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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 13, 1892. 
anthemums even less profitable than they were. Covering the plants can 
only be practised to a limited extent, and where the planting out system 
is in vogue it is almost useless. It is singular to have to record that the 
variety least injured is the early flowering La Triumphante, the earliest 
variety we have ; Princess Teck and other late sorts, with their buds 
scarcely formed, being hopelessly crippled.— Enfieldian. 
Chrysanthemums at Chilwell. 
This large collection occupies the same position as in former years, 
three of the largest houses being filled as before, but a fourth house has 
been brought into requisition for seedlings and untried novelties. There 
are several seedlings already open of great promise, while some of the 
novelties bid fair to produce grand blooms. The most noteworthy are 
John Farwsll, Emily Doone, Mrs. Lay, Mrs. J. R. Baylis, Frank 
Thompson, and a number of Anemones not yet known to the public. 
In the show house the plants are looking well, the buds plump, and 
the foliage excellent. They are somewhat dwarfer than usuab Amongst 
the varieties now opening I noticed Wm. Tricker, which bids fair to rival, 
if not eclipse, the charming Viviand Morel. It is a brighter and more 
pleasing form of pink, with much broader petals, the outside ones being 
half an inch in width. When the blooms are fully expanded they will 
be very little short of a foot in diameter. Florence Davis, Wm. Wells 
(the yellow sport from Mdlle. B. Pigmy), W. W. Coles, Stanstead White, 
Viviand Morel, W. H. Lincoln, Miss Esmeralda, Bouquet des Dames, 
Mrs. Nisbett, Gorgeous, Coronet, Louis Boehmer, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, 
Marguerite Marrouch, Golden Dragon, and Boule d’Or, are the most 
prominent of the Japanese. Amongst the incurved M. R. Bahuant 
stands out as boldly as Wm. Tricker does amongst Japs, with grand 
solid blooms. The Queen family look remarkably well, including Mrs. 
R. King, which has buds of immense size ; also the Princess of Wales 
family are all that could be desired, Ami Hoste, Madame F. Mistral, 
and Robert Canned are already showing colour. There will be a grand 
display by the opening of the exhibition, which takes place the first 
week in November.— An Old Grower. 
Chrysanthemums Round Liverpool. 
Once again the season has come round for to record a few notes on 
this most popular flower. 1 know of no plant which has such a hold on 
public favour, and it cannot be wondered at, for amongst the family we 
have varieties from which anyone, from the humblest cottager to the 
highest in the land, may have a selection exactly to suit them. Around 
Liverpool I believe we have some of the most enthusiastic growers to be 
found, and although many labour under considerable difficulties still 
they all strive to attain the highest success, and they may fairly claim 
credit for records in the past, and have good hopes of the future. 
Conditions have not changed very much here. There is one familiar 
face we shall miss from amongst us—the late Mr. A. R. Cox. How well 
he used to grow Chrysanthemums everyone can testify, and his memory 
will be recalled to many of his old friends when the magnificent challenge 
vase, presented by Messrs. Ker & Sons, Aigburth Nursery, which he 
won last year, comes to be placed upon the table for others to take. 
How he would have delighted to have been in the fray, but it is not to 
be. I send you a few notes on Chrysanthemums, and hope to be able 
to complete my list of exhibitors in a future issue. 
The Hollies, Woolton. 
Although Mr. Vaughan only made his debut as an exhibitor last 
year he can lay claim to some prominence by reason of his successes at 
Sheffield. His Chrysanthemums this year are very good, dwarf, strong, 
well ripened, and timed, just the sort likely to produce good flowers. 
The Queen family are a little taller than usual, but excellent; and the 
Princess type, about 6 feet high, looks very promising. Others which 
ought to be grand are Avalanche, Condor, Puritan, Stanstead White, 
Edwin Molyneux, Sunflower, Etoile de Lyon, John Salter (very fine), 
whilst of the newer ones are Edwin Becket, 3 feet high, very promising, 
Viviand Morel, 4 feet high, Alberic Lunden, Florence Davis, 5 feet, just 
showing colour. Mr. Vaughan thinks Robert Cannell will do better 
on the terminal bud, as it comes too early on the crown, and of a very 
poor colour. About 250 plants are grown. 
Aymestry Court. 
In Mr. Osborne, the gardener, we have an unassuming exhibitor, but 
one who has had much success, and who grows his 250 plants in a 
thorough manner. This season they are taller and stronger than last 
year, and very well ripened considering the season—an even lot and well 
timed. The Queen and Princess family are in grand condition, and 
ought to produce some noble blooms. If the plants are strong Robert 
Cannell and Viviand Morel both do best on the terminal bud, and Mons. 
R. Bahuant seemed to be just right on the same bud, coming altogether 
too early on the crown. Jeanne d’Arc is splendid. Of newer varieties the 
following were promising well .—Mr. and Mrs. Beckett, about 3 feet 
high ; Mdlle, Marie Hoste, Florence Davis, and Alberic Lunden, 5 feet; 
Mr. J. Stanborough Dibbin, good habit, after style of Avalanche; 
Violet Rose, Louis Boehmer, Lilian B. Bird, Gloire de Rocher, Beauty of 
Castlewood, very good ; and Noel Pragnell, the new striped Queen, looks 
well. 
Elm Hall, Wavertree. 
As successor to the late Mr. A. R. Cox Mr. J. Bracegirdle has had to 
follow a good man, but there is no fear of his not succeeding. He is 
persevering, and his training will stand him in good stead. He has this 
season 400 p'ants, which are throughout very promising, strong, well 
ripened, and carrying well-formed buds. Amongst the newer Japanese 
which appear very fine are Mr. and Mrs. Beckett, Mr. A. H. Neve, 
Viviand Morel, Gloire du Rocher, Louis Boehmer, Lilian B. Bird, and 
Mdlle. Marie Hoste. Of the newer incurved which are very strong are 
May Tomlin, Mrs. Robinson King, Noel Pragnell, Robert Cannell, and 
Mons. R. Bahuant. 
Cleveley, Allerton. 
Although not an exhibitor, Mr. Cromwell is deserving of a place in 
this list. Those who have seen the long corridor filled with 600 plants, 
all of splendid quality, must admit that they have had a decided treat. 
At the present time Bouquet de Dame and Mons. Wm. Holmes are play¬ 
ing an important part in the decoration of the corridor. In the 
Japanese, the following are especially noticeable: Sunflower, very 
good ; W. H. Lincoln, Madame Laing, Sarah Owen, Condor, A. H. Neve, 
W. W. Coles, Gloire du Rocher, grand; Etoile de Lyon, Boule d’Or, 
Mons. Bernard, and Puritan ; whilst the newer are represented by 
Florence Davis, Viviand Morel, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, and Lilian B. Bird, 
all very fine. Of new varieties, Mr. and Mrs. Beckett appear to be here, 
as everywhere else, of good habit, and with buds of a promising charac¬ 
ter ; W. Tricker is very dwarf, good foliage, and, to all appearance, will 
come out very fine ; Louis Bcehmer and W. A. Manda are showing good 
buds, but they require to be taken very early. The Queen family are 
fairly represented, and the PrincesS type especially good. Mrs. Robinson 
King gives every promise of being good flowers. 
Thingwall Hall, Broadgreen. 
Winning his laurels in the early days of Chrysanthemum growing, 
Mr. R. Foster is yet as enthusiastic as ever, and does not by any means 
intend to let younger growers have all their own way, judging from the 
fine plants which he has grown this season. Some varieties are early, 
but the majority are rather late, especially the Princess family. The 
incurved varieties other than the above look fairly well. The following 
are good, and look as if they will develop into good blooms : Mr. 
E. Beckett, W. R. Woodcock, Miss L. Cope, Gloire du Rocher, Viviand 
Morel, and W. Tricker.—R. P. R. 
Allerton Beeches. 
Though rather early to form a definite opinion, still the plants promise 
to give a good return, especially the newer varieties. Mr. Edwards has 
all the latest novelties, the following having very promising buds : — 
Japanese: Colonel B. Smith, R. C. Kingston, W. Tricker, Mrs. E. D. 
Adams, Beauty of Castlewood, W. K. Woodcock, Mr. and Mrs. E. 
Beckett, Excellent, E. G. Hill, Violet Rose, Miss Lillie Measures, Mrs. 
George Daniels, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, Le Verseux (a splendid grower), 
H. Ballantine, and W. A. Manda. In incurved, Mrs. Robinson King, 
Richard Parker, May Tomlin, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Madame Gayral, 
Madame Darrier, Flora Macdonald, Sabine Mea, and Princess Waldemar, 
the Princess and Queen types are all represented by excellent plants. 
Mr. Edwards has been a successful exhibitor in time past, and he is 
deserving of continued success. 
Hanley Chrysanthemum Society. 
The Borough of Hanley Chrysanthemum Society’s tenth annual 
Exhibition will be held in the Victoria Hall, Hanley, on Wednesday 
and Thursday, November 16th and 17th. A liberal schedule has been 
prepared, there being numerous open and amateur classes. Notwith¬ 
standing a loss on the Show last year, the prizes have this season been 
slightly increased for the purpose of introducing a new feature— 
namely, small groups of flowers and foliage plants suitable for table 
decoration. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
October 4th. 
Scientific Committee.— Present.: Dr. M. T. Masters (in the chair) ; 
Mr. Morris, Mr. McLachlan, Mr. Blandford, Dr. Miiller, Rev. W. Wilks, 
Dr. Scott, Dr. Bonavia, Professor Church, Rev. G. Henslow, Hon. Sec. 
Bouillie bordelaise .—With reference to this preparation Mr. Morris 
stated that it had been thought advisable by some persons to water the 
soil with it, and M. Cornu, as recorded in his letter read at the last 
meeting, appeared to favour this view. It was, however, the general 
opinion of the members present that this procedure would undoubtedly 
sterilise the soil, and so prove highly injurious by arresting nitrification. 
Some further discussion arose with reference to the best manner of 
knowing when the bouillie was in a proper state for application, as 
several failures in its use had resulted from the copper salt being still 
present in the solution. Dr. Russell, as recorded at the last meeting, 
appeared to rely upon the absence of a blue colour when 2 or 3 inches 
in depth of the clear fluid was looked through ; another suggestion, 
made by Dr. Miiller, being the application of a small quantity of liquid 
ammonia. If there be any copper present the bouillie would become 
blue. Professor Church remarked that although all the sulphate of 
copper might be changed into the hydrated oxide, yet if any small 
quantity of the latter be left suspended in the liquid, and not entirely 
precipitated, the blue colour would still appear on the addition of 
ammonia. The simplest and most efficacious test would be to place a 
piece of clean iron (eg ., a knife b'ade free from grease) into the solution 
for about five minutes ; then, if no film of copper were deposited on 
the iron it might be concluded that the mixture was in a proper con¬ 
dition for use. It was further added by Dr. Muller that great care is 
required in using the lime, as, if it were not most thoroughly pulverised 
