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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ February 8,1887. 
Crocus Korolkowi. (B. M., t. 6852, f. A.) H. Something in the way 
of the common yellow Dutch Crocus, but distinguished by the narrower 
segments of its yellow fl., the 3 outer ones of which are brownish outside. 
Stigmas entire, orange-red. Central Asia. 
Croton. The plants described under this name are not true Crotons, 
but belong to the genus Codiseum. 
Croton Phillipsii. (Williams' Cat., p. 24.) Euphorbiaceae. S. shr. 
A pretty variety, with linear-lanceolate 1., 8 to 10 in. long, by 5 in. broad, 
the base of the 1. rich golden yellow, extending half way through, and 
contouring along the centre neariy the whole length. 
Croton Wigmannii. (Williams’ Cat., p. 24.) S. shr. A good table 
decorative plant, with 1. 8 to 10 in. long by £ in. broad, irregular in form, 
rich green, blotched with yellow. 
Cycas Bellefokti. (III. E., t. 586; Cat. Comp. Cont. d'Eort., p. 9.) 
Cycadeae. S. per. An elegant Cycad, with a crown of ascending and grace¬ 
fully arching pinnate 1., 5 to 5£ ft. long; leaflets very numerous, linear- 
lanceolate acuminate, entire. Tonkin. 
(To be continued.) 
THE HORTICULTURAL CLUB AND THE ROYAL 
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The annual dinner of the Club took place on Tuesday last, when there 
was a large attendance of members to meet Sir Trevor Lawrence, the 
President of the Royal Horticultural Society. Amongst those present 
were Mr. John Lee (Chairman), the Hon. and Rev. J. T. Boscawen, 
Dr. Hogg, the Rev. W. Wilks, Messrs. Geo. Maw, Harry J. Veitch’ 
Philip Crowley, H. J. S. Pearson, C. J. Pearson, Arnold Moss, Geo. Paul, 
Geo. Bunyard, A. H. Pearson, T. Francis Rivers, J. Laing, Harry Turner, 
J. S. Cousins, T. W. Girdlestone, the Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain, Hon 
Sec., &c. 
The meeting received additional importance from the fact that a 
sub-Committee of the Club had been appointed to consider the position 
of the Royal Horticultural Society, and to place some suggestions before 
the President of the Society, as embodying the opinions and views of 
the outside public on the position and affairs of the Society. 
The Chairman, after proposing the health of “ The Queen,” then 
gave what he said might be called the toast of the evening, “ The 
Prosperity of the Royal Horticultural Society,” coupled with the name 
of their esteemed President, Sir Trevor Lawrence, and in an admirable 
speech traced the history of the Royal Horticultural Society, and said 
that although its present position seemed to be so precarious, he was 
sure the horticulturists of England would rally to it if it could procure 
a home of its own without connection with or interference with any 
other body. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence replied, and thanked the Club for the kind 
interest it had taken in the Society, and spoke hopefully of its future. 
He quite agreed with the desirableness of the Society having a home of 
its own, and thanked the sub-Committee for their suggestions, which he 
would lay before the Council. 
Messrs. Veitch, Pearson, Paul, and others took part in the conversa¬ 
tion that followed, all dwelling on the necessity of the Society having 
an independent footing. 
The Chairman proposed the “ Prosperity of the Club,” coupling with 
it the name of the Secretary, who briefly replied. Dr, Hogg proposed 
in a feeling speech the “ Health of their Beloved Chairman,” who briefly, 
responded, and the meeting broke up after having spent a most agree¬ 
able evening. The tables were kindly decorated by Mr. T. A. Dickson of 
Covent Garden, and Mr. G. Bunyard kindly supplied some beautiful 
fruit for dessert. 
The following ar. the suggestions submitted to the President of the 
Royal Horticultural Society by the sub-Committee of the Club 
1, It is suggested whether it might not be advisable to enlarge the 
number of the Council of the Royal Horticultural Society, with the 
view especially of giving a larger representation to horticulturists in 
the provinces. 
2, It is suggested whether it would not be possible to create a form 
of membership for one guinea annually. 
3, It is suggested that it would be very undesirable to fetter the 
Society by any permanent or binding contract with the Royal Albert 
Hall Corporation or any other similar body. It is hoped that a suitable 
position and necessary building may before long be provided by the 
Society itself for its own sole use and accommodation. 
4, It is suggested that it would be very desirable to alter the date of 
the annual general meeting to some period of the year (say May or 
June) when there is better opportunity for the attendance of Fellows. 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING— January 31 st. 
The annual general meeting of this Society was held at the Old Fo 
Swans, Bishopsgate Street, on Monday evening the 31st ult., the ch 
being taken at 7 p m., by the Vice-President, R. Ballantine, Esq., in t 
absence of the President, E. Sanderson, Esq., who is travelling in cent 
France for the benefit of his health. There was a large attendance 
members over fifty being present, and the business was not disposed 
until a late hour. This was chiefly owing to the length of time occupi 
in the election of the General Committee, but changes in the meth 
adopted will facilitate matters considerably on another occasion 
The business commenced by the Hon. Secietary reading the circa 
calling the meeting, which was followed by the appended report a 
balance-she t. K 
REPORT, 1886. 
The Committee in presenting the balance-sheet for the season, 1886-7, 
have the pleasure of recording that it has been an era of unqualified success 
in the annals of the Society. 
For the first time three shows have been held, and each in its way has 
fully justified this new departure. The September show was a source of 
great interest, not only to growers of Chrysanthemums, who thus had an 
opportunity for the first time of comparing the merits of the best of the early 
flowering varieties, but also on account of the excellent show of Dahlias 
and Gladioli, both of which were exceptionally fine, and the Committee hope 
that in 1887 this show will assume still larger proportions. Of the November 
fete it is only needful to state that it excelled that of any previous year 
both as to number and quality of the exhibits. The January show, in spite 
of the severity of the season, brought visitors and exhibits from all parts of 
England, and it was a generally expressed opinion that in promoting this 
exhibition the Society was doing a most useful work, as it clearly proved 
that the season for Chrysanthemums could be satisfactorily prolonged during 
midwinter. 
During the year a new catalogue has been issued, which has been well 
spoken of in all quarters, and the best thanks of the Society were accorded 
to Messrs. Addison, Davis, Payne, and Springhett for the time and care they 
had devoted to its preparation. 
The Floral Committee have met regularly, and no less than 287 varieties 
were submitted at the several meetings, and forty-four certificates awarded. 
The financial position of the Society remains good, and the year closes 
with a balance in hand of £7 4s. Id., irrespective of the reserve fund. 
Arrangements have been made with the Royal Aquarium Company for 
again holding three shows. This entails a severe strain upon the resources 
of the Society, and the Committee trust to the liberality of all lovers of the 
Chrysanthemum to subscribe to tbe prize fund or to become members, as it 
is only by continued and united effort that the usefulness of the Society 
can be maintained. 
The annual dinner was held December 13th, when 113 members and 
friends of the Society were present, and one of the most pleasing incidents 
of the year was the presentation to Mr. William Holmes, the Honorary 
Secretary, of a testimonial, consisting of an address on vellum and a set of 
epergnes, subscribed for by over 100 members and friends, as a mark of 
their high esteem and regard for the great services he had rendered to the 
Society. 
The Committee desire to tender their grateful thanks to the donors of 
special prizes for the past season, and especially to W. H. Cullingfoid, Esq., 
for the liberal support he has so kindly accorded to the midwinter show. 
BALANCE-SHEET, 1886-87. 
Receipts. 
Trustees of Reserve Fund .. 
Arrears of 1885 . 
Subscriptions. 
Donations, Speeial Prizes, Ac. 
Entry Fees. 
Aquarium Company. 
Mr. W. Holmes’ Special Donation 
Medals, Certificates, &o. 
Affiliation Fees . 
Advertisements . 
Sale of Admission Tickets .. 
Sale of Catalogue. 
Medals on hand . 
Tickets on hand . 
Expenditcke. 
Deficit on 1885 Aocount.. . 
Prizes (three exhibitions). 
Breakfasts, Judges and Committee (three ixhibitions) 
Hire of Fine-foliage Plants. 
Advertisements . 
Printing, General Account. 
Printing Catalogue. 
Sundry Expenses—Exhibitions and Meetings of Floral 
Committee . 
Commissionaires . 
Tubes and Baize Floral Committee . 
Hire of Booms for Meetings . 
Jndges’Fees.. . 
Medals. 
Postages, Postal Orders, and Cheque Books. 
Stationery and Sundries. 
Clerk at Exhibitions. 
Badges. 
Admission Tickets. 
Bill Posting. 
Collector of arrears. 
Annual Dinner Expenses .. 
Cartage and Labour (three exhibitions) . 
Balanoe in hand . 
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In moving the adoption of the report Mr. BaRantine remarked that £100 
more prizes had been given in 1886 than in the preceding year, and the 
subscriptions had increased by nearly £40, showing that the Sooiety was 
making steady progress, although the balance was not a large one. Mr. R. 
Dean seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. A proposal by 
Mr. Holmes that the balance of £7 4s. Id. be transferred to the reserve 
fund was also adopted, and the Treasurer (J. Starling, Esq.) obseived that 
he would like to see the r serve fund substantially increased ; even if the 
members only contributed Is. each it would increase the total materially. 
A list of the names of members in arrears with subscriptions was then 
read, and as the persons had been repeatedly applied to it was decided to 
erase their names from the Society’s books. Votes of tbank3 having been 
passed to the Auditors (Mr. Drain, jun., and Mr. Crane), fourteen new mem¬ 
bers elected, and the names of four societies desirous of becoming affiliated 
