July  7,  lfc98 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Open  to  Growers  of  Less  than  1000  Plants — G.  Moules,  Esq.,  Hitchin, . 
was  an  easy  first  for  twelve  distinct  single  trusses,  showing  an  even  stand 
of  A.  K.  Williams,  Maman  Cochet,  Captain  Hayward,  Caroline  Testout, 
Marie  Baumann,  Horace  Vernet,  Rubens,  Comte  Raimbaud,  Duke  of 
Wellington,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Prince  Arthur,  and  Exposition  de  Brie. 
R.  F.  Hobbs,  Esq.,  Worcester,  was  second  ;  M.  Whittle,  Esq.,  Leicester, 
third.  There  were  nine  exhibitors  in  the  class. 
Open  to  Growers  of  Less  than  500  Plants. — The  premier  award  in  the 
class  for  nine  distinct  varieties  went  to  J.  C.  Trueman,  Esq.,  Swanley, 
who  showed  well.  H.  Foster,  Esq.,  Ashford,  was  second ;  and  R.  W. 
Bowyer,  Esq.,  Hertford,  third.  There  were  nine  competitors.  Mr.  G.  A. 
Hammond  was  first  for  six  distinct,  and  was  followed  by  R.  Cook,  Esq., 
Stonebridge  Park,  and  W.  D.  Freshfield,  Esq.,  Reigate,  in  the  order 
named. 
Open  to  Exhibitors  in  the  Three  Previous  Classes. — G.  Moules,  Esq.,  was 
a  splendid  first  for  twelve  distinct  varieties,  winning  the  challenge  cup 
offered  by  Mr.  C.  J.  Grahame  with  a  dozen  beautiful  specimens.  The 
varieties  comprised  A.  K.  Williams,  Madame  Hoste,  Captain  Hayward 
i(poor),  Anna  Olivier,  Hon.  Edith  Gifford,  Fisher 
Holmes,  Rubens,  Dr.  Sewell,  Exposition  de  Brie, 
La  Fpance,  Rosieriste  Jacob,  and  Horace  Vernet. 
L.  Parry.  Esq..  Dorchester,  was  second,  and  E. 
Wilkins,  Esq.,  Sidcup,  third.  For  four  trebles  Mr. 
E.  Wilkins  was  first,  Mr.  Hodgson,  Croydon,  second, 
and  the  Rev.  J.  H.  Scott-Tucker,  Oxford,  third.  For 
•six  blooms  of  any  Rose  other  than  a  Tea  or  Noisette, 
G.  W.  Cook,  Esq.,  was  first  with  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant ; 
L.  Parry,  Esq.,  second  with  Margaret  Dickson  ;  and 
E.  Wilkins,  Esq.,  third. 
Open  to  all  Amateurs. — The  silver  cup,  open  to  com¬ 
petition  for  all  amateurs,  that  is  offered  by  Captain 
Ramsey  was  won  by  O.  G.  Orpen,  Esq.,  Colchester, 
who  staged  Marquis  Litta,  Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria, 
Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Catherine 
Mermet,  Horace  Vernet,  Rubens,  Marechal  Niel, 
Captain  Hayward,  Lady  Mary  Fitzwilliam,  A.  K. 
Williams,  and  Margaret  Dickson.  The  second  and 
third  prizes  went  to  the  Rev.  ,T.  H.  Pemberton  and 
Percy  Burnand,  Esq.,  in  the  order  named.  There 
were  thirteen  exhibitors  m  this  class.  For  nine 
varieties  shown  in  bunches  on  a  given  space  the  Rev. 
J.  H.  Pemberton  was  apparently  the  only  exhibitor, 
and  secured  the  premier  prize. 
Open  to  Amateurs  who  have  never  won  a  prize  of  the 
N.R.S.  —  In  the  class  for  six  varieties,  distinct, 
.  J.  Carter,  Esq.,  Halstead,  was  first  with  Caroline 
Testout,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Niphetos,  Duke  of  Edin¬ 
burgh,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  and  Prince  Arthur,  each  in 
good  form.  G.  V.  A.  Schofield,  Esq.,  Sutton,  was 
second ;  and  ,T.  Hunt,  Esq.,  Hitchin,  third.  For  six 
blooms  in  not  less  than  four  varieties  J.  Hinton,  Esq., 
was  first  ;  J.  Hunt,  Esq.,  second  ;  and  F.  Valentine, 
Esq.,  King’s  Lynn,  third. 
Langton  Memorial  Cup.  —  This  is  offered  for  six 
distinct  Roses  grown  within  eight  miles  of  Charing 
Cross,  and  was  won  by  G.  W.  Cook,  Esq.,  with 
a  good  stand,  followed  by  A.  C.  Gifford,  Esq., 
South  Norwood,  and  J.  Bateman,  Esq.,  Archway 
Road,  N. 
C.  Jones,  Esq.,  secured  the  first  prize  in  the  class 
for  six  new  Roses,  distinct,  open  to  all  amateurs, 
with  Helen  Keller,  Marjorie,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant, 
Princess  de  Venosa,  Tom  Wood,  and  Sylph.  O.  G. 
•Orpen,  Esq.,  was  second,  and  the  Rev.  J.  H. 
Pemberton,  third. 
Amateurs— Tea  and  Noisette  Section. 
The  Tea  and  Noisette  trophy  class  for  eighteen 
distinct  varieties  was  well  won  by  A.  Hill  Gray, 
Esq.,  Bath,  who  showed  splendidly.  The  varie¬ 
ties  included  Marechal  Niel,  Catherine  Mermet, 
Medea,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Souvenir  d’Elise 
Vardon,  Maman  Cochet,  The  Bride,  Cleopatra, 
•Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Bridesmaid,  Princess  Beatrice,  Ernest  Metz, 
Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  Hon.  Edith  Gifford,  Comtesse 
Panisse,  Alba  Rosea,  and  Jules  Finger.  C.  Jones,  Esq.,  was  a  good  second, 
and  O.  G.  Orpen,  Esq.,  third.  The  number  of  exhibitors  in  this  class  was 
five. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  Teas  or  Noisettes,  Mr.  A.  H.  Gray,  Beaulieu, 
Bath,  was  first  with  a  fine  even  stand.  The  varieties  were  Ernest  Metz, 
“Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Marechal  Niel,  Bridesmaid,  The  Bride,  Maman 
Cochet,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Catherine 
Mermet,  Alba  Rosea,  Anna  Olivier,  and  Souvenir  d’un  Ami.  Mr.  A. 
Tate,  Leatherhead,  was  second  with  a  good  exhibit  hardly  so  even  as  the 
preceding.  Mr.  E.  M.  Bethune,  Denne  Park,  Horsham,  took  the  third 
place. 
For  eight  distinct  triplets,  Teas  or  Noisettes,  Mr.  Hill  Gray  was 
again  successful,  winning  the  piece  of  plate  presented  as  a  memorial  of 
the  late  Rev.  the  Hon.  J.  T.  Boscawen.  The  varieties  utilised  were  The 
Bride,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Mardchal  Niel,  Ernest  Metz,  Princess  of 
Wales,  Madame  Hoste,  Catherine  Mermet,  and  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince. 
Dr.  S.  P.  Budd,  Bath,  was  second,  and  Colonel  J.  H.  Pitt,  Maidstone,  third. 
For  nine  blooms,  one  variety,  Mr.  A.  H.  Gray  repeated  his  successes 
with  a  good  stand  of  Catherine  Mermet.  Dr.  S.  P.  Budd  secured  second 
with  good  flowers  of  Madame  Hoste,  and  Mr.  E.  M.  Bethune  third  with 
Comtesse  de  Nadaillac. 
Open  to  Growers  of  Less  than  500  Teas  and  Noisettes. — For  twelve  blooms, 
distinct,  Mr.  Conway  .Tpnes,  Hucclescote,  Gloucester,  was  placed  first 
with  an  even  exhibit.  The  best  flowers  were  Cleopatra,  The  Bride, 
Bridesmaid,  Madame  Hoste,  Medea,  and  Ernest  Metz.  Mr.  R.  F.  Hobbs, 
Worcester,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  A.  Evans,  Marston,  Worcester,  third. 
For  nine  blooms,  distinct,  Mr.  J.  T.  Strange,  Aldermaston,  secured 
first  honours  with  fresh  flowers  of  The  Bride,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  Madame 
Lambard,  and  Bridesmaid.  Mr.  Edward  Mawley,  Berkhampstead,  was 
placed  second,  and  Miss  Baker,  Reigate,  third. 
Open  to  Growers  of  Less  than  200  Teas  and  Noisettes. — For  nine  distinct 
varieties,  Mr.  M.  Whittle,  Leicester,  secured  the  first  prize  and  piece  of 
plate  with  rather  small  flowers  in  good  condition.  The  best  were  Madame 
Hoste,  Princess  of  Wales,  Maman  Cochet,  and  Caroline  Ivuster.  Mr. 
A.  Munt,  Slough,  was  placed  second,  and  Mr.  W.  D.  Freshfield, 
Fig.  1.— CYPRIPEDIUM  I’AnsONI.  (Seepage  9.) 
Reigate,  third.  For  six  blooms,  distinct,  the  Rev.  G.  E.  Jeans,  Shore- 
well  Vicarage,  Isle  of  Wight,  was  placed  first  with  a  capital  exhibit.  The 
varieties  were  Medea,  Maman  Cochet,  Rubens,  Anna  Olivier,  Madame 
Hoste,  and  The  Bride.  Mr.  J.  C.  Trueman,  Swanley,  was  second  ;  and 
Mr.  R.  W.  Bowyer,  Haileybury  College,  Hertford,  third. 
For  four  triplets  Mr.  Conway  Jones  was  easily  first,  showing  good 
blooms  of  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Caroline  Ivuster,  Souvenir  de  S.  A. 
Prince,  and  Catherine  Mermet.  Mr.  R.  E.  West  was  second  ;  and  the 
Rev.  R.  Powley,  Warminster,  third.  This  and  the  succeeding  class 
were  open  only  to  exhibitors  in  the  preceding  four  classes.  For  six  Roses 
of  one  variety,  Mr.  Conway  Jones  was  well  ahead  with  grand  blooms 
of  Marechal  Niel.  Mr.  L.  Barry,  Dorchester,  second  with  good  Hon. 
Edith  Gifford  ;  and  Mr.  M.  Whittle  third  with  Caroline  Ivuster. 
In  the  open  to  all  amateurs  class  for  six  vases  of  distinct  Roses, 
seven  trusses  of  each,  Mr.  0.  G.  Orpen,  Colchester,  was  placed  first 
with  good  Anna  Olivier,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  The  Hon.  Edith  Gifford, 
and  Souvenir  d’un  Ami.  Mr.  A.  Evans  Marston,  Oxford,  was  second. 
For  six  blooms,  three  varieties,  Mr.  J.  Hinton,  Batheaston,  was  placed 
first  with  good  bloomB  of  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Medea,  and  Catherine 
