280 
THE FLOEIST. 
Of Seedlings generally, but especially of 1847, there was a large 
display. The following is some account of the awards made in this 
department; which, however, may not be quite correct, for we had 
much difficulty in obtaining them, owing to the authorities having 
cleared the tents for the Censors only a short time previous to the 
gardens being opened to the public. 
Of the Seedlings of 1847 three blooms were shewn: first-class 
certificates were awarded to Mr. Turner, of Chalvey, for a variety 
named “ Mr. Seldonflower large, fine in form, with the centre 
well elevated, and filled with petals ; flower deep, petals good and well 
arranged ; in colour the petals are deep purple at the base, shaded 
off to a light lilac purple: the same for a flower called “ Grenadier,’" 
a deep rich red, flower symmetrical, centre well up, petals good shape 
and well arranged : “ Dreadnought,” Mr. Collison, of Bath, crimson 
maroon, petals finely formed and well arranged ; first-rate in form : 
“ Fearless,” Mr. Barnes, Stowmarket, a flower rather novel in colour, 
being a bright lavender, large, and finely formed: “ Duke of Wel¬ 
lington,” Drummond, a light or orange scarlet, novel in colour; a 
promising variety: “ Lamartine,” Taylor, yellow, slightly tinged 
with red ; a large flower of good shape : “ Victoria Regina,” Keynes, 
white mottled with lilac; a large flower, fine in form, with the 
centre well up: “ Duchess,” Bushell, white; a very promising 
variety: “Queen of Yellows,” Harrison: “Queen of the East,” 
Barnes, blush ; a finely formed flower. 
Fancy Dahlias, 1847. — First-class certificates: to J. Howard, 
Esq., for “ Miss Jane,” crimson maroon, white tip, form good, re¬ 
gular, and with centre well elevated ; “ Rainbow,” Keynes, red, 
with white tip—a flower of fine form and very regular ; “ Mrs. Stan¬ 
ley,” Mitchell, light crimson maroon, white tip. 1848 : to Mr. Pope, 
Chelsea, for “ Pride of Chelsea,” buff, with lilac back to petals—a 
singular coloured variety, form very superior : “ Queen of Beauties,” 
Drummond, a light lilac—a promising flower of good form. Fancy 
Varieties : —“ General Cavaignac,” Hunt, crimson maroon and white, 
fine circular form, with good centre. 
A new and very pretty seedling Verbena, named “ Princess 
Alice,” was exhibited by the raiser, Mr. Wyness, gardener to her 
Majesty at Buckingham Palace, and received a certificate; the truss 
is large, and the individual flowers well formed ; it is white, with a 
rosy spot in each division of the corolla, distinct, and very pretty. 
Several collections of Fuchsias were shewn ; and the Japan Lilies, 
from Mr. Groom, made a good display. Stands of cut-flowers added 
to the gaiety of the Exhibition ; and the Verbenas contributed by 
Messrs. Smith, Gaines, Wyness, Parker, and Robinson, to whom 
prizes were awarded, were much admired, A stand of Hollyhocks, 
from Mr. Chater, was shewn in spikes (a mode of exhibition well 
adapted for shewing this flower to advantage) ; among them were 
some fine varieties, perfect in form, clear and brilliant in colour. 
Antirrhinums also contributed their share to the interest of the Ex¬ 
hibition. 
One word, before closing, on the subject of not clearing tire tents 
