July 27,1882. ] JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
be. In the north and cold districts generally it would be doubt¬ 
less advisable to provide the means for affording a little artificial 
heat if it were needed ; but it would be wise to use it cautiously, 
for there is danger of amateurs playing with fire when they have 
the opportunity of doing so, and it is not beyond the bounds of 
possibility that there may be gardeners addicted to the same prac¬ 
tice. There is, however, no fire in connection with the Cherry 
bouse at Sawbridgeworth, but always ripe fruit in season—June 
to October, both months inclusive. 
A few varieties of Cherries for affording a supply of fine fruit 
of the first quality over the longest period are the following :— 
Bigarreau Jabouley, the earliest of all, light red, a free bearer, 
and of superior quality. Early Rivers—this forms a fine suc¬ 
cession ; it is a splendid Cherry with large black fruit, juicy and 
rich. Governor Wood, an American Cherry, very productive, and 
of excellent quality ; colour light red. Late Black Bigarreau, a 
variety of well-proved excellence. Monstreueuse de Mezel, the 
largest of all the B ; garreaus, fleshy and rich ; the two latest sorts 
being Emperor Francis and Guigne de Winckal. Three or four 
good trees of each of the above, well grown and managed, will 
give an abundant and lengthy supply of thi 3 popular fruit. 
IMPATIENS SULTANI. 
Amongst recently introduced flowering plants this Impatiens 
appears to be not only one of the most distinct, but also likely to 
be one of the most useful for stoves or similar warm structures. 
It is easily grown, is of surprisingly free habit, flowering con¬ 
tinuously for several months, and the bright rosy-coloured blooms 
are so plentifully produced that a few specimens have a most 
showy appearance amongst foliage plants. It has been tried in 
cooler temperatures, and even out of doors in a sheltered position ; 
but though it grows and continues healthy under such conditions, 
it does not flower so satisfactorily, and consequently is not so 
attractive as in a warm house. One great advantage it possesses 
is, that after flowering the plant can be cut back moderately and 
Fig. 1C.— Impatiens sultani. 
fresh growth^started, which will quickly refurnish the plant and 
produce flowers abundantly, thus yielding prolonged attractions. 
Some particulars respecting the origin of this Impatiens were 
recently published in these pages, and may be advantageously 
repeated now. “ Its appearance at Kew was due to a mere acci¬ 
dent, and shows how many valuable plants may be lost by the 
want of a little thoughtful care. A case of plants had been re¬ 
ceived there from Zanzibar, and a portion of the soil in this was 
turned out under a stage in one of the propagating pits, where it 
was undisturbed for some time, when amongst the weeds, which 
generally appear plentifully in a short time, was noticed this 
Impatiens. It was carefully potted and grown, and when it 
flowered its full beauty was revealed. It was at first believed to 
be either Impatiens Walleriana or a near ally of that species, but 
Sir Joseph Hooker has now determined it to be an undescribed 
form, and has named it in honour of the Sultan of Zanzibar. It 
is of very compact bushy habit, with narrow, ovate, slightly taper¬ 
ing leaves, the flowers being about 1 or inch in diameter, and 
very bright rosy scarlet in colour, a peculiarly distinct but most 
effective hue. They are produced singly in the axils of the leaves, 
especially towards the summit of the stems, but so freely that a 
well-grown specimen appears to be quite a ball of flowers.” 
As regards the cultural requirements of the plant there is little 
to be said. Ordinary rich light loamy compost suits it well, with 
abundance of water during growth and occasional supplies of 
liquid manure. At present no plants have been raised from seeds, 
as these do not appear to ripen, but propagation can be readily 
effected by means of cuttings inserted in sandy soil in bottom heat, 
almost any portion of the growths striking readily. The Kew 
authorities have now distributed several plants to metropolitan 
nurserymen, so that a stock will soon be obtained. A botanical 
certificate was awarded to this plant by the Scientific Committee 
of the Royal Horticultural Society on the 11th inst. 
NATIONAL ROSE SHOW AT DARLINGTON. 
July 19th. 
Darlington was en fete on Wednesday, thousands of visitors 
arriving by train from the surrounding district to witness the great 
Rose Show. The weather was most favourable—a warm genial sun¬ 
shine with a gentle breeze prevailing all day. The Show was held in 
Southend Park, kindly granted for the occasion by the Misses Pease. 
The Park is easy of access and beautifully wooded. It is the first 
time the National Rose Show has been held so far north. This has 
