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spaces intervening between the points of these lozenge-shaped masses, and extend¬ 
ing outwards far enough to finish with an even circular line (5) Santolina incana; 
then in succession a circular band of Alternanthera amoena (6), and another of 
Echeveria secunda glauca (7). The design was very effective, but we gave 
preference to No. 1, in which the broad mass of Alternanthera amoena came out 
in a very telling manner. 
The plants used for this style of bedding are necessarily low-growing and 
compact, but in order to bring out the design, it is imperative to keep them 
pinched-in to a regular height, though not necessarily uniform, as a slight 
variation has the effect of showing some of the colours as it were in sunk 
panels. No garden of any pretensions should be without its one or more carpet- 
beds, as they are equally effective with flowering plants, and far less trouble 
when once planted.—M. 
NOVELTIES, Etc., AT FLOWER SHOWS. 
'HE waning summer, and the approach of the autumnal days, tend to thin 
the number of novelties among Florists’ flowers produced at the few shows 
now held. Some new Dahlias were produced at the Exhibition of the 
Society for the Encouragement of Florists’ Flowers, which took place at the 
Crystal Palace on the 6th of September. First-Class Certificates were awarded to 
Annie Hohhs, a pure white self-flower, of medium size as shown, but of fine out¬ 
line and substance ; this came from Mr. Thomas Hobbs, Lower Easton, Bristol. 
