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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ June 29, 189S. 
accustomed taste, and was a good first, followed, however, by a tasteful 
arrangement by Miss Pilch. Altogether the Exhibition was far beyond 
expectation, and it is only to be regretted that the general public show 
so little interest in the Queen of Flowers. May the Exhibition, now of 
long standing, go on and prosper. 
In the amateurs’ class for eighteen varieties. Colonel Pitt, Turkey 
Court, Maidstone, was first, showing Madame V. Verdier, Merveille de 
Lyon, Thomas Mills, A. Colomb, Marie Rady, Camille Bernardin, Marie 
Baumann, Duchess of Bedford, Duke of Wellington, Emilie Hausburg, 
Countess of Oxford, Baroness Rothschild, and Comte de Paris, 
Mr. J. Stonley, Canterbury, was second, beat blooms Thomas Mills; and 
Mr. Cooper Wacher, Hoath, third, showing good blooms of Comtesse 
Nadaillac, A. K. Williams, Fisher Holmes, and Marie Baumann. For 
twelve varieties Colonel Pitt, Maidstone, was first; Mr. H. Foster, 
Ashford, second ; and Captain Christy third. For nine Teas or Noisettes 
Mr. Cooper Wacher was first, Mr. J. Stonley second, and Colonel Pitt 
third, the best blooms in first prize box being Madame Cusin, Ernest 
Metz, Madame de Watteville, and Thdrese Levet. For six varieties, 
three blooms of each. Colonel Pitt was first, Mr. J. Stonley second, and 
Mr. R. L. Knight third, the best blooms being Camille Bernardin, 
Marie Baumann, Dupuy Jamain, and Marie Rady. 
In the class for nurserymen only, thirty-six varieties, distinct, Mr. 
Frank Cant was first, the best blooms being Mrs, J. Laing, Marie Bau¬ 
mann, Gen. Jacqueminot,Baroness Rothschild, Auguste Rigotard, Victor 
Hugo, and Comte de Raimbaud, Mr. George Mount was a close second, 
showing grand blooms of Marie Baumann, Horace Vernet, Her Majesty, 
Alfred Colomb, Reynolds Hole (superb bloom), Louis Van Houtte, 
A. K. Williams. Mr. F. Cant was first for twelve varieties, three 
trusses of each, best blooms including Mrs. John Laing, Marie Baumann, 
A. K. Williams, Reynolds Hole. Mr. George Mount was second. In a 
class for amateurs and nurserymen for twelve Teas or Noisettes, Mr. 
George Mount won easily with a grand box, Mr. Frank Cant being 
second, and Colonel Pitt third. 
EARL’S COURT.— June 28th. 
Notwithstanding the numerous counter-attractions in the shape of 
fiower shows elsewhere, exhibitors mustered strongly at the Garden¬ 
ing and Forestry Exhibition on the above date, when a special show of 
Roses and other flowers and fruit was held. 
The principal class was for forty-eight Roses, distinct, single trusses, 
and in this six of the leading growers exhibited, making the competition 
somewhat keen. Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, were, however, 
awarded the first prize for a stand of magnificent blooms. These were 
Gustave Piganeau (grand). Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Comte de Raimbaud, 
Marquise de Castellane, Le Havre, Mrs. J. Laing, Marie Baumann (fine), 
Francois Michelon, Caroline Kuster, Horace Vernet, Jean Ducher, 
Fisher Holmes, Madame Bravy, Thomas Mills, Pride of Waltham, Dr. 
Sewell, Madame Hausman, J. S. Mill, The Bride, Rosieriste, Captain 
Christy, Crown Prince, Earl of Dufferin, Sport, Alice Perkins, Louis Van 
Houtte, Madame Isaac Pereire, Dr. Andry, Heinrich Schultheis, A. K. 
Williams (splendid), Madame E. Verdier, Madame G. Luizet, Duchess 
of Bedford (grand), Madame Cusin, Charles Lefebvre, Souvenir de Paul 
Neyron, Edward Andry (very fine), Comtesse de Nadaillac, Senateur 
Vaisse, Barthelemey Joubert, Queen of Queens, Duke of Edinburgh, 
Dupuy Jamain, La France, Xavier Olibo, Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Camille 
Bernardin, and Marie Verdier. Mr. Frank Cant, Colchester, was a good 
second, showing grand blooms ; Mr. B. R. Cant being third. 
For twenty-four Roses, distinct, three blooms of each, Messrs. Hark¬ 
ness & Sons and Mr. Frank Cant weie awarded equal firsts, so close was 
the competition. The varieties shown by Mr. Cant were Pride of 
Waltbam, Horace Vernet, Baroness Rothschild, Charles Lamb, Dupuy 
Jamain, Madame Hippolyte Jamain, Prince Arthur, Catherine Mermet, 
Merveille de Lyon, Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, Alfred Colomb, Marie 
Verdier, Duke of Wellington, Souvenir d’Elise Vardon, A. K. Williams 
(grand), Gustave Piganeau, Mrs. John Laing, Duke of Edinburgh, 
Madame Gabriel Luizet, Prince Camille de Rohan, Xavier Olibo (fine). 
Souvenir d’un Ami, Sir Rowland Hill, and Innocenle Pirola. In 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons’ stand A. K. Williams, Marie Baumann and 
Madame Gabriel Luizet were very fine. The third prize went to Mr. 
G. W. Burch, Peterborough, who staged excellent blooms. 
Mr. G. W. Burch was first in the class for twenty-four single trusses, 
staging a grand stand of blooms. The varieties were Her Majesty, 
Senateur Vaisse, Ulrich Brunner, Marie Rady, Duke of Connaught, 
Alfred Colomb, Madame Eugenie Verdier, Madame Victor Verdier, 
Xavier Olibo, Innocente Pirola, Comte Raimbaud (grand), Mrs. J. 
Laing, Horace Vernet, Madame de Watteville, Pierre Netting, Madame 
Charles Crapelet, Exposition de Brie, Dr. Sewell, Madame Lambard, 
Victor Hugo, Madame Gabriel Luizet, Fisher Holmes, Etienne Levet, 
and Duke of Wellington. Mr. Frank Cant was second with fine blooms, 
and Messrs. Perkins and Sons, Coventry, third. 
Teas and Noisettes were fairly good. In the class for twenty-four 
blooms Mr. B. R. Cant, Colchester, was first. The best flowers in this 
stand were Ethel Brownlow, The Bride, Souvenir d’Elise, Catherine 
Mermet, Mrs. J. Wilson, and Madame Lambard. Mr. F. Cant was 
second, these being the only exhibitors. Mr. G. Mount, Canterbury, 
was first for eighteen Teas and Noisettes. Messrs. D. Prior & Son, 
Colchester, were second, and Mr. G. W. Burch third. For twelve blooms 
of any Tea or Noisette, Mr. H. V. Machin was first with Souvenir de 
S. A. Prince, Messrs. W. Prior & Son were second with Marechal Niel, 
and Mr. B. R. Cant third. 
For eighteen bunches of garden Roses Messrs. G. Paul & Sons, 
Cheshunt, were awarded first prize, the second honour going to Mr. 
Charles Turner, and the third to Mr. G. Mount. The class for 
twelve blooms of any dark variety was very good. Mr. B. R. Cant was 
placed first, however, for twelve splendid specimens of Alfred Colomb, 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons were second with Charles Lefebvre, Mr. F. 
Cant being third with Reynolds Hole in fine condition. Mr. G. Mount 
was first for twelve blooms of any light Rose, showing fine specimens of 
Her Majesty, Messrs. Harkness & Sons were second with Mrs. J. Laing, 
and Mr. B. R. Cant third with Her Majesty. Mr. G. Mount also won 
the first prize for a basket of Rosea arranged for effect, the second 
award going to Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, and third to Mr. J. 
Wetton, Fulham. 
In the amateurs’ section Mr. E. B. Lindsell, Bearton, Hitchin, wa» 
first with twenty-four Hybrid Perpetuals, showing fine blooms. The 
best were Alfred Colomb, Charles Lefebvre, A. K. Williams, Horace 
Vernet, and Marie Baumann. The Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Havering- 
atte-Bower, was second, and Mr. J. Parkes, Oakfield, Hitchin, third. 
The Rev. J. H. Pemberton and Mr. E. B. Lindsell were awarded equal 
firsts for twelve Hybrid Perpetuals, both exhibitors staging good flowers. 
Mr. J. Gurney Fowler, Glebelands, South Woodford, was third in this 
class. The Rev. H. A. Berners, Harkstead Rectory, Ipswich, was placed 
first for twelve Hybrid Perpetuals, the second and third prizes going to 
Mr. J. Gurney Fowler and Mr. Harcourt P. Landon, The Lodge, 
Shenfield. 
The first prize for eighteen Teas and Noisettes in the amateurs” 
section went to H. V. Machin, Esq., Worksop, as the only exhibitor in 
this class. The Rev. H. A. Berners was first with twelve Teas and 
Noisettes, which included The Bride, Madame Bravy, and Innocente 
Pirola in good condition. Mr. J. Parkes was third. 
Miscellaneous exhibits include a grand collection of Roses, which 
represented all sections. The flowers were very fine and fresh. Messrs. 
Barr & Sons had a charming collection of hardy flowers. Mr. T. S. 
Ware, Tottenham, was awarded first prize for a grand group of Tuberous 
Begonias tastefully arranged. Mr. J. Walborn, West Kensington, had 
a group of Carnations, and floral decorations were shown by Messrs. 
Perkins & Co., J. Chard, and others. Mr. S. Mortimer, Rowledge, 
Farnham, sent a collection of Melons and sprays of Stephanotis, 
splendid flowers (silver-gilt medal). 
Fruit was grandly shown, but want of space forbids a detailed 
report. Mr. J. Mclndoe, Hutton Hall Gardens, Guisborough, was first with 
three bunches of white Grapes, showing Muscat of Alexandria; Mr. 
T. Osman, Ottershaw Park, being second with Buckland Sweetwater. 
Mr. Osman was first for black Grapes, and Mr. J. Travener, Woolmer, 
Liphook, second. Mr. Mclndoe was first for six dishes of fruit. Mr. 
A. Ocock, Havering Park, Romford, second, and Mr. W. Robins, 
Hartwell House, Aylesbury, third. Mr. W. Allan, Gunton Park, 
Norwich, was first for three dishes of Strawberries. Mr. W. H. 
Divers was placed first for one dish, and Mr. W. Foreman, Louth, 
sent some fine Strawberries, named Ruby, Duchess of Connaught, 
Conquering Hero, and Climax. Mr. J. Gurney Fowler was first 
for a dish of Cherries, Mr. W. H. Divers being second. Figs 
were best shown by Mr. W. Allan, and Nectarines by Mr. W. Robins. 
Mr. Stocking, Marden Park, secured the leading prize for six Peaches, 
showing Bellegarde, Mr. W. H. Divers being second. Mr. H. Poulton, 
Streatham, was first with one Melon and also for three Melons, staging 
grand fruits. Messrs. T. Rivers & Son sent a collection of Cherries, 
Peaches and Plums, and Mr. W. Allan six boxes of Strawberries. Mr. 
Featherly, Gillingham, Kent, sent Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Grapes. 
RICHMOND.— June 28th. 
Bright but somewhat gusty weather attended the opening of the 
great annual Show in the pleasant Surrey town this year. There was a 
falling off in one or two departments so far as quantity was concerned, 
especially amongst the Roses, but the four large marquees erected were 
very well filled, and the Exhibition as a whole was a fine one. The 
arrangements were well carried out under Mr. Ford’s directions. Time 
and space only permit of a much condensed report, but the principal 
awards are appended. 
Roses are the flowers of the period and claim attention flrst. The 
display was hardly so extensive as last year, but the blooms were of 
excellent quality. Mr. B. R. Cant was first with forty-eight trebles, 
exhibiting a most even and fresh collection of flowers. A. K. Williams 
was extremely fine, while Gustave Piganeau, Comte de Raimbaud, and 
Alfred Colomb were very good. Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, were 
second with neat flowers but somewhat marred by the weather, Duke 
of Connaught and Alfred Colomb being perhaps the best. Mr. Rumsey, 
Waltham Cross, was third. There appeared to be only one exhibitor of 
twenty-four trebles—viz., Mr. Mount, who had an excellent stand, in 
which Mrs. John Laing, Marie Baumann, and Duke of Edinburgh were 
the most noteworthy. It was the same with twelve, Mr. W. Tayler 
being the only entrant to appear, and the second prize was given to 
him. Messrs. Perkins & Sons had the best twelve of one variety, a very 
even, fresh and richly coloured dozen of A. K. Williams. Mr. B. R. 
Cant was second with Reynolds Hole, and Mr. Mount third with 
Fisher Holmes. In the corresponding Tea class the latter won 
easily with a beautiful box of The Bride, Mr. B. R. Cant being 
second with Souvenir de S. A. Prince. R. E. West, Esq., Reigate, had 
a fair stand of twenty-four in the amateurs’ class for that number, and 
won from Mr. Warwick, gardener to J. P. Kitchen, Esq. They were 
also first and second with twelve, Mr. Ladbury being third in both 
