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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ December 24, 1891. 
one from the other ? for I do not intend to throw the old variety away. 
The old one like the new is extremely liberal in the production of suckers 
for propagation, a quality by no means to be despised. I would suggest 
that M. La Croix, the raiser, be communicated with forthwith, and 
that he be asked to rechristen his variety, say as Excelsior.—J. E beaut, 
The Beeches , Jersey . 
P.S.— Apropos of names, the Strawberry Waterloo is neither more 
nor les3 than La Palmde, a variety I procured from Leroy, of Angers, 
in 1863. 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. Robinson King. 
This is a deep golden sport from Golden Empress, which originated 
at Mr. Robinson King’s, North Ferriby, Hull (gardener. Mr. Hotham). 
It is, without doubt, one of the finest additions to the incurved class ever 
introduced. It possesses all the excellent qualities of its parent in 
florets, form, and size of flower, and is as deep in colour as Jardin des 
Plantes. I exhibited it at several shows this year, and it was the admira¬ 
tion of everyone who saw it. I have seen several spurious forms of Mrs. 
Robinson King, but much lighter in colour than the true variety. The 
entire stock has been acquired by Mr. Owen of Maidenhead, and will be 
distributed by him in the spring. Such a grand acquisition as this is 
sure to be eagerly sought after, and will find its way into many a prize 
stand next year.— Peter Blair, Trentham Gardens. 
Chrysanthemums at Singleton Park. 
It hardly needs an apology to write of Chrysanthemums at this 
season of the year, much less is it necessary to apologise for a note on 
those at Singleton, Sir H. Vivian’s well known estabishment at Swan¬ 
sea. The “ fever ” may well be said to have spread, as in the district 
generally, as evidenced by the very fine show provided recently. Many 
of the earlier sorts were over at the time of our visit, but sufficient 
were left to convince us that Mr. Ireland, the gardener, is in the front 
rank as a grower ; indeed, some of his blooms were much the finest we 
have seen this year, notably the following—viz., Volunteer, Mis3 A. 
Hartshorn, and Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, all grown in 7-inch pots. The latter 
variety carried four fine blooms. Had not been treated in common 
with o her varieties, but kept inside throughout the season, and not 
fed with stimulants. Mr. Ireland uses oyster shells freely for drainage, 
and finds the roots penetrate the scales of the shell, and doubtless derive 
nourishment therefrom, thus the shells answer a double purpose. Ground 
bones seem the favourite food, and Mr. Ireland feeds the plants in all 
stages; that is, as soon as the pots are filled with roots, whether in a 
small state awaiting potting, or in a more advanced state, a potful of 
roots is a signal for artificial feeding. 
Personal attention, too, is the secret of much of the success here. 
Mr. Ireland doing himself what he wants done well. This is no reflec¬ 
tion upon his young men either, who are ever anxious to assist; but 
ideas grow and cannot be transferred in a fully matured form from one 
mind to another in an instant, and the young men have a better chance 
of grasping the idea by witnessing the practical demonstration and 
watching the results. 
About 300 plants are grown specially for large blooms, and an equal 
number for bush and cutting purposes. Pompons, too, are well cared 
for. We would like to note down other things, too, in passing through 
fruit and plant houses, but will reserve for another occasion with a mere 
mention of some very fine plants of Adiantum farleyense that are 
luxuriating in what many would think an enviable condition.— John 
Jones. 
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
(Continued from page 514.') 
Anemones. 
The large or show Anemone class is by some very much appreciated 
since so many new varieties have been secured, the colour in con¬ 
sequence being considerably brightened, which was a drawback to the 
popularity of this section. The present season has been productive so far 
in bringing out several new varieties, the following being the more 
noticeable. 
Delaware. —Centre or disc full, of a sulphur colour, the guard florets 
pure white. 
Enterprise. —Sulphur coloured centre, with a complete row of tubular 
florets, rich pink in colour, form the guard florets. 
Miss Margaret. —This must not be confounded with the old white 
variety of that name. The guard florets in this case being of a silvery 
pink shade, the disc, which is both full and high, sulphur or soft 
yellow. 
Gladys Spaulding. —Brassy yellow, full centre. 
Duchess of Westminster, so far, is the only new variety worthy of 
comment in the Anemone Japanese section, which is one of Mr. Owen’s 
BeedliDgs, in the way of Duchess of Edinburgh, but considerably better ; 
in fact it ranks as one of the best in the whole section, havingall the need¬ 
ful characteristics. The centre is exceptionally full of well formed 
florets, rosy bronze in colour; the long drooping guard florets silvery 
blush. 
M. Charles Lebocqz maintains the high opinion formed of it when it 
first appeared, and is now one of the most popular in that section. The 
colour is unique, a bronze ground with an old gold suffusion, deepening 
towards the tips of the florets. The centre or disc is full and neatly 
rounded, the guard or ray florets of that length wffiich enhances the 
beauty of the flower as a whole. 
Reflexed. 
Any worthy addition to the reflexed section is always welcome. So 
few are obtained to this class that any advance upon older varieties is 
sure to receive a fitting tribute. So far as I am aware there are but two 
which are worthy of note. R. Smith, a sport from Dr. Sharpe, the colour 
being reddish, the florets flat, more so than in the parent, which at times 
are tubular, owing particularly to the selection of early buds for the 
development of the blooms ; anyhow the addition is well worth a place 
in the too limited number of varieties. 
J. U. Bradbury is in colour a warm brick red tipped and edged 
with gold, a full bold flower when well grown. I do not know its 
origin, but saw it for the first time at the Ascot Show, where reflexed 
varieties are perhaps better staged than anywhere else. 
Pompons. 
Pompons are great favourites with many persons, but this section is 
seldom increased by really first-rate sorts. 
William Westlalie is a really splendid addition. The flowers are just 
of that size—neither too large nor the reverse—to fit it for either 
exhibition or home decoration. Some sorts when cultivated to bring 
out their fullest development are much too large and coarse to take a 
proper place in a stand of true Pompons. The colour is a rich golden 
yellow, with a faint suffusion of a reddish tint as it expands. The 
flowers are neatly formed and most freely produced ; the habit of the 
plant is vigorous, running up to 6 feet when allowed freedom. 
Golden Marabout is a sport from the well-known variety of the 
latter name, which is regarded as one of the best; white with a faint 
suffusion of blush, the florets serrated. The new form is exactly like the 
parent, except in point of colour, which is a pure gold tint. 
W. Saby. —Chrome yellow, shaded orange ; capital form, either when 
disbudded freely or allowed to develop in clusters. 
Of all the newer introductions in the small-flowered sections, none 
is more valuable than the new Anemone Pompon Emily Rowbottom, which 
is a sport from Marie Stuart ; pure white both disc and ray florets, and 
of capital form, quite one of the best, and for cutting a gem. The plant 
produces spikes of bloom fully 15 inches in length, and are charming 
for filling vases either alone with any suitable greenery, or in conjunction 
with spikes of its parent equally well flowered. 
Single Varieties. 
In the south of England especially this charming race of Chrys¬ 
anthemums receive much encouragement; their great beauty and useful¬ 
ness is recognised and appreciated for either conservatory decoration, 
cut blooms in quantity, or cultivated to their full size, and staged at 
exhibitions in threes. At one or two of the northern shows they are to 
be seen in fairly good condition, but not nearly so well as their merits 
deserve. I am most partial to this section grown in any form, and am 
always looking out for any worthy addition, and am pleased to say there 
are several this season which, for the benefit of Journal readers, I will 
describe. By far the most successful cultivator of these varieties is 
Mr. Agate, Havant, who stages them in perfection at the southern shows, 
where they are always admired. 
Oceana I regard as the best variety in existence. The blooms are of 
good size, and the florets are semi-drooping at the points ; the colour is 
the palest pink—in fact, this variety has all the characteristics of a 
perfect single Chrysanthemum. 
Mrs. D. B. Crane is quite alone in the matter of colour, a cerise 
pink. I know no variety with quite the same shade of colouring, the 
only fault is the upward tendency of the points of the florets instead of 
their drooping gracefully. 
Golden Star is very striking. The colour has a great charm, a deep 
yellow without verging to orange ; the flower is large, the florets making 
a perfect circle, rounded at the tips instead of beiDg rather pointed as is 
generally the case. Those persons who appreciate single Chrysanthe¬ 
mums ought to add this one to their list. 
Miss A. H. Bates is pure white, variety of much promise, with broad 
flat florets. 
Jenny Lind has yellow flowers tinted with orange. 
Jessie Chignell, very dark red, finely pointed petals, very distinct, 
and good. 
Exquisite, delicate blush, charming variety. 
Miss M. Wild, medium size florets, circular in form as a whole ; 
outer half of petals deep rose, lighter towards the centre, quite distinct 
and good. Charming has soft yellow coloured flowers which are not 
common in single Chrysanthemums. I know of no variety which is more 
free flowering when grown as a natural bush, allowing all the shoots 
which grow from the first natural break to develop all their buds. A 
most desirable kind. 
Florence, blush white. The points of the petals recurve most grace¬ 
fully ; a pleasing variety, which should be in every collection. 
Yellow Jane , the exact counterpart of White Jane, except in colour, 
which is a rich gold. 
Guernsey Sunset, rich deep yellow, shaded with a tinge of carmine ; 
large, very showy, and desirable in every respect. 
Nymphea, pure white, with a pleasing perfume. 
Milly Agate, blush. 
Coquette, rosy pink.—E. Molyneux. 
JOINTS IN HOT-WATER PIPES. 
There appears to be some lack of knowledge regarding this matter. 
An ordinary labourer many years ago relaid the hot-water piping here, 
at the same time adding to and re-arranging it where necessary. The 
packing material used was sal ammoniac and iron filings. I showed him 
