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THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE, 
Coniferous Trees in Pots. — A>i Amateur. — The following are all of neat 
growth, and ai'e highly ornamental when properly grown in pots fur plunging in 
the flower-beds during the winter, and for the embellishment of balconies and fore- 
courts : — Abies pygmxa, a dwarf and compact form of the common Spruce; A. 
pyramidalis, a neat-growing tree, of erect habit ; Cephalotaxus Fortunei, a very 
handsome evergreen, of free growth, bearing a close relationship to the Yews ; 
Cupresius Latosoniana argentea, a fine variety, with silvery leafage; C. Law- 
soniana erecta viridis, a grand, erect-growing form, of a brilliant green hue ; C. 
Lawsoniana gracilis, a fine form, of medium growth, and handsome, feathery ap- 
pearance ; C. Lawsoniana nana, a pretty, small growing form of this fine conifer ; 
Juniperus Cliinensis, a very handsome medium-sized tree, of erect growth; J. 
Chinensis aurea, a fine golden form of the preceding, and very rich and effective ; 
•/. hihernica, a handsome tree, of columnar growth, with greyish leafage, verj 
beautiful; J. hihernica compressa, a pietty, compact-growing form of the pre- 
ceding, and suitable for small pots ; Lihocedrus decurrens, a strong-growing tree, 
of a dark green hue, and only suitable for large pots ; Retinospora ericoides, a 
neat-growing pyramid tree, of most elegant aspect ; R. filicoides, a pretty shrub, 
with flattened branches resembling fein-fronds; R. filifera, a neat form, with 
gracefully pendant branches ; R. Igcopodoiodes, a fine form, with deep-green imbri- 
cated leaves ; R. obtusa compacta, a dwarf varietj’, of dense habit, and most 
efiective ; R. obtusa nana, a. dwarf variety, possessing a rather spreading habit; 
R. obtusa nana aurea, a golden form of the preceding, very beautiful and distinct ; 
R. pisifera plumosa, very graceful in habit, the branches having a fine feathery 
appearance ; R. pisifera argentea, a distinct form, prettily blotched with silver ; 
R. pisifera aurea, a, grand gold&n form, letains its rich colouring throughout the 
year ; R. squarrosa, a tine tree, of distinct character and handsome appearance ; 
Sciadopitys verticillata, a very distinct and handsome Japanese Pine; Taxus 
Jaccofa uMrea, a neat-growing variety, with goldin foliage ; T. coriacea, a hand- 
some pyramidal-growing species, with larger leaves than the Irish ; T. elegantis- 
simus, a fine variety, with silver-striped leaves, and a good companion to the pre- 
ceding ; T. erecta, a pretty, compact pyramidal shrub ; T. ericoides, a pretty, 
slender-growing variety, well adapted for pot-culture ; T. hihernica, the well- 
known Irish Yew, which is most useful for pot-culture when of a medium size; 
Thuja Lobbi, a very graceful growing tree, with elegant foliage, bearing a striking 
resemblance to a large-growing Selaginella ; T. lloolceriana, a very dwarf form, 
suitable for small pots ; T. orientalis aurea, a beautiful dwarf-growing shrub, with 
golden-tipped foliage ; T. orientalis eleganiissima, similar to the preceding, but of 
an erect pyramidal habit; T. plicata, very elegant, resembling a Selaginella in the 
beauty of the leaves ; T. tartarica, compact and conical in giowth, and very beau- 
tiful ; Thvjopsis borealis, robust and elegant, the leaves daik green ; T. dolabraia, 
like the preceding, exceedingly handsome, and desirable for the purpose indicated. 
Rose. — C. Hippersley, Rath. — The long rods ought to liave been pruned mode- 
rately in March last. Allow the shoots to grow unchecked until next spring, and 
then prune them. As the centre of the tree is rather thin, some of the shoots might 
be trained over the vacant spaces. 
Roses. — W., East Yorlcshiie. — The roses are not sufficiently established to pro- 
duce fine flowers. If they make a strong growth this season, the results will no 
doubt be more satisfactory next year. A mulching of manure will be found the 
most preferable. If liquid manure is difficult to obtain, use clear soft water instead, 
and two or three times during the season sprinkle a moderate quantity of guano 
over the surface of the bed. The articles on the propagation of Roses appeared in 
the Floral World for July, September, and October, 1872. The numbers may 
be obtained from the Publishers at the usual price and the cost of postage. 
Greenhouse Ferns. — J. W. Joy, Brandon. — The house must be shaded with 
canvas or tiffany during the time the sun is shining upon it. The atmosphere of 
the house must be maintained in a moist condition, by pouring water upon the floor 
two or three times during the day. If the house is tilled with ferns, the shading 
may be kept on until the autumn ; otherwise, it must be removed in dull weather. 
Camellia Leaves. — J. 8. M . — It is a case of scorching. The house in which 
camellias are grow’n should be shaded in bright weather. Very probably the sun 
has been allowed to shine upon the foliage when it has been wet. 
Greenhouses. — X.Y — “ The Amateur’s Greenhouse,” price 6s., just published, 
will give you every information on the subject. 
