The 1895 Chrysanthemums. 285 



tioa of development shown in Fig. 9tt is succeeded by stages of 

 growth that are perhaps even more attractive. (W. Jarvis Smith, 

 Pittsburg.) 1895. 



59. Nyanza (Smith) — Good. Flower 6 inches in diameter, high 

 built. Florets incurved, cherry red, reverse golden, very broad and 

 strong. Stem 45 inches, close jointed ; leaves finely cut. Suitable 

 for cutting Nov. 20. In fine condition Nov. 27. Striking form 

 and color. Keeps well. (Smith.) 1895. 



60. Oakland (Dorner) — Good. Flower 6 inches in diameter, 

 dark red or terra cotta, very double and spherical. Outer floret& 

 reflexed, inner ones slightly incurved, the margins revolute in every 

 case. Stem 50 to 60 inches. At best Nov. 5. Good Nov. 25. 

 Recommended for distinctness of form and color, earliness and 

 keeping qualities. (Dorner.) 1895. 



61. Octoroon (Smith) — Flower resembles Nellie Elverson. Stem 

 40 inches, close jointed ; leaves dark green, think and stiff. Dec. 5. 

 (Smith.) 1895. 



62. O^Farrel^ Miss Elma (Dorner) — Good. Flower medium 

 sized, very evenly reflexed, magenta red. Stem 36 to 40 inch^^ 

 close-jointed, leaves deeply cut and drooping to stem, held well up 

 to flower. Dec. 12. Recommended for those who desire a dark 

 red, late in the season. (Dorner.) 1895. 



63. Orange Child (Beckert) — Poor. Flower medium in size, 

 4 inches across, zinnia-shaped. Color dull yellow. Half-dwarf;, 

 foliage small. Nov. 16. (W. Piercy, Forest Hill, London.) 



64. Palmer^ Mrs. Potter (Hill) — Flower 7 inches wide. Florets 

 incurved of heavy texture, rose pink with silver reverse. Stem 46 

 inches, long-jointed, foliage dark green. A show variety with good 

 keeping qualities. Nov. 16. (Walz.) 1895. 



65. Parker., Jr., Mrs. J. M. (Hill) — Flower 6 inches wide, pink, 

 showing the centre. Outer florets somewhat tubular. Stem 30 

 inches. Must be cut early as the centre is a decided disadvantage. 

 The shade of pink is equal to that of Yiviand- Morel, but scarcely 

 better. Yery early. At best Nov. 8. (Spaulding.) 1895. 



%Q. Paiockoucke, M. (Beckert) — Flower 10 inches, lemon colored, 

 loose and sprawling, the outer florets drooping to the stem ; inner 

 florets twisting toward centre. Stem 44 inches, very stocky, close- 

 jointed, leaves large. Nov. 10. (Calvat.) 1895, 



67. Pauckoucke, Mile. Theresa Q^eokert) — Flower 8 inches wide^ 

 pure white. Stem 46 inches. Dec. 12. (Calvat.) 1895. 



