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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
October  Chrysanthemums. 
In  looking  over  my  notes  of  the  N.C.S,  October  Show,  for  last  year, 
I  am  reminded  what  a  large  number  of  first-rate  varieties  can  be  had  in 
good  form  by  the  middle  of  that  month.  Perhaps  the  most  promising 
to  look  out  for  among  the  recent  novelties  are  Frank  Wells,  Souvenir 
de  Petite  Amie,  Th.  Denis.  Petit  D61a«x,  Mme.  C.  Molin,  Commandant 
Blusaet,  Mrs.  W.  H,  Lees,  Duchess  of  York,  which  were  all  good  last 
season. 
Older  varieties  that  were  well  shown  were  Louise,  President  Borel, 
Mrs.  C.  Harman  Payne,  Eda  Prass,  Mme.  E.  Rey.  W.  Tricker,  Wm. 
Seward,  Comte  de  Germiuy,  W.  H.  Lincoln,  Mile,  Th^i^se  Rey,  Chas. 
Davis,  and  Van  den  Heede. — P. 
Windsor  Chrysanthemum  Show. 
The  balance  sheet  and  annual  report  for  the  past  year,  together  with 
a  schedule  of  the  show  to  be  held  in  the  Albert  Institute,  Windsor,  on 
November  8th  next,  are  just  to  hand.  The  Committee’s  report  is  in 
every  way  a  favourable  one,  and  the  balance  in  hand  proves  a  satisfactory 
financial  state  of  affairs.  In  the  prize  list  of  the  forthcoming  show,  in 
which  classes  have  been  arranged  for  plants,  fruits,  and  vegetables,  as 
well  as  for  Chrysanthemums,  the  awards  are  generous,  and  should  bring 
forth  keen  and  strong  competition.  Mr.  Herbert  Finch,  Bank  House, 
Eton,  is  the  Hon.  Secretary,  from  whom  schedules  and  full  particulars 
may  be  had  on  application. 
Chrysanthemums  at  Cornstiles,  Twyford. 
Readers  of  the  Journal  have  often  seen  the  name  of  F.  W.  Flight, 
Esq.,  as  a  prizetaker  in  Roses  and  Chrysanthemums.  Never  on  any 
previous  visit  has  Mr.  Nevill  (the  grower)  had  such  a  promise  of  fine 
flowers,  the  five  hundred  plants  being  perfect.  They  are  all  grown  in 
10-inch  pots,  and  are  in  the  best  possible  condition.  There  are  no  weak 
or  sickly  plants  amongst  them,  and  on  the  whole  they  are  the  finest 
plants  I  have  seen.  Amongst  the  Japanese  showing  colour  are  Le 
Grandson,  Louise,  Goldfinder,  Commandant  Blusset,  and  W.  H.  Lincoln. 
Others  showing  good  promising  buds  are  Miss  P.  Shotter,  Eva  Knowles, 
Duchess  of  York,  Mrs.  C.  E.  Shea,  Duchess  of  Wellington,  C.  Blick, 
Mme.  Sarlin,  Mr.  R.  S.  Trafford,  Miss  Dulcie  Schroeter,  Miss  Elise 
Teichman,  Lady  Randolph,  and  Miss  Goschen.  The  incurved  are 
very  fine,  and  include  Queens,  Tecki,  J.  Fnllford,  Sir  Titus,  C.  Curtis, 
J.  Agate,  Owen’s  Crimson,  W.  Tunnington,  C.  B.  Witnell,  and  M.  P. 
Martigent. — W. 
Cambridge  (New  Zealand)  Chrysanthemum  Society, 
We  have  been  favoured  with  a  copy  of  the  “Waikato  Times ’’ for 
•July  27th  last,  in  which  is  given  the  report  read  at  the  last  annual 
meeting  of  the  Society,  and  from  which  we  are  glad  to  see  the  flourishing 
financial  condition  and  the  increasing  popularity  of  this  Colonial 
Association.  That  the  cultivation  of  the  Chrysanthemum  is  increasing 
with  extraordinary  rapidity  in  New  Zealand  is  an  undoubted  fact, 
and  that  the  flame  is  being  vigorously  fanned  by  a  few  enthusiasts  is 
also  indisputable. 
From  the  above  publication  we  extract  the  following  paragraph 
illustrating  the  condition  of  the  monetary  department. 
“  The  fourth  annual  meeting  of  the  above  Society  was  held  on 
July  25th.  After  the  minutes  of  the  previous  annual  meeting  had  been 
read  and  confirmed,  the  balance-sheet  was  read.  It  showed  a  credit 
balance  of  £2  11s.  4d.,  the  expenditure  having  been  £115  15s.  4d.  The 
assets  of  the  Society  are  valued  at  £80,  and  the  liabilities  are  nil.’’ 
Doubtless  many  of  our  home  societies  would  be  more  than  satisfied  if 
they  stood  on  an  equally  sound  basis. 
The  report  of  the  Committee  says,  “  Our  membership  has  been 
maintained,  our  list  of  growers  and  exhibitors  increased,  the  attendance 
of  the  public  maintained,  the  importation  of  new  varieties  of  the  first 
order  of  merit  greater  than  in  any  preceding  year,  and  our  financial 
receipts  have  been  good,  enabling  us  to  pay  off  the  Marquee  Syndicate 
in  addition  to  discharging  the  current  liabilities  of  the  year.  Every 
known  liability  has  been  paid,  and  the  whole  of  the  show  plant,  store 
house,  and  marquee  is  now  the  Society’s  property,  and  free  of  debt. 
The  estimated  value  of  these  assets  is  £80.’’  Referring  to  the  fourth 
annual  exhibition  the  report  goes  on  to  say  that  “  this  was  held  in  the 
Society’s  marquee  on  Friday  and  Saturday,  the  26th  and  27th  of  April 
last,  and  was  in  every  sense,  weather  excepted,  as  satisfactory  and 
progressive  as  any  of  its  predecessors.  In  one  important  aspect  much 
more  so,  in  that  the  Society  was  favoured  and  honoured  by  the  presence 
of  His  Excellency  the  Governor.  Lord  Glasgow,  who,  with  Lady  Glasgow, 
our  patroness.  Lady  Dorothy  Boyle  and  Captain  Preston,  A.D.C.,  came 
from  Auckland  and  opened  the  exhibition.’’ 
The  remainder  of  the  report  is  devoted  to  a  brief  notice  of  the 
quality  of  the  blooms  held  at  the  show  above  mentioned,  where  the 
flowers  were  very  materially  superior  to  any  that  had  been  staged  in 
previous  years.  The  election  of  officers  and  the  customary  votes  of 
thanks  closed  what  could  not  be  termed  other  than  a  successful  meeting. 
September  19,  1895.  ■»» 
In  tendering  our  congratulations  on  the  progress  made,  we  can  but 
express  the  hope  that  the  society  will  continue  to  flourish  and  grow, 
and  that  each  succeeding  year  will  bring  us  copies  of  as  favourable 
reports  as  that  now  before  us. 
A  New  Zealand  Audit. 
As  Honorary  Secretary  of  the  Cambridge  Chrysanthemum  Society 
Mr,  Martin  McDermott  writes  : — “  Our  Society  takes  a  very  great 
interest  in  the  cultivation  of  the  Chrysanthemum  at  home.  We  found 
the  analysis  published  in  the  Journal  of  Horticulture  of  great  help  to 
all  the  growers  here,  and  in  a  small  way  compiled  a  vote  of  our  own. 
Next  year  we  hope  to  have  an  analysis  covering  the  whole  of  the 
colony.’’ 
Mr.  J.  Wells,  Cambridge,.  N.Z.,  who  compiled  the  analysis,  writing 
in  the  “Waikato  Times’’  says  : — 
“  A  few  remarks  on  the  position  attained  by  certain  varieties  may 
not  be  out  of  place.  Yiviand  Morel  heads  the  list ;  and  deservedly  so, 
for  a  better  type  of  Japanese  Chrysanthemum  it  would  be  difficult  to- 
imagine.  It  possesses  size  and  refinement,  while  its  habit  of  growth  is 
good.  The  three  next,  viz.,  Charles  Davis  (a  sport  of  Viviand  Morel),  the 
Queen,  and  Mdlle.  Th4re>:e  Rey  made  their  first  appearance  on  the 
colonial  show  board  last  April,  and  yet  they  have  gone  to  the  top  at  a 
bound.  All  that  has  been  said  for  Viviand  Morel  applies  to  these 
varieties.  Space  will  not  permit  of  a  criticism  of  each  of  the  sorts, 
but  with  the  exception  of  the  last  three  they  are  a  good  set,  and  any 
exhibitor  having  them  ‘  very  fit  ’  at  show  time  would  be  hard  to  beat. 
The  objection  to  Golden  Wedding  is  that  it  is  rather  late.  International 
is  rather  early,  while  G.  W.  Childs  is  rather  small ;  though,  be  it 
noted  the  first  and  last  of  these  three  are  the  very  best  of  their 
respective  colours.  Because  they  mature  too  early  for  our  shows- 
accounts  for  such  old  favourites  and  first  class  varieties  as  Edwin 
Molyneux,  Puritan,  and  Gloire  du  Rocher  being  so  far  down  the  list. 
Subjoined  is  the  list  of  thirty -six  as  voted  for  arranged  in  their  order  of 
merit,  and  with  it  I  would  tender  my  thanks  to  all  who  have  in  any 
way  made  its  compilation  possible. 
Viviand  Morel,  Chas.  Davis,  The  Queen,  Mdlle.  Th^r^se  Rey, 
Col.  W.  B.  Smith,  Mrs.  B.  Findlay,  Miss  D.  Shea,  Sunflower,. 
Eda  Prass,  Duke  of  Y^'ork,  Mdlle.  M.  Hoste,  Grandiflorum,  Florence 
Davis,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Stanstead  White,  Wm.  Seaward,  Mrs.  E.  D. 
Adams,  Thunberg.  Viscountess  Hambledon,  Niveus,  Domination, 
Golden  Wedding,  International,  G.  W.  Childs,  Excelsior,  Mrs.  Libbie 
Allen,  Gloire  du  Rocher,  Y'ellow  Lacroix,  R.  C.  Kingston,  Edwin 
Molyneux,  Lady  T.  Lawrence,  Miss  A.  Hartshorn,  Mrs.  Wm.  Trelease, 
Mr.  A.  If.  Neve,  Eynsford  White,  and  Wm.  Tricker.” 
It  will  be  noticed  that  on  comparing  this  list  with  the  thirty-six 
as  given  in  the  Journal  of  Horticulture,  that  while  there  are  several 
occupying  similar  positions  in  the  two  lists,  there  are  also  some 
curious  differences,  for  which  the  varied  climatic  conditions  will 
probably  account.  The  step  is  one  in  the  right  direction,  and  Mr.  Wella 
is  deserving  of  thanks  for  the  time  he  must  have  devoted  to  work  which 
cannot  but  be  conducive  of  beneficial  results. 
SUNFLOWER  STOKE  PARK  FAVOURITE. 
It  is  not  often  that  a  new  Helianthus  is  exhibited  before  the  Royal 
Horticultural  Society  that  is  sufficiently  good  to  deserve  a  special  mark 
of  recognition.  At  the  last  meeting,  however,  Mr.  J.  Hughes,  The 
Gardens,  Stoke  Park,  Guildford,  staged  blooms  of  the  above  variety,  for 
which  the  Floral  Committee  adjudged  an  award  of  merit.  The  flowera 
depicted  in  the  woodcut  (fig.  46)  are  of  a  medium  size,  the  colour  of  the 
ray  florets  being  a  rich  golden  yellow,  contrasting  admirably  with  which 
is  the  black  centre.  The  habit  of  the  plant  leaves  little  to  be 
desired,  while  we  understand  that  large  numbers  of  flowers  are  produced 
over  a  considerable  period.  This  fine  Sunflower  should  be  hailed  with 
pleasure  by  all  lovers  of  hardy  flowers  on  account  of  its  pleasing 
appearance  in  the  garden,  but  also  for  its  undoubted  utility  for  decorative 
purposes  in  a  cut  state. 
SHRUBS. 
With  the  advent  of  autumn  shrubs  and  shrubberies  come  naturally 
within  the  range  of  everyday  thought  and  work.  That  is  of  course  in 
cases  where  they  form  subjects  of  thought  at  all,  or  where  any  labour  is 
expended  on  them.  Keeping  shrubs  within  bounds  is  not  a  matter  of 
difficulty  in  cases  where  they  receive  annual  attention,  indeed  one  man 
trained  to  the  work  is  able  to  prune  a  large  number  in  a  comparatively 
short  time.  As  I  do  not  dig  the  ground  among  shrubs,  the  uncovered 
spaces  being  carpeted  with  grass,  much  labour  is  saved  on  this  item  of 
management  alone.  Whether  or  not  digging  is  beneficial  I  cannot  sayj 
but  certainly  it  is  less  tidy  looking  than  grass,  and  I  am  sure  the  labour 
saved  is  well  utilised  by  attention  to  pruning  and  other  details.  Shrubs 
may  be  pruned  now,  including  deciduous  kinds.  The  usual  plan  no 
doubt  is  to  leave  these  alone,  but  especially  when  young,  such  important 
flowering  plants  as  Crabs,  Hawthorns,  Lilacs,  Plums,  Laburnums, 
Cherries,  and  Almonds  ought  to  be  subjected  to  an  annual  inspection. 
All  that  needs  doing  is  the  removal  of  any  shoots  that  have  become 
crowded.  With  the  aid  of  a  pair  of  French  pruners  1  can  overtake  in  a 
few  hours  all  the  pruning  required  for  a  year. 
Mulching  is  another  matter  in  connection  with  shrubs  that  must  be 
