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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 19, 1893. 
“ There was no difference in the four varieties. They were all 
equally contaminated by the musty smell and flavour, although other¬ 
wise quite sound, and when washed the mustiness could not be detected 
in the rind. 
“ I ate some of them every day, and by keeping the mustiness of the 
juice became less, till about the fourth week after unpacking the 
mustiness in the juice was scarcely perceptible. 
“ All the varieties were rather thick-skinned and were very juicy, 
and all kept very well. Probably the soft hay packing may have had 
something to do with their not getting bruised on the way. The ‘ Navel ’ 
Oranges were more juicy than the same variety we get in London from 
California. 
“ I hardly know how to explain the contamination of the juice by 
the musty air in the box. The peel contains a large quantity of essential 
oil. This may have absorbed the musty aroma, and then, when saturated, 
passed it on to the juice vesicles which also contain a considerable 
proportion of essential oil. By keeping and exposure to the air, this 
process may have been reversed.” 
With regard to the cause of the flavour of the Oranges Prof. Church 
explained it by the fermentation of the hay and osmose causing the 
scent to enter ; then transpiration would subsequently bring about the 
odour externally. It was remarked by Mr. McLachlan that certain 
Oranges were eaten green in Java and Ceylon. Dr. Bonavia added that 
such became yellow subsequently, though they were edible in the green 
state. They have been illustrated by Miss North among her paintings 
at Kew. 
Pears Diseased. — Messrs. J. Cheal «& Sons forwarded samples of 
Pitmastun Duchess Pears affected apparently by a fungus, giving the 
fruit a warty appearance. They were referred to Kew for examination. 
Salisburia, Diseased. —A branch of this tree was received from South 
Dorset, evidently in a very enfeebled condition. It was the general 
opinion that the mild, damp, maritime climate of the situation was 
unfavourable to it, and the probable cause of its unhealthiness. 
Wasps and Pears. —Mr. Blandford observed on the habit of tomtits, 
which he had seen pecking holes in Pears, which gave wasps access to 
attack the juicy tissues. Application of nicotine to the wound kept 
them at bay for six hours. Mr. Henslow added that he had noticed 
wasps attacking mealy bugs in a vinery before the Grapes were ripe. 
Mr. McLachlan added that he had noticed tomtits attacking Cob Nuts 
for the purpose of extracting the grubs within them. 
Cypripedinm, Synanthy. — Sir Trevor Lawrence exhibited a plant 
having two flowers welded into one. It possessed one lower smaller 
sepal, two large ones above, three nearly equal sized petals, two perfect 
labella, and two staminodia ; the ovary showed the fusion by a longi¬ 
tudinal groove. 
Rhododendron Hybrid, —Mr. Henslow exhibited a specimen received 
from Mr. Veitch, the result of crossing “Lord Wolseley” by the 
bigener “ Indico javanicum,” this having been the result of crossing 
“Lord Wolseley” with Azalea indica Stella. The flowers were more or 
less malformed, having a strong tendency to be polypetalous; the 
stamens were occasionally epipetalous or sub-petaloid. The form of the 
flower showed no improvement on that of Indico javanicum, though it 
was a little brighter in colour (orange). 
Oah Galls. —Some curious many-pointed galls on the acorns of Oaks 
at Versailles were sent by Mr. Belt of Ealing. Mr. McLachlan reports 
that they are the product of Cynips Calycis, and that this species of 
gall has never been found in this country. 
Matricaria Cliamomilla Rayless. —Mr. Henslow exhibited specimens 
found by road sides in Baling. They appeared to be particularly 
abundant last year. Seed obtained failed to germinate in the present 
dry season. 
The Battersea Park Chrysanthemums. 
We are informed that upwards of 4000 persons passed through the 
Chrysanthemum house in Battersea Park on Saturday, Sunday, and 
Monday last, the number of visitors on Sunday being 3080. The plants are 
in admirable condition, and the display is increasing in beauty every day. 
Chrysanthemums at Waterlow Park. 
The large conservatory and vineries at this park were opened to the 
public for two months on Saturday the 14th inst., from ten till four 
each day, for the Chrysanthemum Show. There are over 2000 plants 
coming in flower, and these will make a better display than last year. 
There is also a collection of other flowering plants. 
Crystal Palace Show. 
The Chrysanthemum Exhibition at the Crystal Palace this year will 
take place on November 3rd and 4th. Cut blooms, as usual, will form 
a feature, the principal class being for “ forty-eight blooms, twenty-four 
Japanese and twenty-four incurved, in not less than eighteen varieties 
of each or more than two of one variety.” The prizes offered are good, 
those in the class mentioned being £10, £7, £5, and £3, which should 
bring forth a keen competition. Mr. W.G. Head, Superintendent, Garden 
Department, Crystal Palace, S.E., will supply schedules and entry forms. 
West of Encland Chrysanthemum Society. 
As announced in' our advertisement columns the annual Exhibition 
of this Society will be held in the Guildhall, Plymouth, on November 
14th and 15th. A comprehensive schedule has been prepared and 
liberal prizes are offered. The leading class is for forty-eight blooms, 
to consist of twenty-four Japanese and a similar number of Incurved 
in not less than eighteen varieties of each, the five prizes being 
£15, £10, £5, £2 and £1 respectively. Messrs. Wilson and Damerell, 
4, North Hill, Plymouth, are the Honorary Secretaries. 
Charles Davis. 
Lovers of Chrysanthemums generally, and especially cultivators of 
cut blooms for exhibition, are no doubt anxiously looking forward for 
the first appearance or report of this novelty. To many it is known that 
it is a yellow sport from that deservedly popular Japanese Chrys¬ 
anthemum Viviand Morel. 
I lately saw the variety under notice in bloom in the nursery of Mr. J. 
Agate, Havant, and have no hesitation in saying that it quite comes up 
to expectation. Like all sports it retains the habit of its parent, and 
splendid flowers are produced on plants 3 feet high. The first buds 
produce blooms pale primrose in colour decidedly pleasing. The blooms 
from the second buds are deep yellow in the centre, fading with age to 
a lighter tint towards the extremity of the petals, having here and there 
a tinge of colour. The later blooms develop as the published description 
gives them—canary yellow, beautifully tinted rosy bronze. The blooms 
upon Mr. Agate’s plants measured 8 inches in diameter, and gave promise 
of proportionate depth.—E. Molyneux. 
National Chrysakthemum Society. 
We are requested by the Honorary Secretary to state that on the 
occasion of the great Exhibition at the Royal Aquarium on Nov. 7th, 
8th, and 9 th, the flowers competing in class 27 of the amateurs’ division 
will be considered when the special medals are awarded. This class was 
unfortunately omitted from those mentioned on page 64 of the schedule 
of prizes. Also that the awards in class 48, being special prizes offered 
by Mr. E. C. Jukes, will be the silver-gilt, silver, and bronze medals of 
the Society. The Floral Committee will meet on the second day of the 
Show, Wednesday, November 8th, at two o’clock, and not on the first 
day as heretofore. 
Certificated Chrysanthemums. 
The following new Chrysanthemums were awarded first-class certi¬ 
ficates at the Floral Committee meeting at the Aquarium on the 
11th inst.:— 
Charles Davis (Mr. H. J. Jones).—A deep bronzy yellow sport from 
the well-known Japanese variety Viviand Morel. 
Eda Prass (Mr. Godfrey).—An American seedling of the Japanese 
type ; colour, soft salmon rose. 
Madame Edouard Rey (Mr. B. Beckett).—A large Japanese incurved 
flower, light purple amaranth, with rosy reverse. 
Louise (Mr. N. Davis).—A fine large white Japanese incurved variety, 
with deeply grooved florets, tinted blush. 
Mdlle. Therese Rey (Mr. H. Shoesmith).—A large Japanese, with 
long drooping florets. This and the two preceding were raised by Mr. 
Ernest Cal vat. 
Edith Rowbottom (Mr. E. Rowbottom).—A Japanese bloom, colour 
lilac amaranth, petals rather narrow; a seedling raised by the 
exhibitor. 
Among other interesting flowers, of which more may be heard later 
on, were L’Ami Etienne, Vice-President Jules Barigny, Lizzie Seward, 
Violetta, Mrs. P. Blair, and G. W. Childs. 
Chrysanthemums Around Liverpool. 
Once more the season is at hand when notes relating to Chrys¬ 
anthemums are of special interest. On all sides the opinion expressed is 
that the early blooms will be somewhat coarse, yet, notwithstanding, a 
very fine display is anticipated. To Liverpool people the great event of 
the forthcoming Show is the prize given by Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons 
for twelve incurved, twelve Japanese, and twelve reflexed blooms. 
The prize consists of a magnificent challenge vase, value 20 guineas, 
with 10 guineas in cash each year until finally won, to be won twice 
consecutively or three times in all, open to growers within twelve miles 
radius of the Liverpool Exchange. In 1891 it was won by the late 
Mr. A. R. Cox, and last year by Mr. Jellicoe, gardener to F. H. Gossage, 
Esq., who will do his utmost to secure the trophy this year. Another 
event is at the neighbouring Grassendale Show, where Mr. Donald 
Forbes, gardener to Alfred Holt, Esq., Crofton, Aigburth, the winner of 
the 10 guinea cup presented by A. L. Jones, Esq., and also last year’s 
winner of the 10 guinea prize at Liverpool, means to make a bold bid 
for the retention of the cup as his own property. As in former years I 
can only note the more important of the growers, at the same time 
bearing in mind the fact that good work is being done by smaller 
growers, although not figuring on the exhibition boards. The remainder 
of my notes will be completed next week. 
Lingdale Lodge, Oxton, Cheshire. 
A GENUINE lover of the Chrysanthemum was the late Mr. George 
Cockburn, who has passed away since my notes of last season, but it is 
gratifying to find that their cultivation is being continued by the family, 
who all share the same interest. Mr. George Burden, now well known, 
has this season 400 plants, his Japanese varieties being very good. The 
most noticeable are W. H. Lincoln, Puritan, Stanstead White, Mrs. F. 
Jameson, Btoile de Lyon, Viviand Morel, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Mons. 
