July 6, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Mr. W. Hooper won the first prize for six blooms of any Rose, staging 
Niphetos. Mr. Hooper was also first for six distinct, single trusses, Mr. 
Miller being second, and Mr. Lionel Hart third. Mr. Miller was first, 
however, in the class for nine distinct, single trusses, followed by Mr. 
W. Hooper. Mr. Lionel Hart and Mr. W. Hooper gained the first and 
•second prizes for twelve distinct blooms in the amateurs’ class. Mr. 
J. B. Fisher had the best three Hybrid Perpetuals, Mr. G. H. Chadburn 
being second, and Mr. G. A. Schofield third. Mr. Atkins was first with 
three Teas, followed by Mr. Chadburn. 
Baskets and bouquets of Roses were well shown. Miss M. Fisher 
was first with a charmingly arranged basket of Roses and Grasses, Miss 
N. Miller being second, and Miss G. Chadburn third. Miss Fisher also 
had the best hand bouquet, while Miss Atkins, Mrs. Detmar, and Miss 
W. Fisher divided the prizes for ladies’ sprays. Miss W. Fisher had the 
best table decoration. Miss Atkins being second, and Mrs, Lionel Hart 
third. 
CANTERBURY.— JtTNK 28 th. 
Although several other important fixtures clashed with this 
exhibition, it was somewhat a surprise to find the nurserymen’s classes 
confined to one exhibitor only—Mr. Mount. Amateurs were fairly 
represented, and staged some excellent flowers. In the chief class of 
eighteen singles, one of each variety, the competition was exceptionally 
close, and occupied a great portion of the judges’ time. The first prize 
was a cup given by the Vice-President, and was won by Cooper Wacher, 
Esq., Hoath, whose best flowers were Violette Bouyer, Fisher Holmes, 
Maurice Bernardin, A. K. Williams, Dupuy Jamain, Duke of Wellington, 
Marie Baumann, and Comtesse de Nadaillac. Colonel Pitt was a 
remarkably close second, followed by J. Stonley, Esq. The Rev. 
J. Buchannan and R. L. Knight, Esq., also competed, and staged 
excellent blooms. 
For twelve singles Colonel Pitt was first, beating the Rev. H. B. 
Biron and Captain Christy, who followed in the order named. For nine 
Teas or Noisettes, R. L. Knight, Esq., Cooper Wacher, Esq., and Colonel 
Pitt were the successful exhibitors, the first having good blooms of 
Caroline Kuster, Anna Ollivier, Souvenir d’un Ami, and Madame Cusin. 
Here, also, the first and second were very close. Colonel Pitt was first 
for six trebles, the Rev. J. Buchannan second (with all Teas), and the 
Rev. H. B. Biron third. In the last stand were good flowers of Marie 
Verdier. 
In Section B, a cup was presented by the Mayor for twelve singles, 
and won by S. H. Dean, Esq.; Mr. Honey ball and Mr. R. Smith 
following. Mr. Dean was also first for six Teas or Noisettes ; and again 
for four trebles in the same section. There is an excellent point in the 
framing of this schedule, the winners of the first prize in the top class 
of each section below A not being allowed to compete again in the 
same section. Mr. Dean was therefore fortunate in sweeping the 
board, as future opportunities cannot occur, he now having to go a 
step higher. 
For nine singles in Section C, Canon Holland was first and F. Knight, 
Esq., a close second. These positions were reversed in the succeeding 
class for six singles, when a close contest again ensued. For six Teas 
or Noisettes, three varieties. Canon Holland was the only exhibitor. 
Section D, for members who have never taken a first prize at this 
Society’s shows, brought out good competition, the first for six singles 
going to Lieut.-Colonel E. Poole, Herne; second to Mrs. H. G. Deedes, 
Saltwood ; and third to W. Saunders, Esq., Seabrooke. In that for 
three singles J. McMasters, Esq., was first, W. Saunders second, and 
Mrs. Deedes third. Mr. McMasters and Mr. Saunders also took first 
and second for three Teas or Noisettes. J. Stonley, Esq., was first for 
six of any Hybrid Perpetual with Merveille de Lyon, and Cooper 
Wacher, Esq., won premier honours for a similar number of any Tea or 
Noisette with good blooms of Innocente Pirola. 
As already mentioned, Mr. Mount had matters entirely his own way in 
the nurserymen’s division. His collections of thirty-six singles and twelve 
trebles were very good, and contained good blooms of Lord Macaulay, 
Ulrich Brunner, A. Guinoisseau, Souvenir d’Elise, Suzanne Marie 
Rodocanachi, Mrs. J. Laing, and others. Mr. Mount also -won in the 
open class for twelve Teas or Noisettes, but found a close rival in 
Colonel Pitt. A decorative arrangement of Roses and foliage to be set 
Tip in a soup plate and tumblers was exceedingly pretty, and a grand 
effect secured, Mrs. H. B. Biron being first, and Mrs. Cooper Wacher a 
close second. 
WOOD GREEN.— June 30th. 
The ninth annual exhibition of the Wood Green Horticultural 
Society was held in the grounds of the Town Hall, Earlham Grove, on 
the above date. Beautiful weather prevailed, and there being some 
athletic sports held in connection with this meeting, a good attendance 
of visitors was forthcoming. The exhibits for the most part were of 
excellent quality, particularly the groups of miscellaneous plants, cut 
flowers and vegetables. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Holloway, sent a group of flowering 
and ornamental foliage plants, amongst which Cattleyas, Cypripediums, 
and Odontoglossums were prominent. Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., 
Southgate, staged a group of Orchids. These included well flowered plants 
of Miltonia ' exillaria, Masdevallias, Odontoglossums and Cattleyas, the 
whole being effectively arranged with Ferns and foliage plants. Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, had two boxes of their hybrid Sweet 
Briars, raised by Lord Penzance. The flowers were fresh and beautiful, 
and attracted the notice of visitors. Lady Penzance and Flora MacIvor 
may be mentioned as being particularly charming. The former is a 
soft reddish copper tint, the centre being yellow, whilst Flora MacIvor 
is a white blushed with rose. 
Hardy flowers were well shown by Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm 
Nurseries, Tottenham. This contribution included Liliums of variety. 
Spiraeas, Papaver nudicale in variety, Cypripedium spectabilis, and Her 
Majesty Pink, which were highly commended. Messrs. W. Cutbush 
and Sons, Highgate, staged a large group of “ Malmaison,” Carnations, 
and plants of the well known Uriah Pike. The same firm sent an ex¬ 
tensive collection of hardy flowers, amongst which Irises, Campanulas, 
Liliums, Evening Primroses, Gaillardias, and Heuchera sanguinea were 
conspicuous. Roses were shown in splendid condition by Mr. W. Rumsey, 
Joyning’s Nursery, Waltham Cross, who sent eight boxes of blooms. 
These comprised Hybrid Perpetuals, Teas, and Moss Roses in variety. 
Messrs. F. & G. Cuthbert, Southgate, sent a group of Dracaenas, Liliums, 
Palms, Begonias, and other plants. 
The competitive exhibits were well represented, although the 
exhibitors were chiefly local growers. For a group of Ferns, Mr. F. 
Page, Homewood, was first, and also for four pots of Mignonette. 
Mr. John Armstrong had the best group of plants, and Mr. Hollingworth 
was second. Mr. Armstrong also secured the leading prize for six 
Coleuses, and Mr. Hollingworth was first for six Gloxinias, Mr. J. B. 
Ward being second. Roses were well shown in the amateurs’ section, 
Mr. G. W. Cook and Mr. E. R. Smith being amongst the prizewinners. 
Fruit and vegetables were also staged in good condition, whilst table 
decorations made a good effect. 
BROCKHAM.— June 30th. 
The annual exhibition of the Brockham Amateur Rose Association 
was held this year on Saturday, June 30th, in the grounds of Sandhills, 
Betchworth, by invitation of Mr. (and Mrs.) Davidson. For twenty-nine 
years the Association has held its show—purely a Rose show—now in 
one charming spot and now in another. In seventeen of the gardens of 
this most beautiful neighbourhood the show has taken place. If those 
living round about are not acquainted with the varied charm of the 
estates planted near them, it is not the fault of those who own them. 
Amongst the benefits afforded by Rose shows, held after the hospitable 
and kindly fashion of the Brockham Association, one certainly is that it 
brings together the classes and the masses. The show this year was held 
in splendid weather, and with the beautiful surroundings of fine trees, 
well kept gardens, a most genial host, and, not least of all, a magnificent 
band—that of the Royal Artillery. 
Sandhills is a modern house built by the late Sir Dyce Duckworth) 
Bart., very compact and exceedingly well built and equipped, having 
picturesque stables, and a thoroughly well kept garden that is a credit 
to the enthusiastic gardener (Mr. Lucas), who has been with Mr. 
Davidson some seven years. Without an atom of ostentation, the 
owner might speak of it as the “ garden that I love,” and there is 
evidence enough that all that grows there is fondly and enthusiastically 
cared for. Whether it be the Black Hamburgh Grapes (faultlessly 
healthy and fruitful) or the masses of Ferns and Lycopodiums grown 
beneath them, or the group of well-grown Begonias and Gesneras, or 
the great bed of most promising Carnations, or the well-arranged 
herbaceous border, ending in one of the prettiest ferneries that a 
gardener could wish for, all speak of devotion and unceasing care. Such 
a lover of the picturesque is the owner of Sandhills, and so desirous was 
he of pleasing his visitors, that he had arranged with his neighbour 
(J. R. Corbett, Esq., of More Place) that his magnificent and noted herd 
of Jersey cows should be in the park close by, and there they were, 
indeed, a sight worth going to look upon, and Mr. Davidson was most 
careful to tell admirers that the cattle were not his. 
The show was held, as usual, in a large tent, in a field close to the 
house. It was tastefully decorated too, as usual, with Caladiums, Palms, 
Liliums, Ferns. Hydrangeas, and Gloxinias from the gardens of Messi-t-. 
H. Appleby & Co., of the Box Hill Nurseries. There was not this year 
the same necessity for making up the show with a dozen boxes of Roses 
from another county, and so Messrs. Paul & Son, of the Old Nurseries, 
Cheshunt, contented themselves with bringing one box of more or less 
new Roses, which were of much interest. In this box there were the 
following flowers :—Duke of Fife, Caroline Testout (very fine), N. Gus¬ 
tave Regis, Janet’s Pride, Bourbon T. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Paul’s 
Early Blush, Margaret Dickson (seedling). Miss FranQois Bloxham, 
H.T. Madame Pernet Ducher, Beaut6 Inconstante, Mrs. Harkness, 
H.P. Spenser, H.P. Marchioness of Londonderry, Triomphe de Pernet 
Pere, B. Mrs. Paul, Lady H. Grosvenor, T. Bridesmaid, T. Kaiserin 
Frederick, H.P. Charles Gater, T. Corinna, T. Christine de None (best 
Tea of the year), T. Media, and H.P. Marchioness of Dufferin. 
The exhibition of members was a good but not a representative one. 
There was only one competitor in two of the classes, and only one class 
in which seven competed, and yet there are sixty-three members in the 
Association. There appears to be a little want of life in the schedule. 
A new departure somewhere seems needed. For close upon thirty years 
this excellent Association has gone upon the same old line, Could not 
the Committee offer an open class to the trade? Could they not make it 
easier for ladies to exhibit decorations ? In this department there is a 
great falling off from the really good old dajs, when the writer 
remembers seeing a large display of good taste and artistic skill. ^ Are 
buttonholes worth exhibiting when there is only one competitor? 
“ Meliora spent ! ” There ought to be no difficulty in such a neighbour¬ 
hood, with such good gardens, and so many lovers of the Rose. The 
failing off last year was remedied this time, and the prizes were more 
evenly distributed. 
