July 10, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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Cusin ; Mr, Geo. Prince was second. Messrs. Frank 
Cant & Co. were third with Madame de Watteville. 
Messrs. Paul & Son received a card of commenda¬ 
tion for three trusses of the new single variety Royal 
Scarlet. 
Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons led the way for twelve 
single trusses of a new Rose. They showed fine 
samples of Mrs. W. J. Grant. Messrs. Harkness 
& Sons were second v ith Helen Keller ; and Messrs. 
Frank Cant & Co., third with Mrs. Frank Cant. 
Garden Roses. 
Nurserymen.— In the class for thirty six bunches 
distinct varieties, and occupying a space of io ft. 
by 3 ft., Messrs. Paul & Son came out with flying 
colours. Madame Falcot, Crimson Rambler, Mig¬ 
nonette, Blanche Moreau, and the single forms 
Bardon Job, and Andersoni were remarkably bright 
and good. Messrs. Geo. Cooling & Sons, Bath, 
made a very close second, their bunches being 
arranged with rather more foliage that was present 
in those staged by the Messrs. Paul. 
In the smaller class for eighteen bunches of similar 
size and material Mr. Cbas. Turner, Slough, was 
placed first. Mr. J. Mattock fell into the second 
place ; and Messrs. J. Townsend & Sons into the 
third. 
Nine bunches of single flowered Roses, distinct, 
not less than three trusses going to a bunch were best 
shown by Messrs.Geo.CooliDg & Sons. Lucy Ashton, 
Green Mantle, macrantha, rugosa, and Pissardi were 
some of the most noteworthy forms that found a place 
in the exhibit. 
Messrs. Paul & Sons were second, and Miss 
Mellisch, Hodsook Priory, Worksop,'was third. 
Mr. J. Mattock won another first' for a grand 
exhibit of buttonhole Roses, showing some neat, 
shapely, and beautifully coloured Tea varieties. 
Mr. Geo. Prince was second; and Mr. A. G. Green, 
Gt. Horkesley, Colchester, was third. No Roses in 
the show were more admired than these handsome 
little specimens. 
Amateurs. —The premier award for eighteen 
bunches, distinct, fell to the lot of H. V. Machin, 
Esq., Gateford Hill, near Worksop, who had a 
capital lot of material. Second came A. Tate, Esq., 
Downside, Leatherhead. Six bunches coming from 
Mr. A. F. Perkin, Oak Dene, Holmewood, Surrey, 
were credited with the first award. T. W. Campion, 
Esq., Colley Manor, Reigate, occupied the second 
place ; and the Rev. J. H. Pemberton the third. 
Table Decoration. 
In this section the competition was open only to lady 
amateurs who are either subscribers to the National 
Rose Society or are members of the family of a sub¬ 
scriber. 
The most handsome Rose bedecked table 
measuring 8 ft. by 3 ft. 6 in. was contributed by Mrs. 
O. G. Orpen. Miss West, Frith Dene, Reigate, was 
second; and Miss A. V. Shackleton, West Hill, 
Sydenham, was third. Mrs. O. G. Orpen also had 
the prettiest single vase of cut Roses, arranged with 
fern and grasses. 
Miscellaneous. 
The miscellaneous exhibits were not numerous, and 
as may be expected, were chiefly composed of hardy 
flowers and Roses. 
Messrs.John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E., made 
a mammoth exhibit that admirably demonstrated 
the wealth of material at their disposal. They 
occupied a large portion of the huge stage, tem¬ 
porarily erected for the Handel Festival, standing on 
the southern side of the central transept facing the 
organ. The plants were spread over an area of some 
8,500 sq. ft. with a depth of 100 ft., and a frontage 
of 85 ft. In the background were Kentias and Cocos 
plumosa interspersed with a few flowering plants to 
break the monotony. In the foreground appeared a 
meritorious collection of tuberous Begonias both 
single and double, Caladiums in variety, Gloxinias, 
Crotons, Dracaenas, and Malmaison Carnations. An 
edging of Isolepis gracilis ran the whole length of 
the frontage. On the right hand side of the foliage 
plants were staged a representative collection of cut 
hardy flowers, arranged in small bunches. 
Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, had a 
most interesting group of Roses (including both plants 
and cut blooms) of varieties introduced by them 
during the Victorian Era. Among the finer varie¬ 
ties yueen Mab, Sylph, White Lady, Captain Hay¬ 
ward, Gloire Lyonnaise, and Sunset were very 
noticeable. The Polyantha Rose, Gloire de Polyan- 
tha, was also in remarkably good condition. 
Mr. M. Pritchard, Christchurch, sent a group of 
choice cut hardy flowers that included some capital 
flowers of Lilium Brownii and Spiraea venusta. 
Messrs. A. W. YouDg & Co., Stevenage, Herts, 
also sent cut hardy flowers in quantity. A number 
of Foxgloves and Canterbury Bells in the ranks 
behind served to give height and finish to the group, 
and the whole effect was exceedingly good. 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Sussex, had 
hardy cut flowers, including Roses and bedding 
Violas in considerable variety. The material, how¬ 
ever, was too crowded to show off to the fullest ad¬ 
vantage. 
Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., Kilnfield Gardens, Col¬ 
chester, showed cut Liliums and Calochortuses in 
capital condition. The latter were a very represen¬ 
tative collection, tbe range of colour beiDg remark¬ 
ably great. 
Messrs. Geo. Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, sent a 
large number of cut Roses, including fourteen dozen 
single trusses. Comtesse de Nadaillac, Gustave 
Piganeau, Ethel Brownlow, Madame de Watteville, 
Mrs. John Laing, Chas. Lefebre, Marie Baumann, 
and Madame Gabriel Luizet were some of the 
finest. In addition to these were bunches of 
small Roses, Duchess Matbilde, and Ma Capuoine 
being two of the best forms. A stand of Polyantha 
varieties was also on view, and contained many lead¬ 
ing forms. 
Messrs. Geo. Jackman & Sons, Woking, sent some 
excellent Roses. Of the single trusses Ulrich 
Brunner, Fisher Holmes, Duke of Connaught, Mrs. 
Paul, Camille, Camille Bernardin, and Abel Carriere 
were exceedingly good. Polyantha and Moss Roses 
in variety formed part of the exhibit. 
Mr. W. E. Tidy, Brockhampton Nurseries, 
Havant, Hants, showed bunches of many first-class 
varieties of Sweet Peas. 
Mr. W. Rumsey, Joyning’s Nurseries, Waltham 
Cross, staged a dozen blooms of the new Mildew 
proof Rose, Mrs. Rumsey. 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons also showed a grand lot 
of cut Roses. There were upwards of twelve dozen 
single trusses, as well as a representative collection 
of single and garden forms. 
BY TELEGRAPH. 
IPSWICH HORTICULTURAL.—7 th. 
Ipswich Show opened in fine weather, and with a 
much larger entry in all departments. The judges 
engaged are Mr. Richard Dean, Mr. Hudson, 
Gunnersbury House; Mr. W. Allan, Gunton Park; 
and Mr. Wallis, Gunton Park. 
The herbaceous section was perhaps the finest 
display ever seen in the provinces. First for a 
collection arranged for effect on a table 8 ft. by 3 ft. 
came Messrs. Wallace & Co., Colchester, with a 
representative group, the Lilies being particularly 
noticeable. Mr. C. Jacobi, Henley Road, Ipswich, 
takes a well merited second. Mr. Geo. Gilbert, 
Floral Nurseries, Ipswich, leads the way for twenty- 
four bunches all well staged and well grown. In 
groups arranged for effect the same exhibitor secures 
the coveted Silver Cup award with a graceful bank 
in undulating form, composed mostly of rich foliage 
plants. Mr. R. C. Notcutt is second. 
The classes for table decorations produced fifteen 
entries, a show practically in itself. In the open 
class the first prize was well won by Miss Gilbert of 
Ipswich, with a graceful arrangement of Sweet Peas. 
Miss Dudley, of Melton, was second. The lady 
amateur class contained twelve competitors, the 
leading award going to Miss Steward, Graham 
House, with a truly exquisite arrangement of Sweet 
Peas in a great variety of colours, interspersed with 
Grasses and light foliage. The second prize went to 
Miss Orford, Castle Hill, Ipswich, Whose exhibits 
consisted of yellow Aquilegias, mauve and white 
Sweet Peas, and Erigeron, with Fern and Grasses. 
The third place was voted to Miss B. Ridley, 
Helenscote, Ipswich, with a somewhat heavier 
arrangement. 
In the open class for thirty-six distinct Roses, Mr. 
B. R. Cant, of Colchester, in continuation of his 
success this season, takes a well merited first with 
large bright blooms of good quality and splendid 
depth of colour. Messrs. D. Prior & Sons are second 
with blooms a little lacking in colour and freshness. 
The third goes to a new exhibitor in Mr. A. G. 
Green, of Great Horkesley. In the next class 
practically the same order is observed. 
For twelve Teas, Messrs. Prior take first, Mr. B. 
R. Cant second, and Mr. Green third. In the 
amateur section, Rev. A. Foster-Melliar, Sproughton 
Rectory, takes a long lead and is very deservedly 
first; the Rev. H. A. Berners is second, but in the 
next class, this exhibitor secures first, and Rev. 
Foster-Melliar second. The latter gentleman is 
again a good first for twelve Teas. In the fruit 
section the Ichthemic Guano Company's special 
prize of silver salad bowl, value £2 2s., goes to a 
grand collection of six varieties staged by Mr. W. 
Messenger, The Gardens, Woolverstone Park; 
whilst Mr. A. Andrews, Tbe Gardens, High House, 
Campsea, Ashe, comes in a good second. 
LEEDS FLOWER SHOW AND GALA.— July 7 th, 
8 th, and gth. 
Leeds people have done the right thing. It used to 
be said that in the busy city of smoke and iron and 
steel that a really good show was not possible; but 
in the formation and compilation of the present 
exhibition the society has laid lines and made 
provision for what ought to be one of the most 
successful annual events in horticulture with Aid. 
Alfred Cooke, J.P., as President and Mr. J. H. 
Armitage in office as Chairman of Committee. It 
will be readily understood that the schedule sub¬ 
mitted for competition is of a progressive and 
diversified character. Nor has money been stinted 
to make premiums really worthy of the classes which 
exhibitors are invited to stage. 
For instance, in the class for groups of miscellaneous 
plants of not less than 250 sq ft., a sum of £36 is 
distributed in four prizes from /15 downwards. In 
another similar class for smaller group £18 is offered, 
and so on. Ferns, Orchids, Roses, Pelargoniums, 
and Begonias all have their separate sections with 
really substantial prizes ; whilst the leading class for 
fruits and vegetables has £18 allotted for competi¬ 
tion in three prizes. All this goes to shew that 
other things being equal, Leeds will be a smart com¬ 
petitor with York and Shrewsbury as a first rank 
exhibition. No entrance fees are charged, and given 
fine weather there is no reason why Leeds should 
not attain the high water mark of a pronounced suc¬ 
cess. The total number of exhibits is considerably 
over 200, and of a very high order, the chief feature 
being the large group (Class one). 
Mr. J. S. Sharp, Huddersfield, carried off leading 
honours with a magnificent and artistically 
arranged group, Messrs. R. Simpson & Son, Selby, 
following very closely, the third falling to T. Beckett 
Faber, Esq. For another very good group in class 
two, local amateurs also, groups not exceeding 120 
sq. ft , first, J. Rhodes, Esq. (gardener, R. Mason); 
second, Mrs. Tetley (gardener, J. Eastwood); third, 
F. Kitchen, Esq. (gardener, A. Gamble). In class 
three, for six stove or greenhotfse plants, the second 
prize was taken by Mr. J. Sunley. In the class for 
four ornamental plants, distinct, first, R. Simpson & 
Sod, Selby ; second, E. Beckett Faber, Esq. ; third, 
Mr. J. S. Sharp. Class seven, Stove plant: Mr. 
Sunley, first; Mrs. Tetley, second ; Mr. A. Taylor, 
third. Class eight, open, single foliage plant: first, 
Mr. J. Sunley; second, E. Beckett Faber, Esq.; third, 
W. J Dixon. 
For three Crotons distinct, Mr. J. Sharp is first, 
Mr. Beckett Faber, second, and Messrs. R. Simpson & 
Son, third. For six Coleuses, open, first comes J. H, 
White, Esq., second, Mrs. Tetley. In the amateur’s 
class for three Coleuses, the leading honours again 
fell to Mr. White, with Mrs. Tetley, second, and 
Mr. J. Rhodes, third. For six exotic Ferns (open) J. 
Rhodes, Esq., carries off the first award with six 
beautiful specimens. Mrs. Tetley is second, and 
Mr. Taylor, third. In the amateur's class for three 
exotic Ferns, J. Rhodes is first, M. Kitchin, Esq., is 
second, and Mrs. Tetley, third. 
The cut-bloom table plants and fruit were nicely 
arranged in a special tent. For six Gloxinias, open, 
Mr. Edwards gained first with some good specimens ; 
second, A. Kirk White. In the amateur class for 
three Gloxinias, Mr. Edwards was also awarded 
first; second and third being Mr. J. W. H. White, 
and Mrs. R. Meredith respectively. Under the cut 
blossoms class some very fine ball and bridal 
bouquets are shewn. Mr. Taylor, of Newton 
Nursery, gains first for a lovely ball bouquet and 
second for a fine bridal bouquet. Messrs. Shaw 
Bros, gains first by a very artistically arranged 
bouquet, and second for their ball bouquet. For a 
basket of cut flowers, Messrs. Shaw Bros, are first, 
Mrs. Taylor, of Newton Nursery, second. 
