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tiveness suffers somewhat in the fact that the characteristic 

 and pleasing form of the wild Violet has become modified 

 in these large blooms. Nevertheless, they are first in the 

 public estimation, and their market value is unquestioned ; 

 many of the new sorts have been introduced from the 

 Continent, and others from America, whilst few have 

 originated in our own country. 



DOUBLE FLOWERS 



De Parme. This is of pale lavender - purple, and 

 specially suited for frame culture. It flowers earlier 

 than Neapolitan. 



King of Violets. This flower lacks refinement, and 

 should only be cultivated out-of-doors. The colour is 

 deep indigo-blue. 



Lady Hume Campbell. One of the very best late- 

 flowering kinds. 



Marie Louise. One of the most popular of all double 

 Violets. The colour is mauve-blue with a white eye. Two 

 blooms are illustrated in the plate, one lighter and the 

 other richer coloured, owing to details in the cultivation. 



Mdlle. Bertha Barron. This variety is also known as 

 Victoria. The plants are vigorous but of compact growth. 

 The colour is rich blue. 



Mrs. J. J. Astor. In this flower may be seen an 



