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THE FLORIST ANT) POMOLOGIST. 



The varieties we have figured have each a well-marked character distinct 

 from the sorts previously known. Princess Alexandra {fig. 2) is a lovely- 

 flower, of great merit ; and, the plant being of free habit, and blooming 

 abundantly, it will make a handsome specimen. The flower-heads are also 

 adapted for display as cut blooms, being incurved and well filled-out, of about 

 average size, with the outer florets deep blush-lilac on the outer surface 

 and creamy on the inner face, and the central ones lemon-coloured : these 

 varied tints are very pleasing. Talbot {fig. 1) is of a different model, 

 resembling Dupont de l'Eure in form and character, the flower-heads being 

 close and full, moderately but effectively incurved, the florets short and rigid, 

 and the colour of a deep rosy lilac, with silvery tips, or, as Mr. Salter expresses 

 it, "rosy amaranth tipped with blush." It will be found adapted for show 

 purposes. 



"We ought not to close our remarks without recommending Mr. Salter's 

 catalogue of the present year to the notice of those who are interested in 

 Chrysanthemums, on account of a novel feature of some importance which it 

 contains. Complete information is given respecting the diversified properties 

 of the various sorts, and the peculiar purposes to which they may be most 

 usefully applied. Some sorts have the petals more or less naturally incurved. 

 These attain the spherical and symmetical form recognised as the model of 

 perfection, and are cultivated by exhibitors for the purpose of furnishing cut 

 blooms ; and flowers of this description are not uncommonly seen at the shows, 

 varying from 4 to 6 inches in diameter. To obtain this size it must be 

 understood that peculiar treatment is adopted. The whole vigour of the 

 plant is concentrated in four or five blooms, and all loose or misshapen 

 florets are carefully arranged or removed. It would be folly, observes 

 Mr. Salter, to disguise this fact, which is noticed to prevent disappointment 

 to those who may be led to suppose that flowers of these dimensions are 

 the result of ordinary culture. Other sorts have a graceful habit and 

 persistent green foliage, and bear a profusion of flowers, some with the 

 florets incurved and others reflexed. Such varieties are not unfrequently 

 exhibited from 12 to 15 feet in circumference, and covered with hundreds 

 of flowers. Others, again, are remarkable for late blooming, some remaining 

 in flower throughout December and during the early part of January. 

 The late-bloomers come in useful for the conservatory or for bouquets at a 

 season when few other flowers can be procured. The peculiar features of the 

 several varieties in respect to these qualities are indicated throughout the 

 catalogue, which will be found extremely valuable by those who may not have 

 had the opportunity of making the observations for themselves. Several other 

 novelties besides those we have mentioned are also described therein. 



M. 



NEW ROSES OF 1863. 

 Vilmorin, Andrieux, et Cie. have kindly sent me the raisers' account 

 of twenty-four new Roses, which will raise the aspirations and expectations of 

 rosarians. They are all marked as vigorous or very vigorous except two. 



Rosier, The. — Mdlle. Adele Jougant (Ledechaux), vig. ; medium flower, 

 nearly full, clear yellow. 



Rosier, The Bourbon. — Louise Margottin (Margottin), vig.; very good 

 form, very tender satin changing to whitish-rose. The issue of Louise Odier. 

 Rosiers, Hybrides Rencontants . — Alfred de Rougemont (Lacharme), vig. ; 



