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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 28, 1892. 
Carnations. 
In the class for twenty-four Carnations of not less than twelve 
varieties there were five competitors, and the competition was very 
keen. Eventually, however, the first prize was awarded to Mr. J. 
Douglas, Great Gearies, Ilford. The varieties shown by this exhibitor 
were as follows :—Back row : Homer, Thalia, Chas. Henwood (two), 
Eurydice (seedling), Lady Mary Curry (seedling), Phoebe, and a seed¬ 
ling. Middle row : Phoebe, Robert Lord, Rob Roy, Robt. Houlgrave, 
Virgil (seedling), Alisemond, and W. Skirving. Front row : Sarah 
Payne, Mrs. J. Graham, seedling (three), Miss C. Graham, J. Crossland, 
Rob Roy. Mr. C. Turner, Slougb, was second ; the other prizes going to 
Messrs. Rowan, Clapham, and F. Hooper, Bath. The flowers were good 
in each case. Mr. Rowan was first for twelve blooms, showing grand 
flowers. The varieties were Thalia, J. S. Heddersley, George Melville, 
Robert Lord, J. D. Ilextall, Gordon Lewis, Alisemond, Sarah Payne, 
Alfred, Sportsman, Edward Rowan, and Robert Houlgrave. Mr. C. 
Phillips, Reading, was second ; Mr. H. W. Headland, Leyton, third; Mr. 
G. Chaundy, Oxford, fourth; and Mr. R. Vesey, Clapham, fifth. Mr. 
J. Keen, Southampton, secured the first prize for six blooms, showing 
Sarah Payne, Gordon Lewis, Lovely Mary, W. Skirving, Fred, and 
Matador. Mr. J. Lakin, Oxford, was second ; Mr. T. Catley, Bath, 
third ; Mr. F. Nutt, Southampton, fourth ; Mr. W. L. Walker, Reading, 
fifth ; and Mr. T. Anstiss, Brill, sixth. 
Single specimens were numerous and well shown. Mr. Lakin had 
the best rose-flaked, showing a grand bloom of Sybil. Mr, Turner was 
second, and Mr. Hooper third. Mr. Douglas showed the best scarlet 
bizarre; and Mr. J. Keen had the best purple flaked, a fine bloom of 
George Melville. Mr. Hooper and Mr. Rowan were also first prize¬ 
winners for single specimens. 
PlCOTEES. 
These were very good. For twenty-four blooms, not less than twelve 
dissimilar varieties, there were five competitors, the blooms in each stand 
being even and fresh. Mr. Douglas was again first with excellent 
flowers. His stand comprised Back row : Seedlings (four), Liddington’s 
PMvourite (two), Mrs. Bower, Brunette. Middle row : Her Majesty (two), 
Violet Douglas, Brunette, Miss Floudy (seedling), Mrs. Bower, and 
Lady Holmesdale. Front row : Seedlings (five), Lady Holmesdale, Amy 
Lord, and Mrs. Sharp. The premier Picotee bloom in the Show was in 
this stand. It was a remarkably fine Liddington’s Favourite. Mr. C. 
1 urner was second ; Mr. Rowan third ; and Mr. J. Walker, Thame, fourth. 
For twelve Picotees, dissimilar, Mr. C. Phillips was first, showing a stand 
of grand blooms. The varieties were Jessie, Zerlina, Orlando, Muriel, 
Brunette, Mrs. Ricardo, J. B. Bryant, Mrs. Sharp, Lady Curzon, Moura, 
Mrs. Gonton, and Tourist. Mr. W. Headland was second ; Mr. Rowan 
third ; Mr. Chaundy fourth; Viscountess Chewton fifth, and Mr. Vesey 
sixth. Mr. J. Keen was placed first for six blooms, showing Norman 
Carr, Favourite, Ethel, Isabel Lakin, Madeline, and Clara Penson. Mr. 
Lakin secured a second place, the other prizes going to Mr. J. Rebbeck 
Southampton ; Mr. T. Catley, Bath ; Mr. F. Nutt ; and Mr. A. Green 
field, Sutton, Surrey. 
For twelve yellow-ground Picotees, Mr. Douglas was first with 
grand blooms of Aurora, Mr. R. Sydenham, Remembrance, Lilian, Mrs. 
Henwood, and seedling. Mr. Turner was second ; and Mr. C. Phillips 
third. Mr. F. Hooper, Bath, secured first honours for six yellow 
grounds ; Mr. F. Nutt being second ; Mr. F. Kew, Southend, third ; Mr. 
J. Keen, fourth ; and Mr. Lakin, fifth. 
Single specimens of these were also numerous. Mr. Keen was first 
for the pink heavy edged, showing a fine bloom of Mrs. Sharp. Mr. 
Douglas secured first honours for the heavy-edged purple, a fine bloom 
of Muriel.. Mr. Turner was first for a light-edged crimson, showing 
Thos. Williams, Mr. Headlands being second. 
Miscellaneous Selfs and Fancies. 
Mr ; C. Turner was awarded first for twenty-four blooms, twelve 
dissimilar varieties. Mr. Douglas was a close second with a stand of 
grand blooms ; the other prizewinners being Martin Smith, Esq., third ; 
Mr. Rowan, fourth ; Mr. Hooper, fifth. Mr. J. Keen secured first honours 
for twelve blooms dissimilar, the second prize going to Mr. Nutt. 
Mr. W. Headland and Mr. Anstiss were also awarded prizes in this 
class. 
Mr. Turner was first with twelve specimens in pots, the varieties 
shown being Harmony, Romulus, Tona, Mrs. L. Jamison, Charles Hen- 
1Ing of Scarlets (g° od ). Duchess of Sutherland. Ruby, Favourite, 
Mrs. Clements, Victory, and Mrs. Nicholay. Mr. Douglas was second, 
and Mr. Martin Smith third. Mr. M. Rowan was awarded “ The 
Gardeners’ Magazine ” silver medal for general excellence. 
Martin Smith Prizes. 
These prizes were offered by Martin Smith, Esq., with a view to 
encourage the culture of border Carnations, the exhibits being staged 
without dressing.” Mr. J. Douglas was first for the best border 3 variety, 
showing a bright scarlet seedling named Oriflamme. Mr. Thoday 
Willington, Cambs, was second with a new white seedling, Florence 
Emily Thoday, and Mrs. Jones, Kensington (gardener, Mr. W. Barton), 
third. For six self-coloured varieties Mr. F. Hooper was first with 
Caietjq Queen of Purple, a seedling white, Lady Constance, Gluck, and 
Lady Cavendish. The second prize went to Mr. Douglas, and the third 
to Mr. Herrington, Shrubland Park, Suffolk. Mr. Hooper was also first 
ior nine varieties, any section, Mr. Douglas coming in second. Mr. 
Douglas secured leading honours, however, for flaked Carnations and 
Picotees m this section. 
Stockport Show. 
The Stockport and District Chrysanthemum and Fruit Show has 
been fixed for Friday and Saturday, November 18th and 19th. Schedules 
are now being issued. 
National Chrysanthemum Society. 
For several years past it has been the practice of this Society to 
arrange an annual outing or holiday for its members. When first com¬ 
menced the party was comparatively small, but so attractive has the 
annual picnic become that a large party of the members are now found 
partaking in the holiday. The outing for this year took the form of §. 
visit to Penshurst Place, Kent, the se it of Lord De Lisle and Dudley, and 
Redleaf, the residence of F. C. Hills, Esq., which is midway between 
Penshurst fetation and Penshurst Place. A party of seventy persons left 
Charing Cross by an early train, prominent among them were Mr. 
R. Ballantine, Chairman ; Mr. R. Dean, Secretary ; and Messrs. A. J. 
Veitcb, N, Davis, G. Stevens, B. Wynne, G. J. Ingram, &c., several 
ladies also joining the party. Penshurst Station was reached at eleven 
o’clock, and the company proceeded to the eastern entrance to Redleaf, 
where they were met by Mr. W. Holah, the gardener, and conducted 
through the grounds. Redleaf is wed known as one of the prettiest and 
best kept places in the county of Kent; it is finely undulated, well 
wooded, and from certain eminences very fine views can be obtained of 
the surrounding country. At every point the visitor comes upon some 
objects of great interest. The mansion occupies a commanding position 
near the roadway to Penshurst, it is modern in style and commodious. . 
There is a handsome terrace garden which is extremely gay, and from 
this point the grounds fall away in delightful undulations. There are 
many fine timber trees, some splendid examples of Coniferae, choice, 
deciduous trees and shrubs, and a luxuriant undergrowth of evergreens. 
Adjoining the mansion is a spacious fernery charmingly arranged, and 
having in the centre a crystal fountain ; there are also plant and Orchid 
houses. About the grounds are examples of various styles of flower 
gardening, lovely dells, and cool grots ; the forcing houses and kitchen 
gardens are examples of high culture. 
Leaving Readleaf by Mr. Holah’s residence the party entered the 
spacious park of Penshurst, with its noble timber trees of Beech, Oak, 
Elms, &c., its acres of Ferns, and its stretches of hill and dale. Near 
the Castle is the cricket ground, and a match of cricket was at once 
commenced between elevens representing the National Chrysanthemum 
and the Sevenoaks Gardeners’ Society, the former captained by Mr. 
E. Rowbottom, and the latter by Mr. S. Cooke. At two o’clock a party 
of 100 sat down to dinner in a spacious tent erected within the park, 
Mr. R. Ballantine presiding. At the close of an admirably served 
repast the health of Lord De Lisle, with thanks for the permission to 
visit the Castle grounds, was proposed by the Chairman, and that of 
Mr. F. C. Hills by Mr. R. Dean, who made reference to the fact that 
sixty or seventy years ago Mr. William Wells, who resided at that time 
at Redleaf, was a noted horticulturist, and one of the first to cultivate 
the Chrysanthemum for exhibition purposes. To these toasts Mr. 
F. Bridger, the gardener at Penshurst Place, and Mr. W. Holah, 
suitably responded. The cricket elevens were proposed by Mr. 
A. Wortley, at one time the Secretary of the old Stoke Newington 
Chrysanthemum Society, and a successful exhibitor many years ag®, 
a,nd responded to by Messrs. Rowbottom and Cooke. The healths of the 
Secretary and Chairman were also given. The cricket match was then 
resumed, and the London team eventually proved the winners, their 
opponents being out-played at all points. Meanwhile parties visited the 
Castle at intervals, and were conducted through the state apartments, with 
their many historical associations, the old-fashioned terrace gardens, 
and the kitchen garden department; the picturesque village and church 
were also inspected. Tea was served at half-past five o’clock. After 
tea came a go-as-you-please interval, and finally the party left Penshurst 
soon after eight o’clock highly delighted with the outing, which proved 
most successful in all respects. The weather was all that could be 
desired, and this portion of the county of Kent wa3 seen to the best 
advantage. 
ROSE SHOWS. 
NORTH LONSDALE.— July 22nd. 
The ninth annual Exhibition of the North Lonsdale Rose Society, 
which is affiliated with the N.R.S., was held in the Drill Hall, Ulverston, 
on Friday last, and as usual much interest was taken in what is 
deservedly regarded as the most important floral fete in North 
Lancashire. The generosity of subscribers and donors of special prizes 
enabled the promoters to offer over £50 in addition to four bronze 
medals of the National Rose Society for Roses and a silver medal for 
Pansies. Owing to clashing of their fixture for the first time with the 
Manchester Rose Show, and again to the stormy weather which was 
experienced during the early part of the week, the dbplay of Roses 
amongst the professional element was smaller than usual, but the 
