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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
September  17,  l^96 
Mons.  Calvat’s  Jubilee  Vakieties. 
I  AM  glad  to  hear  so  promising  an  account  of  the  above  from  a 
grower  of  such  repute  as  Mr.  Wells,  especially  with  regard  to  JBaron 
Ad.  de  Eothschild.  I  had  a  suspicion  that  our  plants  of  this  were 
labouring  under  an  attack  of  mismanagement,  and  now  I  am  convinced 
an  error  was  committed. — E.  M. 
Sheffield  Chrysanthemum  Society. 
The  September  meeting  of  this  Society  was  held  on  the  10th  inst. 
in  the  Society’s  Booms,  at  The  Museum,  in  Orchard  Street,  when  a  paper 
was  read  by  Mr.  John  G.  Newsham,  entitled,  “The  Ramblings  of  a  Fern 
Hunter.”  Mr.  Newsham  Os  an  enthusiastic  collector  and  cultivator 
of  British  Ferns,  and  in  his  ptaperhe  graphically  described  the  difficubies. 
dangers,  and  pleasures  during  his  favourite  pursuit  in  the  “  happy 
hunting  grounds”  of  the  Three-legged  Island. 
Climbing  steep  rocks  to  escape  the  incoming  tide  ;  clinging,  limpet¬ 
like,  to  the  face  of  the  cliffs  in  his  endeavour  to  reach  some  much- 
coveted  prize  ;  slipping  rapidly  down  steep  places— to  the  detriment  of 
the  nether  portion  of  the  bifurcated  garment ;  or  madly  careering  across 
some  pastures  to  escape  the  unsolicited  attention  of  some  infuriated 
modern  descendant  of  Taurus,  of  Zodiac  fame,  whose  domain  had  been 
intruded  upon,  were  a  few  of  the  incidents  he  mentioned.  He  also 
described  most  of  the  Ferns  found  on  Mona's  Isle,  and  the  districts 
where  they  grew.  His  paper  was  humorous  throughout,  and  was  greatly 
enjoyed  by  the  members  present,  of  whom  there  was  a  goodly  muster. 
The  professional  members  exhibited  Cactus  Dahlias,  of  which  there 
were  some  very  good  examples.  The  first  prize  was  taken  by  Mr.  G 
Smith,  the  second  by  Mr.  Chas.  Scott,  and  the  third  by  Mr,  C,  Shorten. 
Amateur  members  competed  for  Tomatoes.  The  first  prize  (for  some 
fine  fruits)  fell  to  Mr,  Alfred  Jones,  the  second  to  Mr.  W.  Donaldson, 
and  the  third  to  Mr.  W.  Willgoose.  After  a  number  of  new  members 
had  been  admitted  to  the  benefits  of  the  Society,  a  vote  of  thanks  to 
Mr.  Newsham  concluded  the  business.  Mr.  John  Haigh  presided  over 
the  meeting. 
Chrysanthemums  at  Welleseourne  House,  Warwick. 
Chrysanthemums,  those  engrossing  autumn  queens,  are  now 
beginning  to  claim  a  lion’s  share  of  the  gardener’s  thoughts  and  atten¬ 
tions.  Whenever  a  few  members  of  the  craft  meet  together  the  prospects 
of  the  coming  season  are  discussed  with  eagerness  if  not  animation. 
Everywhere  the  plants  seem  to  be  looking  well,  and  the  majority  of 
growers  are  thoroughly  satisfied  with  the  condition  of  those  under  their 
charge;  perhaps,  too,  they  somttimes  tee  in  the  visions  of  their  imagi¬ 
nation  a  rosy  prospect  for  future  triune pbs.  Victories  in  prospective  are. 
however,  too  treacherous  for  serious  thought,  as  exhibitors  know  well 
that  the  real  test  comes  when  the  blooms  are  displayed  before  the 
searching  eyes  of  "  the  official  judges.”  In  the  meantime  a  vigorous 
round  of  friendly  visits  will  be  the  order  of  the  day  among  “mum” 
growers. 
Around  Warwick  Chrysanthemum  growing  is  carried  on  with  con¬ 
siderable  spirit,  and  tbroughout  the  neighbourhood  Mr.  H.  Liney,  the 
energetic  gardener  to  W.  31.  Low,  Esq  ,  is  known  to  possess  a  large  and 
fine  collection  of  plants,  in  which  his  liberal  employer  takes  great 
interest.  Thus  it  came  about  that  the  writer,  in  company  with  two 
brothers  of  the  craft,  recently  wended  their  way  to  Wellesbourne  House, 
to  see  the  Chrysanthemums  and  well  kept  gardens.  Although  the  regU’ 
lation  hours  of  labour  bad  passed,  there  was  Mr.  Liney  busy  among  the 
“  mums.”  After  a  hearty  welcome  we  were  soon  busy  among  the  “  field 
of  plants.”  The  fiist  point  to  strike  my  eye  was  a  row  of  grand  dwarf 
sturdy  plants  which  lined  a  walk  in  an  open  sunny  position  ;  on  inquiry 
I  learned  these  were  all  new’  varieties  obtained  this  season,  and  I  fancy 
it  would  be  diflicult  to  find  a  better  po.sition  for  them. 
To  show  how'  strong  the  collection  is  in  good  things,  I  jotted  down 
the  names  of  a  few  of  them,  these  are — O'ga  Teichmann,  Miss  Mary 
Godfrey,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Dorothy  Seward,  Minerva,  .Mr.  G.  Holling- 
worth,  Mr.  G.  H.  Smart,  H.  Woolman.  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Miss  M. 
Goseben,  W.  C,  Bolia,  Arona,  and  James  Bidencope.  Maiiy  other  new 
varieties  were  there,  but  these  I  noted  as  being  extremely  promising 
and  good  doers. 
The  whole  row  of  plants  were  noted  for  their  fine  foliage,  bard,  well- 
ripened  wood,  and  well  timed  buds.  Older  varieties,  through  having 
been  rooted  earlier,  were  much  taller  throughout,  indeed  they  were  the 
tallest  set  of  plants  I  have  seen  this  season  ;  in  almost  every  instance 
the  plants  were  strong  and  apparently  well  ripened.  The  majority  of 
the  buds  had  been  secured  ;  but  many  shoots  were  still  being  watched 
daily  for  the  purpose  of  taking  the  buds  as  soon  as  they  appeared.  Mr. 
Liney  is  to  be  congratulated  upon  the  fine  condition  of  the  plants,  and 
I  doubt  not  that  blooms  from  Wellesbourne  House  Gardens  will  be 
heard  of  in  November. 
Violets  in  frames,  Cyclamens,  Poinsettias,  and  Melons  are  splendidly 
growii,  and  in  the  fruit  and  plant  houses  there  is  evidence  of  culture  of 
tbe  highest  order.  The  shades  of  evening  had,  however,  begun  to  fall 
before  we  had  time  to  examine  the  whole  of  these.  I  hope,  therefore,, 
to  pay  another  visit  to  Mr.  Liney  at  a  more  convenient  time,  to  treat 
fully  of  gardening  generally  as  conducted  by  him. — H.  D. 
Chrysanthemums  at  IIeywood. 
At  the  present  time  great  interest  is  centred  in  Chrysanthemums 
grown  for  show  blooms,  and  notes  on  collections  under  the  charge  of 
good  growers  and  exhibitors  is  at  this  season,  when  the  buds  are  giving 
promise  of  future  achievements,  anxiously  scanned  by  the  friends  and 
acquaintances  of  those  concerned.  This  being  so,  I  venture  once  again 
to  send  a  few  notes  respecting  those  under  the  care  of  Mr.  W.  Robinson, 
Lord  Justice  Lopes’  able  gardener,  who  has  acquired  a  good  name  in  the 
West  of  England  for  blooms  which  he  stages  so  well. 
Wbat  reports  have  appeared  respecting  large  collections  have  been 
unanimous  over  the  virtues  of  the  hot  summer  in  ripening  the  growth, 
and  there  is  every  indication  of  this  desirable  condition  in  the  Heywood 
plants,  judging  from  the  bronzy  leaves  and  hard  stems.  They  have, 
however,  despite  tbe  trying  influences  of  the  great  solar  heat,  and  the 
I  fact  that  water  for  some  weeks  had  to  be  carted  by  hand  from  the  lake, 
j  kept  their  foliage  well  to  the  base  of  the  stems,  in  some  cases  it  was 
I  with  difficulty  that  I  found  the  labels  bearing  their  names. 
As  in  tbe  past  few  years  new  varieties  of  reputation  have  been  again 
added  to  the  collection,  without  which  the  interest  of  the  grower  and 
his  employer  could  not  be  maintained  at  so  high  a  pitch,  the  Chrys¬ 
anthemum  being  a  favourite  flower  with  Lord  Justice  Lopes  and  family, 
and  no  pains  are  spared  by  his  lordship’s  gardener  to  bring  them  to  the 
highest  state  of  perfection.  About  460  plants  are  grown  for  specimen 
blooms,  Japanese,  incurved,  Anemone,  and  reflexed  being  represented  in 
due  proportion. 
Japanese  naturally  claim  the  greater  share  of  favour,  and  of  these 
the  following  were  in  excellent  condition,  and  the  buds  well  selected  to 
time — viz,,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Edith  Tabor,  Mrs.  Chas.  Blick,  Boule  d’Or 
(Calvat’s),  Lago  Maggiore,  Col.  T.  C.  Bourne,  Oceana,  Minerva,  J.  Biden¬ 
cope,  Reine  d’Augleterre,  A,  H.  Fewkes,  Dorothy  Seward,  Princess 
Maude,  Mrs.  Hume  Long,  Mephisto,  Mies  Mary  Godfrey,  Mrs.  C,  E. 
Shea,  Deuil  de  Jules  Ferry,  Mdlle.  Thdrese  Rey,  Rose  Wynne,  Pallanza, 
James  flyers.  Lady  Esther  Smith,  Lions.  B.  Giraud,  Eva  Knowles, 
Australie,  Madame  Carnot,  Mr.  J.  Kearne,  Cecil  C.  Pratt,  Emily  Silsbury, 
Phoebus,  C.  Darville,  Mrs.  John  Gardner,  Dr.  W.  A.  Wakeley,  Helen 
Bloodgood,  Mons.  Leon  Debat,  The  Egyptian,  La  Moucherette,  Directeur 
Tisseraud,  Mrs.  Geo.  Carpenter,  Mrs.  Rylands  Smith,  Lady  Byron, 
Grafie,  Viviand  Morel,  and  Chas.  Davis.  Of  incurved  there  are  some 
new  additions,  among  them  may  be  mentioned  Mrs.  F.  Hopper,  D.  B. 
Crane,  Wm.  Tunnington,  L’Amtthiste,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Miss  Phyllis 
Fowler,  Owen’s  Perfection,  Mrs.  E.  C.  Kingston,  C,  B.  Whitnall,  Chas. 
Curtis,  J.  Agate,  Lord  Rosebery,  and  Robert  Petfield. 
All  tbe  older  sorts,  or  at  least  the  best  of  them,  are  given  the  same 
attention  as  the  newer  ones  ;  the  Queens  and  Princesses  I  noted  as 
looking  particularly  promising.  Anemones  and  reflexed  are  grown  in 
smaller  numbers,  but  the  best  in  their  respective  sections,  both  older 
and  modern  sorts,  find  a  place.  Of  the  first  named  Mrs.  Bassett,  Madame 
Lawton,  Mdlle.  Nathalie  Brunn,  Ernest  Caille,  and  George  Hawkins 
comprise  some  of  the  latest  additions. 
The  few  names  given  do  not  by  any  means  exhaust  the  list  of 
modern  varieties  in  either  section  ;  but  there  are  sufficient  to  show  that 
there  is  a  desire  in  grower  and  owner  to  keep  moving  forward,  and  to 
prove  the  stability  of  the  leading  novelties  placed  before  the  public  each 
year.  In  their  summer  quarters  tbe  plants  form  an  avenue  some 
160  yards  in  length,  and  as  I  saw  them  a  few  days  since  they  were 
decidedly  enviable  to  a  degree,  the  foliage  healthy,  vigorous,  and  quite 
free  from  insect  and  mildew  interference,  and  the  prospect  certainly 
favourable  for  adding  to  tbe  successes  which  usually  pertain  to  Heywood. 
— W.  S,,  Rood  Ashton. 
Chrysanthemums  in  New  Zealand. 
At  the  annual  meeting  of  tbe  Cambridge  Chrysanthemum  Society 
the  yearly  report  opened  with  the  following  most  satisfactory  state¬ 
ment  ; — “  At  the  close  of  another  year  your  Committee  have  again  the 
pleasure  of  presenting  their  annual  report  and  statement  of  accounts. 
These  reports  for  all  past  annual  meetings  have  been  so  uniformly  satis¬ 
factory  that  success  and  progress  are  now  looked  for,  and  taken  as  a 
matter  ot  course.  The  past  year,  in  this  respect,  has  been  no  exception 
to  this  rule,  and  your  Committee  sre  pleased  to  report  that  in  the 
popularity  and  development  of  Chrysanthemum  culture  and  exhibition, 
it  equalled  in  most  respects  any  previous  year,  and  excelled  any  previous 
year  in  many,  and  this  is  practically  the  universal  state  of  things.” 
The  report  contains  an  interesting  account  of  the  doings  of  the 
Society  during  the  past  year,  and  the  following  balance  sheet  shows 
that,  financially  speaking,  it  is  in  a  satisfactory  condition, 
“  Balance  Sheet  for  the  Tear  Ending  2Mh  Ju7ie,  1896  ; — Receipts 
To  cash  balance  from  1894-96,  £2  lls.  4d, ;  sixty-nine  members’ sub¬ 
scriptions  for  1896-96,  at  6b.  each,  £17  os.  ;  six  members’  subscriptions 
for  1894-96,  £1  10s,  ;  one  member’s  subscription  for  5s.  ;  donations, 
£29  4s. ;  marquee  hire,  £4  ;  show  door  money,  £52  3s.  6d. ;  show  tea 
money,  £2  6s.  7d.  Total,  £109  Is.  9d. 
“  Expenditure  :  By  prize  money,  £35  Os,  9d.  ;  Auckland  musicians, 
£8  lls.  3d, ;  marquee  repairs,  £11  lOs.  .3d.  ;  medals,  £3  18s.  ;  printing 
and  advertising,  £13  Is.;  show  expenses,  £14  58.;  levelling  show 
ground,  £3  158. ;  sundry  charges,  £13  lls. ;  cash  on  hand,  £4  lls.  6d, 
Total,  £109  Is.  9d. 
