some years, Mr. Forster, above mentioned; Mr. Hoyle, of 
Reading, whose flowers are of very beautiful shape and gene¬ 
rally form the largest portion of those exhibited at the great 
annual shows held in London; Mr. Charles Turner, of the 
Royal Nursery, Slough; Mr. Dobson, of Islew r orth; and the 
late Mr. Beck, of Worton Cottage, Islew r orth. The flowers now 
figured were raised by the latter gentleman, one who was well 
known, and whose memory will be long cherished as an up¬ 
right, intelligent, and enthusiastic grower. They were exhi¬ 
bited by his gardener, Mr. Wiggins, at the Royal Horticultural 
Society, this year, and are to be distributed this autumn by Mr. 
Charles Turner, of the Royal Nursery, Slough. 
Mira (1) is a flow 7 er of great clearness of petal, very smooth 
and distinct, with a rich large spot of deep crimson in each 
petal, shading off into a lighter colour towards the edge, and 
leaving a clear margin of rose around. 
Sylph (2) is a flow 7 er of extreme purity, a glossy w 7 hite, and 
with a deep decided spot in the top petals, giving the flower 
an appearance of considerable novelty. Both are free-grow 7 ing 
varieties, and we believe will be general favourites. Flowers 
larger and perhaps more circular in shape have been exhibited, 
but v 7 e have considered these well worthy of a place in our 
Magazine from the beauty of their appearance. 
