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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
August 28, 1886. 
The Metropolitan Board of Works have 
accepted the tender of Mr. B. S. Williams, Yictoria 
and Paradise Nurseries, Upper Holloway, London, N., 
for supplying Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus and Daffodils 
for Finsbury Park, Southwark Park, Leicester Square, 
^ ictoria Embankment, and Chelsea Embankment. 
Horticulture at Newcastle.— The Royal 
Agricultural Society will hold its next annual gathering 
at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and 11 acres of land adjoining 
the site of the Agricultural Show have been secured 
with a view to holding a great Mining, Engineering, 
and Industrial Exhibition at the same time. A pros¬ 
pectus has already been issued, and from this we learn 
that Division 9 is to be devoted to agriculture, horti¬ 
culture, and aboriculture, the two last named subjects 
forming Class B., of which Mr. Thomas Gray is chair¬ 
man, and Mr. W. Fell, vice-chairman, either of whom 
will be glad to hear from intending exhibitors as to the 
amount of space they will require. The exhibition will 
be opened on May 26th, 1887. 
Improved. Flower Pots. —A correspondent 
writes to The American Florist -.—“ M. A. Hunt, of 
Wrights Grove, Ill., has lately patented an improve¬ 
ment in the manufacture of flower pots, by which the 
pot is made stronger, more porous, smoother, and less 
liable to gather slime and moss than heretofore, which 
consists in treating the pot to a bath of petroleum oil 
and then burning the oil out in burning the pot. Mr. 
H. has been working this invention something over 
two years, and has tested his pots in every conceivable 
way side by side with ordinary manufacture, proving 
their great superiority. We were shown pots after 
eight months’ continued use in a greenhouse which 
show little signs of use, being quite clean, clear and 
new in appearance. Mr. H. applies his invention, 
before or after burning, to brick and all other burned 
products of clay in protecting the brick from discolour¬ 
ing, so often seen in brick buildings. A valuable 
invention.” 
Maidstone Gardeners’ Society.— At this 
society’s meeting, held on August 19th, Golden Queen 
and Gros Colmar Grapes were exhibited by Mr. 
Longman ; Statice latifolia, Zauschneria californica, 
and double Begonias, by Mr. Leonard ; and a Cocks¬ 
comb by Mr. Duddy. The adjourned debate on Rose 
Growing was re-opened by Mr. Godden, and continued 
by Messrs. Thomas Morris, Cossom, and Mansbridge, the 
stock and methods of propagation being chiefly touched 
upon. The Golden Queen Grapes caused some con¬ 
troversy, the exhibitor stating that he found it an 
abundant bearer, and well flavoured. Other growers 
present, however, did not seem altogether to endorse this 
favourable opinion. The remaining exhibits were 
commented on, and Mr. Godden was elected a trustee of 
the society, vice Mr. Davis, deceased. The Aster and 
Zinnia show will be held on Thursday, the 2nd Sep¬ 
tember. 
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DAVENHAM BANK, MALVERN. 
The Residence of J. D. Perrins, Esq. 
Through the kindness of Mr. Jaques, we were 
lately permitted to walk round the garden and grounds 
of this well kept establishment, and, although through 
the unsatisfactory state of the weather, and the short 
duration of our visit we cannot hope to give anything 
like a detailed account of all the gems to be found here, 
still we hope the following notes may be read with 
interest. The first structure we entered was a house or 
case which is used as a Strawberry house, but, of course, 
at this season the shelves had been removed to allow of 
the full rays of the sun being enjoyed by some healthy 
young Fig trees which had lately been planted on the 
back wall, some of which we noted were already carry¬ 
ing a few good fruit ; on the front of the case, shelves 
were arranged upon which were staged a good batch of 
zonal Pelargoniums for winter flowering, nice sturdy 
stuff. The next house was of similar size, and used for 
the same purpose, in this we noticed some standard 
Roses of La Pactole giving a second bloom, and which 
had evidently been placed under cover to secure purity 
of blossom. 
The Fruit Houses. 
M e next entered a Peach house, upon the back wall of 
which were some very healthy trees of both Peaches 
and Nectarines carrying a full crop, and which Mr. 
Jaques assured us were frequently kept until October, 
and as Peach growing outside is not practised, this is 
of immense advantage where the supply can be so pro¬ 
longed. The next structure was a Peach house also'with 
low trellis on the front, and also the back wall being 
covered with well furnished trees, in most cases carrying 
a heavy crop of highly coloured well developed fruit, 
Elruge Nectarine and Princess of Wales Peach being 
the most conspicuous. I was not at all surprised to 
find that Lord Napier Nectarine is but little thought 
of here as to quality; undoubtedly, it is a noble looking 
fruit, but as to flavour not at all up to the mark. I 
was, however, glad to hear Princess of Wales so highly 
spoken of, it being all that can be desired ; certainly 
some of the fruits promised to be of extra large size, 
even for this variety. 
Then came a lean-to house devoted to Eucharis in 
pots, with Stephanotis trained on wires to the roof, 
thus affording sufficient shade. The stock appeared in 
the rudest health, many of them carrying good spikes 
of bloom, which are always in great demand here. At 
the back of this house we noticed a good batch of 
i icomtesse Hericart de Thury Strawberries in pots, 
which had been prepared for autumn work, and which, 
to all appearance, would give a good return for care 
bestowed ; close by, also, we noticed the stock of Chry¬ 
santhemums, neatly staked and plunged, and in first- 
rate condition. We next entered the range of Yineries, 
commencing at the east end with the Muscats, which 
contained a good crop of even-sized bunches, some of 
which 'will weigh quite 4 lbs. The berries were just 
taking on that amber tinge which all growers of this 
delicious Grape are so anxious to secure. Certainly 
this is a most creditable crop, and the Yines had made 
good, stout, clean wood—a sufficient guarantee for next 
season. The next house contained Muscats, Madres- 
field Court, and Black Hamhurghs, with a single rod 
of that fickle variety “ Duke of Buccleuch,” which Mr. 
Jaques informed us was destined to make room for 
something more reliable. Madresfield had cracked 
more than usual this season, but stiR there was a good 
crop hanging ; but from keeping the border rather dry 
to prevent .this, the Hamburghs had not finished so 
well as usual. 
The next compartment was devoted to late varieties 
and included Lady Dowmes, Mrs. Pince and Black 
Alicante, the last named being found to hang the best 
of the three, a fact we have not yet been able to 
accomplish, although we have had them fresh and 
good in May ; the clusters in this house were of full 
size, and certainly there was a heavy crop, all the vines 
appeared in excellent health and condition ; we were 
also glad to notice an abundant water supply all 
through. Then came a range devoted to the grow¬ 
ing of Melons, a low three-quarter span ; Longleat 
Perfection as a green fleshed and Blenheim Orange as 
scarlet were the kinds chiefly relied upon ; of the first 
named there were some excellent fruits in different 
stages of growth, and the plants too were extremely 
vigorous ; they were grown on the single stem plan and 
the fruit set when the plants reached the top of the 
trellis. At the time of our visit there was still the late 
house to plant, those which were ripening up would be 
cleared in time for winter fruiting Cucumbers to be 
planted. Y T e next enter two Pine stoves, the first con¬ 
tained the stock of fruiters, and we noticed some useful 
Queens and Smooth Cayennes amongst them ; it was 
explained to us that the heating of these structures 
through the winter not being satisfactory, the Pines 
were to be transferred to other quarters ; the succession 
house contained a very nice lot of stuff in fine condition. 
There were numerous ranges of pits, both heated and 
cold ; and we noted a span-roofed house devoted to 
different kinds of flowering plants, and in which were 
growing some strong pot Yines, from which the earliest 
supply of grapes is cut, together with a Tea-scented 
Rose trained thinly over the roof. 
A walk through the kitchen garden followed in due 
course. The crops all appear in a good state, and the 
squares and walks clean ; and as so much is required 
from the rather limited extent of ground the practice of 
double cropping has to be resorted to, and where an 
abundance of manure can be secured at will this is 
often an advantage, as the ground is more frequently 
moved and stirred, and much better results follow than 
ii allowed to remain idle for any length of time ; al¬ 
though I am aware many good men hold opposite 
opinions, I am strongly in favour of this mode. We 
next passed out, and across the high road, from this por¬ 
tion of the garden up three flights of stone steps into 
the pleasure grounds proper, and where are situated 
the houses containing 
The noted collection of Orchids. 
To attempt to enumerate’'which [would occupy too 
much space in your columns, suffice it to say the stock 
appeared very clean and healthy ; the broad deep green 
foliage of the Cattleyas and Lselias showing thorough 
health, the bright fiery Epidendrums, the quaint-look- 
ing^ andas, Odontoglots of various shades and markings, 
and amongst which could be clearly traced numerous 
spikes of the lovely Phahenopsis amabilis, all being ob¬ 
jects of interest. The stock comprised plants of all 
sizes and ages, and embraced almost all worthy of a place 
in so rare and extensive a collection. The next structure 
is devoted to Cape Heaths and other kindred subjects, 
and from these we pass through an archway and into 
a lofty house, upon the roof of which we noticed were 
hung the stock of Dendrobiums partly shaded by the 
foliage of the creepers on the roof, where they thoroughly 
ripen, a most essential part of their culture, but fre¬ 
quently overlooked. Staged here, also, were numerous 
decorative plants, such as Ferns, Crotons, and Dra¬ 
caenas. We next pass into the early Peach-house, from 
which the fruit has been gathered ; the trees are well 
established, and always carry a heavycrop of fruit of extra 
good quality. On the back wall were trained two Tea- 
scented Roses of very ancient origin, but which yield a 
quantity of flowers for cutting, and which are in great 
demand. Still onward, and into a semi-circular house, 
the roof of which is covered with white and red Lapa- 
gerias, and which have become so intertwined that 
the flowers are intermixed all over the roof, and look 
extremely pretty. In here are staged tuberous Be¬ 
gonias and numerous other flowering plants for giving a 
supply of cut flowers. We next come upon 
The Fernery. 
This is situated in a secluded part of the grounds, 
and is well planted with the varieties usually seen, 
including several tree Ferns ; and we also noted a nice 
patch of the Killarney Fern, which had lately been 
planted out by itself in a shaded nook, where it ought 
to feel quite at home. There are, of course, the usual 
cascades, all assisting to render this a most enjoyable 
retreat. The pleasure grounds are not very extensive, but 
still every inch is kept neat, and there are no back corners 
for rubbish to accumulate. At the lower end we come 
upon a summer house, in front of which is laid out a 
Rosery, and which were now past their best, evidently the 
bloom had been good, and, as elsewhere, most abundant 
this season ; passing on we come through winding walks 
to the mansion itself; towards the entrance lodge— 
where great improvements have been made in the trans¬ 
planting of several Conifers, some of them 30 ft. high, 
all of which were successfully planted uponthe terrace— 
were numerous beds, planted in the carpet style so 
much in vogue some few years since, and which looked 
extremely pretty, being carefully kept; on the other 
side were arranged beds, planted chiefly with bright- 
coloured zonales, edged with blue Lobelias, and such like; 
from this point we wend our way back through the 
kitchen garden to enjoy the hospitality of the gardener’s 
cottage, and in return for the courtesy shown, we can 
only say, we hope for many years to come Mr. Jaques 
ma} T continue so ably to conduct the management of 
this establishment, which, taken all round, reflects the 
highest credit upon him. — Cor. 
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PROPAGATION OF CAMELLIAS. 
As I promised the readers of The Gardening 
Y orld an article on the above subject, I presume I 
must endeavour to lay the matter as clearly as pos¬ 
sible before them. To my mind the subject is simple 
enough, but this comes from having spent a good part of 
my life amongst these and other such plants. To the 
mind of the novice, and also to many who understand 
the routine of good garden work, the propagation of 
Camellias always, however, appears in a difficult light. 
Camellia japonica, the common single, is generally 
used for the stock upon which all the better varieties 
are grafted ; it may be propagated by seeds in large 
quantities, or by cuttings. Seeds may be sown at any 
time when obtainable, and should be placed in a brisk 
heat to make them germinate quickly. "When the 
seedlings are well developed into the second leaf, they 
should be potted off singly and kept close for a time ; 
these plants are generally fit for grafting in two years. 
Cuttings made from good firm wood may be inserted in 
cutting-pots—the soil in the pots to be made very 
firm—any time through August, and plunged up to the 
