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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 21, 1862. 
Verdier. Mr. Frank Cant was a close second, his flowers being very 
fresh, and of good size : in fact, so far as general appearance went he 
was closer to his namesake in this than in either of the other classes, but 
pointing might have dispelled the impression. The well-known Irish 
growers, Messrs. Dickson of Newtownards, were third, so that if unable 
to score a win, they did not cross the water entirely in vain. Some 
splendid blooms were observable in the other two open classes for 
nurserymen. For example, in that for thirty-six distinct, single trusses, 
Mr. H. Merryweather won with a very beautiful stand, having weight, 
freshness, and fine colour. His Gloire de Margottin and Gustave 
Piganeau were wonderfully rich, other fine flowers being Dr. Andry (a 
splendid bloom), Ulrich Brunner, and Mrs. J. Laing. This was one of 
the best stands the Southwell grower has exhibited, and betokened 
considerable improvement. Messrs. D. Prior & Son were second with 
fresh but rather small flowers, and MessrB. Jefferies & Son third. In 
class 4, eighteen distinct^ three trusses of each, Mr. Merryweather was 
again first, having beautiful blooms, all in perfect condition ; indeed, 
the freshness and cleanliness of his flowers were noteworthy all through 
the Show. If he can get a little more weight he will some day be in 
the front rank. Gustave Piganeau, Mrs. J. Laing, Horace Vernet, Lady 
Mary Fitzwilliam, and Viscountess Folkestone were splendid. Messrs. 
Prior & Son were second with heavy richly coloured flowers, also forming 
a strong stand, and Messrs. G. & W. H. Burch were third. 
AMATEURS’ DIVISION. 
Comment has already been made on the Jubilee trophy class, but that 
by no means exhausted the number of high class blooms in the amateurs’ 
section. Here, as at the Crystal Palace, the new arrangement of classi¬ 
fying exhibitors according to the number of plants grown was tried, 
apparently with equal success, as there was abundance of competition. 
In 5 and 6, as in the Jubilee class, there was no restriction as to the 
number of plants grown, and the former ended in the success of another 
rising exhibitor, Mr. W. Drew of Ledbury. His defeat of Messrs. 
Pemberton and Lindsell, although they were not at their full strength, was 
a very creditable performance. Thirty-six distinct, single trusses, were 
asked for; Mr. Drew’s stand was of medium excellence, the flowers being 
very even in merit, but one or two were rather faded. The Rev. J. H. 
Pemberton was second, and Mr. E. B. Lindsell third. The latter scored 
his first victory with twelve distinct, three trusses of each, Mrs. J. Laing, 
Ulrich Brunner, Alfred Colomb, and A. K. Williams being the best 
flewers in his excellent stand. Mr. Drew was second with a heavy lot 
of flowers, and Mr. Budd third. 
Classes 7 and 8 were restricted to growers of less than 2000 plants. 
The first was for eighteen, distinct, single trusses, and Mr. Boyes, Bank 
House, Derby, was first, his flowers being rather small, but very neat 
and fresh. Mr. A. Whitton, Aiskew, Bedale, was second ; and Mr. Jas. 
Parker, Old Headington, Oxford, third. Both had neat fresh flowers. 
In the second, twelve distinct, single trusses, were asked for, and with 
these the Rev. L. Garnett won, having heavy but somewhat coarse 
flowers ; second, E. Mawley, Esq.; third, the Rev. F. Page Roberts. 
Class 9, twelve single trusses, was only open to growers of less than 
1000 plants. The winner was T. Tatham, Esq., Wilmslow, who had a 
very tine stand, which did him the utmost credit. Second, Col. Standish 
Hore, St. Asaph. Third, Mr. John Ough, Hereford. Mr. Tatham dis¬ 
played great promise, and may be expected to further improve. The 
next class, in which six blooms was the number specified, was restricted 
to growers of less than 500 plants. The first prize went to Mr. Richard 
Park, who had large richly coloured blooms. Second, Dr. Bell, New 
Brighton. Third, F. R. Fleming, Esq., Rowton, Chester. 
Four classes were reserved for local growers, and these brought 
many good flowers. For twenty-four distinct, single trusses, the Rev. 
L. Garnett, Christleton Rectory, Chester, was first with a large, but not 
too fresh stand, in which Le Havre was very fine indeed. Mr. C. Burgess 
was second, and Mr. Stubbs, Nantwich, third. Colonel Standish Hore 
won with twelve single trusses. He had a medium stand, the flowers 
being fresh and well coloured, but Bomewhat lacking size. Second, 
Mr. J. Taylor, IIoole.Hall Gardens, Chester; third, II. Roberts, Esq., 
Hope Mold. With six distinct, single trusses, T. R. Bulley, Esq., 
Liscard, was first; Mr. A. Baker, Crewe, second; and Mr. Fleming 
third. In the remaining local class, which was for Bix Teas or Noisettes, 
distinct, Colonel Standish Hore was first with a delightful stand, only 
marred by the soiled lower petals of Jean Ducher ; second, Mr. Garnett; 
third, Mr. Stubbs. Several extra classes were provided for amateurs. 
In the first, which was for six new Roses, Mr. Pemberton was successful, 
staging T. W. Girdlestone. Jeannie Dickson, Mrs. Wilson, Gustave 
Piganeau, Augustine Guinnoisseau, and Madame Caroline Testout. He 
also won with nine trusses of any II.P., being represented by Marie 
Baumann, fresh and splendidly coloured. Second, Mr. C. Burgees, 
Plumbley, with Mrs. John Laing. Third, Mr. Budd with Marie 
Baumann. Mr. J. G. Churton was first with Merveille de Lyon in the 
class for six of any II. P. ; Mr. Richard Park second with Mrs. John 
Laing ; and Mr. Mallender, Hodsock Priory Gardens, Worksop, third 
with Thos. Mills. With garden Roses the latter was first, and Mr. 
Pemberton second. These were good stands, but that of Mr. Pemberton 
was too crowded. 
Tea and Noisette Division. 
Teas and Noisettes were beautifully shown throughout. There were 
some of the best Btands of them seen this season, the flowers being large, 
solid, and for the most part clean, although one or two otherwise splendid 
Btands were marred' by a few soiled blooms. The only open class was 
that in which twelve trebles were asked for. In this Mr. B. R. Cant 
followed up his previous successes, but he could not have had a wide 
margin of points in his favour, for although his flowers were of good 
size they were not in the freshest condition. The varieties were Ernest 
Metz, The Bride, Ethel Brownlow, Niphetos, Francisca Kruger, Catherine 
Mermet, Souvenir d’un Ami, Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Comtesse de 
Nadaillac, Madame Cusin, Madame de Watteville, and Marie Van 
Houtte. Mr. Merryweather was second with smaller but much cleaner 
flowers, and Mr. Frank Cant third. Mr. G. Prince won with eighteen dis¬ 
tinct, having a very fine stand, in which Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Madame 
Cusin, Catherine Mermet, and Innocente Pirola were very good. Mr. 
B. R. Cant was second, and Mr. F'rank Cant third. With twelve distinct 
Messrs. D. Prior & Son were first with a good stand, in which Marie 
Van Houtte, Ethel Brownlow and The Bride were very fine, but all the 
blooms were not quite clean. Second, Mr. Merryweather with very 
fresh, clean, delicate flowers. Third, Mr. J. Mattock. Some judges 
would have placed Mr. Merryweather first. 
The amateurs also showed Teas well. With twelve single trusses the 
Rev. F. R. Burnside was first, having Souvenir d’un Ami, Cleopatra, 
Innocente Pirola, Comtesse de Nadaillac, Marie Van Houtte, Catherine 
Mermet, Anna Ollivier, Souvenir d’Elise Vardon, Francisca Kruger, 
Princess of Wales, Madame Lambard, and The Bride in beautiful con¬ 
dition. Second, Mr, Budd, also with a splendid box; third, Mr. Hill 
Gray, with delightful flowers. The latter won with six trebles, staging 
Manichal Niel, Souvenir d’Elise, Innocente Pirola, Madame Lambard, 
Comtesse de Nadaillac, and Marie Van Houtte, all charmingly fresh. 
Second, Mr. Burnside ; third, Mr. Budd, both with admirable boxes. In 
class 24, nine diBtinct, single trusses, the competition was restricted to 
growers of less than 500 plants. Mr. J. Parker was first with large fresh 
flowers, Mr. Mawley second with beautiful blooms,and Mr. W. Boyes third. 
For six single trusses shown by growers of less than 200 plants, Colonel 
Standish Hore was first with a very good stand; Mr. R. G. Burgess, 
Knutsford, second; and Mr. Wood, gardener to J. Brown, Esq., Man¬ 
chester, third. Mr. Hill Gray was first for nine single trusses of any 
Tea or Noisette, with Marshal Niel, very good ; second, Mr. Burnside, 
with Marie Van Houtte. For six of any Tea or Noisette, Mr. Boyes 
was first with Cleopatra; Mr. Parker second with Mardchal Niel; 
and Mr. Garnett third with Innocente Pirola. 
Open Division. 
This was chiefly, though not wholly, devoted to individual varieties. 
For instance, the first class was for twelve new Roses, distinct, Mr. 
Merryweather was first with Gustave Piganeau, Marchioness of Dufferin, 
Salamander, Jeannie Dickson, Due de Bragance, Margaret Dickson, 
Bruce Findlay, Danmark, Marie Mogat, Mrs. Watson, T. W. Girdlestone, 
and Mrs. Paul. Second, Messrs. Dickson, Newtownards ; third, Messrs. 
Paul & Son. For twelve of any yellow, first, A. Hill Gray, Esq., with 
Marechal Niel, rather small, but delightfully fresh ; second, Mr. Frank 
Cant, with Comtesse de Nadaillac ; third, Mr. Mattock, with Marie Van 
Houtte. For twelve single trusses of any light pink variety, first, 
Messrs. Dickson & Co., Newtownards, with a grand box of La France, 
fine both in size, form, and colour ; second, Messrs. Harkness & Son with 
a beautiful box of Mrs. John Laing ; third, Mr. Frank Cant, with the 
same variety, a little tarnished. There were nine other boxes. For 
twelve of any crimson, first, Mr. Merryweather, with an excellent stand 
of Gustave Piganeau, which he grows splendidly ; second, Mr. W. 
Frettingham with Marie Baumann. Third, The English Fruit and Rose 
Co., with the same variety. Mr. B. R. Cant had the best box of a dark 
velvety crimson variety, staging Prince Arthur ; Messrs. Prior & Son 
being Becond with Earl of Dufferin ; and Mr. Prince third with the 
same variety. For twelve single trusses, six of any H.P. and six of any 
Tea, first, Messrs. Harkness & Son with Gustave Piganeau and Jean 
Ducher, both very fine ; second, Messrs. Prior & Son with A. K. Williams 
and Catheiine Mermet ; third, Mr. Merryweather, with Suzanne Marie 
Rodocanachi and The Queen. Mr. E. Mount won with Polyantha 
Rosee, Mr. Mallender being second. These were both moderate stands. 
The class for three trusses of any new seedling Rose or distinct sport 
brought a variety named Mrs. W. J. Grant, from Messrs. Dickson and 
Co., Newtownards, which is, we believe, a cross between Lady Mary 
Fitzwilliam and La France. Be that as it may, it is a beautiful 
variety, and will probably take a leading position. The form is good, 
the petals broad and well folded, the colour rich rosy cerise. A gold 
medal was awarded. Two new Roses were also exhibited by Messrs. 
Harkness & Son. One, named Mrs. Harkness, an 1887 sport from 
Heinrich Schultheis, is extremely promising. It is soft rosy pink, some¬ 
what in the way of Mrs. John Laing, a large, shapely, and well-built 
flower, bright and clear in colour. The other, named Merrie England, 
is also an 1887 sport from Heinrich Schultheis. It is very distinct, 
being a mixture of deep rose and white, almost exactly like a rose-flaked 
Carnation. It is a substantial, well-built,handsome bloom, and is likely 
to turn out a good garden Rose, being vigorous and very free. Mr. G. 
Swailes, Beverley, had a new seedling, named Mrs. Arthur Wilson. It 
is a flower of great beauty, although the examples were small, having 
broad evenly folded petals. The colour is lustrous satiny pink—a 
beautiful shade. The Committee wished to see all these again. 
The premier blooms were as follows :—Best nurserymen’s H.P., a 
superb example of Gustave Piganeau from Mr. Merryweather. Best 
nurserymen’s Tea, a large, heavy, well-built bloom of Souvenir d’Elise 
Vardon from Messrs. Paul & Son. Best amateurs’ H.P., a fine Comte 
de Raimbaud, shown by Mr. Pemberton. Best amateurs’ Tea, a 
beautiful Souvenir de S. A. Prince, from Mr. Mawley. 
Mr. F. Garnett, Mr. T. It. Bulley, and the Rev. L. Garnett won 
