JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  4,  1898. 
90 
HORTICULTURAL  SHOWS. 
NATIONAL  CARNATION  SOCIETY.— July  27th. 
This  popular  Society  held  its  annual  exhibition  on  Wednesday,  July 
27th,  at  the  Crystal  Palace.  The  show  was  originally  fixed  for  the  20th 
ult.,  but  owing  to  the  season  had  to  bo  postponed  for  a  week,  and  the 
result  perfectly  iustPed  the  step.  Taken  as  a  whole  the  show  was 
one  of  the  best  the  Society  has  ever  held,  and  certainly  the  finest  during 
the  last  few  years.  Every  section  was  splendidly  represented,  and  the 
quality  of  the  blooms  shown  was  decidedly  above  the  average.  In  almost 
the  whole  of  the  classes  the  competition  was  wonderfully  keen,  there  being 
upwards  of  a  dozen  entries  in  several  of  the  smaller  ones.  Mr.  T.  E. 
Ilenwood,  the  Honorary  Secretary,  was  irdefatigable  in'his  endeavours  to 
make  everything  run  smoothly,  but  more  assistance  from  the  committee¬ 
men  should  be  accorded  to  him.  We  give  below  the  prizewinners  in  some 
of  the  principal  classes.  Miscellaneous  exhibits,  “  not  for  competition,” 
were  staged  by  Messrs.  Henry  Eckford,  Wm.  Cutbush  &  Son,  P.  G. 
Foster,  and  J.  Douglas. 
Mr.  M.  Rowan,  Clapham,  secured  the  premier  award  in  the  class  for 
twenty-four  bizarres  and  flakes  in  not  less  than  twelve  distinct  varieties. 
The  flowers  were  fresh  and  bright  in  colour,  the  varieties  being  J.  S. 
Hedderley,  Robert  Lord,  W.  Skirving,  R.  Houlgrave,  George  Melville, 
Merton,  G.  Lewis.  Constance  Graham,  Admiral  Curzon  (premier  bizarre), 
Sarah  Payne,  John  Buxton,  Master  Fred,  Mrs.  Rowan,  and  Sportsman. 
The  second  position  was  assigned  to  Mr.  J.  Douglas,  Great  Bookham, 
who  staged  some  beautiful  flowers  of  William  of  Wykeham,  Guardsman, 
Agricola.  Gordon  Lewis,  Flamingo  (premier  flake),  Duke  of  York,  and 
Mrs.  Douglas.  Mr.  Chas.  Turner,  Slough,  was  third,  and  Mr.  C.  Blick, 
gardener  to  Martin  R.  Smith,  Esq.,  Hayes,  fourth. 
Far  twelve  bizarres  and  flakes,  dissimilar,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co., 
Birmingham,  were  first  with  charming  examples  of  Merton,  J.S.  Hedderley, 
Gordon  Lewis,  Guardsman,  Master  Fred,  Vulcan.  Sportsman,  Lord 
Salisbury,  Magpie,  J.  D.  Hextall,  Robert  Houlgrave,  and  Mrs.  May.  F.  A. 
Wellesley,  Esq.,  Woking,  was  second,  and  his  best  were  Guardsman, 
Thalia,  and  Lady  M.  Currie.  C.  Phillips,  Esq.,  Bracknell,  was  a  good 
third,  and  Mr.  J.  Walker,  Thame,  fourth.  For  six  distinct  bizarres  and 
flakes,  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown,  Handsworth,  went  to  the  front  with  Merton, 
Robert  Lord,  Evan  Edwards,  Rob  Roy,  J.  S.  Hedderley,  and  Sportsman. 
F.  Hooper,  Esq.,  Bath,  was  second  ;  Mr.  G.  Chaundy,  Oxford,  third  ;  and 
J.  Loveder,  Esq.,  Bristol,  fourth,  each  showing  creditably. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  self  Carnations,  not  less  than  twelve 
dissimilar,  Mr.  C.  Blick  staged  grandly,  and  received  the  chief  prize. 
The  varieties  comprised  Mrs.  Gray  Buchanan,  Cecilia,  Kelpie,  Falcon, 
Helmsman,  Bomba,  Exile,  Miss  Judith  Harbord,  Friar  Tuck,  Purity, 
Torfrida,  Joan  of  Arc,  Cordelia,  Firebrand,  Sir  Bevys,  Enchantress, 
Hildegarde,  Sir  Francis  Drake,  and  Mrs.  Archie  Newman.  Mr.  J. 
Douglas  was  second  with  smaller  but  very7  bright  and  well-formed 
flowers,  none  of  which  were  named.  Mr.  C.  Turner  was  third,  the  exhibit 
including  a  few  weak  flowers.  Mr.  M.  Rowan  was  fourth,  and  A.  Smith, 
Esq.,  Downley,  a  poor  fifth. 
Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  went  ahead  in  the  class  for  twelve  seifs, 
distinct,  and  the  position  was  splendidly  won.  The  varieties  were  Her 
Grace,  Exile,  Mrs.  Eric  Hambro,  Seedling,  Germania,  James  Douglas, 
Britannia,  Ruby,  Seagull,  Nabob,  Lady  Mary,  and  Percy.  Mr.  C. 
Phillips  was  second  wuth  good  blooms  of  Regina,  Unique,  Mrs.  Eric 
Hambro,  and  a  fine  fiery  scarlet  seedling.  Mr.  A.  J.  Rowberry,  South 
Woodford,  was  a  fair  third  ;  and  F.  A.  Wellesley,  Esq.,  fourth.  Mr. 
A.  R.  Brown  was  first  for  six  seifs,  distinct,  with  Royalty,  Mrs.  Eric 
Hambro,  Miss  Audrey  Campbell,  Mrs.  J.  Douglas,  Negress,  and  a  tinted 
seedling  with  fine  petals.  W.  Garton,  jun..  Esq.,  was  second  with  good 
blooms  ;  R.  C.  Cartwright,  Esq.,  third  ;  and  Mr.  A.  Chatwin,  Edgbaston, 
fourth. 
For  six  blooms  of  any  self  Carnation  Mr.  C.  Blick  showed  Cecilia  in 
superb  form,  and  was  accorded  the  first  prize.  The  premier  self  in  the 
show  was  in  this  stand.  Mr.  J.  Douglas,  with  Mrs.  Eric  Hambro  in  fine 
form,  was  second  ;  Mr.  C.  Phillips,  with  Regina,  third  ;  and  R.  C.  Cart¬ 
wright,  Esq.,  with  Niphetos,  fourth. 
Mr.  A.  J.  Rowberry  was  first  for  twelve  Fancy  Carnations,  distinct, 
with  Cardinal  Wolsey,  Orestes,  Monarch,  Ceres,  Phoebus,  Dervish,  Ladas, 
two  seedlings,  a  sport  from  Monarch,  and  a  sport  from  Cardinal  Wolsey. 
The  flowers  were  of  splendid  quality  throughout.  The  second  prize  stand 
from  Mr.  C.  Phillips  was  also  fine,  Lady  Walsh,  Lily  Henwood,  Distinction, 
and  a  yellow  ground  seedling  being  prominent.  Mr.  J.  Walker  was  third, 
and  Mr.  H.  W.  Weguelin  fourth.  For  six  Fancies  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co. 
were  first  with  Cardinal  Wolsey,  Voltaire,  Golden  Eagle,  Monarch,  Miss 
Maud  Hill,  and  Socrates,  all  in  splendid  condition.  J.  W.  Foulkes,  Esq., 
Chester,  was  a  good  second,  and  S.  A.  Went,  Esq.,  Thames  Ditton,  third. 
Mr.  C.  Blick  with  Hidalgo  was  first  for  six  Fancies  of  anyone  variety, 
the  flowers  being  superb.  Mr.  R.  W.  Jones  was  second  with  Golden 
Eagle,  Mr.  J.  Douglas  third,  and  A.  C.  Cartwright,  Esq.,  fourth.  Mr.  C. 
Blick  was  a  splendid  first  for  twenty-four  Fancies  in  not  less  than  twelve 
dissimilar  varieties.  The  stand  was  almost  perfect.  The  varieties  were 
Aglaia,  Muleteer,  St.  Gatien,  Goldylocks,  The  Cid,  Merry  Duchess, 
Regenade,  Allegro,  Electra,  Maid  of  Honour,  Fairy,  Gethen,  Guinevere, 
Persimmon,  Alexander,  Lord  Lieutenant,  Zingari,  Don  Carlos,  and 
Hidalgo.  Mr.  C.  Turner,  with  an  even  exhibit,  took  the  second  prize, 
Mr.  J.  Douglas  the  third,  and  A.  Smith,  Esq.,  the  fourth. 
For  a  single  Fancy  Carnation  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  were  first  with 
Voltaire  ;  Mr.  R.  C.  Cartwright  second  with  Monarch  ;  Mr.  A.  R. 
Brown  third  with  Eldorado  ;  Mr.  R.  Cartwright  fourth  with  Cardinal 
Wolsey  ;  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  fifth  with  Golden  Eagle,  and  Mr.  G. 
Chaundy  sixth.  For  a  single  white  bloom  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  was  first 
with  Mrs.  Eric  Hambro  ;  Mr.  J.  Douglas  second  and  fourth  with  The 
Briton  ;  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  third  with  Crystobel  ;  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  fifth 
with  Mrs.  Eric  Hambro,  and  Mr.  E.  Charrington  six  th  with  Condor. 
For  a  single  rose  or  pink  bloom  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  was  first  with  Exile; 
Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  second  with  Royalty  ;  Mr.  H.  Weguelin  third  and 
fourth  with  Perfection;  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  filth  with  Mrs.  T.  Helliwell, 
Mr.  A.  Sparling  sixth  with  Coral.  For  a  single  scarlet,  red,  or  crimson 
Mr.  H.  Weguelin  was  first  with  Mrs.  J.  Douglas  ;  Mr.  J.  Douglas  second 
with  The  Cadi  ;  Mr.  H.  Weguelin  third  with  Lady  Hindlip  ;  Mr.  J. 
Douglas  fourth  with  Mrs.  J.  Douglas  ;  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  fifth  with  the 
same  variety,  and  Mr.  E.  Charrington  sixth  with  Mrs.  Henry  Martin. 
For  a  single  maroon  or  purple  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  was  first  with  I  ncle 
Tom,  and  second  with  Mancunian  ;  Mr.  .T.  Douglas  third  with  Sabley  ; 
Mr.  J.  W.  Ffoulkes  fourth  and  fifth  with  Mephisto,  and  Mr.  J.  Douglas 
sixth  with  Sir  Henry  Irving.  For  a  single  yellow  bloom  Mr.  A.  R. 
Brown  was  first  with  Miss  A.  Campbell ;  Mr.  J.  Douglas  second  and 
fourth  with  Miss  Wilmott ;  Mr.  C.  Phillips  third  with  Regina  ;  Mr.  A. 
Greenfield  fifth  with  Phillipia,  and  Mr.  E.  Charrington  sixth  with  Regina, 
For  a  single  buff  Mr.  C.  Turner  was  first  with  Airs.  R.  Hole  ;  Mr.  A. 
Sparling  second  and  fifth  with  The  Dyak  ;  Mr.  J.  Douglas  third  and 
fourth  with  Midas,  and  Mr.  H.  Weguelin  sixth  with  The  Beau. 
Mr.  C.  Turner  secured  the  premier  position  for  twenty-four  white 
ground  Picotees,  not  less  than  twelve  dissimilar,  with  beautiful  examples 
of  Acme,  Favourite,  Mary,  Clio.  Brunette.  Madame  Richer,  Duchess 
of  York,  Mrs.  Payne,  Mrs.  Gorton,  Little  Phil,  and  several 
seedlings.  Mr.  ,T.  Douglas  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  M.  Rowan  third. 
For  twelve  distinct  white  ground  Picotees  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  were 
first  with  Brunette,  Favourite,  Somerhill  (premier),  Mrs.  Payne,  Mrs. 
Gorton,  Mrs.  Sharp,  Mrs.  Openshaw,  Miriam,  Lady  Louise,  Thomas 
William,  Isabel  Lakin,  and  Medhurst’s  Seedling.  F.  A.  Wellesley,  Esq., 
was  second,  and  Mr,  H.  Weguelin  third.  The  three  chief  prizewinners  in 
the  class  for  six  white  ground  Picotees  were  Messrs.  A.  R.  Brown,  R.  C. 
Cartwright,  and  C.  Phillips  in  the  order  in  which  their  names  are  here 
given.  , 
Mr.  C.  Blick  was  first  for  twelve  yellow7  ground  Picotees  with  Lily, 
Duchess,  Badminton,  Dinorah,  Volage,  Vampire,  His  Excellency, 
Wanderer,  Hygeia,  Edith.  Lady  Bristol,  Duke  of  Alloa,  and  Fashion. 
The  specimens  were  superb.  Mr.  C.  Turner  was  second,  his  specimen 
of  Mrs.  Douglas  being  the  premier  yellow  ground.  Mr.  J.  Douglas  was 
third.  For  six  yellow  grounds  Mr.  G.  Chaundy  was  first,  Messrs. 
Thomson  &  Co.  second,  and  Mr.  S.  A.  Went  third. 
The  classes  for  single  specimen  bizarres  and  flakes  were  keenly 
contested,  and  some  of  the  blooms  were  of  exceptionally  good  quality. 
For  a  single  scarlet  bizarre  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  was  first,  Mr.  A.  Chatwin 
second,  and  Mr.  C.  Turner  third,  each  showing  Robert  Houlgrave.  Mr. 
R.  Sydenham  was  fourth  with  Robert  Lord,  Mr.  M.  Rowan  fifth  with 
Admiral  Curzon,  and  sixth  with  Robert  Houlgrave.  .  For  a  single 
crimson  bizarre  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  was  first  and  second  with  Master  Fred, 
Mr.  C.  Phillips  third  and  fourth  with  J.  S.  Hadderley,  Mr.  M.  Rowan 
fifth,  and  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  sixth  with  the  last  named  variety'. 
For  a  single  pink  bizarre  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  wa3  first  and  fourth,  Mr. 
M.  Rowan  second  and  third  with  Wm.  Skirving,  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  fifth 
with  George  Rudd,  and  Mr.  C.  Turner  sixth  with  Arline. 
For  a  single  puTple  flake  Mr.  M.  Rowan  was  first  wdth  Gordon  Lewis, 
and  second  with  George  Melville.  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  was  third  and 
fourth  with  Magpie.  The  fifth  and  sixth  prizes  were  not  aw'arded.  For 
a  single  scarlet  flake  Mr.  R.  Svdenham  was  first  and  second,  and  Mr. 
A.  R.  Brown  third  with  John  Wormald  ;  Mr.  C.  Phillips  was  fourth  and 
sixth,  and  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  fifth  with  Sportsman.  For  a  single 
rose  flake  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  was  first  and  second  with  Merton,  Mr. 
M.  Rowan  third  with  Mrs.  Rowan,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  fourth  with  a 
seedling,  and  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  fifth  and  sixth  with  Mrs.  Rowan. 
The  single  bloom  classes  of  Picotees  were  very7  interesting,  and  many 
splendid  flowers  were  to  be  seen  from  numerous  cultivators.  For  a  single 
red,  heavy  edged,  Mr.  A.  Chatwin  was  first,  Mr.  J.  Douglas  second,  Mr. 
R.  C.  Cartwright  third,  and  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  fourth  and  fifth,  each  with 
Isabel  Lakin,  and  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  sixth  with  John  Smith.  For 
a  single  red,  light  edged,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  were  first  with  Mrs. 
Gorton  and  second  with  Thomas  Williams,  and  Mr.  J.  Euston  third  with 
Lena,  these  being  the  only  exhibitors  in  the  class.  For  a  single  purple, 
heavy  edged,  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  was  first,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  second, 
and  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  third  and  fourth,  Medhurst’s  Seedling  being  the 
variety  ;  Mr.  M.  Rowan  was  fifth  and  sixth  with  Amy  Robsart.  Tor  a 
single  purple,  light  edged,  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  was  first  and  third,  Mr.  R. 
Sydenham  second  with  Harry  Kenyon,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  fourth 
with  Somerhill,  Mr.  C.  Turner  fifth  with  Mary,  and  Messrs.  Thomson 
and  Co.  sixth  with  Mrs.  Openshaw. 
For  a  single  rose,  heavy  edged,  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  was  first  with 
Madeline,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  second  with  Lady  Louisa,  Mr.  J. 
Douglas  third  with  an  unnamed  variety,  Mr.  M.  Rowan  fourth  and  fifth, 
and  Mr.  C.  Turner  sixth,  each  showing  Little  Phil.  For  a  single  rose, 
light  edged,  there  was  apparently  only  one  exhibitor,  Mr.  R.  C.  Cart¬ 
wright,  who  took  the  first  prize  with  Rosie  Sydenham.  For  a  single 
scarlet,  heavy  edged,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  were  first  and  fifth  with 
Mrs.  Sharp,  Mr.  C.  Turner  second  with  Duchess  of  Albany,  Mr.  A.  R. 
Brown  third  and  fourth  with  Mrs.  Arthur  Brown,  and  Mr.  C.  Turner 
sixth  with  Madame  Richer.  For  a  single  scarlet,  light  edged,  Mr.  R. 
Sydenham  was  first  with  Favourite,  Mr.  J.  Douglas  second  and  sixth 
with  Fortrose,  Mr.  C.  Turner  third  with  Favourite  and  fourth  with  Lady 
Jane  Churchill,  and  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  fifth  with  Favourite.  For  a 
single  yellow  ground  Mr.  J.  Douglas  was  first  with  V  anderer,  Mr.  II.  W. 
