October 25,1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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was a sport from Viviand Morel. If that be so it is a very curious fact, 
for mine also have sported from it. On Saturday, the 13th, I noticed a 
hud opening on a plant of that variety, to which I paid but little atten¬ 
tion ; but to-day, the petals being a little more expanded, I observe that 
they are green. Looking at the label I see it is marked Viviand Morel, 
of which I have seven plants, all of which are showing green flowers.” 
Up to the present the colour is pure green without the slightest tinge of 
rose, and my friend inquires what he had best do with his novelty, 
and promises to send a bloom over to England for inspection. The 
phenomenon of a Chrysanthemum giving forth the same sport in 
different localities has been remarked before in several cases—Prince 
Alfred, Golden George Glenny, and Mrs. Hawkins being perhaps the 
chief. It may be serviceable to mention that this new French green 
variety will not be put into commerce unless it appears to be a better 
variety than the one obtained by Mr. Wells.—C. H. P. 
Chrysanthemum Golden Wedding. 
Since sending my last note respecting the doings of this variety 
circumstances have been brought to my notice which I think will dispel 
the “ over-stimulating, sappy growth ” idea. A neighbour planted an 
old stool of this variety at the foot of a Cupressus macrocarpa. The soil 
was naturally poor, and the Cupressus prevented anything like excessive 
moisture. The plant made only moderate growth, and faced due south. 
It was not stimulated in any way, and yet it has gone off the same as 
those grown in pots. Again, out of a number of plants housed about 
three weeks ago in an apparently healthy condition many are already 
showing the disease, and will shortly be cleared out as useless.— 
W. J. Godfrey, Exmonth, October 23rd. 
I have been much interested in reading the accounts on the above 
named Chrysanthemum, but I do not find it quite so bad as it is said to 
be. With me it has done very well, but like your many correspondents 
I find it rather subject to mildew, still not worse than some others this 
year. This is probably due to the wet weather in July and August. 
I have four plants of Golden Wedding which have been treated the 
same in every respect as the others. The first two cuttings were inserted 
on December 8th ; one has one bud taken, the other has four. From 
one of them I obtained a cutting on February 16th, and from that I 
have one good bud. Two cuttings were also inserted on May 2nd ; one 
of them has two buds and the other has one, which is the best. This 
leads me to think that late-rooted cuttings with one bud for this 
variety is the plan to adopt. The plants are all in 7-inch pots, and are 
all about 5 feet in height.—W. Jones, Wimhorne. 
Finsbury Park. 
As on former occasions, a large collection of Chrysanthemums has 
been grown at Finsbury Park this year for the benefit of the residents 
of that part of the metropolis. Judging by the enormous number of 
visitors who daily view this display the efforts of the London County 
Council are much appreciated by the general public, and it would appear 
that the interest increases annually. While many of the older and 
useful varieties of Chrysanthemums still find a place in these municipal 
collections, not a few of the most striking novelties are frequently 
added. These combined, of course, make a very fine effect, equal to 
what may be seen in any private garden, special care being apparently 
devoted to the production of splendid blooms. 
Last year a commodious conservatory was erected in Finsbury Park, 
and this building is situated near the Manor House entrance. It is 
admirably adapted for showing the Chrysanthemums to perfection, but 
when a visit was made a few days since these plants had not yet been 
arranged there. They were for the most part in a long, low span-roof 
structure with a walk on each side. We were informed, however, that a 
display will shortly be made in the conservatory, the Chrysanthemums 
being arranged with large Palms and other foliage plants. Many good 
blooms could be seen on the plants in the first-named house, the 
Japanese varieties predominating. Some grand flowers of Viviand 
Morel were noticeable, the graceful blooms being much admired. 
Avalanche still holds its own here as a white variety, some large 
blooms of remarkable depth showing up amongst the rest. Lady 
Selborne is another old white variety that appears to find favour, and 
this variety is in striking contrast to the dark flowers of W. Seward and 
the charming W. Tricker. W. H. Lincoln, as a yellow, is good, and so 
is Mr. C. E. Shea. 
As may be expected at such an early date, the incurved varieties 
were not open, with few exceptions. Among these were some huge 
flowers of Baron Hirsch, this grand variety being unusually well 
grown. Mons. E. Bahuant, too. is in excellent condition, the same 
applying to Madame Darier. Of the large flowered Anemone kinds, 
Deleware and Mons. Charles Lebocz were carrying beautiful blooms, 
and many of the Pompon varieties are also admirably grown. In 
addition to those named there are numerous other Chrysanthemums on 
view, and, on the whole, the exhibition is a credit to Mr. Melville, the 
Superintendent, and his assistants. The plants are healthy, bearing 
evidence of skilful cultivation, and for some weeks the houses will be 
thronged with visitors. 
Southwark Park. 
The display of Chrysanthemums at this Park is one of the most 
extensive that has been given, numbering close on 4000 plants, which 
comprise all the best varieties extant. Unfortunately the structure, 
though greatly improved a year or so, is not exactly suitable for 
arranging the plants to produce the best effect, the entrance being too 
narrow and the whole house too low. No doubt the County Council, 
ever ready to meet the wishes of the people, will in due course remove 
these obstacles to success, and a greatly enhanced exhibition will be the 
ultimate result, especially with the park in such able hands as those of 
Mr. R. Curie. 
On the occasion of former shows the entrance has been different to 
the one now in use, but not sufficiently far apart as to cause the visitor 
any inconvenience in finding his way. Since last year, too, a great 
improvement in the form of a rockwork extending to the entrance of 
the house is very noticeable, particularly now that it is bright with 
flowers of the summer-blooming Chrysanthemums. They °tend to 
brighten up the place very considerably, and come as it were as a fore¬ 
taste of what is coming when the show itself is reached. 
Having looked at the outside, we will now see what the inner view 
affords. On entering the number of flowers on view is very great, and 
as care has evidently been exercised in so placing the plants as to pre¬ 
vent the colours clashing the effect is, on the whole, an excellent one. 
Closer inspection discloses the fact that the fogs and damp weather 
before and after the housing of the plants have made their mark, for 
evidences of damping are apparent, but happily not to a sufficient 
extent as to spoil the collection. As has been said, the varieties are 
extremely numerous ; some might say there are too many, but as they 
afford admirable opportunities for comparing one with another this is 
hardly the case. Amongst the best of the varieties at present in flower, 
none of which, it may be mentioned, is characterised with particularly 
heavy blooms, were Hairy Wonder, which promises well ; Mrs. 
Alpheus Hardy, in fine form; Louis Boehmer, still one of the best 
hirsute varieties, these comprising the best of this popular and 
interesting section. 
The Japanese section, exclusive of the hairy varieties, render the 
most pronounced assistance in the embellishment of the collection, and 
with such kinds as Wm. Seward, Mons. W. Holmes, Viviand Morel, 
Edwin Molyneux, Elaine, Stanstead Surprise, Beauty of Exmouth, 
Duke of York, Gloire du Rocher, Etoile de Lyon, and numerous others, 
each carrying creditable flowers, one may readily imagine the display to 
be a very striking one indeed. 
The incurved section is not by any means so largely represented, 
but these will be seen at their best some days hence, and it must suffice 
to say that here, as in those previously mentioned, the health of the 
plants is such as to be a credit both to Mr. Curie and to the County 
Council, to whom the public is indebted for this annual and highly 
popular display. 
Victoria Park. 
Although situated in by no means the most salubrious district of 
the metropolis, Victoria Park has during the past summer been noted 
for its attractive flower beds, and it is now equally as famous for its 
display of Chrysanthemums. About 3000 of these are grown, and 2000 
plants are at present arranged in a span-roofed house, 100 feet in length 
and proportionately broad. There is a walk through the centre of the 
building, and the plants are placed in a bank on each side, an undulating 
surface enhancing their appearance considerably. It is obvious that 
Mr. J. W. Moorman, the able and courteous Superintendent, is as much 
at home among the Chrysanthemums as he is with the bedding arrange¬ 
ments, and the display of blooms now to be seen at this eastern park is 
a credit to him and his assistants. The plants are noteworthy for 
their healthy appearance and general dwarfness, while wonderful 
freshness characterises the flowers. The latter, too, are admirably 
arranged as to colour, this being a marked feature of the display, which 
can be favourably compared with any other within the metropolitan 
area. 
Many new varieties are included in this excellent collection, and 
these, with the older sorts, are much admired by the thousands of 
visitors who daily pass through the house. Among the Japanese Julian 
Hillpert is conspicuous for fine blooms of a creamy primrose shade. 
J. Agate also appears to be a massive white Japanese variety, and 
Beauty of Bxmouth seems to be developing some good flowers, Mrs. 
A. G. Hubbuck is of recent introduction, and is here seen in grand 
condition, the same applying to Mrs. A. G. Hill and Miss Dorothea Shea. 
For brilliancy of colour G. W. Childs, Gloire du Rocher, and Mons. 
W. Holmes are difficult to surpass, and Beauty of Castlewood is 
developing some grand flowers. The green-tinted Florence Davis 
generally attracts attention, as do Mrs. Dr. Ward, J. W. Moorman, 
and Duke of York. iSfost of the older standard varieties are 
grown, these including Avalanche, Elaine, Col. W. B, Smith, Amy 
Furze, Novelty, Bouquet des Dames, Edouard Audiguier, W. Tricker, 
E. G. Hill, Lady Selborne, Jean Delaux, and Mdlle. Marie Hoste, all 
of which are in fine condition. 
Many incurved blooms are also to be observed in the collection, but 
these, of course, are not so popular with the general public, and 
consequently are not cultivated in such large numbers as the more 
graceful Japanese kinds. There are, however, many tastes to cater for, 
and a few of the best of the incurved sorts receive attention, among 
these being Mons. E. Bahuant. Some grand flowers of this variety are 
developing, and the comparatively new Lord Rosebery will soon be at 
its best. Richard Parker has fine deep blooms, and of the Golden 
George Glenny some superb flowers are noticeable. The blush white 
Jeanne d’Arc and the popular Alfred Salter are also carrying some good 
blooms. At each end of the building some Pompon varieties make a 
feature which is likewise worthy of mention, and of these were many 
plants that will be utilised with others to prolong the display. 
