New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-30
NAMING 4 MAGNIFYCENT FLOWER.
THE TRIBUNE CHRYsANTHEMUM FORMALLY IN
TRopuChp TO THE PUBLIC.

THE TRIBUNE CHRYsANTHEMUM FORMALLY IN
TRoDUCRp TO THE PUBLIC
new flower that promises to tNke leading place
among floral favorites was introduced to the world at
noon YESTERDAY This flower could not be introduced
before because Il had no II is new and unique
variety Of chrysantbemum that bloomed few days
ago, and is the property of Messrs Pitcher Mauda
the florists who giving tho exhibition OF flowers
at Madison Square Garden. This floral treasure has
been tealously guarded since 1t nloOned. Not untu
after much persuasion would It's owners consent to
place IL on exhibition in the Garden for they feared
that moving the plant from the nursery to the Garden
might prove disastrous to the newborn beauty and 70
the fond hopes they had entertained concerning
II. 1t seemed unfortunate that visitors to the cx
hibon should be deprived Of the sight Of the flower
and so when it was suggested that the flower without
the plant might be taken to the Garden the owners
accented the idea and decided to exhibit it at once
Then came the question of a name. For flower
that would be certain to attract so much attention. 10
be without namc would be rather homogeneous a
meeting was called of the florists in attendance who
knew Of the new bloom and the question OF name
was discussed. The naming OF flower Is an IN
portant matter The commercial future of even the
most exquisite blooms depends largely upon
the name that is given them. Many names
were suggested, and 1t was some time before
q name that was entirely unobjectionable, and that
carried with it sense Of dignity and fitness was ar
rived at That name when the nOrlsS hidils 0<ano
to a decision was announced to be The Tribune the
appellaon being given In honor OF this newspaper
member of the firm then went to the nurseries,
clipped the bloom from the plant on which 1t grew
and brought it TO the garden. The plant itself was
not disturbed 1t Will have every encouragement W
grow, and clippings will be made from ~ as
soon as possible in order to perpetuste the spenes
By the time the flower arrived at inc
| Garden a neat placard had been painted. Inc
legend it bore was The Tribune Chry santhenun'
The flower was surrounded by dehcately un'eo
ferns placed in handsome vase, and the place Va
honor was gwen to 1t the most prominent taple'
Then the piacagd was put upon it, and the maghin
cent flower named. - ann
The new flower is white, and Is fully SIX ana QUO
half inches across II Is said to be the largest chfys
anthemum In the United states. and certainly Is Wtn
at the Garden. II somewhat resembles the MIS-
AIpheus Hardy flower. and has beautiful lncurved
petals All about the outer circle the shade changes
into most delicate tints OF pink. - Az.
centre of attraction. Many florists examined cru
cay Yesterday and the all agree in saying that IL Is
the largest and most beautiful chrysanthemum they
have ever seen. r. E. Hasan, Colonel j. Randolph
BulI and r. T. Brown all enthusiastic botanlss, were
particularly loud in their praise The new flower Is
worthy of the name it bears The Tribune Il proud OF
its 11aIfDesake. - ~ - ftf'