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June 16, 1894. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Burford Lodge, Dorking. Miniature and most 
interesting Orchids were Epidendrum organense, 
Polystachya bulbophylloides, P. Lawrenceana, 
Promenaea microptera, Stelis prolifera, Octomeria 
diaphana, Trichocentrum sp., and others. Aerides 
maculosum Schroderi is a handsome variety. 
A large group or collection of herbaceous plants 
was exhibited by Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm 
Nurseries, Tottenham. The varieties of Papaver 
orientale, Irises, Lilies, Crinum capense, and 
P 3 rethrums were very conspicuous, and with the 
numerous other subjects in season helped to make a 
fine display (Silver Banksian Medal). A large 
collection of Pyrethrums, chiefly double, 'was 
exhibited by Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, 
Sussex. Lychnis viscaria splendens was also fine, 
and the leaves of the purple Beech were nearly black 
and very singular (Bronze Banksian Medal). A 
small group of Begonias was set up by Messrs. J. 
Laing & Sons, Forest Hill. Rosette and Duchess 
of Northumberland were fine varieties. A collection 
of herbaceous plants was also staged by Messrs. 
Paul & Son, Cheshunt (Silver Banksian Medal). A 
showy group of tuberous Begonias and Gloxinias 
was staged by Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, 
Kent. The Gloxinias were in small pots and well 
flowered (Silver-gilt Flora Medal). A large collec¬ 
tion of Paeonies, Pyrethrums, Gannas, Amaryllis, 
and Delphiniums was staged by Messrs. Kelway & 
Son, Langport, Somerset (Silver-gilt Flora Medal). 
A collection of Rhododendron flowers was shown by 
Mr. Anthony Waterer, Knap Hill, Woking (Silver 
Flora Medal). A large collection of hardy herbaceous 
flowers was set up by Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent 
Garden. The Irises, Pyrethrums, single Pinks, 
Lupinus arborens, and Lychnis Viscaria splendens 
were the leading features of the collection 
(Silver Banksian Medal). A tricolor Pelargonium 
named Brilliant was shown by Messrs. Kimberley 
& Son, Stoke Nursery, Coventry. A Gold Medal 
was awarded to Mr. S. Pye, Catterall, 
Garstang, for a large and splendid collec¬ 
tion of Violas, show and fancy Pansies, includ¬ 
ing the leading varieties with some fine seedlings. 
A basket of beautiful seedling forms of Phy llocacti was 
exhibited by Mr. C. Ross, Welford Park, Newbury. 
Some boxes of cut flowers of Tea Roses with plants 
of a new variety named Clara Watson were staged 
by Mr. Geo. Prince, 14 , Market Street, Oxford 
(Silver Banksian Medal). A fine collection of Ferns 
and some beautiful new Carnations were shown by 
Mr. H. B. May, Dyson's Lane Nurseries, Upper 
Edmonton. The climbing Lygodium oitchotomum, 
Leucostigia immersa, and Adiantum Farleyense, 
were very notable. (Silver Flora Medal.) A very 
interesting tree of Fagus rotundifolia about 12 ft. 
high was contributed by Messrs. Geo. Jackman & 
Sons, Woking Nursery, Surrey. A group of flower¬ 
ing plants of the fragrant Carnation, Uriah Pike, 
was shewn by Mr. Geo. May, Upper Teddington, 
Middlesex. A group of show, decorative and regal 
Pelargoniums as grown for decorative pur¬ 
poses, and well flowered, was exhibited by Mr. 
H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursey, Hither Green, 
Lewisham. (Silver Banksian Medal.) Cut flowers 
of Roses and Rhododendrons were shown by Messrs. 
W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross. (Silver Banksian 
Medal.) A large and most interesting collection of 
flowering trees and shrubs was sent up by the 
Director, Royal Gardens, Kew. Amongst a host of 
things we noticed Bignonia capreolata, Rubus 
nutkaensis, R. villosus, Philadelphus acuminatus, 
Syringa Emodi, Genista virgata, Hedysarum multi- 
jugum, Ceanothus papillosus, Rosalutea in variety, 
the hybrid Rhododendron Wilsonii and Dier- 
villa Lavallei, all showy or interesting subjects. 
A handsome group of seedling Malmaison Carnations 
in scarlet and crimson varieties, all under name, was 
set up by Martin R. Smith, Esq. (gardener, Mr. C. 
Blick), The Warren, Hayes, Kent. (Silver Banksian 
Medal.) An interesting group of plants including 
Datura cornigera, Carpenteria californica in fine 
bloom, Alstroemeria Pelegrina alba and several others 
were shown by J. T. Bennett-Poe, Esq. (gardener 
Mr. Downes), Holmwcod, Cheshunt. (Silver Banksian 
Medal.) A group of Carnation Germania, was 
exhibited by Mr. Wm. Whiteley, Hillingdon Heath, 
Uxbridge. (Bronze Flora Medal.) A group of herba¬ 
ceous plants was shown by Mr. B. Ladhams, Shirley 
Nurseries, Southampton. (Bronze Flora Medal.) 
Tuberous Begonias were exhibited by G. A. Farini, 
Esq., Forest Hill. A group of cut specimens of 
flowering shrubs was staged by W. Graham Vivian, 
Esq , Swansea. (Silver Banksian Medal ) 
At a meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Com¬ 
mittee a collection of Melons was exhibited by Lord 
Foley (gardener, Mr. Miller), Esher, who received 
a Cultural Commendation. A similar award was 
made to the Duke of Northumberland (gardener, 
Mr. G. Wythes), Syon House, Brentford, for 
a collection of Cauliflowers, Pea.=, and other 
vegetables. Tomatos were shown by Mr. F. 
Mitchell, Farncombe, Godaiming. Some Melons 
were shown by Mr. S. Mortimer, Rowledge, Farn- 
ham. 
WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN, 
Gardenias. — These will do better in pits, 
plunged and heavily syringed to keep them clean. If 
infested with mealy bug syringe them with a mixture 
of paraffin and water at the rate of a wineglassful 
of the former to four gallons of water. A little 
soft soap added will make the paraffin mix better 
with the water. Lay the plants on their sides when 
operating upon them to prevent the insecticide run¬ 
ning down about and injuring the roots. 
Amaryllis.—The foliage of these useful spring- 
flowering bulbs requires all the light possible, so 
that they should not be shaded like other subjects, 
for which it is necessary. If not overpotted they 
will require a j)Ientiful supply of water and weak 
liquid manure at every other watering. 
Bougainvilleas and Allamandas.—Pot plants 
of these as they come into bloom may be hardened 
off and placed in the greenhouse or conservatory, 
where they will last much longer in bloom. Keep 
them out of the way of draught direct from the 
ventilators as much as possible, and be very careful 
not to water till they actually require it. 
Richard ias.—The old plants may now be planted 
out in trenches in the reserve garden, where they can 
be mulched and given copious supplies of water. 
Under these conditions the plants keep dwarf, attain 
a vigorous condition, and take no harm when lifted 
and potted up in autumn. 
Lilies in Pots.—While these are coming on it 
will be necessary to keep a sharp eye upon the buds, 
otherwise they will in a short time get crippled with 
green-fly. In the early stages fumigation or the 
dusting of the flower buds may be resorted to in 
order to keep down the pest. Stake the plants to 
prevent their tumbling about. If it is desired to 
retard the flowering of a quantity of them, they may 
be plunged in a cool position out-of-doors where 
they can get plenty of light and air. Top dress 
the pots, if not already accomplished, to feed the 
roots at the base of the stems. 
Figs in Pots.—When the first crop has all been 
gathered in the early bouse, the trees may receive a 
thorough cleansing with the syringe to free the 
foliage from dirt and insects. In the case of scale 
use a brush with soft soap or some similar insecti¬ 
cide to re.move it. The second crop will even now 
be well advanced upon the trees, and may be 
encouraged to swell by a higher temperature if 
required at an early date. Top-dressing may be 
given or renewed- as the case may be. 
Melons.—Those who require a larger supply of 
Melons than their houses can well accommodate may 
utilise the pits and frames from which bedding 
plants have been taken to grow Melons for the rest 
of the season. The seedlings should, of course, have 
been raised in anticipation. A heap of dung should 
be got together and properly fermented. Then 
when all is ready throw it into the frames, tread it 
down, put a barrow-load of good loamy soil mixed 
with some manure in each light, and plant the 
Melons when the soil has had time to get warm. 
Spring bedding Plants. — Such things as 
Aubrietias, perennial Candytufts, Alyssum saxatile, 
Phlox amoena Arabis, and similar things may be 
propagated by cuttings if a larger stock is required 
than can be obtained by division. They will require 
to be dibbled into light soil prepared for the purpose 
and covered with frames or hand-lights till rooted, 
after which they may be transplanted into beds in 
the reserve garden with more room to develop. 
Primulas and Polyanthus.—Both of these 
classes of plants are now being largely used for 
bedding purposes, and are to be recommended on 
account of their hardiness and the variety of colours 
which they produce. The seeds may be sown now 
in boxes stood in frames or pits to germinate. When 
they develop a few’ leaves they may be dibbled into 
friable soil in a cool border, where they will increase 
greatly in size during the autumn after which they 
may be put into the beds where they are to flower in 
spring. 
Heliotropes.—Some of the best of the autumn 
struck cuttings may be selected and potted up for 
conservatory work if that has not already been done. 
If not wanted directly they may have the tops 
pinched out to make them more bushy. 
Fuchsias.—Pet on young plants as they require 
it. Stop the strong shoots before they take the 
lead to the weakening of the rest, if bushy plants are 
required. Some growers prefer single stems, and in 
that case the leader should be allowed to grow un¬ 
checked. Ventilate freely night and day except in 
windy weather, when the lights on the windy side 
should be closed. 
Allamandas, Clerodendrons, &c.—When the 
first-named show flower buds they can be supplied 
with liquid manure, and if planted out this may be 
applied all the season, and a continuous display of 
bloom will be kept up till well into autumn. Clero- 
dendrons. Bougainvilleas, and other specimen plants 
of that class in pots will also be benefited by 
liquid manure until all the bloom has been ex 
panded. 
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Manure for Potatos.— Omega : Various artificial 
manures are employed for Potatos, and mixtures for 
the purpose are sold by manure merchants. It will 
depend upon the nature of your soil as to what 
manure would most benefit the Rotates. If very 
rich in vegetable matter, a top dressing of lime 
about the time the Potatos are planted will be found 
very advantageous without any other. Should it be 
heavy loam and inclined to clay a sprinkling of 
nitrate of soda thrown broadcast over the ground 
when the plants come up would prove serviceable. 
You can still do it, but it would have been more 
advantageous earlier. Potash is another artificial 
manure of great benefit. It can be obtained from the 
manure merchants in the form of kainit, and should 
be applied when the sets are being planted. A good 
sprinkling of wood ashes would do quite as well as 
kainit in supplying potash. In the case of poor, 
sandy soil the best material you could apply is good 
farmyard manure. This may be spread broadcast 
over the ground, and dug over in autumn, or it may 
be applied in spring, either in the same way or by 
putting it in the drills. Autumn, however, is the 
best time in case the disease is very bad. Bone dust 
is another good artificial manure to be applied in 
spring. Nitrate of soda is the only thing you can 
apply at present, and it does not matter very much 
whether the Potatos are moulded up or not, but you 
could apply it before that operation if you like, so 
that the roots may get the benefit of it before it is 
washed away in the drainage by rain. 
Weed Killer. — J. F. A.: The safest and least 
expensive weed killer that we know is salt. The best 
way of applying it is to make a strong solution of 
salt and water, then boil it and apply with a rosed 
watering can while the liquid is quite hot or even 
near the boiling point. Carefully avoid sprinkling 
the grass, box edgings or any other kind of vegeta¬ 
tion. There is another way of applying the salt, 
namely, to spread it over the walk and then water 
it over with a rosed watering pot; but there is a 
danger of the salt being washed down to the roots of 
the box edgings, or of carrying the salt on to grass 
with the feet. Furthermore, the heavy rains that 
are occurring just now, might wash about the salt 
and do a deal of harm. Select a dry day for the 
operation, or when it is not likely to rain heavily, 
till the liquid you apply sinks into the gravel. 
Cutting Asparagus. —Omega : You must leave oft 
cutting the stems about the end of the third week in 
this month to allow the crowns to make a good 
growth before the end of the season, otherwise you 
will greatly weaken the plants, causing them to 
become weaker and weaker every year. 
Thinning Potato Stems.— Omega : This will 
greatly depend upon the vigour of the Potatos 
themselves with regard to the height and strength 
of the stems and to the distance apart. In ordinary 
garden culture the lines are planted at 2 ft. apart 
and about i ft. or more between the sets. If the 
latter are cut no thinning will be necessarj’; but if 
the sets are whole, then, as a rule, there are too 
many stems and should be thinned out to three at 
least. There would be room for exposing the foliage 
to light under those conditions, provided the stems 
do not grow above 18 in. or 2 ft.; but strong growing 
sorts on rich soil would require more room. Should 
