September 17, 1B92. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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gle blooms. These were I. J. Kerslake, an incurved 
Japanese sort which appeared to be white ; Lady 
Bell, a creamy white of the same type as the last ; 
and Rimutaka, a very large deep purple incurved 
variety. A pale purple and spreading or reflexed 
Japanese sort named Tonjariro, was considered too 
small to merit commendation, at all events in the form 
it wasseen. Evidently it was not fully expanded. In 
addition to the above a Silver-gilt Medal was awarded 
the exhibit. 
It cannot be denied that the extra award was given 
as much as a recompense for the novelty of the method 
of treatment to preserve the blooms in a recognisable 
condition for a lengthy journey, as well as the enter¬ 
prise displayed in undertaking the task. It is 
impossible to foresee the advantages that will accrue 
to Chrysanthemum growers and the industry in 
flowers generally should this new departure become 
a regular means of transmitting choice and perish¬ 
able garden subjects to and from distant lands for 
the purpose of approbation. It would mean 
the flower has been greatly improved. The latter 
fact is well shown by the accompanying illustration 
representing one of the newer types, but which, 
however, fails to convey an idea of some of the 
large, modern types. The illustration was taken 
from one of Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons’ plants, and to 
them we are indebted for the use of it. The season 
for planting has again come round, and good roots if 
transplanted now will be in a position to flower in 
June next. Good growth can be made if planting is 
deferred till spring, but the plants cannot be 
expected to be in a position to flower well, as the 
drought of summer is upon them before they can get 
properly established. 
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CHICAGO EXHIBITION. 
Horticultural Department. 
The large rockery in the'centre of the dome of the 
Horticultural Building is rapidly approaching com¬ 
pletion, and will form a most pleasing and picturesque 
are being asked for by the Chief of the Horticultural 
Department at Washington. 
A Florida association wish to exhibit a large 
collection of Cocoanut Palms, Mangoes, and many 
other tropical fruits in a bearing condition. Such an 
exhibit will be most instructive and attractive. A 
very complete collection of the indigenous woods of 
Illinois will be shown in the forestry department. 
Each specimen will have its leaf and fruit painted on 
the polished surface of the section ; Illinois is espec¬ 
ially rich in trees. There will be an exhibition of 
florists’ sundries, ample room having been set aside 
for the purpose. 
Greenhouses will be on exhibition, each of different 
style and by a different builder, to afford scope for 
comparison. The floral display on the wooded 
island will transform it into a spot of inconceivable 
beauty. The object of the rockwork, 60 ft. high, and 
80 ft. in diameter at the base, is for the proper display 
of exhibits under the dome in the horticultural 
building, so as they shall not be dwarfed by the 
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Double-flowered P^ony. 
economy, even if a higher price was paid for the 
varieties selected, for then we should be saved the 
trouble of buying large numbers of varieties and 
growing them ourselves for a year more or less in 
order to prove their merit. It is disappointing to 
buy new varieties by hundreds, and after all find the 
greater number of them practically worthless. 
The scheme is mooted of freezing a few of the fine 
varieties we already possess and sending them to 
New Zealand by way of reciprocity, and to show our 
distant friends what their best varieties have to com¬ 
pete with in this country. It is to be hoped at all 
events that the new departure will not be allowed to 
drop into oblivion before its utility has been fairly 
tested. 
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DOUBLE PEONIES. 
There are double varieties of several species of 
Pseony in cultivation, namely of P. officinalis, P. 
tenuifolia, P. Moutan, and P. albiflora, but the 
number of fine doubles of the latter that has been 
raised within the last few years is something 
wonderful. No other species has been improved to 
such an extent, and P. Moutan is the only one which 
approaches it. Not only the size, but the form of 
object. California will exhibit two Date Palms, 
25 ft. high, presented by a citizen of Santa Barbara. 
An exhibit of edible plants, fruits, roots, and nuts 
will be shown from the northern part of the State, 
for the supply of which a contract for 100 dollars has 
been accepted. Salangelic acid is being used in 
preserving fruit specimens, as it retains the natural 
colour of the fruit. A lady of Los Angeles intends 
exhibiting a Pampas Plume Palace, which should be 
very attractive. M. L. La Rue will probably be 
appointed chief of the bureau of viticulture. 
Concessions have been granted to a Colorado firm 
to create and maintain an exhibition of Colorado’s 
wild flowers, and to a Colorado lady for a similar 
pressed wild flower exhibit. Canada anticipates 
making a very fine fruit exhibit, as is usual with that 
country. Instructions have been prepared by Chief 
Samuels for intending exhibitors of Herbariums. 
M. Andre, said by the French Commission to be the 
greatest landscape gardener of Europe, has been 
selected to take charge of the decoration of the 
grounds round the women’s building and the part of 
the grounds assigned to France. The French florists 
are both anxious and willing to furnish all the plants 
for the exhibit. Contributions of plants that have 
outgrown their houses or the loan of fine specimens 
gigantic structure. The floral displays will begin 
with Roses in June, Gladioli in August, and Chry¬ 
santhemums following. 
Europeans have applied for more space by one-half 
than American florists. There is no doubt they have 
acted well for their own interests, as the advertise¬ 
ment obtained will be unequalled. In the Govern¬ 
ment building will be placed a two-story structure 
constructed from one California Redwood tree ; it 
will be surrounded by a glass dome, it is 23 ft. in 
diameter and 30 ft. long, and perfect in all respects. 
It is being cut into segments which are to be 
numbered, so that it may look when erected like a 
solid section. The top had to be cut 54 ft. from the 
ground from scaffoldings erected, and was attended 
with much danger. A road, two miles long, had to 
be made in order to convey it to a point where 
waggons could reach it. It will cost the Government 
several thousands of dollars to place it in its position 
here. 
A poet has suggested that the Columbine be 
adopted as the national flower, that much-vexed 
question being still unsettled. He points out its 
appropriate popular name, suggestive of Columbia, 
“ the pride of the ocean, &c.its botanical name, 
suggestive of the American Eagle; its colours, red, 
