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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
May 12, 1894. 
Calceolarias was exhibited by Messrs. Sutton & 
Sons, Reading. The varieties were well named, no 
two of them being exactly alike, with exception of 
Cloth of Gold, which made a distinct group of 
golden-yellow in the centre. The self colours were 
varied, and the spotted and marbled ones very 
handsome. The plants formed massive specimens 
covered with bloom. A Silver Gilt Flora Medal 
was awarded the group. A collection of cut 
sprays of flowering and fine foliaged trees and 
shrubs was exhibited by Messrs. J. Cheal & 
Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawley. Amongst others 
were Choisya ternata, Cytisus purpurascens, Syringa 
Jossikaea, Cytisus scoparius Andreanus, Cheals, 
Golden Laburnum and several others (Silver Bank- 
sian Medal), A very large collection of hardy 
herbaceous plants was exhibited by Messrs. Barr 
& Sons, Covent Garden. Very conspicuous were 
the florists' Tulips in great variety, as well as Tulipa 
fulgens and other fine bedding kinds. Many fine 
forms of the bearded Irises were also very effective 
(Silver-gilt Floral Medal). J. C. Stogdon, Esq., 
exhibited a fine strain of Cinerarias. A group of 
tree Paeonies, the new perpetual Carnation, Uriah 
Pike, and numerous species of hardy herbaceous 
plants, were exhibited by Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & 
Son, Highgate (Silver Banksian Medal). A group of 
tuberous Begonias, single and double, set up with 
Palms and F'erns was exhibited by Messrs. J. Laing 
& Son, Forest Hill. All were very dwarf, and the 
flowers of beautiful form (Silver Floral Medal). A 
group of Lilies, Spiraea palmata, Cytisus scoparius 
Andreanus, Phlox canadensis, P. c. alba and many 
other showy subjects were exhibited by Mr. T. S. 
Ware, Hall Farm Nurseries, Tottenham (Silver 
Floral Medal). A group of plants grown in Jadoo 
Fibre was exhibited by Col. Halford Thompson, 
Eastcliff, Teignmouth. A fine pot specimen of 
Alstroemeria peregrina alba was staged by Sir 
Trevor Lawrence, Bart., who also had a fine 
Anthurium in a tall glass vase, Aquilegria Stuarti, 
and a collection of eleven varieties of double 
Lilacs, all named. Carnation Blagdon Surprise was 
shown by F. R. Robinson, Esq., (gardener, Mr. A. 
Ambrose) Blagdon House, Bristol. A Silver Bank¬ 
sian Medal was awarded to the Hon. W. W. Astor 
for three specimens of Liluim Harris!, 6 ft. to 7 ft. 
high, with nine to ten flowers each. A group 
of English raised Roses was exhibited by Messrs. Wm. 
Paul & Son, Waltham Cross (Silver Banksian 
Medal). A fine plant of Cochliostema Jacobiana, 
and others of Dracaena De Smetiana, and Lord 
Wolsely were staged by Messrs. B. S. Williams & 
Son. Plants of Phyllocactus Agatha and P. Niobe, 
as well as a hybrid Gloxinia named Brilliant were 
shown by Messrs J. Veitch & Sons. Scilla nutans 
bracteata was shown by De B. Crawshay, Esq. 
A small group of flowering shrubs was shown by 
His Grace the Duke of Northumberland (gardener, 
Mr. Leach), Albury Park, Guildford. A collection 
of Lilacs was shown by Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son. 
A small but showy and interesting group of 
Leschenaultia biloba major and Boronia serrulata 
was exhibited by Messrs. ^V. Balchin & Sons, 
Hassocks, Sussex. A small group of Fuchsia 
Princess May and tree Paeonias was shown by 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Sussex. A 
group of show and decorative Pelargoniums was ex¬ 
hibited by Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, 
Hither Green, Lewisham ; H. J. Jones, Mrs. W. 
Wright, and May Queen were fine varieties. Lilac 
Souvenir de Louis Spath was shown by Mr. A. 
Waterer, Knap Hill, Woking. Iris Saari, Pieris 
formosa, Portlandia grandiflora. Hibiscus Hugeli, 
and a species of Crinum was shown by F. W. 
Moore, Esq., Royal Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. 
Rhododendron Fortune! was shown by J. Bateman, 
Esq , Home House, Worthing. Two varieties of 
Iris iberica were shown by G. F. Wilson, Esq., 
F.R.S., Weybridge, and also a hybrid Rhododen¬ 
dron named Mander. A group of double and semi¬ 
double hardy Azaleas was exhibited by Messrs. T. 
Cripps & Son (Silver Banksian Medal). A specimen 
of Cyrtanthes Tuckii from the Boschberg, Cape of 
Good Hope, was exhibited by James O'Brien, Esq., 
Harrow-on-the-Hill. It is probably the only 
specimen in the country. 
At a meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Com¬ 
mittee, Cucumbers were shown by Mr. Vert, 
AudleyEnd; by Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons; and 
by Mr. S. Mortimer, Swiss Nursery, Rowledge, 
Larnham. Tomato Lady Bird was shown by the 
Duke of Northumberland, Albury Park, Guildford. 
WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN, 
Amaryllis.—When the bulbs go out of bloom 
they should not be stood on one side to make shift 
for themselves, but be retained in heat and in a 
position well exposed to light; attend to watering 
and supply them occasionally with liquid manure so 
as to encourage vigorous growth ; for without that 
the bulbs cannot be expected to flower well next 
year. In default of space in the stove, the pots 
containing the bulbs might be plunged in tan in a 
frame, so that the roots may be encouraged to grow 
by a little bottom heat. 
Aphelandras.—Some of these (such as A. 
aurantiaca and its varieties) can be raised from 
seed, while others must be propagated from cuttings 
but in either case they should receive all due 
attention in potting them off as they require it, so 
as to make good plants of them while the summer 
lasts, otherwise they cannot be expected to flower 
well in autumn. They grow very slowly so that 
every advantage should be given them to make 
headway by timely potting. 
Achimenes.—Keep these plants near the glass 
and when growing vigorously supply them with 
weak liquid manure. See that those in hanging 
baskets do not get dry in places, otherwise the 
baskets will be irregularly furnished. 
Celosias.—Good plants cannot be obtained 
without plenty of heat; in fact they revel in a warm 
stove atmosphere when making their growth, if they 
receive plenty of moisture, both at the roots and 
in the atmosphere. At the same time they should 
enjoy plenty of ventilation to keep them sturdy and 
dwarf. 
Camellias.—While these are making their 
young growth, more heat and moisture should be 
given them than at any other time of the 
year. As soon as the shoots have ceased lengthen¬ 
ing more air should be given them, and as the 
foliage hardens the plants should be transferred to 
a cool and well ventilated house for some time before 
placing them in the open air. if they are to be so 
treated. 
Peaches.—The fruits in the earliest house have 
by this time attained full size, and commenced to 
colour. They should therefore be elevated above 
the foliage so as to get all the benefit of sunshine, 
to bring out their colour properly. Tie down all 
shoots not yet secured with the same object in 
view. A good watering given at present should be 
sufficient to carry on the trees till the fruits have 
been gathered. 
Melons.—When pits in which early Potatos 
have been forced become empty, preparations 
should be made at once to refill them with the 
Melons grown on for the purpos’. When the soil 
is taken out some fresh leaves and manure may be 
added so as to bring the surface of the bed within a 
proper distance of the glass, allowing for a few 
inches of sinking, which is certain to take place during 
the course of the season. A couple of barrow-loads 
of soil may be put in the centre of each light. 
Strawberries.—The recent rains have proved 
very beneficial to the plantations, and gardeners 
should not be remiss in securing some permanency 
to the benefit by mulching between the lines where 
that has not already been done. If littery manure 
is used, a treble benefit will be derived, namely, 
the retention of the moisture, the feeding of the 
plants to a certain extent, and the keeping of the 
fruits clean. 
Iberis and Erysimum.—The various species of 
perennial Candytufts may be propagated from 
cuttings at this season of the year, either by making 
up a bed of light sandy soil with decaying leaves in 
a shady position behind a wall, but well exposed to 
light, or by putting the cuttings in pots but other¬ 
wise treating them in the same way. They should 
be covered with a handlight and shaded from bright 
sunshine, but at no other time. 
Daisies, Aubrietias, etc.—As soon as these and 
all such plants as Arabis, Myosotis dissitiflora, dwarf 
early flowering Phloxes, single and double Primroses 
and Polyanthus may be lifted,divide and replant them 
in good soil in the reserve garden or in a north 
aspect border, where they will be kept comparatively 
cool till they take fresh root. Spring is the best 
time to propagate these things, and if the soil is 
moist they will soon take to their fresh quarters. 
Give them a foot of space between the rows and 
space in proportion to the rapidity of growth 
between the plants. 
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Qoescions add AnsaieR? 
Names of Plants.—P. C. C. : The Rhododen¬ 
dron is a garden variety which we have been unable 
to identify. There is no book of the character you 
inquire about. D. Campbell', i. Narcissus incom- 
parabilis flore-pleno Orange Phoenix, apparently, but 
the flowers were perfectly rotten and black; 2, 
Nephrodium Otaria generally called Lastrea aristata 
in gardens; 3, Rose not recognised. H.F.R. : i.Ornitho- 
galum nutans; 2, Erodium cicutarium ; 3, Santolina 
Chamaecyparissus. S.K.: i. Clematis montana ; 
2, Narcissus poeticus recurvus : 3, Corydalis cava; 
4, Arabis lucida variegata ; 5, Doronicum planta- 
gineum excelsum. H. IV.: i, Oncidium sarcodes; 
2, Coelogyne ocellata ; 3, Odontoglossum Lindley- 
anum. 
Parenchy.ma and Prosenchyma.— g!to.; These 
are merely names for the two leading systems of 
tissues of which the higher plants such as trees and 
flowering plants generally are built up. The paren¬ 
chyma includes all those cells that are never much 
longer than broad. They may be of various shapes 
and sizes, but never become elongated like prosen- 
chymatous cells. Prosenchyma includes all the 
elongated cells that constitute the fibres and wood of 
plants, including wood fibres, spiral and pitted 
vessels, sieve tubes, ducts, &c. 
Fuchsia for Greenhouse.— H.F.R.: Some of 
the improved garden varieties answer very W’ell as 
roof climbers including Rose of Castile, Rose of 
Castile Improved, Guiding Star, if you can get it, 
and others that you find of free flowering and grace¬ 
ful habit. Some of the species such as Fuchsia 
corymbiflora, F. dependens and F. splendens, with 
long-tubed, scarlet flowers, are very showy pillar 
plants ; but some of the smaller flowered kinds 
would give a greater profusion of bloom and last 
longer in perfection. One of these is F. macrostema, 
of which there are several elegant and grace¬ 
ful varieties, but we should give preference to 
F. m. gracilis and F. m. gracilis variegata, which 
produce narrow flowers with scarlet sepals, and a 
violet-purple corolla all the season after they once 
commence to bloom. 
Fruits of Peaches, &c.— Omega : You may thin 
the fruits slightly at present, removing very small or 
weakly ones, and those that are badly placed for re¬ 
ceiving a proper share of light, as well as those in 
positions where there is no room for them to swell. 
The proper and final thinning should be left until 
the fruit are stoned. About one fruit to every square 
foot of wall space is generally considered a fair average 
crop to leave upon Peaches and Nectarines, but you 
may allow them to stand a little closer if so minded, 
provided you feed the trees well. Sometimes you 
will have to leave them closer in places, if they are 
thickly placed on one part of the tree and thinly upon 
another, so as to secure a good average crop. 
Apricots need not be so severely thinned, as the fruits 
are smaller. T wo or three inches apart on the shoots 
would be wide enough unless the trees are unusually 
thickly loaded all over, which is seldom the case. 
Wood Ashes for Fruit Trees and Vegetables, 
—Omega : You may take it for granted that all fruit 
trees and bushes are benefited by applications of 
wood ashes which supply potash, a very valuable 
manurial constituent, and not over plentiful except 
in very rich loamy and heavy soils. Even where the 
soil has been made rich by farmyard manure, a 
dressing of wood ashes will often prove valuable. 
Amongst vegetables that are benefited by wood ashes 
are Peas, Tomatos, Potatos, Onions, Leeks, Carrots, 
Parsnips, Turnips, the Brassica tribe generally. 
Kidney Beans and Scarlet Runners. 
Apricot NOT Ripening.— A.E.W.M : The speci¬ 
mens sent were those of the Apricot correctly 
enough, and we fail to see why the fruits should 
not ripen when they set so freely. Without knowing 
the circumstances, we should understand that the 
tree is in a starving condition, and that it throws 
them off because unable to bring them to maturity. 
We should lightly fork up the soil around the tree 
with a fork, then cover it with good farmyard 
manure for a space of four .'’eet at least round the 
trunk of the tree, or as far as the spread of the 
branches. Then give it a good watering all over 
the dung once a fortnight or oftener in very dry 
weather till the fruits have attained their full size, 
when you may leave off for their season. See that 
the branches are not crowded in any way, but thin 
them out, removing old shoots, and leaving as many 
young ones as there is room for the leaves to be 
properly exposed to light. 
Strange Fungus in a Mushroom Bed.— T. W. : 
The strange fungus that has appeared on the surface 
of your Mushroom bed is not in a recognisable state 
of development. It may be several things; for 
instance an Agaric, or Polyporus squamosus growing 
from a piece of wood at the bottom of the bed ; or 
it may be the Xylaria which grows from a Sclerotium 
in Mushroom beds. 
