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M. Best 12. First, A. Fryer, Esq., Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, 
with H.C.: Juno, Vandael, Paul Ricaut; Gallica: Napoleon, Boula 
de Nanteuil; Noisette: Cloth of Gold; Alba: Queen of Denmark; 
H.P.: Louise Peyronny, Auguste Mie, General Pelissier, Queen Victoria, 
Prince Leon. Second, Mr. Steadman, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, with 
H.P.: Glory of France, Auguste Mie, Sydonie, Mrs. Elliott, Baronne 
Prevost, Geant des Batailles, General Jacqueminot; H.C.: Brennus; 
Noisette: AimeeVibert; Tea: Narcisse, Gloire de Dijon; Bourbon: 
Souvenir de Malmaison. 
N. Best 6. First Mr. Hewitt, Hampton Wick, with H.P.: Caro¬ 
line de Sansal, Mathurin Regnier, La Reine, Auguste Mie, Madame 
Cambaceres; Bourbon : Souvenir de Malmaison. Second, A. Fryer, 
Esq., with Gallica: Boula de Nanteuil, Julie de Etanges, Princess 
Clementine; H.P.: Jules Margottin, Jacques Lafitte, Queen Victoria. 
Third, John Sladden, Esq., Ash, Kent. 
O. Best group of Roses. Mr. Charles Turner, Slough. 
We are indebted to Messrs. Paul and Son for their courtesy in for¬ 
warding us lists of their winning flowers. The basket of Roses 
contributed by Mr. Charles Turner, of the Slough Nursery, was 
greatly and deservedly admired, being put together with the usual taste 
that characterises that establishment. It consisted of a vase two feet 
in diameter, on which arose a pyramid of Roses four feet high ; the 
blooms were fixed in wirework, and pans of water received the stalks 
inside, thus keeping them beautifully fresh. They were carefully 
arranged as to colour, and altogether it presented a very striking and 
pleasing appearance. Altogether, this show has evidenced what florists 
can do when they put their shoulders to the wheel; by them it origin¬ 
ated, by them the plans were arranged, and the success which has 
attended their exertions in every way will encourage them, w r e hope, to 
future exertion ; there was a thorough spirit of harmony pervading the 
arrangements, and all seemed willing to contribute to the success 
obtained. We should add that at two o’clock there was quite a rush of 
visitors—whether to hear the band, or see the flowers, we presume not 
to say—and upwards of 30100 was taken at the doors; and we 
have only to say, that we believe this show will give a great impetus 
to Rose growing throughout the country, that growers will find their 
orders increasing, and that probably next year we shall see even a 
larger number of exhibitors. We had hoped to have given a table of 
the most popular flowers, showing the number of times in which they 
occurred in the winning stands, but circumstances have prevented our 
doing this ; we hope to give it next month; and should any further 
information be sought, shall be happy to give it as far as lies in our 
power. 
Deal, July 23 rd. 
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