November 24, 1900. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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appellation of " cut and come again.” They revelled 
in a garish mass of Bougainvillea glabra and B. 
speciosa in full bloom. A medium-sized raoge of 
span-roofed houses, which last year were erected by 
the mechanics on the estate, contained amongst 
other things a splendid crop of Tomatos. On many 
of the plants large clusters were observed, and on 
counting it was found that from sixteen.to eighteen 
fruits in a cluster were of common occurrence. 
Amongst Melons, which were all well cultivated, two 
apparently distinct varieties, which were received 
from reliable sources as Baron Hamilton, were 
noted. 
In pots, forming floriferous pil'ars, and placed on 
either side of the doors, splendid examples of Humea 
elegans, waved in the breeze. Cinerarias and Carna¬ 
tions (especially Yule Tide) were evident in the 
frames. As known by many of our readers, Mr. 
Camming is an enthusiast on Chrysanthemum 
Prominent amongst the many other varieties were 
nice dwarf plants of the famous Nellie Pockett. 
Incurved forms, of which Baron Hirsch was most 
evident, were not forgotten in this superb collection. 
Expanding their delicate blossoms to the evening dew, 
a host of autumn-flowering 'Mums were noted. This 
collection contained such well tried varieties as 
Mdme. Desgranges, Mrs. Hawkins, and Lady 
Fitzwygram ; whilst amongst those of more recent 
origin were Mdme. Marie Masse and Market White. 
The kitchen garden, which has a northern 
exposure, is cropped to its utmost capacity, as need 
be, for not only has the requirements of the mansion 
to be catered for, but savoury dishes to restore the 
health and strength of some of our country’s heroes 
(*ho by reason of their contact with steel and lead, 
have returned in somewhat indifferent health) have 
to be provided. With her customary generosity Lady 
Stewart, the proprietor, has not only provided those 
of the many tributes to the memory of the late 
lamented Malcolm Dunn, Dalkeith Palace, occupies 
a prominent position at the loot of a series of 
terraces in front of the Manor. Its form is that of 
an unequal sided square protected on one side by huge 
Lime trees, whilst a clipped Yew hedge margins the 
other, and consisting for the most part of narrow beds 
with intervening gravel walks. The beds were effec¬ 
tively planted with an assortment of bedding plants. 
Tuberous Begonias carpeted with Alyssum mariti- 
mum, formed a charming combination. Begonia 
se.mperflorens and Fuchsia Dunrobin bedder were 
deserving of comment; whilst lending grace and 
lightness to some long beds, Dactylis glomerata 
variegata was observed. 
The castle itself—'• The Tully-veslan of Scott’s 
Waverley ”—although almost entirely rebuilt seven 
years ago, still retains the contour, turrets, loop 
holes, not to mention a massive iron gate and the 
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culture, and no mean exhibitor, as testified by his 
successes at recent exhibitions held in Dundee and 
Edinburgh ; and if the conditions are favourable, 
indications are sufficient of his re-appearance this 
incoming season as strong as ever. The plants were 
all in first-class condition in 8-in. pots, carrying three 
blooms to the pot; all neatly arranged in their 
respective family groups, according to their size. 
On the first crown, Mdme. Gustave Henry was 
showing colour, whilst a batch of the same on the 
second crown, which naturally is less forward, 
will form a splendid succession. In au advanced 
stage were likewise the buds of M. Chenon de Leche, 
Edith Tabor, and similar varieties which require a 
lengthened season for the expansion of their petals. 
The different members of the Carnot ” family, 
such as G. J. Warren, Mrs. W. Mease, and the 
redoubtable Mdme.Carnot were in excellent condition. 
Concomitant with them were the various members 
of the Viviand Morel group, especially such standard 
varieties as Charles Davis and Lady Hanham. 
said heroes with the necessary food, but likewise with 
accommodation and attendance. 
Clothing the north wall was a fine collection of 
Brier Roses, whilst a wide border at its foot con¬ 
tained the pick of the hybrid perpetuals and H. Teas. 
Sweet Peas, which were represented by all the 
latest introductions, showed an abundance of 
flowers above the robust haulm. Cactus Dahlias, 
which are largely grown, were equally meritorious. 
Carnations were also largely represented. A long 
border was gay with a fine display of flowers of that 
prime favourite, Duchess of Fife. In beds Sala¬ 
mander was very conspicuous, whilst amongst 
yellow grounds a seedling, at least equalling any of 
the named varieties, was noted. As the garden has 
only assumed form within recent years it is some¬ 
what premature to surmise as to its probabilities in 
the production of fruit, but it may be remarked that 
such as it contained were of large size, but slightly 
deficient in colour. 
The flower garden, the designing of which is one 
walls of a thickness of about 3 ft. of its predecessor. 
Entering as did Waverley by what was known as 
the nether portal, which still maintains its ancient 
form, and aptly described as opeDiog in front of a 
wall ornamented with some rude sculpture, with 
battlements on the top, the castle is revealed to view. 
Immediately on passing through this portal an 
ancient and massive Yew tree, Taxus baccata, was 
noted. 
Proceeding by a broad gravel walk, dividing the 
castle from the terraces which surmounts the flower 
garden, an entrance to the grounds is effected by a 
rustic bridge spanning a depression, that at a former 
period boasted of the appellation of a ” moat.” When 
erected, this bridge was constructed of unpeeled 
Larch, but by the devastating action of the weather 
the bark was soon removed. A substitute was found 
in a covering of virgin cork which now ornaments it, 
and if it does not improve, it by no means detracts 
from its rustic appearance. The grounds, which are 
annually being extended, have been so recently 
