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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 15, 1888. 
Journal and following Mr. Molyneux’s excellent directions in the treatment 
-of a fine collection of Chrysanthemums, he pointed out how he had 
removed all the young shoots and incipient buds at the axils of the leaves, 
with the exception of two or three at the top. A 9 my friend, like myself, 
grows merely for decorative and not for show purposes, I ventured to say 
to him that I suspected he had misread the directions referred to, especi¬ 
ally as quantity is of more importance than size or quality of the blooms. 
As there are possibly others doing the same, Mr. Molyneux may allude 
to the point later on.—W. J. Murphy. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
July 13th. 
A most satisfactory Show was held at South Kensington on Tuesday last 
the best general representative display of this year's series. Fruit and 
vegetables were admirably shown both as regards numbers and quality ; a 
beautifully varied flo al exhibition wa3 formed by the large collections of 
hardy flowers and the superb Roses from Waltham Cross, the exhibits 
before the Floral Committee being also more than usually interesting. 
THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SHOW. 
For evenness of merit the fruit shown was the best we have seen this 
season, and the same might be said of the vegetables. Everything seemed 
so fresh and clean, the competition being exceptionally keen in several 
classes. 
Grapes .—Three classes were devoted to Grapes, in which there were 
seventeen entries, the principal competition being with three bunches of 
Black Hamburgh, of which eight lots were shown, but differing considerably 
in quality. The premier position was gained by Sir A. K. MacDonald, 
Bart., Woolmers, Liphook, Hants (gardener, Mr. J. Tavener), whose bunches 
and berries were of good size and fine colour. The Earl of Harrington, 
Elvaston Castle, Derby (gardener, Mr. Goodacre), followed also with hand¬ 
some bunches and large berries, but not quite so well coloured; Mr. J. 
Neighbour, Bickley Park, Kent, being third with smaller examples. For 
two bunches of any other black variety there were six competitors, Mr. 
Goodacre taking the lead this time with a pair of magnificent Muscat 
Hamburgh, handsome, well-coloured bunches that are rarely seen equalled 
at exhibitions. Mr. G. T. Miles, Wycombe Abbey Gardens, Bucks, was 
second with Gros Maroc, compact bunches of good berries, not quite fully 
coloured ; and L. J. Baker, Esq., Ottershaw Park, Chertsey (gardener, Mr. 
T. Osman), was third with Alicante, gojd bunches, and with moderate 
bloom. Alicante and Black Prince were shown by other exhibitors, but the 
latter was poor. Only three pairs of Muscat of Alexandria were staged, and 
none of these was fully ripe. Sir Philip F. Rose, Bart., Rayners Penn, 
Bucks (gardener, Mr. Cakebread), had the best, of medium size; followed 
hy W H. Sewell, Esq., Warren Hill, Longhton, Essex (gardener, Mr. A. 
Smith), and C. A. Hoare, Esq., Kelsey Manor, Beckenham (gardener, Mr. 
C. J- Goldsmith), both having very green bunches. 
Strawberries .—With two varieties of Strawberries ten exhibitors entered, 
and although the season has not been a favourable one, the fruits shown 
were very good, especially the samples of Dr. Hogg and British Queen, 
with which the first prize was won by C. B. Bingley, Esq., Stanhope Park, 
01 (gardener, Mr. G-arlandvoy), which were very beautiful fruits, 
and these finely flavoured varieties are seldom so well represented. The 
second place was accorded to H. A. Brassey, Esq., Preston Hall, Aylesford 
(gardener, Mr. Waterman), who had James Veitch and British Queen, the 
former particularly good; W. R. Winch, Esq., North Mymms Patk, Hat¬ 
field (gardener, Mr. J. T. Seymour), securing the third prize for Eclipse and 
-President, I here were fourteen exhibitors of one variety, Messrs. Roth- 
schild, Gunnersbury Park, Acton (gardener, Mr. J. Roberts), leading with 
British Queen in first-rate condition. Mr. J. Neighbour was second with 
the same variety and Mr. Seymour third with President, other exhibitors 
staging James Yeitch, Dr. Hogg, President, Sir J. Paxton, and Auguste 
T Bl & bt dishes of large and well-ripened Figs were contributed, Mr 
J. Tavener gaming first honours, H. Tate, Esq, Park Hill, Streathair 
(gardener, Mr. Wm. Howe), the second, and the Rev. Walter Sneyd, Keeli 
Hall, Newcastle, Staffs (gardener, Mr. J. Wallis) the third, all showing 
Brown turkey, which has so long held its position as a standard variety. 
Reaches. Amongst the fourteen dishes of six Peaches there were somi 
fruits of wonderful size, and the finest both as regards size and colour were 
the Crosse Mignonne from Mr. Seymour, which were very handsome, wel 
f;t S » e / Vln ?i firS ^ UU e ' Mr ‘ Tallis, who was second, also had good 
sized well-coioured fruits of Galande, and Mr. Cakebread had the same 
variety as the hrst, of capital size but less highly coloured 
N ^triZl ne f'~ Uv ' J : Roberts s . cored a great success in the class for six 
^en t fr ut! f f °r ne I a xT e 'U worthl] y gaining the premier award for magnifi. 
Prolog ‘ tl L ° rd N /‘P ler ’ ^ blcb attracted much attention from fruit 
o 7 "Ti 6 a '. ge and s "P erbl y coloured, a very deep and rich tinl 
giving them a most handsome appearance as table fruits. Mr. W Robins 
Sevmn C0Dd smaller and paler samples of the same variety, and Mr 
VmWt u'“5 thlld Pme AppIe > the other varieties shown being Elruge 
\ lolette Hative, and Pitmaston Orange. " 
Pine Apples. With two Pines Mr. G. T. Miles was first amongst six 
Sh0wln f ? beaut i ful well-proportioned Queens, 5 lbs. 2 ozs. anc 
V° s ' 44 ozs - respectively. Mr. R Dawes, Temple Newsome, Leeds, showing 
the same variety 4 lbs. 8 ozs. and 4 lbs. 4 ozs. for the second prize, and A. P 
2lso wRh Esq '’- G fn f0n Gar< Lns, Taibach (gardener, Mr. Moms), was third 
fifrp parrof Queens. In the class for one fruit of any variety, Queem 
Mere shown by the three exhibitors, Mr. G. T. Miles being first with a fruit 
werghrngMbs. 2 ozs., Mr. Dawes second with one weighing 5 lbs., auc 
MP > Glmne rsbury House, Acton (gardener, Mr 
xiuoson), was third. 
n,5^ m r' -Tlie competition was close in this class for two dishes o! 
frnftT^ 18 vanetlea 1 majority of the ten exhibitors having gooi 
TartfrtoUk Gudson won the first prize with Bigarreau Napoleon and Black 
Urian, both very fine. Mr. J. Roberts followed with the same varieties 
Mr. J. Read, Moat Mount Gardens, Mill Hill, taking the third place 
Melons. —The task of tasting fifteen pairs of Melons was a formidable one 
for the Judges, but they performed their duties manfully, though they 
seemed to find it rather difficult to satisfy themselves. Ultimately the first 
prize was awarded to J. Southgate,Esq., Selborne, Streatham, for two hand¬ 
some fruits of Blenheim Orange finely netted. Mr. E. Gilman, Ingestre 
Hall Gardens, Stafford, was second with Hero of Lockinge ; and the Earl of 
Radnor, Longford Castle, Salisbury (gardener, Mr. H. W. Ward), was tbi'd, 
showing Sutton’s Improved Green-flesh, which possessed an excellent 
flavour. 
Vegetables. —A class was provided for a collection of vegetables, eight 
kinds, and a display of well grown produce was supplied by ten exhibitors 
that was most creditable to all. The chief struggle was between Mr. G. H. 
Richards, gardener to the Earl of Normanton, Somerley, Ringwood, Hants, 
and the veteran Mr. G. T. Miles for the first prize, but the former gained the 
victory by several points, thus repeating a success he gained on a previous 
otcasion. Mr. Richards’ collection comprised admirable clean and even 
samples of Perfection Tomatoes, Early London Cauliflowers (of meaium 
size), Snowdrop Kidney Potatoes, Green Globe Artichokes, late Argenteuil 
Asparagus, Telegraph Peas, Daniel’s White Elephant Onions, and Yeitch’s 
Matchless Scarlet Carrots. Mr. G. T. Miles lost points in his Snowdrop 
Potatoes, Stamfordian Tomatoes, Pearl Cauliflowers, which were rather too 
large : the others, White Elephant Onious, Moore’s Cream Marrows, Tele¬ 
phone Peas, Green Globe Artichokes, and Sutton’s New Intermediate 
Carrots were about equal. The third prize was accorded to Col. the Hon. 
W. P. Talbot, Glenhurst, Esher (gardener, Mr. C. J. Waite), who showed 
Canadian Wonder Beans. Waite’s Seedling Tomatoes, a beautiful ev,-n and 
well coloured variety ; White Elephant Onions, Pen-y-Byd Marrows, New 
Intermediate Carrots, and Snowdrop Potatoes. It was rather curious that 
the same varieties of Onions and Potatoes were shown by these three 
exhibitors. 
Nine dishes of fine Tomatoes were Btaged, Mr. R. Farrance, Chadwell 
Heath, leading with Selected Trophy, excellent. J. Freeman, Esq., 
Forest Lodge, Farnborough (gardener, Mr. C. Jennings) was second for 
Stamfordian; and Mr. C. Ross, Welford Park Gardens, Newbury, third 
with Hackwood Park Prolific. Cucumbers were not largely shown, the 
prizes being secured by Viscount Barrington, Beckett Park, Shrivenham 
(gardener, Mr. Meads), with Purley Park ; Mr. R. Phillips, Meopham, with 
Carter’s Model, and Col. Wingfield, Onslow, Shrewsbury (gardener, Mr. 
Lambert), with Telegraph in the order named. 
Special Prizes for Peas. —Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High Holborn, offered 
four prizes for fifty pods each of Telephone, Stratagem, Pride of the Market, 
and Telegraph, which brought ten competitors, the majority contributing 
very fine pods well filled. The prizes went in the following order—First, 
Mr. H. Marriott, Skirbeck, Boston, Lincolnshire; second, Mr. Marriott, jun.; 
third, Mr. Phillips ; and fourth, Mr. H. W. Ward. Messrs. Webb & Sons, 
Wordsley, offered prizes for dishes of Wordsley Y/onder, which were 
awarded to Mr. H. Marriott and Mr. H. W. Ward for capital specimens, 
there being seven entries. Mr. J. House, Peterborough, also provided 
prizes for dishes of his Perfect Marrow Pea, which were awarded to Mr. 
H. Marriott, Mr. J. Cook, and Mr. H. Marriott, jun., amongst six com¬ 
petitors. Mr. Marriott was very successful, and his Peas were, as usual, 
extremely fine, outdistancing most of the others. 
Hardy Flowers. —Two magnificent collections of hardy flowers were 
entered in comp-tition for the prizes provided for the Society, and beautiful 
as these groups frequently are at Kensington, the two in question have 
not been equalled this year in variety of attractions and tastefulness of 
arrangement. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, was 
awarded premier honours for a charming collection in which Lilies pre¬ 
dominated, such forma as the buff-coloured L. testaceum, the pure white 
L. candidum, the orange-tinted L. croceum, and the scarlet-spotted 
L. pardahnum californicum forming imposing clumps, the last named 
being remarkably handsome. Around these were grouped the pretty yellow 
Papaver uudicaule, its white variety album, and the brilliant orange 
miniatum, Polemonium Richardsoni, the scarlet Delphinium nudicaule, 
several varieties of the early Gladiolus, the white varie y of Malva moschata, 
and innumerable other choice and pretty flowers. Messrs. Paul & Son, 
Cneshunt, were second with an extensive group admirably arranged and 
very few points behind the first. Some of the most no'eworihy plants 
represented were Geum coccineum and its varieties, Cephalaria alpina, 
numerous Lychnis, Lathyrus latifolius roseus, very large and richly coloured ; 
Achilleas, especially millefolia rosea, Centaureas, C. macrocephala, with 
huge globular yellow beads, very striking; Delphiniums, the bright yellow 
Buphthalmum salicifolium, Lilies of several species, Spiraea palmata, 
Campanulas, Lythrums, and numerous others similarly showy. 
Miscellaneous. —Prominent amongst the non-competing exhibits was 
the grand collection of Rose blooms from Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham 
Cross, for which a silver gilt Banksiau medal was awarded. The recent rain 
seems to have suited the Roses exactly, and Messrs. Paul’s were remark¬ 
able for their fresh clean appearance, their bright colours, and good sub¬ 
stance. All the leading varieties were represented, as well as several new 
varieties, one of which, the dark scarlet seedling from A. K. Williams, Grand 
Mogul, was certificated. But perhaps the most interesting portion of the 
exhibit were the boxes of blooms of varieties raised at Waltham. Cross. No 
leas than twenty-nine of these were shown, and most of tuese possessed 
some notable quality. Some of the best were Lady of the Lake, Lord 
Macaulay, Charles Dickens, Queen of Queens, Waltham Climber, Nos. 1, 
2 and 3. Garden Favourite (a free-flowering soft pink Rose), Florence Paul, 
Little Gem (Moss), Duchess of Bedford, Iuigo Jones, Crown Prince, Master¬ 
piece, Countess of Rosebery, Elizabeth Yigneron, Star of Waltham, Em¬ 
press, Ella Gordon, Black Prince, and May Quennell. Altogether there 
were twenty boxes and twenty baskets of Roses, some lovely examples of 
the principal Tea and H.P. varieties being included, the exhibit being in 
every respect most creditable to the Waltham Cross Nursery. 
A silver Bank-ian medal was accorded to R. J. Measures, Esq., Cam¬ 
bridge Lodge, Fiodden Road, Camberwell New Road (gardener, Mr. H. 
Simpkins), for a choice and tasteful group of Orchids and Ferns. Numerous 
Cattleyas, Phalaenopses, Odontoglossums, Oncidium Jonesianum, and other 
species with the bright Sophronitis grandiflora were shown, aud the re¬ 
cognition afforded was well merited. A similar award was granted to 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, for ten boxes of handsome Roses comprising 
