
Heppell  third.  For  one  single  Mrs.  Gutch  was  an  easy  first,  Mr. 
J.  Bellerby  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Heppell  third.  For  one  Anemone  flowered 
Mrs.  Gutch  was  first ;  the  name  of  the  second  prizewinner  did  not 
appear  on  the  card. 
The  citizens’  challenge  prize  value  £20  is  added  to  the  premier 
award  in  the  class  for  thirty-six  incurved  and  Japanese,  eighteen  blooms 
of  each,  not  less  than  twelve  varieties  of  each.  There  were  six  entries, 
and  the  class  was  a  very  strong  one.  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre,  gardener  to 
the  Earl  of  Harrington,  was  first.  His  Japanese  were  rather  small,  but 
of  good  colour;  the  incurved  were  very  handsome.  The  Japanese 
included  Australie,  Lady  Hanham,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Clark,  Edith  Tabor,  Mrs. 
H.  Weeks,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Mr.  T.  Carrington,  Phoebus,  Mrs. 
Barkley,  and  Mrs.  W.  Mease.  The  incurved  comprised  Lady  Isobel, 
C.  H.  Curtis,  Miss  Violet  Fosters  Mrs.  H.  J.  Jones,  James  Agate,  Ernest 
Cannell,  Han  well  Glory,  Madame  Ferlat,  Countess  of  Warwick,  George 
Haigh,  Lord  Alcester,  Robert  Petfield,  and  Lord  Wolseley.  Mr.  W.  H. 
Hotham,  gardener  to  Mrs.  J.  E.  Wade,  was  second  with  Japanese, 
nearly  equal  to  those  of  the  winner,  but  rougher  incurved.  The  best 
Japanese  were  Madame  Carnot,  Surpasse  Amiral,  N.C.S.  Jubilee, 
Mrs.  W.  Mease,  and  Phoebus.  The  incurved  included  Globe  d’Or, 
C.  H.  Curtis,  Topaze  Orientals,  White  Empress,  Golden  Empres.s, 
and  Hanwell  Glory.  Mr.  J.  Coultas,  gardener  to  Alderman  Harding, 
was  third,  and  Mr.  J.  P.  Leadbetter,  gardener  to  Arthur  Wilson,  Esq  , 
Tranby  Croft,  Hull,  fourth. 
For  eighteen  incurved,  in  not  less  than  twelve  varieties,  Mr.  J.  H. 
Goodacre  was  easily  first  with  Lady  Isobel,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Duchess  of 
Fife,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  James  Agate,  Topaze  Orientals,  Miss  Violet 
Foster,  Golden  Empress,  Mrs.  H.  J.  Jones,  Hanwell  Glory,  Queen  of 
England,  Miss  Violet  Tomlin,  Empress  of  India,  George  Haigh,  ana 
Emily  Dale.  Mr.  G.  Jarvis  received  the  second  prize,  but  several  of 
the  flowers  were  very  rough. 
Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre  was  again  first  for  twelve  incurved,  distinct, 
with  Mrs.  H.  J.  Jones,  Mrs.  Nat.  Molyneux,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Lady  Isobel, 
Ernest  Cannell,  Hanwell  Glory,  Queen  of  England,  Miss  Violet  Foster, 
Lord  Alcester,  Mrs.  S.  Coleman,  James  Agate,  and  Leonard  Payne. 
Mr.  W.  H.  Hotham  was  second  with  smaller,  but,  in  several  cases, 
very  neat  blooms.  Mr.  G.  E.  Thomas,  gardener  to  the  Marquis  of 
Ripon,  was  third.  For  six  incurved,  distinct,  the  prizewinners  were 
Messrs.  G.  H.  Dobson,  gardener  to  R.  Lawson,  Esq. ;  G.  E.  Thomas, 
and  C.  Grand,  gardener  to  E.  H.  Anderton,  Esq.,  in  the  order  here  given. 
There  was  nothing  particularly  meritorious  in  either  of  the  stands. 
Mr.  C.  Grand  was  second  for  six  incurved,  one  variety,  with  C.  H.  Curtis 
in  poor  form.  There  was  no  other  competitor  in  the  class. 
In  the  class  for  eighteen  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  D.  Williams, 
gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Feversham,  was  an  excellent  first  with  Edith 
Tabor,  Mrs.  Coombes,  Mrs.  W.  Mease,  Graphic,  Eva  Knowles,  Mrs.  H. 
Weeks,  Madame  Carnot,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Barks,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Madame 
Gustave  Henry,  G.  J.  Warren,  Yiviaud  Morel,  M.  Louis  Remy,  Mary 
Molyneux,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  H.  Weeks,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  and  Mrs. 
E.  Clarke.  Mr.  J.  D.  Hutchinson  was  a  poor  second,  his  flowers  being 
very  small.  Mr.  A.  -Shakellon,  gardener  to  Captain  Cecil  Duncombe, 
was  a  most  excellent  third,  and  Mr.  E.  Cowling,  gardener  to  J.  M. 
Leonard,  Esq.,  fourth. 
For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  D.  Williams  was  again  first, 
showing  an  even  bright  stand,  comprising  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Viviand 
Morel,  Graphic,  Edith  Tabor,  Mrs.  C.  Harman  Payne,  Mrs.  E.  W.  Clark, 
G.  J.  Warren,  Madame  Gustave  Henry,  Mrs.  W.  Mease,  Madame  M. 
Ricond,  Chas.  Davis,  and  Mrs.  J.  W.  Barks.  Mr.  G.  E.  Thomas  was  a 
good  second  with  Miss  Nellie  Pockett,  Lady  Hanham,  La  Grand  Dragon, 
Mrs.  W.  Mease,  and.  Madame  Gustave  Henry  as  his  best.  Mr.  J.  C. 
McPherson,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Londesborough,  was  third. 
Mr.  D.  Williams  was  first  for  six  Japanese,  any  white  variety,  with 
superb  examples  of  Madame  Gustave  Henry.  Mr.  J.  Cowling  was 
second  with  Simplicity  ;  and  Mr.  G.  E.  Thomas  third  with  Miss  Nellie 
Pockett.  For  six  Japanese,  any  one  variety  other  than  white,  Mr. 
D.  Williams  was  first  with  brightly  colouied  flowers  of  Viviand  Morel. 
Air.  G  Everard,  gardener  to  Airs.  Gutch,  was  second  with  Lady 
Hanham  ;  and  Mr.  J.  D.  Hutchinson  third  with  the  same  variety.  There 
were  five  exhibitors  in  this  class.  For  six  blooms  of  any  yellow 
Japanese  Air.  D.  Williams  was  first  with  refined  examples  of  Edith 
Tabor;  Air.  J.  D.  McPherson  second  with  Phojbue;  and  Mr.  J.  Dobson 
third  with  Oceana.  For  six  blooms  any  golden  yellow  Japanese 
