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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ March 12, 1891. 
Every nurseryman would probably be able to tell of varieties of 
fruit or flowers which are neglected by the public in favour of others of 
a lower class, though these latter are no hardier or easier to grow. Ah, 
well! Even human beings find that merit does not necessarily at 
once bring reputation. But of the lovely hardy flowers which every 
one who has a garden can grow, 1 think few things are more neglected 
than Christmas Roses. Not, of course, that they are unknown, but 
people grow so few of them—two or three, half a dozen, or a dozen 
plants. What are these to anyone who delights in grand pure white 
flowers, which will bloom out of doors in midwinter without any trouble 
whatever ? They should be grown by the hundred, whole beds of them. 
Why should space be grudged to such fine splendid blooms, which may 
be cut out of doors from November to March, and are not only beyond 
all question the queens of the winter garden, but often for a couple 
of months the only flowers to be seen ? What other flower never drops 
its apparent petals, and can give no uneasiness to the decorator ? This 
is, of course, because the white wings are really the calyx, not the 
petals, which are green and with the stamens, do fall; but this is 
unnoticed at a little distance in general decoration in churches or else¬ 
where, and how valuable this lasting quality is 1 
They are generally supposed to require glass protection during the 
actual time of flowering, which perhaps has acted as a check to their 
cultivation with some. I find that they are the better for it, but will 
do without it entirely in such dry weather as w’e have had lately, and 
altogether probably if the blooms be watched and cut just as they 
commence to expand. A fault is certainly to be found in the slow 
growth of the clumps, and consequent difficulty of amateur propaga¬ 
tion ; but they are not very dear, and no doubt would become cheaper 
in proportion as the demand increased. The large sort, Maximus or 
Altifolius, has not with me been much larger in flower, but much more 
perpetual in bloom. The ordinary sort comes with a flush—a whole 
bunch of sweet snow-white faces, like a bride’s bouquet. Maximus 
gives two or three blooms at a time from November, when white 
Chrysanthemums diminish its value, right up to April. I do not know' 
■why the varieties of Helleborus niger have been called Christmas 
Roses, unless it is that they have been waiting hitherto for a rosarian 
to sing their praises,—W. R. Raillem. 
Rose Shows ix 1891, 
June 23rd (Tuesday).—Westminster (N.R.S.). 
„ 24th (Wednesday).—Richmond (Surrey) and Royal Aquarium. 
„ 25th (Thursday).—Winchester. 
„ 27th (Saturday).—Eltham and Reigate. 
„ 30th (Tuesday).—Canterbury and Diss. 
July 1st (Wednesday).— Bagshot, *Brighton, Brockham, Croydon, 
and *Lee. 
„ 2nd (Thursday).—Farningham and Norwich. 
,, 4th (Saturday).—Crystal Palace (N.R.S.). 
„ 7th (Tuesday).—Gloucester. 
„ 8th (Wednesday).—Dursley, Sutton, and Tunbridge Wells. 
„ 9th (Thursday).—Bath and Woodbridge, 
„ 11th (Saturday).—New Brighton. 
„ 14th (Tuesday).—-j-Wolverhampton. 
„ loth (Wednesday).—Ealing. 
„ 16th (Thursday).—Hereford (N.R.S.), Helensburgh, and Trentham. 
„ 18th (Saturday).—Manchester. 
„ 21st (Tuesday).—Tibshelf. 
„ 23rd (Thursday).—Worksop. 
Aug. 1st (Saturday).—Ripley (Derby). 
* Shows lasting two days. f A three-days Show. 
The following Mondays are as yet altogether unrepresented—June 
29th, July Gth, 13th, and 20th ; also Wednesday, July 22nd ; Fridays, 
June 2Gth, July 3rd, 10th, 17lh, and 24th; and Saturday, July 11th, 
The next list of Rose show fixtures will appear early in April.— 
Edward Mawlev, Roselanli , BerMariuted , Herts . 
PARIS GREEN AND ITS APPLICATION. 
Very timely is the appearance of an eight-page pamphlet by Miss 
E, Ormerod on “ Paris Green ; its Uses and Methods for its Application, 
as a Means of Destruction of the Orchard Moth Caterpillars.” As soon 
as weather permits the caterpillars of the winter moth will emerge 
where eggs were deposited on fruit trees, and quickly set about their 
destructive work. Where the winter moth abounds it is the greatest 
scourge the fruit grower has to contend with, and if not subdued fruit 
crops are impossible. Persons who reside in districts that enjoy an 
immunity from the plague can scarcely form any conception of its 
ravages, while those who have had to wage war against are not likely to 
forget the combat. 
It has bsen proved to demonstration at Glewston Court that nothing 
will destroy the eggs and at the same time leave the trees uninjured, 
and the longest frost of the century had no influence in impairing their 
vitality. 
It is a good thing to prevent the deposition of eggs by securing the 
wingless moths as they creep up the stems of trees in the autumn, by 
the agency of greased paper bands. But a more effectual method of 
stamping out the enemy is to prevent the development of moths, by 
destroying the caterpillars as they appear. Paris green will destroy 
them undoubtedly, and when properly applied does no injury to the 
trees. Miss Ormerod gives in her pamphlet all the requisite details for 
attaining the object in v’ew, as founded on the practice of English and' 
American authorities. She tells how to mix the poison and how to use 
it effectually yet safely, and refers also to different spraying appliances 
that have been found suitable for the purpose. 
It is satisfactory to learn that in Mr. Lee Campbell’s fruit grounds, 
in which millions of caterpillars were destroyed last year, that few eggs 
are to be found now ; but in orchards where no repressive measures 
were taken the trees are infested with eggs, and every leaf and blossom 
will in due time be devoured by caterpillars if nothing is done to 
prevent it. 
Miss Ormerod has laboured with great diligence for a long time, and 
created an interest in the subject of injurious insects that has led to the 
acquirement of knowledge respecting them which has been of great 
service to gardeners and farmers, and is therefore deserving of the 
thanks of the whole community of cultivators. 
The pamphlet is issued at a mere nominal price—a penny, we think— 
but, as Miss Ormerod says in a postcript, “ It will give me great pleasure 
to offer any information in my power, or to send a copy of my pamphlet 
to any applicants who may desire it for practical service.” We append 
her address—Torrington House. St. Albans—but would suggest that the 
least applicants should do will be to enclose either a stamped directed 
postal wrapper or prepaid envelope for its transit. It is clear, concisei, 
useful, and, we believe, perfectly reliable. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
March 10th. 
The majority of Fellows and visitors who were present at the Drill 
Hall, James Street, Westminster, on Tuesday last freely expressed their 
surprise at the extent and attractions of the display provided. It was 
generally expected that the snowstorm of the previous day and night 
would have deterred those who intended exhibiting, but though it must 
have caused some difference it certainly did not have the anticipated 
effect. Rarely at this time of year has a more varied and interesting 
exhibition been secured, and considering the weather conditions it was 
astonishing. Orchids, Camellias, Daffodils, greenhouse plants, and 
bulbs were represented by collections and groups from several firms 
occupied much space, and in the afternoon the papers on Snowdrops, 
which were read by the Rev. W. Wilks, attracted an appreciative 
audience. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: Philip Crowley. Esq., in the chair,, 
and Messrs. R. D. Blackmore, P. Veitch, J. H. Veitch, W. Warren, 
George Bunyard, J. Willard, T. J. Saltmarsh, A. H. Pearson, G. Wythes, 
J. Hudson, H. Balderson, F. Q Lane, C. Penny, and A. Dean. 
A box of Peaches received from the Cape of Good Hope by Mr. Jesse 
Willard, Holly Lodge Gardens, Highgate, was exhibited, and attracted 
some attention. The fruits were large, of a pale colour, but had 
evidently been gathered some time before they were ripe, as the flesh 
was tough and flavourless. They had, however, suffered little in transit. 
The box was received from Mr. Edward Hutt, who also sent the follow¬ 
ing letter, dated February 11th :—“ I have taken the opportunity of an 
offer from the Chief Steward of the R.M.S., Roslin Castle, to convey a 
sma'l box of Peaches to England for me. Should you receive same I 
trust you will find them in a good sound condition, and flavour up to 
the mark. I gathered and packed them myself direct from the tree, ab 
what I think a fair state of ripeness, and anticipate a good result. 
They are a late variety known as the March Peach, of the clingstone 
type.” A vote of thanks was accorded for the exhibit, but the general 
opinion was that the fruit would have to be in much better condition to 
command a sale in England. Some fine Vanilla fruits were shown by, 
the Rev. W. Wilks, and from the Chiswick Gardens came good blanched 
samples of common Chicory, Witloof, and several other forms; 
together with similarly blanched samples of “ the improved very early 
Dandelion.” 
Apple Chelmsford Wonder .—This seedling Apple was shown by 
Messrs. Saltmarsh & Son, Chelmsford, for the second time to prove its 
keeping qualities, and an award of merit was granted unanimously. 
The fruits are handsome, about 3 inches deep and 3J inches across, 
the eye in a deep and plaited basin ; the stalk short, thick, and inserted 
in a deep cavity. The skin yellow with numerous red streaks on the 
exposed side of some fruits. The flesh is firm and acid, and the cooking 
qualities were indicated by some prepared fruits placed before the 
Committee. 
Floral Committee. —Present: G. Paul, Esq., in the chair, and 
Messrs. B. Wynne, R. Dean, G. Bryceson, C. T. Druery, H. M. May,. 
G. Phippen, F. Ross, C, E. Pearson, E. Mawley, C. Jeffries, W. Bain-, 
J. Walker, T. Baines, George Gordon, T. W. Girdlestone, J. Fraser, and 
H. Turner. 
Most conspicuous in the Show was the exhibit of Messrs. W. Paul andl 
Son, Waltham Cross, which comprised a dozen boxes of Camellia 
blooms about twenty in each box, thus affording an extensive display,. 
