THE FLORAL MAGAZINE. 



now be given somewhat sparingly ; and, indeed, the 

 drier the plants are kept in reason during the winter, 

 the better. When water is given, it should not be 

 poured on the foliage of delicate sorts, and especially 

 of the mealed varieties. Any plants that are well dry 

 at the roots might be immersed in a pail of water 

 nearly to the level of the soil, till the ball is saturated, 

 and then allowed to drain well before the plant is 

 returned to the stage. Light is of great advantage 

 just now. Growers who have kept their plants under 

 the shade of a north wall or fence, are bringing them 

 more into the open that the light may fall freely on 

 them. The glass on the roof of the house or frames 

 should be cleansed ; and if there is danger from drip 

 it should be stopped without delay. All decaying 

 leaves should be removed ; and where the surface soil 

 betrays a tendency to harden, it should be gently 

 stirred on the surface ; and especially is this necessary, 

 as any roots that are put forth at this time of year, 

 appear just at the point of contact of the stem of the 

 plant with the soil. A little top dressing in autumn 

 will be found very beneficial. Air is an essential point 

 this month ; and it can be freely admitted when rain 

 is not falling. In the case of frames, air can be given 

 in rainy weather by tilting up the lights at top and 

 bottom, so long as wet is not blown in through the 

 openings. All delicate growing Auriculas require 

 special attention during the autumn and early winter. 



A SELECTION OF SHOW TULIPS. 



A " Subscriber to the ' Floral Magazine, 5 " attracted 

 by the Plate of Show Tulips which appeared in last 

 month's issue, makes a request for a selection of good 

 Tulips wherewith to form a collection. The following 

 gives a list of the eight best varieties of Tulips in three 

 different sections. 



Feathered Bizarres. 



Demosthenes. 

 George Hay ward. 

 Sir Joseph Paxton. 

 Ashmoles' Garibaldi. 

 Battersby's Herald. 

 Commander. 

 Masterpiece (Slater). 

 Sulphur (Birtwhistle). 



Flamed Bizarees. 



Sir Joseph Paxton (Willi- 



son). 

 Ajax (Hardy). 

 Dr. Hardy (Storer). 

 Orion (Storer). 

 Masterpiece (Slater). 

 Polyphemus. 



George Hay ward (Laurence) 

 Lord Delamere (Hardy). 



Feathered Bybloemens. 

 Adonis (Hardy) 

 Friar Tuck (Slater). 

 Bessie (Hepworth). 

 Mrs. Pickerell. 

 Martin's 101 (Martin). 

 William Bentley (Groom). 

 Mrs. Cooper. 

 David Jackson (Jackson). 



Flamed Bybloemens. 

 Talisman (Hardy). 

 Duchess of Sutherland 



(Walker). 

 Salvator Rosa (Brown). 

 Nimbus (Hardy). 

 Adonis (Headly). 

 Bacchus. 

 Lord Denman. 

 Constant. 



Feathered Roses 

 Heroine. 



Kate Connor (Slater). 

 Aglaia. 



Charmer (Martin). 

 Mrs. Lomax (Martin) 

 Little Annie (Martin) 

 Industry (Lea). 

 Mrs. Lea (Lea). 



Flamed Roses. 

 Aglaia. 



Triomphe Royale. 

 Kate Connor (Slater). 

 Circe (Headly). 

 Mrs. Headly (Headly). 

 Annie McGregor (Martin). 

 Rose Celestial (Walker). 

 Mrs. Lomax (Martin). 



In regard to Breeder Tulips, it is scarcely worth 

 while giving names, as seedlings usually bloom self- 

 colourei ; and take a permanent character when they 

 become rectified or broken. Though, it is said, the 

 Show Tulip is not now nearly so much thought of as 

 it was twenty years ago, there are yet many growers 

 who are constantly raising and breaking seedlings, 

 many of them of great promise. It may happen that 

 by the time these become plentiful enough to be 

 distributed, the Tulip will have become popular again, 

 for it represents a class of plants of gorgeous beauty 

 and great variety. 



NEW CARNATION AND PICOTEE. 



A new yellow-flowered Carnation, named Sulphur 

 King, is being distributed by Mr. T. S. Ware ; colour 

 bright sulphur-yellow ; very free, and of excellent 

 habit, so vigorous in fact that it is said to succeed as 

 well in the open ground as in pots. A good yellow 

 Clove Carnation is most desirable, and Sulphur King 

 will, no doubt, be valued on that account. Mr. Ware 

 has a yellow Picotee named Lady Armstrong, lemon- 

 coloured in the ground, and rayed with bright crimson. 

 Said to be free in growth, and of great value for 

 cutting from. Yellow Picotees are beautiful flowers, 

 but what is needed is a greater depth of colour in the 

 ground ; that is, primrose and pale lemon deepening 

 to yellow. The}'' are to a great extent delicate growers, 

 but they are very atti active notwithstanding. 



