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are drifted in are seldom disturbed by strong wind?. All 
this work should not be left for one year, but if ft little 
is done annually the whole may be supplied with fopcl and 
a proper medium for the roots without throwing in arrears 
work in other departments. 
Not only do Rhododendrons grow with greater Vigour, 
and retain a fine, dark, glossy appearance by being top- 
dressed periodically, but they brave cutting winds in exposed 
positions in many cases without the slightest injury. In 
exceptional cases if they are browned they quickly recover 
before the season is over. Plants in poor soil subjected 
to the evil conditions pointed out are certain to be cut 
very much, and seldom recover—in fact they always pre¬ 
sent a thin, naked appearance. Some of our clumps and 
plants on the exposed side were very thin, but with cutting 
them well back and top-dressing they are equally as thick 
as those on the sheltered side. 
It is not wise to cut back Rhododendrons that are in 
an exhausted condition. They should be allowed to grow 
for one season after top-dressing, and then may be cut 
hack during the early spring months. It is a mis¬ 
take to delay pruning them until after they have 
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flowered, for they are then late before they start their 
growth, which is not well ripened before winter, and in 
severe weather the shoots are often killed. With plants 
in a partially exhausted condition the flowers must be 
removed directly they fade, and not be allowed to 
remain to ripeA their seeds. This is necessary in any 
! case, both for appearance and the well-being of the 
shrubs. 
Planting in exposed positions should be done during 
the month of September. In sheltered positions Rhodo¬ 
dendrons can be planted at almost any season of the year 
provided the soil is moist; if not, considerable labour is 
occasioned in watering.—A Northerner. 
INCURVED AND JAPANESE CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT 
THE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
The number of incurved and Japanese Chrysanthemum blooms at 
| the principal exhibition of the National Chrysanthemum Society last 
‘ year was 2134, or nearly 500 more than at the same exhibition in the 
i previous November. Taking the two shows together, no fewer than 
3810 flowers were in all staged for competition, of which 1920 wen; 
j incurved and 1890 Japanese varieties. 
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Date of Introduction. 
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Colour. 
1 
57 
47 
104 
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Laing. 
Pure white. 
2 
49 
44 
93 
Golden Empress of India . 
1875 
Loader . 
Pale yellow. 
3 
42 
42 
84 
John Salter . 
Salter. 
Cinnamon, orange centre. 
4 
38 
44 
82 
Queen of England . 
1819 
Salter. 
Blush. 
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29 
50 
79 
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Lacroix . 
Blush, tipped rosy purple. 
6 
42 
34 
76 
Lard Alcester . 
1882 
Fremantle. 
Pale primrose. 
7 
28 
44 
72 
Lord Wolseley . 
1882 
Orchard. 
Bronzy red. 
8 
24 
47 
71 
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Smith. 
Dark orange red. 
9 
34 
35 
69 
Mr. Bunn . 
1879 
Bunn . 
Bright golden yellow. 
10 
29 
39 
68 
Princess of Wales. 
1864 
Davis. 
B ush, tinted rose. 
It 
27 
40 
67 
Pr'nce Alfred . 
1864 
Davis. 
Rosy carmine. 
12 
24 
27 
51 
Alfred Salter. 
1856 
Salter. 
Lilac pink. 
13 
20 
29 
49 
Jardin des Plantes . 
I860 
Salter. 
Rich golden yellow. 
14 
21 
25 
40 
Prince of Wales . 
1865 
Davis. 
Purple. 
15 
22 
22 
44 
Lady Hardinge. 
1861 
Clrrk . 
SiUery rose. 
15 
21 
23 
44 
Mrs. Heale. 
1866 
Heale. 
White, tinted rose. 
15 
19 
25 
44 
Princess of Teck . 
1868 
Pethere . 
White, tinted pink. 
10 
15 
27 
42 
Cherub . 
1862 
Smith. 
Orange, tinted rose. 
17 
21 
20 
41 
Hero of Stoke NewiDgton . 
1871 
Forsyth. 
Rosy pink. 
18 
20 
19 
39 
Mrs. W. Shipman. 
1877 
Shipman . 
Fawn colour. 
18 
23 
16 
39 
Refulgens . 
1871 
Salter. 
Bright purple maroon. 
19 
17 
21 
38 
Barbara . 
1872 
Salter. 
Bright orange amber. 
20 
12 
22 
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Mr. George Gbnny. 
1870 
Waters . 
Bright primrose yellow. 
21 
5 
24 
29 
Golden George Glenny . 
1876 
Dixon. 
Bright rich yellow. 
22 
8 
20 
28 
Venus. 
1865 
Salter. 
Lilac, tinted peach. 
23 
8 
18 
26 
Mrs. G. Handle. 
1867 
Rundle . 
Pure white. 
23 
12 
14 
26 
White Venus. 
1872 
Shrimpton . 
Pearl white. 
24 
13 
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24 
Golden Queen of England. 
1859 
Salter. 
Canary yellow. 
25 
It 
12 
23 
Emily Dale . 
1872 
Dale . 
Pale straw colour. 
25 
12 
11 
23 
Golden Eagle. 
186? 
Davis. 
Dark orange. 
20 
7 
15 
22 
Beverley. 
1863 
Smith. 
Cream white. 
20 
7 
15 
22 
Lady Slade. 
1864 
Smith. 
Lilac pink. 
20 
5 
17 
22 
Mr. BruDlees. 
1865 
Smith. 
Indian rfd, tipped gold. 
20 
11 
11 
22 
Princess Beatrice. 
1868 
Wynes-s . 
Rosy pink. 
27 
4 
15 
19 
Eve. 
1865 
Smith. 
Creamy white. 
28 
4 
11 
15 
Baron Beust. 
1868 
Petbers. 
Chestnut red, tij ptd yellow. 
28 
9 
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15 
Empress Eugenie. 
1866 
Pethers . 
Rosy lilac. 
29 
2 
10 
12 
Antonelli . 
1862 
Salmon orange. 
29 
5 
7 
12 
Mabel Ward . 
1881 
Martin . 
Buff yellow. 
iiO 
5 
5 
10 
Abbd Passaglia. 
1863 
Smith. 
Brassy amber. 
30 
1 
9 
10 
Novelty . 
1860 
Clark . 
Blush. 
. 30 
4 
6 
10 
White G obe. 
1858 
Salter. 
Pearl white. 
