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desirous of drawing attention to at present was, the way in which 

 they were trained, which -was on horizontal circular wire trellises 

 fixed round the tops of the pots. Cultivated in this way they 

 looked uncommonly well. Cut flowers and Roses were largely ex- 

 hibited, and there were some nice Petunias and Antirrhinums. Mr. 

 Wood of Norwood had some Alpines and variegated plants. 



CHATER'S NURSERY-GROUNDS, SAFFRON WALDEN. 



[From a Correspondent.] 



Most of the readers of The Florist are aware that some of the finest 

 Hollyhocks that have been sent out have issued from this establish- 

 ment. In No. XVI. a list of eighteen of the best varieties may be 

 found. Some of these are remarkably beautiful, not only from their 

 height and long spike of flowers, but also from their symmetry and 

 compactness. One of the best of the present varieties is a seedling 

 of 1849, raised by W. Chater, named "Comet," from its bright red and 

 striking appearance. A prize medal was given to W. C, who exhi- 

 bited it at the last Floricultural Exhibition at the Surrey Zoological 

 Gardens. Many of the ladies and gentlemen present were much 

 struck with its beauty ; some even thought the leaves and flowers 

 must have been stitched on, the foliage being hardly perceptible be- 

 tween the thickly-set blossoms. Amongst others, as a few of the 

 finest varieties, may be mentioned, Queen, a beautiful light blush ; 

 Rosea Grandiflora, light pink ; Model of Perfection, fine white cho- 

 colate ground ; Magnum Bonum, fine maroon ; with many others. 

 There are now 6000 spikes of this splendid collection in bloom ; and 

 any one who is interested in the improvement of this beautiful flower 

 would find themselves amply repaid by a visit to W. C.'s Nursery- 

 Grounds. 



8th Month 15, 1849. 



CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER. 



Auriculas will now assume a more healthy appearance. Continue 

 to remove the foliage as it decays, and keep the plants clean, and 

 clear of disfiguring and destructive insects, the common aphis 

 particularly. Moderate waterings must be given regularly, if 

 the weather continues dry ; and if wet, light showers will be pre- 

 ferable. See that the surface of the soil is open; slight stirrings 

 are always attended with benefit, and should be repeated as often 

 as the surface appears closed. If any of the plants intended for 

 next year's exhibitions throw up for bloom, allow the stems to 

 rise above the foliage, and then carefully rub off the buds from 

 the crown of the stem without injuring the latter, if it can be 

 avoided. 



Peckham. J. T. Neville. 



