. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 118 The American Florist. Feb. 13- CHRYSANTHEMUMS Notes on Varieties. The varieties made prominent in our comments on the Chrysantliemum Re- view of the issue of January 30 may not be in accord with the ideas of many prominent growers, and, if we were mak- ing a specialty of commercial varieties (or bloom there are some changes which tve believe would be advantageous. How- ever, the varieties mentioned must be accepted as good for the purpose, as it is a resumfi from 26 cities giving the prominent sorts which appe
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 118 The American Florist. Feb. 13- CHRYSANTHEMUMS Notes on Varieties. The varieties made prominent in our comments on the Chrysantliemum Re- view of the issue of January 30 may not be in accord with the ideas of many prominent growers, and, if we were mak- ing a specialty of commercial varieties (or bloom there are some changes which tve believe would be advantageous. How- ever, the varieties mentioned must be accepted as good for the purpose, as it is a resumfi from 26 cities giving the prominent sorts which appeared on the market the past season. From present indications it is evident there will be none too much stock to meet the demand, for such kinds as Golden Glow, Pacific Supreme, White Cloud, Golden Eagle, Lynnwood Hall. Virginia Poehlmann, Crocus, President Roosevelt, Ongawa, and several of the older kinds. Who has said a good word for John Lemon': It has not received as strong endorsement as it deserves. For those using bi-colored flowers (crimson with old gold reverse) it is unsurpassed for commercial use, producing double flowers of beautiful color from the late buds. It is rather dwarf and requires planting fairly early to secure a good length of stem. In checking up the awards at the Na- tional Flower Show we flnd Col. D. Ap- pleton, which is generally conceded as one of the best commercial yellows, is also one of the best for exhibition; at least it was awarded more prizes tlian any other variety, namely, first in 50 vase and sweepstakes in these classes; also first in 25, 12 and 6 dark yellow. This is a wonderful showing. Some comnlain that its stem is weak under the bloom. We do not understand the cause of this defect unless the stock is planted late and crowded, so as to prevent a free circulation of air; it has always been very satisfactory with us. The English critics have taken the writer to task for applying the name of Golden Glow to the early yellow sent out last
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