JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
March 1, 1883 ] 
and levy the extraordinary tithe at so much in the shilling, so 
that poor land only bore a fair proportion. The extraordinary 
tithe would then cease to exist, it being merged in the ordinary 
tithe. It should then be compulsory on the part of the landowner 
to pay ordinary tithes, which would be in accordance with the 
intention of the Commutation Act, of course having due regard 
to existing leases. The resolution was carried unanimously. 
THE YEW AS A HEDGE PLANT. 
In “Work for the Week,” on page 99, February 1st, of this 
Journal, is an account of planting hedges, and mention is made of 
the above shrub or evergreen. I can fully endorse what is there said 
as to its adaptability “ for formal hedges in the pleasure ground.” 
At Holme Lacy, Hereford, such hedges may be seen, and are con¬ 
sidered the finest of their kind in the country. Some of the hedges 
are upwards of two hundred years of age, and others of from ten 
to fifteen years, and the latter have been for years models of 
beauty. If strong plants can be procured it does not take very 
long to make a good hedge. 
The system there practised is to grow the young plants on from 
the first, preparing them, as it were, for the future hedge. The 
tops are never cut back, but the side growths are cut in to make 
the plants compact. When the plants have grown to about 4 or 
5 feet high they are taken to their final place, and there planted 
in a single row, planting them so that they touch each other, as it 
is found the best hedges are formed by planting in single rows. 
Be they Yews or Hollies, the ground is well trenched for their 
reception. They are left to grow on, and the tops are not cut until 
they reach the desired height, but the straggling side branches are 
cut back before growth commences in the spring. The permanent 
hedges are trimmed once a year, commencing the first or second 
week in August. The Yew is a very accommodating plant, as if 
any hedge has been left to grow wild for years the branches may 
be cut close in to the main stem, when they will start afresh and 
form a close wall of green.— A. Young. 
AN AMATEUR'S HOLIDAY. 
DUNDEE. 
On the way south from Aberdeen I stopped at Dundee, and at 
the warehouse of Messrs. Laird & Sinclair I learned from a friend 
the whereabouts of a few nurseries in the vicinity. The very large 
trade done by the firm in Hyacinths, Tulips, and other spring 
flowers was evident from the unusual quantities of bulbs then dis¬ 
played in the shop. I afterwards went to Broughty Ferry, where 
the smaller of the two nurseries of the firm is situated. There I 
saw some good Dahlias and Hollyhocks ; one or two seedlings of 
the latter were fine. There was also a very promising collection 
of Chrysanthemums, and in one of the houses a healthy batch of 
Primulas. I believe the main purpose of this limited enclosure 
is the supply of small plants and cut flowers for the city. The 
principal grounds of the firm are at Monifieth, five miles from 
Dundee. I walked on to these, and on the way enjoyed a visit to 
the two nurseries afterwards noticed. The grounds at Monifieth, 
but for the usual intimation over the entrance, I would at first 
sight have almost inferred to be those of a private residence. 
Neatness in arrangement and good order prevailed throughout 
all I saw. Of the twenty acres a large space is occupied by forest 
and fruit trees. There was also an extensive lot of Boses and a 
select assortment of herbaceous plants, among which I observed 
Campanula nobilis alba with large blooms and of dwarf habit. I 
was particularly pleased with a fine collection of summer-flowering 
Chrysanthemums, many of which were very beautiful. 
The nursery of Messrs. John Stewart & Sons adjoins Broughty 
Ferry, and extends over fifty acres. The trade in forest trees, Rho¬ 
dodendrons, and ornamental shrubs is very large. In the houses 
were large collections of table plants and Ferns. Pelargoniums for 
cutting were grown in great numbers, and single Dahlias in pots 
to supply cut blooms a month or two later. There was also in the 
grounds a large break of show Dahlias in very good flower, and 
spring-flowering plants are extensively grown. Under the name 
of W. & D. Stewart at Ferndown Nurseries, Wimborne, the same 
firm carries on a large business in the exportation of forest trees 
to America, where a representative is permanently kept, and 
where Mr. Stewart himself, I understand, mainly resides. 
Through these grounds I pushed on to Dalhousie Nursery, that 
of Messrs. D. & W. Croll. Here I found Boses very largely 
grown ; to these in the various forms a large part of the ten acres 
in the nursery is devoted. The 15,000 for next supply were in 
fine condition ; the growth in many cases very vigorous. Magna 
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Charta, for instance, had shoots upwards of 7 feet in length. The 
seedling Briar is a favourite stock. I saw a very large collection 
of Teas, and there they seemed to thrive well in the open air. I 
also noticed in a house one of those glass partitions which I 
formerly mentioned as having been generally adopted at Fedall. 
I was very sorry that I could not devote more time to these three 
establishments, where there was much more to interest than I have 
indicated. 
PERTH; 
Through the Carse o’ Gowrie I reached Perth. During previous 
visits to St. Johnstone I had been unable to look in on a place 
well known by name, and was resolved on this occasion not to 
miss the nursery of Messrs. Dickson & Turnbull. My visit gave 
me much pleasure, as I there found many plants to my taste. 
Special attention is directed to Conifers, American and deciduous 
plants and shrubs, in which an extensive business is done. The 
Palms and Orchids in the houses were glanced at to devote the 
hour at disposal to the outdoor departments that more attracted 
me. I can merely enumerate a few where so many were exten¬ 
sively grown. Spring flowers were largely represented, such as 
Primroses and Polyanthuses in variety, Hepaticas, including a 
batch of the double blue, and breaks of spring bulbs. Carnations, 
Picotees and Pinks, double Pyre thrums, and the fullest stock of 
Pceonies I have seen ; Liliums, Saxifrages in great numbers and 
numerous varieties, a very exhaustive collection of alpine and 
rock plants combined to entice to another and a more lengthened 
call. Here again I saw Campanula nobilis alba, a variety to be 
kept in mind. In conformity with present taste single Dahlias 
could not be overlooked, and a number of seedlings were in 
capital flower. Much more admired was the collection of Roses, 
mainly on Manetti and seedling Briar. The Teas in pots were 
really good. There was also a large space occupied by the true 
old Scotch Bose, now seldom seen to such an extent. I was not in 
the least surprised to find a collection of Gladioli. But of all that 
1 saw nothing pleased me more than the large collection of hardy 
Heaths. Many of the sorts were new to me, and I was delighted 
with their beauty and varied forms. For the foreground of a 
mixed border nothing could, in my opinion, be more desirable. 
I reserve allusion to two other places I visited, as they bear 
more especially upon a topic on which I may before long ask 
leave to make some remarks. The memory of uniform kindness 
experienced during my last holiday is brightened yet more by the 
genial welcome accorded in this my last visit to such establish¬ 
ments as that of Messrs. Dickson & Turnbull. To all whom I was 
privileged to meet, for privilege I deem it, to come in contact 
with gentlemen such as, let me assure “ Excelsior,” I met every¬ 
where, in hope that we may meet again, sincere thanks are once 
more gratefully tendered by— A Northern Amateur. 
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM ELECTION. 
TOO-MUCH-ALIKE VARIETIES. 
A Chrysanthemum election is not only novel in itself, but it 
is to be hoped that it may prove useful in removing the confusion 
which exists in the nomenclature of the varieties. In the follow¬ 
ing notes I give my opinion, founded on a long experience, of the 
varieties bracketed in your returns. I trust others of experience 
will do the same, and during the forthcoming season especially 
note the varieties ; so that if the Editor will only ask for another 
election next year we may then be able to show that a clearer 
understanding exists. One great cause of so much confusion 
is no doubt due to the readiness of one grower to assist another, 
and who sends a collection of cuttings through the post; the 
labels get confused, and so the mistake is perpetuated. Some¬ 
times vendors are not to be relied upon, but it is to be hoped that 
the analysis and the subsequent papers which must of necessity 
follow will do much in clearing up this matter. The word 
“ petal” is used here instead of “ floret,” as it is more generally 
understood. 
Mr. Bunn and Golden Beverley are very distinct in colour and 
formation of petal. The former has the colour of Jardin aes 
Plantes with the petals of Mrs. Dixon. The foliage of Mr. Bunn 
and Golden Beverley are precisely the same, Mr. Bunn being a 
much-improved sport from Golden Beverley. Miss Mary Morgan 
and Pink Perfection are identical in both flower and foliage. 
John Salter and Mr. Howe are also identical, and the same may 
be said of Empress of India and Lady St. Clair, Empress of India 
and Mrs. Cunningham. Golden Queen and Emily Dale are too 
closely allied to be admitted on the same board. St. Patrick and 
Beethoven, Refulgence and Inner Temple are identical. Mr. G. 
Bundle is coupled with Mrs. Parnell, but the last variety I do not 
know. Mrs. Dixon and Golden George Glenny are identical. 
Mrs. G. Rundle first produced a primrose sport, which was named 
