80 THE CARNATION. 



with a netted and motley mixture of shining co- 

 lours. 



I have often remarked the preference given to 

 Picotees by most ladies : after being tired with 

 gazing at the gaudy and more dazzling beauties of 

 the Carnation, they have turned, with apparently 

 greater satisfaction, to examine and admire the soft 

 and delicate graces of their favourite Picotee. 



ON THE PLAGIARISM, &c. OF FLORISTS. 



THERE is another topic connected with the present 

 subject which in a manner forces itself upon me, 

 yet it is with some degree of reluctance that I enter 

 upon it. 



The florists, no doubt, are a race of men subject 

 to the same passions as other men are ; and these 

 passions, even in the florist, if they are suffered, like 

 weeds, to run riot, and are not properly pruned and 

 restrained, will sometimes prompt him to commit 

 actions, which are not strictly compatible with the 

 innocent and pleasing avocation which he pursues. 



