November 6, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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ture. All parts of the plant are small, but the flowers 
are charming, and the plant is worthy of being grown 
as a pet. The sepals and petals are deep purple, 
fading almost white at the base. The lip is warm 
orange forming a fine contrast to the rest. Botanical 
Certificate. Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co. 
Laelia pumila albens. Nov. var. —The flowers of 
this choice variety are white, with crimson-purple 
blotches on the lip. Award of Merit. Fred Hardy, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. T. Stafford), Tyntesfield, Ashton- 
on-Mersey. 
Cattleya hardyana magnifica. Nov. var. —In 
this new variety we have darker and richer flowers 
than the type, and very handsome. Award of Merit. 
Fred. Hardy, Esq. 
Cattleya bowringiana Wild's var. Nov. var .— 
This grand form bore a large raceme of flowers of a 
darker purple and larger size than the type. Award 
of Merit and cultural commendation. C. K. Wild, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. R. Pallant), Bramcote, Wey- 
bridge. 
Cypripedium Haynaldo-Chamberlaini. Nov. 
hyb. —This is the first hybrid in which C. chamber- 
lainianum has been used as a parent. The dorsal 
sepal is green at the base, white upward and lined 
purple. The petals are spotted purple on a green 
ground. The lip is rosy-purple. Award of Merit. 
E. Ashworth, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Holbrook) Hare- 
field Hall, Wilmslow, Cheshire. 
Floral Committee. 
Marattia Burkei. —In the way of Ferns nothing 
more distinct has been put on the committee table 
for a long time than M. Burkei. It is totally unlike 
any Marattias we have hitherto seen. The fronds, 
in the present state of the plant at least, are nearly 
orbicular, and tripinnate, with deltoid, dark glossy- 
green segments, only g in. to J in. in length. The 
stipes is covered with pale points that are not, 
however, spiny. It is the prettiest of the Marattias 
in cultivation. First-class Certificate. Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd. 
Gesnera amabilis —This garden form produces 
pyramidal panicles of gracefully drooping, tubular, 
white flowers, marked with a golden blotch in the 
throat. The leaves are bronzy. Award of Merit. 
The Duke of Sutherland (gardener, Mr. Peter Blair), 
Trentham Hall, Stoke-on-Trent. 
Nerine Lady Bromley. —The flowers of this 
most remarkable variety have wavy, scarlet segments, 
with a blue midrib. The stamens and style are also 
blue. The latter colour is unique in the genus. 
Award of Merit. H. J. Elwes, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
Lane), Colesborne Park, Andoversford, Gloucester¬ 
shire. 
Nerine Countess' Bathurst.— Flowers blush, 
with deep rose midribs to the segments, and pink 
stamens. Award of Merit. H. J. Elwes, Esq. 
Nerine Lady Llewellyn.— Segments broad, 
uudulated, and of a rich carmine, giving the flowers 
an imposing appearance. Award of Merit. H. J, 
Elwes, Esq. 
Nerine Lady Mary Shelly. —The spreading, 
wavy segments in this case are pink with darker 
midribs. Award of Merit. H. J. Elwes, Esq. 
Nerine Lady Dorington. —This has flat seg¬ 
ments, merely recurving at the tips, and pink, with 
deep rose or red midribs. Award of Merit. H. J. 
Elwes, Esq. 
Nerine Lady Lawrence.— This and Lady 
Bromley are the most distinct of the whole batch of 
seven Nerines. Lady Lawrence has wavy, narrow, 
orange-salmon segments, making the flowers 
decidedly distinct and charming. Award of Merit. 
H. J. Elwes, Esq. 
Nerine Lady Lucy Hicks-Beach. —The wavy 
segments in this case are of a glowing carmine- 
crimson, and highly attractive. No more distinct 
and striking batch of seedling Nerines has before 
been placed on the table. Award of Merit. H. J. 
Elwes, Esq. 
Chrysanthemum N. C. S. Jubilee —This in¬ 
curved Japanese variety has broad, closely incurved 
florets reminding one of Louise except in colour, 
which is a charming silvery blush or pink. Award 
of Merit. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, 
Kent. 
Chrysanthemum Simplicity. —Blooms about g 
in. across, with drooping, tubular, pure white florets, 
the central ones being incurved. It is a handsome 
Japanese variety. Award of Merit. Mr. W. J. 
Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon. 
Chrysanthemum Modesto. —This incurved Jap¬ 
anese sort is one of the best golden yellow types in 
cultivation. The heads are massive, and about 7 in. 
across, with interlacing florets. Award of Merit. 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey. 
Chrysanthemum Lady Byron.— The blooms of 
this incurved Japanese sort are pure white, of beauti¬ 
ful form when well grown, and measure 6 in. to 7 
in. across. Award of Merit. Mr. W J. Godfrey. 
Lady Ridgeway, Ella Curtis, and Mme. Philippe 
Rivoire.— For description of these three Japanese 
varieties see p. 133. Award of Merit to each. Mr. 
W. J. Godfrey. 
Chrysanthemum Sunstone.— A Japanese variety 
of a clear bright yellow and very handsome. Award 
of Merit. Mr. W. J. Godfrey. 
Chrysanthemum G. J. Warren or the Yellow 
Madame Carnot. —The flowers of this variety are 
clear yellow, but otherwise similar to Madame 
Carnot, and will be equally valuable for exhibition. 
Award of Merit. Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood 
Nurseries, Redhill. 
Chrysanthemum Lady Hanham. — This is a 
sport from Viviand Morel of a beautiful salmon- 
pink, with a yellow centre. Award of Merit. Messrs. 
H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent. 
Chrysanthemum Robert Powell. —Blooms of a 
beautiful bronze, with old-gold reverse, belonging 
to the incurved Japanese type, and very striking. 
Award of Merit. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee. 
Melon Excelsoir. —A scarlet-fleshed Melon of 
useful size, with a yellow, netted rind, and of good 
flavour. Award of Merit. Earl Percy (gardener, 
Mr. G. Wythes), Syon House, Brentford. 
Grape Marchioness of Downshire.— Bunches 
similar in shape to those of Gros Colman ; and berries 
very large, oval, juicy, and rich in flavour. Award of 
Merit. Marquis of Downshire (gardener, Mr. T. 
Bradshaw), Hillsborough Castle, Co. Down. 
Turnip Golden Ball. —The tubers of this variety 
are globular, very shapely, with a small tap-root, 
light yellow in the lower portion, golden upwards 
and of excellent quality. Award of Merit. Messrs. 
Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, N.B., and Orpington. 
Turnip Model White.— Similar in form to 
Golden Ball, but white, and of beautiful form. 
Award of Merit. Messrs. Dobbie & Co. 
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Herbs. —These are in regular daily demand in all 
establishments, and a supply in the freshest possible 
condition must be maintained. This cannot be done 
where the plants are allowed to remain on the same 
ground for several years in succession. The present 
is a good time for splitting up and replanting most 
kinds of herbs. The ground intended for their 
reception must we well worked, and a position 
slightly shaded will be an advantage during summer. 
Beds should be formed of convenient width, and with 
good alleys to facilitate picking. Thyme, Sage, and 
such like plants when divided should be planted a 
little deeper in the new beds to enable the plants to 
form new roots. Mint is much better lifted while 
the top growth is green and fresh, as it enables one 
to see where the principal rhizomes are situated, and 
these can be lifted in a mass and transferred to new 
ground with but little check at this season, and the 
roots establish themselves before winter. A portion 
of this crop may also be placed in boxes and be in 
readiness and get well established before it is 
required for placing in warmth for an early supply. 
It is essential in replanting Mint to place it in ground 
free from Couch Grass and Bell-bine. 
Roots for Forcing. —Preparations must be made 
for supplies of Asparagus, Seakale, and Rhubarb. 
The plants intended to supply the first crop should be 
lifted at once and be kept in cool and damp quarters. 
The frames and structures must begot ready for their 
reception. No warmth is more genial for forcing 
these vegetables than that supplied by leaves and 
dung ; the former should predominate, to render it 
mild and more continuous. A deeper bed should be 
made for the Asparagus, as this will require exposure 
to light when growth commences. The stocks of 
Potatos intended for forcing should also be looked 
over and a selection made from the best tubers 
These must be placed under conditions favourable 
to give them a very gentle stimulus to plump-up 
their eyes. Some of the forwardest may be put into 
10 in. pots, or boxes 3 ft. long and g in. deep, and 
started gently at once. These are easily movable 
to fresh and warmer quarters after growth has 
commenced. 
Small Salading, —Where regular supplies of 
Mustard and Cress, and Radishes are expected, 
weekly sowings of the former should be made in 
gentle warmth. Sow very thickly in shallow boxes of 
prepared light soil, pressing the seed into the soil, 
and cover each box with boards or stiff brown paper 
to ensure an even germination of the seed. To 
ensure success with Radishes after this season, a 
slight hotbed should be made, and a sowing made 
every fortnight or three weeks. Endive must be 
lifted and placed under cover to blanch at regular 
intervals according to the demand for it. Chicory 
should also now be ready for lifting at any time and 
prove useful when an extra supply is needed, A 
few clumps of Chives cut over and potted and then 
placed in heat will soon give some young growths 
and a flavour agreeable to some palates.—/. R. 
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Tlie Orcnitl Grower’s calendar. 
Cattleya House.— The plants of Cymbidium 
lowianum, after the slight rest they have been sub¬ 
jected to since making up their growths, are now 
pushing forth strong flower spikes; to each spike 
a neat stake should be put so that the spikes may be 
trained up in a manner that when each flower is 
open it will be seen to the best advantage. Left 
to their own resources, they sometimes become spoilt 
by coming in contact with a near neighbour, and half 
the beauty is lost. 
With the spikes about 6 in. long the plants should 
receive a good soaking of weak liquid manure. 
We use Guano, but failing that, soot water in a weak 
state as applied to “ ’Mums " will help them, besides 
adding a lustre to the foliage. Do not be afraid it 
will kill them, because it will not, or I should not 
advocate its use. In all cases use judgment and you 
are all right. 
Laelia anceps.— The spikes of hanging plants 
will require attention so that they do not get 
damaged by touching the glass. If possible they 
should be made to face one way, so that when in 
bloom there will be no difficulty in,arrangement. Do 
not give this plant too much moisture at the 
roots at this season. Always bear in mind that these 
Mexican Laelias are subjected to plenty of sunlight 
and drying winds in their native habitat ‘ hence the 
short clubby bulbs and exceptionally hard leaves we 
find on imported pieces. Our plants are allowed to 
go a long time without more than what they take up 
from the moisture put about the house. To this 
fact we attribute the exceptionally highly coloured 
flowers we always get. 
Laelia praestans.— Of all the dwarf growing 
Laelias this certainly takes a foremost place amongst 
Orchid lovers. Its culture is similar to that of Cattleya 
marginata. It is, however, a much more desirable 
Orchid. We have therefore to thank Messrs. W. L. 
Lewis & Co., for bringing it over in quantity. Small 
pans are the most suitable to grow them in, although 
they do equally well in small baskets. It is when 
the repotting season comes round that the pans are 
seen to be the best, as the plants may be more 
readily turned out, or if necessary the pans may be 
broken to avoid spoiling the roots. Not so with 
baskets, as the roots will encircle the teak rods. 
Elevate the plants and use a small quantity of good 
peat and the best Sphagnum Moss for them to root 
into. During the summer months the cool house 
would be warm enough for them, but early in autumD, 
when the growths are making up, the Cattleya house 
is much the best place for them. 
Vanda caerulea.— There is no Vanda to beat this 
when well done, but how many of us can keep it in 
good condition for long ? Too much heat I am afraid 
has to answer for a good many failures. I am told 
by no less an authority then Sir John Kirk that frost 
is not unknown in the Khasya Mountains where this 
beautiful blue Orchid thrives. But to imitate this 
under cultivation would be, I think, a mistake. We 
a'l know that plants under glass become more deli¬ 
cate, no matter how carefully you follow the dictates 
of nature, so that a happy medium seems to be the 
most sensible course to pursue in their culture. The 
Cattleya house seems then to be the most suitable.— 
C. 
