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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 19, 1892. 
PLANTS RECENTLY CERTIFICATED. 
The Chrysanthemums mentioned below were exhi¬ 
bited at the great autumn competition and fete, held 
by the National Chrysanthemum Society at the 
Royal Aquarium, Westminster, on the 8th, 9th, and 
10th inst. A First-class Certificate was awarded in 
each case. 
Robert Petfield. —The blooms of this new 
incurved variety are of a soft silvery rose, with very 
little in fact of the last colour about them, but just 
sufficient to give them a characteristic tone or hue 
different from that of any other. The florets are 
very broad and blunt at the tips, as they should be in 
an incurved variety. The blooms are of medium 
size, globular, well up in the centre, and measure 
about in. in diameter and 3 in. in depth. Possibly 
the size could be increased in another year. It was 
exhibited by Mr. Robert Owen, Castle Hill, 
Maidenhead, and in addition to the certificate it was 
awarded the first prize offered by Mrs. Myers, 
Dunningwell, Millom, Carnforth, as the best new 
incurved variety not yet in commerce. It was a 
seedling of Mr. Owen's raising. 
Lucy Kendal.— Although this was raised from 
seeds it bears a striking resemblance to Violet 
Tomlin in colour and general contour. In size it 
may also be compared to the latter, but the florets 
are broader and blunter, and of a rich rosy or 
violet purple. The blooms measure 4 in. wide by 
2J in. deep or a little over. The blooms shown were 
not quite fully developed. The variety was raised 
and shown by Mr. Robert Owen, Castle Hill, 
Maidenhead. 
Mr. Charles Blick. —The outer florets of this 
variety are long and drooping, but the greater 
portion of them are incurved, fluted in the upper por¬ 
tion and tubular in the lower half, more or less 
twisted, and considerably interlaced with one another. 
They are also of a clear but bright and glossy or 
shining yellow. The variety therefore belongs to 
the incurved Japanese section. It was exhibited by 
Mr. H. J. Jones, for Mr. Blick, gardener to Martin 
R. Smith, Esq., and constitutes a useful acquisition to 
this class. The glossy lustre of the florets adds 
much to its quality and general appearance. 
Rosy Morn. —Seldom are Chrysanthemums in the 
reflexed Japanese class characterised by such neat¬ 
ness as attaches itself to that under notice. It is 
true that the blooms as shown were not of large size, 
but their neat and compact build together with the 
soft rose or pink colour will weigh heavily with 
those who like beautiful flowers for conservatory 
decoration. A year.or two moreover is necessary to 
make certain as to the size to which it will develop 
when grown under favourable conditions. The 
blooms are of good depth, well filled in the centre, 
and compactly imbricated with concave tips to the 
florets. They measured 4J in. to 5J in.jn diameter. 
The variety was shown by Messrs. J. Carter & Co., 
High Holborn, London. 
Princess Victoria— Here again we have a re¬ 
flexed Japanese variety of medium size, say 5 J in. to 
6 in. in diameter and 3 in. to 4 in. deep. The florets 
are broad, compactly imbricated, and white or of a 
delicate blush hue. The quality is certainly good 
and the variety distinct from others already in culti¬ 
vation. The leaves are large, leathery, and not very 
deeply cut. The exhibitor was Wm. Seward, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. John Schrimpton), The Firs, 
Han well, W. 
C. Schrimpton. —The florets of this Japanese 
variety are loosely arranged, broad, and crimson 
with a pale yellow reverse. The blooms are of 
large size, measuring about 7 in. across and 4J in. to 
5 in. deep. The latter fact is‘no doubt due to the 
loose arrangement of the florets, many of which are 
nearly erect. Like the last it was also shown by 
Wm. Seward, Esq., who has been very successful 
lately in raising varieties worthy of Certificates. 
Dorothea Shea. —The blooms of this Japanese 
variety are of large size and perfectly full. The 
long, drooping florets are of a rich red or dark terra¬ 
cotta hue, and silvery on the reverse. These 
characters the variety owes to its parents, which 
were E. Molyneux and Sunset. Altogether the 
flowers are bold and striking. They were exhibited 
by Mr. C. E. Shea, The Elms, Foot’s Cray, Kent. 
Edwin Lonsdale.— The florets of this variety are 
crimson with a silvery reverse. It belongs to the 
Japanese section, has a fine appearance, and when 
grown under more favourable conditions by 
specialists, will no doubt attain a larger size. It 
was exhibited by Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons, 
Chilwell, Notts. 
La Deuil. —Seldom do we find new additions 
made to the Anemone and Japanese Anemone 
section, a fact which would argue that less attention 
is being given to these classes than the others. The 
flowers under notice belong to the latter class, and 
are of a dark reddish-purple, and well up in the 
centre or disc. The variety was shown by Mr. Ives, 
gardener to E. C. Jukes, Esq., Hadley Lodge, Barnet. 
Brookleigh Gem.— In this we have a sport from 
Jeanne d’Arc, the old and well-known incurved 
variety, that when well grown is characterised by its 
subconical form. Brookleigh Gem derives its 
distinctive character from the purple hue we see 
more or less displayed by some of the florets of the 
typical Jeanne d'Arc, having extended to the whole 
bloom. It was exhibited by Mr. R. Caute, Esher. 
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INJURIES TO PLANTS 
BY FOG. 
At the meeting of the Scientific Committee of the 
Royal Horticultural Society on the 3rd inst., Dr. 
W. J. Russell, F.R.S., observed that with reference 
to carrying out any experiments, the subject must 
be regarded from two points of view. Firstly, the 
object would be to make an exhaustive investigation 
into the action of fogs upon plants. This, to a con¬ 
siderable extent, the Scientific Committee has already 
done, as shown in Prof. Oliver's published report, 
and in a second upon which he is now engaged. 
Secondly, taking a wider aspect of the subject, the 
points which would have to be considered would be 
the composition of fogs in general, their origin and 
extent, their comparative densities, the amount of 
sulphurous acid, the consequent diminution of light, 
etc. Such investigations would lead to the more 
universally important consideration as to the increas¬ 
ing unhealthiness of London in winter. To carry 
out this extensive programme would necessitate the 
selecting several stations, involving continuous 
observations, both during fogs and in clear weather. 
The whole would require a staff of paid analysts. 
Dr. Russell then gave some interesting statistics of 
observations carried out at Manchester by Dr. Bailey, 
which will in due time be published. One point to 
which he alluded may be here mentioned—namely, 
theamount of chlorides contained in “ fog collections ” 
washed out of the air. He himself had found a dense 
precipitate of chlorides even on Dartmoor, whenever 
sea breezes blew in that direction. Apropos of this 
Prof. Church remarked that he had on one occasion 
detected 7 grs. of salt per gallon at Cirencester, which 
was about thirty-five miles from the sea. It is 
evident, then, that the presence of chlorides do not 
necessarily always indicate the presence of sewage. 
Professor F. Oliver observed that, regarding the 
injuries from a horticultural point of view, the 
question as to the best means of preventing the 
action of fogs was most important. He described 
three methods The first, with which he was very 
favourably impressed as to its. efficiency, although it 
would probably prove to be the most difficult and 
expensive, was as follows:—The primary condition 
for success is that the plant house must be air-tight. 
As glass houses, however, are usually and purposely 
constructed with air spaces beneath the overlapping 
glasses, these would have to be stopped up. In a 
house properly constructed, like that erected by Mr. 
Toope, the external air entered below, and was 
passed through boxes containing charcoal. A draught 
is created by the heated air of the house, which 
escapes at the top by means of exhaust caps, which 
allow of the passage of air from but not into the 
house. No sulphurous acid whatever then succeeded 
in passing through the carbon into the house, the 
filtration appearing to be perfect. A second method 
suggested was by means of sprays of various kinds, 
and by sprinkling the floors, etc. This method has 
its disadvantages, and Prof. Oliver did not express 
a favourable opinion of it. The third plan is simply 
to spread canvas over the house during the period of 
the fog to prevent its passing into the cracks and 
into the house. Of course the stoppage of light 
might be, in some circumstances, a serious objection, 
but not greater than that occasioned by the fog 
itself. The really injurious element of fogs is 
undoubtedly the sulphurous acid gas, and this has 
to be especially combated. 
A discussion followed as to what steps should be 
taken by the society in the matter. It was generally 
felt that, as far as the Scientific Committee were 
concerned, they could not do more than undertake 
the first object mentioned by Dr. Russell ; and this 
has, in fact, been done. The second and wider 
object, however, is more or less directly concerned 
with the former, though it may have a much wider 
scope. It was proposed, therefore, to make a state¬ 
ment as to what the Royal Horticultural Society has 
already done in the matter, and to invite the co¬ 
operation and assistance of other societies, such as 
the Meteorogical; finally, to appeal to the County 
Council to take steps towards carrying out a more 
extensive investigation than the society alone could 
possibly accomplish. 
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CHRYSANTHEMUM 
NOTES. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons' Nursery, Chelsea. 
The heart of London is a very unfavourable place in 
which to grow Chrysanthemums, but the measure of 
success with which it can be done demonstrates their 
robust and vigorous nature, even under unfavourable 
conditions. In spite of the unfavourable nature of the 
season the display in the nursery of Messrs. J. Veitch 
& Sons, Chelsea, is finer than ever we have seen it 
before. The long corridor leading from the Fulham 
Road entrance is lined with tall branching specimens 
grown on the free system, literally forming an avenue 
of Chrysanthemums. The large flowering soyts are, 
however, collected together in a low span-roofed 
house which they fully occupy. The dwarf ones are 
placed near the door and the tall ones behind, form¬ 
ing a gradually sloping bank of considerable length 
and very effective in the mass. The individual 
blooms are, however, worthy of inspection, for many 
of them are of great size and fine quality. 
Japanese Varieties. 
In the ultimate stage the blossoms of Mrs. F. 
Jameson are semi-globular and bold in appearance. 
Mademoiselle Marie Hoste, with its broad, ivory¬ 
looking florets, has also done well, some plants bear¬ 
ing four to six blooms. For size and colour Viviand 
Morel still holds its own as one of the best varieties 
in cultivation. Geo. Atkinson is a full and deep white 
flower, but takes a considerable time to expand. 
The bronze Ostrich Plume (H. Ballantine) may be 
seen here in various stages, and looks remarkably 
like Gloriosum when expanding, but the plumy con¬ 
dition becomes more evident a little later on. The 
colour of-the Golden Ostrich Plume (W. A. Manda) 
is much more decided. The pure white Bouquet de 
Dames is still in fine condition, although some of the 
plants have been flowering from the 1st of October. 
Sokota is a clear bright yellow with broad florets. 
I he plants of Louis Bcehmer are generally dwarf and 
bear sometimes as many as four blooms on a plant. 
Etoile de Lyon is still one of the largest, and some¬ 
times rich in colour. The white and broad leathery- 
petalled Condor has done unusually well, and also 
stands the damp better than many of the white 
varieties. The flowers of Florence Davis vary con¬ 
siderably in tint but large and good. In one case 
a plant carries a pure white sport from it while the 
rest are normal. Wm. Tricker, otherwise known as 
Charity, is dwarf, each plant bearing from three to 
seven blooms. New varieties soon get incorporated 
in this collection, Violet Rose representing last, and 
Col. W. B. Smith this year, and each good in their 
way. 
The blooms of W. W. Cole are moderate in size, 
but the florets are crimson with a yellow reverse, 
and much interlaced with one another, giving the 
whole a very curious appearance. The pink florets 
of Mrs. Irvine Clarke are also very much interlaced. 
Those of E. Molyneux are more incurved than 
usual. When W. K. Woodcock first expands, the 
florets are crimson and orange, but ultimately 
change to a bronzy yellow. They are also short, 
broad, and flat in the style of Bouquet de Dames. 
Gloire de Rocher is unusually highly coloured, being 
of a rich crimson-red. The reflexed Japanese 
variety A. H. Neve has larger blooms than we 
have seen of it this year, while some of the plants 
bear six flowers. Quite of another type is Stanstead 
White, which will no doubt hold its own for many a 
day. The blooms of Mr. C. E. Shea, or the Yellow 
Lacroix, have also attained an appreciable size ; as 
a rule those which have been exhibited this year 
were small. The interlacing yellow petals of Mr. 
H. Canned are very choice in their way. The large 
blooms of R. C. Kingston are of a rich amaranth 
