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11. RosETTA. — Flowers very large, rich dark rose, of a 

 beautiful round form ; petals large, round and smooth on the 

 edge ; foliage glossy and narrow, though somewhat broader 

 than most of the narrow leaved sorts ; flowering in August 

 and September ; height, one to two feet. 



12. Standard of Perfection. — Flowers good size, 

 white, distinctly and delicately striped with pale lilac ; 

 petals slightly wavy ; round, entire on the edge ; panicles 

 of flowers ample ; foliage narrow ; flowers in July and Au- 

 gust ; height two to three feet. 



13. Speculum. — Flowers large, blush white, mottled 

 with pink ; petals good form ; foliage narrow ; flowers in 

 July and August ; height two to two and a half feet. 



14. Triumphator. — Flowers good size, clear white, with 

 delicate stripes and pencillings, of deep amaranth ; petals 

 fine form, smooth, round, and entire at the edge ; panicles 

 of flowers dense ; foliage narrow, glossy ; flowers in July 

 and August ; height two to three feet. 



This variety was raised by M. Rodigas, who has devoted 

 himself to the production of seedlings, and is one of the most 

 extensive and successful cultivators of the Phlox in Europe. 

 His seedlings are among the finest which have been pro- 

 duced. Triumphator was selected among thirty thousand 

 seedlings, and is conspicuous for the delicacy of its tints, the 

 form of the flowers, and the general habit of the plant. 



Art. VIII. Neinophila Maculata. By the Editor. 



All the Nemophilos are pretty annuals, either as orna- 

 ments of the conservatory or flower garden. N. insignis is 

 especially one of great beauty, and invaluable as a winter 

 flowering plant. Well grown, and placed on an elevated 

 shelf, or suspended from the roof, its slender stems depend 

 over the pot, and completely cover it, producing innumerable 

 quantities of its gay cerulean blossoms, which contrast prettily 

 with its tiny foliage. N. discoidalis, is more curious than 



