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had been brought to the highest state of perfection yet 

 reached, and no one could fail to take account of the foliage ; the 

 leaves were well developed, having a thickness and firmness like 

 leather, a waxy gloss, nnd color so intense as to be almost 

 black. A large number of seedlings and new varieties were shown 

 for the first time. It is probable that never in the history of 

 Chrysanthemum Shows in this country, have such vigorous growth, 

 pure color, and perfection of bloom been equalled. 



GEORGE CEUICKSHANKS, 



Delecjafe. 



