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October 18, 1894. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Physalis Alkekenji Franchetti. —In this we 
have a new variety of the Winter Cherry, with an 
orange calyx of enormous size, in fact, about the size 
of a Cox's Orange Pippin. The fruit inside is also 
large. It was grown at Langley, Slough, and is hardy. 
Award of Merit. Exhibited by Messrs. J. Veitch & 
Sons. 
Chrysanthemum Madame Chas. Molin. —The 
flowers of this Japanese variety measure about 7 in. 
to 8 in. in diameter, and ivory-white. The florets 
are more or less interlaced with one another and cut 
at the tips. Award of Merit. Exhibited by Mr. W. 
J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon. 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. E. G. Hill. —This 
American variety of the Japanese type was exhibited 
for the first time. The blooms are incurved, very 
neat in form, a good 6 in. in diameter, and of a clear 
pearly-pink colour. On the whole it is choice and 
handsome. Award of Merit. Exhibited by Mr. 
W. J. Godfrey. 
Chrysanthemum Madame Edouard Rey. —The 
blooms of this incurved Japanese variety measure 
somewhat over 6 in. in diameter. The florets are 
very broad, concave on the upper face, and soft rosy 
purple with a silvery reverse. The bloom is solid 
and well built, with much material in it. Award of 
Merit. Exhibited by Mr. W. J. Godfrey. 
Chrysanthemum Souvenir de Petite Amie.— 
The florets of this Japanese variety arenarrow.spread- 
ing, a little curled or twisted at the tips, and pure 
white. The handsome blooms measure about 8 in. 
in diameter, or some of the outer florets may extend 
beyond that. Award of Merit. Exhibited by Mr. 
W. Wells, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey. 
Chrysanthemum Frank Wells. —This is also a 
Japanese variety much about the same type as the 
last named and similar in size. All the inner florets 
are more incurved at the tips and white, tinted with 
pale violet-rose; the outer florets spread widely. 
Award of Merit. Exhibited by Mr. W. Wells, 
Earlswood, Redhill. 
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BUSH APPLES ON THE 
DOUCIN STOCK. 
We should not care to be responsible for a statement 
that the Doucin stock will insure a crop of Apples 
Yvhen other trees fail But the result of observations 
shows that a good crop may be obtained even in 
adverse seasons from trees worked upon and dwarfed 
by the Doucin or the English Paradise stock. The 
French Paradise is too dwarfing and only fit for 
trees in pots. We recently passed through a collec¬ 
tion of bush Apple trees worked upon the Doucin in 
the Rutland Park nursery of Messrs. J. Laing & 
Sons, Forest Hill. The fruits in many cases were of 
great size and had to be supported by pieces of 
netting. There were ninety-eight varieties of Apples 
in one plantation and all of them were fruiting, some 
very heavily, including Bismarck, Col. Vaughan, 
Blenheim Orange, Golden Spire, Hollandbury, Peas- 
good’s Nonsuch, Beauty of Kent, and The Queen. 
On the other hand, Frogmore Prolific, Gloria 
Mundi, Cox’s Pomona, Gascoigne's Scarlet, and 
others were scarcely less Yvell cropped. 
In some cases the trees of Lord Derby and others 
were being borne down by the weight of fruit. 
Besides those already mentioned the fruits of 
Warner's King, Sandringham, Whittington’s Fill- 
basket, Stone's Apple, and Washington, were im¬ 
posing on account of their size. Some were striking 
on account of their high colour, and though that, as 
a rule pleases the eye immensely, it cannot always 
be described as a guide to excellence in quality. 
Richly coloured sorts are Bismarck, Col. Vaughan, 
Glory of England, Cox’s Pomona, Gascoigne’s 
Scarlet, Hollandbury, and Red Bietigheimer. 
Whittington’s Fillbasket is a huge green Apple, 
and while equal in fruiting properties to Lord 
Suffield, seems to have a stronger constitution. 
Castle Major and Stirling Castle are also heavy 
fruiting kinds. Blenheim Orange on the Doucin 
stock quite redeems its character from the imputa¬ 
tion of being a shy bearer till it gets to be a large 
and comparatively old tree. Most of the trees in 
this plantation are only three years old, yet have 
been pictures of fertility. It may here be mentioned 
that the soil is of a heavy and clayey nature, but 
though that may have reference to the size of the 
fruits, we do not see why it could account for the 
number of fruits in an adverse season like the past. 
Some of the trees are bushes while others are grown 
as upright cordons. All of them are pinched in 
summer, so that little or no pruning whatever is 
required in winter. The trees have also been several 
times transplanted. The best of all British Apples, 
Cox's Pomona, has also fruited well, although it is 
reputed to like a light and sandy but rich alluvial 
soil. Elsewhere we noted a maiden tree of Bismarck 
that had been budded in August last year, and 
which was bearing a huge fruit almost resting upon 
the soil. This case is by no means unique, but it is 
significant A peculiarity of Apples this year was 
that they were very liable to drop from the trees 
even when partly supported by pieces of muslin and 
netting. Close by were vigorous dwarf trained 
Peach trees and others in pots. 
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GOLDSWORTH “ OLD ” NURSERY. 
The varied character of the soil of Woking is favour¬ 
able for nursery stock of all kinds, a fact which has 
been recognised for several generations past; hence 
the richness and variety of plants which can be cul¬ 
tivated with success in that neighbourhood. We 
visited the Goldsworth " Old ” Nursery, of Mr. 
Walter Charles Slocock, the other week, and found 
it situated in a beautifully wooded district about a 
mile from Woking Station, The acreage under 
Conifers, ornamental trees and shrubs generally, 
forest and fruit trees is very extensive. The time at 
our disposal was somewhat limited, so that we could 
only note the more important items on a long and 
hurried march over the wet ground, for it had been 
raining at intervals all day. 
Conifers: 
A large trade is done in Conifers, including the 
culture of small trees or bushes of the more 
ornamental kinds suitable for window boxes. 
Amongst these we noted quantities of Cupressus 
Lawsoniana erecta viridis, also larger and isolated 
specimens of beautiful form for tubs, lawns and 
borders. Closely allied to this is the columnar and 
deeply glaucous C. L. Allumii, which is very beautiful 
and forms a fine contrast to C. L. alba spica with 
silvery white points to the shoots and which ought 
to be more widely known. A specimen 8 ft. to 9 ft. 
high was a perfect picture. The golden Retinospora 
plumosa aurea is better known and choice at any 
height. Thujopsis borealis lutea is a handsome 
yellow variety which originated here about ten or 
twelve years ago and which has been freely propa¬ 
gated in the meantime. The specimens vary from 
1J ft. to 9 ft., the latter being now a fine tree and a 
great acquisition to its class. The variety has 
already received several certificates. Amongst the 
better known trees are Pinus insignis, Wellingtonia 
gigantea, from 18 in. upwards, Thuya gigantea 2 ft. 
to 3 ft. high and Libocedrus decurrens in fine speci¬ 
mens 2 ft, to 5 ft. high. The Weymouth Pine (Pinus 
Strobus) is grown in quantity from 12 in. to 18 in. 
high. A graceful shrub or tree is Cupressus Law¬ 
soniana gracilis, and Blue Jacket, also a form of 
Lawson’s Cypress is even more distinct, pretty and 
well deserving of being added to a choice collection. 
The branches are short, compact, imbricate, glaucous 
and spreading instead of being erect as in C. L. 
erecta viridis to which it is otherwise closely allied. 
C. L. Fraseri is more erect than Blue Jacket and of 
the same bluish hue. C. L Youngi is a \ery xdgorous 
variety with all the branches much stouter than in 
the type. C. L. pyramidalis alba is an erect habited 
sort with a great deal of a white variegation. All 
these forms of Lawson’s Cypress are beautiful and 
interesting, in fact they would constitute a beautiful 
and varied collection in themselves. 
A neat habited form of the Red Cedar is Juniperus 
Schotii, in specimens 2 ft. to 3 ft. high. The droop- 
ing spray of Retinospora filifera reminds one of 
whipcord. The Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) is 
plentifully represented by specimens ij ft. to 3 ft. 
high. The Golden Irish Yew (Taxus fastigiata 
aurea) varies from 3 ft. to 4 ft. in height, and is 
therefore of a nice size for planting on lawns or for 
tubs. The Golden Chinese Juniper (Juniperus 
chinensis aurea) affords another bright bit of colour. 
There is a large quantity of the Douglas Fir about 
a foot high, and now beginning to make rapid pro¬ 
gress. 
Deciduous Trees and Shrubs. 
These are grown in great quantity and variety, the 
variegated and golden-leaved kinds competing 
strongly with the flowering and berried subjects. 
The Weeping Scotch Elm (Ulmus montanapendula) 
is alway distinct, and for certain phases of garden¬ 
ing one of the best of its kind. Robinia Pseuda- 
cacia inermis is a street tree with stems 6 ft. to 8 ft. 
high The oval-leaved Privet is grown in quantity, 
and its green foliage is in strong contrast with Cornus 
sibirica variegata, whose leaves are edged with white 
and tinted with red. Catalpa Bungei is grown as a 
standard with 6 ft. of a stem. The Portugal 
Laurel is planted about in quantity in sizes from 
9 in. to 5 ft. high, and 5 ft. to 6 ft. in circumference. 
Some of the larger are loaded with red berries. 
Purple and white Lilacs are well set with buds. The 
larger and the smaller Periwinkles, both green and 
variegated, are in fine condition. The purple-leaved 
Barberry is so handsome at present that one could 
wish it were more common. Sweet Briers are grown 
in quantity. The ornamental Spirea Bumalda and 
S. superba find a place here. We noted a large 
stock of Philadelphus grandiflorus, one of the 
boldest and finest of all the Mock Oranges. Late 
and early Dutch Honeysuckles are too often 
neglected in modern collections. Named varieties 
of Clematis are grown in quantity. 
The Golden Elder presented the appearance of a 
field of yellow foliage. The flowering Currant 
(Ribes sanguineum) is preparing for a display next 
spring. Deutzia gracilis is plentiful and good, and 
near it is a quantity of Pyrus japonica and P. j. 
atropurpurea. There are two Golden Elms which 
are very distinct in habit, namely, Van Houttei, 
with spreading branches, and Dampieri aurea, the 
latter being the golden Cornish Elm with upright 
branches and leaves reflexed against them in a 
peculiar fashion. The silver variegated Elm is also 
beautiful and conspicuous. The Fiery Thorn 
(Crataegus Pyracantha) and its variety C. P. 
Lelandi receive due attention. Such Hypericums as 
H. oblongifolium, H. patulum, and H. Moserianum 
were still flowering freely, though H. calycinum is 
out of season. Amongst shrubby Spireas we noted 
S. callosa alba, S. c. rosea, S. Lindleyana, S. Van 
Houteii, and S. ariaefolia. Of the two Forsythias 
(F. suspensa and F. vividissima) the latter is the 
most popular for forcing purposes on account of its 
upright habit. Cornus sanguinea is fruiting, but C. 
sibirica variegata elegantissima is always showy till 
the leaves fall; the latter have a broad, silvery 
margin. The Sea Buckthorn should be more often 
planted for the sake of its fruit. Close by were a 
white-flowered Weigela still in bloom, Calycanthus 
floridus, Chimonanthus fragans praecox, and the 
Virginian Creeper, now red. 
Here also are quantities of Ampelopsis Veitchii 
and A. V. atropurpurea; the latter has always a 
darker, bronzy red hue. There are thousands of 
them in small pots under glass, and very graceful 
they are. Out of doors A. sempervirens has the 
young twigs and tendrils of a beautiful red hue while the 
leaves are dark green. Fruiting Hops in pots consti¬ 
tute another speciality. Jasminum nudicaule, 
Fuchsia gracilis, Wistaria sinensis, Passiflora caeru- 
lea and P. c. Constance Elliott are other subjects 
more or less kept in pots. Tea Roses in quantity 
are also grown in the same way. Amongst Clematis 
in bloom we noted Duchess of Edinburgh, double 
white; Henryi, large double white; Jackmanni, 
Jackmanni superba and a beautiful blue one. The 
Golden Van Geert Poplar with 6 ft. stems is very 
handsome. The Snowberry now in fruit is very 
conspicuous. Rosa rugosa and R. r. alba are very 
distinct even in fruit, for those of the former are 
crimson-red and the latter golden-yellow. Hybrid 
Perpetual Roses, both dwarfs and standards, occupy 
a considerable area of ground. Many of them 
were still in bloom when we saw them, in¬ 
cluding the Bourbons, China and dwarf Polyantha 
Roses. The Persian Yellow Brier is also largely 
planted. Though not shrubs, Tritoma uvaria and 
Pampas Grass, now flowering, may here be men¬ 
tioned. 
Evergreen Shrubs. 
When gardens and shrubberies of flowering plants 
are bare in winter the evergreens then come into 
due prominence, and without a goodly share of them, 
a private demesne would look bare indeed in winter. 
Besides its rich hue in winter, Olearia Haastii 
pleases the eye in summer with its profusion of white 
flowers. The great spiny leaves of Berberris Bealei 
are also adorned with yellow flowers in due season. 
The scarlet berries of Cotoneaster Simonsii and C. 
microphylla adorn the leathery leaves till birds 
devour them. The Spanish and Portugal Brooms 
