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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 13, 1892. 
I am surprised that Madame Hoste does not figure better this year, 
as with me it has been superb. Allow me to make one suggestion in 
closing this letter, and that is in advising your readers to add to the 
exceedingly good list of “ E. M.” the following Roses :—Teas : Madame 
Cusin, Cleopatra, and Madame de Watteville, and to H.P.’s Margaret 
Dickson, Comte Raimbaud, and Horace Yernet.— Charles T. Graham. 
P.S.—I have carefully gone over the figures, and eliminating all cases 
where less than four were shown in any class, I find that if four prizes 
had been given at the N.R.S. C.P. meeting the figures would have been 
increased by 710, and not “about 1000,” as 1 said at a guess, but this would 
bring Mr. Mawley’s figures up to 2385, by far the highest ever shown, 
and proving what a success the Show was..—C. T. Graham. 
Hybrid Perpetuals in Pots, 
It is impossible to have these in the mo3t satisfactory state if the 
plants are potted late in the season and then forced the following spring. 
They should be lifted and potted while their foliage is perfectly fresh. 
If the plants are obtained from a distance strict injunctions should be 
given so that the roots are not dried either before or during transit. 
This is important. Directly they arrive soft ends or long shoots may be 
reduced and the plants placed at once into clean well drained 7-inch 
pots. The compost may consist of good fibry loam, not too light nor too 
heavy. If the latter, coarse sand should be added; if the former, clay 
may be dried, reduced to a powder, and incorporated with the loam. 
One-seventh of decayed manure may be added, one 6-inch potful of soot, 
and the same quantity of bonemeal to each barrowful of loam. The 
compost must neither be too wet nor too dry, and should be pressed 
firmly into the pots. 
The plants should not be stood outside, where the soil is exposed to 
the drying influences of the weather, necessitating frequent waterings. 
They do not succeed under this system. The pots should be plunged at 
once in ashes, covering the surface, and then no water will be needed. 
The only attention required is to syringe them during dry weather, to 
keep the foliage fresh. This will induce the formation of roots, which 
will extend rapidly. Soil that can be kept moderately moist is in the 
best possible condition to favour root development. Before it is neces¬ 
sary to place the plants in frames for the winter they will have unade 
abundance of roots. The growths can be partially shortened back for 
convenience. It is a good plan to plunge the pots in the frames for the 
winter; during this period they should enjoy abundance of air when 
the weather is favourable. 
If frimes can be devoted to these plants in spring, pruning may be 
done in February, the growths being well cut back. Pruning should be 
left until the end of March if the plants are plunged outside. The 
former is the best method to prepare the plants for forcing. This is not 
all, for if the blooms are really required, under cold frame treatment 
they will come into flower before outside plants. The growth will also 
be made and ripened earlier, which is an advantage where they are 
required for forcing early in the following season. 
Where Roses are kept in pots year after year for forcing they ought 
to be shifted periodically until they are established in 10-inch pots, and 
afterwards the soil should be partially reduced annually during the 
months of July or August, while they are outside.—B. 0. M. 
INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION. 
In our last issue we made a brief reference to the awards given to 
season exhibitors at the International Horticultural Exhibition. Some 
of the exhibits, however, are worthy of more than a passing notice, and 
therefore further allusion to a few of the most noteworthy may be 
made with advantage. It might also be mentioned that the Exhibition 
closes on Saturday, October 15th, and those who have not visited it yet 
should do so at the earliest opportunity. The names of some of the 
principal season exhibitors are embodied in the following notes. 
Glass Structures and Heating Apparatus. 
These are well represented. Among the numerous glass structures 
that have been on view for some months past, the splendid exhibit sent 
by Messrs. W. Richardson & Co., of Darlington, stands out conspicuously. 
A gold medal has been awarded this contribution, which includes a 
well-built conservatory and garden frames of various forms. The three- 
quarter span-roofed frames are useful structures for growing plants, 
and should be extensively used in all gardens. For amateurs the 
“ Cottage ” plant frame is a handy little structure, deserving of more than 
a passing notice. Near by, and of no less importance, are the structures 
erected and shown by Messrs. Crompton & Fawkes of Chelmsford, for 
which a silver medal has been adjudged. This firm also shows an 
elaborately built conservatory, the roof bars of which are made with 
their improved drip groves. Frames of various kinds, useful and handy, 
are likewise exhibited by Messrs. Crompton & Fawkes. Messrs. Mac¬ 
kenzie & Moncur, Edinburgh, were awarded a silver-gilt medal for a 
specimen conservatory; and Messrs. C. Toope & Son, Stepney Square, E., 
show a model greenhouse, fitted with Toope’s patent fog annihilator. 
Other firms also exhibit glass structures, including greenhouses, con¬ 
servatories, vineries, and frames. 
Of heating appliances these are numerous, and of every conceivable 
sjze and. shape. The Thames Bank Iron Company, Upper Ground Street, 
Blackfriars, secure a gold medal for a magnificent display of boilers. 
Ihe welded improved Trentham, new patent horizontal tubular, and 
the champion horizontal are powerful boilers, capable of heating an 
immense structure or long ranges. The last named boiler is specially 
designed to meet the requirements of large growers, and by a simple 
arrangement of the flue plates nearly the whole surface of the boiler is 
exposed to the fire, thus increasing the heating power. Smaller 
apparatus suitable for amateurs’ greenhouses, also for heating rooms, 
halls, and churches, are also shown by this firm, as likewise are a large 
number of hot-water pipes and various fittings. The patent reliance 
rotary valve, which is simple in construction, and not liable to get out 
of order, is conspicuous among the numerous other fittings. Messrs. 
Crompton & Fawkes show Fawkes’ slow combustion apparatus, which is 
a tenant’s fixture, and can be easily erected, while Messrs. Richardson 
and Co. secure a silver medal for heating appliances, which include 
Richardson’s patent hooded tubular boiler in various sizes. 
Lawn Mowers and Water Appliances. 
Turning to lawn mowers one cannot fail to notice the magnificent 
stand exhibited by Messrs. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Limited, of the 
Orwell Works, Ipswich. Here we have machines of all sizes and elegant 
appearance, fitted with all the latest improvements, including Ran- 
some’s patent single screw adjustment of the cutting cylinder. This 
the firm claims to be the best and most simple form of cylinder adjust¬ 
ment ever invented, for which a certificate has been awarded. Horse 
and pony machines are included in this stand, as also are hand machines 
in many sizes. The Anglo-Paris is one of the latest introductions of the 
firm, and this is a beautifully finished, easy working little machine. A 
gold medal has been awarded Messrs. Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies for 
their splendid contribution. In close proximity to the last mentioned 
stand Messrs. A. Shanks & Son of Arbroath and London make a good 
display of lawn mowers, gaining a silver medal. This stand also 
includes lawn mowers of all sizes, from 10 inches in width to the 
splendid 48-inch horse machine. These are likewise simple in con¬ 
struction and of excellent appearance, embodying all the modern im¬ 
provements, which enable them to perform the work in a mo3t efficient 
manner. The new light lawn mower is one of the firm’s latest intro¬ 
ductions, and this can be had in various sizes from 10 to 14 inches in 
width. This is a light machine and can be used for all kinds of work. 
Regarding the display of garden hoses, pumps, and water appliances, 
that of Messrs. Merryweather & Co., Greenwich, has attracted some 
considerable attention, and for which a gold medal has been awarded. 
Here are hoses of the best make, and suitable for gardens of all sizes. 
The garden engines and syringes also make a good display, the former 
being handy and of elegant appearance. The Sphincter Grip Armour 
Hose Co., 9, Moorfields, London, E.C., also showed innumerable coils of 
garden hose in various sizes, syringes, pumps, and spray distributors. 
A bronze medal has been awarded this firm ; and a silver medal goes to 
Messrs. Joseph Davis & Company, London, for rain and snow gauge, and 
certificates for thermometers and barometers. Messrs. J. H. Heathman 
and Company, Endell Street, W.C., have secureda silver medal for hoses, 
syringes, and their noted telescopic extension ladders. The latter are 
invaluable in the garden and for using in lofty conservatories and other 
structures, as well as for home use. These are now, we believe, being 
used in the Royal Gardens at Frogmore. Messrs. Shand, Mason & Co., 
London, also made a display of garden hoses and pumps, for which a 
silver medal has been awarded. 
Manures and Insecticides. 
These are also extensively and well shown. Messrs. Corry & Co., 
London, secured a bronze medal for an effective stand of artificial 
manures, insecticides, and various sundries. A similar award goe3 to 
Mr. J. Bentley, Barrow-on-Humber, for weed destroyers and insecticides, 
and a certificate of merit for a paraffin oil insecticide. Messrs. Clibran 
and Sons, Altrincham, have been awarded a bronze medal for a stand of 
insecticides, amongst which the Eucharis mite killer and Campbell’s 
fumigating insecticide figure conspicuously. Certificates also go to 
Messrs. W. Richardson & Co., G. Shearod & Co., J. Pinches & Co., and 
B. S. Williams & Son for exhibits in this department. Messrs. W. 
Wood & Sons, Wood Green, N., show an enormous quantity of insecti¬ 
cides, manures, peat, and other garden sundries, securing a bronze medal 
thereby and several certificates. The “ Stott ” Fertiliser and Insecticide 
Distribution Company also gain certificates for their specialities, and the 
same applies to the Horticultural Supply Company, London, who show 
various sundries. Mr. W. Colchester, Ipswich, likewise shows samples of 
Ichthemic guano and other manures, for which a certificate has been 
awarded. 
Pottery and Miscellaneous. 
Messrs. R. Sankey & Co. have staged a characteristic display of garden 
pottery, and gain a silver medal. Fancy pots of various makes for 
hanging on walls are included in this exhibit, as also are Orchid pans, 
pots, and baskets. Messrs. W. S. lies & Co., Camberwell, S.E., also 
show a large quantity of garden pottery, from the most miniature to the 
largest size. Rustic pots and pans are a feature here, these being 
effective, and useful for the culture of Ferns or Orchids. A gold medal 
goes to Messrs. F. Rosher& Co., Upper Ground Street, E.C., for a splendid 
display of beautiful statuary and balustrading. The Australian Irriga¬ 
tion Colonies, London, gain a silver medal, a design for the general 
improvement of grounds, and show boxes of Apricots and raisins, the 
first importation of such fruits from Australia. Messrs. Ph. Mayfarth 
and Co., 16, Mincing Lane, E.C., and Frankfort, have gained a silver 
medal for methods of irrigation, and they also make, as already reported 
in these pages, a speciality of fruit evaporators. Messrs. B. S. Williams 
and Son, Upper Holloway, have been awarded a gold medal for 
