J. ^ p. Henderson, Florists. 293 



Among the seedlings we noticed one very fine one, produced 

 from C. var. Colviilu', impregnated with Donckelaerii, very- 

 large, deep rose, spotted, or marbled Avith white. Another, 

 much like tricolor, .but more double : imbricata, myrtifolia, 

 and other magnificent specimens, were also in flower. 



We have already remarked (X. p. 41,) upon Mr. Becar's 

 culture of the camellia. The great charm of his collection, 

 is the superior form and vigor of the plants ; these are ob- 

 tained only by constant care and attention ; a free use of the 

 knife, and tving out the branches in their proper places, are the 

 two main things to attend to ; persevering with these, plants 

 forming perfect pyramids from the pot up, will, in a short time, 

 repay the possessor, one of which is, in truth, worth a dozen 

 crooked and ill-shaped plants, with here and there a blossom. 



In the greenhouses, besides numerous small camellias, we 

 noticed many fine pelargoniums and azaleas, and some seed- 

 ling calceolarias, which have bloomed superbly since our 

 visit. But the camellia excludes most all other plants. 



The season was yet too early to see any thing in the open 

 ground. 



New York, May 22d. Greenhouse of Mr. 7\ Dimlap, 

 Broadway. — The large greenhouse here, which is the great 

 attraction of Mr. Dunlap's city establishment, we found well 

 filled with a good stock of showy plants. Since our last visit 

 Mr. Dunlap has removed the glass from that part of the 

 store connecting the greenhouse with it, as it was found im- 

 possible to prevent leakage from the glass, which prevented 

 the use of the room for seeds. The Harlem garden furnishes 

 an abundance of flowers for bouquets and plants for sale, 

 and the greenhouse, 100 feet long, is ample for all purposes 

 of show. We hope soon to give a full account of the grounds 

 at Harlem, which now contain six or eight large greenhouses, 

 forcing houses, propagating houses, &c. 



Jersey City. Messrs. J. 4* P- Henderson, Florists. — Messrs. 

 Henderson, one of whom is known to our readers as the 

 author of an excellent article on Transplanting Large Trees, 

 (Vol. XH. p. 248,) have taken the premises formerly occupied 

 by Mr. Briell, who has removed to Flushing, L. I. The 

 principal business of Messrs. Henderson is the raising of 

 vegetables for the New York market, but they also keep two 

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