kinds appear dull by comparison. When more fully blown, the 
petals spread out flattish, without becoming much reflexed, and 
the colour gradually acquires a somewhat paler hue, but re¬ 
tains much of its brilliancy. We regard it as one of the finest 
double red Camellias in cultivation. 
The class to which this variety belongs is represented by 
many beautiful kinds already known, amongst which this must 
occupy a foremost place. We may, however, here mention the 
following as other more accessible sorts worthy of universal 
cultivation. 
Bealii (Leeana superb a) : large, evenly formed, finely cupped, and full, 
bright scarlet-crimson. 
CokallijSTA : a large loose flower, with peony-formed centre, but re¬ 
markably showy, and a grand conservatory plant, fine bright crimson- 
red. 
Eximia : moderate size, full, imbricated, the outer petals reflexed, rich 
light-crimson. 
Eormosa: fine foliage, full, even, the petals cupped, never reflexed, rich 
crimson-scarlet. 
Mathotiaxa : large and finely formed, bright rich crimson. 
Beixe des Eletjrs : full size, finely imbricated, and full bright crimson- 
scarlet. 
With a history something like that of the present kind, 
Messrs. Milne and Co. also possess another neglected seedling 
raised by Messrs. Chandler. This, which is a light striped kind, 
of good form, and very finely marked, has been named amoena. 
We hope to be able to figure it when it has somewhat recovered 
from the weakened condition into which it had fallen. 
