During the summer of '82 Mr. George Knoll, of Bethlehem, began experimenting with the various leading kinds of Mignonette with a view toward its improvement. Of a large number of seedlings obtained from a mixed bed of Parsons' White, White Spiral and Ameliorata, the subject of our sketch was the only distinct result. It was carefully kept through the winter of 1882-83, well rewarding the care bestowed upon it, by a liberal production of flowers of improved color, charming appearance and fragrance.

Planted out during the summers of 1883 - 841 it retained its distinct character through the hot and dry months, attracting attention by its beauty and novelty. The habit of the plant is compact, pyramidal and floriferous, the trusses of bloom being carried well above the foliage, which is a deep glossy green. Planted out it grows 12 to 18 inches high, or if trained as a tree attains a height of 3½ to 4 feet forming heads of surpassing loveliness.

The "Snowball" has attained and will hold for a long time to come, first place among numerous claimants for recognition. Unlike many of the so-called "white" varieties, which have really been of a dull gray color and having little fragrance, this sort is pure white, very full and double and possessed of the true Mignonette odor. Its habit of growth, freedom of flowering, charming color and fragrance, render it an admirable pot plant either for house or dwelling.

[The above cut appeared in our advertising columns last month; but we reproduce it again here, in order that it may go with the history of a variety which, by the samples sent to us, appear to have more than ordinary merit. - Ed. G. M].