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moist temperature cannot be maintained with regularity, and perhaps 
most failures that occur in the growth of these plants is due to a misap¬ 
prehension of their requirements in this respect. The baskets should be 
prepared in the ordinary way with a layer of large potsherds and some 
pieces of charcoal, over which a layer of rough moss or peat can be placed, 
upon which the plant should rest, with good fibrous peat in lumps placed 
firmly round the roots. Water must be liberally but judiciously supplied ; 
and if at any time the temperature becomes unduly reduced the amount of 
water given must be proportionately limited, or the plants will soon be¬ 
come extremely unhealthy, and when once they get into that state it is 
very difficult to insure their recovery. 
A few of the species are adapted for culture in pots, the best of these 
being the one represented in the engraving, as it is of more erect and 
Fig. 70.—.Shchjnanthus tricolor. 
sturdy growth than the majority, and the large trusses of flowers being 
borne at the apex of the stems in an erect manner, and are seen to much 
better advantage in that way than when in baskets. Some cultivators 
prefer peat alone for this specie* under pot culture, with thorough drain¬ 
age, but a little turfy loam incorporated with the peat is beneficial. But 
in that case sand should be also used, unless the pot contains a large pro¬ 
portion. Both the baskets and pot plants must have a warm position in 
the stove, and then little d fficulty will be experienced with them. 
JE. speciosu8 is one of the most haudsome, its largo scarlet and orange 
flowers being produced in trusses of sixt eu to twenty, and with several 
of these on a plant of moderate size in a 48 or 32-size pot the effect is 
most striking. Another valuable quality it possesses is the remarkable 
durability of the flowers, which last in good condition for some weeks. 
Like several others of this genus, we are indebted to Messrs. Yeitch and 
Sons for the introduction of this plant, which was found by Mr. Thomas 
Lobb growing upon trees in damp woods on Mount Asapan in Java at an 
elevation of 2000 feet. JE. fulgens was also collected by Mr. T. Lobb in 
Houlmein. It approaches the above in habit, but is more drooping. The 
leaves are large and ovate, the flowers being 3 inches or more long, scarlet 
streaked with yellow in front, and are borne in large heads. 
2E. cordifolius, obtained by the same collector, is a native of Borneo, 
with leaves and flowers of moderate size, the latter about 2 inches long, 
deep scarlet streaked with black in the throat, and produced in pairs or 
triplets in the axils of the leaves. This is well suited for a basket, as also 
ts its near relative _ZE. tricolor (fig. 70), both being of slender habit. The 
last-named is similarly a native of Borneo, whence it was obtained by 
Messrs. Low of Clapton. It has small ovate leaves, the flower being ab ut 
1J inch or 2 inches long, scarlet streaked with orange and black. 
-L. javanicus is a showy form, with deep scarlet flowers streaked with 
yellow, and borne in the axils of the leaves near the point of the stems ; 
while jE. Lobbianus ought to be included in every collection, its rich 
scarlet corollas contrasting so well with the deep purple calyx. All these 
succeed best in baskets. This plant is especially useful owing to its free 
growth and flowering, requiring rather less care than the others, and the 
flowers last for a great time.—L. C. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
LIVERPOOL. 
The heavy pressure upon our [pages last week prevented us giving a 
I critical and detailed account of the best autumn exhibition ever seen in 
Liverpool, or perhaps in this country. Competent judges, who have visited 
all the leading shows for the past twenty years, declared the one under 
notice to be far in advance of any they had seen. Throughout nearly alt 
the classes provided in the schedule the competition was keen, and the 
whole of the exhibits were of the highest quality, and, therefore, reflected 
the greatest credit upon the exhibitors. The losers have no cause to be 
ashamed of being beaten, for many worse stands of blooms and dishes of 
fruit have, throughout the country, been placed in Lading positions. If 
there is one fault connected with this magnificent Exhibition it was that even 
St. George’s Hall was inadequate for the products without crowding. Every 
available position was filled with exhibits, and fresh tables had to be 
provided for many of the cut blooms. Thos; who are familiar with the 
size of the Grand Hall will form some idea of the display and number of 
exhibits, when it is stated there were suffisimt to have filled the hall if it 
had been half as large again. 
Cut Blooms.— The schedule comprised fourteen classes for cut blooms, 
and no less than 1400 were staged for the forty-three prizes off wed. Taking 
the blooms as a whole they were unquestionably the finest ever exhibited. 
The Japanese were large, fresh and highly coloured, while the incurved 
were generally of superior quality, and considerably above the average as 
seen this year. Everybody seemed particularly pleased that Mr. F. Roberts 
carried off the ten-guinea silver vase in addition to a money prize of £3. 
He well deserved it, for he has fought year after year for the chief position, 
and always received his defeat cheerfully with the determination to try 
again. Patience and perseverance have rewarded him with the premier 
position this year. Both his opponents have gained the cup on previous 
occasions. Mr. Roberts took the lead principally with his incurved, which 
were superb, being only two or three points ahead of Mr. Jellico with the 
Japanese. Mr. T. Leadbetter, the other competitor, was much behind the 
first stand, many of his incurved flowers being past their best. Other parti¬ 
culars and the varieties are given on page 484. The two classes for twelve 
incurved blooms, exhibitors in the one class being excluded from the other, 
deserves special notice. The competition was remarkably keen in both 
classes, some seven or eight stands in each case were staged. Mr. F. 
Roberts, gardener to W. D. Holt, Esq., took the lead with very fresh large 
blooms of Lord Alcester, Alfred Salter, Empress of India, Queen of England, 
John Salter, Princess of Wales, Emily Dale, Mr. Bunn. Princess of Peck, 
Jardin des Plantes, Mrs. Heale, and Jeanne d’Arc. Mr. G. Burden, gardener 
to G. Gockburn, Esq., Lingdale Lodge, Oxton, was placed second with 
grand flowers. Mr. W. Playfair, gardener to H. H. N'cholson, Esq., Spital 
Hall, was a capital third. In the corresponding class Mr. W. Wilson, 
gardener to H. Cunningham, Esq., Gorsey Cop, Gateacre, was deservedly 
first with very similar blooms to those nam'd aHove. Mr. T. Foster, 
gardener to J. Brancker, Esq., second ; and Mr. J. Wilson, gardener to J. E. 
Reynolds, Esq , Sandsfield Park, third. For six blooms Mr. F. Tobin was 
placed first. For six Anemone-flowered varieties Mr. W. Wilson was to the 
front with a capital stand of blooms, while Mr. Jellico took the lead for six 
reflexed flowers. For twelve Pompons Mr. A. Collins, gardener to S. 
Smith, Esq., M.P., Princess Park, was placed first. 
The piizes offered for the premier incurved and premier Japanese bloom 
of the Show were won by Mr. J. Wilson with grand examples of Laid 
Alcester and Boule d’Or. 
Fruit. —The display of fruit was an exhibition in itself, for never has 
fruit been staged in St. George’s Hall in such quan'ity or in such admirable 
condition. For twelve dishes, distinct, Mr. J. H. Goodacre, gardener to the 
Earl of Harrington, EGaston Castle, Derby, was well first with Gros 
Colman, Mrs. Pearson, Muscat of Alexandria, and Mrs. Piece Grapes. These 
were all in superb condition, being wtll coloured, large, and even in the 
berry, while the bunches were of good size. The large-sized berries of the 
first mentioned elicited the admiration of all ; they were very even, and the 
majority nearly ljinch in diameter. King of the Pippins Apple highly 
coloured ; Pears, Marie Louise and Pitmaston Duchess ; a dish of Golden 
Drop Plums, one of Vicomtesse Hericart de Thury Strawberry, a good fruit 
of H ro of Lockinge Melon, and two fine Pines were the other dishes in 
this collection. Mr. W. B. Upjohn, gardener to the Earl of Ellesmere, 
Worsley Hall, Manchester, was second, having very large Pears and a nice 
fruit of Gough’s Melon. Third Mr. Hannagan, gardener to R. C. Naylor, 
Esq., Hooton Hall, who also staged very fine Pears and fair Alicante and 
Gros Colman Grapes. Five collections were entered in this class. In the 
corresponding class for six dish s no less than seven collections W're con¬ 
tributed. The same ■ xbibitor again took the lead, having Gros Colman in 
the same magnificent condition ; the other dishes a Melon of the same 
variety as before ; Cos’s late Red Plums ; Marie Louise Pears, large; Lord 
Lennox Apples, highly coloured ; and a good bunch of Muscat of Alexandria 
Grapes. Mr. T. Elsworthy, gardener to A. R. Gladstone, Esq., Court Hey, 
was a close second with capital Muscat of Alexandria and Alicante Grapes, 
and a fresh fruit of William Tillery Melon ; Mr. W. Hannagan again taking 
the third position, Pears Doyenne du Comice and Duchesse d’Angouleme 
