1897 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
2l5 
THE GARDEN 
Calceolarias. 
N. P., New York.—I should like very much to 
be able to grow such fine specimens of Calceo¬ 
laria as I have seen growing in the windows of 
cottagers in England. What treatment do these 
plants need ? Do the dwarf or the tall varieties 
produce the largest flowers ? 
Ans. —Very fine Calceolarias are grown 
in this country ; the chief drawback is 
the dry heat of the summer, and for 
this reason, they must be bloomed early. 
The shrubby varieties of C. rugosa are 
used for bedding, but the flowers are 
small, and they do not last well when 
warm weather sets in. The large-flow¬ 
ered sorts are, usually, in fine condition 
about Easter, and make a great show. 
The dwarf varieties are recommended, 
as they make very shapely, compact 
plants. Select a good strain of seed ; 
the seedsmen making a specialty of 
florists’ seeds usually have a large-flow¬ 
ered dwarf type. Sow about the middle 
of August in a pan or flat having good 
drainage and about 1% inch of light, 
rich soil, a mixture of leaf mold, loam 
and sand. The seed is very tiny, and 
needs only a dusting of fine earth over 
it. Water gently, and put in a cool 
frame, thinly shaded, and protected 
from wind. If the seed is in a pan, it is 
a good idea to put a pane of glass over 
it, until the little plants show. They 
are very “mift'y,” as gardeners say, and 
dislike heat and drought, so it is very 
necessary to keep them as cool as pos¬ 
sible. They are transplanted from the 
flats into small pots, using the same soil 
as before, with abundant drainage ; 
charcoal is good for this purpose, with 
a piece of green moss laid over the top 
to keep the drainage open. A second 
sowing may be made about the middle 
of October; at this time the plants are 
transferred from the frame to a cool 
house. They must be put up near the 
glass, but must be thinly shaded, as 
they do not like sun. Give all the air 
possible, at all times. Shift them into 
larger pots as necessary; they usually 
bloom in a five or six-inch ; coolness, 
shade, rich soil, abundant water and 
good drainage are their great requisites. 
Green fly is their great insect enemy, 
and tobacco stems must be used freely 
on the benches and around the green¬ 
houses to discourage this. When they 
begin to flower manure water may be 
given. It may be necessary to tie out 
some of the flowering shoots to small 
sticks, if the plant be very close and 
thick. 
Ca/adiums. 
./. T. C'., Victoriaville, Quebec— Give full direc¬ 
tions for planting and care of caladium roots. 
What size pots are used for the bulbs sent out by 
seed merchants ? Are all bulbs sent out by reli¬ 
able houses undivided ? Give temperature night 
and day. What kind of soil is best suited to their 
wants ? Should the roots start to grow before 
planting ? Can they be grown in the same house 
as Rex begonias ? 
Ans. —Our correspondent doubtless re¬ 
fers to the ornamental foliaged calad- 
iums ; the majority of those grown are 
natives of Brazil, many being garden 
varieties of Caladium bicolor. Being 
desired for greenhouse decoration dur¬ 
ing July, August and early Septem¬ 
ber, when flowering plants under glass 
are comparatively scarce, they need not 
be started very early, unless the roots 
begin to make growth. Any time in 
May or until early June will do. The 
best effect is always obtained by putting 
several tubers in one pot. The roots 
one buys are usually divided, and by 
putting about five of these small ones in 
a 12-inch pot a grand show is insured. 
Put plenty of drainage in the bottom of 
the pot, because you want to water 
freely, and use a compost composed of 
loam and well-rotted manure, half and 
half, with the addition of one-twentieth 
part sharp sand, and the same of bone 
dust. Pot the tuber with the pointed 
top just showing at the surface, water 
thoroughly, and put in a shaded part of 
the greenhouse; the place in which J. 
T. C. grows Hex begonias will suit very 
well. Until there is a decided top 
MOTHERS .—Be sure to use “ Mrs. Wins¬ 
low’s Soothing Syrup ” for your childrer 
while Teething. It ia the Beat — Adv. 
growth, syringe three times a day, but 
do not water otherwise ; this is with the 
idea of forming plenty of roots before 
the tops. When a fair top growth is 
made, give manure water three times a 
week, beginning with a weak solution, 
and gradually strengthening it as the 
plant grows. During the summer an 
ordinary greenhouse, without fire heat, 
is right ; the roof should always be 
shaded and there should be free ventila¬ 
tion, but no draft. When the tops be¬ 
gin to wither, about September, gradu¬ 
ally withhold water until the leaves are 
dead, which shows that the tubers are 
ripened. Take the roots out of the pots, 
put in a sunny place in the greenhouse 
until they are dry, clean off loose earth, 
and put them in pots of dry sand. Place 
some boards on the hot-water pipes in 
the greenhouse, and stand the pots on 
these, keeping them there all winter, 
but giving no water until they are 
potted in the spring. Some good famil¬ 
iar varieties are : Argyrites, Mine. Bleu, 
Wightii, Chantinii, Meyerbeer, Boiel- 
dieu, Duchartrei, Perle de Bresil and 
Mons. A. Hardy. A magnificent display 
of these plants was made at the World’s 
Fair, a Brazilian exhibit including some 
novel varieties of extraordinary beauty. 
The foliage, in some of the white-leaved 
sorts, looked like a sheet of wax, being 
so transparent that the writing on a 
sheet of paper laid underneath could be 
distinctly read through the leaf. Some 
beautiful shades of rose, crimson and 
purple-red were also shown. Most of 
these beautiful plants remained in this 
country after the Fair. 
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8—Copyright 1897—The Bates-Wliitman Co., N.Y.—693. 
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, , 102 State St., Boston, Mass. 
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is full of information for gardeners and 
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TREES AND PLANTS. 
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E. R. BELL, Haddonfleld, N. J. 
Hale’s Fruits 
Are up to date market and family varieties. 1200 
acres fruiting fields enables me to sell more dollars 
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selling trees and plants at half agents prices. 
J. II. IIALE, Mouth Glastonbury, Conn. 
37 East 19th St., New York City 
999,999 Strawberry Plants at prices that will 
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Columbian Raspberry <££: SSKS 
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nrnnv Dl AAITC Large stock. Over 50 
ULnill rLMIllOBEST Varieties, #1.50 
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R. J. 8TAHEL1N, Bridgman, Mich. 
100 Parker Earle Strawberry 
100 Brandywine Strawberry 
12 Loudon Raspberry 
12 Fay Currant 
2 Wickson Plum, two years 
2 Abundance Plum, two years 
2 Winter Bartlett Pear, 5 to 6 feet 
ByExpress 
for $2 75 
Catalogue Sent Free. 
T. C KEVITT, ATHENIA, N. J. 
Strawberries 
per 100 by mail. WM. PERRY, Cool 8pring, Del. 
iLaum! —New and standard 
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particulars. B. KING, Tewksbury, Mass. 
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CHOICE* 
STRAWBERRIES 
FOR THE GARDEN AND FIELD 
rSSjB* BARGAINS IN PLANTS FOR 1897. 
CATALOGUE FREE TO ALL. 
C. N. FLANSBURGH, LESLIE, Michigan. 
$2.25 in valueforSI. 
Of our new strawberries, we will send postpaid for 
$1, 12 plants each Marshall. Mary and Brandywine 
to those mentioning this paper. Catalogues free. 
THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Elizabeth. N. J. 
Choice Strawberry Plants. 
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• Per thousand, express, $5. 
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Per thousand, express, $4. 
Maule's Thoroughb.ed Potatoes, per bu., $2; peck, 75c 
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TEN 
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The “ Ridgeway.” 
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