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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ Noyember 23, 1893. 
Chrysanthemum Lord Rosebery. 
New incurved Chrysanthemums are not so numerous as those of the 
Japanese type, and therefore when a variety of merit is brought forward 
it is generally welcomed. Mr. Robert Owen, Castle Hill Nursery, 
Maidenhead, has on many occasions raised and introduced some good 
incurved varieties, as well as others, and one of his latest is Lord Rose¬ 
bery, figured in the illustration (fig. 68). It is an English-raised 
seedling. An award of merit was adjudged for it when exhibited by 
Mr, Owen at the meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society on Novem¬ 
ber 14th. It has also been certificated at Birmingham. In colour the 
flower somewhat resembles Miss Violet Tomlin, being bright violet 
purple, passing to purplish rose with lilac tips ; but it is much larger 
than the variety mentioned, and when well grown will prove a decided 
acquisition for exhibition purposes. The plant is a moderately vigorous 
grower, and has very distinct foliage. The bloom from which the 
engraving has been prepared was grown by Mr. Owen, who informs 
us that the variety will be distributed next year. 
Grassendale Show. 
The handsome silver cup, valued at 10 guineas, and presented by the 
President (A. L. Jones, Esq., Oatlands, Aigburth), to be won twice in 
succession or .three times in all, has been secured, as last year, by Mr. 
Donald Forbes, gardener to Alfred Holt. Esq., Crofton, Aigburth. with 
twelve Japanese and twelve incurved. It will be remembered that Mr. 
Forbes won with forty-eight cut blooms a week ago, and singular to 
relate, was first in the same class last year.—R. P. R. 
The N.C.S. and Its Certificates. 
Although up to the date of the Aquarium Show the Floral Com¬ 
mittee of the N.C.S. had awarded twenty-six first-class certificates to 
exhibitors of Chrysanthemums, “A Mummer” (page 444) may rest 
assured that a very much larger number have narrowly escaped the 
distinction. Having been intimately connected with the Society from 
its commencement as a National one, and a frequent attendant at the 
meetings of the Floral Committee, I can confidently say that never 
has there been such a rigid system of selection as during the past year 
or two, and it really seems as if the standard now required could 
not be anyhow raised higher. The light anywhere in November, of 
course, is a disadvantage, but it is consoling to find in the R.H.S. 
report in last week’s Journal that the Floral Committee of that vener¬ 
able S jc-'ety are also sometimes placed under a similar disadvantage at 
the Drill Hall. ^ 
Chrysanthemum Charles Davis, 
As “Querist” (page 445) appears to know there are but few Chrysan¬ 
themums in which the colour can be termed fixed. A great deal depends 
upon the bud selected, the age of the bloom, and in many cases whether 
the plant is flowered in town or country. I have seen large numbers of 
this variety during the past few weeks in almost every shade of yellow, 
but its proper chromatic description is canary yellow suffused with a 
warm rosy bronze. It is the variety that should be certificated, not any 
particular tone of colour that the variety may assume ; and therefore if 
presented by two different growers, one having small undeveloped 
blooms of orthodox hue, and the other large well grown examples in 
which the colour is less pronounced, the award must justly go to him 
whose flowers exhibit the greatest skill in cultivation.—P. 
Chrysanthemum Beauty op Exmouth. 
This variety has not been seen this season in such magnificent form 
as shown last year. The cause is not far to seek. Beauty of Exmouth 
is a “ wet season” variety, and the past hot weather ripened the wood 
too much. Most growers have overdone this variety by giving it the 
same treatment accorded to the majority of the exhibition kinds. The 
best blooms are produced from strong cuttings rooted in March and 
plants topped in May, and giving at least 10-inch pois (inside diameter). 
The object is to reduce the number of petals. The plants should be fed 
well, especially soon after the buds are taken. Every effort should be 
made to get what must be avoided in Mrs. Harman Payne and many 
others—viz., coarseness.—W. J. G. 
White Viviand Morel. 
I MUCH regret having to differ from those eminent authorities men 
tinned in last^ week’s Journal (page 445), who considered it would b 
safe to exhibit blooms of white and pink Viviand Morel as distinc 
varieties. Last spring I obtained plants of Mrs. W. R. Wells rather late 
and everyone gave fine, deep pink blooms. My ordinary stock gav 
pure white blooms from the earliest crown buds and pink blooms frou 
terminals. If white and pink Viviand Morel can be exhibited as dis 
tinct varieties, then the yellow Chas. Davis could be exhibited as “ Mrs 
Brown ’ and the bronze as Chas. D.avis. When a white sport frou 
f “ Mr. C. E. Shea.” the yellow spor 
trom Mdlle Lacroix, or Chas. Davis from V. Morel, then, and not unti 
tuen, should It be safe to show white and pink Viviand Morel as distinc 
pink varieties give (not invariably) pure whiti 
dH prominent examples I mention Etoili 
nu-P whitP fl Devonshire. The early buds of Louise produo 
pu.e white flowers, the later being pink. Mrs. E. G. Hill from^ crowi 
buds ia crimson bronze, from terminal a beautiful clear yellow. Again, 
many of the Japanese vary not only in colour but in shape or form as 
well. It simply depends on the different times the buds are “ taken,”— 
W. J. Godfrey, 
Next Year’s Chrysanthemum Shows. 
The Committee of the Kingston and Surbiton Chrysanthemum 
Society announce that tbeir next year’s Show will take place on 
November 13th and 14th. What is determined by the few larger 
Shows such as Kingston and the National of course materially governs 
the dates of the smaller Shows, of which there are so many within 
twenty miles of London, and none of whom wish, if it can be avoided, 
to conflict with the giants. If the National fixes upon the same dates 
as Kingston, and it will probably be so, it will at least leave ten days- 
in November that may largely be utilised by the smaller Shows prior to- 
the 13th, whilst very many may perhaps think that a week later—the 
20th and following days—rather too late. 
The fixing of dates is very much of a lottery so far as securing the 
best flowers is concerned ; but there can be no doubt but that a little 
early gives better displays than a little late. The present year demon¬ 
strated that the Japs were never better than just at the time of the 
leading shows, and that was fully six days earlier than next year’s 
chief exhibitions may be fixed for. Six days is almost an age in the 
keeping of fine blooms, especially if the weather be at all damp. Every 
grower knows that retarding flowers that have reached the maximum 
of development is far more difficult than is the pushing them on 
in gentle warmth, if found needful. Of course the coming year’s dates 
will be exceptionally late if the Kingston selection be generally fol¬ 
lowed, but they will gradually come a date forward again for several 
years. Without doubt the 9th and lOtb, literally the middle of the 
second week in November, seems to be about the best average dates. 
As the 6th and 7th would be too early, and the 13th and 14th 
rather late, the choice seems in favour of the former, We shall watch 
the results next year with exceeding interest, but still so much of 
these results must be contingent upon the nature of the next growing 
season.—D. 
At Chilwell. 
For a number of years Messrs. J. R. Pearson k Sons have been 
celebrated for their annual show of Chrysanthemums, and this is no 
exception. Upwards of 2000 plants are arranged in a lofty structure 
about 90 feet long and 30 feet wide, and the plants look splendid. They 
are placed in one broad central bank with a narrow border round next 
the sides of the house. The collection is kept well up to date by Mr. 
C, E. Pearson who has this department under his control, all the latest 
introductions being represented. Owing to the eailiness of the season 
the flowers at the time of my visit were commencing to fade, whereas 
in an ordinary year they would have been at the summit of their beauty. 
Though some few may have passed away there still remains a display 
rich in colour and grand flowers well worthy a long journey to see. 
Messrs. Pearson are to be congratulated on having such a fine house in 
which to show their plants, one in which the visitors can walk round 
in comfort and see every plant and every flower to the fullest advan¬ 
tage. I noted a few of the varieties which appeared to be the most 
praiseworthy, but doubtless several were missed, as my visit was unfo-r- 
tunately a hurried one. 
Particularly striking, immediately on entering, is a grand bright 
yellow Japanese, named Mons. Pankcoucke, the flower of which is of 
fine shape and build. Henri Jacotot fils is a chestnut-red-colon red 
variety, the florets of which have a yellow reverse, which is extremely 
attractive. An excellent hairy petalled kind is found in Vancauson 
Testout, This is a well-formed flower, and is of a bright pink colour, 
which should make it popular. A grand bloom is Mons. Auguste 
Perrin, somewhat after the style of Viscountess Hambleden, but of a 
delicate pink shade. The flower is massive, and almost faultless in 
shape. Sarah Hill is a clear yellow, the broad florets of which are 
flushed slightly with lilac at their tips. The beautiful blooms of Prim¬ 
rose League are now too well known to readers of the Journal to need 
any description from me, as also are Lord Brooke, Mrs. Falconer 
Jameson, Puritan, and Charles Davis, each of which was seen in superb 
condition. Two bright yellow coloured kinds of merit are Charles 
Blick and Golden Ball, the latter of which is grand for affording cut 
blooms. Growing only 2 feet high, it might with advantage be used 
for decorative purposes. For this latter purpose Ryecroft Glory, clear 
yellow, is perhaps unsurpassed ; and Sydenham Terra Cotta is a kind 
which might be grown with advantage. Both are free blooming, and 
the former especially is one of the most useful for October flowering. 
A charming variety is found in Mrs. Libbio Allen, and the enormous 
blooms of Mrs. C. Harman Payne attract universal attention and 
admiration. Many superb flowers of Miss Anna Hartshorn are to be 
seen, and also of Florence Davis, W. H. Lincoln, and Viviand Morel. 
The dwarf habit and brilliant colouration of G. W. Childs render it a 
variety of the utmost utility. Mrs. Robt. Craig is a good incurved of a 
delicate rose colour. The bloom is deep with somewhat pointed florets. 
A substantial flower is Miss Ada MacVicar, and the primrose yellow 
flowers of The Tribune last in good condition for an unusually long 
time. A kind which promises well is Miss Maud Pearson, delicate pink 
in colour, as also does The Queen, a white variety, the petals of which 
are splashed with purple. Amongst the numerous other varieties 
noticed were Colonel W. B. Smith, White Louis Boehmer, and Baron 
Hirsch.— Nomad. 
