September 11, 1886. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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out of bloom, Allamanda Hendersoni, and Hibiscus rosa 
sinensis fl. pi., whilst on the stages were a small plant 
of Lasiandra macrantha floribunda, some medium-sized 
specimens of Gymnogramma Laucheana, Eucharis, 
Eittonias argyroneura and Pearceii, nice plants in pans. 
Dracaenas hybrida and splendens, &c., Adiantums 
cuneatum, and its sub-variety Pacottii, Curculigo re- 
curvata variegata, and a nice lot of young Crotons, 
completes the things that call for special mention. 
There are, however, many other things that are usually 
to be met with in stoves. 
The frames contain a nice lot of useful stuff for winter 
work,, such as Camellias, Epacris, Solanums, Skimmea 
japonica, Salvias, Cinerarias, Cyclamens, Primulas, &c., 
all looking as if good returns may reasonably be ex¬ 
pected from them in due season ; also Chrysanthemums 
plunged in ashes. I have reserved mention to the last 
because I went there last, of 
A MAGNIFICENT GlEN, 
Which is reached by re-crossing the bridge previously 
referred to. This is Sir Croker Barrington’s favourite 
resort, and well it may be. On the left is a little 
rivulet only just trickling along at the time of my visit, 
but which in winter, and after heavy rains swells to 
larger proportions. The glen, I may say, is naturally 
formed, and varies from about 80 ft. and more to the 
summit of the sides. Both from the top and at either 
side of the glen spring tall Beech, Ash, Oak, Silver Fir, 
and other trees, and which completely overhang and 
effectually shade the glen, which is allowed, other than 
keeping the walk through it clean, to remain perfectly 
wild. Ho description will accurately convey to the 
reader a true estimate of the extreme beauty and gran¬ 
deur on either side, more particularly on the right. At 
one time you see immense stones, many of them green 
with moss, and freely interspersed through them 
Lastrsea felixfeemina, and some few Blechnums at 
intervals ; at another time the rocks form an unscalable 
wall 10 ft. tc 15 ft. in height, standing up majestically 
perpendicular, and overhung with Ferns and periwinkle, 
and this kind of scenery extends for three miles. About 
a mile from the side I entered are two badgers’ dens, 
and not far from this spot are two stones which fell 
down, one about 10 ft. long and 8 ft. thick and 
deep, and the other nearly as large. I give these 
measures by guess to couvey as true an estimate 
as possible of the solid and noble appearance of this 
natural rockery, which requires to be seen to be fully 
appreciated. By the kind permission of the owner I 
had a look through 
The Interior of the Castle, 
In which I saw some very old tapestry that interested 
me much. One of the pieces represented a flower, 
another a fruit, and a third a vegetable market; and 
yet another one represented a pig just about being 
killed. On a sideboard in the dining room were many 
pieces of plate won by Sir Croker’s sons at boating 
matches, and in the drawing room were many choice 
oil paintings and other valuable articles. 
In bringing these notes to a close, permit me to say 
that everything in the garden reflects the highest credit 
upon Mr. Hume for the able way in which he manages, 
with a comparatively small staff of assistants, the 
various departments under his care, and as well bears 
abundant testimony of the great interest the owner 
takes in the place, and the thorough way in which he 
does everything he takes in hand.— E. Bumper. 
ISCELLANY. 
Harrison’s Eclipse Pea.— It is but little time 
that market gardeners have to spare for writing, 
especially at this season of the year, but as no mention 
has been made of this valuable variety in the numerous 
“Notes on Peas,” which have appeared in the 
The Gardening World, I venture to give my 
experience of it. I may say that market gardeners 
are very cautious about sowing new varieties, but I 
was this year induced to try a few of the above. I 
sowed it side by side, and on the same date, with an 
old tried market favourite in this district, namely, 
Kentish Invicta ; both varieties came up well, and 
ran a very close race up to the time of flowering, when 
Invicta took the lead by about three days. I at once 
pronounced it as not being worthy of a place by the 
side of my old friend, but, judge of my surprise, when 
I found Eclipse ready for gathering at least a week 
earlier than Invicta. This point, in itself, is sufficient 
to commend it, as the old proverb, that “the early 
bird catches the worm,” holds good even with Peas. 
But it is also an abundant cropper, the pods are large 
and well filled, while the flavour is all that can be 
desired. This fact I know, not only from having 
tasted it myself, but from customers asking for it a 
second time. I may just add, that it is a round blue 
variety, height about 3 ft.—IK. Harvey , Spalding. 
Marie Louise Violets.—I send you a bunch 
of Marie Louise Violets, our plants of which are very 
fine this season, and are now throwing up quantities of 
blossoms. To know that these, with the Neapolitan 
and Comte de Brazza, will yield a rich harvest of 
flowers from now till next May is very gratifying to 
one who has to produce quantities of floweis in winter. 
•—John Crawford, The Gardens, Coddington Hall, 
Newark. [The first bunch of the season that has 
reached us, and very fine indeed.—E d.] 
Earwigs and Chrysanthemums.— Anyone 
wishing to satisfy himself in regard to Earwigs doing 
damage to the young leaves of Chrysanthemums has 
only to take a light, and he will soon see them at work, 
as your correspondent, “A Gardener,” describes. I 
have caught hundreds by taking some hot water in a 
bowl and shaking them into it, a boy holding the light; 
but I have found a much better plan of getting rid of 
them. I take a good-sized piece of paper, crush it up 
gently between the hands, so as to leave a nice lot of 
little hiding-places. I then place it in the plant a few 
inches from the bottom. In the morning I go round 
with half a pail of hot water, and gently taking out the 
papers, shake them over the water. A few days'ago I 
caught in one piece of paper thirty-three Earwigs, six 
large caterpillars, and one snail; in another piece, 
twenty Earwigs, six daddy longlegs, and two woodlice. 
Anyone trying this plan will be surprised at the 
quantity of vermin that can be destroyed by these 
simple means in a short time.— A. P. 
Sulphide of Potassium as an Insecticide. 
—Seeing this article advertised in your pages and 
having seen its use recommended in two other garden¬ 
ing papers, I thought I would try it, and with your 
permission I will give my experience of it. I mixed 
up four gallons, putting £ oz. to the gallon of water 
(the directions on the bottle says from a J oz. to J oz.), 
I well syringed a quantity of Tea Hoses in pots out of 
doors ; I then treated in the same way my Marechal 
Niels growing under the roof in a greenhouse. In the 
morning I went to see the result. I found the green-fly 
all alive and none the worse for the syringing out of 
doors, so I was prepared to find them alive in the green¬ 
house, but I found more than I expected ; I found my 
newly painted house spotted all over with dirty 1- brown 
spots wherever the mixture had touched it, and it will 
not come off. Well, I thought I would try a stronger 
dose, so I put 1 oz. into a gallon of water and dipped 
some rose tips covered with green-fly into it, holding 
them under long enough to get thoroughly wet, this I 
repeated three times at intervals of an hour, still they 
were alive, I then put another ounce into the water, 
gave three more dips, an hour between each, and next 
morning they .were as lively as ever. Will some of 
your readers give their experience of this article, as no 
doubt others have tried it ? It acted no better with 
mildew.— A. P. 
Carnations Indoors and Out.— After re¬ 
turning here from a run through various parts of 
England and Ireland, I have just now seen the note of 
“ Dianthus,” p. 826. When I spoke of satisfactorily 
growing Carnations in the open air—the best kinds—I 
expressly spoke of doing so in beds, or borders, not in 
pots, which your correspondent only considers. I 
regret your correspondent should make such an 
insinuation as “ I am afraid I gave him credit for some 
knowledge .... which he does not possess,” 
after I had expressly stated what my object was—its 
extended culture. I decline any further correspondence 
with “Dianthus.”— W. J. Murphy, Clonmel. 
Pentstemons. —From Mr. John Forbes, of Hawick, 
comes a dozen varieties of Pentstemons, once again 
illustrating the superior climate of the north as com¬ 
pared with our own for the cultivation of these brightly 
coloured and handsome autumn border flowers. While 
the hot dry weather with us has prevented the free 
development of the spikes, those from Mr. Forbes’ nur¬ 
sery are tall and massive, and unexceptionable in form 
and brightness of colours. We need not give the names 
of the varieties sent for all are pretty. 
New Potatos CertiBcated at Chiswick.— 
At a Meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Committee, 
held at Chiswick on September 8th, present, John E. 
Lane, Esq., in the chair; Messrs. Woodbridge, 
Norman, Smith, Saltmarsh, Paul, Burnett, Silverlock, 
and Miles, the collection of Potatos growing in the 
garden was examined, and, on being cooked, First 
Class Certificates were awarded to the following 
varieties :—Fyvie Flower (R. Farquhar, Aberdeen) ; 
white kidney, rough skin, yellow flesh, medium size, 
heavy cropper. Seedling A 1 (A. Harris, Woburn, Beds.) 
large white kidney, smooth skin, white flesh, good 
cropper. Bouncer (T. Laxton, Bedford); white round, 
smooth skin, white flesh, very handsome, moderate 
cropper. Maggie (J. Murdoch, Iiothiemay, N. B.); large 
white round, smooth skin, white flesh, deep eye, very 
heavy cropiper. 
A New Cactus Dahlia.— From Mr. W. B. 
Hartland, Temple Hill, Cork, we have received a bloom 
of a new Dahlia, belonging to what, for want of a more 
fitting designation, is called the Cactus section. It is 
of medium size, very neat, of a rich dark shade of 
maroon in colour, and slightly perfumed ; altogether a 
distinct and very good novelty. 
Solanum Jasminoides.— This excellent old 
climber is not to be despised, and should, where con¬ 
venient, be grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory; 
the more room that can be afforded for it, the more 
flowers will be the result. At the present time, and 
forward till winter, healthy plants, both large and 
small, will be producing large panicles of its beautiful 
white flowers, which always appear graceful either on 
the plant or cut for vases or wreath making, &c. 
When well-grown and healthy, you can always depend 
upon it to run too for white flowers, and this alone 
should give it a position in all places where flowers are 
wanted in quantity. In some districts this plant is 
grown out-of-doors, but to get it pure white a glass 
protection is necessary. It delights in a good rich 
compost, and should always be replenished every spring. 
It also requires well cutting back after flowering, to 
keep it strong and also within bounds. — TF. G. 
Rudbeckia purpurea.— It is fitting that atten¬ 
tion should be directed to this particular species, 
seeing that it is a composite flower and one which is 
widely distinct from all else in the garden at this time. 
In the natural order Composite we have so much of 
the yellow, orange, and gold, all very beautiful in their 
way, but still needing some infusion of other colour to 
break the monotony, and we find a marked feature in 
the above. It grows fully 3 ft. high, and has distinct 
deep reddish purple flowers, some 4 ins. across, which 
makes it very effective. It is a bold and vigorous- 
growing species and very little known, and its flowers 
continue far into the autumn months. It succeeds well 
in any good border soil.— J. 
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The Gardeners’ Calendar. 
THE PLANT HOUSES. 
It will now be advisable to look to the stock of plants 
specially grown for autumn and early winter flowering, 
such as Begonias, Centropogons, Libonias, and others 
of a kindred nature ; and if, through force of circum¬ 
stances, they must still be kept in the cold pits, 
different treatment must be adopted. In the first 
place it will be advisable to water earlier in the after¬ 
noon, syringe lighter, and close in good time, so that 
the plants may receive the fullest benefit of the sun, 
and also help to maintain a higher temperature through 
the night. Less air must also be admitted ; in short, 
more care must now be taken, or many of the more 
tender will be apt to lose the greater part of their 
foliage, a matter to be greatly deplored, as it renders 
them quite useless for decoration. Our stock of Eupa- 
toriums is still outside, also the Salvias. The high 
winds are apt to prove rather destructive with these 
unless protected, which they should be by being placed 
alternately with rows of Chrysanthemums which are 
staked, and which are able to resist squalls of wind and 
rain such as we have experienced within the last few 
days. 
Libonias, to flower freely, must bo thoroughly 
ripened, and for this purpose must be placed where 
they can be well exposed and ventilated. Our stock of 
