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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ February, 
that it has the majestic habit of Araucaria Bulei^ while the foliage is of the awl- 
shaped character seen in that of A. elegans andJ.. CooJcii ; in short, it is described 
by him as being intermediate in character between A. Rulei and A. elegans^ but 
having pendulous branches. Some idea of the aspect of young plants may be 
formed from the accompanying figure. It is said to come from New Caledonia, 
but was, we believe, procured by Mr. Goldie from a nurseryman in New Zealand. 
—T. Moore. 
THE CARNATION AND PICOTEE. 
Chapter XIV. —Descriptions of the Best Varieties, Old and New {continued). 
{N continuation of the descriptive list of the best varieties of Carnations 
and Picotees, commenced at p. 16, I now come to the class of 
Crimson Bizarre Carnations 
Albion’s Pride, Gem, and Marshal Ney are varieties raised by the late Mr. Richard 
Headly, of Stapleford, near Cambridge, who was in life the very type of the fine old English 
gentleman, and ardent florist; and whose loss will long be mourned by those who had the 
privilege of his intimacy. Each of these varieties is distinct in character, from the varying 
tints of colour and modes of distribution, but they possess in common the good properties of 
symmetrical form, stout substance, well-defined markings, and rich quality. They are also 
good growers, and deserve a place in the most select collections. 
Black Diamond. —Raised by the late Mr. John Haines, of Tipton, from Ely’s William 
Caxton. First bloomed in 1848. “ A strikingly fine variety, rich in texture and colours, 
good white, petal very smooth and well-shaped. I think it quite equal to Lord Milton, which 
it much resembles, as, brother-like, it should. A healthy grower.” This was my description 
in 1853, and despite some slight evidence of the effects of time, I am gratified to say it yet 
deserves, and will well repay, the attentions of the diligent cultivator. 
Captain Stott (Jackson).—One of the later productions of the late Mr. Jonathan Jack- 
son, of Deighton, near Huddersfield. Evidently, I should say, a seedling from Warrior 
(Slater), which it much resembles in its sluggish growth and general character, but a better 
flower, having a broader petal, and, therefore, a finer form. It also is somewhat earlier in 
flower. Warrior being late. When caught in its best dress it is not easily to be surpassed. 
Like all the varieties of harder growths and later habit of bloom, it should not be overpotted, 
and will be greatly advantaged by the shelter of a frame or other means of warding-off 
heavy drenching rains or cutting winds, in early spring. 
Eccentric Jack, Graceless Tom, Phidias, Rifleman, and The Lamplighter. —Five 
varieties, the production of Mr. Edmund Wood, of York, now for some time past lost to 
floriculture, but who, many years since, was my own well-beloved disciple. Each possesses 
properties of a very high order, and deserves the widest cultivation. Regarded as a whole, 
Eccentric Jack may perhaps be the better variety of the five,’ Lamplighter (because of its 
greater number and narrower centre petals) the worse, more especially as the latter is late 
in bloom; but despite the high standard, even almost, as I have sometimes been told, to 
fastidiousness, of my requirements, I could not banish one from my collection. 
Grand Master (Schofield).—Described in the catalogues as “ beautifully marked; very 
fine and from what I saw of it last season, I think the description well deserved. 
Isaac Wilkinson (Turner).—“ A flower of the largest size, smooth and well-marked 
with bright colours ; white good, and guard-petals broad and well-shaped. Unfortunately, 
the centre petals are narrow, and thus without the aid of a skilful dresser the flowers appear 
confused. When exhibited by Mr. Turner in 1872, it was regarded as the best of its class, 
and obtained a First-class Certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society, but it is now 
beaten undoubtedly by Mr. Simonite’s J. D. Hextall and John Simonite.” I am indebted to 
my friend, Mr. Douglas, of Loxford Hall Gardens, for the above description, not having 
grown this variety last season. A seedling, apparently from its grass, from South London 
(Wood),—a variety remarkable for its spindling growth, and its pale green colour. 
Jenny Lind (Puxley).—Taken all in all, this probably was the very best variety of 
this celebrated raiser, now with so many of the fidends of my younger floral days, gone to his 
rest. In 1853 I wrote of it:—“ The queen of the class. A flower more rich in its colours, 
and more distinct in its style of marking than any other grown. Added to this, it has a fine, 
broad, gently cupped petal, a good white, a smooth edge, and extra substance. One only 
