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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 26, 1313. 
species as E. globulus flower more frequently; the latter, indeed, 
occasionally perfects its seeds, and at Kew young plants have been 
raised from the home-grown seeds. 
E. eudesmioides, incidentally mentioned above, is represented at 
Kew by a specimen believed to be nearly thirty years old, and has 
•quite a substantial trunk. It is a very distinct form, with long narrow 
leaves on drooping branches, and the bark peels oil in large flakes 
somewhat like the common Plane. E. cordatus is another species 
worth a note, for plants of moderate size are very attractive, the 
leaves being small, heart-shaped, and very glaucous. E. Risdoni is 
one of the most distinct of all, the leaves being perfoliate and 
surprisingly suggestive of Lonicera sempervirens. E. citriodora has 
rough tapering leaves, not remarkable in form, but possessing a 
powerful fragrance resembling the well-known Aloysia citriodora. 
E. amygdalina is known to the colonists as the Peppermint Tree, 
E. Gunni as the Cider Tree, from a liquid which exudes from the 
bark when injured in spring, and several others have similarly dis¬ 
tinctive names, derived from some property possessed by the trees. 
LEEK ROSE SHOW. 
If, as we are told, the sight of a brave man struggling with adversity is 
a sight for the gods, then surely a society which amidst many adverse 
influences still maintains its position, and is determined to do and conquer, 
is deserving of all praise; and such ha3 been the case with Leek. I have 
now been there for several years, and I have never been there but before the 
Show and on the Show day it has been wet; and as the Rose exhibitors 
there are amateurs who do not grow on a very large scale, it may be 
imagined that it is fighting under very adverse circumstances to carry on 
their Show. Yet they “ have not despaired of the republic,” and so from 
year to year, hoping for better times, have continued their operations. The 
present year has been no exception to the rule. Heavy rain fell on the 
night before, and cold showers were prevalent on the morning of the day ; 
still, withal that, a larger and better class of exhibits was shown on this 
occasion than on any previous one at which I have been present. Some 
alterations were made this year—the open classes had been done away with, 
as they involved considerable expense, and, indeed, only one exhibitor 
•(Messrs. Jas. Dickson & Co. of Chester) used to show in the class, so that it 
was deemed advisable to do away with it and give more prizes in the other 
departments of the Show. The Exhibition was held, as usual, in the West 
Street School-room, in some respects well adapted to the purpose, although 
the approach to it is not very good and difficult for those who bring large 
plants to the Exhibition. These plants, mainly of stove and greenhouse 
plants, Ferns, and Fuchsias, were placed about the room, and were filled by 
the productions of Mr. Glover, Mr. Crusoe, &c. In the class for fifteen stove 
and greenhouse plants Mr. E. Cliff Glover (gardener, Mr. Roberts) con¬ 
tributed a fine collection, consisting of Allamanda cathartica, Croton Weis- 
xnannii, Aphelexis macrantha, Yinca alba, Kentia australis, Anthurium 
Schertzerianum, Rhynchospermum jasminoides, Croton pictus, Latania rubra, 
Acalypha macrophylla, Lapageria alba, Erica ventricosa eximia, and 
Dieffenbachia Bausei. From the same gardens come six very fine Ferns, 
including excellent examples of Todea superba, Alsophila australis, and 
Platycerium alcicorne. 
In Roses Mr. S. Eye was, as usual, foremost in the class for twenty-four. 
His box contained fine blooms of Marie Baumann, E. Y. Teas, Franpois 
Michelon, La France, Jean Cherpin, Royal Standard, a very good bloom ; Le 
Havre, Camille de Rohan, Alfred Colomb, &c. In the class for eighteen Mr. 
Arthur Johnson was first with La France, Mons. Boncenne, Sophie Fropot, 
La Rosiere, Charles Lefebvre, Marquise de Mortemart, Ac. In Class 3, for 
twelve varieties, Mr. Roberts was first with Mdlle. Eugenie Yerdier, Marquise 
de Castellane, General Jacqueminot, Fisher Holmes, Gabriel Luizet, Duke 
■of 'Wellington, Dr. Andry, Madame Berard, &c. In the class for six Mr. 
•James Gilmore was first with La France, Madame Yictor Yerdier, Elie Morel, 
Dupuy Jamain, and Marquise de Castellane. In the class for six light Roses 
Mr. Roberts was first with Eugene Yerdier, Marquise de Castellane, Peach 
.Blossom, La France, Egeria, and Duchesse de Yallombrosa. In the class for 
six dark Mr. Gilmore was first with Mons. E. Y. Teas, Dr. Andry, Louis Yan 
Houtte, Mons. Boncenne, Charles Lefebvre, and Dr. Andrb. In the class for 
-six of one colour Mr. A. Johnson was first with fine blooms of La France, 
and Mr. Kemp second with good blooms of Marie Baumann. The bronze 
medal of the National Rose Society was awarded for the best bloom in the 
Show to Mr. Kemp for a fine bloom of La France. There were also some 
Pansies, a few bouquets, and a very pretty dinner-table stand contributed 
by Mrs. Johnson not for competition. 
Situated as Leeks amongst the Staffordshire hills, and attracting a con¬ 
siderable amount of rain, the Society has had to fight its way against many 
obstacles ; but if the Rose-growers of Leek will go on with the courage they 
have done, I look forward to seeing a prosperous Society and a good exhi¬ 
bition. They have made experiments, are not above taking hints, and so 
■deserve, even if they do not achieve, success.—D., Beal. 
THE GREENHOUSE AND ITS INMATES. 
( Continii-ecl fromz>agc 35 .) 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS. 
Deetzia gracilis is a very sweet hardy plant, well worth growing 
in the greenhouse. After flowering is past all the old shoots should 
Le cut out and the strong young growths from the base encouraged. 
Potting should be done after flowering, but comparatively small pots 
’will be sufficient to grow very fine plants in if liquid manure be given 
occasionally. We have had plants for six years in G-inch pots which 
annually made shoots 2 feet long and flowered most profusely. Loam 
and leaf soil or decayed manure suits them. To obtain an abundance 
of flowers the plants should be grown all summer, or at least until the 
shoots are ripe, under glass—in a frame, a vinery, the greenhouse, or 
anywhere else where the temperature is a little higher than an ordinary 
summer temperature out of doors. This will insure a fine display. By 
August the plants should be put out to rest until January, when they 
may be brought into the house. 
DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 
This is another very fine hardy plant suitable for making a display 
in early spring with very little trouble. All that is wanted is to lift the 
roots any time after October and pot them and place them in any kind 
of glass house, hot or cool, and in due time beautiful specimens will be 
produced covered with flowers. In spring the plants should be planted 
out again. Should an increase of stock be wanted a plant should be 
lifted (not a forced one) just as the young buds are pushing, and each 
bud detached with a piece of root and planted out in rich soil. In one 
year these plants will be fit for potting and forcing. 
EPACRIS. 
Epacrises are very ornamental Heath-like plants which deserve to be 
more commonly grown than they are. Some people consider them to 
be difficult of cultivation, but such is not really the case. Some parti¬ 
culars must be carefully attended to, however, if success is to be insured. 
For soil good fibry peat must be provided, and sharp silver sand mixed 
with it to keep it open. Efficient drainage, efficient watering, and firm 
potting are also necessary. When once plants which are firmly potted 
in peat become dry ordinary waterings are not sufficient to moisten the 
soil thoroughly. They must be watered again and again until the water 
pours from the hole in the bottom of the pot. Indeed if the dryness is 
allowed to go too far there is nothing for it but steeping the pot in the 
cistern until the air balls, which are displaced by the water, cease 
bubbling up. After the ball is thoroughly soaked no more water should 
be applied until necessary, when a thorough supply should be given. This 
is one of the secrets in successful Epacris-growing. Another, as we have 
said, is firm potting. Another consists in growing them in an airy green¬ 
house, vs'here as little fire heat as possible is used, and where a constant 
circulation of air is kept up on all favourable occasions. 
After the flowers have faded the young growth should be cut back. 
Erect kinds should be cut close back to the old wood, and drooping kinds 
scarcely so far back. After they are cut back they should be kept rather 
close until they begin to grow again, when, if necessary, they should be 
potted into larger pots. After they have fairly recovered from cutting 
back and potting they should be plunged in ashes out of doors for the 
summer. By the end of September they should again be housed. They 
are rather difficult to raise with ordinary appliances, and raising plants 
from cuttings is hardly worth an amateur’s trouble, for young flowering 
plants may be purchased very cheaply. 
The amateur should purchase his plants when in bloom so as to suit 
his taste, or a respectable nurseryman will generally advise him as to the 
best kinds to buy : we, however, name a dozen good varieties. E. But¬ 
terfly, E. campanulata and campanulata alba, E. Fireball, E. hyacinthi- 
fiora fulgens, E. Ingramii, E. impressa, E. Lady Panmure, E. Lowii, 
E. ruiniata splendens, E. odorata alba, E. Sunset, E. Yesta. 
ERICAS. 
Almost all that we have said in regard to Epacris applies to Heaths, 
except pruning. Most Heaths require very little pruning, and some do 
not require it at all. Such free-growing popular kinds as E. hyemalis 
should, however, be treated exactly as advised for Epacris. 
Sometimes mildew appears on these plants. This is caused by a too 
damp and stagnant atmosphere. The cure is dusting with flowers of 
sulphur and a circulation of dry air. At the same time too much fire 
heat must not be given. A winter temperature of from 40° to 45° is 
quite sufficient for these plants, and it is better to be below these figures 
in very hard weather than to employ fire excessively. If scale appear 
it should be removed with a pointed stick, but they are by no means 
subject to insects of any kind. 
Potting should be done after growth has commenced, and must be 
done firmly. Our remarks on Epacrises as to soil, watering, and stand¬ 
ing out apply here, so they need not be repeated. The following dozen 
are good, but we may add that the varieties are very numerous, and no 
more attractive feature of a garden can exist than a house of well-grown 
Heaths. Erica Aitoni Turnbulli, E. Archeriana, E. aristata Barnesi, 
E. Austiniana, E. bruniades, E. Cavendishiana, E. grandiflora, E. hye¬ 
malis (very valuable for ordinary decoration), E. McNabiana and 
rosea, E. Shannoniana, E. tricolor Turnbulli. In making the above 
selection we felt at a great loss what to select, for many of the very 
best kinds are not included. Some, such as E. Massoni, are very subject 
to attacks of mildew, which soon ruin them, and others are weakly 
growers. 
ERIOSTEMON. 
This is a genus of neat, graceful, hardwooded plants which require 
to be treated very much like Heaths. The same soil and temperature 
which suit Heaths will suit them. They are all spring-flowering plants, 
and should be cut pretty well back after flowering if they are to be kept 
within bounds. If large plants for exhibition are wanted cutting-back 
should not be practised, but they do not make very effective exhibition 
plants, although in a small state they are very sweet and furnish very 
elegant sprays for glasses and other purposes. Instead of plunging these 
