222 JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. [ March 16, 1882. 
remarkable for the scales on the ribs ; R. ciliatum, with white flowers 
He observed that as originally figured in Hooker’s “ Him. Rhods. ” P 
is coloured in error pink. This specimen was received from Mr. 
Anderson-Henry. R. fulgens, which grows at a great elevation in 
the Himalayas. R. arboreum from Nepal, and R. doricum, very 
small-flowering sp. from N.E. Siberia. A vote of thanks was unani¬ 
mously given to Mr. Mangles for his interesting exhibition. 
Fritillaria obliqua and other plants were exhibited by Mr. J. H. 
Elwes. The above is nearly black. Its country is supposed to be 
Russia, but is not strictly known. Leucojum sestivum var. from 
South France, which flowers two months earlier than the common 
form. Chionodoxa var. ; self-sown seeds blossoming in two years. 
Mr. Elwes remarked that its habit has changed, inasmuch as it comes 
up rapidly and blossoms as soon as the snow is off in Asia Minor, 
whereas here its progress is delayed to a much longer period, and is 
getting laxer in this respect every year. Koroskowia (Fritillaria) 
Sewerzovii sport, a remarkable green-flowered branch from what 
is normally a purple-flowered plant. Tulipa Greigii.—Mr. Elwes 
remarked how the colour appears to be fading under cultivation. 
Geaster fornicatum.—Specimens of this curious fungus were exhi¬ 
bited by Mr. Grote. 
Evils of Root-pruning. —Dr. Masters exhibited roots of Pavia which 
had been cut for easy removal, but which developed a hypertrophied 
condition of the cortex as the result. 
Conifers. —He also exhibited specimens of cones, &c., from trees 
grown by Mr. Yeitch. Abies (Picea) grandis, Pinus tuberculata, the 
scales being unequally developed on opposite sides of the cone. The 
seeds are believed only to escape after the forest fires have taken 
place. They hang on the trees in many generations, even for thirty 
years. Tsuga Pattoniana (Hemlock Spruce); Picea amabilis, the 
true form, much resembling P. Nordmanniana, remarkable for its 
scent; Thuja gigantea (Lobbii), often called Libocedrus decurrens. 
Orchid Leaves Diseased. —He exhibited some leaves from Mr. Low 
of Clapton, but the nature of the disease could not be determined. 
Welwitschia Seedling. —He also exhibited a dried specimen of a 
germinating W. mirabilis, showing the two cotyledons (deciduous), 
and the two next and permanent leaves. 
Various Diseased Plants. —The Secretary read a communication 
from Lord Romney of Gay ton Hall, near King’s Lynn, describing 
serious injury to many plants, Carnations, Ivy, &c., apparently due 
to fungi, nematoid worms, &c. They w r ere referred to Mr. Smith for 
examination and report. 
riants Exhibited. —Galiandra nivalis, a remarkable Orchid with 
spurs like Impatiens, by Sir Trevor Lawrence. Pleurothallis glos- 
sopogon and Spathoglottis Lobbi, two interesting Orchids, for which 
botanical certificates was awarded to Mr. Yeitch. Tulipa biflora, 
bearing star-like flowers, was exhibited by Mr. Wilson. 
Lecture. —The Rev. George Henslow first exhibited and described 
the several species of Rhododendrons brought by Mr. Mangles, and 
referred to in the report of the Scientific Committee, He then called 
attention to the hybrids and seedlings exhibited by Mr. Yeitch, for 
two of which first-class certificates were given. A fine display of 
Cyc’amens gave occasion for remarks on their propagation ; w'hile 
Mr. Little’s White Gem and Crimson Gem, for which first-class cer¬ 
tificates was awarded, showed the result of crossing with the plant 
called Gem, which received a botanical certificate in 1879. One 
specimen of the same grower was remarkable for its rich scent. A 
Primrose with green corolla, shown by Mr. Cannell, and another with 
leafy calyx, illustrated metamorphoses of flowers, which the lecturer 
showed might be progressive, as when a calyx is converted into a 
corolla, as in hose-in-hose Primroses, Azaleas, and Mimulus, or retro¬ 
gressive when stamens and pistil turn to petals, as in some large white 
double Yiolets exhibited by Mr. Cannell, or when any part of a flower 
becomes a leaf, as in the green Rose and green Primula exhibited. 
A curious proliferous Anthurium Schertzerianum album exhibited by 
Mr. Child, which bore miniature spathes and spadices more than half 
way up the usual spadix, called for some remarks on prolification, 
and Mr. Henslow pointed out the fact that it was exactly analogous 
to Egyptian Wheat, which bears several ears growing out of one 
stem—several florets, that is, developing as supernumerary ears. He 
took the opportunity of correcting the popular error that “ Mummy 
Wheat ”— i.e., Wheat found in the catacombs of Egypt, possibly three 
thousand or more years old, had ever germinated, which it had long 
been proved had never taken place. 
KITCHEN GARDEN. 
A dart of the plantation of Horseradish should be lifted by 
trenching the ground and clearing it of all waste pieces of roots, 
selecting that which is fit for use, which should be laid in near a 
north wall for present use and for some time to come, retaining the 
jong clean thin pieces of 15 to 18 inches in length for transplanting. 
The ground intended for it should be well prepared by trenching and 
manuring, Horseradish thriving in the compost from rubbish heaps ; 
and the pieces of roots should be planted 9 to 12 inches asunder in 
rows 18 inches apart. Ground intended to be planted with Globe 
Artichokes should also now be prepared by trenching and liberal 
manuring, as they succeed in a deep and moist soil. Do not hastily 
remove the ashes from about the collars of the plants, as severe 
weather may yet be experienced and seriously injure the plants, 
which are yet tender from the effects of the protecting material. 
There should not be any further delay in sowing Onion, Parsnip, 
the Early Horn section of Carrot, and Leek seed. A good breadth 
of Parsley should also now be sown, and a small quantity of Chervil- 
If the sowing of Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Lettuce, Cabbage, &c., 
have not been done, as advised in our last calendar, on a warm border, 
it should be attended to at once. Make another sowing of Peas and 
Broad Beans, drawing a little soil to those sufficiently advanced, and 
place sticks to Peas as they become fit. All young p’ants as they 
appear will need occasional dusting with quicklime, soot, or dry 
wood ashes to protect them from the ravages of slugs and birds. A 
free use should be made of the hoe between the rows of Lettuces, 
Cabbage, autumn-sown Onions, Winter Spinach, as a means of check¬ 
ing weeds and accelerating the growth of the crops. The main 
garden crop of the early and second early varieties of Potatoes should 
now be planted. Sowings of Spinach and Radishes will henceforth 
need to be made at intervals of about three weeks, but we grow these 
crops between the rows of Peas. 
Forcing Department .—Young Cauliflowers, Brussels Sprouts, Let¬ 
tuces, Leeks, and Celery should be pricked out in a frame with a 
gentle bottom heat, freely ventilating in favourable weather, so as to 
have them sturdy and hardy preparatory to planting outdoors. Pits 
and frames in which Carrots, Ac., are growing should be liberally 
ventilated, but this must be regulated by the weather and condition 
of the plants. Potatoes.—When the weather is favourable the sashes 
of Potato frames must be withdrawn in the morning and replaced 
late in the afternoon, having protection at hand in case of frost. 
Yegetable Marrow seed now sown, and the plants when large enough 
potted in 4-inch pots and well grown, transferring when fit to a deep 
frame with a gentle bottom heat, will afford an acceptable addition 
to early vegetables and for exhibition, Moore’s Cream being best for 
this purpose. French Beans should be regularly and well attended 
to with water or liquid manure, earthing up those in pots when 
the plants are 2 or 3 inches above the rims, those in pits 
being mulched between the rows with an inch depth or so of old 
well-decayed manure when the plants are about 3 inches high. 
Maintain the supply of Asparagus, Seakale, and Rhubarb equal to 
the demand. Shift Tomatoes into larger pots as they need them, 
those 8 inches in diameter being ample to obtain strong plants for 
planting out in borders and for affording early fruit; the 8-inch pots 
are suitable for fruiting, but where there is a good run of trellis 
they may be shifted from the 8-inch to 12-inch pots. Pot rather 
firmly in good turfy loam with an admixture of a fourth of decom¬ 
posed manure, and mulch the surface with the same to encourage 
surface roots. A sowing of Tomato seed should now be made to 
obtain plants for training to the walls outside. Pot off Capsicums as 
they become fit. 
FRUIT HOUSES. 
1'ines .—Yines bearing Grapes swelling after stoning should be 
liberally supplied with liquid manure, giving the inside borders a 
thorough soaking with water or liquid manure at 90°, maintaining 
a moist genial atmosphere by damping the paths two or three times 
a day. Admit a little air at 70°, allowing the temperature to rise to 
80° or 85° from sun heat, closing early in the afternoon, but not so 
early as to cause the temperature to rise above 90°, and have plenty 
of moisture in the atmosphere, and the night temperature may be 
allowed to fall to 65°, or on cold nights 60°. Allow as far as space 
admits moderate extension of the laterals, but where the allotted 
space is covered with foliage keep them closely pinched to one joint. 
Presuming fermenting materials have been introduced to the house 
at starting time they will now be cool and should be removed, the 
surface of the border being covered with sweetened horse dropping3 
from the stables or the short litter from the dunghill. 
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