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IRISH GARDENING 



and the small l)ull)-giowers. In nearly every place 

 in the area is a section, and the organ of the 

 society is the only garden i)aper in the world that 

 appears twice a week. In addition to a lot of 

 advertisements, it contains very interesting 

 articles and coinmunications regarding bulb-grow- 

 ing. 



In conclusion it is unnecessary to say that bulb- 

 growing is an industry of which Holland may be 

 proud, seeing that, except the very favourable 

 physical condition of the soil, and the clinuite, the 

 skill of the population in this part of the country, 

 having been trained for more than three centuries, 

 has brought bulb-growing to a high state of perfec- 

 tion. 



clover-like, bronzy-green loaves and yi'llow flowers, 

 is too aggressive to be reconnnended for the rock 

 garden. It is useful growing between the stones 

 forming steps, especially in a puhlir garden where 

 choicer things have no chance. 



(T(')itiniui (ixclepidded is a good autiuun plant 

 either foi' the herbaceous border or the wilder i)arts 

 of the rockeiy. Several forms are in cultivation, 

 of which Ferry's variety is distinct and vigorous 

 with handsome deep blue flowers. There is also a 

 dwarfer variety with smaller flowers, very suitable 

 for the rock garden, and last, but not least, the 

 pure white variety is a good j)lant. 



Sdtureid moiitii nil, the Moimtain Savory, looks 

 very well hanging over a stone. It is a dwarf plant 



The Rock Garden at Glasnevin 

 in September 



A SURPRISING number of plants continued to flower 

 well dining September; rather drier conditions and 

 more sun encouraged many plants to continue in 

 bloom and favoured others that normally flower in 

 autunm. 



Among others, the following were attractive, 

 and are worth noting for autunm flowering : — 



O.nilis floribunda, pink and white, was quite 

 brilliant, enjoying the autunm sun and flourij^liing 

 in dry, poor soil. 



O.fitlis raJdirinisis, rich yellow, was equally 

 good, and is quite a choice plant, though it does 

 seed about somewhat. 



Oxalls maijeHiinini, a low-growing plant, with 

 white flowers, should be planted in an open posi- 

 tion where it will get plenty of sun and where it 

 will not be overgrown, otherwise it is liable to be 

 lost. 



O.nilis Johafa is yellow like a small valdiviensis, 

 but without the ample leaves of that species. 



Oj-dlis corniculdfd, though attractive in its tiny 



of shrubby nature at the base, and benefits from 

 being pruned somewhat in spring. The summer 

 growths then are well furnished with lilac-coloured 

 flowers in autunm, and the small leaves are 

 pleasantly aromatic. 



Chiginnnn 2)iisindti(Uin. with green leaves and 

 very small pinkish white flowers, loves a hot sunny 

 bank, and although not brilliant is quite interest- 

 ing in autumn, and is also aromatic when touched. 



Vubjijonum racriH'ifolium is one of the very best 

 of the Knotweeds, forming trailing shoots fur- 

 nished with small Vaccinium-like leaves, and pro- 

 ducing in September slender spikes of pink flowers. 



Cychinien veii polifiniiim, pushing up its charm- 

 ing pink flowers through the bare soil, is a sure 

 reminder that the year is waning. It is a most 

 satisfactory plant, rarely failing to flower abun- 

 dantly, while the beautifully marbled leaves which 

 follow the flowers are attractive through winter 

 and spring. There is a pure white variety. 



ConvoJvvhis nidvritdnicus in the middle of the 

 month was as attractive as ever, its beautiful blue 

 flowers opening to the sun. A very dark blue 

 variety has lately come into gardens, and finds 

 many admirers. 



Convolvulus cdntdhrlcus, with narrower leaves 



