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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
October 25, 1894. 
very important in winning prizes, even if the verdict ia arrived at by 
the point method of adjudication. 
Naming the blooms correctly ia very important to all concerned; 
exhibitors, in the interest of nurserymen, should be particular in this, as 
it saves much annoyance to the cultivator the next season, and a loss of 
trade to the vendor also. Visitors to the autumn exhibitions see and 
admire certain kinds, they order them from some specialist who supplies 
the sorts ordered, and when they bloom the following season are found 
different to those seen at the show in question, because the exhibitor 
had not them properly named. Instances of wrong naming cannot 
disqualify an exhibitor, but they prove very annoying to those whose 
experience is not superior in judgment or knowledge. The manner in 
which the blooms are named in many instances nowadays needs strong 
condemnation ; so badly are the names spelt and illegibly written that 
with difficulty can they be read at all. In the crush which often 
prevails this is anything but pleasant for the visitors. Exhibitors 
should bear in mind that they—as important as they are—are not the 
only persons whom the management has to cater for. 
The best example of naming that I have seen is that adopted by 
Mr. W. H. Fowler, Taunton, with his Japanese blooms. A rack-like 
arrangement made of stout wire to hold three cards, each about 
4 inches long and 2 inches wide, is fastened to the stand in front of the 
blooms. The names are printed on the cards in bold type, the three 
cards denoting the names of the blooms opposite. This is really an 
improvement upon the “Jameson” card holder. The names written 
distinctly upon an ordinary square envelope, the flap being used for 
sticking it to the stand in front of the blooms, is a cheap, easy, and a 
much superior plan to that of writing all the names closely upon one 
piece of paper and laying it in front of the stand, to be pushed on to the 
ground by the first crush of visitors. 
One more suggestion, and I have done with the exhibitor for awhile. 
It is an important one, though. Avoid being late in staging. Not only 
does this limit the opportunity of the exhibitor himself to put properly 
the finishing touches to his blooms, but it is a source of serious importance 
to the judges to be prevented commencing their labours in reasonable 
time, and to the officials also in making the room presentable for their 
visitors. Several mistakes in judging have been traceable to a want of 
time ; and no wonder if a few are made when the judges have to 
examine the blooms from behind visitors two deep. This is not mere 
fancy, but a serious fact. At one autumn show I was requested to he in 
the room to commence judging at eleven o’clock, but did not begin until 
12.45 owing to the tardiness of exhibitors to stage their exhibits, and to 
the inexperience of the officials. Visitors at this particular show were 
admitted at 1.30, I was quickly condemned in my awards at that show 
for awarding the third prize to a particular exhibit of table plants by 
an aggrieved exhibitor who was left outside of the charmed circle ! 
Suggestions to Secbetabies. 
Too often the best methods of management are not adopted, what are 
apparently small details being overlooked, which, combined with other 
defects, go to make the exhibition a success or the reverse. Some 
secretaries are too easy with exhibitors ; instead of making it a rule to 
clear the room at a stated time they are far too lax in this respect. 
Exhibitors know this and act accordingly ; some can never be ready to 
clear out until they are compelled to do so, almost by sheer force. It is 
a good plan to ring a bell, say ten minutes before the appointed time, as 
a warning to exhibitors, and again punctually at the time stated. 
Judges have ample time then to make their awards, and the clerical 
staff also opportunity to have the awards placed ready by the time the 
visitors are admitted. If some of these lax secretaries could pay a visit 
to such exhibitions as those at Hull, Birmingham and Southampton for 
example, they would return impressed with the result of adopting certain 
methods. 
It is very annoying to secretaries to find that at the last moment 
several entries in large classes remain unfilled, no notice having been 
given to the contrary. Such instances of gross neglect on the part of 
exhibitors need strong condemnation, and should be accompanied with a 
fine, deducted from any prize money gained in other classes. Some 
exhibitors make a practice of entering in more classes than they know 
they can fill, purely for the chance of altering their exhibits to obtain 
the greatest advantage to themselves. 
Some secretaries, too, are much too lax in completing their arrange¬ 
ment of the show in time for exhibitors. Space should be marked out ) 
for all classes, a card denoting the exhibit to be placed there should j 
accompany the space. Some exhibitors appear not able to decipher 
numbers, therefore it is better to write distinctly what the class is. For 
instance “ twelve Japanese blooms,’’ or some such example. No 
opportunity is provided for an exhibitor to find an excuse for the wrong 
disposal of his exhibit. 
The method of denoting the winning stand of blooms varies with 
individuals. As fast as the awards are made they should be denoted on 
the exhibit, and by the time all are adjudicated upon the visitors can 
ascertain which are the winning stands. At an important exhibition 
where I was present last year the awards in but few classes were made 
public at 2 45. This is annoying to visitors with limited time at com¬ 
mand. A system of numbering the stands to correspond with the 
names and numbers in the secretary's entry book was adopted with the 
result noted. In no way is the awards easier made known than by 
giving to each competitor a full sized prize card for every exhibit that 
he enters, he being responsible for the proper placing of such cards 
upside down in front of his exhibit. Upon the card is written the name 
and address of the exhibitor and the name of his gardener, denoting also 
what the class represents, and not merely giving the schedule number, 
as in some instances, which to an ordinary visitor is complicated. A 
space is left near the top of the card for denoting the value of the prize 
—first, second, and third. When the award is made and noted on the 
back of the card in pencil by the judge first, second, or third, all that ia 
required to complete the plan is for an attendant to follow the judges, 
and with adhesive printed slips fasten on to the space left on purpose 
the class of prize gained. Different coloured slips are adopted by most 
societies to denote the grades of prizes—viz., red, blue, and black for 
instance. At Liverpool, where all details of management arc well 
carried out, instead of employing these adhesive slips an ink ru’ober 
stamp is used, which answers the purpose admirably. On the back 
of the cards a class number should be printed to indicate to the 
judges the number of exhibitors there are in certain classes. If these 
details are carried out in a similar manner to this indicated there is 
not the slightest reason for a judge to turn up a card previous to making 
the award. Not that such an act would influence a man of integrity 
in making his award ; still, no such action should be placed in his 
power. When a card is given to all exhibitors as indicated, those not 
receiving a prize are generally turned up after the judging by an 
official. Visitors like to know who are competing unsuccessfully as well 
as those who do win prizes. I must postpone my remarks on judging 
until the next issue.—E. Molyneux, 
Manchestek Chrysanthemum Show. 
It has been reported that this annual exhibition will take place in 
the Manchester Town Hall on Friday and Saturday, November 23rd 
and 24th, instead of on the 20th and 2l3t. 
National Chrysanthemum Society. 
We understand that the annual dinner of the National Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Society will take place at Anderton’s Hotel, Fleet Street, on 
Thursday, November 29th, the President (Sir Edwin Saunders) in the 
chair. The musical arrangements will be carried out by Mr. J. Mortimer 
Dudman, musical director and organist at the Royal Aquarium, 
Westminster. 
Floral Committee Meeting—Certificated Chrysanthemums. 
A MEETING of the Floral Committee of the National Chrysanthemum 
Society was held yesterday (Wednesday) at the Royal Aquarium, Mr, 
W, Herbert Fowler occupying the chair. There was a full attendance 
of members, and a large number of novelties submitted. First-class 
certificates were awarded for the following varieties : — 
H?'. R. Ballantine. —A large Japanese reflexed flower of a deep 
purple magenta ; broad flat florets. Shown by Mr. Ernest Calvat. 
Mrs. n. J. Jmies. —An incurved Japanese bloom with florets of 
medium width, slightly grooved, colour white tinted light yellow. 
Shown by Mr. Calvat. 
Reine d'Angleterre. — This is a large Japanese of a deep rosy 
mauve colour, a solid-looking flower with rather short florets; reverse 
silvery. Exhibited by Mr. Calvat. 
Amiral Avellan. —A deep rich golden yellow, short broad petals ; 
a closely built flower. Staged by Mr. Calvat. 
Sarah Hill. —A globular incurved Japanese with very fine grooved 
florets ; colour rich canary yellow. Exhibited by Messrs. J. R. Pearson 
and Sons of Chilwell. 
Hairy Wonder. —A Japanese variety of the hairy type, with that 
peculiarity strongly marked. Colour, cinnamon buff. Sent by Mr, 
H. J. Jones. 
Descartes. —A richly coloured Anemone, with guard florets of good 
length and an excellent disc. Colour, rich crimson ; a few of the 
centre tubes pointed gold. Mr. Jones also staged this variety. 
Miss Florence Lunn. —A medium sized reflexed flower of the old 
type, short regular petals and perfect form, colour bright rosy amaranth, 
A seedling raised and exhibited by Mr. H. Briscoe Ironside. 
Miss E. T. Trafford. —A large, solid Japanese incurved, a sport from 
W, Tricker, colour inside rosy bronze, with salmon reverse. Staged by 
Mr. W. H. Lees. 
Miss Goschen. —Another Japanese of good size and substance, with 
curly florets of medium width, colour pale lemon yellow. Shown by 
Mr. E. Beckett, 
There were several varieties the Committee wished to see again, and 
the following were commended :—M. C. Molin, a yellow Japanese ; 
Prefet Robert, an incurved Japanese, amaranth and silver; Pallanza, 
a large Japanese, in the style of Sunflower ; and M. Aug. de Lacvivier, 
a richly coloured Japanese, of medium size, gold and salmon rose. 
A Green Chrysanthemum. 
In the Journal of Horticulture for the 7th June I referred to a 
variety obtained by Mr. W. Wells, as a sport from Viviand Morel, 
with green florets, which he had named Ethel Amsden, and which may 
perhaps be seen some time during the present season. As it seems to 
me to be important to record any such curious variation as may come to 
one’s knowledge, I take the opportunity of quoting from a letter just 
received from my friend Mr. Fatzer, of Quessy, France, who was in 
England quite recently, and to whom, as a very large cultivator of 
Chrysanthemums, the subject was mentioned, as being one likely to 
interest him. He says, “ I have some news to send you. I have seven 
plants of Chrysanthemums with green flowers. If I remember aright, 
you mentioned that an English nurseryman had a green variety, which 
