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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
r July 19 1«88. 
entries in this class despite the weather, Mr. F. Cant of Colchester 
leading with grand blooms of Madame G. Luizet, A. K. Williams, Fran¬ 
cois Michelon and Ulrich Brunner, both striding flowers ; Victor Hugo 
and Pride of Reigate also good; Beauty of Waltham, Louis Van 
Houtte, Marie Verdier, Marie Baumann, Merveille de Lyon, Souvenir 
d’Elise, Horace Vernet, Jules Finger, Dupuy Jamain, Grand Mogul, 
Heinrich Schultheis, Rosicriste Jacobs, Annie Laxton, Dr. Andry, The 
Bride, Souvenir d’un Ami, Viscountess Folkestone, Dr. Sewell, Etienne 
Levet, Catherine Mermet, Duke of Edinburgh, Madame Ducher, Marie 
Finger, and Ferdinand dc Lesseps, &c. Messrs. G. & W. H. Burch, 
Peterborough, had also fine flowers and obtained second place, A. K. 
Williams, J. S. Mill, Madame Eugene Verdier, Heinrich Schultheis, 
Niphetos, Xavier Olibo, Rubens, Due de Rohan, Duchess of Bedford, 
and Mdlle. Marguerite Dombrain being the most conspicuous. Mr. 
W. H. Frettingham, Beeston, Notts, also showed well and secured third 
prize. 
For eighteen Teas in the class open to all Mr. F. Cant, who was first, 
had some wonderfully clean blooms, including very fine Souvenir 
d’Elise, Jules Finger, Madame Cusin Rubens, MadameLambard, Madame 
de Watteville, Souvenir d’un Ami, Souvenir de Paul Neyron, Mardchal 
Niel, The Bride, Catherine Mermet, Adam, and Devoniensis. Mr. J. 
Mattock, Headington, Oxon, was second, and Messrs. Burch third. 
For twenty-four Roses in the open class for amateurs Mr. W. H. 
Lindsell of Hitchin was in fine form, having in his winning stand 
superb blooms of La France, Princess of Wales, Annie Wood, Marechal 
Niel, Louis Van Houtte, Francois Michelon, Horace Vernet, and Her 
Majesty. The Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Havering-atte-Bower, coming 
second ; Marquise de Castellane, A. K. Williams, E. Y. Teas, Madame 
G. Luizet, Horace Vernet, Mrs. Baker, and Countess of Rosebery being 
the best of a very good stand. Mr. J. L. Curtis of Chatteris, came 
third, and his blooms as seen in the after part of the day were well 
sustained, and would not then have discredited an award of first. He had 
a remarkable bloom of Olivier Delhomme, Her Majesty, Etienne Levet, 
Marie Baumann, Niphetos, Baron A. de Rothschild, and Madame C. 
Crapelet in excellent form. 
For twelve Roses, open to all amateurs, Mr. E. Mawlev, Berk- 
liamstead, was first ; Mr. W. 0. Times, Hitchin, second ; and the Rev. 
F. H. Gall, Hitchin, third. For twelve Teas and Noisettes in the same 
division, Mr. Lindsell w r as first wdth very fine blooms, Jean Ducher, 
Niphetos, Souvenir d'un Ami, Rubens, Comtesse de Nadailla'’, Amazone, 
Catherine Mermet, and Marshal Niel being particularly good. The 
Rev. W. H. Jackson, Stagsden Vicarage, Bedford, who had what in an 
ordinary contest would have been a winning stand, was placed second, 
having grand flowers of Belle Lyonnaise, Madame Therese Levet, 
Madame Lambard, Amazone, Innocente Pirola, and Souvenir d’Elise; 
Mr. J. L. Curtis coming third. In the local amateurs’ classes for twenty- 
four cut Roses and for twelve Teas and Noisettes Mr. Jackson was 
again first, and for twelve cut Roses Mr. G. Dyer, gardener to G. W. 
Repton, Esq.. Odell Castle, Beds, took the lead. In the class open to 
all England for thirty-six bunches of cut hardy herbaceous or bulbous 
flowers there was a good display; Messrs. Paul & Son of The Old 
Nurseries, Cheshunt leading with large and striking masses of bloom=, 
the following being especially attractive—viz., Epilobium angustifolium 
album, Tropmolum polyphyllum, Delphinium grandiflorum plenum 
Le Vbsuve, Chrysanthemum maximum, Tritoma caulescens. a very bold 
flower, and the earliest of the race ; Potentilta Wm. Robinson, Alstroe- 
mcria aurea, Orchis foliosa, and Erigeron speciosus superbus. Messrs. 
Burrell & Co. Howe House Nurseries, Cambridge, also made a grand 
show, and secured second prize, Iris Anglica, Horatins, Queen of Lilacs, 
and Madame Patti being very striking varieties ; Centaurea montana 
rubra, Achillea millefolium rosea, Astrantia major, Papaver nudicaule 
miniatum, deep orange, and Lilium Tbunbergianum Prince of Orange 
were also staged in very showy masses. Mrs. E. Horton, Bedford, was 
third with a most creditable stand. Messrs. Laxton Bros., Bedford, also 
showed a large collection, not for competition, including some fine 
Clove-like seedlings from Mrs. Sinkins Pink, and remarkably bright 
and distinct Gaillardia grandiflora in variety. 
There was a considerable show of locally grown fruit, but the want 
of sunlight and recent low temperature had evidently made itself 
apparent, the Grapes especially showing want of colour and finish. For 
a basket of fruit, six kinds, Mr. Ellis was first, Mr. Day second, and 
Mr. Galloway third. Mr. Galloway was first for two bunches of black 
Grapes and for Melons. Mr. W. Allis, gardener to Major Shuttleworth, 
Old Warden, Beds, was first for six Peaches and for three varieties of 
Strawberries, consisting of well-ripened fruits of Amateur, Captain, and 
President, Mr. Dyer being first for a single dish of Sir Joseph Paxton. 
Vegetables were a very large and good feature at the Show. For a col¬ 
lection of twelve fruits in the leading amateurs’ class Mr. Waller was first 
with an excellent stand ; Mr. Musgrave, gardener to A. D. Chapman, Esq., 
Milton Ernest Hall, Beds, second ; Mr. Ellis third, and Mr. Vyne fourth. 
In the competition for prizes offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading, 
Mr. Musgrave was first ; Mr. Herman, gardener to Griffith Jones, Esq., 
Goldington Bury, Beds, second ; Mr. Allis third, and Mr. Robinson 
fourth. For a collection of six varieties of Potatoes Mr. Waller took 
the lead, Mr. Robinson was second, and Mr. Vyne third. For a basket of 
salad, six varieties, Mr. Waller was again first, Mr. Robinson second, 
and Mr. Vyne third. Neither Potatoes nor Peas were shown of their 
usual size and quality, and it was noticeable that the large-podded sorts 
of Peas were generally badly filled and had to give place to those of the 
Fillbaskct type, which appears to be particularly good this season. 
Amongst the miscellaneous exhibits Messrs. E. & F. Newton, Horti¬ 
cultural Builders, Hitchin, showed specimens of their patent system of 
glazing without putty, which has been tested and approved by a sub¬ 
committee of the Royal Horticultural Society ; and Mr. W. Day of 
Bedford also exhibited specimens of his useful and simple patent plant 
trainer. 
CHISWICK SHOW. 
July 12th. 
This vigorous Society held its Summer Show in the Gardens of the 
Royal Horticultural Society at Chiswick on Thursday last, the 12th inst., 
and though the weather was far from favourable, there was a cessation 
of rain for a period during the afternoon which enabled many persons 
to visit the exceedingly attractive and varied Exhibition. Three large 
tents were occupied with groups, flowers, and cottagers’ productions. 
The conservatory also was nearly filled with more delicate plants, fruit, 
and vegetables, the quality throughout being of a high character. The 
arrangements were good, and creditable alike to the Hon. Secretary, 
Mr. Joseph Fromow, and his willing assistants. 
The special interest of the Show centred in the groups of plants 
arranged for effect (100 square feet) in which class the first prize was a 
Jubilee challenge cup, value 20 guineas, presented by Mrs. S. A. Lee, 
and a money prize of £1. The cup is to become the absolute property 
of the exhibitor who wins it three times, not necessarily in succession, 
and as Mr. W. Brown of St. Mary’s Grove Nursery, Richmond, won it last 
j ear in a keen competition, many were interested in learning whether he 
would retain the prize this season. There were only three competitors, 
but two of these—-namely, last year's winner and Messrs. Hooper & Co., 
Covent Garlen, contributed two such beautiful and evenly balanced 
groups that it became rather doubtful which would be successful. There 
were very few points to choose between them, but ultimately the Judges 
gave a generally approved decision in Mr. Brown’s favour, who has thus 
but one more victory to achieve to fulfil the somewhat arduous terms of 
the class. The winning group was faultless, and as it deserves more 
attention than can be given in this report, it is described at length on 
page 12, together with that for which Messrs. Hooper & Co. secured 
the second prize, and that from Mr. J. Fromow, Sutton Court Nursery, 
Chiswick. There was also a class for smaller groups (60 square feet), 
and in this H. J. Atkinson, Esq., Gunnersbury House (gardener, Mr. 
Hudson), was first, winning the Royal Horticultural Society’s silver 
medal and money prize. The group was a well-finished and graceful 
one, Crotons, Palms, Dracaenas, and Ferns forming the principal foliage 
plants, with them being associated a few Eucharises, Liliums, and 
Cattleyas, margined with Gloxinias, Adiantums, Cyrtodeira fulgida and 
Panicum. E. H. Watts, Esq., Devonliurst (gardener, Mr. A. Wright), 
was second with a bright arrangement of Kalosanthes, Gloxinias, 
and Odontoglossum vexillarium edged with Panicum and Caladium 
argyrites. 
Stove and greenhouse plants were well shown by Mr. Bates, Poulett 
Lodge Gardens, Twickenham, who won first honours for six specimens, 
H. Little, Esq., having the best three specimens, and Mr. Chadwick the 
leading six fine-foliage plants. Mr. H. Little was also a successful 
exhibitor of Tuberous Begonias, Pelargoniums, and Orchids, being 
followed in the last named class by Messrs. Cowley and Prewett. 
Fuchsias, Caladiums, Coleuses, and other plants were fairly represented 
from several exhibitors. The non-competing exhibits of plants were 
numerous. Messrs. Rothschild, Gunnersbury Park, Acton (gardener, 
Mr. Roberts), had an extensive and effective group. The Marquis of 
Bute, Chiswick House (gardener, Mr. May), also had a tasteful arrange¬ 
ment of plants. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea ; B. S. Williams, 
Upper Holloway; Lee & Son. Hammersmith; Rumsey, Waltham 
Cross ; Hooper & Co., Covent Garden ; and C. Turner, Slough, simi¬ 
larly contributing groups of plants and collections of Rose blooms. 
Prizes were offered by the Duke of Devonshire for the best three 
stands or vases of flowers and foliage for the dinner table, and first 
honours were accorded to M rs. Hudson for a very graceful arrangement. 
Tall single slender trumpets rose from a dish at the base, the stems 
wreathed with Asparagus, the top lightly filled with white and red Rho- 
danthes with a small stem or two of the bright red Chelone barbata and 
Adiantums,“A. caudatum drooping round the edge, the base being filled 
with lar c and handsome white Water Lilies, a few sprays of Nemo- 
phila insignis, red Rose shoots, a few Catt-lcyas and nodding Brizas. Mr. 
J. Prewett was second with pleasing stands that were much admired. 
Mr. Chadwick was third, a preponderance of white flowers rendering his 
stands rather dull. For three bouquets Mr. Prewett was first, followed by 
Mr. Gardiner and Mrs. Mott. Buttonholes were well represented, an 
exceedingly handsome basket of Roses gained Miss S. A. Fromow the 
first prize in that class. 
In the fruit classes Mr. Bates won first honours for six dishes, com¬ 
prising Foster’s Seedling and Alicante Grapes, Lord Napier Nectarine, 
a good Queen Pine Apple, President Strawberries, and Stirling Castle 
Peaches. L. J. Baker, Esq., Ottershaw Park, Chertsey (gardener, Mr. 
Osman), and Mr. C. J. Waite, Glenhurst Gardens, Esher, were the other 
two prizetakers in the order named. Messrs. Osman, Milsom, Bates, and 
Radley were the winners in the class for black and white Grapes ; Mr. 
W. Palmer leading for two dishes of Strawberries with Auguste Nicaise 
and President, both fine, but the former especially so. Mr. Waite was 
as usual very successful in the vegetable classes, both for the prizes 
provided by the Society and those offered by Messrs. J. Carter & Co. 
Messrs. Sutton & Sons also offered prizes for Tomatoes, which brought 
several competitors, and the cottagers’ classes were well filled. 
