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is not equal in this particular to most others sent out by him, and in 

 consequence the edges are slightly crumpled. It is nevertheless a very 

 distinct and showy variety. 



OcELLATUM (Hovle's). — Upper petals a large dark-shaded blotch, 

 with a broad edging of rosy-flesh colour; lower petals a rosy-flesli, 

 having in the centre of each a very distinct dark spot, rendering it very 

 handsome, and a near approach to what are now classed as fancy 

 varieties, centre of flower nearly white; it is of medium size, good 

 form, and firm petals. The plant blooms profusely. It will always 

 be admired for its distinctive beauty. 



The following varieties were shown, but no prizes awarded to 

 them : — 



Major Domo (Beck's). — The flower is extraordinarily large, and of 

 firm substance ; upper petals a rosy-flesh, with a large spot of maroon- 

 velvet ; lower petals pinky-flesh colour ; centre of flower nearly white j 

 the flower is not of good outline, but very showy. 



Cardinal (Hoyle's). — Upper petals having a large blotch of velvet 

 shading off to scarlet ; lower petals scarlet ; it is very showy, and will 

 rank well as a second-rate variety. 



Prince Arthur. — Upper petals large, dark clouded blotch shading 

 off to flesh colour ; lower ones flesh colour, centre white ; petals of 

 firm substance. 



Zanette (Hoyle's). — Flower large; upper petals large, dark 

 clouded blotch with scarlet margin ; lower petals a rosy-scarlet ; it is 

 a very showy variety. 



Agathe. — Upper petals a large dark spot shading off with red and 

 scarlet margin ; lower ones lilac ; the flower is of medium size but very 

 pretty. 



Silk Mercer. — Upper petals a large dark blotch edged with rose; 

 lower ones flesh colour. 



Rosa. — Upper petals dark spot, shading off with scarlet ; lower ones 

 a bright rosy-scarlet. 



Van Stry (Foster's). — Upper petals a large clouded blotch edged 

 with fiery-scarlet ; lower ones a bright rosy-crimson. Centre light. 

 A very showy variety, and will be an acquisition to any collection 

 on that account. 



Pinks. — It was too early for them ; most of those shown were out 

 of true character. {Nurserymen's Clcfss) : twenty-four blossoms : 1st 

 prize, Mr. Norman, of AVoolvvich ; Read's Jenny Lind, Lady Dart- 

 moutii, Musqueteer, Harriet, Smith's Goliah, Young's Lady Mildmay, 

 Wilmer's Princess Royal, Hilyer's Goliah, Elridge's No. 10, Smith's 

 Diana, Garrett's Alpha, Willmer's Surplus, Hodges' Melona, 

 Henbrey's Rubens, Young's "Winchester Rival, White's Warden and 

 Duchess of Kent, Omega, Elridge's Pickwick, Hodges' Gem, Coster's 

 Alfred Morrison, King of Purples, Willmer's Laura, and Giddy's 

 Jenny Lind. 2nd prize, Mr. Ward, Woolwich ; Kerr's Harriett, 

 Smith's Goliah, Bell's Henry, Winchester Rival, Melona, Parke's 

 Jenny Lind, Miss Jane, John Neville, Double X, Laura, Twyford 

 Rival, Harkforward, John Dickson, Diana, Wonder, King of Purples, 

 Brilliant, Duchess of Kent, Hodges' Gem, Alpha, Blackheath Hero, 



