July 20, 1901. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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Mr. Orpen was first for twelve distinct single 
blooms, the White Mamas Cochet again being best; 
Mr. Flight was second. 
H. P. Landon, Esq., Shenfield, and G. Baxter, Esq , 
Hutton Park, were first and second respectively for 
six distinct single blooms. 
Messrs. D. Prior & Sons secured first prize for 
twelve distinct varieties, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 
setting oft a good selection. 
The Rev. J. H. Pemberton scored first for six 
distinct varieties from amateurs ; Mr. O. G. Orpen 
was second. 
The Rev. F. R. Burnside, Great Stambridge, 
followed Mr. O. G. Orpen for four distinct varieties, 
three blooms of each. 
Mr. O. G. Orpen was the champion amateur 
grower, and succeeded in getting the Challenge Cup 
for twelve distinct blooms, and the Silver Medal for 
the best Rose in the show, which was Bessie Brown. 
The beauty of the Rose tent was greatly enhanced 
by a grand collection of choice and rare decorative 
plants supplied by Mr. John Russell, of Brentwood. 
This gentleman also sent two boxes of Roses and 
a collection of cut herbaceous flowers, not for com¬ 
petition. 
There were four competitors for a collection of 
plants,6 ft. by toft., when Mr. J. Preece,gardener to 
Miss Willmot, Warley Place, was a decided first; his 
group consisted of Lilies, Cannas, Carnations, Ferns, 
Caladiums, Crotons, &j., every plant seeming to 
be thoroughly well grown, and staged with skill. 
Mrs. Whitbourn, of Ilford, (gardener, Mr. J. W. 
Euston), was second in this class, and showed some 
good Cattleyas and Heaths. 
Mr. J. Preece also exhibited a nicely variegated • 
Croton, Baroness Rothschild, standing about 5 ft. 
9 ins. high. 
Mr. T. H. Wyatt, of Brentwood, deserves much 
credit for a table decoration of Sweet Peas, which 
was set off by Maidenhair Fern fronds. Mrs. W. 
Green, of Harrold Wood, who secured a special 
prize at last week’s Temple Show, took an easy first 
here for dinner table decoration, composed princi¬ 
pally of the pretty Shirley Poppy. She was also 
second for the table decoration of Sweet Peas. 
Mr. Preece, of Warley Place, was competing 
against Mr. J. W. Euston, of Ilford, for a collection 
of fruit, and followed out his success 
with the groups by taking first for fruit. 
The same order was followed for three bunches 
of black Grapes, and Mr. Euston was first 
for three bunches of white, with Buckland Sweet¬ 
water. Mr. Alfred Bunting, The Nurseries, North 
Station Road, Colchester, sent a non-competitive 
exhibit of Irises, amongst which Kaempferi Nitta, 
Ettie, K. The Type, K. Pride of Japan, K San Toy, 
and K. Oshima were well grown and striped. 
J. Ramsey, Esq., president of the society, sent a 
box of twelve trusses or Pelargonium Ville de 
Poitiers. 
Mr. J. Preece was first, Mr. W. H. Turner 
second, and Mr. Holloway third, for pleasing 
arrangements for fireplace decorations. 
For six exotic Ferns, Mr. Holloway, gardener at 
Hutton Park, was first, Mr. J. Burrell, gardener to 
Mr. W. Duffield, Esq., Chelmsford, second, but was 
first for four native Ferns, distinct. 
The committee under the able direction of Mr. 
Haws, as secretary, may be congratulated upon 
their arrangements, and encouraged to start organis¬ 
ing their second Crysanthemum Show. 
MANCHESTER ROSE SHOW.— ?«Iy 13th. 
This show was held in charming weather with a very 
large attendance, the tables being largely patronised 
throughout the whole day. 
The exhibits were excellent as regards colour and 
freshness, but slightly smaller than usual Messrs. 
Alexander Dickson & Sons, Newtownards, were in 
high form, winning in every nurserymen's class, with 
the exception of the smaller class for Teas ; the 
colouring in many of the darker varieties was excep¬ 
tionally fine. The non-competitive exhibits were 
more numerous than usual, and included many fine 
collections of Sweet Peas, which altogether formed, 
perhaps, the finest July exhibition held under the 
auspices of the Royal Botanical Society. Mr. 
Weathers, the able curator, did all in his power as 
regards shading to keep the flowers in good order, 
but the heat made itself felt in the drooping of petals 
and shrivelling of blooms. 
Nurserymen. —For sixty distinct single trusses, 
in which seven lots were staged, Messrs. A. Dickson 
& Sons, Newtownards, took the premier position, the 
best being Marchioness of Londonderry, Duke of 
Fife, Maria Verdier, Mdme. Eugenie Verdier, Sir 
Robert Stout, Gustave Piganeau, Star of Waltham, 
Lady ClaDmorris, E. Y. Teas, Horace Vernet (very 
fine), which secured the position of premier bloom in 
in the H.P.’s, Alf. Colomb, Helen Keller, Xavier 
Olibo, Reynolds Hole, Alice Lindsell, Comte Raem- 
bard. Lady Myra Beauclerc (new), A, K. Williams, 
Mildred Grant, Fisher Holmes, Maman Cochet, 
Prince Arthur, Mrs. W. J. Grant, Lady Alice Fitz- 
william, Duchesse de Morny, Suzanne Marie Rodo- 
canacbi, Duchess of Portland, Dupuy Jamain, 
Edith d'Ombrain, La Roseiie. The second prize 
went to King’s Acre Nurseries, Hereford, amongst 
which the following were good, the flowers being 
large but lacking the brightness of the premier class: 
A. K. Williams, Countess of Rosebery, Mildred 
Grant. Third, Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, with 
smaller but well-coloured flowers. 
For thirty-six distinct trusses the same exhibitors 
were again to the fore with many excellent blooms. 
Especially fine were Dr. Andry, Mildred Grant, A. 
K. Williams, Gen. Jacqueminot, and Marchioness of 
Downshire. Messrs. D. & W. Croll, Dundee, and 
Messrs. Paul & Son took the remaining prizes. 
For twenty-four Teas or Noisettes, Messrs. Dick¬ 
son again took the lead with flowers fresh and of 
medium size, the best being Mrs. Edward Mawley, 
Catherine Mermet, Souv. D’Elise Vardon, Maman 
Cochet, Bridesmaid, Luciole, E. BrowDlow, and 
Marcelin ^Rhoda. Messrs. D. Prior & Sons, Col¬ 
chester, were second with smart blooms : and Mr. 
G. Prince, Longworth, took the remaining prize. 
For twelve varieties, Mr. G. Prince took the lead 
with a strong box, including Maman Cochet (which 
gained the Silver Medal as the best Tea), white 
Maman Cochet, Mrs. E. Mawley, Comtesse de 
Nadaillac, Ernest Metz, Bridesmaid, &c. Messrs. 
A. Dickson and Mr. John Mattock, Oxford, were 
placed as named. 
For twelve whites or yellows, Messrs. Dickson 
still kept the lead with Bessie Brown, the back row 
being very fine. Messrs. D. & W. Croll were 
second with Souv. de Mad. Eugenie Verdier. 
Messrs. J. Townsend & Sons, Worcester, third with 
Com. de Nadaillac. 
For twelve lights, Messrs. Dickson & Sons were 
well in front with Her Majesty. Messrs. D. & W. 
Croll and the King’s Acre Nurseries were second and 
third respectively, both with Mrs. J. Laing. For 
twelve crimsons again Old Ireland was to the fore 
with grandly coloured Horace Vernet, Mr. G, 
Prince second with the same variety, and Messrs. 
Paul & Son third with Reynolds Hole. 
Amateurs.— For twenty-four distinct trusses, Mr. 
F. W. Tatlersall, Morecombe (gardener, Mr. J. K. 
Grant), proved the best out of five exhibits, having good 
blooms, remarkably fresh, considering the hot 
weather; his finest flowers were Bessie Brown, 
Horace Vernet (large), White Maman Cochet, 
Oliver Delhomie, &c. Mr. E. B. Lindsell and Mr. 
W. Boyes were placed second and third. 
For twelve varieties, Mr. Henry V. Machin, 
Worksop, the Rev. J. H. Pemberton, and Mr. F. 
W. Tattersall were the prize takers. 
For eighteen Teas, Mr. H. V. Machin led with 
small but smart flowers. For twelve varieties, the 
Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Mr. Machin, and Mr. 
Boyes were placed as named. 
For twelve trusses of any white or yellow, the 
Rev. J. H. Pemberton won with Mdme. Hoste; Mr. 
H. V. Machin second with Kaiserin Augusta Vic¬ 
toria; Mr. Boyes third with White Maman Cochet. 
For twelve of any light colour, Mr. Machin won 
with Her Majesty ; Mr. R. Park, Bedale, second 
with Maman Cochet; and the Rev. J. H. Pember¬ 
ton third with Mrs. J. Lang. For twelve crimsons 
the Rev. J. H. Pemberton won with A. K. Williams; 
Mr. E. B. Lindsell second with Alfred Colomb ; Mr. 
Machin the remaining prize for Gustave Piganeau. 
For the district grown Roses, Mr. H. Burgess, 
Knutsford, won for twenty-four blooms; and for 
twelve the winners were Mr. R. Hall, Altrincham; 
Mr. C. Burgess (Plumbley), and Major H. Card- 
well. For six trusses, the winners were Messrs. C. 
Burgess, G. Morris, Midwood, and R. Hall. 
For six Teas or Noisettes, Mr. C. Burgess was 
again to the fore, followed by Messrs. R. Hall and 
C. E. Redfern. 
For twelve bunches of Roses suitable for button 
holes, the winners were Mr. J. Mattock, with a 
bright lot, Mr. G. Prince and Messrs. J. Townsend 
& Sons, second and third. 
For a display of Roses, Mr. G. Prince was well to 
the fore with a telling arrangement artistically set 
up. Mr. H. V. Machin was second, and Messrs. 
Townsend third. 
For the best arranged basket of Roses, the winners 
were Mr. J. Kirk, Miss Ada Stanley, and Miss A. 
Robinson. For three bouquets of Roses, Messrs. J. 
Mattock and J. Kirk were first and second, and for 
one bouquet, Mr. J. Wilson, Col. Heats, and Mr. W. 
Reid were the winners. 
For a dish of Strawberries, Mr. James Watt won 
with fine fruits. For a collection of Sweet Peas, 
open to amateurs, Mr. F. Smith led with a well- 
arranged lot, Major Cardwell and Mr. James 
Wa ts following. For twelve bunches Mr. J. 
Mattock and Major Cardwell were first and 
second. 
Non-Competitive. —Groups were staged by the 
following who each received a Silver Medal:— 
Messrs. Eckford, Wem, a fine lot of Sweet Peas,. 
Jennie Gordon being a fine new variety. Messrs. 
Jones & Sons, Shrewsbury, had a grand bank of 
Sweet Peas well set up. Mr. J. Derbyshire, 
Altrincham, had a fine collection ; Messrs. Hinton, 
Bros., Warwick, had eighty-four varieties staged on 
a yellow ground work ; especially good were Prince 
of Wales, Hon. Mrs. Kenyon and Miss Wilmott. 
Mr. W. S PattisoD, Shrewsbury, had an extensive 
collection of Violas and Pansies. Mr. Amos Perry, 
Wicchmore Hill, London, contributed twenty spikes 
of Eremurus Bungei and a number of varieties of 
hardy Nymphaeas, Certificates of Merit being 
awarded for Nymphaea Carolina nivea, N. 
Laydekeri fulgens, and N. lucida. 
Mr. J. H. White, Worcester, had a fine collection 
of herbaceous and bulbous cut flowers, including 
Iris Queen Alexandra. 
Mr. G. Sharpe, gardener to Mr. J. E. Williamson, 
Stretford, was awarded a Cultural Certificate for a 
grand pot of Lilium auratum with four spikes, 
carrying over 100 flowers. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL. —July 16 th. 
In place of the ordinary meeting at the Drill Hall, 
the council of the Royal Horticultural Society 
invited the various committees to luncheon in the 
gardens at Chiswick. The committees sat as usual 
to adjudicate awards to new plants, flowers and fruit. 
They commenced their work at na.m. in the big 
vinery, and after the exhibits were gone Over, 
they passed round the gardens to inspect some new 
things on trial. The luncheon took place at 1 p.m , 
Sir Trevor Lawrenoe, Birt., M.P., in the chair. 
Soon after 2 o'clock a conference on Lilies com¬ 
menced, and was continued next day (Wednesday). 
The exhibits brought to Chiswick were of a very 
varied character, the bulk of them consisting of 
Lilies, hardy herbaceous plants generally, Water 
Lilies (Nymphaeas), Japanese Maples, Orchids, &c , 
as at the ordinary committee meetings. Various 
fruits were also exhibited, including Melons and 
Cherries. 
Reginald Young, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Thos. J. 
Poyntz), Sefton Park, Liverpool, exhibited a beauti¬ 
ful variety of Odontoglossum maculatum, named O. 
m. thompsonianum, and Cypripedium youngianum 
var. de B. Crawshay, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. J. 
Stables), exhibited a most interesting hybrid named 
Odontoglossum crawshayanum, an artificial hybrid 
between O. Hallii and O. Harryanum, the potenti¬ 
alities of both parents being strongly evident. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co, Bush Hill Park, 
Enfield, exhibited a natural hybrid named Cypri¬ 
pedium kimballianum Low's var., in which C. 
rothschildianum was evidently one of the parents. 
Mr. John Russell, Richmond Nurseries. Rich¬ 
mond, Surrey, staged a showy exhibit of foliage 
plants, in which Codiaeums figured conspicuously, 
and, as might be expected after the recent bright 
weather, were of a very high colour, and would have 
been shown to much better advantage if they had 
been syringed with soft instead of hard water. 
(Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. Thos. S. Ware, Ltd., Feltham, London, 
made a bright bank of colour with a collection of 
herbaceous and alpine plants. The Phloxes were in 
good form; P. Independence, a white one, seemed 
to be a general favourite. Gaillardias were also well 
represented. Amongst the other good things which 
