14 THE FLORIST. 



colour and more double : it was, I understand, raised by an amateur 

 in Sussex, and is now being sent out. 



Should these few directions, which I have already acknowledged to 

 being but an echo of what has been already so much more ably advo- 

 cated, be the means of Avinning devotees to so pleasing a pui'suit, all 

 shall be repaid. 



Western Rose Nursery, Ealing. C. G. Wilkinson. 



THE DAHLIA. No. H. 



In resuming this subject, it is necessary to state, that we are describ- 

 ing those flowers only which are suitable for exhibition, and which 

 are of the most perfect form ; our remarks are therefore intended for 

 the benefit of the exhibitor. A list of sorts best adapted for deco- 

 rative purposes will be given in our next Number. 



The following comprise the best of those sent out last spring : 



Sir J. Franklin (Turner). Shaded buff. This is rather a small 

 flower, yet of the most perfect form of any we have : it can, however, 

 be grown to a good average size, in good rich soil, by thinning and 

 disbudding it early. 4 feet high. 



Plantagenet (Turner). This variety produces part of its flowers 

 self, of a rosy-purple shade of colour; the majority, however, are 

 beautifully shaded with lilac. It is a noble full flower, -with high 

 centre; a good bloom, possessing more petals than any other variety 

 at present grown for competition, yet without confusion. It should 

 be groA^^l from pot-roots when they can be obtained, or very strong 

 plants put out early: it should not be thinned in any way until 

 coming into bloom, and then but sparingly. 



If this flower is treated in the manner recommended for Sir J. 

 Franklin, it will completely change its character, and render it use- 

 less. 4 feet. 



Amazon (G, Holmes). White, deeply tipped with crimson-lake. 

 This, the most beautiful white-ground variety we have, is also made 

 coarse and valueless as a show-flower, if managed as the majority 

 require to bring them into a state of perfection. Free bloomer as it 

 is, the two buds next to the leading one only should be removed, 

 and none of the young shoots taken away till late in the season. 

 Flowers of this variety are best when young; it becomes a little 

 starry as it ages. It is, however, by far the best light Dalilia we 

 have. From four plants we were never without a good bloom ; and 

 could often cut half a dozen at one time fit for the best stand that 

 could be shown. 3 to 4 feet. 



Boh (Drummond). Bright scarlet. This flower has proved to 

 be much finer than many had anticipated, being the best bright 

 scarlet. It requires to be planted out early and strong, and treated 

 similar to Plantagenet and Amazon. The first blooms are too large, 

 and inclined to flatness on the face; after which it will be very 



