June 9, 1894. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
639 
PLANT NOVELTIES FOR 1894. 
All of High Decorative Value, not Botanical Curiosities. 
URCEOCHARIS CLIBRANI, los. 6d. to 21 s. each. 
•‘601 DEN CALLAS,” Elliottiana, 21s. to 42s.; Aurata, 3s. 6d. 
TYDABAS. —Our new race, 6 varieties, is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. 
each, or the set for gs. 
TROPAEOLUMS.—Mrs. Clibran. golden flowers, 6d. each ; 
4s. 6d. doz. Crimson Bedder and Scarlet Bedder, 
4d. each ; 3s. 6d. doz. Annie Clibran,gd. each; 6s. doz. 
PASSION FLOWERS.—Oldfield Gem and Fragrant Beauty. 
Flowers handsome and very fragrant; 2S. 6d. to 5s. 
SOLANUUS.—Climbing varieties. Seaforthianum, 2E. 6d. to 
5s. e=ch ; WendJandi, 3s. fid. each. 
DOUBLE BEGONIAS.—10 grand varieties, 7s. fid. to 15s. each. 
C ALADIUMS.—g splendid acquisitions, 7s. fid & los. fid. each. 
COLEUS.—3 superb novelties, is. each. 
FUCHSIAS.—6 varieties, is. each, or the .set for 5s. 
GLOXINIAS. — 13 beautiful kinds, 2S. 6d. and 3s. 6d. each. 
For descriptions of above, also particulars of all kinds of 
plants for in and outdoors, see new list, 160 pages, free. 
CLIBRAN’S. Oldfield Nurseries, ALTRINCHAM. 
Also at Manchester, Llandudno Junction, etc. 
BoDgaiDYillea glabra var. Sanderiana, 
First-class Certificate, R.H.S., April 24, 1894. 
A fina free-flowering and brilliantly coloured variety 
of this old well-established favourite. 
STRONG YOUNG PLANTS, 5s. EACH. 
HUGH: UOW & CO., 
CLAPTON NURSERY, LONDON, N.E. 
The Late MR. DODWELL’S 
GRAND CARNATIONS. 
THE FINEST GROWN. 
All Classes, 10/6 per dozen. 
List ot Specialties can be obtained of— 
Mr. A. MEDHURST, 
Thk Cottage, Stanley Road, Oxford. 
ORCHIDS. 
Clean Healthy Plants at Low Prices. 
Always worth a visit of inspection. Kindly send for Catalogue. 
Exotic Nflrserie&, CHELTENHAM. 
A NOYEIiTY. 
NEW PERPETUAL CARNATION. 
“URIAH PIKE.” 
Awarded Certificate of Merit and Medal from the Royal 
Botanical Society. 
This is undoubtedly the finest Carnation that has been offered 
to the gardening world for many years, in fact a “ march past ” 
all other Carnations. It is a lovely crimson-maroon in colour, 
splendid habits, a vigorous grower, and most profuse bloomer, 
strong clove scented, ami throwing its perfect termed flowers on 
long stems, which is an indispensable quality, the calyx does not 
split, and resists disease. This Carnation has been grown for 
several years (for cut bloom only) tor all the leading florists in the 
kingdom,and it is acknowledged by them to be the finest Carna- 
yIoh lor all floral decorations, its lasting proclivities in a cut 
state being marvellous. 
It is no w offered for the first time to those requiring a genuine 
oveity. 
Plants Now Ready at the following prices 
3i^in. Pots . 2/6 Each, 24/- Per Doz. 
Flowering Plants, in 5-in Pots 5/- Each, 50/- Per Doz. 
TERMS—CASH WITH ORDER. 
Please order early, as all orders will be executed in 
strict rotation. For trade price and all particulars apply to 
JAIMES S PIKS, 
Park Rd. Nurseries, South Acton, London, W. 
DON’T 
forget if you want to succeed in plant growing you must start 
in the right manner Many buy scraps instead of plants, 
because they are advertised cheaply, and finding they do not 
succeed 
BLAME 
the Vendor for it, when they should rather blame themselves 
for supposing that anyone can supply Goods at a price that 
would not cover the cost of postage if the Goods were what 
they should be. Study 
YOUR 
own interest, and remember that the best is lar the cheapest; 
buy good plants at a tair price and you will succeed. A few 
shillings well spent in good plants will provide a great deal oi 
pleasure to yourself and 
WIFE 
instead of the vexation caused by buying scraps which are ot 
no use until the season is almost over. If you want good 
Begonias, Zonal Geraniums, Petunias, Fuchsias, &c., send for 
my Catalogue. I guarantee if the plants are not satisfactory 
to return the money. 
H. J. JONES, 
Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham. 
NOYEUXIES, 1894. 
For list of the finest Novelties in flowering and ornamental 
foliage plants, apply to 
SANDER & CO., St. Albans. 
NOVELTIES, 1894. 
The Royal Set of Coleus. 
Unique and superb, the handsomest ever offered; foliage 
rivalling the best Caladiums. 
See 
Empress of India. Princess of Wales. 
Princess May, Princess Beatrice. 
Prince Albert Edward. Duke of York. 
Seven varieties for 21s. 
SANDER & CO.’S LIST OF NOVELTIES. 
NOVELTY, 1894. 
Bougainvillea glabra Sanderiana. 
The most useful and brilliant flowering plant known—First- 
class Certificate Royal Horticultural Society, April 24th, i8g4— 
of the most easy culture either in the Greenhouse, Conserva¬ 
tory or Plant Stove, producing its magnificent rosy crimson 
bracts and yellow blossoms in the smallest pots under all 
conditions in the greatest abundance and amazing profusion. 
PLANTS NOW READY. PRICE 7s. 6d. EACH. 
Sstxxdex* Sze Co., St. Albans. 
For Index to Contents see page 619. 
‘ Gardening is the purest of human pleasures, and the greatest 
refreshment to the spirit of man.”— Bacon. 
NEXT WEEK'S ENGAGEMENTS. 
Tuesday, June 12th.—Royal Horticultural Society; Meeting of 
Committees at 12 o’clock. 
Pansy and Viola Society’s Show. 
Southern Pink Society's Show. 
Orchid Sale at Protheroe & Morris' Rooms. 
Friday, June 15th.—Orchid Sale at Protheroe & Morris’ 
Rooms._ 
Edited by BRIAN WYNNE, F.R.H.S. 
SATURDAY, JUNE gth, 1894. 
OSES IN June: 1893 1894.—What 
a contrast between the two seasons— 
one extra dry, and the other favoured with 
most charming showers ! Both are early in 
comparison with the previous ten years, 
and some growers in the south are gather¬ 
ing a large number of blooms from the 
open at least three weeks sooner than 
usual. Last year the buds and leafage 
had a parched appearance, and were also 
considerably affected by insects of various 
kinds ; this season the growth is clean and 
full of health. Much nf this is due to the 
fine showers of rain, as not only have they 
kept the foliage free from dust, but they 
have knocked off many insect pests. 
Both last year and this we had a spell 
of extra cold weather at a time when Roses 
could ill withstand it. Then, as now, the 
effects were very dissimilar in districts 
almost adjoining, but last year there were 
very few cases where the much needed 
showers followed this and induced new 
growth until late in the summer. Even 
where the frost and cold wind was most 
destructive there are much better prospects 
of a good second growth than could possibly 
be the case last year. 
Early in the month the blooms were 
baked up, but this June they look most 
promising, and are fully equal to the third 
week in June during an ordinary season ; 
and, as already stated, with but few excep¬ 
tions the outlook is most promising. Stocks 
look well, and there is none of those dis-, 
astrous blanks which were so noticeable 
last June and July, and which are causing 
so many gaps in the maiden beds this 
season. 
THE Carnations. —Growers of 
these most popular flowers, whelher 
in pots or in tlie open ground, will now be 
busy among them, for tliey are generally 
looking remarkably well, and throwing up 
their flower spikes strongly and in plenty. 
-Staking neatly and carefully is therefore a 
sine,qua non, for few, if any, plants are more 
brittle or more easily broken. Brushing 
off the green fly must also be constantly 
attended to if we are to look for the best 
results. In the case of plants in beds in 
the open, experience teaches us that it is a 
good plan to run the hoe carefully between 
the plants and then to mulch with a dress¬ 
ing of prepared soil. This, if done now, 
not only affords considerable support to the 
plants, but answers a double purpose in 
providing a good rooting medium for the 
layers, especially on stiff soils. 
Carnations most thoroughly enjoy a 
fresh loam, but a capital dressing mixture 
can be made of a sixth part each of soot 
and wood ashes, and two-sixths each ot 
loam and leaf soil. Another good material 
for heavy soils is the charred remains of 
the weed heap, especially if the weeds have 
been pulled up with some amount of soil 
attached to their roots. Soot and wood 
ashes do not constitute delicacies for the 
injuiious wireworm, but the roots of Carna¬ 
tions simply revel in them when not applied 
in excess. As to stakes we have never 
found anything neater or less objectionable 
in appearance than the suckers from Hazel 
hedges and Cob nuts, but, unfortunately, 
these cannot be obtained in every case 
without much trouble, hence it is that 
green painted stakes are so often called 
into requisition. 
Where early layering is a necessity it is 
a good plan not to let the plants to be 
layered exhaust their energies in producing 
flowers, but rather to encourage them to 
make as much grass as possible, and 
in this case they may be planted away 
from the show bed so as to allow the 
flowering plants to retain all their grass 
and look their best. By preventing the 
plants from blooming it is surprising how 
much better layers, and more of them, can 
be thus obtained, and every enthusiastic 
grower knows the value of good strong 
layers, especially if they are wanted for pot 
culture. 
^REPARiNG FOR WiNTER.— It sometimcs 
happens that we only find out what is 
really required in the way of winter vege¬ 
tables after the planting season of the same 
is past, or at any rate too far advanced to 
reap a full measure of success. The main 
crops of green vegetables of the Brassica 
tribe must soon have attention, and a hint 
or two on the subject may not be inoppor¬ 
tune. Brussels Sprouts will need to be 
planted out shortly, and as these form one 
of the hardiest and most generally popular 
of winter vegetables, a good breadth should 
always be secured. 
The usual plan of planting out Brussels 
Sprouts between Potatos is often a cause 
of partial failure. At all events, only short 
haulmed kinds should have green crops 
placed between them, and even then it 
pays to provide a little extra space where 
such a plan is contemplated. Crov/ded 
Sprouts are a poor crop as compared with 
the same when grown with an abundance 
of room. Sturdy and substantial growths 
produce good sprouts throughout their 
entire length, and are considerably more 
hardy. Kales will also pay well for more 
room than is generally afforded, and if 
fairly forward are not injured by any class 
of weather. The crown or centre is apt to 
be strong flavoured, but the early spring 
sprouts are delicate and mild. 
