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mentioned, a “ Monograph on Campanula,” “ Further Kemarka upon 
Nomenclature,” “History of Sciences and Scientists during two 
Centuries,” which has passed through more than one edition, and 
“ Photography ; or, the Art of Delineating Vegetable Forms Considered 
from Various Aspects;” besides contributing largely to the Transactions 
and Journals of learned societies. He was ably assisted by his son 
Casimir, and thus three generations have been engaged upon similar 
studies in systematic botany and the properties and natural affinities 
of plants. _ 
rCHR 
The Vitality op the N.C.S. 
“ The N.C.S. has enough vitality in it to weather the storm, but 
there must be a good man at the helm.” If the writer of the above 
sentence could named in this reference, even Mr. Richard Dean 
might admit his authority—that is, if he admits any authority in the 
Chrysanthemum world. We believe fully in the vitality of the N.C.S., 
but all the world knows that the Society has not been increasing in 
dignity of late, and a loss of dignity, if permitted on the part of any 
national society, means a loss of strength. Of that there can be no 
doubt whatever. A flash and dash policy never lasts long, and not 
until small parochial methods are departed from can any society 
become truly great and command universal recpect. A meeting will 
have been held before these lines are made public that will, it is hoped, 
place the National Chrysanthemum Society on a strong basis, and 
enhance its influence and prosperity. 
New American Chrysanthemums. 
Mb. T. H. Spaulding of transatlantic Chrysanthemum repute has 
recently published a somewhat lengthy list of novelties, comprising 
nearly all the new seedlings distributed by the leading American raisers, 
besides some introduced into that country direct from Japan. Last 
year’s English and French varieties are also included, but omitting these 
we find a total of 142 new Chrysanthemums offered for the first time as 
new American sorts. The prices vary from 2s. to 63 . apiece for single 
plants, and we may well exclaim Verily our American cousins have 
caught the “ Mum ” fever !—P. 
Early Flowering Chrysanthemums, 
Two years ago M. Simon Delaux announced the distribution of a 
large collection of dwarf early-flowered varieties, numbering in all 125 
sort*, mainly of the Japanese section. Last year a further addition was 
made by him, but they do not appear to have justified the eulogiums 
which were pronounced upon them. This year M. Delaux promises to 
send ns a fresh instalment, comprising fifty varieties, and another of his 
fellow countrymen has also entered the field with a list of twelve. The 
lovers of outdoor Chrysanthemums will have ample opportunities for 
the weeding-out process so long necessary with the older November 
flowering kinds from the other side of the Channel.—P. 
Ugly Chrysanthemum Names, 
There will, as usual, be a very large number of new Chrysanthe¬ 
mums sent out this spring by foreign growers, but the total imported 
into England will probably be less than in the past, for our introducers 
are beginning to get weary of the task, now that such a large proportion 
of sterling novelties reach us from America and from our own growers. 
Illustrative of my heading I select the following from the French 
catalogues :—Duminy Har^ d’Olphove, Messidorine Vauvel, Billecart 
Charles, Sr. de Jules Pourbaix, Ren 6 Deutz. Krug Paul, Paul Valade, 
Le Vidame de Moirax, Lbon Faulguier, Vaucanson, Altair, Bailly 
de Sufren, Fuset Aublet, Chanoine Eyssdris, M. Hovyn de Tranch^re. 
The list might be lengthened, but the instances quoted are sufficient for 
the purpose of showing how easily Chrysanthemum nomenclature may 
become confused.—C. H. P. 
Hairy Chrysanthemums. 
Adverting to a short article which appeared in the Journal of 
Horticulture a few weeks ago, it may be of interest to record that the 
new American and Continental lists of seedling Chrysanthemums for 
1893 contain between sixty and seventy varieties of distinctly hairy 
character, without counting those which possess this peculiarity in a 
slight degree. Among the French raisers the names of M. de Reydellet, 
M. Simon Delaux, M. Crozy, M. Louis Lacroix, and M. Sautel are 
chiefly conspicuous for offering novelties in this section, while the 
varieties sent out by American houses are contributed mainly by 
Mr. Spaulding, Messrs. Pitcher k, Manda, and Messrs. Nathan Smith and 
Son. 
A new departure in the hairy section is about to be made, for I learn 
that one grower on the Continent promises us several, which, instead of 
merely having short, glacdnUr, bairy growths on the backs of the 
petals, are noteworthy as having hairy petals the whole length, similar. 
perhaps, to what we once knew as thread-petalled varieties, but 
much finer, Mrs. Alpheus Hardy and Louis Boehmer seem to have 
played an important part in the operations of the raisers, although 
introductions direct from Japan are announced. We may, therefore, 
look forward to the next Chrysanthemum season with considerable 
interest, and those who favour the most modern section of the popular 
autumn flower will, no doubt, keep a keen look-out for the most pro¬ 
mising varieties of these new but doubtful beauties. 
English nurserymen have at present but two terms to describe them 
—viz., hairy varieties or hirsute varieties ; but our French friends seem 
not to be limited in their vocabulary. I find in the French catalogues 
the following expressions plentifully used, which seem worthy of repeti¬ 
tion for the benefit of those desirous of extending their knowledge of 
that language, ChrysanthSmes 4 barbe, 4 plume d’autruche, 4 polls, 
barbus, cilibs, duveteux, veins, chevelus, plumeux, and poilus.— 
C. H. P. 
Judging Cut Blooms. 
I AGREE with Mr. Lambert (page 278) that an exhibitor gains points 
when he can stage difficult varieties like Mrs. A. Hardy, Golden Dragon, 
and many others, but this phase has nothing to do with the principle of 
judging that I object to, it is quite outside of it. Surely it should make 
no difference to a judge whether a stand is placed near another or not in 
determining the merits of any particular collection, or even individual 
blooms. If a judge knows the quality of any individual variety it 
matters little to him where it is placed. A practical man does not 
require other blooms to guide his mind. Surely a judge can discrimi¬ 
nate between a 4-point flower and another 4J points without fetching 
the former for comparison ; if he cannot he is not competent to award 
prizes. 
Has Mr. Lambert ever awarded the premier prize to a bloom of 
Refulgens where Lord Alcester in prime condition was competing ? If 
he has his experience differs from that of others. If Refulgens cannot 
beat the variety quoted in the contest for the premier bloom why 
should it be placed ahead of it in a collection simply because it happens 
to be of another colour ? 
Dealing with the matter of 6 -point blooms, Mr. Lambert (page 278) 
does not put the matter quite fair regarding what he previously said on 
page 240 when speaking of the premier bloom selection. He there 
infers that many blooms in a show had gained six points, whereas in 
his last communication he shifts this inference by saying only one in 
five, which renders the selection of the premier bloom an easy matter on 
my method of judging.— Sadoc. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
April 11th. 
There was a very attractive display in the Drill Hall on the 
present occasion, and the exhibits were thoroughly well varied in 
character—hardy flowers, indoor plants, and Orchids all contributing 
their quota, while fruit and vegetables were also represented. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: Philip Crowley, Esq. (in the chair), 
with Dr. Hogg, Messrs. G. Bunyard, J. Cheal, G. Forbes, G. Woodward, 
J. Smith, H. Balderson, G. Wythes, W. Bates, G. Sage, F. Q. Lane, 
A. J. Laing, A. Dean, Harrison Weir, and J. Wright. ‘■ 
Several varieties of Apples were placed on the table by Mr. Barron. 
They were grown in pots under glass last year at Chiswick, and 
exhibited to show that the fruits have kept better than those of the 
same varieties grown in the open. The specimens were very good 
indeed, pale, with a wax-like transparency, much resembling Tasmanian 
fruits. 
Mr. G. Woodward, Barham Court, Maidstone, sent a dish of Apples 
named Roy d’Angleterre ; good-sized symmetrical fruits, green, with a 
russety apex, firm, and of fair quality, but probably past their best 
condition ; and the variety would be better represented earlier in the 
season. 
A month ago the beautiful orange-yellow Apple Jacquin was exhibited 
by Mr. Rivers, and the fruits were preserved to test their keeping 
properties. They were again examined by the Committee, and were 
quite sound. This is one of the most distinct Apples that has been 
seen for a long time. The fruits are medium-sized, conical, clear 
uniform orange-yellow, and the flesh tender, juicy, and agreeably 
flavoured. The specimens were grown in the open air. A first-class 
certificate was unanimously awarded, and Jacquin will probably become 
a favourite Apple for dessert purposes. 
Mr. F. Q. Lane sent a dish of Lane’s Prince Albert Apples, 
splendid fruits, as firm as when gathered, and a vote of thanks was 
accorded. 
Royal Sovereign Strawberry plants in pots were exhibited by Mr. T. 
Laxton, Bedford. This variety was certificated last year ; the fruits 
were very large, and of excellent quality (cultural commendation). 
Mr. Wythes, Syon House Gardens, sent a box of Strawberries, a 
seedling from Keens’ Seedling, excellent fruits of good colour ; good 
Black Hamburgh Grapes, and St. John’s Figs, also a collection of 
vegetables including Sharpe’s Victor Potatoes, Dwarf Kidney Beans, 
Asparagus, Seakale, and other kinds in season. A silver Eauksian 
medal was unanimously recommended. 
The first Vegetable Marrows of the season were sent by Mr. W. C. 
Leach from Albury Park. The name given was Sutton’s Vegetable 
Marrow, but there were two varieties ou the dish. The fruits were 
6 inches long, and of good table quality, but no award was made. 
