•^September 8, 1900. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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and the further to supply this cheery shade one 
might suggest the variety Rosa Bonheur, which has 
large trusses, though the plant itself is dwarf. 
Tenderesse cannot be definitely described, it is so 
quaint and sweet. But if we say that the flowers 
are a shade of soft satiny-pink with a tint of lilac, 
the colour may be approximately gauged. Lord 
Derby is a fine rich pink, and so is Gyp. One of the 
most distinct of the scarlets is Charles Gounod, 
whose great merit lies in the fact of its having a dis¬ 
tinct white centre and deep scarlet edge. The size 
and form is all that the most exacting florist could 
wish for. Althaea is a rich cerise scarlet, and a 
variety that is exceedingly effective when well grown. 
In the class of deep crimson sorts the double Jacoby 
stands pre-eminent, and as a winter-flowering variety 
we can name none to surpass it. Le Congo is also a 
free-flowering, dwarf-habited plant. Among double 
white varieties Hermine may well be called to notice. 
White Pelargoniums are useful in many respects, 
but only one or two of the best sorts need be 
included even in full collections. Jean Lahor is a 
good rosy-purple sort, very dwarf and free. This 
variety ought certainly to be grown, and none will 
be disappointed with it. Salmon varieties, such as 
Joyful, Reine Bazin, and Mdme. Turquin Noizet, 
are remarkably fine, and in general represent an 
advance upon older sorts. But now a fair selection 
of the more distinct kinds has been made, and we 
may turn for a moment to the 
Carnations. 
AmoDg the recent introductions to the classes of 
seifs and fancies one may mention Nautch Girl as an 
acquisition. It is described as a blush-white self, 
and as a flower of good form, habit, and free-flower¬ 
ing propensities it is to be recommended. Mrs. 
Gascoigne is held in repute by growers of collec¬ 
tions. It is a beautifully formed self of a decided 
rose-pink. Pelegia is another of those that one fre¬ 
quently meets, this being a distinct and handsome 
fancy with a ground colour of deep pink, and 
regularly flaked with lavender or silvery-slate. 
Queen of Scots, rose-pink ; Queen of Sheba, buff- 
yellow self; Amy Robsart, a dark scarlet self; 
Calipha, reddish-cinnamon, peculiar but attractive ; 
Zingara, a yellow ground fancy flaked and barred 
with maroon; Czarina, also a fancy with yellow 
ground, edged and marked with scarlet, are among 
the best to choose. Among Dew varieties sent out 
last year may be mentioned Boadicea, Dick Dono¬ 
van, Endymion, Lady Hindlip, Perseus, Mrs. James 
Douglas, and Silver Strand, descriptions of most of 
which have lately been given in The Gardening 
World. 
Begonias. 
Single Begonias are year by year being more widely 
used in summer bedding. Dwarf and suitable, 
hardier, free flowering strains are being introduced 
and accepted because they are in a manner needed. 
The double Begonias find favour as pot plants in 
place of the singles which were recently almost 
exclusively grown. They require extra care to do 
well, and it takes skill and attention to bring them 
up to the height of perfection. For this reason the 
double tuberous Begonia has yet a long lease of 
popularity before it. 
An able cultural note from Mr. John C. Dick, 
of Champfleurie, appeared on p. 759, July 28th, and 
this may be commended for consideration by 
beginners and others in double Begonia culture. It 
is scarcely opportune to make much of any special 
varieties in the meantime, but among others which 
the Messrs. Cannell have shown grandly are Lord 
Llangattock (F.C.C ) with massive flowers of a clear 
reddish-crimson; Harry Laing, bright orange- 
scarlet, a splendid variety; Lafayette, deep rich 
claret-crimson, not an exhibition variety, but a 
Begonia which, as a bedding plant, is excelled by 
nothing in its way. We heartily recommend it to 
every gardener, being certain that it will find vast 
appreciation. Cannell’s Gem is also a first-rate 
bedder, with deep red double flowers ; Lord Strad- 
brook of a deep rich claret-crimson; Mdme. 
Coulouire, rose-pink fimbriated; Lady Gertrude, 
also rose-pink, and suitable for basket use ; Mrs. T. 
Wood, a splendid large-flowered blush ; Rose Bud, 
lilac-rose, suitable for table decorations ; Miss Brad¬ 
bury, a large rose-pink; Dr. Nansen, crimson- 
scarlet ; Dr. Hay, pale primrose; and Lady Evelyn 
Ward, a bright clear yellow ; are all highly beautiful 
and distinct, and would furnish a nice collection 
for anyone. Mdme. E. Tourtel is one of the best 
pure whites. 
Gloxinias. 
Few gardeners care to grow special named varieties 
of Gloxinias when they can get such splendid 
mixed strains as are offered by the good seed-houses. 
The Swanley Gloxinias have attained a high state of 
perfection. The pure whites, the glowing velvety- 
scarlets, and the pink varieties, or the white and 
pink spotted sorts are generally greater favourites 
than those with a depth of violet or blue. Thus the 
advantage of having named varieties is that one can 
pick just those sorts that pleases most. Selections 
may be left to the growers, or by reference to the 
seed catalogue some assistance in choosing varieties 
may be had. 
Cacti. 
Probably the finest collection of ornamental and 
decorative Cacti in Great Britain is to be seen at 
Swanley. Even those who are not strictly admirers 
of the grotesque and somewhat “mummified” Cac¬ 
taceous plants would find a considerable amount of 
real beaty (beauty of colour and form) in the collec¬ 
tion grown in these nurseries. The little Mamil- 
laria pusilla with its round little scarlet fruits is as 
pretty or prettier than the Fairy Orange Moss 
(Nertera depressa). The Grizzly Bear and Old Man 
Cactus are quaintly realistic of characters found in 
a bear's paw on the one hand, and seen in the gray 
beard of the patriarch, on the other. The Phyllocacti 
and Euphorbia jacquiniaeflora are among the best of 
the early summer flowering plants, and when the 
nurserymen develop greater continuity and lasting 
qualities in the Phyllocacti, then this genus will be 
as liberally cultivated as the Gloxinias we have been 
writing of. Of course, they are found in every 
garden now, but when a more persistent strain has 
been produced we should hope to find them in far 
greater numbers. As propagation is active at all 
times among the Swanley Cacti, applicants can 
secure young and finely formed plants at any time. 
(To be continued.) 
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LILIUM KRAMERI. 
Kramer’s Lily is a native of Japan and is the 
Lilium Kramerl, of Hooker, though modern botanists 
are of the belief that it is the L.japonicum of Thunberg. 
The flowers are produced singly at the apex of the 
leafy stems, and are widely funnel-shaped, and held 
horizontally so that the beholder looks into the 
interior of the bloom which is ot a beautiful pink 
hue, recalling the more recent introduction L. 
rubellum, though rather paler and very much larger. 
When first introduced Mr. Baker suggested that it 
was a hybrid between L. japonicum (odorum) and 
L. speciosum ; while Mr. T. Moore suggested L. 
auratum and L. japonicum, if indeed it was not a 
mere selection from L. auratum itself. This will 
give an idea of the differences of opinion regarding 
it; but really it is very distinct and well worthy of 
specific rank. It grows wild at an elevation of 3,000 
to 4,000 ft. and should prove very hardy in well 
drained soil. It is a lovely Lily for outdoor culture, 
and well worthy of a place in the most select 
collection. The illustration of it, lent us by Messrs. 
R. Wallace & Co., Colchester, will give tho 
uninitiated a good idea of the magnificent size and 
well expanded form of the flowers, as well as their 
disposition. 
PLANTS RECENTLY CERTIFICATED. 
The undermentioned awards were made by the 
Royal Horticultural Society on August 14th. 
Orchid Committee. 
Laeliocattleya Hermione. —The parents of this 
bigeneric hybrid were Laelia Perrinii (female) x 
Cattleya luddemanniana. The sepals are rose 
coloured, and the oblong-elliptic petals of a deeper 
hue. The lip has a rosy tube, a crimson-purple 
lamina and a large white throat. The outspread 
character of the flower and the shape of the lip 
recall L. Perrinii. (First-class Certificate.) Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea. 
Cattleya Eldorado enfieldensis. —The sepals 
and rhomboid petals are white The lip has a white 
tube and a deep purple lamina, with a white band 
above the orange blotch, and running round upon 
the side lobes, which are edged rose. (Award of 
Merit.) Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, 
Middlesex. 
Floral Committee. 
Nepenthes Sir W. T. Thiselton-Dyer.— This 
magnificent new hybrid Pitcher Plant was the result 
of crossing N. mixta (female) with pollen of N. 
dicksoniana, itself a hybrid. The pitcher is about 
12 in. or more to the base of the lid, which is 2$ in. 
to 3 in. in length It measures about 3$ in. across 
the back, and is of a light green, splashed with 
brownish-crimson. The annulus is broad, revolute 
at the sides, finely ridged transversely, glossy, and 
of various shades of buff-yellow and brown (First- 
class Certificate.) Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd. 
Thalictrum Chelidonii. —The leaves of this 
pretty, dwarf, herbaceous plant are bi-tri-ternate, 
that is, twice or three times divided, each of the 
divisions being in three equal portions. The leaflets 
are roundly reniform, crenate, and glaucous-green. 
The flowers are violet-purple. The species comes 
from the Himalayas, and is beautifully distinct. 
(Award of Merit.) Lady Breadalbane (gardener, 
Mr. W. Wright). Taymouth Castle, Kenmore. 
Gladiolus Mrs. Wood.— The flowers of this 
distinct and striking variety are of a rich purple, 
shaded with maroon at the tips of the segments, and 
violet in the throat. In the bud state the blooms are 
almos t black. fAwardjof Merit.) Messrs. Kelway & 
Son, Langport,Somerset. 
Lilium Krameri. 
Vegetable Committee. 
Potato Pioneer Earliest Kidney.— The tubers 
of this variety are kidney-shaped, slightly flattened, 
of moderate size, smooth and white. This as well 
as the two following had been tried at Chiswick. 
(Award of Merit.) Messrs. Dicksons, Ltd., Chester. 
Potato Beauty of Hebron.— In this case the 
tubers are oblong, early, tinted with pink, and 
though not particularly handsome, are very 
abundantly produced. (Award of Merit.) Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd. 
Potato Sharpe’s Victor. —For this variety the 
tubers were smooth and unusually large. It is one 
of the earliest in cultivation. (Award of Merit.) 
Messrs. Sharpe & Co., Sleaford. 
The awards mentioned below were made by the 
Royal Horticultural Society on the 28th August. 
Orchid Committee. 
Cattleya illuminata. —This would come under 
Laeliocattleya elegans, and we have no doubt it is 
a natural hybrid. The sepals are khaki-coloured, 
while the oblong-obovate petals are rosy and shaded 
with yellow along the centre. The tube of the lip 
is rosy externally, while the wavy, crisped, orbicular 
lamina is crimson-purple with scarcely any claw. 
The side lobes are deep purple. (First-class Certifi¬ 
cate.) Mrs. Briggs-Bury, Bank House, Accrington. 
Cattleya bicolor. — This old and distinct species 
