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investigation to prove me wrong. That is what General Booth, did, I 
believe, prior to the investigation into his case, and I cannot conceive 
of anyone who Is not ashamed of the truth hesitating for a moment to 
do the same, and act in full accordance with Mr. Fowler’s proposition, 
which is just such a one as we might expect from a high-minded gentle¬ 
man. Has Mr. Cannell anything to say against it?—W. J. Godfrey, 
The Nurseries, Exmoutli. 
Increased Size of Stands. 
Much has been said of late as to the desirability of increased space 
for the full display of the Japanese blooms. From the reports published 
the Conference recently held under the auspices of the N.C.S. 
regarding this matter, has been by the action of the General Committee 
of that Society rendered nil. Although the meeting of October 12th 
was almost unanimous in its decision that the time had come when an 
increase was imperative. I approve of the action of the General Com¬ 
mittee in not making the rule absolute. At the same time, I think 
many stands of blooms would be the better if more space was allowed, 
but to compel those who do not favour the extremely large and spread- 
out examples of some exhibitors to adopt a larger stand than the 
orthodox one would be unfair. We cannot legislate for a few to the 
detriment of the mass. The former, under existing conditions, have 
their remedy, but few Societies now-a-days limit the size of stands for 
the Japanese blooms. None ought to do so ; if this were the rule all classes 
would be met. No one could then complain of defective judgment 
owing to the blooms not having space to show themselves. 
If there is an advantage in giving more space to the larger blooms, 
surely the smart exhibitor would not be slow to avail himself of the 
opportunity. All that is wanted is a few object lessons from some of 
the leading exhibitors, distinctly showing the advantages there are to be 
gained by the use of larger stands, and if others do not follow suit I 
shall be very much surprised. Nothing could be more objectionable 
than small or even medium-sized blooms displayed on stands much too 
large for them. Not only is the exhibitor at a disadvantage, but the 
Society is compelled to provide table space in excess of the require¬ 
ments of the case. 
Personally, I do not believe in conferences, at least not for the 
amount of good that is supposed to emanate from such meetings. That 
they are very pleasant gatherings I do not doubt, but instead of 
so many of these I consider' that a few practical object lessons at some 
of the leading shows would do more towards achieving an object than 
much talk. What has brought Chrysanthemum culture to its present 
state? Nothing but object lessons. I daresay, if those who go about 
the country during the exhibition season were asked how many 
stands at each Show needed an increase of size, the answer would be 
not more than five out of every fifty. At least this is my impression 
gained from the few shows that I see during a season. Let all 
societies allow an extension for the Japanese blooms, but let it be 
optional and with a provision as to the limit of the extension. It would 
never do to allow all to employ whatever size they thought fit. The 
compilation of the different sizes suggested by exhibitors m a contem¬ 
porary a short time since proved the fallacy of this plan. While some 
were content with a slight increase upon the present size, a few others 
went in for a great reform.— Sadoc. 
New Chrysanthemums. — (^Conchided from page 38.') 
The Japanese varieties are becoming so numerous that some judg¬ 
ment is required to make a selection of the best. The incurved forms 
predominate, and some of them are scarcely to be distinguished from the 
strictly incurved varieties. 
Emily Doone. —This is a charming variety, centre creamy white, 
shading to soft pink in the outer florets. I consider this an improved 
Puritan when properly grown.- 
Fred Dorner. —Clear primrose yellow, with a faint salmon tint on 
the outer florets, reflexed in form, a fine bold full flower, quite up to 
exhibition form ; dwarf habit and very free. 
Mermaid. —A grand solid bloom with stout pointed incurving florets, 
delicate cream colour shading to pink ; a strong grower, 5 feet 6 inches 
in height, requires stopping about the middle of May. 
Mistletoe. —This is quite distinct, a large incurved flower of good 
form, colour delicate silvery pink, very full, and will make a good 
exhibition bloom. Our best blooms were from plants struck in March, 
taking the first bud. These plants were grown in 7-inch pots, and were 
about 2 feet in height. 
Mrs. J. R. Baylis. —A large incurving bloom, colour clear golden 
yellow striped chestnut red, florets very broad and of rare substance. 
It will make a grand grouping plant ; it seldom exceeds 2 feet 6 inches. 
The plants should be stopped about the 1st of May. 
Robert Flowerday. —This is another incurved Japanese of immense 
size, very broad florets, colour rich crimson purple, with silvery reverse. 
A grand show bloom, strong grower ; height 6 feet. Should be stopped 
the first week in May. 
John Dyer. —This variety has some promise about it. Colour yellow, 
overlaid with bronzy red. A fine bold bloom, strong grower ; height 
5 feet 6 inches. 
John Farwell. —This has been grand with us. Colour of Ihe richest 
crimson, the florets drooping after the fashion of Sunflower ; quite up 
to exhibition size. Some growers have failed with this kind by taking 
the buds too early. To get it at its best the plants should bo cut back 
about the end of May or struck late. The blooms requires plenty of 
heat to develop properly. 
Mrs. E. Beckett. —A handsome white variety, the flowers composed 
of long twisting drooping florets. A grand show bloom, distinct. It is 
a very strong grower, of dwarf habit. 
Mrs. II. W. Goidden. —When well finished the bloom of this is typical 
of a good incurved, for which it was often taken last November. Out¬ 
side of florets soft blush pink, inside deep lilac ; a tall grower. 
Reflexed.— A. J. Banks. —A charming pretty flower, primrose 
yellow; rather small, but will prove a very useful decorative variety ; a 
sport from Felicity, but a fuller bloom. 
R. Smith. —This is a mahogany coloured sport from Dr. Sharpe. The 
colour was much wanted in this class, and this variety should be in 
every collection where reflexed blooms are a speciality, as it possesses 
all the merits of its parents. 
Anemone-flowered. — Delaioare. —This is decidedly one of the 
very best large-flowered Anemones that has appeared for some time. 
This variety will produce half a dozen blooms on a plant, each flower 
being 6 inches across. The guard florets are white, cushion pale prim¬ 
rose. A remarkably strong grower, though of dwarf habit. 
Anemone Pompon, — Emily Rowbottom. — A beautiful white sport 
from Marie Stuart, but has a better cushion than its parent. A most 
useful kind either for exhibition or for cutting. 
Pompon. — IF. Saby. —A bright golden yellow—an excellent kind for 
cutting. 
Single. — Mrs. Charles Seeley. —This was raised at Chilwell. It is 
most distinct in colour and of good form, the colour is of a delicate 
creamy white, keeping good a long time.—J. Pithers. 
KOYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
January 17th. 
The Drill Hall was not full on the occasion of this, the first meeting 
of the year : but a fair display of Orchids, groups of Cyclamens, Daffo¬ 
dils, winter Begonias, Chrysanthemums, and a large collection of 
Apples made up an attractive Exhibition. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: P. Crowley, Esq. (in the chair), 
with Rev. W. Wilks, Arthur Veitch, G. Bunyard, J. Cheal, Harrison 
Weir, G. W. Cummins, T. J. Saltmarsh, G. Burrell, A. Dean, A. H. Pear¬ 
son, G. Norman, H. Balderson, C. Ross, G. Wythes, J. Hudson, G. Sage, 
A. J. Laing, G. Reynolds, and J. Wright. 
Prior to the commencement of business the Chairman, in a few 
pleasant words, welcomed the members, making special allusion to the 
new ones, and trusted that good and harmonious work would be done 
by the Committee during the year. Mr. Crowley’s good wishes were 
cordially and unanimously reciprocated. 
The first duty of the Committee was to examine a number of 
seedling Apples sent by Mr. Becker from Jersey, but all of them were 
decidedly inferior to the best varieties in general cultivation. Mr. J. 
Butler, Broke Hall, Nacton, sent a seedling Russet Apple, which was not in 
good condition nor represented by the requisite number of fruits, and was 
passed. Mr. Barron placed on the table large handsome fruits of Blue 
Pearmain Apple, an American variety, symmetrical in form, distinct in 
colour, tender and pleasantly flavoured. Tree a good bearer (award of 
merit). Mr. R. Maher sent a dish of Stamford Pippin Apple, medium 
sized, sharply flavoured fruit. He also sent a dish of transparent-looking 
Apples of attractive appearance, decided to be Winter Peach (vote of 
thanks). Mr. Turton, The Gardens, Maiden Erlegh, sent a dish of 
Annie Elizabeth Apple, fine firm fruits, a long-keeping variety, but the 
tree is a shy bearer till it attains age (vote of thanks). 
Mr. A. Dean placed a dish of very fine Oranges on the table grown 
in Palestine, and known in the market as Jaffa Oranges because they 
are shipped from Jaffa. The fruits were large, oval-shaped, seedless, 
and good, but these Oranges are better later in February and March. 
Mr. H. Balderson was awarded a cultural commendation for a dish of 
Asparagus, white but tender. Mr. Balderson obtains a supply of 
Asparagus, Seakale, and Rhubarb in winter in a very simple way. He 
has abundance of tan at command, makes an excavation in one of the 
heaps in the open air, places in the roots, covers them with soil and the 
soil with straw, and thus produces the crops. 
Mr. G. Bunyard exhibited a magnificent collection of Apples, 150 
dishes, the fruits being in the best possible condition, and many of them 
exceptionally fine. Bismarck, M5re de Manage, Bramley’s Seedling, 
Warner’s King, Lane’s Prince Albert, Waltham Abbey Seedling, Peas- 
good’s Nonesuch, Lord Derby, and Tower of Glamis were a few out of 
many that elicited general admiration. A silver-gilt Knightian medal 
was unanimously recommended. Messrs. Cheal & Sons staged a much 
smaller and interesting assortment of Apples not generally grown, and a 
medal was recommended. 
Floral Committee. —Present: W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair), 
Messrs. W. C. Leach, R. B. Lowe, J. Jennings, George Phippen, H. B. 
May, C. F. Bause, E. Molyneux, R. Dean, Robert Owen, W.. Herbst, 
John Laing, George Paul, Harry Turner, Charles Noble, Charles E. Shea, 
Peter Barr, Frank Ross, C. J. Salter, Walter Furze, Thomas Godfrey, 
Edward Mawlej, George Stevens, and Owen Thomas. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park Nurseries, Enfield, staged a 
very fine collection of Cyclamens of various colours. The plants were 
sturdy and excellently furnished with firm, substantial foliage and well 
shaped flowers. A silver Flora medal was recommended for this group. 
Messrs. William Cutbush & Son, nurserymen, Highgate, showed some 
splendid Dracaenas, including D. Massangeana and D. Lindeni. A bronze 
Banksian medal was recommended for the latter variety. Messrs. E, D. 
