C ARK AT ION. 
circle cf petals, commonly called tlie guard 
leaves, should be particularly substantial : thev 
should rise perpendicularly about half an inch 
above the calyx, and then turn oiF gracefully 
in a horizontal direvStion, supporting the in- 
terior petals, which should decrease gradually 
in size as they approach the centre, which 
should be well filled with them. All the petals 
should be regularly disposed, and lie over each 
other in such a manner as that their reepedlive 
and united beauties may meet the eye all toge- 
ther : thev should be nearly flat; or, at most, 
have a small degree of inflexion at tlie broad 
end. Their edges should be perfeclly entire ; 
without notch, fringe, or indenture. The 
calyx should be at least an inch in length ; 
sufficiently strong at top to keep the bases ot 
the petals in a close and circular body. The 
colours should be distinct ; and the stripes re- 
gular, narrowing gradually to the claw of the 
petal, and there ending in a fine point. Almost 
one half of each petal should be of a clear 
white, free from spots." 
The flower which we have figured, in the 
annexed print, was about three inches and d 
half 
