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flowers of medium size, and excellent form with broad florets. The 

 flower stems are stiff and support the blooms well. 



To Lonicera nitida (votes, 10 for, 2 against), from Messrs. J. 

 Veitch, Chelsea. A neat evergreen shrub from Western China, grow- 

 ing from 3 to 6 feet high. The branches grow erect, and are densely 

 covered with small, ovate, leathery leaves, which are very glossy on 

 the upper surface. The flowers are creamy-white and very fragrant. 



Fig. 148. — Nerine 'Mrs. F. E. S. Balfour.' {Gardeners' Magazine.) 



To Nerine ' Honourable Miss Gibbs ' (votes, unanimous), from 

 H. J. Elwes, Esq., F.E.S., V.M.H. (gr. Mr. Walters), Colesborne, 

 Cheltenham. The flowers, of this charming variety are large and of 

 a deep velvety crimson colour. The edges and tips of the perianth 

 segments have a wonderful sparkling lustre, which is seen to great 

 advantage in a good light. The plant exhibited carried an umbel of 

 thirteen flowers. 



To Nerine ' Mrs. F. E. S. Balfour ' (votes, unanimous), from 

 H. J. Elwes, Esq., F.R.S., V.M.H, The perianth segments are of a 



