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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ August, 
of which we here present a figure, is one of the broader-leaved sorts. It has 
been frequently exhibited by Messrs. Veitch and Sons, of Chelsea, from whose 
recent Catalogue we extract the following particulars respecting it:— 
“This magnificent Pandanus was discovered by the late Mr. J. G. Veitch 
during his journey through the South-Sea Islands, from whence he brought so 
many beautiful and interesting plants. We consider it one of the best plants 
we have ever had the pleasure of offering to the public, and can with confidence 
recommend it as being very far superior, either as an exhibition plant or for 
decoration to any other Pandanus yet known. 
“ The leaves are slightly serrated, of a light green colour, beautifully striped 
with broad bands and lines of pure white. They average 2 ft. in length, by 
3-in. in width, growing erect from the stem, but towards the end gracefully 
curving, thus giving the plants a most elegant appearance, and showing itself to 
be perfectly distinct in habit as well as in colouring. 
“ It has been exhibited at St. Petersburgh, Paris, Hamburgh, and at the 
leading London and country exhibitions, where it has always received the highest 
awards, and been universally admired.” 
Not one word too much is here said in its praise, and it will be seen that 
Mr. Westland (at page 176) points out another use to which such subjects may 
be devoted with advantage.—T. M. 
GARDEN NOTES FOR AUGUST. 
HE heavy drenching rains of the past two months have had a very inj urious 
effect on most crops, and if we do not get a few weeks’ fine, hot, dry weather 
soon, the consequences will be very serious, the prospect at the present 
time being anything but cheering. 
It has been impossible to do much lately in the kitchen garden besides plant¬ 
ing out, owing to the saturated state of the soil. Take advantage of any fine dry 
weather to hoe and stir up the soil between growing crops, and all vacant ground, 
to destroy weeds which have made head lately. Continue regularly to earth-up 
Celery when dry; also to earth-up Broccoli and Winter Greens of all kinds. 
Potatos so far look well, and are here free from disease, but if the weather continues 
wet much longer it is to be feared they will suffer. Take up all the early kinds 
when fit and dry, and store them away. Plant out more Lettuces and Endives. 
Sow at the beginning of the month a large breadth of Turnips for winter use, 
also a good breadth of Prickly Spinach. Sow Cauliflowers about the 15th and 
again about the 25th of the month for planting in frames and hand-glasses. 
Sow some large Tripoli Onions for spring use, also some Bath Cos and Hardy 
Callage Lettuce to stand over the winter. 
The Pine plants for the autumn and winter supply of fruit should now have 
every attention ; in general, they do best in a house by themselves. See that they 
have a nice genial bottom-heat, and are well supplied with water at the roots. 
