160 MISCELLANEOUS IXTELLLIGENCE. 



On Dahlias. — The observations of " A West Countryman, contained 

 in the Floricultural Cabinet of this month, as to the circulation of Catalogues 

 of Dahlias, at a certain lime, also as to a fixed regulation of prices, certainly 

 requires the attention of Growers. A difficulty is generally experienced 

 (very much so within my own circle of acquaintance) by Amateurs, in ascer- 

 taining where the new and scarce sorts of these much admired plants are to 

 be obtained. I hope that some of the leading Growers will take up the 

 subject, and devise some plan for a general circulation of Catalogues in one 

 work. The public generally (particularly Amateurs) I am sure would feel 

 much indebted and would encourage the work. If the Conductor of the 

 Floricultural Cabinet thinks the opinion of an humble individual worthy of 

 notice in his next number, he will oblige 



A Subscriber and an Amateur. 



Salisbury, 6th June, 183o. 



On Dahlias. — In answer to " A West Countryman," contained in your 

 last number, I beg to offer my opinion on the subject of his appeal to Growers 

 of Dahlias. I agree with the writer that if his suggestions could be carried 

 into effect, it would well answer the purpose of Growers, and be a great ad- 

 vantage to Amateurs; but I think I may say, that it would be next to im- 

 possible to induce a body of Growers to take up the subject upon the basis 

 proposed, their time being so much occupied atthatseason of the year, i hen 

 their attention to the proposed arrangement would he required. 



9lh June, 1835. A Dahlia Grower. 



Reply to Voltaire. — In Vol. II. p. 290, Voltaire inquires the class 

 and order to which the genus Musa belongs ; and in answer, I beg to say 

 that the two different classes and orders stated by him is incorrect. Musa, 

 so named by Pi.ujiier, in honour of Antomus Musa, brother of F.upi.ir 

 bis, beli ngs to class 6, order 1, Hexandria Monogynia, it of course having 

 C stamens, or male, of equal length, and one st; le or female. Deommohd's 

 First Step to Flotany is certainly an excellent work, and one I myself studied 

 in my earlier years ; but I sljould recommend Rennie's Alphabet of Botany, 

 2s. tid.; and Lindlev's First 'Principles of Botany, 3s. For its size and price, 

 Pin nock's Catalogue of Botany is certainly a valuable gem for beginners. 



F. ASHFORD. 



A List of Herbaceous Border Flowers. — In your Cabinet for May, 

 a Lady wishes for a list of good and handsome herbaceous border flowers; 

 and your friend and correspondent, Mr. Menzies, not having acquiesced 

 with your wish, I have taken the opportunity of sending, for the information 

 of your fair inquirer, a list of a few I have selected from our stock of herba- 

 ceous plants, and which are well adapted for the adorning of a flower garden . 



Henry P. Pontey. 



Xursery, Kirhhealon, near Huddersfteld. 



Achillea ptarmica pleno Baptisia exaltata 



Aconitum japonicum Bulbocodium venium 



versicolor Campanula pulla 

 Adonis vernalis grandiflora 



Agrostemma Coronaria pleno Trachelium var. alba 



Antirrhinum JMajus pleno Scheuchzeri 



Cymbalaria striped azurea 



Ammobium alatum Claytonia virginica 



Anemona pulsalilla Catananche bicolor 



Ranunculoides Coronilla hybrida 



palmata Cortusa matthiola 



Hallerii Cyclamen europffium 



Aquilegia glandulosa Cypripedium spectabihim 



formosa pubesceus 



Aster linifolia Delphinium Chinensis 



lacois do. alba 



Astragalus viiniueus Barlocoii 



Auouiathcca cruentu tridachylon 



