THE FLORAL MAGAZINE. 



In the way of Specialities may be mentioned cut 

 examples of Poinseltia pulcherrima rosea: from Messrs. 

 Veitch & Son, in which the rich vermilion hue had 

 paled to a rich rosy cerise ; and a magnificent cordon 

 of flowers of Lapageria rosea, with not less than 

 eighteen flowers on a piece of growth not more 

 than eighteen inches in length. From Mr. Mill, 

 Gardener to Lord Rendlesham, Rendleshaui Hall, 

 Suffolk, came a grand cut spike of Oncidium aamulum, 

 about ten feet in length, with a dozen flowering 

 branchlets ; and the useful old Centropogon Lucyanus 

 was well shown by Mr. Oderhead, Gardener to Sir H. 

 W. Peck, Bart., M.P., Wimbledon House. 



Some marvellous collections of Apples were staged, 

 particularly a lot from Mr. S. Ford, Gardener to W. 

 E. Hubbard, Esq., Leonardslee, Horsham, Sussex. 

 These were of approved sorts, remarkably fine in 

 quality, and in the highest state of preservation. From 

 Margam Park, South Wales, the residence of C. R. M. 

 Talbot, Esq., M.P., was sent an interesting collection of 

 Shaddocks, Lemons, and several varieties of oranges, 

 gathered from trees which have been growing in 

 Margam Park for 300 years ; and some of which are 

 now bearing from 400 to 500 fruits. The trees are all 

 self-sown ; it is supposed they have grown from seeds 

 deposited by the sea, carried up from wrecked ships. 

 Mr. Muir, the gardener at Margam Park, sent a letter 

 giving much valuable information, and stating that the 

 trees are growing in the open from the middle of May 

 to the middle of October, when they are housed for 

 the winter to protect them from frost. 



In the way of new Vegetables a First-class Certifi- 

 cate was awarded to Veitch's self-protecting Autumn 

 Brocoli, which is highly spoken of. It was introduced 

 by Messrs. Veitch & Sons, King's Road, Chelsea. 



TREE OR PERPETUAL CARNATIONS. 

 At this time of the year, when the Tree Carnations 

 are putting forth their flowers, it is well to call atten- 

 tion to a few of the leading varieties of more modern 

 origin, which are well worthy cultivation. In the 

 December number of the Floral Magazine we gave a 

 coloured illustration of three of Mr. Turner's newest 

 varieties ; and to these should be added, — Lilian's 

 Glory, a very large full flower, of a bright scarlet 

 colour ; Coronation, crimson scarlet, very smooth and 

 distinct; Mr. Fowler, bright rose, very smooth and 

 fine ; Jessica, white, large, free and fine ; Guelder Rose, 

 pure white, a beautiful flower ; Fairy Queen, a large 



rose flake, very free, fine and distinct ; Rose Perfection, 

 very bright rose, large and full ; Caliban, bright deep 

 rose, very fine; Empress of Germany, large white, 

 slightly marked with rose ; Favourite, white, suffused 

 with rose, very free and constant ; Indian Chief, dark 

 crimson, smooth and good ; King of the Belgians, 

 deep rose, a fine large flower; Marchioness of West- 

 minster, deep rose, large and of good shape ; Princess 

 Christian, bright pink, fading to a beautiful peach 

 colour ; Queen of the Belgians, large white, fine stout 

 petal, very good and free ; and Rosy Morn, large deep 

 rose, a profuse flowering variety. As all the foregoing 

 are of Mr. Turner's raising, some idea may be had of 

 the improvements going on in this class of winter 

 flowering plants. He has not only produced fine new 

 varieties, but the admirable manner in which he ex- 

 hibits the plants is giving impetus to the desire to 

 cultivate them. Of older varieties the following are 

 yet highly serviceable : — Atilla, Avalanche, Congress, 

 Eclair, Garibaldi, Gloire de Lyon, Hermire, La Belle, 

 Miss Joliffe, Oscar, Prince of Orange (Picotee), 

 Proserpine, Purity, Souvenir de la Malmaison, Yestal, 

 and Vulcan. 



Mr. Turner has well shown what a length of time 

 can be given to the flowering season of the Tree 

 Carnation. He staged some plants in bloom at the 

 Dahlia Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in September 

 last, and he will continue to exhibit flowering plants 

 up to March and April next. Seedling plants now 

 coming into flower do much to extend the flowering 

 period. 



But little forcing — in the ordinary acceptation of 

 the term — is really required to have these Carnations 

 in flower during winter. An airy greenhouse with a 

 little artificial warmth, a dry stage on which to stand, 

 attention to watering, and cleanliness of the foliage, 

 are the great requisites. As there is a marked ab- 

 sence of solar light and heat at this season of the year, 

 a little gentle pressure in the direction of artificial 

 warmth is really required. Damp is the great enemy, 

 as, if it settles in the buds, they decay before they 

 can expand. The soil must be kept fairly moist be- 

 cause the plants are active ; but in watering, the water 

 should not be allowed to lie in the stage at the bottoms 

 of the pots; because damp is generated in this manner. 

 It is not difficult to cultivate and flower Tree Carna- 

 tions, especially now that the habit of the plants has 

 been so much improved ; but a round of small atten- 

 tions carefully regarded has much to do in working 

 out the sum of success. 



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