Illustrations and descriptions of the plants which compose the natural order Camellieae and of the varieties of Camellia japonica cultivated in the gardens of Great Britain

Preface

TLhe First Volume of this Work is now respectfully submitted to the Public. It contains illustrations of five species of Camellia, sixteen varieties of Camellia Japonica, which have been imported from China, and nineteen selected from those which have been raised from seed in this country; accompanied by a minute description of each, and a history, as far as we could ascertain, of their introduction and origin; all of which, we trust, will be found satisfactory and correct.

In addition to the above, we have endeavoured to redeem our pro¬ mise at folio 6, by giving, at the end of the volume, a succinct account of the fittest compost for Camellias, and of the most approved methods for their propagation and treatment. This, it is hoped, will make the volume complete in itself, and, at the same time, render it independent of the second one; the publication of which, from several unforeseen events, we are reluctantly obliged to postpone for the present. We cannot, however, allow the present opportunity to pass, without

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acknowledging our obligations to those who have honoured the Work with their patronage and support. At a future time, we trust again to appear before the Public, and hope our labours will meet with the same flattering encouragement.

A. CHANDLER.

W. B. BOOTH.

London, November 1, 1831.

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English Name.

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