December 24, 1898. 



GARDENERS' 



MAGAZINE. 



845 



New Chrysanthemums. 



Yellow Japanese. 



IN giving a list of new varieties this season there is such a wealth of 



Eastman Belle is a purplish crimson sport from President Borel ; in 

 other respects has doubtless the characteristics of that variety. 



Lord Cromer has everything in colour to recommend it, being of a 

 rich bright crimson. The blooms impressed one as being capable of 



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IL;^ «urtinn whirh will nnt U*™i^ J " _:li!iuT™ L„/i ' :r DCltcr aevel0 P m e»t> and if so it will prove a decided acquisition. 



limited selection which will not involve a considerable outlay, that is if 

 we are to satisfy our desire to be thoroughly up-to-date. In fact, so many 

 good varieties have emanated from our English raisers that one begins 

 to foresee the time when we shall be able to purchase a packet of home- 

 grown seed— " somebody's gold medal strain"— which will enable us to 

 dispense with named varieties in the same way that we now do in the case 

 of carnations, begonias, and gloxinias. It is more than probable that 

 this is a feature of general cultivation which may take some time yet to 

 realise, but it is possible that we may have good competitions in classes 

 for own raised seedlings early in the next century, and with such 

 displays a new interest will be awakened in the cultivation of chrysan- 

 themums generally. 



To deal with the present, however, is our business, rather than to 

 dream of the future, and in looking over the list of notable varieties seen 

 for the first time this season it is gratifying to be able to record a more 

 promising increase in the number of richly coloured flowers. Least 

 conspicuous are the whites, and of the few exhibited possibly none are 

 better than the best already in cultivation, though they may improve on 

 acquaintance and in a more suitable season. 



R. Hooper Pearson is the finest yellow variety of the season. Of this 

 Ryecroft seedling I grew two plants, and the habit of growth is all that 

 can be desired ; dwarf and sturdy, with stout flower stalks ; it may be 

 best compared to Mutual Friend. The flower also resembles this well- 



White Varieties. 



It happens this year that the finest white variety amongst novelties 

 was reserved for the closing meeting of the Floral Committee of the 

 N.C.S., and was shown at the society's show on December 6. It is a 

 cross between Mrs. H. Weeks and Madame Carnot, and will probably 

 prove superior to both these fine varieties. The raiser of so many 

 splendid seedlings, Mr. H. Weeks, of Derby, has added this one to his 

 list of triumphs, for it was unanimously awarded a first-class certificate. 

 It will bear the name of Madame R. Cadbury, though it may possibly be 

 reserved for distribution in the spring of 1900. The flower is of the 

 largest size and true Japanese character, partaking of the habit of both 

 its parents in the broad florets, which droop and intermingle in a 

 charming manner. There is something inexpressibly satisfying in the 

 beauty of this flower. The fine substance of the florets and chaste colour 

 will commend it to everyone. 



Little Nell is another good white raised by Mr. Weeks, which pro- 

 mises to become a popular exhibition variety. It may be compared to 

 Madame Philip Rivoire in build, but the petals are broader and the 

 bloom larger. 



Nellie 



season 



petals narrow and curling at the tips. 



Jane Molyneu 



The colour is creamy white, the 



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rich and deep golden yellow. 



Soleil cPOctobre is very fine, and though its name implies that its 

 season is early excellent blooms have been shown at the November ex- 



Lady E. Clarke is a white sport from the well-known Mrs. C. Harman 



M. Louis Remy. The parent variety 



synonym 



sported in both France and England during the same season, and hence 



hibitions ; the blooms may be described as resembling Phoebus, but have the tw0 names> of which the E * glish shou ,3 obtain 



more substance and a deeper shade of yellow. It will probably prove a 

 favourite amongst northern growers. 



Mrs. Brewer is a variety of high quality, having broad petals, loosely 

 incurving ; the flower is large and rather early ; will do well for October 

 in the south, and should suit Scotch growers for November. 



H. Rivers Langton is a lovely pale yellow sport from Mrs. W. H. 

 Lees, and will probably be more admired than its parent ; the late crown 

 buds give blooms of a quite distinct shade of colour. This forms another 

 instance of simultaneous " sporting," as in four cases the same sport 

 appeared during the season of 1897. 



A\ y. Upton will probably prove a fine acquisition ; the petals are long 

 and tapering, flat, though occasionally twisted and drooping. The 

 blooms were large and of good character, though grown on late struck 

 plants. Colour rich canary yellow. 



Le Grand Dragon is a huge spreading flower, of a brilliant shade of 

 yellow, somewhat flat in build, but distinct and promising. 



Mons< Father is another of the large ones, which has not been shown 

 in its best condition ; it is a pale yellow, and something of the build of 

 Madame Gustave Henry. 



Nina Dabbs, though not a graceful type of flower is a bold and 

 striking bloom when well grown. The petals are very broad and flat, 

 the centre ones erect and forming a large flower of a deep yellow colour. 

 This was well shown by Mr. Vallis at Devizes. 



Lord Aldenham is a yellow sport from the well-known Edwin 

 Molyneux ; the growth and style of bloom consequently are the same as 

 in that variety. It should become a favourite with exhibitors, and 

 though it has not been submitted to the Floral Committee, I believe it 

 will be distributed this season. 



Dakota is one which will prove a fine October variety, and may also 

 be had for the November shows. On early buds it is a fine flower of the 

 best type, the petals drooping and intermingling in a charming manner ; 

 later crowns give incurving flowers. It is a good yellow. 



Crimson and Red Varieties. 



Passing to the deep colours of crimson or red shades, which are bo 



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terre, and those who grow the last named will probably like the white 

 variety. 



Mrs. Ritson is another sport from the beautiful though capricious 

 Viviand Morel There appears to be no doubt of its being properly 

 fixed, as small blooms grown on bush plants from terminal buds were 

 quite white. 



Annie Prevost is a beautiful glistening, pearly white, incurving after 



manner of Western 



The dwarf, sturdy habit of the plant will 



commend it for a variety of purposes. 



Rose, Mauve, and Other Varieties. 



Passing to others of various shades of colour, there are quite a number 

 of first-class sorts. 



Mrs. Barkley is a very tine flower, of splendid form and build. The 

 broad petals are flat, and recurving closely they finish a large solid bloom, 

 which will surely be popular with exhibitors. The colour is bright rosy- 

 purple, 



Maiieline Davis, though not one of the very largest size, is a refined 

 and pretty flower of best qualities ; crisp and fresh in texture, it is a good 

 keeper, and of capital habit in growth. The lower petals are broad and 

 drooping, centre ones spirally twisted, in colour a delicate tint of rose with 

 a suffusion of violet. 



Mrs. Coombes is an immense flower, with a mass of narrow, drooping 

 petals, rosy-mauve in colour ; one of the giants of the season, and a fine 

 show bloom. 



Sir Herbert Kitchener. — This name, so popular just now, is given to 

 one of a charming colour — apricot yellow with a bright flush of bronze 

 pervading the flower. The florets are broad, long, and drooping ; a very 

 pretty Japanese. 



Emily Towers is a charming type of bloom, the colour bright rosy- 

 pink, with silvery reverse, crisp and solid in build ; the petals curl and 



finish a fine flower. 



Miss Lullah Miranda is another from Australia of high promise 

 which should be added to every collection. It bears a first-rate reputa- 



bcarce amongst the large flowered types, there are several which may be tion, and from small plants has given flowers thatTully support this. 



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strongly recommended. 



H.J. Jones should'please the most fastidious as to colour; it is a 

 seedling of Mr. Seward's, and one of the best crimsons yet raised. The 

 petals are flat and spreading, the whole of the upper surface being pre- 

 sented to view, thus giving a much better effect than those which incurve 

 and hide more or less of their best colour. 



Reginald Godfrey was well shown on October n, and it is a reddish 

 crimson-coloured flower with long petals spreading and drooping, some- 

 thing in the way of John Neville, but strikes one as being more easily 

 grown. 



John Pockett is an Australian variety of semi-incurved character ; a 

 Kood number of petals turn back and show the deep crimson colour ; 

 the reverse side is a bronzy red, which is more attractive than with most 

 of this type. It is a good grower, about five feet high. 



Pride of Stokel y the sport from Pride of Madford, is a welcome addi- 

 tion in colour ; unfortunately, like its parent, the majority of the petals 

 'ucurve, and so hide too much of the beauty of the flower. It is a crimson 

 shade, and well worth growing. 



Henry 



This is a grand flower, comparable to a giant G. C. 



ochwabe, and probably the finest of the new ones in this tone of colour. 

 It has size and refinement, with a bright reddish crimson shade, which is 

 sure to be appreciated. 



. Mrs. W. Seward has exceedingly rich colour, and reminds one in 

 »ts build and style of Chenon ^de Leche. The florets are broader 

 and of more substance, and form a very neat and attractive flower of 

 'arge size. The colour is bright rosy cerise, with golden tips to the 

 Petals. 



Lady Crawshaw is a large white, tinted pink, with curling and inter- 

 lacing florets ; well worth growing for specimen blooms. 



Mr. Hugh Crawford has a lovely bright golden colour, shaded 

 bronze, petals broad and curling ; a variety of much promise. 



Lord Ludlow, in colour a chamois-yellow, edged and slightly shaded 

 crimson ; should prove an acquisition. 



Chatsworth is a vigorous grower, and withal a capital show flower. 

 The petals have a pretty curling habit, and are more or less tinted pink. 



Edith Dashwood forms a large flower of long, narrow, twisted florets, 

 pale pink in colour, and a very distinct variety. 



Mrs. White Popham in some stages resembles Graphic, but as seen 

 at its best is better in character than that variety, pale in colour ; a large 



flower. # . 



Samuel C. Probyn is a very distinct variety, a novel mixture of colours 



in crimson and yellow. The plant is very robust and dwarf in growth. 

 This is quite out of the common. 



General I\u/uh : is rather a thin flower, and was somewhat disappoint- 

 ing. The florets are long, flat, and semi-drooping, of a light chestnut 

 colour. 



Lady Phillips. —As shown it was large, the petals broad, and loosely 

 interlaced ; deep mauve in colour. 



// \ Cursham. A large and distinct incurved Japanese of a buff colour. 

 In build it compares to Madame Kozain. 



Mrs. W. Cursham was shown in fine condition, and undoubtedly is 

 one well worth growing. It has a bold bloom, broad intermingling and 

 curling petals ; deep pink, shading paler towards the centre. 



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