Winchester: Chrysanthemum Show: The autumn show of the Winchester Horticultural Society, which is acknowledged to occupy a leading place in the chrysanthemum world, was opened by Mrs. Selwyn, wife of the Dean of Winchester, who is Vice-President of the Society. The mayor (Major J. R. Pinsent) presided. The entries in the chrysanthemum section of the show were considerably down as compared with last year, owing principally to the death of the largest exhibitor and the illness of another. The fruit entries showed Increase, and apples were exceptionally good. The Ladies’ Challenge Bowl for the best exhibit of chrysanthemums was won by Mr. J. P. Chrystal: The Northbrook Cup for the best collection of single disbudded chrysanthemums was won by Col. W. S. Murray, of Twyford, who also gained the National Chrysanthemum Society’s certificates for the best plant and for cut blooms.
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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957