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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 30, 189J. 
Redmill has set up a line of his own which previously had not been 
attempted in Sheffield. The group of dwarf plants he staged last year 
was the admiration of every visitor to the exhibition. It was an educa¬ 
tional model of no mean order, placing as it did the Chrysanthemum in 
a new and interesting light of which growers with small houses might 
take advantage. Recently the idea was prevalent that large blooms 
could only be grown on plants of abnormal height; the group in ques¬ 
tion proved that splendid flowers could be obtained on dwarf plants a 
foot only in height which formed the front edge of his unique group, 
while the other specimens forming it showed how accommodating the 
Chrysanthemum is in regard to obtaining plants of various heights. Mr. 
Redmill ha9 again this year a similar collection of dwarf plants which 
early in the month, after being housed, arranged, and properly staked 
and tied, presented a very promising appearance. Most of the plants 
are confined to one bloom only, which admits of smaller pots being used— 
a great advantage in grouping, as well as a better effect being obtained 
where one stem with one flower only can be fixed at discretion. 
The plants are remarkably strong, with healthy, leathery, deep green 
foliage. The buds of many have reached a fair size, though generally 
he considers his plants quite a fortnight late. Among the most promis¬ 
ing varieties are Viviand Morel, W. H. Lincoln, Criterion, B. Molyneux, 
Etoile de Lyon, Avalanche, Sunflower, Puritan, W. W. Coles, and Mons. 
Bernard. Some of the new varieties are being tried, among them being 
W. H. Tricker, Sunset (likely to be a very striking variety), Lizzie 
Cartledge, R. Ballantine (a new yellow hairy variety), J. Stanborough 
Dibbens, Beauty of Castlewood, George Atkinson, and others. G. C. 
Schwabe, Edwin Beckett, Mrs. B. Beckett, and ffm. Tunnington are 
receiving good attention, flowers being grown on both crown and 
terminal buds, to ascertain which is best. ffm. Tunnington is not yet 
a popular variety, but Mr. Redmill hopes to obtain a good bloom this 
season. A splendid bloom of Mrs. Alpheus Hardy was developing. 
A plant of Edwin Molyneux, carrying several incurved blooms on crown 
buds, wa9 receiving treatment to retard their full development as long 
as possible; so also was Bouquet des Dames, an ivory white reflexed 
Japanese, a most beautiful early variety. These stood in a wooden 
shed under a north wall. The new incurved variety, Mons. R. Bahuant, 
has the fault of being too early. Endeavour was made to keep it back 
by placing it under the shade of a north wall. The leading incurved 
varieties are well represented by the best varieties, all of which are 
strong, healthy, and promising. 
Tapton Hall. 
Chrysanthemums here are grown chiefly for supplying flowers for 
cutting, but enough are cultivated to comfortably fill two large Peach 
houses without detriment to the permanent occupants or undue crowding 
of the Chrysanthemums themselves. The plants are not massively 
grown, but are of medium strength, carrying three and four blooms 
each. Buds are fairly large, promising to give excellent blooms. They 
are taken both on crown and terminal shoots, according as the cultivator 
has determined from experience and experiment which is best for any 
particular variety. The plants are very creditable to the gardener, Mr. 
F. Hardy, and will shortly make a most attractive and interesting 
display, as both early and late varieties are well represented, as well as 
many of the best new varieties. 
Birchlands. 
Here, the residence of Frank Mappin, Esq., J.P., there is a large and 
lofty structure set apart wholly for the display of Chrysanthemums. 
The gardener, Mr. Farrow, is an excellent cultivator, and provides a 
display equal if not surpassing any in the district. His collection in¬ 
cludes all the best of the standard varieties, both Japanese and incurved. 
The plants are arranged in one long, broad, rectangular bank, facing the 
principal door of the large conservatory. On each side of the door a 
square bank of dwarfer plants are arranged. Very dwarf plants are not 
used, as in such a large arrangement they would be quite out of place. 
By the second or third week in November the display will be at its 
best, and according to present indications the flowers will be of superb 
excellence, the wood being very firm, the buds large and promising, and 
the foliage as healthy and fine as could be wished for. 
Amateurs’ Plants.—Mr. James Harrison’s, Walkley. 
Amateurs’ collections are not characterised by that neatness and 
taste in arrangement as are those of professionals, but they are not one 
whit behind in the condition of general strength and vigour of their 
plants. Mr. Harrison’s plants are always remarkable for their extra¬ 
ordinary vigour. Owing to this he generally succeeds in obtaining 
some magnificent blooms. He has already exhibited some splendid 
blooms of Mdlle. Lacroix and Jeanne d’Arc at a small local show. 
Several other varieties are developing early blooms. Criterion is well 
forward, while Sunflower, Belle Paule, Edwin Molyneux, and several 
others have exceptionally fine buds. Etoile de Lyon, which on crown 
buds gives coarse flowers of the wrong colour, has good buds on 
terminal shoots. 
Mr. Harrison is not growing any new varieties this year, as he finds 
it mote profitable to trust to the proved standard varieties which 
occupy Ieiding places. However, as he becomes convinced of the 
merits of the newer varieties he will add them to his collection. As a 
practical grower he is fully aware of the stress and strain which new 
varieties undergo in the endeavours to propagate stock largely and 
quickly; and perhaps wisely, being a hard-working busy man, resolves 
to wait until plants are stronger. Mr. Harrison’s regard for the Chrys¬ 
anthemum also extends to the early flowering kinds, numerous plants of 
which he has grown in the open ground, lifted and potted. The variety 
he favours most is White St. Crouts, a few plants also of Mrs. Oulling- 
ford, Chromatella, and several others being grown. 
Mr. H. Broomhead. 
Mr. Broomhead is a leader among amateurs, and takes a just pride in 
forwarding the cultivation and knowledge of the Chrysanthemum by 
every means in his power. His display this year will be of considerable 
educational value, as he possesses a large number of new varieties which 
it will be interesting to note. Many of them are strong, sturdy, and 
dwarf in habit, and when it has been ascertained which buds—crown or 
terminals—are best to take they will no doubt prove to be acquisitions, 
and take a front place in a list of varieties that do well in the district. 
In addition to these he has a fine representative collection of all the best 
standard show varieties. The plants throughout are well grown, stout, 
and firm in wood and foliage. The buds are prominent and well 
forward with the majority, One house is almost wholly occupied with 
varieties that either are naturally late or are grown with later buds. This 
will give a succession of bloom proving useful. The bulk of the plants 
are arranged in a large light house, which in a few weeks will be a 
great attraction, affording both interest and instruction to a large body 
of admirers and growers in and around the district.—E. D. S. 
Prizes, Schedules, 1892. 
Within the next six weeks no less than 100 exhibitions of Chrysan¬ 
themums will be held—abundant evidence of the attractiveness and 
popularity of the autumn queen. It is impossible to note more than 
the principal prizes offered in a few of what are termed leading 
exhibitions, and a brief reference to some of these may be of interest to 
Chrysanthemum readers. 
What may be termed the commencement of the regular show season 
begins at Gosport on the 27th October. The Society, however, does not 
create more than a local interest. Havant follows on the 28th with 
their ninth autumn Exhibition. Hitherto the prizes have all been 
confined to a radius, but this year many are thrown open—a step in the 
right direction. The shows of the last three years have brought out 
remarkably good cut blooms, and at no exhibition in the Unitec' Kingdom 
are single Chrysanthemums so well represented as here. Those who 
have seen this section staged in the best condition know what beauty 
they possess. 
The Brighton Show will be held as usual in the Royal Pavilion on 
November 1st. The principal class is for forty-eight cut blooms, the 
first prize being £10. On the following day several important fixtures 
take place. Ascot, for instance, at which, perhaps, the best groups of 
Chrysanthemums are to be seen. Another special feature of this Society 
is the extent and high quality of the cut blooms in the reflexed section, 
special encouragement being given to this class. 
The Portsmouth meeting is fixed for the same day as usual (November 
2nd). This Society is the pioneer of cheap admission with a view to 
encourage the lower class to take an interest in floriculture, and especially 
the Chrysanthemum. The Show itself has for some years been looked 
upon as the best south of London, and equal to any, even in the 
metropolis, and certainly much superior to many in northern towns. 
This year £10, £7, £5, £3, and £1 10s. are offered for forty-eight cut 
blooms, instead of a challenge cup or vase as in the past. The con¬ 
ditions of entry are easy, only eighteen varieties being required in the 
incurved and Japanese sections, the blooms to be half of each. £5, £3, 
£2, and £1 are also offered for twenty-four distinct varieties, half to be 
incurved and the remainder Japanese, which prizes ought to bring the 
finest exhibits possible. There are no less than thirty classes altogether 
devoted to cue blooms in addition to several for epergne and other 
forms of decoration. Good prizes are also given for groups. The end of 
the same week will see the usual brilliant gathering at the Crystal 
Palace, Sydenham, which is really the commencement of the London 
programme. At no Exhibition is the competition so brisk as here, except 
perhaps at Birmingham. 
The following week is perhaps the most busy of all. On Tuesday 8th 
the ‘‘ National ” holds its annual meeting at the Royal Aquarium, and 
Kingston as usual in the Drill Hall. At the former, in addition to the 
competition open to societies only for forty-eight blooms, the premier 
award being the usual trophy and £10, the Holmes Memorial challenge 
cups with money prizes of £10, £7, and £4 are offered in separate 
classes for incurved and Japanese blooms, thirty-six in the former and 
forty-eight in the latter, all to be distinct. These two are the most 
gigantic classes ever offered in the matter of varieties, and will put to the 
test the fullest capacity of any grower, private or otherwise. None but 
the largest cultivators can expect to compete, therefore the entry can¬ 
not be a large one. An opportunity is here given for the inclusion of 
some of the smaller kinds of incurved blooms which are now seldom 
seen. Although the Japanese section is a wide one forty-eight distinct 
and meritorious blooms will require some staging by one person. A 
splendid opportunity is afforded of testing the suggested increase in the 
size of the stands for Japanese blooms as there are no restrictions ia this 
respect. Space forbids me saying anything about the remaining thirty- 
seven classes for cut blooms only, which affords ample opportunity for 
all classes of competitors. 
At Kingston there is the usual challenge vase with £5 added as firs'; 
prize for forty-eight distinct blooms —a thorough test of the cultuial skill 
