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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
February 15,1894 
National Eose Society Gold Medals. 
Can anyone tell me the exact dates of and place of award, names of 
the Roses, and last, but not least, names of all the winners of our gold 
medals for new Roses 1 I am aware that Messrs. Alex. Dickson & Sons, 
of Newtownards, our greatest hybridisers, have in recent years won 
several of these guerdons of the highest rank amongst our prizes. Also 
that Mr. George Paul, Mr. Wm. Paul, and Mr. C. Turner have won 
them. But where is it recorded 1 Many, I myself amongst them, 
consider the gold medal for new Roses the “ blue ribbon ” par excellence 
of the Rose contests, and the winners thereof are conferring, or have 
conferred, a benefit on all rosarians by the introduction of valuable new 
varieties. Although fashion or improvement in hybridisation may cause 
a gold medal Rose to become in course of time of somewhat less 
importance than when introduced, yet none the less the winner should 
have his feat recorded in our Rose annals. There is a heading in our 
Society’s annual reports for “ winners of the National Rose Society’s 
medals ” in each year, but for some reason there is no record given of 
the gold medal winners for new Roses, so that the heading seems to be 
somewhat of a paradox I In the future could not a page be each year 
devoted to record these triumphs in Rose culture, now practically 
allowed to lie forgotten in the cold shade of oblivion ? Surely they are 
entitled to some small niche in our temple of fame 1 “ Palmam qui 
meruit ferat.”— Charles J. Grahame. 
EOYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
February 13th. 
THE COMMITTEES. 
There was a very fine display of ornamental foliaged and flowering 
plants at the Drill Hall, Westminster, S.W., on this occasion, the large 
building being well filled. Orchids, too, occupied a considerable space, 
whilst fruit formed a striking feature. There was a much larger 
attendance of Fellows and the general public than usual. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: Philip Crowley, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Rev. W. Wilks, Dr. Hogg, with Messrs. John Lee, H. J. Pearson, G. Bun- 
yard, T. Francis Rivers, J. Cheal, G. Taber, H. J. Veitch, G. Go'^^SRiitk, 
T, J. Saltmarsh, A. Dean, C. Herrin, J, A. Laing, T. Glen, J. Hudson, 
G. Wythes, G. H. Sage, F. Q. Lane, G. Woodward, H. Balderson, J. Smith, 
G. Norman, J. Willard, A. Moss, and J. Wright. 
Most of the time of the Committee was spent in the examination of 
Apples. Some remarkably fine specimens were placed on the table, as 
well as some of a different character. The most promising of new 
English raised Apples was Mr. Bannister’s Standard Bearer, the fruits 
of which resemble the Cobham, a variety of the Blenheim, The tree is 
said to be a good grower and free bearer. An award of merit had been 
previously granted for the variety, and some of the members thought 
the tree should be seen in bearing before giving the variety a certificate. 
It was eventually decided to ask Messrs. W. Iggulden and A. Young, 
who reside in the neighbourhood, to inspect the trees in bearing. 
Several, probably most, of the members declined to vote, and those who 
did hold up their hands could give no assurance that either of the 
excellent gardeners named are practically acquainted with the true 
Cobham. There are many trees so called and fruits exhibited which 
are not true. Perhaps they will say whether they know the variety 
or not. 
Mr. W. Holmes, Langley, Derby, sent a new kitchen Apple, Langley 
Pippin, medium sized firm fruits, but not equal to existing varieties, and 
therefore passed. Mr. J. Will'ams, The Gardens, Mynehead Court, 
Wellington, sent Fishpond Seedling Apple, but the fruits were not in a 
condition for any estimate to be formed of the merit of the variety. 
R. Shaw, Esq., 19, Bernard Street, Russell Square, sent a seedling 
highly coloured Apple, but it was not considered of value. Its proposed 
name was Chrystie’s Pippin, a name that belongs to a totally different 
variety, 
Mr. W. Roupell, Harvey Lodge, Eoupell Park, S.W,, sent grand 
fruits of Newton Wonder and Melon Apples, and a cultural certificate 
was awarded. Messrs. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell, the introducers of 
Newton Wonder, also sent handsome fruits of it, and received a vote of 
thanks. The Committee felt they had full justification for on a previous 
occasion certificating this Apple, which is likely to prove a standard 
variety. 
Mr. G. Woodward, Barham Court Gardens, Maidstone, sent mag¬ 
nificent fruits of Lane’s Prince Albert, Annie Elizabeth, Lincoln 
Pippin, and Roi de I’Angleterre. The Lincoln Pippin is a true Codlin of 
large size, firm yet tender in the flesh, and of good quality. R'U 
de l’.Angleterre is a large fruit of excellent quality. An award of merit 
was granted for it, and a cultural commendation for the collection. 
Mr. John Watkins, Pomona Farm, Hereford, sent excellent and highly 
coloured Apples, including Flanders Pippin—large, heavy, richly 
coloured, keeping till May ; Forester, also a fine heavy fruit, somewhat 
resembling Reinette de Canada in appearance ; Scarlet crimson Costard, 
a fine “ selling ” sample ; Stoke Edith Pippin, a favourite Herefordshire 
Apple, used in cooking and dessert; also the *• Winter Queening of 
Herefordshire.” This, as Dr. Hogg explained, is the true and original 
old Winter Queening, totally distinct from and much larger than the 
Apple largely sold under the name, and which is really the Winter 
Pearmain. Mr. Watkins’ Apples, with the others previously mentioned 
with approval, far exceeded in size, appearance, and value any imported 
fruit now sold in London markets and shops, 
Mr. P. Davidson, The Gardens, Iweine Minster, sent a box of ripe 
Tomatoes the Comet, resembling Sutten’s Earliest of All, and a vote of 
thanks was accorded. A similar mark of recognition was conveyed to 
Mr. G. W. Fyffe, The Gardens, Lockinge Park, for excellent bunches of 
Black Alicante Grapes. Collections of about seventy dishes of Apples 
and Pears were staged by Messrs. Lane & Sons, Berkhampsted, and 
Cheal & Sons, Crawley, for which silver-gilt and silver Knightian 
medals were voted respectively and unanimously. 
Floral Committee.— Present : W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair), 
Messrs. J. Laing, H. Herbst, R. Dean, H B. May, G. Stevens, H. J. 
Jones, C. F. Bause, J. Jennings, T. Godfrey, C. Jeffries, R. B. Lowe, 
J. H. Fitt, J. D. Pawle, W. Bain, C. E. Pearson, C. J. Salter, G. Nichol¬ 
son, G. Gordon, C. Noble, T. Baines, J. T. Bennett-Poe, E. Mawley, 
G. Paul, H. Turner, R. Owen, and J. Walker. 
A magnificent collection of Camellias was staged by Messrs. Wm. 
Paul & Son, Waltham Cross. Cut blooms were arranged in boxes, and 
plants in pots, carrying handsome flowers, were also shown. Amongst 
the best were Princess Charlotte, Marchioness of Exeter, Adelina 
Benvenute, Exquisite (first-class certificate, see below). Countess of 
Derby, and Auguste Delfosse (silver-gilt Flora medal). Mr. Chas. 
Turner, Royal Nurseries. Slough, exhibited a dozen pots of double white 
Primula, Mrs. A. F. Barron. The plants were dwarf and splendidly 
flowered. A large group of Cyclamens was also staged by Mr. Turner 
(bronze Banksian medal). A group of Cyclamens shown by Mr. 
J. Odell, Hillingdon, comprised some fine specimens (.silver Flora medal). 
The Primulas and Cyclamens of Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, 
were one of the finest features of the Show. Amongst the most notice¬ 
able of the Primulas were Cannell’s White, Duchess of Fife, White Per¬ 
fection (award of merit, see below), Her Majesty, Eynsford Blue, and 
Intensity. The Cyclamens consisted of finely grown plants, which were 
literally covered with flowers (silver-gilt Flora medal). A noteworthy col¬ 
lection of Draemnas was shown by Mr. C. F. Bause, Morland Nursery, 
South Norwood. The varieties Barroni (award of merit, see below), 
Souvenir de M. A. Thiers, Lord Wolseley, Madame F. Bergman, and 
Norwoodiensis were amongst the most prominent (silver-gilt Flora 
medal). 
Messrs. Paul & Son, the Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, staged superbly 
flowered specimens of Lilacs Madame Lemoine, Marie Legrange, 
and Madame Kreuter. The plants of Coelogyne cristata in variety, 
staged by the same firm, were very beautiful (silver-gilt Flora), 
An interesting collection of alpine and other plants were also exhibited 
by Messrs. Paul & Son. Some baskets of Primulas, comprising 
Porter’s Scarlet, Imogene, Hercules, Iris, Princess May, Aurora, and 
Vivid were shown by Messrs. J. Carter & Co , High Holborn. Mr. W. 
Kemp, Blandford Nursery, Upper Teddington, showed three dozen 
Hyacinths, the spikes of which, considering the earliness, were highly 
creditable. A box of blooms of Owen’s Imperial Primulas was shown 
by Mr. R. Owen, Maidenhead. The colour in these was finely developed, 
and showed much diversity. The Cyclamens staged by Mr. J. May, 
Gordon Nursery, St. Margaret’s, Twickenham, were good. Though not 
profusely flowered the blooms were grand both in size and substance. 
An award of merit was accorded for C. Sultan, which is described below 
(silver-gilt Flora medal). 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, showed flowering sprays of 
Amygdalus Davidiana alba, A. persica var. magnifica (first-class 
certificate, see below), and Daphne Genkwa. A group of foliage and 
flowering plants was arranged by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill. 
The Orchids were fine, as also were the Crotons, Cyclamens, Acacias, and 
Palms (silver Flora medal). The Narcissi shown by Messrs. J, Veitch 
and Sons were splendid, and comprised obvallaris, Princeps, Golden Spur, 
odorus, pallidus prsecox, incomparabilis plenus, Soleil d’Or, and 
Telamonius plenus (silver Flora medal). Blooms of Rhododendrons 
Javanico-jasminiflorum in variety were staged by the same firm ; also 
a pot of R. multicolor Mrs. Heal (first-class certificate, see below), 
Amaryllis Major Wilson, from Chelsea, received an award of merit (see 
below). 
The Narcissi in pots exhibited by Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm 
Nurseries, Tottenham, made a splendid display. The same firm also 
showed Crocuses, Hellebores, Irises, Hepaticas. and Lachenalias in fine 
form and variety (silver Flora medal). Messrs. Barr & Son, King 
Street, Covent Garden, staged Hellebores, hardy Cyclamens, Iris 
reticulata. Narcissus Cyclamineus, Chionodoxa Alleni, and Narcissus 
minimus, all taken direct from the open ground (bronze Banksian 
medal). A handsome specimen of Senecio Gheisbreghti (syn. grandi- 
folius) shown by Mr. Bain, gardener to Sir Trevor Lawrence, Dorking, 
was accorded a first-class certificate ; as also was Pavonia intermedia 
Kermesina, both of which are described elsewhere. 
Orchid Committee. —Present; H. J. Veitch Esq (in the chair), 
Dr, Masters, Messrs. J. 0 Brien, H. M. Pollett, T. W. Bond, C. Pilcher, 
J. Gabriel, T. Statter, H. J. Chapman, J. Douglas, W. H. White, 
