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de St. Amand. Tea Madame Cusin. H.P.’s, Alphonse Soupert, Madame 
Ducher. Tea Madame Lambard. H.P. I)r. Sewell. il.T.’s Countess of 
Pembroke, La France, Dupuy Jamain. Tea Catherine Mermet. H.P. 
General Jacqueminot. Tea Bride. H.P. Thomas Mills. H.T. Grace 
Darling. .H.P. Madame Charles Wood. Tea Jean Ducher. H.P.’s 
Annie Laxton, Dr. Antlry. Tea Souvenir d’un Ami. H.P.’s Etienne 
Levet, Madame H. Jamain, Anguste Rigotard. Tea Madame de Watte- 
ville. H.P. Countess of Oxford. Tea Marie Van Houtte. H.P.’s 
Rosieriste Jacobs, Mdme. Rothschild, Prince Camille de Rohan. Noisette 
Mdme Caroline Kuster. H P.'s Glory of Cheshunt, Ferdinand 
de Lesseps, Madame G. Luizet, Mat Baron. Tea Souvenir d’Elise. 
H.P. Francois Louvat. Tea Princess of Wales. H.P.’s Duke of Con¬ 
naught, Egeria, Constantine Tretiakoff, Horace Vernet, Madame Noman, 
Prince Arthur. Messrs. Crauston & Co. took second honours, and Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams <fc Co. third in this division. The same order was 
followed in Class 2, thirty-six varieties. 
In class 3, forty-eight varieties, single trusses, Mr. Charles Turner 
was placed first with a fine and even collection. Messrs. George Cooling 
and Sons second, and Mr. Charles Whiting third. Strange to say pre¬ 
cisely the same order was followed in class 4, twenty-four varieties, 
three of each. Class 5, twenty-four varieties, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, 
Tillington, was the only exhibitor, but admirable in almost every speci¬ 
men. The Tea and Noisette classes of nurserymen and amateurs were 
specially conspicuous both as regards the number of the exhibitors and 
the superb quality of the exhibits ; it is not too much to say that there 
really was not a slovenly or inartistic collection staged. Certainly 
nothing shows more how rapidly these lovely Roses are advancing in 
favour with the public than the extraordinary improvement to be 
noticed everywhere in this direction. Here, again, class 17, Mr. Frank 
Cant was first with an absolutely faultless collection, among which 
Marie \ an Houtte, Souvenir de Gabrielle Drevet, Princess Beatrice, new 
and very good ; and Jean Ducher, were chiefly commendable. Second, 
Mr. Charles Turner. Third, Messrs. Cooling & Sons. Class 18, twelve 
varieties, three of each, Mr. Frank Cant first, Messrs. Cranston & Co. 
second. 
In eighteen varieties of any one Rose H.P. Lady Mary Fitzwilliam 
in purity and softness of tone and symmetry was unapproachable ; H.P. 
Francois Michelon second, and Mons. Noman and La France equal third! 
Amateurs in Herefordshire are late ; besides, their Roses have suffered 
much from local thunderstorms ; still, Mr. Grant well sustained the 
credit of his county and carried off the first prize for thirty-six varieties 
single trusses and the N.R.S. silver medal. His collection, which 
wonderfully improved afterwards, comprised the following varieties : - 
H.P. Senateur Vaisse, Duchesse de Vallambrosa, Duchess of Bedford 
(exquisite), Miss Hassard, Louis Van Houtte, Tea Souvenir d’un Ami 
(superb), Alphonse Soupert, Mons. Noman, A. K. Williams, Lady Mary 
Fitzwilliam (everywhere good), Constantine Tretiakoff, Mr. John Laing 
(great acquisition), Violette Bouyer, Prince Arthur (fine colour), Mardchai 
Niel, Madame Eugene Verdier, Tea Niphetos, H.P. Ulrich Brunner 
(grand), Tea Hon. Miss Gifford, H.P. Duke of Teck, Tea Homere 
(wonderful colour), H.P. Abel Carriere, Mdlle. Eugenie Verdier. Henri 
Schultheis, Marie Cointet, Tea Amazone, H.P. Elie Morel, Teas Catherine 
Mermet, Madame Cusin, Souvenir d’Elise Vardon (splendid), Duke of 
Edinburgh, Marie Van Houtte, Madame Gabriel Luizet, Tea Comtcsse 
Nadaillae, H.P. Marquise de Castellane, Charles Lefebvre. Dr. Budd 
carried off second prize with blooms little inferior ; indeed, in the two 
next classes the position of these exhibitors was reversed. Mr. J. H. 
Arkwright took both third prizes. In class 19, single trusses, eighteen 
varieties, the leading prizewinners were Rev. F. R. Burnside, Mr. Grant, 
and Dr. Budd ; and class 20 twelve varieties, three of each, Mr e! 
Claxton, and equal second Rev. F. Burnside and Mr. Grant in the order 
named. The premier Tea bloom, Innocente Pirola, was taken from Mr 
Claxton’s box. It only remains to state, as object of public interest, 
that in the decorative department (a leading feature in the Hereford 
Rose Show) Messrs. Perkins & Son carried off in their usual artistic 
style the special prizes given by the Marquis of Bute. 
Messrs. Smith of \\ orcester staged a splendid collection of herbaceous 
plants, the sombre colours of which contrasted strikingly with the 
bright reds and pinks everywhere prevailing. The Judges were -—In 
the nurserymen’s division the Rev. F. R. Burnside. Rev. J. A. Williams 
and Mr. W. Grant. In the amateur division Mr. W. Williams and Mr’ 
Frank Cant.— Herefordshire Incumbent. 
ROSES AT WIMBLEDON. 
At the Summer Exhibition of the Wimbledon Horticultural Society 
one of the marquees was chiefly occupied with Roses. Though the best 
stands did not exceed in merit some of previous years the average of 
the Show was higher, and the collections staged better ; only in a few 
stands were the blooms “ flopped ” down on the board or moss, thus 
spoiling their appearance. Mr. C. Gibson, Marden Park, staged his 
blooms admirably, winning the chief prizes in the classes for twenty-four 
and twe ve blooms, Mr. C. Nort hover closely following in the former and 
Mr. Alderman in the latter. Mr. Northover won seven prizes out of 
eight exhibits in other classes, and Mr. J. Coleby secured first prizes in 
the amateurs classes for twelveand six blooms, also for six of any variety, 
with Louis Van Houtte, Mr. W. B. Faulkner being second in this class 
with Merveille de Lyon. Mr. Conway and Mr. J. W. Wright were also 
successful exhibitors. The effects of drenching rains were visible on 
many blooms, notably of the light varieties, the darks showing to much 
greater advantage. Messrs. J.' Cheal & Sons, Crawley, were prizetakers 
in the open class, and Messrs. James Veitch & Sons contributed boxes of 
handsome blooms not for competition. The Rose tent also contained a 
splendid collection of hardy flowers from Messrs. D. S. Thompson and 
Son, Wimbledon. 
THE DIFFICULTIES AND DUTIES OF GARDENERS. 
Under the above heading your able correspondent, “ An Old Ser¬ 
vant,” brings forward a subject that will cause many to think seriously, 
and probably not a few to discuss the matter in your columns. Your 
correspondent mentions a “ deficiency of compliments and praise ” as 
often being the cause of gardeners giving up their situations. That I 
know is frequently the case. It is also applicable to under gardeners, 
which is my reason for addressing you. If gardeners in general would 
give the matter serious consideration, and remember how happy it 
makes them feel when they receive recognition of their endeavours from 
their employers, I think there are many who would mete out a little 
more to their subordinates than they do generally. I have served undeT 
gardeners who never think of praising a young man, because they 
imagine it would make him vain. On the other hand, I have served 
under others who have always applauded perseverance. 
The former was continually deploring that he was not compli¬ 
mented and treated as he should be, while I never remember hearing 
(ho latter murmuring at all. I have had many arguments on the 
“ servant ” question ” with bothyites, but as I have always taken your 
correspondent’s view of it I will not further allude to it, but expect to 
see more in your columns. The apprenticeship I am afraid is against us. 
Head gardeners, please remember that as you value the praise of your 
employer, so is yours valued by your subordinates.—H. S. 
FLOWERING PLANTS IN SEASON. 
At no period of the year is there a better display of the plants 
grown for their floral beauty than this. Abundance of flowers is every¬ 
where secured, both indoors and out, and will continue so for weeks to 
come. It is with indoor plants that these notes are confined to, and if 
a show is desired, whether for conservatory or for house decoration, 
there is ample variety and colour to please the eye, and no lack of plants 
to select from. Only a few of the many will be noted here, but these 
are popular and good, and scarcely require any further recommendation. 
In the stove the beautiful Stephanotis will at once attract notice by 
its perfume, and on account of its usefulness should be grown by every¬ 
one. Allamanda Hendersoni covered with rich amber flowers is always 
admired. Another good plant is Tabernremontana coronaria fl.-pl., its 
white flowers being so well adapted for buttonholes. In the interme¬ 
diate house Bougainvillea glabra thrives well, and at this season is at 
its best. It can be cut freely and repeatedly. Gloxinias are very 
effective, whether grouped or mixed with graceful foliage plants. Cala- 
diums mixed with them make a splendid show. A good plant is 
Impatiens Hawkeri, of strong habit; its dark magenta flowers render it 
very conspicuous. 
Turning to the greenhouse abundance of flowers can be seen, first 
being the Carnation Souvenir de la Malmaison in 8 or 10-inch pots, 
with that number of blooms blush pink and sweetly scented. Primula 
obconica, which appears to be an almost perpetual flowerer, commands 
attention ; it should be grown in every garden, it is so useful for cutting 
and decoration, the trusses being thrown up well above the foliage. 
The dwarf Begonia weltoniensis, with its pink small flowers, is very 
pretty, and having a prolonged flowering season becomes valuable. 
Fuchsias and Roses also help to make the house gay. The attractive 
show and decorative Pelargoniums, with endless varieties and shades of 
colour, are now fine. Amongst them may be noticed Duchess of Bedford, 
white, old, but good ; Madame Thibaut, white suffused with rose, good 
trusses; Kingston Beauty, an old favourite ; Prince of Wales, Dr. 
Andr6, and Beauty of Oxton. Zonal Pelargoniums are useful, and some 
of the best varieties are the following—Singles : Niphetos, white, very 
good ; Aspasia, white pips, rounder than the former ; Miss Hamilton, 
blush ; Mrs. James Gibson, light salmon ; Zelia, magenta, fine trusses ; 
Eurydice, lilac pink, white eye ; M6tis, dark scarlet, white eye ; Henry 
Jacoby, dark red, one of the best grown ; International, blush, fine pips 
and trusses. Doubles : Circe, maroon, good ; Mrs. A. Saltby, rosy 
pink ; Pallas, salmon, flaked ; Guillion Mangilli, magenta, a free flower¬ 
ing variety ; and Wonderful, vermilion, useful and free.—F. S. W. 
Trained Currant and Gooseberry Bushes. —Where these are 
trained against walls or trellises the lateral growth ought to be thinned, 
And all shoots reserved be stopped to a length of about 6 inches. This 
will insure thorough ripening, and which is necessary whether the fruit 
is to be used early or is to be eventually matted up and kept as long as 
possible. Currant trees generally may also be somewhat similarly 
treated with advantage, but any growths required for furnishing fresh 
bearing wood ought to be lightly stopped only. The under side shoots on 
the Gooseberry bushes may be cut away now and the rest merely 
thinned where crowded.—M. S. 
Figs out of Doors. —Both standards and trees against walls have 
more abundant fruits than has been the case for many years. If all 
are left on the trees none will attain either their full size or quality, 
and thinning should at once be resorted to. The least that can be done is 
to remove all the fruits between the wood and the walls, or any pressing- 
