372 Notes and Gleajiings. 



Among the seedling azaleas at Ghent were three which appeared very de- 

 sirable in point of color, surpassing every thing which approached them in 

 brilliancy ; namely, Roi d^Hollatide, a rich vermilion, spotted on the upper 

 segments, and remarkable for smoothness and substance ; yames Veitch, a most 

 brilliant lint of magenta-rose ; and Coloris nova, a rich glowing crimson. 



Azalea (Indica) Lizzie. — This fine azalea has twice passed the ordeal of 

 the Floral Committee ; on one occasion receiving a first-class certificate, and on 

 the other a certification that its high character had been well maintained. Its 

 chief peculiarities are its smooth surface, which gives it a perfect outline ; its dis- 

 tinct markings, which take the form of stripes of bright carmine on a pure white 

 ground, varying in breadth and disposition ; and its great substance, which results 

 in the long endurance of the flowers. We learn from Mr. Kinghorn, by whom 

 it was raised, that tliis latter quality is very noticeable, the plants standing much 

 longer in flower than those of any other variety. The flower opens with a 

 greenish tinge, and blanches as it expands ; so that the fully-developed flowers 

 have a pure white ground, which is well set off by the well-defined and elegant 

 markings. Like rnost of the varieties Mr. Kinghorn has sent out, this new 

 striped azalea is one which may be recommended with the highest confidence. 

 We learn that the constitution and habit of the plant are all that can be desired. 



The improved varieties of greenhouse or Indian azaleas are certainly not 

 surpassed, if equalled, either for exhibition or conservatory decoration, as by a 

 selection of the earliest, the medium, and the very late sorts, they can be had in 

 bidom from Christmas till the end of June. The earliest and most forward 

 pb.nts may be introduced to the forcing-house from about the middle of October, 

 at intervals, to keep up a succession of bloom. " All the varieties," observes Mr. 

 Kinghorn, " at whatever season they bloom, are much improved in quality by 

 be ng kept in rather a close, warm temperature while expanding their blos- 

 soi ns." — M., in Florist. 



The Strelitzias. — This splendid genus of Musads is, I think, not so 

 much grown as their great beauty merits. I had, last February, a plant of the 

 dwarf species, S. /mmills, in flower, with twenty-seven spikes on it ; and few 

 plants looked so gay and interesting at that wintry season. This plant was 

 grown in a warm conservatory amongst greenhouse ferns, dwarf palms, and 

 other plants ; and I find the way to flower it in perfection is to give it plenty of 

 room for its roots either in a very large pot or tub. My plant in flower was 

 shifted into a large tub about two years ago, and it now forms an immense mass 

 of foliage and flowers. The strelitzias seem to flourish best in a light loan-.y 

 soil mixed with leaf-mould ; and they need plenty of water, as well as frequent 

 syringing, when growing and coming into flower. They are generally cultivated 

 in moist stoves, but will flower well in a warm conservatory if planted out, or 

 if grown in large pots or tubs. 



The following sorts I have found the best and showiest of the family, — Stre- 

 litzia air^iisia, S. regince, S. huinilis, S. ovata, S. parvi/olia, and S. angusti- 

 folia. — Cottage Gardener. 



