Plate 435. 



DOUBLE ZINNIA ELEGANS. 



We Iiave given a representation of the three fine varieties of Double Zinnias which 

 form the subjects of this plate, because the flowers have been greatly improved of late, 

 having increased both in size and symmetry, and in the brilliancy of colour which 

 pervades the flowers. The Double Zinnia is approaching the Dahlia in size, while it 

 exhibits hues of colour not found in the latter. 



The varieties represented were grown from Continental-saved seed, and the plants 

 received ordinary treatment, and were grown in good soil. The upper flower is of a 

 pleasing mauve-magenta colour, the side flowers crimson and chrome-yellow. Our main 

 object is to call attention to a very fine strain of half-hardy annuals, that are raised from 

 seed with but little trouble, and can be grown by every one having a piece of good 

 garden ground. The Double Zinnia is rapidly becoming a popular exhibition flower, and 

 this fact has given an impetus to the rapid improvement witnessed. 



Plate 436. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM ANGELINA, 



In the December number of the Floeal Magazine we called attention to this fine 

 variety, and by the favour of Mr. George Peachey we are enabled to figure it in the 

 present number. 



We are informed by Mr, Peachey, of Stamford Hill, that this new variety is a sport 

 from the well-known Lady Slade. " It came into my hands," states Mr. Peachey, " about 

 two years ago, and I have flowered it two successive seasons, but this is the first season 

 of its being exhibited in public. It is in every respect a florist's flower, and I may add 

 that with careful culture it will make a first-class pot^plant for exhibition or decorative 

 purposes." This opinion was endorsed in a practical manner at the exhibitions of the 

 Stoke Newington and Borough of Hackney Chrysanthemum Societies, held recently, when 

 it was awarded First-class Certificates of Merit by the leading Chrysanthemum cultivators. 



The flowers are of good size, full, symmetrical, and finely incurved ; the colour 

 golden-amber and cinnamon-brown. 



