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of the first water. Its merits are not restricted to beauty of bloom. The 
plant is not of the dwarfest growth, being of medium height, but is 
very strong and sturdy, carrying splendid foliage. 
The flowers are of the largest exhibition size, and a special character 
imposing appearance. Probably flowers exceeding this in size will be 
produced in due course. The colour is a rich bronzy yellow, and the 
florets are tipped with gold. The variety is represented in the engraving 
(fig. 57), which was prepared from a photograph of one of Messrs. 
FIG. 57.—CHRYSANTHEMUM COLONEL SMITH. 
of them is a peculiar twist of the florets, which curve round towards the 
centre. This is very strongly marked in the early stages of develop¬ 
ment, and is not altogether lost when the flower has filled up. Good 
examples are 8 inches across by 5 inches deep, presenting a massive and 
Cannell’s flowers. They have a fine sto :k of the variety, and it is one 
of the most striking objects in their large collection. Colonel Smith 
is an acquisition such as is rarely secured, and every collection should 
embrace it.—W. P. W 
