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THE GARDENING WORLD 
October 19, 1895. 
planted, it having been found that pheasants thrive 
upon the fruit, indicative doubtless of the latter- 
day craving with some amoDgst us tor a vegetarian 
diet. 
There is a fine brake of the new Penzance Sweet 
Briers, the whole of the family being represented by 
nine separate varieties, of which Messrs. Cocker 
have a large stock. Here we find also Turner's 
Crimson Rambler in strong numbers in all its 
native beauty, and, did space permit, we might add 
much more. In passing from the Rose grounds 
proper we are reminded that on an auspicious 
occasion when the Inverness show was honoured by 
the presence of the King of the Belgians, who at 
that time was touring in Scotland, His Majesty 
personally complimented Messrs. Cocker & Sons 
upon their magnificent exhibit. The compliment 
was undoubtedly well earned, and must have been 
a very pleasing tribute to Messrs. Cocker & Sons’ 
prowess. 
In another part of the nursery we notice the 
parent collection of Montbretias, some specimens 
of which were shown so well at Edinburgh. Lilium 
auratum bears traces of the recent rains, but other¬ 
wise the collection is good. Gaillardia maxima (a gar¬ 
den variety) also calls for a word of praise, and in the 
quarter devoted to Marguerites we find a new seed¬ 
ling which calls for some comment on account of its 
unusual beauty. We understand that it is the 
intention of Messrs. Cocker to dedicate this new 
form to the name of Mrs. Head, wife of the worthy 
superintendent of Crystal Palace fame. Pyrethrums, 
both double and single, are here flowering for the 
second time this season, the first harvest of bloom 
having taken place in June. Delphiniums, Asters, 
and Anemone japonica are also here in fine order, 
Polyanthus and China Roses, together with Gladioli 
forming a pleasing section of their own. 
Little wonder then that when Messrs. Cocker 
enter the lists in competition that it is frequently a 
foregone conclusion as to what the result will be. 
The present year's list of honours is exceptionally 
large, and more than the average. In taking leave 
of our friends we may express the firm conviction 
that the same good-natured feeling and desire to 
impart information will be as readily furnished to 
any of your readers who, like your correspondent on 
this occasion, happen to be “ Down Aberdeen Way.” 
PLANTS RECENTLY CERTIFICATED. 
At the October Chrysanthemum show of the 
National Chrysanthemum Society on the 8th inst. 
First-class Certificates were awarded to the under¬ 
mentioned subjects. 
Chrysanthemum Lady Esther Smith. —In this 
we have an incurved Japanese Chrysanthemum of a 
pure ivory white. The florets are broad, closely 
arranged and more or less interlacing with one 
another, but only to a moderate degree. The bloom 
measures about 7 in. in diameter, and is therefore 
admirably adapted for exhibition purposes. It is an 
October-flowering variety. Mr. Robert Owen, 
Castlehill, Maidenhead. 
Chrysanthemum Cl. Bernard.— The heads of 
this Japanese variety are 6 in. across and present a 
massive appearance on account of the great amount 
of material in the centre. The florets are broad, 
recurving more or less and of a rich buff-red with a 
golden reverse. It is also an October-flowering 
variety. Mr. Robert Owen. 
Chrysanthemum Yellow Gem. —The fimbriated 
heads of this pretty and distinct-looking pompon are 
golden-yellow and nearly globular. When not dis¬ 
budded they seem below the average size, but are 
not the less pretty notwithstanding. Mr. Robert 
Owen. 
Chrysanthemum Boule d’Or. —Here we have an 
incurved Japanese sort with broad, rather closely 
overlapping florets of a clear yellow on the reverse 
which is the only surface exposed to the eye, but the 
inner face is more or less tinted with buff. The 
bloom would measure about 6 in. in diameter, and is 
of great depth even for this type. There is a 
Chrysanthemum of this name already in cultivation 
but the florets in that case are long and twisted. 
That under notice is Mr. Calvat’s variety. Mr. W. 
Wells, Redhill, Surrey. 
Chrysanthemum M« Aug. de Lacvivier. —The 
blooms of this Japanese variety range from 5 in. to 
6 in. in diameter or possibly more, and are more¬ 
over very full.and of great depth. The florets are 
recurved, slightly twisted, or curled at the tips and 
deep salmon with a golden reverse. Later flowers 
come much darker than those which open during 
the early part of October. Those described are 
from the natural crown buds. It will doubtless 
prove a fine exhibition variety either for October or 
November shows. Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft 
Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham. 
Chrysanthemum Phoebus. —The blooms in this 
case measure about 6 in. across, and are clear yellow 
on the outer portions, but golden-yellow in the centre 
which is very compact and full. The outer and 
paler coloured florets are long, re flexed and more or 
less twisted. It will evidently become popular for 
exhibition purposes when more widely disseminated. 
Mr. H. Shoesmith, Claremont Nursery, Woking. 
It was raised by M. Lacroix. 
Chrysanthemum President Borel. — The 
blooms shown by Mr. R. Jones, gardener to C. A. 
Smith-Ryland, Esq., Barford Hill, Warwick, were 
7 in. in diameter. The florets are of considerable 
width and suffused with a soft rose on a silvery 
white ground. The reverse is also silvery and there 
is a great amount of material in the centre. 
Saintpaulia ionantha. —Every year finds fresh 
admirers for this pretty stove plant which everyone 
compares to a bunch of Violets when in full bloom. 
It is a remarkably neat habited plant, with some¬ 
what heart-shaped, hairy leaves covering the surface 
of the pots. The violet blue flowers are enlivened 
with the golden-yellow anthers in the centre. 
Thirteen plants of it were shown by Mr. W. Higgs, 
The Gardens, Fetcham Park, Leatherhead, and we 
may say we have never seen the plant more profusely 
flowered. 
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ORCHID NOTES l GLEANINGS, 
By The Editor. 
Cattleya Leopold II.—When first exhibited this 
was represented as a variety of C. gigas, but it is 
now generally considered as a hybrid of the C. har- 
dyana group. The flowers are of great size, and 
have pure white sepals and petals, the latter being 
beautifully undulated. The lamina of the lip is of a 
dark crimson with a narrow white edge, but on each 
side of the throat is a large white patch shaded with 
yellow. The interior of the tube is richly orna¬ 
mented with crimson and yellow lines. It flowered 
last year for the first time in the fine collection 
attached to the castle of the King of the Belgians, at 
Laeken, to whom it is dedicated, not only in com¬ 
memoration of its having first appeared in his 
collection, but to recall that this monarch is a zea¬ 
lous and well informed patron of horticulture. Mr. 
Henry Knight has charge of the collection of 
Orchids.— Lindenia PI. 479. 
Dendrobium nobile candidulum.—The white 
varieties of the popular D. nobile are by no means 
numerous, and we have yet to discover one that is 
wholly white like D. Phalaenopsis hololeucum. 
That under notice has pure white sepals and petals ; 
and the lamina of the lip, with a broad margin round 
the sides is also white, but the large purple blotch 
in the throat remains. The variety will doubtless 
find many admirers when it comes to be better 
known. It flowered last year amongst importations 
received at L'Horticulture Internationale, Brussels. 
The other fine varieties which turned up were of 
the bright red and purple types.— Lindenia PI. 480. 
Phaius maculatus.—A well-executed illustration 
of this old favourite is given in the Lindenia PI. 477. 
The dark green leaves blotched with yellowish white 
furnish a reason for the specific name. In the case 
under notice they furnish the back ground to two 
spikes of bloom. The sepals, petals, and tube of the 
lip are light yellow ; the lamina of the lip is brown¬ 
ish-purple, blotched with yellow round the margins, 
and is always much curled and wavy. The species 
is a native of the lower ranges of the Himalayas, 
where it was discovered by Wallich, and sent by 
him to the Royal Gardens, Kew, in 1822. All the 
species are semi-terrestrial in habit, and should be 
grown in light loam and fibrous peat, with a small 
proportion of sphagnum, and ample drainage to 
carry off the superfluous moisture necessary during 
the active period of growth. 
Cattleya gigas francon v i 11e nsis.— The sepals 
and large ovate petals of this beautiful variety are 
pure white. It constitutes, as far as we are aware, 
the only variety of C. gigas, having pure white 
sepals and petals ; the others, including C. Leopold 
II., are admitted to be more closely allied to C. bar- 
dyana. The variety under notice has a very large, 
deep magenta-purple lip with deeper veins, and a 
broad white margin. On each side of the throat is a 
round eye-like blotch of white shaded inwardly 
with yellow. In habit of growth the plant is similar 
to the type, and thrives when suspended in a sunny 
position near the glass, with plenty of ventilation. It 
should be grown in a compost of fibrous peat or 
Polypodium fibre and sphagnum with a few modules 
of charcoal During the growing period it must 
have an abundance of water, and after maturity 
should be allowed a long period of rest. This lovely 
Cattleya was first flowered in the fine collection of 
the Due de Massa, Chateau de Franconville, par 
Luzarches, France, where it turned up by chance, 
as it were, amongst an importation of C gigas. The 
Duke is to be congratulated upon this unique 
novelty.— Orchid album PI. 505. 
Cypripedium concolawre.—As the name is in¬ 
tended to express, this hybrid was raised from C. 
concolor, crossed with the pollen of C. lavrence- 
anum. Coming as it does of good parents, it is a very 
choice thing amongst the hundreds of hybrids now 
in cultivation. The dorsal sepal is soft, rosy purple, 
veined and more or less netted with vinous purple, 
while the tip is shaded with yellow, this hue 
extending down the centre almost to the base, 
which is dotted with purple, and slightly shaded 
with green. The base of the petals is delicate 
yellow, passing into a rosy hue afterwards, and are 
spotted with blackish purple in lines over most of 
the surface. The lip is yellow suffused, and veined 
with rosy purple. The flower scape grows 6 in. or 
8 in. high, and is generally twin-flowered. The 
foliage resembles that of C. lawrenceanum, so that 
in every respect the hybrid is a very 7 choice one It 
was raised by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart , at Bur- 
ford Lodge, Dorking.— Orchid album PI. 506. 
Schomburgkia Humboldtii.— The flowering 
scapes of this species are 3 ft. to 4 ft long, producing 
a short raceme of many flowers at the apex. Each 
flower measures about 3 in. across, and has pale, 
rosy-purple sepals and petals. The lip is the most 
conspicuous organ of the flower, being magenta- 
purple with a large orange blotch in the throat, and 
a white margin to the lamina. The species is rare 
in cultivation. The illustration in the Orchid album 
PI. 507 was prepared from a specimen which 
flowered in the collection of the Due de Massa, 
Chateau de Franconville, par Luzarches, France. 
The Schomburgkias should be grown on rafts or in 
baskets, suspended near the glass in full sunshine, 
and afforded plenty of water during the growing sea¬ 
son. The Cattleya house is the best place for 
them. 
Oncidium ornithorhynchum.—To those un¬ 
acquainted with this little Orchid, the length of lime 
taken by the flower spikes to develop and expand 
their blooms is somewhat puzzling. There are 
several other species, however, which behave even 
more mysteriously than that. The cultivator is 
satisfied, however, when at last the small rosy-purple 
flowers of this species do expand in all their grace 
and beauty. Individually the flowers are small, but 
collectively they are showy, owing to the slender and 
airy character of the panicles and their branches. 
At present there are several flowering plants of it in 
the gardens of E. H. Watts, Esq., Devonhurst, 
Chiswick, but the largest one is the most effective, 
since it carries some twenty panicles, the blooms of 
which have been gradually expanding for some time 
past. The species can be put to a variety of purposes, 
either in the cool or intermediate section of the 
Orchid house or used for short periods of time in 
dwelling rooms. 
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TIE PLANT HOUSES. 
The Stove. 
Since penning the last calendar the weather has 
undergone a remarkable and decided change, and 
great care will have to be exercised in the manage¬ 
ment of the warmer houses in order to prevent the 
sudden change harming the plants indoors. The 
fires have now to be kept going pretty vigorously, 
