XVI 



IklSH (JAUDKNING. 



C'ataKigues. 



JONKs' Sklkctki) SEi:ns i-ok iqio is ;i lu'.itly tiinu-ii- 

 oul ciitjilojfiio issued from llic Forost Lodfje NiirsiTics. 

 Ciowraii. It contains di'soriplivo lists of sfli-i'lod 

 variftios of all tlio recojsMjised ifardon vi'),'flablfs and 

 flowors. Mr. Joiios is a jfood patron of local liorti 

 cultural societies, and particulars arc here jfivon of the 

 valuable challenge cups offered by him for competition 

 at the Knnis and Kilkeimy Horticultural Shows. .\s 

 miji^ht be expected a speciality is made of sweet 

 peas, and the remarks on these popular llowers maile 

 on p. iQ. and the new varieties listed and described on 

 p. JO, will be scanned with interest by intending,' exhi- 

 bitors. Mr. Jones is well known as a successful culti- 

 vator of jr'^ii'i'l"'. 'I'l*^' we take liie liberty of reproducini,' 

 the foUowinif excellent instructions on their culture from 

 the catalogue:— '• "Glads' like a stiflish soil, deep 

 tillage, richness of compost, and sunlight. They abhor 

 stagnancy above all things, so see that they have good 

 drainage. Trench up the land in winter, incorporating 

 some well-rotted manure, and when about to plant in 

 the spring, break up and well mix this in the soil, tilling 

 deeply. Open holes, or trenches, six to eight inches 

 deep, and for each bulb let there be over an inch of 

 coarse sand, or sifted fine cinders for the roots to work 

 into at the start ; this is to keep the bulb from any 

 chance of rotting at the beginning of its life. Cover 

 about six inches deep ; stake before the stem gets too 

 tall, tying loosely to the stake, not tightly, or the stem 

 may be hindered in its growth. 'Glads' well repay any 

 little extra trouble bestowed on them, but they can be 

 killed with kindness, like other flowers, so do not overdo 



iheni in the way of manure; rare shotikl especially be 

 taken lh.it no fresli m.inure is allowed near the bulb, as 

 if this is done ii rep.u.ible il.iinage woiiKl be done to the 

 bulb. Too niiuh 'feeiling' in the w.iy of lii)uid manure, 

 itc, only draws up a we.ikly tall spike with correspon- 

 ilingly weak llowers. Water in dry weather, but do not let 

 them be sodden. They will grow in any soil, even pure 

 s.ind, but they should be the better attended to in such 

 weak laiul. " Mr. Jones calls special attention to certain 

 species in the genus lilium as good subjects for pot 

 pl.ints, ami oilers to give purchasers full directions as 

 to culture. We are pleased to note tli.it this pretty 

 little iMt.ilogue is printed by a Wexford firm. The 

 sh.imiock design in green on a pure glossy white back* 

 ground produces .i very pleasing effect for a cover. A 

 copy will be sent post-free on application. 



Urummonu's Ski.I) List i-or 1910. — This is a large- 

 paged catalogue, printed in bold type, and well illus- 

 trated with half-tone blocks, many of which are of great 

 beauty. The book contains particulars of vegetable 

 and flower seeds, grass seeds for lawns, flower roots, 

 nursery slock, and the requisites for the garden. It is 

 a catalogue that shows much care in its preparation, 

 and will be appreciated by all gardeners. 



Si'.iio List, 1910, D.wm Henry, C.xrlow.— A pleasing 

 catalogue of vegetable and flower seeds, clearly ar- 

 ranged and suitably illustrated. A speciality is made of 

 collections suitable for all sized gardens, and sweet peas 

 of course are included. There is also a section devoted 

 to bulbs and roots for spring planting. 



Alkx. Dicksu.n & Sons' Skkd C.\talugce kur 1910— 

 This compact and conveniently arranged catalogue 



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