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June  28,  1900. 
a  grand  group  of  flowering  and  foliage  plants,  somewhat  after  the  style 
•adopted  at  the  Temple  Show,  and  it  was  quite  as  effective.  The  groups 
of  Carnations,  with  others  of  Hydrangea  paniculata,  Oranges,  Ericas, 
and  miscellaneous  plants,  with  groups  of  foliage  plants  arranged  in 
heds  of  Ferns,  Dracaenas,  and  other  ornamental  plants,  completed  an 
imposing  display  (silver-gilt  Flora  medal).  Mr.  H.  J.  Jones,  Lewisham, 
staged  a  large  table  of  out  Sweet  Peas,  Zonal  Pelargoniums,  with  a 
few  hardy  flowers.  The  whole  table  was  bright,  yet  light  in  arrange¬ 
ment  ;  the  Sweet  Peas,  staged  with  their  own  foliage,  being  especially 
attractive. 
Messrs.  G.  Jackman  &  Son,  Woking,  also  contributed  hardy  flowers 
in  variety,  Carnations  and  Pinks,  but  the  chief  feature  was  undoubtedly 
the  collection  of  Roses.  Those  staged  in  the  orthodox  style  in  boxes 
were  clear  and  fresh  looking,  while  the  garden  Roses  and  Penzance 
Briars  were  greatly  admired,  as  were  also  the  hybrid  Clematises 
(silver  Flora  medal).  Ferns  from  Messrs.  J.  Hill  &  Son,  Edmonton, 
occupied  a  table  running  the  greater  part  of  the  tent,  and  the  exhibit 
was  a  worthy  one  in  every  way.  The  specimens  included  Davallia 
Mooreana,  Pteris  scaberula,  Platycerium  alcicorne,  Asplenium  nidus, 
Cibotium  Schiedei  and  Davallia  dissecta.  The  smaller  plants  were  all 
beautifully  developed,  and  included  a  number  of  tinted  forms  so  arranged 
that  their  beauty  could  be  seen  (gold  medal).  A  gorgeous  display  of 
hardy  flowers  was  arranged  by  Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd., 
•Chelsea.  The  Irises  and  Paeonies  were  especially  effective,  while 
Kalanchoe  flammea,  Rhododendron  hybrids,  and  Delphiniums  were 
notable. 
Mr.  J.  F.  McLeod,  gardener  to  J.  P.  Morgan,  Esq.,  Dover  House, 
Roehampton,  contributed  a  fine  group  of  flowering  and  foliage  plants, 
tastefully  arranged  with  Ferns,  Crotons,  Palms,  and  Dracaenas.  The 
•chief  flowering  plants  were  a  fine  group  of  Malmaison  Carnations, 
Lilium  Harris!,  with  smaller  groups  of  Crassulas,  Clerodendron  fallax, 
Statice,  and  double  Begonias  completed  a  splendid  exhibit  (silver-gilt 
Flora  medal).  Mr.  W.  Poupart,  Marsh  Farm,  Twickenham,  staged 
some  typical  market  produce.  The  Early  London  Cauliflower, 
Polley’s  Nonesuch  Turnips,  French  Horn  Carrots,  and  dark  green  Paris 
Cos  Lettuce  were  excellent. 
Large  collections  of  cut  and  clipped  trees  with  Ivies  were  arranged 
by  Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  &  Son.  Mr.  J.  Buckham,  Twickenham,  also 
had  clipped  Bays,  variegated  Acers,  and  Privets  as  specimen  plants, 
while  Messrs,  Jas.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  sent  an  unique  collection  of 
Ivies  in  pots  arranged  on  wire  trellis,  so  that  their  natural  habit  could 
be  seen. 
Orchid  Committee. 
Present :  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ;  and  Messrs.  W.  H.  White, 
E.  Hill,  De  B.  Crawshay,  H.  Little,  H.  A,  Tracey,  H.  J.  Chapman, 
J.  O’Brien,  H.  T.  Pitt,  and  W.  H.  Young. 
Orchids  were  conspicuous  almost  by  their  absence.  Mr.  H.  Tracey, 
Twickenham,  exhibited  a  good  plant  of  Cattleya  Mendeli  albens, 
variety  Princess  of  Wales,  also  a  plant  of  C.  M.  variety  La  Belle,  a 
grand  form  with  a  parti-coloured  lip,  the  upper  portion  being  creamy 
white,  while  the  lower  part  was  bright  rosy  purple.  Two  Odontoglossums 
were  staged  by  Mrs.  Briggs-Bury,  Bank  House,  Accrington,  both  of 
which  were  honoured  by  the  committee,  one  with  a  first-class  certificate 
and  the  other  an  award  of  merit. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Cattleya  Mendeli  aliens  variety  PHncess  of  Wales  (H.  A,  Tracey). — 
A  charming  variety,  with  just  a  tinge  of  colour  at  the  base  of  the  upper 
petals,  while  the  base  of  the  lip  is  shaded  yellow  (first-class  certificate). 
Croton  Venus  (Green,  Ltd.). — A  narrow  leaved  variety,  yellow, 
with  a  little  green  in  colour,  and  the  leaves  beautifully  curled  (award 
of  merit). 
Delphinium  Sir  George  Newnes  (Kelway  &  Son). — A  deep  royal  blue, 
■double  (award  of  merit). 
Iris  Monnieri  (Barr  &  Sons). — This  is  a  handsome  Iris  with  yellow 
flowers  (award  of  merit). 
Nympheea  gig  ante  a  (J.  Hudson). — A  lovely  Australian  species.  The 
flowers  are  large,  a  deep  heliotrope  colour,  approaching  blue.  A 
handsome  flower  (first-class  certificate). 
Odontoglossum  crispum  Duchess  of  Connaught  (Mrs.  Briggs-Bury). — 
Flower  of  medium  size  heavily  marked  with  cinnamon  brown,  the 
lower  petals  being  deeply  marked  (first-class  certificate). 
Odontoglossum  crispum  Empress  of  India  (Mrs.  Briggs-Bury). — A 
variety  heavily  blotched  with  purplish-brown,  the  marking  being  well 
defined  (award  of  merit). 
Roof  Gardens  In  the  City. — It  is  not  often  that  plants  are 
moved  in  any  wholesale  fashion  from  the  smoke  and  dirt  of  London  to 
a  pure  fresh  country  garden,  but  such  a  thing  has  just  happened  at 
London  Wall,  says  the  “  City  Press,”  A  resident,  who  has  been 
dispossessed  by  the  improvements  in  that  district,  while  living  in 
London  Wall,  took  a  great  pride  in  his  roof  garden,  and  year  by  year 
possessed  a  fine  show  of  flowers  and  plants  that  flourished  in  spite  of 
llesmoke.  These  treasures  he  has  moved  to  the  real  garden  he  now 
nossesBf  s,  and  they  serve,  as  he  says,  to  remind  him  of  the  old  home, 
of  which  he  still  entertains  fond  memories* 
National  Rose  Society. 
Salisbury,  June  27tbi 
The  southern  exhibition  of  the  National  Rose  Society,  which  was 
held  in  connection  with  the  Wilts  Horticultural  Society  on  Wednesday, 
was  a  variable  one  in  respect  of  the  quality  of  the  flowers.  Some  of 
the  examples  were  of  exceptional  excellence,  while  others  were 
decidedly  rough  ;  needless  to  say  practically  the  whole  of  them  showed 
the  effects  of  the  unfavourable  weather  that  we  have  experienced  during 
the  past  season.  This  was  of  coarse  answerable  for  the  poorness  of 
the  competition  in  the  majority  of  classes.  The  local  exhibition  was 
comparatively  small,  the  best  feature  being  the  group  of  Malmaison 
Carnations  from  the  Earl  of  Radnor,  at  Longford  Castle. 
Nurserymen’s  Classes. 
The  principal  class  in  this  section  was  that  for  forty-eight  blooms, 
distinct  varieties,  and  the  premier  position  was  adjudged  to  Messrs. 
A.  Dickson  &  Sons,  Newtownards,  who  staged  an  excellent  box.  The 
varieties  comprised  Margaret  Dickson,  Marchioness  of  Dufferin,  Bessie 
Brown,  Ulster,  Rubens,  Gustave  Piganeau,  Lady  Mary  Fitz william, 
Abel  Carriere,  Mrs.  R.  G.  Sharman  Crawford,  Marquise  Litta,  Mildred 
Grant,  Alphonse  Soupert,  Maman  Cochet,  Mrs.  John  Laing,  Medea, 
Lady  Moyra  Beauclerc,  Tom  Wood,  Deegan’s  White,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant, 
Florence  Pemberton,  Duke  of  Teck,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  A.  K.  Williams, 
Alice  Lindsell,  Marie  Verdier,  Caroline  Testoat,  Maman  Cochet, 
Madame  Hoste,  Mrs.  Mawley,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Sheila,  Lady 
Clanmorris,  The  Bride,  La  France,  Comtesse  de  Panisse,  Marchioness 
of  Downshire,  Dupuy  Jamain,  Hon.  Edith  Gifford,  Helen  Keller, 
Catherine  Mermet,  Duke  of  Edinburgh,  Marchioness  of  Londonderry, 
Mrs.  Conway  Jones,  Souvenir  de  President  Carnot,  Gladys  Harkness, 
Marechal  Niel,  and  Muriel  Grahams.  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Go.  were 
second ;  and  Messrs.  D.  Prior  &  Son  third.  There  were  three  competitors. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  distinct  varieties  the  prizewinners 
were  Messrs.  G.  Prince,  J.  Burrell  &  Co.,  and  Curtis,  Sanford  &  Co., 
Torquay,  in  the  order  in  which  the  names  are  here  given.  The  first  prize 
stand  contained  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  The  Bride,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant, 
Marechal  Niel,  Gustave  Piganeau,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Prince 
Camille  de  Rohan,  Medea,  Cleopatra,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  Rubens, 
Captain  Hayward,  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Auguste  Rigotard,  Princess 
of  Wales,  Catheiine  Mermet,  Exposition  de  Brie,  Amazone,  Lady  Mary 
Fitzwilliam,  Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  Dupuy 
Jamain,  and  Innocente  Pirola.  The  second  prize  box  was  exceptionally 
close. 
There  were  four  competitors  in  the  class  for  twenty-four  distinct 
varieties,  three  blooms  of  each,  and  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons  were 
placed  first.  The  best  varieties  were  Jean  Ducher,  Madame  Cusin, 
Margaret  Dickson,  Catherine  Mermet,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Mildred 
Grant,  Mrs.  Conway  Jones,  The  Bride,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  and 
Tom  Hood.  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co.  were  second,  and  Messrs.  D.  Prior 
and  Son  third,  both  showing  blooms  touched  by  the  weather.  For 
twelve  blooms  of  any  Rose  except  a  Tea  or  Noisette  Messrs.  A.  Dickson 
and  Sons  were  first  with  Ulster  in  fine  form,  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co. 
second  with  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant  in  beautiful  colour,  aud  Messrs.  D.  Prior 
and  Sons  third  with  the  same  variety. 
The  chief  class  in  the  Tea  or  Noisette  section  was  that  for  twenty- 
four  blooms,  distinct  varieties.  Mr.  Geo.  Prince,  Oxford,  was  a  decided 
first  with  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  The  Bride,  Cleopatra,  Marie  Van 
Houtte,  Maman  Cochet,  Jean  Ducher,  Bridesmaid,  Marechal  Niel, 
Niphetos,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  M.  Furtado,  Rubens,  Medea,  Souvenir 
d’Blise  Vardon,  Princess  of  Wales,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Princess 
Beatrice,  Alba  Rosea,  Madame  Cusin,  La  Boule  d’Or,  Innocente  Pirola, 
Anna  Olivier,  Cornelia  Koch,  and  Golden  Gate.  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co., 
Colchester,  were  second ;  and  Messrs.  D.  Prior  &  Son  third. 
The  premier  award  for  twelve  Teas  or  Noisettes  was  secured  by 
Mr.  John  Mattock,  New  Headington,  Oxford,  with  a  charming  box  of 
Ernest  Metz,  Niphetos,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  Souvenir  d’Elise,  Princess 
Beatrice,  Rubens,  Princess  of  Wales,  Catherine  Mermet,  Cornelia  Koch, 
Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  and  The  Bride.  Messrs.  J.  Burrell  &  Co., 
Cambridge,  were  second,  and  Messrs.  J.  Townsend  &  Son,  Worcester, 
third.  In  the  class  for  thirty-six  distinct  varieties  of  garden  or  deco¬ 
rative  Roses,  not  less  than  three  trusses  of  each,  a  space  of  10  feet  by 
3  feet  was  allowed,  and  there  were  two  exhibitors.  Messrs.  Paul  and 
Son,  Cheshunt,  were  in  the  first  place  with  a  superb  stand.  Very  con¬ 
spicuous  were  Carmine  Pillar,  Wm.  Allan  Richardson,  Marquise  de 
Salisbury,  Gustave  Regis,  Camoens,  L’Ideale,  Papa  Gontier,  and 
Aglaia.  Messrs.  G.  Cooling  &  Sons,  Bath,  were  second. 
Mr.  Charles  Turner,  Slough,  received  the  premier  prize  in  the  class 
for  eighteen  garden  or  decorative  Roses  with  some  magnificent  bunches, 
Mr.  G.  Prince  was  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Mattock  third. 
Open  Classes. 
Messrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons  received  a  gold  medal  for  Alice  Lindsell, 
a  Hybrid  Tea  that  promises  to  be  a  superb  flower.  The  colour  is  cream 
rose.  Mr.  G.  Prince  received  a  card  of  commendation  for  a  single  Rose 
Bellefleur.  The  colour  is  rich  carmine  scarlet.  The  first  prize  in  this 
division  for  twelve  distinct  Teas  or  Noisettes,  three  blooms  of  each, 
was  annexed  by  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co.,  who  staged  Rubens,  Madame  de 
Watteville,  Maman  Cochet,  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Madame  Cusin 
