July 4, 1003. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
587 
Six Nectarines: First, Colonel H. Broadley (gardener, C. 
Lawton); second, Duke of Sutherland (gardener, P. Blair); 
third, Earl of Feversham (gardener, D. Williams). 
Scarlet-fleshed Melon : First, Hon. Mrs. Ingram (gardener, 
j Dawes); second, Earl of Harrington (gardener, J. Goodacre) ; 
third, Earl of Londesborough (gardener, J. McPherson). 
Green-fleshed Melon: First, Earl of Londesborough (gar¬ 
dener, J. McPherson); second, Mrs. Schrieber (gardener, John 
Turton); third, J. Mclndoe. 
White-fleshed Melon : First, Earl of Londesborough ; second, 
J. Mclndoe ; third, E. Hall Watt. 
Six Figs : First, A. Wilson, Tranby Croft; second, Earl of 
Harrington ; third, Marquis of Ripon. 
Dish of Cherries : First, Mr. J. Mclndoe ; second, Earl of 
Harrington. 
Dish of Strawberries : First, Duke of Sutherland ; second, 
Mr. J. R- Dawe ; third, Earl of Harrington. 
Twelve TomatosFirst, Lord Aldenham (gardener, E. 
Beckett); second, F. A. E. Samuelson; third, J. C. Water- 
house (gardener, A. Hall); fourth, Mr. T. Hague (gardener, 
F. Coldwell). 
Collection of vegetable, six distinct kinds (prizes offered by 
Sutton and Sons) : First, Lord Aldenham (gardener, Mr. 
Beckett); second, Earl of Lathom (gardener, Mr. B. Ashton); 
third, Thomas Hague (gardener, F. Coldwell). 
Collection of vegetables, six distinct kinds (prizes offered by 
Webb and Sons) : First, Lord Aldenham (gardener, Mr. 
Beckett); second, Earl of Lathom (gardener, Mr. Ashton); 
third, Lady Beaumont (gardener, Mr. Nicholls). 
Mr. Beckett, it will be observed from the above, won both 
the vegetable prizes, and richly merited the same. 
Special Awards. 
Five gold medals were awarded this year. 
Messrs. R, Smith, Worcester, had a fine collection of decora¬ 
tive plants and cut bloom, and deservedly were awarded a Gold 
Medal. 
Messrs. Dicksons, of Chester, had a grand collection of cut 
flowers, chiefly Irises, Paeonies, and Ixias, and this stand was 
greatly admired. Messrs. Dicksons likewise received a Gold 
Medal. 
The other fortunate exhibitors who received Gold Medals 
were Messrs. Kent and Brydon and Messrs. Mack and Miln, 
of Darlington, for plants and cut flowers. 
Messrs. Reamsbottom, of Geashill, King’s County, Ireland, 
had a magnificent collection of their Aid borough strain of St. 
Brigid Anemones ; they likewise received a Gold Medal for 
this splendid collection. 
Messrs. Clibran, of Altrincham, received a Silver Medal for 
a collection of plants. We noticed a plant of the new Aspara¬ 
gus myriocladus in their group ; this should be come very 
popular, albeit its price is rather prohibitive at present. 
Messrs. Cutbush and Son, London, had a little stand of their 
white Marguerite Coronation, for which they were awarded a 
Certificate of Merit. This Marguerite was favourably com¬ 
mented on, and seems very floriferous. 
Messrs. Walshaw, of Scarborough, had their new yellow 
Marguerite, Golden Sun. This variety is not such a good 
colour as Marguerite Soleil d’Or, but is more floriferous, with 
foliage like the white Marguerite. Both Messrs. Cutbush and 
Walshaw were awarded Certificates of Merit. First-class Cer¬ 
tificates were gained by Mr. Brotherston, of Thirsk, gardener 
to F. E. Samuelson, for a new border Carnation seedling called 
Francis Samuelson, the colour partaking of an orange terra¬ 
cotta hue, with grass very like the foliage of Mr. R. Hole 
Carnation, but quite different in colour. 
Mr. W. P. Burkenshaw, of Hull (gardener, J. H. Barker) re¬ 
ceived a Certificate (First Class) for a nice seedling Orchid, 
Thunia. 
The promoters of the show are to be congratulated on the 
results. The total attendance for the three days was 43,615, 
compared with 19,408, the lowest, last year. The arrangements 
were in every way admirable, and reflect the greatest credit 
on the courteous and energetic secretary, Mr. Fred. Arey. 
NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY. 
July 1st. 
The Metropolitan exhibition of the above society was held on 
Wednesday last as we were going to press, in the Inner Temple 
Gardens, Thames Embankment, E.C. Owing to the unfavour¬ 
able character of the weather, during June especially, rosarians 
were beginning to fear that the show would be a poor one. The 
warm weather which we have had during the past week or so has 
brought on the Roses rapidly, so that they are now present in 
large quantities. We are afraid, however, that the sudden advent 
of hot weather is responsible for rather short-lived flowers. The 
show, however, although not a record one, was nevertheless a 
very fine one. Competition was keen in most of the leading 
classes, both as exhibited by nurserymen and amateurs. Garden 
Roses were abundant, in fact one of the leading features of the 
show, thanks to the National Rose Society and the encourage¬ 
ment they have given for the production of this class of flowers 
suitable for garden adornment. Some splendid blooms were on 
view, and which would compare favourably with those of any 
previous year. In some cases they are Roses of recent origin, 
and in other cases old favourites have come up in fine form. Some 
Roses do well any year, but others again are favoured by certain 
conditions. We can oidy give the prize-winners in the leading 
classes on this occasion, but we shall deal with the finest blooms 
exhibited in our next week’s issue. 
The show was located in three large tents upon the grass, and 
all of them were connected together, so that visitors could pass 
from one to the other without leaving the tents. The weather 
was uncomfortably hot in the tents, and more ventilation had to 
he given. During the morning hours there was a great influx of 
the British public, and the tents are most likely to be crowded 
in the afternoon. The arrangements have all been carried out by 
the secretary, Mr. E. Mawley, and we noted that he was, working 
amicably with Mr. S. T. Wright and Mr. T. Humphreys, of the 
Royal Horticultural Society, and everything was in perfect order 
for the judges, the Press, and the general public. 
Nurserymen. 
The Champion Trophy in the class for seventy-two 
blooms of Roses distinct was won by Messrs. Harkness and 
Co., Hitchin, who had splendid stands and some splendid indi¬ 
vidual blooms. Messrs. B. R. Cant and Sons, the Old Rose 
Gardens, Colchester, took the second award. Messrs. Frank 
Gant and Co., Braiswick Rose Gardens, Colchester, were suc¬ 
cessful for the third place in a competition of five entries. 
Messrs. B. R. Cant and Sons came to the front for forty distinct 
varieties, three blooms of each, showing some very fine triplet®. 
Messrs. Alexander Dickson and Sons, Ltd., The Royal Irish 
Nurseries, Newtownards, co. Down, were a very good second, 
and Messrs. Frank Cant and Co. came in third with some very 
fine triplets. 
In the class for forty-eight blooms distinct, the lead was 
taken by Messrs. G. and W. H. Burch, The Rose Nurseries, 
Peterborough. Messrs. Hugh Dickson and Co., The Nurseries, 
Belfast,/were a good second. Messrs. J. Burrell and Co., Howe 
House Nurseries, Cambridge, came"in third. 
Mr. George Mount, Canterbury, .took the lead for twenty-four 
blooms distinct, and was followed by Mr. C. Turner, Slough, and 
Mr. Thomas Rigg, South View Nurseries, Caversham, Reading. 
For twenty-four varieties in triplets, Mr. C. Turner took the 
lead, being followed by Mr. George Mount and Messrs. Hugh 
Dickson and Co. in this order. 
In L he Tea and Noisette section for twenty-four blooms distinct, 
the lead was taken by Mr. George Prince, Longworth, Berks, 
whose blooms were moderate in .size, but mostly firm and fresh. 
He was followed by Messrs. D. Prior and Son, Colchester, and 
by Messrs. Frank Cant and Co., in this order. 
The lead for twelve Tea or Noisette blooms distinct was taken 
by Messrs. J. Burrell and Co., who were followed by Mr. John 
Mattock, New Headington, Oxford. 
Messrs. D. Prior and Sons took the lead for fourteen distinct 
varieties, three blooms of each, shown in fourteen vases. Mr. 
George Prince was awarded the first prize. 
In the class for twelve distinct varieties, staged in as many 
vases, the lead was taken by Mr. George Mount, who was followed 
by Mr. George Prince and Messrs. R. Harkness and Co. in this 
order. 
For nine distinct Teas or Noisettes, in as many vases, Mr. 
George Prince was awarded the first prize. 
The Silver Medal of the Society for the best Tea Rose in the 
nurserymen’s class was taken by Mr. George Prince with a fine 
bloom of Mrs. E. Mawley. Messrs. D. Prior and Sons had the 
best hybrid perpetual, showing Mrs. John Laing. They also had 
the best hybrid Tea in a perfect bloom of Bessie Brown. 
Garden or Decorative Roses. 
For thirty-six distinct varieties, not less than three trusses of 
each, Messrs. George Cooling and Sons, 11, Northgate Street, 
Bath, took the lead. Messrs. Frank Cant and Co. were second. 
