68 THE BOOK OF THE CARNATION 



the supply is derived chiefly from the neighbourhood of 

 Hampton-on-Thames, the sorts cultivated in greatest 

 quantities being Duchess of Fife, Winter Cheer, 

 "Franco" (Mrs. Leopold Rothschild), White Clove, 

 Mrs. Moore, General Buller, and Germania. American 

 varieties seem to be gaining in the regard of purchasers, 

 and Mrs. T. Lawson is now cultivated largely, while 

 it is clear that Royalty, Prosperity and others will soon 

 be equally so. Of pinks, Her Majesty is the favourite, 

 and Mrs. Sinkins next. 



