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Professor. 

 Is a second row flamed Byblomen, of good form, pure bottom, and 

 colour not dark. It is a good stage variety. 



PUCELLE D'ORLEANS 



Is a second row flamed Rose, good cup, pure bottom, and flamed 

 with a cherry colour. A fine stage flower. 



Queen Charlotte 

 Is a second row flamed Byblomen, of which Mr. Butler writes as 

 follows : — " This is decidedly the best flamed Byblomen we possess, 

 generally winning the first prize in that class of flowers at our Floral 

 Exhibitions. The cup rather long but fine ; the feathered edging a 

 deep shining black, and the rib or flame a fine violet. It is rather 

 an early variety, but owing to its thick fleshy petals, will continue in 

 bloom a considerable time." Having thus quoted Mr. Butler, I 

 beg leave to differ from him. The petals are rather pointed, and the 

 feathering has not those fine touches which add so much to the beauty 

 of the Tulip. It has got a name, and in many instances it is placed 

 where it is not qualified through it. It is generally called the Bolton 

 Queen Charlotte by way of distinction to one sold under that name at 

 Stockport, Whether this variety is distinct from the one called by 

 that name in the south I have not had an opportunity of judging. 

 It is said to be broken from a Dutch Breeder, but with what truth I 

 cannot say. Although cultivated in this part of the country about 

 the year 1800, is not at all plentiful. The bulb resembles that of a 

 Transparent Noir, long, and by some said to be the same variety ; 

 but having bloomed two Transparent Noirs this season, I am of 

 opinion they are two distinct varieties. 



Queen Boadicea 

 Is a second row feathered Rose, of a scarlet colour, good form, pure 

 bo'tom, the stamens a little stained at the top. This variety was 

 broken from a Sherwood Breeder. It is also called Duchess New- 

 castle, as before stated in the description of Lady Crewe. It is rather 

 unsteady, but when bloomed fine generally takes a first prize at an 

 exhibition. 



Queen Caroline 

 Is a second row flamed Byblomen, good cup, and pure bottom, 



