16 JOUENAL OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Of course I know Mr. Cole's variety was put on the market first, 

 Mr. Eckford being obliged to grow another season, as the stock was 

 small. Mr. Eckford was also informed that the variety on the market 

 was something like his; he therefore dropped the idea of another 

 name, and sent it out as his superior stock of ' Countess Spencer.' 

 I think had it not been for me, the finer form of this charming flower 

 would never have been known. — I am, most respectfully yours, 



E. ViNER. 



