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and good on this occasion. As a rule the bouquets were too closely 
packed, but as regards shape and the quality of flowers employed 
they were perfect. Messrs. Loosemore, E. Miller, gardener to F. Ta- 
gart, Esq., and J. Goddard took the prizes in the order named for 
bouquets from which Orchids were excluded ; and in another class 
for which prizes were provided by Mrs. Yates Stevens, Messrs. W. 
Pethick, E. Miller, and J. Loosemore secured the awards. The vases 
of flowers for table decoration were extremely light and elegant, very 
choice flowers predominating. The prizes were taken by Messrs. 
T. Pease, W. Pethick, and W. Butler in the order named. Cut Roses 
were fairly well shown, and included an excellent stand of Teas 
from Mr. Gowing, gardener to C. Fisher, Esq., the same exhibitor 
also staging other blooms not for competition. The best were of 
Catherine Mermet, Souvenir d’un Ami, Niphetos, Madame Willermoz, 
Anna Ollivier, Cheshunt Hybrid, and Rubens. The second prize was 
awarded to Mr. M. Cole for a creditable stand, which included good 
blooms of Catherine Mermet, Comtesse Rose de Paris, Madame Bravy, 
Empereur de Maroc, and Marechal Niel. Muscat of Alexandria and 
Lady Downe’s Grapes and Telegraph Cucumbers were very well shown 
by Mr. J. Gibson, gardener to Mrs. Miller, who took the first prize in 
both instances ; and Mr. Loosemore had Lady Downe’s Grapes in good 
condition, and was awarded the second prize. Apples were shown 
by Messrs. Milliner, E. T. Hill, and Webley, and Pears by Mr. 
T. Pease. 
Messrs. Garaway & Co., Durdham Down Nurseries, in addition to 
lending a number of large ornamental-foliaged plants, staged upwards 
of two hundred Hyacinths, and which made a very effective display. 
All were well grown, but the best spikes were of Lothair, Grand 
Lilas, Tricolor, Grand Blue, Lord Byron, Charles Dickens, Pieneman, 
Fabiola, L’lnnocence, Cavaignac, King of the Yellows, Prince of 
Wales, Marie, L’Or d’Australie, and Beauty of Waltham. On the 
whole a most attractive exhibition was arranged, which greatly 
redounded to the credit of the experienced and energetic Honorary 
Secretary, Mr. Webley, and the Committee, which, it will be remem¬ 
bered, is composed exclusively of practical gardeners. Many special 
prizes other than those enumerated were provided, but in other 
respects the inhabitants of Bristol and the aristocratic neighbourhood 
of Clifton are scarcely so appreciative as these annual extensive 
exhibitions fully merit. 
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM ELECTION. 
In looking over the result of the Chrysanthemum election I 
find eleven electors bracket Refulgence and Inner Temple as the 
same variety. This is cuiious, seeing that Inner Temple grows as 
coarse as Prince Alfred, while Refulgence has more the habit of 
Prince of Wales. Inner Temple is much wider in the petal, while 
the colour resembles Arigena. I fail to see any difference between 
Mr. Bunn and Golden Beverley, and should not like to exhibit 
them in one stand. With regard to Mrs. Heales and Princess of 
Wales they are distinct enough for any purpose, being at the least 
quite as distinct as Queen of England and Empress of India. 
That Mr. G. Glenny should obtain a place in the first twenty-four 
seems strange when such varieties as Baron Beust, Angelina, Mr. 
Brunlees, and Mrs. Shipman failed to do so. Having been a 
regular reader of the Journal for fifteen years I trust you will 
excuse me troubling you with these notes.—J. Holmes, Night¬ 
ingale Lane , Balliam. _ 
In briefly expressing my thanks to the Editor and all concerned 
in the recent election of Chrysanthemums, I must say how greatly 
I have been interested in the same. As a large grower, I must 
confess I felt very much surprised at the way many varieties 
have been bracketed together as too much alike, when in many 
cases they have been quite distinct. I cannot pass the discussions 
which have followed without noticing Mr. Moorman’s remarks on 
page 17S, where he says Princess of Wales and Mrs. Heales are 
so closely allied that they ought not to be admitted on a stand of 
twelve varieties. Now in this I must disagree with him, as when 
properly represented they are quite distinct. I have Mount Edg- 
cumbe, which is quite dissimilar from Mrs. Bundle, and with me 
Mr. Howe is larger and of a different shade of colour from John 
Salter, though they are much alike in other respects. I quite 
agree with Mr. Orchard (page 190), and find White Globe, Isa¬ 
bella Bott, and Empress of India quite distinct, as also are Golden 
Beverley from Mr. Bunn. The last-named is an acquisition to 
any collection, and only wants to be better known to be 
appreciated. 
I concur in the remarks of Mr. Etherington (page 195) respect¬ 
ing the desirability of an election of Japanese varieties, which 
would prove to be of great service to many of your readers ; and 
I hope, if an election should take place of these special favourites, 
that we shall have them elected, a certain number best for exhi¬ 
bition, and a certain number best and most suitable for decorative 
purposes.—W. A. Walter, Gaytan House. 
The Chrysanthemum election promises to lead to a thorough 
revision of all the most important varieties. This will be a boon 
to many, and thanks are due to your Journal and to all who are 
aiding in reducing confusion to harmony. It appears to me that 
several contributors did not clearly understand what was meant 
by too-much-alike varieties, as it is evident that several have 
bracketed varieties on the ground of similarity in colour only; 
but there are other points to be taken into consideration. Lady 
Hardinge and Lady Slade are alike in colour, but the build of the 
flowers is very different. Pink Perfection, Venus, and Lady 
Hardinge certainly resemble each other in colour only ; General 
Bainbrigge and Beauty of Stoke are very much alike in colour 
and build, or I have not had the correct variety of Beauty of 
Stoke. Mr. Moorman thinks they are quite distinct; I consider 
them third-rate varieties. Vesta has been described as a reflexed 
flower. I have known it eighteen years, and have always found 
it an incurved flower, and a very free and useful variety, of which 
I have seen remarkably fine blooms. 
Varieties have been mentioned as too much alike that bear no 
resemblance whatever to each other either in character of flower, 
colour, or foliage—for instance, Angelina and Mabel Ward, John 
Salter and Angelina. One contributor speaks of Mrs. Bundle 
and Mrs. Shipman being alike, while the former is pure white 
and the latter fawn colour. Again, Isabella Bott is white, while 
Lady Hardinge is pink. 
I am surprised that Golden Queen did not stand higher in the 
election, but with the votes accorded to Emily Dale it would have 
been in the twenty-four. I thought it would have been in the 
first twelve. I also think Golden Empress of India should have 
the place of Prince Alfred. Crimson Velvet is a reflexed variety ; 
Mons. Bonamy, which I presume is meant for Louis Bonamv, is 
Anemone-flowered. I hope the Editor will open an election of 
Japanese varieties, which I am sure would meet with a cordial 
reception.— Grower and Exhibitor. 
LIFTING VINES IN MARCH. 
I read with much interest Mr. Bardney’s article on the above 
subject, and feel sure that what he says about the desire to root 
out Vines and replant being so general, especially with young 
gardeners, is very true. It is astonishing what can be done in 
the way of lifting and laying Vine roots in new soil. I have seen 
every root belonging to a Vine lifted, entirely freed from old soil, 
laid in fresh turf, &c., the result being a new lease of life to the 
Vine, finer wood, and larger bunches. I have lifted the roots of 
late Vines in autumn when the leaves were just about to fall, and 
with all the fruit on the Vines. No apparent injury was done to 
the Grapes, which hung fresh and plump till January. The Vines 
broke well, grew strongly, and have ever since continued to im¬ 
prove in strength and fruitfulness. When convenient, however, 
I would lift Vine roots in spring, say March, in preference to 
autumn. At present we are renewing the soil of a Vine border 
where the Vines have been for a number of years undisturbed. 
The roots are found inclining downwards, but they are all being 
brought near the surface, and laid in new soil. Mr. Bardney 
is very right to advocate an extensive growth of foliage in con¬ 
nection with newly lifted Vines. I may perhaps be allowed to 
add that the article in question (page 189), is one that should 
have the attentive perusal of all who are wishing trustworthy 
information on the subject of lifting Vine roots.—N. W. 
CURRENT TOPICS. 
Substitutes for Maidenhair.—A t page 197 Mr. Taylor re¬ 
commends sprays of the Red Cedar as a substitute for Maidenhair. 
Its fault is there pointed out. A better is the thin, drawn, slender 
twigs of Box, either from the centre of bushes or from those grown 
in the shade. These are bright green, are elegant, and, above all, 
will retain their freshness for a week or more in the driest atmo¬ 
sphere. We have some here a fortnight old, perfectly fresh, which 
have withstood atmospheric conditions that withered matured fronds 
of Adiantum cuneatum in a few hours. Greenery in winter is 
scarce ; even those who have the best appliances are glad to look 
out for a substitute for Maidenhair then, but those whose appli¬ 
ances are not of the best are glad of such substitutes as we have 
named. Ivy, Mahonia, and other leaves are charming, and might 
be oftener used. 
The Growth of Trees. —Referring to the quoted remarks 
at page 197, we may be allowed to remark that the growth of 
trees, at least so far as length of annual growth is concerned, 
depends much more on the character of the preceding summer, 
and especially autumn, than on the meteorological conditions of 
the summer in which they are made. When the summer pre¬ 
vious is warm and the autumn also warm, trees of all kinds go 
