April 26,1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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contrast is apparent in the case of O. Rossi majus, of which there 
are several plants ; but one has flowers with an expanse of quite 
3 inches, and the lip Ij inch in width. Of O. Pescatorei, too, there 
is a good selection of forms and colours, some very handsome and 
distinctly marked. O. triumphans has a spike on one plant with 
five very fine and beautifully marked flowers. Only one plant of 
O. hystrix is grown, but this is very conspicuous, and much value 
is set upon it by owner and grower alike. 0. pulchellum and 
O. p. majus are flowering freely, and the plants appear extremely 
healthy. 0. maculatum is represented by two plants, each distinct 
in spike and flower. Naturally 0. Alexandras is given due pro¬ 
minence, and as is always the case, variations are common in the 
colour and character of the blooms and spikes. There is one pure 
white form with a good spike fully open, and a succession will be 
kept up for some time by others still in bud. One fine plant of 
among those persons who visit Rodwell Gardens and local exhi¬ 
bitions. 
Cypripediums are not extensively grown, but they comprise 
some good varieties which flower freely. C. Sedeni candidulum 
has been flowering since November, C. callosum, C. villosum 
aureum, C. hirsutissimum, 0. caudatum, C. concolor, C. longifolium, 
C. Lawrencianum (a particularly good form), C. bellatulum (which 
does well), and C. barbatum superbum are all in excellent health 
and condition. Vanda suavis had two strong spikes bearing ten 
and thirteen flowers respectively, and another had a similar display, 
but quite distinct. 
All the plants reflect much credit on their grower, and the 
excellence of the equipment of the garden shows that no expense 
is spared to maintain everything in the best order.—W. S.^ 
Troiohridge. 
FIG. 53.—EPIDENDKUM ELLISI. 
O. constrictum is noteworthy, and another of 0. Halli has finished 
flowering. 0. gloriosum is developing four strong spikes from two 
growths, and another had a similar number, with much smaller, 
though equally pretty, flowers. 
Oncidiums, though less numerous, make a display. Those in 
flower and bud are O. altissimum, 0. pulvinatum majus, O. am- 
pliatum majus, 0. splendidum, 0. incurvum, and 0. macranthum. 
These are conspicuous by the vigour of their spikes and the healthy 
condition of the plants. A large specimen of Cymbidium Lowi- 
anum is carrying five of its long, arching spikes of bloom in the 
cool house, and adds greatly to the richness of the display of 
bloom. The Cattleyas are not at present making a brilliant show ; 
but during the season there is evidence that quality and quantity 
will not be wanting. C. Skinneri promises well, and a few flowers 
have already opened. C. intermedia is the most prominent variety 
in bloom. C. Mendelli, C. Mossise, C. labiata, C. gigas, C. Gaskel- 
liana will make an extensive show during the summer. The 
plan-s are large and healthy, and the superior forms are well known 
MASTERING THE ONION MAGGOT-A REVIEW. 
If in the multitude of councillors is wisdom, this will be found 
in many able communications that have appeared in the Journal 
of Horticulture on the above subject. Writer after writer has 
recorded his experience in combating and conquering the enemy 
that has ruined so many Onion beds. The Onion crop is an 
important one, and its failure means grave inconvenience and often 
great loss. In some districts we are told that Onions can scarcely 
be grown in consequence of the ravages of the maggot—the larvae 
of the Onion fly—and we are also told that Onions are imported 
into this country to the extent of upwards of 4,000,000 bushels 
yearly. This ought not to be, for every year we see home grown 
Onions as large and in every respect as good as the best that arrive 
from other lands. 
In most instances in which gardeners have been successful in 
the production of full crops of sound, clean Onions, stress is laid 
on deep cultivation and liberal manurinff in the autumn. That 
