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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 17, 1884. 
premier position, amongst tbeir finest flowers being Merveille de Lyon, 
Alfred Colomb, Jean Lilievre, Keynolds Hole, Countess of Oxford, Madame 
Victor Verdier, Marie Baumann, A. K. Williams, Marie Yerdier, Alfred 
Dnmesnil, Dnchesse de Morny, Marquise de Castellane, and Pride of Waltham. 
Mr. Charles Turner of Slough was second, staging fine flowers of Souvenir 
d’Elise, Sultan of Zanzibar, A. K. Williams, Horace Vernet, Reynolds Hole, 
Alfred Colomb, Fran 9 ois Louvat, and Madame Isaac Periere,one of the first- 
named in this exhibit being particularly fine. In class 2, for forty-eight 
varieties, Messrs. Curtis, Sanford & Co. were again first, the varieties most 
noteworthy being those mentioned in their boxes of triplets, with the 
addition of Due de Rohan, Marie Rady, Helen Paul, and Pierre Netting. 
Messrs. G-eorge Cooling & Son of Bath and Mr. Charles Turner were second 
and third in the order named. Some of the best blooms in the former exhibit 
included Abel Carriere, Marie Yerdier, Mens. E. Y. Teas, Rev. J. B. M. Camm, 
Duke of Albany, Marie Baumann, Reynolds Hole, Alfred Colomb, A. K. 
Williams, and Pride of Waltham. In class 3, thirty-six varieties, Mr. John 
Mattock of New Headington, Oxford, was first with a stand of handsome 
fresh-looking flowers, the following examples being remarkably so—Pierre 
Netting, Reynolds Hole, Charles Darwin, Merveille de Lyon, Marie Baumann, 
Abel Carriere, Etienne Levet, Dupuy Jamain, Beauty of Waltham, Prince 
Camille de Rohan, A. K. Williams, Marie Yerdier, Comtesse de Serenye, and 
Souvenir de Paul Neyron. The second prize was awarded to Messrs. Curtis, 
Sanford & Co., some of their best blooms being Dnchesse de Morny, MaiAchal 
Niel, Mabel Morrison, Madame Victor Yerdier, Charles Lefebvre, Star of 
Waltham, and Marie Baumann, the third prize going to Messrs. G-eorge 
Cooling ife Son. In Class 4, for twenty-four varieties, Mr. John Mattock was 
again first with a stand of flowers similar in quality to those exhibited by 
him in the class for thirty-six varieties, and his best examples were sorts 
that were conspicuous in the latter. Messrs. Curtis, Sanford liT Co., and Mr. 
John Walker of Thame, were respectively second and third, the former 
staging fine flowers of Alfred Dumesnil and Annie Wood, while in the stand 
of the latter was a superb flower of Felix G-enero. 
In Class 5, for twelve of one variet}^, dark, H.P., Messrs. G-eorge Cooling 
and Son exhibited a stand of richly coloured blooms of Alfred Colomb, for 
which they were awarded the first prize, the second being secured by Mr. 
John Mattock with good specimens of Devienne Lamy, and the third by 
Messrs. Curtis, Sanford & Co. with fresh full-coloured blooms of Alfred 
Dumesnil. Mr. Charles Turner also staged in this class a box of Marie 
Baumann that deserves notice. In Class 6, twelve of one variety, light, H.P., 
Messrs. Curtis, Sanford ife Co. were first with Merveille de Lyon, and their 
blooms of this finely formed white delicately tinted Rose excited general 
admiiation. The second prize was awarded to Messrs. G-eorge Cooling ife Son 
for a very good stand of La France, Mr. A. Evans of Marston, Oxford, taking 
third prize with the same variety. In Class 7, twelve varieties. Tea or 
Noisette, Mr. John Mattock was the only exhibitor, but his blooms were 
remarkably fresh and clean, amongst them being fine examples of Catherine 
Mermet, Comtesse do Nadaillac, Jean Ducher, Marie Van Houtte, Rubens, 
and Madame Welche. 
In the four classes open to all except ‘‘ growers for sale,” thirty-six 
distinct varieties, there was a good display, the blooms for the most part 
being of a high order of merit. The first prize was awarded to Miss Watson- 
Taylor of Headington, in whose stand were particularly fine blooms of Duke 
of Teck, Dr. Hogg, Alfred Colomb, A. K. Williams, Marie Baumann, Marie 
Van Houtte, and Pierre Netting, the second prize being won by the Rev. C. 
Edd)’ of Bramley Rectory, Hants, who staged a good specimen of Souvenir 
d’Elise as well as of some other varieties. -In Class 0, twenty-four distinct 
varieties, Mr. Alfred Evans was first, in his stand being very fine blooms of 
Alfred Colomb, Capitaine Christy, Charles Lefebvre, Marquise de Castellane, 
Marie Baumann, Louis Van Houtte, Baronne de Rothschild, and Mons. 
E. Y. Teas. Miss Watson-Taylor and W. Wootten-Wootten, Esq., of Head¬ 
ington were second and third, the latter exhibiting good blooms of Dr. Andry- 
Mdlle. Marie Rady, Marie Baumann, and Louis Van Houtte. In Class 10, 
twelve distinct varieties, J. Bywater-Ward, Esq,, of Headington, was first, 
the best blooms in this stand being Mdlle. Marie Rady, Marie Verdier, La 
France, and Camille Bernardin. Mr. Charles Taylor and W. Wootten, 
Wootten, Esq., being respectively second and third. In Class 11, twelve 
distinct varieties. Tea or Noisette, Miss Watson-Taylor was first with a 
stand that included many fine blooms, particularly those of Niphetos, 
Catherine Mermet, Etoile de Lyon, Souvenir d’un Ami, Perle des Jardins, 
and Souvenir de Madame Peinet. The Rev. E. Penwarne-Wellings of San¬ 
ford Vicarage was second with a very creditable collection, the finest 
flowers in this stand being Madame Willermoz, Marie Van Houtte, Madame 
Hippolyte Jamain, Jean Ducher, and Souvenir d’Elise. Mr. Alfred Evans 
was a good third. 
In the classes provided for amateurs (members of the Society), that of 
twmnty-four distinct varieties, the Rev. E. Penwarne-Wellings was first, 
handsome blooms being staged of Auguste Rigotard, Antoine Ducher, 
Madame Hippolyte Jamain, Belle Lyonnaise, Alfred Colomb, Abel Carriere, 
Marie Baumann, and Prince Arthur. In Class 13, twenty-four distinct 
varieties, Mr. Charles Taylor was first. In Class 14, twelve distinct varieties, 
the competition was keen and the exhibits especially good, the four prizes 
given in this class being awarded to the exhibitors in the following order— 
Mr. Alfred Evans, Mr. E. Thorne, Mr. W. Narroway, and Mr. Chas. Collcut. 
In Class 15, for nine distinct varieties, first Mr. Frederick Freeman, second 
Mr. John Allin, third Mr. Henry Poulter. In Class Ifl, for twelve varieties, 
three trusses of each, the Rev. E. Penwarne-Wellings was the only exhibitor, 
and was deservedly awarded the first prize. With six varieties, three trusses 
of each, Mr. Alfred Evans, Mr. W. Narroway, and Mr. E. Thorne were the 
prizetakers. For six trusses of one variety the Rev. E. Penwarne-Wellings 
again distinguished himself by securing first honours with very clean speci¬ 
mens of Baronne de Rothschild, the Rev. C. Eddy being placed second with 
the same variety, and Mr. W. Narroway was third. In Class 19, six distinct 
varieties. Tea or Noisette, Mr. Charles Taylor was first with Marie Van 
Houtte, and Mr. Charles Collcutt second with Niphetos. 
In Class 20, a single bloom of any Hybrid Perpetual variety, Mr. Charles 
Collcutt was first with Charles Lefebvre, Mr. W. Narroway second with 
A. K. Williams, and Mr. Alfred Evans third. For a single bloom of Tea or 
Noisette Mr. Charles Taylor was first with Jean Ducher, Mr. Alfred Evans 
second with a beautiful flower of Marie Van Houtte, and the Rev. G-. R 
Downes of Begbroke third with a pale Gloire de Dijon. 
The considerateness of the Committee of this Society, as shown, in 
conveying exhibitors’ productions from the railway stations to the place of 
exhibition, should commend itself to kindred societies who have not already 
adopted the same provision.—I. B. E. 
FARNINGHAM. 
Rose shows vary in character, from the grand representative exhibition 
at South Kensington to the quiet provincial village. They are held in 
various kinds of localities. We have the conservatory at Kensington, the 
grand crystal house at Sydenham, the stately hall of St. George at Liverpool, 
and then there are private grounds open in some cases, as at Reigate, 
Brockham, and Salisbury; but there is hardly one more enjoyable on a 
bright summer’s day than the quiet little Exhibition at Farningham, when 
the sun shines up the great room, and when all around looks bright and 
pleasant. Such was the case last Tuesday ; indeed, the brightness was 
almost too much. The sun shone with a fierce heat, the air was sultry and 
close, and the poor Roses soon felt it; and as, owing to the peculiar cha,racter 
of the season Roses, especially those of amateurs, have been wanting in 
substance, the fading took place earlier than usual. 
The nurserymen’s classes were well represented, and amongst the blooms 
exhibited there were many of great excellence. These were in the class for 
thirty-six blooms. The first prize was awarded to Mr. F. Cant of Colchester 
with a good box of fresh blooms, containing Marie Baumann, Baroness 
Rothschild, Duke of Edinburgh, Mons. Noman, Horace Vernet, Dnchesse de 
Morny, Souvenir d’un Ami, Constantine Tretiakoff, Madame Hippolyte 
Jamain, Reynolds Hole, Mardchal Niel, John Bright, Le Havre, Dr. Andry, 
Dr. Sewell, Countess of Oxford, Niphetos, Prince Arthur, Marie Finger, 
Madame Louis Pernet, Mr. H. Jamain (Tea), Duke of Connaught, A._K. 
Williams, Gabriel Luizet, Madame V. Verdier, Xavier Olibo, Souvenir d’Elise. 
Fran 9 ois Louvat, Louis Van Houtte, Comtesse de Ludre, Sultan of Zanzibar, 
Caroline Kuster, Fisher Holmes, President, Mr. Krelle, and Boule d’Or, 
Mr. B. R. Cant was second, Messrs. G. Bunyard ife Co. of Maidstone and Messrs. 
Paul & Son being third. In Class 2, for twelve Teas, Mr. F. Cant was 
again first with Marie Van Houtte, Niphetos, Boule d’Or, Madame Bravy, 
Catherine Mermet, Souvenir de Paul Neyron, Souvenir d’Elise, Mardchal 
Niel, Jean Ducher, Madame Margottin, and Madame Hippolyte Jamain. 
In Class 3, for amateurs, Mr. W. H. Wakely was first with an excellent box of 
twenty-four varieties with A. K. Williams, Madame Bravy, Madame Victor 
Verdier, Madame Hippolyte Jamain, Marie Baumann, Baroness Rothschild, 
Sir Garnet Wolseley, Paul Neyron, Alfred Colomb, Comtessa Riza du Parc, 
Fisher Holmes, Marechal Niel (a fine bloom, which also obtained the 
National Rose Society’s medal for the best bloom of Tea or Noisette in the 
amateurs’ class), Duke of Connaught, Madame Lambard, Avocat Duvivier, 
Innocente Pirola, Marie Rady, Devoniensis, Louis Van Houtte, Laurette 
(Tea), Eugene Fiirst, and Comtesse de Nadaillac. Mr. George Chaty of 
Buckhurst Lodge was second, and Mr. John Hollingworth of Turkey Court, 
Maidstone, third. In Class 4, for twelve entries, Mr. E. R. West of Reigate 
was first with a nice box of Dr. Andry, Baroness Rothschild, Alfred Colomb, 
Capitaine Christy, Camille de Rohan, A. K. Williams, Countess of Rosebery, 
Beauty of Waltham, Madame Victor Verdier, Gabriel Luizet, Marie Baumann, 
and Annie Wood. Mrs. Spottiswoode was second, and Mr. A. Wallis 
third. In Class 5, for nine varieties of Teas, Mr. N. W. Wakely was first 
with Marie Van Houtte, Comtessa Riza du Parc, Mardchal Niel, Madame 
Hippolyte Jamain, Comtesse de Nadaillac. Madame Lambard, Boule d’Or, 
Innocente Pirola, and Jules Finger. Mr. J. Hollingworth was second, and 
Mr. G. Chaty third. In class (!, for six blooms of any double Rose, Earl 
Stanhope was first with Horace Vernet, Mrs. Fuller second, Mr. E. R. West 
second with Alfred Colomb ; and Mr. G. Chaty third with Camille Bernardin, 
In Class 7, for six blooms of any light Rose, Mr. Wakely was first with fine 
blooms of La Boule d’Or, Mrs. Fuller second with Capitaine Christy, and 
Mr. E. R. West third with Baroness Rothschild. The Roses in Class 8, in 
which the first prize was gained by Earl Stanhope, do not call for any 
particular remark. In Class 9, for twelve varieties (local prize), Mrs. 
Fuller was first with excellent blooms of Louis Van Houtte, Charles 
Lefebvre, Duchesse de Caylus. Abel Carriere, Marchionesse of Exeter, Xavier 
Olibo, Gabriel Luizet, Marie Van Houtte, and Comtesse d’Oxford. This box 
also obtained the medal for the best box in the local class. Mr. J. F. Burnaby- 
Atkins was second, and Mrs. Spottiswoode third. In class 10 (local), for 
nine varieties. Dr. Ashurst was first with excellent blooms of Reynolds Hole, 
A. K. Williams, Baroness Rothschild, Camille de Rohan, Comtesse d’Oxford, 
Madame Lacharme, Xavier Olibo, and two others. Mr. Tudd was second. 
In Class 11 Mr. Baker was first with good blooms of La France, Charles 
Lefebvre, Mrs. Baker, Marie Baumann, Catherine Mermet, and Abel Carriere. 
In Class 12, six Teas, Mrs. Fuller was again first with Devoniensis, Marie 
Van Houtte, Marechal Niel, Souvenir d’un Ami, Madame Hippolyte Jamain, 
and Anna OlMvier. Mr. Wallis was second, and Dr. Ashurst third. 
The table decorations, stands of flowers, and bouquets are always well 
done at Farningham, and this year was no exception to the rule, nor is this 
to be wondered. In Mrs. Seale of Sevenoaks, who again took first prize, 
they have had for years one of our most tasteful exhibitors, and seeing 
her success they must have, whether consciously or not, received many a 
lesson which has hindered them from running into those vulgarities which 
so often disfigure this class. Perhaps in one or two instances it was for¬ 
gotten that one does want to see one’s opposite neighbour, and that even a 
pretty stand of flowers is in the way ; but as a general rule they were all 
exceedingly good. Mrs. Seale’s table was light, elegant, and effective ; 
the second was also good, but not so good; and the third, while pretty 
enough, was rather too ferny, Adiantum cuneatum being in too great pro¬ 
fusion. The buttonholes in both divisions were exceedingly good, not over¬ 
done, as is too often the case, and on the whole I have not seen this season 
a more creditable shew of decorations than here. 
I have attended each exhibition of the Farningham Society since its 
establishment, and have carefully noted from time to time the character 
of its local exhibits, and I feel bound to say that there is this year a vast 
improvement over every preceding one. The flowers are carefully put up, 
the names are correct, and the character of the flowers is vastly improved. 
I think, then, that the good people of Farningham ought to feel encouraged 
by their success ; for if in a season like the present, which has been peculiarly 
trying to the small growers, they have shown this improvement, they have 
