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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 9, 1895. 
fact, some collections will be hardly at their best 
until the last half of November. 
Liverpool Botanic Gardens. 
This is the first season that the Autumn Queen has 
held"Court" in these gardens; undoubtedly the Parks 
and Gardens Committee have scored a great success 
in introducing a collection here and at Sefton Park. 
The large number of visitors is sufficient evidence 
that the labour is fully appreciated. In addition to 
the houses being open throughout the week-days, 
admission is also permitted on Sunday afternoons, 
and last Sunday it was computed that not less than 
2,000 persons were present. One of the main houses 
in the principal range has been cleared for their 
reception. The sides of the Tree Fern house have 
also been utilised, whilst the Bay Tree house has 
been re-arranged for the purpose. The plants include 
all sections, and number about 3,600 in about 100 
varieties. The large flowering kinds are grown 
under various systems, many cut-backs proving the 
value of this style by furnishing dwarf plants from 
two feet upwards, carrying from three to six flowers. 
Pompons are naturally grown bushes numbering 
600, not being disbudded ; the singles about 200, are 
of a similar character. There cannot be much said 
about these at pressnt as they are hardly showing 
colour, but they promise to give a grand mass of 
flower from the middle of November up to Christmas. 
Of those in flower the most approved varieties are 
grown in quantity. Baron Hirsch, Mons. R. 
Bahuant, Elaine, Viviand Morel, &c., are grown in 
quantities of 200 each, and others in proportion. 
Baron Hirsch is carrying very fine flowers of 
great depth, Mons. R. Bahuant, fine in colour; 
Viviand Morel, large and full ; G. C. Schwabe, 
extra large ; Duke of York,' promising ; President 
Borrel, full and large; and W. G. Childs, 
fine colour and width of petal. Other especially 
notable ones include Elaine, Chas. Davis, La 
Triomphante, Mrs. Harman Payne, Wm. Tricker, W. 
Seward, W. Robinson, &c. The early house con¬ 
tains a long imposing bank, whilst the “Bay’’ 
House contains a group well under the eye with the 
pathway all round. There is yet a large number of 
late ones which will be brought in as required. 
The whole of the plants are free from mildew and 
damp, and reflect the highest credit upon Mr. J. 
Richardson, the curator, and his foreman, Mr. J. 
Davanny, especially when the difficulties that had 
to be overcome in raising such an immense stock, 
minus cost to the ratepayer, are considered. Aider- 
man Smith, chairman of committee, and his col¬ 
leagues, have praised in unmeasured terms the 
charming floral picture, and, without doubt, whatever 
may be the result of the elections, this grand autumn 
show will have to be continued. 
Gotsey Cop, Gateacre. 
This collection, although only moderate in size, con¬ 
tains many promising flowers. Rose Wynne, fine ; 
President Arman, pleasing colour; Madame Carnot, 
large; Princess May, very promising; Mons. C. 
Molin, Wilfred Marshall, Mdlle. M. A. Galbert, and 
others look like bumpers. 1 rained plants are also 
well to the fore, one of which carries a head on last 
year’s stem. The plants promise well for the time, 
are fairly strong, and a "wee bit lofty," but very 
creditable to the grower, Mr. J. Wilson. 
Dove Park, Woolton. 
It is always a pleasure to the “ mumist ” to visit Mr. 
Carling at this season, as a good sprinkling of new 
varieties is always tried. This season is no excep¬ 
tion. The plants are just under medium strength, 
and possibly a few days later than might be desired. 
Amongst the most important might be selected 
Madame Carnot, good petals ; International, pleas¬ 
ing ; W. G. Newitt, promising and white; Mr. Gar¬ 
diner, fine yellow ; Madame C. Molin, large ; John 
Machar, good ; L’lsere, good ; Robert Flowerday, 
large and clean; Duchess of York, promising; 
Hairy Wonder, with thin stems, but fine bronze 
flowers ; Princess May, splendid ; Philadelphia, G. 
W. Childs, W. Bolia, J. Kern, John Machar, W. 
Marshall, Prefet Robert, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Comman¬ 
dant Blusset, H. L. Sunderbruck should all help in 
making a grand stand. 
Oswald Croft, Wavertree. 
Here we find good strong plants carrying large dark 
foliage The early blooms of the incurves are 
somewhat large and rough, but those later are 
giviDg evidence of better form. Mr. J. Haynes has 
only a small collection, but there is the promise of 
good flowers of Col. W. B. Smith, The Princess 
tribe generally ; Lord Brooke ; Brookleigh Gem; 
Primrose League, large; Dorothy Shea, fine colour 
and petal ; Rose Wynne, Col. Chase, Thos. Wilkins, 
and many others. 
(To be continued). 
PLANTS RECENTLY CERTIFICATED. 
The following subjects received certificates from 
the Royal Horticultural Society on the 29th ult 
FLORAL COMMITTEE. 
Begonia Success.— This is a new double variety of 
the winter-flowering race of tuberous Begonias, 
which must have a grand future before it, if the 
excellent work of hybridisation and cross-breeding is 
continued. It was obtained from a rose-pink, 
tuberous variety crossed with B. socotrana. The 
moderate-sized leaves are obliquely cordate and deep 
green. The stems are 12 in. to 18 in. high, and 
flower profusely from the apex and the axils of the 
upper leaves. The blooms are about i£ in. across, of 
a rich dark carmine or scarlet, and the males have a 
a central rosette of small petals, the innermost of 
which are greenish-yellow and charming by contrast. 
The plant is readily propagated from cuttings. 
Several double varieties were shown by Messrs. J ■ 
Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, but that under notice was 
by far the most distinct and the prettiest. Award of 
Merit. 
Lycoris aurea.— The genus is allied to Bruns- 
vigia, and contains three species of which this one 
comes from China, and was first introduced in 1777. 
The flowers are of good size, borne in umbels, and 
the segments being wavy they resemble those of a 
golden or deep apricot Nerine of considerable beauty. 
The stamens project beyond the flowers. First-class 
Certificate. Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., Colchester. 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. Charles Blick.— To the 
description given on p. 139, it may be added that the 
blooms are 7 in. across, and often 5 in. deep, with 
broad and more or less interlacing florets. The 
habit of the plant was amply demonstrated by the 
little group of specimens, only 2 ft. high, shown by 
Martin R. Smith, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Charles 
Blick), The Warren, Hayes, Kent. It is certain to 
become a popular variety. Award of Merit. 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. Briscoe-Ironside. —The 
blooms of this chaste and delicate blush variety 
measure 5! in. to 6 in. in diameter, and belong 
decidedly to the incurved Japanese type. The florets 
are more or less interlaced, and often partly whorled. 
In any case it is a charming and attractive variety. 
Award of Merit. H. Briscoe-Ironside, Esq., Cedar 
Lodge, Burgess Hill, Sussex. 
Chrysanthemum Miss Florence Lunn.— This 
is a grand flower of the true reflexed type, measur¬ 
ing 4 in. across. It is compact, full, finely built, and 
of a dark mulberry-purple. Award of Merit. H. 
Briscoe-Ironside, Esq. 
Chrysanthemum Dorothy Gibson. —Here again 
we have a grand addition to the much-neglected and 
true reflexed type. The blooms are golden-yellow, 
compactly built, and about 4 in. in diameter. Award 
of Merit. Mr. Robert Owen, Castle Hill, Maiden¬ 
head. 
Rose Owen.— The globular blooms of this in¬ 
curved variety are of a beautiful and delicate shade 
of light rose or pink, shading off to white at the 
tips of the central florets. Award of Merit. Mr. 
Robert Owen. 
Beauty of Teignmouth— The flowers of this 
Japanese variety are of immense size with broad 
florets, incurving at the tips, and of a rich dark 
amaranth, with a silvery reverse. There seems 
little doubt but that this beautiful variety will now 
take its place in the stands of all the leading exhibitors 
at the shows of the autumn "queen of flowers.” 
Award of Merit. Mr. J. Agate, Nurseryman, 
Havant, Hants. 
Chrysanthemum Queen of Buffs. —The clear 
soft buff hue of this Japanese sort at once stamps it 
as something beautiful and quite distinct from the 
ordinary run of Chrysanthemums described as buff. 
The broad, recurved florets are additionally orna¬ 
mented with a purple edge. The blooms measure 
5J in. to 6 in across. Award of Merit. Mr. H. J. 
Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. E. G. Whittle.— The 
blooms of this incurved Japanese variety are very 
massive, measuring 6 in. to 7 in. across, and of a 
beautiful ivory white. The florets are broad and 
often twisted in various directions. Award of Merit. 
Mr. H. J. Jones. 
Chrysanthemum Mr. C. H Curtis.— The blooms 
of this incurved variety are golden-yellow, measuring 
5 i in. to 6 in. in diameter, and 3 in. to 4 in. in depth, 
and consist of extremely numerous pointed, incurved, 
and compactly arranged florets. Award of Merit. 
Mr. H. J. Jones. 
Chrysanthemum Miss Annie Holden.— For 
description of this single variety see p. 139. Award 
of Merit. Mr. H. J. Jones and Messrs. H. Cannell 
& Sons, Swanley. 
Yellow. Source d'Or.— As is well known, the 
flowers of the old Source d’Or are small, but graceful 
and well adapted for cut flower and other decorative 
purposes. The sport under notice differs in being of 
a bright golden-yellow without the orange shading 
of the original. Award of Merit. Messrs. H. 
Cannell & Sons. 
Chrysanthemun Mons. Chenon deLeche.— The 
soft rosy-buff colour of this variety is pleasing and 
distinct from anything else in this class ; and the 
immense size (7 in. to 8 in.) of the blooms will 
recommend itself to exhibitors. It is a typical 
Japanese sort, very full and ultimately of great depth. 
The florets are broad, incurved in the centre, show¬ 
ing the golden reverse, and ultimately fold down, 
displaying the indented character of their tips to great 
advantage. The plants are dwarf, sturdy, and easily 
grown in pots even of small size. Award of Merit. 
Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nursery, Redhill, Surrey. 
Chrysanthemum Edith Tabor. —The beautiful 
bright yellow heads of this Japanese variety measure 
in. to 7 in. across. For other description see 
p. 139. Award of Merit. Mr. R. C. Notcutt, 
Broughton Road Nursery, Ipswich. 
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COMMITTEE. 
Melon Anthony’s Favourite. —This Melon is the 
result of a cross between Masterpiece and Hero of 
Lockinge. It is globular with a deep yellow and 
finely netted rind. The flesh is scarlet, melting, very 
juicy and of good quality judging from the way in 
which it was demolished save for a small piece of the 
rind. Award of Merit. Mrs. Wiogfield (gardener, 
Mr. EmpsoD), Ampthill House, Ampthill. 
The following Chrysanthemums received First- 
class Certificates at the meeting of the Floral Com¬ 
mittee of the National Chrysanthemum Society, held 
in the Royal Aquarium, on Wednesday, October 
30th. 
Kentish White.— A white incurved Japanese 
variety of first-class form with bold curving petals of 
great substance. A suspicion of yellow is apparent 
towards the centre of the opening flower. Messrs. 
H Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent. 
,Yellow Source d’Or. —For description of this 
new decorative variety see above. Messrs. H. 
Cannell & Sons. 
Australian Gold. —This is a superb yellow 
Japanese variety. The florets aie broad, the outer 
ones reflexed, whilst all have a light sulphur-yellow 
reverse. M. Calvat, Grenoble, France. 
Mrs. Briscoe-Ironside. —For description see 
above. Mr. H. Briscoe-Ironside. 
First-class Ceniificates were accorded to the 
undermentioned Chrysanthemums by the Crystal 
Palace Company at the Chrysanthemum show on 
the 2nd inst. 
Vignolo. —This is a single variety, with blooms of 
a distinct and charming character, and measuring 
about 3 in. to 4 in. in diameter. The rays are in 
several series, slightly pointed, rosy-bronze, and 
yellow towards the base, forming a zone of that hue 
around the golden disc. H. Briscoe-Ironside, Esq., 
Cedar Lodge, Burgess Hill, Sussex. 
Mrs. Briscoe-Ironside.— For description of this 
charming and delicately-tinted variety see above. 
H. Briscoe-Ironside, Esq. 
C. B. Haywood.— The blooms of this Japanese 
variety attain an immense size, measuring 8 in. in 
diameter, and proportionate in depth. The florets 
are of great breadth, somewhat reflexed, the lower 
ones slightly interlaced, and all of a rich rosy-purple, 
Independently of its great size the clear colour is 
highly attractive, so that the variety is sure to be¬ 
come a favourite for exhibition purposes. Mr. C. 
J. Salter, gardener to T. B. Haywood, Esq., Wood- 
hatch Lodge, Reigate. 
Le Moucherotte.— Here again we have a 
Japanese variety of enormous size, measuring about 
9 in. across, and of great depth. The florets are of 
