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Tall slender-growing Chrysanthemums, however good their flowers may be, are all more or less an 
annoyance in greenhouses, fears ago we set ourselves the task of obtaining varieties growing not 
above 3 feet in height. In this we have succeeded; and after selecting and re-seleetiug from hybridised 
crosses, many of our seedlings are only 18 ins. high, and produce splendid large full-sized flowers bl 
brilliant and varied colours — many of them quite new shades— thus adding another charm to this 
interesting and useful family. Connell's Kentish Whiter the first introduction of tliis new dwarf 
section. 
EDMUND BE VAN — A seedling of our own raising. The aim and ambition of raisers of 
Chrysanthemums appear to tend very much towards the production of white and light-coloured kinds. 
We have therefore much pleasure in introducing a variety in the dark-coloured class, which will 
certainly prove one of the most distinct and attractive' of the year. Of trne Japanese form, very large 
perfectly formed flowers, and in colouring belongs to the A'. Slotymisc class, but the petals are not so 
broad and still-looking, being more of an artistic appfcaranoeJ-ift fact., a formation of florets that should 
be encouraged in this family. The petals are long and graceful, beautifully eurviug and elegantly 
arranged, incurving and recurving, showing the colours (gold-bronze and almost a blood-chestnut— the 
brightest we have yet seen) off to u very appreciative advantage ; quite, a distinct style to any other 
Chrysanthemum. It will certainly be found absolutely necessary for the exhibition stand ; habit dwarf 
and free. Early terminals. 3a. C d. 
JOHN MACHAR — A seedling of our own raising. A splendid incurved Japanese of the finest 
form, and a decided improvement in colour, and also in the immense bold build of flowers of fV. II. 
Lincoln. Of a brilliant deep yellow, being equally as attractive as the well known JardLin dcs Plantes, 
and we have every confidence in putting tliis forward as likely to be the most popular variety amongst 
the yellows ; possesses a fine habit, and every flower comes in exhibition form. Awarded a First Class 
Certificate. 3s. 6 tl. 
KENTISH 'WHITE — Another seedling of our own raising. If one .point is more necessary 
than another in respect to improving the Queen of the Autumn, it is certainly that of getting them 
dwarfer, and thus providing enjoyment for those whose greenhouses are restricted in dimensions. So 
far we have succeeded in the novelty we now otter, and we fuel sure on that account it will be much 
appreciated. Many are the admirers of Mrs. (I. Handle, and we have no hesitation in predicting that 
this variety, as an Incurved Japanese, producing large well-formed flowers of the purest white, and of 
a splendid dwarf bushy habit, every stem being well furnished with handsome green foliage, up to the 
(lowers, and scarcely ever above 2 feet in height, will in a very short space of time, become equally 
as well known and cultivated as the old favourite mentioned above. For grouping, market, and 
general decorative purposes it cannot fail to be a great acquisition. A gianco at the engraving taken 
from a photograph will convey a correct idea of the value of this splendid introduction. 3s. 
MRS. NORRIS (Jap.)— Of our own raising. A variety possessing several necessary and useful 
advantages— and that is, it is of easy culture, producing large flowers fit for exhibition, and owing to 
its freeness of flowering, it is equally ns well adapted for the decoration of the conservatory, corridors, 
or halls. White, agreeably tinted pink ; it, cannot fail to become useful. 6s. 
WM. SPARKS (Inc. Jap,)— Large bold flowers ; broad well-developed petals, incurving to a full 
centre and forming into grand exhibition blooms ; ground colour deep magenta, reverse of petals of a 
distinct and pleasing shade of rose, with a silvery shading ; dwarf, vigorous habit. Will undoubtedly 
become a most useful variety. 2s. 6d. 
NEW VARIETIES IMPORTED BY US DIRECT FROM 
JAPAN, 1895. 
Sent out and liiy/ily revo mat cn (led by II . (.'A .VA'fc'L/, <1 SO X S. 
KUMO-NO-UE, or WHITE GOOD GRACIOUS -We have obtained this variety 
direct from the most popular and expert raiser and grower in Japan. Those who have admired Good 
Gracious, with its delicate peach-pink colour, together with its distinct and attractive formation of 
flower, will, we feel sure, accord this also a welcome, being of the purest white, and large bold flowers, 
the long always-twisted florets being even more spirally inclined than the variety mentioned above, 
every bloom coming to perfection. Good dwarf habit ; quite a distinct feature in every stand. 6s. 
USU-GESHO (Inc. Jap.) — All lovers of the incurved class will find this a most captivating 
variety, being perfectly distinct, and producing large bold flowers of a refined character, the ground 
colour being of a light lilac-pink, aud reverse of broad well-incurving potals of a lovely pink-tiuted 
silvery shade. Several plants of this, when grouped together, form a most attractive feature ; ot good 
»ro\rth. 3 to 4 feet high. Early terminals. 6-v. 
