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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ December 15, 1892. 
except that afforded by a sheet of note paper. Freshly gathered damp 
moss is the best material for packing, and light tin boxes the most 
suitable receptacle for sending them in, even better than wosd ; no 
absorption of moisture takes place when packed in tin boxes. A thin 
layer of moss at the bottom of the box and on the top of the cuttings 
keeps them fresh and cool for several days if necessary. If a quantity 
of cuttings are sent a layer of moss between occasionally is useful.— 
E. Molyneux. 
[Specimens of flowers sent to this office to be named invariably 
arrive in the best condition when packed in damp moss or soft freshly 
cut grass in closely fitting tin boxes. Those which arrive in the most 
withered state are enclosed in dry wadding, while many are spoiled by 
being crushed in the post. Our experience is in close accord with that 
of our correspondent in his well-timed note on packing cuttings of 
Chrysanthemums.] 
Premier Blooms. 
Whether or not the blooms that gain the premier award are found 
in the prize collections, I think the offering of such is attendant with 
some beneficial results. If only to educate the ordinary sight-seer as to 
what constitutes an ideal bloom in each section something is gained. 
Many times have I heard the remark in a show room, “ Amongst all 
these blooms I wonder which is considered to be the best.” The 
notification of the premier award settles this query. Although such 
awards do sometimes go to the prize stands it is not invariably the case. 
At one large exhibition this season, where close upon 2000 blooms were 
staged, the premier Japanese was found in an unplaced stand, a result 
keenly appreciated by the owner. 1 have known the premier bloom in 
the incurved section found in an amateur’s stand, even when professional 
growers were taking the leading prizes in the “ thirty-six ” classes. The 
recipient in question felt not a little proud of the achievement. Seldom 
are the blooms anything like as good when a class is specially made for 
one instead of selecting the premier from any stand, and in no sense can 
they lay claim to the premiership in an educational point of view. 
Some societies offer a silver medal for the best bloom in each section. 
This is an honour much coveted by the recipient.—E. M. 
Chrysanthemums in the London Parks. 
“Visitor’s” note (page 481) on this subject seems rather ill-natured. 
One would have thought that the proposal to give some awards to the 
superintendents of the County Council parks for the best display of Chrys¬ 
anthemums would have been received with pleasure, and have shown that 
the County Council was evidencing more than an ordinary interest in the 
work of their park superintendents. As to the making of such awards, it 
requires no exceeding ability to discern after careful scrutiny by any 
impartial person which of the parks had the be3t Chrysanthemum show. 
It is so obvious that the County Council desire to give their park 
gardeners all possible encouragement, that the note struck by “ Visitor ” 
seems very discordant. It is true all have not the same facilities, but 
no doubt efforts will be made presently to put all the parks so far as 
possible on the same footing or basis.—D. 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. A. Hardy. 
In looking through the reports of the recent Chrysanthemum shows 
it is noticeable how few times this variety has appeared upon the ex¬ 
hibition boards. I may not be correct, but I do not think it has been 
exhibited many times this season; the reason, I suppose, is the difficulty 
in its culture. I have seen several collections this season, but I have 
only seen one good bloom of it, and that was exhibited at Cardiff. I 
have tried to grow it for two seasons, but have failed to get a decent 
bloom. Some say grafting it is the best way to succeed, so last spring I 
inarched it on a strong plant of Fair Maid of Guernsey, and although it 
grew strongly for a time it failed to produce a bud. The best blooms I 
ever saw of it were exhibited at Bristol last year by Messrs. Drover, and 
I believe they showed some good blooms of it again this autumn there. 
1 have no doubt it would be interesting to other readers besides myself 
if some of the successful growers would record their mode of culture in 
the Journal of Horticulture. It seems a pity that such a good thing 
cannot be more often seen.—K. M. 
Golden Wedding. 
In a report of the New York Show, sent to us by an English visitor, 
and published in our issue of the 24th ult. (page 462), the above variety 
is alluded to as follows “ Golden Wedding of Peter Henderson & Co. 
is by a long way the finest and largest golden yellow Japanese incurved 
I have yet seen. It was awarded the first prize for the best variety in 
the Show. Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill have secured the 
European control of this grand sort.” In reference to that precise 
statement, Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons write as follows:—“We had, as 
far as we knew, purchased a stock of Golden Wedding Chrysanthemum 
from Messrs. Peter Henderson of New York before we saw it stated in 
the ‘ Journal ’ that Messrs. Laing & Sons had the control of the whole 
stock in Europe. We immediately wrote Messrs. Peter Henderson to 
telegraph either ‘ Yes ’ or ‘No.’ The enclosed is their reply, appointing 
us to have control of distributing the above variety in Europe.” The 
telegram sent to us by Messrs. Cannell, as handed in at the New York 
office at 5.15 P.M., and received at Swanley 5.56 P.M., December 6th, is, 
“ Yes.—Tritoma.” Can the confusion have arisen through Messrs. 
Peter Henderson & Sons having sold stock to both the firms in ques¬ 
tion?. We shall be obliged if the great American firm will supply us 
with information on the subject. After what has transpired there is 
bound to be a sharp look-out for Golden Wedding Chrysanthemum in 
England. 
New Chrysanthemums. 
{Continued from page 510.) 
Incurved. — George Cochburn. — A bronze coloured sport from 
Princess Beatrice, but having all the appearance of making a larger 
bloom than its parent. The foliage is remarkable for its robust 
character. As a front row bloom this should be of service. Experienced 
adjudicators always think highly of Princess Beatrice when in good 
condition on account of the difficulty in obtaining it so. 
Princess Alice. —I saw this in a stand at the Exeter Show, but 
whether new or old I am unable to say. I cannot Amd it mentioned in 
any catalogue or book. The bloom reminded me very much of Jeanne 
d’Arc in its form, only the petals were not quite so toothed; the colour 
was deep pink and quite pleasing. 
Japanese, —This section has been enormously added to during the 
last year from all quarters of the globe, I might say, in addition to the 
many English raised seedlings which are being annually introduced, 
and not only the French but the American raisers will have to look to 
their laurels in the matter of introducing the finest varieties. So 
numerous and good as the finest in this section that I shall class them 
under their different colour, commencing with white varieties, as without 
doubt they are the most popular. 
Beauty of Exmouth (Godfrey).—This has created much interest of 
late. I look upon this variety as one of the finest whites in existence. 
It is an English raised seedliog, Avalanche being one of its parents, 
which is a sufficient guarantee of its form being good. In colour it is 
ivory white; the blooms are massive, from 7 to 8 inches in diameter and 
proportionately deep; the florets are narrow, incurving as the blooms 
expand; with development the florets straighten outwards, some 
still retaining the curl at the tips. I have seen blooms produced from 
early crown buds, and I have seen them on terminals grown in quantity, 
and in all stages it preserves its steadfastness. It is undoubtedly a 
grand variety and has obtained thirteen certificates. 
Marquis de Paris. —This is not a giant, but it is one of those full 
solid flowers that exhibitors would do well to make a note of. The 
florets are moderately broad ; from early buds many are split or forked 
at the tips. It is dwarf in habit, a step in the right direction. 
Princess May (Agate).—An English seedling of the purest white. 
The florets are long, narrow, and droop in a charming manner. It is a 
full solid flower of large size ; the habit of growth is quite of the best, 
being sturdy and not too tall. 
Gwtano Guelphi. —This belongs to the medium sized class, and is a 
pure white ; the long narrow florets curl at the point and droop grace¬ 
fully. It is altogether a charming addition to an already numerous 
section. 
Madame Leblanc. —A snow-white flower, with broad flat florets, 
slightly pointed ; a full and promising variety. 
Mr. C. Myers. —This belongs to the class known as October flower¬ 
ing varieties, much in the style of Eynsford White, but smaller ; useful 
where early white flowers are required. 
Bright Coloured Varieties. —As usual, there are not added in 
large quantities, but a distinct advance has been made even in this 
respect by varieties raised by Mr. Shrimpton. 
William Seward. —Just the colour that has long been wanted— 
purple crimson, reverse of the florets gold, although little of this is seen 
in fully developed blooms. When the florets are unfolding the gold is 
visible. This variety will do much toward brightening many stands 
which lack colour; white, yellow, and lilac tints very often predomi¬ 
nate. This new variety is devoid of any semblance to coarseness. The 
florets are narrow and semi-drooping, the flower being quite full in the 
centre. Well developed blooms measure nearly 8 inches in diameter. 
The habit of growth is said to be of the right kind, from 4 feet to 5 feet 
high. Taken altogether, I look upon this as one of the chief novelties 
of the season, for never have we had such a well formed flower of such 
a striking colour. 
James Shrimpton .—Another extremely bright coloured variety from 
the same source. To say at once that it is an immense Cullingfordi. 
would be the most exact and easiest description, as undoubtedly it is 
Taken altogether it is a magnificent front row bloom, and a grand 
companion to Avalanche. 
G. 11. Childs. —Apparently a seedling from Edwin Molyneux, which 
it much resembles in form and colour, except that there is a suffusion of 
plum! colour on the surface of its florets, especially in its young state, 
more dense than in its parent. 
Beaute de Toulousaine. —This has flat florets of a rich red colour, 
very promising as an exhibition variety. 
C. Shrimpton .—Somewhat like Gloira du Rocher, but with broader 
and longer florets, brighter in colour. 
Excelsior. —An English seedling ; a full-centred flower, the florets 
rot too stiff. The colour is bright rose-cerise, the under side of the flat 
florets silver. It is decidedly a conspicuous bloom in a stand, and one 
that exhibitors should make a note of. 
G. C. Schicabc. —This has been largely exhibited during the past 
season, and is a flower deserving of encouragement, as it possesses 
quality, having fairly broad florets which are quite full in the centre ; 
the colour is distinct and pleasing, bright carmine rose. A seedling 
from Edwin Molyneux, of which it partakes in habit of growth.— 
E. Molyneux. 
N.B.—A mistake has occurred in placing Chrysanthemum Mr. A. 
Jacobs in the incurved list on page 510. It is a Japanese.—E. M. 
(To be continued.) 
