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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
September 15, 1894. 
somewhat after the style of Germania which is still 
so popular, but is fuller in the centre.- The florets 
have broad rosy purple edges, and the basal 
pirts nearly white. Exhibited by Mr. T. S.Ware, 
Tottenham. 
Gladiolus Magnet. —The flowers of this new 
variety are large and salmon-rose heavily overlaid 
and striped with scarlet. Exhibited by Messrs. J. 
Burrell & Co , Howe House, Cambridge. 
Gladiolus Frametta. —In this case the flowers 
are soft salmony pink with light scarlet stripes 
especially on the three lower segments. The base 
of the lowest one is creamy. Exhibited by Messrs. 
J. Burrell & Co. 
Dahlia Fred Leslie. —This is a single variety 
with large bold flowers and broad overlapping rays 
of a crimson red with white tips, the two colours 
being well defined. Exhibited by Messrs. J. Cheal 
& Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawley, Sussex. 
Dahlia Phyllis.— The ray florets of this single 
variety are nearly white, suffused with purple in the 
centre and irregularly mottled all over with a paler 
hue. Exhibited by T. W. Girdlestone, Esq., Sun- 
ningdale, Berks, 
Dahlia Psyche. —The broadly imbricate rays of 
this single Dahlia are of a soft buff-orange or terra¬ 
cotta, and in some respects uncommon in this 
section. Exhibited by T. W. Girdlestone, Esq. 
Dahlia Cannell’s Gem. —In this we have a 
Cactus variety of small size and very neat form. 
The florets are compactly arranged, narrowly 
pointed and scarlet. The unopened centre is tinted 
with purple. Exhibited by Messrs. H. Cannell & 
Sons, Swanley, Kent. 
Dahlia Harmony.— The flowers of this variety are 
of average size for the Cactus type, with reddish 
salmon, and long, pointed florets, revolute at the 
sides. A few of the central ones are short and 
yellow. Exhibited by Messrs. Keynes, Williams & 
Co., Salisbury. 
Dahli\ Mayor Harkins. —This also is a Cactus 
variety of large size, with long, pointed crimson- 
scarlet flowers tinted with violet. Exhibited by 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. 
Dahlia Mrs. Barnes. —Amongst delicately co¬ 
loured varieties of the true Cactus type, this is very 
choice, with large, rosy pink blooms having a few of 
the central florets of a creamy white. Exhibited by 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. 
Dahlia Iona. —Here we have a pompon of a soft, 
clear yellow, neat in form and of medium size, with 
closely arranged florets. Exhibited by Mr. G. 
Humphries, Kington Langley, Chippenham. 
Dahlia Cherub.— This may be classed amongst 
show Dahlias, and has blooms of good average size, 
with closely arranged, slightly compressed florets of 
a deep buff yellow, fading slightly at the margins. The 
shade of colour varies somewhat according to the 
incident rays of light. Exhibited by G. St. Pierre 
Harris, Esq., Orpington, Kent. 
First-class Certificates were awarded to the under¬ 
mentioned Dahlias by the National Dahlia Society, 
at the Crystal Palace, on the yth inst. 
Novelty. —The blooms of this new fancy Dahlia 
are variously flaked or striped with deep pink or rose 
on a white ground. It is of good average size for the 
section to which it belongs. Exhibited by Mr. S. 
Mortimer, Row ledge, Farnham, Hants. 
Mabel Stanton. —The blooms of this new show 
Dahlia are of a rich golden yellow, of large size and 
good shape. Exhibited by Mr. John R. Tranter, 
Henley-on-Thames, Oxon. 
Mrs. Francis Fell.—A new Cactus variety. Ex¬ 
hibited by Mr. T. S. Ware. For description see 
above. 
Miss Irene Cannell.— This new Cactus variety 
has blooms of a pretty salmon colour. It is of 
medium size and good form, Exhibited by Messrs. 
Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent. 
Mrs. H. Cannell. —The blooms of this fine new 
Cantus Dahlia are of large size and bronzy 
sal non in colour. Exhibited by Messrs. Cannell & 
Sons. 
Cannell's Velvet.— The blooms of this new 
Cactus Dahlia are of a fine dark crimson colour, 
shading off to nearly a crimson at the tips of the 
petals. It is of good form and average size. Exhi¬ 
bited by Messrs. Cannell & Sons. 
Cannell's Gem.— A new Cactus variety, for 
description of which, see above. Exhibited by Messrs. 
Cannell and Sons. 
Henry Dupresle.— The blooms of this new 
Cactus Dahlia are of medium size, and bright coral 
red in colour. Exhibited by Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co. 
Harmony, Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Haskins.— 
These were three new Cactus varieties exhibited by 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., for description of 
which see above. 
Mrs. Horniman.— This new decorative Dahlia 
has blooms of a bright rose colour, with a yellowish 
central ring. Exhibited by Messrs. Cheal & Sons. 
Puck. —The blooms of this new single variety are 
light bronze in colour, have a distinct dark brown 
central ring, Exhibited by T. W. Girdlestone, Esq. 
Goldenlocks. —The blooms of this new single 
variety are bright rich yellow in colour, and of large 
size for its section. Exhibited by T. W. Girdlestone. 
Esq. 
Psyche. —For description see above. Exhibited 
by T. W. Girdlestone, Esq. 
Darling.— The blooms of this new single Dahlia 
are of a rich crimson colour, shading off to a light 
rose or pink at the tips of the petals. Exhibited by 
T. W. Girdlestone, Esq. 
Iona. —A new Pompon variety for description of 
which see above. Exhibited by Mr. G. Humphries, 
Kington, Langley, Chippenham. 
ORCHID NOTES AND GLEANINGS. 
Remarkable Phalaenopsis. —In this progressive 
and enlightened age, when the culture of Orchids 
has almost reached a science, it is always interesting 
and worthy of comment when special excellence has 
been attained by any individual. Not very long ago 
I had the pleasure of seeing some Phalaenopsis 
Schilleriana and P. amabilis, which were imported 
by J. M. Martin, Esq., Auchindinnen, Dumbarton¬ 
shire, somewhere about twenty-five years ago. 
What glorious specimens they are now, with 
enormous leaves 18 in. long, and between 4 in. and 
5 in. wide, just in the pink of health. It is scarcely 
needful to state that they flower with great freedom. 
Many of the plants carried huge spikes this spring 
with upwards of eighty individual flowers, and not 
poor miserable blooms either, but on an average 
measuring 4 in. across. I asked Mr. Martin how he 
accounted for his immense success in Phalaenopsis 
culture, to which he replied “ nothing in particular 
beyond attending to their requirements.’’ There is 
nothing in the structure as far as I could see beyond 
what is in every store. In the the same house were 
Crotons, Palms, Dracaenas, Ferns, etc., all equally 
healthy.— J. McNab. 
Spathoglottis Fortunei.— This useful Orchid is 
now in bloom in the cool Orchid house at Kew. It 
is a native of Hong Kong, and was discovered about 
1840; but although known for such a comparatively 
long period, it is not so common in cultivation as its 
bright yellow flowers and elegant foliage deserve to 
make it. Its culture is extremely simple, making it 
suitable alike for amateur and specialist. After 
flowering, water should be gradually withheld until 
the foliage has decayed, when the plants should 
receive but an occasional watering until January 
or February. The roots should then be shaken out 
and repotted in a compost of fibrous loam, peat, 
and sharp sand, but little water should be given 
until growth is well advanced, when liberal supplies 
should be given. Occasional applications of weak 
manure water will prove beneficial.— Rex. 
Dendroblum chrysanthemum.— If not in flower, 
this handsome species should be showing its buds. 
It is amenable to almost any temperature above 55 0 , 
but succeeds best when grown in an intermediate 
house, being placed in the cool house when in bloom 
and at rest. Although requiring little water when at 
rest, care should be taken that the pseudo-bulbs do 
not shrivel from want of it, especially before flowering. 
— Rex. 
Miltonia Candida.—This handsome species was 
introduced in 1830, and is a native of Brazil. The 
flowers, five to six on a scape, are very showy, the 
lip being white suffused with rosy-pink, and the 
remaining segments yellow, heavily blotched with 
chocolate-brown. The plant proves most successful 
when grown in an intermediate house, requiring 
a compost of peat and sphagnum with free drainage, 
as it needs a free supply of water at all seasons of 
the year.— Rex. 
THE PUNT HOUSES. 
The Stove. 
Although many stove plants are growing, more or 
less, the whole year round, there are seasons when 
vegetation is not nearly so luxuriant and when root 
action is not nearly so vigorous as it is during spring 
and summer. The energies of the plants should 
now be directed towards the ripening of growths 
already made rather than to the formation of new 
ones. The firmer and more mature the growth of 
stove plants is made, the less likely will they be to 
take harm during the season which is fast approach¬ 
ing us—a time when outside vegetation is at all 
events at a standstill. 
More air should be given, and less water at the 
root; less moisture in the atmosphere will also be 
required. But little shading will be necessary. The 
blinds should only be let down during bright days 
for an hour or so in the middle of the day. The 
syringe may still be kept vigorously at work during 
favourable weather. A great many of the Caladiums 
will now have become too shabby to remain in the 
house. These should therefore be removed and 
placed in a warm pit (where one is available) to 
finish the ripening of their tubers, after which they 
may be placed on a shelf until it is necessary to 
start them again. 
Those Gloxinias which are shewing signs of 
ripening their tubers should have less water given. 
Do not allow the balls to get dry, however, till all 
signs of vitality have departed from the leaves. 
When the tubers are ripe, the pots containing them 
may be stored away in a dry room, having a 
temperature of not less than from 45 0 to 50° Fahr. 
If desired, the tubers may be knocked out and pre¬ 
served during the winter in sand, uuder which con¬ 
ditions they will keep admirably. 
Coleuses. —The value of these beautiful decora¬ 
tive plants is too well known to need anything but a 
passing mention. Cuttings of these should now be 
taken in sufficient quantity to propagate from next 
spring. They may be inserted five or six in a 60 
sized pot, and any light friable soil will do for them. 
A temperature of not less than 6o° Fahr. is neces¬ 
sary. When struck, the cutting pots may be placed 
on a shelf, near the glass, in the stove. No further 
attention will be necessary, except with regard to 
watering. It is best, however, to keep them slightly 
on the dry side. 
The Greenhouse. 
All available room under glass will now be needed 
for the shelter of the many plants that have passed 
the summer outdoors. Houses of this description 
must, therefore, receive a thorough overhauling. 
Large specimen plants (if there are any) should be 
cleaned and the house itself washed. Care should 
be taken that the heating apparatus is in thorough 
working order. A little care taken now may save a 
deal of trouble and some worry and loss presently. 
Tuberous Begonias, Fuchsias, etc., as they 
become unsightly should be removed to cold frames 
to ripen. The lights should be kept off them except 
during very wet or cold weather. Camellias and 
Azaleas that have set their buds should be brought 
indoors without delay, and, if not already done, 
Ericas that were put out-of-doors after flowering 
should receive the same attention. In fact it will 
not be safe to leave any tender plants outdoors for 
very much longer, although fine mild autumnal 
weather often is a temptation to gardeners to do so. 
Roses in Pots. —The time for pruning these must 
be regulated by the time that it is desired for them to 
bloom. Those plants which are required to flower 
in January and February should be pruned now', 
afterwards placing them in a cool pit or greenhouse 
for the present. In pruning, the operator must be 
guided by the strength of the plants. Most of the 
hybrid perpetuals require to be cut back to two or 
three eyes. Plants which are not intended for wdnter 
flowering may be repotted now. A compost of two 
parts good loam, one part of well rotten manure 
(like that from a spent Mushroom bed) with a little 
silver or river sand, will grow Roses to perfection. 
Plunge to the rims of the pots in ashes outside until 
the time of flowering, when they form most desirable 
decorative objects for greenhouse or conservatory. 
Greenhouse Rhododendrons that were planted 
out in the end of May and beginning of June will 
now have set their buds. Take up and pot them, 
being careful to disturb the roots as little as possible. 
