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Fig. 8.—Gardenia citriodora. 
exist, or the plants will suffer. Any pruning— i.e., shortening of 
irregular growths, should be performed after flowering ; and when 
the plants have started fresh growth repot, merely removing 
the old soil, disturbing the roots as little as possible, draining 
efficiently, and employing a compost of turfy loam with a little 
leaf soil or thoroughly decayed manure. Syringe overhead daily 
during growth, watering copiously, affording a light position to 
solidify the growth. Strong shoots often spring from the base. 
Stop them when a few inches high, or they will so appropriate 
the sap as to cause the old growths to die. The other growths 
must not be stopped as the stronger they are the more profuse 
and finer are the flowers. The accompanying spray, of which 
I have grown many such, indicates the attractive character of 
this Gardenia.—G. Abbey. 
DEATH OF MR. JOHN SPENCER. 
It is with unfeigned regret that we have to announce the death 
of a distinguished horticulturist, an accomplished man, and a 
public benefactor, in the person of Mr. John Spencer of Buck 
Hill House, Caine. Mr. Spencer was best known in the horti¬ 
cultural world as “ Mr. Spencer of Bowood, ’ for it was there as 
axils of the leaves of the last year’s growth in a branched 
peduncle of several flowers, white, and having a delightful 
Orange-blossom-like fragrance, hence their value when mounted 
for bouquets. A plant in flower is sure to awaken interest and 
attract attention by its agreeable perfume. Flowering naturally 
at the dull season, usually in December or January, it is a welcome 
addition to our list. 
It is very easy of culture. Not being a gross-rooting plant it must 
not be overpotted and when at rest overwatered, or the flower buds 
will drop ; indeed, at no time must a soddened condition of the soil 
are as dear to them as the old home itself, of which they are 
regarded as part and parcel.— Edward Luckhurst. 
GARDENIA CITRIODORA. 
A NATIVE of Natal, this deliciously fragrant white-flowering 
evergreen shrub does not require a high temperature, thriving 
excellently in an intermediate temperature or cool stove. The 
foliage is a bright deep green, the leaves longer and broader than 
G. florida. The fine Jasmine-like flowers are produced from the 
