February 28, 1895. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
191 
Thii is shown by the fact that eleven Fellows and 130 ordinary members 
have been elected, and the unusually large number of nineteen societies 
received into affiliation. This assuring growth in numbers is emphatic 
testimony to the widening influence exerted by the Society at home and 
abroad ; and also to the high estimation in which the Chrysanthemum is 
held as an exhibition flower. 
“The various shows fully maintained their reputation as the best in 
London. The display of early Chrysanthemums in September was 
small, owing to the somewhat unfavourable character of the season ; 
but the fine collections of Dahlias and Gladioli amply compensated for 
any disappointment on this account. In October there was an imposing 
exhibition, equalling in quality the Chrysanthemums seen in November. 
The Great Autumn Fete in November is unquestionably the largest show 
of the ‘ Golden Flower ’ held in the United Kingdom, and a much 
more extended space for staging was required than in the previous year. 
On this occasion there were five competitors among the Societies in 
affiliation for the possession of the valuable challenge trophy, which was 
won by the Bromley Chrysanthemum Society. The large number of 
illustrations showing the decorative value of the Chrysanthemum so 
prominent at the November F&te were so attractive in design and execu¬ 
tion that they called forth the loftiest praise from the general and 
horticultural Press. 
■‘The exhibition held in the early part of December surpassed all 
expectations; the display of Japanese varieties in particular was very 
fine. The Committee are under great obligation to the trade for the 
valuable miscellaneous collections contributed to all the shows, combin¬ 
ing as they do so much variety and interest. 
“ The meetings of the Floral Committee brought together a consider¬ 
able number of new varieties, and that body is to be congratulated upon 
the caution exercised in making awards to novelties, selecting only 
those of the highest excellence. A desire has been expressed that the 
meetings of this body be held oftener during the months of October 
and November, a matter which will be considered by the General 
Committee. 
“The preparation and issuing of a new supplemental catalogue is one 
of the agreeable incidents of the past year, bringing that important 
feature of the Society’s work up to date. It is satisfactory to know it 
is in brisk demand. A ‘Chrysanthemum Year Book’ is a new and 
welcome addition to the Society’s literary work, and promises to be a 
financial success. In each case the editorial direction was confided to 
Mr. C. Plarman Payne, who deserves well of the Society for his able 
oversight. 
“Mr. E. C. Jukes having found it obligatory upon him at the end of 
last year to retire from the office of Vice-Chairman of the Committee he 
had held for several years, the members placed on record their great 
sense of the services he had rendered to the Society, and a suitable 
illuminated address on vellum, signed by the officers of the Society, was 
presented to Mr. Jukes by the President, at a special general meeting 
held in May last. 
“ The Committee have arranged for the holding of three exhibitions 
at the Royal Aquarium during the months of October, November, and 
D. icember; and a Dahlia show will be held by the Royal Aquarium 
Society in September, as heretofore, at which prizes will be offered by 
this Society for early Chrysanthemums, and these Will be supplemented 
by a grant of £10 for Dahlias. Some substantial additions have 
been made to the prize money in the specimen plant classes at the 
November show. 
“ Certain amendments to the rules recommended by the General 
Committee have been drafted for acceptance by the General Meeting. 
They give greater scope to the operations of the Society and augment 
the privileges of members. 
“ The President of the Society (Sir E. Saunders) continues his warm 
interest in its welfare and work, manifesting it in several gratifying 
ways, and particularly by his generous gift of a piece of plate as the 
President’s prize at the November exhibition. 
“ It is with the greatest regret the Committee have learned the 
resolve of Mr. Robert Ballantine to retire from the position of Chair¬ 
man of the General Committee. Appointed Vice-President in 1879, he 
ten years later became Chairman on the retirement of the late Mr. 
E. Sanderson—a post he has filled with great credit to himself and 
advantage to the Society, whose best interests he has always promoted 
to the utmost. Pressure of business engagements, with other con¬ 
siderations, actuates him in taking a course the Committee so much 
deplore. There is, however, reason to hope Mr. Ballantine’s exertions 
in promoting the best interests of the Society may be continued as a 
member of the General Committee. 
“ To all donors of special prizes the Committee tender their grateful 
thanks, assuring them such welcome assistance is highly appreciated.” 
FINANCIAL STATEMENT, 1894. 
Receipts. 
Dr. 
Balance in hand 
Members’ Annual Subscriptions— 
534 @ 58. 
16 @ lOa. 
16 @ 10s. 6d, 
73 @ 21s. 
1 @ 30s. 
5 @ 42s. 
1 @ 63s. 
Foreign Members’ Sab.=criptions ... 
Donations and Special Prizes 
Royal Aquarium Company— 
Bill Posting, September Show 
October Show... . 
Bill Posting. 
November Show . 
Bill Posting. 
Less Tickets 
December Show 
Bill Posting ... 
Affiliated Societies— 
Fees . 
Medals and Certificates . 
Entrance Fees, and Rent of Sf a:e 
Catalogues and Postages . 
Sale of Tickets . 
Advert'sements in Schedule 
Reserve Fund, received during 1894 
Spiers & Pond, overpaid returned. 
G. Dawson, overpaid returned . 
Reserve Fund Account, wrongly debited 
£75 
0 
0 
2 
4 
9 
175 
0 
0 
3 
5 
6 
178 
5 
6 
15 
0 
0 
50 
0 
0 
2 
8 
6 
£ 
s. 
d. 
£ 
s. 
d. 
Cr. 
£ 
s. 
d. 
£ 
3, 
d. 
16 
15 
8 
Prizes—September Show . 
13 
15 
0 
October „ . 
37 
10 
0 
133 
10 
0 
November „ . 
263 16 
6 
8 
0 
0 
December „ . 
44 
5 
0 
8 
8 
0 
Aledals Awarded aud Engraving . 
66 
16 
7 
76 
13 
0 
426 
3 
1 
1 
10 
0 
Medals and Engraving, Affiliated Societies. 
58 
13 
5 
10 
10 
0 
Cartage . 
6 
19 
10 
3 
3 
0 
Judges’ Fees ... ... . 
16 
16 
0 
241 
14 
0 
Judges, Floral Committee and Staff Luncheor.s ... 
23 
4 
7 
4 
7 
9 
Bill Posting, as per contra . 
9 
16 
6 
41 
15 
6 
Advertising in Hoiticultural Press ... 
12 
9 
0 
Hire of Rooms . 
8 
8 
0 
1 17 9 
77 4 9 
163 5 6 
52 8 6 
294 
16 
6 
52 10 
0 
90 13 
0 
143 
3 
0 
34 
17 
6 
9 
12 
0 
24 
7 
0 
27 
12 
0 
2 
18 
6 
0 
10 
0 
3 
2 
6 
1 
8 
6 
£847 
0 
5 
Reserve Fund invested in “N.C.S. Annual” £55 2 0 
Expenditure. 
Hire of Plants . 
Expenses of Annual Dinner 
Printing . 
Stamps, Telegrams, &c.... 
Sundry Expenses, including Labour and Assistanc 
at Shows . 
Stationery . 
Clerical Assistance . 
Bank Charges . 
Commission . . 
Donation to Royal Aquarium Employes 
Harding—Supports for Show Cards ... 
Bottles . 
Boxes for Medals. 
Hire of Show Case 
Reporters’ Fees ... 
Balance at Bank 
4 
17 
65 
36 
36 
20 
..t 
1 
1 
2 
6 
1 
1 
4 
4 
29 
0 0 
0 0 
18 
2 
Compared with the vouchers and found correct. 
(Signed) HENRY WILLIAMS, 1 
THOMAS C. WARD. 
February 21st, 1895. RICHARD DEAN, Hon, Secretary. 
6 
4 
13 11 
8 11 
(1 U 
<) 
13 
2 
8 0 
19 6 
19 0 
4 0 
1 
10 
£847 0 5 
The Chairman, on moving the adoption of the report, said there 
was little need for him to comment upon it, as the balance-sheet was 
very satisfactory, which in these days of depression was an important 
matter. Chrysanthemum growers had supported the Society, and he 
was glad to say it was making substantial, healthy, and real progress, 
and they might congratulate each other on its great success. Mr. D. B. 
Crane seconded the proposition, which was carried unanimously. 
A vote of thanks to the Auditors, Mr. H. Williams and Mr. T. C. 
Ward, was proposed by Mr. Berridge and carried. The Chairman then 
proposed Sir Edwin Saunders as President of the Society for the ensuing 
year, thanking him for his liberality and kindness in the past, and 
adding that the Society w'ere fortunate to obtain the ’oenefits of 
his services. This was seconded by Mr. Briscoe-Ironside, and carried 
amidst applause. 
Mr. G. Langdon moved that Mr. W. R. Starling should again be 
elected Treasurer. This was seconded by Mr. Davy, and carried. Mr, 
T. W. Sander then proposed Air. B, Wynne as Chairman of the Com¬ 
mittee in place of Mr. R. Ballantine, who declined re-election. This 
