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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
February  8,  1900. 
THE  NATIONAL  CHRYSANTHEMUM  SOCIETY. 
Annual  General  Meeting. 
Shortly  after  the  appointed  hour  of  seven  o’clock  on  Monday 
evening  last,  Mr.  Percy  Waterer  took  the  chair  at  this  important 
meeting.  The  large  room  at  Carr’s  Restaurant  was  completely  full, 
many  persons  present  having  to  stand  throughout  the  proceedings. 
Not  only  were  London  and  suburban  Chrysanthemum  growers  present, 
but  many  of  the  provincial  aflBliated  societies  sent  representatives  to 
look  after  their  respective  interests.  The  minutes  of  the  previous 
annual  meeting  were  taken  as  read,  as  were  the  report  and  balance- 
sheet  given  hereunder,  these  having  previously  been  distributed  to 
members. 
Report  of  the  Executive  Committee,  1899. 
In  presenting  their  annual  report  your  Committee  feel  they  can 
congratulate  the  members  upon  a  condition  of  affairs  in  relation  to  the 
Society  of  a  generally  satisfactory  character.  Their  exhibitions  have 
maintained  their  high  quality  without  decreasing  in  extent,  the  hold  of 
the  Society  upon  the  numerous  provincial  and  foreign  Societies 
aflBliated  to  it  is  as  wide  and  firm  as  at  any  time,  the  work  of  the 
Floral  and  Classification  Committees  has  been  carried  out  with  spirit, 
the  financial  position  of  the  Society  is  decidedly  encouraging,  the 
balance-sheet  statement  for  the  year  showing  a  substantial  balance  in 
hand,  while  the  assets  of  the  Society  are  of  an  improved  character. 
Your  Committee  recommend  that  the  sum  of  £50  of  the  reserve  fund, 
now  on  deposit,  be  increased  to  £100. 
The  three  exhibitions  held  by  the  Society,  although  affected  to  some 
extent  by  the  incidence  of  a  late  spring,  and  summer  so  continuously 
hot  and  dry  as  to  materially  affect  the  well-being  of  the  plants,  yet 
brought  together  singularly  fine  blooms  of  the  Japanese  type,  though 
the  incurved  blooms  were  scarcely  so  numerous  and  refi.ned  as  in  previous 
years.  Still,  let  the  character  of  the  season  be  what  it  may,  the 
cultivators  of  Chrysanthemums  rise  superior  to  antagonistic  influences, 
and  are  always  found  producing  blooms  of  high  excellence.  It  is  not 
without  feelings  of  regret  your  Committee  note  that  the  incurved,  the 
reflexed,  and  the  Anemonerflowered  types  appear  on  the  exhibition 
stages  in  decreased  numbers,  though  this  fact  may  not,  of  itself,  justify 
any  apprehension  that  there  is  an  actual  lack  of  interest  in  the  culture 
of  the  varieties  of  these  sections. 
The  vase  class  was  the  leading  feature  at  the  November  exhibition, 
and  made  a  most  imposing  display,  arousing  a  large  amount  of  public 
interest.  The  competition  was  numerous  and  keen,  though  some  who 
had  entered  for  competition  found  themselves  at  the  last  moment 
unable  to  bring  their  flowers.  The  large-hearted  liberality  shown  by 
Messrs.  James  Green  &  Nephew  in  providing  such  a  considerable 
number  of  handsome  vases  free  of  charge  for  the  purposes  of  the  class 
was  highly  appreciated  by  your  Committee.  At  all  the  exhibitions, 
miscellaneous  exhibits,  mainly  supplied  by  the  trade,  afforded  features 
which  enhanced  the  interest  of  the  various  displays,  and  imparted  an 
attractive  variety  as  well. 
It  is  satisfactory  to  notice  that  the  competition  among  affiliated 
societies  for  the  possession  of  the  challenge  trophy  is  maintained  with 
spirit.  Still  it  is  desirable  more  societies  should  take  part  in  the  annual 
contest.  The  possession  of  the  Holmes’  Memorial  cups  appears  to  continue 
to  fire  the  ambition  of  growers,  and  give  occasion  to  close  competitions. 
Your  Committee  are  under  a  great  obligation  to  their  President,  Sir 
Edwin  Saunders,  for  his  valuable  special  prizes  ;  to  the  Chairman, 
Mr.  P.  Waterer,  for  his  special  prizes  for  an  essay  on  the  Chrysan¬ 
themum  rust,  which  failed  in  its  objects;  and  to  other  donors  of  special 
prizes  which  enable  the  Committee  in  a  few  instances  to  introduce 
special  features  into  their  schedule  of  prizes. 
A  sub-committee  have  had  under  consideration  the  relation  existing 
between  the  National  Chrysanthemum  Society  and  affiliated  societies, 
and  having  reported  that  it  is  desirable  certain  amendments  be  made 
to  the  privileges  enjoyed  by  affiliated  societies,  your  Committee  have 
adopted  the  same  ;  and  as  alterations  in  the  rules  are  made  necessary, 
such  alterations  will  be  proposed  for  adoption  at  the  general  meeting. 
In  November  last  a  deputation  from  your  Committee  visited  Lyons 
in  response  to  an  invitation  from  the  Secretary  of  the  French 
National  Chrysanthemum  Society,  for  the  purpose  of  taking  part  in  an 
important  exhibition  of  Chrysanthemums;  and  an  interesting  account 
of  the  proceedings  of  the  same,  compiled  by  Mr.  C.  Harman  Payne, 
will  be  published  with  the  annual  report,  &c.  A  very  hearty  vote  of 
thanks  was  passed  by  your  Committee  to  the  deputation,  they  at  the 
same  time  placing  on  record  their  belief  that  the  exchange  of  inter¬ 
national  courtesies  in  this  and  other  ways  between  home  and  foreign 
cultivators  and  lovers  of  the  Chrysanthemum  is  most  desirable,  and 
should  be  promoted  in  every  possible  way. 
FINANCIAL  STATEMENT,  1899. 
Dr. 
To  Balance  brought  forward  ., 
,,  Annual  subscriptions,  1897 
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Receipts. 
1898 
1899 
1900 
£18  0  11 
£  0  5  0 
11  5  6 
253  18  0 
1  5  0 
£266 
13 
,,  Donations  and  special  prizes,  1899 
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...  £146 
1 
0 
5 
5 
0 
£151 
6 
„  Royal  Aquarium  Company — 
October  Show  . 
...  £75 
0 
0 
November  Show  . 
...  250 
0 
0 
December  Show  . 
50 
0 
0 
£375 
0 
,,  Bill  posting,  as  per  contra  . 
„  Entry  fees  . 
•  ••  • •  • 
... 
11 
14 
•• •  • • • 
16 
5 
,,  Rent  of  space,  1898 . 
19 
18 
0 
))  ,,  1899... 
39 
3 
6 
£59 
1 
,,  AflBliation  fees,  1898  . 
...  £  7 
17 
6 
„  „  1899  . 
61 
19 
0 
£69 
16 
„  Affiliated  Societies,  medals,  t&c.,  1898 
...  £  4 
4 
0 
)>  5)  >>  1899  ... 
69 
2 
0 
£64 
6 
„  Medals  sold . 
6 
6 
„  Sale  of  catalogues . 
. 
... 
2 
6 
,,  Sale  of  year  book,  as  per  contra  ... 
0 
4 
,,  Sale  of  tickets  . 
12 
11 
,,  Advertisements  in  schedule,  1898 
...  £  5 
5 
6 
5)  j)  )}  jj  1899  ... 
24 
14 
0 
£29 
19 
Foreign  corresponding  Secretary’s  account- 
Foreign  members’  subscriptions 
Affiliation  fee 
Medal  '... 
Catalogue ... 
Advertisements 
Tickets  ... 
13  4 
£6  2 
0  10 
0  16 
0  1 
0  12 
0  2 
£8  4  10 
By  prizes — October  Show 
November  Show  ... 
December  Show  ... 
Expenditure. 
Medals  awarded  at  Shows — 
4  large  gold,  7  gold,  16  silver-gilt,  19  silver, 
11  small  silver,  13  bronze. 
Judges’  fees . 
Printing  and  stationery  . 
Expenses  of  audit,  1898  . 
Donation  to  Royal  Aquarium  employes . 
Solicitor’s  costs  re  Stredwick  . 
Medals,  Messrs.  Spink  &  Son’s  account . 
Illuminated  address  . 
Vases  ...  .  . 
Cartage  .  .  . 
Expenses  of  Floral  Committee  . 
Expenses  of  annual  dinner  . 
E.xpenses  of  Floral  Committee  dinner  . 
Commission  on  advertisements  . 
Advertisements  in  Gardening  Press 
Fire  insurance  premium . 
Tickets,  Royal  Aquarium . 
Clerical  assistance .  . 
Judges’  Luncheons . 
Sundry  expenses  at  Shows — 
Staff  luncheons  . 
Labour  and  assistance .  . 
Paper  for  tables  and  pins  . 
Gratuities  . 
Hotel — Secretary  and  others . 
Secretary,  out-of-pocket  expenses  . 
Sundry  items  . 
,,  Bill  posting,  as  per  contra . 
,,  Petty  cash — postages  . 
Telegrams  . 
Travelling  and  other  expenses 
Carriage . 
Sundries . 
Messengers  ...  . 
„  Secretary’s  salary . 
,,  Foreign  Corresponding  Secretary’s  account 
„  Transfer  to  reserve  fund . 
„  Banker’s  charges  . 
„  Balance  at  bank  . 
£84  9  0 
379  13  0 
44  11  0 
Cr. 
£508  13  0 
.  £24  3  0 
69  19  6 
1  13  5 
2  2  0 
5  18  7 
.  142  5  3 
3  15  0 
3  0  0 
7  2  6 
1  14  5 
12  9  9 
3  4  0 
2  2  0 
6  15  0 
0  7  6 
8  0  0 
2  2  0 
22  1  9 
£2  17  S 
10  8  6 
0  10  6 
4  6  6 
2  10 
0  12  6 
4  14  7 
£41  12  5 
12  1 
4  3  2 
1  17  3 
0  6  3 
0  4  1 
£2.5  11  4 
11  14  10 
£49  5  3 
100  0  0 
1  5  11 
0  4  3 
15  8 
76  4  6 
£1093  0  5 
£1093  0  5 
