July 19, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Downshire, and in the class for the best Rose in the show, open to 
all, the same exhibitors won with a superb Gbndral Jacqueminot. 
Amateur exhibits made a charming: disnlay, the contest in most of 
the chief classes being fought between Mr. J. T. Marsden and Mr. J. H. 
Midgley, J.P. Four Hybrid Perpetual Roses, three trusses of each.— 
First, Mr. J. T. Marsden, Silverdale ; second, Mr. J. H. Midgley, 
Berner’s Close, Grange ; third. Rev. R. T. Langlree, Grange. For six 
trusses, any light, and same number of dark H.P. Roses, Messrs. 
Marsden and Midgley scored. There were three bronze medals for 
the best bloom of any light and dark H.P., and best Tea or Noisette, 
Mr. J. T. Marsden winning the first with a fine Horace Vernet, and 
Mr. Midgley the two latter with superb La France and Ernest Metz. 
For classes open to amateur growers of 350 Rose trees and upwards 
the Rev. R. T. Langtree was first with a fine stand of eighteen distinct 
varieties, Messrs. Midgley and Marsden taking the other positions. The 
latter exhibitor also won for twelve Roses, distinct, six distinct light 
and six distinct dark H.P., being closely followed in each case by Mr. 
Midgley. The latter won with six Teas or Noisettes, distinct, Mr. Marsden 
being second. For amateur growers of less than 350 trees Messrs. 
J. Abbott, N. W. Wilding, Miss Case, and Miss Park were successful. 
Pansies are always shown in fine form and large numbers, this year 
forming no exception to the rule. The principal prizetakers were 
Messrs. A. Ratson, R. Bolton, R. Bolton, jun., J. Sharp, Wm. Askew, 
J. Greenop, and G. N. Fell. Numerous special prizes had been kindly 
given by ladies and gentlemen in the neighbourhood. These were 
presented by Mrs. Fell. Mr. Midgley presented Mrs. Fell with a 
charming bouquet of Roses, kindly sent by Messrs. Dickson & Sons. 
The Judges in nurserymen’s exhibits were Mr. Midgley and Mr. Jno. 
Poole. For the amateurs Mr. Alex. Dickson of Newtownards and 
Mr. Dunning of Dicksons, Ld., Chester ; and Pansies Mr. H. Rothery. 
The Hall was greatly enhanced in appearance by a collection of 
foliage plants, arranged by Mr. Caird, Tod Bush Park, and Mr. Croasdale 
of Onbas. A word of praise is due to Messrs. G. H. Mackareth and 
F. W. Poole, joint Secretaries, who were assisted by Mr. T. W. Mason, 
Mr. H. Longson, Treasurer, and an excellent Committee.—R. P. R. 
ROYAL CALEDONIAN, EDINBURGH.— July 11th and 12th. 
Held as usual in the roomy Waverley Market on the 11th and 
12th inst., this by courtesy more than in reality is termed the Rose 
show. Roses were eclipsed by some other denizens of gardens, and 
judging by the quality of those shown the queen of flowers is in some¬ 
what poor form across the border. Better flowers are promised later, 
however. There was a fair display of plants, Ferns being numerous 
and fine. Fruit, especially Grapes, was well shown ; and vegetables, 
though somewhat few in number, were generally very good indeed. 
Mr. Wood, gardener to J. Buchanan, Esq., Oswald House, was the 
only exhibitor in the class for table of plants arranged for effect, and 
the first prize was awarded. For six foliage plants. Mr. Crichton, 
Liberton, was first, the sorts comprising a good Croton Warreni, a large 
Asparagus plumosus, and Dasylirion acrotricum. The same exhibitor 
was first also with two Crotons, extra fine examples of The Countess 
and Lady Zetland, also with two Caladiums, large specimens, and with 
two good Dracaenas. Mr. Napier, gardener to P. Neil Fraser, Esq., 
Murrayfield, staged excellent examples in the class for six stove or 
greenhouse Ferns, Macrolepis hirta cristata and Nephrolepis plumosa 
being of extraordinary proportions. The same gentleman was also first 
in the class for six British Ferns, a very large number of most excellent 
plants being staged in this class. Mr. Anderson, gardener to Colonel 
Davidson, Woodcroft, Edinburgh, was a close second. There was also a 
good competition among dwarf British Ferns, Mr. Anderson being first, 
and fine examples were shown by this grower. 
But few Orchids were staged, and for the prizes there was next to no 
competition. Mr. Sharp, Liberton, was first for four Orchids with fairly 
well bloomed examples of Odontoglossum vexillarium, 0. Alexandise, 
Epidendrum vitellinum majus, and Aerides odoratum. Mr. McIntyre, 
The Glen, Innerleithen, was second. Mr. Murray, Restalrig House, had 
the two best and Mr. Sharp the best one Orchid, a good Odontoglossum 
Alexandra. Carnations Souvenir de la Malmaison were shown, many 
of the plants exhibiting disease very pronouncedly. The best grown 
plants were from Mr. Rae, Dunlaws, Kelso ; but these were passed for 
larger and taller examples. A number of Gloxinias and table plants in 
great variety were also shown well. 
Cut flowers were largely composed of Roses. In the class devoted 
to trade growers that for forty-eight blooms was the most important. 
Here, Mr. Hugh Dickson, Belfast, secured the premier award for fresh 
blooms, though somewhat small in size. Mr. Dickson’s best flowers 
comprised Mrs. J. Laing, Star of Waltham, Margaret Dickson, La France, 
Alfred Colomb, Madame L. De la Place, Etienne Levet, Benoit Comte. 
Princess of Wales, Lady H. Stewart, FranQois Michelon, and Duke of 
Fife. Messrs. J. Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen, were second, and Messrs. 
Croll, Dundee, third. For twenty-four Roses Messrs. Croll were first. 
Some of the best blooms shown were in this stand ; Gustave Piganeau, 
Marchioness of Dufferin, A. K. Williams, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, 
Horace Vernet, Constantine Petriakoff, and Violet Boug^re were the 
best. Messrs. Cocker & Sons were second, and Messrs. Smith & Sons, 
Stranraer, third. Messrs. Cocker & Sons were first for twenty-four Teas 
with small but fresh blooms ; Messrs. Croll second, and Mr. Robinson, 
Helensburgh, third. Messrs. Croll had the best twelve trusses Roses, 
and Mr. Dickson was second for these. Messrs. Cocker & Sons had the 
best collection of Roses in species and varieties, L’Id4al and Cramoisie 
Superieur being the most striking sorts. In the section reserved for 
gardeners and amateurs Mr. Parlane, gardener, Roselea Row, won first 
prizes for thirty-six, twenty-four, and twelve Roses. The blooms gene¬ 
rally were small and lacking in freshness. 
Fruit formed a good display. Several collections were shown. Mr. 
Smith, gardener to Earl of Stair, Oxenford Castle, was first here with 
fair Grapes, good Nectarines and Peaches, Figs, Melon. Cherries, and 
Strawberries. Mr. Kirk, gardener to — Paton, Esq., Norwood, Alloa, 
was second with extra fine Madresfield Court and Black Hamburgh 
Grapes, the smaller fruits, however, being deficient. Mr. Morrison, 
Archerfield Gardens, Drem, was third. For four bunches Grapes Mr. 
Rutherford, Airthiey Castle Gardens, was a good first with fine clusters 
of Duke of Buccleuch and Black Hamburgh. Mr. Morrison was second, 
and Mr. Hammond, gardener to Sir W. Lawson, Brayton, Cumberland, 
third. Mr. McDonald, gardener to the Marquis of Lothian, Newbattle 
Abbey, had the two best clusters of Black Hamburgh ; and Mr. Kirk 
second. For two black of other sort Mr. Mattison, Currieshill, was first. 
The two best bunches of white Grapes were Duke of Buccleuch, shown 
by Mr. Rutherford. The best Pine Apple was shown by Mr. McKelvie, 
Broxmouth Park, Dunbar. Peaches were very fine, Mr. Buchanan, 
Dailly, Ayrshire, being first ; and Mr. Clark, Wemyss Castle, Fife, 
second. Nectarines also were fine, Mr. Smith, Oxenford, being first 
with extra Lord Napier. 
Of vegetables, Mr. Harper, gardener to P. S. Richardson, Esq., Tullie- 
bolton House, Perth, was first with a collection of extra fine examples, 
comprising very good Moncrieffe White Celery, Early London Cauli¬ 
flower, Sutton’s Seedling Potato, Extra Duke of Albany Peas, Lockie’s 
Perfection Cucumber, and Challenger Tomato. Mr. Johnstone, Hawick, 
was second. Mr. Millne, Sunnybank, Leith, had the best collection of 
salads. Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Cauliflowers were also well shown. 
Miscellaneous exhibits, chiefly from trade growers, were perhaps the 
chief features of the Show, and of these the most striking were the 
numerous collections of hardy flowers. Not the least important was 
that of Messrs. Cocker &; Sons, containing, as it did, representative 
examples of all the more popular and the best hardy flowers grown. 
Mr. Cuthbertson also had a most charming group, as did Mr. Lister, 
Messrs. Laird & Son confined themselves to showing only a few species 
of hardy flowers, but had a group of stove and greenhouse plants. 
Mr. Campbell, High Blantyre, contributed, along with other hardy 
flowers, a very large number of blooms of the best Carnations. Mr. 
Forbes, Hawick, also showed blooms of Carnations, particularly Mal- 
maisons, and a large number of Delphiniums. Mr. Smellie, Busby, 
exhibited a stand of “ rayless ” Violas, the flowers being very sweet and 
pretty. Messrs. Methven & Son, Princes Street, contributed a large 
group of stove and greenhouse plants. A charming table was arranged 
by Messrs. Laing & Mather, Kelso. Mr. McMillan, Trinity, had on 
exhibition a well arranged basket of large Chrysanthemum blooms. 
WORKSOP.— July 12th. 
The fifth annual exhibition of the Worksop Rose and Horticultural 
Society was held on the above date, and was, all things considered, an 
excellent show. As will be remembered, the National Rose Society’s 
provincial show was held at Worksop last year, and a grand display of 
Roses resulted, amongst which many of the leading rosarians were 
represented. This year the local Society had no such aid, and had to 
rely entirely on its own efforts, and such being the case two large 
marquees were found to afford sufficient space for the exhibits, whereas 
last year a considerably larger amount of tabling was requisite. The 
centre table of one of the tents was entirely devoted to Roses, and it 
was pleasant to see, in taking a glance over the exhibits before the 
judging commenced, that some handsome flowers were shown, more 
especially amongst the Hybrid Perpetuals. The Teas and Noisettes 
were by no means up to the standard, though here and there a praise* 
worthy bloom was noticed. 
As will be seen by the subjoined report, which deals almost 
exclusively with the Roses, Mr. H. V. Machin, J.P., Gateford Hill, 
rendered a very good account of himself, as he doubtless would have 
done at other shows in the country had not the late frosts played such 
havoc amongst his plants. Nurserymen were not so largely represented 
as might have been expected, only two sending stands, these being 
Messrs. R. Mack & Sons and Mr. Henry Merry weather. No doubt more 
would have been present had it not been for the other shows held on the 
same day, for the prizes offered were suflficiently substantial to 
render a long journey worth the while. The managers of the show 
are to be congratulated on the punctuality with which the judging was 
commenced, being only a very few moments after the advertised time 
of eleven o’clock. This is an example which might well be followed by 
those in charge of many of the southern shows, where the judges have 
sometimes to wait an hour, and even more, before being able to start 
their duties. 
As has been said, only two nurserymen were represented in the Rose 
classes, but if somewhat lacking in numbers of blooms, the quality of 
many left little to be desired. In the class for forty-eight, distinct, one 
truss of each, the two exhibitors ran each other somewhat closely, the 
premier position being finally accorded to Messrs. Mack & Sons, Cat- 
terick, while Mr. Henry Merry weather. Rose Nurseries, Southwell, 
Notts, had, perforce, to be contented with the second position. The 
varieties represented in the winning stand were the following :—Ulrich 
Brunner, Madame Montet, Rosieriste Jacob, Heinrich Schultheis, A. K. 
Williams, Boieldieu, Victor Hugo, Magna Charta, Prince Camille de 
Rohan, Exposition de Brie, Charles Lamb, Souvenir d’Elise Vardon, 
Duke of Fife, Monsieur Noman, E. Y. Teas, Comtesse deLudre, Suzanne 
