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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
July  7,  1898 
Beauty  of  Waltham,  Etienne  Levet,  Dupuy  Jamain,  Madame  Victor 
\  erdier,  Madame  Gabriel  Luizet,  Duke  of  Edinburgh,  Charles  Lamb,  Duke 
of  Wellington,  La  France,  Reynolds  Hole,  Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria, 
Mrs.  .T.  Laing,  Duke  of  Teck,  Marie  Baumann,  Prince  Arthur,  Helen 
Keller,  and  Duchess  of  Bedford.  Mr.  G«  Prince,  Oxford,  was  placed 
second  with  fresh  flowers,  of  which  the  best  were  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac, 
L  Irich  Brunner,  A.  K.  Williams,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  The  Bride,  and  Sylph. 
Messrs.  G.  Cooling  &  Son,  Bath,  were  third. 
1  he  premier  position  for  twenty-four  distinct  varieties,  three  trusses  of 
each,  was  taken  by  Messrs.  D.  Prior  &  Son  with  a  capital  stand.  The 
varieties  comprised  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Gustave  Piganeau,  Lady  Mary  Fitz¬ 
william,  Marquis  Litta,  Duke  of  Edinburgh,  Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria, 
1  nnce  Camille  de  Rohan,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Marchioness  of 
Dufferin,  A.  Iv.  AA  illiams.  La  France,  Magna  Charta,  Marie  Van  Houtte, 
Madame  Gabriel  Luizet,  Abel  Carri^re,  Alba  Rosea,  Mrs  Sharman 
Crawford,  Prince  Arthur,  Caroline  Testout,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Marie 
Baumann,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  Mons.  E.  Y.  Teas,  and  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant. 
Mr.  G.  Prince  secured  the  second  position.  Amongst  his  best  varieties 
were  J  he  Bride,  Madame  Hoste,  Marquis  Litta,  Golden  Gate,  Mrs. 
Sharman  Crawford,  Captain  Hayward,  Bridesmaid,  La  France,  and 
Comtesse  de  Nadaillac.  Mr.  C.  Turner  was  third.  There  were  five 
competitors  in  this  class. 
In  competition  for  the  Dickson  cup,  for  twelve  distinct  Roses  sent  out 
by  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons,  Newtownards,  there  were  five  stands.  It 
is  curious  to  relate  that  the  offerers  secured  their  own  cup  with  Mrs. 
Sharman  Crawford,  Helen  Keller,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Tom  Wood,  Robert 
Fluncan,  .Teanie  Dickson,  Countess  of  Caledon,  Marchioness  of  Dufferin, 
Killarney,  Ards  Rover,  Muriel  Grahame  and  Daisy.  Messrs.  F.  Cant  and 
Co.  were  second,  and  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  third. 
Three  growers  came  forward  with  twelve  distinct  varieties,  shown  in 
vases  in  bunches,  Mr.  J.  Mattock  securing  the  best  prize  with  a  bright 
stand.  Messrs.  Paul  V  Son  were  second,  and  Mr.  G.  Prince  third. 
Nurserymen — Tea  and  Noisette  Section. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  distinct  Teas  or  Noisettes  Mr.  G.  Prince 
was  a  splendid  first  amongst  the  four  exhibitors.  The  majority  of  the 
blooms  were  fresh  and  bright,  though  some  showed  the  effects  of  the 
weather.  The  varieties  were  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Souvenir  de  S.  A. 
1  nnce,. Madame  de  Watteville,  Innocente  Pirola,  Marshal  Niel,  Rubens, 
MrS;  Pierpoint  Morgan,  Cleopatra,  Hon.  Edith  Gifford,  Princess  of  Wales, 
Mane  Van  Houtte,  Alaman  Cochet,  The  Bride,  Francisca  Kruger,  Ernest 
Metz,  Anna  Olivier,  Amazone,  Madame  Hoste,  Catherine  Mermet, 
^  jD3'  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  Muriel  Grahame,  Princess  Beatrice, 
and  Golden  Crate.  Messrs.  Prior  &  Son  were  second  with  charming 
blooms  of  The  Bride,  Cleopatra,  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Catherine 
Mermet,  Maman  Cochet,  and  Niphetos  amongst  others.  Air.  B.  R.  Cant 
was  third. 
I'i\j  showed  boxes  of  twelve  Teas  and  Noisettes,  and  Mr.  J.  Alattock 
secured  the  highest  position  with  an  even  stand.  Alessrs.  Burrell  &  Co., 
Cambndge,  were  second,  and  Messrs.  Townsend  &  Son,  Worcester,  third. 
Mr.  G.  1  rince  was  first  for  eighteen  trebles  of  Teas  or  Noisettes  with  a 
splendid  stand.  The  varieties  comprised  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Souvenir 
de  S.  A.  Prince,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  The  Bride,  Innocente  Pinda,  Luciole, 
Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Catherine  Alermet,  Cleopatra,  Aladame  Cusin, 
1  rincess  of  V  ales,  Rubens,  Alarhchal  Niel,  Ernest  Metz,  Medea.  Brides¬ 
maid,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  and  Devonieusis.  Messrs.  Prior  &  Son  were 
second  with  smaller  but  bright  and  fresh  flowers.  Alessrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co. 
C  olchester,  were  third. 
Nurserymen — Garden  or  Decorative  Roses. 
In  the  class  for  thirty-six  bunches  of  garden  or  decorative  Roses, 
Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt  were  first  with  a  splendid  stand  containing 
Gustave  Regis,  Perle  d’Or,  Rosa  Mundi,  W.  A.  Richardson,  Dawn, 
(  amoens,  Blanche  de  Coubert,  Alister  Stella  Gray,  Alba,  Madame  E. 
Kfe8a,LLna’  ^I&dame  Pernet  Ducher,  Madame  AI.  de  Montravol,  Marquis 
of  Salisbury,  Rose  Apples,  Ma  Paquerette,  Royal  Scarlet,  L’ldeal,  and 
others.  Messrs.  G.  Cooling  &  Son  were  a  highly  creditable  second. 
1  he  bunches  of  flowers  were  bright  and  well  staged.  These  were  the 
only  exhibitors. 
Air.  J.  Mattock  was  first  for  eighteen  distinct  bunches  of  garden  or 
decorative  Roses  with  some  beautiful  flowers.  Lucida  plena,  Ala 
Capucine,  Aladame  Pernet  Ducher.  Marquis  of  Salisbury,  Meg  Merrilies, 
Hebe  s  Lip,  W ,  A.  Richardson,  and  Gloire  de  Polyantha  were  good.  Air. 
Chas.  Turner  was  second. 
Open — General  Section. 
•  “p*  ^  ^ant  secured  the  first  prize  for  twelve  Hybrid  Teas,  distinct, 
with  good  flowers  of  La  France,  White  Lady.  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Kaiserin 
Augusta  \  ictoria.  Lady  Al.  Fitzwilliam,  Duchess  of  Albany,  Antoine 
Kivoire,  (  Aroline  Testout,  Souvenir  de  President  Carnot,  La  Fraicbeur, 
Clara  Matson,  and  Alarquis  Litta.  Messrs.  D.  Prior  &  Son  were  a  »ood 
second,  and  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co.  third. 
For  twelve  blooms  of  any  white,  Mr.  G.  Prince  was  first  with  Souvenir 
de  S.  A.  Prince  in  fair  condition,  and  was  followed  by  Mr.  B  R.  Cant 
with  Alargaret  Dickson,  and  A.  Hill  Gray,  Esq.,  Bath,  with  The  Bride. 
I  here  were  a  dozen  competitors.  The  premier  prize  for  twelve  of  any 
yellow  Rose  went  to  Messrs.  Prior  &  Son,  Colchester,  with  beautiful 
b  ooms  of  Marie  Van  Houtte.  Mr.  G.  Prince  was  second  with  Mardchal 
Niel,  and  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons,  Newtownards,  third  with  Marie 
Van  Houtte. 
1  or  twelve  blooms  of  any  light  or  dark  crimson  Rose  Mr.  C.  Turner 
was  hrst  with  grand  examples  of  Ulrich  Brunner.  The  flowers  were  of 
splendid  substance  and  exceptionally  rich  in  colour.  Alessrs.  Townsend 
and  Son  were  second  with  handsome  specimens  of  Gustave  Piganeau,  and 
Alessrs.  Harkness  &  Son,  Bedale,  third  with  Horace  Vernet. 
Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  secured  the  premier  award  for  twelve  blooms  of  any 
light  pink  or  rose  coloured  Rose  with  Airs.  AV.  J.  Grant  in  splendid  con¬ 
dition,  and  was  followed  by  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons  with  the  same 
variety,  and  Mr.  C.  Turner  with  Mrs.  J.  Laing.  There  were  thirteen 
exhibitors  in  the  class.  Air.  G.  Prince,  with  marvellously  coloured 
Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  was  first  in  the  class  for  twelve  blooms  of  any 
Tea  or  Noisette.  Alessrs.  Townsend  &  Son  were  second  Tvith  Rubens, 
and  Alessrs.  Prior  &  Sons  third  with  the  same  variety.  There  were  ten 
competitors. 
For  twelve  blooms  of  any  new  Rose  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  was  first  with 
Airs.  W.  J.  Grant  in  fine  condition,  and  Alessrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons  second 
with  Ulster,  and  Alessrs.  Paul  &  Son  third  with  the  Rev.  A.  Cheales.  For 
twelve  distinct  new  varieties  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  maintained  his  position  in 
the  front.  The  varieties  were  Alavourneen,  Beaute  Lyonnaise,  Airs.  AV.  J. 
Grant,  Mrs.  Rumsey,  Helen  Keller,  Souvenir  de  President  Carnot, 
Empress  Alexandra,  Aladame  Cadeau  Ramey,  Tom  AVood,  Antoine 
Rivoire,  Alarguerite  Appert,  and  Souvenir  de  .Teanie  Cabaud.  Messrs. 
A.  Dickson  &  Sons  were  second,  and  Alessrs,  Paul  &  Son  third. 
Open — Garden  or  Decorative  Roses. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  bunches  of  single  garden  or  decorative  Roses, 
Alessrs.  Cooling  &  Son  were  first  with  rugosa,  rugosa  alba,  humulus, 
Yellow  Austrian  Briar,  macrantha,  pisocarpa,  himalayica,  Paul’s  Single 
AA’hite,  Crimson  Bedder,  Lucy  Ashton,  and  villosa  nivea.  Alessrs.  Paul 
and  Son  were  a  good  second.  Air.  G.  Prince  was  first  for  nine  distinct 
varieties  of  Roses  suitable  tor  buttonholes  ;  Air.  J.  Alattock  being  second. 
Mr.  0.  G.  Orpen,  Colchester,  was  first  for  three  sprays  of  Roses,  and  was 
followed  by  Air.  G.  Prince  in  the  second  place. 
Amateurs— General  Section. 
The  champion  trophy,  offered  b}’  the  National  Rose  Society'  for  thirty- 
six  distinct  single  trusses,  open  only  to  amateurs,  was  won  by  E.  B.. 
Lindsell,  Esq.,  Hitchin,  who  staged  in  his  customary  excellent  style.  The 
varieties  comprised  Captain  Hayward,  Gustave  Piganeau.  Chas.  Lefebvre, 
Duchesse  de  Vallombrosa,  Beauty  of  Waltham,  Airs.  J.  Laing,  Ulrich 
Brunner,  AArhite  Lady,  Maurice  Bernardin,  Marchioness  of  Dufferin, 
Dupuy  Jamain,  Mrs.  Sharman  Crawford,  Mrs.  AV.  J.  Grant,  Horace 
Arernet,  Alaman  Cochet,  Duke  of  Edinburgh,  Aladame  Cusin,  Comte 
Raimbaud,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  A.  Iv.  AVilliams, 
Madame  Hausmann,  Caroline  Kuster,  Earl  of  Dufferin,  Heleu  Keller, 
Alarie  Baumann,  Heinrich  Schultheis,  Duke  of  AArellington,  Susanne 
Marie  Rotlocanachi,  S^nateur  Vaisse,  Aladame  de  AATatteville,  Xavier 
Olibo,  and  The  Bride.  The  Rev.  J.  H.  Pemberton,  Havering-atte- 
Bower,  was  second  with  a  decidedly  weaker  stand.  S.  P.  Budd,  Esq., 
Bath,  was  third.  There  were  six  competitors  in  the  class. 
F.  W.  Flight,  Esq.,  Cornstiles,  Twyford,  staged  a  fine  collection  in 
the  class  for  twenty-four  distinct  varieties,  and  was  placed  first  with  the- 
following  varieties — Lndy  M.  Fitzwilliam,  Alarquis  Litta.  AA’hite  Lady, 
A.  K.  AArilliams,  Ulrich  Brunner,  La  France,  Captain  Hayward,  Mrs_ 
J.  Laing,  Etienne  Levet,  Dr.  Andry,  Helen  Keller,  Airs.  Sharman 
Crawford,  Margaret  Dickson,  Duke  of  Wellington,  Violette  Bowyer, 
Le  Havre,  Souvenir  d’Elise  VardoD,  Chas.  Lefebvre,  Jeanie  Dickson, 
Chas.  Gater,  Comtesse  de  Ludre,  Hon.  Edith  Gifford,  Abel  Carriere, 
and  Susanne  Marie  Rodocanachi.  R.  E.  West,  Esq.,  Reigate,  was  a 
creditable  second,  and  Air.  AV.  Mease,  gardener  to  A.  Tate,  Esq., 
Leatherhead,  a  close  third.  There  were  five  entries  in  this  class,  which 
was  open  only  to  growers  who  have  not  won  the  champion  trophy 
during  the  past  ten  years. 
E.  B.  Lindsell,  Esq.,  was  again  first  for  twelve  distinct  varieties,  three 
blooms  ot  each,  with  Chas.  Lefebvre,  Souvenir  d’Elise,  Captain  Hayward,. 
Helen  Keller,  Dr.  Sewell,  Gustave  Piganeau,  A.  K.  AATilliams,  Duchesse 
de  Vallombrosa,  Beauty  of  Waltham,  Susanne  Marie  Rodocanachi,  Ernest 
Aletz,  and  Duke  of  AArellington,  all  in  splendid  form.  Air.  C.  J.  Salter, 
gardener  to  T.  B.  Haywood,  Esq.,  Reigate,  was  second  with  smaller 
examples,  and  Col,  J.  H.  Pitt,  Maidstone,  third. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  blooms  of  any  Rose,  except  Tea  or  Noisette,. 
C.  J.  Grahame,  Esq.,  Leatherhead,  was  first  with  grand  examples  of 
White  Lady,  and  was  followed  by  E.  B.  Lindsell,  Esq  ,  with  Horace- 
Vernet  in  fine  form,  and  S.  P.  Budd,  Esq.,  with  Caroline  Testout,  in  the- 
order  in  which  their  names  are  here  given. 
Open  to  Growers  of  Less  than  2000  plants. — For  eighteen  distinct  varieties, 
Conway  Jones,  Esq.,  Gloucester,  was  put  at  the  head  of  the  eleven 
growers  who  staged.  The  stand  comprised  Charles  Lefebvre,  Kaiserin 
Augusta  Victoria,  Victor  Hugo,  La  France,  Horace  Vernet,  Alarechal 
Niel,  Gustave  Pigane»u,  Charles  Darwin,  The  Bride,  Comte  Raim¬ 
baud,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  A.  K.  Williams,  Rosieriste  J acob,  Airs.  AAr.  J.  Grant,. 
Tom  Wood,  Susanne  Marie  Rodocauachi,  Comtesse  de  Ludre,  and 
Jeanie  Dickson.  E.  M.  Bethune,  Esq.,  Denne  Park,  Horsham,  secured’ 
the  second  prize  with  a  fine  stand,  which  contained  amongst  others  in 
good  condition  Victor  Hugo,  Margaret  Dickson,  Gustave  Piganeau, 
Captain  Hayward,  and  A.  Iv.  AVilliams.  R.  E.  West,  Esq.,  was  third. 
For  eight  trebles,  R.  E.  West,  Esq.,  with  Airs.  Sharman  Crawford, 
Duke  oi  Edinburgh,  Susanne  Alarie  Rodocanachi,  Captain  Hayward, 
Earl  of  Dufferin,  Airs.  Paul,  General  Jacqueminot,  and  Margaret  Dick¬ 
son  was  placed  in  the  premier  position,  and  was  followed  in  the  second 
place  by  Percy  Burnand,  Esq  ,  and  in  the  third  by  AAr.  C.  Romaine,  Esq,,.. 
Windsor,  neither  of  whom  was  very  strong.  E.  M.  Bethune,  Esq.,  with 
Kaiserin  Augusta  Arictoria  in  fine  form  was  first  for  nine  blooms  of  any 
Rose  other  than  a  Tea  or  Noisette.  The  Rev.  H.  A.  Berners,  Harkstead. 
Rectory,  was  second  with  Alargaret  Dickson,  and  Percy  Burnand,  Esq.» 
third  with  Duke  of  Wellington.) 
