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foliage, its peculiarity on the top of the bud previous to opening, and 

 the same with many others. 



Incomparable Premier Noble. 

 This is a second row Byblomen, generally feathered and flamed ; 

 the cup good, and is a good stage flower. 



Incomparable Daphne. 

 This is a first row feathered Byblomen, the cup and bottom good, 

 and the feathering rather rosy. 



Incomparable Hebe 

 Is a pretty first row flower, feathered with a fine rose, and introduced 

 about 1770. 



Incomparable Surpassant (see Lewold). 





ARTICLE III. 



FIVE MINUTES' ADVICE TO A YOUNG FLORIST. 

 by mr. william woodmansey, harpham, near driffield, yorkshire. 

 My Young Friend, 



I suppose you have long been an ardent admirer of the 

 beauties of Flora; you have travelled far to behold, and have lost no 

 opportunity of beholding, all the collections of flowers within your 

 reach ; and now you have come to the determination of cultivating a 

 collection, for your own pleasure and amusement. Allow me to con- 

 gratulate you on your praiseworthy determination. 



You have seen the splendid productions of several eminent growers 

 and amateurs, and you are thinking, « Why may not I succeed in 

 growing, and perhaps raising, good, and splendid flowers as well as 

 others?" Why not indeed! It is not only possible, but highly 

 probable, providing you bestow the same pains and use the same 

 means as they have done. Let me therefore remind you never to 

 lose sight of the old, hacknied proverb, "No gains without pains." 

 However, I would advise you not to be too sanguine in your expec- 

 tations ; you will probably have many disappointments, and unless 

 you make up your mind to be patient under them, you will never 

 succeed. Remember your motto is, or ought to be, " Perseverance '•" 

 and it is your duty, as well as your interest, to proceed, till you 



