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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 24, 1884. 
althougli common, beautiful and free-flowering Geranium. The 
variety Lancastriense with its salmon-coloured flowers is a 
charming plant, and should be in every collection. Among 
others may be mentioned G. Endressi and G. Londerii, pink- 
coloured ; G. eriostemon, G. ibericum, G. Wallichianum, G. ma- 
croi’hizum, and G. gracib’.—M. S. 
ROOT-BOUND CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
On page 25 of this Journal Mr. W. J, Murphy seems to he puzzled 
with regard to root-hound Chrysanthemums. In the first place, March is 
early enough to propagate. Unless large specimens are required these 
must he struck as early as the cuttings can he obtained. The plants 
your correspondent refers to were evidently pushed on too early in the 
season ; consequently the soil becomes impoverished before the time the 
plants really require much nourishment. The first week in July is quite 
early enough to place Chrysanthemums into their largest pots. If Mr. 
W. J. Murphy’s friend has his plants in 10-inch pots I fail to see what 
more is required. I have seen fine specimens 4 and 5 feet across in less 
than those. In fact, 7-inch pots are quite large enough for Pompons; 
8^-inch are equally so to accommodate the Japanese or incurved varieties. 
Unless, as I before said, they are required for exhibiting, the 8J-inch pots 
for Pompons and 11-inch pots for the other varieties are more suitable. 
No Chrysanthemums should become root-bound in the above-sized pots 
earlier than the middle of August. 
Your correspondent refers to rooted side shoots being used for speci¬ 
mens, &c. I have never seen a good trained plant from these, but 
amongst our best growers north and south the above-mentioned are 
looked for with much care and anxiety ; in fact, I know growers that 
wait until March for suckers in preference to trusting to side shoots from 
the old stem. Old roots are often shaken out and repotted, leaving the 
.strongest shoot or break from the root, and I have seen the finest flowers 
of an old but fine variety (Novelty) produced from these plants. To con¬ 
clude, I w’ould recommend for furnishing purposes tops of strong suckers. 
—J. PiTHERS, Svmmerhill, Co. Meath. 
Mr. Murphy’s friend is certainly in advance of his fellows by about 
five weeks. Are the plants really in 10-ineh pots ? If so, his friend has 
used what Mr. Mui’phy condemns—viz., rooted suckers, or what I prefer 
of all cuttings when I can get them. These cuttings have been taken 
and potted in November or December, pushed on in a warm house, 
receiving theii- final potting about May. This is a mistake. March would 
have been early enough to have started his stock, as he is restricted to 
size of pot; but with a lO-inch pot surely there should have been no mis¬ 
take. Rooted suckers certainly make the finest plants, but whether 
cuttings are preferable to these in regard to the flowers is a matter of 
opinion. Mr. Murphy need have no fear about the flowering of his 
friend’s plants, provided they are not allowed to become dry and stimu¬ 
lants are not used in excess. Were they in my charge I should at once 
turn them carefully out of their pots, take away the largest portion of the 
drainage, put the plant back again, and then press the soil firmly. While 
doing this the soil must not be too wet. Siirinkle evenly on the surface 
of the soil a teaspocnful of Clay’s fertiliser, cover this with as much good 
loam and manure as can be conveniently placed into the pot, leaving 
sufficient room for watering. Use weak liquid manure three times 
a week until the buds form, afterwards oftener and stronger. In the 
selection of buds the crown buds must be taken ; terminal shoots would 
be too weak to carry flowers, as half would not open. 
The planting-out system that Mr. Murphy suggests may do very well 
Tor Pompons and a few free and early Japanese; but with the majority of 
Chrysanthemums to insure success and no check root-cutting would not 
have to be employed. A safe and simple plan I have adopted this season 
is when they receive their final potting to plant low in the pot. This 
allows room for several top-dressings, which, I think, is far better than 
so much drenching with liquid manure, often the cause of buds going 
blind. I do not condemn the use of this ; far from it. Plants that are 
root-bound require and must have it; but with more frequent top-dress¬ 
ings and a judicious use of stimulants better results would be attained. 
WiU Mr. Murphy kindly give me the names of the varieties that flowered 
with him under the treatment he describes on page 25 ?—C. Waring, 
Liverpool. 
THE INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY EXHIBITION. 
Tijie for a very hasty run through the latest of special exhibitions could 
only li3 spared on a recent visit to Edinburgh, but sufficient was seen 
to show that the Scottish Arboricultural Society, to whom this Exhibition 
is due, has provided an assemblage of material connected with forestry 
which is of national importance. At present we can only give a general 
description of the building and some of its contents, but hope to return to 
the subject again and give notes on special subjects. 
The building consists of a central nave 210 yards in length by 17 yards 
wide, and, as originally planned, three annexes on each side of the same 
width, and from end to end 100 yards. The northern series of annexes 
have, however, been joined together by a corridor running the entire length 
of the building, as the space required by exhibitors was found to be greater 
than at first had been expected. At the time of our visit in the second 
week of July, ten days after the Exhibition had been formaUy opened by 
the Marquis of Lothian, there remained much work to perform both in pre¬ 
paring tables and in laying out goods sent for exhibition. 
Some of the most interesting exhibits will be found to be those from the 
colonies and from foreign countries. The Indian Government has sent a 
series of special interest. As showing the wonderful rapidity of growth in 
tropical climates several canes of Bamboo are shown from Burmah, ranging 
from about 80 to 100 feet in length, each the result of one season’s growth. 
Models of bamboo houses, baskets, &c., made from this useful Grass are also 
on exhibition. No fewer than 66G specimens of trees are shown, each kind 
valuable either on account of its qualities as a timber or for some product 
obtained therefrom. Averylarge variety of woodwork illustrative of the eveiy- 
day life of East Indians is also on view. Erom Canada and New Brunswick 
many native woods are shown, also native Indian goods of much interest. 
The section of a trunk of a gigantic Califoruian Redwood with bark is very 
interesting to visitors. The tree from which these were obtained is said 
to have been about 2000 years of age, and contained some 6250 cubic feet of 
timber. The Manitoba Farmyard is also one of the “ sights of the Show.” 
The whole of the materials necessary to a settler going to the Far West are 
there shown—two-roomed cottage, tent, stable, sheds, household furniture, 
and farm implements, including an ancient-looking cart made entirely of 
wood with the exception of four rings of hoop iron which strengthen the 
nave of each wheel. Prices are also attached to each article as they are to 
be bought in Winnipeg. The examples of prairie hay are coarse but 
aromatic. 
Among the foreign exhibitors the Maharajah of Johore has sent a very 
exhaustive series of the woods of his dominion, as well as the tools and other 
articles used in the timber trade. Norway, Sweden, and Denmark are each 
well represented. The processes by which wood is transformed from rough 
chips into bleached material ready for the paper maker, and the examples of 
paper manufactm-ed from wood pulp, will doubtless attract the attention of 
many visitors. Germany has also examples of the same industry. What are 
known as the soda process, the sulphite process, and the less eSective mode 
of preparing the wood without the aid of chemicals, are all shown. Japan 
arrived late at the Exhibition and had not yet unpacked, but one of the 
most interesting exhibits is expected from that country of wonderful people. 
The Commissioners of Woods and Forests, the Epping Forest Com¬ 
mission, and the War Office contribute grand examples. The sections of 
trees as exhibited by the Government are got up in a manner very much in 
advance of those shown by private exhibitors. The private exhibi'.ors 
number some 500, some of whom show articles the relation of which to 
forestry is very remote. We noted a grand collection of tools from Messrs. 
R. Soihy & Sons, Sheffield; Taylor Brothers, Sheffield, also showing the 
same kind of articles, but not of such a wide interest as those of the Messrs. 
Sorby. Collections of tree seeds and cones, dried foliage of forest trees, itc., 
are shown by several exhibitors. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea; Little 
and Ballantyne, Carlisle; Sutton it Sons, Reading, and several private 
exhibitors are to be found among these. 
The Scottish Arboricultural Society has gathered from all parts of the 
country a great variety of forestry produce—examples of timber, different 
modes of farming in various districts, foresters’ tools, examples of the 
handiwork of foresters in producing ornamental rustic bridges, arbours, 
albums composed of wood, a harmonium constructed of home-grown 
oak, (tc. 
A space out of doors about eight acres in extent is set apart to nursery¬ 
men, hothouse builders, implement makers, saw mills, d'C. We can only 
state here that the Lawson Seed and Nursery Company ; Messrs. Yeitch and 
Sons, Chelsea; Stuart & Mein, Kelso; Little & Ballantyne, Carlisle; James 
Dickson & Sons, Chester; Ireland it Thomson, Edinburgh; Austin and 
M‘Aslan, Glasgow; Methven & Son, Edinburgh; Lament, Edinburgh; 
Fraser, Edinburgh; Benj., Reid, & Co., Aberdeen; Palmer & Sen, Annan, 
are all req)resented. Messrs. McKenzie & Moncur show a pretty example 
of a conservatory constructed of woods adapted for that purpose. Other 
hothouse builders were busy getting examples ready for inspection. We 
hope to return shortly and make special notes of these and other matters 
in connection with this great Exhibition. Gardeners passing through 
Edinburgh certainly ought to visit the “Forestry,” the nearest N.B. 
station being the Haymarket, and, on the Caledonian, Murrayfield. 
ANEMONES. 
{Continued from page 30.) 
JAPONICA SECTION. 
This, although containing one species and its varieties, is yet probably 
as well known and appreciated as any, probably owing to their flowering at 
a season when they are especially welcome—viz., in autumn, when their 
red or white blooms form an agreeable change from the monotony of the 
Composites which form the chief feature in the borders at that season. 
A. japonica .—A vigorous-growing plant having large ternate un¬ 
equally lobed leaves, somewhat resembling those of a Grape Vine in general 
appearance, somewhat downy, and often remaining during mild winters 
untouched. The flowers,^which are borne on long footstalks, spring from a 
whorl of three or four leaves on a stem about 2 feet in height, are produced 
in autumn, and if frost does not set in may be obtained in profusion until 
nearly Christmas. They are of a rich carmine colour within and rose 
without, with a conspicuous tuft of golden anthers. This plant and its 
varieties may be grown anywhere, in fact in some soils it increases rather 
too freely from tuckers. It would make a capital plant for naturalisation in 
the pleasure ground, as it is certainly capable of holding its own ground 
against almost all comers. 
A. japonica alba. —This, also known as Honorine Jobert, ought c r- 
tainly to be crowned queen of the autumn border flowers. Fortunately it 
is now well known, and it is not easy to give an adequate description of the 
beauty, grace, and utility of this truly grand plant. It resembles the 
species in all points save the colour of the flowers, which is pure white, 
and in being of a rather more robust habit of growth. 
A. japonica rosea (syns. A. japonica hybrida and A. elegans).—A well- 
marke I form, differing chiefly by its greater height and more robust habit, 
larger flowers of an agreeable shade of pale rose, and in being altogether 
less downy than the species. 
There is also another plant said to be closely allied to A. japonica, con- 
