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Ixora  salicifolia,  Bougainvillea  glabra,  and  Phoenocoma  prolifera 
Barnesi.  Mr.  W.  Yause  was  second.  These  positions  were  maintained 
in  the  class  for  six  Palms,  where  both  growers  were  in  splendid  form. 
Mr.  Cypher  sent  Kentia  Belmoreana,  Phoenix  rnpicola,  Latania  borbonica, 
Thrinax  elegans,  and  two  others.  Mr.  Cypher  continued  in  the  van  in 
the  class  for  eight  Orchids  in  bloom,  distinct,  with  perfect  plants  of 
Cattleya  gigas,  C.  Mossiae,  Epidendrum  prismatocarpum,  Brassavola 
Digbyana,  Odontoglossum  crispum,  0.  Coradinei,  Cypripedium  Law- 
renceannm,  and  C.  superbiens.  Messrs.  Jenkinson  &  Son  were  second 
with  a  much  poorer  set. 
Messrs.  J.  Yeitch  &  Sons,  Royal  Exotic  Nursery,  Chelsea,  arranged 
a  splendid  group  of  plants,  not  for  competition  ;  this  was  one  of  the 
features  of  the  show.  Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons,  Norwood,  and  W. 
Hartland  &  Sons,  Cork,  both  showed  tuberous-rooted  Begonias,  the 
former  in  pots  and  the  latter  as  cut  flowers.  Messrs.  Harkness  &  Son, 
Bedale;  Dicksons,  Ltd.,  Chester,  and  E.  Webb  &  Sons,  all  staged 
miscellaneous  flowers ;  while  Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park 
Nurseries,  had  Schizanthus  wisetoniensis  as  well  as  general  plants. 
Messrs.  Patterson  &  Son  had  a  fine  collection  of  Yiolas. 
Ipswiclj  Rose,  July  3rd. 
This  show  was  held  as  usual  in  the  upper  arboretum,  in  four  tents 
joined  together  in  the  form  of  a  cross.  The  day  was  fine,  following 
steady  rain  on  the  previous  afternoon,  and  the  attendance  good.  Com¬ 
petition  in  Roses  was  not  strong,  the  nurserymen  being  weakened  by 
having  to  cut  for  the  National  Rose  Society’s  event  that  evening,  and 
the  ranks  of  East  Anglian  amateurs  have  been  Badly  thinned  of  late 
years.  Roses  were  of  poor  quality,  H.P.’s  being  generally  weaker  than 
they  have  been  for  many  years. 
In  thirty-six,  Messrs.  B.  R.  Cant  &  Sons  were  first,  their  best  blooms 
being  Horace  Yernet  and  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince;  Messrs.  Prior  and 
Son  second,  with  a  good  Bessie  Brown,  and  Messrs.  R.  S.  Notcutt  of 
Woodbridge  and  Ipswich  third.  The  same  order  was  obs  rved  in 
twelve  Teas,  Madame  Cusin,  Innocente  Pirola,  and  Muriel  Grahame 
being  good  in  the  first  prize  stand.  The  two  Colchester  growers  kept 
the  same  positions  in  twelve  trebles,  but  in  six  similar  H.P.’s  Messrs. 
B.  R.  Cant  &  Sons  were  first  with  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant ;  Mr.  R.  C.  Notcutt 
second  with  Kaiserin  A.  Victoria ;  and  Messrs.  D.  Prior  &  Sons  third 
with  Gustave  Piganeau.  In  six  similar  Teas,  Messrs.  Prior  were  first 
with  Maman  Cochet,  and  Messrs.  B.  R.  Cant  &  Sons  second  with  Muriel 
Grahame.  Mr.  Notcutt  alone  showed  garden  Roses. 
In  the  amateur  classes  Rev.  A.  Foster-Melliar  was  first  for  twenty- 
four,  twelve,  six  trebles,  and  twelve  Teas,  followed  in  each  case  by  Rev. 
H.  A.  Berners.  The  best  flowers  shown  in  the  winning  stands  were 
Bessie  Brown,  Her  Majesty,  Mrs.  John  Laing,  Maman  Cochet,  Brides¬ 
maid,  and  Mrs.  E.  Mawley,  which  last  Rose  was  selected  by  the  judges 
as  the  best  bloom  in  the  amateur  classes  for  the  medal  offered  by  the 
Chemical  Union.  In  the  classes  for  six  similar  Roses — always  an 
interesting  section,  as  showing  what  varieties  happen  to  be  “  coming 
good,”  and  which  are  most  approved — Rev.  Foster-Melliar  was  first 
with  La  France,  Mr.  Parsons  second  with  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  and  Mr. 
Lowther  third  with  Marquise  Litta  (all  H.T.’s ;  H.P.’s  were  out  of  it). 
In  six  similar  Teas,  Rev.  Foster-Melliar  was  first  with  six  grand  Marechal 
Niels  ;  Rev.  Berners  second  with  very  good  Medea;  and  Mr.  F.  Corder 
third,  also  with  Medea  (all  hot-weather  varieties  again).  The  deoorative 
classes  were  well  filled,  but  the  judging  could  hardly  be  said — to  use 
parliamentary  language — to  be  of  a  non-controversial  nature. 
Norwich  Rose,  July  4tl{. 
The  writer  has  plenty  to  say,  but  nothing  to  print,  on  the  subject 
of  the  Norwich  day  being  appropriated  by  the  N.R.S.,  beyond  his  belief 
that  the  first  Thursday  in  July  has  been  the  Norwich  day  for  nearly 
three-quarters  of  a  century.  The  show  was  held  in  the  grounds  of 
E.  T.  Boardman,  Esq.,  not  far  from  the  Victoria  Station. 
The  only  professional  Rose-grower  to  put  in  an  appearance  was  the 
representative  of  Messrs.  G.  &  W.  H.  Burch  of  Peterborough,  and  H.P. 
Roses  throughout  the  show  were  worse  than  ever.  Messrs.  Burch  were 
naturally  first  for  forty-eight,  and  Miss  Penrice  second.  No  comment 
is  necessary  in  this  class  nor  in  that  for  eighteen  trebles,  in  which  the 
same  firm  were  the  winners.  In  the  remaining  open  class,  eighteen 
Teas,  Rev.  A.  Fostt  r-Melliar  was  very  easily  first  with  a  too  crowded 
box  of  very  large  Teas  ;  White  Maman  Cochet,  Muriel  Grahame,  and 
Marechal  Niel  were  perhaps  the  best,  the  presence  of  Princess  Beatrice 
and  La  Boule  d’Or  testifying  to  a  hot,  dry  season.  Messrs.  Burch  were 
second  with  flowers  of  considerably  less  than  half  the  size,  and  Rev. 
A.  L.  Fellowes  third. 
In  the  amateur  classes,  the  absence  of  professional  judges  (who  are 
generally  available  and  give  full  satisfaction)  left  a  mark  here  and  there, 
but  it  could  not  be  helped,  and  perhaps  no  great  harm  was  done.  For 
the  principal  prize  (thirty-six)  Rev.  A.  L.  Fellowes  was  first,  and  Rev. 
Foster-Melliar  (am  I  not  generally  impartial  ?)  we  will  say  an  exceed. 
iDgly  cl>  se  sec  nd.  I  believe  I  am  right  in  saying  the  stands  were  not 
“  pointed  ;  ”  there  *  as  not  a  good  H.P.  in  either  of  them.  Mr.  Fellowes 
had  a  good  Muriel  Grahame,  and  Mr.  Foster-Melliar  a  grand  Bessie 
Brown,  which  took  the  N.R. S.  medal  as  best  H.P.  or  H.T.,  and  a  very 
good  Marechal  Niel.  \ 
For  twenty-four  Roses  Mr.  T.  C.  Blofeld  won  the  cup,  open  to  Norfolk, 
for  the  third  year  in  succession,  it  thus  becoming  hisfproperty.  Mr. 
B.  E.  Fletcher  was  seoond,  and  Mr.  Boardman  third.  In  eighteen,  Mr. 
H.  A.  Berners  first,  Hon.  C.  A.  Fellowes  second,  and  Mr.  Fletcher  third  ; 
Mr.  Berners  being  first  also  for  twelve.  None  of  the  flowers  here  were 
good,  or  called  for  comment.  For  twelve  Teas,  Rev.  Foster-Melliar  was 
first  with  large  blooms,  but  none  were  perhaps  quite  perfect ;  Rev.  A.  L. 
Fellowes  second,  and  Mr.  Berners  third.  In  six  similar  H.P.’s  Mr. 
Foster-Melliar  was  first  with  Bessie  Brown,  all  perfect  ;  indeed,  it 
seems  quite  the  exception  when  this  grand  show  Rose  comes  divided  or 
malformed  in  any  way.  Mr.  A.  L.  Fellowes  second  with  La  France 
from  his  bed  of  1200  plants  ;  and  Mr.  C.  E.  Owels  third  with  Her 
Majesty.  In  six  similar  Teas  Mr.  Foster-Melliar  was  first  with  Marechal 
Niel,  better  even  than  at  Ipswioh;  Hon.  C.  A.  Fellowes  second  with 
Maman  Cochet,  rather  rough  ;  and  Mr.  Berners  third  with  Medea,  not 
quite  as  good  as  at  Ipswich.  In  twelve  Teas  of  a  sort  Mr.  Hammond, 
of  Eye,  was  first  with  Maman  Cochet,  one  of  which  had  the  medal  as 
best  Tea  ;  Mr.  A.  L.  Fellowes  second  with  White  Maman  Cochet ;. 
and  Mr.  Blofeld  third  with  Souvenir  d’un  Ami. 
Of  other  exhibits  in  the  show  none  struck  me  more  than  some 
splendid  Nymphteas  shown  by  Dr.  Beverley  of  Brundall.  They  were 
quite  the  finest  blooms  I  have  yet  seen,  Laydekeri  purpurata  being 
nearly  double  the  size  of  mine,  and  quite  distinct.  In  these  flowers, 
as  in  Roses,  one  is  apt  to  think  a  variety  not  distinct  when  only 
weak  specimens  can  be  oompared.  M.  ohromatella  and  0.  sulphurea, 
quite  good  yellows,  and  M.  rosea,  very  large,  much  more  distinct  from 
M.  carnea  than  I  can  get  it.  O.  exquisita,  with  me  most  delicate,  and 
“  gone  home,”  enormous  and  splendid.  Zanzibarensis  azurea  he  also 
showed  a  tiny  bloom  of,  but  I  doubt  its  hardiness. 
In  the  grounds  were  the  tallest  Tulip  Tree  I  have  yet  seen  (quite 
of  “  forest  ”  height)  in  bloom,  and  a  grand  old  specimen  of  the 
Snowdrop  Tree  (Halesia  tetraptera)  very  large,  and  with  great  old 
limbs  lying  on  the  ground,  like  a  gigantic  old  Mulberry. — W.  R.  Raillem. 
Harrow  Horticultural,  July  9tf|, 
Under  the  management  of  an  enthusiastic  band  of  business  gentle¬ 
men  resident  in  Harrow,  this  summer  exhibition  has  become  a  very 
successful  function.  There  is  an  entire  absence  of  that  wrangling  and 
jealousy  which  is  the  ruin  of  many  similar  shows.  Though  only  a 
small  exhibition,  there  is  generally  a  gate-taking  of  £50,  and  probably 
a  good  deal  more  could  be  secured  were  the  show  more  liberally 
advertised  locally.  The  secretary,  Mr.  Lewis  Pawle,  and  the 
president,  Rev.  F.  Wayland  Joyce,  M.A.,  exercise  a  capital  influence, 
and  to  them  and  their  immediate  helpers  the  success  of  the  event  is 
largely  due.  Splendid  weather  favoured  the  exhibition,  which  was 
held  in  the  beautiful  grounds  of  Dudley  Lodge,  by  kind  permission  of 
J.  Macandrew,  Esq.,  where  the  Rambler  Roses  and  other  hardy 
flowers  blossom  in  grand  style.  The  trade  exhibits  form  a  very  special 
feature  of  the  show,  many  of  the  firms  from  fifty  miles  around  showing 
at  this  meeting.  The  ladies’  olasses  for  decorative  entries  occupy  a 
whole  marquee  to  themselves,  and  throughout  all  the  show  the  taste 
displayed  in  arrangement  was  specially  noticeable.  A  pleasant 
luncheon  was  provided  at  one  o’olook.  Music  in  the  afternoon  formed 
an  additional  attraction  to  the  flower  show. 
Open  Rose  Classes. — Messrs.  B.  R.  Cant  &  Sons,  Colchester,  set  up 
the  first  prize  collection  in  the  class  for  thirty-six,  distinct,  having  very 
fine  blooms,  though  all  of  moderate  size.  We  can  only  select  the  best, 
which,  to  our  mind,  were  A.  K.  Williams,  Alfred  Colomb,  White  Maman 
Cochet,  Marie  Yerdier,  Earl  of  Dufferin,  Seedling  H.P.  Ben  Cant,  & 
most  brilliant  crimson  variety  ;  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Comte  de  Raimbaud, 
Suzanne  Marie  Rodooanachi,  beautiful  ;  and  nicely  formed  blooms  of 
Horace  Vernet,  Madame  Crapelet,  and  Chas.  Lefebvre.  Messrs.  F. 
Cant  &  Co.,  Colchester,  were  a  fair  second,  having  grand  blooms  of 
Countess  of  Londonderry,  Maman  Cochet,  Fisher  Holmes,  Duke  of  Teck, 
Prince  Arthur,  Capt.  Hayward,  and  The  Bride.  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son, 
The  Old  Nurseries,  Cheshunt,  were  third.  Four  entered. 
For  twelve  distinct  Teas  or  Noisette  Roses,  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co. 
led  with  wonderfully  sweet  blooms.  Their  back  row  of  Maman  Cochet, 
White  Maman  Cochet,  Mrs.  Ed.  Mawley,  and  Madame  Cusin,  Ernest 
Metz  was  another  good  sample  in  this  stand.  Messrs.  R.  B.  Cant  &  Sons 
seoond,  and  Messrs.  D.  Prior  &  Sons  third. 
There  were  three  magnificent  entries  for  twelve  distinct  bunches  of 
garden  Roses,  and  these  themselves  formed  a  splendid  feature.  Mr. 
Charles  Turner  of  Slough  here  “pulled  off”  the  first  award  with  a 
massively  set  stand.  He  staged  Augustine  Guinoisseau,  Madame 
Charles,  Papa  Gontier,  Alister  Stella  Gray,  Madame  Faloot,  Marquis 
of  Salisbury,  W.  A.  Richardson,  Madame  Abel  Chatenay,  and  others. 
Messrs.  Geo.  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt,  as  second,  had  Lady  Battersea, 
Madame  Jules  Grolez,  Gruss  au  Teplitz,  Madame  Pernet  Duoher,  and 
luoida  plena.  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co.  were  third. 
Medal  Roses. —  The  National  Rose  Society’s  silver-gilt  medal  (given 
by  Dr.  A.  H.  Williams),  awarded  for  the  best  Rose  in  the  show,  went  to 
Mr.  C.  Turner  with  a  Horace  Vernet  bloom,  not  very  large,  but  grand 
otherwise.  The  silver  medal  for  the  best  Rose  in  the  open  amateurs, 
classes  was  won  by  Mr.  C.  J.  Salter  with  a  good  sample  of  Bessie 
Brown.  The  bronze  medal  in  the  members’  class  was  taken  by  Mr.  W. 
Head,  gardener  to  G.  A.  Davis,  Esq.,  with  a  fair  specimen  of  White 
Maman  Cochet. 
