JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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[ August 18, 1881. 
Commodore over Tom Thumb, but found no difference. The seed 
of the two had evidently come out of the same bap, and upon 
making inquiries I was informed the seed had been obtained 
direct. I will, however, obtain seed from those who sent it out. 
—A Grower of Salads. 
ROSES IN SMOKY DISTRICTS. 
To achieve success in growing Roses in the neighbourhood of 
smoky districts, it is necessary to select and plant only those 
varieties likely to flourish and give satisfaction, though I do not 
say much success as exhibitors can be attained by growing Roses in 
such districts, however judicious the selection. Three compara¬ 
tively new Roses I shall refer to, one of which was only sent out 
last year, appears much hardier and flourishes much better than 
many other older kinds I am acquainted with. Sultan of Zanzibar, 
a fine dark Rose, somewhat in the way of Reynolds Hole, endured 
the severe weather of last winter well on a standard, and grows 
vigorously in this smoky climate. Duke of Edinburgh, a superb 
Rose, rich velvety crimson, is also very hardy and has endured 
the past winters bravely on the standard, but really flourishes 
the best in this neighbourhood as a dwarf on the seedling Briar 
or on its own roots. Mrs. Jowitt, a new Rose of last year, 
a strong and vigorous grower and of hardy constitution, will, I 
believe, prove a valuable Rose for smoky districts. I obtained 
plants early last year which were remarkably strong. They 
were planted at once, and stood the severe weather unmulched 
all winter, and not one portion of the wood was turned black. 
This season they have grown more vigorously than any other 
Rose I have. It has with me every tendency to be a late-blooming 
variety, and if it continues to display that characteristic will be 
very valuable. My plants are on the Manetti. It may be pre¬ 
mature to decide upon all the good qualities of this Rose, but we 
might naturally conclude that it should be good when it has 
such parentage as Mdlle. Marie Rady and Due cle Rohan. 
Two light Roses for smoky places which prove invaluable are 
La France and Madame Gabriel Luizet, the former being the 
most useful light Rose in cultivation, and should be grown as a 
dwarf—it is soon killed when grown as a standard—and well 
mulched during winter. It grows fairly well on any stock, but 
better and safer on its own roots. If the roots are killed during 
winter when on its own roots, it will with certainty spring freely 
from the base and flower continuously and profusely. The other 
variety is very hardy and grows vigorously with me, and blooms 
well.—L ancastrian. 
A POTATO GROWER’S DILEMMA. 
Fundamental principles, w r hether in growing the Potato or in 
making or mixing paint, cannot be set aside with impunity, and 
one of the most important points in the successful cultivation of 
the Potato is, or ought to be, a sufficiency of space between the 
plants to allow the air and sunshine to have full play around 
each individual plant. Without the beneficial effects of these 
success in the cultivation of flowers, fruits, and vegetables need 
not be looked for. It is fair to infer that “ F. S.,” (page 103) has 
previously tried the Magnum Bonum Potato, and it has pleased 
him ; he now plants a whole square of it in his walled-in garden, 
filled with tall fruit trees, and the soil a literal hotbed of manure. 
These rows are only 2 feet apart under conditions conducive 
to “ drawing,” whereas it has been clearly demonstrated that 
30 inches between the lines is little enough for such varieties as 
the Old Ashleaf, Myatt’s, and Rivers’ Prolific, which are not half 
so much given to the production of haulm as Magnum Bonum. 
The last-named cannot be grown in the open fields in this humid 
district at a less distance than 3 feet between the lines and 
2 feet between the sets, and they should have more room in 
“ F. S.’s ” walled-in garden. 
The preparation of the sets in a great measure has apparently 
been neglected, for which there is not much excuse, as they might 
have been spread in a light and cool place, and all the superfluous 
and weakly eyes removed ; this would have effectually obviated 
the growth of six or seven stalks to one plant. Two years ago I 
saw Magnum Bonum tried in a garden similar to that of “ F. S.” 
The sets had been properly prepared and the land had also. They 
were planted 3 feet apart between the lines, and 2 feet between 
the sets ; and even that was found to be too little room for the 
monstrous growth of haulm made in the dull summer of 1879. 
When lifted they yielded nevertheless a fair crop, but of very bad 
quality, although the gardener’s employer liked them, and said 
they were exceedingly good. If they had been tried again they 
would have been planted at 4 feet between the lines, and 30 inches 
between the sets. In the present case it is very doubtful whether 
writh any pinching, pruning, or thinning the haulm would be of any 
avail. The only thing that appears likely to be of any real value 
is fine weather and letting the crop stand as long as possible for 
the maturation of such tubers as form. Last year the writer 
saw r a field of Champions in much the same condition, but not 
quite so bad : and at the end of August there was not a tuber the 
size of a Bantam’s egg, yet when ploughed out in October the 
crop averaged eight tons an acre. Magnum Bonum on the same 
farm did not succeed, and to the best t of my knowledge is not 
grown this year at all. 
However anxious “ F. S.” may be to grow Magnum Bonum, 
it is doubtful whether he will ever succeed in growing it well 
under the conditions at his command ; to say the least of it, it 
is not a garden Potato, at least in this northern district.— Petes 
Ferguson, Mere Knolls, Monh Wear month. 
CARNATION AED PICOTEE SHOW.— August 9tii. 
On account of the lateness of the fixture (24th August) for the 
National Carnation (Northern Section’s) Show, the principal growers 
decided to hold an Exhibition on the 9th inst. R. Gorton, Esq., 
kindly acted as Secretary, and under his direction one of the finest 
shows ever held in the north took place in the Town Hall, Man¬ 
chester. The flowers were all good, and it is unnecessary to parti¬ 
cularise individuals. The numerous good seedlings were noteworthy. 
The premier Carnation prize was awarded to a seedling rose flake 
very deep in colour, a flower of grand form and substance, exhibited 
by R. Gorton, Esq. The premier Picotee was a seedling, heavy purple, 
named Muriel, a fine flower with bright purple edge. Generally the 
named flowers were past their best, though the seedlings were 
superb, and for quality never before excelled. The following is a 
list of the awards. 
Class A, for twelve Carnations, dissimilar, first, Mr. B. Simonite, 
Rough Bank, Sheffield, with Robert Lord, s.B. ; James Douglas, p.f. ; 
Sarah Payne, p.p.b. ; Seedling, r.f. ; J. B. Sharp, r.r.; Crimson 
Banner, C.b. ; Seedling, S.F. ; Admiral Curzon, s.B.; John Simonite, 
C.B.; Seedling, r.f. ; and Jas. Taylor, p.p.b. Equal first, Mr. R. 
Gorton, Eccles, Manchester, with Tim Bobbin, R.F.; Seedling, p.p.b. ; 
Tim Whittaker, s.B. ; Rob Roy, r.f. (premier Carnation); Jas. Cheet- 
ham, S.F. ; Seedling, r.f. : William Skirving, c.b. ; Seedling, p.p.b. ; 
Seedling, c.b. ; Admiral Curzon, s.B. ; Clipper, s.F. ; and Robin Hood, 
r. f. Second, Mr. J. Booth, Failsworth, Manchester, with Sports¬ 
man, S.F. ; Jas. Douglas, p.f. ; William Laing, R.F. ; Clipper, S.F. ; 
Eccentric Jack, c.b. ; John Keet, r.f. ; Earl of Wilton, p.f. ; Seedling, 
C.B. ; Admiral Curzon, S.B. ; Falconbridge, P.P.B. ; Annihilator, s.F. ; 
and Garibaldi, s.B. Third, Mr. T. Bower, Bradford, York. Fourth, 
Mr. E. Booth, Moberley, Cheshire. Fifth, Mr. Jno. Beswick, Middle- 
ton, Manchester ; and sixth, Mr. Geo. Rudd, Undercliffe, Bradford. 
Class B, for twelve Picotees, dissimilar, first, Mr. B. Simonite with 
Mrs. Niven, p.p. ; Mrs. Gorton, s.R. ; Fanny Helen, H.R. ; Mary, L.p. ; 
Miss Wood, l.r. ; Morna, H.R. ; Violet Douglas, l.r. ; J. B. Bryant, 
H.R. ; Seedling, H.R. ; Tinnie, h.p. ; and Seedling, H.R. Second, Mr. 
R. Gorton, with John Smith, H.R. ; Mrs. Summers, h.p. ; Edith Dom- 
brain.H.R. : Zerlina, H.P. ; Seedling, l.r. ; Ann Lord, L.p. ; Mary, L.P. ; 
Miss Horner, H.R. ; Alliance, H.P. ; Seedling, H.R. ; Fanny Hellen, H.R. ; 
and Rosy Queen, H.S. Third, Mr. J. Booth ; fourth, Mr. Geo. Rudd; 
fifth, Mr. E. Booth ; and sixth, Mr. John Beswick. 
Class C, for twelve Carnations, not less than nine dissimilar varie¬ 
ties, first, Mr. Wm. Hewitt, Chesterfield, with Ealconbridge, P.P.B. ; 
Admiral Curzon, S.B. ; James Merryweather, r.f.; Seedling, s.B.; 
Seedling, s.B. ; Jno. Ball, S.F. ; Master Fred, c.b. ; Seedling, S.F. ; 
Albion’s Pride, C.B. ; Seedling, s.B. ; E. S. Dodwell, C.B. ; and Seed¬ 
ling, s.F. Second, Mr. John Fletcher with Seedling, s.F. ; John Keet, 
R.F. ; Seedling, P.F.; Rifleman, c.b. : Unexpected, p.p.b. ; Seedling, 
s. B. ; Seedling, s.F. ; Seedling, R.F. ; Robert Lord, S.B. ; Seedling, p.f. ; 
and Lord Napier, s.B. These were the only exhibitors in the class. 
Class D, for twelve Picotees, nine dissimilar varieties, first, Mr. 
Thos. Bower with Her Majesty, l.p. ; Juliana, h.s. ; Mrs. Dodwell, H.R. ; 
Edith Dombrain, H.R. ; John Smith, H.R. ; Tinnie, H.P. ; Mrs. Small, 
H.R. ; Master Norman, H.R. ; Zerlina, H.R. ; Wm. Summers, R. ; Mary, 
l.p. ; and John Smith, H.R. Second, Mr. Jno. Fletcher with Mrs. 
Dodwell, H.R. ; Ann Lord, L.P. ; Royal Visit, H.R. ; Her Majesty, L.P. ; 
Mrs. Small, H.R. ; Seedling, H.P.P. ; j. B. Bryant, H.R. ; Seedling, M.P.P.; 
Edith Dombrain, H.R. ; and Minnie, l.p. Third, Mr. W. M. Hewitt 
with Muriel, H.p. (premier); Miss Lee, H.R. ; J. B. Bryant, H.R. ; Mrs. 
Niven, H.P. ; Zerlina, H.P. ; Ann Lord, L.P. ; Mary, L.P. ; Minnie, L.P. ; 
and Master Norman, H.R. 
Class E, six Carnations, dissimilar, first, Mr. E. Schofield, Jubber- 
gate, Wortley, near Leeds, with Mars, S.B.; James Merryweather, r.f. ; 
Sportsman, S.F. ; Jenny Lind, C.B. ; Admiral Curzon, S.B. ; and Jno. 
Keet, r.f. Second, Mr. John Whittaker, Royton, Rochdale. 
Class F, six Picotees, dissimilar, first, Mr. E. Schofield with Rev. 
E. D. Horner, L.R. ; Miss Horner, H.R. ; Mrs. Bowers, l.r. ; Zerlina, 
H.P. ; Mrs. Nicholls, L.R. ; and Lady Holmesdale, M.R. Mr. R. Gorton 
was the only exhibitor in Class G for twelve seifs or other varieties, 
and was awarded the first prize. 
Carnations (single blooms ).—Scarlet Bizarres .—First, third, and 
fifth, Mr. B. Simonite with Seedling 209, S.B., Admiral Curzon and 
Garibaldi; second and sixth, Mr. J. Eooth with Admiral Curzon 
