September 3, 1892. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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FUCHSIA NOTES. 
I am reminded at p. 8oo of your last volume, that in 
preparing my paper on the Fuchsia, which was read 
at the meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society on 
the 9th ult , I omitted giving credit to many of those 
who have done good service in the raising and pro¬ 
ducing grand examples of this graceful and charming 
family of decorative plants, whether grown under 
glass or in the open garden. This I much regret, 
and trust that although honourable names appeared 
to be ignored, it was done with no invidious intent, 
but quite inadvertently. I most fully endorse all that 
is said of Mr. Lye, for although I am not personally 
acquainted with him I have for many years heard 
and read of his fame and success in the raising of 
new varieties that have graced the exhibition tables 
wherever they have been shown, and as having 
eminently succeeded on very many occasions in pro¬ 
ducing some of the noblest and grandest examples 
that ever graced our exhibition tents. 
I for one very much regret that more encourage¬ 
ment is not given to men like Mr. James Lye who 
produce plants that tax a gardener’s skill to the utter¬ 
most to render them worthy subjects ; but my long 
experience has taught me that most plants have what 
may be designated their season or period of earnest 
attention and consequently devotion. The old adage 
is that " Familiarity breeds contempt; ” and thus I 
opine that in many instances the tastes vary, and to 
a certain extent the mind becomes satiated, other 
pets gain the ascendency for a time and till some 
other rival presents itself, and the old favourites have 
to fall into the ranks of General Utility, who com¬ 
mands now immense forces of regulars and irregu¬ 
lars, and which in combination tend very materially 
to suppress ennui, and to give d healthy tone to our 
systems both physically, mentally, and commercially. 
And it is those men who make it their pleasure and 
V '‘ devote much time in the preparation of such grand 
feasts of flowers, fruits, vegetables, etc., as can now 
be seen and enjoyed by all classes of society from the 
highest grade to the lowest, or be the avocation what 
it may the blessed products of the earth can be more 
or less enjoyed by all. 
I have known very many during my time that 
employed their leisure and talent in fostering a love 
for the beautiful; and although many have long since 
passed away we cannot but recognise the fact that 
such are amongst the greatest benefactors of their 
fellow men. Those whose object it is to give recreative 
and pure enjoyment have their reward from the great 
Author of all that is lovely on earth, because such is 
the inherent disposition of our great Master .—George 
Fry. 
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NEWCASTLE FLOWER 
SHOW. 
After the disastrous event of last year ending in 
the suspension of the annual summer show through 
the destruction of marquees, it is a matter of sincere 
congratulation that the executive of this old- 
established society have by their exertions placed it 
now upon a better basis than heretofore. The 
sympathy shown towards the society has resulted in 
a net gain of something over £500. The show held 
on the 24th ult., and two following days, was in all 
respects a most excellent one. Its strongest features 
were to be seen in the flowering stove and greenhouse 
plants, and the Ferns, the Roses, herbaceous and 
other cut flowers, the floral decorations, and the 
fruit. In the plant classes Mr. Nicholas, gardener 
to the Earl of Zetland, Uplertham, was a strong 
exhibitor, he took the first prize for eight flowering 
plants, with a grand lot of specimens, such as are 
rarely seen now-a-days. The best were large 
and fresh examples of Erica Austiniana, and E. 
ampullacea, Dipladenia amabilis, and Allamanda 
nobilis. Mr. Wylam, of Shankhouse, came in a 
good second, his best being a splendid plant of 
Stephanotis floribunda, and another of Rondeletia 
speciosa major. In the smaller class of six Mr. 
Morris, of Felling, was first; here was shown a 
superb plant of Ixora Williamsii. Mr. Nicholas was 
also first in two classes for Cape Heaths, staging 
fresh medium sized plants of fEmula Irbyana, 
Aitoniana, Turnbulli, Ne plus Ultra, and Marnochi- 
ana. For foliage plants he shared the honours with 
Mr. McIntyre, Woodside, Darlington, both :hawing 
well. The latter exhibitor was in grand form with 
Exotic Ferns in both classes, having two immense 
plan-ts of Davallia Fijiensis, with excellent specimens 
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of Gleichenia Mendelli, and G. dichotoma, with 
Adiantum Veitchii very fine. 
In the cut flower classes Messrs. Harkness & Son 
staged Roses as fine as were seen in the south this 
year, they were in all points superb ; particular note 
should be made of Mrs. John Laing, which was 
shown in quantity. This firm was first, being 
followed by Messrs. Mack & Son, of Catterick 
Bridge. Dahlias were excellent, but here a southern 
grower (Mr. Humphries, Chippenham) was the 
most successful. Hardy herbaceous and border 
plants were a fine feature. In the large class for 
eighteen varieties Mr. J. G. Roe, Barnard Castle, won 
in a close competition from Messrs. Harkness & 
Son, both exhibiting immense bunches of the best 
things in season. In the floral arrangements Messrs. 
Perkins & Son, Leamington, showed strongly, but 
were beaten in two cases out of five by local exhibi¬ 
tors, which of itself speaks well for the quality and 
taste of the exhibitors. Messrs. Perkins took first 
for hand bouquet, sprays, and button-holes, but were 
beaten for a bridal bouquet by Mr. W. R. Armstrong, 
and for a basket by the same exhibitor, the latter 
production being an exquisite arrangement. The 
best arranged Epergnes were those from Mr. Geo. 
Webster, Sunderland, who took first prize in two 
classes with choice arrangements. 
The fruit classes would probably have been better 
filled had the show not run into that held at Earl's 
Court, yet it was in all respects an excellent display. 
Mr. Hunter, Lambton, was the most successful 
exhibitor, taking first for collections of twelve and 
eight kinds respectively, showing in his usual fine 
style. In other classes he was also prominent, but 
in one he was disqualified (a questionable case) for 
showing what the judges considered other than a 
bunch of Alicante Grapes, one bunch being in its 
true character, the other having more oval berries. 
Mr. Hunter was, however, easily beaten for three 
kinds of Grapes by Mr. Potter, gardener to W. 
Moore, Esq., of Carlisle, who showed finely finished 
Muscats, Madresfield Court, and Alicante. The 
miscellaneous exhibits were most important features, 
and greatly added to the interests of the show. 
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AUTUMN ROSES. 
Those Roses which flower particularly early and 
tho^e which produce late blooms in the greatest pro¬ 
fusion and perfection, are certainly among the most 
pleasing of all the numerous varieties now in cultiva¬ 
tion. There are a few kinds that are essentially 
autumn bloomers; Madame Norman Neruda is a 
case in paint. Such good and late flowering varities 
as these, are wonderfully pleasing when the end of 
our short summer is close upon us. In the majority 
of gardens, late Roses come more by chance than 
from any special cultivation they may have received. 
This ought not to be the case, because there are 
many sorts that would amply repay for growing with 
the object of late blossoms only. 
There is far more in the question of stocks and 
soil, than is generally imagined as regards this end. 
Very few indeed of our Hybrid Perpetuals will flower 
satisfactorily towards the autumn upon the Manettii 
stock. This stock is so much earlier than the Brier 
in any form, and ripens fully a month sooner than the 
latter stock, that late growth of any vigour is seldom 
obtained. It also thrives much the best upon a some¬ 
what light and dry soil, and the majority of varieties 
drop their foliage soon after August when grown 
upon the Manettii. All this is very much against 
late flowers, therefore it is well to have some plants 
upon both of these most popular stocks. 
The Brier blooms later in the early summer, and 
continues in growth and flower until well into the 
autumn months. Several of our very dark Roses 
will flower up to the middle of October, when worked 
upon this stock ; but the same plants if upon the 
Manettii wou’d have quite finished their flowering 
and be ready for transplanting or potting up, while 
those on the other stock were still in active growth. 
Another point which conduces to later flowers upon 
the Brier is the stiffer and moister soil that this stock 
prefers compared to the Manettii. Such a soil is 
naturally better for producing late flowers, as it is 
cooler and retains more moisture than the soil 
generally recommended for the Manettii. 
If in conjunction with the seedling or cutting 
Brier stock, we use those varieties that naturally 
produce later blooms than the majority of kinds, we 
may look for a fairly good autumnal show of Roses. 
The majority of the Teas and Noisettes thrive better 
on the Brier, and are also much latter in growth as 
a class than the Bourbons and Hybrid Perpetuals. 
While alluding to the first named of these classes, 
I must not omit to mention the grand old favourite 
Souvenir de la Malmaison, as being an exception to 
the majority of the Bourbons. There are. in fact, 
very few if any Roses that are more generally suit¬ 
able for autumn flowering than this variety. 
Almost all of the short growing Tea scented Roses 
will continue to produce flowers more or less until 
frost or very cold weather checks their young growth. 
We have a splendid collection of such Roses at the 
present day; Rubens, Marie van Houtte, Madame 
Lambard, Sunset, Madame de Watteville, and many 
others, all of which produce blooms at the points of 
all young growth. Indeed, from such kinds as these, 
I have more than once cut a nice handful of blooms, 
even so late as the early part of December; and I 
leave it to my readers to imagine how very useful 
and gratifying such are at that time of year. 
Perhaps the best of all Roses for late flowering are 
the Chinas or Monthlies. These are more or less in 
flower from early June until winter has come upon 
us. In sheltered nooks and corners, the Chinas are 
found doing well long after the first frosts ; and such 
kinds as partake of the blood and characteristics of 
this class are the very best for the purpose of pro¬ 
ducing a good supply of autumn blooms. We have 
Mrs. Bosanquet, Cramoisie Superieure, Camoens, 
Angustine Guinoisseau, Vicomtesse Folkestone, 
Madame Franfois Piltet, Madame Alfred de Rou- 
gemont, and others, that although they are not pure 
Chinas, evidently promise a strong resemblance 
to this class as regards continous and late flowering. 
— Experience. 
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COOKHAM FLOWER 
SHOW. 
The third annual exhibition of the Cookham Cotta¬ 
gers' Horticultural and Industrial Society was held 
on the 25th ult., in the lovely riverside grounds of 
Formosa, which were placed at the disposal of the 
society by H. Gold, Esq., and proved to be the most 
successful show yet held in the district since the for¬ 
mation of the society three years ago. The en¬ 
couragement offered to the cottagers has had a very 
marked effect on the cottage gardens and allotments, 
and much time and attention must have been be¬ 
stowed on them to produce such fine examples of 
vegetables and flowers as were brought forth on this 
occasion. A clean and healthy growth characterised 
the vegetables, and careful treatment was evident in 
every thing Among the many dishes of Potatos 
staged it was gratifying to note that no sign of disease 
was visible. 
The judges, Mr. Harry Turner, Mr. Sage, Ham 
House, and Mr. Robert Owen, of Maidenhead, had 
in many cases a very difficult task to perform in de¬ 
ciding their awards, and in some classes the exhibits 
were so uniformly good that they had to award extra 
prizes. The tents were made very attractive by the 
tasteful arrangement of plants and flowers sent not 
for competition. Mr. Geo. Phippen, of Reading, 
staged a very fine lot of plants, a lovely cross, and 
several bouquets, which were very much admired. 
Messrs. Veitch & Sons had a stand of cut specimens 
of herbaceous plants which came in for a large share 
of admiration. Mr. Such, of Maidenhead, had a 
charming collection of cut flowers ; and Mr. Robert 
Owen's double and single Begonias received great 
praise. Mr. Wm. Masson, gardener to Miss Gool- 
den, The Grove, Cookham, had a group of plants 
arranged for effect, which the judges highly com¬ 
mended, and a group of Cockscombs of great size 
received similar notice. Mr. Fulford, gardener to 
F. D. Lambert, Esq., contributed a very fine collec¬ 
tion of stove and greenhouse plants ; and Mr. Pres¬ 
ton, gardener to H. Gold, Esq., had a fine collection 
of vegetables tastefully arranged which was highly 
commended. 
The executive details were admirably carried out 
by the indefatigable and courteous hon. sec., Mr. 
Wm. Masson, ably assisted by Mr. Llewellyn, trea^ 
surer, and an excellent working committee. In the 
evening the Duchess of Westminster distributed the 
prizes connected with the horticultural department : 
the Hon. Mrs. Anson those awarded in the industrial 
section ; and Mrs. H. Gold those connected with the 
sports. The prize list was a lengthy one, but only 
of local interest. 
