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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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- OUK Index.—I n consequence of the publication of the index 
of matter in the six months of the Journal of Horticulture, now 
ending, several valuable and interesting articles are crowded out, but 
they will appear as soon as space is available. 
- The Rose Show at the International Horticultural 
Exhibition, Earl’s Court, which opens on Tuesday next, is expected to 
be a good one. Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son inform us they will exhibit 
extensively and continue their display for some time. 
- National Pink Society. —The Northern Show of this Society, 
which was to be held in the Botanical Gardens, Manchester, on July 16th, 
in conjunction with the Exhibition of Roses, has been postponed to 
July 22nd. 
- Awards at the International Horticultural Exhi¬ 
bition. —An ofBcial list has been issued of the prizes, medals, and 
certificates awarded at the Show held at the International Horticultural 
Exhibition on May 27th and 28th. 
- Gardening Appointments.—M r, W. Beale has been appointed 
gardener to Edwin J. Brett, Esq., Oaklands, St. Peter’s, Isle of Thanet. 
Mr. G. Picker, late gardener to 0. E. Shea, Esq., The Elms, Foots Cray; 
Kent, has been appointed gardener to Francis R. Pease, Esq., Hessle- 
wood, Hull. 
- Mimuluses and Violas.—T he flower beds in Regent’s Park 
are now very attractive, and numerous effective combinations may be 
noted. A mixture of brown Mimuluses with Viola lilacina is quaint, 
pleasing, effective, and simple. Such a bed would be very suitable for 
adorning a semi-shaded spot in many gardens. 
- Strawberries in Sand.— of “Nomad’s ” interesting 
jottings on Strawberries in last week’s Journal, it may interest him and 
others to know that Mr. T. Sharpe of Virginia Water, who exhibited 
such fine examples of Marguerite at the last meeting of the Royal 
Horticultural Society, grows his plants in a soil that appears to be 
almost pure sand, but it is on a moist base no doubt rich in phos¬ 
phates.—P. 
- Hardy Flowers at Forest Hill.—M essrs. Laing & Son 
send us a box of hardy flowers, comprising Aquilegia chrysantha, 
Campanula persicifolia grandiflora, C. glomerata dahurica, Chrysan¬ 
themum leucanthemum semi-duplex. Lychnis vespertina alba plena, 
L. Viscaria plena, the hardy blue Salvia Tenori, Pulmonaria sibirica. 
Delphinium nudicaule, Geum miniatum, and Centaurea dealbata ; all 
good things. 
- Prunus Pissaedi.—A far better idea of the real value of this 
tree can be had when it is seen sprinkled about amongst others in 
gardens and nurseries than when a few branches are shown at an 
exhibition. Its rich leafage imparts quite a glow to its surroundings. 
There cannot be much doubt that it will be more and more extensively 
planted as time goes on. Even stripling plants are effective. We are 
now getting such a wealth of shrub and tree colour that there is no 
exeuse for the monotony prevailing in most places.— Wanderer. 
- Phenological Observations.—A report of the Phonological 
Observations in connection with the Royal Meteorological Society by 
Mr. G. Mawley is to hand. It is admirably compiled, and contains 
some very interesting information on the weather, and its effects on 
flowers, birds, and insects. Additional observers are much wanted in 
the north and east of Scotland, and also in Wales and Ireland. The 
observations have been made so simple under the new system that there 
is not the slightest difficulty in noting them. Any communications on 
the subject should be addressed to Mr. Mawley, at Rosebank, Berk- 
hamsted, Herts. 
- Common Carnations. —I use the term “common” in no 
depreciatory sense, but simply as indicating a class of Carnations that 
are often seen in gardens, but which do not approach any florist’s 
standard. It cannot be generally known what vigorous plants and 
abundant blooming can be had merely by sowing seed of cheap border 
varieties in the open air at the present time, or seed would be more often 
resorted to than it is for securing a display. Those who make a feature 
of choice Carnations would not, of course, acknowledge acquaintance 
with those of the type to which I am now referring, but the plants bloom 
with such profusion, and the flowers are so bright in colour, that 
deficiencies of form are forgotten by those whose main object is to make 
their beds and borders attractive. I mention these common Carnations 
with a certain amount of fear and trembling, but all readers are not 
florists, and some may be glad of the hint.— P. 
-Mr. Wm. Paul, F.L.S., of Waltham Cross, is about to publish 
a selection of articles written for gardening periodieals and papers read 
before various Societies between the years 1843 and 1892. It will 
form an 8vo. volume of about 600 pages, and will appear early in the 
autumn of the present year. 
- Margottin’S Heritage. —The writer of an obituary notice 
of the late Jacques-Julien Margottin in “ Le Jardin,” relates a good 
story of the excellent old Rose grower. “ At fourteen years old,” said 
the latter, “ I had to earn my bread. I was an orphan, and for my 
entire heritage my father had left me nothing but a razor 1 ” 
- Exportation op Rhododendrons. — It would probably 
surprise many to know on what an enormous scale our choice hybrid 
Rhododendrons are exported to America. Many thousands are sent 
over in March packed in cases with dry moss, and after a fortnight’s 
journey are said to flower perfectly well. England is not altogether 
played out yet. 
- Birds and Fruit. —When I read the note on the preservation 
of birds from “ Gartenflora,” on page 475, I said to myself, “Ah 1 but 
what about bullfinches ? ” This spring I saw at least an acre of Black 
Currants completely stripped of their buds. For my part I would 
rather have insects to tackle than these pests, and I think encouraging 
such birds by winter feeding is a grave mistake.— Hazelthorpb. 
- Success with Yearling Strawberries.—L ast autumn I 
accidentally came across Wright’s “ Profitable Fruit Growing,” and 
acting on the advice given about Strawberries, I am pleased to be 
able to state that this year I have had a wonderful crop although the 
plants are only one year old. For years past I have tried 'o get some 
fruit, but have invariably been disappointed. So I am very pleased 
that I came across the book.—R. Hickman. 
- Bertolonias. —It is not often that these beautiful foliage 
plants are met with, chiefly, no doubt, because they are difficult to 
manage. Three that are well worth growing are the old marmorata 
with its velvety leaves ; Comte de Kerchove, pea green, lined and 
blotched with deep rose ; and Madame Auguste Van Geert, dark bronze 
with silvery pink veins and spots. Mr. F. Bause has a choice collection 
in superb condition at Norwood. 
- Pansies from Hawick. —Mr. John Forbes sends us a box 
of beautiful Pansies, of which he has now a splendid display. The 
flowers received are large, substantial, and fresh, the colours bright^ 
clear, and well-defined. One of the most beautiful varieties was 
Mrs. John Bolton, while Jas. Miller, Wm. Dean, Mrs. Street (a seedling), 
Robt. Jamieson, Walter Prior, Mrs. Freeland, Mrs. McIntosh, Princess 
Beatrice, Maggie Forbes, and Jas. Campbell were all well represented. 
- Artificial Manures in the Garden. —A lecture on this 
subject by Professor Paul Wagner, head of the Agricultural Research 
Station at Darmstadt, has been published by the well-known dealers 
in artificial manure, Messrs. H. & E. Albert. It is a record of carefully 
conducted experiments, and is full of practical information and sug¬ 
gestions. Numerous photographic reproductions of the results of the 
experiments with vegetables and flowers are given. The German 
savant has reduced his calculations to the smallest quantities, and the 
lecture may be read with benefit by all classes of cultivators. 
- Another Yellow Arum. —There have been rumours afloat 
that another yellow Arum was likely to be exhibited before long, and it 
duly appeared at the last meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society, 
under the name of Calla Pentlandi. It was sent by R. White, Esq., 
Pentland House, Lee. The new comer is a great acquisition, having 
large foliage and richly coloured spathes. The yellow is deep and 
butter-like, devoid of green except for a faint suffusion quite at the base. 
It is a bold and striking plant, and will probably be much sought after. 
_ Double German Wallflowers.—I t is quite a pleasure to 
meet with good examples of these old plants, and it is not the less so 
because it is so rarely experienced. I observed a few in the gardens 
at Oakleigh, East Grinstead, a month ago, and the large massive spikes 
were extremely handsome. I should think a bed of them would be a 
beautiful sight. Some of our leading seedsmen now offer very fine 
strains, and few persons who gave the plants a trial would be dis¬ 
appointed with the result. The present is a good time to sow, but no 
delay should take place, as it will soon be too late to insure the best 
results. The seed should be sown in the open ground, just the same as 
that of the other Wallflowers.—P, 
