July 5, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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LEE, BLACKIIEATH, AND LEWISHAM.— June 4tu and 5th. 
As usual, the Lee,Blackheath, and Lewisham Horticultural Society’s 
annual exhibition was held at The Cedars, Lee, on the above 
dates. This was the twenty-seventh show, and the reputation which the 
Society has so long held in regard to summer exhibitions was well 
maintained on this occasion. Specimen plants always form a feature 
here, as do Roses, which this year appeared to be more numerous than 
usual. The fruit and vegetable classes were also well filled, and the 
whole of the exhibits made a good display, although they were not 
arranged in the best possible manner. 
The principal class for six specimen stove and greenhouse plants 
brought oat some good exhibits, but not a very strong competition. 
Mr. C. Birch, gardener to R. Whyte, Esq., Old Road, Lee, secured the 
first prize, showing Ixoras Prince of Orange and Pilgrimi, Gloriosa 
superba, Allamanda Hendersoni, Rhynchospermum jasminoides, and 
Aphelexii macrantha purpurea. Mr. W. Jeffery, gardener to Mrs. 
Cressw'ell, The Mount, Eltham, was second. Mr. Jeffery, however, 
gained the premier award for four specimen flowering plants; Mr. Aley, 
gardener to R. Kersey, Esq., Hurst Lodge, Lee, being second. Mr. 
Jeffery was also first for twelve stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. 
Rhoden won in a class for four stove and greenhouse flowering plants, 
and Mr. C. Birch had the best four ornamental foliage specimens. 
Gloxinias were well shown by Messrs. J. Rhoden, R. G. Filkins, Aley, 
and H. Horton. 
The first prize for six foliage plants went to Mr. J. Lambert, 
gardener to D. W. Segelcke, Esq., Elfindale Lodge, Herne Hill. This 
exhibitor h.ad, amongst others, a fine plant of Cycas revoluta, and some 
excellently coloured Crotons. Mr. Jeffery was placed second for half a 
dozen good plants ; Mr. F. Fox, gardener to Mrs. Penn, The Cedars, 
Lee, being third. The last named exhibitor won with six Caladiums, 
staging splendid plants. The best of these were Candidum, Laingi and 
Chantoni, all well coloured. Mr. W. Payne, gardener to C. D. Abel, 
Esq., Blackheath, was second. Mr. Slaymaker, St. John’s Park, gained 
the first prize for four Caladiums, Mr. Jeffery being second. 
Ferns were exhibited in excellent condition, the specimens being 
large and creditable to the respective growers. For six exotic Ferns 
Mr. F. Johnson, gardener to G. Brailsford, Esq., Tudor House, Black- 
heath, was first, showing with others a grand plant of Adiantum 
farleyense. Mr. C. Birch was second, and Mr. J. Rhoden, gardener to 
J. Vavasseur, Esq., Blackheath Park, third. In another class for six 
exotic Ferns Mr. C. Birch was first, staging admirably grown speci¬ 
mens of Adiantum scutum rosea, A. Lathomi, Da vail ia fijiensis, and 
D. Mooreana, with others. Messrs. J. Rhoden and D. Jeffery were second 
and third respectively. 
Groups of plants were not particularly numerous, but those arranged 
were effective. Mr. J. Lambert had the best group in one class, this 
being an excellent contribution comprising Palms, Crotons, Dracaenas, 
Caladiums, Gloxinias, with an edging of Maidenhair Ferns and Pani- 
cum variegatum. Mr. J. Rhoden was second, and Mr. R. E. Filkins, 
Oakbank Gardens, Chislehurst, third. Messrs. Jeffery, Fox, and Rhoden 
divided the prizes for a group of twenty-four plants, and Mr. C. Birch 
was first for a dozen miscellaneous plants. There were only two 
competitors in the class for a table of plants, these being Messrs. W. 
Jeffery and F. Fox, to whom the prizes were awarded in order of their 
names. Numerous minor elasses were provided for plants and cut 
flowers, and the prizes were chiefly secured by the exhibitors above 
mentioned. 
As has been said, Roses were shown in exeellent condition. In the 
class for seventy-two blooms Messrs. G. & W. H. Burch, Peterborough, 
were the only exhibitors, and the flowers staged by this firm were fresh 
and beautiful, particularly Her Majesty, Horace Vernet, Ulrich Brunner, 
A. K. Will’ams, Victor Hugo, Marie Rady, Mons. Noman, and 
Viscountess Folkestone. Messrs. Burch were also awarded the first prize 
in the class for forty-eight Roses, and likewise in that for twenty-four 
blooms. The varieties enumerated were amongst the best of those 
staged in the two last-named classes. It was a pity, however, that other 
growers were not represented. 
In the amateurs’ section Mr. J. Bateman, Highgate, staged the best 
twenty-four Roses, these being on the whole very good. Ulrich 
Brunner, Madame Gabriel Luizet, Beauty of Waltham, Marie Finger, 
Lady Helen Stuart and Jeannie Dickson were amongst the best. 
Mr. C. E. Shea, The Elms, Foots Cray, w’as a good second, showing 
excellent blooms. E. R. Smith, Esq., Melford Lodge, Muswell Hill, N., 
gained the first prize for twelve Roses, exhibiting a stand of splendid 
blooms. These were neat and well coloured, Dupuy Jamain, A. K. 
Williams and Le Havre being particularly good. Mr. J. Bateman 
was second and Mr. Shea third. Mr. G. W. Cook, Glenthorne, New 
Southgate, won in the class for six blooms of one variety, showing 
G^n^ral Jaequeminot in very fine eondition. Mr. E. R. Smith was 
second with splendid blooms of Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi. Mr. Day, 
Eltham, had the best half dozen blooms, distinct, and here Her Majesty 
and Merveille de Lyon were well represented. Mr. G. W. Cook was a 
close second, and Mr. J. Bateman followed. Mr. W. Day secured the 
leading prize for twelve Tea Roses, and the second one for half a dozen 
blooms of the same section. Mr. G. W. Cook was first in the latter class 
with creditable flowers. 
Violas made quite a display in themselves. For twelve sprays of 
Violas, Mr. H. A. Needs, Heath View, Horsell, Surrey, was first, show- 
ing fresh and large flowers, admirably arranged. The varieties included 
Duchess of Fife, H. W. Stuart, Ardwell Gem, J. B. Riding, and 
Columbine, wdth others. Mr. A. J. Rowberry, The Crescent, South 
Woodford, was second in this class, but was first for six sprays. Mr. 
D. B. Crane, Woodview Terrace, Archway Road, Highgate, secured a 
third position in the class for a dozen sprays of Violas. It is not often 
that these charming flowers are so well exhibited by amateur growers 
at a suburban show. 
Fruit included some well-grown Grapes. The best three bunches of 
black Grapes were shown by Mr. R. Goddard, gardener to T. M. Whit¬ 
taker, Esq., Eltham Road, who had well-coloured Hamburghs. Mr. J. 
Rhoden followed, the third prize going to Mr. J. Fulford, gardener to 
E. J. Wythes, Esq., Bickley Hall. Mr. Rhoden won in the class for 
three bunches of white Grapes with Duke of Buccleuch, Mr. Fulford 
following with Muscat of Alexandria, and Mr. Goddard with Buckland 
Sweetwater. Mr. Fulford was first with one bunch of white Grapes, 
showing Buckland Sweetwater, and also with Gros Maroc in the class 
for one bunch of black Grapes. Strawberries, Melons, and Cherries 
were best shown by Messrs. R. E. Filkins, C. Birch, and J. Fulford. 
Mr. T. A. Kester, gardener to W. J. Dawson, Esq., Plumstead Common, 
was awarded the first prize for a collection of fruit. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were not very numerous. Mr. H. J. Jones, 
Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, had a magnificent group of tuberous 
Begonias, said to have been the best ever seen at this show. The plants 
were excellently grown and well flowered, the blooms being remarkable 
for their size, symmetry, and stoutness of texture. The colours, too, 
were charmingly arranged, and being interspersed with Ferns and 
Asparagus plumosus, the whole made a very fine effect. Mr. Jones also 
sent a collection of Zonal Pelargoniums in great variety. Messrs. J. 
Peed & Sons, Roupell Park Nurseries, S.E.,8ent a group of miscellaneous 
flowering and foliage plants, amongst which some Orchids were 
prominent. 
Vegetables were extensively showm by local growers, and the 
amateurs’ classes for plants and flowers were well filled. 
REIGATE.— July 4th. 
The eighth annual show of the Reigate Cottage Garden Society and 
the Rose Association (amalgamated) was held on the above date, and 
proved to be a very successful exhibition. Of course Roses formed the 
chief feature, and were remarkably well staged, and in somewhat large 
numbers, one large marquee not being found sufficient accommodation 
for them. The nurserymen’s classes were not at all well patronised, 
owing, doubtless, to the lack of prizes, nothing more substantial being 
offered than medals. Mr. Prince, Oxford, was the only one represented, 
and gained a gold medal for a small collection of Teas. The names of 
the prizewinners in the principal Rose classes only are given, space not 
permitting of details being recorded. 
In the open class for twenty-four Roses, distinct, single trusses, 
there were three competitors ; Col. Pitt, Turkey Court, Maidenhead, 
being first with a grand box, including Mrs. John Laing, Madame Isaac 
Periere, La France, Duke of Edinburgh, Marguerite de St. Amand, 
Mons. E. Y. Teas. Victor Verdier, Annie Wood, Lady A. Hill, Marie 
Rady, Marquise de Castellane, Marie Baumann, Merveille de Lyon, 
Dachesse de Caylus, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, John Stuart Mill, Camille 
Bernardin, Beauty of Waltham, Emilie Hausburg, Earl of Dufferin, 
Thos. Mill, Louis Van Houtte, Baroness Rothschild, and Xavier Olibo. 
Mr. F. Budgen, gardener to Miss Baker, Reigate, was a very close 
second ; and Mr. Mease, gardener to A. Tate, Esq., Leatherhead, a good 
third. 
Mr. Mease was first in the class for twelve Teas or Noisettes, showing 
Comtesse de Nadaillac, Catherine Mermet, Boule d’Or, The Bride, Jean 
Ducher, Mar^chal Niel, Madame Hoste, Princess of Wales, Hon. Edith 
Gifford, Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Etoile de Lyon, and Souvenir d’Elise 
Vardon. Mr. Budgen was second with a very charming box, and Colonel 
Pitt a third with poorly finished blooms. 
For eight distinct, three trusses of each, Mr. Budgen was an easy 
first with A. K. Williams, Madame Gabriel Luizet, La France, Marie 
Baumann, Merveille de Lyon, Louis Van Houtte, Etienne Levet, and 
Her Majesty. Colonel Pitt was second with a good exhibit, and Mr. 
Mease a rather weak third. For twelve Roses, one variety, Mr. Budgen 
was again first with superb examples of La France, and Colonel Pitt 
second with Mrs. J. Laing. 
In the class for twenty-four distinct Roses, open to growers of less 
than 2000 plants, and with the first prize of which went Mr. F. Cant’s 
challenge trophy, R. E. West, Esq., Reigate, was first with a good exhi¬ 
bit, including La France, Duke of Teck, Abel Carri^re, Suzanne Marie 
Rodocanachi, Prince Arthur, Marie Baumann, Merveille de Lyon, 
Ulrich Brunner, Eugene Furst, Louis Van Houtte, Chas. Lefebvre, 
A. K. Williams, Victor Hugo, G4n4ral Jacqueminot, Frangois Michelon, 
Dupuy Jamain, Baronesa Rothschild, Annie Wood, Mrs. J. Laing, Marie 
Rady, Mrs. Baker, Gloire Lyonnaise, Duke of Edinburgh, and Violette 
Bouyer. He was the only competitor. 
For eighteen, distinct, Mr. Humphreys, gardener toP. G. C. Burnand, 
Esq.. Reigate, was first, and was the only competitor. For twelve Teas 
or Noisettes, Mr. Manfield, cardener to F. W. Campion, Esq., Reigate, 
was first, and R. E. West, Esq., second. 
In the class for twelve distinct Roses, open to growers of not more 
than 1000 plants, F. C, Pawle, Esq., Reigate, was first with good 
flowers, amongst the best of which were A. K. Williams, Her Majesty, 
Eugene Furst, and Countess of Oxford. Dr. Seaton, Bitterne, Hants, 
I was second, and C, E, Cuthell, Esq., Dorking, third. 
R. E. West, Esq., was first for twelve Roses of one variety with 
Ulrich Brunner, Mr. Humphreys being second with Baroness Rothschild. 
For nine Teas or Noisettes, distinct. Dr. Seaton was a good first 
