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of the patens section ; colour satiny whito, very liglitly tinted on the edges of 

 the segments with rose, and having purple stamens ; flowers very massive, finely 

 formed, and eight-sepalcd. — Messrs. G. Jachnan (|' Son: li.H.S.^ April 16. 



Clematis The Queen [f.c.c.]. — Pale mauve-colour, the flowers large, and of 

 very fine quality ; one of the same batch as the foregoing. — Messrs, G. Jackman 

 4- Son: R.H.S., April 16. 



Clematis Stella [f.c.c.]. — Another early-blooming variety ; colour pale 

 violet, lighter towards the edges of the segments, and with a slight flame of puce 

 along each ; very fine and distinct. — Messrs. G. Jackman c]- Son : li.H.S., April 16. 



Clematis Vesta [f.c.c.]. — Another of the same type ; flowers pure white ; a 

 fine variety, of considerable merit. — Messrs. G. Jackman ^' Son : li.H.S., April 16. 



Dianthus baebatus ateosanguinects [f.c.c.]. — A variety of Sweet William, 

 the leaves of which are of a lively claret-bronze hue ; it appears as if it would be 

 useful for spring gardening. — Mr. T. S. Ware : E.II.S.., March 26. 



Epidendrum eeubescens [f.c.c.]. — A somewhat old but rare species, reputed 

 to be difiicult to flower ; it bears a fine spike of delicate lilao blossoms, and was 

 certificated as a remarkable and rare plant of great beauty. — Mr. C. Leach : 

 lUI.S., March 19. 



FicAEiA aEANDiFLOEA [b.c.]. — A fine dwarf hardy perennial, comparable to 

 a giant form of the lesser Celandine ; it has roundish glossy leaves, and large 

 bright yellow flowers fully two inches across. — Mr. R. Parker: R.B.S., March 26. 



Hyacinth (s.w.) Baeoness Van Tuyll [f.c.]. — White, with magenta stripe 

 down each of the narrow segments ; it forms a long thick spike of fine shape, 

 and is exquisitely fragrant. — Messrs. Veitch ^- So7is : li.B.S.., March 26. 



Hyacinth (s.b.) Lord Melville [f.c.c.]. — Very rich, deep glossy claret- 

 purple, the bells large, and of fine shape, and having a conspicuous clear white 

 centre ; a veiy distinct and fine variety. — Messrs. W. Cutbush i} Son : R.II.S,, 

 March 19. 



Hyacinth (s.w.) Maby [f.c.]. — Clear white, with medium-sized bells of good 

 shape, forming a close symmetrical spike, — Messrs. Veitch tj- Sons : Ji.B.S., 

 March 26. 



Hyacinth (s.b.) Massini [f.c.c.]. — Pale grey-blue, the reverse of the petals 

 azure-blue ; bells very large, and forming a bold spike. — lUessis. Veitch cj- Sons : 

 RII.S., March 19. 



Hyacinth (s.b.) Peince op Wales [f.c.c.]. — Very dark purple-blue, perhaps 

 one of the best really dark-blue Hyacinths yet seen ; fine close spike. — Mr. J. 

 Douglas: li.R.S.., March 19. 



Odontoglossum nebulosum fardinum [f.c.c.]. — A charming dwarf-growing 

 orchid, the flowers of which are blush-white, spotted with purple-brovra, the 

 sepals oblong-acuminate, the petals broader ; the lip, which is also spotted, has 

 a pair of yellow crests. — Messrs. Veitch cj- Sons : JR.H.S.., March 5. 



Phormium tenax ateopurpueeum [b.c.]. — A distinct variety of New Zealand 

 Flax, having the leaves of a dark bronzy purplish hue, and useful as an orna- 

 mental greenhouse plant for contrast with subjects having pale green foliage. — 

 Messrs. Veitch Sr Sons : E.B.S., March 26. 



Primula denticulata purpurea [f.c.c.]. — A large-flowered, deep-coloured 

 Indian variety of P. denticulata, remarkable for its dense and compact heads of 

 flowers ; it is very suitable for the rock garden, or for cultivation in pots. — Mr. 

 G. F. Wilson : IIH.S., April 2. 



