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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ N ovember 9, 1893. 
view, and I have no doubt he will further enlighten us on many more 
diseases of which we are ignorant of at the present time. 
About ten years ago we bought a dozen Peach trees, and planted 
them against a south wall. In the following spring one of them, about 
in the middle, had several blistered leaves, but none of the others had 
any on them. The next spring the same tree was worse affected, and a 
few odd leaves were blistered on the tree nearest to it. I could not 
understand how cold winds could cause blister to come in such a peculiar 
way, and as I thought it might be either an insect or fungus, I gave the 
tree which was first (and the worst) affected a thorough syringing with 
softsoap, 2 ozs. to the gallon of water, which I repeated after a week’s 
interval. The following spring the tree which was washed had very 
little blister, but it had considerably increased on all (or nearly all) the 
other trees. 1 then gave all the trees two good washings with the 
same admixture, which I follow up every spring, with the result that 
only slight traces of blister were visible this spring.—B. L. J. 
Chrysanthemum Shows. 
We have received numerous intimations of Chrysanthemum shows 
which are to be held during the current month, but space can only be 
found for the enumeration of those that have been advertised in our 
columns up to date, of which the following is a list ;— 
Nov. 10th and 11th.—Bradford. 
„ 14th and 15th.—Twickenham, West of England (Plymouth). 
„ 15th and 16th.—Birmingham, Hull, Bristol, South Shields, Rugby. 
„ 15th, 16th, and 17th.—Herefordshire. 
„ 16th, 17th, and 18th.—Edinburgh, York. 
„ 17th and 18th.—Bolton, SheflBeld. 
„ 24th and 25th.—Eccles and Patricroft. 
Mr. Smee’s Chrysanthemums. 
We are informed that Mr. Smee’s Chrysanthemums at The Grange, 
Hackbridge, Carshalton, Surrey, are open to public inspection every 
afternoon this week, also on Sunday next. The display is described as 
an excellent one, and no doubt numbers of persons will avail themselves 
of the privilege kindly afforded, and enjoy the floral treat provided by 
the skill of Mr. Cummins, Mr. Smee’s most competent gardener. 
Chrysanthemum Lucy Kendall. 
Perhaps a note on this variety may not be inopportune now 
that it has been named in the Journal of Horticulture, and may, if it 
were necessary, set aside any doubt as to the distinctness of this variety. 
Lucy Kendall is a direct sport from Violet Tomlin, possessing all the 
characteristics of Princess of Wales. In colour it is pleasing, 
the middle part of each petal is deep purple violet, shading to 
a lighter tint near the edge. When unfolding the tip of each petal is 
gold colour, which passes away with age.—E. M. 
A Large Viviand Morel. 
I HAVE a Viviand Morel Chrj’'3anthemum that I think is an extra¬ 
ordinary size. 1 put a piece of string round the bloom and it measured 
24 inches, and if raised and the petals spread out over 36 inches. 
Placing a piece of string over it extending to the bottom of the petals, 
it was 16^ inches. What do your readers think about it? It is perfect 
as regards the colour.—F. J., Olton. 
White Viviand Morel. 
Although there may be a pure white variety in existence as a 
sport from Viviand Morel, it would be wise for “ A Young Beginner ” 
(page 402) not to exhibit what is apparently a new variety until the 
white is produced direct from cuttings in a general way, and especially 
developed from terminal buds, or, what is better still, grow a plant 
of it as a bush. If the whole of the blooms retained their purity of 
colour then, there could possibly be no doubt about the genuineness of 
the sport. Viviand Morel is so fond of sporting in the various stages 
of development, that it is hard to say what colour we shall obtain 
next from this grand Japanese variety.—E. Molyneux. 
I FEAR your correspondent, “ A Young Beginner ” (page 402), would 
not be allowed to show a white flower on the same board with Viviand 
Morel as a distinct variety, I had one, as I thought, thoroughly flxed 
last year, and sent it out as Mrs. W. R. Wells. I am sorry to say it has 
reverted to the parent variety. This I much regret, as I felt so con¬ 
fident of its constancy. If your correspondent had these plants through 
me I shall only be too pleased to substitute any other varieties as I 
guaranteed when I sent out plants of Mrs. W. R. Wells last spring.— 
W. Wells, Earlsioood Nurseries, Redhill, Surrey. 
[We suspect that any exhibitor is fully justified in staging a pure 
white form of Viviand Morel in the same stand with its deep pink 
prototype, as the two blooms, pure white and deep pink, would be 
absolutely distinct. The two forms were staged in a prize stand at the 
Crystal Palace Show, and we suspect the judges did not entertain a 
thought of disqualification, nor are we aware that a protest was made 
by any exhibitor. The judges at the Crystal Palace were Messrs. T. 
Bevan, W. Coomber, R. Dean, J. Douglas, W. Earley, G. Gordon, 
J. Hudson, J. Laing, J, Willard, J, Wright, B. Wynne, and G. Wythes.] 
Chrysanthemums at Jesmond Towers. 
I AM glad to see you are making a striking feature of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums in your Journal. On Friday last I went to see one of our best 
growers in the north, Mr. T. J. Wheeler, gardener to C. Mitchell, Esq., 
Jesmond Towers, Newcastle, who cultivates nearly 500 plants, which are 
in excellent health and are carrying grand flowers. The best flowers of 
older varieties are Viviand Morel, Boule d’Or, Florence Davis, W. Tricker, 
W. H. Lincoln, Bouquet des Dames, Etoile deLyon, Coronet, Stanstead 
Surprise, Gloire du Rocher,La Triomphant, Cleopatra, Sunflower, Edwin 
Molyneux, Avalanche, Stanstead White, and Mdlle. Marie Hoste. 
The best new ones include Mrs. C. H. Payne (grand), Mdme. Edouard 
Rey, Elma D. Smith, G. W. Childs, Le Verseau, Miss Dorothy Shea, 
William Seward, John Shrimpton, Princess Victoria, Mrs. Neville, 
President Borel, Robert Owen, Excelsior, Colonel W. B. Smith, Mrs. 
W. H. Fowler, Lord Brooke, Beauty of Exmouth, Lucy Kendall, and 
Charles Davis (grand). Incurved blooms are rather later, but the best 
are the Princess and Queea family, Mrs. Shipman, Mons. R. Bahuant, 
Baron Hirscb, Mrs. Clibran, Jardin des Plants, Refulgens, Madame 
Darrier, and Lord Wolseley. The Anemone varieties look well, the best 
new ones being Duchess of Westminster, Beauty of Eynsford, Gladys, 
and Sabine.— Bernard Cowan. 
Chrysanthemums at the Crystal Palace. 
It may not be so generally known as it ought to be that one of the 
finest displays of Chrysanthemums now to be seen in or near the 
metropolis is at the Crystal Palace. As effective as the cut blooms 
and trained plants were at the Show there last week, they failed to make 
such a fine display as did the plants which had been grown at the 
Crystal Palace under the direction of Mr. W. G. Head, the Garden 
Superintendent. We are linformed that 7000 plants are cultivated here, 
and so it may be imagined that these now form an attraction of no 
ordinary character. 
The majority of the plants are arranged in a large group at one end 
of the central transept near the fountain, and here attract consider¬ 
able notice. They are well grown and carrying flowers of a good size 
and substance. Whilst all the standard varieties are cultivated the 
novelties of the current year receive attention, and these are in 
excellent condition. In addition to the group mentioned there are 
many other smaller collections placed in various parts of the Palace, 
these imparting a bright appearance to the huge building. Much 
more could be said in regard to the excellence of the Crystal Palace 
Chrysanthemums, but space is valuable, and although brief, this notice 
will be sufficient to indicate that the plants are deserving of more than 
a passing glance. 
Chrysanthemums in South Westmoreland. 
During the last few years Chrysanthemums have been extensively 
cultivated for the production of large blooms in many private places in 
Westmoreland. The past season has been very favourable to many of 
the Japanese, but the incurved lack the refinement of last year. 
At Dalton Hall, near Burton, Mr. Moorhouse has been a grower more 
than a dozen years, and his collection of about 300 plants does him 
great credit. New ones are tested each year. Among the best are 
Colonel W. B. Smith, John Dyer, and Felix Cassagneux, Florence 
Davis, R. C. Kingston, Alberic Lunden, and Sunflower. Among the 
incurved are, Robert Owen (which here resembles a poor Chevalier 
Domage), Mons. R. Bahuant (very fine), Madame Darrier, small but 
smooth. 
At Dalton Tower Mr. Sarple has over 300 dwarf plants in one house. 
Gloire du Rocher, Miss Anna Hartshorn, W. Tricker, Viviand Morel 
(both pure white and deep mauve), Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Sunflower, 
W. Tricker, and J. Stanborough Dibben, are very fine, the same apply¬ 
ing to Gloire du Rocher, which has long spreading florets resembling 
Sunflower in build. Among incurved Miss M. A. Haggas, the Queen 
family and Tecks are prominent. 
Mr. McGregor of Brettorgh Holt, near Kendal, has some excellent 
flowers on the 350 plants grown. These included thirty plants of 
Bouquet des Dames, which made a fine show, Viviand Morel, W. H. 
Lincoln, Pelican, Miss Anna Hartshorn, W. Tricker, Mrs. E. W. Clark, 
Jeanne Delaux, are carrying exceptionally fine blooms ; while of the 
incurved John Lambert, Lord Alcester, and Empress of India are fine. 
Mr. McGregor is of opinion that there are too many varieties grown 
generally, and maintains that if twenty or thirty plants of each of the 
very best varieties were grown a better display might be made. 
At Sedgwick House many new varieties are grown, the most pro¬ 
mising being Le Verseux, a refined Etoile de Lyon ; Eda Prass, very 
fine; John Farwell, dark crimson maroon; Mrs. Nesbit, fine deep 
reflexed Japanese magenta with silvery reverse ; Excelsior, incurved 
Jap. ; Colonel W. B. Smith, very fine flowers; and Mrs. C. H. Payne, 
the largest of all. Among older varieties. Sunflower, Etoile de Lyon, 
W. H. Lincoln, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, E. Molyneux, and J. Stanborough 
Dibben are good. Incurved varieties are rough generally, but Madame 
Darrier and Mons. R. Bahuant are very fine. Many other new ones 
have promising buds, but this collection is later by a week or ten days 
