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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ April 18,1887. 
it was thought that it might give rise to distinct type of 
garden forms, but in that respect it has not realised the 
expectations formed concerning it. Then P. rosea might 
have been regarded as the progenitor of a series of highly 
coloured varieties. The more recent P. obconiea would 
appear to afford the hybridist some chance of success, 
and now the richly tinted P. obtusifolia Gammieana 
seems to give another chance to those desirous of im¬ 
proving existing or introducing fresh types. So many of 
the Primula family are readily intercrossed, and produce 
seed so freely, that experiments could be undertaken in 
several directions with every chance of success. The 
variety of P. obtusifolia shown by Mr. Douglas under the 
name of Gammieana is a charming plant, the flowers very 
neat in shape, of an intense crimson hue, a colour which 
also runs in the calyx and pedicels in a lessened degree. 
It is said to have been found in Sikkim, growing in sunny 
places at an elevation of 15,000 feet. The species is a 
native of the Himalayas, and is extremely variable, 
several forms having been already described, such as 
Griffithi and Roylei, which indicates the likelihood of its 
adaptability for crossing with other Primulas. — An 
Amateur. 
THE GARDENERS’ ORPHAN PUND. 
The time has arrived for reporting the progress that has been made 
in furthering the establishment of this commendable scheme. It may 
be stated that it is not in conflict with any other institution, but is in¬ 
tended to supply an existing want. As has been previously intimated, 
forms have been posted to a number of gardeners affording them an 
opportunity for giving their adherence to the scheme, and stating the 
amount of support they are willing to give to it. The “ returns,’' as 
placed before a meeting of the Commutes at South Kensington on 
Tuesday last, showed the number to be G08, and of this number only 
13 w<re refusals to accord support. The subscriptions promised 
are 277 of 5s. per annum, 82 of 10s., 15 of 20s., and 1 of 40 J . 
Donations are promised from 300 persons of £284 17s. GJ., the 
total sum announced to the meeting being £430 19s. Gd. 
Several of the forms sent out failed to reach the persons to whom 
they wire addressed through changes of residence, and some were 
returned indefinitely filled up. In proportion to the whole of the 
' returns ” the amount indicated must be regarded as highly satis, 
factory, but a great number, though stamped for posting, have not 
lieen received from the recipients of them. It is found that the 
time specified was too short for enabling some gardeners to bring the 
matter before their employers, as forms are yet arriving. 
C’msidering all the circumstances of the case, the Committee 
hive aereed to postpone their decis'on as to their future action till 
after Miy 21st, and in the meantime more forms will be printed for 
distribution amongst such nurserymen as may be willing to circula'e 
them amongst gardeners who may not have been reached by the first 
issue. Any gardener, moreover, who desires one or more forms can 
have them, when ready, in return for a post card sent to Mr. A. F. 
Barron, Royal Horticultural Society’s Gardens, Chiswick, London, 
containing the address of the applicant. It is believed there are 
many gardeners whose addresses are not given in directories that would 
like ti join in the woik, which is described as follows by the Com¬ 
mittee :— 
The objects of the Gardeners’ Orphan Fund is to make grants and 
allowances of money towards the maintenance of the orphans of 
tju'ilencre and departmental foremen in nurseries and seed houses. 
A. By Allowances .—To consist of any sum not exceeding 5s. per 
week to children between the ages of three and fourteen years, that may 
t> ■ placed with relatives or other responsible persons acting as guardians, 
within the knowledge of the Committee. 
K. By Boarding-out. —This to consist of free board, clothing, and 
education for children between the ages of five and fourteen years. 
C. By the purchase of admission to some existing institution. 
Qua ification of Candidate. —All candidates must be (1) orphans 
• h persons who have been gardeners, and (2) be nominated by two sub¬ 
scribers or donors to the fund. No child to be considered eligible for the 
fund until throe years old, or receive support after attaining the age of 
f mrteen years. 
4. Mode of Election to the Fund. —By the votes of the subscribers 
and donors only. 
5. Voting Bower of Subscribers. —Subscribers of 5s. per annum shall 
be- entitled to one vote at each election ; subscribers of 10s. to two votes ; 
of fit to four votes : of £2 to eight votes ; and so on in like propor¬ 
tion. Life donations of £5 shall entitle the donors to one vote at every 
election ; of £10 to two votes ; of £20 to four votes ; and so on in pro¬ 
portion. Annual subscriptions shall be due on the 1st of January. 
The scheme does not make provision for establishing any build¬ 
ing or s -hool, the Committee considering it neither desirable nor 
practicable at present to entertain such a project ; but should the 
fund at any future time assume such proportions as to render it de¬ 
sirable to erect i r purchase a building special a rangements can be 
made for the purpose. 
At the meeting referred to, at which Mr. G. Deal presided with 
his customary ability, the Committee expressed a hope that the 
editors of the horticultural journals would obligingly make the 
objects of the scheme known, and invite the co-operation of all 
persons who desire to see a Gardeners' Orphau Fuad firmly 
established. 
EXHIBITION CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
In your issue of the 14th inst. there appeared an interesting list 
of Chrysanthemums, giving the number of times each variety was 
shown at the‘-National” in 1885, and also in November last. Mr. 
Shoesraith commenting thereupon asks, “Has there ever been an 
election of the best varieties of exhibition Chrysanthemums in your 
pages?” This question can only be directly answe r ed by yourself. 
But I can forecast the result of such an election with approximate 
accuracy from having noted dowu during last autumn how many 
times each vuriety was mentioned in your columns as winning first 
prizes separately or in combination. I subjoin a schedule of the 
result, which tallies in a remarkable manner with “ E. M.’s.” list, 
thjugh that did not pretend to indicate priz ;winners. My notes com¬ 
menced with the report of the Royal Horticultural Society’s meeting, 
held October 2G h and terminated in December. Fifty varieties each 
of incurved and Japanese are given. The other classes I did not note 
down, as the number of available varieties is so limited.—B. D. If. 
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First Fifty Varieties. 
1 
53 
Empress of India 
1 
50 
Jeanne Del mix 
2 
53 
Go'den Empress 
2 
44 
Slndame C. Aurtiguier 
3 
49 
Lord Wolseley 
3 
44 
51 ad lie. Lacroix 
4 
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Princess of Wales 
36 
Comte de Germiny 
5 
48 
Jeanne o’Arc 
5 
35 
Fair Maid of Guernsey 
6 
47 
Queen of Engla d 
6 
34 
Japouaise 
7 
46 
Lord Alcester 
7 
32 
Bo ill e d’Or 
8 
40 
Prince Alfred 
8 
29 
Vrtl d'Andorre 
0 
28 
John Salter 
9 
28 
Thun berg 
10 
27 
Jardin de • Plantes 
10 
28 
Meg Merrilies 
11 
27 
Nil Dasperanduin 
11 
28 
Triomphe de la Rue des Chalets 
12 
27 
Prince'S or l'eck 
12 
28 
M. Ascorg 
( Golden Queen ( 10 ) 
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24 
Criterion 
i Emily Dale (16) 
1 14 
23 
Belle Paule 
14 
24 
Clieruh 
21 
S >leil Levant 
15 
24 
Lady llardinge 
! 16 
2) 
Elaine 
18 
22 
Alrred Salter 
1 17 
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Marguerite Marroucli 
17 
22 
Mrs. Ileale 
13 
20 
Baronne de Frailly 
18 
20 
Barbara 
19 
19 
M. Burnet 
10 
2) 
Hero of Stoke Newington 
20 
14 
Cnmosse de Beauregard 
2 > 
19 
Mrs. H. Shipman 
, 2 » 
14 
Grand ill or am 
21 
17 
Mr. Bunn 
j 22 
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Yellow Dragon 
21 
13 
Prince of Wales 
23 
13 
Peter the Great 
21 
13 
White Venus 
24 
13 
Duchess of Albany 
2t 
12 
Baron B u*t 
j 25 
13 
L’Adorable 
25 
12 
Refulgence 
: 26 
12 
IM. John Laing 
26 
11 
Lady Slade 
V 
12 
Maiden’s BluMi 
27 
10 
Mrs. Dixon 
28 
11 
Fernand Feral 
28 
10 
Princess Beatrice 
1 29 
a 
Madame K. Kendatier 
21) 
1) 
Novelty 
30 
10 
Balmoreau 
30 
8 
George Glenuv 
31 
8 
Bouquet Fait 
31 
8 
Mrs. G. Bundle 
32 
8 
M. Turin 
32 
8 
Pink Venus 
3 ; 
7 
Album Plenum 
33 
8 
Venn* 
34 
7 
Giver Fleuri 
34 
7 
Beverley 
35 
7 
31. Delaux 
35 
7 
Mr Brno Ices 
36 
6 
Madame de Sevin 
36 
(5 
Empress Eugenie 
37 
6 
Madame John Laing 
37 
C 
Eve 
34 
0 
Fanny Boucharlat 
38 
6 
Guernsey Nugget 
39 
6 
Striatum 
SO 
6 
Mabel Wuul 
4 1 
6 
M. Ardene 
4 1 
5 
Beauty 
41 
G 
Koseum Superbum 
41 
r 
Sir Stafford Carey 
42 
5 
Garn*-t 
42 
White Beverley 
4 \ 
5 
Glorio um 
43 
4 
Angelina 
41 
5 
Coquette de Castil e 
44 
4 
Bronze Jardin des Plantes 
4 ‘. 
5 
La Triompliame 
45 
4 
Go'den E^gie 
4 ; 
4 
M. Freeman 
46 
4 
Isabella Bott 
47 
4 
Triomphe du Nord 
47 
4 
Ladv Carey 
48 
4 
Sarnia 
48 
4 
Mr. Howe 
49 
4 
Source d’Or 
41) 
3 
Nonpareil 
50 
4 
l'a U:e. Moulis 
50 
3 
St. Patrick 
[We are obliged by this communication, which affords an interest¬ 
ing comparison with Air. Alawley's lis\ An election of incurved 
Chrysanthemums appeared in this Journal, page 110, Fcbiuary 8th, 
1883, in which the first twelve were Pfiace Alfred, Golden Empress of 
India, Piiucess of Wales, Empress of India, Jardin des Plantes, 
Queen of England, Barbara, Princess of Teck, Hero of Stoke New¬ 
ington, Airs. Heal-. Mr. Bunn, and Lady UardiDge, in the order 
named.] 
