July  16,  1903. 
JOURJSAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
.sell,  Florence  Pemberton,  Edith  Dombrain,  Mildred  Grant, 
Robert  Scott,  Bessie  Brown,  Frau  Karl  Druscliki,  and  Ulster 
were  very  fine  blooms.  Second  prize  The  King’s  Acre  Co., 
which  included  magnificent  specimens  (though  smaller  than  the 
first  prize)  of  Caroline  Testout  (very  fine),  Frau  Karl  Druschki 
(superb),  AVhite  Ladj'  (lovely),  and  Danmark  (very  good). — Here- 
FORDSHiuE  Incumbent. 
In  the  “  36’s  ”  Messrs.  Townshend  and  Sons,  of  Worcester, 
repeated  their  last  year’s  success  with  .a  very  praiseworthy  dis¬ 
play,  including  Alphonse  Soupert,  Queen  of  Queens,  Countess 
of  Oxford,  Marjorie,  Grace  Darling,  Killarneiy,  and  Clio.  Mr. 
Pewtress  ^yas  secoiul  with  a  good  show,  including  Duchess  of 
Bedford,  Ulster,  Mi's.  Edward  Mawley,  and  others. 
Amongst  the  successful  amateurs  were  several  prominent 
growers,  including  Mr.  Conway  Jones,  Mr.  R.  Foley  Hobbs, 
Preb.  Ashley,  Mr.  W.  E.  King-King,  Mr.  T.  Llanwarne,  and 
others.  The  silver  medal  for  the  best  Hybrid  Perpetual  ex¬ 
hibited  by  an  amateur  was  w'on  by  Mr.  Conway  Jones,  of 
Gloucester,  with  the  MarchioneBS  of  Londonderry.  He  was 
the  first  prize  winner  in  the  class  for  twenty-four  varieties,  and 
.showed  some  lovely  specimens,  including  White  Maman  Cochet, 
Crown  Prince,  Souv.  de  President  Carnot,  Maman  Coched;, 
Ulster,  Lady  Moyra  Beauclerc,  Madame  Cusin,  Comtesse  de 
Commarde,^  Madame  L.  Ramey,  Innocente  Pirola,  Kaiserin 
Augusta  Victoria,  Suzanne  Marie  Rodocanachi,  and  others. 
Mrs.  Mawley  was  rc'garded  as  the  best  bloom  in  division  three, 
for  Herefordshii'e  amateurs,  who  showed  up  very  favourably 
with  the  nurserjunen.  Despite  the  season  there  was  an  excel¬ 
lent  show  of  the  Tea  and  Noisette  varieties. 
In  the  nursei^men’s  class  for  twelve  varieties  Messrs.  Town¬ 
shend  and  Co.  were  well  deserving  of  the  first  prize,  their  collec¬ 
tion  being  a  fine  one.  Messrs.  Pewtress  Bros.’  stand  of  blooms 
made  a  good  second,  however,  their  Mrs.  Edward  Mawley  being 
a  nice  bloom.  A  striking  stand  was  that  of  Mr.  Conway  Jone.s, 
who  took  first,  and  also  the  silver  medal  of  the  National  Rose 
Society,  in  the  amateur  class  for  twelve  distinct  varieties. 
There  was  a  keen  struggle  for  premier  honours  in  the  open 
cl^s  for  twelve  of  one  sort  of  any  light  Rose  between  Messrs. 
Dickson  and  the  King’s  Acre  Nurseries,  who  each  exhibited 
Mildred  (Jrant.  Both  exhibits  were  of  great  merit,  and  un¬ 
doubtedly  they  were  the  best  two  boxes  of  blooms  in  the  show. 
The  first  prize  was  divided  between  those  well-known  firms. 
In  the  dariv  Rose  class  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  and  Sons  won  witli 
a  box  of  Tom  Wood,  the  King’s  Acre  Nurseries  being  second 
with  Alfred  K.  Williams.  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  and  Sons  were  the 
only  exhibitors  in  the  class  for  yellow  Roses,  but  their  box  of 
Augusta  Victoria  fully  deserved  the  first  prize.  They  were 
again  successful  in  gaining  the  first  prize  in  the  class  for  white 
Roses  with  a  good  box  of  Bessie  Brovm. 
In  the  class  for  garden  Roses  of  not  less  than  six  varieties, 
the  first  prize  went  to  Messrs.  Townshend,  of  Worcester,  a 
noteworthy  feature  in  their  collection  bedng  the  Crimson 
Ramblers.  Mrs.  Davenport  was  second  with  a  good  collection, 
embracing  rvell  known  varieties.  Messrs.  Townshend  were  also 
given  first  in  the  dass  for  hybrid  Sweet  Briars. 
Soutliampton,  July  Sth  and  9tli. 
Much  the  best  of  the  many  good  .shows  held  on  the  Royal 
Pier  was  that  under  notice,  held  under  the  auspices  of  the  Royal 
Southampton  Horticultural  Society.  Roses,  in  numbers,  were, 
irerhaps,  the  weakest  feature,  although  in  point  of  quality  little 
was  left  to  be  desired.  Sweet  Peas  were  a  magnificent  display, 
hardy  flowers  excellent,  fruit  and  vegetables  numerous  and  good, 
especially  the  latter,  while  trade  exhibits  added  immensely  to  the 
interest  of  the  show.  As  usual,  the  necessary  arrangements  were 
of  that  high  order  of  merit  which  is  the  rule  here  under  the 
experienced  guidance  of  Mr.  C.  S.  Fuidge,  the  courteous  secretary. 
Roses. — For  thirty-six,  distinct,  Messrs.  D.  Prior  and  Son, 
Colchester,  were  distinctly  ahead  rvitli  medium  .sized,  highly 
coloured  fresh  blooms,  especially  noteworthy  being  Madame 
Cochet,  Alfred  Colomb,  Franyois  Michelon,  Innocente  Pirola, 
(diaries  Darwin,  White  M.  Cochet,  Madame  E.  Verdier,  Madame 
Sharman  Crawford,  Jeannie  Dickson,  Marchioness  LondondeiTy, 
Her  Majesty,  and  Ernest  IMetz.  Messrs.  Rogers  and  Son,  Bassett 
Nurseries,  Southampton,  second,  with  smaller,  well  coloured 
blooms. 
For  twelve  triplets,  distinct,  Messrs.  Prior  again  won  with 
representative  blooms  of  Bessie  Brown  and  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant. 
Messrs.  Rogers  were  again  .second.  In  the  class  for  twelve  Teas 
or  Noisettes  the  competition  was  exceedingly  keen,  many  fine 
stands  being  staged.  Mr.  W.  Neville,  gardener  to  F.  W.  Flight, 
Esq.,  Cornstiles,  Twyford,  Winchester,  secured  the  coveted  award 
with  a  magnificent  exhibit  of  White  M.  Cochet,  M.  Cochet, 
Madame  Hoste,  Anna  Olivier,  Madame  Cusin,  Golden  Gate,  and 
Mrs.  E.  Mawley.  Messrs.  Prior  here  had  to  be  content  with 
second  place,  although  the  exhibit  was  a  capital  one.  Messrs. 
Rogers  third.  For  six,  any  one  dark  variety,  Messrs.  Prior  won 
with  Gustave  Piganeau  ;  Messi-s.  Rogers  following  with  Marquise 
Litta.  No  less  than  seven  entered  for  the  six  of  any  light 
variety,  Mr.  G.  H.  Kent,  gardener  to  Mrs.  E.  Croft  Murray, 
Perivale,  Ryde,  winning  with  White  Maman  Cochet;  Mr.  G. 
Uu  "'m  P  ’  S'vanmore  Park. 
Bishop  .s  Waltham  second,  with  very  fine  Caroline  Testout;  and 
Mes.srs.  Prior  third  with  Bessie  Brown. 
Gentlemen’s  gardeners  and  amateurs  was  a  strong  section  so 
numerou.s  were  the  exhibits.  For  eighteen,  di.stiiict.  five  com¬ 
peted.  Mr.  iNeville  was  the  most  succes.sful,  winnincr  with  a 
capital  set.  D.  D.  Seaton,  Esq.,  Wood.side  Cottage,  Ljmiino-ton 
wa.s  a  good  .second ;  and  Mr.  G.  H.  Kent  third.  For  the  twelve 
and  tor  twelve  Teas  or  Noisettes  Mr.  Neville  was  unas.sailable 
■riaging  magnificent  blooms  of  W.  J.  Grant  and  Frau  Karl 
Druschki.  D.  Seaton,  Esq.,  followed  in  both  classes.  For 
twelve,  in  not  less  than  eight  varieties,  Mr.  0.  Trickier,  gardener 
^'^liton  Lodge,  Ba.s.sett,  won  with  a  good 
exhibit  of  popular  varieties. 
Six  competed  for  a  vase  of  Roses.  Mr.  T.  Hall,  gardener  to 
S.  Montagu,  South  Stoneham  House,  Southampton,  was  fir.st  • 
Mr.  Barnes,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Au.stin,  Bishop’s  Waltham,  second! 
ror  a  basket  of  Ro.ses,  open  to  ladies  only.  Miss  Minnie  Snell- 
grove  10’  Oxford  Road,  Southampton,  won  first  with  an  admir¬ 
able  display ;  Mrs.  C.  S.  Fuidge  followed  exceedingly  clo.'^e  •  Mrs 
Jeffrey  third. 
Sweet  Peas. — Competition  in  these  clas.ses  was  keen,  and  a 
magnificent  display  was  the  result.  For  nine  distinct  varieties, 
arranged  with  their  own  foliage,  no  less  than  twelve  competed! 
making  a  charniiiig  display.  Mr.  C.  W.  Breadmore,  120,  High 
Street,  VVinchester,  secured  the  leading  award  with  grand 
examples  of  the  following:  Lord  Rosebery,  Navy  Bine,  Salopian, 
Mess  Willniott,  Gracie  Greenwood,  Lady  Glrisel  Hamilton  .leannie 
Gordon,^  Duke  of  Westminster,  and  Dorothy  Eckford.  ’  H.  H. 
Lees,  E.sq.,  Grosvenor  Villa,  Portswood,  a  very  close  .second, 
.staging  marvellous  blooms  of  similar  varieties.  Mr.  T.  Hall  a 
good  third.  ’ 
Mr.  R.  Sydenham,  Birmingham,  offered  the  prizes  for  nine 
distinct  varieties,  for  which  .seven  competed.  Mr.  T.  Matthews, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Maltby,  Shirecroft,  Botley,  won  with  a  good 
set;  Hon.  F.  Bouyerie,  Miss  Willniott,  Coccinea,  Prince  of 
Wales,  and  Black  Knight  were  the  most  conspicuous.  Mr.  A. 
Majile,  Shirley,  .second;  Mr.  F.  Cozens,  Downliams,  third.  Mr. 
Breadmore  also  offered  prizes  for  nine  varieties.  Mr.  C.  H. 
Holloway,  gardener  to  Lord  Aberdare,  Longwood  House,  Win¬ 
chester,  secured  the  premier  award  ;  Mr.  F.  M.  Vokes,  Birch 
Lawn,  Sholing,  second ;  Mr.  Cozens,  third. 
Hardy  Flowers  were  a  great  feature  of  the  show.  For 
twelve  bunches,  distinct,  five  staged.  Messrs.  B.  Ladhams, 
Limited,  The  Nur.series,  Shirley,  were  the  most  successful  with 
a  charniiiig  display  of  the  following:  Gaillardias  oculata  and 
Brilliant,  Pent.stenion  azureus,  Rudbeckia  californica,  Centaurea 
inacrocephala,  Delphinium  President  Loubet  (fine  spike  of  the 
richest  blue),  Campanula  coronata  alba,  Centaurea  ruthenica, 
Alstrbmeria  pulchella,  (Enothera  speciosa,  Genista  tinctoria 
plena,  and  Peeonia  Faust.  Mr.  EHwood  was  a  good  second;  and 
Mr.  Breadmore  third.  For  nine  bunches,  Mr.  Valentine, 
gardener  to  H.  E.  Sugden,  Esq.,  Ingersley,  Chilworth,  won  with 
a  good  di.splay ;  Mr.  Vokes  second,  and  Mr.  W.  0.sniaii,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Anderson,  West  End,  third. 
Plants  were  fairly  well  shown.  For  four  stove  and  green¬ 
house  specimens  Mr.  E.  Wills,  The  Nurseries,  Southampton,  was 
first,  as  also  was  he  for  the  best  group  of  miscellaneous  plants 
arranged  for  effect.  Mr.  T.  Hall  won  for  three  Palms,  .six  Cala- 
diunis  and  six  Zonal  Pelargoniums.  Ferns  werei  well  staged  by 
Mr.  F.  W.  Bowles,  gardener  to  F.  W.  Spranger,  Esq.,  Spring 
Hill  Court,  Shirley.  Mr.  Wills  had  the  be.st  Begonias. 
Vegetables  always  are  grandly  .staged  here.  This  year  they 
were  even  better  than  at  any  previous  show.  Messrs.  Toogood 
and  Sons,  Southampton,  provided  handsome  prizes  for  six  distinct 
varieties,  for  which  no  less  than  eight  competed.  Mr.  E. 
Beckett,  gardener  to  Lord  Aldenham,  Aldenham  Park,  Elstree, 
Herts,  easily  won  the  coveted  award  with  grand  examples  of 
Champion  Potato,  Tremendous  Pea,  Wonderful  Tomato,  and 
Intermediate  Carrot.  Mr.  J.  Mitchell,  gardener  to  J.  Willis 
Flemming,  Esq.,  Chilworth  Manor,  second,  Mr.  Holloway  third. 
In  the  class  where  the  prizes  were  provided  by  Messrs.  Sutton  and 
Sons,  for  six  di.stiiict  dishes,  the  real  tug  of  war  came  between 
the  two  champions,  Mr.  Beckett  and  Mr.  Gib.son,  gardener  to 
R.  H.  Hudson,  Esq.,  Danesfield,  Marlow.  Mr.  Beckett  just 
managed  to  secure  the  leading  place  with  magnificent  examples 
of  Duke  of  \Mrk  Potato,  Perfection  Tomato,  Duke  of  Albany 
Pea,  White  Leviathan  Onion,  Early  Giant  Cauliflower,  and  New 
Red  Intermediate  Carrot.  Mr.  Gibson  excelled  in  Tomatoes  and 
Onions  especially,  but  dropped  in  Peas  and  Cauliflowers.  Mr. 
Bowerman,  gardener  to  Lord  Bolton,  Hackwood  Park,  Basing¬ 
stoke,  third,  with  a  capital  collection.  Tho  la.st-nanied  was  tho 
most  successful  for  Messrs.  Carter’s  prizes,  with  a  good  all-rouiid 
exhibit ;  Mr.  Vokes  second*. 
Fruit,  though  not  largely  shown,  was  good  in  quality.  For 
three  bunches  of  Grapes,  distinct,  Mr.  0.  Eastwell,  gardener  to 
L.  Walker-Munro,  E.sq.,  Rhinefield,  Brockenhurst,  was  fir.st  with 
Madresfield  Court,  Fo.ster’s  Seedling,  and  Black  Hamburgh;  Mr. 
Holloway  second.  For  two  bunches,  black.  Mr.  Eastwell  wa.s 
also  successful  with  very  fine  Madresfield  Court ;  Mr.  Ellwood 
staged  Black  Hamburgli'in  good  condition  for  second  prize;  Mr. 
