JANUARY. 3 
in the large-flowering varieties; but as some of these will 
most probably be figured in the Frorist, I shall confine my 
observations to Pompones, three of which form the plate for 
this month. 
_ In looking over the list which I gave (not on my own per- 
sonal inspection) in the Frorisr for March last, and com- 
paring it with experience since then, I find that there are 
marked by me as specially good—Andromeda, Eliza Conte, 
Golden Cedo Nulli, Madame Fould, Madame Miellez, Madame 
Moliere, Madame Sentir, Mrs. Dix, Mr. Astie, and Salomon. 
Some of these are decided acquisitions—very free in blooming, 
of good habit, and of beautiful shape. 
The following new ones will, I think, be found additions 
and improvements on existing varieties :— 
Fanny, orange red,'a very free bloomer, makes a good pot plant. 
Emily, very fine bronzed rose 
*Christiana, fawn tipped with orange, good form and habit. 
Edith, rosy salmon, very pretty 
*Mrs. Turner, fine pure white, hybrid pompone, of good shape and habit 
-Eva, canary yellow, bronze centre, delicate colour, free blooming 
Madame Pepin, chestnut, very fine 
Miranda, fringed rose, quite a ball, but the fringe gives it rather the 
appearance of being nibbled 
ea creamy white, much the shape of that fine flower, Madame 
‘Ou 
Musidora, mottled orange and chestnut, small and pretty 
*Jane Amelia, dark rosy carmine, in colour between Riquiqui and 
Salomon, free bloomer and excellent form. 
Those marked with an asterisk are figured this month, and 
Mr. Andrews has succeeded in giving excellent likenesses of 
them; though, perhaps, Mrs. Turner looks larger than it 
really is, - 
I have said nothing about the cultivation; for, thanks to 
Messrs. Broome, Dale, and others, that is now pretty well 
understood. If one wishes to grow them for exhibition, it is 
only needful to attend to the directions of these gentlemen, , 
and large and monstrous plants will reward the cultivator’s 
efforts; while, if only for ordinary purposes, there is no plant 
so easily managed, or that will more thoroughly reward the 
care bestowed upon it; and I have only to repeat that, to 
provide against disappointments, it will be necessary to have a 
temporary shelter, either of calico or glass, when the blooming 
season comes on. 
I have noticed most of the additions of late, but an appli- 
cation to any of the large growers will be sure to receive 
attention, and they will tell what are the most desirable kinds 
for general or exhibition purposes. 
Deal, Dec. 19. D. 
