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likely to turn out good. Mrs. G. W. Childs (J.), brownish crimson with 
bronzy red reverse, is very rioh in colour and decidedly effective. 
Madame Ed. Key is an incurved of great promise. The colour closely 
resembles that of Hero of Stoke Newington, but the flower is much 
larger and is very conspicuous for the great breadth and substance of the 
petals. It is one of Calvat’s, and may prove an acquisition ; certainly 
it is well worth further trial. Otto Bollif (J.) is in the style of Marsa, a 
large flower, rosy mauve in colour, with numerous splashings. Delaware 
(A.) has been seen on several occasions, and its merits are becoming 
pretty well known. At Swanley it is splendid. The pure white flowers 
with their lemon centre are of the largest size. L’Ami Etienne (J.-i.) is 
another very promising variety of Calvat’s raising. The flowers are large 
and of a delightful silvery blush shade. President Borrel (J.) comes 
from the same grower and has deep rose flowers. Julius Roehrs (J.) is 
an American of dwarf growth and with large flowers of a bright carmine 
rose colour. Noel Pragnell (i.), the 11 Striped Empress,” is a pleasing 
bloom with mauve flakings along the petals, but is hardly likely to 
become very popular. One good self is worth twenty mixtures. Robert 
Cannell (J.-i.) is represented by some very fine blooms. Its brownish 
bronze flowers are now pretty familiar, and they are very effective in a 
mixed collection. Mrs. H. W. Goulden (J.-i.) will strike most persons 
as a charming flower, its silvery blush hue being most distinct. Perhaps 
its colour may be a little too delicate for some, but be that as it may we 
can very well do with some more refined colours. Lilian Russell (J.) is 
an American with rich mauve flowers that is very likely to secure a 
prominent place. Charles Gongnon (J.) is a flower of the Lady Selborne 
type, but the colour is a reddish bronze. Mrs. J. S. Fogg, the yellow 
Japanese which Mr. Blair showed so well last year, is noteworthy. It 
is pretty certain to be seen in several prize stands this season. Anna 
Dorner (J.) is another of the Trans-atlantic contingent. It is a dwarf 
strong grower and the colour is as near cream as anything else, perhaps a 
little nearer. Kentish Yellow, the “ Yellow Elaine,” is very bright and 
effective. Hetty Dean (J.) is a white sport from President Hyde. Amos 
Perry (J.) is so promising that it appears likely to secure a high place 
among the yellows, and we are now getting so many of these that 
commoners will have no chance. Golden Ball looks like turning out 
specially valuable for specimens from its style of growth and blooming. 
John Dyer (J.) is a very large and fine bronze variety that growers will 
probably find themselves able to utilise with advantage. Mdlle. Marie 
Recoura (J.) is a fine white of the Etoile de Lyon type, and Vice- 
President Cal vat (J.) is a very large rich crimson. 
The two bright particular stars of the collection among the other 
varieties were Viviand Morel and W. Tricker. Grand variety as the 
former is it is almost eclipsed by the American. Both are very dwarf 
and sturdy growers, bear large massive blooms of great depth, and are 
pleasing in colour. There is no doubt whatever that W. Tricker is 
not only one of the first Japanese of recent introduction, but one of the 
most valuable varieties in cultivation. It appears to be consistently 
good everywhere. It is almost superfluous to dwell on the character 
of Messrs. Cannell’s plants, for good culture reigns supreme in every 
department at Swanley, and it is hardly likely that an exception would 
be made with the Chrysanthemums. They are indeed fine, and a 
credit to the growers. The standing invitation is “ Come and 
see,” and whoever responds will find in the Chrysanthemums and 
the magnificent display of Zonals a sufficient reward, even if he 
travelled from the uttermost end of the country. 
Me. W. Piercy. 
Mr. Piercy’s speciality is early bloomers, aud in the small structure 
on his premises at Beadnell Road, Forest Hill, he has, and has had for a 
considerable time past, a very brilliant display. He takes pains to keep 
his collection up to date, so that a visit to him is always repaid by an 
inspection of the newest and best varieties in the early flowering section. 
He is out of all sympathy with disbudding, and his plants are all full of 
bloom, which is valuable for making his house gay, and also for cutting. 
The demand for cut Chrysanthemums is now so great that there is 
very little doubt that the culture of select early varieties for supplying 
the want indicated could be made a profitable proceeding. 
Amongst the best varieties in Mr. Piercy’s collection were the fol¬ 
lowing :—Gu 3 tave Gruaeiwald, figured in the Journal a few weeks ago; 
it has been in bloom since May, and will probably prove a great acqui¬ 
sition ; Georges Devered, a beautiful yellow Japanese that has also been 
flowering since May ; Mdlle. Renfie Cohn, a new and very promising 
pale rose Japanese ; Mons. G. de Duber, bronzy yellow, in the way of 
Pynaert van Geert, but freer ; Ruby King, light brownish red, dwarf, 
robust, and free, early, and likely to prove valuable for market ; Mrs. 
Hicks Arnold, soft lilac, a most profuse bloomer ; 0. J. Quintus, rosy 
mauve, the plant a mass of bloom, this variety is now well known ; 
Madame Dufoss6, bronze, very free, a fine decorative variety ; Carry 
Denny, bronzy yellow, full of bloom ; Souvenir de M. Menier, fine dark 
■crimson ; Eulalie Morel, rosy lilac Japanese, plants were blooming in 
August from cuttings inserted in April ; Henri Devered, bronzy yellow, 
bloomed in August from cuttings struck on May 5th ; Harvest Queen, a 
useful white market Pompon; Mons. Jacob, crimson reflexed; and 
Maxime de la Rocheterie, light bronzy chestnut, a fine full bloom. 
Mr. Piercy has worked well to popularise the class of his choice, and 
-deserves the gratitude of all Chrysanthemum lovers. 
Viviand Morel. 
As there appears to be several sports about of this beautiful variety 
I herewith send you a partly expanded bloom (which has, unfortunately, 
commenced to damp) of a sport which has made its appearance in these 
gardens. I saw Mr. Wells’ plant at the National, and I think this is 
more of a primrose shade than the one shown by him. I hope to grow 
some good blooms of it next season.—G. Trinder, Dogmersjield Gardens , 
Winchjield. 
[We have seen several so-called sports of this variety, but some of 
them were mere variations from different buds, similar to examples 
sometimes afforded by the Princess of Wales. The bloom sent differs 
somewhat from others that have come under our notice by its primrose 
colour, but it was so damaged that no opinion could be formed of its 
true character.] 
Chrysanthemum Piercy’s Seedling. 
I CAN fully endorse all that “J. J. C.” (page 379) says in favour of 
this variety. I have grown it for two years, and find it mo3t valuable 
both in the garden as a decorative flower and for providing cut flowers. 
Its only equal for free flowering qualities seems to be Flora, but, of 
course, the colour is quite distinct, so that both may be grown with 
advantage. By the way, why is Flora known also as Late Flora? 1 
take them to be the same. There is a very hardy late flowering purple 
Chrysanthemum grown in the cottage gardens here which is very 
valuable for decoration late in the year. It will not be in flower for 
some time, but I shall endeavour to get it named when in bloom. It 
grows into great bushes and receives the roughest treatment only.— 
S. Arnott, Dumfries. 
Chrysanthemums in North Wales. 
Mr. Price, the gardener at Pontryffyd, the residence of Col. Mesham, 
is well known in the locality as an enthusiastic grower of Chrys¬ 
anthemums, and his collection this season appears to excel anything yet 
achieved. About 250 plants are grown, and, although not an exhibitor, 
he would prove a very dangerous opponent at Liverpool next month, 
judging by the sturdy and healthy appearance of the plants as seen last 
week. 
The plants are artistically arranged in the front of a large Peach 
house, and range in height from 18 inches to 5 feet, each plant carrying 
from four to six blooms. A great feature in Mr. Price’s culture is, that he 
has timed his blooms, so that they appear to be all opening simul¬ 
taneously. Among the newer varieties grown are Bouquet de Dame, 
Viviand Morel, Florence Davis, and Gloiredu Rocher, all promising well 
—Visitor. 
Chrysanthemums at Leicester. 
The other day I asked a Leicester grower how his “ Mums ” w-re 
this year. “ 1 have never seen better,” was the reply, and on visiting 
some of the larger growers of the district this answer will suit them 
exactly. 
Abbey Park. 
The collection here will be quite able to sustain its reputation, and 
in the course of a week or so will be the delight of the eager crowd who 
visit the “ Mum ” house there. Altogether there are about 1500 plants, 
and a more healthy and clean batch could not be found, and both M-, 
Burn and also Mr. Burton, his assistant, are to be congratulated in pro¬ 
viding such a treat for Leicester people. 
At Hughenden. 
Mr. George Oliver has an excellent collection under the care of Mr. 
W. Calvert, and if good buds are anything to judge by he will be a strong 
opponent in the local classes at the Leicester Show. At present he has 
some grand blooms of Louis Boehmer which would not disgrace a show 
board. These, with the excellent bloom of Mrs. Alpheus Hardy I saw 
at Glenwood last year, have done much to remove the prejudice I pre¬ 
viously held to the “ hairy ” section. The Japs are in strong force, and 
contain some good and promising flowers. The incurved, which are 
perhaps a few days later, are well represented by the leading varieties. 
A very noticeable feature is the foliage—every plant is clothed to the 
bottom, and another is the quantity of small plants varying from 
6 inches to a foot in height, carrying magnificent buds or blooms. The 
majority of these were not struck until August. Altogether, there is 
every prospect of Hughenden retaining if not strengthening its position 
in the Chrysanthemum world at the forthcoming show. 
Amongst the Cottagers. 
It is almost wonderful what a quantity of good blooms can ’ e 
obtained by some of them in so limited a space. Mr, Day of Aylestone 
Park has some very promising buds of Avalanche, La Croix, F. A. Davis, 
the new W. H. Lincoln, Viviand Morel, grand Stanstead White, and 
A. H. Neve in the Japs. The Princess family are excellent, but the 
Queens are hardly up to last year’s mark. Mr. H. Yeomans is bidding 
fair to improve his position in the working men’s classes, while Messrs. 
J. Whait and H. Bell each have some good things, and will prove severe 
antagonists.—W. Bell, Leicester. 
Battersea Park. 
The display of these most beautiful autumnal flowers in the above 
park is a magnificent one, and it will, doubtless, be visited by many 
thousands of people during the next few weeks. The estimable superin¬ 
tendent, Mr. Coppin, has made the most complete arrangements to 
permit the visitors to have a good view of both plants and flowers 
without any undue crushing which prevails at many similar exhibitions. 
The collection comprises upwards of 1600 plants, amongst which all 
the leading varieties are well represented. The plants are arranged in 
a bank in a span-roofed house, divided in the centre. They are of a 
sturdy nature, and reflect great credit on Mr. Tilbury, the grower. Had 
there been sufficient space in the house to permit of a path running 
