174 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF TULIPS. 



Pretiosa, I am of opinion it was raised from Bienfait Incomparable, 

 and I am not alone in this opinion. It is a first-rate feathered 

 Byblomen (almost black), and wins many first prizes at the Exhi- 

 bitions in the North. The cup and bottom are excellent; petals 

 rather thin, yet it stands in bloom a long period. It is not very 

 plentiful in a fine state, and sells high, considering the number of 

 years since it was raised. 



Bellona. 

 This is a third row feathered Byblomen, introduced by myself 

 from a seedling bed in Holland ; it has a good form and bottom, but 

 it is doubtful whether it will ever make a good variety. 



Bienfait (Incomparable). 

 This Tulip is one of the Incomparable, which are so well known, 

 and is a darker colour than many of them. (The Incomparables 

 being of a r,osy colour.) Is a first row flower, good form, the white 

 exceedingly fine, and the feathering beautiful. It is scarcely equalled 

 by any other Byblomen. It was introduced in 1788. There are 

 several breaks of this flower, some of which as stage flowers being 

 very uncertain, whilst some are always in a fine state and may be 

 depended upon. 



Blanca (called also Rose Blanca) 

 Is a very early Tulip, a second row flower, thin petaled, and cup 

 not first rate. 



Black Tabbart 

 Is a second row flower, good cup and bottom, and finely feathered. 



Caledonian Hero. 

 This variety was broken from the breeder by the late William 

 Strong, Esq., is a third row flower, cup long, and tun-dish shape at 

 the bottom — marks well, but the shape disqualifies it for any exhi- 

 bition where form is one of the requisites. 



Camuse de Craix. 

 This is a highly esteemed variety by all Tulip growers, and is a 

 second row flower. It is a late variety, and should be planted about 

 two and a half inches deep, and on the most sunny part of the bed. 

 It is creamy at the opening, but soon bleaches out to rich clear China 

 white. The grandeur of its colours is not excelled by any flamed 

 rose cultivated; it possesses every requisite for a first-rate stage 



