January 11, 1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
309 
Latest Fad. —This is a grand addition to the 
Japanese reflexed class, bronze-yellow in hue, 
shaded crimson, with a large flower of the Viviand 
Morel form. 
Dean Hole. —White, with a lemon centre, large 
deep solid flowers, of fine form, the outer florets 
reflexing, centre ones upright. This was exhibited 
at Philadelphia under the name of Collosum. 
Bronze Giant is one of the boldest and largest 
flowers I have seen, and a grand exhibition sort. It 
has large irregularly-incurved flowers, bronze-yellow 
in colour, shaded crimson. 
Bert Eddy. —A well-built bloom of great solidity, 
of immense size, silver-rose and purple in colour, 
excellent for exhibition, but a very unpopular colour 
in America. 
Nyanza. —A seedling from G. W. Childs. It is a 
large, deep incurved flower, brilliant crimson in hue, 
with a gold reverse, very showy and distinct, and 
one that attracted a great deal of attention. 
Miss G. Compton. —A grand reflexed Japanese, 
the colour being intense yellow, and the blooms 
large, with broad, drooping florets. 
Mrs. J. H. White. —A large reflexed Japanese, 
with rich crimson flowers, of good substance, very 
dwarf habit. 
Oakland is a distinct shade of reddish-buff, a 
very attractive solid flower, suitable for exhibition. 
Several other new varieties introduced this season 
are of great merit, having the necessary qualities, 
should prove of great value to the exhibitor, 
and are decidedly superior to many of the older 
varieties. Among those that are distinct and 
valuable are Millbrook, Miss Elma O’Farrell, 
Chipeta, Mrs. W. A. Bryant, Juno, Mrs. Geo. West, 
Roger Williams, Octoroon, Dr. Wakely, Durango, 
Miss G. H. Bates, and Judge C. S. Benedict.— 
Robt. J. Hamill, Ladywell Park, S.E. 
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Hardening ||iscellany. 
THE TREE HEATH. 
Flowers of all kinds are welcome at this season of 
the year, but we are rather surprised that the Tree 
Heath (Erica arborea) should not be more exten¬ 
sively or even more widely planted than it is. For 
some time past, bushy and vigorous specimens 
about 2 ft. high have been flowering freely in the 
Exminster nurseries of Messrs. Robert Veitch & 
Son, The Royal Nursery, New North Road, Exeter. 
The soil and climate of Devon are evidently very 
favourable to the welfare of this beautiful and hardy 
shrub, for we noted it the other week in grand con¬ 
dition and flowering profusely in the Arboretum at 
Bicton, East Devon, the property of the Hon. Mark 
Rolle. It is not particular as to soil, but anyone, 
whose garden ground is in any way unsuitable, 
may use peat to ensure the necessary moistness 
and coolness during the summer months. The 
plant is of bushy, upright habit, branches very 
freely, and though the average height in this country 
is 3 ft., old specimens attain a stature of io ft. to 
20 ft. in favourable localities, and in its native home, 
the South of Europe. Its usual period of flowering 
is from February to May, but that depends upon the 
character of the winter. Like several other Heaths, 
it keeps in bloom for months together, and is charm¬ 
ing with its myriads of pure white flowers covering 
the twiggy shoots like a wreath of snow when all 
around is bare and desolate. Single bushes of it, or 
bees isolated upon the grass, may be planted, or it 
may be associated with other evergreen subjects in 
the shubbery borders. For the American garden it 
is admirably suitable. 
TWO HANDSOME VIOLETS. 
Besides those which have already been mentioned 
in The Gardening World recently, there are two 
varieties of comparatively recent introduction, which 
show a decided improvement upon older sorts in 
several important particulars. They have larger 
flowers, with longer stalks, and are deliciously scented, 
while the plants themselves are of great vigour. 
The loDg stalks render them highly suitable for 
gathering and tying into bunches, whereas violets 
generally have inconveniently short stems. Princess 
of Wales is considered to be the best of the two new 
sorts under notice. It comes from Provence, in 
France, where it is being cultivated on an extensive 
scale for exportation; but its exact origin is un¬ 
known. Our continental neighbours also consider it 
the best Violet in the genus. It is very persistent in 
flowering, and the blooms, under favourable con¬ 
ditions, are as large as those of some of the Violas 
grown for bedding purposes ; and being well thrown 
above the foliage, the rich and clear violet flowers 
have a telling effect, especially when grown in 
quantity and allowed to develop a good quantity of 
flowers before they are gathered. These flowers are 
highly esteemed in the Paris markets and cannot fail 
to be much sought after here, both for market 
purposes and cultivation at private establishments 
The other sort is the California Violet which comes 
in the same category as Princess of Wales, but not 
so good in the estimation of some cultivators in this 
country. In America it, is highly prized by some 
and others fail to grow it satisfactorily : climate and 
cultivation there are different from ours. 
CHAUMONTEL PEAR. 
After Christmas, Pears become few and far 
between, whether of home growth or foreign impor¬ 
tation. The variety under notice is well known in 
Jersey, whence it finds its way to the London 
markets, besides being largely consumed on the 
island. It might, however, be more extensively cul¬ 
tivated in Britain on account of its good keeping 
qualities and rich flavour when fully matured. 
Some samples reached our office the other week 
from Mr. A. Pentney, gardener to A. G. Howard, 
Esq., Worton Hall, Isleworth. They had been 
gathered from a very old tree, and each fruit had 
been separately wrapped in paper in order the better 
to preserve them, and appeared as if they would 
keep for weeks to come, for most of them were very 
firm and in good keeping condition. They were 
moderate in size compared with Jersey samples, but 
shapely, and yellow covered with russety spots and 
patches of the same hue in places. The flesh was 
yellow, firm, but juicy, finely gritty, especially 
round the core, and very pleasant in flavour. By 
way of variety on the dessert table at this season of 
the year, there are few lovers of hardy fruit that 
would not relish it. There is nothing showy about 
it, but under a rough exterior it conceals good 
quality, and may be grown to great size. 
TOMATO FROGMORE SELECTED. 
As most gardeners will soon be making out their 
seed orders, I would strongly advise them to include 
the above variety. We grew it last season in cold 
Peach houses and out of doors, and the plants did 
remarkably well on the single ccrdon, carrying many 
large bunches, averaging ten to the bunch, of large 
even fruits, and of excellent quality.— J. M ., B. 
RICHARDIA REHMANNI. 
Some years ago this species made its appearance in 
British gardens, and was flowered, at least, in the 
Cambridge Botanic Gardens ; but since then com¬ 
paratively little has been said about it. The spathe 
of the Cambridge specimen was rather pale in 
colour, but otherwise the plant was seen to be dis¬ 
tinct from anything in cultivation. The leaves are 
lanceolate, tapering gradually into the footstalk, and 
not sagittate as in R. africana and other species 
which have been brought into prominence more 
recently. As far as colour is concerned it now turns 
out to be somewhat variable. Amongst plants 
which have flowered in the nursery of MM. E. H. 
Krelage & Son, Haarlem, Holland, some have 
turned up with decidedly pink spathes. One of 
these has been figured in the Dutch periodical, 
Tijdschrift. voor Tuinbouw, PI. 2, the coloured plate 
showing its general characteristics. 
DEEGEN’S WHITE MARECHAL NIEL ROSE. 
Some time ago we noted the occurrence of a white 
variety of this Rose in Germany, and some months 
previous to that we indicated the appearance of a 
red one. That under notice is the finest white 
form ever raised of an old and popular Marechal 
Niel. Those who have seen it speak highly in its 
favour, and we expect to see it turning up at the 
Rose shows in this country during the coming 
season. A coloured illustration of it appears in the 
Rosen Zeitung for December, and from this we gather 
that the blooms are of large size, similar in form to 
those of the yellow type, but differing in colour. 
The expanded blooms are very beautiful, but those 
in the bud or half-expanded state are even more so. 
The foliage has the characteristic and wavy form of 
the type. Herr Franz Deegen, jun., the Rose- 
grower, described it as a Tea Rose. In English 
books dealing with Roses, it is classed as a Noisette, 
but it certainly differs from most of this section, with 
which we are familiar, inasmuch as the flowers are 
not clustered, or very slightly so, and that on rare 
occasions. Another German Rose-grower describes 
the white variety as a sport or foundling. 
DEVON AND EXETER GARDENERS’ 
ASSOCIATION. 
The members of the Devon and Exeter Gardeners' 
Mutual Improvement Association, of which Mr C. 
R. Collins, J.P., is the president, held their annual 
supper at Mr. Martin's Castle Hotel, Exeter, on the 
3rd inst. Mr. Weeks (gardener to Mr. E. A. 
Sanders, Stoke Hill) presided, and the vice-chairs 
were occupied by Mr. G. C. Crabbe, Prospect Park, 
and Mr. Charley, Wonford House Gardens. In 
proposing the toast of “ The Queen,” which was 
enthusiastically received, the chairman remarked 
that Her Majesty was a supporter of the Gardeners' 
Benevolent Institution. The toast of the evening, 
“ The Devon and Exeter Gardeners’ Association,” 
was submitted by the chairman, who remarked that 
their association was formed four years since, and 
that it could compare very favourably with other 
institutions in the country. Men of long experience 
in the horticultural profession, and capable of giving 
the very best advice, had read before the members 
many essays, which, with the discussions thereon, 
must have greatly benefited the younger gardeners. 
In the summer they enjoyed a very pleasant day's 
excursion, and their thanks were especially due to the 
ladies and gentlemen who had generously thrown 
open their grounds, and, in some cases, their man. 
sions. The association had also established in 
Exeter a pretty little spring flower show, with a result 
far more satisfactory than he anticipated. In that 
connection they were able to keep their heads above 
water. Another object of the association was to try 
and get every member to provide something for him¬ 
self in his declining years by joining the Gardeners’ 
Benevolent Institution. 
Mr. Hope, in responding, said he had been identi. 
fied with the association from its inception. As a 
social, educational, and horticultural medium it had 
been of much value. The need of the association 
had been proved by its good works and the success 
which had followed the active interest of the mem¬ 
bers. The contributors of the essays were masters 
of their subjects, whith made the papers valuable. 
One of the most hopeful features of the association 
was the exceptional skill and ability with which the 
younger members prepared their papers. Their 
association held the proud position of being in the 
very front rank of similar institutions in the country. 
It stood really well in the horticultural work. Gar¬ 
dening was one of the most honourable and one of 
the oldest crafts. Many illustrious names in the 
world’s history had been connected with it. In their 
association the amateur and the professional, like the 
lion and the Iamb, lay down together ; only honest 
and friendly rivalry existed between them. The 
association had consolidated the social side of local 
gardening ; and the Press had assisted them con¬ 
siderably. They had a very hopeful future. Mr. 
Crabbe, who also repliedj said the success of the 
association was attributable to two things —that it 
was wanted, and that the gardeners in the city and 
county supplied that want well. ^Brotherly kindness 
and a give-and-take feeling were a leading feature in 
their progress. They had raised the second best 
gardeners’ association in the kingdom. 
Mr. Powell, in presenting “ The President, Vice- 
Presidents, and Committee,” complimented the mem¬ 
bers on their good work, and said they deserved the 
support not only of Exeter, but the whole of Devon. 
Mr. Andrews, in acknowledging the toast, said the 
secretary (Mr. Hope) had been the backbone of the 
association. Mr. Lansdale, who also responded, 
remarked that if the Horticultural Society failed he 
did not think that the Gardeners’ Association would 
be far behind in trying to keep it running. Mr. 
Mackay proposed “ The Visitors,” and Mr. T. H. 
Slade and Mr. Councillor Herbert responded. The 
latter intimated his intention of joining the associa¬ 
tion, and expressed a hope that the gardeners 
would offer some suggestions in regard to making the 
public grounds of Exeter, and particularly Northern- 
hay, more attractive. The toast of “ The Chairman ” 
was cordially received, on the proposal of Mr. 
Charley. A very enjoyable evening was spent. 
Among the many friends who contributed some 
capital musical selections were Messrs. H. Rice, 
Meyer, T. H. Breley, J. H. Ball, and Humphrey 
Jones. Mr. J. Wilde was the honorary accompanist. 
