JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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July  C,  1899. 
were  The  Bride,  Sylph,  Medea,  Madame  Hoste,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  and 
Madame  de  Watteville.  Mr.  R.  W.  Bowyer,  Hailey  bury  College,  Hertford, 
was  second  with  good  specimens  of  Catherine  Mermet,  Innocente  Firola, 
and  Maman  Cochet ;  and  Mr.  G.  A.  Hammond,  Burgess  Hill,  third. 
For  six  blooms,  one  variety,  the  Rev.  A.  C.  Johnson,  Capel  St.  Mary, 
Suffolk,  led  off  with  a  good  box  of  the  Hon.  Edith  Gifford  ;  the  Rev. 
F.  R.  Burnside  following  with  Madame  de  Watteville,  while  Mr.  F. 
Wellesley,  Woking,  brought  up  the  rear  with  Anna  Ollivier. 
For  four  trebles  there  were  seven  competitors,  Mr.  Conway  Jones 
taking  first  position  with  good  Maman  Cochet,  Niphetos,  The  Bride,  and 
Madame  Cusin.  Mr.  H.  F.  Landon  was  second  with  good  examples  of 
Madame  Hcste  and  Cleopatra,  while  Miss  B.  H.  Langton  was  third.  A 
pretty  class  was  that  for  six  bunches  of  seven  trusses,  arranged  in  vases. 
Mr.  O.  G.  Orpen  led  off  in  fine  style  with  a  grand  exhibit.  The  varieties 
were  Souvenir  d  un  Ami,  Caroline  Kuster,  flomere,  Medea,  Souvenir  de 
S.  A.  Prince,  and  Marie  Vun  Houtte.  Miss  B.  H.  Langton  was  second  ; 
the  best  vases  were  Cleopatra,  Francisca  Kruger,  and  Anna  Ollivier  ; 
and  the  Rev.  R.  Powley  third. 
For  six  Roses,  not  less  than  three  varieties,  Mr.  Ernest  Bewlay, 
Rathmines,  Dublin,  was  first  with  a  moderate  box  of  Madame  Hoste, 
Muriel  Grahame,  Catherine  Mermet,  The  Bride,  and  Caroline  Kuster. 
Mr.  A.  C.  Turner,  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  F.  Wellesley,  third. 
Amateurs — Garden  or  Decorative  Roses. 
For  twelve  distinct  garden  Roses,  not  less  than  three  trusses  of  each, 
there  were  four  entries.  Mr.  A.  Tate,  Leatherhead,  won  the  cup  with  an 
admirable  display.  The  varieties  were  Crimson  Rambler,  W.  A.  Richard¬ 
son,  Reine  Olga  de  Wurtemberg,  Hebe’s  Lip,  Aglaia,  Rosa  Mundi,  Gustave 
Regis,  Bardou  Job,  Marquis  of  Salisbury,  Etoile  d’Or,  Anna  Maria 
de  Montravel,  and  Perle  d’Or.  Mr.  O.  G.  Orpen  was  second  with  beautiful 
bunches  of  Ma  Capucine,  L’ldeale,  and  Gustave  Regis,  and  Mr.  F.  W. 
Campain  third. 
For  nine  distinct  varieties  Mrs.  A.  F.  Perkins.  Holm  wood,  Surrey, 
was  placed  first  with  good  examples  of  Camoens,  Marquis  of  Salisbury, 
Madame  Chedane  Guinoisseau,  and  Madame  Pernet  Ducher  ;  while  Miss 
Dorothy  A.  Nesfield,  Speldhurst,  was  second,  and  Miss  B.  H.  Langton 
third. 
For  nine  bunches  of  garden  Roses  the  Rev.  J.  H.  Pemberton  was  first 
with  a  bright  display.  For  nine  vases  of  Sweetbriars  Mr.  F.  W.  Campion 
was  the  only  exhibitor,  and  was  awarded  first  prize  for  a  capital  display. 
The  varieties  were  Brenda,  Rose  Bradwardine,  Anne  of  Gierstein,  Flora 
Mclver,  Lady  Penzance,  Lucy  Ashton,  Lord  Penzance,  and  Amy  liobsart. 
Silver  Medal  Roses. 
The  blooms  that  were  selected  by  the  adjudicators  as  entitled  to  this 
special  recognition  were,  in  the  professional  section,  Mrs  J.  Laing,  H.P., 
from  Mr.  A.  G.  Green  ;  Muriel  Grahame,  T.,  from  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  ;  and 
Bessie  Brown,  H.T.,  from  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  Ac  Sons  ;  and  in  the  amateur 
section  Francois  Michelon,  H.P.,  from  Mr.  E.  B.  Lindsell ;  Princess 
Beatrice,  T.,  from  Mr.  Alfred  Tate  ;  Marquise  Litta,  ILT.,  from  Miss 
B.  Langton. 
Miscellaneous  Exhibits. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  formed  a  group  of  Conifers 
and  shrubs,  the  variegated  and  ornamental  plants  giving  the  whole  a 
pleasing  effect,  also  a  large  collection  of  Sweet  Peas.  Delphiniums, 
Liliums,  and  a  large  variety  of  other  tiowers.  Mr.  W.  Rumsey,  Joyn- 
ing’s  Nursery,  Waltham  Cross,  staged  a  table  of  his  new  Rose  Mrs. 
Rumsey,  which  were  in  first-rate  condition.  Messrs.  Laxton  Bros., 
Bedford,  sent  Strawberries  Mentmore  and  Thos.  Laxton,  also  Monarch 
Admiral,  and  Louis  Gauthier. 
Messrs.  R.  Wallace  Ac  Co.,  Colchester,  staged  a  table  of  Liliums, 
Calochorti,  Paeonies,  Ixias,  and  other  hardy  flowers.  Messrs.  W. 
Spooner,  Woking,  had  a  good  display  of  garden  Roses,  also  boxes  of 
specimen  blooms.  Mr.  F.  G.  Foster,  Brocknampton  Nurseries,  Havant, 
staged  a  large  collection  of  Sweet  Peas  intermixed  with  small  Ferns,  the 
colours  were  bright  and  fresh  looking.  Mr.  Maurice  Prichard,  Christ¬ 
church,  sent  a  choice  collection  of  hardy  flowers,  also  some  of  the  newer 
Nymphteas.  Mr.  G.  W.  Piper,  Uckfield,  Sussex,  staged  a  charming  dis¬ 
play  of  his  new  Rose  Sunrise,  which  was  awarded  a  gold  medal  by  the 
Society,  as  well  as  a  collection  of  other  Roses. 
A  collection  of  Carnations  arranged  with  Bamboos  and  Ferns  from 
Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  At  Son,  Highgate,  formed  an  attractive  exhibit,  the 
Carnations  were  chiefly  of  the  Malmaison  type.  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  At  Sons, 
Crawley,  had  an  extensive  display  of  hardy  flowers,  also  boxes  of  Roses, 
and  a  good  collection  of  hardy  flowering  shrubs  and  foliage  plants.  Messrs. 
G.  Jackman  &  Son,  Woking,  staged  an  extensive  display  of  Roses  and 
other  hardy  flowers.  The  garden  Roses  formed  an  attractive  feature, 
especially  a  box  of  W.  A.  Richardson,  of  an  exceptionally  good  colour. 
HARROW.— July  4th. 
The  annual  Rose  show  was  held  in  the  grounds  of  Dudley  Lodge,  and 
as  far  as  the  flowers  were  concerned  must  be  voted  a  success.  The 
exhibits  in  the  open  classes  were  quite  up  to  the  average  this  season, 
though  perhaps  there  was  not  so  much  competition  as  last  year. 
There  were  four  competitors  in  the  class  for  thirty-six  Roses,  distinct, 
Mr.  B.  R.  Cant,  Colchester,  taking  the  first  prize  with  a  good  exhibit. 
The  varieties  were  Gustave  Piganeau,  Madame  Eugene  Verdier,  Ulrich 
Brunner,  Innocente  Pirola,  Helen  Keller,  Her  Majesty,  A.  K.  Williams, 
Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Duke  of  Fife,  Marchioness  of  Dufferin,  Franqois  Michelon, 
and  La  France  in  the  back  row  ;  the  middle  row  were  Kaiserin  Augusta 
Victoria,  Maurice  Bernardin,  White  Lady,  Earl  of  Dufferin,  Mardchal 
Niel,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Mrs.  Cocker,  Madame  Delville,  Lady  Mary  Fitz- 
william,  Dupuy  Jamain,  Medea,  and  Captain  Hayward  ;  while  in  the  front 
row  were  Mario  Baumann,  Bridesmaid,  Prince  Arthur,  Madame  Cusin, 
Jeanne  Soupert,  Madame  G.  Luizet,  S.  M.  Rodocanachi,  Muriel  Grahame, 
Abel  Carriere,  Catherine  Mermet,  Marie  Verdier,  and  Mrs.  S.  Crawford. 
Messrs.  F.  Cant  Ac  Co.,  Colchester,  were  second  with  a  somewhat  weaker 
display,  the  rain  of  the  preceding  day  having  left  its  legacy  on  the  blooms. 
There  were  good  flowers  of  Marquise  Litta,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  A.  K. 
Williams,  Maigaret  Dickson,  Medea,  Catherine  Mermet,  Marie  Verdier, 
Fram/ois  Michelon,  Captain  Hayward,  and  Mrs.  J.  Laing.  Messrs.  Paul 
and  bon,  Cheshunt,  were  third  with  good  bloomB  of  Duke  of  Fife,  Mrs. 
J.  Laing,  Captain  Huyward,  Rev.  A.  Cheales,  and  Catherine  Mermet. 
The  Colchester  growers  had  it  all  to  themselves  in  the  class  for  twelve 
Teas  or  Noisettes,  Mr.  F.  Cant  taking  first  with  a  strong  exhibit.  The 
varieties  were  Maman  Cochet  (a  grand  bloom),  Medea,  Bridesmaid,  The 
Bride,  Madame  de  Watteville,  Madame  Cusin,  Cleopatra,  Souvenir  d’un 
Ami,  Catherine  Mermet,  Marshal  Niel,  Ethel  Brownlow,  and  Muriel 
Grahame  ;  while  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  followed  with  Bridesmaid,  Catherine 
Mermet,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  and  The  Bride. 
Three  competitors  staged  in  the  leading  amateur  class  for  twenty-lour 
Roses,  distinct,  Mr.  E.  Mawley,  Berkhampstead,  winning  first  position  in 
fine  style.  The  varieties  were  Marquise  Litta,  Mrs.  li.  S.  Crawford, 
S.  M.  Rodocanachi,  Her  Majesty,  Gustave  Piganeau,  Margaret  Dickson, 
Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  A.  K.  Williams,  Clio, 
Dupuy  Jamain,  Caroline  Testout,  Comtesse  d’Oxtord,  La  France,  E.  Y. 
Teas,  Mrs.  E.  Mawley  (grand),  Marie  Finger,  General  Jacqueminot, 
Merveille  de  Lyon,  Marie  Baumann,  Baroness  Rothschild,  Prince  Arthur, 
and  Etienne  Levet.  The  Rev.  J.  H.  Pemberton,  Havering,  was  second 
with  good  blooms  of  Marquise  Litta,  Lawrence  Allen,  La  France,  Helen 
Keller,  Madame  Joseph  Bonnaire,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  and  Madame  Delville, 
and  Mr.  li.  E.  West,  lieigate,  third. 
For  eighteen  lio^es,  Uistmct,  the  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  G. 
Acton  Davis,  Harrow,  with  a  moderate  exhibit.  The  competition  for 
twelve  blooms,  distinct,  was  better,  Mr.  L.  b.  Pawle,  Harrow,  coming 
first  with  a  good  box.  The  best  varieties  were  Caroline  Testout,  Mrs.  J. 
Laing,  Marquise  Litta,  and  Mrs.  J.  Laing.  Mr.  J.  McAndrews,  Harrow, 
was  second  with  a  moderate  exhibit,  and  the  Rev.  E.  C.  E.  Owen,  third. 
Mr.  J.  Allen  was  first  for  six  Roses,  distinct,  followed  by  Mr.  W.  G. 
Guillemard,  with  a  close  box,  while  a  few  exhibitors  had  added  foliage, 
which  effectually  put  them  out  of  the  running  ;  and  the  same  mistake 
occurred  iu  the  class  for  six  Teas  or  Noisettes.  Mr.  J.  R.  Cater,  Harrow, 
was  first  with  neat,  tresh  blooms,  and  Captain  Johnson  second  with 
smaller  flowers.  In  the  members’  class  Mr.  F.  Spencer  won  first  place 
with  a  capital  exhibit.  Mr.  F.  Cant  secured  the  medal  tor  the  best  bloom 
ia  the  show  with  Marquise  Litta  in  splendid  condition. 
Messrs,  li.  Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester,  staged  a  characteristic  display 
of  hardy  flowers,  which  included  a  choice  collection  of  Liliums,  also 
Calochorti,  Brodueas,  Pteonies,  and  Irises.  Messrs.  Paul  At  Son,  Cheshunt, 
contributed  hardy  flowers,  chief  of  which  were  Phloxes,  Morina  lengifolia, 
Alstiomerias  in  variety,  Agrostemma  Walken,  some  good  Delphiniums, 
and  Pseonies.  Messrs.  VV.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  presented  a  line 
display  of  Rosts,  arranged  in  boxes  and  baskets.  The  most  conspicuous 
were  Souvenir  de  Catherine  Guillot,  Madame  Hoste,  White  Lady, 
Aurora,  Madame  Pernet  Ducher,  Marquise  de  Salisbury  (a  charming 
basket),  Madame  Jules  Groley,  Enchantress,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Tennyson, 
and  Madame  Eugene  Reseil.  Messrs.  Kelway,  Langport,  Somerset,  sent 
a  large  collection  of  Delphiniums  and  Gaillardias  in  splendid  condition. 
Mr.  F.  Cant  staged  a  lurge  collection  of  garden  Roses,  which  were 
much  admired.  The  chief  varieties  were  Perle  d’Or,  Laurette  Messimy, 
Queen  Mab,  Madame  A.  Gerard,  Cecil  Biunner,  Gustave  Regis,  Raoul 
Chauvry,  and  Marquis  of  Salisbury. 
CHERRIES  versus  QUASSIA, 
There  are  few,  very  few,  I  presume,  who  can  produce  a  crop  of 
Cherries  on  garden  walls  without  suffering  annoyance  from  the  attack 
made  on  the  trees  by  the  disagreeable  multitudes  of  black  aphides. 
Always  when  the  fruit  crop  is  set  and  advancing  towards  the  stoning 
period  can  these  pests  be  found  coating  the  under  sides  of  the  leaves  and 
points  in  myriads,  sucking  out  the  juices  from  the  tree  to  such  an  extent 
that  the  crop  becomes  jeopardised,  if  not  actually  lost. 
It  needs  an  early  application  of  some  insecticide  to  effectually  eradicate 
them,  and  nothing  1  have  tried  does  this  so  well  or  so  cheaply  as  quassia 
extract,  a  compounded  decoction  of  quassia  bark  and  other  ingredients 
fatal  in  its  contact  with  the  enemy  in  question.  The  gurdener  has  few, 
if  any,  friends  among  the  leathered  tribe  that  will  step  in  and  put  the 
flies  to  a  useful  purpose  as  food.  They  would  indeed  be  benefactors  if 
they  could  only  be  induced  to  cultivate  a  taste  for  these  or  any  other  of 
same  species.  Quassia  extract  can  be  prepared  at  home  by  boiling  the 
bark  with  a  proportion  of  softsoap,  but  as  this  entails  considerable 
labour,  and  it  can  be  procured  so  cheaply  from  the  manufacturing 
sundriesman,  or  through  the  seedsman,  it  can  scarcely  be  said  to  be 
economy  to  prepare  one’s  own. 
There  are  other  insecticides  that  are  equally  effectual,  no  doubt,  for 
Cherry  syringing  in  the  summer,  but  having  proved  none  so  exhaustively 
as  quassia,  I  cannot  speak  of  them  with  the  same  confidence.  If  other 
readers  can  name  another  as  effectual,  cheap,  and  easy  of  preparation, 
they  would  be  doing  good  service  in  giving  .Journal  readers  the  benefit 
of  their  experience  and  trials.  Tobacco  water  used  to  be  much  in 
favour,  but  its  objectionable  smell  and  stain  causes  quassia  to  be  placed 
a  long  way  in  front. —  S.,  W»7fs. 
