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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
April 15, 1893. 
fingers. The plants are then plunged up to the rim 
of the pot, holding them in that position until the 
crocks, &c., are thoroughly moistened. In giving it 
this way you preserve the moss, and there is no 
dinger of the manure water getting into the heart of 
h growths. 
Odontoglossum Harryanum treated in the same 
way does wonderfully well with us, making fine 
growths and large spikes, having ten and twelve 
blooms to the strongest. These may now be trans¬ 
ferred to the cool house with advantage. 
The Syringe must now be kept freely going 
morning and afternoon in all divisions, and those 
that do not care to afford manure direct to the plants 
would do well to damp down with manure water, 
adding half a pint of drainage from the stable to four 
gallons of water. In a future calendar 1 hope to go 
fully into the effects of manure water on Orchids.—- 
C. 
Lycaste macrobulbon Youngii 
There are comparatively few of the yellow species 
of Lycaste in cultivation, and some of them are 
difficult to distinguish. One of the best known is 
L. aromatica, the leaves of w'hich fall away before 
the plant comes into bloom. A coloured plate of 
the plant under notice is given in the Lindenia, pi. 
368, where it is represented as evergreen, there 
being good foliage while the plant is in bloom. The 
flowers are large and of a rich golden yellow, such as 
we see in many of the Daffodils. The variety 
Youngii merely differs from the type in having 
smaller pseudo-bulbs and in the absence of spots oa 
the petals and lip. 
Laslia-Cattleya Amcena delicata. 
This bigeneric hybrid is the result of crossing Cat- 
tleya Loddigesii with the pollen of Ltelia Perinii. It 
is intermediate between the parents and has rosy 
purple sepals and petals beautifully lined with darker 
veins like Laelia Perinii but fading to lilac in the 
centre like Cattleya Loddigesii. The lip takes the 
form of the former, but the colour of the lip of the 
latter and therefore very pretty. A number of plants 
have been raised from the same capsule, and the 
variety delicata under notice is one of them. The 
interior and exterior of the tube of the lip is porce¬ 
lain white, but the greater part of the lamina and the 
lateral lobes are of a clear pale yellow, while the 
apex is bright rose. Five seedlings were raised by 
M. Bleu, and four of them were identical with deli¬ 
cata while the fifth has a less elongated lip the front 
part of which is of an intense reddish-violet. There 
is a beautiful illustration of the variety under notice 
in the Lindenia.pl. 367. It flowers in October and 
November. 
Cymbidium devonianum. 
This may be described as a quaint old-fashioned 
species which is ver}’ pretty and interesting 
although not showy. The leaves are stalked, 
lanceolate, and 12 in. to 14 in. long. The flowers 
are borne in pendent racemes about a foot in length. 
The sepals and petals are a greenish yellow suffused 
with purple, the petals being clearer in colour than 
the sepals. The lip is reflexed from the middle and 
characterised by two black blotches on the most 
prominent part, while there is also a black blotch on 
the base of the column. The species was intro¬ 
duced from India in 1837 and was named in compli¬ 
ment to the Duke of Devonshire. It may be grown 
in pots or baskets suspended from the roof of the 
warm division of the Orchid house. We noticed a 
fine piece of it in the nursery of Messrs. J. Veitch & 
Sons, Chelsea. 
Epiphronitis Veitchii. 
T he generic name of this has been compounded from 
Epidendrum and Sophronitis in order to indicate 
that the progeny is a bigeneric hybrid. The parents 
are stated to be Sophronitis grandiflora and 
Epidendrum radicans, known also as E. rhizophorum, 
the latter being the pollen parent. The plant is 
certainly most closely allied to the latter, having 
dark orange red or bright scarlet flowers. The 
sepals and petals are lanceolate-elliptic, and the 
three-lobed lip is of the same colour with the excep¬ 
tion of a yellow blotch at the base and some crimson 
spots. The lateral lobes are toothed at the apex. 
From what we have seen of it the plaut is about 
18 in. high with oblong leaves arranged in two ranks. 
It is therefore of the same habit as Epidendrum 
ellipticum, E. evectum and others of that type. It 
may be seen in the nursery of Messrs. J. Veitch & 
Sons, Chelsea. 
(jai’iejiers' IpiproVepispt jlpjociatiop?, 
Torquay District Gardeners' Association.— The 
first annual meeting of the members of this associa¬ 
tion was held on March 28th, when the secretary 
reported a balance in hand of over £10, and a mem¬ 
bership of 120. Several new names were promised 
for the ensuing session, and several fresh features 
are contemplated in the association’s programme, 
amongst others being the formation of a library, 
giving prizes for essays, &c. The summer outing 
will probably be to Taunton Flower Show, on Aug. 
10th W. Lavers, Esq., is president, and Mr. F.C. 
Smale, hon. sec. 
Deyon and Exeter. —The members of this asso¬ 
ciation held their last meeting for the session on the 
5th inst., when Mr. Stoneman, teacher of botany at 
the Exeter Science Schools, read a paper on " The 
Conifers at Dropmore,” on behalf of Mr. Cecil 
Bartlett (one of the foremen at Dropmore). Mr. D. 
C. Powell, of Powderham Castle Gardens, presided. 
As illustrative of the paper read, a large number of 
branches were exhibited to show the characteristics 
of the trees referred to. The specimens showed 
that a well-drained, gravelly' soil is eminently suitable 
for Conifers, that being the character of the soil at 
Dropmore, from whence the specimens came. A 
grand specimen of a cone of Araucaria imbrictawas 
showm, and among the branches were some lovely 
forms of Abies, Pinus, Cedars, and other such 
ornamental trees. A cordial vote of thanks was 
passed to Mr. Cecil Bartlett for the paper, and to 
Mr. Stoneman for reading it. -Mr. Hope announced 
that the " Transactions,” published by the society, 
giving the essays read in the session 1891-92, was now 
ready. He also stated that there would not be any 
charge to members for borrowing the books which 
had been presented to the association, and, with a 
few restrictions, the circulation of the books would 
be free to members. It was hoped that for the summer' 
outing the start would be made at Streatham Hall, 
and then on to Killerton, Escott, and Sidmouth. 
The outing would take place in July. 
WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN. 
Eucharis.—Bulbs that have flowered during the 
winter may now be kept warm and moist to en¬ 
courage them to make fresh growth. They will then 
furnish another crop of bloom during the summer 
months. Should the pots be getting overcrowded 
with bulbs and the soil exhausted, bulbs may be 
shaken out, sorted into sizes and repotted in good, 
substantial and fibrous loam. 
Gesneras. —The tubers or rhizomes of the late 
flowering Gesneras may now be shaken out of the 
old soil and repotted. The rhizomes may be started 
in pans of light soil if so desired, and afterwards 
transferred to pots when they have started into 
growth. The plants can then be assorted according 
to strength, so that the tallest may' be in the centre. 
Poinsettias —If it is desired to grow on some of 
last year’s or even of older plants, a batch may be 
started now, so as to give them a fair length of 
season to make good growth and develop numerous 
flower heads. Old plants started about this time 
will come into bloom before those raised from 
cuttings. 
Sparmannia Africana. —When the plants of 
this old-fashioned conservatory plant have gone out 
of bloom they may be pruned pretty hard back and 
then encouraged to make good growth in preparation 
for next winter and spring flowering. 
Camellias. —The repotting of this class of plants 
should not be attempted after the young shoots have 
fairly’ started into growth. If the operation has 
hitherto been neglected, it had best be deferred till 
the young growths are fairly firm, but before they 
have set their buds. Keep them moist by watering 
and syringing while growth is being made. 
Bouvardias —No advantage should be missed of 
hastening the growth of young plants. Cuttings 
should be potted off singly as soon as they are well- 
rooted and the tips of the shoots removed to make 
them branched and bushy. 
Fuchsias. — The beauty of the plants may be 
made or marred according to the treatment they 
receive between this and flowering time. An 
endeavour should be made to fill up all gaps and 
defects in the plants by pinching the young shoots to 
cause them to throw’ out several so as to furnish the 
plant equally all over. The final stopping may be 
given about six or seven weeks before the time they 
are wanted to be in flower. 
Peaches.—During the prevalence of east winds, 
which have already been long continued, regulate the 
ventilation very carefully so that the heat may never 
be so great as to necessitate the admission of large 
volumes of cold air for the purpose of reducing the 
temperature. Syringe the trees throughly morning 
and afternoon. When the fruits in the earliest 
house commence to make their second and final 
swelling, the night temperature may be raised to 6o° 
or 65°, but the degree may be much higher during 
the day frcm sun heat. 
Melons.—Take every advantage of sun heat to 
forward the growth of the crop, and avoid the use of 
artificial heat as much as possible Pinch back or 
remove all unnecessary lateral growths, to concen¬ 
trate the energy of the plants upon the fruits. 
Where the crop is heavy, or even good and evenly 
distributed, there will be little trouble in keeping un¬ 
necessary grow’th in check, but where the crop 
is thin there will be a great tendency to 
produce useless wood which must be held in check. 
As the fruits of the first crop approach their full 
size, avoid syringing but keep up the atmospheric 
moisture by damping down the borders, pathways, 
&c. 
Cucumbers. — To prevent cold cutting winds 
from playing upon the tender foliage, a thin screen of 
tiffany or similar material may be placed over the 
open ventilators Keep up the vigour of the plants 
by occasional top dressings of rich material, or cover 
the beds with well decayed manure, or liquid manure 
at the temperature of the house may be given. 
Cauliflower, Cabbage, &c. — The weather has 
hitherto been too dry for planting, but Cauliflower 
sown in autumn or in February under glass should 
now be planted even if it is necessary to water them 
till established. 
Broccoli and Borecole—The main crop of 
these should now be sown in b,eds to be planted out 
afterwards when fit. Dust the beds over with fresh 
lime and soot, or net them in districts where birds are 
troublesome. More attention, than has hitherto been 
the case, should be given to the various kinds of 
Borecole, such as Dwarf Green Curled, Reed’s 
Hearting, Cottager's Kale, AsparagusJ Kale, Ac., for 
winter work. 
Fuchsias.—Recently repotted Fuchsias will now 
be starting into growth freely. Plenty of light and 
air will prove of immense advantage to them, even 
at the present early stage. Pot off rooted cuttings 
singly and keep them growing on without check. 
Figs on open walls.—Complete the tying and 
nailing of Figs in the open air if it has not already 
been done. But if the stopping of unnecessary 
shoots was properly attended to last summer, there 
should be very little wood to cut away at present. 
Sound fruit-bearing shoots should be laid in at full 
length, because it is from them that the first and 
only crop of fruit can be obtained during the ensuing 
summer. 
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Questions add AnsuieRs. 
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or " The Publisher,” and not to any person by 
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London." 
Names of Plants. —IF. Black : 1, Saxifraga 
Aizoon ; 2, Begonia manicata, an old garden plant. 
— A. R. S 1, Dendrobium aggregatum; 2, D 
Devonianum; and 3, D. cariniferum. —Amateur 
Kerria japonica.— Genista : We do not recognise the 
Camellia Try some nurseryman who grows a good 
collection. 
Pilea muscosa. —S. J.. The Artillery Plant is 
now frequently used in bedding arrangements as a 
groundwork for Begonias and similiar plants. 
Screen Pl ants. —Urban : Polygonum Sachalinense 
would make you a grand summer screen plant for 
such a position, but you must plant at once as they 
are beginning to grow fast. 
Primrose. — P. : A large flower certainly, but 
course and pin-eyed, and of no commercial value. 
We have already, in Harbinger and others, much 
more pleasing forms. 
Erratum. — At p. 502, at the fourteenth line from 
the bottom of the right-hand column, for Eryngium 
ochroleucum helveticum, read Erysimum ochro- 
leucum helveticum It was merely a lapsus 
penrnz, as the description shows the plant to belong 
to the Wallflower family, and not to the Umbellifers. 
Communications Received. — B. & S. — H.W.P. 
—A.P.—J.T.—P.B.—E.P.—A.J.P.—A P.—R.S.H. 
