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ness of form or development of flower. Clerodendron paniculatum , in the collection of • 
Ayres, fine specimen near six feet high, having several spikes covered with its scarlet blossom 
Aphelexis kumilis, a fine, handsome, and well-flowered specimen. Kalosanthes coccineus super ' 
flowered. Dipladenia splendens, though a small plant, had several heads of bloom well develop . 
the above were exhibited by Mr. Barnes, gardener to — Norman, Esq , Bromley. Diplade% 
crassinoda , several exhibitors had this charming creeper in good condition ; among them may e 
noticed a specimen in Mr. Ayres’ collection and in that of Mr. Hamp, and another in Mes- 
Frazer’s collection from Lea Bridge Road Nursery. Ericas; this splendid tribe of plants \g 
exhibited in great variety by several individuals: among the superior sorts maybe mentioil 
E. Cavendishiana, in the collection of Messrs. Fairbairn, a noble specimen ; another equally fi 
though smaller, in the collection of Mr. Ayres, both extremely well flowered. E. Dicksoni, a rif 
and handsome yellow species. E. obbata , fine and well coloured, were exhibited in a collect i 
from Messrs. Yeitch. The latter was well-flowered in the collection of Mr. Hunt, gardener > 
Miss Traill, Bromley, as was E. Massonii, a fine and well-flowered specimen. This species > 
found in good condition in the collection of Mr. May. E. ampullacea rubra and tricolor ruh 
were splendidly exhibited, both for form and size, in Mr. Epps’ collection. E. inflata alba v| 
also shown in good perfection by Mr. Rowland, Clapham. Franciscea villosa was in good flow ' 
along with a well-grown specimen of Pheenocome prolifera though not in good flower, a ft 
specimen of Pimelea mirabilis, a var. of P. decussata, but much finer, and a well-grown n| 
plant of Roella ciliata, were in Messrs. Frazer’s collection. The latter plant was grown a ! 
flowered excellently by Mr. Jack, gardener to G. Lorraine, Esq. Leschenaultia formosa , till; 
charming plant was most splendidly grown and flowered by Messrs. Green and Hunt, both 
compactness of plant and profusion of bloom, Justicia coccineus and Stephanotis ftoribwndus t 
latter especially was a well-formed and well-flowered specimen, in the collection of Mr. Taylor. 
Sobralia macrantha splendens, Miltonia spectabilis, and Oncidium Lanceanum , were exc 
lently flowered by Mr. Williams, gardener to C. Warner, Esq. Stanhopea oculata, Mr. Reddiii 
gardener to Mrs. Marryatt, had this fine species in splendid condition, exhibitfng no less th 
fourteen scapes of bloom in different stages of growth. Oncidium Lanceanum with sev 
scapes, covered with its richly coloured flowers, was exhibited by Mr. Plant, gardener to J. 
Schroeder, Esq., Stratford Green. Epidendrum cuspidatum , Aerides odoratum and Bras*, 
var. brachiata , were capitally bloomed by Messrs. Rollisson’s, Tooting. Oncidium Phelpsiam 
a noble specimen in fine flower, was exhibited by Mr. Hunt. Oncidium Wentworthianum w 
equally fine, and advantageously shown by Mr. Barnes. 
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The glorious weather which had sufficiently prevailed previous to the middle of the month, tl 
period at which we wrote, to memorably distinguish July, 1847, will have required additional vig 
lance on the part of the culturist. Redoubled attention will have been necessary to keep dov 
insects, and to insure the proper exercise of the watering-pot. If like weather is still prevalent 
similar matters will demand chief attention ; aud preceding calendars may be consulted f<j| 
instruction respecting the clearance of insects, and also how to water so that the liquid applied ma|j 
do the greatest amount of good. 
Next to what has been mentioned above, propagation is of chief moment at this season. Tw< 
thirds of the plants required in ordinary gardens may be struck by inserting cuttings of them i 
suitable material out of doors, if they are closely covered a proper length of time with a hano 
glass. All hardy, and the chief part of half-hardy things, usually employed for flower-garde 
decoration, can be induced to root if they are favoured with the simple accommodation mentioned 
Pelargoniums, Chinese Roses, Pansies, and a host of other genera, will root freely without an ; 
covering beyond that a garden mat will afford, when used a few hours each day to protect froi 
violent sun, for the first few days, cuttings of those that are put in. Carnations must not b 
neglected as to their being layered this month ; and Pinks, late-growing ones, may still be piped o 
