IRISH GARDENING. 



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chiding many new and choice varieties as well as 

 those in general cultivation. The Daffodils are 

 listed in their sections. Trumpets, Incomparabilis, 

 Barri, Leedsii, »kc., tlie di.stinguishing characters 

 of each section being* given at the head. Tulips 

 succeed splendidly in the sandy soil at Kush. and 

 the selection stocked is one of the largest in 

 Britain. Early Singles, Early and Late Doubles, 

 Darwins, and Cottage Tulips are all strongly re- 

 presented, and we notice many of the Tulip 

 species are offered. Hyacinths, Freesias, Ixias, 

 Irises, Muscaris, and Liliums are all offered in 

 variety, and at the end of the catalogvie numerous 

 miscellaneous bulbs and roots are listed. In a 

 prefatory note the firm calls attention to the fact 

 that the prices of their bulbs are lixed on a 

 similar level with those of the half-dozen first- 

 cla.ss Dutch hou.ses which .su])ply Dutch bulbs to 

 the public of Great Britain. 



The 1914 Bulb Catalogue sent out by Sir James 

 W. Mackey, Ltd., 23 Upper Sackville Street, 

 Dublin, is a very well ])rinted and copiously 

 illu.strated one. The paper used in the catalogue 

 is of good quality, so that many of the illustrations 

 stand out very clearly. Details are given on 

 growing biilbs in bowls, and besides stocking 

 suitable bulbs, the firm offers bowls of many 

 patterns, including several unique designs. 

 Daffodils, Tulii)s, Hyacinths and Gladiolus are 

 listed in great variety, while their collection of 

 Lilies and Irises is an extremely varied one. An 

 illustration of Anemone blanda reminds us that 

 this is a beautiful spring flowering plant for the 

 xock garden, while the variety blanda scythinica 

 is even more beautiful. Among the miscellaneous 

 bulbs we notice Tritelia uniflora, Erythroniums, 

 Fritillarias, and many others which should be 

 found in every garden large or small. 



Messrs. Wm. Wat.sox A: Son.s, Ltd., Clontarf 

 Nvirseries, Dublin, send a copy of their current 

 catalogue of " Real Border Carnations." This 

 firm makes a speciality of Border Carnations, and 

 for exhibits of cut blooms have been awarded 

 many gold and silver medals and pi'izes at 

 exhibitions in Ireland, England and Scotland. 

 Their collection consists of all the standard 

 varieties and also niunerous novelties, and it is 

 to be noted that all those listed are grown out of 

 doors. " American '' or perpetual-flowering Tree 

 Carnations are also grown by this llrm, as also are 

 Malmaisons and the lowly " Pinks." At the 

 end of the catalogue several leaves are devoted 

 to the " Culture of Garden Carnations." This 

 describes in a most simple manner all the ojjera- 

 tions, such as layering, ttc., connected with the 

 culture of those charming flowers. 



We have also received a copy of their autumn 

 catalogue of Finiits. Roses and Shrubs, 1914-15. 

 Their collection of api)les includes all the varieties 

 which have been found to succeed best in Ireland, 

 and comprises such reliable standard sorts as 

 Cox's Pomona, Bramley's Seedling, &c., each sort 

 being well described. Cherries, peai's, x>eaches, 

 plums, and every other description of fruit are 

 all stocked in considerable vai-iety. The Rose 

 planting season is just now with us, and here are 

 to be found lengthy lists of Roses suitable either 

 for exhibition, or fOi' the decorating of the garden. 

 Polyantha Rose, Wichurianas, &c., are all 

 strongly represented, and for the information of 

 the amateur details are given as to planting, 

 manuring, &c., of these useful shrubs. Long lists 

 of Evergreens, Conifers. Deciduous Trees and 

 Shrubs stocked by this firm are also given, as well 

 as Hardy Climbers and Wall Shrubs. At the end 

 of the list Hedge plants and transplanted Forest 

 Trees find a place. 



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