H'. din)i)ell & G[iU(le, 
f NEW VARIETIES FROM AUSTRALIA AND NEW 
ZEALAND FOR 1898. 
1057. CHATSWORTH (Jap.) — Colour bright rosy pink, evenly .striped, silvery white reverse, 
silvery white florets, long and irregular flowers, very large and full centre ; a splendid acquisition. 
Second crown. 2.s. 
1058. EGMONT (Jap.) — The brightest of all reds or nearest approach to scarlet; reddish or 
orange-yellow reverse ; similar to JS. Molyneux, but brighter and more double ; one of the beet ever 
sent out ; dwarf habit ; mid-season ; good grower, 5s. 
1059. FAIR MAID OF ADELAIDE (Jap.) — A pure white, of good form ; broad petals, 
slightly twisted towards the centre ; splendid for exhibition. Second crown, os. 
1000. GLEN EIRA, syn. EURTERPE (Jap.) — A magnificent variety, jiroducing immense 
flowers of fine form; colour rosy lilac, reverse lighter; one of the finest e-xhibition varieties. 
Crown or second crown, (is. 
1001. JOHN POCKETT — Indian-red, old gold reverse ; long, broad incurving petals; large 
massive perfectly double flower. These colours are well blended, making a ])leaeing combination. 
One of the best Chrysanthemums ever sent out. Medium height ; mid-season. Second crown or 
terminal. V.C.S., F.C.C. 6.';. 
1002. MABEL KERSLAKE (Inc. Jap.) — A most lovely sport from Pride of Madfovd producing 
flowers of immense size ; colour a lovely bright crimson, reverse slightly shaded old gold. 5s. 
10G2a. miss VERA MAY FRASER (Jap.) — A lovely shade of terra-cotta, reverse lighter ; 
a grand e.xhibition variety. Crown and second crown. 5s. 
1062i). MISS MARY UNDERHAY (Inc. Jap.)— In this we have a grand companion to 
Oceana, but it is much larger and bolder, with broad deep petals ; colour a golden yellow. 
Second crown. 5s. 
1063. MISS NELLIE POCKETT — Creamy white, long drooping florets, curled at the lips ; 
fine full graceful flower ; dwarf habit ; rather early. Seeond crown or terminal. V.C.S.,F.C.C. 5 j--. 
lOG-1. MRS. C. BOWN — Pure waxy white, long drooping florets of medium width, incurving 
to the centre, forming a most refined and beautiful flower, said to be the most beautiful white in 
Australia; dwarf habit; mid-season. Second erow'u or terminal. V.C.S., F.C.C. 5s. 
1065. MRS. ERNEST CARTER (Jap. ) — Colour a lovely clear yellow ; flowers large and of 
fine form ; florets very long, slightly incurving towards the centre ; good habit and of vigorous 
growth. First-Class Certificate, V.M.C. 5.s'. 
1066. MRS. H. B. HIGGINS (Jap.) — Colour pure white ; a grand exhibition flower, measuring 
10 inches across the flower. First-Class Certificate, V.M.C. Crown or second crown. 6s 
1067. MRS. JAS. ALLARD — While; the petals have the appearance of shavings, the curling 
and twisting giving it a very distinct character ; keeps a long time, and makes a good exhibition 
flower. Second crown or terminals (rather weak grower). 3s. 5d. 
1068. MRS. W. G. MoBEATH (Inc. Jap.)— A grand exhibition flower ; colour silvery-lilac, 
shaded with plum colour ; very attractive. Crown or early second crown. 5s. 
1069. MRS. W. J. TIBBS— A lovely white, sport from Lilian B. Bird, which is very attractive 
for its peculiar formation of flower. 3.«. Gd. 
1070. MR. T. CARRINGTON — Rich carmine-rose, almost the identical colour of lixcelsior and 
the shape and make of V. Morel-, medium height, mid season, second crown bud. G.s. 
1071. PRIDE OF STOKELL — Chestnut crimson, lined and tipped with gold (Al. Mo'yneux 
colour), .sport from Pride of Madford. This needs no other description. V.C.S., F.C.C. 5.?. 
1072. PURPLE EMPEROR (Jap.) — A most desirable acquisition ; colour a beautiful purple 
shaded maroon, .silvery reverse ; a good exhibition variety. 5.s. 
1073. THE CONVENTION— Salmon-red, bright buff rever.se, long, broad, drooping florets, 
centre incurving, slightly whorled. A massive flower, splendid exhibition variety ; dwarf habit, 
rather early, second crown or terminal buds. V.C.S., F.C.C. 6.«. 
1073a. tucker's PERFECTION (Jap.) — A beautiful silvery-rose, with good long petals. 
NEW JAPANESE FOR 1898 OF VARIOUS RAISERS, 
WITH DESCRIPTIONS. 
1258a. admiral ITO— Thisis likely to prove a very popular variety, being of very easy 
culture, and coming good from any bud. The bloom, which is quite up to exhibition size, is of a 
soft yellow, shading to a richer tint in the centre, and frequently flushed carmine at the base. From 
the later bud the carmine tint is much more pronounced. In form a very deep and solid Sunflower, 
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