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iproposed members of the Committee according to their wishes.” He 
•considered this was sufficient, and he suggested that in future the names 
•of proposed members should be sent in before the annual meeting. 
Mr. D’Ombrain then read the following report: — 
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1888. 
In presenting this report to the members, the Committee do so this 
•year with peculiar satisfaction, it being their very pleasing duty to 
announce that Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales has 
graciously consented to become the Society’s Patroness. It is due, 
however, to their indefatigable Vice-President, the Hon. and Rev. J. T. 
Boscawen, to state that it is in a great measure owing to the kind 
•interest he has taken in the matter that this honour has recently been 
•conferred upon the Society. 
The past Rose season has been a very unfavourable one for exhibitors, 
owing to the cold, wet, and sunless character of the spring and summer 
months. Consequently, the flowers staged at the Society’s two shows, 
-although as numerous as ever, were as a rule lacking in quality and 
finish. The Metropolitan Exhibition was, for the first time for some 
years, held at the Crystal Palace—which in the opinion of the Com¬ 
mittee, is, all things considered, the most suitable building in or near 
London for the purpose. Although not quite as accessible as some other 
places that might be selected, it, on the other hand, possesses many 
special conveniences for holding an extensive display of Rose blooms, 
such as the liberal schedules issued by the Society invariably bring 
together. Notwithstanding all the drawbacks of an untoward season, it 
was a grand Show, and under the experienced supervision of the Garden 
Superintendent, Mr. W. G. Head, all the necessary arrangements were 
carried out with exceptional completeness. The Provincial Exhibition 
at Darlington, although somewhat marred by the unpropitious character 
■of the weather, was undoubtedly one of the best Rose Shows of the year, 
.and great credit is due to Mr. E. R. Whitwell for the admirable way 
in which everything connected with it was managed. 
During the past year a supplement to the Society’s catalogue, con¬ 
taining a specially selected list of the varieties which have been sent 
•out since the catalogue itself was published four years ago, has been 
issued free to members. Copies of both catalogue and supplement are 
now on sale, and can be obtained on application to either of the Hon. 
'•Secretaries. 
After the annual general meeting last year, a meeting of the secre¬ 
taries of societies affiliated to the National Rose Society was held, 
which, considering it was the first gathering of the kind, was well 
attended. The object of this meeting was to arrange as far as possible 
;a list of Rose shows for the ensuing year. It is sincerely to be hoped 
that at a similar meeting, which will take place at the same time this 
year, some more definite arrangement may be come to by which the 
-suicidal clashing of Rose show fixtures might next season be prevented. 
Financial Statement. —Taking into consideration the unusually 
large amount expended during the past year in prizes, and the cost 
of publishing the supplement to the catalogue, the financial position of 
the Society remains very satisfactory. The receipts from all sources, 
the total expenditure, and the balance in the Treasurer’s hands, may be 
:seen below. 
Abbangements FOR 1889. —The arrangements made by the Com¬ 
mittee for 1889 are as follows :—The Metropolitan Exhibition will again 
be held at the Crystal Palace, the date being Saturday, July 6th ; while 
it has been decided to hold the Provincial, or Northern Exhibition, in 
■the Sheffield Botanical Gardens, on Thursday. July 18th. The Society 
has already held two Rose Shows at Sheffield, the first time in 1881 and 
again in 1883, and on both occasions has received a warm welcome and 
generous support. The Committee of the Sheffield Botanical Society 
have entered so heartily into the idea of a third Exhibition being held 
"there, that there is every prospect of it proving an unusually successful 
■one. Moreover, the locality selected for next year’s Provincial Show 
is centrally situated and easily reached by rail from most parts of the 
ikingdom. 
During the course of next summer the Council of the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society propose holding a Rose Confeeence in their Gardens at 
Chiswick, and has invited the co-operation of the National Rose Society. 
It it as yet too early to state anything very definite respecting this 
gathering of rosarians, but it has been understood that it will follow 
somewhat on the lines of the recent Apple and Pear Conference. Should 
• this be the case, Roses will no doubt be largely exhibited for the purpose 
•of classification, while papers will be read and discussions held. The 
■Committee cannot but regard a Conference on Roses, such as that sug¬ 
gested by the Royal Horticultural Society, as a step in a direction much 
needed, and as likely to lead to valuable results, which could not well be 
secured in any other way. They have accordingly appointed a 
' Sub-Committee to co-operate with the Royal Horticultural Society in 
■this matter. 
Members’ Privileges. —As in former years, subscribers of £1 
are entitled to two private view tickets and four transferable 
tickets admitting at the same time as the general public ; whim sub¬ 
scribers of 10s. are entitled to one private view and two trans¬ 
ferable tickets. New members will each receive a copy of the Society s 
Illustrated Catalogue of Exhibition and Garden Roses, together with a 
•copy of the Supplement issued during the past year. 
In conclusion, the Committee desire to present their best thanks 
'to their local Secretaries, and especially to those who by their zeal 
and energy have contributed so much towards advancing the Society s 
interests. 
The Chairman then requested Mr. Haywood to read the balance- 
sheet as follows :— 
NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY. 
BALANCE SHEET, YEAR ENDING 30th November, 1883. 
receipts. 
December 1st, 1887. 
Balance at Bankers. , (S3! 
Subscriptions.SU 1 0 
Donations. 500 
Cheque Unoaid last Year'. o 15 0 
Adi iation Fees and ior Medals from Affl hated Societies. 74 19 n 
From Crystal Palace Company. 105 0 0 
„ Darlington. 100 0 0 
Special Prizes. 8 lo 0 
Sale ot Catalogues . 1 11 8 
£654 19 10 
EXPENDITURE. 
Printing, Stationery. and Advertising.’. 36 5 3 
Postage, Telegrams, Messengers, and Sundry Expenses. 26 19 11 
Secretary's Travelling Expenses to Arrange Shows . 7 10 
Expenses Crystal Palace Show. 8 16 
., Darlington Show. 6 17 6 
Medals . 5 8 2 
for Provincial Societies.5'.) 14 6 
Prizes Crystal Palace Show.291 0 0 
Prizes Darlington Show . 145 5 0 
Prizes South Kensington Show last year . 0 5 0 
Assistant Secretary and Accountant. 20 0 0 
Balance at Bankers.41 2 0 
£614 19 10 
The Chairman submitted the report to the meeting, and proposed 
that it be adopted, printed, and circulated, which was seconded by the 
Rev. A. Foster Melliar, and carried unanimously. The Rev. H. A. 
Berners of Ipswich called attention to what he regards as excessive 
charges for the Society’s medals, and thought some reduction should be 
made Mr. D’Ombrain said in reply that the National Society only 
charges the actual cost of the medals. 
Mr. B. R. Cant moved, and the Rev. F. Page Robert3 seconded, a 
resolution to the effect that the best thanks of the National Rose 
Society be communicated to the Committee of the Horticultural Club 
for the use of their rooms during the past year, which was carried 
unanimously. It was proposed by Mr. G.'H. Marshall, and seconded by 
Mr. R. E. West, that the thanks of the Society be given to the officers 
and other members of the Committee for their services during the year, 
which was carried by acclamation. 
A somewhat important matter was then introduced by Mr. E. B. 
Lindsell in the form of a proposition, seconded by Mr. T. S. Girdle- 
stone, that the word “ habitually ” be omitted from regulation 13, which 
reads as follows:—“No person should be allowed to compete a3 an 
amateur who habitually sells Rose plants or Rose blooms, nor any 
person in the employ of a nurseryman. Any objection raised as to the 
rightful qualification of an exhibitor should be referred to the Execu¬ 
tive Committee for arbitration, and their decision shall be final aud 
binding on both parties.” Mr. Berners advocated the insertion of the 
words “ at any time ” in the place of “ habitually.” Mr. B. R. Cant 
thought this was not advisable, as anyone who had sold in the past 
would be excluded, and that was not intended. Questions were also 
asked as to whether gardeners selling Rose blooms at shows, or amateurs 
selling their blooms for charitable purposes, would exclude them from the 
amateur classes. To which negative replies were given, and Dr. Hogg 
said if the word “ habitually ” were struck out the other cases could be 
dealt with as they arose. The resolution was then adopted. 
Mr. D’Ombrain proposed that the best thanks of the meeting be 
given to the Hon. and Rev. J. T. Boscawen for having interested himself 
in securing the patronage of the Princess of Wales for the National 
Rose Society, which was seconded by Mr. Cheales and carried 
unanimously. . , 
The Chairman then announced that the following had been elected 
as officers and members of the General Committee for the ensuing 
year. 
President .—The Very Rev. the Dean of Rochester. 
Vice-Presidents .—The Hon. and Rev. J. T. Boscawen, Rev. J. M. 
Fuller. Robert Hogg, LL.D., and James McIntosh. 
Hon. Treasurer .—Thomas Burt Haywood. 
Hon. Secretaries. —Rev. H. Honywood D’Ombrain and Edward 
Mawley. _ , T , 
General Committee.— H. Appleby, J. Bateman, Rev. H. A. Berners, 
R Bloxam, G. Bunyard, G. Burch, Rev. F. R. Burnside. J. Burrell, B. K. 
Cant F Cant, Rev. A. Cheales, Captain Christy, W. F. Cooling, J. Cran¬ 
ston, Rev. A. Foster-Melliar, Rev. F. H. Gall, T. W. Girdlestone, W. J. 
Grant T B Hall, R. Harkness, J. Shirley Hibberd, C. F. Hore, W.J. 
Jefferies, E. B. Lindsell, G. A. Marshall, M. T. Masters, F.R S., Rev. F. 
Page-Roberts, G. Paul, J. D. Pawle, Rev J. H. Pemberton G W. Piper, 
A. Prince, W. Rumsey, A. Slaughter, A. Turner, R. E. West, L. R. Whit¬ 
well, E. Wilkins, Rev. W. Wilks, and W. H. Williams. 
Hon. Auditors. —J. D. Pawle and F. T. Wollaston. 
Some discussion followed respecting the provincial Show for 1890, 
and Mr. D’Ombrain stated he had been in communication with Mr. 
Walter Chamberlain respecting another exhibition at Birmingham and 
this seemed to meet with general favour. Mr Berners again brought up 
the subject of reducing the cost of the medals, and suggested that the 
matter be referred to the Executive Committee. It was stated that the 
silver medal of the Royal Horticultural Society, which is now struck at 
the Mint, costs only 11s. Gd„ whereas, when struck privately it cost the 
Society 24s. Mr. Berners’ suggestion was supported by Mr. Cheales and 
Cal Tcordial vote of thanks to Dr. Hogg was then proposed by Mr. Pem¬ 
berton, seconded by Mr. Mount, and carried unanimously, bringing the 
