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feet flaked Carnation. The ground colour (as it is usually called) is a light 

 lilac, and each petol has a broad deep rose-coloured stripe, formed exactly up 

 its centre. The specimen we saw in September last, was a very compact 

 formed flower, and perfectly regular in its stripes, and merits the attention of 

 every lover of those splendid flowers. When we visited the garden of Mr. 

 Appleby, we were struck with its arrangement and order j it reflects great 

 merit on its possessor : the collection of handsome flowering plants was very 

 extensive and select. We were pleased with the formation of a small struc- 

 ture for striking exotic cuttings in, and hope Mr. Applebit will give us a plau 

 of it for our Publication. His method, too, of substituting flat pieces of glass 

 placed over the pots of cuttings, instead of bell glasses, was new to us. Pre- 

 vious to planting the cuttings, pots are filled one half or two-thirds, according 

 to the length of the cuttings, so that the tops do not touch the glass, with soil 

 or sand, &c. After the cuttings are inserted, watered, and allowed an hour or 

 so to dry a little, the pieces of glass are laid flat over the pots. Mr. A. states 

 the glass does not require drying, as is the case with bell glasses j thus much 

 time and trouble is saved ; he turns the glass once or twice a day; the method 

 is simple, eftectual, and cheap. Mr. A. cuts each glass to an octagonal form, 

 by taking off" the corners, so that he states it is not so liable to be disturbed as 

 when square. Our esteemed friend Mr. Mearns, Gardener to his Grace the 

 Duke of Portland was, as far as we can ascertain, the first to adopt the above 

 method, which he did when at the Duke of Yokk's, Oatlands, 27 years ago; 

 but Mr. Mearns informs us he prefers the glass being left square, as being 

 readier to take hold of, and the glass when no longer wanted for cuttings, is 

 useful for glazing purposes, and thus no loss is occasioned. Con. 



NEW DAHLIAS. 



We shall give a List, in this and the next Number, of some of the best Seed- 

 lings of 1832. We have just received a List of Dahlias from Mr. Widnall, 

 Nurserjman, Cambridge, and feel sorry it came too late for our pages this 

 month. We question whether the collection is to be equalled in the kingdom; 

 particulars shall be given next mouth. The following superior ones are iu 

 the possession of Michael Bkewer, Jun., Nurseryman, Cambridge. 



Ctueen of the Whites, very fine. 



New Camphor-scented white, very fine. 



Lovely Ann, deep rose, centre petals pure white. 



Incomparable Orange, shaded, and excellent formed flower. 



Purpurea perfectissima, rich coloured, well formed. 



Second Surprise, lively purple, very large. 



Mrs Austin, bright crimson red, quilled excellent. 



Rammoo Sainmoo, black, very fine. 



Negro, superb black. 



Queen of Belgium, white, tipped with purple. 



La Favourite, orange and yellow, petals distinct. 



Levitt's, lilac and crimson stripe. 



I'riscilla, white and lilac. 



Orange and scarlett-striped. 



King of the Yellows, very large and good. 



The annexed are also fine sorts, now in the possession of Mr. Breivek, Sen. 

 Nurseryman, Cambridge: — 



Proteus, primrose and purple spotted. 



