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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ Oatober 26, 1893, 
Chkysanthemum Shows, 
**■' We have received numerous intimations of Chrysanthemum shows 
which are to be held during the next few weeks, but space can only be 
found for the enumeration of those that have been advertised in our 
columns up to date, of which the following is a list :— 
Oct. Slat and Nov. Ist and 2ad.—Portsmouth. 
Nov. 1st and 2ad.—Kent County (Blackheath). 
,, 3rd and 4th.—Crystal Palace. 
„ 7th and 8th.—National Chrysanthemum Society (Royal Aquarium), 
Kingston,Liverpool, Leeds Paxton, Brighton, Watford. 
„ 8th and 9th.—Northampton, Bournemouth. 
„ 9th.—Birkenhead and Wirrall. 
„ 10th and 11th.—Bradford. 
,, 11th and 12th.—Ascot. 
„ 14th and 15th.—Twickenham, West of England (Plymouth). 
„ 15th and 16th.—Birmingham, Hull, Bristol, South Shields, Rugby. 
„ 15th, 16ih, and 17th.—Herefordshire. 
„ 10th, 17th, and 18tb.—Scotland (Edinburgh). 
„ 24th and 25th.—Eccles and Patricroft. 
IttNER Temple Gardens. 
The annual Exhibition of Chrysanthemums grown in the Temple 
Gardens is now open and the plants on the whole make a good display. 
They are arranged in the glass house that was erected last year in the 
eastern corner of the gardens, Mr. John Newton, who for twenty-four 
years has filled the post of head gardener to the Benchers of the Inner 
Temple, has brought together an excellent show, equal in all respects to 
its predecessors. The plants, which are vigorous and healthy, represent 
all the best known varieties and include many new acquisitions. Among 
the latter is noticeable Enfant des Deux Mondes, a white Louis Boehmer, 
a large and finely developed descendant of this striking specimen of the 
so-called hairy section. Another charming variety is Charles Davis, a 
grand yellow flower of Viviand Morel parentage. Miss Minnie Newton 
is a bloom of beautiful shape, golden bronze colour. Another successful 
sport is the Mr, Charles E. Shea. 
Among the other novelties are Colonel W, B. Smith, an old gold 
colour, and the Papa Toussaint, a golden red and dark ochre yellow 
both of which are in early stages yet, but promise to be fine specimens. 
Caesare Costa is also well represented, and the Sylphide, a light chrome 
yellow, is deepening its tint almost to orange. Among the older 
varieties F. R. Davis, with its long, delicate crimson petals, Sunflower, 
E. Molyneux, Gloire de Rocher, Louis Boehmer, J. Stanborough Dibbens, 
and others are showing remarkably well. Comparatively few incurved 
varieties are as yet expanded, and, therefore, intending visitors who take 
the most interest in this section, may advantageously defer their visit 
for a week or ten days, by which time the flowers will be at their best. 
The exhibition remains open for six weeks. 
Battersea Park. 
The Show of Chrysanthemums arranged at this Park is in every 
way a praiseworthy one. The plants are admirably grown, and are 
palpable evidences of skilful management and unremitting attention. 
There are upwards of 2000 plants on show, and they make a grand dis¬ 
play. Not only is improvement manifested in the plants, but likewise in 
the structure and the arrangement. Last season the house was divided 
by a partition in the centre, which detracted greatly from the general 
effect. This partition Mr. Coppin, the Superintendent, has now removed, 
and the plants are arranged on each side of the house with a path in the 
centre. Notwithstanding the manifest improvements in the existing 
house, and that better advantage has been taken of the space at dis¬ 
posal, the accommodation is still inadequate, and we can but surmise 
what a magnificent display would be provided if Mr. Coppin had such a 
place as the Albert Palace at his disposal. We can readily imagine what 
the results would be if the Palace could be added to the Park and put 
in the charge of the present Superintendent. In connection with the 
Chrysanthemums the name of Mr. Tilbury must be mentioned, for the 
Exhibition is to a large extent the result of his industry. 
Regarding the individual plants we can find nothing for them but 
praise, and they are in every way worthy of it, for they are thoroughly 
grown, and carry grand flowers. It is yet early to form a final idea of 
what the exhibition will be, as many hundreds of blooms have yet to 
open. In another ten days the Show will be at its best. At the present 
time the finest varieties in flower include Edwin Molyneux, of which 
there are some superb examples ; Florence Davis, Avalanche, Lady 
Selborne, Gloire du Rocher, William Seward, very fine; Mdlle. Elise 
Dordan, Charlotte de Montcabrier, Gloire Rayonnante, Stanstead Sur¬ 
prise, Edouard Audiguier, Mons. William Holmes, Sunflower, Mr. Bunn, 
Golden George Glenny, Jeanne d’Arc, and Georgeous amongst numerous 
others. We are glad to know that the Show gains yearly in popularity, 
and have no doubt that during the weeks that it remains open it will 
be patronised by many thousands of people who take an interest in the 
plants under their notice. 
Dulwich Park. 
Although Mr. Moorman, the able Superintendent of this beautiful 
park, had no structure in which to show Chrysanthemums during the 
autumn months, he has grown upwards of 600 plants ; these are now 
coming into bloom, and they are a credit both to the grower and 
to the County Council. Mr. Moorman is evidently a man of resource, 
and as he had no proper house he has succeeded with the aid of pit- 
lights, mats, strong cord, and stout quartering in erecting a makeshift 
structure. Let us hope that such determination to give the inhabitants 
of the surrounding district a look at the “ Autumn Queen ” will not 
pass unrewarded, and that ere another season the authorities, who are 
ever ready to cater for the wants of the public, will have erected a good 
house, and such being done we should expect to find as excellent a 
display at Dulwich as is now to be found at many of the other metro¬ 
politan parks. 
That they can be grown as well there is ample evidence by those now 
coming into bloom. Large flowers have not been the aim, but a goodly 
number, and the plants are now carrying clean buds and a few blooms 
on strong healthy plants which have grand foliage, and that almost to 
the pots. Amongst the varieties now in bloom are Bouquet des Dames, 
very good; Florence Davis promises well, as do Viviand Morel, 
Avalanche, and many others. 
Out of doors the summer flowering section is grandly represented, 
the plants forming bright and beautiful masses of colour. The well 
known Piercy’s Seedling is magnificent, Flora is one of the most con¬ 
spicuous, Mrs. Hawkins is a pleasing yellow coloured variety, Mdlle. 
Leoni Lassali is a grand white, and Mignon is a useful bright yellow 
coloured dwarf variety. These plants are deserving of more atten¬ 
tion than is at present accorded to them, and they will doubtless grow in 
favour as some of the improved kinds become known. 
Southwark Park. 
An improvement since last year is manifest in the structure for the 
Chrysanthemums at this park, a large wing having been built on to 
the existing house, and well has Mr. Bailey taken advantage of the 
additional space placed at his disposal. The plants shown number 
upwards of 2500, and all are in an excellent condition. The foliage is 
stout, deep green in colour, and the blooms substantial and decidedly 
above the medium size. The arrangement, too, is admirable, the plants 
being staged in such a manner as to allow the best points of the flowers 
to be seen at a glance. The colours are well diversified, and great care 
has evidently been given to placing the plants so that the colours 
should not clash. The collection is a highly creditable one, and great 
credit is due to Mr. Bailey for his success in growing such a grand 
display. Thousands of people are visiting the Show, and many are the 
expressions of admiration accorded, and very deservedly so, to the beauty 
of the flowers. In the densely populated district in which this park is 
situated there are many who delight in such a display of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, and all praise is due to the County Council for the manner which 
they look to the wants and desires of the people of London. 
It would be impossible to name all the varieties staged, they are far 
too numerous, and as all are good the task of making a selection is 
somewhat difficult, as so much depends on individual taste ; however, 
all will doubtless appreciate the magnificent blooms of Condor and the 
brightly coloured Gloire du Rocher. Not less beautiful are James Salter, 
of which there are many exceptionally fine blooms ; Refulgens, Jeanne 
d’Arc, both very fine, as also is the popular H. Shoesmith. Here, as 
appears to be the case in many collections this season, Edwin Molyneux 
is grand, the blooms being massive, and the colouration perfect. Amongst 
the yellows Peter the Great must be accorded a prominent place, closely 
followed by Gorgeous and Gloria Mundi. The chaste Elaine is admirably 
represented, many of the blooms being of a high order of merit; and 
the same may safely be said of Puritan. Hairy petalled varieties are in 
a minority, Louis Boehmer being the only one noticeable, but this was 
fine, quality amply filling the place of quantity. Several plants of 
Lady Selborne are carrying grand examples. Val d’Andorre promises 
well, as (also does Caesar Costa. The blooms of Charlotte de Montcabrier 
are very perfect on many of the plants, and Mons. Wm. Holmes must be 
included amongst the best. Stanstead Surprise, George Gordon, 
C. Orchard, Mons. Astorg, Leopard amongst numerous others were very 
fine, and with these we must close our list. 
Waterlow Park, 
The Chrysanthemums in Waterlow Park, Highgate, are decidedly 
better than they were last year, and Mr. R. Curie, the Superintendent, 
may be congratulated on the collection he has brought together. The 
plants are well grown and the buds are now fast expanding, the earlier 
Japanese varieties being this week at their best. Most of the plants are 
arranged in a small conservatory, a circular group occupying the centre, 
whilst others are placed on each side. Amongst these are some 
excellent blooms of the choicer sorts, which cannot fail to interest the 
numerous visitors. Some new varieties are grown, the best of these 
being William Seward, J. Shrimpton, and Beauty of Exmouth. The 
last named is developing some magnificent blooms, which will justify 
all that has been said in favour of this variety. Bouquet des Dames is 
showing remarkably well, and the same may be said of Viviand Morel. 
Mons. W. Holmes is in excellent character, the brilliant blooms showing 
up conspicuously amongst others less brightly coloured. Some grand 
buds of William Tricker are noticeable, and Stanstead White will be 
seen in splendid condition shortly. Margot is carrying some fine 
blooms, and the same applies to Miss A. Hartshorn. Such well-known 
