EXPLANATION. 



THE words in capitals dennte the several Genera, with the English Name, if 

 any, followed by the Natural Order and the Linnaean Class and Order to which 

 each Genus belongs, and also a notice of the Soil generally considered the most 

 suitable for it. 



The first and second Columns denote the Botanic and English Names of the Spe- 

 cies, with Synonyms (in Italics). 



The third Column denotes the usual season of Flowering. 



The fourth ditto the Heights generally attained (in feet). 



Thejifth ditto the Colour of the Flowers. 



The sixth ditto contains References to coloured Figures in a few of the most 

 popular publications. 



Abbreviations. 



B. Biennials. R. suitable for growing in Rock 



C. Climbing Plants. Work or in Pots. 



E. Evergreen. S. Suffruticose or Shrubby. 



F. Half Hardy Annuals, requiring to T. Tender Annuals, requiring to be 



be raised under hand lights or raised in hot-beds, and are 



frames. usually kept in the green- 



O. Sweet scented. house. 



P. requiring Protection from Frost Tr. Trailing or Creeping Plants, also 



by means of walls, mats, mulch, suitable for Rock Work or 



or frames. Pots. 



References to Figures. 



B. M. Botanical Magazine. 



B. R. Register. **/* 



C. C. Chandler's Camellia Britannica. 



D. B. Watson's Dendrologia Britannica. 

 F. G. Sweet's British Flower Garden. 



H. T. Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London. 

 P. B. Brookshawe's Pomooa Britannica. 

 P.M. Pomological Magazine. 

 S. C. Sweet's Cistineae. 



