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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
July 6, 1901. 
For the twelve best bunches of herbaceous flowers 
Messrs. A. W. Young & Co., Stevenage, Herts., 
were first, and Mrs. H. L. Ward, Petersham, 
second. 
The prizes offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, 
Reading, for the six best Gloxinias were won by Max 
Wacchter, Esq , J.P., and C. Swinfen Eady, Esq., 
K.C. They also offered substantial prizes for the 
best six Begonias. The first was won by D. H. 
Scott, Esq..Richmond ; second, J. B. Hilditcb, Esq. 
For six fancy Pelargoniums, Mr. Charles Turner, 
Slough, was first. For six zonal Pelargoniums, Mr. 
Watts, gardener to H. Little, Esq , J.P., Twicken¬ 
ham, was first. The blooms were of fine quality, 
and would have been shown cff to much better 
advantage if not contorted and arranged on frame¬ 
work. 
For twenty-four bunches of hardy herbaceous 
flowers, Messrs. Young & Co , Stevenage, Herts, 
were first. Messrs. Paul & Sons, Cheshunt, Herts, 
were a very close second. For six exotic Orchids, 
Mr. A. Howard, grower to H. Little, Esq., Twicken¬ 
ham, was first, and Sir F. Wigan, Bart., second. 
Decorations. — There was a large display of floral 
work, and many unique designs were seen, but the 
almost universal fault was too heavy. Messrs. A. W. 
Young & Co offered several prizes for Sweet Peas, 
which were keenly competed for. Bernard Wegue- 
lin, Esq:, was first, and Lady Helen Vincent second. 
Mr. Robert Sydenham also offered prizes for 
Sweet Peas, which attracted a large number of 
beautiful exhibits. Bernard Weguelin was also first 
in this, and Miss C. B. Cole second. 
NATIONAL ROSE (Southern Section ).—June 26 th. 
The southern exhibition of the National Rose 
Society was held at Richmond, Surrey, on June 26th, 
in conjunction with the Richmond Horticultural 
Society, which generously assisted by furnishing a 
spacious marquee, 2to ft. long by 50 ft. wide for the 
accommodation of the Roses. The hon secretary, 
Edward Mawley, Esq., found every other con¬ 
venience and ready assistance from the officers of 
the Richmond Society, and being also favoured with 
splendid weather and good company the first show 
of the season by the National Rose Society was a 
decided success. 
Competition was keen in the class for forty-eight 
distinct varieties of Roses, and the premier honours 
(the Chancellor Challenge Cup and £6) were secured 
by Messrs. Benjamin Cant & Sons, Colchester, with 
a splendid array. Some of their finer blooms were 
Mrs. J. Laing, White Maman Cocbet, Comtesse de 
Nadaillac, Madame Eugenie Verdier, Souv. de S. A. 
Prince, Bridesmaid, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Muriel 
Grahame, Marchioness of Downshire, Bessie Brown, 
Mme. de Watteville, &c. Messrs. D. Prior & Son, 
Colchester, were a good second ; and Messrs. Frank 
Cant & Co., Colchester, were third. With those 
that did not obtain prizes and these three splendid 
exhibits a whole length in the large marquee devoted 
to them was made into a beautiful rainbow of soft 
colours. 
For twenty-four distinct varieties, Messrs. 
Harkness & Son, Hitchin, took the lead; Mr. 
Charles Turner was second ; and Messrs. J. Burrell 
& Co., third. This class was also well contested, 
and several excellent collections had to remain 
without prizes. 
For the twelve best Rose blooms, Messrs. Alex. 
Dickson & Sons, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland, 
were first with Mildred Grant. Messrs. D. Prior & 
Son were second with some excellent blooms of 
Mrs John Laing ; and Messrs. F. Cant & Co were 
third with Bessie Brown. 
For twenty-four distinct varieties, Messrs. D. 
Prior & Son were first with some very well formed 
blooms. Mr. G. Prince, Longworth, Berks, had 
some very fine blooms, aod received the second 
prize. Messrs F. Cant & Co. were a very good third, 
in fact,there wasnot much to choose between the first, 
second, and third. For twelve distinct blooms, Mr. 
John Mattock, Oxford, took the lead ; Mr. Charles 
Turner, second ; and J Burrell & Co, Cambridge, 
third. 
Decorative Roses were much in evidence, and 
made one of the prettiest pictures in the show. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, were first. Time 
would not allow us to give a detailed description, but 
we could not fail to note the beautiful Lady Battersea, 
Camoens, Mdme. Falcot, Mdme. Jules Grolez, 
L’ldeal, Mdme de C. Guillot, and Mdme. E Resal. 
Mr. John Mattock was a very near second. Papa 
Gontier, Ma Capucine, Lawrence Messimy, and 
Papillon were amongst the most exquisite of the 
varieties. For eighteen distinct varieties, Mr. G. 
Prince was first; Messrs. F. Cant & Co., second; 
aod Mr. Charles Turner was third. 
In Class VIII. for seedlings, there were many 
beautiful blooms, and a new H.P. named Ben Cant 
was awarded a Gold Medal. 
For twelve distinct Tea or Noisette varieties, Mr.G. 
Prince was first; Messrs. Ben Cant and Sons, second; 
and Messrs. D. Prior & Son, third. 
For twelve blooms of any one variety, first,Messrs. 
B. Cant & Sons with Mdme. Cousin. Mr. George 
Prince was second with some good blooms of Com¬ 
tesse de Nadaillac. Messrs. D. Prior & Son were 
third with Maman Cochet. 
For twelve distinct varieties, Messrs.F.Cant & Co. 
were first; Mr. Charles Turner, second, and Messrs. 
G. Cooling & Sons, Bath, third. 
For twelve distinct varieties in another class, first, 
O. G. Orpen, Esq , Colchester, one of his blooms, 
Mrs. John Laing, receiving a Silver Medal. E. B. 
Lindsell, Esq., Hitchin, was second, and Mrs. Hay¬ 
wood (gardener, Mr. C J Salter), Reigate, third. 
For twenty-four distinct blooms, E. B. Lindsell, 
Esq., was first, the Rev. H. Pemberton, second, and 
Alf. Tate, Esq., (gardener, Mr. W. Mease), Leather- 
head, third. 
For eighteen distinct blooms, R. Hobbs, Esq., 
Worcester, was first; E. M. Bethune, Esq., Hor¬ 
sham, second; and P. G. Burnand, Esq., third. 
For twelve distinct varieties W. Kingston, Esq., 
Bedford, was first ; G. Moules, Esq., Hitchin. 
second; and F. Wellesley, Esq., third. 
For eighteen distinct Tea or Noisette Roses, O. G. 
Orpen, Esq., was first; second, the Rev. F. R. 
Burnside ; third, E. M. Bethune, Esq., Horsham. 
For twelve distinct varieties of Teas, the Rev. 
Lowley, Scudamore, was awarded the Prince 
Memorial Cup. 
WINDSOR ROSE SHOW.— June 29 th. 
The annual exhibition of the Wiadsor, Eton and Dis¬ 
trict Rose and Horticultural Society was held in the 
grounds of Eton College on this occasion, and was 
favoured with splendid weather. The Roses were, 
as a rule, very fine, though some of them were show¬ 
ing the influence of the drought. We have also seen 
more numerous entries it some of the classes. The 
non-competitive exhibits were numerous, and made 
a conspicuous feature of the show. 
The Queen’s Cup, presented by her late Majesty 
Queen Victoria, for forty-eight distinct varieties of 
Roses was secured by Messrs. Beoju. R. Cant & 
Sons, The Old Rose Nurseries, Colchester. Some 
of his fiuest blooms in this exhibit were Mrs. John 
Laiog, Maman Cochet, Bessie Brown, Souvenir 
d'Etise, Le Havre, Catheiiae Mermet, Duchess de 
Morny Ulster,'The Bride, Ellen Drew, Marchioness 
of Londonderry, Her Majesty, Mrs. W. J. Grant, 
Madame Eagene Verdier, Ernest Metz, Bridesmaid, 
Innocente Pirola, Charles Lefebvre, and Muriel 
Grahame. Messrs. D. Prior & Son, Colchester, took 
the second place, with fine blooms of Bessie Brown, 
Mrs. John Laing, Marchioness of Londonderry, &c. 
Messrs. Frank Cant & Co., Braiswick Nursery, 
Colchester, took the third place, Suzanne Marie 
Rodocanachi, being very fine. Messrs. Harkness & 
Sons, Bedale, came in fourth ; and an extra prize 
was awarded to Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, New- 
to wnards. 
In the class for eighteen varieties of Tea Roses, 
the leading award was secured by Mr. Geo. Prince, 
Longworth, Berks, who had fine blooms of Maman 
Cochet, Souvenir d'Un Ami, Souv. de S. A. Prince, 
Ernest Metz, E. V. Hermanos, and Mrs. E. Mawley. 
He was followed by Messrs. B. R. Cant & Sons, 
whose finest blooms were Maman Cochet, Ernest 
Metz, Messrs. D. P.ior & Son came in third. 
For twelve distinct Roses, the premier award was 
secured by Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, who had the 
best Rose in the show, namely, Mildred Grant, in 
this stand. Other good blooms were Alice Lindsell, 
Mrs. Edward Mawley, Bessie Brown, and Mamie. 
The second award went to Messrs. D. Prior & Son ; 
and Messrs. B. R Cant & Sons, Colchester, came in 
third. 
Messrs. Frank Cant & Co. had the best twelve 
blooms of any H P. or H.T., showing Bessie Brown 
in fine form. Messrs. D. Piior & Son were second 
with Mrs. John Laing; and Messrs. A. Dickson & 
Sons were third with Mildred Grant. 
Messrs. D. Prior & Son took the lead with twelve 
blooms of any Tea or Noisette, showing Maman 
Cochet in fine form. Mr. George Prince was second 
with Comtesse de Nadaillac ; and Messrs. B. R. 
Cant came in third with Madame Kusin. 
Mr. George Prince had the best exhibit of 
eighteen bunches of garden Roses, which were set 
up in handsome bunches. Messrs. Paul & Son, 
Cheshunt, were a very good second ; Mr. C. Turner 
was third ; and Messrs. Frank Cant & Co. came in 
fourth. The garden Roses were a good feature of the 
show. 
In the amateur classes for twenty-four distinct 
varieties of Roses, the Rev. J. H. Pemberton, 
Havering-atte-Bower, took the lead. Some of his 
finest blooms were Mrs. W. J. Grant, Ulrich Brun¬ 
ner, Charles Lefebvre, Helen Keller, Maman Cochet, 
Bessie Brown, &c. P. G. C. Burnand, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. A. Humphrey), was a very good second, 
and Mrs. Haywood (gardener, Mr. C. J. Salter), 
Woodhatch Lodge, Reigate, took the third place with 
smaller but solid blooms. 
E. B. Lindsell, Esq., Hitchin, had the best eight 
blooms of one variety in Bessie Brown. The Rev. 
J. H. Pemberton was second with A. K. Williams, 
and R. Foley Hobbs, Esq., took the third place with 
Mrs. W. J. Grant. 
The Rev. F. R. Burnside took the leading place 
for twelve Teas or Noisettes, showing grand blooms 
of Maman Cochet, Comtesse de Nadaillac, &c. R. 
Foley Hobbs, Esq., was second, and R. E. West, 
Esq., Reigate, came in third. 
C. Romaine, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Guttridge), 
took the lead for twenty-four varieties of Roses, and 
was followed by R. Foley Hobbs, Esq. 
E. B. Lindsell, Esq., had the best six Roses in 
triplets, being followed by Rev. J. H. Pemberton and 
P. G. C. Burnand, Esq., in this order. The Rev. 
J. H. Pemberton had the best garden Roses. Mrs. 
Irving (gardener, Mr. T. Elisha) was second. 
The Silver Medal presented by the National Rose 
Society for the best Rose exhibited by an amateur 
was secured by C Romaine, Esq., who had a fine 
bloom of Gustave Piganeau. 
The Windsor Medal and a money prize for the 
best eighteen distinct Roses was also secured by C. 
Romaine, Esq., some of his best blooms besides that 
above-mentioned being Her Majesty, Etienne Levet, 
Mrs. S. Crawford and Francois Michelon. F. E. 
Layton, Esq (gardener, Mr. F Bloodworte), took 
the second place, and A. Wigan, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
T. Jacobs), came in third. 
The leading honours for a group of plants were 
taken by A. Gilbey, Esq. (gardener, Mr. D. Phillips), 
for a rather light arrangement, in which flowering 
plants were very conspicuous. N. L. Cohen, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. A. Street), took the second award. 
Non-Competitive Groups. 
In the centre of one of the large tents Baron 
Schroder (gardener, Mr. H. Ballantine), The Dell, 
Egham, exhibited a group of Orchids, which was 
quite unique, being the only display of this class of 
plants in the show. He had massive pieces of 
Cypripedium grande and C barbatum grandiflorum, 
both well flowered. Attractive, interesting and 
well flowered plants were Cattleya Warscewiczii 
sanderiana, C. Mendelii, C. Mossiae, Miltonia 
vexillaria, Cypripedium Curtisii, C. superbiens, C. 
la wrenceanum, C. harrisianum superbum and 
various forms of Odontoglossum crispum. Even 
more choice in their way were numerous plants of 
Vanda teres, with samples of Disa Veitchi, Epiden- 
drum macrochilum album, E. prismatocarpum, 
Laelia grandis tenebrosa, Cypripedium caudatum, 
C. Stonei, Oncidium macranthum and Bulbophyllum 
barbigerum, the curious lip of the latter being con¬ 
stantly in motion. 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, set up 
a large group of cut flowers of hardy herbaceous 
plants, including grand bunches of Paeonies, Oeno¬ 
thera speciosa, Heuchera sanguinea, Eryngium 
olivierianum, Delphinium formosum, long trails of 
Tropaeolum polyphyllum, the uncommon Morina 
longifolia, a group of a beautiful pink variety of the 
cup and saucer Canterbury Bells, and other Cam¬ 
panulas in season. Noticeable also were the Fox¬ 
gloves, Lychnis calcedonica, Lupinus arboreus, 
Gillenia trifoliata and a host of others. 
Messrs. John Peed & Sons, Roupell Park 
Nurseries, West Norwood, exhibited a fine collection 
