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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Nadaillac, The Bride, and Souvenir d’EIise were all delightful examples. 
Colonel Pitt followed with much smaller flowers, of which Marie Van 
Houtte and Souvenir de G. Drevet were the best. 
The classes reserved for members of the Society followed the rules 
of the National Rose Society, being divided into sections to suit small and 
large growers. Colonel Pitt won with twenty-four in the class for 
growers of any number of plants. His stand was uneven, and some of 
the blooms were weatherworn, but John S. Mill and Alfred Colomb were 
excellent, while Madame Bravy, Marie Van Houtte, and Camille 
Bernardin were very good. Major Knight was second, not far in the 
rear, for though there was less weight in his stand, the flowers as a 
w’hole were a little fresher. Captain Christy won with twelve. He had 
very fresh bright blooms, amongst which Marie Van Houtte, Mrs. John 
Laing, The Bride, and Dr. Andry were very fine. Colonel Pitt was 
second, and Major Knight third. Colonel Pitt was first with twelve 
Teas and also with six trebles, both being very good stands. In the 
latter class Major Knight was second. 
Mr. Frank Honeyball was first with twelve in the section open to 
growers of not more than 500 plants, Mr. Edward Prentis second, and 
the Rev. W. J. Mellor third. With nine Teas and four trebles (Teas) 
respectively Dr. Selby secured the leading position, the other prizes 
going to Messrs. Mellor and A. J. Thomas. Mr. F. T. Knight had a 
bright stand of nine in the 250 plants section, and won somewhat 
easily from Mrs. Tylden, Mrs. F. Neame being third. Mr. Knight also 
won with three trebles, Mr. Mellor being second, and Mr. Neame third. 
Mr. Mellor had a very good stand of six Teas, the blooms including a 
fine one of President, and he won easily, Mrs. Tylden being second. 
Bliss Vallance and Miss Walter secured the principal prizes in the 
remaining classes. The National Rose Society’s medal for the best 
bloom in the Show was awarded to Major Knight for a grand example 
of Bladame Victor Verdier. 
The floral decorations were very attractive. Bliss Ray was victorious 
with an epergne, in the arrangement of which she had displayed a com¬ 
mendable lightness of touch. Miss Knight was second, and BIrs. Selby 
third. Bliss Ray won with a soup plate and tumbler of flowers, Mrs. 
R. L. Knight with a spray, and Miss Christy with buttonholes. Bliss 
Vallance, BIrs. Selby, and Miss Sutton making themselves responsible 
for the minor awards. Mr. Kennett, gardener to the Rev. W. J. Mellor, 
exhibited a promising seedling Tomato. 
CROYDON.— July 5th. 
The best Show that the Croydon Horticultural Society has yet held 
took place in private grounds close to the east station yesterday 
(Wednesday). Roses, specimen plants, and vegetables were admirable, 
and it is only to be regretted that time and space do not admit of full 
particulars being given. Mr. RoSey had, as usual, arranged matters well. 
The Rose classes were not well filled in all cases, but the flowers were 
surprisingly good. Blessrs. Paul & Son of Cheshunt were not opposed 
with forty-eight, but they would have taken a great deal of beating, 
for their flowers were very clean and fresh. One of the best blooms was 
the rosy crimson H.P. Due d’Orleans, while Niphetos, Viscountess 
Folkestone, and E. Y. Teas were excellent. Mr. B. R. Cant was unop¬ 
posed with twenty-four trebles, and as usual in such classes had a strong 
stand. Victor Hugo, Prince Arthur, and A. K. Williams were very fine, 
particularly the latter. BIr. Mount was victorious with twenty-four 
singles, showing an even and fresh stand in which Thomas Blills, Alfred 
Colomb, and A. K. BVilliams were very good. BIr. T. Durrant Young 
w'as second, and BIr. Butcher third. BIr. B. R. Cant had a splendid stand 
of twenty-four Teas, albeit a few of the blooms were a little tinged. 
Souvenir d’EIise, Niphetos, Luciole, and Catherine Blermet were all 
fine flowers, while there were many other good blooms. Mr. Mount 
was a very good second, and Messrs. Prior k. Son third. BIr. Mount 
had the best twelve of one variety, a splendid box of Mrs. John Laing. 
Messrs. Prior & Son were second with Fisher Holmes, very even and 
well coloured ; and Blessrs. Paul & Son third with Mrs. John Laing. In 
the corresponding Tea class Messrs. Prior & Son were first with a beautiful 
stand of BIar4chal Niel ; BIr. Blount second with Comtessede Nadaillac ; 
and BIr. B. R. Cant third with Ethel Brownlow. 
The fact of BIr. Lindsell showing in the amateurs’ section was 
evidence enough of quality there. He won with thirty-six with a very 
good stand, in which a grand Horace Vernet was very conspicuous. 
BIr. Brown, gardener to Mrs. Waterlow, was second, and Mr. Alfred 
Slaughter third. BIr. Blundell, gardener to G. Christy, Esq., defeated 
the Hitchin amateur with twenty-four, but not by much, both stands 
containing flowers in good colour. Mr. Slaughter was third. BIr. 
Lindsell had a very fine box of six trebles, Horace Vernet and 
Alfred Colomb being excellent. Messrs. Blundell and Slaughter were 
second and third. Mr. Lindsell had the best twelve of one variety, 
small, but very neat flowers of Comtesse de Nadaillac representing him. 
BIr. Slaughter was second with Alfred Colomb, and Mr. Wright third 
with BIrs. John Laing. BIr. Blundell won with eighteen Teas, and BIr. 
Blawley with twelve, the latter also taking first for twelve H.P.’s. He 
had small but very clean flowers. BIr. Slaughter won with four trebles, 
and other prizewinners were Messrs. C. J. Grahame, Bateman (the latter 
being first for nine), G. Bloules, K. H. Gifford, J. de la Mare, H. Shoe- 
smith, and the Rev. W. Wilks. BIr. Grahame showed to great advan¬ 
tage in the district classes, and secured two medals with a beautiful 
example of BIrs. John Laing. The floral decorations, cut flowers, and 
table plants formed a good display. 
The larger tent was filled with splendid material in the way of 
specimen plants and Orchids. BIr. H. C. Tilbey, gardener to F. Berns, 
Esq., won with six of the latter. Mr. Carr, gardener to Mrs. Stephenson 
Clarke, had some very fine Salaglnellas, and won from Messrs. King, 
gardener to P. Crowley, Esq., and Simmonds, gardener to H. C.BIayhew, 
Esq. The latter won with Zonal Pelagoniums, and Mr. Slater, gardener 
to BIrs. Hulse with Gloxinias, BIr. C. Perrett also taking a first for the 
latter. BIr. Slater was most successful with Ivy-leaved Pelagoniums, and 
Mr. Tilbey with Ferns. Begonias were finely shown by BIr. Slater, the 
plants being large and well bloomed, while Mr. Kirk and BIr. Simmonds 
also had good plants, Mr. Slater and Mr. Kirk took the chief prizes. 
The famous specimens of W. BVarren, Esq., Handcross Park, Crawley, 
now under the charge of Mr. W. Hallam (Mr. Offer, with whose name 
they have long been associated, having, we hear, been promoted) were 
very conspicuous in the classes for those plants. BIr. Hallam was first 
with nine and Mr. Carr second. The latter had much the larger plants, 
and would no doubt have won but for the backward state of his Ron- 
deletia. BIr. King was third. Mr. Hallam had some magnificent 
ornamental leaved plants and won easily with nine, his Crotons, Alocasia 
macrorhiza variegata, and Cycas revoluta being pictures of health. 
BIr. King’s giants were also in good order, his Anthuriums being very 
noticeable. He was placed second. Blessrs. Hallam first for three plants, 
and King had another tussle for Ferns, the Sussex exhibitor emerging 
victorious, his plants were in splendid order. Mr. Simmonds was success¬ 
ful with both Caladiums and Coleuses, and BIr. Carr with Dracrenas. 
First prizes for groups went to Messrs. Scott, Wooldridge, and King. 
Blessrs. B. S. Williams & Sons, Messrs. Laing & Son, BIr. J. R. Box, 
BIr. Butcher, Blessrs. J. Cheal & Son, and Messrs. Peed & Son had 
characteristic miscellaneous exhibits. 
An idea in connection with this Show well worth copying is to 
collect surplus Roses, and sell them in a tent on the ground on behalf of 
the Royal Gardeners’ Orphan Fund. Last year £12 was secured in 
this way. Mrs. Gunner and Mrs. Dart presided over the stalls. 
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LEE, BLACKHEATH, AND LEWISHAM.— July 5th and 6th. 
The Shows of this Society during the quarter of a century of its 
existence have always been of a high class character, and that held on 
the above dates was, notwithstanding the season, no exception to the 
rule. As usual the Exhibition was held in the grounds of The Cedars, 
Belmont Hill, Lee, by permission of BIrs. Penn, and the exhibits staged 
were quite up to the usual standard. Specimen flowering and ornamental 
foliage plants formed a feature at this Show, and groups were well 
represented, the same remark applying to fruit and vegetables. 
Specimen plants were shown in first-rate condition. BIr. J. Lambert, 
gardener to H. W. Segelcke, Esq., Herne Hill, was first for six foliage 
plants ; BIr. Jeffery, gardener to BIrs. Crundell, Eltham, being second. 
Mr. C. Nunn, gardener to B. Soames, Esq., Blaze Hill, Greenwich, 
carried off the honours for four foliage plants ; BIr. Aley, gardener to 
R. Kersey, Esq., High Road, Lee, following. Half a dozen Caladiums 
were best shown by BIr. W. Payne, gardener to C. D. Abel, Esq., Black- 
heath ; BIr. Fox, The Cedars, Lee ; and BIr. C. Nunn following as their 
names are given. Mr. Lambert gained the premier award for four 
exotic Ferns, showing grand plants, BIr. Fox being second with smaller 
specimens. Mr. Jeffery had a good half dozen Ferns, for which the 
leading prize was awarded, the second place being accorded to BIr. 
C. Nunn. BIr. Fox was first for six Palms, and Mr. C. Nunn had the 
best six stove or greenhouse plant* in flower. These included two fine 
specimens of Allamanda nobilis and A. Hendersoni. Mr. W. Jeffery 
was second with six fiowering plants, showing smaller specimens. BIr. 
Nunn had the best single specimen plant in flower, Stephanotis 
floribunda, BIr. J. Pearce being second with Allamanda Hendersoni. 
Blessrs. W. Jeffery and C. Nunn divided the awards for twelve stove 
and greenhouse plants. Mr. •!. Lambert was first with six Draesenas, 
Mr. Jefferys and Mr. Fox following. 
The class for a collection of twenty-four plants brought forth a good 
competition. The prizes, however, went to Messrs. W. Jeffery, F. Fox, 
and C. Saville in order named. BIr. Nunn was placed first for a group 
of plants, Mr. J. Pearce being second. BIr. C. Helmer, gardener to 
Bliss Hooker, Lee Terrace, was first with twelve Gloxinias, and BIr. 
C. Nunn first for six plants. Mr. H. Horton also gained a prize for 
Gloxinias. Tuberous Begonias were best shown by BIr. T. Bell, 
gardener to Rev. G. T. Oldham, Blackheath ; BIr. J. Lambert, and BIr. 
C. Helmer. Ornamental-leaved Begonias were good, the best plants 
coming from Messrs. J. Lambert, T. Aley, and G. T. Shrubb. A table 
of plants staged by Mr. W. Jeffery secured this exhibitor the leading 
award, the second prize being accorded BIr. F. Fox for a tasteful 
arrangement. Coleuses, Fuchsias, and Pelargoniums, table plants and 
hardy flowers, were also well shown by some of the above mentioned 
and other exhibitors. 
Roses were shown in very good condition considering the season. 
BIr. B. R. Cant, Colchester, was awarded the premier prize for seventy- 
two blooms. The best of these were A. K. Williams, Beauty of Waltham, 
B^’ictor Hugo, Marie Verdier, Bladamei G. Luizet, Ulrich Brunner, and 
Alfred Colomb. Blessrs. G. & W. H. Burch, Peterborough, were second with 
smaller flowers. There was no third competitor in this class. Blessrs. 
Burch were, however, placed first with forty-eight Roses, showing good 
flowers. The second prize went to Messrs. J. Laing & Sons. BIr. 
J. Bateman, Highgate, had the best dozen blooms ; BIr. H. Cole, gardener 
to T. A. Mitchell, Esq., Chislehurst, following. The same exhibitors 
secured awards for six Roses in the order given. Messrs. Burch gained 
the leading award for twenty-four blooms, Blessrs. B. R. Cant and 
J. Laing & Sons following. 
Fruit was well shown. BIr. J. Neighbour, Bexley Park, was first for 
a collection of fruit, BIr. T. A. Kester, Plumstead, being second, and 
