Plate 48. 
NEW CARNATIONS. 
Diant Jms Caryophyllus , vars. 
The accompanying figures represent two very handsome new 
varieties of Carnation, wdiich were exhibited last season before 
the Floral Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society. 
The variety named Rose of Castile , was raised by Richard 
Headly, Esq., and was exhibited by Mr. Turner, of Slough, to 
whom we are indebted for the blooms which our artist has 
portrayed. The beautiful flowers brought under the notice 
of the Floral Committee were unanimously awarded a first- 
class certificate. They were large, and sufficiently well-filled 
with petals, these being broad, smooth, and firm, the ground, 
colour pure white, boldly marked with tolerably regular and 
equal flakes of a rich bright rose-colour. It is a brilliant and 
attractive variety, worthy of being introduced into the choicest 
collection, and appears to be of vigorous habit. 
The variety Pre-eminent was raised and exhibited by Mr. 
Keynes, of Salisbury, and is a pretty flower, of good properties, 
the petals being sufficiently numerous to form a well propor¬ 
tioned flower, broad and even, and regularly marked with flakes 
of rich purple. It is desirable for general cultivation, on account 
of its rich colour and the bold character of the markings. 
We may take this opportunity to conclude the brief selected 
calendarial hints commenced under Plate 38, and which apply 
equally to both Carnations and Picotees:— 
July .—This is the blooming month. The buds must he watched, and as 
they give signs of reaching maturity, they must be tied to prevent the burst- 
Plate 48.— Diaxthtts Caryophylltjs, varieties :— 
Fig. 1 . Bose oe Castile (Headly) : rose-flake, of large size, fine form 
and marking. 
Fig. 2. Pre-emixext (Keynes) : fine purple-flaked, heavily marked. 
