October 11,1894 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Gladiolus grandis (J. Burrell & Co.).—The colour of this new variety 
is rich salmon rose, with shades of orange on the outer portion of the 
petals, the throat ia deep purplish red (award of merit). 
Gladiolus Casilda (J. Burrell & Co.).—This is a handsome variety, 
having large, well-formed flowers and spikes. The colour is a clear 
yellow, feathered in the throat with purplish red (award of merit). 
Miltonia spectaiilis Moreliana atropurpurea (W. Cobb).—A richly 
coloured form, the sepals and petals being a very dark purple. The lip 
is purplish rose with darker veins (award of merit). 
Physalis Alkekengi Franchetti (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a splendid 
form of a well-known plant, the vesicular calyx being larger than 
hen’s eggs and of a rich orange shade. The plants shown were raised 
from seeds purchased by a member of the above-mentioned firm at a 
fruit shop in Japan, where they were offered for sale as food. The 
illustration (fig. 63) on page 343 will give an idea of the nature of 
this plant which is worthy of extensive cultivation (award of merit). 
Improved Telescope Cup and Tube. 
We have received a Chrysanthemum cup and tube from Mr. W. E. 
Tidy, Brockhampton Nurseries, Havant. *Thi8 is apparently a most 
simple holder, as the portion containing one bloom can be raised or 
lowered by turning a screw. The stem of the flower is thrust through 
an indiarubber ring, which is said to render the cup watertight 
when travelling. Various sizes are made to suit Japanese and incurved 
blooms. 
Chrysanthemums at Victoria Park. 
The display of Chrysanthemums in this park was opened to the 
public yesterday (Wednesday) the 10th inst. The collection is an 
extensive one, including all the well known exhibition varieties and a 
large number of the new kinds sent out for the first time this spring. 
Probably they will be at their best in about three weeks. Prom 2000 
to 3000 plants are grown and exhibited.—J. W. Moorman, 
Chrysanthemum Golden Weddino. 
My stock of this variety consists of two plants from one cutting, 
the plant being topped on March 14th and inserted in a small thumb 
pot, and removed to a 6-inch one. The bud showed at the end of August, 
and was taken, the original plant being grown on with one stem till the 
natural break, which was somewhat late. The crown bud showed in the 
middle of September, and the plant made 5 feet of growth from the first 
break. Both plants are strong and healthy, the buds swelling fast. I 
procured my stock from Mr. Wells, who states on page 326 that all his 
plants are strong and healthy, I am quite satisfied, that stimulants are 
not the cause of the disease.—P. W. Buckingham, Tonbridge. 
National Chrysanthemum Society. 
A MEETING of the General Committee of this Society was held at 
Anderton’s Hotel, Pleet Street, on Monday evening last, when Mr. B. 
Wynne took the chair. The Secretary reported that the prize money 
awarded at the recent September show had been paid, and that two 
silver and two bronze medals had also been awarded. A brief financial 
statement was submitted, showing the receipt of income amounting to 
£185 168. 4d. up to date, which sum is largely made up of subscriptions 
from members and aflfiliated Societies. He also pointed out that by the 
rules of the Society there was nothing to guide the members as to the 
method of election, and having tried the ballot on several occasions 
he thought it would be well to recommend the annual meeting to adopt 
it and make all elections uniform. It was also suggested that nomina¬ 
tions should be made twenty-one days before the meeting, so that the 
General Committee might consider the claims of any persons proposed 
to fill the vacant places. Mr. Geo. Gordon concurred in the wisdom of 
the proposition, and it was arranged to lay the recommendation before 
the members at the next annual meeting. 
Twenty-three new members were elected, and the Launceston (Tas¬ 
mania), Pershore, Newbury, and Melton Mowbray Agricultural Societies 
admitted in affiliation. The Secretary also drew attention to the fact 
that the Society would attain its jubilee in 1896, and suggested that a 
sub-committee be formed to prepare a programme for celebrating such 
an important event in a proper manner, and one worthy of the 
traditions of the Society. As a result the sub-committee was appointed 
as under :—The officers of the Society, Messrs. Briscoe Ironside, Geo, 
Gordon, H. J. Jones, T. W. Sanders, J. Wright (Temple Gardens), and 
T, Bevan, 
Mr. Harman Payne announced that the preparation of the new 
supplement to the catalogue was now finished, and would be in the 
printers’ hands in a day or two, and would no doubt be ready before the 
commencement of the ensuing show season. 
Chrysanthemums at Castle Hill, Maidenhead, 
At the present time the outdoor early flowering Chrysanthemums 
are making a charming display at the above nursery. Mr. Owen grows 
all sections extensively, and has already raised several early varieties 
of considerable promise. Growing and blooming most profusely in the 
nursery quarters I noticed the following when on a visit a few days 
since, and with open weather will make a display through October. 
Harvest Home stood out conspicuously ; colour reddish bronze, a 
Japanese flower, rather larger than Madame Desgrange. General 
Hawkes, of similar habit and size of flower ; of a dark plum colour. 
Golden Shower, a very free yellow. Princess was a larger flower than 
either of the preceding ; colour creamy white. Madame Gustave 
Grunerwald was flowering freely in pots, but is of a more delicate con¬ 
stitution than either of the above named kinds. Amy Russell, sent out 
as a supposed sport or seedling from Madame Desgrange, but as growing 
here it seemed identical with that variety, and the same remark applies 
to Lady Fitzwigram when growing in the open, no difference could be 
seen in flowers of that and Madame Desgrange. Other free-flowering 
kinds outside were Madame Louis Lionett, Madame Zephir Lionett, 
Piercy’s Seedling, Canari, Flora, Frederick Pele, and several Pompons, 
The large stock of over 5000 in pots were being placed in their 
blooming quarters. One house was filled with 1250 seedlings of this 
year. Altogether there are over 2000 seedlings of this year on trial, and 
as many from various other sources. The plants are rather taller than 
last year, and generally rather later, a few only of the earliest just 
beginning to show colour.—H, 
Chrysanthemums Round Dublin. 
There is I think an unwritten law among those who meet in friendly 
rivalry at a flower show, that when the fray is imminent, notes by a 
(war) correspondent do not find favour with the generals commanding. 
In this instance, though corpulent buds and capable wood form data 
from which approximate estimates may be formed, all else is premature, 
and in all cases comparisons, which I have no intention of drawing, 
possess a qualified value until the field day arrives. At any time during 
the growing season lovers of the “Autumn Queen’’ find pleasure in 
doing homage to their sovereign. 
Having at various times been asked had I seen the “ Mums ” at 
Mount Merrion, it was with pleasant anticipations I set forth to find 
Mr. Crawford at home and happy to allow an inspection of the battalion 
drawn up near his handsome dwelling. Places are few and far between 
in which such goodly quarters are provided for the head gardener. 
Beautifully situated is the Irish demesne of the Earl of Pembroke, com¬ 
manding an unrivalled view of “ Sweet Dublin Bay.” The bold head¬ 
land of Howth on the opposite shore stands out clear and distinct this 
autumn day, and perched on its nose is the Bailey lighthouse dazzling 
in its whiteness 110 feet above sea level. A herd of sleek-faced deer 
look inquiringly at the stranger within the gates taking his bearings 
for the gardens. Inquiring for Mr. Crawford I hear he is in the Melon 
ground, not amongst the Melons but amongst the “ Mums,” and here 
are the 400, their serried ranks in perfect alignment; admirable they 
looked, formidable I might say. Prevalence of mildew is complained of, 
but dustings of black sulphur keep the foe in check. Whatever loss of 
foliage has resulted it but serves to display the well ripened wood, and 
probably has been an aid to this desideratum. No need to poke among 
the labels for Miss Dorothy Shea ; here, as in all places I have seen her, 
she is conspicuous by the yellow tinted foliage. Mdlle, Th^r^se Rey 
in bud does not at this stage assume the capabilities of development we 
shall expect from it, but notes given last year by the apostle of culture 
convey assurances of comfort on this point. Golden Wedding behaves 
with us as with English growers : apparently this marriage is a failure, 
it is also objectionally tall. Amongst the rank and file many fine buds 
are prominent, and some few tops where buds are not, for earwigs here 
as elsewhere have been rampant this season, and daily inspection of the 
tops has been necessary. All are grown with three stems for large 
blooms, and the expert hand is very much in evidence. In crossing the 
garden many things have been hurriedly noticed, which I want to make 
further acquaintance with, but must not mention in this reserved 
column, so we reluctantly turn our backs on the favoured of fashion. 
Is there time to see St. Helen’s ? Yes ; so we take a bee line across 
the Park. Horse Mushrooms, giants in their way, are abundant. A 
stately Beech avenue perspects to the Booterstown Road in the distance, 
crossing which St. Helen’s, the seat of Lord Gough, is reached. Very 
pretty is this demesne encircled with a wide belt of goodly timber. 
Reaching the front of the mansion preparations for spring are in active 
progress, the flower beds on a wide terrace being all but filled. Mr. 
Gumming makes this work a special feature. Facing the flower garden 
is a ponderous bell swung in a frame close to the ground ; this is a war 
trophy of the late Field-Marshal Lord Gough. But there are “ Mums ” 
to see, so we make for the garden proper and see them, duly feeling 
their fat brown stems, noting the buds, whilst talking of “ Sheas,” 
“ Reys,” and Golden Weddings. Many other features are noticeable at 
this place; but we are now concerned with Chrysanthemums. 
My courteous guide intimates that we are expected at Willow Park, 
and the day is fast waning. Happily the charming seat of Mrs. Pease 
is situated right “ forninat” us, and but little time is taken in beating 
up Mr. McKenzie, whom we find engaged with the cup that cheers. 
“ Come and do likewise,” says he, which I do, whilst my cicerone looks 
pensively at his watch as the precious minutes fly. At last a move is 
made from the pretty cottage embosomed in—what? Why, “Mums.” 
No sooner outside than there are “ Mums” to the right of us, “ Mums ” 
to the left of us, and as we take stock in the gloaming fearful reflections 
prevail. Whether it is bush plants or those for large blooms are the 
