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htjfton's MAGNIFICENT, S. F. 

 Which is in my opinion " and others whose judgment cry in 

 the top of mine," an excellent flower. I saw it for the first time 

 last year, but not having bloomed it myself, cannot describe its 

 habit ; I can only say that if it was the most uncertain flower 

 ever raised, it should still have a place in my collection to be 

 cherished with the hope of producing one bloom as good as it was 

 shewn me last season. 



I don't know either Carnation or Piccotees that bears this grow- 

 ers name but may be admitted into the most select collection; 

 but as I shall have occasion to make honourable mention of 

 Wood's name in my list of Piccotees, I shall at present content 

 myself by hoping he may have a continuance of the success which 

 has attended his labours hitherto, and that he has yet to produce 

 for the benefit of brother florists many such as that prince [of 

 Piccotees " Agrippina." William IV. is a good bazarre, much 

 resembling Earl Grey, but, perhaps, a little more brilliant in co- 

 lour, though I think, not quite so perfect in shape. 



DALTON'S LANCASHIRE LASS S. F. 



As I bloomed this flower for the first time last year and re- 

 ceived my plants late, I should, perhaps, by describing my 

 blooms, which were small, and thin of leaves, condemn a flower 

 which I am given to understand deserves to be well spoken of. 

 I received it with a good character from a very good judge, and 

 as my plants are looking well this season, I shall abstain from 

 passing an opinion until after another blooming season, when I 

 can do so with more satisfaction to myself and justice to the 

 flowers. 



brook's gloria florum, s. b. 

 Is a very large flower, much cultivated in the west of England, 

 it is by no means equal to Willmer's Conquering Hero, the 

 defects in that flower being multiplied in this : in addition to the 

 dullness of its colour, the white is far from good. Those flo- 

 rists who esteem size the best of all properties, will consider the 

 flower a great addition in their collection, 



