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JOURN^AL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  18,  1897. 
despite  the  several  newer  ones  now  grown.  That  charming  sport  from 
Viviand  ]Morel  named  Lady  Hanhara  was  observed  in  splendid  form, 
the  colour  being  particularly  good.  Madame  Carnot  and  its  yellow  sister 
are  largely  grown,  and  of  course  are  very  conspicuous,  and  the  same  may 
be  said  of  the  old  Edwin  Molyneux  Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  it  has 
been  in  cultivation  very  many  years,  this  is  still  one  of  the  most  popular 
varieties,  while  of  its  colour  it  is  quite  unapproachable.  Two  of  the  most 
beautiful  yellows  are  Oceana  and  Thoebus.in  each  of  which  the  colour  has 
developed  wonderfully  at  Ipswich.  The  incurved  Jap  Robert  Powell  at 
Broughton  Road,  as  at  many  other  places,  has  done  remarkably  well,  and 
should  become  a  great  favourite. 
The  number  of  white  Japanese  that  are  possessed  of  more  than 
average  merit  is  very  large,  and  it  is  difficult  for  one  to  make  a  selection, 
as  some  might  prefer  an  incurved  flower,  while  others  would  choose  a 
reflexed,  ^ladame  Carnot  has  already  been  noted,  and  we  may  add  to 
it  Western  King,  Simplicity,  ^Irs.  H.  Weeks,  Lady  Byron,  Madame 
Gustave  Henry,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Ponderosum,  and  Snowdon,  each  perfect 
in  its  way.  Then  there  were  such  others  as  Modesto,  Royal  Standard, 
Hairy  Wonder,  A.  H.  AVood,  Australie,  Mrs.  O.  Oi’chard,  Lady  Ridg- 
way,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  with  scores  of  others  of  which  no  mention  can  be 
made.  These  must  be  taken  as  representative  of  the  extent  of  the 
collection  of  Japanese  varieties,  and  it  is  needless  to  say  the  section 
comprises  the  bulk  of  the  entire  collection  here  as  at  most  other  places 
nowadays. — D.  R. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS  IN  THE  NORTH. 
Hyest  House,  Batley. 
^Ik.  Huefoed,  gardener  to  R.  J.  Critchley,  Esq.,  has  this  year  350 
plants  in  grand  foliage,  producing  w'ell  finished  and  highly  coloured 
blooms.  The  best  of  the  new  varieties  ai-e  IVlutual  Friend,  E.  Silsbury, 
I.ady  Byron,  Simplicity,  Primrose  League,  E.  Tabor,  Eva  Knowles, 
Madame  Carnot,  Col.  T.  C.  Bourne,  Robert  Owen,  Duchess  of  Wellington, 
and  Phuebus 
The  AVoodlands,  Batley'. 
For  many  years  IVlr.  J.  Daiis,  gardener  to  Geo.  Sheard,  Esq.,  has 
held  the  jiremier  position  for  groups  at  the  Batley  Chrysanthemum 
Show.  On  these  occasions  the  distinctive  features  of  Mr.  Davis’ 
arrangements  are  high  quality  of  the  blooms,  combined  with  effective 
arrangement  and  finish.  The  plants  are  chiefly  cultivated  for  this 
purpose,  but  a  few  incurved  were  also  very  promising.  The  best  of 
the  newer  varieties  in  Japanese  were  AI.  Gustave  Henry,  Modesto, 
Mutual  Friend,  Simplicity,  AI.  Demay  -  Taillandier,  Australian  Gold, 
Edith  Tabor,  Airs.  J.  Lewis,  Oceana,  Aliss  Rita  Schroeter,  and  Phcebus. 
South  AA’'esthoeeland. 
LAntil  last  season  Chrysanthemum  growers  in  this  district  had  received 
little  or  no  recognition  from  the  horticultural  press,  when,  through  the 
courtesy  of  Air.  AA^.  J.  Ireland,  gardener  to  J.  AVakefield,  Esq.,  Sed^gwick 
House,  Kendal,  a  detailed  report  of  the  several  collections  appeared  in  the 
Journal  of  Horticulture.  This  season  nothing  short  of  an  inspection  would 
satisfy  the  several  growers,  and  with  this  object  in  view  Air.  Ireland  met 
me  at  the  Oxenholme  Station  to  jtilot  me  through  the  district.  As 
showing  the  comparative  mildness  of  the  climate  “Geraniums,”  Heliotrope, 
and  other  tender  bedding  plants  are  still  blooming  freely.  This  cannot 
be  a  bad  district  for  (  hrysanthemums  was  the  conclusion  arrived  at,  and 
it  was  subsequently  verified  liy  the  grand  flowers  seen. 
Sedgayick  House. 
Here,  and  all  through  the  distinct,  the  plants  are  grown  on  the 
stopping  system  to  time  buds  for  the  first  crown,  the  autumn  climate 
being  too  moist  to  get  good  results  from  buds  secured  after  August. 
The  condition  of  the  plants  in  reference  to  the  degree  of  ripeness,  as 
judged  by  the  degree  of  the  hardness  of  the  wood  or  to  the  contrary  as 
a  test,  was  an  interesting  study.  The  Japanese  varieties  are  chiefly 
gi’own  hereabouts ;  but  the  wood  was  far  from  being  in  a  condition  of 
ripeness  which  many  cultivators  insist  upon  as  necessary  for  high-class 
flowers.  Yet  the  blooms  produced  by  Air.  Ireland  would  give  points  to 
many  at  shows  with  high  reputations.  Air. -Ireland’s  collection  contains 
all  the  best  older  varieties  ;  but  it  is  also  rich  in  newer  ones  which, 
without  an  exception,  have  been  so  well  timed  as  to  give  the  most  satis¬ 
factory  results.  Airs.  H.  AA^eeks  up  to  now,  in  many  jilaces  in  the  North, 
has  achieved  the  reputation  of  being  a  bad  doer ;  but  hei’e  we  find 
several  grand  flowers.  Airs.  G.  AV".  Palmer  was  conspicuous,  as  were 
AV'estern  King,  Airs.  AV.  H.  Lees,  I’ride  of  Exmouth,  Airs.  Hume  Long, 
Gold  Dust,  AI.  Demay-Taillandier,  Aliss  Goschen,  Airs.  Gover,  Olive 
Oclee,  Ponderosum,  Lady  Byron,  Airs.  Briscoe-Ironside,  Lady  Ridgway, 
Oceana,  Col.  T.  C.  Bourne,  Airs.  E.  G.  Hulibuck,  Edith  Tabor,  AAk  H. 
Godfrey,  and  ATadame  Carnot. 
Bebttaegh  Holt. 
Under  the  charge  of  Air.  AIcQuaker,  gardener  to  Chas.  Walker,  Esq., 
we  found  a  large  collection  of  well-developed  blooms.  The  most  notice¬ 
able  were  Lily  Love,  Duchess  of  AA’^ellington,  Van  den  Heede,  Thdr^se 
Bey,  Aladame  Carnot,  W.  W.  Coles  (very  grand),  ('has.  Davis,  Interocean, 
Hairy  Wonder,  Col.  Chase,  AI.  Panckoncke,  Eva  Knowles,  and  Aladame 
AI.  Ricoud. 
Lbvens  Hall. 
This,  the  seat  of  Capt.  Bagot,  AI.P.,  has  a  refiutation  to  antiquaries  for 
its  old  oak  furniture,  carvings,  tapestry',  and  ancient  armour.  The 
gardens  are  noted  for  the  extent  and  variety  of  specimens  of  topiary  work, 
and  it  seemed  as  if  the  only  thing  modern  about  this  unique  place  is  the 
Chrysanthemums,  and  here  ev’en  there  are  no  large  blooms  in  accord  with 
modern  ideas.  We  found,  however,  two  houses  full  of  profusely  flowered 
bush  plants  exceedingly  creditable  to  the  courteous  gardener.  Air.  AA^^. 
Gibson,  and  equally  useful  for  either  indoor  or  outdoor  decoration. 
Eveesley,  AIilxthoepe, 
The  residence  of  P.  Argles,  Esq.,  is  within  view  of  the  famed  fells  of 
AA^hitbarrow,  the  home  of  the  lovely'  Primula  farinosa.  To  suit  the  tastes 
and  requirements  of  the  ruling  powers  Air.  Cookson,  the  gardener  here, 
confines  his  efforts  to  the  production  of  smaller  blooms  for  cut  flower  and 
decorative  purposes,  but  these  are  of  the  best  quality,  giving  evidence  of 
both  care  and  skill  in  their  production. 
Dalhah  Towees. 
This  is  the  seat  of  AI.  Broomley’  AVilson,  Esq.,  where  Air.  Sarples  ably' 
presides  over  the  extensive  garden  establishment.  The  magnificent 
display  of  Chrysanthemums,  numbering  over  300  plants,  and  filling  a 
large  early  vinery,  testifies  to  Air.  Sarples’  skill  as  a  cultivator.  AA’’e 
noted  fine  examples  of  Ethel  Addison,  Australian  Gold,  Flxmouth 
Yellow,  Phoebus,  Aladame  Carnot,  Airs.  Hume  Long,  The  Queen,  All’s. 
E.  G.  Hill,  Colonel  Chase,  Aliss  Goschen,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Rose  AA'ynne  , 
L  Isere,  Philadelphia,  Hairy  Wonder,  and  Alons  Chenon  de  Leche. 
Elleeay,  Windeemeee. 
As  the  places  included  in  the  next  day’s  programme  laid  further  apart, 
we  were  early  on  the  road  to  beat  up  Air.  Henderson,  gardener  to  A.  H. 
Hey  wood,  Esq.  The  sloping  banks  of  Windermere  are  noted  for  fine 
examples  of  Coniferae,  and  we  found  them  in  their  highly  developed 
beauty.  Here  again  the  Chrysanthemums  were  a  rich  treat,  remarkable 
for  high  colour  and  fine  proportions.  Some  of  the  specimens  will  find 
their  way  to  the  great  tournament  at  Edinburgh,  and  are  quite  good 
enough  to  uphold  Air.  Henderson’s  reputation  as  an  exhibitor.  The 
following  were  grand  :  —  Mons.  Chenon  cle  Leche,  Beauty'  of  Teignmouth, 
Phoebus,  C.  Davis,  Alons.  Panckoncke,  Rose  AA^ynne,  Nivens,  A\’'estern 
King,  Alutual  Friend,  Ad.  Chatin,  Australian  Gold,  Alodesto,  Mons. 
Gruyer,  Simplicity,  Emily  Silsbury,  Edith  Tabor,  Miss  Rita  Schroeter, 
and  Owen  Thomas. 
Cleve  House,  Wi^fDEEMEEE. 
Air.  T.  Winskill,  gardener  to  .1.  R.  Sladen,  Esq.,  has  arranged  in  the 
conservatory  a  beautiful  display,  so  that  every  bloom  comes  directly  into 
view.  Amongst  them  are  many  flowers  which  would  grace  an  exhibition 
stand,  and  some  of  the  finest  were  Mons.  Gruyer,  Sunstone,  Simplicity, 
Duchess  of  AA’^ellington,  J.  Seward,  Duchess  of  Fife,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Aladame 
Carnot,  and  International. 
Dalton  Hall,  Bueton. 
Air.  Aloorhouse  has  for  upwards  of  twenty-five  years  held  the  position 
of  head  gardener  to  E.  G.  Hornby,  Esq.,  at  this  fine  place,  and  is  looked 
up  to  by  the  gardeners  in  the  district  as  being  the  oldest  Chrysanthemum 
grower,  and  still  one  of  the  best.  A  large  collection  is  grown,  and  a  few 
well  s.elected  novelties  tried  each  year.  Duchess  of  A^ork,  Deuil  de  Jules 
Ferry,  Alutual  Friend,  Australian  Gold,  Noces  d' Or,  Airs.  Hume  Long, 
.Tohn  Seward,  Aladame  Carnot,  Oceana,  Olive  Oclee,  Lady  Ridgway, 
Graphic,  Airs.  H.  Lees,  Aliss  Rita  Schroeter,  and  Alodesto,  were  all  worthy 
of  note,  besides  a  host  of  the  older  varieties. 
Thoenleigh  Bueton. 
This  is  the  residence  of  R.  Boardman,  Esip,  who  with  his  gardener. 
Air.  C.  Ellwood,  are  enthusiasts  in  Orchid  culture.  At  the  same  time 
Chrysanthemums  are  considered  of  importance,  and  are  well  represented. 
Some  excellent  blooms  of  the  following  were  in  evidence — Sunflower, 
Queen  of  England,  Ct.  H.  Curtis,  Niveus,  Therese  Rey,  Lady  Saunders, 
Edith  Tabor,  Anna  Hartshorn,  G,  C.  Schwabe,  Alons.  Panckoncke, 
Phcebus,  and  Louise. 
As  darkness  now  intervened,  and  I  was  due  in  Liverpool  next  morning, 
several  j)laces  where  good  collections  are  cultivated  were  of  necessity'  left 
unvisited.  I  should  like  to  add  that  it  is  somewhat  surprising  that 
amongst  so  many  excellent  cultivators,  and  as  results  prove,  where 
climatic  influences  are  favourable  for  high  development,  no  attempt  has 
been  y'et  made  to  establish  a  Chrysanthemum  show  in  Westmoreland. 
The  town  of  Kendal  would  be  a  good  rallying  point  for  such  a  venture, 
which,  if  carried  out,  would  provide  a  new  sensation,  and  a  great  treat  to 
the  district. — A^OEKSHiEE  Geowee. 
SHOWS. 
GUILDFORD. — Novembee  9th  and  10th. 
Although  held  in  the  old  county  town  of  Surrey  this  show  is  not  a 
large  one  ;  but  it  certainly  shows  first-rate  quality,  and  that  is  important. 
A  much  larger  hall  is  needed  to  enable  the  show  to  be  fully  displayed,  as 
at  present  it  is  divided.  That  want  Guildford  Borough  should  meet. 
There  was  only  one  exhibitor  in  the  larger  group  class,  and  a  capital 
one,  though  the  plants  were  rather  too  thickly  set.  Foliage  plants  are 
here  admitted,  and  with  excellent  effect.  The  exhibitor  was  Air.  H. 
Cook,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  F.  Poynder,  Stokes  Hill,  Guildford.  AVith 
one-third  more  space  allotted,  this  group  would  have  been  a  very  effec¬ 
tive  one.  In  the  smaller  group  class  of  Chrysanthemums  only  the  first 
prize  was  taken  by  Alessrs.  Hart  &  Sons,  nurserymen,  Guildford,  solidly 
built  ;  Mr.  Harris,  gardener  to  Aliss  Thrupp,  Alerrow  Grange,  coming 
second  ;  and  Air.  A.  Jenner,  gardener  to  Airs.  Simpson,  Guildford,  was 
third.  Table  plants  were  numerous  and  good,  the  best  six  coming  from 
