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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ June 23, 1892, 
Epergnes and baskets of flowers, collections of cut stove and green¬ 
house flowers, Pyrethrums and hardy herbaceous blooms were all of 
Jii^h quality, and the prizes keenly competed for. 
The fruit generally was good. In the collection of ten varieties, 
Mr. Mclndoe, gardener to Sir Joseph Pease, Bart., M.P., was first; and 
Mr. R. Parker, gardener to John Corbett, Esq.. M.P., second, running 
very close in quality, both lots being good. The prizes for a collection 
•of six varieties went to the same growers. For four varieties, Mr. 
Mclndoe was first ; Mr. Leadbetter, gardener to A. Wilson, Esq, 
Tranby Croft, second ; Mr. James TuUett. gardener to Lord Barnard, | 
Raby Castle, third ; and Mr. Lonsdale, gardener to R. H. Appleton, Esq., 
Eaglescliffe, fourth. Pine Apples.—First, Mr. Charles Slade, gardener 
to the Duke of Newcastle, with a handsome Smooth-leaved Cayenne; 
second, Mr. Mclndoe ; third, Earl Fortescue. In the class for three 
bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes there were seven exhibitors. 
Mr. Allsopp, gardener to Lord Hotham, was again first with well-finished 
bunches ; A. Milnthorpe, Esq., second ; Mr. Mclndoe third ; and Mr. 
EjJmonds, gardener to the Duke of St. Albans, third. For three bunches 
of white Grapes, Mr. Allsopp was again first, as he often is at York, 
with three medium-sized, highly coloured bunches of Buckland Sweet¬ 
water ; second, Mr. Mclndoe; third. Sir Hy. Meysey Thompson, Bart. ; 
fourth, A. Milnthorpe, Esq. A good lot of well-coloured Peaches and 
Nectarines were staged, and a large number of Melons, in the three 
classes. Mr. Edmonds was first for Read’s Scarlet Flesh in that class ; 
Mr. Mclndoe first in the green flesh class, with High Cross Hybrid ; 
and Mr. Parker of Impney first with Hero of Locking in the white 
flesh class. 
Pansies were in great quantities, and a large proportion of the blooms 
very fine indeed, but we may deal with these in a separate article 
shortly. Messrs. Smellie, Irvine, and Campbell were the leading exhi¬ 
bitors from Scotland, and Mr. Bailey from Sunderland. Messrs. Dobbie 
and Co., Rothesay, staged a large collection of Violas well arranged, two 
of which, new ones not yet sent out, were awarded certificates—namely. 
Prince of Orange, deeper in colour than Bullion, and Rob Roy, rich gold 
with bright brownish red top petals and small flowers. This firm also 
had a quantity of Fancy Pansy and other flowers, an excellent display 
all round. 
One of the most beautiful features of the Exhibition was the superb 
group of Malmaison Carnations in variety staged by Mr. Jennings, 
gardener to Leopold de Rothschild, Esq., Ascott, and to which a 
handsome gold medal was awarded as a special extra prize. It was a 
lovely group, there being an abundance of fine flowers and the plants 
well grown, the whole fringed with Ferns. The Lord Mayor of York 
was so pleased with the group that at the luncheon he announced his 
intention of giving special prizes for Carnations next year. Messrs. 
Birkenhead had an extensive ollection of choice Ferns, for which they 
are celebrated. Messrs. Cutbush & Son, London, set up a good lot of 
plants, and other honorary exhibits were present. 
The weather on the first day was very fine ; 1200 more were admitted 
than on any other first day ; but the second and third days were most 
unsettled, and a great deal of rain fell; still on the second day close 
upon 24 000 persons attended. 
Anothee Book ok Cheysanthemums.* 
It is in no way surprising that another work on Chrysanthemums 
should now see the light; in fact, it is strong testimony to the com¬ 
prehensiveness of the work by another Hampshire grower that so long a 
period has elapsed since its publication without a second one appearing. 
Considering the immense popularity of Chrysanthemums, and the com¬ 
parative scarcity of works pertaining to them, it would not have been 
strange if several had appeared ere now. We must not be understood 
to be complaining of their absence, for there is no* certainty that they 
would have been good, and one or two thoroughly useful works are 
worth a host of inferior productions. The Fareham trio step into the 
literary arena with all the weight of an exceptionally successful exhi¬ 
bition career. For many seasons past they have held a very prominent 
position on the show table, and during the past two or three seasons 
have been almost invincible. Probably no more magnificent blooms 
have ever been staged than the best examples that they have placed 
before the public, and in the face of these high evidences of their skill 
and knowledge in Chrysanthemum culture, it would be idle to question 
the authority with which they speak on the subject that they have 
taken in hand. 
In introducing their book the authors state that owing to complaints 
from their friends and customers they have decided to make the present 
their last season of exhibiting for prizes. They have evidently found 
what other tradesmen have done before, that to sell plants and then 
beat the buyers of them into the bargtin is a double pleasure which 
falls to the lot of few. Perhaps, on reflection, it is not unnatural that 
* “ Chr3-sauthemum3 and their Growth,” by W. & G. Drover and Nephew Adami; 
published by the authors at their nurseries, Fareham, Hants. 
a man who buys a horsewhip should object to being thrashed with 
another that the dealer has reserved for his own special delectation. 
The introductory remarks need no special comment, but a mild protest 
may be raised against the catalogue element introduced in the last 
paragraph, wherein the public are thanked for past patronage, and 
respectfully solicited to continue it. Messrs. Drover and Adams should 
have remembered that they were writing a book, not preparing a 
list. 
To turn to the character of the work we find a course of chapters on 
practical points, especially in reference to culture for exhibition. 
The first, “ Starting Growing for Exhibition,” may be passed, for 
although it contains a useful hint on the desirability of correct nomen¬ 
clature, this is supplemented by a panegyric on the business methods of 
the authors that would have been far better said elsewhere than in a 
cultural work, especially when it is one of their own preparation. The 
treatment of plants for cuttings, soil for cuttings, and striking are fully 
treated upon. In considering the question of the number of plants 
to grow for exhibition a warning is given against cultivating a greater 
number of plants than can have proper attention. It is suggested that 
those who wish to compete in the large classes should grow 500 to 600 
plants, and that 100 are quite enough for amateurs who exhibit chieSy 
in classes for twelve. It may be interesting to give what, in the authors’ 
opinion, are the best forty-eight Japanese and the best thirty-six 
incurved in order of merit, but this is a point on which it would not be 
surprising to find diverse opinions expressed. Japanese : — Viviand 
Morel, Aval.anche, Edwin Molyneux,Stanstead White, j-Mrs. C. Wheeler, 
M. Bernard, W. H. Lincoln, Etoile de Lyon, Sunflower. Alberic Lunden, 
Florence Davis, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, f Violet Rase, fMrs. F. Jamesoa, 
fW. W. Coles, j-Pelican, j-Mrs. A. Hardy. Mrs. E. W. Clarke, fBeauty of 
Castlehill, Miss A. Hartzhorn, Gloire du Rocher, William Tricker, Beauty 
of Castlewood, fM. E. A. Carriere, fGloriosum, fBoule d’Or, Condor, 
tJeanne Delaux, Louis Boehmer, R C. Kingston, Cleopatre, Mr. A. H. 
Neve, f Madame C. Audiguier, fMr. Ralph Brocklebink, Puritan, Sarah 
Owen, Madame J. Laing, Stanstead Surprise, Madame Lacro'x, fMrs. 
J. Clarke, M. J. M. Pigny, fVal d’Andorre, Carew Underwood, fMeg 
Merrilies, fLady Lawrence, Pink Lacroix, fMadame Baco, Baronne de 
Prailly. Thirty-six incurved :—Lord A’cester, Empress of India, John 
Lambert, Golden Empress of India, Queen of England, f Alfred Salter, 
fJohn Doughty, Mrs. S. Coleman, Princess of Wales, Violet Tomlin, 
Miss M. A. Haggas, Lord Wolseley, Jeanne d’Arc, Prince Alfred, Nil 
Desperandum, fMrs. Heales, fMrs. W. Shipman, Lady Dorothy. Empress 
Eugenie, Lady Hardinge, M. Darrier, Princess of Teck, Mrs. N. Davis, 
Lady Carey, Refulgence, f John Salter, fAlfred Lyne, f Novelty, Beauty, 
Princess Beatrice, f Hero of Stoke Newington, Charles Gibson, Nonpareil, 
f M. R. Bahuant, Lord Eversley, f Robert Cannell. Those marked 
thus f are not so thoroughly reliable as the remainder. 
The various cultural stages, such as the treatment of young plants, 
potting, summer treatment, feeding, taking the buds, housing, venti¬ 
lating, shading and damping, are dealt with in a plain and practical 
manner, being apparently'a simple record of successful pract’ce. Special 
hints are given on the varieties selected as the best, and these cannot 
fail to be helpful to many; indeed, the chapters are amongst the most 
useful in the book. The culture of Chrysanthemums f( r decorative 
purposes is not dealt with as would be expected in a complete work on 
Chrysanthemum-growing, nor are varieties chosen for that purpose. In 
this respect the book compares unfavourably with Mr. Molyneux’s. It 
is an exhibitor’s handbook, and would be serviceable to all who grow 
for the shows, but less so for general growers. Should a second edition 
ever be called for the authors would do well to reconsider their previous 
decision, and place the book in the hands of a competent man for revi¬ 
sion. The literary style wants polishing up, and errors in the spelling 
of the names correcting. 
NATIONAL EOSE SOCIETY. 
Exhibition of Teas and Noisettes. 
The National Rose Society’s first Show of the year took place at the 
Drill Hall, Westminster, on Tuesday, June 21st, in conjunction with the 
periodical meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society. The entries in 
some classes were not very numerous, neither were the exhibits up to 
their usual standard, some of the blooms being very rough. The names 
of the prizewinners and the principal varieties shown are embodied in 
the following notes. 
The best twenty-four single trusses, not less than twelve varieties, 
were staged by Mr. Alfred Tate, Downside, Leatherhead. The blooms 
were remarkable for their freshness and size, although perhaps many of 
them were not quite so perfect in form as on previous occasions. The 
varieties shown were Comtesse de Nadaillac, Niphetos, Souvenir d’un 
Ami, Etoile de Lyon, Innocente Pirola, Madame de Watteville, Souvenir 
d’Elise Vardon, Alba Rosea, Madame Willermoz, Madame Cusin, The 
Bride, Catherine Mermet, Marie Van Houtte, and Souvenir de S. A. 
Prince. This contribution included the best Tea Rose in the Show, a 
splendid bloom of Comtesse de Nadaillac, for which the silver medal 
was awarded. The second prize went to Alex. Hill Gray, Esq , Beaulieu, 
Newbridge Hill, Bath, for a box of small blooms. There were only two 
competitors in this class. For twelve trusses, not less than nine varieties, 
the Rev. F. R. Burnside, Birch Vicarage, Hereford, gained the first prize. 
The blooms in this stand were neat and fresh. Niphetos, Prince of 
Wales, Madame Cusin, Madame Bravy, Cleopatra, Souvenir d’Elise 
Vardon, Rubens, Souvenir d’un Ami, Caroline Kuster, and Comtess# 
Panisse were the varieties staged. The Rev. H. Berners, Harkjteai 
