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Vkiesia glutinosa. [Qard. 67Aron. 1856, 388). A noble Brorneliaceous plant, 
with a tall scape, 4ft. high, covered with red-blotched bracts, terminating in 
a panicle, whose branches are clothed with varnished bright red bracts, 
producing a rich effect. West Indies. Stove perennial. Hon. J. S. Worthy. 
Weigela cora)ensis. [Gard. Chron. 1856, 676). This beautiful shrub, 
better known as Weigela amabilis, under which name it is figured in Bot. 
Mag. t. 4893, produces bunches of rose-coloured flowers, of which the edges 
are undulate or crisped ; they resemble those of W. rosea, as does the habit 
of the plant. Japan. Hardy deciduous shrub. It flowers in autumn, 
and is one of the most valuable of autumnal shrubs. French and Belgian 
Gardens. 
Weigela Middendorffiana. {Flor. d. Serres, t. 1157). A shrub with the 
habit of W. rosea, but with pale yellow flowers. Supposed to be a native 
of Siberia. Hardy evergreen shrub. Belgian Gardens. 
Wistaria frutescens MAGNiFicA. {Flor. d. Serres.,t. 1151). A fine variety, 
flowering in dense drooping racemes ; flowers pale lilac, with a yellow blotch 
on the standard; violet-blue keel and wings. Hardy wood climber. M, 
Van Houtte. 
ROSE SOUVENIR D’ELIZE. 
The observation of Mr. Rivers, page 329 of the Florist, wherein he 
says “ the figure of Rose Souvenir d'EUze is hy far too perfectf 
gives me some surprise, as I remember perfectly cutting the specimen, 
and can assure you it was only one amongst many equally fine; indeed, 
the last two seasons Souvenir d’Elize has been the Rose of Roses, a 
general favourite, and imperfect flowers the exception, not the rule. 
The first time it flowered at Bagshot, I thought it most lovely, and even 
now, after growing it rather extensively this season, I see no reason to 
reverse my judgment. I feel reluctant in opposing Mr. Rivers, 
whose opinion I, as well as a host of others, look up to as a safe guide, 
and an estimate of the merits of a Rose from him must carry with it a 
large amount of consideration. I can only console myself with the idea 
that the Roses at Sawbridgeworth were grown under circumstances 
adverse to their proper development; and with all deference to Mr. 
Rivers’ judgment, I still think, had he seen them at Bagshot, he 
would have felt differently towards my favourite Souvenir. 
Charles Noble. 
The Nursery, Bagshot, November 20, 1856. 
REVIEWS. 
Rendles Price Current and Garden Directory for 1857- Messrs- 
W. E. Rendle & Co., Seed Merchants, Plymouth. 
The above fully maintains the high character we have given it on 
former occasions. The list of vegetable seeds appears to include many 
novelties, which are fully described for the information of purchasers, 
apparently with fairness and candour. Altogether, the Messrs. Rendle 
have taken great pains in making their selection, as well as judgment 
in describing all they offer for sale, and, consequently, the work affords 
