22 PRESENT-DAY GARDENING 



The work of progression has in recent years been carried 

 forward by many growers whose names are known to all 

 in the horticultural world. Among so many it is almost 

 invidious to set forth any, but to Mr. William Sydenham, 

 Mr. D. B. Crane, to Messrs. Bobbie & Co., and Messrs. 

 James Grieve & Sons, no one will deny honourable 

 mention. 



There is another factor which has largely aided the 

 popularity of the Viola, and that is the persistent and 

 consistent advocacy of its claims in the horticultural press. 

 The wonderful exhibitions, too, of collections of blooms, 

 made by the leading growers at the principal flower-shows, 

 have brought the new varieties prominently before all lovers 

 of flowers. The Royal Horticultural Society has conducted 

 trials, in the Wisley Gardens, of all known varieties of Viola 

 from time to time, and has sent out Reports recommend- 

 ing the best. These Reports are published in the Society's 

 Journal, and may be purchased by all interested in the 

 subject. 



