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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
October 3, 1896. 
Chamaedrys are instances of old generic names used 
to designate species ; hence the use of the capital 
letter for the specific name. Daphne Genkwa is a 
case of the use of the native name, adopted for the 
species. 
The accepted names are printed in bold type, while 
the synonyms are in smaller type and set back from 
the margin, so that those who peruse the list can see 
at a glance which is the correct name, or in other 
words the oldest, which should be retained. For 
instance Jasminum humile is a well-known species 
lumbered with half-a-dozen synonyms of which J. 
revolutum andj. wallichianum are the most common. 
The American Ash (FraxiDus americana) has eleven 
synonyms ; F. angustifolia has ten ; Lonicera glauca 
has eight; and the Guelder Rose has seven. All these 
names tossing about in gardens and conflicting with 
one another to the great annoyance of planters, culti¬ 
vators and others. 
A few gardeners will no doubt be annoyed that the 
names of some of their old favourites have been 
dropped or in their own words changed, notwith¬ 
standing the fact that they have known them all their 
lives by such names. They will be more annoyed 
before being less so, until nomenclature becomes more 
uniform by the adoption of that proceeding from a 
leading and reliable source, such as furnished by the 
hand-list under notice. Part I. and Part II. are 
evidently not intended to be bound together for they 
are paged separately and each contains an alphabeti¬ 
cal index at the end, which will facilitate the finding 
Of the proper name for the synonyms which are only 
given under the accepted names in the body of the 
work, and not alphabetically. 
SEVENOAKS GARDENERS’ SOCIETY. 
The fortnightly meeting of the Sevenoaks Gardeners’ 
and Amateurs’ Mutual Improvement Society, was 
held at the Rose and Crown Hotel, Sevenoaks, on 
the 15th inst., under the presidency of Mr. J. Buck- 
land. The tables were particularly gay with flowers, 
fruit and vegetables of exceptional quality. The 
first prize for twelve Cactus Dahlias was taken by 
Mr. W. Fox, gardener to—Sowerby, Esq., Solefields. 
In the amateurs' division, Mr. F. Galloway, Cross 
Keys, had the best four dishes of Potatos. First- 
class Certificates were awarded to Mr. H. Heath for 
a stand of Dahlias and some honey ; to Mr. E. Cook, 
Kirkella Gardens, for excellently finished black 
Grapes ; to Mr. Hughes for a Begonia ; to Mr. Hay¬ 
ward for a good collection of vegetables; and to Mr. 
Wolfe for fine Onions. 
Mr. H. Cannell, of Swanley.was then called upon 
for his lecture on " Plants and Seeds.” He said he 
was in sympathy with all societies working for the 
advancemehf of horticultnre. In dealing with the 
“bolting” of Cabbages Mr. Cannell considered that 
the primary cause was that sufficient care was not 
bestowed on tho plants that were to produce the 
seeds, the result being prematurely produced seed. 
Another error was pulling the plants from the seed 
beds without first loosening the soil with a fork. This 
would give the plants a severe check, especially if the 
weather at the time of planting was dry. In cutting 
Cabbages, he said it was a common practice with a 
great many people to cut the heads, then the remain¬ 
ing leaves, and some even went as far as to split the 
stem into four quarters, which he considered most 
barbarous. The best plan was to cut out the heart 
and leave everything else; then in a short time they 
would get a second crop of small but sweet heads. 
Concerning the planting of Potatos he said there 
was a right and a wrong method of procedure. 
Most people had no doubt observed that the centre 
shoot comes away stronger than the rest; this was 
the crown eye, and that which should be preserved, 
as it gave the best results. There was no Potato 
which was absolutely disease-resisting ; but by plant¬ 
ing the sets in rows wide apart, not too deeply, and 
by earthing up the plants two or three times, the 
malady would be greatly lessened. Mr Cannell 
also dealt with the subject of potting, at considerable 
length, and stated that the successful man repotted 
his plants in such a way that the casual observer 
would not detect the change, so carefully did he 
handle them. 
There was a large attendance of gardeners and 
amateurs, and at the close of the lecture a number 
of them took part in the discussion that followed. 
A hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Cannell was pro¬ 
posed. In replying, Mr. Cannell said he should like 
to bring before their notice the Gardeners’ Royal 
Benevolent Institution, the Royal Gardeners' Orphan 
Fund, and the Gardeners’ United Horticultural, 
Provident, and Benefit Society, institutions which he 
could with confidence recommend. Mr. Cannell had 
a fine exhibit of large Onions, raised from Kentish- 
grown seed, at the meeting. 
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TRIALS AT CHISWICK. 
Asters. 
Amongst other plants which have been subjected to 
a cultural trial by the Royal Horticultural Society, 
at Chiswick this year, China Asters have not been 
forgotten. An assortment representing all the 
sections of this popular flower has been grown, the 
beds in which the Violas were accommodated last 
year having been devoted to them. A couple of rows 
of each variety are grown, so that there shall be no 
mistaking their general character and good points, 
all of course being placed under precisely the same 
conditions. Appended is a list of the varieties that 
have best acquitted themselves. An idea of the 
severity of the test may be gathered from the rarity 
with which the examining committee have awarded 
the “XXX,”— bespeaking the “ highly commended.” 
“Commended,” represented by “XX” is more 
frequently employed. The names in most cases 
signify the colour of the flower, the section to which 
it belongs immediately following. 
TomThumb : adwarf, dark crimson-scarlet Paeony- 
flowered variety of considerable merit. XX. Mr. F. 
C. Heinemann, Erfurt, Germany. 
Fiery Scarlet: dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. 
The blooms are large, and produced in profusion. 
XX. Mr. F. C. Heinemann. 
Purplish Violet: dwarf Chrysanthemum- 
flowered. XX. Mr. F. C. Heinemann. 
Claret: dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. XXX. 
This is a most promising variety. Mr. F. C. 
Heinemann. 
Rose : dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered, very 
large. XX. Mr. F. C. Heinemann. 
Light Blue : Comet—very large and good. XX. 
Mr. F. C. Heinemann. 
White : Victoria—one of the best whites in this 
section. XX. Mr. F. C. Heinemann. 
Cinnabar Carmine : Victoria—This sort has 
large blooms, with exceptionally long stalks ; and 
should be useful for cutting. XXX. Mr. F. C. 
Heinemann. 
Giant White: Comet—This is a very tall and 
strong growing variety. XXX. Messrs. Dobbie & Co., 
Rothesay, N.B. 
White, turning to azure blue : Victoria. XX. Mr. 
F. C. Heinemann. 
Miscellaneous. 
Pentstemons. XXX. These were sent by Sir 
Trevor Lawrence (gardener, Mr. Bam), Burford 
Lodge, Dorking, and comprised some remarkably 
handsome varieties. 
Antirrhinum, Yellow-Queen : This is a grand 
new bedding variety of exceptionally dwarf and 
compact habit, and a free and continuous bloomer. 
This latter quality is amply evidenced by the appear¬ 
ance of the plants even at this advanced season. 
The flowers are large, and bright sulphur-yellow in 
hue, the palate exhibiting a rather deeper shade of 
yellow. XXX. Messrs. Dobbie & Co. 
Antirrhinum, Majus Scarlet : In habit this 
Antirrhinum is not so dwarf as Yellow-Queen, but it 
is well under the average height. The flower spikes 
are long, and the individual flowers large, and a rich 
deep crimson in hue. XXX. M. Vilmorin, Rue de 
Megisserie, Paris. 
Zinnia elegans: From M. Vilmorin also came a 
grand strain of Zinnia elegans. These have done 
well at Chiswick, the flowers being large, very 
double, and exhibiting many subtle and beautiful 
shades of colour. XXX. 
Chamaepeuce Sprengeri : This is a handsome 
new bedding plant of Thistle-like appearance. It 
produces a tuft of foliage about 10 in. in height. 
The leaves are dark green on the upper side, silvery- 
white on the lower, and linear-lanceolate in shape. 
They are furnished with strong spines, about J in. in 
length, which are produced in opposite clusters of 
four or five, at intervals of about 2 in. along their 
entire length. The midrib, which is strongly 
developed, is white-yellow in colour. XXX. Messrs 
Barr & Son, King Street, Covent Garden. 
Beetroot. 
The vegetable committee have had a number of 
varieties of Beetroot submitted to trial at Chiswick. 
In the following report it will be seen that several 
of the standard varieties tested have earned fresh 
honours. 
Nutting’s Selected Red.— The flesh is dark, 
sweet, and of excellent colour when cooked. The 
roots are of medium size and good shape. XXX. 
Mr. F. C. Heinemann and Messrs. Dobbie & Co. 
Dell’s Black Leaved — A very distinct variety, 
with very dark, handsome foliage. XXX. Messrs. 
Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Messrs. Jas. Veitch & 
Sons, and Messrs. Dobbie & Co. 
Egyptian Dark Red.— The great merit of this 
variety is that it is exceptionally early. The flavour 
is excellent. XXX. Messrs. Nutting & Sons, 106, 
Southwark Street, S.E., and Messrs. Jas. Veitch & 
Son. 
Cheltenham Green Top. — An extra fine, dark 
red variety of great merit. XXX. Messrs. Yates, 
and Messrs. Watkins & Simpson, Exeter Street, 
Strand, W.C. 
Barr’s Green Top. —A new variety of great 
promise. XXX. Messrs. Barr & Son. 
Turnip-rooted Red Globe. — A new Turnip- 
rooted variety of considerable merit. XXX. Messrs. 
Watkins & Simpson. 
Nutting’s Dwarf Red. — Avery dwarf growing 
sort, with roots of medium size, excellent shape, and 
good colour. XXX. Messrs. Nutting & Sons and 
Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons. 
Perfection Dwarf Red. — Another very fine 
dwarf variety of great merit. XXX. Messrs Hurst & 
Sons, Houndsditch, E.C. 
Potatos. 
Syon House Prolific.— XXX. Mr. Geo. Wythes, 
gardener to Earl Percy, Syon House, Brentford. 
Early White Kidney.— XXX. Mr. Dean. 
Saxon.— XXX. Messrs. Kent&Brydon, Darling¬ 
ton, Durham. 
Triumph.— XXX. Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Read¬ 
ing. 
Famous. —Award of Merit. Mr. Ross. 
Peas. 
Sixty varieties of Peas have been accorded a trial at 
Chiswick during the past season. The seed was 
sown on March 17th on ground that had previously 
received a good manuring and had been trenched 
3 ft. deep. As is now a matter of history, the season 
turned out an abnormally dry one, and thus the 
haulm throughout was considerably shorter than 
would have been the case under ordinary circum¬ 
stances. The crops, however, turned out satisfac¬ 
torily in spite of the trying experience. Two meet¬ 
ings were held by the fruit and vegetable committee 
for purposes of examination—the first on June 15th 
for the inspection of the early varieties, and the 
second on June 29th for the later sorts ' The follow¬ 
ing varieties came out best : — 
Sutton’s Bountiful (Sutton & Sons).—An 
abundant bearer, with the haulm, pods, aod seeds 
grass green. The pods contain, on an average, seven 
peas in each. The flavour is sweet and excellent. 
Height, 3 ft. 6 in. ; seeds slightly wrinkled : ready for 
use June 15th. XXX. 
Sutton's Prizewinner (Sutton & Sons).—This 
is a fine exhibition variety, the pods being long, 
straight, and averaging six peas in each. It is a 
fair cropper, and the flavour is excellent. Height, 
- ft.; seed wrinkled : ready for use June 24th. 
XXX. 
Sutton's Eureka (Sutton & Sons).—A very heavy 
cropper, the pods being produced in pairs. The 
haulm, pods, and peas are grass green, the pods 
being long and averaging eight peas in each ; flavour 
good ; height 3 ft.; seed wrinkled : ready for use June 
25th. XXX. 
Tall Butter Sugar (Vilmorin).—An excellent 
cropper, with the pods produced in pairs, and the 
haulm, pods, and peas a pale green. This pea is 
intended to be cooked and eaten as gathered, pods 
and all. It was thus treated for the committee, who 
commended its admirable flavour. Height, 4 ft.; 
ready for use June 24th. XXX. 
Carter’s Michaelmas (J. Carter & Co.).—A 
heavy cropper, with the pods produced in pairs, and 
haulm, pods, and peas dark green. The pods are 
large, and contain about seven large peas of first- 
classquality. Height, 3 ft.; ready for use June 29th ; 
seeds wrinkled. XXX. 
