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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
f November 26, 1891. 
Lucrdce (A.).—Pare white, a splendid variety of dwarf habit, pro¬ 
ducing large flower?, 3 feet. 
Maret Postula (F.).—Violet rose, rather early, 3 feet. 
M. Freeman (F.).—Rose, very pretty form, incurve!, 3 to 4 feet. 
M. W. Holmes (F ).—Rich crimson and gold, splendid habit and 
constitution, 3 to 4 feet. 
Mrs. Burrell (E ).—Primrose formof Madame Desgranges, 3 feet, early. 
Mrs. Hawkins (E.).—Bright yellow variety of Madame DesgraDges, 
3 feet. 
Mr. Hugh Graham (A.).—Pink and white, large full flower, rather 
late, 3 feet. 
President Hyde (A ).—Bright yellow, reflexed, one of the best, 3 to 4 
feet. 
Princess Blanche (F.).—Greamy white, very dwarf, 2 to 3 feet, late. 
Thomas Stephenson (E.).—An improved Criterion, 3 to 4 feet. 
Thomas Cartledge (A.).—A very distinct Japanese with twisted 
florets, 3 feet. 
Tromphe du Nord (F.).—Crimson maroon, fine old variety, 3 feet. 
Val d’Andorre (F.).—Chestnut red, very fine habit, and large flower, 
3 to 4 feet. 
The initials following the names mean F, French ; A, American : 
E, English.— R. Owen. 
Japanese Chrysanthemums for Cutting Down. 
Now we are th'nking of Chrysanthemums, would some grower kindly 
give a list of twenty-four Japanese which will best lend themselves to 
the cutting down process? the varieties being for grouping only, not for 
cut blooms, and for shows about November 12th to 17th.— North 
COTSWOLD. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
CHESHUNT. 
The annual Exhibition of Chrysanthemums at Chesliunt is invari¬ 
ably a pleasing gathering, especially for the Judges, who are not over¬ 
burdened with arduous duties, and thanks to the attention of the con¬ 
siderate members of the Committee, the subsequent proceedings are even 
more satisfactory. St. Mary’s Hall, in which the Show is held, is not 
very spacious, and therefore would not permit a great extension of the 
display, but several improvements may be introduced with advantage, 
h or example, more groups and plants are wanted, and if the prizes could 
be slightly increased in these clas-es it might have a stimulating effect 
upon local growers. The cut blooms are satisfactory, so also are the 
hardy fruits and the vegetables, but a class for a stand of Chrysanthe¬ 
mum blooms, or something to show their decorative value, would be a 
charming addition to the Show, and add considerably to its interest. 
A class for table plants also would be useful, as these are excellent for 
the centres of the tables between the stands of cut blooms. 
In general quality this year’s Snow was very satisfactory generally, 
and there has evidently been a steady advance in this respect for some 
time, proving that the Society’s work is producing an effect. The chief 
class was that for twenty-four cut blooms, twelve incurved, and the 
same number of Japanese, with not more than two of any variety, and 
here Mr. Cox, gardener to J. Trotter, Esq., won first honours, showing of 
Japanese Madame Baco (2), Avalanche (2), Val d’Andorre (2), Boule 
d Or, Beauty of Cast ewood (2), M. Bernard, J. Herrin, and E. Molyneux ; 
of incurved, Lord Alcester (2), Empress of India (2), Queen of 
England (2), Alfred Salter, Golden Empress (2), Princess of Wales, 
Mrs. S. Coleman, and Violet Tomlin. Mr. Walter, gardener to 
E. Clapham, Esq., was second, his Japanese being very fresh and even. 
The best twelve Japanese came from Mr. Collins, gardener to S. Warren, 
Esq., who had fine blooms of Etoile de Lyon, Madame Baco, Ada 
Spaulding, Condor, Beauty of Castlewoo!, Stanstead Surprise, E. Moly¬ 
neux, J. Dblaux, Sunflower, Avalanche, Mrs. Wheeler, and E. A. Carribre. 
Mr. Cox took a similar position for twelve incurved, staging good 
examples of Queen of England, Violet Tomlin, J. Salter^ Lord 
Wolseley, Empress of India, Nil Desperandum, Golden Empress, Robert 
Cannell, Mrs. S. Coleman, Lord Alces f er, Princess of Wales, and Jardin 
des Plantes ; Mr. Collins being second in this class. Messrs. Turk and 
Horner had the best six Japanese. Anemones were capitally shown by 
Messrs. Walters and Horner, Pompons by Messrs Searles and Horner, 
reflexed by Messrs. Turk and Walters; while in a mixed class for twelve 
blooms, four each of Japanese, incurved, and Anemones, Mr. Turk was 
first with very fine blooms, followed by Mr. Walters. 
lor groups of Chrysanthemums and miscellaneous plants arranged 
for effect Mr. Rowdon, gardener to J. Walters, Esq., won the leading 
prizes. An interesting c’ass in this section was for a collection of 
Pompons not more than 2 feet high in pots not exceeding 6 inches in 
diameter. Mr. Bettes worth, gardener to R. Ewing, Esq , won first with 
plants not more than a foot high bearing abundance of flowers and most 
useful for decorative purposes. They are raised from cuttings inserted 
iu late spring or early summer three or four in a pot, and bushy little 
specimens are thus obtained. Mr. Walters was second with similar 
plants. Primulas were good from Messrs. Walters and Turk and G. 
Warren, Esq. 
Apples were capitally shown by Messrs. Bettesworth, Jones, Turk, 
Rowdon, and Ambrose; Grapes coming from Mr. Collins, who was first 
for a large bunch and berries of Waltham Cross Seedling; and Mr. G. 
Warren was second for Black Hamburgh. The non-competing exhibits 
included five stands of very handsome Chrysanthemum blooms, chiefly 
Japanese, a most tasteful basket of Chrysanthemums from Mrs. Horner, 
and some elegant Bamboos from Messrs. Paul & Son. 
The Judges were hospitably entertained at luncheon by Mr. George 
Paul, who subsequently conducted them round the surprising establish¬ 
ment of Mr. Edward Rochford, where the cultivation of Grapes and 
plants for market is carried out on a marvellously extensive scale. An 
inspection of the interesting “ Old Nurseries ” at Cheshunt concluded the 
business of a most agreeable day. 
TEDDINGTON. 
For eight years the Chrysanthemum Show at Teddington has been 
conducted with much energy, a considerable share of success, and most 
satisfactory results as regards improvement in the culture of the 
favourite autumn flower. Several influential amateurs in the district 
have taken a prominent part in advancing the interests of the Society,, 
and the shows are invariably distinguished by a most commendable 
freshness and equality of merit. Cut blooms of course always consti¬ 
tute the special feature, and are largely represented ; but specimen 
plants, groups, fruit and vegetables form important departments, the 
competition is sure of these classes being extremely keen. The Com¬ 
mittee and the Hon. Sec , Mr. D. Anderson, were well rewarded for 
their efforts this year in a large and excellent display, one of the best in 
all real good quality that the Society has yet held. Especial credit is 
due to Messrs. Furze, Douet, and other gentlemen for the eager part, 
they take in the work of promoting the Show, and they are certainly 
performing a mo9t useful service to the district. 
Noting the cut blooms first, the chief class was that for twenty-four 
cut blooms, twelve incurved and twelve Japanese, distinct, in which a 
challenge cup, value 5 guineas, was offered as the first prize (to go to- 
the subscriber) and £1 10s. for the gardener. The conditions being that, 
the winner should hold the cup until the next exhibition, when it would 
be returned to the Society ; but if the same exhibitor should win the 
cup twice, not necessarily in consecutive years, it becomes his absolute 
property. This is the third that has been offered at Teddington on 
similar terms. The first was offered in 1884, and was finally won in 
1886 by Mr. Furze. The competition for the second commenced in the 
following year, and was completed in 1889, Lieut.-Gen. Vialls being tfie 
winner. The third has now been won twice in succession by Mr. 
Furze, and therefore becomes his property. It is worthy of remark that 
the gardener at The Rowlands has amply proved his skill as a Chrys¬ 
anthemum grower, for he has been successful in this competition no less 
than five times—a good record. 
The varieties in Mr. Furze’s prenrer collection of substantial hand¬ 
some blooms were as follows—Incurved: Empress of India, Emily 
Dale, Violet Tomlin, Golden Empress, John Salter, Princess Teck, Queen, 
of England, Miss Hasrgas, Lady Dorothy, Alfred Salter, Lord Alcester,. 
and Hero of Stoke Newington. The Japanese were very strong, and 
comprised the following—Etoile de Lyon, Gloire de Rocher, Louis 
Boehmer, E. Molyneux, Condor, Glonosum, M. Bernard, Madame 
C. Audiguier, Mrs. F. Jameson, Stanstead White, Sunflower, and 
Madame Baco. The second prize went to General Vialls, C.B., Tedding¬ 
ton House (gardener, Mr. Hfiginson), for good blooms, and the third to- 
Mrs. Holberton, The Cedars, Tedi’ngton (gardener, Mr. W. Cave). 
With twenty-four incurved, distinct, Mr. E. Coombs was first for 
excellent blooms of Empress of India, Violet Tomlin, Lady Dorothy, 
Golden Empress, Mrs. Heale, Empress Eugdnie, John Salter, Miss. 
Haggas, Perle Precieuse, Queen of England, Princess of Wa'es, Mrs. 
ShipmaD, John Doughty, Jeanne d’Arc, Baron Beust, Lord Alcester,. 
Mrs. Coleman, Princess Beatrice, Alfred Salter, Princess Teck, Barbara,. 
Emily Dale, Lady Idardinge, and Hero of Stoke Newington. Mr. 
Coomb3 a’so had the best twenty-four Japanese, but he was closely 
followed by Mr. W. Davies, Weir Bank Gardens, and Mr. Cave. For 
twelve incurved the pnzes went to Messrs. Slade, Higginson, and 
Davies in the order named. In other smaller classes Messrs. Coombes, 
Slade, and Davies were the successful competitors, while for Anemones- 
and Pompons, which were excellently shown, A. Nagle, Esq., Bijou 
Cottage, Surbiton (gardener, Mr. W. A. Clark), was the most successful. 
Noteworthy exhibits also came from Mrs. Howard, The Grove, Tedding¬ 
ton (gardener, Mr. Osborn); T. F. Weymott, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
T. Gregory) ; Mrs. Cowan, Park Lodge, Kingston ; W. Cunard, Esq., 
Orleans House (gardener, Mr. R. Mitchell) ; and Mr. Sallows (specimen, 
plants). 
Some very tasteful floral decorations were contributed by Misa 
Furze, Miss Douet, Mrs. Birmingham, and other ladies ; there was also am 
admirable display of Apples and Pears, together with vegetables. The 
non-competing exhibits included a beautiful group of Orchids from Mr. 
Tracy of Twickenham, and a collection of fruit from Messrs. J. Peed 
and Sons, Roupell Park. 
WANTAGE. 
The historic town of Wantage made a horticultural departure last 
week by inaugurating a Chrysanthemum Show, and having made so- 
necessary a beginning it is to be hoped that the interest thus awakened 
will result in a substantial advance during the coming year. It was. 
somewhat late in the season before the Committee and officers of the 
local horticultural Society determined to make an effort in the direction 
of promoting a Chrysanthemum Show, therefore time did not permit 
very extensive preparations on the part of intending exhibitors. An. 
idea was, however, conveyed of what can be accomplished in well- 
grown plants, and good blooms were contributed by several amateurs. 
Apples and Pears were well represented, but there will no doubt be. 
considerable extensions in these classes another season. 
To impart an additional educational importance and interest to the 
Exhibition, arrangements were made for two lectures, one on Chrysan;- 
themums in the afternoon, and another on Fruit Culture in the evening ; 
