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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 31, 1889. 
the glass in some cases. The collection comprises all the best of the 
older varieties in each section, and in addition the most reliable of 
recent novelties have been added, and their characters are being well 
developed. For instance, there are some wonderfully fine blooms of 
Avalanche which, in their present condition, would grace any exhibition 
stand ; they are nearly 6 inches deep, and more in diameter, grand, solid 
examples, such as will scarcely be surpassed this year. Superb examples 
of Stanstead Surprise, Ralph Brocklebank, Carew Underwood (of high 
colour), Sarah Owen and M. Bernard are also noted, a late bud of the 
last named being remarkable for its intensely rich crimson hue. Of 
Elsie, two plants, each 7 feet high, are worthy remark, as they prove the 
value of this variety for decorative purposes, and so affording a supply 
of blooms for cutting. They have not been disbudded, and consequently 
hear between fifty and sixty medium sized and small flowers of a most 
delicate creamy tint, graceful in form, and admirably adapted for 
arranging with other flowers. Criterion is notable for the dark colour 
of its fine blooms, nearly as red as the sport, Thomas Stephenson, 
recently certificated. Japonais, J. Ddlaux, Boule d’Or, Madame C. 
Audiguier, Bertier Rendatler, Belle Paule, La Triomphante, Amy Furze 
(very fine), M. Astorg, E. Molyneux, and Grandiflorum are some of the 
most promising of the general stock, the last named not being nearly 
out as yet. 
The incurved form an important portion of a showman’s stock, in 
which the “ old hands ” take the greatest pride, and Mr. Gibson is no 
exception to the rule. He has a good collection of varieties, and the 
number of blooms is considerab'e, comprising of course plentiful fine 
examples of the “ Queen family ” so indispensable for “ back rows ” in 
stands. Jeanne d’Arc is well represented ; of Beatrice the blooms are 
of exceptional depth, very clean and well developed ; Princess of Wales, 
Miss M. A. Haggas, Jardin des Plantes, Mrs. Shipman, and Mr. C. Gib¬ 
son, are also a few of many that are very promising. Japanese Ane¬ 
mones, large Anemones, and Pompons are also included, and help to make 
up a thoroughly representative collection, worth a long journey to see. 
This, at least, was the unanimous verdict of our little party of inspection, 
including an amiable lady amateur, an energetic Secretary, a much- 
travelled Judge, and the recorder of these notes. The animated Chrys¬ 
anthemum discussion over the tea-table, and on the way homewards 
along the lampless roads of Morden, cannot, however, be reported now, 
as the “ lady amateur ” has promised to contribute something upon this 
matter.— Rusxicus. 
BRUNSWICK NURSERY, STOKE NEWINGTON. 
In the early days of Chrysanthemum-growing the above-named 
nursery contained one of the best collections of these favourite flowers 
to be found in this country, and throughout the district around Stoke 
Newington the Chrysanthemum found a congenial home. The rivalry 
that existed there among local growers resulted in the formation of the 
original Stoke Newington Chrysanthemum Society, from which has 
sprung the “National,” that is doing so much to impart useful know¬ 
ledge and encourage a taste for the Queen of Autumn Flowers. The 
Brunswick Nursery, from which many new varieties of Chrysanthemums 
found their way into commerce in former years, has in recent times been 
but little heard of, but under the management of Mr. J. R. Chard (well 
known in connection with dinner-table decorations and bouquet making) 
it seems likely again to rank creditably among those around London. 
Chrysanthemum-growing is made a specialty. Four thousand plants 
are this year grown in pots, the majority of them being in 6 and 7-inch 
ones, carrying from six to nine shoots, and a more healthy, vigorous, 
and handsome set of plants could scarcely be wished for, clothed as 
they are to the rim of the pots with thick leathery leaves deep green 
in colour. The varieties grown are selected for their suitability for 
market purposes ; those bearing white or yellow flowers seem to be the 
most eagerly sought after, Elaine being one of the best. Nine hundred 
plants of that variety are grown, early or crown buds being taken from 
200 plants. The remaining 700 are flowered from terminals. For 
market purposes it is not only necessary to grow the plants well, but a 
good deal of judgment is required to “ catch” the market at the right 
time, hence the reason for growing some of each variety from early and 
some from late buds. Avalanche is expected to make a grand market 
sort; it has therefore been propagated as fast as possible throughout the 
summer, with the result that a fine stock of plants has been obtained, 
varying in height from 3 inches to as many feet. Mile. Lacroix and 
White Venus are also grown in large quantities, and La Vierge and 
Domination are represented by hundreds of dwarf bushy plants. St. 
Michael, a bright yellow Pompon, is a great favourite, and is conse¬ 
quently largely grown. William Holmes has the reputation of being a 
good grower, as well as producing large flowers. Nearly a thousand 
plants of Princess Teck are grown to flower at Christmas, when they 
command a good price in the market. Fine stocks of Madame Des- 
grange and a few other early varieties were in flower a short time since. 
Several other varieties are largely grown, and when the majority 
of the plants are in flower the show of “mums” at Brunswick 
Nursery cannot fail to be a good one, for cleaner and more healthy 
plants could not be found, and although black fly has been unusually 
troublesome this season, no tiace of it is seen here now. As soon as 
it appeared the plants were regularly syringed twice a week with an 
insecticide which has the advantage of destroying all kinds of insects 
that attack the Chrysanthemum without inj uring either leaves or roots. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS ABOUT HAVANT. 
The cultivation of Chrysanthemums for large blooms has made won¬ 
derful progress during the last few years in the neighbourhood of 
Havant, and it would be difficult to find a place of the same size around 
which so much interest is taken in the growth of this plant. As many 
as 5000 plants are annually grown here, although the population is only 
3000 or 4000. The town is close to the water, and opposite Hayling 
Island, about seven miles north-east from Portsmouth, and nine miles 
west of Chichester, the situation in some parts of it being very low, a 
circumstance which is found most difficult for the growers to contend 
with in wet seasons in the matter of ripening the wood and in preserving 
the blooms from “ damping.” Much attention is paid to the growth of 
new varieties, the interest is so deep in this flower in that neighbour¬ 
hood that any good new varieties are almost certain to be found there. 
As a rule the exhibitors confine themselves to the places on the south 
coast, and with success. I had lately an opportunity of paying a visit 
to the principal growers for the purpose of seeing what progress had 
been made during the present year, and as readers of the Journal may 
like to know a little of what is going on at this seasonable period, I will 
jot down a few notes which are made from memory. 
EMSWORTH HOUSE, 
The residence of Captain Boyd, has recently become noted for the 
growth of the Japanese varieties, to which special attention has been 
directed by the gardener, Mr. Woodfine, but it must not be thought 
that the Japanese are the only ones here grown ; nearly all sections are 
cultivated, but these predominate here in point of quality. About 
400 plants are grown annually ; they are always characterised by good 
clean stems, which produces ample leafage, and as a rule are topped 
with large blooms, proving the desirability of a free growth in the pro¬ 
duction of large blooms. Prominent amongst them were Florence 
Percy, which showed its Endive-like appearance in true character, 
so fine were they. Criterion was here in splendid condition, as were also 
Madame Blanche Pigny, Madame C. Audiguier, Thunberg, Jeanne 
Delaux, Ralph Brocklebank, and many others, mention of which would 
serve no useful purpose, and which may have to be chronicled later on. 
Amongst the incurved were very fine blooms of Princess of Wales, 
Jeanne d’Arc, and Lord Wolseley. Extra fine specimens of King of 
Crimsons and Golden Christine were to be seen in the reflexed section 
with many others. 
LEIGH PARK. 
On gently rising ground, one and a half mile from Havant, is situated 
the residence of Sir F. Fitzwygram, Bart. Mr. Penford, the gardener 
here, is well known as an ardent cultivator of “ Mums,” this year being 
no exception to the rule, as shown by his 600 plants, which are carrying 
splendid blooms. Sunflower is here very fine, showing its handsome 
drooping character to perfection. Madame C. Audiguier, Edwin Moly¬ 
neux, Val d’Andorre, Hamlet, and Charlie Sharman are in good form, 
while amongst the incurved can be found capital blooms of Refulgens, 
Nil Desperandum, Mrs Heale, Princess of Wales, and their two sports, 
Miss M. A. Haggas and Violet Tomlin, as well as capital examples of those 
perfectly formed varieties, Mrs. G. Rundle, Mr. G. Glenny, and Mrs. 
Dixon. Extra fine blooms of Margouline, Sabine, Jeanne Marty, and 
several others in the Japanese Anemone class were to be seen, the whole 
being likely to take prominent positions wherever they may be shown. 
STANSTEAD PARK. 
This has leaped into prominence most rapidly during the last few 
years as a place where fine Chrysanthemums can be seen. It is a pity 
their owner, E. P. Wilder, Esq., does not allow them to be seen upon the 
exhibition tables. Mr. Hoskins has this year grown about 800 plants, 
which are now developing substantial blooms. The best specimens of 
Emperor of China that it has ever been my lot to behold are here. 
Massive blooms they are, and the beautiful silvery white of the upper 
side of its florets is seldom seen as in this case. Capital blooms of 
Prince Alfred, Lord Wolseley, The Queen, Criterion, Avalanche, F. Mar- 
rouch, J. Delaux, Soleil Levant, Mdlle. Lacroix, Dr. Macary, and many 
others are expanding. 
Mr. J. Agate’s nursery has recently sprung into prominence in 
Chrysanthemum world. A first-class span-roofed house has been built 
to accommodate the plants,and well they look in it, which contains 700 in 
all sections. Extra fine blooms are seen of Avalanche, Edwin Molyneux, 
Etoile de Lyon, T. H. Spaulding, a new American variety with broad 
white florets, and many other new sorts on trial, some of which pro¬ 
mise well and others the reverse. Several new Anemone varieties look 
well, M. Pankoucke, Nelson, and Sabine being some of the best. Single 
varieties and Pompons are here largely favoured, and the incurved 
section is well represented by plants a little later in the development 
of their blooms. 
THE OAKS, EMSWORTH. 
Mrs. Smith resides here, and is evidently very fond of her garden, 
Chrysanthemums here being a speciality, as many as 400 or 500 being 
grown. Mr. Payne is a thorough enthusiast, and grows all the leading 
varieties as they appear in public. Mile. Blanche Pigny, Edwin 
Molyneux, Mrs. Falconer Jameson, Madame C. Audiguier, Prince Alfred, 
Refulgens and Lord Alcester are in promising form. —VISITOR 
CHRYSANTHEMUM STANSTEAD WHITE. 
English-raised seedling varieties are not too numerous, and really 
good additions are always welcome. Messrs. J. Laing & Sons of Forest 
Hill were fortunate enough to raise a batch of seedlings in 1885 which 
yielded several excellent novelties, including Mrs. J. Wright and some 
others that have already taken a high position amongst the best 
varieties. One of these seedlings was sent out in 1887 under the above 
