Of the varieties now figured, Lady Talfonrd (Fig. 1) is a 

 beautifully incurved flower, of a delicate rosy lilac, well up in 

 the centre, and showing that beautifully symmetrical form so 

 earnestly desired by exhibitors ; we have no doubt that it will 

 be found in many winning stands at our next autumnal exhi- 

 bitions. It is also a plant of excellent habit, and was awarded 

 a first-class certificate by the Floral Committee on Nov. 20, 

 18GG. Purpurea elecjans (Fig. "2) is of an entirely new shade of 

 colour, being a beautiful deep purple-violet ; the flower is of a 

 rosette form, not incurved, and very compact ; the habit of the 

 plant is good, and it will make an excellent conservatory plant. 



