July 24, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
745 
Dictamnus Fraxinella- Please tell me how to 
propagate this pretty herbaceous plant. Will it 
come from seed ?— Amateur. 
The plant may be raised easily from seed which 
should be sown, to copy Nature, as soon as it is 
ripe. Divisions of the roots made in spring will also 
grow freely, and will soon make plants, and most 
growers prefer the division system to the seed sowing, 
as yielding quicker results. 
Poinsettias.— Please tell me if Poinsettias will 
grow in a cold frame for the remainder of the 
summer.— Reader. 
If the plants are fairly vigorous and well advanced, 
a frame will do for them until autumn, providing, of 
course, that it is deep enough. Poinsettias are apt 
to get “ leggy ” and the frame will have to be a deep 
one to contain them for long. If the plants are back¬ 
ward it will be advisable to keep them growing on in 
a warmer bouse until the beginning of August, when 
they may be transferred to the frame if desired. 
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CYPRIPEDIUM GODEFROYAE LEUCO- 
CHILUM GRANDIFLORUM. 
Some time ago three cases of Cypripedium Gode- 
froyae were imported and divided between R. I. 
Measures, Esq , of Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell, 
and R. H. Measures, Esq., The Woodlands, Streat- 
ham. When the plants had been established and 
flowered some grand varieties turned up amongst 
them, including specimens of the beautiful white- 
lipped C. G. leucochilum. Some time ago we men¬ 
tioned one that was quoted at a very high price. 
That under notice turned up in the collection of R. 
I. Measures, Esq., and is nofable for the great size of 
its flowers as the name would imply, as well as for 
the beauty of its markings. It is both choice, select, 
beautiful, and would command a high price if put 
upon the market. What is good to sell is also good 
to keep, and we have no doubt that the owner is 
proud of it, as well he might be. 
The flower measures 3^ ins. across the petals, and 
each of the latter is if Ins. in diameter, thus testify¬ 
ing to the magnificence of the flower. The dorsal 
sepal is white, lined or banded longitudinally with 
blackish-crimson veins; these are united in a net¬ 
work by means of numerous transverse bands on 
the lower portion. The declinate petals are broadly 
oblong and heavily netted with blackish-crimson on 
a white ground. The lip is pure white, and smooth, 
contrasting markedly with the rich markings of the 
sepals and petals. The accompanying illustration 
prepared from a photograph sent us by R. I. 
Measures, Esq., shows a peculiar pointed develop¬ 
ment on the front of the lip, but this is merely an 
accidental freak, not likely to turn up again. We 
have seen a similar freak in another species. The 
grand variety under notice was recently shown by 
the gardener, Mr. H. J. Chapman, at a meeting of 
the Royal Horticultural Society and the lip was 
perfect. 
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TURNFORD HALL NURSERIES NEAR 
BROXBOURNE. 
The owner of this wonderful and gigantic establish¬ 
ment is Mr. Thomas Rochford. Miles of glass, tons 
of fruit and millions of plants are here to be seen in 
the best possible condition, a sight in horticulture that 
no one interes ed ought to miss seeing. It is educa¬ 
tional to visit such establishments in many ways, and 
gives one an idea what is required for market 
purposes more particularly. 
This place is well kept, and a model of cleanliness. 
Good order is in strong evidence in every department; 
not only good order, but everything is as well done 
as it is possible to do it. There are Palms of all the 
leading varieties by the thousand, from the tiny seed¬ 
ling to gigantic specimems 20 ft. high, and of all 
intermediate sizes. Every plant is a plant in the 
true sense of the word, not drawn up and spindly, 
but nice, compact, healthy, clean, well grown and fit 
for any kind of purpose for which it is required. Of 
course Kentias are the favourites. K. fosteriana, K. 
australis, K. belmoreana, and K. canterburyana are 
here to be seen in their thousand in various sizes. 
The same may be said of Latania borbonica, Areca 
lutescens, A Baueri, Corypha australis, Cocos 
weddeliana, and C. plumosa, Phoenix in variety, 
Rhapis, Seafcrthia elegans, &c Noticeable is a fine 
batch of half specimen Pritchardia grandis (Licuala 
grandis) perfect in shape and form. Palms here 
occupy many dozens of houses. In addition to their 
being so well done, they are splendidly arranged 
which greatly adds to their appearance. The re¬ 
quirements for their well being has well been studied 
by the owner, for better houses could not be built 
for their practical accommadation. 
Ferns. 
These are grown by hundreds of tnousands, dozens 
of houses being devoted>to their culture. Kinds only 
are grown suitable for decorative purposes. Various 
Adiantums, Aspleniums, Cyrtomiums, Lomarias, 
Nephrolepis, Phlebodium, Pteris in many stages, 
are here to be seen to perfection—from the tiny 
spores just germinating to fine specimens. All the 
leading sorts of those enumerated, like the other 
stock, is everything one can desire. 
Foliage Plants. 
Aralia, Araucaria, Aspidistra, green and variegated, 
Crotons, all the leading sorts, Cyperus, Dracaenas, 
beautifully coloured, Ficus elastica, and Pandanus 
Veitchii, a magnificent stock well coloured, are 
grown. Heliconia illustris is also splendidly grown 
and well coloured. Nepenthes also receive attention, 
as suspended from the rools of some of the houses 
are some well-grown specimens, splendidly pitchered. 
Such sorts as N. Courtii, N. Curtisii, N. hookeriana, 
N. Rafflesiana, N. Burkei, N mastersiana, N. mixta, 
and N. Morganiae are cultivated. The pitchers are 
large and well coloured. Other foliage plants such 
as Caladiums, Asparagus, &c. are likewise grown in 
large quantities. 
Flowering Plants and Orchids. 
Several new houses have recently been erected for 
the cultivation of Orchids, not a general collection, 
but those most suitable for cutting purposes. It is 
about two years since the worthy owner commenced 
purchasing Orchids. Since then he has bought 
thousands of Cattleyas, Laelias, Cypripediums, Den- 
drobes, Oncids, Odontoglots, Coelogynes, &c., and 
other popular kinds are here by the thousand. They 
are doing remarkably well ; also the houses are well 
adapted for the purpose, and under the fostering care 
they are receiving will, 1 am sure, give a good 
account of themselves. Many fine forms of 
Cattleyas and Odontoglois from imported plants 
were in flower at the time of my visit. Good things 
are always cropping up in importations, and from 
what I saw, the owner is sure to find something good 
and new I trust many will reward him for his 
spirited venture. 
Chrysanthemums, Hydrangeas, Azalea mollis, 
Lilacs, &c., are groAn. Over 72,000 Chrysanthe¬ 
mums have been potted up and look most pro¬ 
mising ; they, like his other stock, are of the best. 
Bulbs. — Last season six millions of single crowns 
of Lily of the Valley, one million Tulips of various 
sorts, forty thousand Hyacinths ; sixty thousand 
Narcissus, and other bulbs were grown for market 
purposes, besides thousands of Liliums. At the 
present time the stock of Tuberoses potted is up¬ 
wards of sixty-five thousand. I am giving you low 
figures when I state the quantity. 
Grapes. 
These are grown by the ton. Large spacious 
Vineries carrying enormous crops of fruit are here 
by the dozen. Vines are in splendid condition, 
the foliage grand, and the fruit better if possible. 
Useful sized bunches for market purposes are re¬ 
quired, and here they are by thousands. Gros 
Colman is the leading sort. Black Hamburgh, 
Alicante, Lady Downes, and Muscats are the other 
favourite kinds. I question if ever finer crops of 
well-developed bunches could be produced. They 
have the appearance at the present time of being 
everything that could be desired, and look like 
finishing A 1. 
Tomatos. 
Dozens of houses are devoted to their culture ; some 
are planted out, others being in boxes and pots. All 
alie are doing well, producing fine crops of good 
shaped well coloured and highly flavoured fruit, each 
plant producing dozens, for the variety is most pro¬ 
lific. It is Mr. Rochford’s own raising. He can find 
nothing to equal it for his purpose and like a sensible 
man, will stick to it till he finds a better. Hundreds 
of pounds of fine fruits are cut daily, and have been 
for some time past, and a succession will be kept up 
through the season. 
Cucumbers. 
Many houses are likewise devoted to them. The 
variety is Mr.Rcchford's own raising,and like the fore¬ 
going it suits him well. Tons of Cucumbers are cut 
through the season. It is a grand looking Cucumber, 
very prolific, and of fine flavour. It is a pretty sight 
