Plate 307. 



NEW JAPANESE CHEYSANTHEMUMS. 



As the Japanese Chrysanthemums are being much grown for decorative purpose, we 

 have illustrated three of the new varieties, that by reason of their shape, brilliant and 

 pleasing colours, and general attractiveness, appeared to single themselves out as eminently 

 worthy cultivation. Fulton (No. 1) is of a brilliant golden yellow hue, with long twisted 

 petals, and fine shape ; it was awarded a First-class Certificate by the Eoyal Horticultural 

 Society in December last. La Nymphe (No. 2) is a singularly delicate and beautiful flower, 

 colour delicate peach, shaded with white, and will be charmingly effective as a conservatory 

 plant. Fulgore (No. 3) is of a bright rosy purple shade, with curious long twisted petals 

 which assume a ball-like shape ; the flowers large and fine, and well adapted for exhibition 

 purposes. We are indebted to Messrs. T. Jackson and Son, Nurserymen, Kingston, for the 

 blooms from which Mr. Fitch's drawing is made. 



It has been remarked that "the great improvement that has been made in the Japanese 

 Chrysanthemums during the last few years, has raised them to as high a standard as the 

 incurved varieties," and they are rapidly rivalling them in the qualities of beauty of colour, 

 variety of form and striking effect. 



Plate 308. 

 HYACINTH GEAND MASTEE. 



This fine variety, which belongs to the single blue class, was shown for (we believe) the 

 first time in public in March last, by Messrs. W. Cutbush and Sons, of the Highgate 

 Nurseries ; and Messrs. Veitch and Sons, Exotic Nurseries, Chelsea. In addition to the fine 

 form of the bells, and the handsome symmetrical spike, the bright azure blue reverse to 

 the bells, imparts to it an exceedingly attractive appearance. The face of the segments has a 

 stripe of bright bluish-lilac running along the centre, with a broad margin or edging of 

 greyish blue on either side. It is quite distinct, and when it comes to be distributed, will, 

 we think, take high rank as an exhibition variety. 



The practice of giving prizes to New Hyacinths, not yet offered in commerce, is a good 

 one, as it proves the means of imparting an impetus to the production of new Hyacinths, 

 and bringing them to the notice of the public. It is true that out of a dozen or so new 

 varieties, there may not be more than one or two of high-class merit, but it is something to 

 possess this information ; as buyers then know what is most worthy of being purchased. 

 We are indebted to Messrs. W. Cutbush and Son for the specimen from which this illus- 

 tration has been made. 



