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Chrysanthemum  Madame  Carnot. 
At  the  recent  Bawtry,  Yorks,  Chrysanthemum  show,  Mr.  Grant, 
gardener  to  Viscount  Galway,  Serlby  Hall,  staged  a  remarkably  fine 
bloom  of  Madame  Carnot.  It  measured  over  13  inches  in  diameter,  and 
was  of  great  depth.  Truly  a  noble  bloom,  which  was  justly  admired  by 
all  who  saw  it.  It  was  awarded  the  prize  as  the  premier  bloom  in  the 
show. — Yorkshireman. 
Pompon  Dolly. 
Dr.  Walker  of  Wimbledon  is  a  well-known  euthusiast  in  Chrys¬ 
anthemum  cultivation,  and  having  obtained  some  colonial  saved  seed  a 
few  seasons  ago,  sowed  it  in  the  hope  of  obtaining  something  interesting 
and  new.  As  a  result  he  has  obtained  a  pretty  little  Pompon  with  flat 
reflexed  florets  on  which  he  has  bestowed  the  above  name.  When 
exhibited  at  the  N.C.S.  Floral  Committee  last  season  it  was  commended, 
but  on  the  11th  inst.  Dr.  Walker  produced  several  blooms  that  had  been 
disbudded  and  was  awarded  a  first-class  certificate  for  his  seedling. 
The  colour  is  a  pale  pure  yellow,  and  as  new  Pompons  do  not  reach  us  in 
any  great  number,  a  note  of  any  such  additions  may  be  acceptable  to 
growers  who  appreciate  that  class. 
Chrysanthemum  Major  Bonaffon. 
Can  this  variety  strictly  be  termed  an  incurved  ?  It  is  certainly  a 
very  closely  built  solid  globular  flower,  but  it  seems  to  me  to  have  a 
decided  mixture  of  Japanese  blood  in  its  constitution.  It  is  one  of 
Dorner’s  varieties,  and,  like  several  of  the  American  raised  incurved,  is 
a  very  distinctive  bloom.  I  have  seen  blooms  from  seven  or  eight 
growers,  but  we  must  not  forget  that  it  is  its  first  season  here,  and 
experience  this  year  has  taught  us  that  American  novelties  are  some¬ 
what  fickle.  Instead  of  assuming  a  perfectly  spherical  form,  Major 
Bonaffon  comes  rather  in  the  shape  of  a  flattened  cone,  and  the  multitude 
of  narrow  pointed  florets  would  in  the  eyes  of  some  of  the  old  school  j 
florists  place  this  variety  on  debatable  ground.  In  the  incurved  section  a 
broad  floret,  nicely  rounded  at  the  tips,  ought  to  be  one  of  the  chief 
points  ;  but  present-day  florists  and  some  self-constituted  authorities  do 
not  cling  so  tenaciously  to  “properties”  as  the  fathers  of  the  Chrys¬ 
anthemum  did  in  years  gone  by. — P. 
Chrysanthemums  at  Southwick,  Dumfries,  N.B. 
Unfortunately  there  is  now  no  show  of  Chrysanthemums  held  in 
Dumfries,  although  some  years  ago  an  attempt  was  made  to  establish 
an  annual  one.  Some  two  or  three  exhibitions  were  held,  and  then  the 
movement  collapsed  from  want  of  the  necessary  financial  support.  It 
is  unfortunate  that  this  is  the  present  position,  as  the  shows  had  a 
considerable  influence  in  giving  a  stimulus  to  the  cultivation  of  the 
“  mums.” 
There  are  several  good  growers  within  a  radius  of  twenty  miles  of 
Dumfries,  and  one  cannot  but  see  that  progress  is  being  made.  Among 
these  collections  may  be  mentioned  that  at  Southwick,  the  seat  of  Sir 
Mark  J.  Stewart,  Bart.,  M.P.  for  Kirkcudbrightshire.  The  glass  at 
command  only  admits  of  about  200  plants  being  grown,  but  these  include 
about  160  varieties  of  various  types.  There  were,  on  the  occasion  of  a 
recent  visit,  among  them  many  blooms  which  would  have  given  a  good 
account  of  themselves  in  strong  competition.  As  may  be  expected,  the 
Japs  were  in  the  majority,  and  some  splendid  flowers  showed  Mr.  Black- 
lock’s  skill  as  a  grower. 
Among  these  may  be  mentioned  Maggie  Blenkiron,  W.  Tricker,  Mrs. 
W.  H.  Lees,  Lord  Brooke,  Duchess  of  Wellington,  Col.  W.  B.  Smith, 
Lilian  B.  Bird,  Bda  Brass,  G.  C.  Schwabe,  Miss  Dorothy  Shea,  Miss 
Ethel  Addison,  and  Madame  Carnot.  There  were  also  some  good  blooms 
of  incurved,  Baron  Hirsch  being  very  good  ;  but  Chas.  H.  Curtis 
has  not  been  so  good  here  as  was  expected.  Several  of  the  hairy 
varieties  of  Japanese  are  also  grown,  and  a  few  Anemones  and  singles. 
The  plants  were  remarkably  healthy,  and  the  foliage  looked  in  splendid 
condition,  although  from  the  situation  of  the  garden  mildew  is  very 
troublesome. — S.  Arnott. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM  SHOWS. 
SOUTH  SHIELDS.— November  20th  and  21st. 
Successful  as  were  the  previous  exhibitions  that  have  been  held 
at  the  Koyal  Assembly  Rooms,  South  Shields,  the  recent  show  was  far 
superior  in  every  respect,  and  there  appears  a  likelihood  of  this  great 
Northern  Counties’  show  gaining  a  wide  spread  reputation.  The  space  in 
the  rooms  on  the  present  occasion  was  full  to  overflowing,  each  of  the 
fifty-two  classes  that  comprised  the  schedule  being  well  represented. 
Cut  blooms  were  most  numerous,  and  consisted  of  massive,  bright 
examples  of  cultural  skill.  Groups  were  artistically  arranged,  the  plant 
classes  were  well  filled  and  of  excellent  quality,  while  the  bouquets, 
epergnes,  shoulder  sprays  and  buttonholes  made  quite  a  feature  in  them¬ 
selves,  occupying  a  centre  table  theientire  length  of  the  hall. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  not  less  than  twelve  varieties 
and  not  more  than  two  flowers  of  one  variety,  there  were  ten  competitors 
all  running  each  other  very  closely,  the  premier  position  finally  falling 
to  Mr.  J.  T.  Wheeler,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Mitchell,  Jesmond  Towers, 
Newcastle,  for  a  grand  stand  consisting  of — Back  row  :  Vi  viand  Morel, 
Chas.  Davis,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Boule  d’Or,  Viviand  Morel,  Niveu?, 
Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  and  Charles  Davis.  Middle  row :  E.  S.  Trafford, 
Mdlle.  Th^rese  Rey,  Eva  Knowles,  Niveus,  Florence  Davis,  Eva 
Knowles,  Sunflower,  and  Waban.  Front  row  :  E.  Molyneux,  Louise, 
Duke  of  York,  Sunflower,  President  Borel,  W.  H.  Lincoln,  G.  W.  Childs, 
and  Kentish  Yellow.  Mr.  G.  Shotton,  gardener  to  H.  Andrews,  Esq., 
Swarland  Hall,  Northumberland,  was  a  good  second,  staging  large  heavy 
blooms,  but  not  set  up  to  the  best  advantage.  Mr.  J.  Corbett,  gardener 
to  the  Rev.  the  Marquis  of  Normanby,  Mulgrave  Castle,  was  a  good 
third,  and  Mr.  Peter  Blair,  gardener  to  the  Duke  of  Sutherland, 
Trentham  Gardens,  fourth. 
For  twenty-four  incurved,  corresponding  in  variety  with  the 
Japanese,  Mr.  G.  Shotton  was  well  ahead  with  massive  and  solid 
blooms  of — Back  row  :  Golden  Empress,  Baron  Hirsch,  Queen  of 
England,  Alfred  Salter,  Empress  of  India,  Baron  Hirsch,  Lord  Alcester, 
and  Violet  Tomlin.  Middle  row  :  Alfred  Salter,  Princess  of  Wales, 
M.  Darrier,  Empress  of  India,  Violet  Tomlin,  Golden  Empress,  Princess 
of  Wales,  and  Mrs.  R.  King.  Front  row :  Jeanne  d’Arc,  Mrs.  Coleman, 
Venus,  Lady  Hardinge,  Lord  Alcester,  Queen  of  England,  John  Salter, 
and  Empress  Bugdnie.  Mr.  James  Coultas,  gardener  to  Alderman 
Hardinge,  Hollyhurst,  Darlington,  was  awarded  the  second  honours  ; 
Mr.  Peter  Blair,  third  ;  and  Mr.  G.  E.  Smith,  Pauli,  near  Hull,  the 
fourth. 
For  eighteen  Japanese,  of  not  less  than  twelve  varieties,  Mr.  Wheeler 
was  awarded  the  first  prize  for  splendid  flowers  of  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne 
Stanstead  White,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Marie  Hoste.  Chas.  Davis,  Viviand 
Morel,  Jameson,  Lilian  Bird,  Col.  W.  B.  Smith,  Alberic  Lunden,  Stauden 
Dibbin,  Rose  Wynne,  W.  H.  Lincoln,  Mdme.  Ad.  Chatin,  Mons. 
Bernard,  Pallanza,  and  Madame  C.  Capitante.  Mr.  Peter  Blair  was  a 
good  second,  having  conspicuous  flowers  of  Mons.  Panckoucke,  Mrs. 
D.  Ward,  Sunflower,  and  Madame  Chatin ;  Messrs.  Shotten  and 
Pettefor  were  placed  third  and  fourth  in  the  order  of  their  names. 
For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct.  Mr.  Blair  was  first ;  Mr.  Burden, 
gardener  to  G.  H.  Cockbum,  Esq.,  Birkenhead,  second,  and  Mr. 
Pettefor,  third.  In  the  corresponding  classes  for  eighteen  and  twelve 
incurved,  Messrs.  Shotton,  Blair,  Coultas,  and  McKenzie,  shared  the 
honours  between  them.  Anemones,  Pompons,  and  reflexed  were  well 
represented  and  good  prizes  offered. 
Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  and  other  flowering  and  foliage  plants 
were  a  prominent  feature,  the  first  prize  being  awarded  to  Mr.  John 
I  McIntyre,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Gurney  Pease,  Darlington,  for  a  very  tasteful 
arrangement.  In  the  back  ground  of  this  group  there  was  a  slight 
defect  which  a  few  more  Chrysanthemums  would  have  improved,  still 
I  we  were  glad  to  recognise  this  artistic  departure  from  the  old  style  of 
'  crowding  a  mass  together,  The  second  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  J. 
I  Wood,  gardener  to  E.  Hopper,  Esq.,  Riverside,  Morpeth,  who  had 
arranged  some  very  fine  grown  Chrysanthemum  blooms,  well  mixed  with 
Crotons  and  Palms,  but  as  a  whole  it  was  considered  too  crowded,  and 
’  Messrs.  Burton  and  East  shared  the  third  and  fourth  prizes  respectively. 
Ferns,  fine  foliage  plants.  Primulas,  and  table  plants  were  remarkably 
well  staged  and  added  to  the  other  attractions,  while  the  bouquets 
;  were  marvels  of  artistic  arrangement,  especially  so  in  the  classes  for 
I  hand  and  bridal  bouquets,  in  each  of  which  Mr.  J,  Summers  Fawcett, 
Sunderland,  and  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons,  Coventry,  competed,  and  were 
:  awarded  first  and  second  honours  in  order  of  their  names  in  both  classes, 
j  Epergnes,  shoulder  sprays,  bouquets  of  Chrysanthemums  and  bntton- 
I  holes  were  all  creditably  shown. 
[  Grapes  and  vegetables  were  largely  represented  and  of  most  excellent 
quality  throughout.  In  all  it  was  a  grand  exhibition,  and  reflects  the 
utmost  credit  and  praise  to  the  promoters  and  organisers,  especially  to 
Mr.  Bernard  Cowan,  whose  master  mind  must  be  ever  active  in  his 
duties  to  the  cause  of  horticulture  ;  the  Treasurer,  J.  T.  Reed,  Esq., 
Alex.  Purvis,  Esq.,  Chairman,  and  the  whole  of  the  hard-working  Com¬ 
mittee,  who  were  most  enthusiastic  in  their  efforts  for  success  and  to 
which  aim  they  grandly  succeeded  as  they  deserved. 
ALDERLEY  EDGE. — November  29th  and  30th. 
Though  somewhat  late  in  the  season  the  Chairman  and  Committee 
of  the  above  Society  are  to  be  congratulated  on  the  beautiful  show, 
opened  by  the  esteemed  President,  Colonel  Dixon,  J.P.,  C.C.,  in  the 
Drill  Hall,  on  Friday  last.  The  quality  of  the  exhibits,  for  they  were 
really  first  class,  should  be  a  strong  incentive  to  the  Committee  to  still 
further  strengthen  their  classes  another  season.  It  being  the  first  show 
a  prize  list  of  about  £50  was  provided,  the  classes  were  numerous,  and 
the  competition  in  every  instance  very  close. 
The  principal  open  class  for  cut  blooms  was  for  thirty-six,  distinct, 
incurved  and  Japanese,  eighteen  of  each,  a  close  fight  resulting  in  the 
Judges  placing  Mr.  T.  Roderick,  gardener  to  J.  H.  Sykes,  Esq.,  first  with 
a  fine  stand,  his  best  Japanese  being  Viviand  Morel,  Charles  Davis, 
Mons.  C.  Capitant,  G.  C.  Schwabe,  Princess  May,  and  Mdlle.  Th^rese 
Rey.  Incurved :  W.  Tunnington,  Princess  of  Wales,  Robert  Cannell, 
C.  B.  Whitnal,  Jeanne  d’Arc.  Lady  Dorothy,  and  Lord  Rosebery.  Mr. 
R.  Pinnington,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Banner,  Blacklow  House,  Roby,  who 
had  some  fine  blooms  damaged  in  transit,  was  second  with  a  stand 
containing  many  handsome  blooms  ;  and  Mr.  A.  Trail,  gardener  to  B.  B. 
Lingard  Monk,  Esq.,  third. 
For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  G.  Mottram,  gardener  to 
H.  Heenan,  Esq.,  first ;  Mr.  R.  Pinnington  an  excellent  second,  and 
Mr.  G.  Corser,  gardener  to  A.  Ashton,  Esq.,  third.  For  the  same  number 
of  incurved,  Mr.  T.  Derbyshire,  gardener  to  J.  Whitehead,  Esq.,  and  Mr. 
R.  Pinnington  were  placed  first  and  second  with  admirable  stands, 
Wm.  Tunnington  and  C  H.  Curtis  being  especially  good ;  Mr.  Corser 
being  third.  The  radius  of  two  miles  from  Aldeiley  Edge  or  Wilmslow 
stations  was  allowed  for  local  growers,  Mr.  G.  Mottram  winning  for 
twelve  Japanese  with  a  very  bright  stand,  Mr.  A.  Trail  second  ;  the 
I  corresponding  class  for  incurved  being  taken  by  Mr.  Derbyshire.  A 
