41—1846.] 
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CHRONICLE, 
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nursery of Messrs. Rollisson, of Tooting. It comprised 
he bright range-bl d Epidend tolli ,the 
rare Warrea bidentata, a species something resembling 
W. ‘tricolor; Camaridium ochroleueum ; the rather 
sought-for, but not very handsome, Galeandra Baueri ; 
the red variety of Rodriguezia secunda ; Miltonia can- 
dida; and a variety of M. Clowesii; Phalenopsis 
amabilis; the scarce Oncidium ciliatum ; and the pretty 
Demerara plant, Aganisia pulchella; a Knightian 
Medal was awarded, Other Orchids eame from Messrs. 
Loddiges and Sons, consisting of Miltonia candida ; the 
scarce Stanhopea bucephalus, which emits a pleasant 
odour something like Friars’ Balsam ; and the scarce 
Dendrobium rhombeum, a pretty species, having much 
general resemblance to D. aureum,but with smaller blos- 
Soms. The collection also contained a.species of Den- 
drobium from Java, resembling D. Heyneanum; the 
rare Angreeeum bilobum, a pretty epiphyte with long 
pendulous racemes of white flowers, whieh are slightly 
perfumed ; and Oncidium incurvum; a Banksian 
Medal was awarded. From Mr. Redding, gr. 
Marryat, was a beautifully-bloomed - Odon- 
toglossum grande, for which a Banksian Medal 
Was awarded; and with it some heads of sweet 
Indian Corn, for the production of which the late 
hot summer has been favourable. They make a 
very excellent article of food, boiled and dressed as 
mentioned:at p. 646. From C. B. Warner, Esq., was a 
tall Oneidium unguieulatum, a new and distinet species, 
not showy, but having the merit of remaining long in 
ower, which was.rewarded by a Banksian Medal ; and 
along with it a pot of Ginger, with reed-like stems, and 
Oblong heads of flowers. Mr. Don, gr. to F. G. Cox, 
Esq., sent a group of Orchids in which were Gongora 
maculata, with long drooping spikes of brown-spotted 
blossoms ;'the rare Cattleya bicolor, whose sepals and 
petals, being of a dull olive green, contrast well with 
the beautiful deep violet lip; Trichoceritron fuscum f 
Epidendrum lancifolium, a species much resembling E. 
cochleatum, but readily known by its purple-lined regu- 
larly ovate sharp-pointed lip ; Angræcum caudatum ; 
and the rare, warm, brown-coloured Houlletia Brockle- 
hurstiana, ‘for which a Bauksian Medal was awarded. 
r. Dobson, foreman to Mr. Beck, sent a nice specimen 
of Oncidium lencochilum, Galeandra Baueri, and a 
lovely dwarf specimen of Achimenes patens, concern- 
ing whieh it was mentioned that it had been struck 
from leaves inserted in sand in June, potted off into 
small pots in. July, and, after being well rooted, put into 
Slate pans in August, thus offering a ready means of 
obtaining nice dwarf plants at this season ; a certificate 
was.awarded for the Oncidium. Messrs, Veitch and Son, 
of Exeter, received a, Banksian Medal for a new Hoya, 
named eampanulata, producing a bunch of some 16 or 20 
bell-shaped, waxy, cream-coloured flowers about the size 
ofa shilling ; although not to be compared with the old 
H. carnosa, as regards beauty, yet it forms a very 
excellent and pleasing variety. It was stated to 
have been sent from Java by Mr. Lobb. The same 
nurserymen also received a Banksian Medal for a 
finespeeimen of Æschynanthus Lobbianus—the same 
plant which was exhibited a£ the Society's Garden 
Exhibition in July. Thus, in addition to its instrinsie 
beauty, it. has the merit of remaining long in bloom. 
ioned that bot heat had been found 
beneficial to this genus, Accompanying these was. also 
a specimen of Fuchsia serratifolia, "Phe species having 
got the name of being a shy bloomer, this plant was 
Sent to prove that, under proper treatment, it may be 
induced to flower well—as the plant exhibited cer- 
tainly proved ; although somewhat shaken by travel- 
ling. Messrs. Veitch attribute its not flowering well 
with:some to arise from their growing it too freely, by 
putting itin too rich soil and giving it too much pot- 
room, and also to giving it toomuch heat. It has been 
proved that small pots, common garden soil, aud ex- 
Posure:to:the open air from May is the best mode of 
growing i It also is said to thrive and flower well 
planted out in the common soil of the garden. Of 
Dahlias there were beautiful collections from Mr. Cutter, 
of Slough, and Mr. Turner, of Chalvey, in whose group 
were several seedlings of 1845. A seedling of the 
Same year, named Demosthenes, was also sent by 
Mr. Maher, of Fifield, Berkshire ; and, finally, a. beau- 
tiful:collection of autumnal Roses was produced from 
the nursery of Messrs. Paul and Son, of Cheshunt. 
Specimens of Potatoes were sent by Mr. Barnes,. of 
Bieton, to prove that insects are the cause of the 
prevailing disease; and Mr. Ayres, of Brooklands, again 
showed a sample of his new bast from Cuba— 
From the Garden of the Society were Epidendrum 
eeratistes, a species introduced by Mr, Hartweg ; the 
flowers are very like those of E. selligerum, and are 
rather sweet-scented ; Oncidium leucochilum ; immense 
masses of the old Achimenes coccinea ; and Sedum 
Sieboldii, the latter of which is always brought at this 
Season. From the same collection was also a plant of 
Batatas Jalapa, a Mexican perennial, having a great 
tuberous root, which appears to be one of the kinds of 
Jalap formerly used in medicine, and quite distinct 
from the Ipomoea macrorhiza of Michaux, which has 
been. confounded with it, and whose root, which weighs, 
it is said, 50 or 60 lbs., is eatable, It is a climbing 
Plant, Jike a Convolvulus, with handsome large rose- 
Coloured flowers and deep green leaves. It has been 
Jong lost to.our gardens, and as it is. an object of con- 
siderable*beauty, its re-introduction is a matter of some 
Importance. From the same collection were also cut 
owers of Buddlea Lindleyana, one of the first things 
Mr. Fortune met with in the Island of Chusan, and 
which was thus proved to be a really handsome object. It 
as, however, hitherto hardly realised the expectations 
formed of it, which may be partly owing to two cireum- 
stances ; it has been treated much too kindly—too much 
heat and rich soil causing it to grow over luxuriantly, 
and consequently to produce few flowers. It has been 
found that the plant requires age to flower well, and 
with these two requisites—age and rather poor soil— 
we imagine it will prove itself to be (as.it has certainly 
done in the Society’s garden) one of the very best 
autumn flowering shrubs we possess; for its large 
racemes of deep lilac flowers are very handsome, and, 
produced in sufficient abundance, produce a magnifi- 
cent display. Along with it were blooms of Mr. For- 
tune’s Anemone japonica, from the open border, to 
which the plant promises to become a very important 
addition, for at this season, when our autumn flowers 
begin to disapp:ar, this is just coming into beauty. 
Blooms of Torenia concolor (another of Mr. Fortune's 
plants) were also exhibited, whose lovely blue colour 
renders the plant a very charming object. Being a 
native of marshes, it will, however, probxbly not suc- 
ceed well in a dry situation. The fruit from the 
garden consisted of Apples, Pears, and Chesnuts, 
Among the former were Wormsley Pippin, Tower 
of Glammis, Mère de Ménage, Lucombe’s Seed- 
ling and the Round Winter Nonesuch. These, 
it will be perceived, are all Kitehen Apples, and are 
highly deserving of cultivation; the-treesareall naturally 
healthy and good bearers. The Pears consisted of the 
Seckel, an excellent variety, possessing à peculiarly rich 
aroma, and a great bearer; but unfortunately, will. not 
keep. eill; a great bearer as astandard ; Beurré de 
Capiaumont, a sure bearer in almost all seasons, Al- 
thorp Crassane, an excellent ha Pear, raised by the 
late Mr. Koight, and weli adapted for standards, and 
Urbaniste, one of the various good Pears which were 
called Beurré Spenee—a name formerly commonto many 
varieties, but now cancelled. In some seasons the 
Urbaniste is excellent.—Of Sweet Chesnuts, several 
French and English varieties were, exhibited, to show 
what the late warm season has done for the ripening of 
this fruit. Of the former the Marron Cornu was the 
largest and finest ; it was broad at the. base, full, taper- 
ing abruptly to a-slightly curved apex, and of-a bright 
light colour. "Phe Noir, though not black, was much 
darker than.any other. The Ancisse generally contains 
one'large nut in-each husk ; colour-raiher dark. The 
Rallue resembles it, but isnot so broad. The Bretonne 
is large, but had scareely acquired its ripe colour at 
the base. The English sorts considerably resemble 
each other, but are mueh smaller than the French va- 
rieties, in consequence of a greater number (sometimes 
five) growing to maturity in one busk. ‘The Downton 
is: remarkable from its having a ined husk. 
Reviews. 
The Rose Catalogues of the Season 1846-7. 
We -have'before us those of Messrs. Paul and Son, of 
Cheshunt ; Messrs. W, and A. Godwin, of Market 
Drayton; and Messrs, Wood and Son, of Maresfield. 
They should be all consulted | y Rose amateur: 
each contains novelties and peeul 
comparison of the various dese 
variety will also assist the buyer very much in the 
seleetion of his kinds. Thus the Orpheline de Juillet 
is deseribed as follows in the three catalogues now before 
usie 
Mr. Paul: violet and crimson, full; compact flower, mode- 
rate gro 
Mr. 
Mr. 
Wood : purplish crimson, fin 
Godwin: black crimson, very perfect; cupped flower, 
‘ower. A 
/e must add.that the des riptions in the log 
of Mr. Paul and Mr. Godwin are more detailed than 
those of Mr. Wood. 
Antisell’s: Irish Geology (84 pp. 12mo) is -a little 
pamphlet written for the pur hose of instructing Trish 
farmers in the nature and capabilities of their native 
oil, To such it will be useful, notwithstanding such 
slips as the following :—* Phe mean temperature is the 
most important fact to be known (with reference to 
climate), as upon it depends the healthy growth of 
plants, the maturity of crops, and the capability of pro- 
ating plants brought from abroad.” But, surely, 
mean temperature is but a treacherous guide to such 
matters. Had.Mr..A, written the mean summer and 
winter temperatures, he would have been nearer the 
truth. 
per oa 
Miss Leslie's Indian Meal Book 
valuable both to those who propose to introduce Indian 
Corn into their habitual diet, and to such as would 
amuse themselves. with trying what:can be made of it 
as a luxury. 
56 pp. 12mo) is in- 
* s 
Osiers Grown from Seed.—In the early part of the 
spring of this year, the Decoy at Wormegay, near Lynn, 
in this.county, was discontinued, and no water was let 
into the pond after May; by the middle of July the 
water had disappeared, and the bottom of the decoy 
pond was nearly dry, but. no vegetation was observed, 
except a few aquatic plants; the soilatthis time was so 
soft, that, without difficulty, a pole was passed down 
5 to.6 feet. On. the 7th September, «sit was observed 
that Oziers were growing in every part of that which 
had been the pond, and had, in about two months, 
decoy had been in existence for several centuries, and 
as there was no outlet for the water, the deposit from 
the wild fowl enriched the soil, which caused the seeds 
to vegetate, and the young plants $o grow rapidly, and 
get beyond the reach of weeds, which would otlierwise 
have overpowered them. Evelyn in his “Sylva” men- 
tions, that in the place where he lived Oziers were 
attempted to be grown from seed, * but the obstinate 
and unmereiful weeds did so eonfound them that it was 
impossible to keep them clean with any ordinary indus- 
try, and so they were given over." The same author 
states, that Oziers were grown in France upon the Loire 
rom seed, where the culture of them was more perfectly 
understood than in this country. These self-sown Oziers 
are growing as regularly as if planted, and itisintended 
to leave the late decoy as an Ozier bed.— Norfolk Chro- 
nicle. [We have received à speeimen of this Willow, 
by favourof Mr. Dalton, and we cannot distinguish it 
from the Golden Ozier (S. vitellina). That Willows 
readily propagate from seeds, when wild, is proved by 
their innumerable, and probably hybrid, varieties.] 
Snow's Superb White Winter Broccoli.— This was oh- 
tained from Mr. Glendinning, nurseryman, Turnham- 
green. Itis a dwarf variety, with broad leaves and 
short petioles, The head is large, very compact, and 
as white as a Cauliflower. If sown in the begiuning of 
May, it comes into use in November, and three succes- 
sional sowings at intervals of a fortnight will give a 
winter supply.—Journal of Horticuliwral Society. 
Calendar of Operations. 
(For the ensuing Week.) 
Removing Fruit Trees —The general impression 
amongst practical men is, that autumn planting is 
superior to that of the spring. I am decidedly of this 
opinion ; and I would advise those who intend making 
new orchards, removing large fruit trees, or replacing 
decayed young ones, to commence operations of a pre- 
paratory character immediately. Such preparations 
should consist, in the first place, of a necessary provi- 
sion of fresh and sound loam ; and if this can be ob- 
tained with some rough turf in it so much the better, if 
not, it will be well to mix rough stable litter, straw, 
small sticks, or any other coarse material with the 
loam, when filling into the holes. The loam being pro- 
vided and thrown into a high and sharp ridge, in order 
to throw off the rains, the next thing is to thorough 
d the site intended for planting ; without this all 
subsequent operations will but end in disappointment. 
The latter principle being secured, stations may be 
formed by making a hard bottom of broken stone rubble, 
broken bricks, or other hard material, and my practice 
is to throw a coating of cinders on this hard surface, to 
prevent the soil from entering the porous materials be- 
neath. As to depth, I would advise great moderation, 
provided the kinds are in any way tender, and de- 
signed for the dwarfing system. For such, 18 inches 
in depth of soil will be amply sufficient, and if the 
ground be of a moist character one-third of the volume 
of soil should rise above the ordinary ground level ; in- 
deed, in all cases, it is well to raise it considerably. I 
will say something about selection of kinds when the 
period for removal arrives, which may be towards the 
end of the month ; and, in the meantime, I would ad- 
a trench to be thrown out without delay-around 
ery large trees intended for removal. This will at 
once check late growth, and induce a disposition to fibre 
forthwith. . 
CONSERVATORIES, STOVE, &c. 
Much has to be done, both in this and the other plant 
houses, in the next fortnight. All pots should be washed 
clean, and all insects extirpated ; should any plants 
prove so foul that some time must elapse before they 
can be thoroughly cleaned, they had better be removed 
to the plant hospital or some of the other houses where 
they will be out of sight, and can do no mischief. 
Everything must now be made thoroughly clean, if suc- 
cess is to be obtained, through the dull winter months. 
Above all things, let the glass, both roof and sides, be 
washed; those who are unfortunately scant of labour 
cannot accomplish th but the difference in point of 
success between a dirty roof and a clean one will be 
found enormous, all other matters being equal. Orchids. 
—tThe temperature of this house must, of course, decline 
with the decline of the year; as light is restricted, so 
must be also the heat. Continue to remove all 
plants, having thoroughly ripened their growths, to a 
cooler house, with less atmospheric moisture. The 
Cattleyas, when rooting freely, will continue to sprout 
buds from the base of the pseudo bulbs, if kept in con- 
stant excitement ; this, although it increases the volume 
of the plant, robs the blossom. The Aerides, Dendro- 
briums, &e., will eontinue to enjoy a tolerable amount 
of both heat and moisture. In the growing or warmest 
house, let 809 by day, and 70° by night, be the maxi- 
mum for a week or two; for the others, at rest, 659 b; 
day, and 60° by night, will be sufficient. Mixed Green- 
house.—The-strict attention to cleanliness, described in 
the Conservatory section, is equally necessary in the 
mixed greenhouse. Let everything liable to suffer by 
frost be housed immediately ; a single night's frost will 
render nugatory the labour of many months. The tall 
Cacti should by this time have completed their growth; 
it is a- good plan to remove the terminal point from such 
as are still growing, and to diminish the supply of 
water; indeed, they will need very little, if any, be- 
tween the end of October and January. Letthem have 
reached the-height of from 6 to 7 feet, and the soil was | abundance of light this is of paramount importance if 
sufficiently-firm to ‘bear a-person:to walk over it. The | a good bloom is desired, 
