Aliril 24, 1909 



HORTICULTURE 



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Trained Rambler Roses 



As Grown by Win. Kleiiilieinz, Ogontz, Pa. 



Ladv Gav Dorothy Perkins 



•■Unilaella." Three In a 14-in. Pot. 'Tyramld." Tliiee In a 14-ln. Pot, 



Our photographs illustrate some of the results obtain- 

 able from these rambler roses with care in the culture 

 and training. The specimens were grown by William 

 Kleinheinz of the Widener Conservatories, Ogontz, 

 Penna., and comprise, each three plants grouped in a 

 14-inch pot each plant having been grown one year 



Dorothy Perkins 

 ■Balldou." Three in a 14-in. Pot. 



in a ft'V(.'ii-iiii li pot before being combined to three in a 

 1 4- inch. 



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peat, sand and a little charcoal. Watering overhead 

 should be avoided and plenty of water is desirable at the 

 roots. The creeping stems should be kept recumbent on 

 the surface of the soil and kept pegged down either to 

 the soil or to the outer surface of the basket, although 

 in the latter case tying may be adopted. In case it is 

 desirable to confine the creeping stems, cutting off the 

 tips may be resorted to without injury to the plant. Dur- 

 ing the resting season water may be partially withheld 

 although by no means entirely. 



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British Horticulture 



THE TEADE OUTLOOK 



So far the season has been very unfavorable for the 

 nursery trade. The long, and at times severe winter, 

 has put everything behind, whilst considerable damage 

 has in many cases been caused by the frost. The bad 

 weather has also prevented a prompt execution of the 

 orders, as it has been impossible to get on the land to 

 handle the stock. Then again, the general depression 

 which exists in trade throughout the country is bound to 

 exert its influence in this branch of commerce. There 

 is one bright ray in the gloomy outlook, and that is the 

 increased attention which is now given to gardening 

 amongst villa-residents. The wide extension of the 

 number who are enthusiasts in this health-promoting 

 hobby has proved very beneficial to the nursery and seed 

 trade, and has given a great impetus to the business in 

 late years. Judging from the heavy advertising bills of 

 some firms, an enormous trade must be done in catering 

 for the amateurs. The fact that about a dozen garden- 

 ing papers are flourishing in this country is also another 



indication that horticulture, despite the temporary de- 

 pression, is retaining its hold on the British public. 



THE FLOWER MARKET 



The floral department of Covent Garden market has 

 lately been abundantly supplied with roses, C^atharine 

 Mermet particularly making a good show. Other varie- 

 ties finding favor with market growers include Brides- 

 maid, Kaiserin A. Victoria, General Jacqueminot, 

 Marechal Niel, Perle des Jardins. Carnations make a 

 good display, but values are much lower than was for- 

 merly the rule. Amongst the whites, White Perfection 

 is well to the fore. The bulb growers are now reaping 

 their floral harvest. Large quantities of daffodils are 

 being sent from the Scilly Islands. Some good speci- 

 mens of lilac have been forwarded from French and 

 English growers. The tulips coming forward include 

 some excellent samples of the Darwin varieties. In the 

 pot plant section, azaleas are a prominent feature, whilst 

 there are some good lines in ericas, such as E. Caven- 

 dishii, E. persoluta alba, and E. Willmoreana. There is 

 also a bi-ight ari'ay of stocks, cinerarias, cyclamens, 

 tulips and hyacinths. 



A VALUABLE BEQUEST 



• British horticulture has benefited materially from the 

 will of the late Mr. John Innes, of Merton, Surrey. A 

 sum which will produce £8,000 per annum has been 

 left for the endowment of a horticultural institution. 

 A scheme has now been framed by the Charity Com- 

 missioners. . In addition to the maintenance of a park 

 at Merton, and minor charities the principal sum is to 

 be utilized "to establish and maintain tlie in.stitution for 

 the purposes of affording practical and scientific train- 

 ing for those engaged or desiring to be engaged in the 

 industry or employment of horticulture." 



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