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which  comprised  J.  R.  Fpton,  W.  R.  Church,  Mrs.  E.  Thirkell, 
Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Mrs.  E.  Hummeil,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  M. 
Louis  Remy,  Miss  Elsie  Fulton,  Mrs.  R.  Darby,  Lily  Mount- 
ford,  Viviand  Moi’el,  F.  W.  A^allis,  Mrs.  Barkes,  Bessie  Godfrey, 
C'has.  Longley,  Mi.ss  E.  Pilkington,  Sensation,  and  G.  Penford. 
Mr.  A.  Creek,  gardener  to  Sir  C.  Domville,  Bart.,  The  Chantry, 
Ipswich,  was  nob  far  behind,  his  best  flowers  being,  Aliss  Lucy 
Evans,  Miss  A.  Byron,  Mrs.  JE.  Thirkell,  and  Mrs.  Mease.  Both 
exhibits  were  deficient  in  white  varieties.  Mr.  J.  Clark,  gar¬ 
dener  to  Mrs.  Spooner,  Rushmcre,  was  third. 
Mr.  A.  Haynes,  gardener  to  Col.  Browning,  C.B.,  Brantham 
Court,  Manningtree,  .staged  an  excellent  stand  of  twelve  Japs-, 
and  secured  the  premier  aAvard,  the  varieties  being  Gen.  Hutton, 
Lord  Salisbury,  Princess  de  Brancovan,  W.  R.  Church,  Mrs. 
Barkley,  Lord  Ludlow,  Mr.  T.  Carrington,  Edith  Tabor.  Miss 
Alice  Byron,  J.  R.  Upton,  Mdnie.  Carnot,  and  Godfrey’.s  King. 
Mr.  A.  Creek  was  second,  having  nice  blooms  of  Mrs.  Mease, 
Calvat’s  Sun,  Gen.  Hutton,  and  Mis-s  Lucy  Evans.  For  six  white 
Japs  in  a  vase,  Mr.  H.  H.  Godbold,  Ipswich,  was  first  with 
Mdnie.  Carnot;  Mr.  Haynes  second  with  Mdme.  Phillipe 
Rivoire.  In  the  corresponding  class  for  any  other  colour.  Mr. 
Godbold  was  again  successful  with  a  lovely  set  of  Bessie  God¬ 
frey  ;  Mr.  Creek  second  with  Mrs.  Mease. 
A  pretty  show  w-as  made  by  the  class  for  six  large  blooms, 
arranged  in  a  va.se  with  autumn  foliage.  Mr.  AV.  Messenger  was 
placed  first,  having  fronds  of  Osmunda,  Maple  leaves,  and  other 
coloured  foliage.  This  vase  contained  the  premier  bloom  in  the 
open  classes,  Bessie  Godfrey.  Mr.  Godbold  was  second. 
In  the  amateur  classes  competition  was  remarkably  keen, 
and  some  good  flowers  were  staged.  Mention  must  be  made  of 
the  four  vases  of  Japs,  three  of  each,  staged  by  Mr.  Haynes, 
Avhich  consisted  of  Mrs.  J.  Lewis  (enormous  flowei's,  one  being 
selected  as  the  premier  bloom  in  the  amateur  classes),  Mrs.  E. 
Thirkell,  AA’.  R.  Church,  and  Mrs.  Barkley.  Cut  flowers  of 
decorative  Chrysanthemums  in  vases  were  largely  staged,  but 
were  hardly  up  to  the  average  in  quality. 
Plants. — For  a  circular  group  of  miscellaneous  plants,  Mr.  A. 
Creek  easily  outdistanced  all  other  competitors.  The  centre  was 
composed  of  tall  Grevilleas,  large-flowered  Chrysanthemums,  and 
fine  specimen  Crotons,  while  the  circumference  consisted  of 
groups  of  Calanthe  A^eitchi,  C.  vestita.  Begonia  Gloire  de 
Lorraine,  and  Carnation  Mrs.  Lawson.  Mr.  R.  C.  Notcutt, 
Broughton  Road  Nurserv.  Ipswich,  was  second  with  an  arrange¬ 
ment  of  Palms,  Chrysanthemums,  Ericas,  and  Bouvardias. 
Classes  for  Primulas,  Poinsettias,  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine, 
Am,,  were  exceedingly  well  filled.  TalDle  decorations  are  a  new 
departure,  and  seemed  to  be  amply  justified.  In  the  open  class, 
Mrs.  Messenger  was  placed  first,  with  a  charming  arrangement 
of  Begonia  Turnford  Hall  and  Princess  of  AV^ales  A'iolets,  with 
Asparagus  decumbens  and  other  foliage.  Mrs.  Shipnian,  Nor¬ 
folk  house,  AVoodb^idge,  second  ;  using  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lor¬ 
raine  and  Lily  of  the  A'alley,  in  conjunction  with  Smilax  and 
Maidenhair.  The  third  prize  went  to  Mr.  A.  Andrews,  High 
House  Gardens,  Campsea  Ashe,  who  used  Oncidium  varicosum 
O.  Rogersi,  and  Cypripedium. 
AhoLETS. — In  conipetition  for  the  special  prizes  offered  by 
the  Rev.  A.  Foster-Melliar,  and  likewise  for  those  offered  by 
the  Society,  many  grand  exhibits  were  staged;  indeed,  it  is 
doubtful  whether  the  display  could  be  beaten  or  even  equalled 
at  any  other  show-  in  the  country.  For  .six  bunches,  in  three 
varieties,  an-anged  with  own  foliage,  Mr.  Andrews  was  placed 
first  with  Marie  Louise,  De  Panne,  and  Princess  of  AA^ales.  Mr. 
A.  Creek  was  a  close  second  with  Marie  Louise,  De  Panne,  and 
Comte  de  Brazza.  For  a  bunch  of  any  single,  Mrs.  Godfrey 
Hempson  was  easily  first  with  some  grand  flowers  of  La  France  ; 
Miss  G.  Foster-Melliar  second  with  Princess  of  AVales.  For  any 
double  variety,  Mr.  Andrews  scored  with  very  fine  Marie  Louise, 
Mr.  AA’hittel  being  second  with  the  same  variety.  Mr.  AV^hittel 
was  first  for  a  spray  and  buttonhole  of  A^iolets,  with  Marie  Louise 
arranged  with  Maidenhair  Fern;  Mr.  O.  G.  Orpen,  AVest 
Bergholt,  second  with  a  single  A-ariety ;  Mr.  Creek  third  with 
Comte  de  Brazza  and  Mrs.  Astor,  arranged  with  own  foliage 
and  Asparagus. 
Fruit. — AA'ith  the  exception  of  Pears  (of  which  only  eight 
dishes  ivere  staged)  there  w  as  a  good  show-.  For  Alicante  Grapes 
Mr.  AA’.  Alessenger  was  first  with  large,  well-coloured  bunches. 
Mr.  E.  Creek,  gardener  to  A.  Fraser,  Esq.,  AA^esterfield  House, 
Ipswich,  was  second  with  nice  shaped  bunches,  rather  small  in 
berry;  third,  Mr.  A.  Andi’ews.  Any  other  black  Grape,  first, 
Air.  T.  King,  with  Mrs.  Pince;  second,  Mr.  A\^.  Messenger,  with 
Gros  Colman;  third,  Mr.  Andrews,  w’ith  Lady  Downe’s.  For 
Muscats.  Mr.  Andrews  scored  with  Avell-finished  bunches,  Mr. 
A.  Creek  second,  and  Mr.  E.  Creek  third.  Any  other  white 
A-ariety,  Mr.  AV.  Messenger  first,  with  Lady  Hutt  (only  enti-j-). 
Apples,  both  de.ssert  and  cooking  varieties,  Avere  Aveil  repre¬ 
sented  considering  the  adverse  season.  The  principal  prize- 
Avinnei'S  Avere  Mr.  O.  G.  Orpen,  Mr.  S.  A'/.  Siyeet,  Air.  John 
AA’olton,  and  Air.  Andreivs.  A’egetahles,  as  usual,  Avere  of 
excellent  quality,  but,  unfortunately,  the  small  size  of  the  hfill 
causes  them  to  be  relegated  to  a  draughty  corridor,  Avhei-e  inspec¬ 
tion  is  anything  but  pleasant. — E.  C. 
Winchester  (Hants),  Noveraher  11th. 
In  the  Guildhall  the  annual  shoAv  Avas  held,  and  was  a  success, 
in  spite  of  the  fact  that  there  Avere  feiver  entries  in  the  cut  bloom 
classes.  Nowhere  is  an  autumn  shoAv  better  managed  than 
this.  The  hall  seems  to  lend  itself  to  a  display  of  that  character 
Avith  the  long  lines  of  tables  running  the  length  of  the  hall, 
flanked  on  each  .‘•ide  Avith  the  Clirysanthemum  groups  and 
specimen  plants.  A  room  Avas  set  apart  mainly  for  the  classes 
deA'oted  to  ladies  in  the  gentle  art  of  arranging  flowers  for 
A-arious  purposes.  Fruit  and  vegetables  Avere  a  feature,  especi¬ 
ally  the  Grapes,  Avhich  Avere  numerous  and  good.  Plants  are 
usually  seen  here  in  good  condition. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  (8ft  by  7ft),  quality  of 
blooms  to  be  the  leading  feature,  substantial  prizes  AverC'  offered, 
and  brought  three  good  exhibits,  Mr.  H.  G.  Pitteman,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Curtis,  OaltAvood,  Otterbourne,  being  first.  He  had 
dwarf  plants',  Avell  furnished  Avith  high  quality  blooms,  many 
of  them  belonging  to  the  incurved  section.  Mr.  Pearce,  gar¬ 
dener  to  H.  E.  Johnson,  Esq.,  Northgate  Place,  AA’inchester, 
Avas  a  good  second.  Air.  R.  Stone,  gardener  to  the  A’en.  Arch¬ 
deacon  Haigh,  The  Close,  AVinchester,  third. 
For  nine  plants  suitable  for  conservatory  decoration.  Air.  G. 
Adams,  gardener  to  Col.  Dickins,  Edgehill,  AA’inchester,  Avas 
first.  Air.  H.  Gigg,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  1).  AI.  Aloorson,  Holy- 
rood,  AA  inchester,  second.  The  same  exhibitors  occupied  a 
similar  position  in  the  class  for  nine  plants,  Avhite  or  yelloAv. 
Miscellaneous  plants  arranged  for  effect  were  an  interesting 
feature.  Mr.  E.  Long,  gardener  to  F.  C.  Burch,  Esq.,  AVin- 
chester,  with  a  grand  batch  of  Orchids,  suitable  greenery,  and 
science  of  arrangement,  easily^  secured  the  fii'st  prize.  Primulas, 
Cyclamens,  table  plants,  and  Lorraine  Begonias  Avere  well  re¬ 
presented. 
Cut  blooms  Avere  a  trifle  fcAver  in  number,  but  the  quality 
AA’as  quite  up  to  the  average'.  In  the  leading  class,  for  forty- 
eight  Japs  and  incurveds,  there  Avas  but  one  entryj  that  from 
Air.  Neville,  gardener  to  F.  AA’.  Flight,  Esq.,  Cornstiles,  Twyford, 
AA’inchester.  The  quality  usually  obtained  by  this  exhibitor 
Avas  Avell  maintained  on  this  occasion.  For  thirty-six  Japs  in 
tAventy-four  vars.,  Mr.  J.  AA’asley,  gardener  to  J.  B.  Taylor,  Esq., 
Sherfield  Alanor,  Basingstoke,  Avas  easily  first  Avith  high  class 
blooms,  correctly  staged.  Especially  noticeable  Avere  Mrs.  H. 
Emmerton,  Aladame  Carnot,  J.  C.  Neville,  Airs.  G.  LaAvrehce, 
Edwin  Alolyneux,  AlattheAv  Smith,  C.  Penfold,  Airs.  J.  Cleeve, 
Alary  Perkins,  Queen  Alexandra,  Sensation,  Airs.  R.  Darby, 
AV.  R.  Church,  Airs.  E.  Hummel,  Elsie  Fulton,  Kimberley,  and 
J.  R.  Upton.  Air.  Neville  Avas  a  good  second.  In  a  class  for 
tAvelve  Japs  Air.  Darves,  of  Hambledon,  Ava.s  easily  first  Avith  high 
class  blooms.  Air.  R.  J.  Ransom,  Elm  Lodge,  Bishop  Sutton, 
second.  Air.  A.  J.  Alarsh,  Alorton  House,  AA'^inchester,  w-as  dis¬ 
tinctly  ahead  for  tAvelve  Japanese  in  not  less  than  eight 
varieties,  Avith  richly  coloured  blossoms  of  F.  S.  A’allis,  Alafeking 
Hero,  Sensation,  AI.  Louis  Remy,  AV.  R.  Church,  and  Mildred 
AVare.  Mr.  F.  Smith,  The  Close,  AVinche.ster,  second. 
Japanese,  staged  in  vases,  Avere,  as  they  usually  are,  an 
attraction.  For  nine  A-arieties,  three  blooms  of  each,  Atr.  AVasley 
Avon  the  premier  award ;  Mr.  Neville  second.  For  six,  under 
similar  conditions,  Air.  A.  J.  Alarsh  won,  and  Air.  G.  Adams 
second.  Air.  F.  Smith  third.  Amateurs  staged  exceedingly  fine 
blooms.  Air.  E.  JarroAv,  38,  North  AValls,  Winchester,  Avas  dis¬ 
tinctly  ahead  Avith  superb  blooms  of  leading  A-arieties. 
Fruit  Avas  excellent,  especially  the  Graiieis.  For  three 
bunches,  distinct  varieties,  Air.  AV.  Alitchell,  gardener  to  J. 
AA  illis  Fleming,  Esq.,  ChihA'orth  Alanor,  Romsej-,  Avas  first  Avitli 
Airs.  Pince  in  superb  condition,  Muscat  of  Alexandria,  and 
Alicante.  Air.  Wasley  second.  Air.  J.  Hughes,  TAvyford  Lodge, 
third.  Air.  AVasley,  Avith  exceedingly  fine  examples  of  Muscat 
of  Alexandria  Avon  first  place  for  tAVo  bunches  any  colour.  Air. 
Alitchell,  Avith  Mrs.  Pince  (barely  finished),  second.  Apples  and 
Pears  Avere  fcAv  in  number,  but  good  in  point  of  c^uality 
A’egetables  Avere  numerous  and  good.  In  the  classes  for  six 
dishes  Mr.  EUavoocI,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Alyers,  Esq.,  AI.P., 
SAvanmore  House,  Bishop’s  AValtham,  secured  the  premier 
aAvard  in  both  Messrs.  Sutton’s  and  Toogood’s  classes  Avith  pro¬ 
duce  difficult  to  improve  upon.  Air.  Best,  gardener  to  F.  R. 
Leyland,  Esq.,  The  A’yne,  Basingstoke,  second. 
The  society’s  gold  medal  Avas  aAA’arded  to  Ale.'-srs.  E.  Hillier 
and  Son.  AVinchester,  for  a  grand  display  of  Apples.  Air.  E. 
Ladhams  had  a  grand  and  surprising  sIioav  of  Gaillardias,  herba¬ 
ceous  Lobelias  (ncAver  types),  Ac.  Air.  Neville  staged  six 
dozen  blooms  of  incurved  Chrysanthemums  of  leading  sorts,  all 
in  the  pink  of  condition.  To  these  the  N.C.S.  certificate  of 
merit  Avas  aAvarded.  Alessrs.  Toogood  and  Sons  had  a  huge 
exhibit  of  Potatoes,  Onions,  Ac. 
Liverpool,  November  11th  and  12tli. 
For  something  like  tAventy-tAvo  years  the  liaiuEoine  St. 
George’s  Hall  has  been  available  for  the  Chrysanthemum  and 
Fruit  ShoAv ;  but  OAving  to  the  hall  having  been  previously 
hospoken.  th.e  Drill  Hall.  Botanic  Ren  h  v.'as  r  qi’i-ithncd.  As 
