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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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The beat trees for planting in houses to be subjected to forcing in the 
first year are those which have been trained on trellises in cool houses, 
two or three years, or even four, if due regard has been had to lifting, 
or trees grown against walls in the open may be utilised by cutting the 
roots in, taking out a trench one-third the distance from the stem the 
branches extend. If this is done early in September and the trench left 
open a fortnight, the roots not allowed to suffer by want of water, and 
the foliage kept fresh by shading from bright sun, the trees may be 
lifted with a ball of soil at the end of the month and planted in a house, 
where they will take to the fresh soil at once, and be in a position for 
starting by the new year to afford fruit during the season.—G. A. 
DISQUALIFYING EXHIBITS. 
Some remarks have appeared in the Journal lately upon the above 
subject. There is a point that I should like to touch upon. On examining 
schedules we usually find prizes offered for a collection of vegetables, 
and on examining these collections we find in nine cases out of ten 
Cucumbers and Tomatoes included. These are clearly fruits, and in my 
opinion ought to be disqualified, but I have never known or heard of 
that being done. I have heard of a case where a collection of vegetables 
was disqualified because it contained Beetroot, which was thought by 
the judges was not a vegetable. My idea is, if fruits such as I have 
named above are admitted with vegetables, then Melons are equally 
admissible in the collection.—R. C. 
[We have often heard claims advanced for the inclusion of Tomatoes 
in the fruit classes at exhibitions, and if we mistake not they were 
included in a very large prizewinning collection in the north a few 
years ago, but a revolution in flavour will have to be effected before 
they have a recognised place on the dessert table, even when sweetened 
with sugar; and so long as they are prepared with oil, vinegar, salt, and 
pepper, and eaten as vegetables, we suspect they will remain in the 
vegetable classes. So with Cucumbers. Our correspondent does not 
ask that the Vegetable Marrow be included in the fruit classes ; perhaps 
he forgot it. The proposition respecting Beet is so entirely novel that 
we could not think of erasing it, and it seems there are novelties in 
“ judges,” too. Perhaps some of our readers may like to say something 
on “ R. C.’s ” views.] 
HASELEY MANOR. 
Haseley Manor, the residence of Alfred Hewlett, Esq., is situated 
about three miles distant from Warwick, on the main road to Birming¬ 
ham. Starting from the first-named town, the road traversed runs over 
gradually rising ground till Hatton, the adjacent village to Haseley, is 
reached. Here we find ourselves on the summit of a large plateau 
which extends in some directions as far as the eye can reach. It may 
therefore be inferred that the position is high and dry, with a bracing 
air, and not unfrequently the inhabitants experience a terrific and 
destructive wind. The effect of these uncertain gales is seen on all sides. 
Trees by the roadsides and on the outskirts of the woods show a great 
preponderance of growth on the north-east side, as the force of the 
south-west winds causes branches, and in many cases trunks as well, to 
bear in the opposite direction. 
The Manor of Haseley is of very ancient date, but the new Manor 
House was begun in 1874, and completed in 1880. This is reached from 
the lodge near the main road by traversing a fine broad well-made 
carriage drive about three-quarters of a mile in length. This drive is 
upwards of 1G feet in width, and is planted on each side with trees to 
form an avenue. It is gratifying to note that ample provision has been 
made to allow these trees to develop into full beauty without encroach¬ 
ing upon the roads, a wise proceeding which has in too many instances 
been overlooked in the laying out of gardens. As we approach the 
mansion abundance of evidence is forthcoming to show we are in the 
grounds of one who is a lover of trees, and who pays due consideration 
to the future. Permanent trees are planted at wide distances apart, 
and the spaces filled up with others of quick growth for present effect, 
and to help in some measure to break the force of the strong gales 
experienced. 
Planting has been carried on regularly by Mr. Hewlett and his 
energetic gardener, Mr. George Clements, and at the present time 
few places can boast of so many handsome young trees, fast developing 
into stately specimens. Large numbers of splendid young trees must 
soon be cut away to make room for the permanent ones to extend. 
Thinning is well looked after annually in order to keep the finest 
specimens from being spoilt through overcrowding. Under ordinary cir¬ 
cumstances this would be done much more freely, but owing to the exposed 
position it has been found expedient to thin as gradually as possible to 
afford shelter to the permanent trees. Many of the outer groups and 
belts have, however, now grown to a sufficient height to give substantial 
shelter to other portions, so that by thinning freely the inner groups 
and trees in the least exposed places, those left will soon be too firmly 
established to be much affected by even the Haseley gales. One advantage 
of the situation is that the Golden Yews, Retinosporas, and Thuias colour 
to perfection; indeed, I do not remember ever having seen these fine 
Conifers with colours so vivid and beautiful. Wellingtonia gigantea, 
Cupressus Lawsomana and erecta viridis, Thuia Lobbi, T. gigantea, 
T. pendula, Picca pinsapo, P. Nordmanniana, P. concolor, Pinus insignis, 
P. nobilis, as well as many others, are all represented by beautifully 
grown trees, deciduous trees and flowering shrubs being also freely used. 
Weigela rosea and a very superior type of Mock Orange were quite a 
picture at the time of my visit. 
Rhododendrons are also a great feature, and have been planted 
extensively. Several large beds are filled entirely with choice varieties, 
and large masses and belts of them occur in several parts of the grounds. 
Some of these were planted fifteen years ago, but as they did not 
succeed very well have since been taken up, and after adding cocoa-nut 
fibre refuse and sand to the soil already there, were replanted, and are now 
in a thriving state. Other belts have been recently enlarged by planting 
unnamed seedlings in front of them. In other places named varieties 
are arranged in groups, each group containing only one variety. The 
effect produced by such fine masses when in flower must indeed be 
grand, and I was extremely sorry that my visit was made too late in 
the season to see them in that stage. 
In this part of the grounds, which is near the mansion, two broad 
terraces are situated, the walks being 10 feet wide, with a flight of 
steps at each end connecting the two terraces. Each terrace contains 
a level expanse of turf capable of holding two tennis courts, while 
another open expanse of lawn near is large enough for three more. 
One of the best views about the grounds is obtained from the terraces 
above mentioned. It looks out upon a wide expanse of park dotted here 
and there with trees, while in the distance, on slightly rising ground, a 
pleasing picture is formed by a fine plantation of large trees. This was 
much improved a few years ago by planting around it a belt of Coniferse, 
and so arranging the outline as to form a winding alcove at a point 
where the tree tops were much lower than in other parts, thus showing 
a glimpse of the distant sky line beyond the trees. 
We next pass on to the flower garden, which is surrounded with 
shrubs and trees and a belt of Rhododendrons. The garden is in five 
divisions, with a walk 7 feet wide intersecting it. The central portion is 
in the form of a square 55 feet across ; in the middle is a large circular 
bed wired in the shape of a huge top 8 feet in height, the wires being 
used for training Clematises, and underneath the new white Marguerite, 
Calceolaria amplexicaulis, Perilla nankinensis, and blue Lobelia were 
arranged in circles, masses, and bands. Other attractive beds are four 
round ones having a little circular hedge in the centre of Euonymus 
radicans variegata filled in with Marguerites, bands of scarlet and Happy 
Thought Pelargoniums, and Dracaena leaved Beet, the edging being 
Sedum acre aureum. Two other beds in the shape of crowns are filled with 
bronze or tricolor Pelargoniums. Others of the same shape are planted 
with Pelargonium Golden Chain and edged with Cliveden Purple Viola. 
Surrounding the central square are four half-circles containing in all 
about twenty beds. A few of the most striking ones are planted as 
follows :—Henry Jacoby Pelargonium, edged with white Viola, and a 
white Pelargonium edged with dark Viola. Lobelia Queen Victoria (the 
well-known scarlet herbaceous one) was extremely effective when edged 
with blue Lobelia. Brugmansia Knighti and the old hardy Fuchsia 
Riccartoni were associated in another bed, while others were filled with 
Stocks, Asters, Dianthus Heddewigi, Phlox Drummondi, and Verbenas. 
Near this part of the grounds there is a beautiful and extensive prospect. 
Good views may be obtained of the “ City of Spires,” the ruins of Kenil¬ 
worth, the Edge Hills, and nearer views of stretches of grass and wood¬ 
land, prettily diversified by hill and dale. 
We next pass on to the rosery, which is circular in shape, having a 
diameter of 120 feet. A high Laurel hedge surrounds it, at the base of 
which wire netting is securely fixed to keep out rabbits, which give 
much trouble about the grounds. Sweet Briar has been planted around 
the wire netting and trained to it, so that at the present time no part of 
it is visible ; this struck me as being a capital idea, which might with 
advantage be carried out in many places, especially where the scented 
Briar shoots are in great demand. The rosery is divided into four 
quarters by walks 7 feet wide, each quarter containing seven beds ; a 
border 6 feet wide runs round the whole next the hedge. The arrange¬ 
ment is a capital one, and was designed and laid out by Mr. Clements, 
who kept one important point in view, viz., to have the beds of such a 
width that the cultural details could be attended to without being 
continually trampling on the soil. It is one thing to have a good Rose 
garden and another to have good Roses, but it is not always that the 
two are found in conjunction with each other. There is, however, no 
mistake about their presence here ; the Roses are indeed grand and the 
garden throughout in perfect order, not a weed, not a withered leaf to 
be seen. A considerable amount of labour and expense has been 
incurred in replanting some of the beds and in keeping up a good stock 
of the best kinds, and giving promising new ones a trial. It must 
therefore be gratifying to all concerned to find their efforts thus 
rewarded. I will give the names of a few which were particularly 
good :—Madame Gabriel Luizet, Ulrich Brunner, Captain Christy, 
Merveille de Lyon, Sbnateur Vaisse, Countess of Oxford, Duchesse de 
Vallombrosa, Duke of Edinburgh, Madame Victor Verdier, and Marie 
Baumann. 
Kitchen garden and glass houses are situated at a considerable- 
distance from the mansion, on the north side of it. About 2 acres ar& 
enclosed within high brick walls ; another plot to the extent of an acre 
outside the walls is used principally for growing Rhubarb, Seakale, and 
young nursery stock. An arch over one of the walks here, 27 yards in 
length, is utilised for training Blackberries on. Some of the best 
American varieties have been tried, but Mr. Clements has now discarded 
them in favour of those he obtains from hedgerows, which sometimes- 
ripen as many as sixty berries on a spray. In the walled-in kitchen 
garden fine crops of vegetables of all descriptions were in a promising 
condition. Too much space would be taken up by giving details ; but 
