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November  1,  1900. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
Forthcoming  Shows. 
As  is  usual  at  this  time  of  the  year  we  have  received  numerous 
intimations  of  Chrysanthemum  shows  which  are  to  be  held  during 
the  coming  season.  S[)ace,  however,  can  only  be  found  for  mentioning 
those  that  have  been  advertised  in  our  columns.  We  append  the 
c'ates  of  such  fixtures,  with  the  names  and  addresses  of  the  respective 
cretaries : — 
Nov.  1,  2. — Blackheath. — P.  Fox,  The  Gardens,  The  Cedars,  Lee,  S.E. 
„  2,  3. — Battersea. — J.O.  Langri8h,l67,  ElsleyRd.,  Battersea,  S.W. 
,,  6,  7. — Birmingham. — J.  Hughes,  140,  High  Street,  Harborne, 
Birmingham ;  P.  W.  Simpson,  Corn  Mill’s,  Sixways, 
Aston,  Birmingham. 
,,  6,  7. —  Brighton. — J.  Thorpe,  53,  Ship  Street,  Brighton. 
„  6,  7.— Coventry. — J.  Cooper,  31,  Poleshill  Road.  , 
„  6,  1.- — Hanley. — "W.  J.  Salmon,  24,  Newcastle  Road,  Shelton, 
Stoke-on-Trent. 
,,  6,  7. — Kingston. — W.  Hayward,  Kingston-on-Thames. 
,,  6,  7. — Southampton. — C.  S.  Fuidge.  6,  College  Terrace,  London 
Road,  Southampton. 
,,  6,  7. — West  of  England. — Charles  Wilson,  North  Hill,  Plymouth. 
,,  6,7,8. — National  Chrysanthemum  Society. — R.  Dean,  V.M.H., 
Ealing,  London,  W. 
,,  7. — Rugby. — William  Bryant,  8,  Barby  Road,  Rugby. 
,,  7,  8.  —  Bournemouth.  —  James  Spong,  Lindisfarne  Gardens, 
Bournemouth. 
„  7,  8. — Bromley. — W.  Weeks,  29,  AVidmore  Road,  Bromley. 
,,  7,  8.— Cardiff. — H.  Gillett,  66,  Woodville  Road,  Cardiff.’ 
,,  8. — Launceston. — Edward  Leamon,  St.  Stephens,  Launceston. 
„  8. — Windsor. —  Herbert  Finch,  Bank  House,  Eton. 
„  9, 10. — Altrincham.— W.  Hazlehurst,  40,  Railway  St., Altrincham. 
,,  9,  10. — Eccles. — J.  H.  Bryan,  134,  New  Lane,  Peel  Green, 
Patricroft. 
,,  9,  10. — Sheffield.— Wm.  Housley,  28,  Joshua  Road,  Sheffield. 
,,  13,  14.— Belfast.— J.  Macbride,  Victoria  Square,  Belfast. 
,,  13,  14. — Leeds. —  AV.  Smith,  The  Gardens,  Weetwood  Hall,  Leeds. 
„  14,  15. — Hull. — Edward  Harland,  Manor  Street,  Hull;  Jas.  Dixon, 
F.R.H.S.,  2,  County  Buildings,  Hull. 
„  14,  15,  16. — York. — G.  P.  W.  Oman,  38,  Petergate,  York. 
,,  15,  16. — Parkstone. — T.  K.  Ingram,  Parkstone  Nurseries,  Dorset. 
„  16,  17. — Bolton. — Jas.  Hicks,  1,  Beckett  Street,  Bolton. 
,,  16,  17. — Bradford. — R.  Eichel,  Eldwiok,  Bingley. 
„  16,  17. — Huddersfield. — John  Bell,  Marsh,  Huddersfield. 
,,  16,  17. — Macclesfield. — AY.  Oldham,  153,  Great  King  Street, 
Macclesfield. 
„  21,  22. — Birkenhead. — W.  H.  Yeo,  3,  Clarendon  Street,  Birken¬ 
head. 
,,  22,  23. — Leamington. — Arthur  J.  Nichols,  Leamington. 
National  Chrysanthemum  Society — Floral  Committee,  October  29th. 
On  this  occasion  the  committee  appeared  to  grasp  the  new  regula- 
tion  relating  to  the  granting  of  certificates  and  awards,  consequently 
they  were  able  to  get  through  their  work  expeditiously.  There  was  a 
goodly  number  of  novelties  on  view,  but  only  the  very  best  occupied 
the  attention  of  the  members  present  more  than  a  few  moments,  clearly 
demonstrating  the  uselessness  of  sending  varieties  that  are  not  either 
distinct  or  an  improvement  on  existing  varieties. 
Mrs.  J.  B.  Bryant  (H.  Perkins). — A  variety  already  in  commerce, 
refiexed  Japanese  of  fine  build,  and  a  good  warm  rose  colour  with  a 
silvery  reverse  (first-class  certificate). 
Miss'  Evelyn  Douglas  (H.  Weeks). — A  reflexed  Japanese  of  gigantic 
proportions;  a  well  built  flower,  rosy  pink  in  colour;  a  grand  variety 
(first-class  certificate) . 
Scottish  Chief  (H.  Weeks). — A  yellow  variety,  somewhat  pale  with 
age,  but  with  a  good  bright  centre;  of  the  reflexed  Japanese  type; 
long,  narrow,  curling  florets;  .quite  distinct  (first-class  certificate). 
Mrs.  O.  Mileham  (G.  Mileham). — Japanese,  a  bright  rosy  pink  with 
broad  petals,  having  a  light  reverse.  This  promises  to  be  a  fine 
exhibition  variety  (first-class  certificate). 
Miss  Millicent  Bichardson  (C.  W.  Richardson), — A  huge  Japanese 
variety,  amaranth  with  a  silvery  reverse;  though  somewhat  dull  in 
colour  it  bids  fair  to  eclipse  all  of  the  T.  Carrington  type  (award  of 
merit). 
Calvat,  1899  (W.  J.  Godfrey). — An  incurved  Japanese  of  good  for™  5 
a  light  silvery  variety  of  large  size,  will  no  doubt  make  a  good  exhibition 
form  (award  of  merit). 
There  were  several  varieties  that  the  committee  wished  to  see  again. 
Some  of  the  best  were  Kimberley,  a  good  yellow  Japanese;  Miss 
Phyllis  Rayner,  a  buff  incurved  Japanese  variety,  not  unlike  President 
Nonin,  seemed  to  be  a  promising  flower ;  another  good  flower  that  was 
ear-marked  for  future  consideration,  Pretoria,  evidently  a  seedling 
from  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche;  Tom  Towers  was  another  notable 
variety,  having  long  red  florets  with  a  gold  reverse,  but  the  flowers 
staged  were  too  thin  to  secure  an  award.  In  the  incurved  section  the 
committee  wish  to  see  again  Henry  Ellis,  Bougainvillea,  Ben  Coombe, 
and  Mr.  A.  Jack,  none  of  which  were  particularly  impressive.  Many 
of  the  other  varieties  staged  were  pretty,  but  call  for  no  comment, 
though  there  was  one  interesting  sport,  a  bronze  form  of  Soliel 
d’Octqbre,  which  should  make  a  good  market  variety. 
Lily  Mountford. 
At  the  meeting  of  the  Floral  Committee  of  the  National  Chrys¬ 
anthemum  S  'ciety,  held  on  Monday,  October  22  jd,  and  sgain  before 
the  Floral  Committee  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society  on  the 
23rd  ult.,  Mr.  M.  Gleeson,  gardener  to  H.  L.  Bischoffsheim,  Esq., 
Warren  House,  Stanmore,  Middlesex,  exhibited  Chrysanthemum  Lily 
Mountford,  receiving  in  the  former  instance  a  first  class  certificate,  and 
in  the  latter  an  award  ot  merit.  In  both  cases  the  honours  were 
thoroughly  deserved,  for  this  is  one  of  the  most  magnificent  introduc¬ 
tions  that  have  been  seen  of  late.  The  flower  is  of  the  largest  size, 
with  reflexing  florets  sometimes  half  an  inch  broad ;  these  incurve 
very  slightly  at  the  tips,  showing  the  white  reverse  and  enhancing 
the  beauty  of  the  flowers.  The  general  colour  is  very  rich  rose  with  a 
pronounced  suffusion  of  purple  ;  some  of  the  flowers  have  a  consider¬ 
able  amount  of  white  in  places.  The  plant  is  of  compact  habit,  and 
dudng  the  three  or  four  years  that  Mr.  Gleeson  has  been  proving  it 
he  has  found  it  a  remarkably  easy  and  reliable  grower.  We  under¬ 
stand  that  the  entire  stock  has  passed  into  the  hands  of  Messrs. 
W.  Wells  &  Co.,  Ltd.,  Eirlswood,  for  distribution.  In  fig.  110  we  give 
a  photographic  reproduction  of  Lily  Mouitford,  which  will,  we  think, 
become  quickly  popular  for  exhibition  purposes. 
Old  Cbrysauthemums. 
There  appears  to  be  such  a  rage  for  new  varieties  that  a 
considerable  number  of  very  handsome  ones,  more  especially  of  the 
Japanese  class,  are  discarded  really  before  they  are  superseded.  We 
often  think  that  if  some  good  grower  would  have  the  courage  to 
cultivate  for  show  a  collection  of  varieties  that  were  favourites  a  few 
years  back  and  pit  them  against  those 'of  to-day,  such  a  collection 
would  not  be  so  tar  behind  as  many  imagine. 
To  begin  with  the  crimson  E.  Molyneux.  This,  of  course,  is 
seen  still,  but  seldom  in  the  character  of  years  back.  Madame 
C.  Auoiguier,  tall  in  growth,  but  so  distinct  and  strik  ng  in  its  mauve 
coloured  incurving  blossoms.  Triomphede  la  Rue  des  Chalets,  another 
sort  so  distinct  that  nothing  has  come  to  replace  it  in  colour. 
Specimens  of  it  were  formerly  seen  that  were  likened  to  32-size  pots 
turned  upside  down.  The  colour  is  like  flower  pots  when  new. 
Thurnburg ;  this  rich  yellow  used  to  be  seen  of  fine  build  and  size  ; 
the  form  so  unlike  anything  else.  Then  in  Belle  Paule  we  had  a 
flower  with  beautiful  style  as  regards  form,  and  the  picotee  shades 
made  a  telling  thing.  Sunflower,  m  its  deep  rich  yellow  tint,  and  the 
long  drooping  florets,  formed  a  rich  bloom.  The  exquisite  white 
Mdlle.  Lacroix  would  be  appreciated  if  seen  now  in  the  faultless 
condition  of  a  few  years  back.  Cdterioo,  again,  was  distinct  in  colour. 
Boule  d’Or  used  to  be  seen  big  enough  to  have  a  place  upon  the 
enlarged  boards  now  in  use.  Jeanne  Delaux  is  almost  forgotten,  yet 
in  its  rich  dark  crimson  shade  of  colour  it  would  be  very  welcome 
among  the  newer  sorts.  The  light  bronzy  terra  cotta  Col.  W.  B. 
Smith,  is  a  most  handsome  bloom  when  the  incurving  form  is  there. 
The  above-named  are  a  few  which  come  readily  to  my  mind. 
It  may  be  that  through  high  culture  favourite  Chrysanthemums 
deteriorate,  or  perhaps,  as  we  think,  less  attention  is  paid  to  their 
cultural  wants  when  new  ones  are  forthcoming  ;  but  certainly  we 
recollect  specimen  blooms  of  them  that  would  compare  favourably 
with  those  most  highly  prized  at  the  exhibitions  ot  more  recent 
date. — S. 
Damping  of  Blooms. 
Upon  the  whole  I  think  damping  of  Chrysanthemum  blooms  is 
not  so  prevalent  as  it  used  to  be  at  one  time.  Probably  this  is 
because  the  culture  and  management  are  better  understood  by  the 
cultivators  of  large  blooms,  who  adopt  the  most  sensible  methods  of 
treatment.  The  primary  cause  of  damping  lies  in  the  deposition  of 
moisture  on  the  blooms  owing  to  the  atmosphere  of  the  house  being  in 
a  rather  too  humid  condition.  This  may  be  brought  about  in  various 
