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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
{ July 4, 1878, 
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Roses were very extensively exhibited by nurserymen, gar- 
deners, and amateur growers. he quality taken collectively was 
fairly good, and would have been much better but from the ex- | 
traordinary heat which prevailed, and which is severely felt under | 
canvas. This caused some varieties to expand too freely and 
almost perish before the day had passed. For thirty-six and 
twenty-four varieties, distinct, three trusses of each, Messrs. Paul 
and Son, Cheshunt, were in their customary places, winning first 
honours in each class; Mr. Rumsey, Joyning’s Nursery, Waltham 
Cross, was placed second in the latter class. For twenty-four, dis- 
tinct, amateurs (open), Mr. W. Mace, gardener to Capt. Eastwick, 
Teddington, won the first place ; and Mr. J. W. Moorman, gardener 
to Miss Christy, Coombe Bank, the second ; and Mr. James the third 
in this class. For twelve blooms, distinct, Mr. James was awarded 
the first prize with a very uneven stand; Mr. W. Scott, the 
Treasurer of the National Rose Society, being placed second for a 
collection fully equal if not superior to the first-prize collection ; 
and Mr. Stephenson, gardener to T. Bull, Esq., Teddington, third. 
In the class open to the Society’s district only. Mr. James, Mr. 
Laing, Mr. East, and Mr. Roberts appeared to share the principal 
honours between them, Mr. James gaining several first prizes. An 
extensive display of Roses in pots was exhibited by Messrs. 
Veitch & Sons and Messrs. Paul & Son, which attracted consider- 
able admiration. Messrs. Veitch & Son also contributed several 
boxes of cut blooms, and being only cut late on the morning of 
the Show remained throughout the day remarkably fresh. The 
same remarks apply to Messrs. Lee & Son, who sent a collection 
from their Ealing Nursery which both for colour and freshness 
we have not seen surpassed this season. A box of twenty-four 
La France were as perfect as they possibly could be and were 
much admired. 
Froit.—Seventeen classes were set apart for fruit, which was 
generally excellent. For a collection of four dishes Mr. Edwards, 
gardener to J. Budgett, Esq., Ealing Park, was awarded the first 
prize for fine Barrington Peaches, Queen Pine Apple, biack and 
white Grapes, and a Melon ; Mr. G. Cornhill being placed second ; 
and Mr. Fry, gardener to L. F. Baker, Esq., Haydon Hall, Kast- 
cott, third. For black Grapes Mr. Bates was placed first with well- 
coloured fine fruit ; Mr. Peed, Roupell Nurseries, Norwood Road, 
second; and Mr. C. Davis, gardener to the Rey. G. Porter, Roe- 
hampton, third. In the corresponding class for white Grapes Mr. 
Fry, Mr. Peed, and Mr. Masters, Oatlands Park, were placed in 
the order of theirnames. In three other classes for Grapes Mr. 
Bates was to the front with well-finished examples, Mr. James 
taking second honours in two classes. Mr. James won the first 
prize for a Scarlet-fleshed Melon, and Mr. Morrell for a Green- 
fleshed Melon. Mr. Bates exhibited a very fine Queen Pine Apple 
and received the first prize. Mr. Lake, gardener to E, Ascherson, 
Esq., Twickenham, took the first prizes both for Peaches and 
Nectarines, Mr. Ramsay and Mr. Wells being placed second and 
third. Strawberries were very fine and were exhibited in great 
numbers. 
VEGETABLES.—Good as the fruit was the vegetables were better, 
and a large display was made in the dozen or more classes set 
apart for their encouragement. In the collection of ten sorts 
Mrs. Mackinnon received the first prize, Mr. Wagstaff the second, 
and Mr. J. Coombes the third. ‘The best Peas came from Mr. 
Marlow, Cauliflowers from Mr. Cratter, Vegetable Marrows, 
Cucumbers, and Onions from Mr. Morrell. The cottagers’ pro- 
ductions were also as equally numerous and in excellent con- 
dition. There are also a number of smaller special prizes which 
we must omit. 
The best dinner-table decoration, consisting of three vases, came 
from Mrs. Butcher, South Norwood, Mr. Kinghorn being placed 
second, and Mr. Brown third. The first prize for a single vase 
fell to Mrs. James Wigan, and that for the best hand bouquet to 
Mrs. Butcher. Mrs. Woodford, Sheen House, exhibited the three 
best arranged buttonholes, and Mrs. Gabriel Moran the best three 
vases or ornamental stands of flowers in the Society’s district. 
A silver medal was awarded to Mr. B. 8. Williams, Holloway, 
for a group of new and rare plants ; a silver-gilt medal to Messrs. 
Veitch & Son for a similar collection, and a silver medal to Messrs. 
Paul & Son for their collection of pot Roses. Bronze medals were 
awarded to Messrs. Jackson & Son, to Messrs. Osborne & Co., to 
Messrs. Rollisson & Sons, Mr. James Wareham, Mr. C. Turner, 
Messrs. Lee & Son, and Mr. Chambers. 
WORK FOR THE WEEK. 
FLOWER GARDEN. 
THE present season has been most favourable for such plants 
as are generally used for carpet bedding. Alternantheras, Pyre- 
thrums, &c., are growing freely and colouring splendidly. The 
lines, divisions, and groundwork where such plants are used 
should be kept well defined. The success of carpet bedding is 
due more to thorough keeping than elaboration of arrangement. 
Peg Alternantheras, pick off flowers and press close to the 
ground Antennaria tomentosa, Cerastium, Pyrethrum, Sedums 
corsicum, glaucum, and lividum. Gnaphalium, Coleus, Iresine, 
Yerbenas, Petunias, Nasturtiums, and other plants amenable 
should be pegged with a view to covering the ground as speedily 
as possible, as the season for the summer display is only short 
at best. Beds that have been mulched will require but little 
attention in weeding and watering, as much of that labour will 
be saved; but those not mulched should haye the surface stirred 
so as to keep down weeds and keep the surface loose. Subtropical 
plants can hardly be overwatered provided the weather is hot. 
Mulch with thoroughly decayed manure, staking and tying as the 
plants advance in growth. Dahlias and Hollyhocks should be well 
attended to in staking and tying. Thin-out the shoots of Dahlias 
forming large close heads, and secure each shoot separately to 
the central stake by looping, avoiding bunching them. Herba- 
ceous plants are very vigorous owing to the moist weather. Such 
as require it should have frequent attention in staking and tying, 
having regard to the height of the plants, regulating the stakes 
accordingly. Herbaceous Lobelias, Delphiniums, Phloxes, &c., 
should also be staked. Pinks and Carnations should be neatly 
staked and loosely tied before they are too far advanced. Push 
on their propagation by layers and pipings. ‘The latter strike 
readily in sharp sandy loam in gentle bottom heat as that of a 
half-spent hotbed, covering with a handlight, keeping well shaded 
from the sun, and affording a gentle sprinkling overhead occasion- 
ally so as to keep the atmosphere moist. 
_ Cuttings of Roses root freely at this time of year, selecting the 
ripe wood, as it will be when the flowers are shed, and inserting 
under handlights upon a north border. Teas as well as Perpetuals 
are amenable to this mode of propagation. They also strike freely 
in gentle bottom heat, shading from sun and keeping moist and 
close until growing freely, when air must be gradually admitted 
and the shading withdrawn by degrees. Roses of the Perpetual 
class as they go out of bloom should be shortened back to two or 
three joints, cleansing the foliage if at all infested with aphis by 
an application of soft soap, 2 ozs. to every gallon of water and 
a pint of tobacco juice, well wetting the bushes in every part, 
allowing it to remain a day and then wash thoroughly with the 
garden engine. Stir the surface lightly and give a good mulch, 
watering overhead and at the roots copiously in hot weather, 
encouraging a second growth and bloom. Briar and other stocks 
will shortly be in a sufficiently forward state for budding. Dull 
or moist weather is most suitable for the operation, as the bark 
then separates freely. Select buds on wood that has just borne 
flowers ; they are always more mature than those obtained from 
gross barren shoots. Success in budding depends on selecting 
sound mature buds and in extracting the wood, being careful in 
removing the latter not to bend back the bark too sharp or bruise 
it i any way, as in that case it will turn black, and, of course, 
fail. 
Clematis beds are beautiful in proportion to the attention 
bestowed upon them. The plants at this season haye a 
straggling growth, and should have the shoots spread out and 
secured so as to keep the beds evenly furnished. When left to 
roam at will they are very beautiful in the wild or undressed 
ground, but in their natural beauty are inadmissible in dressed 
grounds. Climbers and other plants employed for covering walls, 
«&c., should be frequently attended to in thinning, stopping, 
and nailing, tying and otherwise regulating the shoots, washing 
as may be required with the garden engine to cleanse the foliage 
of insect pests, applying if need be an insecticide. Roses of the 
Maréchal Niel, Gloire de Dijon, &c., type should have the old 
flowered wood cut out, and the young wood laid-in to replace it 
for next season’s flowering. Cuttings of double yellow and double 
red Wallflowers and double Rocket may yet be put in. They 
succeed best under handlights, or will succeed upon a shady 
border if kept moist. Bulbs in the herbaceous border should 
be marked with a hard wood peg as they become ripened; any 
clumps which haye become too large should be taken up, the 
border should have a liberal addition of fresh compost, be well 
and deeply stirred, and the best of the bulbs again planted. Those 
not required may be planted elsewhere, or they may be stored in 
sand until planting time in latesummer or autumn. The bareness 
may be taken away by planting any reserve plants, as half-hardy 
annuals or spare bedding plants. Hoe and rake the borders so as 
to give them a neat appearance. Wage incessant war with weeds 
by plying the hoe and raking frequently. Constant attention 
should be paid to mowing, edging and rolling the walks in wet 
weather so as to maintain perfect neatness, upon which so much 
depends in rendering the general effect pleasing and satisfactory. 
FRUIT HOUSES. 
Melons.—There are now so many varieties of Melons that to point 
out any special kind as possessing particular merit were super- 
fluous. Almost everything constituting high flavour, no matter 
what the variety may be, is due to the treatment to which the 
plants are subjected. The greatest aid to flavour is a rather dry 
and warm atmosphere with thorough ventilation, but this will not 
impart high flavour to fruit that during its period of swelling has 
been neglected for the want of timely removal of the superfluous 
growth. Liberal supplies of water up to a certain stage are as 
essential to a thick melting flesh as is the heat and well-venti- 
lated atmosphere to secure high flavour. After the fruit is set 
and is the size of an egg the laterals should be kept pinched to 
