May 13, 1386. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
381 
similarly to those on the margin of the opposite bank. The greater the 
distance away from the eye the larger the stones and the size of the 
smaller beds. In the arrangement as shown in the photo, the plants 
increase in size as the distance increases. Beginning with the small bed 
at the foot of the first mound there is a group of choice Alpine Auriculas 
and Primula obconica, carpeted with Selaginella Kraussiana. Growing 
out of the cleft of a couple of stones is a plant of Nephrodium molle, with 
Enpatorium riparium to the right, Le Flambeau Azalea nestling in 
between, and Azalea Fielder’s White, with snowy white bloom, resting 
against a background of foliage of the Citron Tree, Acacia dealbata, 
Camellia, and a large plant of the broad-leaved Myrtle. Cytisus 
racemosu3, dwarf Azaleas, Spiraea japonica, Roses in pots, Amaryllis, 
Callao, Spiraea, Thunbergias, Deutzias, Boronias, Ericas Cavendishiana, 
ventricosa, perspicua nana, and persoluta, interspersed with various forms 
of hold-growing Ferns, occupy the upper portion of this mound, whilst 
Primula obconica, Lily of the Valley, &c., fill the little beds at the base. 
In the larger and farther mound groups of P. obconici, Cinerarias, 
table. Behind this is a rockwork planted with Ferns, and in the 
right-hand angle is a plant of Streliizia Regina planted out and quite at 
home. In the opposite corner is a healthy thriving plant of Luculia 
gratissima, only planted a year ago. This end of the house is built up 
with brick and not with glass, as at the other end. Large plants of 
Bomarea Carderi and conferta, Habrothamnus Newelli, Quisqualis indica, 
and Hoya carnosa cover this wall attractively. A splendid plant of 
Mar6chal Niel, only seven years old, covers two-thirds of the roof, and 
yields thousands of blooms during the winter and spring. Other creepers, 
such as Plumbago capensis, Bignonia grandiflora, Mandevilla suaveolens, 
Jasminum grandiflorum, Gloire de Dijon Rise, Lasiandra macrantha are 
growing more or less vigorously on this side ; whilst on the opposite end 
Thunbergia Harrisi covers space with its foliage in summer, and on the 
opposite side Ipomaea Lean, Tacsoffia Van Volxemi, Clematis indivisa 
lobata, and Tecoma jasminoides are growing vigorously. The majority of 
these creepers were planted there two years ago. All the potted plants 
are plunged—that is, the pots are below the surface of the soil. This 
Fig. 69 .—Mb. Labking’s Winter Garden. 
Lily of the Valley, and small plants of Zonal Pelargoniums adorn the 
base ; behind these are a few large boulders of stones, among w.hich are 
large plants of Cytisus racemosus, various coloured Azaleas, Myrtles, 
Callas, Verhascum, Agapanthus umbellatus, Acacias, Oleanders, with a 
huge plant of Rhododendron ciliatum. Camellias, standard Heliotrope, 
Rhopala, &c., for the background, the far end of this mound being 
crowned with a fine plant of Kentia Belmoreana, which stands boldly 
with its foliage spreading over the group, giving a finish to the picture. 
The opposite bank has very large plants of Camellias, Japanese Medlar, 
Lemon and Orange trees, Acacias, a large standard Azalea (Fielder’s 
White), and Chammrops excelsa to form the background, the foliage of 
which rises to the roof, whilst dwarf Azaleas, Deutzias, Spineas, Ericas, 
Cinerarias, Primula obconica, Ferns and other miscellaneous plants 
furnish the various beds in the bank. The bank on this side of the steps 
contaios a fine plant of Araucaria Rulei, large plants of Acac : a Riceana, 
Oleander, Rhododendron Princess of Wales, Olea fragrans, Latania bor- 
bonica, and large specimens of Azaleas as a background, to smaller 
plants of Azaleas, Spiraeas, Deutzias, Cinerarias, Callas, Imantophyllums, 
Solanum capsicaatrum. and Roses in pots. This bank sweeps with a 
gentle curve, and its lower part contains ledges and beds in which choice 
flowers are placed. 
The part not shown consists of ground space for the chairs and 
practice entails trouble and responsibility in the matter of watering, unless 
assistants are capable and trustworthy, take an interest in their work, and 
exercise great care in examining the plants every day when watering. 
Mr. Sanders says—“ I am glad to say I have trustworthy young men, 
and not in one instance have I lost a valuable plant through neglect since 
I have had charge here ; but my employer tells me the death-rate was 
somethirg frightful previously.” 
In plunging, care is taken to provide a sound base of brick or slate 
for the pots to rest on, and also to see that every plant has its roots suffi¬ 
ciently moist before doing so. To this matter Mr. Sanders gives per¬ 
sonal attention, and he observes :—“ As I rearrange the house from time 
to time I invite my employer, who is a skilled artist, to point out any 
defects or suggest any improvements, and this he feels a pleasure in doing, 
as I do in receiving his just criticism and advice whenever needed. I 
work in sympathy with his views, and he in return gives me the best 
encouragement by imparting to me the principles of the beautiful in 
gardening as admired and studied by him.” 
In all the arrangements in the winter garden no plants are employed 
which will not harmonise with each other and the buildiDg. Thus, for 
instance, the Aloe family, or Dracaena, or Primula sinensis type, with rigid 
foliage, are not admitted therein, because they do notblend with the foliage 
of Palms and Ferns. Finally, the winter garden is not kept futffished 
