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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
July 12, 1894. 
Heuchera sanguinea, Lychnis vespertina fl. pi., and Veronica maritima 
alba. 
The class for specimens, was not so well patronised as on former 
occasions. The Diss Society is the only one about here which gives to 
growers an opportunity of displaying the choice products of their 
gardens without making up large bunches. Visitors have thus a chance 
of learning not only what can be grown but seeing what would other¬ 
wise perhaps remain unknown to them; this, it is hoped, will induce 
the Society to allow this class to remain on their schedule. Mr. 
T. C, Collins secured the first prize, the number of beautiful examples 
exhibited by him being too large to enumerate, but Alstrbmeria 
lutea acd Gypsophila Steveni, a most useful flower for decorative 
purposes, quite different in appearance from the well-known G. pani- 
culata, also a bloom of Calochortus luteus may be named. The Rev. 
E. Farrer, who took the second prize, showed a pretty little flower, 
known as Antirrhinum siculum, possibly a Linaria, which will perhaps 
one day be a favourite. 
The class for border flowers must not be forgotten. There were four 
competitors, all having exhibits worthy of merit. The Rev. F. Page- 
Roberts was first, and Mr. Chettleburgh, of Worstead, near Norwich, 
second. This class ought to be much encouraged, as it not only admits 
flowering shrubs but is effective, the delicate colouring of such annuals 
as Nemesia and Shirley Poppy blending and harmonising with the 
more sober tints of their perennial neighbours. Altogether the 
exhibition was grand, and the largest ever seen in the eastern 
counties ; it seemed to awaken an interest in the apathetic mind of the 
general visitor, and was, of course, very fascinating to those who make a 
hobby of cultivating herbaceous flowers. 
IPSWICH.— July 4th. 
The Committee of this Society, alarmed at the financial results of 
wet days on several years, decided on this occasion to hold the Rose 
Show under cover in the Skating Rink; but, according to the natural 
perversity of things, the day proved cloudless, and the attendance, I 
fear, was small. Professional Roses were even better than on the 
preceding day at Diss, but no improvement was to be found in the 
amateur ranks. 
In the open class for thirty-six Roses Mr. B. R. Cant was first, 
showing Victor Hugo (very fine). Captain Hayward, and A. K, Williams 
(good). Mr. Frank Cant was second, his most noteworthy blooms being 
Gustave Piganeau and Marchioness of Londonderry (another “dead 
man’s face”). Messrs. Prior were third, showing Gustave Piganeau well. 
In twelve trebles Mr. B. R. Cant was again first, Marie Baumann, 
Mrs. John Laing and Her Majesty being among his best exhibits, A 
very close contest occurred here between Mr. Frank Cant and Messrs. 
Prior for the second place, the pointing being equal. A considerable 
superiority in size carried the day for the former exhibitor against 
somewhat greater cleanness in Messrs. Prior’s stand. Mr. Frank Cant had 
a good treble of Comtesse de Ludre (which he has been showing well 
lately), one of Mrs. John Laing, and a bad one of Kaiserin Augusta 
Victoria. Messrs. Prior showed a very good clean bright treble of 
Merveille de Lyon, and a neat one of A. K. Williams. 
In the open class of twelve Teas Messrs. Prior were first with neat 
but not large blooms, the best being Mar6chal Niel. Mr. Frank Cant 
was second, his flowers not being very perfect. In East Anglia, at least, 
the Tea classes are often quite as well represented by the amateurs. 
In the amateur ranks the mixed classes were of poor quality. Rev. 
H. A. Berners was first for thirty-six, showing a good bloom of Her 
Majesty. Rev. A. Foster-Melliar, the only other exhibitor, was second, 
his best blooms being Marie Verdier and Souvenir d’Elise. In the class 
for twenty-four Roses Mr. Orpen was first, his best blooms being Ulrich 
Brunner and Madame Hoste; with Mr, Parsons, Woodbridge, second. 
In twelve blooms Mr. Orpen was again first, Mr. Berners second, and 
Mr. Parsons third. Three pretty good stands of Teas were exhibited by 
the Bast Anglian amateurs, Mr. Berners being first with a good even box, 
Mr. Foster-Melliar second (showing a good Madame de Watteville), and 
Mr. Orpen third. For any six Roses of a sort Mr. Foster-Melliar was 
first with Souvenir d’Blise, large, but not very good ; Mr. Berners second 
with Her Majesty, and a gentleman, whose name I am sorry to say I 
have lost, third with La France. 
In ballroom bouquets Mrs. Orpen was first, but her exhibit, con¬ 
sisting principally of buds of Madame de Watteville, was heavier than 
usual, and she was very closely followed by Miss Gilbert with Sweet 
Peas and Pinks. In bridal bouquets Mrs. Orpen was first, but a large 
Lily was a little out of place. Miss Gilbert, who was second, would 
have taken her place but for the introduction of white ostrich feathers. 
Miss Gilbert third, had packed her flowers too closely. Buttonhole 
bouquets were poor, and the class for wild flower decoration showed no 
striking features, but in the class for tasteful arrangement of a basket 
of cut flowers, a somewhat daring exhibit by Miss B. Ridley of orange 
and yellow Poppies with Ferns in a green basket, beat Mrs. Orpen, 
whose basket of lighter and more neutral shades looked weak beside it, 
TUNBRIDGE WELLS.— July 4th. 
This was the thirty-sixth annual exhibition of the Tunbridge Wells 
Horticultural Society, and although not quite up to the high standard 
usually found, was still an excellent meeting. One of the chief 
features of this show is the groups of plants arranged for effect, no less 
than eleven competitors trying conclusions. All were good, but the 
first three could scarcely be improved in any way. Unfortunately, Mr. 
Mason, who had been awarded second prize, was disqualified later on. 
He had supplemented his group by the addition of a few Orchid sprays. 
We quite believe this was a misreading of the schedule only, as Mr. 
Mason is far too able and honest an exhibitor to wilfully make such a 
mistake. Mr. J. Howes, gardener to W. Cobb, Esq., was first, closely 
followed by Mr. L. Dupond and Mr. S. Pope. 
Mr. T. Portnell, gardener to Sir A. Lamb, Bart., Battle, was the 
premier exhibitor of stove and greenhouse plants ; followed by Mr. J, 
Mason, gardener to H. J. Wood, Esq., Southborough, Mr. S. Pope, 
gardener to J. J. Barrow, Esq., Tunbridge Wells, had the best foliage 
plants and exotic Ferns, 
For twenty-four bunches of herbaceous cut flowers Mr. J. Charlton 
won with a magnificent collection. Second, Mr. H. Ware. For three 
pieces of table decorations, first Mrs. A. Hatton, Sevenoaks. Second, 
Mr. S. Cook. For one epergne, Mrs. Hatton was again in front; Miss 
Eva Simpson beating Mr. Cook for second place. The class for eighteen 
varieties of cut flowers (stove and greenhouse), found Mr. T. Portnell 
ahead again. For wreaths Mr. J. Charlton beat Mr. Newman, but the 
latter was a good first for wedding and hand bouquets, also for sprays. 
Mr. Mount, Canterbury, had the best stand of forty-eight Rose.s, the 
finest flowers being Mrs. J. Laing (medal bloom), Victor Hugo, 
Xavier Olibo, Marie Baumann, Abel Carri^re, Thomas Mills, and 
Fisher Holmes. Mr. T. Durrant Young, Eastbourne, was a close second. 
The same order prevailed for twelve Teas or Noisettes. For twenty-four 
varieties, Mr. Foster, Ashford, was well in front; F. Freeman-Thomas, 
Esq., Eastbourne, being second. 
In the fruit class Mr. Earl was first for three bunches of Black 
Hamburgh Grapes, also for one bunch of black, not Hamburgh. Mr. 
W. Harvey beat Mr. Earl for three bunches of white Grapes. Mr. Earl 
was very succe.ssful for Pines, Strawberries, and Cherries ; also first for 
a fine collection of fruit. Vegetables: nine kinds, open, Mr. A. 
Henderson, first. Mr. Booth won Messrs. Sutton & Sons’ first prize, and 
Mr. Charlton’s first went to Mr. J. Friend. 
Among trade exhibits, not for competition, Messrs. Cutbush & Son 
had a stand of “ Malmaison ” Carnations ; but the most taking of all 
was a 30 feet staging of herbaceous flowers from Mr. Charlton, 
Tunbridge Wells. A more representative stand is rarely seen, and never 
in better condition. 
NORWICH.— July 5th. 
The Rose show of this very flourishing Society was held in brilliant 
weather in the gardens of the Bishop’s Palace—an excellent situation, 
not only from its being in the heart of the city and within easy reach of 
the station, with no hills to climb, but also because of the fine trees, 
under the shade of which the Rose tent was pitched, so that it was 
cooler to set up in the tent than outside. The competition in the Rose 
classes was not strong, and this is not to be wondered at in the amateurs’ 
classes, for showing three days in succession is too much for exhibitors 
and their Roses. 
In the open class for thirty-six Mr. B. R. Cant was first, his best 
blooms being Horace Vernet, John Stuart Mill (fine), Comtesse de 
Ludre, and Gustave Piganeau. Mr. Frank Cant was second, showing 
Comtesse de Camando, Fisher Holmes, and Horace Vernet well. In 
eighteen trebles the positions were reversed, Mr. Frank Cant being first, 
having good triplets of Horace Vernet, Caroline Testout, and Ulrich 
Brunner ; and Mr. B. R. Cant second with good examples of S. M. 
Rodocanachi and Her Majesty. 
In the amateurs’ classes Rev. A. Foster-Melliar, Sproughton, near 
Ipswich, had it pretty well all his own way, his Roses being a little 
better, and his rivals, Messrs. Berners and Orpen, taking a day’s rest or 
showing elsewhere. He was easily first for thirty-six, among which 
were the two medal Roses, Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi and 
Souvenir d’Elise, and good specimens of Gustave Piganeau and General 
Jacqueminot. Rev. A. L. Fellowes, Beighton, who won last year, 
was second with inferior flowers, the best being Comtesse de Nadaillac. 
Miss Penrice, Whitton, was third. It is worthy of notice that in this, the 
most valuable prize in East Anglia, the present winner gained it three 
years in succession, and then lost it four years running, by a very small 
margin each time. For twenty-four Roses Mr. Foster-Melliar was again 
first with poorer flowers, but good specimens of Marie Verdier and Suzanne 
Marie Rodocanachi were noticed. Mr. T. C. Blofield was second, and 
Rev. A. L. Fellowes third. In twelve blooms Mr. Blofield was first, Mr. 
D. Warnes second. Rev. F. Page-Roberts third, and Rev, A. L. Fellowes 
fourth. In twelve Teas Mr. Foster-Melliar was first, Mr. D. Warnes 
second, and Rev. A, L. Fellowes third, there being no noteworthy blooms. 
In twelve Hybrid Perpetuals of a sort Rev. A. L. Fellowes was first, 
as he has been for several years, with La France, one being a capital 
bloom, and reserve for the medal. Miss Penrice second, and Mr. Fletcher 
third, all showing the same variety. In six H.P.'s of a sort Rev. C. 
Fellowes, Shotesham, was first with Ulrich Brunner; Mr. D. Warnes 
second with Mrs. John Laing ; and Mr. Page Roberts third with Jeanie 
Dickson, This was not a good class. In six Teas of a sort Mr. Page 
Roberts was first with The Bride ; Mr, C. Fellowes, Shotesham, second 
with Comtesse de Nadaillac ; Mr. Foster-Melliar third with Mar^chal 
Niel. For twelve trebles Mr, Foster-Melliar was first, showing pro¬ 
minently Gustave Piganeau, Edith Giffard, and Mar6chal Niel. Miss 
Penrice was second ; and Rev. A. L. Fellowes third. 
Nothing could tempt the scribe to go into any other tent, but he 
was forced to admire Mr. Page Roberts’ wonderful stand of thirty-six 
herbaceous flowers, which eained the first prize in the principal class. 
Most noteworthy were Orchis foliosa, Linaria dalmatica, and Iris 
ochroleuca, but it was altogether a beautiful exhibit, and must have 
taken a good deal of time to cut and arrange. 
