340 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 17, 1889. 
Boyce was similarly elected on the Floral Committee. Mr. G. Gordon 
next reported that Mr. L. Castle, Mr. Payne, and himself had, in 
accordance with instructions of the General Committee, prepared a 
■supplement to the catalogue including the best of last year’s varieties, 
and it is now published. 
Mr. Holmes reported with regard to the Provincial Show at Hull that 
he had lately visited the officials there and satisfactorily arranged all the 
details. He considered the buildings amply large enough for a first-rate 
show, and he mentioned that arrangements were being made for a 
Conference that was likely to prove of an exceedingly interesting 
■character. Mr. E. C. Jukes would preside, and Mr. J. Wright with Mr. 
G. Gordon would contribute papers, and the mention of their names was 
a sufficient guarantee that the subjects would be thoroughly well 
treated. Entries for competition could be made through Mr. Holmes 
up to within three days of the Show, in compliance with the National 
Society’s rule, but the Hull Society required a week’s notice of entry. 
It was proposed that the 5.45 P.M. train to Hull on November 20th 
would be a convenient one for those intending to visit the Show, and 
if he received sufficient notices from members and visitors he could 
engage a saloon carriage, as on the occasion of the Sheffield Show 
last year. He further suggested that the members of the Floral Com¬ 
mittee who may be present at the Hull Show as judges or visitors might 
be authorised to deal with any new varieties there exhibited, and to 
make awards in the same way as in London. This was formally 
proposed, seconded, and carried. 
In reply to some questions asked respecting the November Show at 
the Westminster Aquarium, it was explained that it is not at all likely 
the music licence will be withheld, and even if it were they would still 
be able to hold flower shows and similar gatherings. Some proposals 
were made with regard to entertaining the Floral Committee at lunch 
on the occasion of the November Show, and as that is a very busy day 
it was decided that a complimentary meeting and lunch should be held 
on December 11th. After the election of several members, bringing up 
the total to 626, the amateur question cropped up again, the Hon. Secre¬ 
tary having received a letter from one intending exhibitor, who had 
been away for three weeks, and employed a man in the meantime to 
water the plants. Another had been away for six weeks, and similarly 
engaged assistance in his absence. It was resolved that the Hon. Secre¬ 
tary should be empowered to determine in cases of this kind whether a 
person was entitled to exhibit as an amateur or not, as it was impossible 
to frame a rule to meet all cases. The usual vote of thanks was accorded 
to the Chairman, and the meeting concluded about 9 P.M. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM CONFERENCE, CHISWICK. 
November 5th and 6th, 1889. 
At a meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Executive Com¬ 
mittee, October 8th, 1889, there were present Mr. Shirley Hibberd (in 
the chair), R. F. Jameson, L. Castle, C. E. Pearson, J. Douglas, N. 
Davis, C, Paul, N. Holmes, W. Wilks, T. B. Haywood, H. J. Veicch, 
J. Wright, C. Orchard, and W. Wildsmith. 
The Chairman suggested that the Exhibition should comprehend six 
groups of subjects, and that these should be examined by committees 
of selection, who would award certificates of merit to the best varieties 
in each group on the plan of operations at the late Vegetable Conference. 
The foregoing being agreed to, groups and Committees were arranged 
as follows:— 
(a) Varieties adapted for garden decoration. Committee : Messrs. 
H. Cannell, W. Wildsmith, H. Si. Pollett. 
(ft) Varieties incurved for specimen blooms. Committee: Messrs. 
J. Wright, D. Donald, W. Mease. 
(c) Varieties of Japanese for specimen blooms. Committee: Messrs. 
W. Holmes, E. Wills, R. F. Jameson. 
( d ) Reflexed, Anemone, Pompon, Pompon-Anemone, and single 
varieties for cut blooms. Committee : Messrs. C. Orchard, L. Castle, 
N. Davis. 
(e) Varieties of all classes for trained specimen plants. Committee : 
Messrs. E. Beckett, E. Berry, J. Laing. 
(/) Varieties of all classes for decorative plants. Committee: Messrs. 
C. Herrin, R. Owen, W. Furze. 
Referees : Messrs. H. J. Veitch (Chairman), F. IV. Burbidge, J. 
Doughty, R. Parker, J. Lyne, E. Molyneux (Secretary of the Con¬ 
ference), C. H. Payne, and W. Piercy. 
_ It was finally arranged that the Executive Committee and Com¬ 
mittees of Selection should meet in the vinery at Chiswick at 11 A.M. 
on November 5t'n 
BIRMINGHAM CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 
This Society have determined to celebrate the centenary of the 
Chrysanthemum in a most liberal manner. The Show takes place in 
the Town Hall, Wednesday and Thursday, November 20th and 21st, and 
for forty-eight cut blooms, twenty-four incurved and twenty-four 
Japanese, the substantial prizes of £25 for the first, £15 for the second, 
£7 for the third, £4 for the fourth, £2 for the fifth, 30s. for the sixth— 
a total of £54 10s., the greatest amount ever provided in one class, and 
ought to induce a strong competition among the leading cultivators.— 
Urbanus. 
LEEDS PAXTON SOCIETY. 
We are informed that a Chrysanthemum Show under the auspices of 
this Society will be held in the Town Hall, Leeds, on November 12th 
and 13th, and that good prizes will be offered for cut blooms, but we 
have not yet received a schedule. Mr. T. Bonsall, Elmet Hall Gardens, 
is the Secretary. 
TEDWORTH GARDENS, WILTS. 
Visiting this secluded and picturesque part of Wilts, and having 
heard many speak in praise of the Tedworth Gardens, the residence of 
Sir J. Kelk, Bart., our curiosity was gratified by a cordial invite from 
Mr. G. Inglefield, the head gardener, to inspect the same. Accordingly, 
on a fine morning in this beautiful autumn weather we found ourselves 
at Ludgershall station and the garden cart awaiting our arrival. The 
drive to Tedworth is about three miles up and over the Wiltshire Downs, 
commanding on all sides splendid views of the surrounding well-wooded 
country. On entering the park by the main lodge gates we proceeded 
up a long avenue of thriving Limes, which, though only planted eight 
years ago, already give welcome shade and are getting arched overhead. 
Turning to the right we were met by the genial gardener, who con¬ 
ducted us to the gardens. The first noticeable feature was the Chrysan¬ 
themums staged in the framing yard to the number of about 600. 
These we found to embrace most of the well known varieties. We 
noticed Avalanche, Violet Tomlin, Mrs. F. Jameson, E. Molyneux, W. G. 
Drover, Madame Baco, &c. All the plants were in the best of health, 
strong wood well ripening, the foliage present ing that healthy though 
leathery appearance so much sought after by the best growers. We do 
not imagine Mr. Inglefield need fear to compete with the leading exhi¬ 
bitors if, as seems probable, his plants continue in their thriving con¬ 
dition. Entering the walled-in gardens, some two acres in extent, we 
passed through the vineries, finding houses for the culture of Muscat, 
Black Hamburgh, Gros Colman, and other Grapes. Fruit culture 
under glass is evidently a specialty. The bunches of Muscats were the 
largest seen by us this season. In the Peach houses the late sorts were 
a prolific, fine shaped, and well coloured crop. The last house in this 
range we found stocked with pot Figs giving promise of an abundant 
crop for next season. The stove house next claimed our attention, 
and contained well coloured Crotons and Dracaenas ; also healthy young 
Palms, with a good assortment of tropical plants. The fernery was well 
stocked, Adiantum farleyense being especially noticeable. The Begonia 
house elicited our warmest admiration, containing as it did a splendid 
assortment of the best double and single varieties ; some of the latter Mr. 
Inglefield planted out in four large beds in front of the mansion and they 
looked superb. The next house contained a fine collection of Orchids. 
In the large Camellia house we found thriving specimens from 8 to 
10 feet high with glossy foliage and well set with buds. A very large 
Rose house contains standards in the centre of the best sorts, and spring¬ 
ing from the sides well overhead Marshal Niels, &c. The remaining 
portion of the kitchen gardens presented a neat appearance. On the 
fine lawn fronting the mansion are dotted specimen Conifers, and several 
carpet beds attract attention. The area of the estate, we were informed, 
is 7000 acres. On returning to the gardener’s house we observed that 
bothies, potting sheds, offices, &c., were amply provided. Then after 
partaking of the hospitality of our host and hostess the gardener’s cart 
again safely conveyed us to Ludgershall station, whence we departed by 
train for fresh fields and pastures new, fully satisfied, however, it would 
be some time ere we should have the pleasure of viewing the equal of 
Tedworth.—Two Jolly Gardeners. 
NICOTIANA AFFINIS, LONGIFLORA, OR PERSICA? 
In perusing the “ Floricultural Cabinet ” for 1833, I came across 
two notices given there of a NicotiaDa, which struck me from the 
descriptions as bearing a very close resemblance to the plant now so 
popularly known as Nicotiana affinis, and brought prominently before 
the public under that name a few years since. 1 trust it will not be 
deemed out of place here to quote the full extracts given in the above 
work. The first is an extract of the description of a plant figured in 
Edwards’ “ Botanical Register ” for June, 1833, edited by Dr. Lindley. 
“ Nicotiana persica, Shiraz Tobacco.—It is rather a handsome annual, 
exhaling a faint but pleasant odour in the evening, at which time its 
flowers are in perfection. In Persia it grows 3 or 4 feet high. Flowers : 
Petals, white inside, green outside. Culture : It requires a dark, rich 
soil, and most abundant watering during all the season of heat.” The 
second notice is an extract from Sweet’s “ British Flower Garden” for 
the same month, June, 1833, edited by D. Don, librarian to the Linmean 
Society, and reads thus :—“ Nicotiana longiflora, Long-flowered Tobacco. 
—This plant is a half-hardy annual, thriving best in light rich soil, and 
is increased by seeds. It is a native of Buenos Ayres, where it was 
discovered by Mr. Tweedie.” 
Up to this point, from the above descriptions, it dees appear there 
were two distinct varieties, although it must be observed that the colour 
of the flowers of N. longiflora is not described. In October of the 
same year there is an article in the same journal on the “ Treatment of 
Nicotiana longiflora, Long-flowered Tobacco,” and the writer there said, 
“ That in the first week in May he turned out six plants into the open 
border under a south-aspected wall; the soil of the border is annually 
enriched during winter or spring with leaf mould and well rotted cow 
dung. The plants soon took advantage of the new situation, and by the 
end of July each was 4 feet high, and spread proportionally, producing 
hundreds of pure white flowers at the same time. They are slightly 
fragrant. When the sun is powerful the blossoms close up for almost 
three hours about the middle of the day, but during the other part are 
fully expanded, and towards evening the plant has a most beautiful 
