Lexic.us

Definition of Chrysanthemum maximum

1. Noun. Similar to oxeye daisy.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chrysanthemum Maximum

Literary usage of Chrysanthemum maximum

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Well-considered Garden by Francis King, Louisa Yeomans King (1915)
"... von Lassberg appear to the left, and chrysanthemum maximum provides a brilliant contrast in form and tone to its background of the beautiful eryn- gium. ..."

2. The Garden: An Illustrated Weekly Journal of Gardening in All Its Branches by Esther Baldwin York (1906)
"A large and showy chrysanthemum maximum Mrs CL Bell, was exhibited by Mr. C. .... chrysanthemum maximum King Edward VII. was a particularly handsome flower ..."

3. Cyclopedia of American Horticulture: Comprising Suggestions for Cultivation by Liberty Hyde Bailey, Wilhelm Miller (1900)
"... and has been forced for Easter somewhat as Hydrangea paniculata can be treated. Excellent for cut-fls. The 466. chrysanthemum maximum. ..."

4. The English Rock-garden by Reginald John Farrer (1919)
"The stem is about 8 or 10 inches high, and the flower of enormous size for the plant, almost as big as in chrysanthemum maximum. Ch. Oreades, with a variety ..."

5. Gardening (1905)
"All the varieties of chrysanthemum maximum should be grown, those with finely cut petals being especially graceful, and Chrysanthemum latifolium, ..."

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