January  5,  1902,  JQ^trnAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
NOTES 
Honour  to  M.  Victor  Lemoine. 
’This  eminent  horticulturist,  of  the  well-known  firm  at  Nancy, 
has,  we  are  pleased  to  learn,  been  elected  an  honorary  member 
of  the  National  Horticultural  Society  of  France,  at  their  meet¬ 
ing  on  December  12.  This  is  the  second  French  horticulturist 
who  has  been  attributed  this  dignity.  We  agree  with  “  Le 
Jardin  ”  in  saying  that  “  The  vote  of  the  National  Society  [of 
France]  will  be  ratified  by  all  those  who  know  the  work  and  the 
high  standing  of  M.  Lemoine.” 
Wells’  Chrysanthemums. 
As  usual  at  this  season,  Messrs.  Wells  and  Co.,  Earlswood 
Nurseries,  Redhill,  Surrey,  have  published  a  large  sheet  illus¬ 
trated  with  new  Chrysanthemum  photographs.  The  varieties  are 
such  ;6.s  they  have^so  splendidly  exhibited  at  many  shows  during 
the  last  season.  Thej^  include  Mrs.  R.  McKinley,  Lord  Ludlow, 
Mrs.  C.  J.  Salter,  C.  J.  Salter,  Matthew  Smith,  Claremont,  Guy 
Hamilton,  Madame  Herrewege,  Mrs.  T.  W.  Rockett,  Charles 
Longley,  Lord  Alverstone,  T.  Humphreys,  Ben  Wells,  Mrs.  E. 
Thirkell,  Henry  Barnes,  and  Goacher’s  Crimson. 
A  Corps  of  Trained  Judges. 
A  Texas  grower  of  Chrysanthemums  urges  cultivators 
throughout  the  United  States  to  adhere  strictly  to  the 
Chrysanthemum  Society  of  America  and  its  scale  of  points  for 
judging.  He,  at  the  same  time,  suggests  that  the  society’s  scale 
is  in  need  of  slight  revision,  and  advocates  that  “  This  society 
[above  named]  should  endeavour  to  establish  a  corps  of  trained 
judges  for  Chrysanthemum  shows,  men  who  have  been  properly 
examined  for  their  qualifications  to  perform  such  work,  and  then 
to  be  recommended  to  societies  holding  shows  all  over  the  land.” 
He  adds :  “  I  am  satisfied  there  are  many  people  who  attempt 
judging  every  year  who  are  positively  hurting  the  progress  so 
much  desired  ” — which  opens  up  a  subject  well  worthy  of  dis¬ 
cussion  in  our  own  country.  . 
Gardening  Appointments. 
Our  contributor,  “  Nil  Desperandum,”  who  won  a  gold- 
mounted  fountain-pen  by  his  writings  in  the  “  Young  Gardeners’ 
Domain,”  announces  the  good  news  of  his  appointment  as  fol¬ 
lows: — Mr.  Geo.  Maxey,  for  nearly  four  years  foreman  at  Denton 
Park,  Ben-Rhydding,  Yorks,  has  succeeded  Mr.  Robert  Sinclair 
as  head  gardener  there.”  Now  the  real  cares  and  responsibilities 
begin,  and  “  An  Old  Boy’s  ”  letters,  now  appearing  in  the  . 
Domain,”  will  be  read  with  additional  interest.  *  *  *  Mj-. 
J.  Balmforth,  late  head  gardener,  Cranmore  Place,  Chislehurst, 
Kent,  as  head  gardener  to  Neville  Clegg,  Esq.,  Oldfield  Brow, 
Altrincham,  Cheshire.  *  *  Mr.  W.  H.  Miles  has  succeeded 
Mr.  V.  List  as  head  gardener  to  Chas.  Bathurst,  Esq.,  of  Lydney 
Park,  Lydney,  Glos. 
Trade  Notes. 
Barr’s  Illustrated  Seed  Guide  has  been  sent  out.  It  is 
arranged  alphabetically,  to  facilitate  ready  reference.  On  page  22 
some  practical  hints  on  the  raising  of  flower  seeds  are  given 
which  will  be  found  generally  useful.  A  fine  list  of  novelties 
and  specialities  for  1902  will  be  found  on  pages  23-24,  while  in 
the  body  of  catalogue  the  best  in  kitchen  and  flower  garden 
seeds  are  tabulated.  A  list  of  useful  gardening  books  is  given 
on  page  111  and  112.  *  *  A  handsome  Souvenir  Illustrated 
Blotter  has  been  published  by  Messrs.  Watkins  and  Simpson, 
seedsmen,  12,  Tavistock  Street,  Strand,  London,  as  a  memento 
on  the  occasion  of  the  semi-jubilee.  Many  interesting  views  of 
their  seed-warehouses,  shops,  and  nurseries  are  furnished.  *  * 
Messrs.  R.  H.  Bath,  Limited,  The  Floral  Farms,  Wisbech,  pub¬ 
lish,  at  the  price  of  2s.  6d.,  post  free,  a  book  of  verses  under  the 
general  title  of  “  The  Procession  of  the  Months.”  The  poetry  is 
by  Beatrice  Crane,  with  appropriate  designs  by  Walter  Crane. 
The  publication  is  in  grey  paper  covers,  with  rich  yellow  cord 
binding  the  pages  together.  The  work  is  intended  as  a  suitable 
gift  to  lovers  of  the  garden. 
The  Rosarian’s  Year  Book. 
This  charming  annual  again  appears,  and  still  bears  the 
honoured  name  of  Rev.  H.  Honywood  D’Ombrain,  V.M.H.,  as  its 
editor.  A  remarkably  fine  photograph  of  Mr.  O.  G.  Orpen  is 
provided  in  the  forefront,  this  being  a  true  photographic  print, 
trimmed,  and  pasted  on  to  the  page.  As  we  Avill  have  some¬ 
thing  further  to  state  about  the  Year  Book  in  our  next  issue,  we 
■will  meanwhile  rest  content  with  this  brief  announcement.  Miss 
Jekyll,  Rev.  Foster  Melliar,  Rev.  J.  H.  Pemberton,  Mr.  Mawley, 
Mr.  B.  E.  Cant,  Mr.  George  Paul,  and  the  Poet  Laureate,  and 
the  Editor,  all  contribute  to  its  pages. 
Ipswich  Gardeners. 
The  first  session  for  1902  opened  on  January  2,  with  a  paper 
from  Mr.  W^.  Chandler  on  “  Three  Good  M’inter  Flowering 
Plants.”  The  other  papers  are: — January  16,  Floriculture  and 
Florists  of  the  Past  Fifty  Years,”  Mr.  Richard  Dean,  V.M.H., 
Ealing,  London,  W. ;  January  30,  Annual  Meeting  (see  rule  4); 
February  6,  Discussion— also  two  prizes  value  5s.  and  2s.  6d., 
null  be  aw^arded  for  two  best  Essays  on  Vegetables,  written  by 
under-gardeners  (those  wishing  to  compete  should  obtain  par¬ 
ticulars  of  the  Hon.  Secretary) ;  February  20,  “  A  Few  Seasonable 
Notes  on  Hardy  Fruits,”  Mr.  W.  Messenger,  Wolverstone  .Park 
Gardens;  March  6,  “Cyclamens,”  Mr.  Creek,  The  Chantry 
Gardens;  “Primulas,”  Mr.  Whittel,  Pinetofts  Gardens;  March 
20,  “  Calceolarias,”  Mr.  F.  W.  Salmon,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Sims; 
“  Cinerarias,”  Mr.  G.  Gamham,  gardener  to  F.  Corder,  Esq. 
The  meetings  are  held  in  the  Co-operative  Hall,  Carr  Street, 
Ipswich,  at  7.30  p.m.  The  Hon.  Secretary  is  Mr.  W.  E.  Close, 
Holy  Wells  Gardens. 
“The  Horticultural  Directory.’’ 
For  the  forty-third  year  this  useful  directory  to  the  names 
and  addresses  of  gardeners,  nurserymen,  seedsmen,  and  others 
engaged  under  Horticulture,  has  once  again  been  issued.  The 
greatest  pains  and  effort-s  are  taken  to  maintain  it  up-to-date 
and  as  correct  as  possible.  So  many  as  878  changes  in  gardeners’ 
addresses  have  been  made ;  200  additional  residences,  and  the 
titles  and  addresses  of  seventy  additional  horticultural  societies 
have  been  added ;  and  fifty-one  fresh  names  of  nurserjunen,  land¬ 
scape  gardeners,  and  horticultural  builders  are  likewise  included. 
The  nurserymen’s  list,  we  may  add,  is  representative  of  well- 
established  firms.  Though  post-cards  are  sent  to  all  that  there 
was  any  doubt  about,  the  Editor  has  yet  deleted  ninety-three  old 
addresses  through  being  unable  to  obtain  reliable  information 
desired  by  him.  Numerous  alterations  (from  particulars  re¬ 
ceived)  anent  stations,  post  towns,  and  distances  between  these 
and  the  country  residences  have  been  furnished,  and  due  note 
taken  of  the  change  of  proprietoi-sbip  where  the  gardeners  have 
still  been  maintained.  To  keep  the  “  Horticultural  Directory  ” 
in  its  present  very  reliable  state,  we  invite  the  assistance  of  our 
readers,  and  all  those  into  whose  hands  copies  of  the  publication 
may  pass. 
The  Gardeners’  Royal  Benevolent  Institution. 
Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  a  general  meeting  of  the  Gar¬ 
deners’  Royal  Benevolent  Institution  will  be  held  at  “  Simp¬ 
son’s,”  101,  Strand,  W.C.,  in  the  County  of  Middlesex,  on  Thurs¬ 
day,  Januai-y  23,  1902,  at  1  p.m.,  for  the  purpose  of  making  cer¬ 
tain  alterations  in  the  existing  rules,  as  recommended  by  the 
committee  of  management.  The  sixty-third  annual  general 
meeting  of  the  members  of  this  Institution  will  be  held  at  the 
same  place  and  on  the  same  date  at  3  p.m.,  to  receive  the  report 
of  the  committee  and  the  accounts  of  the  Institution  (as  audited) 
for  the  year  1901 ;  to  elect  officers  for  the  year  1902,  and  other 
affairs  ;  and  also  for  the  purpose  of  placing  twenty  pensioners  on 
the  funds.  The  chair  will  be  taken  by  Harry  J.  Veitch,  Esq., 
Treasurer  and  Chairman  of  Committee,  at  3  o’clock.  The  poll 
will  open  at  3.15  o’clock  and  close  at  4.30  o’clock  precisely,  after 
which  hour  no  voting  papers  can  be  received.  All  the  voting 
papers  have  been  issued.  If  any  subscriber  has  not  received  a 
copy  it  is  particularly  requested  that  intimation  be  sent  at  once 
to  the  Secretary,  Mr.  G.  J.  Ingram,  at  the  offices,  175,  Victoria 
Street,  Westminster,  S.W.  The  annual  friendly  supper  will  take 
place  on  the  same  date,  also  at  “  Simpson’s,”  after  the  annual 
general  meeting,  at  6  p.m.,  when  Alderman  Robert  Piper  (of 
Worthing)  will  preside.  Friends  desiring  to  be  present  are 
asked  to  kindly  notify  the  secretary. 
