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THE GARDENING WORLD 
August 17, 1889. 
leggy for the purposes for which they are usually 
employed. Good Crotons for table decorative purposes 
are C. angustissimum, C. Laingi, C. Warreni, C. 
picturatum, C. interruptum, C. Chelsoni, C. gloriosum, 
C. majesticum, C. Wilsoni, and others ; while for many 
decorative purposes C. Yeitchii, C. Andreanum, C. 
undulatum, C. Baron Rothschild, C. Weismanni, 
C. Johannis, C. aneitense, C. recurvifolium, and others 
are indispensable. The latter group consists of broad¬ 
leaved kinds, with very handsome variegation under 
good cultural treatment. Fine young plants of all 
these may be obtained by striking the tops of the stems 
and branches in a frame in the propagating pit, in¬ 
serting the cuttings in small pots filled with light 
sandy soil. Many of the fine-leaved Dracaenas may be 
treated in the same way. Others, especially the hard- 
wooded kinds, require to have their stems ringed, and a 
piece of moss tied round them just where roots are 
desired ; or a small pot may be split in half, filled with 
sandy soil and sphagnum, and placed round the stem 
where ringed. 
Alocasias. —Where it is desirable to break up old 
plants, or reduce them in size by taking off side suckers, 
it may now be done, and the pieces or young plants 
will get established in the fresh soil before the advent 
of winter and dull weather. 
Celosias. —The latest batch of these should now 
receive their final shift, and be kept growing on under 
favourable conditions so that they may make good 
growth during the remainder of the time that they can 
with safety be grown in cold frames. On the afternoon 
of fine days syringe the plants and close early so as to 
economise the sun heat. Light rich soil is always 
best for this class of plants. 
Gesneras and Ttd^a. —Those intended for autumn 
and winter flowering should now be making rapid 
progress. The most suitable position for them is a 
pit or a frame, with the means of supplying bottom 
heat. The pots should be plunged in the bed of this 
structure close to the glass, and the roots kept moving 
freely by a little stimulation from bottom heat. They 
will make all the sturdier growth if a fair amount of 
ventilation he given on all favourable occasions. 
Gesnera cardinalis is already making a fine show ; G. 
neegelioides and its numerous garden forms have been in 
flower for some time, and G. refulgens and Nregelia 
zebrina will flower soon if they have not already com¬ 
menced. The later batches may be kept till late in 
the season. Tydrea amabilis, Madame Heine when 
grown late commences to flower in autumn, and keeps 
on for a great part of the winter. 
THE GREENHOUSE. 
Plants in Flower. —The greenhouse or conservatory 
may be made gay at the present time with various 
hardy or half-hardy subjects, such as Campanula 
pyramidalis, C. isophylla alba, the Cape Hyacinth 
(Galtonia candicans), Hydrangeas, both pink and blue, 
H. paniculata grandiflora, with its huge panicles of 
white flowers ; Trachelium coeruleum and its white 
variety, although it must be admitted that the former 
is the best; Browallia elata, with its bright blue, 
white-eyed flowers, and similar subjects. China Asters 
may be lifted from the open ground, potted up, and if 
necessary, shaded for a day or two, and afterwards 
transferred to the greenhouse, where they will afford a 
pleasing change amongst the other occupants of the 
house. 
Rohan Hyacinths. —As soon as the first con¬ 
signments are received, a batch should be potted up at 
once, and plunged in coco-nut fibre, out of doors, on a 
bottom of coal ashes. They will come on much earlier 
than if Duried more deeply, and sooner if plunged in 
fibre instead of coal ashes, as the warmth of the sun 
can the sooner penetrate and warm the soil. 
THE FRUIT HOUSES. 
Vineries. —How is a good time to top-dress the bor¬ 
ders of the earliest vinery, both outside and inside, 
where two are in use. As a rule, however, there is an 
inside border only. Should it be necessary to re-make 
the borders, now is the best time to do it. Before 
commencing to take out the old soil or disturbing the 
roots, prepare the new compost, which should consist of 
good turfy soil roughly broken up, J-inch bones, old 
mortar, and charcoal, where it is to be had. Remove 
the old soil carefully with a fork to avoid cutting the 
roots. Drain the border with brickbats, and see that 
there is an outlet for surplus water. Place a layer of 
turf over the drainage with the grassy side downwards ; 
fill in some of the compost, and distribute the roots 
evenly over the soil at no great depth from the surface 
—say about 9 ins. Cover the whole carefully, and 
tread firm afterwards, giving a watering to settle the 
soil. 
THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Strawberries. —Young plantations will have to be 
attended to in places, and at times when they are likely 
to suffer from drought, until the young plants get 
firmly established ; with the increasing length of the 
nights, the dews and rain, good growth will be made 
before the advent of cold weather puts a stop to it. 
Raspberries. —As the summer-fruiting plantations 
cease to give supplies the old canes may be cut down, 
and the young ones reduced to five or six where they 
are tied to stakes ; but a greater number may be 
allowed where the canes are tied to wires strained on 
poles. In private establishments, where ground is in 
any way limited, this is the best method of utilising it 
to the best advantage as far as the culture of Raspberries 
is concerned. 
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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 
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Royal Horticultural.— August 13 tlx. 
The main features of the meeting on Tuesday last 
were hardy herbaceous plants, Roses, Dahlias, Gladioli, 
hardy trees and shrubs, Begonias, Tomatos and Apples ; 
there was also a good sprinkling of various hothouse 
plants, including Orchids, Nepenthes, &c. The central 
and side tables in the Drill Hall were well filled. 
A very attractive group of Lemoine’s new hybrid 
Gladioli was shown by Messrs. J. Yeitch & Sons, of 
Chelsea. They constitute quite a new strain between 
Gladiolus Sandersii and G. purpureo-auratus, some 
taking after one parent and some another. Some of 
the best were Nancianus President Carnot, N. Comte 
Horace de Choiseul, Andre Chenier, Alsace and La 
France. They also showed a collection of cut flowers 
of hybrid greenhouse Rhododendrons of the Javan and 
multicolor types, amongst which was a new one, the 
Duchess of Fife. Nepenthes Curtisii and N. C. superba 
were also included in their group. A large collection 
of hardy trees and shrubs, with variegated or otherwise 
ornamental foliage, was brought up from their Coombe 
Wood nursery. Amongst those with yellow foliage 
were Quercus pedunculata concordia, Weigelia rosea 
Looymansii aurea, Alnus glutinosus foliis aureis, Spinea 
opulifolia lutea, Catalpa syringsefolia aurea, Robinia 
Pseud-Acacia aurea, Ptelea trifoliata aurea, Ligustrum 
ovalifolium elegantissimum. There were also purple¬ 
leaved and large-leaved subjects. A Silver Banksian 
Medal was awarded for the whole collection of plants. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was also awarded to Mr. T. 
S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, for a 
collection of Dahlias. Amongst single kinds were 
Mrs. Jeffreys, rose, with crimson zone; Mrs. Rennet, 
scarlet and yellow stripe ; Miss Coninck, pale mauve, 
with white centre ; and Cactus varieties included 
Zulu, blackish maroon ; Empress of India, maroon ; 
and others. He also showed Gaillardia maxima, G. 
splendida, both intense red, with yellow tips ; and two 
quilled kinds named Aurora and Distinction, together 
with Lilium cordifolium, L. auratum virginale, 
Helianthus multiflorus, and varieties. A similar 
award was made to Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, 
Swanley, for a group of double-flowered tuberous 
Begonias, including fine sorts named Mrs. Cayzer, Mrs. 
Litkie, A. Blanc, Mrs. Eddy, white, suffused salmon ; 
Miss Mary Moore, rose, with large undulated petals ; 
and Mrs. F. Jacob, pink and white. They also showed 
a pretty group of the double white winter-flowering B. 
Octavie, Nertera depressa, Rochea falcata, and Coleus 
Vesuvius, with rich carmine and crimson foliage. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, also received a Silver 
Banksian Medal for a collection of Roses, eight boxes 
of cut blooms of H.P.’s, Polyantha Roses, and hardy 
herbaceous plants. Amongst the Polyantha Roses 
were Georges Pernet, Anna Marie de Montravel, white ; 
Gloire de Polyantha, rose ; Madame Alegatiere, rose ; 
Golden Fairy and Mignonette. Amongst the her¬ 
baceous plants were Shirley Poppies, Helianthus 
rigidus, Rudbeckia purpurea, Gypsophila paniculata, 
Aconitum autumnale, Anemone japonica rosea, and A. 
j. alba. A Bronze Banksian Medal was awarded to 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Sussex, for a col¬ 
lection of Pompon, single, and Cactus or decorative 
Dahlias. Beautiful single varieties were James Scobbie, 
Victoria, Albert Victor, Formosa, Excelsior, Mrs. 
Bowman, Alba Perfecta, and Marie Linden ; while 
Cactus kinds were represented by Panthea, Empress of 
India, maroon ; and Charming Bride, pale purple. 
The remaining groups were smaller. A number of 
exhibitors showed Orchids. Sir Trevor Lawrence, 
Bart., M.P., Burford Lodge, Dorking, had a fine var¬ 
iety of Cypripedium, named C. Sfoneo-superbiens, 
which resembled C. Morganiae, but had broader, finer 
spotted petals. He also had Eulophia megistophylla 
with flower stems 3 ft. high, for which, and for Saeco- 
labium coeleste, he received votes of thanks. Vanda 
Kimballiana was certificated, and a Cultural Commen¬ 
dation awarded for Lselia monophylla. The rare 
Oncidium triquetrum was also shown. Mr. Ballantine, 
gardener to Baron Schroder, The Dell, Egham, exhi¬ 
bited Cypripedium Morganiae, C. orphanum, and 
another hybrid. Mr. Henry Tatz, Junr., Allington 
Beeches, Liverpool, showed a fine Cattleya, named C. 
Warscewiczii Hardyana. Mr. G. A. Bishop, gardener 
to W. Howard, Esq., The Grove, Teddington, exhibited 
a fine specimen of the typical Cattleya Warscewiczii. 
A Cultural Commendation was accorded to Mr. Norman, 
Hatfield, for twelve spikes of Saccolabinm Blumei, 
varying from 1§ ft. to 2 ft. in length. C. E. Goodhart, 
Esq., Langley Park, Beckenham, showed Cypripedium 
Lawrenceanum (Goodhart’s var.). A large bunch of 
sprays of Physianthus albens was shown by Mr. F. 
Ross, gardener to Sir Geo. Macleay, Pendell Court, 
Bletchingley, for which he received a vote of thanks. 
A fine plant of Bouvardia corymbifera, and a basket 
of Acer negundo aurea variegata were shown by Mr. W. 
Fisher, Grove Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham. A 
stand of a light blotched variety of Godetia, named 
Duchess of Fife, and another dark variety named 
Duke of Fife, were shown by Messrs. Daniels Bros., 
Norwich. Anthurium Laingi with a white spathe and 
pink spadix was shown by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, 
Forest Hill. A strain of Zinnias sent from Herr Otto 
Putz, and grown in the garden at Chiswick, was 
commended. From the same gardens came African 
Marigolds, and a Chinese Pink named Carter’s Queen. 
Mr. R. Dean, Ealing, had some French Marigolds, 
Lobelia Heckfield Favourite, a fine blue bedding variety ; 
fine specimens of Mauve Beauty Stock, and Single 
Dahlias Queen Victoria, Paragon and Scarlet Bedder. 
Messrs. Beale & Co., New Southgate, London, N., 
exhibited Tomatos, Bouvardias, Begonias, Petunias, 
Coleus, and other subjects grown with their fertilising 
moss, in comparatively small pots. Mr. Geo. Jackman, 
Woking, Surrey, exhibited a richly flowered specimen 
of Clematis, Mrs. Baron Veillard, with pale mauve- 
purple flowers. Mr. S. Mortimer, Swiss Nursery, 
Rowledge, Farnham, exhibited four stands of exhibi¬ 
tion Dahlias, for which he received a vote of thanks. 
Amongst them were such popular names as William 
Rawlings, Yellow Boy, Henry Glasscock, Crimson 
King, and Fascination, the latter being a conspicuous 
fancy with white-tipped florets. 
At the meeting of the Fruit Committee a splendid 
collection of Tomatos in pots was brought up from 
the society’s garden at Chiswick. They included 
some fine, heavily fruited specimens of President 
Cleveland, Wiles’ Prolific, Horsefield’s Prelude, Chemin, 
Chiswick Hybrid (Horsefield’s Prelude crossed with 
Ham Green Favourite), and others. There was also a 
large number of dishes of different kinds, including 
Golden Queen, Prince of Orange, Yellow King and 
other yellow varieties ; also Horsefield’s Prelude, 
Advancer and Lorillard, the noted American variety, a 
richly-coloured scarlet, resembling to some extent the 
Perfection type, and many others; a Cultural Commen¬ 
dation was awarded. A Bronze Banksian Medal was 
awarded to the English Apple and Fruit Growing 
Company for a collection of eight kinds of Tomatos, 
exhibited in baskets ; all were fine samples of their 
kind, smooth, and rich in colour. The varieties were 
Ham Green Favourite, Cardinal, Optimus, Hackwood 
Park, Livingstone’s Perfection, Conqueror, Homefield 
Red and Sutton’s Abundance. A collection of fruit was 
staged by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, including the 
Czar, Frogmore Orleans, Old Orleans, Early Orleans 
and other Plums, Jargonelle and Beurre Giffard Pears, 
and a large number of early Apples, including Irish 
Peach, Oslin, Red and White Astrachan, Mr. Gladstone, 
Hawthornden, Lord Suffield, Duchess of Oldenburg, 
Red Quarrenden, Ecklinville and others, sent up from 
their Fulham and Slough nurseries. Messrs. Cheal & 
Sons had a collection of last year’s Apples, such as 
Hanwell Souring, Annie Elizabeth, Alfriston, French 
Crab, Stunner Pippin and Dutch Mignonne, ; they 
also showed early Apples, such as Irish Peach, Early 
Kerry, Yorkshire Beauty, Professor and Duchess of 
Oldenburg. W. Roupell, Esq., Roupell Park, received 
a Cultural Commendation for Red Juneating, Red 
Astrachan, Irish Peach and Devonshire Quarrenden 
Apples. Bratton’s Perfection Melon was shown by 
