182 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



small to medium size, incurving, the reverse 

 of the florets having more or less glandular, 

 hair-like growth on the surface. 



THE JAPANESE TYPE 



In this type are placed all the irregular, 

 fantastic, and beautiful forms that cannot 

 be included in any of the previously spec- 

 ified groups. The greater number of the 

 varieties grown in the United States must be 

 included in this type. With few exceptions, 

 the other types are not popular here. The 

 large, informal Japanese varieties are very 

 popular. The little pompons rank next to 

 them in popularity. At one time the hairy 

 type created somewhat of a sensation, but 

 since the novelty has worn off they are 

 rarely grown, except occasionally as a cu- 

 riosity. 



SELECTIONS OF VARIETIES 



In making selections of varieties for any 

 purpose it will be wise to include only the 

 very best forms in each class of colour. 

 New varieties are constantly being orig- 

 inated and introduced, and as soon as one 

 proves superior to any existing variety of 



