SYDENHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2709, 13 December 1882, Page 3

SYDENHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The annual Eose Show of the above society was held on Tuesday in the schoolroom, Selwyn street, Addington. The devastating influences of the nor’-wester of the day previous was noticeable in the burnt-up and generally withered appearance of the roses shown, the blooms, with but few exceptions, being of very average quality. The pot plants and cut flowers for exhibition were fairly good, as also were the bouquets, but the latter were somewhat too crowded, and displayed but small artistic talent in the grouping of colours, la. some of the roses shown the buds were left on, which detracted considerably from the general effect. In the cut flowers Mr E. N. Newby took first prize for twenty-fou r roses, varieties. The flowers were not of high quality, the best being Baroness EothscMld and Triomphe de Eeines. The same exhibitor also took first prize for eighteen roses with a very good stand, much superior to those exhibited in the twenty-four. Spicer and Sou took first prize tor twelve roses with a fairly good collection, Mr Newby coming second. The best bloom in this collection was Duke of 'Wellington. MiLine took first for table bouquet, and Messrs Nairn and Son second. In Class B Mr W. Griffith took first prize for twelve with a fairly good show, though the blooms showed the ravages of the nor’wester. Mr J. T. Brown took first for six roses with a good stand, Mr J. Brown, jun., coming second. Mr Hepworth was tMrd with a fairly good lot, but somewhat overbloomed. Mr Hepworth took the prize for the best two dark roses with a couple of good blooms of Prince Camille do Eoban. The same exhibitor also took the prize for three light roses with Baroness EothscMld. For table bouquets in Class B Miss Hobden took the prize, Mr George Green being equally successful in Class O. For Mr J. T. Brown’s prize for best collection of roses, not less than twentyfour varieties, Mr W. Spicer sent a grand collection of sixty named varieties, amongst the best blooms were John Hopper, Madame Clement, Joyeux and others. Mr E. N. Newby came next with twenty-fonr, of which Baroness Eothschild and Louise Arzeous were the best, though the latter was spoilt by buds being shown. For Mr Manning's prize for six roses Mr J. Anson took first. Mr White’s prize for three roses, open to children, was won by Miss E. Starkis, Miss C. Starkis coming second. The first prize for pinks was taken by Messrs E. Nairn and Sons ; of the blooms Goliath, Tartan, Suwarrow, and Mrs Leach were good. Mr E. Lino came second with a good stand, of which Wee Pet and Alaster were the best. Mr E. IJh-iggs took first prize for six pinks, varieties, in class B, and Mr Eogers took a similar prize in class C. A pretty collection of pelargoniums, sent by Mr A. Cant, was highly commended. Mr Griffiths received a highly commended for a handsome Spirea japonica. Ml- Eogers sent a fine collection of cut bloom for exMbition only, of which a Maori Chief carnation deserves special notice. Mr Watts had agood stand, and Mr Line’s pentstemons were worthy of notice. They comprised George Sand, Madame Chervert, Madame Lemoine, Anthony Musset, A. St. Clair, and Eaynham. The [same exhibitor had a collection of cut blooms, in which was a fine spike of delphinium. Mr Line’s ’ collection of pinks were also highly commended, as was also Mr Griffiths’ collection of roses. The following is the prize list— Cut Flowers —Class A. Twenty-four roses, varieties, Ist, E. N. Newby. Eighteen roses, Ist, E. N. Newby. Twelve roses, Ist, W. Spicer; 2nd, E. N. Newby. Table bouquet of roses, Ist, E. Line ; 2nd, Naim and Sons. Cut Flowers —Claes B. Twelve roses, varieties, Ist, W. Griffiths. Six roses, Ist, J. T. Brown; 2nd, John Brown, jun. ; 3rd, J. Hepworth. Two roses of one dark variety, Ist, J. Hepworth. Three light roses, Ist, J. Hepworth. Table bouquet, Ist, Miss M. Hobden. Cut Flowers —Class C. Table bouquet, Ist Geo. Green. other exhibits. Twelve pinks, not less than six varieties, Ist, Nairn and Sons; 2nd, E. Line. Twelve pentstemons, Ist, Nairn and Sons. Six pinks, varieties, Ist, E. Trig As. Six pentstemons, Ist, E. Triggs. Six pinks, at least three varieties, Ist, J. Eogers. Three antirrhinums, Ist, G. Green. Three pentstemons, Ist, G. Green. Fruit. Twenty-five strawberries, Ist (equal), G. Green and Mrs J. Watts. extra exhibits. Collection of pot plants, A. Cant, highly commended. Collection of pelargoniums, A. Cant, highly commended. Collection of pot plants, E. Line, highly commended. Collection of pinks, E. Line, highly commended. Collection of cut blooms, E. Line, highly commended. Collection of cut blooms, J. A. Watts, highly commended. Collection of cut blooms, J. Eogers, highly commended. One Spirea japonica, W. Griffiths, highly commended. Collection of pot plants, J. Starkis, highly commended. One begonia, J. Beattie, highly commended.

Mr J. T. Brown’s prize for best collection of roses, not less than twenty-four varieties, open to Class A, Ist, W. Spicer ; 2nd, E. if. Newby. Mr J. Manning’s prize for best six roses, cut blooms, varieties, open to Class C, Ist, J. M. I’Anson. Mr W. White's prise for best three roses, cut blooms, varieties, open to children under fifteen, Ist, Miss E. Starkis ; 2nd, Miss C. Starkia ; 3rd, Miss J. Green.

The judge was Mr J. B. Armstrong, for all classes.