December 17, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
1019 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. A. Dalton. 
We are now in a position to (give an illustration of the aboi 0 
Clirysanthemum, which we recorded on p. 986 as having. re¬ 
ceived an Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society 
on the 29th ult. It may hei described as a reflexed Japanese 
variety, and very solidly built, on account of the numerous 
floretisi which goi to its oompoisiitiou. These reflex regularly, 
so that the upper surface is that which is almost solely shown. 
The 'colour is somewhat peculiar and various people put it m 
different words. We described it as of a rich mahogany-itd, 
while a Chrysanthemum grower describes it a® a solid colour 
of a deep 1 rosy-crimson. It is also ai bloom of the first size, 
measuring about 7 in. to 8 in. wide and deep, SO' that' we 1 have 
little doubt it will be much in evidence upon the 
show boards next year. 
Reference to the illustration will show that the 
florets are variously twisted, but this does not inter¬ 
fere! in any material way with the solidity of the 
colour. It was raised by Mr. Nat. Molyneux, who 
considers it his best seedling of the year, while some 
others are confident that it is the best novelty of the 
year-. That, of coursei, is largely a matter of opinion, 
depending upon the taste of the Chrysanthemum 
lover in the matter of form and colour, but it is 
certainly an- imposing bloom, otherwise it would not 
have received the attention of the Royal Horticul¬ 
tural Society. 
W© .may also .state that Mr. Molyneux received a 
First-Class Certificate for it from the National Chry¬ 
santhemum Society at its committee meeting on 
Novmher 21st. We have not yet had an opportunity 
of seeing the habit of the plant, hut as far as the 
blooms are concerned it may be described as a crim¬ 
son F. S. Vallis, the two varieties being very similar 
in form, and the relative width of the florets. 
Some Popular Apples. 
For some years past I have noted that the early 
variety, Mr. Gladstone, has been coming more to the 
front in giving early supplies of fruit in private col¬ 
lections. On August 9th last, on the occasion of the 
R.H.S. meeting at the new hall, a fine basket of it 
was exhibited by W. Roupell, Esq., Harvey Lodge, 
Roupell Park. The conical fruits were fully 2g in. 
in diameter, thus showing that this early variety 
can be grown to perfection even in London. The 
skin was bright red or crimson, the eye being closed 
in a narrow plaited or corrugated cavity. The flesh 
was white, very soft and sweet, hut agreeably 
acidulated when taken at its prime. 
Another early variety which was shown later on 
by the same exhibitor was Lady Sudeley, which 
seems steadily coming to the front for private supply 
at least. The fruit is of intermediate size, oblate, 
orange-red, striped and blotched with crimson 
or red on all the exposed portions, and yellow i'n the shade, 
but even, there marked with, crimson, almost! placing this 
variety on a p.a,r with Beauty of Bath for its ornamental ^effect. 
The flesh is yellow, .crisp in, thei early stages, in a short time 
becoming soft, sweet and tender eating. The two varieties 
may, therefore., be regarded a® useful additions: to the dessert 
table, and of fairly recent introduction as Apples go. 
Another highly ornamental Apple that ha® come to the front 
lately is Gascoigne’® Scarlet. The fruit is ovate, more or less 
suffused over the greater portion of the surface with a deep red. 
It is also speckled with green or brown,. The flesh is white, 
rather solid, owing to the small core and crisp, but about the 
end of November gives a slight indication that it will become 
spongy later on. The flavour is peculiar, being sweet, bub 
tainted with ,a musky aroma. It is not a variety that would 
please the ta.ste of everyone, though it is highly effective when 
well grown and coloured up to its best. Its popularity is 
chiefly due to its effectiveness on the exhibition table, but in 
the matter of flavour I could scarcely place it on the same 
level with the two early varieties above named. 
Dumelow’s Seedling, better known as Wellington, is a very 
old and well-known Apple, which selves in a measure to keep 
up the reputation and supply of British-grown Apples in the 
market at the present time. The flesh is white and solid 
almost to the centre owing to the very small core. It is also 
juicy, crisp and crackling at the present time, and strongly 
acidulated. The great features of this variety are its solidity 
and acidity, which make, it popular in the kitchen. Later on, 
however, it loses much of this acidity, and.then 'becomes agree¬ 
able to the palate of a greater number of people even for 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. A. Dalton. 
dessert purposes, particularly those who like a brisk Apple. 
The samples to be seen at present are not so clean a.s I have 
seen them in past years, the skin in many cases being marked 
with black spot® which interfere! with tliei shape of the fruit 
when attacked during the early stage® of growth. This may be 
due to the overcrowded condition of old orchards, but the 
variety will, nevertheless, long be held in high estimation, and 
those who furnish the market with the best samples will get. 
the highest price. D. tV. 
Trees in London Streets.—T he Metropolitan Public Gar¬ 
dens Association are calling the attention of the various borough 
councils to the new powers vested in them by the London 
General Powers Act of last session. By this they are entitled 
to plant all the streets in their districts of sufficient widths 
with trees, and tile association urgently requests them to avail 
themselves of the Act, and thus help to beautify the capital. 
