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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 9, 1691. 
prize ; Messrs. B. Cant and D. Prior & Son second and third. For 
twenty-four distinct, three trusses of each, Messrs. Paul & Son were 
again to the fore, Messrs. J. Cheal & Son securing first for twenty-four 
distinct, one of each. Mr. G. W. Piper, Uckfield, was first for eighteen, 
as well as twelve Tea or Noisette distinct, and for twelve Roses of one 
variety, Mr. B. Cant won with a fine box of Madame Gabriel Luizet, 
followed by Messrs. D. Prior & Son, who had a good stand of Fisher 
Holmes. 
In the amateurs’ classes the Roses from Bath were conspicuous. 
Mr. J. Bradbury, gardener to Dr. Budd, Larkhall, Bath, secured the 
25-guinea challenge cup for thirty-six blooms, distinct. Mr. C. J. 
Salter, gardener to T. B. Haywood, Esq., Reigate, was second, and 
A. H. Gray, Esq., Beaulieu, Bath, third. Mr. Bradbury was also first 
for twelve distinct, six distinct, three trusses of each, twelve of one 
variety, and for twelve Teas or Noisettes, and he was also awarded the 
National Rose Society’s silver medal for the best bloom in the open 
amateurs’ class, it being a fine bloom of Horace Vernet. E. M. Bethun-, 
Esq., Denne Park, Horsham, was first with twenty-four. Mr. C. J. 
Salter and R. E. West, Esq., Reigate, second and third respectively. 
E. M. Bethune, Esq., was the only exhibitor in the c’ass for eighteen 
Tea or Noisette. For six Tea or Noisette of one variety, A. H. Gray, 
Esq., was first; he also was awarded the large silver Flora medal of the 
Royal Horticultural for the best Tea or Noisette in the amateurs’ classes 
(open). 
In the local classes some good blooms were shown, but had the Show 
been a week later no doubt the competition would have been greater. 
A challenge cup and the N.R.S. silver medal were offered for six Roses, 
distinct, and for the second year in succession C. J. Grahams, Esq., 
Coombe Lane, Croydon, having been the winner, the cup now becomes 
his property. Councillor W. Dart, Heath field Road, Croydon, was a 
good second, and the Rev. W. Wilks Shirley (a former winner of the 
cup), third. For twelve, distinct, Mr. Grahame, Rev. W. Wilks, and 
Councillor Dart took the honours. Rev. W. Wilks was first for six 
Hybrid Perpetuals, distinct, and Councillor Dart for six of one variety ; 
Mr. C. J. Grahame first for six Tea or Noisette, three varieties, and the 
Judges awarded him the large Flora silver medal of the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society for the best Tea or Noisette in the local classes, which 
was Madame Cusin, and Councillor Dart secured the N.R S. silver 
medal for Merveille de Lyon, as the best Rose bloom exhibited in the 
local classes. 
Table decoration is generally a feature of this Show. Mrs. Bishop, 
Duppas Hill; Miss Cooper, Sydenham Road ; and Mr. Thomas Butcher, 
George Street, Croydon, all had very tasteful arrangements, and were 
awarded the prizes in the order named. Mr. C. J. Salter wa3 first for 
twenty-four varieties of cut flowers, which included some magnificent 
spikes of Odontoglossums and Cattleyas. Bouquets and hardy herba¬ 
ceous flowers were well represented. The principal prizetakers for 
Grapes were—Mr. Clinging, gardener to W. Greenwell, E q., Marden 
Park ; Mr. C. Blurton, gardener to H. Cosmo-Bonsor, Esq., M.P., Kings- 
wood Warren, and Mr. Playford, gardener to J. W. Prince, Esq., Brick- 
wood house, for six dishes of fruit. Mr. Clinging and Mr. C. J. Salter 
had the best Melon. 
A marquee 180 feet long was devoted to plants. There was a falling 
off in the number of entries for large specimen plants, but this was 
nearly compensated for in the quality of those shown, and the nursery¬ 
men’s groups. Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, occupied a space at 
the entrance with a choice group. Mr. J. Box had a group at the other 
end. Messrs. J. Peed & Sons, Roupell Park Nurseries, had an effective 
group of foliage and flowering plants. Mr. C. Chaff, nurseryman, 
Croydon ; Mr. T. Butcher; and Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, were 
also exhibitors. The grand specimen plants of Philip Crowley, Esq., 
Waddon House (Mr. W. King, gardener), are so well known around 
Croydon that no one was surprised to see him carry off so many of the 
chief awards; it would be interesting to see how Mr. Jame3 Cypher 
or other large plant growers would fare with him as a competitor. His 
nine foliage plants were equally good. Mr. Hazell, gardener to R. W. 
Mitchell, Esq., Bickley, was second; and Mr. Simmonds, gardener to 
C. H. Mayhew, Esq., Northyrst, South Norwood, wa3 second in another 
class. Mr. H. Elsley, gardener to Capt. Wright, was a su"cessful ex¬ 
hibitor with Fuchsias and other plants. For nme Ferns in 6-inch 
pots Mr. G. Kirk was first, also for a like number of Tuberous Begonias; 
Mr. T. A. Glover, gardener to E. Ellis, Esq., Manor House, Wallington, 
was a close second. 
LEE, BLACKHEATH, AND LEWISHAM.— July 1st. 
A HIGHLY satisfactory Exhibition was held by the Lee, Blackheath, 
and Lewisham Horticultural Society, on July 1st, in the grounds attached 
to The Cedars, at Lee, the residence of Mrs. Penn. 
The silver medal and the challenge cup for the winner of the largest 
amount of prize money was gained by Mr. Nunn, gardener to J. Soames, 
Esq., Maze Hill, Greenwich. This was keenly contested for this season, 
and was won only by 5s., the two following exhibitors being only 5s. 
and 17s. respectively behind—Mr. Mullins and Mr. Jeffery. The silver 
medal offered for cultural skill was won by Mr. Fox, gardener to Mrs. 
Penn, The Cedars, Lee, for an admirable collection of vegetables and 
salad. The rain on the first day prevented many people attending, but 
in the afternoon and evening of the second day the grounds were crowded 
to such an extent that it was found nec'ssary to keep the tents open for 
half an hour longer than usual, it being impossible to get the vans up 
to them. Next year being the twenty-fifth year of the Society’s ex’sf- 
ence efforts will be made to obtain as many special prize givers as 
possible, and if any friends of the Society arc disposed to add to these 
attractions the courteous Secretary, Mr. C. Helmer, 5, Boone’s Road r 
Lee, will be glad to have particulars by October next. 
At the Show in question, of which we regret we cannot give a 
detailed notice owing to the great demands upon our space this week, 
four large tents were filled with plants, cut flowers, and vegetables, and 
the qua'ity throughout was far superior to that at local shows generally ; 
mdeed the bee exhibition would in all points compare very favourably 
with any he’d in the metropolitan district. Besides the exhibitors named 
the following were successful in many of the classes :—Messrs. Fox, 
Jeffery, Trollope, Payne, J. Cooke, Rhoden, W. Burgess, Pear-ce, C. Santle T 
T. Robinson, H. Startup, Reece, Dobson, Lambert, Aley. Helme r , Hood,. 
Stockwe'l, Newnham, G. & W. H. Burch, R. L. Knight, Bryan, Goodard,. 
and Neighbour. 
Groups not for competition were shown by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons; 
Messrs. Peed & Sons, Roupell Park ; Mr. W. Garton of Blackheath (cut 
flowers). Mr. Fisher of Lewisham (Orchids), Messrs. B. Mailer & Sons, 
Lee and Lewisham, table decorations and floral devices. 
PORTSMOUTH.— July 1st. 
An exceedingly good Exhibition was held in the Victoria Park in this 
flourishing town on the date named, and considering that the surplus 
funds are distributed amongst local charities the Society well deserves- 
the support of the public. The Committee deserve credit for their 
labour, and especial praise is due to the Hon. Secretary Mr. B. Miller, 
for the commendable way in which all the details were carried out. 
The Duke and Duches3 of Connaught spent some time in the marquee; 
and the Duchess declared the Exhibition open to the public. 
Plants were exhibited in large numbers, ample prizes being offered. 
The principal class was for twelve stove or greenhouse specimens,. 
dis‘inct varieties, not less than six to be in bloom. The value of the 
first prize was £12 10s., with others in proportion ; there were five 
entries. Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, was first by the superiority of his 
flowering plants, which were Allamanda nobilis, Ixora salicifolia, with 
thirty trusses; I. regina, Dracophyllum gracile, Erica expolita obbata, 
E. tricolor Wilsoni, Croton Countess, well coloured; and Kentia 
Belmoreana, in good health, were the most noteworthy. Mr. Offer, 
gardener to J. Warren, Esq., Handcross Park, Crawley, was a good 
second ; Boronia elatior and Ixora Williamsi were his best flowering 
plants, with a wonderful Croton Warreni in the foliage department. 
Mr. J. Currey, gardener to Colonel Pepper, Milford Hall, Salisbury, 
third. The class for four specimens produced seven entries, making a 
fine display. Mr. Cypher here again took leading honours, Draco¬ 
phyllum gracile and Croton Thompsoni being his best plants. Mr. F. 
Mould, Pewsey, Wilts, was second, staging an excellent specimen of 
Franciscea calycina major. Mr. Offer third. The best single specimen- 
foliage plant was Croton interruptus from Mr. Offer. It was fully 
7 feet in diameter and richly coloured. Second and third honours 
rested with Mr. Currey and Mr. Cypher. Mr. Mould was first for one 
flowering plant with a capitally flowered specimen of Erica retorta 
major. Mr. Cypher second, and Mr. Penford, gardener to Sir F. 
Fitzwygram, Bart., Leigh Park, Havant, third. The class for three 
Palm3 was well filled, Mr. Offer taking first with Latania borbonica, 
Phoeivx reclinata, and P. tenuis. Mr. Currey second. Mr. Offer was; 
also firM for one Palm, staging Kentia Canterburyana in admirable 
condition. Messrs. W. & J. F. Legg, Gosport, second. Mr. Offer took 
the leading position also for three Ferns and for one Fern with good 
specimens in both classes. Mr. Pee', gardener to Miss Todd, Shirley, and- 
Messrs. Legg were second and third in the order named. Mr. E. Wills* 
had the best table p'ants in a strong competition, with highly 
coloure', light, and graceful examples. Gloxinias were shown in 
first-rate condition by Mr. Hatch, Garden Superintendent Victoria 
Park, Portsmouth; as also were Cockscombs, Pelargoniums, and 
Begonias by the same exhibitor. Mr. J. Burridge, North End, Portsea, 
had the best Fuchsias. Coleus made a bright display, the best coming- 
fr *m Mr. S. Dee, gardener to Mrs. Mills, Crescent Villa, Portsea. 
Groups arranged for effect were numerous and good, tin competition 
being keen. In the open class, space 10 feet by 6 feet, there were five- 
competitors. Mr. E. Wills secured the coveted award with a freely 
arranged group of plants suitab’e for the purpose, not being in any way 
crowded ; the base was of Maidenhair Fern, from which rose several 
arching &tems of Francoa ramosa, Gladiolus Colvilli The Bride,. 
Hydr mgeas, &c., the whole being neatly fringed with Panicum and 
Gloxinias. Second, Mr. Currey. Third, Mr. Peel. A similar class was 
provided for those residing in Portsea Island only, which produced a 
good display. Mr. J. Burridge was eventually placed first, and Mr. 
Hatch a remarkab’y close second, the front of his group failing him in> 
the con‘e3t. 
Cut flowers, as usual, made a fine display. Mr. Penford, with- 
Orchids, Anthuriums, Ericas, &c , won first honours for twelve bunches 
in distinct varieties. Mr. W. Peel second. For the same number of 
hardy varieties there was a strong competition. Mr. Ladhams, florist,. 
Shirley, secured the first prize with a box con f aining very fine Del¬ 
phiniums, Campanulas, and Lychnis Haageana. Mr. J. Tavener, gardener 
to Sir A. K. Macdonald, Barr., Woolmer, Liphook, second. Some boxes 
were place! out of conpetition for exceeding the stipulated number of 
varieti s. Ball and bridal bouquets were staged by Mess s. Perkins and) 
Sons, Coventry, in their usual style —a long way ahead of any others. 
Frui", although not in such quantities as in some yea’-s, was of good 
quality. For six dishes, Pines excluded, Mr. Inglefie’d, gardener to 
Sir J. Kelk, Bart., Ted worth, Marlborough, was first, having well- 
finished examples of Black Hamburgh Grapes, Royal George Peaches, 
6 3edling Melons, Browa Turkey Figs, and. very fine Sir J. Paxton. 
