JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
July 26, 1894. 
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Ernest Metz, Innocente Pirola, Jules Finger, Niphetos, The Bride, 
Catherine Mermet, Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Adam, Souvenir d’Elise 
Vardon, Madame Hoste, Madame Br.avy, and Madame de Watteville. 
The flovrers were past their best. Messrs. Perkins k Sons, Coventry, 
secured the first prize for three bouquets of Roses, showing one made up 
of Niphetos and its own foliage, the others being yellow and red Roses, 
with sprays of Maidenhair Fern. There were no other competitors in 
this class. 
In the class for six trusses of any white Rose there were five entries, 
and Messrs. R. Mack & Sons were adjudged the first prize for a 
splendid stand of Merveille de Lyon, Messsrs. Perkins & Sons were 
second with the same variety, Messrs. D, Prior & Sons being third 
with Souvenir de S, A. Prince. There were seven boxes in the class 
for a dozen blooms of any crimson Rose. Mr. B. R. Cant was here 
first with twelve splendid flowers of A. K. Williams. Messrs. D. 
Prior & Sons were second with Alfred Colomb, and Messrs. Mack and 
Sons third with Marie Baumann. 
Amateues’ Classes. 
In the class for thirty-six distinct, single trusses, open to amateurs, 
there were seven entries, and the competition was keen, excellent blooms 
being noticeable in all the stands. Mr. W. Drew, Ledbury, was first 
with a very fine stand, comprising La Prance, Prosper Lauguier, 
Baroness Rothschild, Ulrich Brunner, Lady Sheffield, Salamander, Her 
Majesty, Gustave Piganeau, Madame Cusin, Louis Van Houtte, Jean 
Ducher, Dr. Andry, Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, A. K. Williams, 
Niphetos, Earl Dufferin, Madame de Watteville, Mrs. Jowett. E. Y. 
Teas, Merveille de Lyon, Charles Darwin, Madame Eugene Verdier, 
Alfred Colomb, sport from Duchesse de Morny, Marie Rady, The Bride, 
Charles Lefebvre, Francois Michelon, Star of Waltham, Souvenir d’un 
Ami, Marie Baumann, Francisca Kruger, Victor Hugo. The Rev. J. H. 
Pemberton, Romford, was a good second with excellent blooms ; Mr. 
E. B. Lindsell, Hitchin, third; Mr. A. Whitton, Bedale, being fourth. 
In the class for twelve distinct, three trusses of each, there were five 
competitors, and the Rev. W. H. Jackson, Bedford, was placed first with 
a stand of neat flowers. These were Marie Baumann, Mrs. J. Laing, 
Gustave Piganeau, Marie Finger, Pierre Netting, Madame H. Pierire, 
Emilie Hausberg, Beauty of Waltham, Captain Christy, Duke of 
Wellington, La France, and Star of Waltham. The Rev. J. H. 
Pemberton was a good second, the best flowers in this stand being 
Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, Camille Bernardin, A. K. Williams, and 
Marie Baumann. Mr. W. Boyes, Derby, was third, and Mr. A. Whitton 
fourth, all showing well finished flowers. 
The Rev. F. R. Burnside, Hereford, secured the first prize for a dozen 
Teas or Noisettes. The flowers were neat and even, and the varieties 
shown comprised Innocente Pirola, Madame Cusin, The Bride, Souvenir 
d’un Ami, Jean Ducher, Caroline Kuster, Catherine Mermet, Anna 
Olivier, Comtesse de Nadaillac, Princess of Wales, Madame de Watte¬ 
ville, and Hon. E. Gifford. Mr. W. Drew was second with a stand of 
rather small flowers, the Rev. W. H. Jackson being third. There were 
five competitors in the class. The Rev. F. R. Burnside was also first in 
the class for twelve blooms of any yellow Rose, showing Caroline 
Kuster in excellent condition. The Rev. W. H. Jackson was second 
with Francisca Kruger. 
Two competitors only were forthcoming in the amateurs’ class for 
twelve Teas or Noisettes, three trusses of each. These were the Rev. 
P. R. Burnside and the Rev. W. H. Jackson, to whom the first and 
second prizes were awarded respectively. Mr. Burnside’s flowers were 
very fine, and comprised Comtesse de Nadaillac, Innocente Pirola, 
Catherine Mermet, The Bride, Madame Cusin, Anna Olivier, Francisca 
Kriiger, Caroline Kuster, Souvenir d’un Ami, Hon. E. Gifford, Jean 
Ducher, Souvenir d’Elise Vardon. Mr. Jackson’s flowers were smaller, 
and not so even in appearance, the best being Anna Olivier, Ernest 
Metz. Catherine Mermet, and Hon. E. Gifford. 
Five growers exhibited in the class for twelve flowers of any white 
Rose, and the Rev. W. H. Jackson won with a dozen fine examples of 
Merveille de Lyon. Mr. W. Drew was second with Niphetos, and Mr. 
H. V. Machin third with Hon. E. Gifford. The Rev. J. H. Pemberton 
was first with a dozen crimson Roses, staging fine blooms of Ulrich 
Brunner. Mr. A. Whitton was second with the same variety, and Mr. 
Boyes was third with Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi. 
A section open to residents within twenty miles of Manchester did 
not produce very satisfactory results, the blooms being for the most part 
email and indifferent compared with others in the exhibition. In the 
class for twenty-four distinct Roses, Mr. Charles Burgess, Plumbley, was 
first, showing a stand of uneven flowers. The best of these were 
Baroness Rothschild, Victor Hugo, and Horace Vernet. Mr. J. Brown, 
Heaton Mersey, was second, and Mr. P. S. Jackson, Ashley, third, 
Mr. J. Brown was first with a dozen single trusses, distinct, showing 
Alphonse Soupert, Madame de Watteville, Marie Baumann, G^n^ral 
Jacqueminot, and Earl of Dufferin in fairly good condition. Mr. 
Burgess was second, and Mr. Jackson third. Miss Lord, Ashton-on- 
Mersey, and Mr. J. Brown, sent bouquets of Roses, and were adjudged 
equal firsts for good arrangements. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were not particularly numerous, but those 
shown were of excellent quality. Mr. Henry Eckford, Wem, Salop, con¬ 
tributed a splendid collection of Sweet Peas, comprising fifty varieties. 
Many of these were of striking colours, being charmingly arranged 
in masses, with sprays of growth. Conspicuous amongst other varieties 
were Captivation, Duchess of York, Lady Beaconsfield, Distinction, 
Her Majesty, Lady Grizzel Hamilton, Splendour, Stanley, Emily Eckford, 
and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain. Handsome pods of new culinary Peas 
were also staged by Mr, Eckford. Miss Hopkins, Mere Cottage, 
Knutsford, had a collection of Violas in choice varieties, tastefully 
arranged in sprays. Amongst other kinds were Sylvia, Bridesmaid, 
Duchess of Sutherland, York and Lancaster, Skylark, and Goldflnder. 
Miss Hopkins likewise sent hardy flowers in variety, which made an 
excellent display. 
Messrs. W. Clibran & Son, Altrincham, contributed a very fine collec¬ 
tion of hardy flowers, which included admirable bunches of Funkia, 
Sieboldia elata, Malva moschata alba, Lathyrus latifolius alba, Iceland 
Poppies, Irises, Phloxes, Gaillardias, and Liliums. From the same firm 
came a number of boxes of Roses, the flowers being well finished and 
excellently coloured. The best varieties amongst these were Mrs. J. 
Laing, Gustave Piganeau, Madame Gabriel Luizet, Marie Baumann, Earl 
Pembroke, Beauty of Waltham, Baroness Rothschild, La France, Due de 
Rohan, and Alfred Colomb. Dicksons (Limited), Chester, also had a 
similar group of Roses and hardy flowers. The former included splendid 
blooms of Madame Gabriel Luizet, Marie Baumann, Baroness Rothschild, 
Horace Vernet, Mrs. J. Laing, and Fisher Holmes. Boxes of Tea and 
Moss Roses from Chester were admired, the same applying to the hardy 
flowers. These exhibits were arranged in a circular group in the centre 
of the large glass structure in which the exhibition was held. 
Messrs. Dickson, Brown, & Tait, Manchester, had a number of Roses 
in boxes and cut hardy flowers. The blooms of the former were fresh 
and bright, especially Alfred Colomb, A. K. Williams, Mrs. J. Laing, and 
G^n^ral Jacqueminot. A very fine Cockscomb named Glasgow Pride 
was exhibited by this firm, the herbaceous flowers being also worthy of 
more than a passing notice. Messrs. Dickson & Robinson, Manchester, 
sent two boxes of Roses, all fine blooms of the leading varieties. 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
PERSHORE.— July 19th. 
This show was favoured with fine weather and a large attendance. 
Situated as it is in the centre of the chief fruit and vegetable growing 
districts in Worcestershire, it is not surprising that these products 
formed the greater part of the display, although stone fruits were not so 
abundant as usual owing to the lateness of the season. 
Mr. J. H. White, nurseryman, Worcester, was awarded a gold medal 
for an extensive exhibit, consisting of Roses, Liliums, Begonias, Gladiolus 
The Bride, and herbaceous flowers. Messrs. W. B. Rowe also had a good 
display, which included some fine Gloxinias. Begonias and Gloxinias 
were also well staged in competition. 
In the fruit classes some meritorious exhibits were staged. For a 
collection of eight dishes. Mr. Crooke, gardener to Lady Hindlip, was 
well first, Mr. Child, gardener to the Earl of Coventry, being second. 
For black Grapes first honours were awarded to Mr. Wilson, gardener to 
Mrs. Hunter, his Black Hamburghs and Madresfield Court Grapes being 
splendidly finished. Canon Coventry (Mr. Frowd) was second, and 
Lord Deerhurst (Mr. James) third. Canon Coventry was well first for 
two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, splendid in size and finish^ 
Peaches, Nectarines, and Melons were well staged by the above 
competitors. 
Vegetables were shown extensively, Messrs. Crooke and James being 
the chief winners for collections. Classes were also provided for market 
growers which were creditably filled. The cottagers’ exhibits fully 
maintained the high reputation which they have already acquired. 
—W. H. W. 
TRENTHAM.— July 19th. 
In the course of a very few years the annual shows of the Trentham 
and Hanford Horticultural Society have attained much more than local 
fame. This is largely due to what may be termed the spirited yet 
judicious policy of the directorate, while the beautiful surroundings of 
the princely home of the Duke of Sutherland draws the inhabitants of 
a populous district to enjoy the privilege of a promenade through the 
pleasure grounds and gardens, which is kindly afforded and never 
abused. Also, it must be added, Mr. Peter Blair’s connection in the 
horticultural world brings some of the best products of the best men 
into the competition for the generous prizes, that are open to all who 
can win them, come from wheresoever they may. 
The chief features of the Trentham shows are (1) the groups of 
plants arranged for effect, (2) Roses and cut flowers generally, (3) fruit 
mainly grown under glass, (4) vegetables placed in competition for prizes 
offered by leading seedsmen, and (5) the garden products of the cot¬ 
tagers of the district. Almost everything, therefore, that is grown in 
gardens, large and small, is represented in the exhibition except 
elephantine specimen plants. For these there is no provision, and the 
visitors have plenty to see for their money without them, and are well 
satisfied. It is a pleasing sight to see them streaming in in thousands, 
first packing the tents, then enjoying the music and flowers in the 
grounds. These and the gardens generally, it should be said, are in 
admirable condition, many improvements having been effected of late, 
while others are in progress and still more projected. The Duke and 
Duchess of Sutherland are garden lovers, imbued with a disposition to 
make the best of their splendid patrimony. They like to see the people 
around them prospeious and happy, and travelled specially from London 
for the show, returning to town the next day. Only the general 
character of the exhibition can be referred to, and the prizewinners and 
