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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
May 31, 1894. 
la close proximity to these Mr. C. Turner, Slough, staged a number of 
neat specimens of Azaleas, for which a large bronze medal was 
recommended. 
ferns were splendidly shown, as they usually are at this exhibition. 
For half a dozen large specimens Mr. A. Oflfer was first, the plants staged 
being in excellent health and splendidly grown. They were Microlepia 
hir-ta cristata, Dicksonia antarctica, Alsophila australis, Davallia poly- 
antha, Cibotium Schiedei, and Nephrolepis davallioides furcans. Mr. 
J, Douglas, gardener to Mrs. Whitbourn, Great Gearies, Ilford, was 
second with very creditable specimens of the kinds generally grown 
for exhibiting. The plants, although smaller than those which gained 
the first prize, were in excellent health, and showed up conspicuously 
among other exhibits. 
Pelargoniums were bright and beautiful, especially those shown by 
Mr. C. Turner in the open class for six plants. These, as may be 
expected, were excellently trained and well flowered. The most con¬ 
spicuous varieties were Edward Perkins, Spotted Beauty, and Gold Mine. 
The same exhibitor was also first with six fancy Pelargoniums, these being 
even better than the show varieties. Ambassadress, Princess Teck, Ellen 
Beck, and Iona were very fine. Mr. J. Odell, Gould’s Green, Hillingdon, 
was second for six fancy varieties, and also for the same number of 
Show Pelargoniums. Mr. Eason was first for six scarlet Zonal 
Pelargoniums, and for twenty-four Gloxinias. 
Roses formed the most striking feature of the exhibition. In the 
competitive class for nine trained plants, Messrs. Paul & Sons, The Old 
Nurseries, Cheshunt, were awarded the first prize for huge specimens 
covered with blooms. The varieties exhibited included Celine Forestier, 
Edward Warren, Catherine Soupert, Charles Lawson, and Comtesse de 
Serenye. Mr. G. Rumsey, Joynings Nursery, Waltham Cross, followed 
with smaller plants. 
Mr. C. Turner, Slough, was awarded first prize for a beautiful group 
of Roses, including specimens of the now well known Crimson Rambler, 
shown as standards, bushes, and pillar plants, also other varieties, 
carrying a large number of brightly coloured flowers. 
Among the miscellaneous exhibits Mr. W. Rumsey exhibited a group 
of Roses in pots, also boxes of cut blooms, and for which a large silver 
medal was recommended. Messrs. W. Paul & Sons, Waltham Cross, 
secured a similar honour for a collection of Roses and other plants. 
Amongst these the new China Rose Duke of York was conspicuous. 
Some choice Ivies, Rhododendrons, and hardy flowers added interest to 
this contribution. 
Orchids formed quite a feature in the Show, some excellent groups 
coming from various growers. For twelve exotic Orchids Mr. J. Douglas 
was placed first, this exhibitor showing, amongst others, Cypripedium 
caudatum, Laelia purpurata, Miltonia vexillaria, Dendrobium Dalhousi- 
anum, and Cattleya Mossiae. Mr. G. Cragg, gardener to W. C. Walker, 
Esq., Winchmore Hill, secured the second award. For a dozen Orchids, 
open to nurserymen, Messrs. W. Heath & Son, Cheltenham, were first with 
grandly flowered plants of Cattleya Mossiae Marmoral, Laslia purpurata, 
Cymbidium Lowianum, and others. The second prize in this class went 
to Mr. H. James, and the third to Mr. J. F. Mould. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, sent a collection of Orchids which 
were well arranged (silver medal). A splendid group also came from 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Sons, Upper Holloway, these plants being 
aissociated with others in a most effective manner. Odontoglossums, 
Cattleyas, Cymbidiums, and Oncidiums were very fine, the same apply¬ 
ing to the new Gannas and other plants, which were likewise shown 
by this firm, and to whom a silver-gilt medal was awarded. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, sent a beautiful group of 
Tuberous Begonias, Orchids, and miscellaneous plants. First-class 
certificates were awarded for Begonias Laing’s Rosebud, Duchess of 
York, and Gloxinia Spotted Gem ; while for the group a silver-gilt 
medal was recommended. Messrs. W. Caibush & Sons, Highgate, 
contributed a large group of flowering and fine-foli«ge plants (silver 
medal), and Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, 
sent some new and rare plants, including Chionanthus retusus. Mag¬ 
nolia parvifolia, M. Watsoni, and Styrax ohassia. From the same firm 
came some Amaryllises, hybrid Streptocarpus, and Phyllocacti (silver 
medal). Mr. J. Douglas had some fine Calceolarias (silver medal), 
and Messrs. W. Balchin & Sons, Hassocks, Sussex, sent cut blooms 
of Leschenaultia biloba major. 
Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton, sent a 
group of Ferns (silver medal) and Mr. T. S. Ware a collection of hardy 
flowers, for which a first prize was awarded. The same exhibitor 
secured the leading prize for twelve plants of Tuberous Begonias, and 
staged some Carnations, including a new pink form of Souvenir de la 
Malmaison. Mr. J. Pike, South Acton, staged Carnation Uriah Pike in 
excellent condition, and Mr. Perry, gardener to J. C. Tasker, Esq., Brent¬ 
wood, sent Cannas and Rhododendrons (bronze medal). 
Messrs. Barr & Sons, Long Ditton, had a large collection of hardy 
flowers (bronze medal), and Mr. J. R. Chard, Stoke Newington, table 
decorations. Messrs. Paul & Sons staged cut garden Roses and Cannas 
(bronze medal), Messrs. Heath & Sons a group of Orchids (silver medal), 
and Messrs. J. Laing & Sons a splendid group of Caladiums, for which a 
first prize was awarded, the second prize going to Mr. J. Tubbs, Highgate. 
Mr. R. Scott was recommended a silver medal for a group of miscella¬ 
neous plants. An extra prize for cut Roses was adjudged to Mr. W. 
Robins, Hamell House Gardens, Aylesbury. 
Mr. S. Mortimer, Swiss Nursery, Rowledge, Farnham. contributed a 
number of Melons, Sutton’s Peerless, Progress, and A1 Cucumbers, with 
boxes of Earliest of All and Perfection Tomatoes. 
Rose Show Fixtures in 1894. 
June 13th (Wednesday).—Colchester.f 
„ 20th (Wednesday).—Isle of Wight (Shanklin). 
„ 26th (Tuesday)—Westminster (R.H.S.). 
„ 27th (Wednesday).—Windsor (N.R.S.) and Richmond (Surrey). 
„ 28th (Thursday).—Canterbury, Eltham, and Sutton, 
„ 30th (Saturday).—Sittingbourne and Brockham. 
July 3rd (Tuesday).—Farningham, Bagshot, and Diss. 
,, 4th (Wednesday).—Croydon, Reigate, and Tunbridge Wells. 
,, 4th (Wednesday) —Ealing. 
„ 5th (Thursday).—Hereford and Norwich, 
„ 7th (Saturday).—Crystal Palace (N.R.S.) 
„ 10th (Tuesday).—Gloucester and Wolverhampton.* 
„ 11th (Wednesday).—Hitchin and King’s Lynn. 
„ 12th (Thursday).—Bath, Harleston, Woodbridge, and Worksop, 
„ 14th (Saturday).—New Brighton. 
„ 17ch (Tuesday).—Helensburgh, 
„ 19th (Thursday).—Halifax (N.R S.)., Halesworth, and Trentham. 
„ 21st (Saturday).—Manchester. 
„ 24th (Tuesday).—Tibshelf. 
,, 26th (Thursday).—Southwell. 
„ 28th (Saturday).—Bedale. 
Aug. Ist (Wednesday) —Chesterfield. 
A Show lasting three days. f ■A- Show lasting two days. 
Any date of Rose shows, or of other horticultural exhibitions where 
Roses form a leading feature, not named above, I shall be glad to receive 
as soon as fixed, for insertion in future lists. — Edward Mawley, 
Rosebank, BerUhamstedy Serts. 
National Rose Society,—Annual Report and Schedules, 
The new schedules of the N.R.S. which have been recently issued 
ought to he carefully studied by the smaller rosarian members of the 
Society who think of exhibiting, as there are so many new classes set 
apart especially for new members and small growers, that it is almost a 
pity the Executive has not called marked attention to these popular 
concessions when sending out the report. If our fickle climate will only 
give rosarians some chance of showing flowers at the Crystal Palace on 
the 7th July, there will be ample scope for the exhibition of skill in 
Rose culture, both by small as well as large growers. The most 
important changes from last year’s schedules are in the following 
items :— 
Class 15.—The Harkness cup for twelve varieties, open to all 
growers of less than 1000 exhibition Roses. 
Class 23.—Six distinct varieties, open to members who have joined 
the N.R.S. since the 1st July, 1893. 
Class 25.—Twelve distinct varieties, open to members residing within 
eleven miles of Charing Cross. 
Class 40.—Six distinct Teas, open to members who have never won 
a prize. 
Class 41.—Six distinct Teas, open to members resident within eight 
miles of Charing Cross. 
There have been some other important alterations and some improve¬ 
ments in the arrangements of the classes, but the foregoing are those 
mostly affecting smaller growers of Roses for exhibition who naturally 
constitute the majority of the Society. 
The Harkness Challenge Cup. 
In reference to class 15, I am enabled by the courtesy of Messrs. 
Widdowson & Veale, silversmiths of the Strand, who have made this 
handsome bowl, to send you a drawing (fig. 71) of it, and also a 
description. 
The bowl is an exact copy of one in Messrs. Widdowson &Veale’g 
possession, being 130 years old, and hall-marked 1765. The body is 
fluted, and has a narrow border of matted work. The top edge, which 
is escalloped, has a close resemblance to the Monteith pattern, which is 
a well-known and popular design. The bowl is 'oeautifully finished, and 
when mounted on its ebony pedestal will be a conspicuous and attrac¬ 
tive object amongst the N.R.S. plate at the Crystal Palace July meeting. 
Messrs. Widdowson & Veale state they will be pleased to show the bowl 
to any member of the Society or the Press. 
[We have seen the bowl at 73, Strand, and are bound to say it is 
more imposing and beautiful than is our representation of it, though 
this is as good as could be produced from the line drawing that was 
supplied. The bowl from the base to the points is 9 inches high, and 
11|^ inches in diameter. It is a foot high, including the black polished 
base, and covered with silver wire for the insertion of flowers. Who¬ 
ever wins this handsome trophy may be justly proud of its possession, 
and the makers deserve a compliment for the excellence of their work.] 
The Frost of the 20th May. 
No doubt you will hear from various sources of the effects of the 
frost on the night of the 20th inst., a disaster much to be regretted, as 
