July “22, 1899. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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at the base. It recalls what happened in Epiphron- 
itis. (Award of Merit.) Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, 
Ltd., Chelsea. 
Laelia tenebrcsa gigantea, Nov. var. —The 
sepals and petals of this huge flowered variety are 
of a dark bronzy-purple. The lip on the contrary 
is rose, more or less shaded and marked with dark 
purple. (Award of Merit.) Sir F. Wigan, Bart, 
(grower, Mr. W. H. Young), Clare Lawn, East 
Sheen. 
Cypripedium Stonei candidum, Nov. var. —The 
dorsal as well as the lower sepal of this variety are 
white on the inner lace, the dark veins being absent, 
but they are shaded with bronzy-purple on the outer 
lace. The lip has a white claw, but the pouch is 
brownish-purple, and netted with darker veins. 
The long petals are pale yellow, with a few large, 
brown spots along the midrib. (Award of Merit.) 
Sir F. Wigan, Bart. 
Cypripedium shillianum, Nov. hyb. —The parents 
of this hybrid were C. gowerianum (female), and C. 
rothschildianum (male). The two-flowered scape is 
about ft. high. The dorsal sepal is large, 
triangular-ovate and marked with rich brown veins 
on a white ground. The green petals are covered 
with broad, black spots, and strongly ciliate with 
black hairs on both edges. The lip is dark brown. 
(Award of Merit.) G. W. Law-Schofield, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. Shill), New Hall-Hey, Rawtenstall. 
Laeliocattleya duvaliana, Nov. hyb. bigen.-— In 
this case the parents were Laelia purpurata (female), 
and Cattle)a speciosissima luddemanniana (male). 
The sepals and folded petals are lilac; while the 
lamina of the lip is blackish purple. The interior of 
the tube is rusty-crimson, and the tube deep purple 
externally. (First-class Certificate.) M. Chas. 
Maron, Brunoy, France. 
Laeliocattleya Martineti, Nov. hyb. bigen .— 
The female parent in this case was Cattleya Mossiae, 
and the male, Laelia tenebrosa. The sepals are 
silvery-lilac, but the petals are darker and rosy-lilac. 
The lip is of great length, lilac above the middle of 
the lamina, and crimson-purple below that, intensi¬ 
fying in the throat. The interior of the tube is 
purple and lined with white. M. Chas. Maron. 
Carnation Heather Bell. —This is a charming 
border variety of the yellow ground section, strong 
of calyx, upright, a very large bloom, compact yet 
graceful, with a clear bright yellow ground flaked 
with reddish-pink. (Award of Merit.) Mr. James 
Douglas, Edenside, Great Bookham, Surrey. 
Carnation Rosalind. —A deep purplish-maroon, 
the flowers being neat, very firm, with rounded 
petals and a delightful Clove fragrance. It is a fine 
border variety and the habit is good. (Award of 
Merit.) Mr. J. Douglas. 
Carnation The Baron. —This is a taking border 
Carnation, very handsome and rich, having a heavy 
flaking of purplish-maroon over white. The blooms 
are large, firm and well formed, with Clove fragrance. 
(Award of Merit.) Mr. J. Douglas. 
Delphinium Michel Lando.— This is a very rich 
and handsome spike of the average height, but much 
denser, stronger and more richly coloured than 
many others. The colour of the semi-double flowers 
is a blend of purple and gentian. (Award of Merit.) 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, 
London. 
Caladium A. SiEBERT.^-This is a dwarf-growing 
wavy-leaved plant, a cross from C. Rufus and C. 
albanense,much like thelatter. The leaves are roughly 
oblong-ovate, bright red with a dull green edge. 
(Award of Merit) Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. 
Albans. 
Sweet William Elizabeth.—A tall, very showy 
cerise-carmine or crushed strawberry colour, free in 
flowering. (Award of Merit.) Viscountess Enfield, 
Dancer's Hill, Barnet. 
Rose Cadeau Ramey. —This is a H.T. variety of a 
pink-peach or rose, with palest cream at the base of 
the petals. A good Rose bloom. Award of Merit. 
Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross. 
Rose White Maman Cochet.— A Tea Rose of 
good form and of beautiful white colour with a flush 
of white at the petal edges. (Award of Merit.) 
Messrs. W. Paul & Son. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee. 
Raspberry, Golden Queen. —This is a splendid 
new yellow variety, bearing a heavy crop of very 
large, well formed, juicy, sweet fruits. The clusters 
are long and numerous. The foliage is light green 
and very fresh. (First-class Certificate) Messrs. 
James Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, 
Strawberry,Lord Kitchener. —A cross between 
Waterloo and British Queen. The crops are abun¬ 
dant, in use at mid-season. The fruit are dark and 
of good, round form, with rich flavour. (Award of 
Merit.) Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea. 
Pea Glory of Devon. —A fine Pea with large 
green pods containing some eight or nine Peas. 
(Award of Merit.) Messrs. Robert Veitch & Son, 
Exeter. 
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KitcHen Garden Calendar. 
The present month is usually one of the most trying 
of the whole calendar that growers of vegetables 
have to contend with. In some districts the soil 
becomes so parched that unless more than ordinary 
care is taken plants fail to make satisfactory pro¬ 
gress. In places thunderstorms do much damage, 
for instead of moistening the soil they wash seedling 
plants out of the ground, and so do more harm than 
good, beating the crops down to such an extent as to 
spoil them. To guard against this the surface 
should be left as loose as possible that the rain may 
the more readily penetrate, for when seedlings are 
washed in in such a manner it is seldom they make 
satisfactory progress for some time after. During 
this month, too, there are always so many things 
wanting attention, that it is difficult to give each its 
due share at the right time. In dry weather there is 
fruit gathering, and in wet weeds grow at such a 
pace that it is difficult to keep them under. Still, 
with so many things on hand it becomes necessary 
to attend to sowing seeds, which at this season is 
one of the most important operations, for unless 
these are got in at the right time it is impossible to 
have early and good crops. Cabbage is an impor¬ 
tant crop in spring, the plants should be grown 
sturdy and as exposed as possible, as by so doing 
they will be the better able to resist the cold of the 
winter. The seed should be sown thinly that the 
plants may grow robust from the first. Ellam’s Early 
and Flower of Spring are two of the best for sowing 
now. Veitch’s Main Crop and Enfield Market are 
also good. Make a sowing of Brown Cos Lettuce to 
give a supply of plants for use in November and 
December. The Brown Cos are more hardy than 
the white or summer varieties, though Hicks’ 
Hardy White Cos is a good variety to sow at the 
present time, as it turns in wonderfully well without 
tying. Prepare ground for sowing Onions in the 
next month, that it may get settled down before the 
seed is put in. Endive should also be sown now, 
and the plants put out i ft. or 15 in. apart each way, 
according to the variety. As the Potatos are lifted 
the ground should again be occupied with some 
other crop. In the more northern part of the king¬ 
dom a good breadth of Turnips should be got in, 
while in the south the sowings must be regulated 
according to the place and the quality of the ground. 
If the weather continue dry pay special attention to 
the watering of French Beans, as no crop will pay 
better for liberal treatment than this. Take par¬ 
ticular care to have the pods picked off daily before 
the seeds begin to form, or they will rob the plants 
considerably. It is not yet too late to plant out 
Broccoli, provided the ground is in good heart and 
the plants are sturdy and well rooted, but to put out 
those that have become leggy would be a waste of 
time, as such would be sure to suffer should the 
winter be severe. Celery will need special attention 
during this dry weather, for it is a moisture-loviog 
subject, and unless plenty of nourishment be afforded 
but poor progress will be made. Liquid manure of 
some kind ought to be given each time it is found 
necessary to water, for the quicker growth is made 
the more tender will the leaf-stalks be. Make a 
sowing of Parsley to give a supply of plants for put¬ 
ting out in the autumn, as plants raised from seed 
sown now will withstand the winter far better than 
those sown in the spring. Mint, Tarragon, and the 
like should be rooted in shallow boxes, to provide 
plants for forcing in winter. If rooted from cuttings 
at the present time the plants will start readily into 
growth if introduced into a gentle heat when 
required. Any seed of the different varieties 
intended to be saved ought to be gathered as soon as 
ripe and placed in the sun to dry, after which it 
should be stored away in a cool place. Attend well 
to the watering of Marrow and Cucumber beds, 
particularly the former, as they require a lot of mois¬ 
ture this hot weather .—Kitchen Gardener. 
THE PLANT MOUSES. 
The plant houses are at a disadvantage during 
summer because of so many beautiful flowers that 
grow in the open air. They are, however, very 
graceful and beautiful in the same ratio that outdoor 
beauty has increased. 
The Stove 
Work with the syringe and the more minute 
cleaning by sponging will, at this period, occupy 
much time. Climbing plants which may be going 
out of flower for the nonce, may be rested for a week 
or two. Top-dressiDg too, old plants either in con¬ 
fined pots or borders will be most helpful if given 
just at this time. Two thorough dampings should 
be given to all parts of the stove during the present 
very hot weather—one before nine in the morning, 
and the other about mid-afternoon, when the houses 
are closed with sunheat. 
Poinsettias must be kept growing at an active 
pace, and well nourished. Young batches of 
Gloxinias, Saintpaulias and other stove flowering 
plants should be potted on as needs require. Begonia 
Gloire de Lorraine and B. Gloire de Sceaux will be 
growing apace for winter decoration. The flowers 
and young shoots meanwhile must be kept pinched, 
and the plants grown firmly yet freely. 
Greenhouses and Pits. 
The Fancy and Show Pelargoniums are going 
out of flower. After the wood has been somewhat 
ripened, cuttings for next year's plants can be taken, 
and after striking them under handlights may be 
potted off and grown through the autumn and 
winter on a shelf in a cool, airy greenhouse. The 
old plants may be dried off and placed under a 
greenhouse stage, in the open or in a frame. They 
will start strongly in the spring. Fuchsias and 
other plants will need to be regulated and pinched, 
unless for tall bush plants, whose under-shoots 
alone may require pinching, and well sustained. 
Panicum sulcatum for a greenhouse decorative 
plant is unsurpassed, and just now only needs atten¬ 
tion in the watering. Young tuberous Begonias 
must be kept advancing Mark and protect for seed 
any beautiful form with good colour among the pre¬ 
sent flowering Begonias, single or double. I do not 
mean those which the average florist commends and 
strives for, but the wavy, free and graceful kinds not 
so large as to break down their stalks. Primulas, 
Cinerarias, Calceolarias and Eupatoriums, all in the 
different stages, will be worth the watching. 
Cinerarias in frames must have the base growths 
removed; must be nourished, slightly syringed, 
sometimes dipped in tobacco-water, have a shady, 
cool,moist site in a frame. Cyclamen will do in much 
the same way. Calceolarias require strict care in 
feeding, watering, ventilating and shade, not to have 
too much of either. Primulas require some shade 
and a good deal of water. Eupatoriums will do well 
outside with luxuriant feeding. Azaleas and all the 
hardwooded spring flowering plants besides forced 
Roses and Callas must have genial treatment and a 
reasonable amount of care in the quarters wherever 
they are plunged. Melons in frames are growing 
fast with us and much care is taken to keep them 
pinched two leaves beyond the fruits, and otherwise 
to remove laterals. They are looked over every 
second day. Water is copiously applied twice a 
week, care being taken not to damp the base of the 
stem. The fruit should be slightly raised on inverted 
pots or round pieces of crock. The old Cantaloup 
Melon produces the best and the most Melons with 
me in frames. Cucumbers should be cut when they 
are full grown or nearly full, but long before they 
commence to ripen. Laterals may take the place of 
the older shoots.. Top dressings will again be 
needed ,—J.H.D 
Decorated Vehicles.—We learn that on the Conti¬ 
nent of Europe, as at Nice, the carnivals of flowers 
give more and more prominence to the designs got 
from decorated vehicles, which are beirg made to 
take a leading part. From a photo of one of these 
bedecked carriages, we do not wish to see such in 
England. 
