November 12,1898. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MISS LILI 
BOUTROY. 
The accompanying illustration represents the flower 
of a new incurved Japanese Chrysanthemum, which 
was raised by Mr. H. J. Jones last year, from seed 
saved in the Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, Lewis¬ 
ham. The height of the plant is about 5 ft , and it 
Chrysanthemum Miss Lili Boutroy. 
flowers very early, as may be judged from the fact 
that the bloom, from which the photograph was 
taken, was exhibited in Mr. Jones’ group at the 
Royal Aquarium on the occasion of the October 
show. The bloom was not in its best condition after 
that event so that the photograph scarcely does it 
justice. The florets are very broad, of grand 
substance, and twist and curl in a very graceful 
manner. Taken as a whole it is distinct from every 
other white Japanese form in cultivation, and 
promises well to make a good exhibition flower, 
whether on the plant or cut. The early character of 
the variety would make it useful for the October 
show, which is not yet over-supplied with sorts that 
are naturally early. It would also come in very 
handy in all public parks, where Chrysanthemums 
are made a special feature for the gratification of the 
visitors, during the first few weeks of the display. 
