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November  19,  1903.  JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
deal  of  attention.  .  They  were  very  fine.  In  Chrysanthemums 
the  firm  showed  some  valuable  varieties  of  singles,  particularly 
fine  being  Stella  (white)  and  Mrs.  R.  N.  Parkinson  (yellow). 
These  should  prove  a  great  acouisition  to  our  single  varieties. 
They  also  had  Lilian,  Richard  boston,  Mrs.  E.  Roberts,  Emily 
Clibraiij  ]\Irs.  Henry  Herbert,  Mr.  Will  Jordan  (grand  colour), 
and  Cn.ssy.  Two  new  incurveds  were  shown,  being  the  firm’s 
own  seedlings:  Win.  Biddle  and  Souvenir  de  Wm.  Clibran,  both 
good;  also  La  Fusion  (new).  Of  the  Japs  they  had  Queen 
Alexandra,  Miss  Baden  Powell,  Lord  Hopetoun,  Bessib  Godfrey, 
W.  Duckham,  A:c.  A  fine  batch  of  retarded  Lily  of  the  Valley 
was  also  exhibited,  and  a  gold  medal  was  awarded.  The  exhibit, 
as  a  whole,  fully  sustained  the  reputation  of  the  firm,  and  was 
a  distinct  credit  to  Mr.  H.  Evans,  who  was  in  charge. 
A  distinct  feature  of  the  exhibition  was  the  exhibit  of 
Messrs.  W.  Artindale  and  Son,  which  showed  the  florist’s  art 
to  perfection.  Among  the  floral  designs  was  a  large  cross  of 
Neapolitan  Violets,  a  cushion  of  Neapolitan  Violets  rvith 
R.I.P.”  worked  in  Lily  of  the  Valley,  and  Dendrobiums  and 
Cattleyas  in  relief.  They  had  an  immense  anchor  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemum  J.  H.  Wright,  an  ivory-white,  an  invaluable  variety 
for  the  purpose  ;  also  a  floral  Bible  of  Violets  with  “  I.H.S.” 
Avorked  in  relief ;  and  a  heart  composed  of  Lily  of  the  Valley 
and  LaAvson  Carnations.  There  were  also  Avreaths  and  chaplets 
and  baskets  of  Cattleyas  and  Roman  Hj'acinths,  Rose  Catherine 
Mermet,  Franco  Carnations,  and  a  grand  batch  of  Turnford  Hall 
Begonia.  This  firm  also  exhibited  thirty-tAvo  immense  Pears, 
Aveighing  over  6olb.  These  Pears  had  taken  first  prize  for  five, 
and  for  tAA'enty-five,  lieaA'iest  Pears  at  the  Jersey  Pear  Show.  A 
gold  medal  Avas  aAvarded. 
Another  fine  exhibit  Avas  a  grand  group  by  Mr.  S.  W.  Seagrave 
(gold  medal),  Avhich  included  some  grancl  pieces  of  Begonia 
Sanderi,  Acalyphas,  Cocos  Weddelliana  (very  fine),  and  C.  Veitchi. 
The  arrangement  Avas  A’eiy  effective.  This  firm  had  also  a  grand 
display  of  Avinter  flowering  Geraniums  (Pelargoniums),  parti¬ 
cularly  good  being  The  Sirdar,  Zenobia,  SnoAvdrop  (pure  Avhite), 
Barbara  Hope,  Mary  Pelton,  Winston  Churchill  (neAv),  and 
Chaucer  (very  fine). 
Mr.  H.  J.  Jones  exhibited  some  novelties  for  1904  in  Japs 
and  incurA'eds,  including  A.  L.  Stevens,  Brenda,  Mrs.  J.  Dunn, 
Maud  du  Gros,  E.  H.  Parker,  Miss  P.  Chittenden.  Certificates 
were  given  for  Major  PoAvell  Cotton  (Jap)  and  W.  Pascoe  (in¬ 
curved). 
The  silver  cups  for  affiliated  societies  Avere  aa'ou  bj^  the  Nether 
Hallam  Society  (M.  H.  Willford,  secretary)  for  tAA'enty-four 
blooms  ;  and  by  the  “  Sun  Inn  ”  Society  (J.  H.  Reader,  secretary) 
for  tAvelve  blooms;  “Sun  Inn”  and  Chesterfield  being  second 
and  third  for  twenty-four,  and  Nether  Hallam  and  Mexbro’ 
second  and  third  for  tAvelvei 
At  the  opening  ceremony  Councillor  F.  A.  Kelly,  Esq., 
humorously  asked  if  gardeners  could  not  pi'oduce  a  blue  Chrys¬ 
anthemum.  The  president,  S.  Roberts,  Esq.,  M.P.,  made  a 
feeling  allusion  to  the  death  of  the  late  secretary,  Mr.  Wm. 
Houseley,  and  appealed  for  increased  support  to  the  society. 
A  Avord  of  praise  is  due  to  Mr.  Willford,  the  neAv  secretary, 
for  the  able  and  business-like  AAay  in  AAhich  he  grappled  with 
the  arduous  duties  taken  up  at  a  critical  time,  and  under  diffi¬ 
culties  created  by  the  sudden  death  of  Mr.  Houseley,  ju.st  AA'hen 
the  real  AAork  of  the  year  aabs  commencing. — W.  L. 
West  Hartlepool,  Nov.  17tli  and  !8tli. 
The  annual  autumn  shoAV  Avas  held  in  the  Toavii  Hall,  and  if 
the  entries  AA'ere  less  numerous  than  in  some  past  seasons,  it  AA’as 
OAA'ing  to  the  unusual  AA-et  AAeather  prevailing  in  the  neighbour¬ 
hood  during  the  greater  part  of  the  year.  Even  on  this  occasion 
the  exhibits  Avere  numerous  enough  to  make  an  interesting  dis¬ 
play.  In  the  open  classes  there  Avas  keen  competition.  For  a 
group  of  Chrysanthemums  to  occupy  o4  square  feet  there  Avere 
but  two  entries.  Both,  hoAvever,  Avere  good.  Mr.  T.  Smith, 
gardener  to  W.  Maclean,  Esq.,  Grantully,  West  Hartlepool,  Ava.s 
distinctly  ahead  Avith  dAvarf  plants  Avell  furnished  Avith  foliage, 
and  cai'rying  good  blooms.  The  arrangement,  too,  Avas  all  that 
could  be  desired.  Mr.  A.  Lauder,  gardener  to  T.  Robinson,  Esq., 
Briarfieids,  West  Hartlepool,  .second,  Avith  smaller  blooms  in  an 
effective  arrangement.  Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  in  the 
amateur  section  Avere  remarkably  good.  Mr.  AV.  Mossman,  West 
Hartlepool,  AAas  first  Avith  an  especiallj’  neat  group.  Mr.  J.  A. 
Wright,  West  Hartlepool,  second. 
Cut  Blooms.^ — For  tAventy-four  incurved  there  Avas  but  one 
entry,  Mr.  T.  Smith,  Avho  Avas  aAvarded  first  prize  for  medium 
'•ized,  neat  examples.  The  folloAving  Avere  especially  notcAvorthy  : 
Ma  Perfection,  Miss  N.  Southam,  Madame  Ferlat,  HanAvell 
Glory,  C.  H.  Curtis,  and  Mrs.  AV.  E.  Egan.  In  the  Japanese 
section  there  Avas  keen  competition  and  good  blooms.  For 
tAventy-four  in  not  less  than  eighteen  Amrieties  Mr.  A.  AV^aller, 
gardener  to  J.  Hill,  Esq.,  Brockley,  Avas  an  easy  first,  Avith  large, 
handsome  blooms  of  Mrs.  Barkley,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche 
'premier  bloom  in  the  shoAv),  AV.  R.  Church,  Simplicity,  Mrs. 
T.  W.  Pockett,  Mrs.  Mileham,  F.  S.  A’allis.  Nellie  Bean.  M. 
Louis  Rem3q  Airs.  E.  Hummel,  Lord  Salisbury.  Airs.  .1.  E.  Clay¬ 
ton,  Aladame  A’on  Andre,  aird  Alr.s.  Greenfield.  For  six  Japanese 
j-elloAV,  Air.  Findlay-,  gardener  to  AA’.  Dorman.  Esq.,  Grey 
ToAvcr.s,  Nunthorpe,  Avon  Avith  Lord  LucHoav.  Air,  AA’aller  second 
Avith  Airs.  Greenfield.  Air.  T.  Smith  third.  For  the  same 
number,  anj*  Avliite  varietA’,  Air.  Lauder,  Avith  Nellie  Pockett  in 
good  condition,  Avas  the  onl^'  exhibitor,  and  Avas  aAvarded  the 
premier  place.  For  six,  any  other  colour  but  those  named,  Air. 
AA'aller,  Avith  really  fine  blooms  of  W.  R.  Church,  Avas  an  ea.sy 
first.  Air.  A.  Findlay  folloAved,  Air.  Smith  coming  third. 
Japanese  in  vases  made  a  good  display".  For  four  varieties, 
three  blooms  of  each,  Air.  Findlaj',  Avith  really  fine  examples  of 
Airs.  Alileham,  Le  Grand  Dragon,  GustaA’c  HenrA^  and  A’iviand 
Alorel,  Avas  an  easj’  first.  Air.  A.  AValler  second.  Air.  Lauder 
third.  The  local  classes  created  much  interest.  The  chief  class 
Avas  that  for  tAvelve  incurved  and  tAvelve  Japanese,  distinct. 
Air.  T.  Smith,  Avith  compact  blooms  neatly  staged,  Avon  the 
coveted  aAvard,  sihmr  challenge  cup.  C.  H.  Curtis  (premier  in- 
curAmd  bloom  in  the  shoAv),  Lord  Alcester,  Queen  of  England, 
Aladame  Ferlat,  Aliss  N.  Southam,  Ernest  Cannell,  J.  Agate, 
and  Golden  Aladame  Ferlat  Avere  the  most  noteAvortliA'  in  the 
incui'A’ed  section.  Lord  Ludlow,  Kimberley",  Henrj’  AA’eeks,  Airs. 
Barkle.v,  AI.  Chenon  de  Leche,  and  Aliss  Alice  B.vron  Avere  con¬ 
spicuous  amongst  the  Japanese.  Air.  F.  Jackson,  gardener  to 
J.  F.  AAhlson,  Esq.,  Pangbonrne,  AVest  Hartlepool,  second.  Air. 
A.  Lauder  third. 
In  competition  for  the  “  Emmerson  ”  Cup  amongst  amateurs, 
tAvelve  distinct  varieties  Avere  asked  for.  Air.  R.  AV.  Nicholson, 
31,  Thornhill  Gardens,  AA'est  Hartlepool,  Avas  the  fortunate 
Avinner,  Avith  medium  sized,  neat  blooms.  Air.  P.  Harrison, 
Percy  Street,  AA’^est  Hartlepool,  Avas  a  close  second.  Air.  J.  W. 
Wright  third. 
A  very  prettj'- display  Avas  made  in  the  class  for  six  sprays 
staged  in  a  A’ase.  Air.  R.  AA".  Nicholson,  AA’est  Hartlepool,  had 
the  best  of  eight  entries.  Air.  Alossman  second.  Air.  AA".  Shires, 
AVest  Hartlepool,  third.  In  a  similar  class  in  another  section 
there  Avas  a  capital  displa.v.  Air.  A.  Lockev-.  West  Hartlepool, 
Avas  the  most  successful,  Avith  a  pretty  exhibit,  well  illustrating 
this  t.ype  of  Chrj’santhemum  for  decoration.  Air.  W.  Poulejq 
AA^est  Hartlepool,  second. 
The  Horticultural  Club,  London. 
On  Tuesday  the  10th  in-st.,  the  usual  monthly  dinner  of  thi.s 
Club  took  place,  under  the  presidency  of  Air.  Harry  J.  A’^eitch, 
and  Avas  Avell  attended,  a  paper  having  been  announced  on 
“  A’egetable  Curios,”  by  Air.  G.  S.  Saunders,  F.L.S.,  as  tlie 
special  attraction  on  this  occasion.  The  branch  of  this  extensive 
theme,  Avith  which  the  lecturer  specially  dealt,  Avas  that  of  mal¬ 
formations  in  floAvers  and  fruit,  rather  than  the  more  general 
one  of  “  sports  ”  proper,  and  the  paper  Avas  rendered  the  more 
interesting  by  the  exhibition  of  a  large  number  of  beautifullj'- 
executed  draAvings  of  specimens  Avhich  had  come  under  Air. 
Saunders’  pergonal  notice.  A  considerable,  number  of  these 
represented  curious  divergencies  from  the  normal  structure  of 
Cypripedium  floAvers,  Avhicli  appear  peculiarly  prone  to  their  pro¬ 
duction,  the  Amrious  parts  of  the  floAver  appearing  abnormally 
changed  in  form,  or  even  duplicated  or  reversed,  although  in 
the  large  majority"  of  cases  the  modifications  can  be  traced  as- 
mere  change  of  form  of  normal  parts,  and  rarely  as  actual 
additions.  In  these  cases  of  simple  malformation,  as  in  most 
of  the  others  described  and  exhibited,  such  as  double  fruits, 
foliaceous  floAvers,  and  fasciation,  the  peculiarit.y  Avas  almost  in¬ 
variably  confined  to  the  individual  plant,  or  eA'en  the  individual 
floAver;'  and  although  recurrent  cases  Avere  cited,  they  seemed,  as 
a  rule,  incapable  of  reproduction  through  the  seed.  It  Avas  also 
pointed  out  that  similar  eccentricity  Avas  much  rarer  in  leaves 
than  in  flowers,  due,  presumably,  to  the  higher  specialisation 
of  the  parts  of  the  latter,  many  abnormal  forms  of  Avhich  Averc 
obviously  due  to  more  or  less  reversion  to  the  primary  leaf  type. 
The  cause  is  a  my.ster.A’,  as  it  is  Avith  “  sports  ”  proper.  In 
the  subse(|uent  discussion,  in  Avhich  the  Rca*.  Air.  IlensloAv,  Air. 
Harry  Amitch,  Mr.  AA'alker,  Air.  Druery,  Air.  Chas.  Pearson, 
and  Dr.  Cooke  took  part.  Air.  HensloAv  cited  a  number  of 
abnormalities  on’ similar  lines  to  those  mentioned  by  the  lecturer, 
and  gave  some  explanations  regarding  the  particular  modifica¬ 
tions  of  the  floral  organs,  Ac.,  involved.  Double  floAvers  were 
also  alluded  to,  very  opposite  opinions  being  expressed  as  to  the 
reason  why  they  appeared,  staiwation  being  adduced  as  one 
reason,  Avh'ile  Air.  Harry  A^eitch  cited  the  veiw  appo.site,  though 
opposite  case,  of  double  Rhododendrons  raised  by  his  firm  by 
fertilisation  from  apparently  accidental  petaioid  staniens,  Avhere 
the  highest  culture  prevailed  throughout.  Air.  AAhalker  men¬ 
tioned  several  cases,  and  said  he  could  cite  many  more,  of  Nar¬ 
cissus  sports  or  rever^^ions  occurring  in  his  cultures,  Avhich  he  felt 
inclined  to  refer  to  sudden  change  of  treatment.  Air.  Druery 
referred  to  the  innumerable  curios  Avhieh  had  originated  among 
Ferns,  in  Avhich  modifications  of  the  leaf  equivalents,  or  frqiuE. 
Avere  singularly  marked  as  Avell  as  numerous.  He  also  pointed 
out  the  strong  resemblance  and  yet  es.sential  difference.  betAveen 
fascination  and  cresting  to  which  most  Fern  species  seemed 
subject,  tlmugh  among  floAvering  plants  no  definite  instance 
