July 9, 1892. 
THt GARDENING WORLD 
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Testont, T. W. Girdlestone, Gustave Piganeau, Mrs. 
Wm. Watson, and Jeannie Dickson, etc. 
In the nurserymen's classes for Tea or Noisette 
Roses, Mr. Geo. Prince, 14, Market Street, Oxford, 
took the leading award as usual for 24 blooms. 
They were of medium size, but neat and fresh, and 
included Madame Furtado, Comtesse de Nadaillac, 
Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Madame Cusin, Ernest 
Metz, Cleopatra, Marechal Neil, Catherine Mermet, 
Adam, Rubens, Niphetos, Marie Van Houtte, and 
Souvenir d’un Ami. Mr. Frank Cant took the 
second award with a good exhibit ; and Mr. B. R. 
Cant came in third with somewhat older blooms. 
Mr. J. Mattock, New Headington, Oxford, had the 
best exhibit of 18 Tea or Noisette varieties, which 
were in tine form. Messrs. D. Prior & Son were 
second, and Messrs. J. Burrell A- Co., Howe House, 
Cambridge, took the third place. The first award 
for 12 blooms of any Tea or Noisette was taken by 
Mr. F. Cant with Madame de Watteville. Messrs. 
G. & W. H. Burch were second, and Mr. B. R. 
Cant was third. Mr. Geo. Prince again came to 
the front in the class for iS varieties of Teas, three 
blooms of each, and was followed by Mr. J. Mattock, 
tor 18 single trusses of Teas in the amateurs’ class, 
Mr. A. Hill Gray took the premier honours, the 
Champion Challenge Trophy, with some grand 
blooms. The Rev. F. R. Burnside, Birch Vicarage, 
Hereford, was second; and the Rev. H. Berners, 
Harkstead Rectory, Ipswich, was third. For 12 
blooms, W. H. Fowler, Esq., was first with a fine 
stand. A fine even lot of 12 varieties of Teas, 
4 of each, was shown by Mr. A. Hill Gray, 
taking the first award in a good competition; the 
Rev. F. R. Burnside was second with a good lot. 
The first award for the best 9 of any Tea or Noisette 
was taken by the Rev. A. Berners with a magnificent 
stand of Innocente Pirola. Mr. O. G. Orphen had 
the best 12 varieties. Mr. E. Wilkins had the best 9 
varieties, and P. G. C. Burnard, Esq.,took the leading 
place for 6 sorts. C. J. Grahame, Esq., had the best 
6 of any Tea in Madame Cusin. Ed. Mawley, Esq., 
Rosebank, Berkhamstead, had the best 9 varieties in 
another class; Mr. C. Cuthbert, Birch, Hereford, 
had the best 6 sorts, showing Madame Cusin in fine 
condition. In the open class for 12 blooms of any 
yellow Rose, Mr. G. Prince was first with Comtesse 
de Nadaillac. For 12 of any white except Niphetos 
Mr. F. Cant took the leading award with The Bride. 
Mr. B. R. Cant had the best 12 crimson Roses, in 
Dupuy Jamain. Mr. Geo. Mount was first for 
velvety crimson sorts, showing Fisher Holmes. Mr. 
A. Hall Gray was first for 12 Marechal Niel. Mr. 
G. Mount had the best stand of Marie Baumann. 
Mr. F. Cant was first for 12 blooms of Mrs. J. Laing 
in a good competition. The stand of A. K. Williams, 
shown by Mr. B. R. Cant, consisted of small but 
neat blooms and took the first award. Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, had the best 
stand of Niphetos; and Mr. F. Cant had the best 
stand of Her Majesty. The latter had the best 12 
of any H. P not named in the schedule, with Madame 
Gabriel Luizet, in a great competition. Mr. Geo. 
Prince had the best 6 of Catherine Mermet and as 
many of The Bride. The best 12 blooms of any 
new Rose came from Mr. B. R. Cant, who showed 
Gustave Piganeau. Messrs. Paul & Son had the 
best 12 new Roses. 
The collections of old-fashioned garden Roses 
created a considerable amount of interest amongst 
visitors. Messrs. Paul & Son had the finest collec¬ 
tion in the nurserymen’s class, and it included Moss 
Roses, Rosa rugosa, W. A. Richardson, and others 
of that type. Messrs. G. Cooling & Sons took the 
second place ; and Mr. E. F. Such, Maidenhead, was 
third. In the amateurs' class Mr. C. E. Cuthell, 
Chapel Croft, Dorking, took the leading award for a 
collection, showing amongst others the Austrian 
Yellow, Austrian Copper, W. A. Richardson, Poly- 
antha Roses in variety, Rosa rugosa, R. lucida, 
R. macrantha, and others. The Rev. J. H. Pember¬ 
ton was second with an interesting collection. Miss 
Mellish, Hodsock Priory, Worksop, Notts, took the 
third place. Amidst such a plethora of Roses it 
might well be asked where the Cabbage Roses are, 
v/hich used to be the glory of the garden in our 
grandmothers' time. Roses suitable for making 
buttonholes were also the centre of great attraction, 
for, being cut in the bud state and set up in 
bunches, they certainly were very charm¬ 
ing. The first award for 12 bunches was taken 
by Mr. J. Mattock, who had Ma Capucin, Rubens, 
Comtesse de Nadaillac, Anna Olivier, Amazone, 
Niphetos, and others. Mr. Alfred Evans, Marston, 
near Oxford, was second with a fine exhibit. The 
first award for 9 bunches of single-flowered Roses was 
accorded to Mr. C. E. Cuthell, who showed several 
of the single kinds above mentioned. 
A number of miscellaneous exhibits were arranged 
round the sides of the central transcept, and another 
space alongside of it in the palace. Messrs. J. Laing 
& Sons, Forest Hill, had a collection of Caladiums, 
Dracsenas, Palms, Begonias, Roses, Gloxinias, and 
others on a table edged with Maidenhair Fern, &c, 
They had also a large collection of Delphiniums, 
Pinks, Pentstemons, Pyrethrums, Pansies, Irises, and 
other herbaceous plants. Messrs. J. Carter & Co., 
High Plolborn, had a collection of Cacti, inclu¬ 
ding Cereus, Mamillarias, and others, as well as the 
curious Bird’s Nest Moss or Resurrection Plant. A 
large collection of herbaceous plants—including Del¬ 
phiniums, Iris, Poppies, Digitalis, Pasonies, and 
Gaillardias—was shown by Messrs. Barr & Son, 
Covent Garden. A fine group of Calodiums, edged 
with Maidenhair Fern,was set up by Messrs. J. Peed 
A Sons, West Norwood. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, 
Chelsea, exhibited a collection of Tea and H. I’. 
Roses. The Right Hon. Lord Penzance, Eashing 
Park, Godaiming, had an interesting collection of 
seedling Roses. Double Begonia flowers set up in 
trusses upon a background of Ferns were shown by 
Messrs. II. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent. A large 
group of cut Roses set up in different ways was 
shown by Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross. 
Mr. C. Turner had some boxes of Roses not for 
competition, and Mr. Wm. Rumsey, Waltham 
Cross, had another small collection of Rose flowers. 
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PITLOCHRY. 
Horticulturists visiting the north of Scotland 
might do very much worse than spend a few days at 
the Athole Hydropathic, at Pitlochry. A few years 
ago the establishment was purchased by Mr. W. 
Macdonald, of Orchid fame, and he has since done 
much to add to the beauty and interest of the 
extensive and delightful gardens and pleasure 
grounds. The Hydropathic occupies a commanding 
position on the summit of a hill some 500 ft. above 
sea level, and on all sides most magnificent scenery 
may be enjoyed. 
The pleasure grounds are beautifully undulated, 
and have been most judiciously planted with Conifers 
and other choice trees and shrubs. At the time of 
my visit, recently, the Rhododendrons, Laburnums, 
Thorns, etc., were in full beauty, and numbers of 
plants were in bloom on the various bits of rockwork 
that have been introduced. Capital archery, cricket, 
lawn tennis, and croquet grounds are provided for 
the use of the visitors, and near the main building 
are situated the Orchid houses, which contain a nice 
collection of Cattleyas, Lsclias, Dendrobes, Onci- 
diums, Cypripediums, etc., all in their turn pro¬ 
viding choice flowers for cutting. The conservatory 
was very gay with tuberous Begonias, Celosias, 
Pelargoniums, Gloxinias, Hydrangeas, etc., and the 
principal rooms are nicely decorated with plants and 
cut flowers. The rooms are large and well furnished, 
and the cuisine and attendance excellent; indeed, I 
have met with few places where I have enjoyed so 
much pleasure and comfort.— Rusticas. 
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A New London Garden. —Another addition was 
made last week to the open spaces of London by 
that useful body, the Metropolitan Public Gardens 
Association. The new garden surrounds St. Anne’s 
Church, and was originally the burial-ground of 
Soho parish. It is a picturesque little plot of three- 
quarters of an acre, and will be a great boon to the 
twenty thousand inhabitants of the parish, who 
before this had no open space in their midst, for 
Soho Square is closed against them. The opening 
ceremony was undertaken by Lady Hobhouse, who 
at the outset was presented by a flower-seller with a 
handsome basket of flowers made by the donor 
specially for the occasion It is interesting to note 
that ninety-nine acres of open spaces have been 
added to London since the association began its 
valuable wcrk in 1884. One thousand seats have 
been placed in gardens, trees planted in many 
thoroughfares, and grants of £ 3,000 made towards 
the formation of gardens and gymnasia by the 
association. Last week also the old burial ground, 
Hackney Road, was opened as a garden. 
FLORICULTURE. 
A Selection of good Tulips. 
In giving a select list of Tulips, I shall name only 
those which, while worthy of being cultivated, can 
yet be obtained, and are moderate in price. Of 
feathered bizarres : Lord Eilford, Masterpiece, Royal 
Sovereign, and Sir Joseph Paxton. Of flamed 
bizarres: Sir J. Paxton, Dr. Hardy, and Prince of 
Wales. Of feathered Roses : Heroine, J ulia Farnese, 
Mabel, and Modesty. Of flamed Roses; Aglaia, 
Annie M’Gregor, Lady Catherine Gordon, and 
Madame St. Arnaud. Of feathered bybloemens 
Adonis, Lord Denman, Violet Amiable, and William 
Parkinson. Of flamed bybloemens: Duchess of 
Sutherland, Lord Denman, and Talisman. There 
are other varieties of a choicer and more expensive 
character, but it is always well for a young beginner 
in the art of cultivating any choice flower to commence 
with varieties that are fairly cheap while good, and 
add more valuable varieties to his collection as his 
capabilities as a grower develop. 
While it is scarcely in my power to recommend 
sources from which Tulips can be obtained, 1 would 
advise all who are desirous of forming and growing a 
collection to write to Mr. James W. Bentley, the 
secretary of the Royal National Tulip Society, Stake- 
hill House, Castleton, Manchester, who will, we think, 
be able to give information on this point. It is very 
important the bulbs be obtained from unexceptionable 
sources, so that the amateur grower may feel sure he 
has obtained what he desires to possess. 
Breeder Tulips are in most cases so beautiful 
that a few flowers in the unbroken form should be 
grown, and also because prizes are offered for them 
at Tulip shows. Then there is the additional 
interest of watching them break into character, as 
time after time they change from the self-coloured to 
the rectified form. The following would comprise a 
very useful collection :—Bizarre breeders : Garibaldi, 
Sir Joseph Paxton, Sulphur, and William Wilson. 
Bybloemen breeders: David Jackson, Glory of 
Stakehill, Lord Denman, Nimbus, Queen of May, 
and Talisman. Rose breeders: Annie M’Gregor, 
Mabel, Mrs. Barlow, and Miss Burdett Coutts. 
At the end of September or early in October, the 
Tulip growers go through their collection of bulbs, 
and by stripping off the old skins and otherw ise clean¬ 
ing them, prepare them forplanting in November. It 
is then at that season of the year anyone desirous of 
obtaining bulbs should make application for them.— 
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Pear Blight.—For a good many years past a 
disease has been giving some trouble in American 
orchards amongst Pear trees. It is known as Pear 
blight and is caused by a fungoid organism or germ 
that hitherto has not been found to produce spores. 
The germ possesses movement, and this has been 
determined to be due to the presence of cilia, which 
by their lashing propel the germ about in any 
nutrient fluid in which it can live. It attacks the 
flowers, destroying them, and gains an entrance 
through bruised or injured spots, but naturally 
through the nectaries of the flowers to which it is 
carried by means of insects, and may therefore be 
progagatea to any extent by insect agency, thus 
ruining the chances of a crop in a very short time. 
According to the report of the chief of the division 
of Vegetable Pathology, United States for 1891, trees 
can be protected while in bloom by means of bags 
of paper, cheese cloth, mosquito netting, or anything 
that will prevent insects from gaining access to the 
flowers. Some of the varieties of Pears when so 
protected failed to set any fruit, but Duchess and 
Seckel set fruit without insect aid. Other experi¬ 
ments u'ere made to test whether the trees could be 
saved from injury by means of spraying. The 
flo wers were inoculated with the germs of the disease 
and afterwards sprayed with Bordeaux mixture, 
ammoniacal solution of copper carbonate, and a 
3 per cent, solution of chloride of lime in different 
cases. The spread of the disease was by these 
means prevented, and from 9S to 100 per cent, of the 
infected blooms and the destruction of the blooms 
prevented. 
