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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 8, 1887. 
vember are the best tim s for inspecting Messrs. Veitch’s exhibition, but 
in common with others they are this year rather later than customary. 
All the best of the numerous Continental varieties grown, and there 
is a fine stock of incurved, Japanese, and the other sections, but in addi¬ 
tion to these the varieties raised by Mr. A. Salter and sent out by this 
firm include some of great merit. The Japanese variety Phoebus, sent 
out last year, we have repeatedly noted before, and it is worthy of 
general cultivation both for its fine clear yellow colour and good form. 
The list of all those raised by Mr. Salter may be interesting, as English 
seedlings are by no means numerous, though of course the seed was not 
ripened in this country. The years indicate the time when the varieties 
were sent out by Messrs. Veitch & Sons :— 1882 —Lord Beaconsfield 
(Jap.), salmon red,.shaded amber yellow; Marquis of Lome (Jap.), 
reddish carmine semi-globular flowers ; Mary Major (Jap.), beautiful 
white variety; Rex rubrorum (Jap.), deep-re 1 shaded with crimson. 
Pompon, early flowering—Anastasis, pink shaded magenta, fragrant; 
Inimitabile, bright amber yellow ; Virginia, pure white, the best of the 
early whites. Brunette (late flowering Pom.) amber yellow.— 1833— 
Mrs. Cullingford large, pure white (early flowering) ; La Candeur, pure 
white (large flowering) ; Royal Purple, bright purple (large flowering) ; 
Sir Beauchamp Seymour, bronzy red (large flowerin'), Duchess of Albany, 
pure white, outer petals tinged lilac (Jap.) ; Lucifer, vermilion red 
(Jap.) ; Tisiphone, petals threadlike, bright orange red (Jap.).— 1884 — 
Annie Holborn, white, tinged with lilac (Jap.); Comet, bronzy reddish 
rose (Jap) ; Distinction, golden yellow, striped scarlet (Jap.) ; Duke of 
Teck, rosy mauve s off used with white (Jap.); Gloria Solis, bright golden 
yellow (Jap.) ; Salteri, deep red, pissing to scarlet (Jap.) ; Single white, 
a good whits (Jap.), jingle flower.— 1885— Maid of Athens, pure white, 
very late (Jap.) ; Mary Salter, white, broad petalled (Jap.) ; Rob Roy, 
centre orange red, shaded yellow (Jap.) ; Tubiflorum, pale rose, passing 
to white (Jap.) ; Prince of Orange, bright yellow shaded orange (large 
flowering) ; Talfourd Salter, bright red tipped yellow (reflexed large).— 
1886 —Lady Rosebery, satiny rose (Jap.) ; Megara, narrow thread like 
petals, golden yellow (Jap.). ; Mrs. Weldon, mauve pink, quilled (Jap.) ; 
Phoebus, bright canary yellow (Jap.) ; Rosy Morn, rosy pink (Jap.) ; 
Memnon, deep carmine, shaded with violet (large flowering) ; Ruby, 
rich ruby red shaded with maroon (large flowering).— 1887 —Alice Bird 
(syn. Buttercup) bright yellow (reflexed) ; Aspasia, pale satiny rose (re¬ 
flexed) ; Irene, pale soft ros i (reflexed) ; Aurantia, bright orange yellow 
(Jap.); Janira, deep carmine red, toned with purple (Jap.) ; Melton, 
brick red, reverse nankeen yellow (Jap.). 
The plants are all very healthy, dwarf, and well clothed with good 
foliage, and there are large numbers of substantial buds to open. 
Amongst the Japanese already out the following are the most note¬ 
worthy—Alfred Chantrier, Charlotte de Montcabrier, Ornements, W. 
Holmes. Phoebus, Brise du Matin, Boule d’Or, Lakmfi, J, Delaux, and 
Mr. J. A. Laing. 
ROE HAMPTON. 
Passing Putney Heath, the right hand road in the direction of Roe- 
hampton leads to several good gardens where Chrysanthemums are prized, 
and amongst them being Dover House, Roehampton House, and Down- 
shire House, a trio of establishments where Chrysanthemums are skilfully 
grown and gardening carried out with somi spirit. Dover House is the 
residence of J. S. Morgan, Esq., and Mr. Forbes, the gardener in charge, 
has distinguished himself as an able cultivator in every department of 
an exceedingly well-kept garden. About 700 Chrysanthemums in all 
are grown, but the principal group of flowering plants is arranged in a 
span-roofed greenhouse or conservatory, later plants occupying the 
Peach houses, of which there are two remarkably long ranges. Very 
conspicuous in the group mentioned are plants of Elaine with large sub¬ 
stantial pure white blooms, which deservedly render this variety such a 
favourite one for cutting. Japanese varieties predominate at this early 
date, and Phoebus is again especially notable for both size and colour. 
Belle Paule is expanding well, and there are some fine examples of 
Margot, Fernand Feral, Chang, Chinaman, and L'lle des Plaisirs. The 
handsome richly coloured reflexed Cullingfordi is looking extremely well, 
while one of the best of incurved varieties set out is Jeanne d’Arc of 
admirable substance. Late in October is not the best time to visit Dover 
House Gardens, except to see the Chrysanthemums, but a cursory glance 
through the ranges of vineries and other houses is amply sufficient to 
indicate how much can be done by a judicious liberality in expenditure 
under the direction of a practical man. 
One portion of thi grounds attached to Roehampton House, the 
residence of the Countess of Leven and Melville, adjoins the preceding 
estate, and there we found Mr. Berry busy amongst his favourites, but in 
common with other growers lamenting the tardy development of buds 
and flowers. Some 300 Chrysanthemums are grown in the exhibition 
style, and incurved varieties have for many years formed a prominent 
feature in the collection. Now Japanese are so abundant and the majority 
so easily grown, there is a danger that thj incurved may be neglected, 
and admirers of these exquisite blooms cannot but feel thankful to the 
older growers who still give their close attention to those varieties. At 
present Mr. Berry has a number of the earlier Japanese in flower, and 
there are grand blooms from both crown and terminal buds. Unusually 
fine are Madame Desbrieux, M. Dilaux, Mdlle. Lacroix, Elaine, and 
Belle Paule, while scores of others are advancing steadily. A conserva¬ 
tory is just being completed for the plants, and when arranged in that 
they will forma beautiful group. In vineries and other houses it is 
difficult to see these plants to the best advantage. 
Downshire House is situated on the opposite side of Roehampton 
Lane, but quite near to the last named, and there the occupier, D. B. 
Chapman, Esq., enjoys a well-kept garden, and a varied rural prospect 
in the direction of Richmond Park. The gardener, Mr. Sullivan, has an 
extensive churg-, every department of which is creditable to his energy 
and ability, but he also m mages to include a collection of some 500 
Chrysanthemums that are promising some highly satisfactory blooms. 
Here, again, the peculiar retarding effect of the season is apparent, and 
in it seems that some exhibitors, even in the south, will find it difficult 
to have their blooms fully cut for the earlier shows. Whether it was 
the cold late spring, the exceptionally dry summer, or the effect of both, 
it is hard to say, but the general complaint is that Chrysanthemums 
suffered a check before they had completed their growth. In some cases 
the results of insufficient water supply are apparent in deformed or 
stunted buds, but happily Mr. Sullivan is little troubled in this way, the 
majority of his plants being in excellent vigorous condition, not gross, 
but clean and healthy, the buls sharing this character by expanding 
steadily and evenlv. The collection comprises most of the leading 
varieties both of Japanese and incurved, and we shall expect to hear 
something more of the blooms from this establishment during the season* 
WARREN HOUSE. 
Mr. G. Woodgate, Lord Wolverton’s able gardener, grows Chrysan¬ 
themums well at Warren House, near Kingston-on-Thames, and not 
many cultivators know the special requirements of different varieties 
better than he does. The plants are not grown luxuriantly, compact 
well-finished blooms being the chief object in view, nor are they grown 
mainly for exhibiting. Mr. Woodgate wisely recognises the first claim 
of the family he serves, and cheerfully cuts any blooms that may be 
wanted by them, yet he has generally some to spare for showing, and 
is seldom left out of the circle of prizewinners. Among the noticeable 
varieties were Mr. Cannell's introductions from Japan—the welcome 
quartet—Mr. Canndl, Mrs. Cannell, Edwin Molyneux, and C. Orchard. 
The first is yellow, the second white, the third rich crimson, and the 
fourth pale chestnut. They are of the “ Dragon” type, and promise to 
develope handsome blooms. Stanstead White was bearing fine and very 
attractive blooms ; and others expanding well were Carew Underwood, 
Ralph Brocklebank, Mrs. J. Wright, - Gorgeous (a broad-petal led yellow 
American variety), Mr. J. J. Hillier (apparently the same as John 
Laing), and Martha Harding. The noticeable incurved flowers were 
four fine blooms of Novelty on one plant, Lord Wolseley good, Prince 
of Wales very deep, Jardin des Plantes, and Prince Alfred, with others 
less advanced yet coming to time satisfactorily. The noble standard 
and columnar Sweet Bays on the terrace are not often seen equally fine 
in this country, and a large house is in the course of erection for 
wintering them. The garden is also celebrated for Carnations, of which 
Lady Wolverton is a great admirer, and Mr. Woodgate strives to do all 
things well. 
FIN33URY PARK. 
The exhibition of Chrysanthemums at Finsbury Park was opened to 
the public recently, and has already attracted a large number of visitors. 
This display has become very popular in the north of London; the plants 
are well grown and effectively arranged, constituting a show of consider¬ 
able beauty. About 2000 plants are grown, but the exhibition house, 
which is 100 feet long by 18 feet wide, will only contain 500 or 600 of 
the large specimens, the others being utilised for stock. The plants are 
disposed in two sloping banks at the sides, with a broad path down the 
c jntre, and as the visitors are only allowed to enter at one end and pass 
through no confusion is caused however large the numbers may be. The 
collection of varieties is a large one, comprising many new or recent in¬ 
troductions, as well as the standard stock of incurved, Japanese, reflexed, 
Anemones, and Pompons. The Japanese are much more advanced than 
any of the others, and Comte de Germiny, which is always grown well 
there, is largely represented, the blooms being abundant and of good 
size. Of Tendresse, M. Tarin, Elaine, Album plenum, Frizou, M. Roux, 
chestnut red, with yellow reverse ; the bronze red Joseph Mahood, anil 
M. Henri Jacotot are all in first-rate condition. M. J. Laing. of a reddish 
brown hue ; Alfred Chantrier, bronze red, with long quilled florets; 
Flamme de Punch, M. Delaux, and M. Moussilac also have fine blooms. 
Amongst the incurved Mr. Bunn, G. Glenny, Aureum m lltiflorum, and 
Golden Beverley are th! most advanced, fine clean blooms. A hybrid 
Pompon of a bright red colour named Paul & Son is likely to be a useful 
decorative variety, but Laine’s Anemone does not seem to be keeping its 
character as seen last year. The Superintendent, Mr. Cochrane, entrusts 
much of the management of the Chrysanthemums to his foreman, Mr, 
Mardlin, who gives close attention to the plants with very satisfactory 
results. 
HACKNEY. 
Mr. Wm. Holmes of the Frampton Park Nursery is well known in 
the Chrysanthemum world, and he has this year provided an interesting 
display of plants in one of his houses at Hackney. He also has two 
houses devoted to new varieties at his Plaistow nursery, and at both 
places the plants are well worth seeing. At Hackney they are grown 
more in the usual exhibition style, and a handsome group is formed of 
the leading Japanese and incurved varieties, many of which are now 
advancing rapidly, and developing fine blooms. At Plaistow, however, 
the plants are remarkably dwarf, having been slopped th: second week 
in June, and the success of this practice has been conclusively proved by 
the handsome blooms they are bearing, being fully up to exhibition 
quality. They range from 18 inches to 2J feet high, compact vigorous 
specimens with four to six blooms each, and are invaluable for grouping 
purposes. The new varieties include many of great promise, to which 
we shall have occasion to refer in another issue.—L. Castle. 
