H. d^i\nell & Gfnitle. 
yard as good as those ; I shall never care to see another show.” In fact, there is little or no beauty 
in a loose incurved flower. The strong growth of Chrysanthemums is of the first importance, and 
without blooms are full size none can be said to he good ; but with vigorous growth even some of the 
old inferior varieties come splendid, and often cause a sensation, and give satisfaction under the 
improved system of cultivation. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOT CORRECTLY NAMED. 
We always hear complaints of this kind, even at the large shows, and when the judges have finished 
their work ; and sometimes the complaint is justifiable. It does not follow that a judge — although 
he may be a jierfectly competent one — is acquainted with every variety ; indeed, how can it be ex- 
pected, with the number of new kinds introduced every year? It is, however, even with an intimate 
knowledge of Chry.santhcmums, not always an easy matter to name them correctly, for this reason : 
they are very s[iortive in their habit, and we have had three distinct coloured flowers on the same 
plant, whilst we have also known Lord Wolscley (the result of a sport) return to its parent shade. 
Many varieties assume three totally distinct characters, when half expanded, when fully so, and when 
going out of blossom. This catalogue giv'es and describes the general ap])earance, and it is easy for 
intermediate colours to he mistaken for similar varieties, blame being then unjustly cast upon 
the nurseryman. It is the shape of the flower and the petals that must he considered before arriving 
at a deeision. AVe, for our part, take the greatest care to jirevent such mishaps, having plenty of 
room and convenience for keeping the different kinds separate, employing the best of men, and 
keeping them constantly on this family, so as to make them intimately acquainted with each variety ; 
but in the vast number we grow a mistake may arise. We, however, have such confidence in our 
men, who are so familiar with Chrysanthemums, that they can name most ivarieties from their 
foliage, and all from their flowers, that we warrant all we sell true to name. 
I think it was in 1843 that my father took me to the first Chrysanthemum Show, held in the Corn 
Exchange, Norwich, and in 1850 we came to London and resided opjiositc Forsyth’s Nursery, at 
Stoke Newington. I attended for the first time in that year the Stoke Newington Show, held at the 
Manor Rooms, the Crystal Falace Show, and later, the monster show at the Agricultural Hall, 
Islington, and Mr. Salter’s Versailles Nursery. I have attended nearly all the Shows held since, and 
1 hold the first prize ever awarded to any resident on the south side of the Thames, whilst I was the 
sole founder of the Rrixton Hilt Society. I have seen the gradual rise in the cultivation of the 
Chrysanthemum from the time when one bloom was .shown on a plant in a 5-in. ]>ot to the present, 
when we see plants 10 feet across, consequently I have had jjrobably more to do with them than any 
other grower, and am therefore able to speak about them with confidence. H. Cannki.l, sen. 
Our exhibit at the National Exhibition, at the Royal Aquarium, which covered 50 feet of space, 
and comprised 850 blooms, was not for competition, but it proves conclusively that nowhere nor at 
anytime in the history of this flower was there a more complete stock than at the “Home of 
Flowers.” The beauty of the new method of arrangement, before referred to, was fully recognised and 
highly eulogised by the Press and all spectators. The judges unanimously awarded us the Silver 
Medal, which is corroborative of our assertion, and wo are jiroiid to think we were successful in 
making the Chrysanthemum attain a much higher and more attractive jiosition than it ever before 
held. 
Our stock is such as to enable us to supply well established plants of the whole 000 varieties in 
November. They will then mostly be in flower, and for immediate decoration, propagation, and 
correctness to name, leave nothing to be desired. 
Mr. \V. L. Tomx. H. S.H. Puince Edwakd oi- Saxe Weimau, Dublin. 
I have to inform you that H.S.H. the Princess of Saxe Weimar is much pleased with the Chrysan- 
themums you sent — in fact, they cannot have too much praise. 
J. T. Poe, Esq , Riverston, Nenagh, Ireland, 
I was sorry that the Chrysanthemum Society took you away to the Aquarium when I was last at 
Swanley. It was quite surprising the amount of bloom you had in the Begonia Houses at so late a 
date, and many interesting seedlings too. I only wish I had seen your plants a month or six week 
earlier. Nothing could be more beautiful or perfect than your double white “ Octavie” at R. II. S. 
Show — only equalled by the one you figured so faithfully in this year’s Catalogue. 
Mr. E. Usher, Meadow House, Cobham. 
I enclose herewith P. 0. for £l Is., as per invoice, for Box of Tools for Chrysauthemums, 
Thanking you very much ; 1 am more than pleased with them. 
Mr. , Tames Gash, Swainston, near Newport, Isle of Wight, January, 1887. 
I must tell you I was very fortunate with the cuttings from you. I took lirst at Ryde for 12 
Japanese, and three firsts at Newjiort I. C. S. for 24 Japanese, 24 Japanese, and 12 Japanese 
besides two seconds and tlircc thirds. 
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