This section is from the book "The Gardener V2", by William Thomson. Also available from Amazon: The New Organic Grower: A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener.
Having some time ago seen in a contemporary a'glowing report of "Miss Jolliffe," winter-flowering Carnation, I was desirous of seeing it. Having been gratified, I am able to indorse the high opinion of so many gardeners of distinction who have proved it to be of great value for winter work; and those who have a heavy demand for cut flowers at a season when they are scarce, will find this a valuable acquisition. The flowers, which are produced in great abundance, are of good substance, pale pink in colour, and have a strong but very pleasant perfume. This novelty was raised by Mr Keen, gardener to John G. Sheppard, Esq., of Campsey-ashe, Wickkam Market, Suffolk.
His employer has kindly granted Mr Keen permission to do as he pleases with it, and it is now being sent out direct from Campsey-ashe.
Blenheim. M. Temple.
 
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