November 18, 1899. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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still say that prevention is better than cure, 
and good cultivation will work wonders, as 
in various other classes of garden produce. 
The shortness of the life of a variety of 
Chrysanthemum becomes strikingly appar¬ 
ent when one looks over old lists of the 
leading types which were the admiration of 
their day. A glance at the list of the best 
48 Japanese varieties arranged in the order 
of merit, determined by the number of votes 
as recorded in the “ Catalogue of Chrysan¬ 
themums ” of the N.C.S. for 1888, gives 
one the impression of reading ancient 
history. Only one, namely, Edwin 
Molyneux, sent out in 1886, would be hon¬ 
oured with a place on a first-class stand of 
blooms at the present day. The first three 
bracketed as of equal merit were Baronne 
de Prailty, Meg Merrilies and Fair Maid 
of Guernsey, which were followed by Comte 
de Germiny, Belle Paule, Marguerite 
Marrouch and Thunberg. Edwin Moly¬ 
neux was placed in the fifth order of merit, 
j et with that exception the whole of the 13 
groups given are obsolete. Coming to the 
Jubilee Edition of the “ Official Catalogue,” 
we note some 96 varieties described under 
Section 11, Japanese. Something like 75 
or more of them might be dropped without 
materially affecting the show boards as 
seen last week at the Royal Aquarium. 
Almost as great a change has been 
effected amongst incurved varieties; but 
the revolution has taken place within the 
last few years. The whole section seemed 
destined to collapse only a short time ago, 
as, one after another, cultivators abandoned 
them. Since the large flowered varieties 
of a slightly different type from the old 
Chinese or incurved race were permitted 
to appear on the stands there has 
been a perceptible revival of their culture 
and many fine stands were exhibited at 
the Aquarium, Westminster, on the 7th 
inst. On that particular occasion, we 
should call attention to the first prize lot of 
12 vases, containing an aggregate of 60 
blooms, which were regarded by many as 
the biggest blooms in the show. With one 
or two exceptions, the varieties shown were 
not particularly new ; and the question 
arises whether or not the best blooms could 
not be produced from varieties of several 
years’ standing, and which have had time 
torecover their constitution, which had been 
impaired by excessive propagation. 
J^arks and Gardens at Hamburg. — Like 
* London, Hamburg is an inland ship¬ 
ping port, communicating with the sea by 
means of the River Elbe which divides 
the city in two. There is also much water 
in the place, as described by Mr. James 
Whitton, superintendent of parks, Glasgow, 
in his report of “ Continental Parks, 
Gardens, &c.,” to the Corporation of 
Glasgow. There is a lake of some 400 
acres in the heart of the city, the lake being 
divided into two basins by a fine bridge. 
Around the outer and larger basin are situ¬ 
ated the winter residences of the wealthier 
class, with gardens extending to the water 
edge, and all being kept in first-class con¬ 
dition, they contribute much to the beauty 
of the city. The edge of the outer basin 
is, indeed, described as resembling one 
continuous garden. Portions of the margin 
are under the control of the municipality, 
and they also are admirably kept. The 
antiquated line of fortifications which en¬ 
circled the city in former times, has been 
swept away to make room for boulevards, 
parks, and young thriving avenues of trees. 
The planting in the Botanic Gardens has 
been very skilfully done so as to heighten the 
scenic effect. Portions of the old moat have 
been transformed into lakes, and in cases 
effectively planted with aquatics. The 
author noted several species of trees, 
“ thriving vigorously, and with a richness 
of vegetation which we never can expect in 
the dull, moist climate of this country, and 
the soot-laden, chemically impregnated at¬ 
mosphere of our city” (Glasgow). With 
the exception of the tropical and semi- 
tropical aquatics, including Victoria regia, 
he was not particularly impressed with the 
contents of the glass department. The out¬ 
door collections were much more interesting. 
The landscape effects in the grounds ot 
the great exhibition had been well studied 
and every point brought out to the best 
advantage. A flower garden on an elevated 
tableland was well laid out and planted 
with a great variety of plants, which were 
clean and bright. The brilliancy of some of 
the beds of flowering plants was remark¬ 
able. Semi-tender plants with high coloured 
foliage made some elegant and attractive 
carpet beds; while masses of fine-foliaged 
plants in contrast with choice and elegant 
shrubs produced other fine effects. A large 
tank filled with Water Lilies and other 
aquatic plants in full bloom was much 
admired. Palms, Bromelaids, Cacti and 
foliage plants were splendidly grown ; but 
other subjects were far behind the standard 
of cultivation in this country. Fruits and 
vegetables were inferior to what could be 
seen in our best fruit shops, and certainly 
would not approach exhibition standard in 
this country. The cut flowers were also 
disappointing for a country which produces 
so much of the flower seeds of commerce. 
All this notwithstanding the reputation 
which German gardeners enjoy. Street 
trees are a feature of Hamburg, all the 
newer streets being planted, chiefly with 
Elms, Planes, Limes and False Acacias, 
the two former species being the finest, 
most vigorous and most effective for the 
greatest period of the year. 
Royal Horticultural Society—The next fruit and 
floral meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society 
will be held on Tuesday, November 21st, in the 
Drill Hall, James Street, Westminster, 1-4 p.m. A 
lecture on " Fruit Growing in South Wales " will be 
given by Mr. T. Basham, F R.H.S., at 3 o'clock. 
Remedies for Chrysanthemum Rust—In the Nord- 
Horticole for November, about fourteen remedies or 
more are given for checking or destroying Chrysan¬ 
themum Rust, independently of some half a dozen 
ways of preventing the malady by choice of varie¬ 
ties, constitution of plants, vigour, &c. 
Hardiness of the Holly.—A Midland contemporary 
speaks of the Holly as requiring a certain amount of 
shelter by way of protection from frost. We 
should say that some other cause than that must be 
found to explain the dying either of Hollies or their 
branches. In the Highlands the tree ascends to an 
altitude of 1,000 ft. We ourselves have seen it 
hanging from the edges of crags at great elevations. 
Galashiels Horticultural Association.—The new 
session of this south of Scotland Horticultural Asso¬ 
ciation was opened by a lecture from the well known 
Grape grower, Mr. John Thomson, of the firm of 
Messrs. Wm. Thomson & Son, Ltd., Clovenfords, 
N B. He had chosen for his discourse " Notes on 
Horticultural Subjects,” under which title he dis¬ 
cussed such items as the arrangements at shows and 
exhibitions. He expressed the benefits which the 
stimulus of prize awards conferred upon allotment 
holders and cottage gardeners, volunteering in his 
speech to provide prizes for encouragement in this 
direction at Galashiels. Railway rates and the 
inconsistency of the companies in their tariffs upon 
the transmission of foreign and home-grown produce 
were censured in round terms. The state of present 
day horticulture in Britain and other items were all 
brought under review by Mr. Thomson. Dr, Hunter, 
the newly elected president, occupied the chair. 
Votes of thanks closed what turned out to be an in¬ 
structive and enjoyable evening. Exhibits upon the 
table came from R. Sanderson, Esq., of Knowe Park, 
who sent Orchids ; Chrysanthemums from Dr. Hen¬ 
derson, Church Street; and Heaths from the 
Abbotsford Nursery 
Holly Berries are normally red, but varieties exist, 
or have existed, with white, yellow, and black 
berries. 
Mr. Rhodes Planting Orange Trees —It is reported 
that Mr. Rhodes is making an avenue a mile long at 
Kenilworth, Kimberley. There is to be a double 
row of Oranges, espaliers for Vines, and a back¬ 
ground of Pepper tree (species not stated). 
Roses Past and Present.—In the issue of Country 
Life, dated November 4th, appears the second of a 
series of highly-interesting articles by Dean Plole, 
upon " Roses Past and Present.” They recall the 
Roses of his youth, now almost forgotten for the 
most part, and they are illustrated by pictures of the 
garden at Caunton Manor, where he grew Roses in 
manhood. Amongst them is a picture of the Dean 
among his Roses. 
Royal Botanic Society —At a meeting of the 
Fellows of this society on the nth inst., the chair¬ 
man referred to the great increase of the members 
of the Royal Botanic Gardens Club. Although not 
yet a year old, the club had outgrown its accom¬ 
modation, and means were being taken to meet the 
requirements before next year. Entertainments were 
given in the conservatory every Wednesday evening, 
in connection with the club. Dr. R. Boxall read a 
paper on "Bulb Growing in Holland”; and will 
give another on the 25th inst. Ripe fruits of the 
Guava (Psidium cattleyanum),ripened in the gardens 
were shown at the meeting. 
Fireside Club, Bucklebury.—This club is meant to 
afford amusement, recreation, and instruction to the 
people in the village and neighbourhood of Buckle¬ 
bury, Woolhampton, Berks. The president is A. W. 
Sutton, Esq., of Bucklebury Place. The vice-presi¬ 
dents are the Rev. Cecil Hope Gill, M.A ; G. W. 
Palmer, Esq , M.P. ; R. B. D. Ackland, Esq.; and 
Dr. Ord Mackenzie. Rev. J, P. Jones, M.A, is hon. 
treasurer. Messrs. W. Matthews and A. Wright are 
the hon. secretaries. There is (also a committee of 
twelve for the proper carrying on of the business of 
the club. Besides the usual games and other forms 
of amusement, a series of lectures on "Plant Life 
and Kindred Subjects " will be delivered during ihe 
winter months by Mr. A. Wright, gardener to A. W. 
Sutton, Esq., Bucklebury Place, and Reading. Mr. 
Wright has already commenced his course of lectures, 
and hopes by the aid of specimens, drawings, and 
the use of the microscope to make these addresses 
interesting to the members. The lectures commence 
at 8 p.m. on Thursdays of each week, and we feel 
sure that Mr. Wright is well qualified for the work. 
On Monday, the 6th inst., the president had invited 
the Rev. E. S. Prout, M.A., to deliver a lecture on 
"Japan and the Japanese,” illustrated by means of 
lantern slides and the limelight. 
National Chrysanthemum Society.—The floral com¬ 
mittee of the above society met on Monday. Novem¬ 
ber 13th, at St. Stephen’s Room, Royal Aquarium, 
Westminster. There was a large number of blooms 
up for awards, but only one reached the standard 
for a F.C.C. This is noted under another heading. 
Quite a number were commended, however, and 
others were asked for at a later date. Flying Fox 
was among the finest of those commended. This is 
a seedling from Phoebus and Oceana, and is, as 
might be expected, a sweet incurved yellow. It was 
decided to be seen again. T. B. Garrard,was a reflexed 
Japanese with creamy centre,and paler base florets. A 
fine decorative variety was sent by the Brighton and 
South Coast Horticultural Society, Exotic Nursery, 
Worthing, named Mrs. Grogan. This was dwarf 
and profusely flowered, in colour a rosy-pink. Vicar 
of Leatherhead, from Mr. Jones, of Ryecroft, though 
only receiving a Commendation, was yet a very 
superior and pretty bloom of a pale canary-yellow. 
General Symons is a large variety of a bronzy-buff 
colour, coming from Mr. Weeks. Mrs. Bagnall- 
Wild was a most pleasing rosy purple Japanese 
variety of a splendid richness. L’ttle Pet, a pale 
purple, small flowered single, though not of very 
good habit, was yet commended, because of its rich 
colour. Capt. A. d’Albert, a pleasing pink variety, 
was asked to be seen again, so with an incurved 
flesh cloured form called Arthur King. Many others 
were passed as being either too much like already 
existing varieties or lacking in some necessary 
qualities. Mr. T. A. Sevan occupied the chair, 
