September 22, 1900. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
55 
evening for ten days after housing is very beneficial. 
Stop all feeding for a week or more, and then begin 
gradually again. To those who require very late 
flowers the early housing may not be so useful, but 
even here I think by later pinching this too could be 
overcome.— C. Blair, Binny, Uphall, N.B 
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HYDRANGEAS. 
There are no more beautiful or useful subjects for 
greenhouse or conservatory decoration than 
Hydrangeas. Their large heads of bloom well repay 
any trouble that may have been bestowed on them. 
To obtain large specimen plants they should be cut 
down after flowering, and shifted into larger pots, 
using a compost of two parts loam, one part peat, 
and one part rotten cow manure, with some sharp 
sand to keep it open. These will lose their leaves in 
winter, and should be kept safe from frost. They 
may be started into growth in the spring, and will 
then develop their flower buds, and finally expand 
into large heads of bloom. Manure water should be 
applied at least once a week, and clear water plenti¬ 
fully, as they are great absorbers. To obtain the 
best blooms, however, cuttings should be struck in 
February or March, and potted on as required, 
using much the same soil as advised previously. 
These plants should be kept to a single stem, and as 
soon as the bud is formed remove outdoors to ripen 
the wood. When frost appears remove indoors 
again. Keep them on the dry side during the winter 
and about February, place in slight heat, repotting 
them into a suitable compost. The heads of bloom 
will soon begin to develop, and as they do so liquid 
manure may be used carefully, and also a slight top¬ 
dressing with some good artificial manure. The 
species hortensis is mostly used for pot culture, and 
is always very showy.— R. Thatcher, Lockinge Gardens, 
Wantage, Berks. 
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A RETROSPECT. 
The present is an opportune time to consider the 
condition of most things in the garden with a view 
to ascertain failure or success in cultivation, or 
suitability of one position over another for any parti¬ 
cular fruit or flower, and a thousand little concerns, 
unimportant in themselves, but pregnant with mean¬ 
ing as to future operations. Have Vines, Peaches, 
hardy fruit trees, &c., been over-cropped ? Have 
flowering plants or vegetables (probably new to the 
grower) been over-crowded, or have two crops 
requiring dissimilar treatment been attempted under 
the same roof simultaneously ? Have high-priced 
novelties given satisfaction and proved worthy of the 
praises lavished upon them ? These are a few of 
the numberless quesiions which the cultivator can 
determine at the present time, and profit by in the 
succeeding years. The question cf promiscuous 
cultivation, though often unavoidab’e, is probably as 
worthy of consideration as any other—disastrous 
consequences frequently accruing. An instance 
occurs to the writer which may interest some. 
Tomatos were planted in early spring in rows 
Stretching across a house in the ordinary market 
way; and accommodation being limited for 
Hydrangeas, numbers of them were placed between 
the rows- The Tomatos did not require continual 
watering, but the Hydrangeas had to be supplied 
often twice a day, resulting in the rapid spread of 
disease amongst the former. Space forbids mention¬ 
ing numerous evils arising from the same source, but 
this instance may induce some to pause before 
adopting a“penny wise and pound foolish” policy. 
— J. McAra, Kingsburgh, Prestonkirk. 
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PLANTS RECENTLY CERTIFICATED. 
The undermentioned awards were made by the 
Royal Horticultural Society at the meeting of 
September nth. 
Orchid Committee. 
CATTLEYA bicolor " Glebelands " VARIETY.— 
The distinguishing features in this variety of C. 
bicolor were the superior size cf the flowers and the 
presence of a white margin around the purple 
labellum. The plant exhibited bore eleven finely 
developed racemes. (Award of Merit.) J. Gurney 
Fowler, Esq. (gardener Mr. J. Davis)* Glebelands, 
South Woodford. 
A Cultural Commendation was awarded to Mr. 
James Hudson, for Dendrobium formosum gigan- 
teum; also to Mr. H. Pratt, gardener to Arthur 
Hay, Esq., Oakley Park, Eye, Suffolk, for a fine 
Vanda caerulea ; and to Mr. J. F. Thorne, gardener 
to Major Joicey, Sunningdale Park, for Dendrobium 
Taurianum amboinense. 
Floral Committee. 
Gladiolus Althea. —A massive and very large 
flowered variety of a salmon-rose colour speckled 
with deeper tints of the same colour, and having a 
maroon throat. (Award of Merit.) Messrs. Burrell 
& Co., Cambridge. 
Gladiolus delicata. —A lovely variety, with a 
distinct and delicate shade of peach-pink, having 
also a deeper edge, creamy mouth flushed with 
blush ; large and good substance. (Award of Merit) 
Messrs. Burrell & Co. 
Anemone Japonica Montrose. —A dwarf-grow¬ 
ing, large mauve-pink semi-double flowered form of 
the well-known autumn flowering Anemone. (Award 
of Merit.) Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham 
Cross, Herts. 
Anthuricm Bakeri. —This South American 
species was introduced in 1872. The leaves are 
Hari’s-tongue shaped, about 14 in. long, green and 
leathery, with prominent midrib. The spadices 
bore bright “Holly-red,” pea-shaped fluffs. 
(Botanical Certificate.) Messrs. James Veitch & 
Sons, Ltd., Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea. 
Heliotrope Dr. Jeelin. —A robust growing 
variety, with large trusses of deeply coloured 
flowers. (Award of Merit.) Mr. H. J. Jones, Rye- 
croft Nursery, Lewisham, S.E. 
Dahlia Rosine (Cactus). —A Ia r ge-sized variety 
of good habit, and having bright rose-mauve floweis. 
(Award of Merit.) Messrs. Burrell & Co. 
Dahlia Artus (Cactus). —A finely fluted, large 
and twisted bloomer, of a charming orange-salmon 
shade. (Award of Merit.) Messrs. Burrell & Co. 
Dahlia Dinorah (Cactus). —A lighter coloured 
variety than Artus, which it much resembles. 
(Award of Merit.) Messrs. Burrell & Co. 
Dahlia Vesta (Cactus),—R ose-pink, palt-r in 
the centre. (Award of Merit.) Messrs. Burrell & 
Co. 
Dahlia Imperateur (Cactus). —A large, rosy- 
crimson variety of much merit. (Award of Merit.) 
Messrs. Burrell & Co. 
Dahlia Lyric (Cactus).—A bright ctimson sort 
with yellow base. (Award of Merit.) Messrs. 
Burrell & Co. 
Dahlia Galliard (Cactus). —Glowing crimson. 
(Award of Merit.) Messrs. Burrell & Co. 
Dahlia J. W. Wilkinson. (Cactus). Crimson 
shaded with purple toward the edgas of the petals. 
(Award of Merit) Messrs. Burrell & Co. 
Dahlia Vida. (Cactus). A pale yellowish var¬ 
iety. (Award of Merit). Messrs. Burrell & Co. 
Dahlia Jealousy. (Cactus). —A large and pretty 
yellow variety. (Award of Merit ) Mr. J. Stred- 
wick. 
Dahlia Eclipse. (Cactus).^ A soft yellow 
coloured Dahlia of remarkably fine form, (Award of 
Merit.) Mr. S. Mortimer, Farnham, Surrey. 
Dahlia Sybil, (pompon). —A neat, yellow var¬ 
iety with reddish edged petals. (Award of Merit.) 
Mr. C. Turner, Slough. 
Dahlia Zerlina (pompon). —A neat sort with 
deep maroon coloured flowers. (Award of Merit.) 
Mr. C. Turner. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee. 
Apple St. Everard. —A bright red, white dotted, 
dessert variety below medium size. It is round, and 
has good stout stalks. (Award of Merit) Mr. 
Charles Terry, Papworth Hall Gardens, Papworth. 
Filbert (Nut) Early Prolific.—A Filbert of 
superior merit, being large in size, very prolific, and 
having peculiarly frilled husks. It is early. (Award 
of Merit.) Messrs. Geo. Bunyard & Co, Maid¬ 
stone. 
Cabbage Cannell’s Defiance. —This has all 
the qualities of a first class Cabbage. It can be 
had at any season, the heads being firm, conical and 
of fine green colour. It is a neat grower. (First- 
class Certificate.) Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, 
Swanley, Kent. 
Potato Sir J. Llewellyn.—A handsome, clean 
skinned variety with shallow eyes. (Award of Merit) 
Mr. J. Harris, Court Lodge, Sevenoaks, Kent. 
Potato Centenary.—A roughish skinned, round 
formed variety. (Award of Merit.) Messrs. Sutton 
& Sons, Reading. 
Potato Supreme. —A well known sort. (A.ward 
of Merit.) Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading. 
Potato Baden-Powell. —A deep-eyed, pjbble- 
shaped variety, with smooth skin. (Award of Merit.) 
Mr. Caddick. 
National Dahlia Society. 
The following Dahlias received each a First-class 
Certificate at the above society’s show held at the 
Crystal Palace on September 8th 
Cactus Varieties (See description under Royal 
Horticultural Society).—Artus, Dinorah, Eclipse 
Galliard, Rosine, Vesta, and J. W. Williamson; and 
Zerlina, pompon. 
D. Purity (Cactus). —A white variety of grace¬ 
ful form, large size, and having a creamy centre. 
(F.C.C.) Mr. S. Mortimer, Farnham, Surrey. 
D. Buttercup (pompon). —A neat, canary-yellow 
variety. (F.C.C.) Mr. M. V. Seale, Sevenoaks. 
D. Flora (pompon). —Bright orange-scarlet ; a 
lovely thing. (F.C.C.) Mr. Chas. Turner. 
D. Adelaide (pompon). —Soft, rose tinted with 
heliotrope. (F.C.C.) Mr. J. T. West, Brentwood. 
Also Daisy, a buff pompon. (F.C.C.) 
D. Darkest of All,—A nother pompon of deep 
blood-red hue, from the same person. 
D. J. Weir Fife (pompon). — A beautiful red- 
shaded with purple. (F.C.C.) Mr. J. Stredwick, St. 
Leonards. 
D. Baden-Powell (Cactus). —A rich, dark crim¬ 
son variety of splendid form. (F.C.C ) Messrs. 
Hobbies, Ltd. (Mr. John Green), Dereham, Norfolk. 
D. Doris (pompon). —Pale yellow and very neat. 
(F.C.C ) Mr. M. V. Seale. 
D. Lord Roberts (Cactus). —A creamy variety 
with long curled petals. (F.C.C ) Mr. J. Stred¬ 
wick. 
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tub Oidud Browers’ Calendar. 
Laelias. —There are several of this beautiful section 
that are much better for being repotted at this time 
of the year than in the spring. 
The dwarf-growing L. jongheana is one that does 
best if potted at this season, for the roots are just 
now running freely, and the partially made-up 
growths are also pushing roots, and will readily take 
hold of the new compost thus afforded, and will 
soon re-established themselves again before the 
flowers are up. 
L. grandis tenebrosa, too, is another that we like 
to handle at this lime if the compost has become 
sour. This is a fine Laelia when well grown, but it 
takes up lots of space as it likes plenty of pot room 
when well established. It pays, though, for a little 
extra room, and is, on account of the colour of its 
flowers, invaluable for hybridising with. Good 
fibrous peat in fair sized lumps, with an equal 
amount of sphagnum is what they delight in. Make 
the plants secure by some neat stakes, so that the 
compost may be put rather lightly about the roots 
without any inteniion of making the plants firm in 
the pots by its use. 
L. crispa. —Being a late summer flowering form it 
takes a rest during the autumn months, and at first 
sight the repotting being done now would seem to 
many a mistake. But we find, like Cattleya gigas, 
they make plenty of new roots after the flowers are 
removed, and may with impunity be repotted. Very 
little water is required, only just sufficient to keep 
the plants from shrivelling and the moss alive. A 
thorough soaking once a month will do this. 
Intermediate House. - Cymbidiums of the 
giganteum section that have filled their pots with 
roots may be assisted by some liquid manure once a 
week. Drainings from the cow-shed in a much 
diluted form is good for these plants. Being some¬ 
what of a bog plant they should have plenty of water 
at the roots; this is why they do better grown cool. 
C. tracyanum has already begun to push up i s 
spikes. These will be followed in due course by C. 
lowianum and C giganteum. 
Cool House. —Push along with the repotting of 
the Odontoglots, as all those that require it should 
be finished by the end of September. 
Look out for thrips in all the divisions, and smoke 
the houses at intervals should there be any trace of 
this pest.—S. C. 
