November  27,  1902.  JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
For  four  varieties,  two  kidneys  and  two  rounds,  Mr.  H.  Fulford, 
Erdington,  lod.  Apples  and  Pears,  three  dishes  distinct,  were 
exhibited  by  several  competitors  in  fairly  good  form  considering 
the  district  and  the  past  untoward  season.  A  Certificate  of 
Merit  was  awarded  to  Mr.  F.  Jackson  for  two  bunches  of  black 
Grapes. 
South  Shields  and  Northern  Counties,  November  19th  and  20th. 
After  a  lapse  of  five  years  this  society  has  sprung  into  life 
again  with  renewed  energy,  and  held  a  magnificent  show  in  the 
Royal  Assembly  Hall  (a  grand  and  spacious  building)  surrounded 
by  all  the  associations  of  the  past.  Mr.  Bernard  Cow' n , 
F.R.H.S.,  as  lion,  secretary;  Mr.  Thos.  Binks,  assistant  lion, 
sec.;  Councillor  T.  Whitfield,  chairman  of  the  committee  ;  Mr. 
Alex  Purvis,  chairman  of  the  General  Purposes  Committee;  with 
the  hon.  treasurers,  Mr.  J.  T.  Reed  and  Mr.  E.  E.  Walton,  were 
one  and  all  present,  and  assiduous  in  their  endeavours  to  make 
the  show  a  success.  They  were  fortunate  in  securing  James 
Readhead,  Esq.,  J.P.,  as  their  President,  who,  in  offering-  a 
Silver  Coronation  Cup  of  the  value  of  £15  15s.,  a,  splendid  work 
of  art,  proved  his  interest  in  the  society.  There  were  also  no  less 
than  five  other  five  guinea  Coronation  Cups  offered,  besides  a 
beautiful  gold  cross  medal,  and  other  special  prizes.  The  exhi¬ 
bition  was  opened  with  great  eclat  by  the  Mayor,  Councillor  J. 
Grant,  who  was  introduced  by  the  president,  and  accompanied 
by  the  Mayoress,  Miss  Grant,  and  Mrs.  J.  Readhead,  who  were 
each  presented  with  splendid  bouquets,  and  supported  by  a  large 
number  of  the  officials,  with  their  ladies,  which  augurs  well  for 
the  success  of  the  exhibition. 
Cut  Blooms. — The  principal  interest  was  centred  in  the  class 
for  thirty-six  Japanese,  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties,  the  first 
prize  being  the  President’s  Coronation  Challenge  Cup,  valued 
£15  15s.,  and  prizes  of  £6,  £4,  £2,  and  £1.  This  brought  out  the 
champion  grower,  Mr.  F.  S.  Vallis,  Bromham,  Chippenham,  who 
easily  secured  the  first  prize  with  a  fine,  solid,  bright  lot  of  the 
following:  Madame  Carnot  (2),  Calvat’s  Sun,  Mrs.  Barkley  (2), 
Ed.  Molyneux  (2),  T.  Carrington  (2),  Mrs.  J.  Lewis  (2),  M.  Louis 
Remy  (2),  M.  Chenon  de  Leclie  (2),  G.  J.  Warren  (2),  Chas. 
Longley,  Calvat’s  ’99,  W.  R.  Church,  Paola  Radaelli  (2),  Mrs. 
C’oombes  (2),  Mrs.  Mileham,  Mrs.  Mease  (2),  Mrs.  Hummell  (2), 
Surpasse  Amiral,  Nellie  Pockett  (2),  Ethel  Fitzroy,  C.  J.  Salter, 
W.  R.  Church,  and  Marquis  V.  Venosta  (very  large).  The  second 
prize  fell  to  Mr.  A.  Findlay,  The  Gardens,  Grey  Towers,  Nun- 
thorpe,  with  a  fresh,  even  stand.  Third,  Mr.  Geo.  Shotton,  The 
Gardens,  Swarland  Hall,  Northumberland.  Fourth,  Mr.  Mac- 
Dougall,  gardener  to  H.  Pease,  Esq.,  Arcot  Hall,  Dudley,  the 
latter  being  exhibited  on  too  large  a  board,  and  many  were 
past  their  best.  (Mrs.  Mease  in  Mr.  Vallis’  stand,  was  selected 
as  the  premier  bloom  in  the  exhibition,  and  won  the  bronze 
medal.) 
In  the  class  for  eighteen  Japs  in  twelve  vars.  Mr.  Vallis  was 
again  first  with  a  grand  lot,  composed  chiefly  of  the  same 
varieties  as  in  the  larger  class,  with  the  addition  of  the  variety 
Guzie-  The  second  prize  was  secured  by  Mr.  A.  Appleton, 
gardener  to  S.  Spencer,  Esq.,  Bellington.  Mr.  MacDougall 
third.  For  twelve  Japs,  Mr.  A.  Appleton  was  first;  Mr.  S. 
Sprout,  gardener  to  John  Whate,  Esq.,  Low  Fell,  second;  and 
Mr.  MacDougall  third. 
The  classes  for  incurveds  were  much  weaker  than  the  Japs, 
many  of  the  blooms  showing  a  want  of  finish,  partly  owing  to  the 
backward  season.  In  the  class  for  thirty-six,  not  less  than 
eighteen  vars.,  for  which  a  Silver  Coronation  Cup,  valued  £5  5s., 
and  prizes  of  £6,  £4,  £2,  and  £1  were  offered,  there  werei  only 
two  competitors,  Mr.  Shotton  securing  the  first,  and  Mr.  J. 
Coultas,  gardener  to  W.  Harding,  Esq.,  Hollyhurst,  Darlington, 
second.  In  the  class  for  eighteen  incurves  Mr.  G.  Shotton  was 
again  first.  There  were  some  very  good  stands  of  Anemones 
and  reflexed  flowers  shown  by  Mr.  T.  M.  Petch,  which  secured 
the  first  prizes  in  each  class. 
Group. — For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  and  other  flowering 
and  foliage  plants  arranged  for  effect  in  a  space  10ft  by  6ft,  a 
silver  Coronation  Cup,  valued  £5  5s.,  and  prizes  of  £5,  £3,  and 
£1  10s.  were  offered.  There  were  three  competitors,  and  Mr. 
Geo.  MacDougall  secured  the  first  with  a  showy  group,  that  con¬ 
tained  some  bright  Crotons  and  clean  Palms,  interspersed  with 
Cypripediums,  Begonias,  Primulas,  &c.,  in  the  front,  with  some 
fine  blooms  of  Chrysanthemums  arranged  under  a  Palm  at  the 
back.  The  second  was  awarded  to  Mr.  T.  M.  Petch,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Rcnnington,  Mona  House,  Sutton-on-Hull,  with  a  lighter 
arrangement,  the  Cocos  Palm  being  elevated  on  cork,  and  dells 
formed  of  low  growing  plants,  edged  with  Cineraria  maritima; 
but  there  was  a  sad  lack  of  colour  and  brightness  in  the  whole 
arrangement.  The  group  of  Mr.  T.  Reay,  which  contained  some 
fine  Chrysanthemum  blooms,  was  placed  third. 
Bouquets  and  Epergnes. — The  bouquets  exhibited  at  South 
Shields  are  generally  of  exceptional  merit ;  the  display  is  such 
as  is  rarely  seen  South.  This  year  they  were  quite  up  to  the 
standard,  being  marvels  of  artistic  skill,  and  formed  quite  an 
exhibition  in  themselves. 
For  a  hand  bouquet,  Mr.  James  Summers,  Florist,  Sunder¬ 
£03 
land,  was  first  with  a  choice  arrangement,  containing  flowing 
sprays  of  Oncidium  varicosum,  Odontoglossums,  Cattkyas,  Den- 
drobiums,  Pancratiums,  &c.  Miss  Battenby,  Hagg  Hill,  Blay- 
don,  second,  with  a  similar  arrangement  of  choice  flowers :  with 
Miss  Dora  Summers  third. 
In  the  class  for  bridal  bouquets  the  same  taste  was  displayed, 
and  the  prizetakers  followed  in  the  same  order,  the  competition 
being  very  close.  The  epergnes  were  also  of  the  very  choicest, 
Cattleyas,  Oncidiums,  Cypripediums,  Odontoglossums,  and  other 
Orchids  lightly  and  elegantly  arranged  formed  an  exquisite  com¬ 
bination,  the  whole  being  very  attractive  to  the  large  number  of 
visitors.  Mrs.  James  Summers,  Miss  Battenby,  and  Miss  Dora 
Summers  being  successful  in  the  epergne  classes,  and  also  for 
sprays  and  buttonholas.  Messrs.  C’libran  and  Son,  Manchester, 
exhibited  a  non-competitive  group  of  cut  blooms  of  Chrysanthe¬ 
mums  in  vases,  pots  of  Lily  of  the  Valley  and  Celosias  forming 
a  bright  and  attractive  display  in  front  of  the  orchestra. 
Messrs.  Ord,  of  North  Shields,  also  exhibited  a  fine  bank  of 
plants  and  flowers.  Some  good  Grapes  and  vegetables  were 
shown,  but  the  competition  for  these  was  not  so  strong  as  in 
former  years.  The  judges  were  Mr.  Geo.  Gordon,  V.M.H.  and 
Mr.  C.  Orchard,  F.R.H.S.,  Bembridge,  I.W. 
Dulwich  Chrysanthemum,  Nov.  11th,  12th,  and  13th. 
The  ninth  annual  exhibition  of  the  Dulwich  Chrysanthemum 
Society  may  again  be  recorded  as  a  great  success.  Over  2,000 
people,  irrespective  of  members,  visited  the  show  during  the 
three  days.  A  larger  number  of  entries  were  received  than  ever 
before,  and  the  competition  throughout  was  very  keen.  One 
hundred  and  twenty-four  exhibits  were  staged  in  thirty-three 
classes  by  no  less  than  fifty  different  members.  The  Coronation 
classes  for  twelve  Japanese  blooms  in  four  vases,  three  blooms 
of  one  variety  in  each,  brought  up  some  fine  exhibits.  The 
gardeners’  section,  with  four  entries,  had  Mr.  W.  Taylor  first 
(gold  medal  presented  by  Norman  Davis,  Esq.),  Mr.  A.  Winter 
second,  and  Mr.  A.  M.  Falkner  third;  while  in  the  amateurs’ 
section  Mr.  A.  M.  Falkner  was  first  and  Mr.  A.  Shinn  second. 
Mrs.  Mileham,  Miss  Alice  Byron,  and  4V.  R.  Church  being  very 
strongly  represented  in  these  classes. 
The  large  gardeners’  groups  showed  a  falling  off  in  numbers, 
but  the  quality  left  nothing  to  be  desired.  Mr.  A.  Winter, 
gardener  to  E.  Manwaring,  Esq.,  of  Elm  Lodge,  College  Road, 
Dulwich,  was  again  first,  and  Mr.  G.  Houlton  second.  Mr.  A. 
Winter  was  also  second  for  twelve  Japanese,  second  for  six  Japs, 
one  variety,  third  for  vase  of  seven  blooms,  and  third  for  one 
Japanese  and  one  incurved,  as  well  as  second  in  Coronation  Class. 
Mr.  W.  Taylor,  gardener  to  C.  Bayer,  Esq.,  of  Tewkesbury 
Lodge,  Forest  Hill,  secured  firsts  for  twelve  Japanese  and  vase 
of  seven  blooms,  as  well  as  the  Coronation  class,  second  for  one 
Japanese  and  one  incurved,  and  thirds  for  six  bush  plants,  six 
foliage  plants  and  basket  of  Chrysanthemums.  Mr.  T.  Martin, 
gardener  to'  W.  Harvey,  Esq.,  Fairfield,  Dulwich  Village,  won 
firsts  with  six  bush  plants,  six  Japanese  distinct,  six  Japanese, 
one  variety,  six  Anemones,  and  one  Japanese  and  one  incurved, 
and  second  for  vase  of  seven  blooms.  Other  prominent  prize- 
takers  in  the  gardeners’  classes  were  Messrs.  G.  Houlton,  C. 
Beilis,  and  E.  Rea. 
Amongst  the  amateurs,  Mr.  A.  M.  Falkner  was  again  facile 
princeps,  for  besides  winning  the  Amateur  Coronation  class  and 
taking  a  third  in  the  Gardeners’  Coronation  class,  he  took  firsts 
for  six  incurves,  vase  of  six  blooms,  one  Japanese  and  c.ne  in¬ 
curved,  and  for  basket  of  Chrysanthemums  he  was  first  in 
both  amateur  and  gardeners’  section;  the  basket  shown  in  the 
latter  eliciting  well-deserved  commendation  from  the  judges. 
The  large  amateur  groups  were  again  strongly  represented, 
Mr.  R.  J.  Starsmeare  winning  with  a  very  good  group,  with  Mr. 
H.  F.  Foster  and  Mr.  T.  Bradbury  second  and  third  respectively. 
The  groups  of  twenty-four  plants  brought  up  a  very  strong  entry, 
Mr.  J.  Tavener  winning,  with  Mr.  H.  Wells  second,  and  Mr.  R. 
Parfitt  third  out  of  six  entries.  The  amateurs  were  very  strongly 
represented  amongst  cut  blooms,  and  the  quality  was  through¬ 
out  good.  Mr.  C.  W.  A.  Banks  was  first  for  twelve  Japs,  and 
Mr.  H.  Wells  for  six  Japs.  Amongst  the  novices  Mr.  J.  Falkner 
was  prominent  in  all  the  classes,  and  the  keenest  of  competition 
was  shown,  three  out  of  the  four  classes  bringing  up  from  seven 
to  nine  entries. 
Perhaps  the  feature  of  the  show  which  produced  the  greatest 
improvement  was  the  decorative  classes,  four  to  five  entries 
being  staged  in  each  of  the  five  classes  devoted  to  epergnes  and 
baskets,  the  effect  produced  being  a  very  striking  one,  and  the 
quality  of  the  exhibits  exceptionally  meritorious.  The  Florence 
Molyneux  exhibited  by  Mr.  A.  Winter  was  judged  the  premier 
bloom,  and  C.  H.  Curtis,  shown  by  Mr.  A.  M.  Falkner,  the  best 
in  the  amateur  section,  and  James  Bidencope,  shown  by  Mr.  J. 
Falkner,  the  best  novices’  bloom.  A  large  group  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums,  staged  by  Mr.  R.  Forster,  of  Nunhead  Cemetery, 
received  a  well-deserved  silver-gilt  medal.  The  platform  decora¬ 
tions  by  Messrs.  Peed  received  a  similar  award.  The  judging, 
which  was  in  the  able  hands  of  Messrs.  Waterer  and  Norman 
Davis,  it  need  hardly  be  said,  gave  the  greatest  satisfaction. 
