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JOUBNAL OP HOBTICDLTUBB AND COTTAGE GAKDENEK. 



[ August 29, 1867. 



several on it. And I would again say that, although some may 

 differ from Mr. Eadclyffe in his judgment on Roses, I think 

 there is no one who, seeing his collection, can refuse to accord 

 him the merit of being of our very tirst rosarians. — D., Deal. 



NOTES AND GLEANINGS. 



It has at length been definitively settled that the Show 

 of Yariegated Zonal Pelargoniums proposed by Mr. Wills, 

 page 63, shall take place at the Royal Horticultural Society's 

 meeting on September 17th. It will be remembered that Mr. 

 Wills suggested a subscription to be commenced among nur- 

 serymen and raisers of new varieties, and oilered to become a 

 contributor himself. Mr. Turner, of Slough, Messrs. Downie 

 and Co., Mr. Mann, of Brentwood, Messrs. Garaway & Co., of 

 Bristol, Messrs. Carter & Co., Messrs. Perkins & Sons, of 

 Coventry, Mr. Bull, and Messrs. E. G. Henderson having like- 

 wise signified their intention of contributing liberally, the 

 amount hitherto raised has been apportioned as follows : — 



1. The best 6 Viiriegated Zonal Pelargoniums, not yet in commerce, 



seedling plants excluded, one of each, 50s., SOs. 



2. The best 6 Geld and Bronze Zonal Pelargoniums, do., do., do., 50s. 30s. 



3. The best 3 Variegated Zonal Pelargoniums, do., do., do., 30s , 20s., 15s. 



4. The best 3 Gold and Bronze Zonal Pelargoniums, do., do., do., 30s., 



20«., 15«. 



5. The best Variegated Zonal Pelargonium (golden or silver), not in 



commerce, the seedling plant excluded, 20s-, 15s., 10s. 



6. The best Gold and Bronze Zonal Pelargoniums, do., do., 20s., 15s., 10s. 



7. The best Golden Self Pelargonium, do., do., 203., 16s., 10s. 



8. The best Variegated Zonal Pelargonium, in commerce, two plants 



of the variety to be shown, 20s., 15s., 10s. 



If, however, further subscriptions should come in some modi- 

 fications in the above classes may be adopted, such as restrict- 

 ing Class .5 to Golden Zonals, and adding a class for Silver 

 Zonals, and one for Nosegay Pelargoniums in flower, to be sent 

 ont next spring. The prizes in the above classes are to be open 

 to all comers communicating to Mr. Moore, not later than 

 Saturday, September 14th, their intention to exhibit ; and the 

 whole of the varieties shown will also be eligible for certificates 

 from the Floral Committee, at whose meeting on the Srd Sep- 

 tember censors are to be appointed. 



The Floral Committee, at its last meeting, arrived at 



the conclusion that new Roses shall date from the year in which 

 they are actually put into commerce. This will prevent much 

 confusion for the future, although contrary to the present 

 custom of growers, who date from the year in which blooms 

 are exhibited in this country, and which it is almost impossible 

 in some cases to ascertain with certainty. Now, a Rose sent 

 out any time this year wiU be considered a Rose of 1867. 



On the 26th inst., the late Prince Albert's birthday, 



when, by Her Majesty's desire, the Eoyal Horticultural So- 

 ciety's Gardens at South Kensington were open free, no less 

 than 104,599 persons availed themselves of the privilege, and 

 but for the unfavourable character of the day the number 

 would, doubtless, have been much larger. 



The folIowingFloral and Horticultural societies announce 



their intention to hold exhibitions next month — viz., 



Sept. 3rd Bicester 



„ Middlesborongh 



4th Mauchline, N.B. 



Underolifr (Isle of Wight) 



5th Alton (Staffordshire) 



, Winchester 



„ Harrogate 



„ Royal Oxfordshire 



5th and 6th Worksop 



6th Louth 



loth Erowneh Valley f Alfreton) 



11th Bildeston District (Ipswich) 



„ Eye 



„ Faversham 



„ Nottingham 



„ Wrexham 



11th and 12th Borough of Tynemouth 



12th Thame 



13th Leslie, N.B. 



„ Bury St. Edmunds 



14th Denny and Dunnipace 



17th and 18th Warwickshire 



19th Wainfleet 



20th Belfast 



WORK FOR THE WEEK. 



KITCHEN GAEDEN. 



EvEr.Y attention should at this period be paid to the high 

 cultivation of winter crops. Where sufficient labour is pro- 

 vided at all times not a weed should be allowed to show its 



head. Where, tmfortunately, they have done so through press 

 sure of business, I would strongly advise the use of the spade 

 instead of the hoe. This plan is generally considered the best ; 

 besides, it is as economical in the first instance, excepting in 

 very hot and dry weather, for unless the hoeing is succeeded 

 by a raking (a double operation), the hoeing will in general 

 have little effect. Moreover, the benefit in the way of admit- 

 ting air to the soil is very considerable, especially in effete 

 soils, such as are those in the majority of kitchen gardens. 

 All the Brassica tribe, from the York Cabbage up to the Canli- 

 flower, should be soiled up the stem as high as possible. Where 

 such crops are on poor land, a dressing of guano at this period 

 would be of eminent service. It might be introduced, as in 

 South America in the cultivation of Tobacco, Indian Corn, &c. 

 — viz., by hand, around the stems of the plants. I would ad- 

 vise the mixing of it with four times its bulk of dry old tan, 

 sawdust, charcoal dust, or anything which will duly separate 

 its particles. This process should, of course, precede the soil- 

 ing. Where plants of the Cabbage tribe are hable to "club," 

 this course will be found of much service, as such frequently 

 depend for their existence on the few late-made surface roots. 

 Cabbages, continue to plant out. Cekrij, earth-up the earliest 

 crops, previously removing all suckers. Endice, late plantings 

 must be made forthwith ; this planting will be eligible to move 

 with balls of earth into frames in November ; the soil must be 

 very rich. Leeks, a most useful vegetable in a variety of ways, 

 should now be soiled-up, after the manner of Broccoli; a 

 dressing of guano may be introduced previously if the soil is 

 not sufficiently rich. Lettuce, this is an excellent time to 

 make a sowing of the Brown or Bath Cos and Hardy Hammer- 

 smith, to remain where sown through the winter. The beds 

 should be elevated considerably, the higher the better, and the 

 seed scattered broadcast rather thinly. Onions sow, and attend 

 to the taking up and storing the main crops ; these, when the 

 stems and roots are withered, should bo taken under cover, 

 and in wet days picked and sorted according to size and quality. 

 They keep best in a dry, cool, and dark place, for they are still 

 living vegetables, and as such cannot be unaffected by light. 

 Spinach, the latest sowing for spring use should now be made. 

 Tojnatocs, if they are over-luxiuiant cut away a portion of their 

 roots. 



FKUIT GAEBEN. 



As soon as the fruit of Peach and Nectarine trees have been 

 gathered a portion of the shoots that have borne fruit may be 

 cut out, in Older to allow more space for the shoots of the 

 present year's growth intended fur bearing next season. In 

 doing this it is not advisable to cut out all that will ultimately 

 require to be removed, for such would occasion too great a de- 

 privation of foliage. The most naked of the shoots that have 

 borne fruit should be first dispensed with, the succession shoots 

 can be trained in their place, and the trees should be well sy- 

 ringed. Leaves that are preventiug the fruit from ripening 

 should be put aside, but no further than is absolutely necessary, 

 and so that their upper surface may still face the hght. Cut out 

 the old wood from Raspberry plants, leaving only about six of 

 the strongest shoots of this year's growth. The old Strawberry- 

 rows should now have attention ; the leaves of the runners 

 will shade the principal leaves of the mother plant. It is a 

 good practice to mow down the runners right and left, in order 

 to throw sunlight on the leaves of those left. The mowing 

 down the old plants is a most absurd process, which some still 

 adhere to. 



FLOWEE GAEDEN. 



Pinks which have bloomed the second season should be re- 

 moved from the borders if there is a sufficient stock of young 

 plants to replace them ; if not, some of the best old plants 

 should be cut closely back ; they will break again and make 

 tine, healthy plants for next year. Many kinds of plants are 

 now ripening their seeds, which should be carefully coUecteiJ 

 in dry weather, and laid by for storing and cleaning at a more 

 convenient time when out-door work cannot be proceeded 

 with. The leaves of trees being now beginning to fall, more 

 attention must be paid to sweeping and cleaning walks, lawns, 

 &c. The decay of some of the eailier flowers will now begin 

 to leave blanks, which will not be tafjly ijlled unless a stock of 

 large plants in pots has been provided. In mixed beds some 

 of the late Phloxes, Asters, &c., may occasionally be untied, 

 and made to occupy three or more sticks in order to fill the 

 blanks. Petunias and other mass plants of gross habit should 

 have a pruning betimes to keep them within bounds. A few 

 Crocuses, Snowdrops, &c., may be planted soon to obtain an. 

 early bloom. 



