148 THE FLORIST. 



inferior strain is known here as Lady Crew, though many contend 

 they are distinct varieties. The latter is distinguished principally by 

 the inequality of its marking, the feather being thick in one place 

 and thin in others, occasionally breaking out altogether, whilst the 

 former flower feathers deeply and regularly. 



Turner's Lord Hill is another of Sherwood's, and though stained, 

 and too long, still its splendid colour and marking ensures it a place 

 in many beds. Josephine is a superior break, and is a rich and, 

 when well-grown, a magnificent bed-flower : this I have seen quite 

 clean. 



Duchess of Newcastle, or Queen Boadicea, a feathered rose, raised 

 at the same time with the above, when caught fine (which is very 

 seldom), is a noble flower. It slightly stains, and requires consider- 

 able bleaching. A great number of seedlings have been raised from 

 this variety at Manchester, and elsewhere in the midland and northern 

 counties. 



Some years ago, the founder of the Chilwell nurseries, near 

 Nottingham, raised a considerable number of seedlings. None of 

 them, however, appear to be now much thought of. Amongst the 

 best were : 



Pt^incess Charlotte, a flamed byblcemen ; long in the cup, with- 

 out any decided character about it, though occasionally winning. Of 

 this sort I recollect once, and only once, seeing a perfectly feathered 

 flower, and in this character it was really beautiful. 



Princess of Wales, a delicate, rosy-feathered byblcemen ; very shy 

 in its growth, but pure, and nicely marked : this, I believe, was 

 never out of the raiser's possession, as it died soon after it flowered. 



Lord Hill, dark-flamed rose. 



Fair Ellen, also a singular, pale-looking flower of the same class, 

 of little value. 



Duke of Wellington, a feathered bizarre, with a better cup than 

 the preceding varieties, but stained. 



I shall not now describe any of the varieties termed Chillastons 

 (though report gives Swarkston, Derbyshire, the credit of their 

 parentage), as it would lengthen this article too much, but will 

 resume the subject in an early Number. 



I must not, however, omit to mention Amelia (Abbot's), also a 

 Derbyshire flower ; this is better shaped than the majority of the 

 Sherwoods, and in the breeder state is very pure and beautiful. 

 When rectified, it is a most attractive feathered flower ; but, singular 

 enough, has the stamens much stained immediately below the anthers. 

 As an advocate of perfect purity in these beautiful flowers, this imper- 

 fection is a sad drawback with me. 



The party who raised Amelia has also a very beautifully feathered 

 byblcemen, which will make a first-class flower. It combines form, 

 purity, and marking in an eminent degree, and is termed Gem, a 

 designation it richly merits. I believe that an immense number of 

 seedlings are rapidly progressing to a blooming state throughout 

 this part of the country ; and it will be part of my duty, as well as 

 pleasure, to give your readers early notice of the novelties which fall 

 under my notice. H. S. M. 



