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THE FLORIST. 
Verbena Carlos (to which a certificate was awarded), white with a 
pale carmine eye ; Shrubby Calceolaria Pet, a dwarf light crimson 
brown variety; and a plant of Petunia Exquisite, the best white 
variety out. Mr. Wyness, Buckingham Palace Gardens, exhibited a 
seedling Verbena, Lord Alfred Paget, rosy purple, with dark centre, 
but not a desirable variety. Mr. Charles Turner sent several seedling 
Pelargoniums, including Duke of Cambridge and Mazeppa, a fine spotted 
variety, which received a certificate ; also seedling Fancy Pelargoniums 
Clara Novello, Claudiana, Decision, Alice (which received a certificate), 
and Queen of Lilacs, a pretty delicate rosy lilac, with white centre, 
which received a certificate. A variety named Rosabella is a greatly 
improved Jenny Lind, and will make a fine exhibition variety. Mr. 
Turner also sent a variegated Geranium, Julia; and Messrs Hooper 
& Co. sent specimens of the crystal Rose label, composed of glass, in 
which is placed a printed piece of paper showing the name, and a 
specimen of a new stake and shield for Carnations. 
MESSRS. JOHN WATERER’S AMERICAN PLANTS, ROYAL^ 
BOTANIC GARDENS, REGENT’S PARK. 
Usually this attractive exhibition has been contributed by several 
exhibitors, but on this occasion the plants were wholly supplied 
by Messrs. John Waterer, of Bagshot. The large tent, comprising 
some thousands of finely-grown plants, was most admirably arranged, 
the different shades of colour being so contrasted as to give the most 
pleasing effect. Those who have had the good fortune to have a “ peep” 
at Messrs. Waterer’s “ show ” when at its best, will agree with us that 
it was a grand display. Subjoined is a list of a few of the leading kinds, 
compiled from notes made on the occasion. 
Rhododendrons. —Velasquez, beautiful cherry colour; Aclan- 
dianum, delicate blush, and much marked with chocolate spots; 
Archimedes, bright crimson; Nireus, light purple, and much marked 
with dark spots; John Waterer, glowing carmine, first-rate; Mrs. 
John Waterer, clear bright rose, and spotted, very fine foliage, first- 
rate ; Lady Eleanor Cathcart, bright clear rosy crimson with chocolate 
spots, distinct, first-rate; Omphale, bright scarlet, rose and orange 
spots; Nero, large dark purple, good; Madame Van de Weyer, light 
rosy crimson, good; Jubar, rose, and much spotted; Sir Charles Napier, 
rose, and distinctly spotted; Sir Colin Campbell, rosy purple and 
intensely spotted; Roseum pictum, light rose, paler centre, good ; 
Rhodoleucops, rosy crimson, and white eye ; Sebastian, an extraordinary 
spotted kind, good ; Concessum, light rosy crimson, centre much paler, 
good foliage ; Attraction, fine crimson, a very large truss ; Celebrandum, 
crimson claret, compact trusser; Congestum roseum, a bright rosy 
crimson, and much marked; Enchantress, delicate clear white, with 
orange eye, good ; General Canrobert, brilliant crimson, strongly 
marked, first-rate; Lefevreanum, crimson, and good form, first-class ; 
Due de Brabant, salmon white, good; Pasithea, a distinct and good 
kind ; Lady Wenlock, fine rosy crimson; Vandyck, clear rosy crimson, 
first-class ; and several seedlings which are very distinct and beautiful, 
but not named. 
