NoT«inber IS, 1893. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
415 
Chrysanthemum Mdlle, Therese Rey. 
The above mentioned Chrysanthemum is unquestionably one of the 
finest novelties of the year. It is a magnificent Japanese variety of 
continental origin, being raised by Mr. Ernest Cal vat. The flower is 
large, with long, drooping, broad creamy white florets. Already two 
certificates have been awarded for this splendid variety, one to Mr. H. 
Shoesmith by the National Chrysanthemum Society on October 11th, 
and another to Mr. C. E. Shea at the Crystal Palace Show on 
November 3rd and 4th. The illustration (fig. 65), which indicates the 
character of the flower, has been prepared from a bloom grown and 
exhibited by Mr. Shoesmith at the Crystal Palace on the occasion 
mentioned. 
Judges and Judging. 
Being an exhibitor in the Japanese class at the recent Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Show at the Royal Aquarium I had the opportunity of seeing the 
judges deciding on the merits of the blooms, and venture to express my 
opinion that suflficient time was not given to the work to enable 
absolutely correct awards to be made. I think every bloom should be 
taken independently and allowed the number of points to which it may be 
entitled. Neither do I think that a judge should be an exhibitor at the 
same show, nor do I think it quite right for a man in business to judge 
his customer’s exhibits.— AN Exhibitor. 
A Large Viviand Morel. 
In answer to“F. J., ” (page 422), regarding a large Viviand 
Morel, I may mention that at Leeds Chrysanthemum Show last year a 
bloom of the above variety was exhibited by Mr. Hayes of Woodville, 
Keighley, which measured 20 inches over, which was deservedly awarded 
a certificate for cultural skill,—T. H, B. 
White Viviand Morel, 
VOUR note on page 422 referring to the white Viviand Morel, shown 
by Mr. Shoesmith at Crystal Palace, will I am afraid be misleading. 
The class in which it was shown required twenty-four Japanese and 
twenty-four incurved, in not less than eighteen varieties of each and not 
more than two of one variety. As Mr. Shoesmith had only one pink 
Viviand Morel in his stand he evidently did not intend it to be 
recognised as distinct, and I feel sure that until a true white sport has 
been certificated by the N.C.S. it will not be wise to exhibit it as a 
distinct variety on the same stand with a pink one.—W'. H. Lees, 
Trent Park Gardens, Neio Barnet, 
[Whether Mr. Shoesmith intended the pure white sport from Viviand 
Morel to be recognised as distinct or not, it was all the same absolutely 
distinct from the type—quite as distinct as Mrs. Heale from Princess of 
Wales, and blooms of both these varieties have often been cut from the 
same plant. Since the publication of our note the Secretary of the 
National Chrysanthemum Society has been consulted on the point in its 
bearing on the Hull Show, and his view is this. “ If a bloom of Mrs. 
W. R. Wells is pure white it can be staged with the deep pink Viviand 
Morel without risk of disqualification, but it must be free from the pink 
tinge.” The other Judges appointed to officiate at Hull, Messrs. G. 
Gordon and J. Wright, concur, as do both Mr. J. Douglas and Mr. J. 
Laing, both of whom have been specially consulted, but not one of 
these gentlemen would vote a certificate for the white sport because 
of its instability. Mr. James Hudson, who judges at Hull in the 
unavoidable absence of Mr. Wright, is in complete accord with the 
opinions expressed. Intending exhibitors at shows generally must decide 
for themselves whether it will be wise in each particular case to stage the 
white sport and its pink prototype in the same stand, and we shall be 
quite content for them to be on the safe side, as suggested by the accom¬ 
plished grower and successful exhibitor Mr. W. H. Lees.] 
Experiments in Chrysanthemum Culture, 
At the meeting of the National Amateur Gardeners’ Association held 
in the Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, E.C., last week, Mr. D. B. 
Crane of Highgate read an excellent paper on the above subject. There 
were considerably more than 100 members present, and the crowded 
audience listened most attentively to the discourse. As an authority on 
Chrysanthemums and a winner of many prizes in open competition, Mr. 
Crane, although an amateur, dealt with the matter in a thoroughly 
practical manner. During the past season he had, it was remarked, 
made many experiments, but owing to the abnormal season the majority 
of them had proved valueless. The essayist strongly urged his hearers 
to grow the best varieties only, and where space was limited it would, 
he said, be better to cultivate half the number of plants that could 
otherwise be had. Many beginners made the mistake in endeavouring 
to grow too many plants. In such cases the Chrysanthemums were 
crowded, and the results were not of a satisfactory nature. 
Cultural details were described at length, and amongst other hints 
Mr. Crane remarked that whilst some growers advised the cuttings, 
after insertion, to be placed in a cold frame, he had found it advan¬ 
tageous to place the pots containing them in a small frame in a green¬ 
house. The pots were, in his case, plunged in cocoa-nut fibre refuse, 
which to a great extent prevented damping. Oyster shells he could 
recommend as drainage, and whilst some half-inch bones used by him 
this year had answered admirably for the purpose, others, through not 
having been properly prepared, became putrefied and killed several 
plants of choice varieties. It is impossible in this brief reference to 
mention all the useful hints put forth by Mr. Crane in his paper, but 
it may be said that, after remarking on soils, manures, and repotting, 
he detailed the methods of securing the buds, dressing the blooms, 
staging them for exhibition, and various other essential points in a 
masterly manner. 
Chrysanthemum Charles Davis. 
I SHALL be glad to learn which tint of colour is considered the correct 
one for this variety. It was introduced as a rosy bronze, but when it 
was certificated, two blooms, perfect in shape, fresh, and of a rich 
bronze, were passed over for two of the same size but pale yellow with 
a darker edge. At the late meeting of the National Chrysanthemum 
Society the various exhibitors vied with each other as to who had the 
darkest blooms. In its parent Viviand Morel, a blush or pale bloom 
would not count as much as one of a deeper tint, and the same system 
prevails in judging Etoile de Lyon and many others. If such be the 
case, will anyone say which is correct for Chas. Davis ? If richness 
of colour is required, why did the certificate go to blooms of a most 
undecided yellow?— Querist, 
Novelties at the Aquarium Show. 
Without taking into account such recent introductions of high merit 
as Colonel W. B. Smith, W. Tricker, William Seward, Charles Davis, 
G. W. Childs, Beauty of Exmouth, Gloire du Rocher, Lord Brooke, 
Florence Da via, and others of the past season or two, all of which were 
very well represented at the Aquarium Show last week, there was a large 
number of novelties presented for public inspection at the Floral Com¬ 
mittee, and also in one or two of the trade stands. As some of these are 
likely to occupy a prominent position in a short time to come it may be 
useful to record the names, and give a brief description of some of the 
best. 
In addition to those which received first-class certificates, and 
described below, a few others merit notice—namely, Mrs. Cox, a crimson 
sport from M. Bernard, closely resembling its parent in form, seemed to 
be a promising variety for those who care for that type of Japanese 
flower. Ernest Caille, a seedling Anemone, raised by Simon Delaux, 
colour rosy straw with yellow disc, will be sure to become a favourite 
in that section. Sautel 1893 is a bold Japanese incurved hairy variety, 
a valuable addition to the ostrich plume class, the colour is rosy purple 
with silver pink reverse. Lady Saunders is a Japanese variety with long 
drooping florets, and of a peculiarly pleasing shade of pale yellow. 
W. Mease is a large incurved Japanese, of a type somewhat resembling 
Mrs. C. Harman Payne. 
Bride of Maidenhead unfortunately too closely approaches Avalanche, 
or it would unquestionably become a leading exhibition flower, the 
colour seemed to be a shade or two whiter than the variety it resembles. 
Hibernia, a large Anemone of an ochre yellow shade with a rosy buff 
disk, and Caledonia a large Japanese Anemone with long white 
incurving guard florets, and a rosy disk tipped yellow, will both be 
welcome additions to the Anemone section in which so few additions of 
merit seem to be made. Pearl of Maidenhead is an enormous tubulated 
curly petalled Japanese, rather ragged, colour white, and as shown by 
Mr. Owen, seemed almost to require a board to itself. W. H. Fowler is 
a perfectly formed Japanese, a most effective flower with long petals 
of a deep rich golden yellow. A heavy built massive flower is Thomas 
Hewitt, the colour is white but the outer florets are shaded blush. 
E. L. Jamieson is a fine colour, the petals are rather short, but they are 
of a bright crimson hue, having a bronzy gold reverse. Gettysburgh is 
another of the G. W. Child’s stamp, but rather darker in colour. A 
thorough Japanese is James Myers with thin fluted delicate petals of 
deep rosy salmon. There is no doubt that some of the above will be 
favourably received next season although passed over now. 
Certificated Chrysanthemums. 
The following new Chrysanthemums were awarded first-class certi¬ 
ficates by the Floral Committee of the National Chrysanthemum Society 
at their meeting on November 8th. 
Golden Wedding (Mr. Godfrey).—A fine golden yellow Japanese 
with rather thin incurved florets. 
Elsie Neville (Mr. W. Seward).—A single flowered Japanese with 
long crimson florets of a pleasing and effective shade. 
Mrs. C. J. Salter (Mr. W. Wells).—A golden buff-coloured self 
Anemone of medium size. 
G. W Childs (yir, H. J. Jones).—A bright chestnut crimson Japanese 
with golden reverse, rather broad pointed petals. 
Colonel Chase (Mr. E. Beckett).—Long fluted drooping florets; a large 
Japanese show bloom ; colour pale blush with centre shaded yellow. 
Rose Wynne (Mr. R. Owen).—This is a heavily built Japanese 
incurved with long florets of a delicate pale blush colour. 
W. W. Astor (Mr. K. Owen).—A large Japanese Anemone with ray 
florets light salmon blush, and a high disk of golden rose. 
John Bunyan (Mr. R. Owen).—Another excellent Japanese Anemone 
of light lemon yellow, good disk and thin pointed ray florets. 
Several other good varieties were staged which the Committee desired 
to see again. Mr. Calvat sent over some new seedlings which were 
hardly up to his usual standard. Messrs. Cannell, Mr. Jones, Mr. Owen, 
Mr. Godfrey, and Mr. W. Seward were the principal exhibitors on this 
occasion. Among noteworthy flowers mention should be made of Miss 
Sturgis, a large white Japanese ; Pearl Beauty, a fine white incurved 
Japanese ; and Florence Carr, a pretty orange bronze Pompon (com¬ 
mended).—C. H. P. 
