814 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
August 18, 1900. 
Fred. Davis, Esq., Woollashill, Perthshire, set up 
a small group of double tuberous Begonias in pots, 
for which he received a Bronze Flora Medal. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart, (gardener, Mr. W. 
Bain), Burford Lodge, Dorking, set up a collection 
of Gladioli,including hybrid varieties of the Lemoine- 
Fulgurant, Nanceanus, Antoinette Thiry, and other 
crosses. These were remarkable for their peculiar 
and rare combinations of colour. Le Chat-Noir was 
violet purple in colour, and Demi-deuil, a shade of 
blue and violet. (Silver Bankslan Medal.) 
Fruit Committee. 
Present.— Philip Cowley in the chair ; W. Wells, 
J. Willard, J. Cheal, W. Poupart, Geo. Keif, Wm. 
Pope, H. Esling, Alex. Dean, S. Mortimer, Geo. 
Thos. Miles, Geo. Woodward, H. Marsham, Geo. 
Wythes, Wm. Crump, W. Farr, Balderston, F. L. 
Lace, G. Norman, and G. Bunyard. 
The Earl of Stafford (gardener, Mr. H. Markham), 
Wrotham Park, Barnet, showed twelve bunches of 
black Grapes, all of them excellent, especially when 
we consider that many of them were cut from Vines 
planted in 1785, and others from Vines planted by 
the late Mr. Wm. Thompson in 1848. They were 
much admired by the numerous visitors. (Silver 
Knightian Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., The Royal Exotic 
Nurseries, Chelsea, staged a wonderful display of 
trained Gooseberries shown in pots, heavily laden 
with fruits. They also had a collection of Apples, 
Pears, and Plums. Of the Apples thirty-four 
dishes representing as many distinct varieties were 
shown. The Red Astrachan, Mr. Gladstone, Lady 
Sudeley, Duchess of Oldenburg, Beauty of Bath, 
and Golden Gem among early dessert varieties were 
very finely coloured and of fine size. Some of the 
early culinary sorts were shown. A new variety of 
Plum named McLaughlin, a dark brown, smooth, 
round Plum was shown. According to appearances 
this should prove an acquisition to the early Plums. 
They also showed large bushes, 6 ft. high, of the 
Japanese Wine berry in fruit. The crop was very 
heavy and even as a decorative shrub, or for jam 
berries, this should find demand. (Silver Knightian 
Medal.) 
From the Marquis of Salisbury (gardener, Mr. G. 
Norman), Hatfield, came a boxful of twelve Royal 
George Peaches of large size and attractive 
appearance. Half a dozen Melons of the variety 
Hatfield Hybrid, a Melon rather under the average 
size, nearly smooth, bright yellow colour, and deep, 
juicy reddish flesh. 
Miss Adamson (gardener, Mr. G. Keif), South 
Villa, Regent's Park, London, who had on not a few 
previous occasions demonstrated what skill can do 
for fruit culture against London smoke and fogs, 
showed a very fine collection of fruits on this 
occasion. This consisted of Plums, Peaches, 
Melons, and Grapes, &c. These were enlivened 
with various decorative plants. He very deservedly 
obtained a Silver Gilt Knightian Medal. 
W. Roupell, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. Russell), 
Harvey Lodge, Roupell Park, S.W., showed a 
collection of dessert Apples. 
Mr. Geo. Cbarleton, High Church, Morpeth, had 
a boxful of Gooseberry Victoria. 
-«*■- 
READ THIS. 
A weekly award of 5s. will be made by the pro¬ 
prietors of The Gardening World, to the person 
who sends the most interesting or valuable item 0) 
news upon passing events likely to interest horticult¬ 
urists at large ; hints containing suggestive facts of 
practical interest to gardeners or growers of plants, 
fruits, or flowers; successful methods of propagating 
plants usually considered difficult ; or any other 
tohic coming within the sphere of gardening proper. 
The articles in question should not exceed 250 words, 
and should be marked " Competition." The address 
of the winner will be published. The Editor's 
judgment must be considered final. The communi¬ 
cations for each week should be posted not later 
than Monday night. 
The prize last week was awarded to Mr. A. Hem- 
sley, for his article on " Begonia Gloire de Lorraine,” 
p. 790. 
QOeSCICQi ADD MSUSKS. 
What is a Border Carnation ?—Western: Any Car¬ 
nation that is hardy, of robust constitution, free 
flowering, and which produces plenty of grass—that 
is, barren shoots for layering—may be termed a 
border Carnation. Generally speaking, the tree 
Carnations, including the Malmaison varieties, 
would not be considered border Carnations, as they 
seldom give much satisfaction when planted in open 
beds and borders. Some of the so-called winter 
flowering Carnations, such as Winter Cheer, may be, 
and sometimes are, planted in the open with success¬ 
ful results. Selfs are most abundant, but many 
fancy Carnations are also classed amongst border 
varieties on account of their hardiness, &c. 
The Milk Thistle.— Marianus : As far as popular 
names are concerned, Milk Thistle and Our Lady's 
Thistle would be applicable, and the Holy Thistle is 
also used, but the first given is the most common. 
As far as classical names are concerned, the follow¬ 
ing are used by different authors :—Carduus maria¬ 
nus, Silybum marianum, and Mariana lactea. You 
can use the first one which is quite good enough. 
The leaves are bright green with broad silvery-white 
veins, and to this the name of Milk Thistle is due. 
There is really no milky juice in the plant at all. 
The colour of the flower heads is rosy-purple. The 
plant is at its best before it commences to bloom, as 
the leaves are then in perfection. It is a common 
garden plant in many parts of the country, but as it 
scatters its own seeds and comes up again, no seeds¬ 
man seems to keep it, as gardeners and amateurs 
get plenty of it by merely leaving a few plants and 
hoeing up all others in the garden. It may often 
be found on rubbish heaps where seedlings come up 
from tbe old plants cast out of the garden in autumn. 
It makes leaves only the first year and flowers the 
second. If you keep your eyes about you when 
visiting your neighbours' gardens you may happen 
to drop across it. If anyone should send us a small 
packet of seeds we should be pleased to send them 
on to you. You might make enquiries of your 
seedsman, and he might be able to get some for 
you. 
Grapes all Spoiled and Rotting.— R. 0 . W.: 
your predecessor must have acted very foolishly to 
let tbe laterals all get interlaced and then cut them 
entirely off. The check must have been a very 
severe one, especially as it was just before the recent 
hot weather commenced. The check has produced 
a bad case of shanking, and as the berries com¬ 
menced to decay the recent wet weather has hastened 
the process. We would advise you not to hurry the 
Vines by keeping up too high a temperature, but to 
let them come along slowly, and wherever there is 
space to let laterals grow without shading or inter¬ 
fering with their neighbours, let them grow, as it will 
help the Vines to recover their strength. In the 
meantime pick out all shanked and decayed berries 
with a scissors, and keep the house well ventilated 
with a little air on all night. Next year attend regularly 
to each operation when it requires to be done. Some 
other less valuable work should be set aside for a 
time, so that you may give the Vines regular atten¬ 
tion. 
Curious Behaviour of Lilium candidum.— C. G.: 
We have seen the White Lily behave in a similar 
way before, but not to the extent as the specimen 
you sent us. It would seem to be a case of 
phyllanthy. The six segments of the ordinary 
flower have developed alternately instead of in two 
whorls as usual. The centre of each flower has 
grown out into a branch bearing a vast number of 
segments and this appears to be determined to con¬ 
tinue indefinitely. The segments are creamy-white 
as if half way on to ordinary leaves You do not 
state how long the plants have been in the beds, nor 
whether they are shaded or not. It is difficult to 
give a reason for their behaviour; but it might be 
the result of too rich soil, too deep planting, too 
much moisture, too much shade, or by the bulbs 
being too long in the same place under these condi¬ 
tions. We would advise you to lift the bulbs in 
September, or as soon as the foliage has died down 
(do not wait till fresh growth takes place), and plant 
them 3 in. deep in moderately rich soil. The ground 
may be kept cool by the presence of low shrubs in 
the beds. This might induce the bulbs to return to 
their proper condition. You might let us know the 
results. 
Names of Plants.— Interested : 1, Fennel (Foenic- 
ulum vulgare); 2, Hedge Parslev (Caucalis Anthricus). 
— Sneyd: 1, Stance latifolia; 2,Trachelium caeruleum; 
3, Alyssum martimum variegatum ; 4, Sedum sar- 
mentosum variegatum ; 5, Antennaria tomentosa.— 
Sigma : Hoya carnosa. It is very unusual for this 
plant to produce a seed pod. We have never seen 
one. The members of the Asclepiadeae, unless they 
are European species, seem to have a difficulty in 
getting fertilised under cultivation.— R M. : 1, Brow- 
allia speciosa major ; 2, Thunbergiaalata ; 3, Malope 
trifida ; 4, Ophiopogon japonicus ; 5, Polystichum 
vestitum.— A.W.: 1, Leycesteria formosa; 2, Jas- 
minum officinale; 3, Kerria japonica flore pleno ; 4, 
Spiraea Douglasii; 3, Alnus glutinosa laciniata ; 6, 
Jasminum revolutum.— J.C .; 1, Coreopsis tinctoria 
var.; 2, Chrysanthemum carinatum var. ; 3, Chrys¬ 
anthemum coronarium flore pleno var. ; 4, Senecio 
elegans flore pleno; 5, Lavatera trimestris ; 6, Gillia 
tricolor ; 7, Collinsia bicolor. 
Communications Received.—James Good.—C. 
Macquarie.—H. D.—W. Grant.—A. C—W. D. — 
A. J. B.—Warwick. — T. B.—A. L. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Sutton & Sons, Reading.—Sutton’s Bulbs for 1900. 
James Veitch & Sons, Ltd , Royal Exotic Nur¬ 
sery, Chelsea.—Bulb Catalogue ; also Novelties and 
Specialities ; List of Select Strawberries ; Eremurus. 
John Downie, 144, Princes Street, Edinburgh. — 
Bulb Catalogue. 
Hogg & Robertson, 22, Mary Street, Dublin.— 
Robertson’s Bulbs ; also “ Holland in Ireland." 
Dobbie & Co., the Royal Florists, Rothesay.— 
Autumn Catalogue. 
John Peed & Son, West Norwood, London, S.E. 
—Bulb Catalogue. 
Albert F. Upstone, F.R.H.S., 35, Church 
Street, and Market Street, Rotherham.—Cata¬ 
logue of Flowering Bulbs. 
SHOW FIXTURES FOR 1900. 
August. 
rq.—Shrewsbury Show (2 days). 
22. —Bucklebury and Marlston Horticultural 
Society. 
24. — Falkirk Horticultural Society ; Bradford Hor¬ 
ticultural Society (2 days). 
30.—Stirling Horticultural Society (2 days). 
September. 
7.—National Dahlia Society’s Exhibition (2 days). 
12. —Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (2 
days). 
13. —Boston and District Dahlia and Chrysanth¬ 
emum Society. 
27.-R.H.S. Fruit Show (3 days). 
October. 
9.—National Chrysanthemum Society (3 days). 
November. 
6 . — National Chrysanthemum Society (3 days). 
7. —Sevenoaks and West Kent Chrysanthemum 
Society (2 days). 
8. —Devon and Exeter Horticultural Society (2 
days). 
15. — Maidenhead Chrysanthemum, Fruit and Vege¬ 
table Society (2 days) ; Edinburgh Chrys¬ 
anthemum Show (3 days). 
23. —Dundee Chrysanthemum Society (3 days). 
December. 
4. — National Chrysanthemum Society (3 days). 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Subscription (including postage) : 3 months, is. 8 d., 
6 months, 3s. 3 d.; 12 months, 6s. 6 d., prepaid. 
Foreign Subscriptions to all countries in the Postal 
Union, 8s. 8 d. per annum, prepaid. 
SUBSCRIPTION FORM. 
Please send me “The Gardening World,” 
tov _ months, commencing on 
ot which I enclose 
Name _ 
A ddress _ 
SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS 
Small Advertisements, solid type,is. tor first line, and 6d. for 
every nine words after. Displayed Advertisements,per inoh 6 s 
per column (12 ins. long), £3 5*. 1 per fialf-page, £5 ; per page 
£9. Speoia quotations given for a series. Gardeners and 
others Wanting Situations thirty words for is fid., prepaid. 
Handsomely bound Volumes, I to XV., 6s. 6d. eaob. 
Covers for binding, 2s. 6d. each, 
Telegrams —“BAMBUSA, LONDON.” 
5 & 6, CLEMENTS INN. 
STRAND, LONDON, W.O. 
Secretaries of Societies will greatly oblige the 
Publisher by forwarding early information of 
Fixtures. 
An Illustrated Monthly Magazine of 52 pages and cover. 
Exponent ofsclentlfio and high-farming; advocate of oo-opera- 
tionln agrioulture, tn the supply of larm requisites and the sale 
of produce; organ of the Agricultural and Horticultural Associ¬ 
ation, the pioneer society tor mutual supply of pure olloakes, 
complete manures,reliable seeds and implements on whole. 1 ale 
terms. Specimen copy free. Subscription per annum, 5.°. 
Inclusive of postage. Single Copies 6d. eaoh, through all 
Newsagents,—3, Agar Street, Strand; London. W.C. 
liottontisf. 
