CHRYSANTHEMUM IN'DICUM. 
INDIAN CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
Class. Order. 
SYNGENESIA. SUPERFLUA. 
Natural Order. 
COMPOSIT.E. 
Native of 
Height. 
Flowers in 
Duration 
1 Introduced 
China. 
2 feet. 
Oetober. 
Perennial. 
in 1835? 
No. 656. 
Chrysanthemum is derived from the Greek lan- 
guage, literally meaning golden flower. See 353. 
The present variety of Chrysanthemum has been 
lately introduced to our gardens, but we are unac- 
quainted with the precise period of its introduction, 
or the medium through which it was obtained. It 
is, perhaps, the lowest in stature of any in cultiva- 
tion, and therefore has been called Chrysanthemum 
pumilum in the nurseries ; and is thought by some 
persons, to possess a specific destinction from any 
other. As far as the species Sinense and Indicum 
are distinct, and such distinction is now generally 
recognised, our present plant must be considered a 
variety of Indicum. It is very probable that both 
plants will ultimately be transferred to the genus 
Pyrethrum. 
This plant, although its flowers are not of brilli- 
ant colour, is a most desirable addition to our au- 
tumnal gaieties. It is a profuse flowerer, and hardy; 
and itsucceds well under the treatment usually be- 
stowed on Chinese Chrysanthemums, either in pots 
or otherwise. If planted against a wall it will flower 
most abundantly. 
