August 15th, 1885, 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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warm, dry border, or when the plants are up to prick 
them out under the foot of a south wall or fence. 
Celery.— This, being half aquatic in its nature, 
only succeeds well when kept watered, and as the 
plants are also gross feeders they will stand almost 
any amount of liquid manure, plentiful supplies of 
BARLOW MOOR, LANCASHIRE. 
The Barlow Moor Flower Show was held on Satur¬ 
day, August 8th, and though a first venture of 
a new society, was in every way a success. The 
villagers were early astir to give a public reception to 
Baerlein, who secured first honours, showed good 
plants of Allamandas, Anthuriums, Cocos, Cyathea 
Burkei, Microlepia hirta cristata, &c.; J. G. Bolland, 
Esq. (Mr. J. Fletcher, gardener), also showing well. 
In his group we observed a Brainea insignis, G ft. 
across, full of perfect fronds ; also Davallias polyantha 
which will quicken the growth and make the Celery 
tender to eat. 
Nothing but frequent soakings during hot weather 
will keep Peas and Scarlet Runners going, as if the 
first-named get dry mildew attacks them and Scarlet 
Runners throw off their bloom. 
I). Adamson, Esq., who Was returning from his duties 
in connection with the passage of the Manchester 
Ship Canal Bill through the House of Commons, and 
the show falling on the same day caused the whole 
district to put on a holiday appearance. In classes 
for Ferns, stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. S. 
and Mooreana, 8 ft. through, grand specimens. W. 
Brockbank, Esq., was successful with stands of black 
and white Grapes, also with a Melon Scarlet Premier ; 
and a collection of hardy herbaceous plants from this 
latter gentleman ■was much admired, containing as it 
did many distinct and choice species and varieties. 
