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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
July  12,  1900. 
of  Dufferin,  White  Lady,  llarcchal  Niel,  Marquise  Litta,  Caroline 
Testout,  Niphetos,  and  Gustave  Piganeau.  Messrs.  J.  Townsend  and 
Sons,  Worcester,  made  a  good  third. 
For  twenty-four  distinct  trusses  there  were  six  competitors.  Mr. 
W.  Tayler,  Osborn  Nursery,  Hampton,  was  first  with  fresh  flowers, 
though  they  were  rather  small.  The  varieties  were  Ulrich  Brunner, 
Margaret  Dickson,  Victor  Hugo,  Jeanie  Dickson,  S.  M.  Rodocanachi, 
Mrs.  S.  Crawford,  Countess  of  Pembroke,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Her  Majesty, 
Duke  of  Teck,  Pride  of  Waltham,  Prince  Arthur,  Gustave  Piganeau, 
Augustine  Guinnoisseau,  Viscountess  Folkestone,  Horace  Vernet,  Duchess 
of  Bedford,  Ernest  Metz,  Duke  of  Connaught,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac, 
Comte  Eaimbaud,  Madame  Hoste,  A.  K.  Williams,  and  Kaiserin  Augusta 
Victoria.  Mr.  J.  Mattock,  New  Headington,  Oxford,  was  second  with 
good  blooms  (f  Her  Majesty,  Marie  Rady,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Etienne  Levet, 
and  Horace  Vernet ;  while  Mr.  G.  Prince,  Oxford,  was  third. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  trusses,  three  blooms  of  each,  there 
were  six  entries,  and  they  made  a  brave  show.  Messrs.  J.  Townsend 
and  Sons,  Worcester,  came  out  as  first  prizewinners.  The  blooms  were 
rather  uneven,  especially  in  the  front  row.  The  varieties  were  Ulrich 
Brunner,  Mrs.  S.  Crawford,  Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria,  Madame  Cusin, 
White  Lady,  A.  K.  Williams,  Victor  Verdier,  Marquise  Litta,  Marchioness 
of  Londonderry,  Alfred  Colomb,  Marie  Verdier,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Hon.  E. 
Gifford,  Margaret  Dickson,  Devoniensis,  Fisher  Holmes,  Souvenir  de 
S.  A.  Prince,  Heinrich  Schultheis,  Niphetos,  Catherine  Mermet,  Mrs. 
W.  J.  Grant,  Madame  Gabriel  Luizet,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  and  Marie 
Van  Houtte.  Mr.  John  Mattock  was  second  with  fresh  though  small 
blooms.  The  best  were  Marquise  Litta,  Tom  Wood,  Mrs.  J.  Laing, 
Ulrich  Brunner,  and  Souvenir  d’Elise.  The  third  prize  fell  to  Messrs. 
G.  &  W.  H.  Burch,  Peterborough. 
Nurserymen— Tea  and  Noisette  Section. 
For  twenty-four  blooms,  distinct,  there  were  four  entries,  and  the 
display  could  only  be  described  as  moderate,  many  of  the  blooms  clearly 
showing  signs  of  the  unfavourable  weather  of  the  past  few  days.  Mr. 
Geo.  Prince  was  awarded  first  prize  for  a  capital  exhibit.  The  varieties 
were  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Maman  Cochet, 
Innocente  Pirola,  Bridesmaid  (grand).  The  Bride,  Madame  de  Watteville, 
Medea,  Muriel  Grahame,  Catherine  Mermet,  Rubens,  Princess  of  Wales, 
Golden  Gate,  Marechal  Niel,  White  Maman  Cochet,  Ernest  Metz,  Marie 
Van  Houtte,  Anna  Ollivier,  Cleopatra,  Madame  Hoste,  Madame  Cusin, 
Alba  Rosea,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  and  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon.  Mr. 
Prince  was  closely  followed  by  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant,  who  staged  some  good 
blooms;  the  best  were  Cleopatra,  Niphetos,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac, 
Muriel  Grahame,  The  Bride,  and  Ethel  Brownlow.  Messrs.  F.  Cant 
and  Co.  were  third. 
For  twelve  varieties,  distinct,  the  honours  were  easily  divided,  for 
there  were  only  thi  ee  competitors.  The  first  position  was  awarded  to 
Mr.  John  Mattock  for  a  fine  exhibit  of  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Maman 
Cochet,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  Catherine 
Mermet,  The  Bride,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Innocente  Pirola,  Hon. 
Edith  Gifford,  Ethel  Brownlow,  Medea,  and  Princess  of  Wales.  Messrs. 
J.  Burrell  &  Co.  must  have  been  very  close  for  first  place.  Their  best 
blooms  were  Mrs.  E.  Mawley,  The  Bride,  Bridesmaid,  and  Muriel 
Grahame ;  Messrs.  Harkness  &  Sons,  Bedale,  were  third. 
The  class  for  eighteen  distinct  varieties,  three  blooms  each,  made  a 
beautiful  display,  though  there  were  only  four  contestants.  Again 
Mr.  Geo.  Prince  came  out  first.  The  blooms  were  good  if  we  except 
weather  stains.  The  varieties  were  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac.  Souvenir 
de  S.  A.  Prince,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  The  Bride,  Madame  Cusin,  Golden 
Gate,  Bridesmaid,  Innocente  Pirola,  Marechal  Niel,  Niphetos,  Rubens, 
Muriel  Grahame,  Princess  of  Wales,  Catherine  Mermet,  Madame  Hoste, 
Madame  de  Watteville,  Medea,  and  Maman  Cochet.  Messrs.  D.  Prior 
and  Sons  were  a  capital  second  with  good  blooms  of  Catherine  Mermet, 
Niphetos,  Maman  Cochet,  Ernest  Metz,  and  Muriel  Grahame ;  while 
Mr.  B.  E.  Cant,  Colchester,  was  third,  his  flowers  of  Medea,  Golden 
Gate,  Bridesmaid,  and  The  Bride  being  good. 
Nurserymen — Exhibition  Roses  in  Vases. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  vases  of  Roses,  to  include  not  more  than  six 
varieties  of  Teas,  seven  blooms  in  each  vase,  there  were  five  competitors. 
The  first  prize  was  allotted  to  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  for  a  beautiful  exhibit. 
The  varieties  were  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Fisher  Holmes,  Margaret  Dickson, 
Ulrich  Brunner,  Madame  Gabriel  Luizet,  S.  M.  Rodocanachi,  Merveille 
de  Lyon,  Baroness  Rothschild,  Captain  Hayward,  Mrs.  S.  Crawford, 
General  Jacqueminot,  and  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant.  Mr.  J.  Mattock  followed 
with  typical  bunches  of  Ethel  Brownlow,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince, 
Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  and  Jeanie  Dickson;  while  Mr.  G.  Prince  was 
third.  The  prizes  in  this  class  were  presented  by  F.  W.  Campion,  Esq. 
In  the  class  for  nine  bunches,  all  three  exhibitors  staged  Teas  or 
Noisettes.  Mr.  G.  Prince  was  well  to  the  fore  with  a  charming  exhibit. 
The  varieties  were  Marie  Van  Houtte,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Souvenir 
de  S.  A.  Prince,  Madame  de  Watteville,  Ethel  Brownlow,  Souvenir  d’un 
Ami.  Mr.  J.  Mattock  was  second  with  good  bunches  of  Catherine 
Mermet,  Ethel  Brownlow,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  and  Anna  Ollivier. 
Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  was  third. 
Nurserymen — Garden  or  Decorative  Roses. 
The  garden  Roses  made  a  grand  display,  and  attracted  much  atten¬ 
tion  from  the  visitors.  The  three  exhibits  of  thirty-six  bunches  made  a 
show  themselves.  The  blue  ribbon  was  awarded  to  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son, 
Cheshnnt,  for  a  beautiful  collection.  The  varieties  were  Reine  Olga  de 
Wurtemburg,  Madame  P.  Ducher,  Eugosa,  Madame  Chas.  Worth, 
Polyantha  grandiflora.  Crimson  Rambler,  W.  A.  Richardson,  R.  Souvenir 
de  C.  Cochet,  Rosa  Alba,  Marquise  de  Salisbury,  Madame  Perney, 
Camocns,  Madame  Falcot,  Black  Moss,  Claire  Jacqnier,  Bardou  Job, 
Common  China,  Madame  P.  Cochet,  Alister  Stella  Gray,  Kakanlik, 
Blanche  Moreau,  Carmine  Pillar,  Gustave  Regis,  Dawn,  Rugosa 
Fimbriata,  Rosa  Mundi,  White  Pet,  Royal  Scarlet,  Anna  M.  de  Mont¬ 
ravel,  L’Ideal,  Una,  Old  Red  Damask,  Madame  Chedane  Guinnoisseau, 
Tuscany,  The  Garland,  Ma  Capucine,  and  Pysche.  Messrs.  G.  Cooling 
and  Sons,  Bath,  made  a  good  second.  Their  best  bunches  were 
Cooling’s  Yellow  Noisette,  Madame  Guinnoisseau,  Dr.  Grill,  Gustave 
Regis.  Dr.  Rouge’s  Psyche,  L’Ideal,  and  Beryl.  Mr.  John  Mattock 
came  third. 
In  the  class  for  eighteen  bunches  of  garden  Roses  Mr.  C.  Turner, 
Slough,  had  all  his  own  way,  as  no  other  competitors  put  in  an  appear, 
ance.  The  exhibit  was  worthy  of  the  first  prize  awarded.  The  varieties 
staged  were  Gruss  au  Teplitz,  Common  Moss,  W.  A.  Richardson,  Reine 
Olga  de  Wurtemburg,  Papillon,  Madame  C.  GuinnMseau,  Madame 
Charles,  Anna  Marie  de  Montravel,  Souvenir  de  C.  Guillot,  Madame 
Falcot,  Crimson  Rambler,  Thoresbyana,  Princess  Marie,  Cabbage 
Provence,  Madame  Pernet  Ducher,  Laurette  Jlessimy,  Crested  Moss, 
and  Rosa  Mundi. 
For  eighteen  bunches,  not  more  than  seven  trusses  in  a  bunch,  only 
two  exhibitors  staged,  and  Mr.  Chas.  Turner  again  carried  off  the  first 
prize  for  a  good  display.  The  varieties  employed  were  Gruss  au 
Teplitz,  Lady  Sarah  Wilson,  Crimson  Rambler,  Gustave  Regis,  Crimson 
Damask,  W.  A.  Richardson,  Rosa  Mundi,  Madame  P.  Ducher, 
Thoresbyana,  Ma  Capucine,  Princess  Marie,  Reine  Olga  de  Wurtemberg, 
Anna  M.  de  Montravel,  Alister  S.  Grey,  Souvenir  de  C.  Guillot,  Papa 
Gontier,  Papillon,  and  Madame  Falcot.  Mr.  J.  Mattock  was  second 
with  fair  bunches  of  Papillon,  L’Ideal,  Hebe’s  Lip,  and  Isabella  Sprunt. 
Open — General  Section. 
In  the  open  class  for  twelve  blooms  of  Hybrid  Teas  there  were 
seven  entries,  and  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons  were  to  the  fore 
with  a  splendid  box.  The  varieties  were  Marquise  Litta,  White  Lady, 
Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Caroline  Testout,  Bessie  Brown,  La  Prance, 
Charlotte  Guillemot,  Eosomene,  Alex.  Huguier,  Kaiserin  Augusta 
Victoria,  Souvenir  de  Madame  Eugene  Verdier,  Madame  Jules  Grolez, 
and  Madame  C.  Ramey.  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  was  second  with  good  flowers 
of  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Marquise  Litta,  Bessie  Brown,  and  White  Lady. 
The  third  place  was  allotted  to  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co. 
For  twelve  blooms  of  any  yellow  Rose  there  were  five  competitors, 
Mr.  G.  Prince  coming  out  well  with  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac.  Messrs. 
Harkness  &  Sons  wei’e  second  with  a  good  box  of  Marechal  Niel,  and 
Mr.  J.  Mattock  third  with  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac. 
White  Roses  proved  a  popular  class,  no  less  than  eight  competitors 
staging  twelve  blooms,  one  variety.  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons  led 
with  Bessie  Brown,  grand  blooms,  but  weather-stained  ;  Mr.  B.  R. 
Cant  was  a  good  second  with  clean  flowers  of  Merveille  de  Lyon,  and 
Messrs.  D.  Prior  &  Son  third  with  neat  blooms  of  The  Bride. 
For  twelve  blooms  any  light  or  dark  crimson  Rose  there  were  eleven 
boxes  staged,  most  of  them  in  excellent  condition.  Mr.  Hugh  Dickson 
was  a  good  first  with  grand  blooms  of  Captain  Haywaid;  Messrs. 
Dickson  &  Sons  were  second  with  charming  flowers  of  Marquise  Litta  ; 
while  Messrs.  J.  Townsend  &  Sons  were  a  good  third  with  the  same 
variety. 
A  grand  entry  of  eighteen  boxes  was  staged  for  twelve  Roses  of  any 
light  pink  or  rose-coloured  variety.  Messrs.  Dickson  &  Sons  again 
brought  Ireland  to  the  fore  by  winning  handsomely  with  a  grand  box 
of  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant.  Messrs.  Harkness  and  Sons  followed  with  Mrs. 
J.  Laing  in  fine  form  ;  while  Messrs.  Townsend  &  Sons  were  third  with 
the  same  variety. 
For  twelve  blooms,  any  Tea  or  Noisette,  eight  boxes  were  staged, 
and  the  first  prize  was  allotted  to  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  for  some  beautifully 
coloured  blooms  of  Bridesmaid.  Messrs.  Dickson  &  Sons  were  second 
with  a  good  exhibit  of  Mrs.  Ed.  Mawley  a  little  weather  stained;  and 
Messrs.  Harkness  &  Sons  third  with  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon. 
There  were  only  three  entries  for  nine  blooms  of  any  new  Rose. 
Messrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons  were  well  to  the  front  with  Alice  Lindsell. 
Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  came  second  with  good  blooms  of  Mrs.  Cooker,  and 
Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co.  third  with  Mrs.  P.  Cant. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  distinct  varieties  of  Roses,  offered  in  lists 
from  1897,  the  competition  was  limited  to  five  entries.  Messrs. 
Dickson  &  Sons  received  first  honours  with  Madame  C.  Ramey,  Mrs. 
Edward  Mawley  (grand)  Bessie  Brown,  Rev.  A.  Cheales,  Ada  Carmody, 
White  Maman  Cochet,  Countess  of  Caledon,  Madame  Jules  Grolez, 
Madame  L.  Boullet,  Killarney,  Liberty,  and  Lady  Mary  Corry.  Messrs. 
F.  Cant  &  Co.,  Colchester,  made  a  good  second  with  Ulster,  Madame  E. 
Boullet,  Killarney,  Mrs.  P.  Cant,  and  Bessie  Brown ;  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant 
was  third. 
Open — Decorative  Class. 
For  three  sprays  suitable  for  ladies’  wear  with  any  foliage  or  Grasses, 
Mrs.  O.  G.  Orpen  was  easily  first  for  three  light  graceful  sprays.  Mr.  J. 
Mattock  was  second  with  heavier  arrangements,  and  Miss  B.  H.  Lang- 
ton  third. 
