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GA RDENERS y MA GA ZINE. 



October 29 1898. 



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Clow 



Quite 



well raised above the frame to cany shading, but otherwise are removed 

 entirely. Light syringings are given during very hot weather until Sep- 

 tember. A capital place to winter these young plants is on a shelf near 

 the roof, in a peach-house, or any similar place, where they may have 

 abundant light and ventilation. Early in the new year they need potting 

 into five or six inch pots, still giving them a similar light and airy position. 

 The soil used depends entirely on the nature of the staple loam. The 

 silky, fibrous loam from the Epsom district of Surrey is a good sample, 

 and to two-thirds of this may be added the remaining portion, equally 

 composed of leaf-mould, well-decayed horse manure, and good fibrous 

 peat. Mix with the whole a little finely-broken old mortar rubble and 

 plenty of some coarse sand, with just a dusting of the best quality bone 

 meal. Ordinary details of potting will naturally receive careful attention. 



From this stage the plants will go on steadily till the flower spikes 

 develop. Then comes the question of disbudding. Whether all or part 

 of the side buds are removed is entirely a matter for the grower to decide. 

 The choice lies between one finely formed, large flower, or several medium 

 to small-sized ones. Shade from strong sunshine should always be given, 

 and especially while the flowers are opening. As soon as flowering is 

 past a repotting will be necessary into eight or nine inch pots, using 



similar soil to that already advised. A first-rate position for the remainder . - . 



of the summer is provided by removing the plants to the open, and but not excessive size, and the flowers are carried clear of the foliage on 



. J A . „ dahlia > both ^ regards form and 

 colouring, was introduced by Messrs. Keynes, Williams, and Co , of 

 Salisbury, when they produced the pretty variety named Arachne, and 

 considering the popularity this had and has, it was only natural to 

 anticipate further developments in a similar direction. The variety named 

 The Clown has followed Arachne, and while it is not more beautiful than 

 the latter it h as a bolder flower and is a better grower. Our present 

 illustration, reproduced from a photograph, admirably represents the 

 new form, and shows the curious disposition of the white and scarlet 

 colouring ; but whereas Arachne— which gained two first class certifi- 

 cates and an award of merit in 1897— has the flowers very much 

 narrowed and pointed by the reflexion of the lateral edges, The Clown 

 has broader segments, with just a sufficient turn to the margins to 

 produce a quaint and distinct effect Then also the colours are disposed 

 in curious but effective mottlings on The Clown, and doubtless this 

 peculiarity suggested the name given it by Mr. Wyatt, the genial head of 

 the firm of Messrs. Keynes, Williams, and Co. The variety is of fair 



HOUSE OF SOUV. DE LA MALMAISON CARNATIONS AT TRENT PARK, 



stiff, wiry stems. When exhibited before the Royal Horticultural Society 



» * ii^il CAIILUILCU. UClUit mv. a-wwjc*. ~~ ~ j 



on September 20 last The Clown was considered worthy of an awara 

 of merit. 



plunging them two-thirds of the depth of the'potsiin ashes or leaves, with 

 just a board round to keep these together. Then a rough framework, 

 some two feet above the plants, should be arranged to carry lights, in the 

 event of heavy rains, or shading when required. Ultimately, as the pots 



become filled with roots, liquid manure may be given in moderate Fhrpipm u r> \/ o a mtucmi im QHOWS 



quantities, and at alternate waterings, until the plants have passed out of l-OREIGN CHRYSANTHEMUM SHUWa. 



bloom again, when they are generally used for propagation instead of for These are probably more numerous this year than ever, and some of them are 

 larger specimens. Insects which may be troublesome are aphides and events of considerable importance. At Lille there will be a conference and sno 

 thnps ; both are readily destroyed by fumigation indoors, or, if only a °f international interest, another is also promised at Troyes, under the a " s P'" n(1 

 few of the former are present, a dustintr with tobacco powder will remove the French N.C.S. The p*™ aUn remises to be one of the uesi . 

 them. b 



Trent Park Gardens. 



largest in extent. 



American shows are advertised to be held at Boston, Brockton ( M ass ■ • 

 Buffalo, Chicago, Elmira, NY., Germantown, Hartford, Indianapolis, Mom, 

 town, NJ., New Bedford, Newport, R.I., New York , Pmladelphia 

 keepsie, Providence, St Louis, Syracuse, Toronto, Walo (Texas), 1 WCjg m, 

 while nearer home Continental and adioining countries announce the following • 



W. H. Lees. 



thr Am f rylUS belladonna —The Belladonna lily has flowered unusually well 



Although k U nTdeLwe^ifhK'"^,?^ 1 *' a ° d entai, £ hat **** IT" TI^S""* ^™™tal and adjoining countries «.uu — 



lished Ind become *o*a£ I frequently, yet where some time estab- Alexandria (Egypt), November 5 ; Algiers, October 28 to 30 J Amiens 



ana oecome cro*ded it is prudent to lift them «nd sele:t the largest her 19 to 21 ; Arras, November 1V10 1! ■ Antwerp, November 12 to 14 I 



nln " fnr °"- fU -- . Directly after flowering is over November 3 to 7 ; Bordeaux. (Vmher 20 to November 3 ; Cette, Octo 



In planting anew, a warm posi- 



greenhouses with ai author" ^'aVpecfnas *' ^ ' ^ 



tion to ensure a (,„ fW. • f ^~ ct has bsen - '*V - — T - : 



close to X 'frit wan" TBSfS* 5_ rowt . h £ the bulbs to ta planted almost 

 should be planted at least 



ana good growth, the bulbs to be planted almost 

 A fairly good and rich soil is needed, and the bulbs 

 1 i!F mches under the surface. Where not lifted, a 



vigorous 



and a rich top-dressing 



C. Herrin, Drop more Gardens 



Amiens, Novem 



Bourgcs, 



Novemb^YoTT^ 



November 3 ; ChamWry. dafe noffixS, tat during the tirstfo^rtni R ht of November. 

 Cognac, October 28 to 30 ; Clermont Ferrand, November 10 to 3 . 

 November 4 to 6 ; Grenoble, October 28 ; Geneva, date not ****fP* 

 November; Hanover, November 6 to 13; Lyons November 4 to J3, 

 November 10 to 15 ; Langres, November 12 to 14 I Le \ esinet date not n 

 Moohns, November 3 to 6 ; Milan, November 10 to 14; Nimes *0«»~* 2Q 



is, November 9 to 14 ; p au , November 10 to 12 ; Turin, October 2 

 llafranca, November Mt„„ ' c k 



Paris 



