FLOEAL COMMITTEE, JUNE 21. 



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along the central ridge. The flowers are of medium size, falls deep 

 purple with a yellow ridge, standards of pale greenish- violet. Both 

 the parents were exhibited for comparison. (Fig. 137.) 



To Kalanchoe x kewensis ' Excelsior ' (votes, unanimous), from 

 Messrs. J. Veitch, Chelsea. A cross between IL flammea and K. 

 Bentii. Plant about 2 feet 6 inches high, flowers 1 inch across, Tyrian 

 rose, borne in great profusion. 



Fig. 138. — Rose 'Freda.' {Gardeners' Magazine.) 



To Eose ' Freda ' (votes, unanimous), from Mr. G. Paul, Cheshunt. 

 A new seedling H. T., of medium size and good form, old rose colour, 

 not greatly scented. (Fig. 138.) 



To Sweet Pea ' Dobbie's Sunproof Crimson ' (votes, unanimous), 

 from Messrs. Dobbie, Edinburgh. A large flower of a rich crimson 

 red colour, said not to scorch in the hottest sunshine. 



