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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
July  12,  1900. 
Harrow,  July  1011}. 
The  annual  show  of  the  Harrow  Horticultural  Society  was  held  in 
the  grounds  of  The  Croft,  Greenhill,  Harrow,  and  it  must  be  described 
as  a  distinct  advance  upon  its  predecessors.  The  open,  amateur,  and 
local  Rose  classes  were  almost  all  keenly  contested.  It  was  a  matter 
for  regret,  however,  that  in  the  latter  section  the  flowers  were  mainly 
dumped  down  on  to  the  moss,  which  itself  was  of  bad  colour.  This  is  a 
defect  that  should  be  remedied  as  soon  as  possible.  Sweet  Peas,  hardy 
flowers,  and  vegetables  were  all  splendidly  shown,  while  the  table 
decorations  were  most  artistic.  Mr.  Lewis  Pawle  again  proved  his  skill 
as  an  organiser. 
There  were  six  stands  in  the  class  for  thirty-six  Roses,  distinct, 
open  to  all,  and  Messrs.  P.  Cant  &  Co.,  Colchester,  secured  the  premier 
award.  The  varieties  were  Duke  of  Teck,  Mrs.  Ed.  Mawley,  A.  K. 
Williams,  Muriel,  Star  of  Waltham,  M.  Boudet,  Helen  Keller,  John 
Stuart  Mill,  Marie  Finger,  Maman  Cochet,  Comtesse  d’Oxford,  Bessie 
Brown,  Her  Majesty,  Francois  Michelon,  Cleopatra,  Marquise  Litta, 
Caroline  Testout,  Victor  Hugo,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Etienne  Levet,  Countess 
of  Caledon,  Marie  Baumann,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Madame  Victor  Verdier, 
Comtesse  de  Paris,  Ellen  Drew,  General  Jacqueminot,  Madame  Hoste, 
Xavier  Olibo,  Madame  Gabriel  Luizet,  Prince  Arthur,  White  Lady,  Duke 
of  Edinburgh,  Mrs.  F.  Cant,  Dupuy  Jamain,and  Bridesmaid.  Mr.  B.  R. 
Cant,  Colchester,  was  an  excellent  second  with  Killarney,  Eitienne 
Levet,  Bridesmaid,  Madame  Eugene  Verdier,  Madame  de  Watteville, 
Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Victor  Hugo,  Cleopatra.  Mrs.  Ed.  Mawley,  La  France, 
Gustave  Piganeau,  and  Her  Majesty  as  his  best  blooms ;  and  Mr.  G. 
Prince,  Oxford,  was  third. 
In  the  open  class  for  twelve  Teas  and  Noisettes,  distinct,  Mr.  Geo. 
Prince  was  placed  in  the  premier  position  with  refined  blooms  of 
Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  Maman  Cochet,  Muriel  Grahame,  Bridesmaid, 
■Catherine  Mermet,  The  Bride,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  Innocente  Pirola, 
Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Madame  Cusin,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  and 
Golden  Gate.  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  was  second  with  Madame  de  Watteville, 
Madame  Cusin,  Bridesmaid,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  The  Bride,  and 
Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince  as  his  best.  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co.  were 
■third. 
The  display  of  garden  Roses  was  one  of  the  finest  features  of  the 
exhibition.  There  were  five  entries  in  the  open  class  for  twelve  distinct, 
and  they  were  all  creditable.  Mr.  Chas.  Turner,  Slough,  was  a  splendid 
first  with  beautiful  bunches  of  Gustave  Regis,  Marquise  de  Salisbury, 
Wm.  A.  Richardson,  Rosa  Mundi,  Madame  Charles,  Madame  Faloot, 
Moss  White  Bath,  Madame  Fernet  Ducher,  Madame  Chedane  Guin- 
noisseau,  Laurette  Messimy,  Crimson  Rambler,  and  Camoens.  Messrs. 
F.  Cant  &  Co.  were  second,  and  Mr.  Geo.  Prince  third. 
Mr.  C.  J.  Salter,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Haywood,  Reigate,  was  first  in 
the  class  for  twenty-four  Roses,  distinct.  The  flowers  were  of  good 
average  quality,  and  comprised  Gustave  Piganeau,  Comte  Raimbaud, 
Her  Majesty,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Marchioness  of  Londonderry,  Duke  of 
Teck,  Grand  Mogul,  E.  Y.  Teas,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Louis  Van  Hontte, 
Conntess  of  Caledon,  Marie  Baumann,  Mrs.  Sharman  Crawford,  Alfred 
Colomb,  Madame  Gabriel  Luizet,  Francois  Michelon,  Abel  Carriere, 
S.  M.  Rodocanachi,  Duke  of  VVellington,  Merveille  de  Lyon,  Duke  of 
Wellington,  Horace  Vernet,  Marquise  Litta,  and  Marie  Rady.  Mr. 
G.  W.  Cook,  Finchley,  and  Mr.  E.  Mawley,  Berkhampsted,  were  placed 
equal  second.  Mr.  Cook’s  best  blooms  were  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Marquise 
Litta,  Madame  Gabriel  Luizet,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac,  White  Maman 
Cochet,  and  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant.  Mr.  Mawley  showed  in  excellent  colour 
A.  K.  Williams,  La  Praicheur,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Caroline  Testout,  and 
Marquise  Litta.  There  were  six  competitors  in  this  class,  which  was 
open  to  all  amateurs. 
The  principal  members’  class  was  for  eighteen  Roses,  distinct,  and 
the  chief  award  was  secured  by  J.  R.  Cater,  Esq.,  with  Victor  Hugo, 
Caroline  Testout,  Marie  Baumann,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Clio,  Madame 
C.  Ramey,  The  Bride,  A.  K.  Williams,  La  Riviere,  Mrs.  Sharman  Craw¬ 
ford,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Pran9ois  Fontaine,  Jeanie  Dickson,  Rosieriste 
Jacobs,  Madame  Wagram,  Madame  Eugene  Verdier,  General  Jacque¬ 
minot,  and  Clara  Watson.  Mr.  W.  Head,  gardener  to  G.  A.  Davis,  Esq., 
■was  second.  ’  ’ 
Mr.  W.  T.  Norman,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Charles,  was  first  with  a 
moderately  good  set  of  twelve;  Mr.  D.  Lawrence  was  second  ;  and  the 
Rev.  E.  C.  E.  Owen  was  third.  Mr.  Lewis  D.  Pawle  was  an  easy  first  for 
six  distinct  with  La  France,  S.  M.  Rodocanachi,  Marquise  Litta,  Souvenir 
de  Madame  Eugene  Verdier,  Abel  Carriere,  and  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant.  With 
the  exception  of  Abel  Carriere  this  box  was  most  excellent.  E,  W. 
Howson,  Esq.,  was  second ;  and  Capt.  Johnson  third. 
Three  medals  were  offered  for  premier  blooms,  and  they  were  awarded 
as  follows  :  Mr.  Chas.  Turner  for  the  best  Rose  in  the  show  with 
Mrs.  J.  Laing;  Mr.  C.  J.  Salter  for  the  best  Rose  in  the  amateurs’ 
section  with  Mrs.  John  Laing;  and  Mr.  L.  D. Pawle  for  the  best  Rose  in 
the  local  classes  with  La  France. 
The  non-competitive  exhibits  were  most  interesting.  Messrs.  Paul 
and  Son,  Cheshunt,  sent  some  splendid  bunches  of  hardy  flowers 
including  the  best  of  those  at  present  in  flower.  Messrs.  Cutbush  and 
Son,  Highgate,  contributed  Carnations  in  good  form,  with  flowering 
shrubs.  Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons  were  represented  by  hardy  flowers  in 
good  variety  ;  while  Messrs.  Wm.  .Paul  &  Son  showed  out  Roses  in  boxes 
and  baskets. 
Maidstone. 
On  the  last  day  of  June  the  Maidstone  Rose  Club  held  its  annual 
show  in  the  grounds  of  Foley  House,  the  residence  of  J.  Arkcoll,  Esq., 
the  interest  of  the  show  being  enhanced  through  the  above  gentleman 
allowing  visTors  to  stroll  round  his  gardens  and  grounds.  The  quantity 
and  quality  of  the  Roses  were  well  up  to  the  average,  and  the  prizes 
were  fairly  evenly  distributed  among  Kentish  growers.  Mr.  R.  E. 
West,  Reigate,  was  a  very  successful  exhibitor,  and  in  the  class  for 
twenty-four  blooms,  twelve  H.P.’s  and  twelve  Teas,  he  won  the  Mayor’s 
cup  with  a  fine  stand  of  flowers.  Mr.  West  also  came  first  in  the  class 
for  twenty-four  distinct  blooms,  one  truss  of  each,  followed  by  Colonel 
Pitt.  In  the  class  for  twelve  Teas  and  Noisettes  the  order  was  changed, 
the  Rev.  P.  R.  Burnside  gaining  premier  honours  with  a  good  stand. 
Colonel  Pitt  second,  and  Mr.  R.  E.  West  third.  For  a  stand  of  eight 
varieties,  three  trusses  of  each,  Mr.  R.  E.  West  was  first  and  Colonel 
Pitt  second. 
The  Rev.  H.  B.  Biron,  Lympne,  distinguished  himself  in  the  section 
confined  to  growers  of  less  than  1000  plants,  winning  in  the  class  for 
twelve  distinct  blooms.  Mr.  H.  Foster  was  second,  and  Mr.  Freeman 
third.  Mr.  J.  Wakeley  had  the  best  six  Teas,  followed  by  Rev.  H.  B. 
Biron,  and  Mr.  White.  For  four  trebles  Rev.  H.  B.  Biron  was  first,  Mr. 
J.  Wakeley  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Foster  third.  Amongst  the  growers  of 
less  than  300  plants,  Messrs.  H.  Monckton,  H.  T.  Drake,  and  T.  Butler 
were  the  chief  prizewinners.  Mr.  R.  E.  West  won  the  bronze  medal 
for  the  best  H.P.  with  Mrs.  John  Laing,  and  the  silver  medal  for  the 
best  Tea  or  Noisette  went  to  the  Rev.  P.  R.  Burnside. 
Messrs.  G.  B unyard  &  Co.  partly  filled  a  small  marquee  with  a 
beautiful  display  of  plants  and  fl  )wers,  which  were  much  admired. 
Some  prettily  arranged  table  decorations  of  Roses  added  to  the  interest 
of  the  show. 
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Ijorticultural  Sliows. 
Hanley  Floral  Fete,  July  4tli  and  5tli. 
The  large  number  of  offioials  who  were  busily  engaged  from  an 
early  hour  at  Public  Park  on  Wednesday  morning  anxiously  discussed  the 
prospects  of  the  weather.  The  rain  of  Tuesday  had  done  no  more  harm 
than  to  soften  the  soil  and  refresh  the  vegetation.  The  show  was  an 
undoubted  success.  There  might  not  have  been  the  aggregate  in  some 
of  the  more  important  classes  which  created  such  a  sensation  last  year, 
but  the  quality  shown  was  everywhere  beyond  reproach.  It  is  clear 
that  the  exhibition  is  recognised  by  the  greatest  gardeners  and  growers 
as  one  of  the  few  which  must  not  be  ignored.  The  exhibits  in  the 
group  of  plants  again  formed  a  feature.  Mr.  Cypher  of  Cheltenham,  it 
will  perhaps  be  called  to  mind,  last  year  just  failed  in  obtaining  the 
highest  award  in  this  class,  chief  distinction  being  then  given  to  Mr. 
Blair,  the  Duke  of  Sutherland’s  experienced  head  gardener.  Prom  the 
character  of  the  display  which  the  Cheltenham  grower  exhibited  this 
year,  it  was  apparent  that  he  had  made  up  his  mind  to  do  his  utmost  to 
play  second  to  no  one.  It  was  a  pity,  therefore,  that  owing  to  other 
calls  on  his  time  Mr.  Blair  had  found  it  impossible  to  devote  the 
necessary  hours  to  prepare  a  satisfactory  group.  Had  he  done  so 
there  would  have  been  a  struggle  of  giants.  The  Cheltenham  group 
this  year  was  superb,  and  would  have  repaid  a  visit  to  the  show, 
even  were  it  the  only  exhibit.  Mr.  Vause  of  Leamington  was  also 
responsible  for  a  group  about  which  much  might  be  written,  and 
perhaps  ought  to  be  written.  The  Cheltenham  and  Leamington  growers 
vie  with  each  other  in  striving  to  produce  the  most  bewitchingly 
artistic  effect.  Miss  Wright  of  Oswestry,  the  other  exhibitor  in  the 
class,  had  a  most  effective  display,  and  her  group  comprised  some 
valuable  flowering  and  foliage  plants. 
Visitors  this  year  observed  that  the  responsible  offioials  had  an  eye  to 
effect.  The  groupings  all  faced  one  way  instead  of  being  arranged 
in  a  square,  as  heretofore.  Mr.  W.  Thompson,  of  Walton  Grange, 
once  again  sent  a  display  of  Orchids.  The  exhibition  was  by  far  the 
best  which  has  been  seen  in  the  district.  Another  exhibitor  in  Orchids 
was  Mr.  Cypher.  Other  exhibits  worth  particular  attention  in  this  tent 
were  the  Begonias  in  pots,  shown  by  Messrs.  John  Peed  &  Son,  of  West 
Norwood.  This  display  showed  the  development  which  has  taken 
place  in  the  growth  of  this  plant  within  the  past  few  years.  The 
blooms  are  not  only  much  larger  and  finer,  but  the  character  of  the 
flower  is  altogether  changed.  Quite  a  strong  featnre  was  an  exhibition 
of  Perns  by  Messrs.  W.  &  J.  Birkenhead.  No  fewer  than  500  species 
and  varieties  were  displayed.  The  delicate  lacing  was  in  many  instances 
apparent,  and  the  gold  and  silver  specimens  were  very  noticeable. 
Fruits  and  vegetables  were  also  praiseworthy.  We  append  a  list  of  the 
prizewinners  as  given  in  the  “  Staffs  Sentinel”  : — 
For  a  group  of  plants  arranged  for  effect. — First,  Mr.  J.  Cypher  ; 
Cheltenham;  second,  Mr.  W.  Vause,  Leamington  Spa;  third.  Miss 
Wright,  Halston  Hall,  Oswestry.  Group  of  Orchids.- — ^  First,  Mr. 
W.  Thompson,  Stone;  second,  Mr.  J.  Cypher,  Cheltenham.  Group 
of  Malmiison  and  other  Carnations  in  pots. — First,  Mr.  P.  Blair, 
Trentham  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre.  Six  plants  in  flower,  distinct ; 
