10 APRIL 1926, Page 15

FLOWER NAMES

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—Sixty years ago "variegated grass" was popularly known by the honest name of" Gardeners' Garters." I pro- test against Mr. Dearmer's approval of the finicking "Ladies' Laces" as a worthy supersessor.—I am, Sir, &c.,

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