110 THE FLORIST. 



In Greenhouse Plants, one of tlie most beautiful is the new Azalea 

 Beaute de I'Europe, a very handsome striped variety ; Azalea amoe- 

 na, a singular kind, stated to flower in the way of the old hose-in- 

 hose Polyanthus. Azalea narcissiflora, ■with double white flowers ; 

 Azalea Beali, a Carnation-striped sort, stated not only to be a good 

 greenhouse plant, but also hardy; and Azalea crispiflora, both late 

 and novel. There are also the beautiful Philesia buxifolia and Ce- 

 ratostema longiflora, with bright orange-red tube-shaped flowers. 

 We see advertised a new Primula sinensis magnum bonum ! said to 

 produce " splendid specimens of the most gorgeous-coloured flowers;" 

 also a very pretty new hybrid Cyclamen, Avhich blooms profusely,' 

 the name of which has not yet been announced. 



Of Hoses there is a great number of new varieties, many of which 

 we hope to report upon during the season. We, however, must 

 protest against the practice of giving to some of the varieties names 

 which one person in ten cannot pronounce or write correctly. Take 

 for instance " Prince Leon Kotchouby," or " Prince Chipetowsikof," 

 names which, as has been observ^ed, " should only be used on hoHdays, 

 when one has nothing else to do." Our continental friends we trust 

 will accept this hint in the same spirit in which it is given. 



Passing on to Florists' Flowers. There is about the average 

 number of new Dahlias announced to come out in May next, some 

 few of which are very fine. Ariel is a light peach colour, and has 

 some good properties. Shape very good as grown near London, and 

 shoAvn in a small state; but whether it will stand strong growth, to 

 produce flowers of a full size, is more than we can venture to affirm. 

 Beauty of Slough is a novel and attractive flower, with stout smooth 

 petals and good outline, with the additional recommendation of pos- 

 sessing a good habit. It is, however, what Dahlia-growers term 

 " soft" in the centre. Colonel Baker is a pale primrose compact 

 flower, with a complete unbroken outline ; not a large flower. 

 Duchess of Sutherland, white, mottled with crimson, is considered 

 by us to be a constant variety ; and as it is very showy, it will make 

 a good border -plant. It will not become a favourite as a show- 

 flower, owing to the length of petal it has. Fanny Keynes, a tipped 

 flower, w^ill please the exhibitor, as well as those who grow for effect 

 at home only. Glory, a deep-scarlet, is a flower of good shape. We 

 had a scarlet Dahha under this name about eighteen years ago. Kate, 

 shaded blush, is a very reflexed flower, with high centre ; and it is 

 too often cross-eyed, and otherwise uncertain. King of Yellows, this 

 flower is well named. Emperor Napoleon, another yellow; and al- 

 though an Emperor, is much behind the King. There is also in this 

 class Mrs. Fergusson, a large flower, occasionally to be caught good, 

 but will generally be low in the centre ; and Indispensable, a large 

 and very promising flower. John Keynes, not well named, being a 

 large flower, and it should be grown accordingly ; it is better in 

 shape than colour. Lady Bathurst, if as good as Sir Frederick Bath- 

 urst — and it is said to be so — will please aU who grow it. King- 

 leader, ruby colour and unquestionable form. Eachel Eawlings, deli- 

 cate peach colour, will be found one of the best formed Dahlias of 



