July 2, 1887. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
695 
Rose (H. P.), Lady Alice. 
This new variety is a sport from Lady Mary Fitz- 
william. The parent being exhibited by its side, the 
difference between the two was readily discernible. It 
is a large, very firm Rose, of a blush colour fading to 
white on the outside, or this colour affects those petals 
that roll back as the flower expands. The form, as a 
matter of course, is precisely similar to that of the 
parent. Exhibited by Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old 
Nurseries, Cheshunt. 
Gaillaiidia Vivian Grey. 
The disk florets before expansion are orange-yellow, 
but after this Las taken place the whole head is eon- 
colorous, and clear yellow. This being so, it is 
strikingly distinct amongst the numerous forms now 
in cultivation. The broadly wedge-shaped, three-cleft 
florets of the ray give these Gaillardias a bold and 
massive appearance. Exhibited by Messrs. Kelway & 
Son, Langport, Somerset. 
Pieony, Glory op Somerset. 
A peculiar feature of this variety is that the large, 
massive, double flower seems to have several centres, 
after the manner of rosetted double Begonias. The 
petals are of a soft rosy pink, and all central ones are 
apparently ranged round these centres ; and those 
occupying the axis of the rosettes are narrow and 
fringe-like. The flowers are fragrant, a quality 
common to many of the forms of the Paeony. Ex¬ 
hibited by Messrs. Kelway & Son, Langport, 
Somerset. 
Delphinium Britannia. 
Amongst numerous fine varieties shown, this double 
shone out conspicuous for its great size and novel 
bi-coloured appearance. The sepals are large and of a 
vivid blue, while the petals occupying the centre of the 
flower are small, numerous and white, with a yellow 
beard, or a few of the outer ones may be more or less 
banded with blue. The stem is so stout as to appear 
fasciated, and is densely covered with large flowers. 
Exhibited by Messrs. Kelway & Sons, Langport, 
Somerset. __ 
§ARDENING ffoTES FROM 
§C0TLAND. 
Grapes at the Tweed Vineyards. —Famous 
as Messrs. W. Thomson & Sons have been for years as 
successful Grape growers, never did their Vineyard 
contain such a magnificent crop of fruit as the vines 
are at present carrying. They are worth a long 
journey to see, and should any gardening friends find 
themselves in the neighbourhood of Clovenfords, my 
advice to them is to call and see them, for they will be 
well repaid for their trouble. The houses, which are 
well adapted for Grape cultivation, are 200 ft. long, 
and 26 ft. wide, and those containing the Lady 
Downes and Gros Colmar are magnificent, and the 
Muscat of Alexandria is superb. I question if a 
finer house of Muscats was ever seen. The house is a 
lean-to, 200 ft. long, and 18 ft. wide, and the berries 
are just beginning to colour. Duke of Buccleuch is 
well grown here also, and fine crops are to be seen in 
the corridor connected wdth the houses. In addition 
to the above, a fine collection of Orchids has been got 
together during the last few years, and the plants are 
in grand health, and include many novelties of sterling 
merit, which have from time to time found their way 
to the fore at our principal exhibitions.— 0. 
The Drought. —We are very much in want of 
rain in this part of Scotland, as the dry, hot weather 
we have been experiencing for the past fortnight is 
such as we have not had for a number of years. It is 
quite a common thing to have the thermometer standing 
at 111° Fahr. in the sun, and everything is getting 
burnt up. It looks very dull to-day (28th June), and 
I hope we shall have rain soon.— Alex. Cruickshanlc, 
Gleribervie, Kincardineshire. 
Kalmia latifolia, in Perthshire. — This 
handsome-flowering shrub is to be met with in many 
parts of Scotland ; but probably two of the best 
examples are to be found in Perthshire, one in the 
American garden at Dunkeld, the residence of Her 
Grace the Dowager Duchess of Athole, and the other in 
the grounds of Pitfour Castle, in the Carse of Gowrie. 
The Dunkeld specimen is about 36 ft. in circumference 
and 10 ft. in height; while the Pitfour plant, although 
not so high, is fully 3 ft. more in circumference. Both 
are perfect in symmetry and in vigorous health ; they 
are well set with flower buds this season, and, when 
fully expanded, will add considerably to the beauty of 
their respective surroundings. — D. P. L. 
Fruit Bushes.— It is supposed by many that 
fine crops of small fruit depend entirely on the state of 
weather experienced during the current season, and it 
may be true that severe frost and cold winds, accom¬ 
panied by wet weather at the period of flowering or in 
the early stages of fruit, are destructive agents to the 
small crops ; but how are some of our old Caledonian 
friends to be reconciled to such statements when they 
cannot point to any season in their lifetime in which 
they had minimum and inferior supplies, knowing, too, 
that some of these “ sages” are not placed in the most 
favourable positions as to climate or soil, both of which 
we value as conducive to small fruit-growing. We 
know when selections suitable to the district are made, 
and treatment by pruning, mulching, and lifting, if 
necessary, is pursued, that much can be done to secure 
abundance. Many object to any summer pruning or 
thinning of the bushes, and we do as little of it as we 
can avoid during the busy period ; but we think it is 
generally admissible that thinning, topping, and regu¬ 
lating Gooseberries and Currants is as necessary as 
bush Apples and Pears. Young bushes in strong and 
unequal growth are much improved by the above 
practice from June onward. The strong leaders may 
be topped at from 12 ins. to 15 ins. of the current year’s 
growth. If the shoots be too thick, and are crowding 
out the sun and air, they maybe thinned by a judicious 
hand. The fruit of the present season will also be 
much improved in flavour and appearance. Black 
Currants ought to be more sparingly dealt with, and 
little stopping done except in cases where the bushes 
are falling outwards, and not able to sustain their 
weight. Raspberries may be reduced to five or six of 
the best canes to each stool, and if they are to be 
arched the stronger the better.— Caledonian. 
Good Old Plants are well cared for in Messrs. 
Cunningham and Fraser’s nursef^ at Comely Bank, 
Edinburgh. Such generally neglected subjects as 
Luculia gratissima, Blandfordia nobilis, Mitraria 
coccinea, Desfontania spinosa, Philesia buxifolia, &c., 
are grown in quantities, and are now in flower. It is 
quite a treat to see them, and makes one reflect upon 
the past when we more frequently saw these good old 
things than we do now.— A. O. 
Roses. —There is little to be added regarding the 
attention required by Roses at the present season, but 
evidently there is either much neglect or misapplication 
of means in Rose culture ; as we frequently see puny 
blooms ; straggling plants with the most distressed 
appearance ; absence of water or hard water used 
frequently, but only in such quantity as to do mischief ; 
roots away down in cold inert soil, because the surface 
over them is severely dealt with by dribblings of 
moisture ; no mulching allowed ; manure-water given 
strong enough to destroy young rootlets near the 
surface, dry liard-caked surfaces, and grubs, aphis, or 
caterpillar having it all their own way. Remove these 
Rose destroyers, deal liberally with the plants, feeding 
abundantly but judiciously, and there will be fine 
Roses.— Caledonian. 
Parsley. —It is not uncommon in northern, cold, 
and damp gardens to find much scarcity of this indis¬ 
pensable herb during the spring months. A great 
amount of the disappointment we hear of might be 
avoided by the exercise of a little care during the 
grooving season ; and as we often have the greatest 
abundance where the roots are on the poorest ground, 
it is suggestive that by too great a luxuriance during 
the period in which the plants are making their growth, 
the greatest scarcity is most likely to be experienced 
the following season. At the present time we prefer 
drawing drills on very firm soil, well exposed to the 
sun—if sloping southward so much the better—and 
planting the thinnings firmly from early sowings. 
About August these are closely picked, and all loose 
growth cleared away. A new short crop of fine quality 
is formed, stiff and hardy, which will be in fine con¬ 
dition the following winter and spring. A plantation 
made under a wall, or where a frame can be placed over 
the plants during winter, to give supplies in times of 
snow and severe frost, is a commendable practice.— 
Caledonian. 
The Amateurs’ Garden. 
Watering. —Owing to the spell of dry weather that 
has prevailed for some weeks past, all other work has 
been greatly held in abeyance, so that hose and 
watering-pot may be kept at work from morn till night. 
Plants in pots may be watered at any time ; but those 
out of doors especially will require close attention, and, 
in many cases, watering twice a-day. This applies 
equally to winter-flowering plants that have made their 
growth and are now standing in sheltered or sunny 
places to ripen their wood and be out of the way till 
again required for forcing, or to be housed in autumn. 
Less watering will be needed by plants shaded by a 
north wall ; but even in this case they must not suffer 
neglect. All rapidly-growing things, such as Vines, 
Cucumbers, and Melons, require an unstinted supply ; 
in the latter case, whether the roots are indoors or out. 
If the borders have not already been mulched, it should 
be done without further delay. Strawberries have set 
an abundance of fruit; but their size and quality will 
greatly depend upon the supply of moisture accessible 
to the roots for a few weeks at this period. Considering 
the great promise of fruit, the Strawberry plots and 
borders would well repay a little special attention, not¬ 
withstanding the great stress upon garden labour at 
this busy season ; and where a good supply of water is 
at command, a thorough soaking should be given, 
which the mulching will, in a great measure, prevent 
from being wasted or unduly evaporated. Wall trees, 
especially Peaches and Nectarines, are not yet out of 
danger, and should still be looked after with hose or 
engine, as the case may be. Lawns, especially those 
subject to much treading, soon get brown and burnt up 
in patches during spells of dry weather such as we 
have experienced. This is particularly liable to happen 
where the grass has been patched or made up at 
different times. A good watering will do much to 
remedy the evil, and an attempt should be made to 
have it done in the evening or as near sunset as 
convenience will permit. 
Summer Pruning. —Wall trees, and all those pruned 
on the orthodox system and intended to be kept small, 
should now receive attention. A two or three-fold 
purpose may be effected by timely attention now to 
these valuable fruits. A considerable amount of 
growth has been made, especially where little or 
no attention has been given to disbudding. All shoots 
unnecessary for the extension of the tree, if cut back to 
two or three eyes, will induce the formation of fruiting 
spurs. Leading shoots, where likely to prove too 
strong, may be nailed in at once, which will check 
them to a certain extent ; weak shoots should be 
encouraged to grow by leaving them loose or fastening 
them in an upright position. This is most necessary 
on the lower part of trees, where the branches are least 
vigorous. Summer pruning is an excellent means of 
getting rid of several insect pests, such as green and 
black aphis, difficult to dislodge by water even when 
applied forcibly, owing to the curling of the leaves. 
Where size and quality of fruit, rather than quantity, 
is desired, thinning should be done, leaving the largest 
and best situated ones to develop and ripen. 
Biennials, &c. —Since the pits and frames have 
been emptied of their contents, bedding and other 
plants, they may now be utilised for getting up a stock 
of various choice biennials or perennials for next 
season’s display. These include Cinerarias, Calceolarias, 
East Lothian and other Stocks, Campanula medium 
and its numerous varieties, Antirrhinums, Celsia 
cretica, Verbaseums, choice Foxgloves, Pansies, Prim¬ 
roses, Cowslips, Auriculas, and various species of 
Himalayan Primula. These may either be sown in 
specially prepared soil in the frames, or where the seed 
is choice, and limited in quantity, the latter will be 
safer in boxes, pots, or pans, as the case may be. 
After watering down with a fine rose, close the lights 
and shade during the day. This will favour ger¬ 
mination by preventing undue evaporation. Some of 
the seedlings will come up in a few days, and should 
be removed immediately to another frame where 
ventilation can be given to prevent drawing, and 
induce a sturdy vigorous growth. The wisdom of 
sowing seeds in moveable pots, &c., is here apparent, 
as germination will always proceed unequally where 
great variety is grown. — F. 
