Av the Autumn Show of the Shanghai Horticultural Society, held on Tuesday at the Town Hail, lovers of chrysanthemums had an opportunity of inspecting a representative collection of plants vhich included both old and new varieties. Shortly after the show opened, in the afternoon, it became difficult to distinguish the exact colours owing To the artificial light in that portion the building where were exhi®ted most of the finest blooms; nevertheless they made an 1m-posing and beautiful display. Compared with the last two years, the hall was much more crowded. The chrysanthemum section included a fine massed exhibit of all varieties at the further end of the hall from the Council parks, while in the centre was an imposing array from the British Women's Association's Gardening Section, Three of the most successful exhibitors were Lord Li Ching-mei, Lady Pearce and Mu Way Vu-ding. Lord Li's Lilac Lotus, in several varieties, was of a striking shape and delicate lilac colour, Among the well formed varieties showing the extraordinary name of Harp, ranging from orange, to salmon and purple, was one sent by Lady Pearce, of a light shade of blue. Mr. Way Vu-ding specialized in the Needle variety, a very fine specimen of his cing the Yelfow Haired Needle, which gained a first prize. All the classes were well contested in the yellow and white blooms.
Mrs. Rayner exhibited a valuable collection of tropical plants, eve of the largest collections in the hall. Most of her Begonias were in bloom, affording a rich splash of colour, The miniature gardens: were a feature of the show this year. One garden was a scale model of a French Concession pleasance, complete with two tennis courts, lake and shrubberies, The Japanese Ladies' Club exhibits in this section, perfect examples of landscape gardening, drew three prizes.
The show was Open until late at night, and drew a large attendance during the afternoon and evening. Lady Jellicoe was among the visitors.
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