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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
December 5. 1903. 
Chrysanthemum Mabel Morgan. 
This variety is indispensable to those who require late Chry¬ 
santhemums. It is a Japanese reflexed of a beautiful buttery- 
yellow colour, somewhat after the type of Mr. F. S. Vallis. 
To obtain it in time for the earlier November shows it requires 
stopping early in March, securing the second crown bud. It' 
will be found invaluable for the large vase classes now so 
prominent at all our leading exhibitions. The foliage is all 
that could be desired, of a beautiful verdant green, and free 
from the dreaded fungoid pest (rust). It is also a magnificent 
variety grown on the bush system for late cut-flower work and 
house decorating. I have not seen it shown to any great 
extent this season, probably owing to its being a late varietv. 
On one occasion it was shown six blooms in a vase, arranged 
with autumn foliage, taking premier honours with a charming 
effect. Enclosed is a bloom for your inspection. 
William James Pexton. 
November 30th, 1903. 
[The bloom was a very fine one, measuring a full 7 in. in 
diameter to the natural spread of the drooping florets. The 
evident reason why the variety is not more frequent on ex¬ 
hibition stands is on account of its lateness, being now in 
prime condition. It makes a good bush plant as well as 
being useful for late work..— Ed.] 
Chrysanthemum Col. Weatheball : natural size. (Seep. 1005,) 
