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a tuft of shoots with copper-coloured leaves appeared, and another 
at 15 feet above. 
5. M. Carrierre records the working of the variegated form of 
the Pittosporum Tobira on the green-leaved form. Though the 
graft did not grow the contact was sufficient to cause the pro¬ 
duction of a variegated shoot below the graft.—( Gardeners' 
Chronicle.) 
G. Passiflora Ruddiana and Passiflora Imperatrice Eugenie were 
both grafted by M. Lemoine of Nancy with a variegated scion of 
Passiflora quadrangularis. The graft was inarched, so that the 
stocks were not cut away above the graft but allowed to remain. 
From this branch above the graft branchlets were produced bearing 
variegated leaves. The grafts did not grow well.—( Gardeners ’ 
Chronicle, 1875.) 
7. A golden-leaved Laburnum was budded on a green-leaved 
Laburnum as a stock. The buds were inserted at 2 or 3 feet from 
the ground. In the course of a few months not only did some of 
the green-leaved stocks produce golden variegated branches below 
the point of union, but golden suckers were thrown up from the 
root.— (. Meeting Boyal Horl. Soc., 1875.) 
8 . The variegated variety of Castanea vesca had been grafted 
standard high on the common Chestnut. The graft took, but from 
some cause died; but subsequently a young shoot with well-marked 
variegation broke out from near the base of the stem.—( Cultivated 
Plants, Burbidge, 61.) 
9. The well-known blotched Breadalbane Ash was produced from 
buds taken from a yellow-leaved Ash in a Highland glen budded 
into the common Ash. 
10. A Mountain Ash, upon which was budded a variety with 
variegated leaves, commenced to push forth young shoots from the 
main body of the stem below the point where the bud was inserted. 
In every instance these had variegated leaves.— (Pro. Am. Pom. 
See., 1873.) 
11. A Potato scion set into a Tomato plant induced the latter to 
set small tubers in the axils of its leaves, as are seen sometimes on 
the tops of Potatoes. The grafting of an Artichoke plant into a 
Sunflower caused the latter to form tubers underground.— {Prof. 
Peal, Ag. Michigan.) 
12 . Fruit-growers in America have noted that the scions affect 
the roots of the stocks. If, for example, part of the same row of 
stocks be grafted with Bartlett and Onondago Pears, they can be 
distinguished by their roots. 
13. The curious Cytisus Adami or Purple Laburnum is a well- 
known example—three distinct sorts of flowers, all mixed on the 
same plant. This is, no doubt, a common Laburnum inoculated 
with a purple Cytisus. A tine example of this used to exist in 
the gardens at Crathes Castle, Banchory. Numerous other well- 
authenticated examples of this strange influence of the scion over 
the stock might be given, but my object is attained in pointing out 
that it does exist. 
This inoculation of the stock with the peculiar properties of the 
scion must not be confounded with that of “ sporting:.” because each 
of these are, or have been, the direct result of the budding or graft¬ 
ing, as, indeed, they are true reproductions of the scion in many 
cases. It may be noted that in the majority of ins'ances the buds 
inserted either did not grow or very soon died out after being 
worked, so that the potency of the contact seems to be all the more 
wonderful. 
PECULIAR RESULTS OBSERVABLE IN BUDDING AND GRAFTING. 
The vagaries of grafting and budding, if I may so term the 
peculiar preferences that particular varieties of fruit have for one 
kind of stock, are very remarkable, and in the present state of our 
knowledge quite inexplicable. For example, amongst Peaches it is 
well known in nurseries that the varieties Grosse Mignonne and 
Bellegarde take freely on the Brussels Plum stock, but will not 
take on the Muscle Plum. Other varieties, however, do so freely, 
and what is termed the Brompton Plum stock suits them all about 
equally well. 
Amongst Plums, Mr. Bunyard, Maidstone, says the Belgian 
Purple, although of the Orleans class, will not succeed on the same 
stocks as the Orleans, but does well on the Muscle and Damask 
stocks. Rivers’ Czar will not do on any but the Muscle. Damsons 
do not do well on the common Plum stocks. Wyedale Plum does 
not take freely on the Muscle, but fruits early—the first year 
instead of the second. 
Amongst Pears the Marie Louise, for example, and many others 
will not succeed on the Quince. These varieties, if to be grown on 
the Quince, must be double-worked— i.c., worked on aome variety 
that is itself worked on the Quince. The Beurre d’Amanlis is often 
used for this purpose. Some years ago I made a number of experi¬ 
ments in grafting Pears on all sorts of stocks, such as Crataegus 
coccinea, C. o.xyacantha, C. acerifolia, Cotoneaster frigida and laxi- 
flora, Portugal Laurel, Quince, &c. The variety "Winter Nelis 
appeared to take freely on all, whilst Marie Louise only succeeded 
on Cotoneaster frigida. 
Apples may bo grafted on a Pear, or a Plum upon a Cherry; in¬ 
deed, I have done so, but such do not last above a year or tw r o. The 
Orange takes better on the Lemon than on the Orange, and the 
little lvumquat will only grow on the Limonia trifoliata. 
The well-known Rose Marfdial Kiel will not grow on the 
Manetti, I am informed by Mr. Lane, whilst on other stocks it 
grows freely. 
Mr. Noble of Sunningdale informs me that he uses the Aucuba 
japonica as a stock for Garrya elliptica. What affinity is existent 
here ? 
Some trees seem to have constitutions fit for anything almost; 
others are most fastidious—vigorous enough in their own nature, 
but alter that ever so little, even by the application of an uncon¬ 
genial stock or scion, and it produces sickness and death. 
Grafting Conferee. —A great discussion was raised a few years 
ago on the merits of grafting Coniferse, especially those belonging 
to the Abies and Pinus sections, the practice being generally con¬ 
demned as not being calculated to produce good or lasting trees. 
Magnificent examples to the contrary, Abies nobilrn and Picea 
pinsapo 50 feet high for example, may be seen in Mr. Anthony 
Waterer’s nursery at Knaphill; and in Mr. Noble’s nursery at 
Sunningdale may be seen an avenue of several score of Abies 
Nordmanniana 30 feet in height—all perfect examples and all 
grafted on Silver Fir. 
Potato Grafting, fyc. —A few years ago much was written and 
many experiments made on grafting Potatoes, and several graft- 
hybrid Potatoes were supposed to have been raised, but I much 
doubt if such were the case. In some cases, probably, the cellular 
tissues of the Potato did unite, but there was little or no action 
between the stock and scion. An instance is recorded in the 
“ Theory of Horticulture ” of grafting the white Silesian Beet 
upon a root of red Beet. A complete junction was effected, but it 
was a mere junction of cellular matter; each grew and retained its 
peculiarity “ without any interchange of contents through the sides 
of the cells in contact.” 
A variety of interesting topics and side issues to this great sub¬ 
ject suggest themselves tome, and might be profitably discussed; 
but I refrain. I hope, if I have not been able to advance any¬ 
thing that may be considered new or instructive or of particular 
interest to many of you, you will believe in my earnest desire to 
do so, and in fostering a genuine love of horticulture amongst my 
fellow countrymen.—A. F. Barron, Chismiclt. 
AUGUST SHOWS IN SOUTH WALES. 
Few counties surpass Glamorganshire in horticultural societies and 
shows. During August there have been more shows held in it than 
takes place in all the rest of Wales in a year. Upwards of £800 has 
been awarded in the county for fruits, flowers, and vegetables—a 
result w’hich is creditable to all concerned, more especially as Glamor¬ 
ganshire is not renowned for the number and splendour of its noble¬ 
men’s seats and great gardens. Certainly it contains some of the 
best families, and no one can complain of their want of interest in 
horticulture, although they do not support the shows to such an ex¬ 
tent as is done in many parts of the country. This is not to be re¬ 
gretted either, as it is when all grades of Society augment the funds 
with their pounds, shillings, and pence, and make the shows with 
their products, that the most gratifying results are secured'and the 
greatest benefits accrue. To those sources the Glamorgan shows owe 
their success, and it would be well for the prosperity of our art if 
this system were widely and generally followed. 
From Cardiff to Neath, as the Great Western Railway runs, is a 
distance of some thirty miles, and in this distance seven flower 
shows were held during August. Taking them in rotation, the 
first was that of the Margam Cottage Gardening Society, 
which took place on the 3rd of the month. The last Show was the 
fifth annual one. Competition is confined to the parish. As the 
funds have increased more money has been given in prizes. This 
year £5 more was taken as gate money than on any previous occa¬ 
sion. . A good surplus has been left from every show ; the reserve 
fund in the bank is over £40. Sunshine has been the rule at every 
show, but this “nest egg” will be very convenient in case of any 
misfortune. Prizes from £1 10s. downwards are given for the best 
cottage gardens, and for competition the prizes are offered chiefly for 
the kinds of garden produce most valuable to a cottager, such as 
Potatoes, Cabbage, Onions, Beans, Peas, Turnips, Carrots, Parsnips, 
&c. The competition in these is always very strong, and it is gene¬ 
rally admitted that nothing has ever done so much for the good of 
the gardens in the parish as this Society. Certainly the majority of 
the parishioners now possess much practical knowledge as to which 
are the best kinds of vegetables, and many new sorts are tried and 
secured which would otherwise remain unknown. 
Bridgend Show. —This was held on August 9th. Many open 
