JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ December 30, 1880. 
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it has hitherto received, for it has the most pleasing characters of 
the genus strongly marked. The form of the flower is shown in 
fig. 108, the sepals and petals being a brownish tint marbled 
with green, and a violet-blue lip veined with white, and a purple- 
streaked column. It is also a Brazilian species, and has now been 
known nearly forty years. It usually flowers in the autumn or 
early winter. 
Z. Wendlandi .—A handsome species of comparatively recent 
introduction from Costa Rica, and one which I understand we 
owe to Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons. It is similar in habit to those 
already described, the flowers being of good size, the sepals and 
petals olive green, the lip large, purple, with a white crisped 
margin. They also possess an agreeable fragrance. 
Z. ro stratum .—One of the oldest forms in English gardens, as it 
was introduced a few years after Z. Mackaii. It is entitled to 
rank among the most showy and useful of the genus, as it flowers 
at two or three different periods, the blooms lasting in some 
instances for five weeks. A slightly higher temperature than that 
suited to the other species with proportionate moisture is beneficial 
to Z. rostratum, and it will then amply repay the cultivator. The 
sepals and petals are yellowish green, but the lip is very distinct, 
the ground colour being white streaked with rosy pink. 
Z. cochleare .—This is easily recognised by the flowers being 
produced singly and not in spikes or racemes, the prevailing 
character. The flowers are also individually distinct from other 
forms in the genus both in shape and colour. The bloom shown 
in fig. 109 clearly pourtrays the peculiarity of form, the sepals and 
petals being white, of wax-like texture and gloss, and the large 
lip veined with rich bluish purple. The fragrance is powerful 
and pleasing, and, though the plant is not so effective as some of 
its congeners, it well deserves attention. The usual flowering 
period is autumn, and the plant was obtained from Trinidad many 
years ago, but it is now rarely seen. 
The other species included in this genus it is unnecessary to 
describe in detail. Those already mentioned suffice for ordinary 
collections, and where more can be grown Z. africanum, Z. aro- 
maticum, Z. gramineum, and Z. Gautieri may be added. They 
are all more or less attractive. Some distinct varieties of 
Z. Mackaii and Z. maxillare are also known, but they do not 
demand special attention in these notes, as the remarks under each 
of these species sufficiently indicate their chief characteristics. 
—L. Castle. 
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Christmas Roses are deservedly general favourites, and, 
early as they flower naturally, with a little assistance they may 
be had in fine condition from the middle of December. One of 
the best varieties for this purpose is Helleborus Niger maximus, 
for the flowers are of great size, excellent form, and of a very clear 
white. The specimens from Chiswick at the last meeting of the 
Royal Horticultural Society well indicated the beauty and value 
of the plants when in good condition. These specimens were in 
baskets, and had been taken from the ground about a month 
previously, and when placed under glass soon commenced ex¬ 
panding their flower buds. A rich soil and frequent supplies of 
liquid manure had also assisted them greatly. 
-We learn that the testimonial to Mr. Peter Grieve 
which was recently projected has taken the form of a gold hunting 
lever watch, a timepiece, and a pair of candelabra, with a silver 
cake basket for Mrs. Grieve, which were presented at a dinner in 
Bury St. Edmunds last week. In addition to the above Mr. and 
Mrs. Grieve have received a testimonial from forty-seven house¬ 
holders in the village of Culford, and also one from the under 
gardeners at Culford Hall. 
-Mr. William Paul’s Rose Annual for 1880-81, has 
been received by us, and a beautiful issue it is. The number 
contains coloured plates, admirably executed, of four Roses. 
Lady Sheffield, raised by Mr. R. B. Postans, is a grand symme¬ 
trical flower, with stout smooth petals of a pale crimson hue— 
such a bloom as exhibitors would covet for making up a high-class 
stand. Princess Marie Dolgorouky (Gonod) is a vigorous Hybrid 
Perpetual, showing great substance of petal, colour rosy crimson. 
Madame Oswald de Kerchove (Schwartz) is charmingly repre¬ 
sented, and as a Hybrid Perpetual is most distinct, the prevailing 
colour being white, but the centre of the bloom coppery yellow. 
If this variety will flower under ordinary culture as fully as 
shown in the figure it will prove a valuable addition, and indis¬ 
pensable for garden decoration. The remaining figure displays a 
grand bloom of Red Gauntlet (Postans), glowing scarlet crimson, 
with petals of velvety texture and fine foliage. It is as a beddiDg 
Rose that Mr. Paul thinks this Rose will be most valued, on 
account of its free growth and floriferous character; but it will 
be seen at exhibitions also. The number contains several ex¬ 
cellent articles that all Rose lovers should read, and it concludes, 
as stated in the preface, the second series of the work; the two 
series now published containing thirty-two coloured plates of 
superior Roses, and constitute a work that certainly combines 
“ beauty with utility.” 
- A graceful and distinct new Fern has been for some 
time in the possession of Messrs. J. Yeitch & Sons, Chelsea, and 
probably the general public may have an opportunity of seeing 
it at some of the metropolitan exhibitions in the coming year. 
It is named Gymnogramma schizopiiylla, and has elegant 
tripinnate fronds with linear dark green divisions, and the fronds 
are also remarkable for their viviparous habit, resembling in this 
respect some of the Aspleniums. It appears to be well adapted 
for suspending from the roof of a warm fernery, either growing 
in pots or baskets, as the fronds which are said to attain the length 
of 2 feet then arch gracefully. It is a native of Jamaica, whence 
it was obtained chiefly by the efforts of the late Mr. Arthur 
Yeitch. 
- The demand for good Grapes appears to be consider¬ 
able in the north of England, as we learn from a Durham paper 
that our correspondent Mr, Witherspoon has sold his crop of 
1600 bunches, and intends erecting more structures for providing 
a larger supply. Grape culture appears to be more lucrative 
than Pear-growing, as we observe the projected alterations neces¬ 
sitate the disposal of several fine Pear trees five and six years 
old, of the most approved varieties. We have rarely seen finer 
Grapes than those grown in the “ Red Rose Vineries ” at Chester- 
le-Street, and we are not surprised at their ready sale. 
- At the central offices of the General Horticultural Com¬ 
pany, Warwick House, Regent Street, we noticed last week three 
Italian Bouquets of great size and tastefully arranged. Mr. 
J. Wills informs us that they were obtained from Turin, and 
though they were seven days on the passage the freshness of the 
flowers was surprising. They were each about 2 feet 6 inches in 
diameter, and were composed of pure white and crimson striped 
Camellias, Neapolitan Violets, Hebeclinium ianthinum, and the 
berries of a Crataegus arranged in a somewhat geometrical manner 
in circles, diamonds, and angles. The contrast of the lavender 
blue Hebeclinium with the white Camellias was especially 
pleasing. 
- “ G. O. S.” writes, “ It is somewhat remarkable that 
whilst there are so very few berries on the Hollies, Arbutus, Yews, 
and Ivy, the Savin bushes, which grow abundantly in this part 
of the country near Grange-over-Sands, are densely crowded with 
berries, as you may see by the enclosed. Cotoneaster micro- 
phylla has also a fair crop of berries.” The specimen sent bore 
a great number of berries—more, indeed, than we remember 
having seen on so small a spray. 
- One of the prettiest Pompon Chrysanthemums we have 
seen this season is a new variety named Lilac Gem, flowers of 
