July  21,  1898 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Garden  or  decorative  Roses  are  becoming  more  and  more 
popular,  which  can  scarcely  be  a  matter  for  surprise  when  we 
remember  how  greatly  they  enhance  the  beauty  and  interest  of  a 
garden.  Such  being  the  case,  any  addition  to  the  class  that  is  of 
more  than  ordinary  excellence  is  greeted  with  pleasure  by  all  garden 
lovers,  and  to  the  list  we  have  now  to  add  Perle  des  Rouges,  a  Poly- 
antha  variety  of  distinct  character  and  striking  beauty.  The  flowers 
are  rather  over  the  average  size,  and  are  of  a  rich  velvety  crimson 
colour.  The  petals  are  peculiar,  inasmuch  as  the  outer  ones  partake 
largely  of  the  character  of  the  Cactus  Dahlia,  in  being  distinctly 
fluted  ;  the  inner  ones  are  wavy  in  outline,  and  slightly  recurving. 
A  flower  of  Perle  des  Rouges,  which  was  shown  by  Messrs.  Paul  and 
Son,  Cheshunt,  at  the  Drill  Hall  on  Tuesday,  12th  inst.,  and  received 
an  award  of  merit,  is  depicted  in  the  woodcut  (fig.  7). 
The  Season  op  Roses. 
Roses  in  Scotland  are  somewhat  later  than  usual  this  year ;  but 
the  great  majority  of  Hybrid  Perpetuals,  Teas,  Chinas,  Polyanthas, 
and  Hybrid  Teas  are  now  in  splendid  bloom.  Among  varieties  of 
recent  origin  the  finest  in  my  own  garden  are  Empress  Alexandra  of 
Russia,  Enchantress,  and  Waltham  Standard  (of  which  the  last 
mentioned  has  all  the  merits  and  all  the  faults  of  A.  K.  Williams, 
which  often  comes,  in  a  season  like  this,  with  very  hard  buds) ;  Mrs. 
James  Cocker,  a  cross  between  Mabel  Morrison  and  Mrs.  John  Laing, 
a  variety  of  fine  form  and  colour,  and  those  handsome  Hybrid  Teas 
for  which  we  are  indebted  to  the  Newtownards  firm,  Miss  Ethel 
Richardson  and  Countess  of  Caledon. 
I  have  tried  Muriel  Grahame,  the  latest  sport  from  Catherine 
Mermet,  and  greatly  prefer  the  parent  variety.  Purity  and  Mrs.  Frank 
Cant,  the  former  raised  by  the  late  Mr.  Bennett,  I  have  not  yet  seen, 
but  hope  to  add  to  my  collection  before  next  season,  as  they  are, 
manifestly,  varieties  of  considerable  attractiveness. 
The  grandest  Roses  at  present  in  my  garden  are  La  France,  Clara 
Watson,  Margaret  Dickson,  White  Lady,  whose  fragrance  resembles 
that  of  a  Malmaison  Carnation,  Viscountess  Folkestone,  Marquis 
Litta,  and  Gloire  Lvonaise.  Among  Teas  the  most  conspicuous  are 
Medea,  Madame  Hoste,  Anna  Ollivier,  Catherine  Mermet,  Papa  Gontier, 
Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Princess  Vera,  and  Marie  Van  Iloutte, 
which  should  be  largely  cultivated  in  every  garden. — David  R. 
Williamson. 
ROSE  SHOWS. 
MAIDSTONE. — July  13th. 
Though  the  interests  of  horti-  and  agri-culture  are  to  some 
extent  mutual,  it  is  not  often  that  the  queen  of  flowers  and  prize  cattle 
form  individual  sections  of  the  same  show.  Such,  however,  was  the  case 
at  Maidstone  on  the  above  date,  when  the  Maidstone  Rose  Club  held  its 
annual  exhibition  in  conjunction  with  that  of  the  Mid-Kent  Agricultural 
Association.  The  Rose  department  was  only  small,  but  the  show  was 
good  and  full  of  interest  to  the  many  visitors,  judging  from  the  crowded 
condition  of  the  tent  during  the  afternoon.  Portly  farmers  eagerly 
examined  the  exhibits,  and  from  remarks  dropped  it  was  evident  that 
their  knowledge  was  not  confined  to  hops  and  cattle.  The  fine  weather 
recently  enjoyed  has  had  a  beneficial  effect  on  Roses,  with  the  result 
that  the  flowers  as  a  whole  were  of  excellent  quality,  and  the  competition 
of  an  encouraging  character.  The  principal  honours  went  to  one 
exhibitor.  Colonel  Pitt,  who  showed  some  fine  stands  of  flowers. 
For  twenty-four  blooms  in  distinct  varieties,  Col.  Pitt  won  the  Mayor’s 
prize.  The  flowers  comprising  the  exhibit  were  good  and  fresh-looking 
throughout,  the  varieties  being  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince, 
Earl  of  Duflierin,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Marie  Rady,  Cleopatra,  Her 
Majesty,  Innocente  Pirola,  Caroline  Kuster,  Gustave  Piganeau,  Souvenir 
d’un  Ami,  Star  of  Waltham,  Honourable  Edith  Gifford,  Camille 
Bernardin,  The  Bride,  Beauty  of  Waltham,  Baroness  Rothschild,  Madame 
Hoste,  J.  S.  Mill,  Ernest  Metz,  Merveille  de  Lyon,  Anna  Ollivier, 
Duchesse  de  Cayius,  and  Jules  Finger.  Mr.  R.  E.  West  gained  the  second 
prize  in  this  class,  the  competition  between  the  two  being  keen.  Con¬ 
spicuous  in  the  exhibit  were  good  blooms  of  Annie  Wood,  Ulrich 
Brunner,  and  Prince  Arthur.  Mr.  F.  Knight  was  a  very  creditable  third. 
Col.  Pitt  also  showed  the  best  twenty-four  blooms  in  the  Society’s  class, 
though  here  the  flowers  were  not  quite  so  fresh  and  good.  The  best 
in  the  stand  were  Mrs.  John  Laing,  Marie  Rady,  La  France, 
John  S.  Mill,  Dr.  Andry,  Her  Majesty,  Merveille  de  Lyon,  and  Baroness 
Rothschild.  Mr.  R.  E.  West  obtained  the  second  prize,  and  in  the 
exhibit  were  noticed  fine  flowers  of  La  France,  Mrs.  John  Laing,  Marie 
Baumann,  Dupuy  Jamain,  Eugene  Furst.  Charles  Lamb,  Ulrich  Brunner, 
Mrs.  Sharman  Crawford,  and  Duke  of  Edinburgh.  Mr.  F.  Warde  was 
third  with  a  fair  exhibit. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  Teas  and  Noisettes  premier  honours  went  to 
Col.  Pitt,  who  showed  good  blooms  of  Innocente  Pirola,  Comtesse 
de  Nadaillac,  Caroline  Kuster,  Cleopatra,  Madame  Hoste,  Souvenir  de 
S.  A.  Prince,  Hon.  Edith  Gifford,  Catherine  Mermet,  Anna  Ollivier. 
Marie  Van  Houtte,  Princess  of  Wales,  and  The  Bride.  Mr.  R.  E.  West, 
was  second  with  blooms  inferior  to  the  above.  Col.  Pitt  won  with 
eight  varieties,  three  trusses  of  each,  showing  Ulrich  Brunner,  Baroness 
Rothschild,  Emilie  Hausburg,  La  France,  Her  Majesty,  Caroline  Testout, 
Marie  Rady,  and  Mrs.  John  Laing  ;  Mr.  R.  E.  West  also  showed  good 
blooms  for  the  second  prize.  Mr.  H.  Foster  showed  twelve  splendid 
blooms,  which  gained  him  the  first  prize  in  that  particular  class.  The 
varieties  were  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Alfred  Colomb,  Her  Majesty,  Duke  of 
Edinburgh,  Victor  Verdier,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Mons.  Woolfield,  Star  of 
Waltham,  Marie  Baumann,  Duke  of  Wellington,  Merveille  de  Lyon,  and 
Gustave  Piganeau.  Mr.  ,T.  C.  Trueman  was  a  close  second,  and  the  Rev. 
H.  Biron  third.  There  was  an  excellent  competition  in  this  class,  and 
several  creditable  stands  of  blooms  had  to  be  passed  over. 
Mr.  F.  Knight  won  the  first  prize  for  six  Teas  and  Noisettes,  showing 
Ethel  Brownlow,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Madame  Hoste,  Francisca 
Kruger,  and  Innocente  Pirola.  The  Rev.  H.  Biron  was  a  fairly  good 
second,  but  he  had  to  share  that  honour  with  Mr.  J.  C.  Trueman,  as 
both  exhibitors  were  placed  equal.  The  Rev.  II.  Biron  claimed  premier 
Fig.  7.— Rose  Perle  des  Rouges. 
honours  with  four  varieties  in  trebles,  showing  La  France,  Mrs.  W.  J- 
Grant  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  and  Mrs.  Sharman  Crawford.  The  second  and 
third  prizes  went  to  Messrs.  H.  Foster  and  J.  C.  Trueman  in  the  fore¬ 
going  order.  In  the  class  for  nine  blooms  in  distinct  varieties,  Mr. 
H.  Monckton  won  with  good  flowers  set  up  iu  a  large  box,  which  did  not 
improve  their  appearance.  The  best  varieties  were  Mrs.  J.  Laing, 
Ulrich  Brunner,  Lady  Arthur  Hill,  and  A.  K.  Williams.  Mr.  T.  Butler 
was  a  good  second,  and  Air.  W.  Haynes  third.  The  last  named  exhibitor 
won  with  six  Teas.  Mr.  H.  Monckton  was  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Haynes 
third,  but  the  latter  stand  contained  one  H.P.  Mr.  S.  Lee  Smith  had  the 
best  six  blooms  of  one  variety,  showing  good  spe  imens  of  Xavier  Olibo  ; 
Mr.  J.  C.  Trueman  was  second  with  Her  Majesty.  In  the  class  for  six 
Teas  and  Noisettes  in  trebles,  Col.  Pitt  won  with  good  blooms  of 
C.  Kuster,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Madame  Hoste,  Souvenir  d’un  xVmi, 
Hon.  Edith  Gifford,  and  Innocente  Pirola.  The  Rev.  H.  Biron  was  a 
fairly  good  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Moncklon  third.  Air.  R.  E.  'West  had 
the  best  bloom  in  the  show,  a  fine  specimen  of  Airs.  John  Laing. 
The  florist’s  art  was  well  displayed  in  table  decorations  of  Roses. 
Alias  West,  Reigate,  won  the  first  prize  with  a  happy  combination  of 
Tea  and  Noisette  Roses,  in  which  William  Allan  Richardson  was  con¬ 
spicuous.  The  tasteful  vessels  used  to  hold  the  flowers  added  something 
to  the  effect.  Single  Roses  and  Maidenhair  Fern  were  largely  used  to 
advantage  in  Airs  ML  AVhite’s  second  prize  exhibit,  and  the  only  thing 
that  could  be  urged  against  the  fourth  prize  decoration,  belonging  to  Airs. 
H.  Day,  was  that  it  was  a  little  too  heavy.  Airs.  F.  Warde  took  the  third 
prize,  but  the  arrangement  was  a  little  crowded. 
Messrs.  G.  Bunvard  &  Co.  sent  a  large  exhibit  of  Roses,  which  was 
