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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
November 1,1894. 
at the loner Temple Gardens. It does not follow, however, that the 
cultivation of these popular plants has been neglected ; indeed, the 
reverse is the case, and Mr. Newton is, as usual, well to the fore with 
his annual display. A large number of plants have been grown this 
year, and these are arranged in the glass house that faces the Kiver 
Thames. 
Many recently introduced varieties are, of course, included in the 
collection, which, for the space at command, forms a really remarkable 
one. If greater accommodation was available there is no doubt that at 
the Inner Temple Gardens we should have as fine a display as anywhere ; 
but room is limited, and so necessarily must be the number of plants. 
These are placed closely together in the afore-mentioned building, which 
is by no means of large dimensions, and considering these circumstances 
they make an excellent display. During a hasty visit a few days since 
some fine blooms of W. G. Childs were noticed. This is a magnificent 
variety when well grown, the blooms being large and richly coloured. 
Mrs. A. G. Hubbuck, too, is well grown, and many remarks were to be 
heard concerning this variety. The popular Col. W. B. Smith is like¬ 
wise well represented in this collection, and some of the plants carry 
blooms that would not be discreditable on an exhibition board. Grand 
flowers of the bright yellow Sunflower attract the notice of visitors, 
and the charming W. Tricker is much admired. The white Louise 
Boehmer shows well, and the blooms of Charles Davis, the novelty of 
last year, is developing grand blooms. Baron Hirsch and Mons. R. 
Bahuant are to be seen amongst the incurved varieties, which, however 
good in their way, are not usually appreciated by the public. 
Wateklow Paek. 
As in other parks of the metropolis the Chrysanthemums in the 
nne under notice are now making a good display. Waterlow Park, being 
new compared with some of the other resorts, is not perhaps well known 
to the public except those who reside in the neighbourhood. Notwith¬ 
standing this fact, however, a large number of visitors now daily pay 
the park a visit for the purpose of seeing the Chrysanthemums. As 
usual a large number of plants are grown, and these have obviously 
reeeived careful attention. They are arranged in a small conservatory, 
and in some vineries in which Grapes are also hanging. These are not 
the best places imaginable for displaying the flowers, and cannot be 
compared very favourably with the elaborate structures that have 
recently been erected in other parks ; but no doubt Waterlow will 
receive attention in this direction in due course. It may be stated, 
though, that the best is made of the facilities in this charming park, 
and the Chrysanthemums, like the other plants, are a credit to Mr. 
J. Pallet, the Superintendent. 
The plants are remarkably healthy, and the majority of them are 
carrying some good flowers. It can be observed that while a few 
novelties appear here and there, the old standard varieties find a 
prominent place in this collection. No fault can be found with this 
policy, for however desirable it may be to try new kinds in private 
gardens or trade establishments, it is certainly a wise plan to retain the 
older sorts that are so useful for decorative purposes in the parks. The 
popular Mrs. G. Bundle is seen to advantage even amidst a number of 
newer arrivals, and the flowers are much admired. Bouquet des Dames 
is doing wonderfully well here as it is elswhere this year, the flowers 
being large and of great substance. The bright blooms of Edwin 
Molyneux attract attention, as do those of the huge Etoile de Lyon. 
Viviand Morel also shows up conspicuously amongst the rest, and 
the richly coloured Amos Perry is well grown. William Seward, too, 
is in excellent condition, the deep coloured flowers being very effective 
■when in close proximity to light varieties. Another kind worthy of 
cote is J. Shrimpton, and the same applies to Miss Anna Hartshorn. 
The incurved varieties are not so extensively grown as are the 
Japanese kinds, but some good flowers seem to be developing. Mons. 
R. Bahuant, as in most collections, is excellent, the flowers showing 
great depth as well as breadth. Madame Darier will also produce some 
good blooms, as will many others of this type. Pompon and early 
flowering varieties are grown for assisting in adding interest to the 
collection, which is a credit to all concerned in its management. 
Foeest Hill. 
Messes. J. Lainq & Sons have, as usual, a large collection of 
Chrysanthemums at their Forest Hill nurseries. As on former occasions 
the plants are in excellent health and bearing good blooms. With their 
•customary activity to move with the times the^ have included many of 
the latest novelties among the varieties now grown, retaining with them 
those of the older kinds that are most popular, and, of course, in general 
demand, and, as may be necessary, discarding others. 
For the purpose of making an effective display many of the plants 
are arranged in the centre of a large span-roofed house at the Stanstead 
Park nurseries. These are rather late this year, as is the case in many 
establishments, and will be seen at their best next week. Among other 
varieties Viviand Morel was noted as being particularly good. The 
flowers are larger than usual in size, and very finely coloured. On some 
of the plants white flowers are discernible, these being produced from 
crown buds. President Borel, too, calls for attention, and the flowers of 
W. H. Lincoln are specially attractive. The favourite Viscountess 
Hambledon has some splendid blooms, and the same remark applies to 
the richly coloured G. W. Childs, a variety that should be in every 
•collection. One of last year’s novelties, Charles Davis, appears to be 
extensively and well grown, the plants being vigorous, and bearing 
excellent flowers. William Seward, W. F. Routh, Advance, E, Molyneux, 
and Thomas Hewitt also stand out conspicuously amongst the many 
other varieties that are grown. 
Incurved blooms are not yet at their best, and for that matter this 
may be said of them in most collections. Madame Darier seems to be 
as early as any, and of this some fine blooms are noticeable. Mons. 
R. Bahuant is also well represented, the same applying to other kinds 
that are in demand. At The Vineyards, another establishment of 
Messrs. Laings’, several houses are devoted to Chrysanthemums, and 
here the bulk of the stock is kept. Here, too, thousands of plants are 
grown for yielding blooms, and all the best varieties in cultivation are 
included amongst them. If the members of the firm in question 
are not as great specialists in Chrysanthemums as they are in Begonias, 
it is obvious that close attention is given the popular autumn flower, 
and judging from the stock in hand it is certain that all demands for 
varieties of merit could be supplied. On the whole Messrs. Laings’ 
Chrysanthemums are quite equal to those seen in similar establishments, 
and maintain the good reputation they have long held in that respect. 
Royal Exotic Nueseey, Chelsea. 
The name of Veitch is usually synonymous with something good, 
and the Chrysanthemums are no exception to the rule. Though they 
are grown in such a position as to be subjected to all the evil influences 
of the impure air of London, and also in a structure in which drip is 
constantly falling during such weather as we have experienced of late, 
the plants are splendid examples of correct methods of culture and 
constant attention. In many cases the pots used are remarkably small, 
in which the dwarf sturdy little specimens carrying one, two, and 
three flowers each, are looking exceedingly well. 
The Chelsea collection is not what would be termed a large one, 
comprising only about 1000 plants, but this is of little importance where 
quality is designed, and actually does supersede quantity. The plants 
are arranged, as doubtless many though perhaps not all readers will be 
aware, in one of the numerous large span-roofed structures that flank 
the long walk of this great metropolitan plant emporium, and are in the 
form of an immense central bank with narrow borders on each side. 
Standing at the entrance the effect is superb, the handsome blooms 
showing to excellent advantage in the evident careful placing of the 
colours. The bank gradually slopes upwards from the door, reaching a 
height of about 10 feet at the far end, while the front row is not more 
than 4 feet high. 
The number of varieties grown is very large, the palpable desire 
being to keep well up to date, and as it would be obviously impossible 
to name the whole of them a selection of the best must sufllce. An 
almost pure white form of Viviand Morel demands prompt attention on 
entering by its finely formed large flowers, while the same variety in 
its normal colours receives a goodly share of admiration. Charles Davis 
is here, as in many other places this season, in an almost pure yellow 
colour, and as such is very beautiful, though not likely to be so popular 
as the rich bronze form. Mdlle. Th^rese Rey is superb. The florets 
are perfect in substance, and build up a grand flower. It is a favourite, 
and appears likely to remain so, though the constant influx of new 
varieties renders none certain for more than a season or two. The dark, 
shapely blooms of John Shrimpton on dwarf plants in comparatively 
small pots, are very fine, and the same may well he said of William 
Seward. 
The delicately hued blooms Viscountess Hambledon are charming, 
as also are those of the rich yellow Sunflower. A magnificent bloom of 
Mrs. Falconer Jameson was particularly prominent, the size, form, and 
colour being exceptional. Mrs. E. G. Hill is admirably represented, 
while the peculiar coloured Silver Cloud arrests attention. Amongst 
the others noted were Wilfred Marshall, Eda Brass, Lilian S. Bird, 
Col. W. B. Smith, Lord Brooke, R. C. Kingston, Primrose League, Miss 
Dorothea Shea, Louis Boehmer, President Borel, Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, 
and Avalanche. 
As the exhibition will remain on view for some time yet. Chrys¬ 
anthemum lovers should wend their way to Chelsea; they will find 
ample scope for their admiration, and will come away thankful to 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, and Mr. J. Weeks, the grower, for having 
provided such a handsome display. 
Ryeceoft Nueseey, Le-wisham. 
Notwithstanding the difficulties which naturally arise in the 
cultivation of any plants in or near the metropolis, Mr. H. J. Jones 
has made his Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, a noted home for Chrysan¬ 
themums in the comparatively short period of four or five years. Not 
long ago there was but one show house of huge dimensions at this estab¬ 
lishment ; but as time rolled on this, with several smaller erections, 
proved inadequate for the large number of Chrysanthemums that were 
grown, consequently other structures have been built. These are now 
filled with fine healthy plants that are likely to produce a splendid 
display of bloom. A glance through the houses at this famed Chrys¬ 
anthemum nursery is sufficient to prove that the utmost care is taken 
in the cultivation of the plants as well as in the correct nomenclature 
of the varieties, which nowadays reach to a considerable number. From 
among the thousands of seedlings many are continually expanding their 
blooms, and these, when named and certificated, will doubtless be 
frequently seen in other collections. The constant demand for novelties 
renders this work of raising and selecting new varieties imperative, and 
despite the labour which it involves it is carried out in a systematic and 
noteworthy manner. 
It is no easy matter for those who have not visitei the Ryecroft 
