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JOURi'TAL OF HORTIGU'LTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ December 14, 1893. 
International. —This is a giant in size, even moderately well grown 
blooms measuring 8 inches in diameter. The florets are flat and broad, 
with a semi-drooping character; lilac in colour, with rich purple 
stripes. 
Miss Muriel Scott. —The lower florets are golden bronze, the centre 
pale yellow. A full and pleasing variety. 
C. Vere Flood. —The result of a cross between Mrs. F. Jameson and 
Puritan, and retains some of the character of both. In form the florets 
partake of the former. The colour is deep purple rose, mottled white in 
the centre. 
IJiomas Hewitt. —This variety is deserving of notice on account of 
its great keeping property. The florets are broad, and incurve thoroughly, 
giving it a massive appearance. The colour is white, flushed and striped 
with rose. 
Mrs. J. Ilammill. —Like the foregoing, this belongs to the incurved 
section. The florets, too, are of massive proportion. In colour they are 
creamy white, suffused with rose. 
Pearl Beauty. —An American seedling, raised in 1892. The florets 
are ivory white and heavy in appearance, belonging also to the incurved 
section. 
Madame AdoljAius Chatin. —As an incurved Japanese, this should 
prove valuable to the exhibitor. The florets are broad and pure white ; 
with age they become tinged with pink, adding to their appearance. 
Middleton Clarhe. —This variety has reflexed florets, rose crimson in 
colour; promising. 
Sautel, 1 ^^^-—Sautel adding the year of introduction to its name 
must have thought highly of it. The florets resemble those of Comte 
de Germiny in formation. The colour is lilac on the reverse, rose 
inside. 
Silver Cloud. —An American raised variety, quite unique in point of 
colouring, which reminds one of the outer covering of a pale coloured 
Mushroom, the florets are broad, and remind one of late flowers of 
Mdlle. Marie Hoste in their form. 
Niveum. —Dwarf in habit of growth, the florets are strap shaped, 
pure white, and full flower. 
Madame Isaac. —This is also pure white, the flat sword-like florets 
are numerously disposed, making a full solid bloom, quite promising. 
H. Hammond Spencer. —Named by Mr. Jones after the Devonshire 
exhibitor. It is a full flowered rose lilac bloom. 
Dule of York. —The plant is of dwarf growth, carrying very large 
blossoms ; the colour, magenta, is showy, suffused with silver. The 
points of the flat florets incurve, giving the bloom much character. 
Le Prince du Bois. —This was raised and exhibited by Mr. C. Gibson, 
which is a guarantee of its worth. The colour is pleasing, rich yellow, 
fading to a lighter shade with age. The florets are narrow, twist 
slightly at the points, ani have a semi-drooping tendency. 
Miss Alice Wilson. —An improved Stanstead Surprise, the colour 
being richer, while the blooms have more substance ; a decided gain. 
Kentish Yellow. —Perhaps the best of yellows, the florets have an 
inclination to incurve. It is devoid of anything approaching coarseness, 
the rich colour is decidedly pleasing. 
Professor Whitmach. —We have not too many varieties of this 
colour—rose magenta, therefore this should become popular with 
exhibitors. The reverse is silver, which is plainly seen until the blooms 
are fully expanded, as they at first incurve. The blooms are not extra 
large, but possess quality. 
Primrose League. —This provides the exhibitor with blooms for the 
back row, they being extra large. The colour is creamy white, primrose 
centre, as the florets develop. 
Lizzie Cartledge. —Bright rose pink, reverse silvery white, late crown 
buds develop blooms with even flat florets, a trifle pointed, the whole 
possessing much merit. 
Br. Brigham. —The blooms of this American variety resemble 
Avalanche in form, except that it is not quite so compact. The colour 
is creamy white, with a blush suffusion at the base. As an early 
flowering variety it deserves a place in collections. 
Joan Farwell. —Rich crimson, very bright, reverse gold, the florets 
narrow and serrated at the points, curling slightly also; a full, solid 
bloom. 
C. Shrimpton. —This is best described as a dull coloured E. Molyneux. 
The florets resemble those of this variety in formation. 
T. W. Sanders. —The flowers are delicate yellow, and the florets are 
narrow. It is not extra large, but perfect in all other respects. 
Alice Seiuard. —Where incurved Japanese varieties are favoured, this 
English seedling is well worth growing. The colour of the stout florets 
is rosy purple. 
Potter Palmer. —This variety was in existence last season, but only 
in the hands of a very few growers. It is perhaps the purest white in 
existence ; the florets at the base are tubular, those in the middle or 
body of the flower are lance shaped. Fully developed blooms measure 
8 inches in diameter, and of corresponding depth. 
Mrs. Robert Craig. —Another of American origin ; the blooms are 
large, pure white, incurved Japanese. 
J. Whittle. —Flesh pink, deeper in the centre as the flowers expand ; 
promising. 
Mrs. A. G. Ramsay. —In colour this is Indian-red, tipped gold, 
which passes away with age ; a full promising flower. 
Mrs. Hillier. —The florets slightly incurve at the tips ; in colour it 
is yellow in the centre, passing to primrose at the edge. 
Principe de Trahia. —An incurved Japanese, rosy lilac ; promising. 
Robert Owen. —The best of all the incurved Japanese section ; the 
florets fold evenly over, forming a regular ball of bronzy yellow. 
Japanese Anemone. 
Several sterling novelties have been added to this section this season, 
rendering this class all the more attractive. 
Sir Walter Raleigh. —This is furnished with handsome guard florets, 
blush white, with a full rose-coloured disc. 
Queen Elizabeth. —Lilac pink guard florets, with deep blush disc. 
John Runyan. —The finest introduction in this section for years. It 
is best described as having a Gluck centre, with paler coloured long 
guard florets. 
W. W. Astor. —High rosy yellow disc, tinted blush long flat guard 
florets. The above four varieties were raised by Mr. Owen, who is send¬ 
ing them out. 
Large Anemones. 
Celtic, —Brassy lilac, full centre, short guard florets. 
Hibernius. —Bronze disc, pale yellow guard florets. 
Singles. 
A few have been added to the list of single-flowered varieties, of 
which the following are the most noteworthy ; — 
Pattie Penford. —The florets are of medium length, semi-drooping, 
and pure white. The disc is high, pale green in colour. 
Dolly Varden. —The florets are rose magenta with yellow disc. A 
remarkably free flowering variety of dwarf habit. 
Rev. W. E. Remfrey .—Purple amaranth, florets cup shaped, very 
showy. 
Alice. —Creamy white, shaded blush, long flat florets. 
Millie Agate. —The base of the florets white, deepening to blush 
pink at the edges ; good form. 
Hirsute Varieties. 
These have increased so rapidly of late that abundant material is 
available now to form a separate class. 
Hairy Wonder. —This is being sent out by Mr. Jones, and is con¬ 
sidered by him to be quite one of the best in this section. The florets are 
broad, incurve thoroughly, and are more thickly covered with their 
hirsute appendages than any other variety. The colour is buff, suffused 
v/ith chocolate. 
Wm. Falconer. —A sport from Louis Boehmer. In colour it is a 
blush pink, changing to lighter shade. 
Queen of the Ilirsutes. —Dull red, freely incurved, thickly covered 
with hairs. 
L' Enfant dts Deux Mondes. —This is a pure white sport from Louis 
Boehmer, and certainly the best of all the section. 
W. A. 31anda. —Rich orange yellow; points of florets incurve closely. 
The body of the flower, though, is rather thin.—E. Molyneux. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
December 12th. 
The last meeting for the current year was held at the Drill Hall, 
James Street, Westminster, S.W., on the above date. There was a fair 
display. Orchids and Chrysanthemums being well represented. Fruit 
was also shown in good condition. Being the concluding meeting for 
1893 votes of thanks to the Chairmen of the Committees were 
unanimously passed. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: Philip Crowley, Esq. (in the chair), 
and Rev. W. Wilks, Dr. Hogg, with Messrs. H. de Vilmorin, H. J. 
Pearson, G. Bunyard, G. W. Cummins, J. Cheal, G. Taber, T. J. Salt- 
marsh, W. Warren, A. Dean, W. Bates, A. J. Laing, J. Willard, 
G. Wythes, C. Ross, F. Q. Lane, J. Hudson, H. Balderson, G. Sage, 
A. H. Pearson, J. Smith, and J. Wright—a large attendance, as is usual 
at the last meeting of the year; also as is usual on such occasions, the 
duties of the Committee were somewhat light. 
D. C. A. Cave, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. H. Stevens), Sidbury Manor, 
Sidmouth, Devon, sent a seedling Orange, Edith —beautifully shaped, 
fruits juicy, and delicious. The leaves attached to the fruits somewhat 
resembled those of Lemons. The tree is said to be a free bearer, and 
was raised from seed by Mr. Cave. A first-class certificate was 
unanimously awarded. 
Mr. Owen Thomas, The Gardens, Frogmore, sent a dish of large fruits 
of ripe Tomatoes, Frogmore Selected ; also stems bearing fine clusters. 
A cultural commendation was awarded, and a desire expressed to see 
samples in February. 
Messrs. Lane & Sons, Berkhamsted, exhibited seventy dishes of well 
kept Apples, including splendidly coloured specimens of Lane’s Prince 
Albert. A silver Knightian medal was recommended. Upwards of 
thirty dishes of excellent Apples from Messrs. John Laing & Co., 
Forest Hill, were marred in appearance by excessive polishing (bronze 
medal). 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons sent very tall Brussels Sprouts with 
compact knobs, also bronze, green, and beautifully variegated Kales, and 
a vote of thanks was accorded. A small collection of vegetables from 
the Society’s Gardens at Chiswick included specimens of the ohristmas 
Drumhead Cabbage; heads medium size, round and firm, said by Mr. 
Barron to remain in the same condition throughout the winter. The 
plants were grown from seed sown presumably in May or early June. 
The variety has been grown at Chiswick for seven years wi thout 
sustaining injury by frost. It is of French origin, and the leaves dark 
green. Mr. Bunyard grows this Cabbage, and values it highly for its 
hardiness and excellent quality in winter. An award of merit unani- 
