September 25, 189?. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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plenty of growths made lower down next year, and 
the loss will not be serious. 
Cassia corymbosa— Is this pretty plant generally 
used for bedding ? I have had it in a bed in my 
flower garden where it has bloomed very freely. I 
am delighted with it, and shall have more of it next 
year.— Subscriber. 
The plant is not so frequently employed for bed¬ 
ding as it ought to be and might be. It may occasion¬ 
ally be seen in greenhouses. 
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CAPNATION MAUD DEAN. 
The powerful fragrance in this variety is delicious 
and its keeping qualities remarkable. It has an 
extra well-formed bloom, and a good stiff stem 
which always carries it erect, making it an ideal 
flower. The colour is white, deepening to the centre, 
which is a delicate pink, making it the most striking 
and attractive flower ever seen. The variety was 
raised by Mr. J. N. May, of New Jersey, and has 
received First-class Certificates from all the principal 
exhibitions in America. An eye-witness from this 
country saw the plants in December last, when a fine 
batch was bearing thousands of flowers. The same 
plants were again covered with bloom in May last. 
They were grown under the usual treatment accorded 
to Carnations as a rule, when they are being forced 
for the supply of cut flowers. About 4 in. of soil 
was placed upon the benches and the Carnations 
planted in this. Pot culture is seldom, if ever, 
attempted for market work. The fragrance of the 
flowers alone should recommend the variety to lovers 
of Carnations. Individual blooms measure about 
3 in. across, on the stronger stems. The accom¬ 
panying illustration was prepared from a photograph 
supplied us by Mr. May, and shows a popular 
method of displaying them in dwelling rooms, or on 
exhibition tables. 
GLAMIS GARDENS, FORFAR. 
Glamis Castle, of historical interest, is situated 
about a mile from Glamis Station, a beautiful part 
of Forfar. A few years ago the disastrous storm 
ruined the forest, uprooting thousands of trees. The 
gaps are plainly visible and will be so for many 
years to come. Gardening at Glamis for many years 
past has been a noticeable feature. It is now up¬ 
wards of twenty-five years since I first visited Glamis. 
At that time the late renowned George Johnstone 
was in charge ; and it may be fresh in the memory 
of many how he swept the decks of the principal 
prizes at the Dundee International Show with his 
grand Grapes, &c. After his death he was succeeded 
by Mr. Whitton, now Superintendent of the Parks 
and Gardens of Glasgow, and whose position there is 
giving the greatest of satisfaction to the Corporation. 
He was worthily succeeded by Mr. T. Wilson, the 
present gardener, a young man full of enterprise and 
a great enthusiast in gardening. Glamis has lost 
none of its prestige in high class gardening, for it is 
well represented in every department. Good order 
and cleanliness are the order of the day. 
The fruit houses, a fine range, contain fine crops 
of Peaches, Nectarines, and Grapes, which are 
everything that one can desire. It is really aston¬ 
ishing what fine Grapes the old vines produce, Mr. 
Wilson is judiciously replanting, some grand young 
Vines being on the way. 
The plant houses, of which there are many, 
contain numerous novelties worthy of note. Stove 
and greenhouse plants are well represented. I was 
particularly struck with a grand batch of the lovely 
Gymnogramme schizophylla, over 2 ft. through, a 
grand plant for baskets or elevated positions when 
well done. Standing at intervals between these and 
some well-grown Maidenhair Ferns, what struck me 
as a beautiful plant for decorative work are many 
dozens of the scarlet Clerodendron fallax, plants 
clothed with foliage to the pots, about 2 ft. high, with 
grand branching spikes of their rich scarlet flowers. 
They are used here extensively for indoor decora¬ 
tion, and stand well, so I was informed. 
Other houses are gay, one with a grand batch of 
tuberous Begonias, many over 2 ft. through, as much 
in height, and superb varieties. These are quite a 
grand feature. Another house is full of well-grown 
and profusely-flowered plants of the best zonal, 
double, and single Pelargoniums, making a dashing 
display Lilium auratum and its varieties, L. land* 
folium, L. Harrisii, and Tuberoses are grown well, 
and swell the varied display. Noticeable were some 
fine Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora with enor¬ 
mous heads; the old favourite of mine, Cassia 
corymbosa, with its bright golden flowers; and the 
grand old Vallota purpurea, which is flowering 
profusely. 
Marguerite Carnations, as well as others, are 
specially well done. A house of these in 48-size pots 
sown in January is grand. The strain is Sutton & 
Sons'. For variety of colours, flowers of fine form 
and substance, and most beautifully fringed, they are 
truly magnificent. As these are just in perfection, 
they will continue to flower for months to come. 
The plants are very free, producing enormous quan¬ 
tities of flowers. The Tree Carnations and the 
Souvenir de la Malmaison types are likewise well 
done. 
The stove houses contain grand collections of 
young plants suitable for decorative purposes ; and 
a house of splendidly-grown Calanthes of various 
sorts calls for special comment. They are grown 
principally in 32-size pots. Many of the pseudo¬ 
bulbs are fully a foot, and others 15 in. long, and 
stout in proportion ; and judging from their vigorous 
appearance they will give a good account of them¬ 
selves later on. A large batch of all the best Bouvar- 
dias attracts one’s attention, flowering profusely. 
Tomatos,Melons, Figs, Cucumbers, &c.,are fruiting 
well and giving every satisfaction, The frames are 
full of seedling Begonias, Pelargoniums, Carnations, 
and other useful plants. A grand batch of Chrysan¬ 
themums will soon have to be boused, which will 
give a good supply of cut flowers, and make a fine 
display through the winter months. These com¬ 
bined with the scarlet Salvias make a good show. 
Bedding is well done. The display in front of the 
large range I shall not forget. Every good annual, 
combined with all useful bedding plants, is there in 
full glory, not formally arranged, but broken up, 
which to me is more interesting. Every kind or style 
of bedding is well represented. Carpet bedding 
receives its due attention. Unfortunately the 
severe frost of a few days ago spoiled the effect of 
the flower garden on the terrace, the Begonias, 
Tropaeolums, Heliotropiums, &c., being completely 
cut up and black. The walls in various parts of the 
grounds are well planted with climbers, Clematis, 
Roses, &c., still making a good display. The 
pleasure grounds, which are well planted, contain 
many grand specimens of hardy trees and shrubs, 
Coniferae, &c. Every season some new addition to 
these is being made. The demand for cut flowers, 
fruit, vegetables, and plants for decorative work is 
great, but Mr. Wilson is equal to the demand, and I 
congratulate him upon his success in all-round 
gardening, which is fully appreciated by his noble 
employer .—Aljred Outram, F.R.H.S. 
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BUCCLEUCH NURSERIES, HAWICK. 
Many of our readers are familiar with Mr. John 
Forbes, Buccleuch Nurseries, Hawick, N.B , but a 
greater number know him only by reputation. The 
nurseries from which his seeds and plants emanate 
are situated in a narrow valley amongst the moun¬ 
tains, which surround and tower above Hawick on" 
every side. The Teviot and Slitrig flow through this 
valley,adding likewise to the romantic charactor of the 
situation. We had the pleasure of inspecting these 
nurseries on the 2nd inst., and noted a few of the 
several specialities here, particularly in the way of 
hardy plants. During a downpour of rain we passed 
through 
The Glasshouses, 
and in the conservatory saw some fine old Camellias, 
which prove very serviceable about Christmas. The 
varieties included many of the best such as Alba 
Plena and Imbricata, both handsome white flowers ; 
also Beaulie, Guthrieana, Michael Angelo, Meteor, 
Juluthe, Rubens, Argus, Diana, Lourii, Archduchess 
Marie, and Coradino. Lapageria rosea and L. r, 
Carnation Maud Dean. 
