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beautiful  fringe  of  white  round  the  crimson  centi  e.  the  side  lobes  are 
soft  lemon  (First  Class  Certificate)'. 
Chrysanthemum  Exmouth  Crimson  (W.  J.  Godfrey). — A  magnificent 
Japanese;  the  inner  colour  of  the  florets  is  very  rich  crimson  and  the 
florets  pale  buff  (Award  of  Merit). 
Chrysanthemum  The  King  (W.  J.  Godfrey).  —  A  fine  reflexing 
Japanese  ;  the  colour  is  red  with  slight  yellow  tips  and  a  bright  yellow 
reverse  (Award  of  Merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Bessie  Godfrey  (W.  J.  Godfrey).  —  A  chastely 
beautiful  soft  yellow  variety  (Award  of  Merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Sensation. — An  incurved  Japanese  with  broad  flat 
yellow  florets  lined  with  red  (Award  of  Merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Miss  Ma  Williams  (H.  Canned  &  Sons). — A  fine 
Pompon  :  the  colour  is  soft  rose  (Award  of  Mei  it). 
Chrysan  hemum  Bronze  Soleil  d'Octobre  (G.  Prickett  &  Sons). — A 
bronze  sport  from  a  well-known  and  useful  variety  (Award  of  Merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Madame  Herrewege  (W.  Wells  &  Co..  Ltd.). — A 
fine  reflexing  Japanese,  with  long  florets;  the  colour  is  pale  sulphur 
(Award  of  Merit). 
Grape  Reine  Olga  ,(W.  Taylor).-  A  grand  Grape  for  outdoor 
culture ;  the  berries  are  large,  of  good  flavour,  and  crimson  colour 
(First  Class  Certificate). 
Lcelio-Cattleja  Ophir  (J.  Veiteh  &  Sons). — Tiiis  bigener  is  from 
a  cross  between  Lielia  xanthina  and  Cattleya  Dowiana  aurea ;  the 
sepals  and  petals  are  soft  yellow,  and  t  ie  lip  rose  with  red  and 
apricot  suffusions  (Award  of  Merit). 
Lcelia  Olivia  (W.  H.  Young). — This  hybrid  (L.  erispa  and  L. 
xanthina)  has  already  received  an  Award  of  Merit;  it  has  improved 
with  age  and  is  very  rich  yellow  in  the  sepals  and  petals,  and  red  in 
the  lip  (First  Class  Certificate). 
National  Chrysanthemum. — October  28th. 
The  following  new  Chrysanthemums  were  certificated  at  the 
committee  meeting  held  in  the  Royal  Aquarium.  London,  on  Tuesday 
last : — - 
Japanese  Varieties. 
H.  E.  Hayman  (W.  J.  Godfrey). — A  very  massively  built  flower 
with  incurving  tips.  The  petals  are  almost  half  an  inch  broad,  and 
sinuous.  The  colour  is  deep  rich  yellow  at  the  base,  becoming  shaded 
with  russety-red  toward  the  apex ;  reverse  light  bronzy-buff  (First 
Class  Certificate). 
Godfrey's  King  (W.  J.  Godfrey). — Another  large  flower,  with 
plenty  of  petals  to  ensure  a  massiveness.  Here  again  the  tips  curl 
upward  and  display  a  bright  golden  reverse.  The  upper  colouring  of 
the  petals  is  a  dull,  bronzy-red.  The  variety  is  a  very  handsome  one, 
and  much  enlivened  by  the  golden  reverse  colour  (First  Class 
Certificate). 
Kimberley  (W.  J.  Godfrey). — An  exquisite  variety  of  the  Sunflower 
type,  but  softer  and  more  attractive  in  colour.  The  petals  are  i  inch 
broad,  tapering  to  the  apex,  and  have  mostly  a  downward  droop.  The 
build  of  the  blooms  is  broad,  massive  and  deep  (First  Class 
Certificate). 
Godfrey's  Pride  (W.  J.  Godfrey).— An  incurving  Jap,  with  rich, 
lively  amaranth  colour  above,  and  bleached  bronzy  reverse.  The 
latter  colour  is  quite  exceptional  and  difficult  to  describe,  but  novel,” 
and  that’s  the  great  thing  (First  Class  Certificate). 
C.  Penford  (C.  Penford.  Lee  Park  Gardens). — A  very  clo6ely-built, 
incurving  Jap,  dull  red  above,  with  old-gold  coloured  reverse  (Award 
of  Merit). 
Violet  Lady  Beaumont  (N.  JVEolyneux,  Rookesbury). — Possesses  a 
strikingly  deep  and  rich  blood-red  crimson  colour,  bronzy-yellow 
reverse.  The  habit  is  somewhat  stiff  (First  Class  Certificate). 
Mrs.  E.  Hummel  (H.  Weeks). — Quite  distinct  in  colour  and  of 
very  attractive,  or,  we  should  say,  {esthetic  form  of  build.  The  colour 
is  mauve-amaranth,  displaying  much  “  light  and  shade  ”  effect  (First 
Class  Certificate). 
George  Lawrence  (H.  Perkins.  Henley-on-Thames).— A  true  incurved 
Japanese  variety,  of  moderate  dimensions,  round  in  build  with  broad 
petals  variously  twisted  and  disposed.  Colour,  deep  rich  golden 
bronze  (First  Class  Certificate). 
Mrs.  George  Lawrence  (H.  Perkins). — A  variety  very  much  like 
Oceana,  with  somewhat  drooping  petals ;  good  colour,  breadth  and 
depth,  but  lacking  in  finish  (First  Class  Certificate). 
Liverpool  Hoot  and  Fruit  (how. 
The  following  portion  of  the  report  dealing  with  the  above 
■how  reached  us  too  late  for  our  issue  last  week : — 
Sion  House  was  the  best  late,  round  Potato,  from  the 
executors  of  Peter  Davies,  Esq.  Probably  the  best  dish  in  the 
show  was  Scottish  Triumph,  a  long  flat  variety,  classed  as  “any 
other  shape  except  kidney  or  round,”  Mr.  G.  Ashley  deservedly 
gaining  a  first  and  special.  Mr.  B.  Ashton  had  excellent  Read¬ 
ing  Russets,  as  the  best  coloured  round.  The  executors  of  Peter 
Davies,  Esq.,  Peerless  Rose,  as  an  early  or  second  early  kidney; 
whilst  Leda  was  in  form  amongst  the  coloured  kidneys.  King  of 
Russets  was  the  premier  coloured  round,  from  Mr.  Oldfield. 
Reading  Giants,  weighing  over  161b  the  six,  were  the  heaviest  in 
the  show,  Mr.  Needham  being  the  winner. 
New  Potatoes. 
These  formed  a  magnificent  feature.  Early  or  second  kidney,. 
Mr.  W.  L.  Hutton  with  Majestic;  early  or  second  round,  Mr.  B. 
Ashton  with  beautiful  Daniel’s  Special.  Late  kidney,  first  and 
special,  Excelsior,  from  Mr.  J.  Johnson;  late  round,  Mr.  G. 
Pinnington  with  grand  Charles  Fidler  perfect  in  every  point. 
Special  Prizes. 
Messrs.  Sutton  and  Sons.- — Executors  of  Peter  Davies,  Esq., 
first  with  Windsor  *  Castle,  Satisfaction,  and  Abundance,  the 
same  exhibitors  winning  with  Satisfaction.  Mr.  B.  Ashton  had 
the  finest  Reliance. 
Messrs.  Webb  and  Sons. — Mr.  B.  Ashton  for  Wordsley  Pride, 
as  the  premier  kidney  ;  also  for  Renown,  as  the  finest  early  round. 
For  a  late  kidney  Mr.  D.  Oldfield  with  Motor,  and  a  late  round 
Mr.  Reason  with  Goldfinder. 
Messrs.  Fidler’ s. — Mr.  Oldfield  with  Charles  Fidler  ;  any  shape 
except  round,  Mr.  J.  R.  Newton  with  Webb’s  Empire.  The 
best  round  was  C.  Fidler  from  Mr.  J.  Halsall,  Mr. Oldfield  securing 
the  prize  for  General  French  :  Sirdar  secured  single  dish  honours  ; 
Mr.  J.  Halsall  winning  with  Langworthy. 
Fruit  and  Vegetables. 
It  is  always  a  great  feature,  and  worthy  of  mention. 
Warner’s  King  and  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch  were  the  premier 
Apples  shown  by  Messrs.  Guy  and  Mackarell ;  the  best  single 
dessert  being  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin,  and  Ribston  from  the  same 
exhibitors.  Messrs.  E.  H.  Wood  and  W.  Mackarell  won  in  the 
stewing  Pear  classes  with  Uvedale’s  St.  Germain.  Marie  Louise 
took  the  prize  in  each  instance  as  the  best  dessert  Pear,  and 
Mr.  B.  Ashton  won  with  superb  Muscat  of  Alexandria. 
Vegetables  were  magnificent;  the  Cauliflowers  that  gained 
first  and  special,  and  the  admirable  dish  of  Green  Peas  from  Mr. 
Ashton  being  most  creditable.  The  show  was  a  huge  success  in 
every  respect. — R.  P.  R. 
•  Beckenham  Horticultural  Society 
On  Friday  evening,  October  25.  Mr.  H.  J.  Chapman,  of  Cambridge 
Lodge  Gardens.  Camberwell,  lectured  to  an  appreciative  assembly  of 
members  and  friends  on  ■  Orchid  Hybridisation.”  Mr.  T.  W.  Thornton 
ably  presided.  The  lecturer,  in  commencing,  referred  to  the  late 
John  Dominy.  of  Messrs.  Veiteh  and  Sons,  as  chief  among  the 
pioneers  of  Orchid  hybridisation,  and  whose  work  prominently 
remains.  He  proceeded  to  state  that  the  using  of  superior  forms 
as  parents  is  essential  to  secure  the  best  results,  and  that  the 
seed-bearing  plant  should  be  strong.  For  sowing  of  the  seed 
Mr.  Cnapman  advised  using  pieces  of  rough  sawn  wood  for  a  seed 
bed.  such  as  a  section  of  a  scaffold  pole,  this  fastened  in  pot  or  pan 
and  suspended  near  the  roof-glass,  and  his  method  of  applying  water 
by  a  spray  (similar  to  that  used  by  a  hair  dresser),  the  pricking  off 
the  young  plants,  the  pots,  compost,  and  atmospheric  surroundings 
most  suitable,  all  this  the  lecturer  dealt  -with  to  the  minutest  detail, 
and  was  intently  followed  by  his  hearers.  The  advantages  claimed 
for  Orchids  from  seeds  generally  is  their  greater  vigour,  being  as  it 
were  more  acclimatised,  and  so  less  liable  to  deterioration  as  is  now 
so  noticeable  with  many  imported  plants.  A  number  of  water  colour 
drawings  by  Miss  N.  Roberts,  the  talented  artist  to  the  Orchid  Com¬ 
mittee  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society,  was  placed  on  view  by  the 
lecturer  and  used  for  reference.  A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was 
accorded  Mr.  Chapman  for  his  most  instructive  lecture. — T.  C. 
Reading  Gardeners’  Mutual  Improvement  Association. 
The  fortnightly  meeting  of  the  above  association  was  held  on 
the  21st  inst.,  when  Mr.  J.  C.  House,  of  Westbury-on-Trym, 
Bristol,  delivered  a  most  interesting  lecture  on  “  Violets  and 
their  Culture  ”  before  a  large  attendance  of  members.  Mr.  House 
said  the  Violet  is  a  profitable  flower  to  grow,  as  there  is  always  a 
good  sale  for  a  good  Violet.  Culture  was  dealt  with  in  an  ex¬ 
ceedingly  practical  manner.  The  sorts  recommended  to  be  grown 
were :  singles — La  France,  Princess  of  Wales,  Luxonne,  Cali¬ 
fornia,  Admiral  Avellan,  White  Czar;  doubles — Marie  Louise, 
Mrs.  J.  J.  Astor,  Lady  Hume  Campbell,  White  Comte  de 
Brazza,  Duchess  of  Edinburgh.  A  discussion  followed,  in  which 
Messrs.  Neve,  Harris,  Barnes,  Powell,  Bright,  Prince,  Goodman, 
Davidson,  Fry,  and  Alexander  took  part.  A  vote  of  thanks  was 
accorded  to  the  lecturer  and  to  the  following  exhibitors :  Mr.  G. 
Thicks,  The  Gardens,  Broad  Oak,  for  a  group  of  well  grown 
Gloire  de  Lorraine  Begonias;  Mr.  A.  G.  Nichols,  exceedingly  fine 
blooms  of  Violets  (Admiral  Avellan,  Wellsiana,  Marie  Louise,  and 
La  France) ;  Mr.  Harris,  The  Gardens,  Hardwick,  pots  of  Violets 
(Marie  Louise);  Mr.  G.  Stanton,  Park  Place,  bouquet  of  Princess 
of  Wales  Violets,  and  pots  of  Brachycome  iberidifolia  (Swan 
River  Daisy);  Mr.  W.  Smith,  The  Gardens,  Sedgehill  House, 
Shaftesbury,  Dorset,  V iolets  (La  France,  Princess  of  Vales, 
Swanley  White,  Marie  Louise,  and  Neapolitan) ;  whilst  Mr.  Lever. 
The  Gardens,  Hillside,  made  a  pretty  exhibit  with  double  and 
single  Begonias  resting  upon  tinted  leaves  of  Ampelopsis  \  eitchi. 
Three  new  members  were  elected. 
