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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
July 3, 1897. 
included a considerable variety, and well illustrated 
the wealth of the Hale Farm collection. They 
were awarded first prize. Side by side with these 
the same firm had a huge exhibit of cut flowers that 
included Liliums, Campanulas, hardy Cypripediums, 
Irises, Centaureas, and Scabiouses, etc., in variety. 
In the background appeared a quantity of Lilium 
Harrisii in pots. This group received the second 
award for the herbaceous collection. The first prize 
in this class was carried off by Messrs. R. Wallace 
& Co., Kilnfield Gardens, Colchester, who had a 
superb display of Liliums, Calochorti, Irises, and 
Brodiaeas Mr. John R. Box, Croydon, occupied the 
third place in this class. 
The only group of nine exotic Ferns forthcoming 
was sent by Mr. W. Howe, gardener to Henry Tate, 
Esq., Park Hill, Streatham Common, who was 
granted the second award. A fine piece of Marattia 
fraxinea was the central and chief feature here. 
Mr. J. W. Hicks, gardener to C. D. Lord, Esq., 
Duncarn, Sydenham Hill, S.E., was one of two 
exhibitors of a group of miscellaneous plants 300 sq. 
ft. in area. He staged a quantity of excellent 
material in an attractive manner (second prize). Mr. 
G. H. James, Castle Nursery, West Norwood, S.E., 
was third. 
Mr. Howe was again alone in the class for a group 
of Crotons, and the second prize only was again 
given in this case.. 
The second prize for a group of pot Roses fell to 
the lot of Mr. Charles Turner, who was the solitary 
competitor. 
Messrs. John Peed & Sons led the way for a group 
of Gloxinias set up with Maidenhair Fern. The 
quality of the flowers was excellent, the colours 
being especially bright. 
Among the miscellaneous exhibits some first-rate 
material was on view. 
Mr. Charles Blick, gardener to Martin Smith, Esq , 
The Warren, Hayes, Ken*-, received a Gold Medal 
for a magnificent display of Carnations in pots. All 
the forms shown were of that high standard of 
quality that characterises Mr. Martin Smith’s pro¬ 
ductions. 
Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., had a splendid 
group of Conifers, for which a Gold Medal was 
awarded them. The whole of the plants were 
symmetrical throughout and in capital order. Taxus 
baccata coombensis, Sciadopitys verticillata, Retin- 
ospora pisifera, Abies Sieboldii, and A. excelsa 
Remontii, were particularly noticeable. 
Mr. John R. Box also had a large representative 
group of Conifers. The plants, although small, were 
shapely and vigorous little specimens of their kind. 
Mr. A. Gulzow, Melbourne Nurseries, Bexley 
Heath, Kent, obtained a Silver Medal for a very 
showy group that consisted of small Crotons and 
Dracaenas interspersed with Cattleyas and Cypripe¬ 
diums. A fine piece of Dracaena sanderiana was 
remarkable here for the brightness and clearness of 
the variegation as well as its great vigour. 
Messrs. W. Fromow & Sons, Sutton Court 
Nursery, Chiswick, sent a collection of small 
Japanese Maples. These were set up with a few plants 
of Lilium auratum, and the group was edged with 
the useful Eurya latifolia (Silver Medal). 
Messrs. George Jackman A Son, Woking, staged a 
non-competitive group of hardy cut flowers for which 
a Silver Medal was given. A similar award was 
made to Messrs. A. W. Young & Co., Holmesdale 
Nurseries, Stevenage, Herts; also for hardy cut 
flowers. 
Mrs. M. Hodgkins, 35, Woodland Road, Upper 
Norwood, S.E., sent a very pretty floral dinner table 
in which Sweet Peas and Grasses were the decorative 
material employed (Small Silver Medal). 
Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, had a 
grand display of Cannas in small pots. Not only 
were the trusses large, but the size and substance of 
the individual flowers were worthy of the highest 
commendation (Silver Medal). 
Mr. F. C. Foster, Brockhampton Nurseries, 
Havant, Hants, had a collection of cut Sweet Peas in 
which many of the leading varieties figured to 
advantage. 
WINDSOR, ETON, AND DISTRICT —June 26 tli. 
The Rose Show of this society was held as usual in 
the Home Park at Windsor on the above mentioned 
date. Fine weather graced the proceedings, and the 
fixture was again attended with great success. The 
Queen of Flowers was in capital condition, and the 
blooms throughout were, if anything, beyond the 
standard of former years. As will be seen from the 
following account the Colchester Rose growers met 
with consistent success in all the principal classes, 
and, indeed, swept nearly everything before them. 
Open classes for Roses. 
There were five entries in the premier class for forty- 
eight blooms of Roses, distinct. Theprize, the Queen's 
Cup, value ten guineas, is presented by Her Majesty 
the Queen, and if won by a competitor for two years 
becomes his property. This year it was won by 
Mr. Benjamin R. Cant, Colchester, who had two 
magnificent stands of blooms. Charles Lefebre, 
White Lady, Duke of Fife, Madame Eugene Verdier, 
Caroline Testout, Cleopatra, A. K. Williams, 
Duchesse de Morny, Dupuy Jamain, Marie 
Verdier. Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Gustav 
Piganneau, Mrs. M. J. Grant, Catherine Mermet, 
Victor Hugo, Marie Baumann, and Dr. Sewell were 
some of the finest forms. Messrs. Harkness & Sons 
were second ; and Messrs. Frank Cant & Co., Col¬ 
chester, third. 
There were six entries for eighteen Teas or 
Noisettes, distinct. Here Mr. George Prince, Oxford, 
led the way with a fine and even lot. Comtesse de 
Nadaillac, Souvenir de S A. Prince, Sauvenir d’Elise 
Vardon, Medea, Ernest Metz, Rubens, La Boule 
d'Or, Catherine Mermet, and The Bride were some 
of the best forms. Mr. John Matlock, Oxford, was 
second; and Messrs. Frank Cant & Co., third. For 
three trusses each of twelve varieties, distinct, there 
were eleven entries. The chief honours fell to 
Messrs. Frank Cant & Co., Braiswick Nursery, 
Colchester. General Jacqueminot, Francois Miche- 
lon, Dr. Sewell, and The Bride were some of the 
strongest blooms. Messrs. D. Prior & Son, Myland 
Nurseries, Colchester, were second, and Mr, 
Benjamin R. Cant, third; so that the Colchester 
growers had matters fairly their own way. Mr. B. 
R. Cant showed the best twelve blooms of one 
variety with Ulrich Bruncer. These were massive 
flowers. Mr. George Prince was second with Com¬ 
tesse de Nadaillac, and Messrs. Frank Cant & Co., 
third, with Victor Hugo. 
A most interesting class was that for eighteen 
bunches of garden Roses, distinct. Here Messrs. 
Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt carried 
all before them with a grand exhibit. Second came 
Mr. Chas. Turner, Slough ; and third, Messrs. Geo. 
Cooling & Sons, Bath. 
Amateurs’ Classes. 
Mr. F. Ley, gardener to S. P. Budd, Esq , had the best 
twenty-four blooms, distinct. Comte Raimbaud, 
Ulrich Brunner, Fisher Holmes, Rodocanachi, and 
Etienne Levet, were some of the strongest forms here. 
Mr. F Davis, gardener to T. Gurney Fowler, Esq., 
was second ; and Thomas Hobbs, Esq., third. Mr. Ley 
also had the best six single trusses of one kind with 
Ulrich Brunner. Mr. F. Davis was second. Mr. 
Ley again score! a success for twelve single blooms 
of Tea or Noisette varieties. The Bride, Madame 
Cusia, Caroline Kuster, Ethel Brownlow, and Inno- 
cente Pirola, were remarkably giod here. Mr. T. 
Guttridge, gardener to W. Colin Rjmaine, Esq., 
was second. Mr. T. Elisha, gardener to Mrs. Irving, 
secured the Silver Medal for the best Rose shown by 
an amateur, in Catherine Mermet. The first award 
for three trusses each of six varieties also fell to the 
lot of Mr. F. Ley. 
In the local Classes open only to amateurs within 
a radius of ten miles of Windsor, the following ex¬ 
hibitors secured first prizes in their respective classes : 
—Mr. A. Munt, for eighteen single trusses, distinct ; 
Mr. G. Lane, gardener to Miss A. S. Ridge, for six 
single trusses,distinct; Miss Bai'ey Denton,for twelve 
distinct single trusses; Mr. W. Wicks, gardener to 
Mrs. Burton, for six Teas or Noisettes, single trusses; 
Mr. John Williams, gardener to F. Ricardo, Esq., 
for six bunches of garden Roses ; Mr. T. Guttridge, 
for a display of cut Roses, with a very comprehensive 
collection. 
The most tastefully arranged dinner table was 
sent by Mrs. Edward Gould. Mr. F. H. Beney, 
gardener to Lady Mary Currie, headed the list of 
competitors for Mr. Eckford’s prizes for twelve 
bunches in distinct varieties of Sweet Peas sent out 
by him. 
Pot Plants. 
Mr. J. G. Mowbray, gardener to the Hon. H. C. 
Legge, won the first award for four specimen plants, 
distinct, with grand samples of Asparagus plumosus, 
Alocasia metallica, and Codiaeum Laingii. Mr. T. 
Osman, Ottershaw Park, sent the best four Ferns, 
distinct, Mr. Mowbray occupying the second place. 
Mr. James Wood, gardener to Lord Boston, was 
first for six table plants. 
The groups of plants were well arranged, although 
not so numerous as usual. Mr. A. Gillies, gardener 
to Sir R. Harvey, Bart., led the way. In his group 
the groundwork chiefly consisted of Maidenhair 
Fern, out of which arose Francoas, Crotons, and a 
fine piece of Laelia purpurata. Mr. A. Sturt, 
gardener to N. L. Cohen, Esq., was second; and 
Mr. W. Smith, third. For a smaller group the 
chief honours devolved upon Mr. G Lane. 
Fruit and Vegetables. 
Here also, there was a good deal of excellent 
material, the collections of vegetables being especially 
meritorious. 
Mr. D. Paxton, gardener, to the Hon. C. S Foley 
secured the first prize offered by Messrs. Jas. Carter 
& Co. for a collection of vegetables grown from their 
seeds. Mr. H. T. Lambert was first in the cottagers’ 
class for a collection of vegetables. 
In the fruit competitions Mr. W. Smith was 
awarded Messrs. Sutton & Son’s first prize for a 
brace of Melons. Mr. T. Osman sent the best four 
dishes of fruit, and also the best two bunches of 
white Grapes. Mr. G. Lane led the way for two 
bunches of black Grapes. Mr. W. Smith secured a 
first award for a Melon, and Mr. J. G. Mowbray 
received a similar prize for a dish of six Peaches. 
The miscellaneous exhibits were comparatively few 
in number and were all contained within one of the 
largest tents, still they added materially to the attrac¬ 
tiveness and value of the show. 
Messrs. Geo. Jackman & Son, Woking, Surrey, 
contributed a comprehensive collection of cut hardy 
flowers. Roses, Sweet Peas, Delphiniums, Poppies, 
Aquilegias and Pinks were all in capital condition. 
Messrs. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Sussex, also 
staged a fine lot of cut hardy flowers. A small collec¬ 
tion of bedding Violas was a central feature here. 
There was a good deal of variety here, and as the 
edging of the group was composed of long heavily 
flowered sprays of Tropaeolum polyphyllum it was 
very showy. 
Upwards of fifty bunches of Sweet Peas arranged 
with their own foliage in a most effective manner 
came from Mr. Henry Eckford, Wem, Shropshire. 
The flowers throughout were exceedingly good, being 
large and of vivid and varied'colours, and formed a 
fine object lesson of the value of this charming race 
of flowers which Mr. Eckford has done so much to 
improve. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., ClaptOD, had the only 
group of Orchids in the show. Cattleya aruoldiana, 
C. Wagneri, and C. reineckiana were represented 
by some small pieces bearing splendidly coloured 
flowers. They were shielded by special glass cases. 
Some magnificently coloured pieces of Cattleya 
Mossiae were also very noteworthy here, and several 
well-flowered pieces of Dendrobium Bensonae were 
also well worthyof mention. Oncidium macranthum, 
in the background, showed up conspicuously with 
large and handsome flowers. 
Cut hardy flowers in quantity were contributed by 
Mr. Eric F. Such, Maidenhead. ,These included 
two stands of bedding Violas. 
Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, N., staged 
a fine lot of Malmaison Carnations. The exhibit 
took the form of a large mound flanked on either side 
by two smaller mounds. The plants throughout 
were in first class condition, and the flowers large, of 
good shape, and beautifully coloured. 
Mr. W. H. Tilt, 24, Thames Street, Windsor, ex¬ 
hibited floral devices of various kinds, of which the 
most unique and conspicuous was a trophy in the 
shape of a crown on a flat stand about 2j ft. square, 
and composed entirely of Sweet Peas. 
Mr. Charles Turner, Slough, had a grand group 
of border Carnations Several shades of colour in 
Malmaisons were on view, and in addition to these 
such fine border varieties as Germania, The Gift, 
Little John, Knight Errant, and Cedric, were very 
praiseworthy. Mr. Turner also had a nice group of 
show Pelargoniums. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL. -June 29. 
Roses, Irises, Sweet Peas, Calochortus, Delphiniums 
and hardy herbaceous plants generally were the con¬ 
spicuous features of the meeting on Tuesday last. 
Orchids were well shown though the exhibits were 
less numerous than usual. 
