September 7, 1889. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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ORCHID NO TES AND GLEANINGS. 
Catasetum tabulare l/evis. 
The pseudo-bulbs of this curious species are oblong- 
fusiform, and when young are furnished with long, 
lanceolate, plaited, or strongly-nerved leaves, arranged 
in two rows, and about 18 ins. in length. A specimen 
of the variety named, with an arching spike of seven 
flowers, was shown by Mr. B. S. Williams at the last 
meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society, and it 
received a Botanical Certificate. The sepals, petals, 
and back of the lip are pale brownish, speckled all over 
with green markings, while the face of the lip is fur¬ 
nished with a large, fleshy, most singular-looking, 
oblong-lanceolate, elevated, table-like disc, from which 
the name tabulare is derived. It is of a pale creamy 
white colour, and notched at the base. The column is 
pale brown behind, speckled with pale green, drawn 
out into a long beak or rostrum at the apex, and white 
on the sides and face, speckled with purple. 
Satyrium carneum roseum. 
The stems of this strong-growing species attain a 
height of 15 ins., and are furnished at the base with 
leaves that are half curled round them, while the upper 
ones gradually become reduced to bracts subtending 
the flowers, which in this instance at least are com¬ 
paratively large for a Satyrium. There are about two 
large, roundly-ovate, radical leaves. The flowers are 
arranged in a spike on the upper part of the stem, and 
are of a warm deep rose, with white tips to most of the 
segments. The lip in this genus is upside down with 
regard to Orchids generally, and is curious from being 
furnished with two spurs that project down behind the 
flower. It is a terrestrial Orchid, and well adapted for 
pot culture as a hardy plant or in a greenhouse. A 
specimen was exhibited by Mr. T. S. Ware at the 
meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society last week, 
and was honoured with a First Class Certificate. 
Calanthe Masuca. 
It is very difficult to detect any real botanical difference 
between this Indian species and Reichenbach’s C. 
nepalensis or Lindley’s C. versicolor, for in habit and 
structure they are all closely similar. They are terres¬ 
trial, and have long, lanceolate, much-plaited, ever¬ 
green leaves ; and the flower stems vary from 1^ ft. to 
3 ft., or in C. Masuca grandiflora they even attain 4 ft. 
in length. The stems in all the three so-called species 
are pubescent for the greater part of their length, and 
bear a long raceme of flowers that are produced in suc¬ 
cession over a considerable period of time, say from 
June till August. We noted a fine batch of C. Masuca 
recently in the nursery of Mr. B. S. Williams, Upper 
Holloway. The sepals are of a deep violet colour, and 
the petals broader but otherwise similar. The lip is, 
moreover, the most striking part of the flower, and is 
of a deep violet-purple colour, but as it fades it changes 
to a salmon hue, and ultimately salmon-brown. Now 
in C. versicolor and C. nepalensis the flowers behave in 
exactly the same way. There can be no question, 
however, that whether distinct or not they are very 
ornamental Orchids, and most acceptable at this season 
of the year, when showy species are by no means over 
plentiful. They give most satisfaction when grown in 
a rather warm moist atmosphere. 
COCHLIODA VULCANICA. 
Of the three species that have been introduced to cul¬ 
tivation, this one undoubtedly heads the list for the 
size and showiaess of its flowers. It is of comparatively 
modern introduction from Eastern Peru, and in this 
country comes into flower towards the end of summer, 
when its brightly-coloured blooms, which are produced 
on upright twelve to twenty-flowered racemes, are much 
appreciated. Each measures about 2 ins. across, and is 
therefore much larger than that of C. sanguinea or 
C. rosea. The sepals and petals are deep rose, while 
the lip is larger, three-lobed, bright rosy purple, and 
paler rose on the disc, which is furnished with a four- 
ridged callus. The side lobes are blunt, while the 
middle one is shortly bifid or emarginate. By this 
latter character, and by the greater size of its flowers, 
it is readily distinguished from C. rosea, to which it 
bears a considerable resemblance, both in habit and in 
the shape, structure, and disposition of the flowers. 
The racemes are one-sided in all of them, but the 
flowers of C. sanguineum are smaller and different in 
shape, the parts being less spreading. They are £11 
grown in gardens under the name of Mesospinidium, 
that under notice being M. vulcanicum. They may be 
grown in pots or baskets, the latter being the more 
satisfactory method. The baskets should be suspended 
from the roof of the cool house, where they will prove 
highly ornamental. We noted a beautiful specimen 
recently, with four racemes of flowers, in the Victoria 
and Paradise Nurseries of Mr. B. S. Williams, at Upper 
Holloway. 
The Gardeners’ Calendar. 
THE STOVE. 
Poinsettias and Euphorbias. —As the days shorten 
and the nights get cooler, attention should be given to 
these indispensable winter-flowering subjects, by placing 
them in the most favourable positions with regard to 
light that is at disposal, iu order to ripen the wood and 
keep the foliage healthy. It will not be safe to leave 
the Poinsettias in frames much longer, and preparation 
must be made to take them into some heated and well- 
Ughted structure should the weather set in cold at any 
time. Weak liquid manure should occasionally be 
given them to keep the foliage vigorous and healthy. 
Whether farmyard manure, deer or sheep droppings 
are used with which to make the manure, a little soot 
added will greatly increase their value as fertilisers, 
and give a dark green colour to the foliage. Euphorbia 
fulgens (jacquinioeflora) should be taken near the glass, 
that is if grown in pots ; and if the stems are long they 
may be tied to wires under the glass, in order to give 
them the benefit of light to ripen the wood and plump 
up the flower buds. 
Bouvap.dias. —Those who grow their Bouvardias 
planted out in frames during summer should not delay 
the operation of potting till it is too late, otherwise 
they cannot be properly established before winter. If 
lifted now or a week or two hence, potted up and kept 
close, shaded, and syringed for a few days, the roots 
will soon get established in the fresh soil, so that after 
the first crop of flowers has been cut the plants may be 
subjected to heat, when the side shoots will develop 
and produce useful flowers for cutting purposes during 
great part of the winter. More than that, they get even 
dwarfer as the principal stems get cut back, for then 
side shoots are produced nearer the base. 
THE GREENHOUSE. 
Chrysanthemums. — Winter-flowering subjects for 
greenhouse decoration are mostly out of doors at 
present, and the cultivator should see that they are 
properly staked and secured against high winds that 
are liable to occur at any time towards the end of this 
month. Now that the pots are getting well filled 
with roots weak liquid manure must be given pretty 
frequently, to assist in the development of the flower- 
buds. Disbudding must be closely attended to, and 
the side ones prevented from running away, checking 
those that are intended to bloom. Three of the lateral 
buds are allowed on each stem for the terminal blooms 
as they are called ; but when very large heads are 
wanted to cut for exhibition purposes, then the crown 
bud must be preserved at the sacrifice of all the rest. 
THE FRUIT HOUSES. 
Peaches. —The trees intended for the production of 
the earliest crop, and to be started in November, should 
now be resting. It will prove very beneficial to them 
if all the sashes be removed or let down as far as they 
will go, and left in that position night and day, in 
order to ripen the wood. The autumnal rains that 
may occur will be beneficial than otherwise to the 
borders. It will be necessary, however, to see that the 
borders never get into a decidedly dry state, otherwise 
the blossom buds will be liable to suffer after forcing is 
commenced. Where Peaches are still hanging, a free 
circulation of air must be maintained to prevent damp. 
This, of course, will be all the more necessary in houses 
that are not furnished with a heating apparatus. 
Cucumbers. —Preparations should now be made for 
getting the plants intended for winter work put into 
their fruiting pots, boxes, or beds. A Melon pit where 
the fruits have all been cut will prove as suitable and 
perhaps the most convenient place in which to put 
them. In turning the seedlings out of their pots 
disturb the roots as little as possible, and press the 
soil firmly about them in their new quarters. Water 
sparingly till plenty of fresh roots have been developed. 
THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Fruit Trees. —Several kinds of Apples and Pears will 
be ready for gathering, and must not be neglected till 
they fall or are discovered and destroyed by thrushes 
and blackbirds, which soon find out those kinds that 
are soft and easy to devour. Those likely to suffer in 
this way are Red and White Astrachau, Duchess of 
Oldenburgh, Irish Peach, as well as Jargonelle and 
Williams’ Bon Chretien Pears. The attacks of the 
Codlin Moth are very severe this year, fetching down 
the fruit in all directions. Such fruits, if any good, 
should be collected and used immediately, not allowed 
to lie about the ground till the grubs have escaped and 
taken up their quarters elsewhere. 
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 
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Reading Horticultural. — August 21st. 
This was a capital show throughout, fruit and vege¬ 
tables being especially numerous and fine. We were 
glad to see a new exhibitor to the fore—Mr. Aitken, 
gardener to Major Meeking, Ritchings Park, Slough— 
who had the best nine stove and greenhouse plants, 
including a fine piece of Lageratreemia indica, and the 
remainder fresh and good. Some of the best Fuchsias 
seen in Reading for years came from Mr. Bright, gar¬ 
dener to P. Kerslake, Esq., White Knights, Reading, 
free in growth and finely bloomed ; he had the best six 
and four plants—nothing else came near him. Some 
remarkably large and well-developed Cockscombs, which 
were awarded the first prize, came from Mr. T. Lockie, 
The Gardens, Oakley Court, Windsor, who always 
exhibits in admirable form. Another good feature 
were the collections of six plants of bedding Pelargo¬ 
niums, of which there were several, but instead of their 
being placed contiguous to each other, they were in 
different parts of the tent. Mr. Aitken was first, with 
some excellent plants ; and Mr. Bright a good second. 
Some very fine exotic Ferns were shown by Mr. 
Aitken, and Mr. Woolford, gardener to A. Palmer, 
Esq., Reading, had the best four. Tuberous-rooted 
Begonias were a leading feature, and Mr. Woolford had 
a very fine lot indeed. Some good foliage plants were 
shown by Messrs. Wills, Mould, Currey, and Dockerill. 
Groups of plants arranged for effect are a greatly 
increasing feature at Reading, and artistic grouping is 
becoming much more frequent. In the class for the 
large group, Mr. R. Woolford was first ; and Mr. 
Aitken, second, both showing excellent taste, though 
by no means faultless. Mr. Currey had the best small 
group ; Mr. Surman, gardener to R. Hounslow, Esq., 
Reading, was second. 
Cut flowers were represented by Roses, Dahlias, &c. 
Mr. John Walker, Thame, had the best eighteen and 
twelve Dahlias ; and Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, 
had the best twelve bunches of single Dahlias, a very 
fine lot indeed. Messrs. J. Jefferies & Sons, Cirences¬ 
ter, had the best eighteen Roses, a very good lot indeed; 
and Mr. W. Turton, Maiden Erleigh, had the best 
twelve varieties. Messrs. Jefferies & Sons had the best 
six blooms of any one variety, staging fine blooms of 
Mrs. J. Laing. Stands of eighteen bunches of cut 
flowers were superbly shown by Mr. George Phippen, 
and others. Mr. Castle, of Twyford, had the best 
twelve bunches ; and Mr. Durmau the best six bunches 
of hardy flowers. Mr. John Walker had grand quilled 
and French Asters, and very fine double Zinnias. Mr. 
R. Owen, Castle Hill Nursery, Maidenhead, had a 
very fine lot of Begonia blooms, the strain being com¬ 
mended. 
Table decorations, bouquets, button-holes, &c., were, 
as is usual at Reading, good features. Fruit was 
largely shown. The best collection of eight dishes 
came from Mr. Ashby, gardener to Mrs. Fanning, 
Whitchurch, who had Muscat of Alexandria and Black 
Hamburgh Grapes, Royal George Peaches, Elruge 
Nectarines, Prince of Wales Plum, White Ischia Figs, 
Morello Cherries, and Sutton’s Masterpiece Melon ; 
Mr. Goodman, gardener to C. Ilammersley, Esq., 
Bourne End, was a good second. Air. Cakebread, 
The Gardens, Raynors, Penn, had the best six dishes, 
The Peaches exhibited were exceedingly good, Air. 
Lees being first with a superb dish of Teton de 
Venus. Air. Pound had the best dish of Nectarines, 
staging fine Pine Apple ; and Air. Alaher had the best 
dish of Apricots in Aloor Park. There was a grand lot 
of Plums : Air. Cox, Calcot Park, had the best three 
dishes in Washington, Kirke’s and Pond’s Seedling ; 
Air. Turton was second, having Boddaert’s Green Gage 
in the place of Kirke’s. Some very good dessert and 
culinary Apples were shown—the latter especially : Air. 
R. Webb was first with superb Ecklinville Seedling, 
Wellington, Gravenstein, Stirling Castle, Warner’s 
King, and Cox’s Pomona. The best four dishes of 
dessert Pears were Clapp’s Favourite, Souvenir du 
Congres, Bergamot, and Bon Chretien, from Air. 
Goodman. 
Vegetables were really magnificent. There was a 
very keen competition for the special prizes offered by 
Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Carter & Co., Oakshott & 
Alillard, and C. Fidler. The competition with nine 
dishes of Potatos was a remarkably good one, Air. 
R. Lye, The Gardens, Sydmonton Court, being placed 
first. A splendid collection of fruiting trees and dishes 
of fruit came from Alessrs. T. Rivers & Son, nursery¬ 
men, Sawbridgeworth. 
