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THE GARDENING WORLD 
January 10, 1891. 
rich, colour. Without doubt the pure air of Reigate is 
an important factor in colouring, but in addition to it, 
there is the high-class culture which should not be lost 
sight of, and which to my thinking is the real secret of 
success. Mr. Bailey is an able gardener, and an 
enthusiastic orchidist. The Orchids at the Briars 
testify to his skill as an excellent cultivator.—•/. 
McNab. 
ClRRHOPETALUM WALLICHI. 
The most of the species of this genus have their flowers 
in umbels; but in this case the flowering axis is 
elongated and spicate. Although not very large 
individually, the flowers are pretty in the aggregate. 
The pseudo-bulbs are leafless at present, and the flower 
scapes assume an ascending direction, while the flower¬ 
bearing portion droops perpendicularly, almost at right 
angels to the rest, much in the same way as that of 
Platyclinis. The upper sepal and the petals are so 
small as to be unnoticeable ; so that the beauty of the 
flowers is concentrated in the lateral sepals, which are 
yellow, 1J in. to 1£ in. long, and united by their 
contiguous edges almost from the base. The plant is a 
native of the Himalayas, and being of epiphytical 
habit, thrives very well in a small basket suspended 
from the roof of the house in moderately warm 
quarters. 
Selenipedium Lindleyanum. 
The leaves of this species are long, channelled, bright 
green, and similar to those of S. longifolium. The 
scapes bear four or more flowers and rise up to a height 
of 2| ft. to 3 ft. ; they are densely hairy, and bear 
several large bracts at intervals. The flowers are very 
distinct, although not so large nor so showy as many 
others in cultivation. The lateral sepals are united in 
one boat-shaped piece under the lip, and the upper one 
is similar, but smaller and merely concave ; all are 
green and striated with purple along the veins. The 
short petals are linear oblong, declining, slightly 
undulated at the edge and pale yellow, lined with 
purple, and curiously ciliate on both margins, 
with long, purple hairs. The lip is small, with 
a wide mouth, and greenish yellow, netted with 
purplish veins. It was introduced towards the end 
of 1881, but did not flower in this country till 
1885. The native home of the species is in New 
Grenada, and other parts of South America. 
Maxillaria grandiflora. 
At a casual glance this species resembles M. venusta, 
but the flowers are more erect, and the segments 
shorter and less pointed. The lateral sepals are ovate, 
the upper one oblong, and the petals similar to the 
last, but broader, erect, and revolute at the tip. All 
are white, as is the ground colour of the lip ; the 
latter is striped with a dull purple or crimson on the 
sides both externally and internally, while the middle 
lobe is fleshy, yellow, and covered on the upper side 
with a powdery material, thus showing a closer affinity 
with M. venusta. The flowers are large, as implied by 
the specific name, but there are now several in culti¬ 
vation which are actually larger. A rather strong odour 
emanates from them, although it cannot be described 
as particularly sweet or agreeable. The flowers are, 
however, handsome, and very acceptable at this season 
of the year. The species is a native of Peru and the 
Paraguayan Andes. 
Vanda Amesiana, 
The flowers of this species are comparatively small, 
but so are the plants bearing them ; the latter can 
therefore be readily accommodated where large specimens 
would be inadmissible. The subulate, channelled, 
dark green leaves of this species also give the plant 
an unwonted aspect. The fragrance of the flowers, and 
the freedom and regularity with which they are 
produced, also serve to make the species popular with 
growers generally, despite -the fact that the flowers have 
not turned out to be so highly coloured as was at first 
anticipated. They are creamy white, many individuals 
having the sepals and petals tinted with a rosy purple 
hue, and most of them showing a certain amount of it 
on the lip, even if confined to the three central ridges 
of the same. It is yet a comparatively new species, 
having been introduced in 1887 from India. 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Books. — Louis Mortnrdt : We never heard of any work 
specially devoted to the show and fancy pelargonium, and do 
not think such a hock has been published. 
Correspondence. — Ayrshire Tajn, who writes from “Ayr¬ 
shire, Scotland,” is informed that if he would only write what 
he has to say in intelligible terms, either in decent English, or 
his native dialect if he would prefer that better, and conform to 
o'nr rulfesj by giving his name and address-, not necessarily for 
publication, he would have no cause to complain of our ignor¬ 
ing his communications. We gladly welcome correspondence 
from any of our readers on any subject that is likely to he of 
interest or practical value to others; but mere carping 
criticism, and pettifogging trivialities, unauthenticated, are 
remorselessly consigned to the waste-paper basket. “Ayrshire 
Tam ” must see that no decent journal could be run on any 
other lines. 
Names of Plants. — G. W. : Myrsiphyllum asparagoides, 
commonly called Smilax in the American nursery trade, but 
not here. A Learner: No. 8 of last week is -Pieris floribunda. 
It appears to have been grown under glass, or at least under 
very favourable conditions. 
Niphetos.— IE. Napper: This is a word of Greek derivation, 
and is pronounced Niph'-et-os, the accent being on the latter 
part of the first syllable, as the root of the -word is the most 
important, and comes from niphos, snow/and is aptly applied 
to the Rose named Niphetos, which is of the purest white. The 
Latin word nix nivis, for snow, is evidently derived from the 
Greek, or from an origin common to both. There are two letters 
for e in Greek, a long and a short, so that the pronunciation is 
determined as to which was used in the original. In Niphetos 
the e is short. 
Streptocarpus.— J. IS. : We are not surprised at your being 
struck with the beauty of the Streptocarpus, as illustrated in 
the coloured plate alluded to. The old S. Rexii and S. lutea, 
better known as S. parviflora in gardens, were worthy of culti¬ 
vation for their own sake, hut since the introduction of S. 
Dunnii, and the hybridisation of all three, and the subsequent 
cross-breeding of the forms obtained from them, anew era in the 
cultivation of Streptocarpi may be said to have been inaugurated. 
The colours now range from pure white, or white with purple 
bands in the throat, through pale lavender to lilac-blue, lilac- 
purple, mauve, purple, violet, rose, deep rose, red, and brick- 
red. In fact there seems to be no end of these shades, so that a 
packet of seed of a well-mixed strain will furnish a charming 
amount of variety. The cultivation of these hybrid Streptocarpi 
is as easy as that of the tuberous Begonia, and in many respects 
similar. For pot culture a compost of good fibrous loam, two 
parts, and one part peat and sand in equal proportions will meet 
all their requirements. When planted out, similar soil will 
answer, although we have seen them so grown in a Rhododendron 
bed in almost pure peat with remarkable success. The 
temperature of a hot-bed or of an intermediate house will be 
sufficient to raise the seedlings, but those who have only the 
command of a greenhouse will be able to raise them later in the 
season. By the aid of intermediate temperature, seeds should 
be sown about the end of January or the beginning of February, 
and the seedlings pricked off as soon as they are fit to h indie. 
By June or July they will commence flowering, and continue 
throwing up fresh floweis till September or October, and that in 
such a quantity as to surprise those who have not previously 
made the acquaintance of this showy class of plants. The old 
tubers can be preserved in a greenhouse during the winter 
provided the frost is merely kept out. They will come earlier 
into bloom next season, according to the time of starting them. 
We should advise those who have the convenience to plant out a 
batch in the bed of a greenhouse, or round the edge of the walk. 
Communications Received. — H. B.—A. D.—J. Y.—B. & S. 
F. R, S.—A. S.—H. C.—J. D. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley.—Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 
James Dickson & Sons. 32, Hanover Street, Edinburgh.— 
Vegetable and Flower Seeds. 
Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, N.B.--Catalogue of Seeds and 
Competitors' Guide. 
J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Sussex. — Garden Seeds and 
Sundries. 
J. R. Pearson & Sons, Cliilwell, Notts.—Catalogue of Chry¬ 
santhemums. 
Barr & Son, 12, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C.—Flower 
and Vegetable Seeds, Hardy Perennials, &c. 
Little & Ballantvne, Carlisle. — Flower and Veget ble 
Seeds, &c. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
January 5th. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditcb, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, E. C., report a fair supply of 
new English Red at to-day’s market, the bulk of which 
changed hands at full prices. Foreign Red Clover and 
Alsike are held for an advance. White Clover and 
Trefoil steady. Rye-grasses dearer. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
January 7th, 1891. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s.d. 
Apples .. per J-sieve 16 6 0 
Cherries.J-sieve 
Currant, black, Jsieve 
— red.J-sieve 
Grapes .per lb. 0 9 3 0 
s . d . s.d 
Kent Cobs ...100 lbs. 50 0 55 0 
Nova Scotia Apples IS 0 30 0 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 
— St. Michaels, each 2 6 6 6 
Plums .... per j sieve 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 3 0 
Beaus, French, per lb. 1 0 
Beet .per dozen 2 0 
Brussels Sprouts 
per half sieve 2 6 
Cabbages_per doz. 1 6 
Carrots ....perbunch 0 6 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen 3 0 6 0 
Celery .... per bundle 2 6 
Cucumbers ....each 0 4 OS 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 0 
s . d . s . d . 
Herbs .... per bunch 0 2 0 4 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Lettuces ..per dozen 16 2 0 
Mushrooms, p. basket 13 2 0 
Onions.... per bushel 3 6 5 0 
■ Parsley_per bunch 0 6 
Radishes .. per dozen 1 6 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..36 
Tomatos _par lb. 10 14 
Turnips _per bun. 0 6 
Fotatos. —Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s . d . s.d. 
6 0 
1 6 
3 0 
3 0 
2 0 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices, 
s.d. s.d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms.. 4 0 12 0 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 2 0 
Chrysanthemum, 
12 blms. 10 3 0 
— .12 bchs. 3 0 9 0 
Eucharis ..perdozen 6 0 10 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 6 0 9 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Hyacinth, Roman, 
doz. sprays 10 16 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 2 0 4 0 
Lilium, various, 12 bis. 2 0 6 0 
MaidenhairFern,12bns.4 0 9 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun. 3 0 6 0 
Mignonette ..12 bun. 3 0 CO 
Pelargoniums,12spys. 10 2 0 
— scarlet ..12 sprays 0 9 16 
s . d . s d . 
Narciss, Paper white 
(French) doz. bchs. 4 0 9 0 
-(English), bun. 10 16 
Poinsettias, per doz. 4 0 9 0 
Primula, double, bun. 0 6 1 o 
Pyrethrum, doz. bchs. 2 0 4 0 
Roses, yellow, per doz. 2 6 6 0 
— Tea_per dozen 10 3 0 
— Red.per doz. 10 2 0 
— Saffrano .. per doz. 10 2 0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays 9 0 12 0 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 10 2 0 
Violets (Fnch.),Parme 
per bunch 5 0 7 0 
-dark . 16 2 6 
— English.. doz. bun. 2 0 3 0 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Priecs. 
s . d . s . d . 
Aralia Sieholdi ..doz. 6 0 18 0 
Bouvardias ..perdoz. 8 0 12 0 
Chrysanthemums,doz. 6 0 24 0 
Cyclamen ..per doz. 12 0 21 0 
Cyperils ..per dozen 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz. 30 0 60 0 
— viridis .doz. 9 0 24 0 
Erica, various . .^oz. 12 0 18 0 
Evergreens,invar ,doz.6 0 24 0 
Ferns,invar.,perdoz. 0 1 84 0 
s . d . s . d . 
Heliotrope, per doz. 
Hyacinths, .per doz. 10 0 12 0 
— Roman ..perdoz. 9 0 12 0 
Hydrangea ..per doz. 9 0 24 0 
Marguerites per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 4 0 6 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 3 0 6 0 
Poinsettias.doz. 9 0 15 0 
Solanutns .. per doz. 9 0 1-5 0 
CONTENTS. 
PAGE 
Amateurs’ Garden, the.... 29S 
Calanthes. 301 
Callipsyche mirabilis. 29S 
Catalogues, the . 292 
Chrysanthemum carinatum 
vars. 297 
Cirrhopetalum Wallichi .. 302 
Cosmos bipinnatus albi- 
florus. 298 
Cranbrook, New S. Wales 297 
Carnation, Mary Morris .. 296 
Euphorbia heterophylla .. 298 
Falkland Park. 296 
Ferns, British. 294 
Fogs . 29S 
Fruit growing for profit .. 294 
Gooseberry pruning . 293 
Jacobinia Ghiesbreghtiana 29S 
Jasminum nudiflorum ... 293 
Luculia gratissima .293 
PAGE 
1 Maxillaria grandiflora .... 302 
Orchards, renovating _300 
Orchids from Arddarroch.. 301 
Orchid Growers’ Calendar.. 301 
Pansies, show and fancy .. 296 
j Pieris, the species of. 299 
R.H.S. Committees. 299 
i Seasonable notes . 293 
j Seedsmen's orders.291 
Selenipedium Lindleyanum 302 
i Severe weather, the . 302 
! Stoves 150 years ago. 295 
Trees, staking newly 
planted. 294 
Vines, mealy-bug on. 29S 
Vanda Amesiana. 302 
Weather in December .... 295 
Weights and Measures Act. 292 
Winter and the plants .... 293 
Young men, the. 294 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS 
Auction Sales. 
Protheroe & Morris 
Bulbs. 
Barr & Son . 
H. English . .. 
Kehvay Sc Son. 
J. Peed & Sons ... . 
R. Sydenham . 
Catalogues. 
Barr & Son . 
G. Bunyard. 
J. Carter & Co. 
Dicksons, Limited.. 
Dobbie & Co . 
W. B. Hartland. 
Kelway & Son. 
C. Sharpe & Co. 
Sutton Sons. 
R. Sydenham . 291 
J. Veitch & Sons. 291 
B. S. Williams & Son ... 291 
T. S. Ware . 291 
Webb & Sons . 291 
Chrysanthemums. 
W. E. Boyce. 289 
W. Etherington . 2S9 
H. J. Jones . 303 
R. Owen . 2S9 
Pitcher & Manda . 290 
W. H. Thompson . 2S9 
Climbers. 
R. Neal. 303 
Cut Flowers. 
H. English . 303 
Ferns. 
W. & J. Birkenhead. 290 
H. English . 303 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co.. 303 
J. Nicoll . 2S9 
J.Smith.... 289 
Florists’ Flowers. 
H. English . 303 
J. Laing & Sons. 289 
Fruit Trees, &c. 
G. Bunyard & Co. 303 
R. B. Laird & Sons . 2S9 
Hugh Low & Co. 303 
Fruit Trees and Roses. 
J. Le Cornu & Son. 303 
R. Neal . 303 
T. Rivers & Son. 290 
Garden Sundries, &c. 
J. Arnold. 2S9 
G, Coppin & Sons. 2S9 
Hirst, Brooke & Hirst .. 2S9 
Longford Wire Co.304 
Ponkey Potteries . 304 
T. Walker. 289 
Hardy Plants. 
H. English . 2S9 
Heating Apparatus. 
Thames Bank Iron Co.... 2S9 
C. Toope & Co. 303 
Horticultural Builders. 
J. Boyd & Sons . 2S9 
W. Cooper . 304 
C. Frazer's Exors. 304 
J. Gray. 289 
Hayward . 289 
Hellowes & Co. .. 289 
W. Richardson & Co. ... 304 
J. Weeks & Co. 289 
Insecticides. 
J. Bentley . 304 
Bridgford’s Antiseptic... 289 
Gishurst Compound ..... 2S9 
G. Murray. 2S9 
Manures. 
W. H. Beeson. 2S9 
S. C. Clay. 304 
Standen’s. 2S9 
W. Thomson & Sons. 289 
Miscellaneous. 
Epps’ Cocoa. 304 
Gishurstine. 2S9 
Mrs. Jameson.... 289 
A. Outrani . 303 
Smyth’s Orchid Baskets. 2S9 
Orchids. 
“ Lindenia". 299 
P. McArthur . 2S9 
J. Stevenson. 289 
Roses. 
H. English . 303 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 3C3 
J. & R. Tliyne. 313 
Seeds. 
Barr & Son. 289 
G. Bunyard & Co. . 290 
B. L. Coleman. 2S9 
Daviison . 2S9 
Dickson’s, Limited . 303 
J. Forbes. 303 
J. Laing & Sons. 2S9 
J. Y. 2S9 
T. Laxton. 259 
P. McArthur . 2S9 
C. Sharpe & Co. 290 
R, Smith & Co. 290 
B. Soddy . 290 
Sutton & Sons. 291 
R. Sydenham . 291 
J. Veitch & Sons. 291 
R. Veitch & Son. 291 
T. S. Ware . 291 
Webb & Sons . 291 
B. S. Williams & Son. 291 
Stove and Greenhouse 
Plants. 
H. English . 289 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 303 
Trees. 
R. B. Laird & Sous . 2S9 
R. Neal. 803 
Vines. 
Liverpool Hortieult'l.Co. 303 
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Small Advertisements, solid type, 6 d. per line of about nine 
words. Displayed Advertisements, per inch, 6s. ; per column 
(12 ins.long), £3 5s.; per half-page, £5 ; per page, £9. Special 
quotations given for a series. Gardeners and others Wanting 
Situations, thirty words for Is. 6d. , prepaid. 
Postal and Money Orders to be made payable to B. Wynne, 
at the Drury Lane Post Office, W.C. 
%* Advertisements for the current week, and also 
" Stop Orders,” must reach the office not later than the 
first past on Wednesday Mommy. 
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