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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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The following classes were not open to nurserymen. For twenty-four, 
distinct, single trusses, there were seven competitors, all staging creditably. 
Mr. Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq , Cornstiles, Twyford, was an 
easy first with medium-sized fresh examples of leading varieties ; the 
Rev. W. Romaine, The Priory, Old Windsor, second ; Dr. Budd third. 
Dr. Budd turned the tables in the class for twelve distinct trebles with 
a charming collection ; Mr. Neville second ; Mr. T. Hall, gardener to 
S. Montague, Esq., South Stoneham, third. For twelve Teas or 
Noisettes, distinct, single trusses, Mr. Neville was first, Dr. Budd 
Becond, Mr. Romaine third. For twelve, distinct, single trusses, Dr. 
Seaton, Rutland Lodge, Bitterne, won easily, and in the amateurs’ 
class for twelve blooms, not less than six varieties, Mr. Henry Owen, 
Church Lane, Basingstoke, was the most successful ; Mr. Walter 
Wadmore, Basingstoke, second. 
The classes open to ladies only produced a brisk competition and 
most meritorious exhibits. For the best dressed stand of flowers, Miss 
Ladhams, Shirley, won with a charming arrangement; Miss A. Flight 
second with a superb stand ; Niss Nelly Owen, Basingstoke, third ; Miss 
N. Pinnick fourth. In the class confined to wild flowers only, Miss 
Flight secured an easy victory with an elegant arrangement amongst 
six other competitors, Miss Nelly Owen second, Miss Ladhams third. 
Several meritorious groups of plants were arranged around the sides 
of the hall. In the principal class, Mr. Thos. Lowns, gardener to 
F. C. Birch, Esq., Clovelly, was first, and Mr. Astridge in the other 
class. Groups not for competition were arranged by Mr. E. Molyneux, 
gardener to W. H. Myers, Esq., Swanmore Park, Bishop’s Waltham (who 
also had a most meritorious exhibit of hardy flowers), Messrs. E. Hillier 
and Jeffrey, nurserymen, Winchester, which assisted considerably in the 
embellishment of the hall. Mr. Ladhams, florist, Shirley, staged an 
excellent collection of hardy cut flowers. The Exhibition was bright, 
fresh, and diversified, and much enjoyed by the visitors. 
SUTTON.— July 5th. 
The eleventh annual Exhibition of the Sutton Amateur Rose 
Society was held in the Public Hall, Sutton, on Tuesday, July oth. 
Compared with other Rose Shows of the week that under notice was 
somewhat small, but the blooms were nevertheless exceptionally fine, 
and the Exhibition was of a diversified and bright character. 
In the open class for thirty-six distinct, single trusses, there were but 
three entries, and the first prize was awarded to Messrs. D. Prior & Sons, 
Colchester. The blooms in this stand were fresh and bright, the best 
being Mrs. John Laing, A. K. Williams, Ulrich Brunner, Etienne Levet, 
Horace Yernet, and Madame Lambard. Mr. W. Taylor, Hampton, was 
second with small and neat blooms, and Mr. W. Rumsey, Joyning’s 
Nursery, Waltham Cross, third. Messrs. Prior & Sons also secured the 
first prize for twelve Teas or Noisettes, showing a stand of beautiful 
blooms, amongst which Marie Van Houtte, Frangisca Kruger, and The 
Bride were most conspicuous. Mr. W. Rumsey was second, and Mr. 
Taylor third in this class. 
The principal amateurs’ class was for twenty-four distinct, single 
trusses, and in this there were four competitors. The competition was 
somewhat keen, the first prize, however, being awarded to Mr. A. 
Slaughter, who staged a stand of fresh even blooms. Amongst these 
Madame Gabriel Luizet, A. K. Williams, Captain Christy, Charles 
Lefebvre, Victor Hugo, and Prince Arthur were the most conspicuous. 
Mr. R. E. West was a good second, and Mr. E. M. Bethune third. In 
both cases the blooms were even and fresh. For eight distinct trebles, 
Mr. J. G. Fowler was first, and Mr. E. M. Bethune second, the third 
prize going to Mr. R E. West. 
The best dozen single trusses of Teas or Noisettes were staged by 
Mr. E. M. Bethune, the blooms being fresh and perfect in form. 
Catherine Mermet, Madame Cusin, and Ethel Brownlow were very fine 
in this stand. Mr. A. Slaughter was second with a stand of neat 
blooms. Mr. Ernest Wilkins showed the best twelve single trusses, any 
variety, and also secured leading honours for six distinct trebles and 
nine Teas or Noisettes. For six distinct, single trusses, Mr. M. Hodgson, 
Shirley Cottage (gardener, Mr. H. Shoesmith), was placed first, showing 
neat blooms of Sdnateur Vaisse, Dupuy Jamain, Maurice Bernardin, 
Ulrich Brunner, Charles Lefebvre, and Duke of Edinburgh. The second 
prize was won by Mr. J. De la Mare, and the third by Mr. 0. J. Grahame. 
The best nine distinct singles were shown by Mr. F. 0. Devereux, 
amongst these being a splendid bloom of Ulrich Brunner. Mr. M. 
Hodgson was a close second with a stand of delightfully fresh blooms, 
and Mr. J. De la Mare secured the third prize. For four distinct trebles 
Mr. F. 0. Devereux was first with neat blooms of Hon. Edith Gifford, 
The Bride, Mrs. J. Laing, and Germaine Caillot. Mr. J. De la Mare was 
awarded the second prize, there being no other competitors in this class. 
Mr. F. 0. Devereux was also first for six Teas, Mr. C. J. Grahame and 
Mr. J. De la Mare being second and third. 
Mr. Ernest Wilkins had the best twelve distinct, single trusses, in the 
class provided for local exhibitors, the blooms in this stand being very 
fresh. Mr. W. Hooper was adjudged the second award, the third 
falling to Mr. W. F. Hughes. Mr. E. M. Bethune showed the best 
twelve blooms of any Rose, the variety being The Bride, and Mr. 
F. G. Fowler was second with Mrs. J. Laing. Mr. W. F. Hughes was 
first in the class open to growers of less than 5C0 plants, with nine 
distinct, single trusses, showing grand blooms. Mr. H. G. Malcholm 
was second, and Mr. W. R. Miller third. The last-named exhibitor was 
placed first, however, for six distinct single trusses, the best blooms in 
this stand being Souvenir d’Elise and Camille Bernardin. The second 
prize went to Mr. W. F. Hughes, and the third to Mr. A. S. Heiron. 
There were eight competitors in this class. For six single trusses of any 
Rose Mr. A. S. Heiron was placed first, showing beautiful samples of 
Her Majesty. Mr. F. G. Detmar secured the second prize with six well- 
grown blooms of Charles Lefebvre, and the third went to Mr. W. F. 
Hughes. Miss Atkins was awarded first honours for three Hybrid 
Perpetuals, and Mr. W. F. Hughes was allotted second position, the 
third prize falling to Mr. H. Chadburn. The latter, though, obtained 
the first prize for three Teas, Mr. T. C. Crump and Miss Atkins being 
second and third respectively. 
The dinner table and other decorations were effective, although the 
entries were not numerous. Miss Mabel Morton secured the first prize 
for a table decorated with Roses, the other prizewinners being Mrs. A. 
Bawtree, Mrs. Ernest Wilkins, and Mrs. Malcholm. Baskets and 
bouquets of Roses were also admirably shown by Miss Bacon, Mrs. A. S. 
Heiron, Miss Mary Fisher, Miss Grace Chadburn, Miss Sybil Hughes, 
Mrs. F. G. Detmar, and other ladies. 
Mr. R. W. Miller secured the medal for the best bloom in the Show 
with a splendid example of Comtesse de Nadaillac. 
CROYDON.— July Gth. 
Although Croydon Show is not by any means confined to Roses 
they are always largely represented, and on the present occasion 
occupied about 300 feet of tabling. The blooms, too, were very good 
in quality, taken collectively, as might have been expected from the 
names of the exhibitors. It is true several prominent amateurs, such as 
Mr. E. B. Lindsell, the Rev. J. H. Pemberton, and Mr. Budd were not 
competing, but Mr. Brown, Mr. C. J. Salter, Mr. Mawley, Mr. C. J. 
Grahame, and other good growers were, while the professional contingent 
was very strong, including Mr. Frank Cant, Mr. B. R. Cant, Messrs. 
Prior & Son, and other leading exhibitors. The presence of the two 
great Colchester growers was a guarantee of itself of some beautiful 
blooms being staged, and those who visited the Show must have been 
gratified to observe the splendid quality of their flowers. Every day 
since the beginning of the month seems to have improved them, and at 
Croydon there was not only symmetry, colour, and finish, but greater 
weight than was observable at the earlier shows. 
Some very beautiful blooms were shown by Mr. Frank Cant in the 
class for forty-eight, and he won easily. They were not only large, but 
very fresh, rich in colour, and well finished, comprising one of the best 
forty-eights the young Colchester exhibitor has staged. Mr. B. R. Cant 
was second with fresh bright blooms, and Messrs. D. Prior & Son third. 
Mr. B. R. Cant was victorious with twenty-four trebles after a good 
contest. Save for one or two varieties being past their best this was in 
every way an admirable stand. Mr. Frank Cant followed a few points 
in the rear, and Messrs. Prior & Son were a close third. The first prize 
stand of twenty-four was exhibited by Mr. W. Taylor of Hampton, the 
flowers being undersized, but otherwise good ; Messrs. G. Rumsey, 
Wrotham, and T. Butcher being second and third. Messrs. Prior & Son 
scored their first win with eighteen Teas and Noisettes—a very fine 
stand, Messrs. Frank Cant and B. R. Cant following. Messrs. Prior had 
the best dozen of one variety, winning with an excellent stand of Horace 
Vernet. Mr. B. R. Cant was first with Gustave Piganeau, and Mr. 
Frank Cant third with Marie Baumann. Messrs. Prior also won with 
twelve of any Tea, having a delightful box of Marie Van Houtte. Mr. 
B. R. Cant was third with Mad. de Watteville. 
Mr. J. Brown, gardener to Mrs. Waterlow, had the best stand of 
thirty-six in the amateurs’ section, and his flowers were in very good 
condition. Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener to T. B. Haywood, Esq., was 
second with somewhat smaller flowers, but fresh and well coloured, and 
A. Tate. Esq., third. These stands were all very close in point of merit. 
E. M. Bethune, Esq., won with twenty-four. There was not much to 
choose between his and Mr. P. G. C. Burnand’s stand, but a little 
superiority in weight gained Mr. Bethune the award. Both had well 
coloured and excellently finished flowers. Mr. W. Blundell was third. 
The best eight trebles by far were those of Mr. Brown, who had heavy, 
well-balanced flowers. Mr. W. Blundell was second, and Mr. Salter 
third. Dr. Tucker won with twelve of one variety, showing Her 
Majesty, Mr. Brown second with the same variety, and Mr. Salter third 
with Madame G. Luizet. Mr. Bethune won with eighteen Teas, the flowers 
somewhat small, but fresh. A. Slaughter, Esq., was second. J. Parker, 
Esq., won with six of one variety, Messrs. Bethune and C. J. Grahame 
following. Mr. J. Brown won with twelve, a capital stand. In other 
classes the prizes went to Messrs. Wilkins, Mawley, Grahame, Parker, 
Bateman, Shoesmith, J. de la Mare, Dart, Wright, Stew, and Hasler. 
Messrs. Mawley, Grahame, and Shoesmith in particular had some 
beautiful blooms, and several first prizes fell to their share. 
The floral decorations were numerous, and the influence of Mr. 
Wilks’ floral work appears to have a strong hold on the local ladies, for 
Shirley Poppies were lavishly employed. The classes for general plants 
brought out some excellent exhibits. Greenhouse flowering plants were 
very fine, particularly Tuberous Begonias, which were admirable, the 
strains being good and the plants well grown. Ferns and Selaginellas 
were a good and extensive display, but unfortunately space cannot be 
found for details of the awards. The miscellaneous exhibits were 
equally noteworthy. 
The Society was more fortunate in respect to weather than it has 
been on several previous occasions, for though somewhat lowering at 
times the weather remained bright, warm, and sunny during the greater 
part of the day. If the same conditions prevailed in the evening the 
exchequer would, no doubt, benefit, for the Show is very popular in the 
district, a sixpenny gate in the evening bringing in many hundreds of 
visitors. An efficient band of workers was headed by Mr. Roffey, who 
as Secretary is essentially the right man in the right place. 
