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and there among scarlet Pelargoniums. The green variety is much 
more robust. I Ijave seen plants grow 8 feet high in one season, 
which had a noble effect, the immense green leaves and red stems 
contrasting well with the surroundings. Early in March sow the 
seeds singly in small pots, as from these the plants are more easily 
transferred to larger ones without check than when several are in a 
pot. 
Canxadis gigaxtea.— The Giant Hemp is not often seen ex¬ 
cept in favourable positions, such as near water in low situations, 
where it grows to a height of 12 feet in a season. The leaves are 
deeply serrated and of a pleasing green tint. The plants should 
only he small when planted out, as they run up quickly, and if very 
tall grow'th is not wished, early in April is soon enough to sow the 
seed. 
SOI.A^•UMS MARGINATUM, ROBUSTUM, AND PYRACANTIIUM.— 
Useful plants for the sub-tropical garden. The former grows 
vigorously, but may be kept to a height of 2 to 3 feet by pinching 
the points of each shoot. A row next to Ricinus Gibsoni has a 
good effect. S. robustum has much larger green leaves and requires 
more space, but is effective. The last named makes an excellent 
‘‘ dot ” plant surrounded by low-growing plants. Its naiTow droop¬ 
ing leaves, with long brown spines, are very graceful in appearance. 
Sow the seeds early in March in a brisk bottom heat. 
WiG.ANDiAS. —These possess noble foliage, and where space can 
be given them a fine effect may he had. Sow seed at once, in a 
similar manner to that required by the Solanums. 
Casu.vrina sumatrana.— A plant with drooping feathery 
foliage, useful for the summer garden either in small or tall plants. 
Planted singly it shows to advantage. A stock of plants may be 
raised by means of seed sown in February or by cuttings inserted 
in April in a cool house. 
Drac.en.a indivisa.— Either in a small or large state this is 
most useful for the summer garden. Planted singly in a carpet of 
red Alternanthera, Antennaria, or any other low-growing plant, it 
is very elegant. 
Eulalia jaronic.a a’ariegat.a. — One of the best “dot” 
plants we have. A stock is easily obtained by dividing an old 
stool in the spring, starting them in a gentle heat, after which a 
cool temperature suits them best. 
Ficus elastica.— This should be planted in a mass to be 
effective. If a purple or blue Viola be used to carpet the bed 
between the plants a good effect is obtained. Where an old stock 
plant exists, cuttings from G inches to 1 foot in length strike readily 
if placed singly in pots filled with sandy soil and plunged in a brisk 
bottom heat. A stake should be placed to each cutting to prevent 
their becoming loose in the soil occasioned by their weight. 
Ferrula communis— With its flat Fennel-like leaves this is 
very effective when the plants are of medium size, especially near 
the margin of a bed or on the edge of a pond. Seeds sown early in 
M.ych in a gentle hotbed quickly yield plants that soon reach a 
suitable size for planting. 
Mei.lcntiius ma.ior. —Xotable for its glaucous green foliage, 
planted singly and restricted to a single stem is a very showy plant, 
but is not often seen. Seed can be sown in the spring, or suckers 
can be taken from the b.ase of an old plant with roots attached, and 
these quickly grow into a useful size. 
PlIORMIU.M TENAX VARIECLVTIT.M AND P. COLENSOI. —The Phor- 
miums are perfect'y hardy in the south of England, are easily 
increased by division of the roots, and are well adapted for planting 
in a mixed bed as they are to stand, singly either on the gi’ass, or in 
the centre of a bod containing low-growing plants. 
AGAt'E AMERi 'ANA v.vRiEGATA. —This is often used in the sum¬ 
mer for the sub-tropical garden, c.arpet beds, or the rock g.arden. 
Anywhere placed singlv it is effective. Offsets which spring from 
the base of plants quickly grow' into a serviceable size. If the pots 
are simply plunged during the summer where needed they are much 
more easily housed in the autumn in a cool greenhouse. 
Zea .iaronica VARiEGAT.a. — Much valued for its silvery-like 
foliage, which is heavily striped with green. Seeds sowm singly in 
small pots in a gentle heat about the middle of March quickly 
germinate, and the plants grow tD a good size if transferred to 
larger pots, u.sing rather poor soil. 
Eucalyi’TUS globulus is much liked by some persons for the 
fragrance of its leaves and for its blue colour. Seeds sown now in 
a brisk bottom heat soon yield useful plants if not allowed to become 
drawn weakly by overcrowding. In a mass by it.self or mixed with 
other plants, allowing room for a free development of its branches, 
it is a capital plant for sub-tropical gardens. 
Funki.v Sieboi.di makes a capital edging to other taller-growing 
plants of a dark or deep green colour. I: is perfectly hardy any¬ 
where. Division of the roots is a ready way to increase the stock. 
—E. Moi.yneun. 
E0 3E SHOWS IN 1858. 
June 30th.—Eltham and Reigate. 
July 3rd.—Bagshot, Canterbury, Diss, and Hereford. 
,, 4th.—Croydon. 
„ nth.—Bath, Farningham, Ilitchin, and Norwich. 
„ tith.—Sutton. 
„ 7th.^—Crystal Palace (National Rose Society). 
„ 10th.—Ipswich. 
„ 11th.—Tunbridge Wells. 
,, 12 th.—-Winchester. 
„ 17th.—Leek and Ulverstoue. 
„ 18th.—Birkenhead. 
„ 10 th.—Helensburgh. 
,, 20th.—Darlington (National Rose Society). 
The above list contains all the Rose Show fixtures ihat have as yet 
reached me. In future lists I shall be pleased to insert the dates of any 
other Rose Shows that I may receive, also those of any Horticultural 
Exhibitions where Roses are made a special feature of the Show.— 
Edw'ard Mawley, IlosehanU , Bcrkhamstcd , Herts . 
We are informed that the Committee of the Brockham Rose Asso¬ 
ciation have accepted provisionally an invitation from Mrs. Gough 
Nichols to hold their Show for the fourth time at Holmwmod Park near 
Dorking, on Thursday, June 28th, 1888. 
MDLLE. FRANCISCA. KRUGER. 
A COLOURED plate of this Tea appears in the February number cf 
the Journal des Hoses, with some remarks by M. Pierre Du Plouy- 
Although not altogether a now Rose, it is not the less sought after, he 
says, by rosarians. Its vigour, colouring, and agreeable perfume render 
this beautiful variety much appreciated in the neighbourhood of Paris, 
as well as in the countries of the north. Sowm in 1873 in a mixed lot 
of seeds, it was sent out by the raiser, M. P. Nabonnand, in 
1879. It forms a vigorous bush, with handsome green foliage, and 
possesses a very strong constitution. The flowers are large, very full, 
well formed, of a pretty flesh-w'hite, coppery, shaded yellow and rose. 
Grown out of doors for cut flowers it is not perhaps a Rose of the first 
order of merit, but excellent results are secured by placing it under a 
frame or in a greenhouse. He particularly recommends it as a garden 
Rose for growing on walls and columns, where it blooms abundantly. 
THE DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFIC ATION OF ROSES. 
The Miii.son de Ca mpaejne publishes the following letter from a corre- 
siiondent on the classification of Roses ;■—“Although it may be difficult 
to restrain the libertv of the raisers of Roses, it would be possible to 
diminish the number of so-callo i ‘ novelties.’ It would also be practicable 
to simplify the catalogues where the same variety figures under different 
names—where the same Rose is described amongst the Teas, then amongst 
the Noisettes, &;o. It is very desirable that a less fanciful classification 
should be adopted than exists at present. Another step that might he 
taken with advantage would be to regulate the designations and choice 
of terms for describing the different varieties in order to give an approxi¬ 
mate idea of them. At pr sent it is very difficult to recognise them, 
even the colours Vicing badly defined and applied. A flower may be 
described in a catalogue as salmon rose, when in reality it approaches 
more nearly to carmine. Purple, again, is often given in place of crimson, 
w’hile some varieties of various shades are described in a manner quite 
opposed to the reality. What is wanted is a defined gradation of colours 
and tints. The taste for Roses is so widespread at the present time that 
it would not be idle to attempt to devise some mean.s for the better clas¬ 
sification of Roses, and, judging by myself, amateurs will readily combine 
with the specialist to this end.” 
A STRIPED NIPHETOS. 
A STRIPED Niphetos is announced from America by Mr. Wilson 
says a French journal. The stripes are described as gi-een and white, and 
much prettier than those of the “American Banner.” 
MARECHAL KIEL ROSE. 
“ N.,” pagi 107, maybe congratulated on having his instructions on 
the non-ventilation of forced Marechal Niel Roses fully endorsed by 
such an experienced ro.sarian as Mr. D. Gilmour, jun., page 173, but I 
am inclined to the beliif that there is something more to contend with 
than sudden bursts of sunshine before the end of March. Keeping the 
ventilators closed until April may be the best method to adopt and 
prevent mildew, but I doubt it. I did not bring the case forward'of 
the plant in Mr. J. C. Reid’s gardens as a proof that “ N.’s ” instructions 
were wrong, but to show that Marechal Niel Roses could be successfully 
grown without “ N.’s ” restrictions as regards ventilation, and for the 
purpose of eliciting information from those more experienced in the 
cultivation and m: nagement of Jlarichal Niel Roses than myself.—L. T. 
There is much differcrce between a Rose that is forced into bloom 
