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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
J11I5-  7,  189s. 
Mermet.  Mr.  J.  Carter,  Halstead,  was  second  with  Iresh  flowers,  and 
Rev.  J.  H.  S.  Tucker,  Headington  Vicarage,  Oxford,  third.  This  class 
was  open  only  to  growers  who  had  not  previously  won  a  prize  at  an 
exhibition  of  the  National  Rose  Society. 
Amateurs — Garden  or  Decorative  Section. 
A  strong  competition  was  forthcoming  for  twelve  distinct  varieties  of 
garden  Roses.  Mr.  A.  Tate,  Leatherhead,  secured  the  silver  cup  with  a 
fine  exhibit.  The  varieties  staged  were  Reine  Olga  de  Wurtemburg, 
Hebe’s  Lip,  Bardou  Job,  Gustav  Regis,  W.  A.  Richardson,  Rosa  Mundi. 
Safrano,  Gloire  de  Rosamenes,  Perle  d'Or,  Marquis  of  Salisbury,  Anna 
Maria  Montravel,  and  Red  Damask.  The  Rev.  J.  H.  Pemberton,  Havering, 
was  second  with  a  smaller  display,  and  Mr.  0.  G.  Orpen  thi'd. 
For  eight  distinct  varieties,  Mrs.  A.  F.  Perkins,  Holmwood,  secured 
first  honours  with  very  large  bunches.  Miss  D.  Nesfield,  Staplehurst,  was 
a  good  second,  and  Miss  B.  H.  Langdon  third.  For  six  distinct  Roses, 
shown  in  a  prescribed  space,  E.  Wilkins,  Esq.,  was  first ;  J.  W.  Jones,  Esq  , 
Woking,  second  ;  and  the  Rev.  G.  Moor  third. 
For  twelve  vases  of  Penzance  Sweet  Briars,  Mr.  0.  G.  Orpen  secured 
first  with  a  charming  exhibit.  Mr.  F.  W.  Campion,  Reigate,  was  second 
with  rather  smaller  bunches.  For  a  vase  of  cut  Roses  Mrs.  0.  G.  Orpen, 
Colchester,  secured  the  first  prize  with  a  very  tasteful  arrangement.  Mrs. 
E.  Mawley  was  second  ;  and  Miss  Langton  third. 
Premier  Blooms. — The  six  premier  blooms  chosen  by  the  Judges 
as  the  best  in  the  show  were  of  exceptional  merit.  They  were  Comtesse 
de  Nadaillac,  from  Mr.  Alex.  Hill  Gray  ;  White  Lady,  from  Mr.  Chas. 
J.  Grahame  ;  and  Mrs.  John  Laing,  from  Mr.  E.  B.  Lindsell,  representing 
Tea,  Hybrid  Tea,  and  Hybrid  Perpetual  in  the  amateurs'  section,  with 
Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  from  Mr.  George  Prince  ;  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant, 
from  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant ;  and  Gustave  Piganeau,  from  Mesrs.  Townsend  and 
Son  in  the  nurserymen’s  section. 
Gold  Medal  Rose. — This  great  honour  was  attached  to  a  variety 
named  Purity,  sent  by  Messrs.  G.  Cooling  &  Son,  Bath.  As  the  name 
implies,  it  is  white  in  colour,  and  is  of  good  form.  It  is  said  to  be 
extremely  free  flowering. 
Miscellaneous  Exhibits. 
Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  King  Street,  Covent  Garden,  staged  a  large 
exhibit  of  hardy  flowers.  Delphiniums  in  variety,  Irises,  Achilleas, 
P  agonies,  Papavers,  Heucheras,  and  Pinks  formed  the  leading  features, 
the  whole  forming  an  interesting  group.  Messrs.  Wm.  Cutbush  &  Son, 
Highgate,  had  an  extensive  display  of  Carnations,  chiefly  of  theMalmaison 
type,  arranged  with  Palms,  Bamboos,  and  Ferns.  Mr.  Wm.  Rumsey 
exhibited  Rose  Mrs.  Rumsey  in  first-rate  style.  Mr.  F.  G.  Foster, 
Havant,  staged  a  good  collection  of  Sweet  Peas  in  excellent  condition. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  had  a  fine  display  of  both  single 
and  double  Begonias,  arranged  artistically  with  a  groundwork  of  Ferns, 
Caladiums,  Dracaenas,  Crotons,  and  Grasses,  backed  by  large  Palms.  In 
other  parts  of  the  exhibition  this  firm  had  hardy  plants  and  floral 
decorations.  Messrs.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Chelsea,  filled  a  large  space  with 
Roses  in  pots,  which  were  remarkable  for  their  dwarf  character,  many  of 
the  plants  being  less  than  a  foot  high,  and  each  bearing  five  or  six  good 
flowers.  Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.,  Rothesay,  staged  a  pretty  exhibit  of 
Sweet  Peas  and  Violas. 
Messrs.  Geo.  Jackman  &  Son,  Woking,  showed  a  collection  of  garden 
Roses,  Sweet  Peas,  Delphiniums,  and  herbaceous  plants.  Mr.  Wm. 
Spooner,  Woking,  had  Tea  and  garden  Roses  in  good  form.  Messrs. 
J.  Cheal  &  Sons,  Crawley,  had  an  attractive  exhibit  of  hardy  flowers 
Roses,  and  Violas.  , 
Messrs.  H.  Cannell  &  Sons,  Swanley,  had  a  fine  display  of  Cannas 
arranged  with  Maidenhair  Ferns.  Messrs.  R.  Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester, 
staged  an  extensive  display  of  Liliums,  with  Irises,  Delphiniums,  Ixias, 
and  other  flowers.  Messrs.  G.  Bunyard  &  Co.,  Maidstone,  had  an 
extensive  exhibit  of  Roses,  and  Messrs.  Laxton  Bros.,  Bedford,  exhibited 
fine  baskets  of  their  Strawberries  Monarch,  Leader  (very  fine),  Mentmore, 
and  Royal  Sovereign  ;  the  fruits  were  excellent,  and  had  travelled  well. 
ISLE  OF  WIGHT.— June  28th. 
The  Isle  of  Wight  Rose  Society  held  its  annual  exhibition  in  the 
beautiful  grounds  adjoining  Carisbrooke  Castle.  The  day  was  fine,  and 
the  attendance  large  through  the  exertions  of  the  Honorary  Secretaries, 
the  Rev.  G.  E.  Jeans  and  Mr.  E.  V.  Matthews. 
In  the  open  classes  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  was  first,  .and  Messrs.  F.  Cant 
and  Co.  second  for  twenty-four  Roses,  distinct  varieties  ;  whilst  for  twelve, 
distinct,  Teas  or  Noisettes,  the  order  was  reversed.  Messrs.  F.  Cant 
and  Co.  were  also  first  for  twelve  bunches  of  garden  Roses,  distinct,  not 
less  than  three  trusses  to  a  bunch. 
Mr.  C.  Pince  was  first  for  bouquet  of  Roses  and  tor  two  sprays  of 
Roses  for  ladies’  wear.  The  Rev.  A.  T.  Richardson  was  first  for  three 
buttonholes,  and  Miss  Bull  second.  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  secured  the  silver 
medal  offered  for  the  best  Rose  in  show  with  Mrs.  John  Laing.  Mr. 
J.  0.  Brook  was  first  in  the  amateurs’  class  for  eighteen  Roses,  distinct 
varieties. 
In  the  Isle  of  Wight  classes,  open  to  members  of  the  I.W.R.S.  only, 
Miss  Croft-Murray  won  the  I.W.  silver  challenge  cup  with  twenty-four 
distinct  Roses.  Mr.  J.  Lee- White  was  second,  and  the  Rev.  G.  E.  Jeans 
third.  The  Queen’s  gold  medal  for  twelve  distinct  Roses  was  won  by 
Major  O.  Moulton-Barrett.  Miss  Murray  was  first  for  twelve  distinct 
Teas.  For  six  trusses,  any  one  variety,  Tea  or  Noisette,  Lady  Hamond 
Grmme  was  first,  the  Rev.  G.  E.  Jeans  second,  and  Miss  Murray  third. 
For  four  distinct  Teas  or  Noisettes,  three  blooms  of  each  in  distinct  stages 
of  growth,  bud  half  open  and  full,  Miss  G.  Carter  was  first,  Mr.  J.  O. 
Brook  second,  and  Mr.  Geo.  Williams  third.  Rev.  L.  Ivnights-Smith  was 
first  for  six  bunches  of  garden  Roses,  distinct,  and  Miss  Carter  second. 
For  twelve  distinct,  restricted  to  growers  of  less  than  300  plants  oF 
exhibition  varieties,  Miss  Carter  was  first,  Miss  Ward  second,  and  the 
Rev.  A.  T.  Richardson  third.  Miss  Carter  was  also  first  for  three  distinct,, 
three  trusses  of  each.  In  the  division  restricted  to  growers  of  less  than 
150  plants  of  exhibition  varieties,  the  Rev.  R.  L.  Morris  was  first  for  twelve 
Roses,  any  number  of  varieties,  Lady  Mary  Gordon  second,  and  Lady 
Daly  third.  For  six  distinct,  the  Rev.  C.  W.  Heald  was  first,  Lady  Daly 
second,  and  Lady  Mary  Gordon  third.  Miss  Croft-Murray  secured  the 
silver  medal  for  the  best  Rose  of  any  sort  shown  from  the  Island  with  Mrs. 
W.  J.  Grant.  For  twenty-four  Roses  open  to  the  Island.  Miss  Murray 
was  first,  and  Mr.  J.  0.  Brook  second. 
CANTERBURY. — June  29th. 
On  the  above  date  a  few  enthusiastic  members  of  the  Canterbury 
Rose  Society  made  a  gallant  attempt  to  make  the  twentieth  annual 
exhibition  of  the  Society  a  success.  It  cannot  be  said  that  their  efforts 
were  attended  with  results  of  a  highly  satisfactory  nature,  judging  from 
the  amount  of  unoccupied  tabling  in  the  Foresters’  Hall,  and  the  scarcity 
of  competitors  in  some  of  the  principal  classes.  The  lateness  of  the 
season  and  the  recent  inclement  weather  were  no  doubt  chiefly  account¬ 
able  for  this,  and  to  the  same  cause  may  be  attributed  the  fact  that  many 
of  the  blooms  were  lacking  in  quality.  To  this  there  were  a  few  bright 
exceptions,  including  the  flowers  staged  by  Mr.  R.  E.  West,  Mr.  H. 
Walters,  Eastwell  Park  ;  and  Mr.  G.  Mount,  the  well  known  Canterbury 
grower. 
Only  two  exhibitors  appeared  in  the  class  for  eighteen  blooms  in 
distinct  varieties.  Mr.  R.  E.  West,  Reigate,  won  with  fresh  flowers  of 
La  France,  Captain  Hayward,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Gustave  Piganeau, 
Mrs.  Paul,  Duke  of  Edinburgh,  Comte  Raimbaud,  Madame  Gabriel 
Luizet,  General  Jacqueminot,  Duchess  de  Vsllombrosa,  La  France  No.  2, 
Mrs.  Sharman  Crawford,  Mrs.  C.  Swailes,  Prince  Arthur,  Marie  Yan 
Houtte,  Dr.  Andry,  Margaret  Dickson,  and  Earl  of  Dufferin.  Mr. 
Cooper  Wacher  was  awarded  second  prize.  Mr.  R.  E.  West  had  the 
best  twelve  Roses.  The  Rev.  H.  B.  Biron,  Lympne,  was  the  only  other 
exhibitor,  and  took  second  prize. 
Mr.  R.  E.  West  was  awarded  first  prize  for  six  varieties  of  Roses, 
three  trusses  of  each,  but  the  flowers  had  no  great  merit.  In  the  section 
open  to  growers  of  less  than  1000  plants,  Mr.  H.  Walters,  Eastwell  Park, 
showed  a  fine  stand  of  twelve  varieties  which  easily  took  first  prize. 
This  was  the  finest  amateur’s  exhibit  in  the  show,  and  comprised  grand 
blooms  of  A.  K.  Williams,  Mrs.  Sharman  Crawford,  Prince  Arthur, 
Gustave  Piganeau,  Beauty  of  Waltham,  Magna  Charta,  Captain  Hayward, 
Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria,  Marie  Baumann,  Crown  Prince,  and  Dupuy 
Jamain.  Miss  A.  M.  Hawks  worth  was  second  in  this  class,  and  Mr.  J. 
Stoneby,  Canterbury,  third.  Mr.  H.  Walters  also  showed  the  best  nine 
Roses,  the  most  conspicuous  being  Captain  Hayward  and  Caroline  Testout. 
The  second  and  third  prizes  went  to  Mr.  S.  Hill,  Dean  Wingham,  and  Mr. 
H.  F oster  in  the  above  order.  For  four  varieties  of  Roses,  three  trusses 
of  each,  Mr.  H.  Walters  was  an  easy  first,  showing  Captain  Hayward, 
Dupuy  Jamain,  Duke  of  Edinburgh,  and  La  France.  Mr.  S.  Hill,  Dean, 
was  second,  and  Miss  Hawksworth  third. 
The  Rev.  H.  G.  Rolt  had  the  best  nine  blooms  (open  to  growers  of 
less  than  300  plants),  but  these  were  only  moderate,  and  Canon  Holland 
took  the  second  place.  In  the  class  for  six  trusses  the  Rev.  J.  R» 
Buchanan,  Herne,  was  first,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Camille  Bernardin,  and  Alfred 
Colomb  being  the  best  blooms.  Mr.  W.  Saunders  took  second  place,  and 
the  Rev.  H.  G.  Rolt  third.  Canon  Holland  was  an  easy  first  with  three 
varieties,  three  trusses  of  each,  showing  Ulrich  Brunner,  Eugene  Furst, 
and  John  Hopper.  The  Rev.  H.  G.  Rolt  was  a  fair  second/  Mr.  H. 
Walters  had  the  best  six  blooms  of  one  variety,  Mr.  J.  Stonley  was  second, 
and  the  Rev.  H.  B.  Biron  third.  Mr.  Cooper  Wacher  had  the  best  nine 
Teas,  amongst  which  were  good  flowers  of  Marechal  Niel,  The  Bride, 
Jules  Finger,  and  Rubens.  The  second  prize  went  to  Mr.  W.  Saunders. 
Mr.  R.  E.  West  was  a  good  first  for  six  Teas,  showing  The  Bride, 
Madame  Cusin,  Madame  de  Watteville,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince, 
Marie  Yan  Houtte,  and  Rubens.  The  Rev.  H.  B.  Biron  was  a  fair 
second,  and  the  Rev.  F.  R.  Burnside  third.  In  the  class  for  six  trusses 
of  any  Rose  Mr.  W.  Sanders  was  first  with  Anna  Ollivier ;  Mr.  S.  Hill, 
Dean,  second,  and  the  Rev.  H.  G.  Rolt  third.  Mr.  George  Mount  was 
the  only  exhibitor  in  the  open  class  for  thirty-six  blooms,  and  showed  a 
stand  worthy  of  his  high  reputation.  Noticeable  In  the  exhibit  were  fine 
blooms  of  Dupuy  Jamain,  Duchess  of  Bedford,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Caroline 
Testout,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  The  Bride.  Thomas  Mills, 
Fisher  Holmes,  and  Captain  Christy.  The  same  exhibitor  also  showed 
the  only  stand  of  twelve  Teas  in  the  open  class,  the  flowers  comprising  it 
being  fresh  in  character  and  elegant  in  form.  A  few  well-arranged 
baskets  of  Roses  were  also  shown  ;  and  Mr.  G.  Mount  staged  a  good 
selection  of  blooms,  not  for  competition. 
CROYDON.— June  29th. 
The  thirty-first  exhibition  of  this  Society  was  held  in  the  grounds  of 
Brickwood  House,  East  Croydon.  While  the  general  show  exhibits  no 
falling  off  whatever,  the  competition  amongst  the  rosarians  was  not  very 
keen.  Many  exhibitors  are  missing,  and  the  general  character  of  the 
Rose  exhibits  must  be  described  as  below  the  average. 
Only  two  competitors  staged  in  the  class  for  forty-eight  Roses, 
distinct,  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co.,  Colchester,  securing  premier  honours 
with  a  very  good  exhibit.  The  varieties  were  Dupuy  Jamain,  Princess 
Beatrice,  Duke  of  Wellington,  Cleopatra,  Duchess  of  Bedford,  Jeannie 
