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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ April 28, 1887. 
Perhaps I may note the prevailing idea of a few eminent culti¬ 
vators that the silica and lime is of no value in fruit borders. The old 
mortar rubbish has only mechanical value, anyway a dressing of quick¬ 
lime is more potent. This view I know was entertained by Mr. W. 
Taylor, and obtains with Mr. Stephen. Castle, who grows Grapes, 
'•especially Madresfield Court, according to report, splendidly. I can 
•understand how the value of quicklime arises on a very rich Vine or 
other fruit border. The humus is inert, but the lime sets it free. Shall 
we not be told presently that geological formations have not exerted 
influence on the plants that spring from the earth’s surface.—G. Abbey. 
NEW PLANTS OF 1886. 
(Continued from page 317.) 
Ind., Inflorescence.— L., Leaves.— -Fl., Flowers.— Fr., Fruit.— H., Hardy. 
— H.H, Half-hardy.— G., Greenhouse.— S., Stove.— Per., Perennial.— 
Shr., Shrub.— In., Inches.— (An, Line = One-twalf th of an inch.— Ft., 
Foot or Feet.— Diam., Diameter.— Pet., Petals.— Sep ., Sepals. 
N.B.—Unless specified, all Orchids may be considered to be stove 
. epiphytes. 
Pglypodium macrourum. (G. C. xxv., p. 133.) Filices. S. Fern, 
resembling P. phymatode3 in habit and size, but distinguished by its 
long-tailed fronds, which are rhomboid-caudate, 2-3 ft. long, 6-12 in. broad 
bright green. The lanceolate tail ha3 its middle part pinnatifid. Queens¬ 
land (?) 
Polypodiuji Picoti. ( R. H. 1836, p. 203, f. 62.) G. A noble Fern of 
bold and vigorous habit, with numerous arching, wavy, elongate-oblong, 
entire, coriaceous fronds, 3 ft. or more long, and4-6 in. broad, very s hin ing 
green above, glaucous green beneath. Brazil. 
Portulaca somalica. (G. C. xxvi.. p. 134.) Portulace®. S. succulent 
of botanical interest, 8-10 in. high, with scattered, terete, acuminate 1. and 
pretty bright yellow fi., 1 in. in diam., disposed in terminal clusters of 
three. Somali Land. 
Portulaca grandiflora, var. Regeli. (GJl., 1.1209.) H.H. A pretty' 
plant of very dwarf habit with terete fleshy I. and handsome pink 11., with 
a darker blotch at the base of each pet. Chili. 
Pothos nigricans. (Cat. C. C. d’Hort., p. 8.) Araceas. S. An orna¬ 
mental climber, suitable for covering pillars or trelliswork. It has spread¬ 
ing L, 5-6 in. long, of a shining blackish green. , 
Primula acaulis var. iberica. (B. H. 1835, p. 557.) Primulacese. H. 
A variety of the Primrose with lilac rose coloured fl., flowering from 
February to April. 
Primula arctotis. (GJl., t. 1198, f. B.) H. A pretty Primrose, with 
broadly spathulate-obovate, obtuse, toothed, green 1., and umbels of rather 
small white fl. It is nearly allied to P. pubescens, but its smaller white 
fl. at once distinguish it. 
Primula elatior, var. calycantha. (Gfl. 1886, p. 242, f. 17.) H. per. 
A pretty form, having a large leafy frilled and lobed calyx, coloured like 
the corolla. Garden variety. 
Primula -prolifera. (Gfl., t. 1204.) H. per. A pretty species, resem¬ 
bling P. imperialis, with elliptic, obtuse, dentate, bright green, rugose 1., 
and a tall scape bearing distant whorls of yellow fl. about J in. in diam. 
Khasia. 
Primula'-Reedi. (G. C. xxv.. p. 168.) H. per. A pretty and distinct 
species, with ovate-lanceolate, silky-pubescent 1., and umbels of 2-3 large, 
drooping, cream-coloured fl. an inch in diam. Kumaon. 
Primula Rusbyi. (Gfl. 1886, p 117.) H. A very distinct species, with 
oblong-spathulate, denticulate I, and scapes 5-10 in. high, bearing 6-10 
flowered umbels of deep purple fl., with a yellow eye. The calyx is mealy- 
white at the base, the mealy part running up between the lobes in acute 
tooth-like patches. New Mexico. 
Prunus hybrid a, vars. reptans and stricta. (B. H. 1886, p. 416, 417, 
f. 107-109.) Rosace*. H. shr. Two hybrids between P. japonica and P. 
susquehana, of vigorous growth, the former has the branches prostrate, 
divaricate, and somewhat naked, and red fl., the latter has erect branches 
and white fl. Garden varieties. 
Prunus Mume, and var. Alphandi. (B. H. 1885, p. 564, f. 101-103, and 
plate.) H. shr. A variety with semi-double rose pink fl. Syn. Armeniaca 
Mume, var. Aphandi. Japan. 
Pteris Bausei. (Veitch Cat., p. 12.) Filices. S. A useful decora¬ 
tive Fern of very compact habit, with densely tufted erect fronds 12-13 in. 
high. Stipes deep chestnut-brown. Finn* about 2 in. long, the lower¬ 
most bipinnate, consisting of 4-6 broadly linear deep green pinnules. 
Garden variety. 
Pteris tremula, var. foliosa. (G. C. xxv., p. 787.) G. A form with 
larger, broader, wavy, and more leafy fronds. A very useful decorative 
plant. Garden variety. 
Ptychococcus orecinus. (Cat. Comp. Cent. d'Hort., p 9.) Palm*. 
Stated to be an elegant Palm from Papua, but no description given. 
Puya Roezli. ( 11. H. 1885, p. 80.) Bromeliaceae. S. A grand and 
distinct species, with numerous thick coriaceous arching 1. 2-2£ ft. long by 
2-2i in. broad, spiny on the margins, shining green above, covered with a 
white felt beneath. Panicle 2£ ft. high, downy. Fl. subsessile ; calyx 
pale rose, dpwny; corolla tubular, 1£ in. long, peacock-blue. Audes of 
Peru. 
Quercus Robur, var. apennina aurea superba. (Gfl. 1885, p. 495.) 
Cupulifer®. H. tree. A superior variety, in which the 1. are of a more 
intense golden tint than in the ordinary form. Garden variety. 
Ramondia pyrenaica, var. alba. (G. C. xxv., p. 786.) Gesnerace®. 
H. per. A.variety only differing from the type in having white fl. 
RaphanUs isatoidf.s. (B. H. 1886, p. 372, f. 101.) Crucifer®. H.herb. 
A form of 1 Radish with the general aspect of Isatis tinctoria. The radical 
I. are lyrate-pinnatisect, and the stem 1. are ovate-lanceolate, amplexicaul, 
thick, and glaucous. The fl are yellow, in racemes terminating the side 
branches. Garden variety. 
ReiImannia glutinosa. (B. B. 1886, p. 393.) Scrophulariace®. H. per. 
of dwarf habit, suitable for rockwork. L. radical, obovate, or elliptic- 
oblong, coarsely toothed, glandular hairy, as are also the other parts of the- 
plant. Peduncles several, scape-like, 6-8 in. high, bearing 8-15 large red¬ 
dish-purple Foxglove like fl. at the top. Calyx campanulate, 5-lobed. 
Corolla tubular-funnel shaped, oblique, 5-lobed. North China. 
Reinwardtia tetrvgyna ( Veitch Cat., p. 13, and 6 with fig ) Linacese. 
S shr., very ornamental and free-flowering. It is very similar to R. tri- 
gyna (Linum trigynum), and only differs in having four styles instead of 
three and rather deeper yellow fl. India. 
Rhaphithamnus cyanocarpus. (B. M., t. 6849.) Verbenace®. G. (H. 
in Cornwall). A handsome much-branched spiny shr., w.th small ovate- 
acute 1., and small lilac fl., crowded towards the ends of the branches. 
Calyx small, minutely toothed. Corolla £ in. long, tubular, with a spread¬ 
ing 4-lobed limb, the upper lobe bifid. Berries globose, byight blue. 
Chili. 
Rhododendron javanicum, var. tubiflora. (B.M., t 6850.) Ericaceae. 
S. shr. An elegant species, with elliptic, oblong acute 1., dotted beneath ; 
and lax umbels of light orange-red fl. 2 in. in diam., with a slightly funnel- 
shaped lobe an inch or more long; calyx obsolete. Sumatra. 
Rhododendron Manglesii. ( R. H. 1835, p. 461; GJl. 1883, p. 183.) H. 
A fine hybrid, with very large heads of handsome white fl. Garden 
hybrid. 
Rhododendron roseum odoratum. (jR. H. 1836, p. 315) H. shr. of 
hybrid origin, with good sized heads of pale rose-coloured fragrant fl., of 
rather small size. Garden hybrid. 
Rhododendron Smirnowi. (Gfl , 1.1226, f. 2 d-g.) H. shr , with obtuse 
1. 3A-44 in. long, white-tomentose beneath, and clusters of purple fl The 
very small calyx-lobes are as broad as long, and the stamens are shorter 
than the corolla and hairy at the base; ovary tomentose. Caucasus. 
Rhododendron Ungerni. (Gfl., 1.1226, f. 1, a-c.) H. shr., with obtuse 
apmflate 1. 4-6 in. long by 2-2i in. broad, and clusters of white fl. often 
tinted with reddish outside. Stamens hairy in the middle. Calyx-lobes 
a in. long, narrow lanceolate. Caucasus. 
Rhodostachys andina. (B. H. 1885, p. 540, f. 95, and with plate.) 
Bromeliace®. S. This is the handsome plant, better known as Bromelia 
longifolia and B. carnea. Chili. 
Rhus Cotinus, var. pendula. (B. H. 1885, p. 554.) Anacardiace®. 
H. shr. An ornamental form, with drooping branches. Garden variety. 
Rhy’nchanthus longiflorus. (B. M., t. 6861.) Scitaminese. S. per. 
of botanical interest. Rootstock tuberous. Stem 18 in. high, with 10-12 
distichous, lanceolate acuminate green 1., 6-8 in. long, 1.) in. broad. Spike 
few flowered very lax, bracts an in. long, reldish. f l. yellow, with green- 
tipped lobes, the lip reduced to a mere point at the base of the stout boat- 
shaped filament. Burma. 
Robinia Decaisneana. (E. H. 1836, p. 7.) Leguminos*. H. tree. A 
floriferous form of R. pseudo-acacia, with large clusters of rose pink fl. 
Ronnbergia Columbiana. (B. H. 1885, p. 82.) Bromeliace®. S. 
Bromeliad, with a rosette of very coriaceous, arched, wavy, smooth 1, of a 
dark green above, violet-brown beneath, bordered with small teeth. Fl.- 
stem a ft. high, witli membranous brownish bracts, and a short spike of 
liyposrateriform dark blue fl., with a white tube. Columbia. 
(To be continued.) 
NEWCASTLE SPRING SHOW. 
On the 20ih and 21st inst. the Spring Show of the Durham, Northum¬ 
berland, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Botan'cal and Horticultural Society was 
held in the Corn Exchange and Town Hall in Newcastle, and at no previous 
Show has the Society had such a grand success. Stove and greenhouse 
plants were not so numerous as in previous years, but the first prize plants- 
were splendid. The Hyacinths were exceptionally good. Azaleas, Deutzias, 
Lily of the Valley, Cinerarias, Spineis, and other spring-flowering plants 
were above the average. Auriculas, which are increasing in popularity, 
w re exceptionally good. Tab’e decorations were extensive and tiste- 
ful, and a new class was provided for ladies’ sprays, which produced a 
spirited competition. 
Plants. —In the open division the Society offered £ 11 for four plants, 
dissimilar. Mr. F. C. Ford, gardener to Mrs. Henry Peise, Piermont, 
Darlington, was first with splendid examples of Erica Victoria Regina, 
Tetratheca hirsuta, Clerodendron Balfoutianum, and Ccelogyne cristata, over 
4 feet 6 inches across, and covered with its charming white flowers. 
Mr. J. R. Metcalfe, gardener to R. S. Donkin, Esq , Camp Villa, North Shields, 
was second, Mr. Neil Black, gardener to Miss Pease, South Hill, third, both 
exhibiting well. F r four Azileas Mr. F. C. Ford was first with beautifully 
trained symmetrical plants of Annette, Perfection, Stella, and Madame 
Vervaene, the latter very good. Mr. J. Short, gardener to H. Pease, Esq., 
Hummersknof, with fine plants (unnamed). Mr. AV. R. Armstrong won the 
chief prizes for Dielytras and Cyt’sus, Mr. J. Marris for Spiraeas, Mr. J. 
Marris for remarkably fine Cinerarias, Mr. J. Watson for Lily of the Valley, 
and Mr. E. Adams for table plants. In the amateurs’ division Mr. F. 0. 
Ford was first with Azaleas, Mr. J. R. Metcalfe with Acacias, Mr. J. Purton 
with Dielytras, Mr. J. Short with Spirma3, and Mr. Forsyth with Cinerarias. 
There were good exhibits in every division in this class. 
Auriculas. —These were considered much better than usua 1 , and some 
of the exhibitors determined to “ go south ” to try their luck. For twelve 
Auriculas, Alpines excluded, Mr. H. White, Killingwortb, was first, Frank 
Simonite, Lord of Lome, Dr. Kidd, Beauty, Ajax, and George Pea¬ 
body being very fine. The latter was also awarded the premier prize for a 
single Auricula. Mr. AV. A. Adams was second with a very good stand, 
which contained a seedling named Jubilee, of much promise. Mr. H. White 
was also first, as well as for a single grey-edge variety. For twelve Alpines, 
not less than seven varieties, R. Atkinson, Winlaton, was first with D.adem, 
Selina, Sensation, Mr. Dodwell, Edith, King of the Belgians, Maud Brown, 
&c. Mr. AVhite was second. For six Polyanthuses, Mr. AV. Stobb, Win¬ 
laton, was first with George IV., William I., anl Jubilee. The Polyan¬ 
thuses were not so good as in former years. 
Hyacinths. —For twerty-four Hyaiinth^, Mr. AV. J. AValson, Lenham, 
took the first prize, which he has done sever il year j. Twelve varieties were 
