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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 23, 18S*. 
d’Elise Vardon, Madame Cusin, Comtesse de Nadaillac, Hon. Edith 
Gifford, Madame de Watteville, Madame Bravy, Princess of Wales, Anna 
Ollivier, Baron de Bonstettin, and Cleopatra. Mr. A. H. Gray was second, 
Mr. S. P. Budd third, and Rev. H. A. Berners fourth. In six singles 
Lieut.-Col. Standish Hore first with Anna Ollivier, Souvenir d’Elise 
Vardon, The Bride, Hon. Edith Gifford, Catherine Kuster, and Jean 
Ducher. Mr. E. Mawley was second ; and Mr. Conway Jones of 
Hucclecote, Gloucester, third ; and the Rev. F. Page Roberts fourth. 
Open Classes. 
In the class for twelve new Roses Messrs. Paul & Son were first with 
Auguste Guinoiseau, Jeanne Ducher, Ernest Metz, Comtesse de Blacas, 
Danemaarck, Marie Margot, Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Mrs. Trevoz, Mrs. 
Paul, Gustave Piganeau, and Kaiser Frederick. Messrs. Curtis, Sanford 
and Co., second. In the class for twelve yellow Roses Mr. G. Prince 
was first with Comtesse de Nadaillac, the Rev. F. R. Burnside second 
with Caroline Kuster. In the class for twelve white Roses Mr. F. Cant 
was first with Merville de Lyon, Mr. B. R. Cant second with same 
variety. For twelve crimson Roses Mr. S. P. Budd was first with Alfred 
Colomb ; Mr. B. R. Cant second with A. K. Williams; Cranston, Limited, 
third. For twelve dark crimson Roses Mr. B. R. Cant was first with 
Prince Arthur ; Cranston, Limited, second with Abel Carriere ; Paul 
and Son third, with Duke of Edinburgh. For twelve singles, six of 
any one H.P., and six of any one Tea, Messrs. Paul & Son were first, 
Her Majesty and Catherine Mermet; Mr. B. R. Cant was second with 
Madame de Watteville and Gustave Piganeau, and Cranston (Limited), 
third with G^ndral Jacqueminot and Rubens. 
There were several Roses set up for the National Society’s gold 
medal, and it was awarded to Messrs. Alex. Dickson & Son of New- 
townards, Co. Down, Ireland, for their beautiful new Rose Marchioness 
of Dufferin. They were also given a special award for a box of twelve 
blooms, their lovely white H.P., Margaret Dickson, which obtained the 
gold medal last year; and they also showed a couple of bio ms of a 
very beautiful Rose, called Duchess of Fife, a seedling between La 
France and Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, a beautiful rosy pink with most 
delicious fragrance. 
It will be seen that the National Society’s silver medal was awarded 
for the best Tea to Mr. Burnside for Catherine Mermet. and that for the 
best H.P. to the Rev. .T. H. Pemberton for a small but very perfect 
bloom of Lady Helen Stewart. The challenge Jubilee trophy for 
nurserymen has passed away from the Messrs. Harkness, who have held 
it for four years in succession, to Mr. Frank Cant, who holds it for the 
first time, while that for amateurs also travels back to Essex, for it has 
again been won by the Rev. J. H. Pemberton. 
Thus ends the record for what I cannot but regard as the most 
successful provincial Exhibition, taking it all in all, that the Society 
has ever held, and had the season not been so unfavourable a one it 
would doubtless have been still more extensive, and I am sure of this, 
that none of us who had the good fortune of being there but will look 
back with most pleasurable feelings to the visit paid by the Society to 
the ancient city of Hereford.—D., Deal. 
NORTH LONSDALE.— July 17th. 
The eighth annual Exhibition under the auspices of the above 
flourishing Society was held on Friday last in the Drill Hall, Ulverston, 
and, as on former occasions, was a great success. The capital list of 
subscribers, and the large number of special prize donors have enabled 
the Committee this year to increase the prizes, in addition to which 
four medals of the National Rose Society and a silver medal for 
Pansies were offered for competition. 
In the nurserymen’s section for Roses £26 was offered in prize money, 
and this attracted entries from such champion growers as Messrs. 
B. R. Cant, Colchester; A. Dickson & Sons, Belfast; Harknes 3 & Sons, 
Bedale ; and G. and W. H. Burch, Peterborough. The total number of 
exhibitors, seventy, was in excess of any previous year, and the number 
of blooms staged was likewise much larger than usual and the quality 
splendid. The atmosphere of the room was fragrant with the sweet per¬ 
fume of the “ Queen of Flowers.” In order to prevent any crowding of 
the exhibits, it was found necessary this year to set apart the platform 
at the top of the room for the display of Pansies, and which were really 
superb. The Judge, the champion Scotch Pansy grower, Mr. A. Irvine, 
Tighnabruaich, Bute, spoke of them in the highest terms, and stated 
that the competition was considerably keener than he had experienced 
at any previous Show attended by him this season. 
The Roses in the nurserymen’s section were the great centre of attrac¬ 
tion, and the two leading classes alone were good enough to form a 
capital Show, whether from a spectator’s or connoisseur’s point of view. 
Mr. B. R. Cant, Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, and Messrs. Dicksons, Limited, 
Chester, made a tough fight in the class for twenty-four Roses, distinct, 
three trusses of each, the Colchester champion being deservedly awarded 
first prize for a superb collection, the representatives of the sister isle 
being a very close second, while their namesakes from Chester were a 
creditable third. In the large class for forty-eight blooms, distinct, the 
Irish representatives were to the front with a truly magnificent displ y, 
Mr. Cant being second, and Dicksons, Limited, third. For twenty-four 
distinct: First, Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons. Second, Mr. B. R. Cant. 
Third, Messrs. Harkness & Sots, Bedale. Twelve Teas or Noisettes: 
First, Mr. B. R. Cant. Second, Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons. Third, Mr. 
Jas. Crombie, Barrow. Twelve single trusses any dark H.P. Rose : 
First, Mr. B. R. Cant. Second, A. Dickson & Sons. Twelve single 
trusses any light H.P. Rose : First, A. Dickson & Sons. Second, Mr. 
B, R. Cant. Twelve new Roses, distinct: First, Messrs. A. Dickson and 
Sons. Second, Mr. B. R. Cant. For the best Rose in the nurserymen’s 
division Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons secured the premier position with a 
glorious bloom of Margaret Dickson, the same Rose securing for this 
firm the coveted position of holding the premier Rose in the Show. For 
this Rose there is undoubtedly a great future, and Messrs. Dickson and 
Sons are to be complimented on their success in raising such an 
acquisition. 
Amateurs made an excellent show, the Herefordshire representative 
(Mr. Wm. Drew of Ledbury) carrying nearly all before him, being first 
for eighteen, twelve, six, six Teas, four H.P.’s, three trusses of each. Best 
light bloom with Mrs. John Laing, best Tea or Noisette, and the best 
buttonho'e for gentlemen, to consist of one Rose only; and he also secured 
two medals. Local exhibitors were in good force, the competition being 
very close in some of the classes, Mr. H. Crousdale securing six out of 
eight exhibits and a medal, the other medal being awarded to Mr. 
R. Dilworth. In addition there was also a charming show of table and 
hand bouquets, ladies’ sprays. &c. The nurserymen’s exhibits were judged 
by amateurs, and amateurs’ by nurserymen. The immense success of 
the Exhibition was in a great measure due to the untiring energy of 
Mr. G. H. Mackeratt, the Hon. Sec , well supported by the Hon. Treasure? 
and members of the Committee. 
MANCHESTER.— July 18th. 
This was held at Old Trafford on Saturday last, and proved a great 
success in every respect. To say that the Show has never been excelled 
might perhaps be straining a point, but the exhibits were remarkably 
good, although when the Judges entered on their duties many of the 
blooms had suffered to some extent. The great interest of the Exhi¬ 
bition naturally centre 1 in the large class of seventy-two blooms, Messrs. 
John Cranston & Co., Hereford, taking premier position with a very 
fine collection, the best blooms being Marie Baumann, Duke of Con¬ 
naught, Abel Carriere, Thomas Mills, Violet Bouyer, Duchesse de Vallam- 
brosa, Duke of Wellington, Charles Darwin, and Victor Hugo. The 
second prize was awarded to Mr. Frank Cant, Colchester, for a very 
meritorious collection. Third, Mr. H. Merry weather, Southwell, Notts. 
For thirty-six, distinct, Mr. Frank Cant turned the tables on his opponent 
of the previous class with a superb lot of blooms, the third position, 
being again occupied by Mr. H. Merry weather. For eighteen and twelve 
Teas or Noisettes Mr. Cant was again placed first, being in each case 
followed by Mr. G. Prince, Oxford. Twelve single trusses, any yellow 
Rose, the latter exhibitor had Comtesse Nadaillac very fine. For twelve 
trusses, any white Rose, Messrs. Cranston had grand Duchesse de Vallam- 
brosa, whilst Mr. S. G. Rumsey had G^nt-ral Jacqueminot, superb, in the 
class for twelve crimsons. In the two latter classes Messrs. Paul & Son 
were p’aced second. Three bouquets of Roses—First, Mr. J. Mason r 
Manchester; second, Perkins & Sons, Coventry. 
Amateurs came up in strong force, and their exhibits were greatly 
admired. In the classes for thirty-six single trusses and twelve distinct, 
three trusses each, the Rev. J. II. Pemberton, Romford, Essex, was the- 
chief prizetaker, being closely followed by Mr. S. P. Budd, Bath. Mr. 
Pemberton’s box contained fine blooms of Madame Lambard and John 
Stuart Mill. For twelve Teas or Noisettes, three trusses, twelve Teas or 
Noisettes, and twelve single trusses any yellow Rose, the Rev. F. R. 
Burnside practically swept the decks with grandly formed blooms, rich 
in colour, the most noticeable being Comtesse de Nadaillac and The 
Bride. Mr. S. P. Budd followed c osely as second in the two former 
classes, the third positions being filled by Revs. A. Foster Melliar and 
J. H. Pemberton. Twelve singles any white Rose.—First, Mr. S. P. 
Budd; second, Rev. F. R. Burnside; third, Rev. J. H. Pemberton. 
Twelve singles any crimson.—First, Mr. C. Burgess, Plumbley, Cheshire ; 
second, Mr. S. P. Budd ; third, Mr. S. Barlow, Llandudno. For Roses 
grown within twenty miles of Manchester, Mr. T. Tatham, Wilms’.ow, 
secured the first prize for twenty-four and twelve, Mr. C. Burges3 taking 
second honours, and first for six. Miss Lord, Ashton-on-Mersey, was first 
for bouquet of Roses. 
A noble bank of Disa grandiflora superba was sent from the gardens 
at Chats worth House. It was a splendid exhibit, and secured a gold 
medal. Extra prizes were awarded to Mr. S. Barlow for thirty-two 
varieties of garden Roses ; to Mr. Eckford, Wem, Salop, for charming 
variety of Sweet Peas ; and to Mr. Campbell, Blantyre, for Pansier 
Nurserymen made a fine display of miscellaneous plants—viz., Messrs. 
Clibran Sons, Dickson, Brown & Tait, Dickson & Robiuson, Paul and 
Son, T. Smith, Newry ; and Dobbie & Co., Rothesay. 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS* 
TRENTHAM.— July 16th. 
The famous North Stafford Hotel, Stoke-on-Trent, was the rendezvous 
of some notable horticulturists last week on the occasion of the Show at 
Trentham. No more appropriate place could be found for a horticultural 
exhibition than the site chosen contiguous to the beaut ful pleasuie- 
grounds, to which visitors to the Show had free access through the 
kindness of the Duke of Sutherland. The day was beautifully fine, and 
the populations from the adjacent towns, a most orderly and highly 
respectable multitude, came in thousands to enjoy the display. It 
was well worthy of their patronage, and in all respects a gratifying 
success. 
The Trentham and Hanford Horticultural Society was originally 
established to widen the interest in and improve the cubivation of 
cottage gardens. This is what it does, and will continue to do ; but 
