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Oriental,  Hanwell  Glory,  W.  Tunnington,  J.  Agate,  Mr.  W. 
Harvey,  and  N.  Perkins.  A  capital  second  was  Mr.  Findlow, 
gardener  to  A.  J.  Oakshott,  Esq.,  Oaklands,  Lower  Bebington, 
his  best  being  Godfrey’s  Pride,  Mrs.  Barkley,  Marquis  V.  Venosta, 
Madame  Paolo  Radaelli,  C.  Longley,  Bessie  Godfrey,  Madame 
Ferlat,  Topaze  Oriental,  F.  Palmer,  and  Annie  Hills.  Mr.  W. 
Whittle,  gardener  to  It.  G.  Allan,  Esq.,  Rosemont,  Aigburth,  a 
very  close  third,  and  Mr.  G.  Haigh,  gardener  to  Sir  W.  Tate, 
Bart.,  fourth. 
Incurved  were  good  considering  the  season,  the  eighteen 
being  captured  by  Mr.  P.  Greene,  gardener  to  Colonel  T.  Gee, 
Allerton,  with  General  Symons,  W.  Tunnington,  Lady  Isobel,  E. 
Canned,  Annie  Hills,  and  J.  Lambert.  Mr.  J.  Young,  gardener 
to  S.  Williamson,  Esq.,  Otterspool,  was  the  second,  and  Mr.  C. 
Osborne,  gardener  to  A.  Cook,  Esq.,  Aigburth  Hall,  third. 
For  twelve,  Mr.  T.  Carling,  gardener  to-  Mrs.  Cope,  Dove 
Park,  Woolton,  scored  with  fine  blooms  of  Lady  Isobel,  F.  Palmer, 
and  C.  Bruant ;  Mr.  G.  Osborne,  gardener  to  Dr.  Cook,  Tue 
Brook,  second.  Mr.  J.  Powell,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Whittle,  for 
six.  A  decided  victory  was  won  by  Mr.  J.  George,  gardener  to 
T.  Henshaw,  Esq.,  Whitefield  House,  Roby,  for  eighteen 
Japanese,  Mrs.  Crompton,  W.  R.  Church,  Mrs.  Barkley,  C. 
Longley,  T.  Carrington,  Ella  Curtis,  Pride  of  Madford,  and  Lord 
Ludlow  being  special.  Mr.  J.  Young  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Osborne 
third,  each  showing  very  strong.  Five  staged.  Six  competed 
for  twelve  Japanese,  the  winner,  Mr.  C.  Jones,  gardener  to 
E.  Evans,  Esq.,  Spital  Old  Hall,  having  fine  Mrs.  Mease,  W.  R. 
Church,  and  Mrs.  Barkley;  second,  Mr.  G.  Osborne;  third, 
Mr.  T.  Eaton,  gardener  to  J.  Parrington,  Esq.,  Roby  Mount, 
Roby.  For  six,  Mr.  J.  Bradshaw,  Rock  Ferry. 
The  Vase  Competicion  was  composed  of  bold  flowers,  short 
of  elevation,  but  a  splendid  class  withal,  Messrs.  J.  George  and 
J.  Williams  being  first  and  second  respectively. 
The  trade  quite  excelled  all  previous  efforts,  Messrs.  R.  P. 
Ker  and  Sons,  Aigburth,  contributing  superb  Cyclamen,  Begonias 
Gloire  de  Lorraine  and  Caledonia,  &c.  The  mildness  of  the 
season  was  exemplified  by  a  beautiful  selection  of  Cactus  Dahlias 
from  Messrs.  Dickson,  Limited,  Chester. 
Messrs.  Rowlands,  West  Derby,  and  T.  Davies  and  Co., 
Wavertree,  had  rich  miscellaneous  plants.  A  table  of  very 
choice  Orchids  from  Messrs.  Jno.  Cowan  and  Co.,  Limited,  found 
many  admirers. 
From  Messrs.  W.  Wells  and  Co.,  Earlswood,  Surrey,  came 
several  new  varieties  of  Chrysanthemums,  S.  T.  Wright  being 
eagerly  sought  after.  A  great  attraction  in  the  show  were  the 
superb  samples  of  Apples  from  Messrs.  Alexander  Dickson  and 
Sons,  Newtownards,  Co.  Down,  and  Ledbury. 
The  fruit  classes  at  Liverpool  are  almost  as  much  admired 
as  the  cut  blooms.  The  high  coloured  Apples  and  Pears  from 
Mr.  J.  Davis,  gardener  to  W.  E.  King  King,  Esq.,  Bodenham  ; 
the  splendidly  finished  Muscat  of  Alexandria  and  Golden  Queen 
Grapes  from  Mr.  Skitt,  gardener  to  Mrs.  H.  A.  Bright,  Knotty 
Ash,  Alnwick ;  seedling  from  Mr.  T.  Elsworthy,  gardener  to 
Messrs.  W.  L.  and  R.  F.  Gladstone,  Court  Hey,  Broadgreen ; 
Alicantes  from  Mr.  J.  Barker,  gardener  to  J.  W.  Raynes,  Esq., 
Penniaen,  Old  Colwyn ;  and  Muscats  and  Alicantes  from  Mr. 
Hammond,  gardener  to  Colonel  Blackburne,  Hale  Hall,  all  kept 
tap  the  high  standard  usually  seen  here. 
Orchids  were  much  superior,  making  a  brilliant  display  ip 
front  of  the  orchestra,  Messrs.  J.  Bracegirdle,  gardener  to  W.  H. 
Watts,  Esq.,  F.  Keightley,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Duncan,  W.  Barber, 
gardener  to  Walter  Holland,  Esq.,  and  W.  Fleetwood,  gardener 
to  Dr.  Solomon,  each  scoring  victories. 
Miscellaneous  plants  were  a  distinct  feature,  the  class  for 
Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine  proving  strong,  delightful  examples 
coming  from  Mr.  E.  R.  Finch,  gardener  to  G.  Smith,  Esq.,  New- 
stead,  Wavertree.  Poinsettias  from  Mr.  W.  Lyon,  gardener  to 
A.  Mackenzie  Smith,  Esq.,  Bolton  Hey,  Roby,  and  Mr.  J.  George, 
gardener  to  T.  Henshaw,  Esq.,  Whitefield  House,  Roby,  caused 
quite  a  sensation,  so  well  were  they  grown.  Mr.  Bracegirdle 
made  a  big  hit  with  exotic  Ferns  and  Chrysanthemum  group. 
Table  decorations  looked  attractive ;  pity  is  that  in  the  floral 
work  a  breakaway  cannot  be  made  in  colour  from  the  brcnze, 
of  which  there  was  an  altogether  overpowering  array. 
A  capital  basket  came  from  Mr.  G.  Haigh,  gardener  to  Sir  W. 
Tate,  Bart.,  Highfield,  Woolton;  that  for  the  best  table  going 
to  Mr.  Armistead,  gardener  to  Mrs.  T.  A.  Vlasto,  Sefton  Park. 
Trained  and  staked  plants  made  a  fine  contribution,  the  prizes 
falling  to  Messrs.  J.  Rose,  gardener  to  J.  G.  Kitchen,  Esq., 
West  Derby,  H.  Wilson,  gardener  to  H.  Cunningham,  Esq., 
Gateacre,  F.  Keightly,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Duncan,  Grassendale. 
— R.  P.  R. 
Parkstone,  Novtmbar  12th  and  13th. 
This  society  held  its  tenth  annual  exhibition  of  Chrysanthe¬ 
mums,  fruit,  and  vegetables  on  November  12  and  13.  Un¬ 
doubtedly  it  proved  to  be  a  better  show  than  any  of  its  pre¬ 
decessors.  Both  days  were  beautifully  fine,  and  visitors  came 
to  the  show  in  large  numbers,  and  were  feasted  with  a  splendid 
display  of  blooms,  both  in  a  cut  state  and  growing  on  plants  in 
pots.  Evidently  the  culture  of  the  Chrysanthemum  is  one  of 
the  chief  recreations  of  the  people  of  Parkstone,  if  one  may  judge 
from  the  results  of  their  efforts  and  the  liberal  support  which 
they  give  to  the  Society.  The  officials  are  to  be  congratulated 
upon  their  good  work. 
In  the  leading  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese  cut  blooms,  not 
less  than  eighteen  varieties,  Mr.  W.  H.  Dore,  of  Branksome 
Towers,  was  an  easy  first.  His  stand  contained  some  really 
grand  flowers;  J.  R.  Tipton,  Mrs.  Barkleyj  W.  R.  Church,  Aus- 
tralie,  J.  Molyneux,  and  Miss  A.  Byron  were  extra  good.  The 
last  named  was  awarded  the  prize  for  the  premier  Japanese  bloom 
in  the  show. 
Incurved  sorts  are  generally  well  staged  at  this  show,  notwith¬ 
standing  the  fact  that  this  section  is  not  so  popular  as  it  was 
a  few  years  ago.  The  Rev.  C.  H.  Burrows  secured  first  prize 
for  a  nice  even  stand  of  blooms,  in  which  Ma  Perfection  was 
selected  as  premier  incurved  flower  in  the  show.  A  new  feature 
is  the  class  for  cut  blooms  with  long  stems,  staged  as  cut,  in 
deep  vases. 
In  the  vegetable  and  fruit  classes  Messrs.  Horlock,  Rabbits, 
Honeybun,  and  Riggs  were  the  chief  prizewinners.  Table 
decorations  are  always  very  tastefully  shown  at  Parkstone.  Mr. 
Palmer  carried  off  chief  honours  for  a  dinner-table  decoration,  in 
strong  competition,  Miss  M.  D.  Kelly  being  a  very  close  second. 
For  a  single  epergne  of  mixed  flowers  and  foliage  Miss  Vivian 
was  first,  and  Miss  K.  Light  second.  The  last  named  lady 
secured  first  prize  for  three  buttonhole  bouquets,  Mrs.  Riggs- 
taking  second  place.  For  shoulder  sprays  of  mixed  flowers  and 
foliage  Miss  Light  again  carried  off  the  first  prize,  and  Mrs. 
Palmer  the  second. 
The  amateurs’  and  cottagers’  classes  were  well  filled  with  fine 
produce.  The  youngest  exhibitor  was  eight  J-ears  of  age  and 
the1- oldest  eighty-five,  the  latter  entering  the' lists  for  the  first 
time — truly  a  veteran  with  commendable  hope  and  pluck. 
Winchester,  Nov.  12th  and  13th, 
This  society  held  its  twentieth  annual  autumn  exhibition  in 
the  Guildhall,  and  was  in  every  way  a  great  success.  There  were 
numerous  entries,  and  the  quality  of  the  exhibits  far  surpassed 
those  of  many  other  societies  of  the  present  season.  The  arrange¬ 
ments  were,  as  usual,  well  carried  out  by  the  energetic  secretary, 
Mr.  C.  Shenton,  assisted  by  an  efficient  committee,  whose  chair¬ 
man,  F.  W.  Flight,  Esq.,  takes  keen  interest  in  all  points  of 
horticulture. 
Cut  Blooms. — The  class  in  which  most  interest  centres  is  that 
for  forty-eight  blooms,  twenty-four  incurved,  the  remainder 
Japanese,  all  distinct,  and  for  which  a  challenge  cup  is  offered, 
together  with  substantial  money  prizes.  There  were  four  entries, 
Mr.  W.  Neville,  gardener  to  F.  W.  Flight,  Esq.,  Cornstiles,  Twy- 
ford,  Winchester,  was  first  with  fine  blooms  in  the  Japanese 
section,  whilst  the  incurved  left  but  little  to  be  desired.  The 
varieties  were: — Japanese:  Duchess  of  Sutherland,  T.  Carring¬ 
ton,  Mons.  Louis  Reniy,  Sir  H.  Kitchener,  Edith  Dashwood, 
Alice  Byron,  W.  R.  Church,  Madame  Paolo  Radelli,  Mrs.  E.  WT. 
Palmer,  Mrs.  T.  Wood,  Emily  Towers,  Mrs.  T.  Pocket  t,  General 
Hutton,  Mrs.  W.  Weeks,  Violet  Lady  Beaumont,  Mons.  C.  de 
Leche,  Mrs.  Greenfield,  Lord  Salisbury,  Lord  Ludlow,  Marquis 
V.  Venosta,  Ethel  Fitzroy,  Jane  Molyneux,  Mrs.  W.  Cursham, 
Le  Grand  Dragon.  Incurved  :  Frank  Hammond,  Ma  Perfection, 
Hanwell  Glory,  Nelly  Southam,  Lady  Isobel,  Louisa  Giles,  C-  H. 
Curtis,  Madame  Ferlat,  Pearl  Palace,  Fred.  Palmer,  Matthew 
Russell,  Thomas  Lockie,  Nellie  Threlfall,  Chrys.  Bruant,  Com- 
tesse  d’Estoile,  Mrs.  R.  King,  Mrs.  W.  Howe,  Major  Mathew, 
Topaze  Orientale,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Madame  de  Verneuil,  Miss 
A.  Hills,  Mons.  Bahuant,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston.  Mr.  J.  Hughes, 
gardener  to  Messrs.  Hart  and  Son,  Guildford,  was  a  good  second. 
His  most  noticeable  blooms  were  Madame  Carnot,  Lady  Hanham, 
Mrs.  Mease,  and  Charles  Davis,  in  the  Japanese  section,  and 
C.  H.  Curtis,  Miss  Annie  Hills,  G.  Haigh,  and  Hanwell  Glory  in 
the  incurved.  Third,  Mr.  W.  Meredith,  gardener  to  A.  Wilder, 
Esq.,  Stanstead  Park,  Emsworth.  In  the  next  class,  that  for 
thirty-six  Japanese,  not  less  than  twenty-four  varieties,  there 
were  four  entries,  the  whole  making  an  effective  display.  The 
first  prize  winner  being  Mr.  G.  Nobbs,  gardener  to  His  Majesty 
the  King,  Osborne,  with  good  blooms  of  Australie,  Mrs.  E.  Bar¬ 
ber.  Mrs.  Barkley,  C.  Davis,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  Mrs.  W.  Mease, 
J.  R.  Upton,  Lady  Hanham,  Florence  Molyneux,  Lady  Salisbury, 
Mrs.  J.  Bryant,  M.  Louis  Reniy,  and  Lord  Ludlow.  Mr.  Neville 
a  close  second,  Mr.  Meredith,  third. 
Mr.  Neville  won  for  twelve  distinct  incurved,  with  fine  neat 
blooms  of  Duchess  of  Fife,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Pearl  Palace,  Chrys. 
Bruant,  Nellie  Threlfall,  Miss  A.  Hills,  Miss  N.  Southam, 
Madame  Ferlat,  Lady  Isobel,  and  Ma  Perfection.  Mr.  Hughes 
was  a  close  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Wasley,  gardener  to  J.  B.  Taylor, 
Esq.,  Sherfield  Manor,  Basingstoke,  third. 
For  twelve  distinct  Japanese,  amidst  keen  competition,  Mr. 
L.  Dawes,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Ogilvie  Hambledon,  secured  first 
with  medium-sized  richly  coloured  blooms  of  Mons.  Hoste,  Edwin 
Molyneux,  Sir  H.  Kitchener,  Mrs,  J.  Bryant,  Mrs.  Barkley, 
