February 9, 1901. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
381 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM 
SOCIETY. 
The annual general meeting of this foremost of the 
special floricultural societies of the United Kingdom, 
was held at Carr’s Restaurant, 265, Strand, W.C., 
at 7 o’clock on Monday evening, Chas. E. Shea, Esq , 
presiding, and supported by fully seventy members. 
Amongst the well known faces were Messrs. T. 
Bevan, P. Waterer, C. E. Wilkins, C. Harman 
Payne, J. H. Witty, Brian Wynne, T. W. Sanders, 
H. J. Jones, D. B. Crane, W. Howe, J. W. Moor¬ 
man, W. Cutbush, R. C. Pulling, J. W. Simmons, 
G. Langdon, J. T. Simpson, J. W. Wilkinson, J. R. 
Cholmeley, G. Cuthbert, W. Logan, W. A. Holmes, 
D. Ingamells, W. Mease, A. Taylor, A. J. Foster, 
C. H. Curtis, H. J. Wright, J. F. McLeod, and R. 
Hooper Pearson. 
After reading the notice convening the meeting, 
the secretary read the minutes of the last annual 
general meeting. The chairman then arose amid 
applause, and said that he hoped the meeting would 
be a pleasant one. The society by its own state¬ 
ments was great, he said, and he was sure they 
would allow nothing undignified to pass in any of 
their transactions. The death of the Queen was 
fittingly alluded to, and though the chairman did not 
propose that an address of condolence be conveyed 
to the Royal house, he yet knew that every member 
of the N.C.S. felt deeply the loss of the great Sover¬ 
eign, and everyone would certainly echo the Queen’s 
last words, "Oh, that peace may come soon.” 
Coming to the business of the evening the chair¬ 
man went on to say that death which touches the 
sovereign does not leave the subject. He regretted 
the death of the eldest son of one of their oldest 
members, Mr. R. Ballantine. He proposed that a 
resolution of sympathy be sent to Mr. Ballantine 
from the members assembled at the annual general 
meeting. Mr. J. W. Moorman seconded this. Letters 
were received from Mr. R. W. Wright, Croydon ; 
Mr. H. A. Needs, and Mr. R. Ballantine, expressing 
their regret at being absent from the meeting. 
The report and balance sheet was put before the 
members, and after a good deal of talk it was 
unanimously adopted with one alteration. The 
clause beginning at “ If its membership doss not 
increase, &c.,” was altered so as to read that " The 
membership of the society maintains a fair average, 
&c.” The chairman, before moving the resolution, 
said that undoubtedly the society had had a check, 
and it was well to find out the cause of it. The 
m^in work of advancing the culture of the Chrysan¬ 
themum was, however, progressing very remarkably. 
(Applause.) He thought further steps might be 
taken to break away from the trammels of the formal 
exhibition style of staging. Mr. H. J. Jones 
seconded the resolution. Amongst others who 
sprke in this connection were Messrs. J. W. Moor¬ 
man, who pointed out that financially the society was 
better than ever ; Mr. P. Waterer, Mr. C. E. Wilkins, 
and J. T. Simpson. The report and balance sheet 
was then agreed to. 
The election of officers was proceeded with, and 
occupied the rest of the evening. From what was 
uttered by various of the members it was most patent 
that the National Chrysanthemum Society is still in a 
very discordant condition. Everybody wishes 
harmony, yet few seem to know how it is to be 
secured. 
Report of the Executive Committee, 1900. 
At the commencement of the first year of a new 
century, your committee can heartily congratulate 
the members upon the National Chrysanthemum 
Society still maintaining its position at the head of 
ihe special floricultural societies of the United King¬ 
dom. If its membership does not increase quite so 
rapidly as in previous years, a fair average is main¬ 
tained ; and there is but little, if any, evidence of a 
waning interest generally, either in the society’s 
work or in the improvement of the Chrysanthemum. 
This is illustrated in the high order of merit which 
characterised the society's exhibitions in the past 
year. The Great Autumn Fete held in November 
last showed no falling off in the aggregate of blooms 
staged, while the numbers and quality of the incurved 
varieties surprised everyone. The " Vase ” class 
lost none of its attractiveness ; the new arrangement 
of groups about the fountains was a striking success ; 
there was a spirited competition by affiliated societies 
in the "Trophy” class, and the exhibits in the 
classes in which the Holmes Memorial Cups were 
offered, proved as satisfactory as ever. 
The warmest thanks of the committee are due to 
the president for his generous contribution of a 
special prize of /20 in the “ Group ” class ; to Mr. 
H. J. Jones, for his valuable first special prize in the 
" Vase ” class ; to Mr. Percy Waterer, chairman of 
the executive committee, for his handsome challenge 
cups for amateurs, which the committee hope will be 
keenly competed for at the next November show; 
and to all who assist the committee by offering 
special prizes at the various exhibitions. The com¬ 
mittee have the pleasure to announce that the presi¬ 
dent his generously consented to continue his 
special prize in the " Group " class ; and Mr. G. H. 
Richards, of Southwark Street, has offered a special 
first prize of £10 for six vases of incurved Chrys¬ 
anthemums shown on long stems. The support 
rendered by private growers and the trade, who send 
highly meritorious collections, is greatly appreciated 
by the committee. 
The schedules of prizes for 1901 have been revised 
in some particulars, and additions made, especially 
in the direction of encouraging the production of the 
early flowering varieties at the October show. The 
attention of exhibitors is drawn to some important 
modifications of the conditions of competition in the 
“ Group ” class, in which the president’s prize is 
offered. 
The floral committee held seven meetings during 
the year, and awarded to new varieties 18 F.C.C. 
of Merit, 8 A.M., and 3 Commendations. The 
production of fine novelties in Chrysanthemums is 
thus shown to be very active. The new method of 
appraising properties by means of points is found to 
work well ; as every flower is thereby subjected to a 
close analysis of its qualities before an award is 
made. 
It has been thought by the committee advisable to 
postpone the publication of a new catalogue until the 
spring, in order that the lists of new introductions 
may be as complete as possible. 
A deputation from your committee visited Paris at 
the end of October, taking with them a collection of 
blooms of the leading types, which were staged at 
the Paris Exhibition, and commanded great admira¬ 
tion for their high quality. An interesting account 
of the'visit from the pen of Mr. C. Harman Payne 
appears in the annual report, &c. A deputation 
from the French National Chrysanthemum Society 
also visited the November exhibition of this society, 
and were much gratified by what they witnessed. 
They were suitably entertained by your committee, 
and expressed themselves as greatly honoured by the 
warmth of their reception. 
A smoking concert, held during the spring, proved 
an agreeable social function. The annual outing of 
the members to Halton, Wendover, by the kind in¬ 
vitation of Mr. Alfred C. de Rothschild, who most 
generously enteitained them, was greatly enjoyed by 
a large number of members and their friends. The 
warmest thanks of the committee have been con¬ 
veyed to Mr. de Rothschild. The annual dinner 
was held as usual at the end of November. Mr. T. 
W. Sanders occupied the chair, and the contributions 
of fruit and flowers made by several members were 
highly appreciated. 
The committee have to regret che fact that several 
suburban and provincial societies have ceased to be 
affiliated, owing to lack of popular support in their 
several districts. Your committee have had under 
consideration proposals for making the bond of 
affiliation even more advantageous to societies, and 
hope shortly to promulgate some proposals which 
will operate in this direction. 
The committee have concluded arrangements with 
the directors of the Royal Aquarium by which they 
will hold three exhibitions in the present year as in 
1900, and on similar terms. In conclusion, the com¬ 
mittee make an earnest appeal to the members to 
assist them in adding to the roll of members. It is 
by means of members’ subscriptions that a certain 
amount of income is assured to the society, and 
there must be many persons interested in the Chry¬ 
santhemum who would willingly join the society 
were the advantages of membership brought to their 
notice. 
RESERVE FUND. 
Dr. 
To Balance on Deposit Account 
,, Balance on Current Account 
,, Cash . 
,, Tranter from General Account .. 
,, Interest on Deposit Receipt 
£107 8 1 
... 24 11 2 
0 10 6 
... 30 0 0 
2 6 5 
Cr. 
By Balance on Deposit Account 
,, Balance on Current Account 
£ s. d. 
100 0 0 
7 8 1 
£107 8 1 
Dr. 
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. 
Liabilities. 
To Spink and Sons—medals. 
,, Printing and stationery . 
,, Expenses Press Committee 
,. Advertisements gardening press 
„ Subscriptions, 1901 ... 
,, Affiliation fee, 1901 . 
„ Advertisement in catalogue 
Balance of assets over liabilities 
£ s. d. 
67 2 10 
2 19 
3 0 
1 15 
6 13 
0 10 
1 1 
£ s. d. 
83 2 
233 13 
Cr. 
Assets. 
£ 
s 
d. 
By Balance on General Account 
81 
14 
0 
,, Balance on Deposit Account 
10'J 
0 
0 
,, Balance on Reserve Current 
Account . 
7 
8 
1 
,, Balance on Petty Cash Account 
5 
13 
4 
,, Arrears, members’ subscriptions, 
estimated to produce 
12 
10 
0 
,, Arrears, affiliation fees . 
3 
13 
6 
., Due for dinner tickets . 
0 1U 
0 
,, Due for medals . 
1 19 
0 . 
, Due for space. 
35 
17 
0 
„ Due for advertisements . 
9 
17 
0 
,. Due for special prizes . 
30 
5 
0 
,, Due for catalogues. 
0 
8 
0 
,, Due for medals . 
0 
3 
6 
,, Due for tickets . • ... 
2 
11 
0 
,, Due tor bill posting Royal Aquar¬ 
ium . 
9 
15 
0 
,, Tickets (80) at cost price . 
2 
0 
0 
,, Medals in hand . 
5 11 
6 
., Jubilee catalogues in hand 
2 
0 
0 
,, Various properties at Royal 
Aquarium . 
5 
0 
0 
£316 15 11 
£. s. d. 
191 15 5 
107 9 0 
11 11 6 
£316 15 11 
Examined and found correct -J s^ward* } Auditors. 
Countersigned, Charles E. Wilkins, Hon. Treasurer. 
January 16f7i, 1901. 
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 
For the Year ending December 31sf, 1900. 
Dr. Receipts. 
To Balance brought forward 
,, Annual subscriptions . 
,, Donations and special prizes ... 
,, Royal Aquarium Co. 
,, Entry fees, rent of space 
„ Affiliation fees . 
., Medals, &c., affiliated society ... 
„ Medals sold. ' ... 
„ Sale of catalogues. 
,, Sale of tickets . 
„ Advertisements in schedule ... 
„ Advertisements in catalogue ... 
,, Annual dinner tieketssold 
,, Balance of annual outing account 
,, Balance in cash book . 
,, Outstanding cheques . 
£81 14 
119 11 
Balance at bank, 31/12/00 .£201 5 3 
Cr. 
Expenditure. 
By Prizes at October, November, and Decem¬ 
ber shows . 
,, Transfer to deposit account . 
,, Printing and stationery. 
„ Advertisements in Horticultural Press ... 
,. Medals and engraving . 
,, Donations to Royal Aquarium employees 
,, Hire of rooms ... . 
., Expenses of audit, 1899. 
,, Purchase of special prize . 
,, Expenses of annual dinner . 
,, Expenses of floral committee dinner 
„ Entertaining French delegates . 
,, Bill posting. 
„ Tickets, Royal Aquarium . 
„ Cartage ... . 
„ Cost ot exhibit at Paris*Exhibition ... 
„ Expenses of foreign corresponding secretary 
„ Fire insurance . 
„ Secretary's salary. 
,, Show, and minor expenses, &c. . 
,, Petty cash expenses, &c, . 
,, Bank charges . 
,, Balance in hand ... . 
,, Balance at bank . 
£ s. 
d. 
76 4 
6 
257 17 
1 
86 16 
6 
375 0 
0 
65 11 
0 
71 19 
0 
69 5 
7 
4 1 
3 
3 6 
7 
12 1 
5 
18 18 
0 
1 1 
0 
16 10 
0 
3 3 
8 
201 5 
3 
1,098 12 
7 
£ s. 
d. 
485 6 
0 
30 0 
0 
62 17 
7 
14 10 
0 
109 2 
3 
2 2 
0 
7 10 
0 
0 19 
5 
5 5 
0 
23 12 
7 
• 6 15 
9 
1 13 
6 
9 15 
0 
8 18 
0 
2 2 
6 
15 10 
9 
1 19 
10 
0 7 
K 
100 0 
0 
67 12 
7 
54 6 
8 
0 18 
4 
5 13 
4 
81 14 
0 
.,098 12 
7 
The following were elected scrutineers of the 
ballot:—Messrs. Wm. Cutbush, J. McKerchar and 
J. W. Wilkinson. 
Sir Edwin Saunders was re-elected president; 
Mr. T. Bevan, chairman of the executive committee 
in place of Mr. P. Waterer, who resigned and could 
not be persuaded to take office. Mr. J. W. Witty 
was elected to the vice-chair; Mr. C. E. Wilkins 
was pressed to take the treasurership again but 
would not. Mr. J. W. Moorman was elected to the 
office. Mr. C. Harman Payne was elected to his 
old office. The elected members returned thanks ; 
and regrets were expressed that Mr. Waterer and 
Mr. Wilkins would not offer their services. Mr. J. 
W. Moorman proposed that an address be presented 
to Mr. Waterer at a future date for the excellent 
services he had rendered to the society; he was 
furthermore elected an Hon. Fellow, and this was 
