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[ November 10, 189?. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER, 
The White Viviand Morel Chrysanthemum. 
I notice Mr. Woodcock’s account of this on page 379, but I find 
this variety varies very much in colour according to the time the buds 
are taken. Those taken very early come either white or very pale pink, 
while other flowers on the same plant taken later are deep pink in 
colour, so that great care should be exercised to insure the new white 
variety being quite true before it is distributed. I find some of the 
white Etoile de Lyon, syn. Miss Lilian Cope, are this season proving to 
be nothing but the old variety of Etoile de Lyon under a new name. 
This is a decided error, and very disappointing. We want new varieties 
if they are true and distinct and better than those already in commerce ; 
but there seems too much haste in flooding the country with fresh names 
which have not had sufficient trial to decide whether they are sterling 
acquisitions.—W. H. Divers, ICetton Hall Gardens , Stamford. 
[We understand that the Judges at the Crystal Palace Show did not 
feel justified in certificating a white sport of Viviand Morel on the 
ground that its constancy had not been sufficiently tested.] 
Southwark Park. 
This park is situated in one of the most thickly populated districts 
in the metropolis, and it is greatly appreciated by the inhabitants of 
the neighbourhood. A Show of Chrysanthemums has been prepared 
here, and though the plants on the occasion of our visit were not yet at 
their best, there were many fine flowers to be seen, which reflect much 
credit on Mr. Bailey, the Superintendent, and to his grower, Mr. 
Fransham. 
Upwards of 2000 plants are staged, and all of them are in excellent 
condition, they being of good habit, possessing strong and substantial 
foliage. Amongst the most prominent in the collection are Lady 
Velborne, Princess Teck, Mont Blanc, Fleure de Marie, Lord Wolseley, 
Lord Beaconsfield, Lady Hardinge, Etoile de Lyon, Refulgens, Louis 
Boehmer, Val d’Andorre (especially good), Gloire Rayonnante, Mdlle. 
Lacroix, Edwin Molyneux, J. R. Pearson, Elaine, Edouard Audiguier, 
Gloria Mundi, Mont Blanc, Baronne de Prailly. Stanstead Surprise’ 
Avalanche. Gorgeous, Charlotte de Montcabrier, Elsie Dordan, 
Puritan, Empress of India, Bouquet de Dame, Mrs. J. Wright, John 
Salter, and Countess of Derby. There are many other varieties in 
flower, and the number of visitors proves how much the public likes to 
see such an Exhibition. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
SITTINGBOURNE.— November 2nd. 
There is no more able and persevering a body of gardeners, pro¬ 
fessional and amateur, than those composing the Sittingbourne and 
Milton Society. The late season militated heavily against the Chrys¬ 
anthemum poriion of their Show on the above date, but it did not 
interfere with the fruit and vegetables, which formed a magnificent 
display, and spoke eloquently of their ability. In such a pronounced 
fruit-growing district fine fruit is looked for as a matter of course, but 
the extent and quality of the vegetable section was astonishing. 
The classes were too numerous to admit of details being given, but 
it should be mentioned that fruit was splendidly shown^by Messrs. 
Aitken and Dowdeswell (on the promising condition of whose Vines a 
Journal correspondent commented in spring), A. J. Thomas, Axel, 
L. Thomas, Brook and others, Vegetables were shown finely by Messrs! 
Chopping (who exhibited Potatoes so well at Earl’s Court), Dowdeswell,' 
Mannoch, Fountain, Kennett, Aitken and many others. Messrs. 
Warrington, Dowdeswell, Aitken, E. Thomas, Chopping, Lurcurck,’ 
Edwards, Clinch, Kennett, and Fountain were conspicuous with plants 
and flowers. The stove and greenhouse plants staged by Messrs. 
Warrington and Dowdeswell were in very fine condition. On the 
exhibitors named, as also on others for whose names space cannot be 
found, the utmost credit was reflected, while Mr. Fryer, the Secretary 
did his work thoroughly well. ’ 
Our Sittingbourne friends are going rapidly ahead, and evidently 
mean to be at the top of the tree with fruit and vegetables. The 
Society has an excellent President in G. Payne, Esq., the distinguished 
archaeologist, and the Treasurer, Mr. T. Henham, together with a cr 00 d 
working Committee, are active in its interests. 
ASCOT.— November 2nd and 3rd. 
The ninth annual Exhibition, held as usual in the grand stand, 
was in every way a success. Groups of Chrysanthemums are always well 
shown here, but were not quite so numerous on this occasion, though the 
quality was equal to former years. Mr. Cowie, gardener to Kere L. 
Oliver, Esq., Whitmore Lodge, won easily in the large class with a grand 
bank of plants. Those in the front row were not more than 2 feet high, 
yet carried grand blooms and foliage. Mr. May. gardener to the Hon! 
Lady Isabella Krane, Sunningdale, was second ; and Mr. Lane, gardener 
to Miss J. Durning Smith, Ascot, third. Mr. H. While, gardener to the 
Marchioness of Conyngham, Ascot, secured first award in the smalier 
class with a most creditable arrangement of both plants and blooms ; 
Mr. Edge, gardener to Lord Harlech, Tedworth, Slough, being second. 
Groups of miscellaneous plants are always a feature here. This 
season the winning exhibit was, perhaps, an improvement on former 
years. Mr. Thome, gardener to Major Joicey, was first. For six plants of 
white Cyclamen, Mr. Woodhouse, gardener to Miss H. Belcher Spring 
was placed first with really grand examples. 
Cut blooms were quite up to the average in the Japanese section ; 
lateness of season was apparent in the incurved blooms, 
which showed a want of development. A silver cup was offered for 
thirty-six distinct varieties, half to be incurved and the remainder 
Japanese, which Mr. Page, gardener to H P. Leschallas, Esq., Bagshot, 
won rather easily. The Japanese were Viviand Morel, Miss A. Hartz- 
horn, Edwin Molyneux, M. Bernard, Stanstead White, Puritan, Sun¬ 
flower, Mrs. F. Jameson, Madame J. Laing, Avalanche, W. Tricker, 
Margaret Marrouch, Vice-President Audiguier, W. W. Coles, Mr. 
E. Beckett, Val d’Andorre, and Mdme. B. Pigny. Incurved, Golden Queen 
of England, Queen of England, Mous. R Babuant, Empress of India, 
Lord Alcester, Lord Wolseley, Mdme. Darrier, Prince A fred, Princess 
of Wales, Golden Empress, John Doughty, Princess Beatrice, Violet 
Tomlin, Pink Venus, John Salter, and Lady Hardinge. Mr. Dane was 
second with a creditable display. Mr. Page was also successful with 
twenty-four incurved, showing medium-sized neat blooms. Mr. Lane 
was second here also. Mr. Popple, gardener to the Hon. Lady Cowell, 
Stepney, Wood End, secured the premier award for one dozen incurved 
blooms. Mr. E )ge was second. For six incurved, Mr. Woodhouse won 
with a creditable display. 
The class for twelve Japanese was productive of strong competition 
and good quality of flower. Mr. Cowie was first ; and Mr. Cole, 
gardener to E. Hamilton, Esq., Charteris, second. For six Japanese Mr. 
Popple won ; Mr. Bird, gardener to D. G. Barnett, Esq., King's Beeches, 
being second. In the class for twelve distinct blooms of reflexed 
varieties Mr. May won the silver cup with medium sized yet full blooms 
of exquisite colour, Cullingfordi, King of Crimsons, Chevalier Domage, 
Mrs. Neville, Distinction, and Pink Christine being the most noteworthy. 
Mrs. Colo was second. Six full blooms of Empress of India won for Mr. 
Joy, gardener to Mrs. Entwistle, Sunninghill, the first prize for that 
number of the Queen family only. Mr. Page was second with Golden 
Queen of England. 
Avalanche was staged in splendid condition by Mr. Page for six any 
one variety white; Mr. Thorne being second with the same kind. 
For six any colour but white Mr. Joy won with richly coloured blooms 
of Edwin Molyneux, Mr. Page following with Viviand Morel; and Mrs. 
Cole, with Sunflower, secured third place. A class was provided for 
twelve blooms, to be staged with not less than 9 inches of stem above 
the board, with foliage attached. Mr. Lane was first with a really good 
exhibit, and Mr. Woodhouse second. The premier incurved bloom was 
Madame Darrier in Mr. Page’s cup stand, while Viviand Morel secured 
a like honour in the Japanese section. 
Fruit and vegetables were well shown in the numerous classes 
provided, though pressure on our space forbids more than a bare 
reference being made to this part of a compact Exhibition, where quality 
was the preponderating point all through. 
PORTSMOUTH.— November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. 
This famous southern Exhibition, taken as a whole, fully maintained 
the reputation it has hitherto held. There was a slight falling off in the 
number and quality of the incurved blooms, owing entirely to the late¬ 
ness of the season, but the Japanese were quite up to the average. The 
plant classes, however, were but moderately filled. 
Cut blooms were the leading feature. No less than 1200 were staged, 
exclusive of Pompons, singles, and the fimbriated section, for which a 
class has been formed specially for them. Six entered for the handsome 
prizes of £10 for the first, £7 for the second, and £5 for third. Forty- 
eight blooms were required, half to be incurved and the remainder 
Japanese, in not, le=s than eighteen varieties of each, not more than two 
of one kind. Mr. N. Molyneux, gardener to J. C. Gamier, Esq., Rooks- 
bury Park, Wickham, F.ireham, won somewhat easily. Tne Japanese 
very fine, heavy and fresh ; the incurved were neat, but not large. The 
following varieties were shown—Japanese : Etoile de Lyon (2), Gloire 
du Rocher, 3oule d’Or (2), Viviand xMorel (2), Condor, Mrs. C. Wbeeler, 
Florence. Davis, Miss F. Spaulding, Alberic Lunden (2), Mdlle. Marie 
Hoste (2). Val d’Andorre, Avalanche, Vice-President Audiguier, Puritan, 
Princess May (2), seedling, white, with narrow florets, of much 
substance and beauty ; E. Molyneux, Mrs. F. Jameson, and W. H. 
Lincoln. Incurved : Golden Queen of England (2), Violet Tomlin (2), 
Wm. Shipman, Empress of India, Princess Beatrice, Golden Empress, 
Jeanne d Arc, Mr. R. Mudie (2), Mons. R. Bahuant (2), Lord Alcester, Miss 
M. A. Haggas, Lady Hardinge, Mrs. Heale, Madame Darrier (2), Princess 
of Wales, Empress Eugdnie, Novelty, Mrs. S. Coleman,and Mrs. Mitchell, 
a buff sport from Empress Eugfinie lightly striped with purple. Mr. W. 
Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Cornstiles, Twyford, was second, and 
Mr. Inglefield, gardener to Sir J. Kelk, Bart., Tedworth, Marlborough, 
third. 
The first prize for twenty-four, twelve Japane®e and twelve incurved, 
distinct, was won easily by Mr. Inglefield with a good stand. The 
varieties were :—Japanese : Viviand Morel, M. J. M. Pigny, Stanstead 
Surprise, W. H. Lincoln, W. Tricker, Stanstead White, Gloire de Rocher, 
Sunflower, Avalanche, Puritan, Madame Laing, and Florence Davis. 
Incurved : Golden Queen of England, Golden Empress, Mons Bahuant,' 
Lord Alcester, J. Doughty, Piince Alfred, Empress of India, Lord 
Wolseley, Miss M. A. Haggas, Violet Tomlin, Jeanne d’Arc. and Empress 
Eugenie. Mr. N. Molyneux was a good second with heavier Japanese, 
but smaller incurved; and Mr. Penford, gardener to Sir F. Fitz- 
Wygram, Bart., M.P., Lee Park, Havant, third. Mr. Agate. Havant, 
was first with twelve Japanese, showing heavy fresh blooms. Mr. G. 
Hawkins, gardener to E. Lapthorn, Esq., Gosport, was second ; and Mr. 
R. Woodfine, gardener to Major Boyd, Emsworth House, Emsworth, 
third. Mr. Hawkins was successful for twelve incurved, staging medium 
sized but neat examples of the leading varieties. Mr. C. Steptoe, 
gardener to G. A. Gale, Esq., Horndean, was second ; and Mr. W. Hunt, 
gardener to Sir William Pink, Shrover Hall, Cosham, third. 
