FLORISTS' FLOWERS. 



FLORIST FLOWERS are distinguished from 

 others of the same kind by approaching 

 a standard of perfection by which such 

 plants are judged in relation to the form 

 of their flowers, colour, markings, and 

 regularity of the petals, &c. Only such 

 plants as produce flowers in accordance 

 with the hard and fast rules laid down are 

 considered worthy of the Florist's care 

 and attention. The following is a list of 

 plants cultivated under this heading, 

 treated of in alphabetical order : 



Anemone. Properties of a Double 

 Anemone. The blossom should be from 

 two and a-half to three inches in diameter, 

 consisting of an outside row of stout, 

 large, well-rounded petals, called the 

 guard-leaves. These should spread out hori- 

 zontally to the edges, which latter should 

 turn upwards slightly, so as to present a 

 saucer-like appearance. Within these 

 guard-leaves, and at a little distance from 

 the edges, there should be such a number 

 of long, small petals, longest at the bottom, 

 and gradually shortening to the centre, as to form a half ball. 

 Self-coloured flowers should have the colour clear, bright, and 

 distinct, whether it be blue, crimson or scarlet. If variegated, 



