November 12, 1904, 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
909 
Notes on the Illustrations in this Issue, 
Chrysanthemum Mrs R. C. Pulling. 
The above is a new reflexed Japanese variety of a soft pink 
colour. The long drooping florets serve to make a bloom, of 
large size when] fully developed. It would' measure at least 
7-1 in. either way as it hangs on the, plant. The! florets are of 
moderate width, veiy numerous and considerably interlaced, 
so that they make a massive and compact bloom which seems 
only to require the fostering care of an enthusiastic gardener 
to develop' it to leading exhibition size. As this is only the 
first year we have seen it, we have been unable to get full par¬ 
ticulars a,s to the bud to take, but judging from its appearance 
at the end of October the second crown bud would he most 
suitable' for securing blooms of the: best form and colour. Our 
photograph was taken in the Leafy Grove Nursery of Mr. 
H. J. Jones, Ryecroft, Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham. 
Chrysanthemum lady Lennard. 
In this) we have a very promising and bold Japanese 
incurved variety about 7 in, in diameter, possibly 
more, for we had no opportunity of measuring the 
bloom a,s it stood. The florets are: very broad, blunt, 
not interlaced, but pointing in different directions in 
the early stages of the flower at least. The upper 
or inner surface, is of rich orange-red with goldeu- 
- amber reverse, and as seen at this stage was very 
handsome. Possibly as the bloom reaches its final 
stages! the effect, of growth of the inner florets might 
possibly cause a, considerable number of them to be¬ 
come reflexeid 1 , thus showing the darker colour. As 
an exhibition) bloom, however, it would be exhibited 
in its earlier stages just when, the bloom has 1 attained 
full size, and at this stage the florets would still be 
decidedly incurved. At late exhibitions, however, it 
is within reason to, expect that the colour of the 
inner face would be more or less displayed. 
It is one of the seedlings which have been raised 
by Mr. H. J. Jones, who tries them well before put¬ 
ting them into commerce, and can then, speak more 
definitely as; to their behaviour when the plants have 
been grown from cuttings. Our photograph was 
taken at the Leafy Grove, Heston, Kent, and is here 
shown reduced to half its size. 
Chrysanthemum Hetty Wedge. 
Here again, wei have an incurved Japanese variety 
similar in, size to the last named, but very different 
in colour. The florets are very broad, blunt, ii> 
curved, and very much interlaced. If it were not 
for this tight, infolding of the, florets', the bloom would 
be much more bulky than it is, for there is an 
enormous number of florets in, its composition, sio 
that the bloom when finished is very firm in build. 
The colour is clear yellow on the reverse, but the 
1 inner face of the florets shows crimson or red lines, 
which are more or less exhibited in, the later stages 
of the flower, as the central florets to a greater or lens 
extent become folded back or reversed while the 
bloom isi still fresh and good. It is one of the, Wel’s- 
Pockett strain of seedlings, and has, been sufficiently 
tried for the cultivator to be certain of its behaviour 
under the climatic conditions and treatment given it in this 
country. 
Incurved Chrysanthemum Buttercup. 
Iu. its undressed state this new and incurved variety forms 
a bloom about 5-| in. to 6 in. in diameter. The florets are 
unusually broad, measuring from J in. to J in. across the 
broadest part. As they are concave with tire convex side out¬ 
ward, this breadth is not so apparent to, the eye, but those who 
take the trouble to measure a floret will be surprised at the 
result. They arei of a, clear yellow, slightly paler on the re- 
j ve,1 ‘se, hut, while on. the) bloom this is not so, apparent, as the 
colour of the inner face shows through, on the back to some 
extent when the light is good. The National Chrysanthemum 
Society awarded this a First-class Certificate at the GTystal 
Palace on the 2nd inst., and we feel sure that, it will make its 
presence felt on, the show boards for incurved varieties in the 
future. 
The bloom from which our illustration was prepared was 
given us by Mr. Norman Davis, Framfield, Uckfield, Sussex. 
We understand, however, that it was raised by Mr, W. J. God¬ 
frey, Ex mouth, Devon. 
Symphoricarpus racemosus. 
This hardy deciduous shrub, commonly known as the Snow- 
berry tree, was introduced from North America ini the year 
1817. On account of it succeeding admirably in shady or in¬ 
different places, I think that it may be safely asserted that it 
is one of the most useful shrubs we have for planting in, such 
positions. The flowers are produced in racemes during the 
month of August, and on account of their honey-bearing 
properties are much sought after by bees. The clusters of 
white berries which succeed the flowers lend to it quite an 
ornamental appearance during the winter months. Of other 
species of Symphoricarpus I may mention S. oecidentalis, pro¬ 
ducing rather larger flowers, but smaller fruits ; also the varie¬ 
gated form S. foliis variegatis. Of the latter it may be said 
that in most places, it shows a decided disposition to revert 
back to the normal type. Increase of stock may be readily 
effected by cuttings or suckers inserted in the autumn. 
F. G. T. 
