October 3 , 1896 . 
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THE GARDENING WOR1LD 
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bronzy with red edges. The silvery white edges of 
D. sanderiana are also very pretty. D. Coulingii is 
green with white edges, and relatively new and 
distinct. All the best and well-known kinds are also 
well grown. Beautifully coloured is Pandanus 
Veitchii. Another house contains a large collection 
of the best decorative Caladiums. Dracaena 
terminalis alba has broader leaves than D. Coulingii, 
and is an old favourite. Bronzy-leaved varieties are 
more numerous than the green ones in this house. 
Palms. 
Numerous houses are monopolised by Palms of 
various ages and sizes, and for all sorts of decorative 
purposes. Two houses are filled with seedlings. 
The greater portion of the Palms are grown in the 
nursery on the opposite side of Dyson’s Lane from 
the older establishment. Here one large house 
accommodates large specimens of Areca lutescens, 
Kentia belmoreana, K. fosteriana, Latanias, and 
others of that class which are indispensable for any 
large establishment. Next to this, another structure 
is filled with Palms in pots ranging from 48 to 24- 
size. The side benches of another house are occu¬ 
pied with Cocos weddeliana, nice stuff in 60 and 48- 
size pots. Large plants of the same with long stems 
occupy the middle stage; and underneath is a fine 
batch of Livistona rotundifolia, which has sprung 
into popularity recently. Kentias, Arecas, and 
Asparagus plumosus fill a fourth house, and seedling 
Palms in thumb pots, and a collection of Begonia 
Rex fill a fifth. Thousands of seedlings fill the side 
benches of another house, and Cocos weddeliana 
covers the central stage. The seventh and eighth 
house we came to were also filled with Palms in 
various stages. 
Flowering Plants. 
In the older part of the nursery we noted a fine 
batch of healthy rooted cuttings of the huge-flowered 
Hoya imperialis, which was flowering elsewhere. 
Allamanda grandiflora was likewise flowering. 
Carnations are grown here in considerable quantity, 
including the bright yellow Primrose Day, a border 
variety. Tree varieties fill a large house, and include 
Leonidas, brilliant glowing crimson ; Henry Gibbons, 
dark crimson ; and Wm. Robinson, with brilliant 
scarlet flowers in trusses. The berried Solanum 
Capsicastrum fills a long house; Primula sinensis 
alba plena and the beautiful rosy-pink Begonia nan- 
cieanus fill another; scarlet, yellow, crimson, and 
spotted Cannas, together with the fragrant Bouvardia 
Humboldtii corymbiflora, are the glory of another 
house. A large batch of Smilax in 48 size pots, and 
trained to a single stake is very pretty and interest¬ 
ing. Erica gracilis and E. hyemalis, plunged in 
ashes out-of-doors till recently, are in the pink of 
health, and will, no doubt, flower finely in their 
season. 
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HERBACEOUS FLOWERS FOR COMPE¬ 
TITION. 
In these days of precision, of keen criticism, and of 
scientific research, when, by the aid of the excellent 
periodicals circulating weekly the results of research 
and investigation are so widely and quickly spread, 
it follows, I suppose, that accuracy and clearly defined 
expressions or statements are amongst the first 
things looked for amongst readers. It clearly is so 
amongst the readers of the go-ahead and advancing 
Gardening World, or a printer's error would not 
have been the excuse for a reproach upon the editor 
(p. 44), or a missing letter the cause of a wordy but 
happily bloodless battle. 
I was, therefore, surprised that “ Coila ” (p. 802, 
August 15th) did not style bis contribution " Hardy 
Herbaceous Flowers for Competition.” From the 
tone of his subsequent notes he evidently meant 
hardy varieties, or why does he take exception to 
Liliums and other doubtful subjects mentioned by 
" Plantsman.” 
I do not propose to enter here upon the question 
whether flowers from plants partially sheltered 
should be excluded from collections of hardy 
herbaceous flowers, as circumstances of locality, &c., 
considerably alter cases; but if I competed for a 
collection of herbaceous flowers, I consider I should 
be justified in including any herbaceous flowers, 
whether they had been protected or not. 
As “ Coila’s ” list does not err on the side of too 
great a choice, may I be allowed to add a few, many 
of which I have much admired in collections ? 
Beginning with spring and early summer, instead of 
the alphabet, thinking it would more assist intending 
exhibitors, I would mention amongst our earliest 
spring flowers, Doronicum plantagineum " Harper 
Crewe,” a bold and handsome flower. Corydalis 
nobilis makes a pretty bunch, having fern-like 
foliage; Orobus vernus odoratus, and Omphalodes 
verna which might be mistaken for Forget-me-not, 
are also very suitable for a front row. Aquilegia 
chrysantha, A. Skinneri, Papaver nudicaule, P. 
orientale, and P. o. bracteatum, if cut before fully ex¬ 
panded are indispensable. I would include Paeonies, 
also Ranunculus acris fl. pi. and R. aconitifolius fl. pi. 
Lychnis chalcedonica i» of a telling colour ; L. 
Flos-cuculi fl. pi., is very pretty in a bunch; Pole- 
monium Richardsoni might be sometimes used to 
make up a deficiency. Dielytra spectabilis requires 
no apology. 
These are a few which may be had in flower in 
early summer, while later amongst composites alone, 
Inula glandulosa, Telekia speciosa, Rudbeckia nitida 
Senecio pulcher, Stenactis speciosa, Harpalium 
rigidum “ Miss Mellisb,” and Helenium autumnale 
are all of great excellence. I have a very pretty 
Erigeron I purchased under the name E. salsuginosus. 
Spiraea Aruncus is a fine back row subject; S. 
Filipendula, and EryDgium coelestinum are very 
striking, as are Astrantia major and Sidalcea Candida 
with white malva-like flowers. Thalictrum adianti- 
folium is very light and graceful. Hemerocallis 
flava and H. fulva are always showy subjects. Hedy- 
sarum multjugum or French Honeysuckle is a crimson 
galega-like flower. Lathyrus latifolius, either the 
white or rose variety, is pretty, as is also L. grandi¬ 
flora. Geranium Endressi was recently noted as 
very telling. Amongst others are Gypsophila pani- 
culata, Sedurn spectabile, Bocconia cordata, 
Heuchera sanguinea, Tiarella cordifolia, Delphin¬ 
iums, Potentillas, Antirrhinums, Pentstemons, 
Phloxes, and Pyrethrums, of which there are many 
lovely varieties to be obtained from the nurserymen 
whose specialities they are. 
These may nearly all be used from June to 
September, many of them much later. I do not 
pretend to give a complete list, but a few I can recall 
to memory. If my acquaintance with, equalled my 
admiration for, the Saxifrages I should include several 
which I think, but am not sure, are hardy.— A. P. 
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ON THE BONNIE BONNIE BANKS OF 
LOCH LOMOND. 
That one’s lines are sometimes cast in pleasant 
places was exactly the conviction that forced itself 
upon the mind of your correspondent when he found 
himself on Saturday last one of a goodly company 
who mustered at a fairly early hour at the Queen 
Street Terminus of the North British Railway in 
Glasgow. 
At the invitation of Col. Menzies I was privileged 
to form one of a large party on pleasure bent, with 
the praise-worthy intention of exploring that lovely 
retreat justly known as the " Queen of Scottish 
Lakes.” Travelling by specially reserved saloons, 
we reached Balloch in good time for the steamship 
“ Queen,” which, so soon as the party had embarked, 
made all speed for Rowardennan. En route one 
could not fail to be struck with the magnificent 
beauty and natural grandour of the surrounding 
scenery. Those of our southern readers who may 
not be familiar with the Trossachs cannot do better 
than make a trip to this lovely region of Great 
Britain, as soon as circumstances and opportunity 
may permit, for it would be idle to attempt to 
describe in writing the beauty of the land and water¬ 
scape, which, with the quick passage of the steamer, 
passes in glorious panorama before the eye. The 
Loch itself is studded with a succession of islands, all 
of which help to lend beauty to this charming stretch 
of water. Principal amongst these are Inch 
Tavannach and Inch Connachan, and there are many 
other Inches besides, which gave rise to some 
pleasantries from one of the party, who, strictly 
for the purpose of information, wanted to know why 
Loch Lomond was like a 2-ft- rule. To those of my 
readers who may be curious to know the correct 
answer, we may mention that there are twenty-four 
Inches spread over the loch. Certainly nothing 
nearer Paradise has been reached than this excursion 
since the wonderful doings of my friend Mr. Sankey, 
when he ascended to the skies recently in a balloon 
at Newcastle, and I question which of us had the 
more magnificent sight. 
My readers who are more particularly interested 
in floricultural pursuits would, I feel sure, find a 
bountiful fund of interest and research along the 
lovely Silver Strand of Loch Katrine, or in Ellen’s 
Isle, and amongst the other islets already referred to. 
After the discussion of an excellent menu provided 
by host Kean at the Rowardenn Hotel, under the 
presidency of Col. MeDzies, faced in the vice chair 
by his genial and courteous manager Mr. Richard 
Wilson, the party devoted themselves to Highland 
games and dances to the strains of inspiriting music 
from the pipers, who accompanied the excursion, 
and, although weather did not permit of a venture to 
the summit of Ben Lomond, very much that was 
interesting was investigated, and at a later hour the 
party returned to the pier head for the home-bound 
steamer. Tea was served on board under the 
courteous dispensation of Mr. W. E. Bardsley, who 
studied the catering excellently well for the creature 
comforts of the voyageurs. The facilities for lunching 
and dining are splendid, for these well-fitted boats of 
the North BritishCompany are replete with every com¬ 
fort, and the staff under the direction of the gentleman 
referred to, are one and all anxious that the tourist 
should feel himself thoroughly at home. The party 
reached Glasgow at a late hour, and a most enjoyable 
day was brought to a close with three times three for 
the worthy Colonel, and one cheer more for the firm’s 
speciality in whisky, aptly termed " Auld Scottie,” a 
brand with which some of our floricultural exhibitors 
are already familiar. At a later period we hope to 
give a reproduction of a photograph of this typical 
Highland gathering, through the courtesy of Captain 
Coats, the secretary to the Glasgow and West of 
Scotland Horticultural Society —Gyp. 
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NOTICE OF BOOK. 
Hand-list of Trees and Shrubs grown in Arbore¬ 
tum, Royal Gardens, Kew. Part II. Gamo- 
petalae to Monocotyledons. London : Sold at 
the Royal Gardens, Kew. Printed for Her 
Majesty’s Stationery Office, by Eyre and 
Spottiswoode, Printers to the Queen’s Most 
Excellent Majesty. 1896. Price is. 
Besides the official guides to the museums at Kew, 
this is the sixth hand-list of the various classes of 
plants grown in the gardens. There yet remains to 
be printed a hand-list of the hothouse plants, which 
it is hoped the authorities will accomplish in the 
near future. Already, however, it must be apparent 
to the most casual observer that the collections of 
living plants got together at Kew are of vast and far- 
reaching extent—more so than in any other botanic 
garden all the world over. 
The part just issued is the second on the subject of 
hardy trees and shrubs. It contains all those woody 
plants having a corolla in a single, piece (Gamo- 
petalae), as well ar those natural orders having no 
corolla,and the Monocotyledons. Thehand-list is only 
of the same size as that containing the Polypetalae, so 
that an idea may be gleaned of the number and im¬ 
portance of that division of plants to the outdoor 
garden. The Gymnosperms and the Monocotyledons 
occupy but little space in the list under notice, but 
they are more numerous than we expected, having 
overlooked the fine collection of Bamboos now well 
established in the Aboretum near the banks of the 
Thames. The Gymnosperms consisting of seven 
species of Ephedra might well have been associated 
with the Conifers, with which, in fact, we looked for 
them, when that hand-list was issued. 
Printer’s errors have been sharply looked after in 
this list, so that the names will constitute an excellent 
guide to follow, and help those who were unable to 
distinguish between a printer’s error, and what was 
intended by the compiler and editor in Part I. In 
the case of old generic names now used to indicate 
species, a guide like the present is invaluable ; but 
in the matter of proper names with adjectival termi¬ 
nations, the average scholar should be able to 
determine whether the word should be commenced 
with a capital letter or not. The rule followed out 
by these hand-lists, and, in fact, adopted at Kew, is 
that proper nouns in the genitive case should com¬ 
mence with a capital letter, as, for instance, Veronica 
Lyalli (Lyall’s Veronica) and Olearia Traversii 
(Travers’ Olearia). On the other hand proper names 
used in the adjectival form should commence with 
a small letter, as, for instance, Buxus wallichiana 
(the Wallichian Box) and Veronica guthriana (the 
Guthrian Veronica). Thymus Serpyllum and T. 
