CClxxvi PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 

 August ii, 25. 



September 8 (Dahlias), 22 (Vegetables), 24 (Autumn Roses), 29-30 



(Fruit Show). 

 October 6, 20. 

 November 3, 17. 



December 1, 2 (Winter-flowering Carnations), 15. 



19. SPRING SHOW OF FORCED BULBS. 



Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and ii, 1914. 

 A Special Spring Exhibition of Forced Bulbs was held on these 

 days, the object being to demonstrate the varieties best suited for 

 gentle forcing. Exhibits of small and large collections were invited 

 from Amateurs and the Trade. R.H.S. Medals were awarded 

 according to merit. For Schedules and details, see page 48, " Book of 

 Arrangements," 1914. 



20. SPRING AND SUMMER SHOWS, 1914. 



The Great Spring Show will be held at the Royal Hospital Gardens, 

 Chelsea. A more magnificent display even than that of 1913 can 

 be safely promised for May 19, 20, and 21. The scheme of tenting, 

 and the arrangements generally, will be greatly improved. 



The Summer Show will be held at Holland House, Kensington, 

 on June 30, July 1 and 2. 



21. RHODODENDRON SHOW, MAY 25-29, 1914. 



Messrs. W T aterer's show of Hybrid Rhododendrons will be held at 

 Vincent Square from Monday, May 25, to Friday, May 29. 



22. THE "CLAY" CHALLENGE CUP FOR 

 A NEW ROSE, 



NOT in commerce, possessing the true old rose scent. 



Messrs. Clay have presented to the Council a Silver-gilt Cup of 

 the value of £75 for annual competition (open to all) at the Holland 

 House Show, its object being to endeavour to obtain a new race of 

 Roses of both good form and colour, but above all else possessing 

 the true old genuine Rose scent, such as may be found in the old 

 Cabbage or Provence Rose, in 'General Jacqueminot,' 'Marie 

 Baumann,' 'Duke of Wellington,' 'General McArthur,' &c. The 

 distinctive scent known as ' Tea Rose ' is not, for the purpose of this 

 competition, to be accounted as the true Rose Scent. 



Not more than three different varieties may be shown by any one 

 competitor, bat at least three and not more than six cut blooms of 

 each variety. The award will not be made in respect of the same 

 rose more than once. 



