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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
June 9, 1894. 
narrow for its height, it has a handsome appearance 
owing to the large size of its flowers and their 
delicate tints. The tube is white or nearly so, but 
the unusually broad and wavy segments are of a 
delicate rosy-flesh colour. Each cluster consists of 
a large number of flowers of chaste and delicate hue. 
It is a natural variety, as it was introduced directly 
from Perak in Borneo. 
PHOENIX ROEBELENI. 
The very small leaves of this Palm for some time 
after it was first imported made it appear very dis¬ 
tinct from all the rest of its congeners. But it would 
seem that a number of years of good cultivation 
would do much to break down the marked charac¬ 
teristics of the plant when first seen in this country. 
At all events, some plants in the stove at Kew are 
now quite distinct from the puny-leaved plants 
they originally were. The leaves are now 2 ft. to 
ft. long, arching, and form heads of considerable 
size. They are, however, relatively small compared 
with those of P. reclinata, P. dactylifera, or even P. 
rupestris. The pinnae are channelled along the 
centre, and more deeply concave at the base; the 
lower ones are spiny, and vary from i in. to 3 in. in 
length, and spread in an irregular and rather for¬ 
bidding fashion to those who have to handle them. 
The plants came from Siam in 1890, and may 
be expected to attain more bulky dimensions as they 
increase in vigour. 
RHODODENDRON AUCKLANDll SEEDLING. 
Although styled a seedling, this is evidently a 
hybrid, judging from a plant in the pleasure grounds 
at Kew. The leaves are oblong, deep green above, 
and yellowish-green beneath, but not nearly so 
large as those of the typical R. Aucklandii. 
Numerous leaves at the base of the young shoots of 
each year are reduced to the condition of bracts, 
which being red add considerably to the ornamental 
appearance of the plant at a time when the flowers 
are expanded and the young growths are being 
developed. The flowers are large, numerous, and 
produced in terminal racemes that are remarkably 
elongated so as to allow the flowers to stand clear of 
one another. The corolla is white or tinted with 
pale blush, especially at the junction of the segments, 
and all the middle of the upper one is furnished with 
crimson spots not seen in the type. The latter is, 
however, rose coloured towards the base and the 
pink tint is present. 
THE BATH AND WEST 
SHOW. 
The horticultural department of the Bath and 
West of pngland Association's Show at Guildford 
last week was again a very pleasant feature, and 
claimed its due meed of praise and admiration from 
the visitors. The county nurseries sent many and 
beautiful contributions to the general display, which 
was also greatly helped by the trade from further 
afield. Thus Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, 
ssnt a pretty group of hardy trees and shrubs; 
Messrs. Maurice Young & Sons, Milford, near 
Godaiming, a fine display of Rhododendrons and 
other choice plants ; Messrs. G. Jackman & Son, 
Woking, a very fine contribution of choice hardy 
trees and shrubs, Roses, etc., which made a brave 
show both in the flower tent and in front of the 
pavilion ; Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, and Messrs. 
J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, were strongly in 
evidence with Begonias ; while Messrs. G. Cooling 
& Sons, of Bath, had a beautiful lot of old-fashioned 
garden Roses ; and Mr. F. Hooper, from the same 
city, was to the fore with Pansies ; Messrs. A. Hart 
& Son, Guildford, contributed zonal and show 
Pelargoniums in excellent form ; and the herbaceous 
plants and ornamental trees and shrubs of Messrs. 
J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, were much admired. 
The Messrs. Sutton & Sons sent from Reading a 
very choice exhibit of their grand strain of Gloxinias. 
The Guildford Hardy Plant Co., of Millmead, 
Guildford, had a most beautiful and interesting 
display of Alpine plants, which, indeed, formed one 
of the special features of the section. It covered 
between 200 and 300 square feet, and took the form 
of a sloping bank, from which among moss, stones, 
Saxifragas, and similar low growing plants, rose the 
Alpine and rock plants in groups and quantities, the 
whole being backed by and enclosed between 
suitable rock shrubs or by plants of bold leafage, 
such as Gunnera, Rheum palmatum sanguineum, and 
the like. The whole were naturally planted, no pots 
being visible, and stones of large size were made use 
of to assist the effect and to enable the finer rock 
plants to be shown springing from their crevices. 
Harmonies and contrasts of colour were studied in 
the arrangement, so as to suggest good effects for 
the outdoor rock garden ; and as practically the 
whole of the plants used are thoroughly hardy in the 
open, the selection used and the arrangement 
designed might well be followed in any open air 
rockery. 
Conspicuous among the Alpines shown in groups 
'were Edelweiss and Gentiana verna, Saxifraga longi- 
folia (Pyrenean the Queen of Saxifragas), S. 
pyramidalis (great flowering plumes), S. Macnab- 
iana, S. valdensis, and others of the encrusted 
section ; the fine, mossy S. Stansfieldi, S. caryo- 
phylla, and others of the same class ; thus yielding 
a contrast of the silver greys of the one class with 
the varied greens of the other, and of both with the 
delicate lilacs, blues, and pinks of the Alpine 
flowers. Then still in groups were the brilliant 
yellow Achillea tomentosa (or aurea), the fine blue 
Veronica prostrata,the coral-red Heuchera sanguinea, 
the rose-coloured Saponaria ocymoides (a falling 
shower of blossom), the lilac as well as the white 
varieties of Ramondia pyrenai ca, the fine and dis¬ 
tinct blue Alpine Columbine (Aq. alpina), the 
delicate little Alpine Poppy in varieties of colour— 
rose, white, many buff and yellow—while the fine 
Sempervirums S. arachnoides, S. tristis, S. Mogg- 
ridgei, and S. Powelli decorated the crevices between 
the the stones,. In less quantity were noticeable 
among other plants in the exhibit fine specimens of 
the hardy Aralia maximowiczii. Genista Andreana, 
Spirea astilboides, Silene alpestris, Edraianthi, 
Alpine Lychnis, and Dianthi and Trollius of various 
species. 
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WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN. 
Gloriosa superba. —If this has grown well hither¬ 
to, it will in all probability require a shift. Pots a 
moderate size larger will be sufficient rather than 
over-do it ; use good fibrous loam after insuring 
efficient drainage. 
Clerodendron fallax, —For autumn decoration 
of the stove and warm conservatory, this still forms 
a useful subject. Old plants that were cut down 
after flowering will now have made considerable 
growth. The leading or stronger shoots should be 
pinched to induce a more bushy habit than this plant 
is naturally inclined to do. 
Stephanotis fioribunda. —Plants in pots, mak¬ 
ing young growth, should be kept near the glass if 
good foliage and vigorous well ripened wood is 
expected. If the shoots are at all crowded the 
flowerless and weak shoots should be cut away for 
the advantage of the latter. If it is resolved to plant 
out any specimens, it may be remembered that a 
large amount of root room is unnecessary and 
undesirable, as the plants flower better if restricted 
in that respect. 
Ixoras. —See that these, especially the flower 
trusses, are free from mealy bug before they come 
into bloom. After that time it is impossible to get 
rid of the pest without injuring the flowers. 
Eranthemums. —Plants of this class should be 
kept as near the glass as possible, otherwise the 
stems will get unduly drawn. A pit or house with a 
low span-roof is most suitable for bringing on 
these soft-wooded, winter flowering subjects. 
Pinch the leading shoots to induce a bushy habit. 
Heaths. —Keep an eye upon the Heaths, so that 
the first symptoms of mildew may be detected and 
checked. In the case of close habited bushy kinds, 
the best plan is to mix some flour of sulphur in water 
with which they may be syringed. 
Annuals for the Greenhouse. —The present is 
a suitable time to sow seeds of such things as 
Rhodanthe, Acroclinium, Mignonette, Browallia, 
dwarf Scabious in variety, and similar things that 
come in handy for decorating the conservatory and 
furnishing variety in the late autumn months. 
Vines. —The earliest house from which the grapes 
have been cut will not require further fire-heat after 
the v.’ood has been well ripened, but in any case 
continue it till that is the case. At the same time 
ventilate freely to keep up a good, circulation of air. 
Late houses of Black Hamburgh will now be 
sufficiently advanced for the berries to require 
thinning. 
Peaches.—The trees in the early house from 
which the fruit has been gathered can now receive 
better attention than was possible while still 
furnished with fruit. If red spider has increased 
any extent, give the trees a thorough syringing in all 
directions so as to thoroughly wet the foliage on 
both surfaces, using water containing a fairly strong 
solution of soft soap. If this is done in the 
afternoon before leaving off work, the trees can be 
washed in the morning with the garden engine. 
Keep the roots sufficiently moist. 
The Orchard House.—It often happens that 
trees when grown in pots get stood too thickly 
together, so that there is really no room for the 
foliage and fruits to be properly exposed to light. 
In such a case all the trees that have not set any 
fruit may be removed to the open air so that the 
remaining trees may obtain more space for their 
proper exposure to light and a free circulation of air. 
As soon as the Peaches in this house have finished 
stoning and commenced the second swelling, the 
pots should be top-dressed with good manure. If 
the fruit is required by any given date, forcing may 
be resorted to if the Peach trees are in a compart¬ 
ment by themselves. Syringe the trees well twice a 
day, and fumigate if aphis is troublesome. Pears, 
Plums and Apples may be placed out of doors if in 
the same house with Peaches, and it is desirable to 
raise the temperature. 
Peaches on open walls.—All disbudding ought 
by this time to be completed ; nail in or tie down all 
rampant growing shoots to the wall. The most of 
the thinning of the fruits ought now to be completed, 
removing all the weakly ones and those badly placed. 
Keep the foliage clean by means of the hose or 
garden engine. 
Sowing Vegetables.—Successional sowings may 
be made of French and Broad Beans. Late Cauli¬ 
flowers may be sown in the south and early ones for 
cold districts and Northern localities. A sowing of 
Peas may also be made for use in September. In 
order to have young and fresh roots for autumn use, 
a sowing may be made of Nantes Horn. Sow also 
Endive, Lettuces, Radishes, and other subjects used 
for salad making. 
QJlEmOm ADD AnSOJGRS 
Gardenias, Allamandas, &c.— A.H.C.: The 
leaves of both these plants sent us were swarming 
with small nearly colourless young thrips. The 
latter have also been upon the leaf of the Eucharis 
but not in so great numbers. Whether they are 
the sole cause of the Eucharis going bad we cannot 
say without further evidence ; but in the case of the 
Gardenias and Allamandas there can be no doubt 
they are the cause of the unhealthy appearance of 
the leaves. We should recommend you to fumigate 
the house lightly on one or two calm nights ; then 
syringe the plants heavily. The atmosphere of the 
house has been kept too dry, thus causing a great 
increase of thrips, and red spider may also be present. 
We should afterwards syringe the plants heavily, 
tw'ice a day at least, and damp down all the paths, 
&c., at night. It is the only way to keep down those 
pests amongst stove plants. 
Names OF Plants. —A Young Subscriber-, i, Phil- 
lyrea latifolia var; 2, Diervilla rosea; 3, Kerria 
japonica ; 4, Berberis vulgaris; 5, Pyrus Aria var.; 
6, Neillia opulifolia aurea; 7, Acer Pseudo-Platanus 
Leopoldi ; 8, Lonicera involucrata; 9, Syringa 
Josikaea; 10, Symphoricarpus vulgaris toliis varie- 
gatis. P.M. —I, appears to be a seedling of the 
hybrid Assam Tea (Camellia theifera assamica 
hybrida) ; 2, Reineckea carnea variegata; 3, Eulalia 
japonica variegata; 4, Cypripedium barbatum ; 5, 
Polemonium reptans; 6, Ranunculus aconilifolius 
flore-pleno; 7, Anchusa sempervirens; 8, Arum 
maculatum. Please send flowers when possible on 
future occasions. IF. Yea : i, Dendrobium undula- 
tum ; 2, Oncidium luridum. Broughton -, i. Begonia 
manicata ; 2, apparently a hybrid which we do not 
not recognise; 3. Begonia angularis; 4, Begonia 
fuchsioides var.— J. B. : i, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are Fuchsias 
which we cannot undertake to name ; a nurseryman 
w’ith a collection of Fuchsias would be more able to 
help you ; 2, however, seems to be Rose of Castile ; 
6, Coronilla glauca; 7, Mimulus (Diplacus) 
glutinosus; 8, Mimulus (Diplacus) glutinosus 
puniceus; 9, Abutilon, but we should require 
flowers to determine which. 
Large jMushroom.— J. B. : The specimen you 
sent is evidently a form of the Horse Mushroom, 
and some of the forms are eaten in quantity, but a 
variety known as the Hedge Mushroom is considered 
injurious and causing sickness. It is sometimes 
