144 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



"Carnations. — The flower large, consisting of a number of well-formed 

 petals, neither so many as to give it a crowded appearance, nor so few as to 

 make it appear thin and empty — the petals broad and stiff — the guard ones 

 well rounded, and should rise a little above the calyx, and then turn off 

 gracefully in a horizontal direction, supporting the interior ones, which 

 should gradually taper towards the crown. Bizarres must have three colours 

 in even - petal — flakes two — colours strong and bright — the stripes clear and 

 distinct — the fewer freckles or spots the better — all the colours nearly equal, 

 or the most brilliant colour should predominate — the white pure and bright. 



"Picotees. — The same qualities as to size, petals, crown, and clear white 

 ground, as the Carnations — edge of petals smooth and well rounded. Those 

 flowers which are free from blotch or stripe down the petal, below the colour- 

 ed edging, are greatly to be preferred to those which are marked and pouncy. 



" Dahlias. — A fine flower should he of a perfectly circular form — the 

 outer petals stiff, well rounded and cupped — not too much so as to present a 

 quilled appearance, and well filled up to the centre — not in the least degree 

 showing the eye — neither should the eye be at all sunk or flattened, but 

 rather elevated above the other parts when in full bloom — the whole flower 

 presenting a true circle when viewed above, but of a hemispherical form 

 when observed at the side. Those flowers possessing two colours, to have 

 them clear and distinct." 



REFERENCE TO PLATE. 



1. Manetta glabra. Tetrandria, Monogynia, Rubiaceie. This is an ex- 

 ceedingly elegant plant ; its long scarlet blossoms contrasted with its deep 

 green foliage, render it one of the most beautiful objects that can well be 

 conceived. It was raised at Mr. Neil's, Canon Mills, near Edinburgh, from 

 seeds sent from Buenos Ayres. The stems twine to the height of a yard, or 

 more. It thrives well in peat and loam, and is readily increased by cuttings. 

 It succeeds well in the open border during summer. 



2. Salvia angustijolia. A native of dry mountainous places in the tempe- 

 rate parts of Mexico. It grows well in any light soil, is readily increased 

 both by seeds and cuttings, and requires protection in winter, being no more 

 than an annual if kept in the open border. It blooms very freely in the 

 open border. Grown in most public nurseries. 



3. Portuluca Gilliesii. Polyandria, Monogynia, Portulacere. It is a truly 

 splendid plant, and to be seen in perfection, it should be exposed to the 

 greatest heat and the brightest light that our summers will supply. It then 

 opens its rich rosy crimson flowers in considerable quantity. It grows only 

 a few inches high, is a perennial, and blooms most of the summer season. 

 It is grown in the London Horticultural Society's Garden, also at the Glas- 

 gow Garden. It is a native of the plains of Meudoza. It requires a dry 

 greenhouse or frame for winter protection. 



4. Tropaolum tricolorum, Three-coloured Indian Cress. (Nasturtium of 

 many.) A beautiful climbing plant, which will grow and bloom freely in 

 the open borders during summer. It is readily propagated by cuttings. 



FLORICULTURAL CALENDAR FOR JUNE. 



But little general or particular directions are required for this month, as 

 most of planting, sowing, and potting will be over. Roots of Ranunculuses 

 or Anemones, whose foliage is decayed, should be taken up. All plants in 

 pots must be regularly attended to with a free supply of water, particularly 

 on evenings. Carnations and Pinks should be laved or piped at the end of 

 the month. Auriculas and Polyanthuses should be potted and placed in a 

 shady situation. Cuttings of Garden Roses now put off under a hand glass, 

 shaded, will soon strike root. Seedling Carnations should now be planted 

 out in beds. 1". F. A. 



