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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
January 10,1895. 
From Wales the two following communications show in what 
way the election is valued. Mr. J. Dumble writes;—“It is 
impossible to over-estimate the importance and usefulness of last 
year’s selections, and amongst growers in Wales there is an anxious 
desire to see another list at an early date.” Mr. R. S. Williams 
says :—“I am greatly in favour of the system of analysis, and 
believe it is of great value to all. I know many cultivators who 
are waiting to see its publication before placing their orders for 
new varieties. It is not only valuable to beginners, but to old 
hands also.” 
Scotland sends the following testimony Mr. W. Rushton 
writes :—“ I am confident last year’s election was a benefit to many. 
The extension made will certainly enhance its usefulness. My 
opportunities are limited in seeing new varieties, therefore many 
of us in the north find these lists of the greatest value.” 
Mr. Andrew Smith says :—“ I can assure you the selections 
were both helpful and highly appreciated.” Mr. D. Stewart, Cove, 
Dumbartonshire, writes:—“I have pleasure in submitting a list 
of Chrysanthemums which I consider best for culture in this 
district, exposed as we are to the Atlantic breezes.” 
Several cultivators in Ireland have lent able assistance. Mr. 
Hugh Crawford says “ I think every Chrysanthemum grower 
is indebted to you for all the trouble taken.” Mr. D. Crombie 
writes :—“ I wish you much success in this most laudable object.” 
Mr. John H. Cumming inquires :—“ Could there not be a similar 
selection made with the incurved section ? ”— Edwin Molyneux. 
We subjoin the selection of the thirty-six varieties, arranged 
as they are in their order of merit, and the remainder, as 
compiled by our able contributor, will be given in a future issue. 
We desire to thank him and all who have co-operated with him 
in this election. 
Votes for Thirty-six Varieties. 
Votes for Thirty-six Varieties (^Continued') 
69 Viviand Morel 
69 Charles Davis 
69 Mdlle. Th^iese Key 
68 E. Molyneux 
67 Colonel W. B. Smith 
65 Mrs. C. Harman Payne 
64 G. C. Schwabe 
63 Sunflower 
63 Mdlle. Marie Hoste 
61 President Borel 
60 Etoile de Lyon 
68 Florence Davis 
54 Miss Dorothy Shea 
52 Stanstead White 
52 W. H. Lincoln 
52 Louise 
51 Duke of York 
51 William Seward 
50 Viscountess Hambledon 
47 Avalanche 
47 Niveus 
44 William Tricker 
43 Kobert Owen 
58 Mrs. Falconer Jameson 
38 Lord Brooke 
38 Primrose League 
36 Eda Prass 
35 Charles Blick 
34 Waban 
34 Mrs. E. W. Clark 
30 Mons. Panckoucke 
27 Princess May 
25 Madame C. Molin 
25 Boule d’Or 
24 G. W. Childs 
24 Commandant Blusset 
23 Mons. Bernard 
22 Rose Wynne 
20 International 
19 Golden Gate 
18 L’Isere 
17 Charles Shrimpton 
17 Amos Perry 
16 Excelsior 
16 Mrs. W. H. Lees 
15 Col. Chase 
15 Wilfred Marshall 
14 
Duchess of York 
14 
Mdme. Octavie Mirbeau 
14 
Beauty of Castlewood 
14 
W. W. Coles 
13 
Miss Anna Hartshorn 
13 
Golden Wedding 
13 
Van den Heede 
13 
Silver King 
13 
John Shrimpton 
13 
H. L, Sunderbruch 
13 
Mdme. Carnot 
12 
Prefet Robert 
11 
Souvenir de petite Amie 
11 
Puritan 
11 
Miss Maggie Blenkiron 
11 
Gloire du Rocher 
10 
Violetta 
10 
Mdme. Charles Capilant 
10 
Lilian B. Bird 
10 
Alberic Lunden 
9 
Mdme. Ad Chatin 
9 
Le Prince du Bois 
9 
Mrs. Dr. Ward 
8 
Mdme. Ricoud 
8 
The Tribune 
8 
W. G. Newitt 
8 
Mrs. E. S. Trafford 
6 
Lady Saunders 
6 
J. S. Dibben 
6 
Mdme. Cambon 
6 
R. C. Kingston 
6 
Beauty of Exmoutb 
6 
Mrs. G. W. Hubbuck 
6 
Mrs. E. G. Hill 
6 
Duchess of Wellington 
5 
Edwin Lonsdale 
5 
Mrs. E. D. Adams 
5 
Good Gracious 
5 
Mdme. Edouard Rey 
5 
W. H. Atkinson 
5 
Pearl Beauty 
5 
Vice-President Audiguier 
5 
Henri Jacotot Fils 
4 
W. K. Woodcock 
4 
Mrs E. G. Whittle 
4 
W. H. Fowler 
4 
E. L Jamieson 
4 
Le Verseau 
4 Mrs. W. H. Wheeler 
4 E. W. Wheeler 
4 Mons. Ad. Giroud 
4 Autumn Tints 
4 Louis Boehmer 
4 Mdlle. Therese Panckoucke 
4 Thomas Wilkins 
3 J. P. Kendall 
3 Violet Rose 
3 Enfant des Deux Mondes 
3 Bouquet des Dames 
3 W. H. Lincoln Improved 
3 Mrs. E. Beckett 
3 Princess Victoria 
3 Mons. E. A. Carriere 
3 Mrs. Bruce Findlay 
3 Beaut4 Toulousaine 
3 Bride of Maidenhead 
3 Mrs. Libbie Allen 
3 Mrs. George Gordon 
2 Mr. H. Broomhead 
2 Eugene Dailledouze 
2 Vice-President Calvat 
2 H. Shoesmith 
2 Lizzie Cartledge 
2 Master B. Spaulding 
2 Robert Flowerday 
2 Madame Calvat 
2 Madame Isaac 
2 Kentish Yellow 
1 Madame J. Beyli4 
1 Comtesse de Galbert 
1 Mrs. J. Thompson 
1 Frank Wells 
1 Mrs. Airdrie 
1 Miss Rose Shotta 
1 Elmer D. Smith 
1 Mrs. Alpheus Hardy 
1 Ralph Brocklebank 
1 Mrs. R. J. Hamill 
1 Thomas Hewitt 
1 T. W. Sanders 
1 Edith Rowbottom 
1 Madame Morel 
1 Alice Seward 
1 President Armand 
1 Theodore Bock 
1 Welton Beauty 
1 Mrs. G. J. Beer 
1 Inter-Ocean 
1 Miss Muriel Scott 
1 Mdlle. Lacroix 
1 Cecil Wray 
1 Mrs. Cox 
1 Madame Baco 
1 J. Agate 
1 Richard Dean 
1 J. Delaux 
1 A. H. Neve 
1 Thunberg 
1 Cassare Costa 
1 Japonaise 
1 Hairy Wonder 
1 President W. R. Smith 
1 Mrs. Peter Blair 
1 Mrs. George Ils 
1 C. Harman Payne 
1 Directeur Tisserand 
1 Louis Meand 
1 Mohawk 
1 White Plume 
1 Mdlle. L. Leroy 
1 Edelweis 
1 Challenge 
1 T. Tricker 
1 Gloriosum 
1 Mrs. C. E. Shea 
1 Philadelphia 
1 The Queen 
1 Marie Louise 
1 Miss Rita Schroeter 
1 Mrs. F. L. Ames 
1 Lady T. Lawrence 
1 Harry E. Widener 
1 Mons. C. Molin 
1 Madame Ad. Moulin 
1 Sir E. T. Smith 
1 Ruth Cleveland 
1 Mrs. G. Dittrich 
1 Eva Knowles 
1 Edwin Beckett 
1 Madame J. Laing 
TOMATOES AND THEIR CULTURE. 
The Tomato, Lycopersicum esculentum (Nat. Ord., Night¬ 
shades), is a native of South America, and was introduced 1596. 
Tomatoes, as is well known, are grown both under glass and in the 
open air in British gardens. 
House Culture. 
The Tomato succeeds the best as a rule in soil of a light sandy 
nature. It is rather an accommodating plant, provided there is 
ample light, heat, and not too much moisture in the atmosphere. 
A span-roofed house, with the ends north and south, is suitable for 
Tomatoes, because the plants are able to receive sunshine on each 
side of the house—the east side in the morning, the west side in 
the afternoon. It is a question whether Tomatoes can have too 
much light, provided they receive abundance of air and water. 
Raising Plants. —For the first crop sow seeds early in January 
in a temperature from 60° to 75° Fahr. The seeds may be sown in 
pans, shallow boxes, or 6-inch pots. Sow thinly ; 1 inch from seed to 
seed will not be too far apart, and one-fifth of an inch will be 
quite deep enough for covering. As soon as the germinating seeds are 
seen to lift the soil place near the light, to cause the young seedlings 
to become sturdy in their early stages of growth. A compost of 
three parts loam, one part leaf soil or spent hops, one part sand, 
and half part burnt garden refuse is suitable for sowing in, the 
pots to be one-third filled with drainage. 
Do not allow the seedlings to become crowded before taking 
them out of the seed pots, because when they are allowed to 
become matted together, roots and leaves, two or three weeks of 
valuable time is lost in growth early in the season which cannot be 
regained. It is of much advantage to the young plants to keep the 
glass clean over them. The young plants do very well in the above 
compost when three are placed round the sides of 3-inch pots until 
they become well rooted, then each plant ought to be placed in a 
3-inch pot separately thus early in the season. Always endeavour 
to keep the plants as near the glass as possible. Out of 3-inch they 
may be placed in 6-inch pots ; out of the 6-inch into their fruiting 
pots, which may be 10 or 11 inches in diameter. 
Boil and Potting. —The soil for potting the plants from 
3 to 6-inch pots, also for fruiting in, may consist of four parts 
