144 CUT- FLOWERS. 



PENTSTEMOX. 



The Pentstemon is a general favourite with exhibitors, from 

 the fact that it is very accommodating, easily grown, and can 

 be exhibited in good form with very little trouble, provided 

 that the proper varieties are cultivated. Among the best 

 for exhibition are Eclipse, F. W. Moor, Mont Blanc, Renown, 

 T. S. Ware, and W. B. Gladstone. Their cultivation is exactly 

 similar to that recommended for Antirrhinum. The points of 

 merit are : (1.) Size of spike and number of flowers ; (2.) size 

 and texture of the tube, the lip of which should be slightly 

 extended, and turned back to show the throat ; and (3.) colour, 

 which should be dense and clear, and the markings well 

 defined. 



PHLOX. 



This is a very showy flower, and when represented by good 

 varieties, well cultivated, they make a fine display. Some of 

 the best are Burns, Captain B. Jackson, Earl of Mar, John 

 Stewart, Miss Lingard, and Panama. The cultivation is 

 similar to the Antirrhinum. The points of merit are: (1.) 

 Size of spike and flowers ; (2.) form and colour. Selfs should 

 be pure, of decided colour, the markings uniform, and clearly 

 defined. 



PICOTEE. 



A very useful and pretty hardy flower, which is deservedly 

 popular at exhibitions. Twelve of the best Picotees for 

 exhibition are Ann Lord, Brunette, Evelyn, Favourite, Hero, 

 Lady Holmesdale, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Sharp, Paulina, Thomas 

 Williams, William Summers, and Violet Douglas. Their culti- 

 vation is similar in every respect to that of the Carnation in 

 the open air. The points of merit are : (1.) Size and form of 

 the bloom; (2.) substance and regularity in the disposition of 

 the petals ; (3.) colour, which should be pure and bright. 

 The lacing may be light or heavy, but distinct. 



PINK. 

 This is another of the very useful hardy plants, which should 

 receive more attention on account of its fragrance and free 



