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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April ll, r 1892. 
Arabia Billardieri. 
The ordinary form of the above is small, and has pale pink 
flowers, but, judging from the specimens we have seen, it is a 
somewhat variable plant.. Possibly, if systematically raised 
from seeds, a considerable number of variations would be 
obtained. Some of the forms we have noted have very small 
pale pink flowers, others larger but similar in colour. The 
variety A. B. rosea has flowers about the size of the type, but 
they are of a decided rose and very pretty. . The 1 plant bears 
some considerable resemblance to A. aubrietioides in stature, 
habit, and colour of the flowers. The leaves are spatula,te, 
toothed, hairy and pale gray. In these respects there is con¬ 
siderable resemblance to the well-known A. albida. 
Corydalis cheilanthifolia. 
The above Chinese species lias been likened to Cheilanthes, 
but it might with equal propriety be likened to a Carrot, for 
the foliage of the fully-developed plant resembles that of a 
Carrot pretty closely. ‘ The lance-sliaped leaves are upright, 
formino- aTittle tuft, and are twice divided,' the- ultimate seg¬ 
ments being very fine. The flowers are produced m erect 
racemes, and are yellow, with a green spot at the apex of each 
of the outer petals. Last year we noted it on the rockery at 
Kew where it flowered in summer, but at present it is flowering 
in the- alpine house, and may be considered both curious and 
Cyclamen libanoticum. 
A plant under the above name reached Kew from Geissler 
in 1900, and has been flowering for some time past in the alpine 
house. Tire leaves are heart-shaped, repand-dentate with a 
broad cray band on the upper surface and red beneath, ihe 
flowers^are comparable to those of the well-known greenhouse 
plant C, latifolium, in having no auricles to the base of the 
segments of the corolla. The latter are spatulate ot con¬ 
siderable length, rounded at the apex and pink with a, deep 
purple blotch both above and below the bend at the tin oat o 
the flower. The segments, moreover, are quite an inch long', 
so that the newcomer should be capable of great improvemen 
at the hands of seed-raisers and florists. It comes from Mount 
Lebanon, as the specific name would indicate. 
WITHOUT PREJUDICE. 
Quizzings by “ Cal. 
A (suburbanite recently placed a notice on his garden gate 
runnino • “Will the gentleman who took my two best standard 
Rose troes last night call this evening for the remaining four . 
* * * 
“ I shall be happy to receive him between the hours of 6 
and 9.” * * * 
Tf the individual turned up—well, I should say he was even 
a cooler hand than the owner of the trees. 
Still another locust! This time it flew out of a case of Mimosa 
(Acacia dealbata) which was opened m a shop at Covent. Garden. 
Thank goodness they are not like the pauper aliens, who come 
in numbers and thrive in our climate. 
* * 
If a reader was asked how much it would cost to plant a Rose 
bush, he would put it at about 3d. 
* * * 
That is if he is not a ratepayer to the London County Council. 
* * 
At one of the parks a gentleman watched the planting of a 
bush. It took l£ hours to place the tree, and three men to do it. 
One held the tree, another a spade, and the third smoked his 
pipe and occasionally looked at his watch to see that the work 
was not hurried, telling stories in the meanwhile to amuse his 
“ perspiring ” (?) companions. As the men are paid about 6cl. per 
hour it relieved ratepayers of 2s. 3d. to get in that tree. Good 
old gardening London! 
The “ G. W.” is becoming more pleasurable with every num¬ 
ber. * * * * 
The addition of a coloured plate is a slap-up idea, and the 
Editor and proprietors may shake hands with themselves for 
producing a type of colour print that I have never seen equalled 
by any gardening journal. 
* * . * 
Respecting weed killers and animals, I am inclined to think 
that a case was made out of nothing. Of course, I am not aware 
as to the composition of Smith’s concoction, but I should say 
that unless it contains a corrosive acid, such as sulphuric acid, 
no tender-footed animal would be affected, providing such 
animals have not a wound in their pedal extremities. 
* * * 
The old style of weed killer, I believe, contained vitriol, and 
I was informed by a chemist that he knew a gardener who 
greatly injured his feet by careless application. 
* * * 
The liquid in this instance undoubtedly contained a corrosive 
acid, as it emitted fumes. Moreover, the barrel which contained 
the destroyer was placed near a wall covered with ivy, which 
became withered and scorched throughout the breadth within 
reach of the uprising fumes. 
* ■* * 
I observe that T. Henry is inquiring for a gardening guide. 
* * * 
As our friend Mr. Dick endeavoured to explain, to attempt 
to follow the wordings of previous years’ works, restrictively, is 
the height of folly. 
* * * 
However, perhaps “ T. H.” has not yet seen “Pictorial Prac¬ 
tical Gardening,” by W. P. Wright. 
* * * 
The book, which sells at Is., is an ideal amateur's guide, as it 
contains a monthly calendar, together with many other useful 
and interesting details. 
* * * 
A single letter can make a great deal of difference, as may 
be noted on page 237. 
* * * 
In the 16th paragraph the letter “r” is substituted for “ s.” 
Root fungus and soot fungus are not to be quoted in the same 
list. 
* * * 
It cannot be denied that Mr. Burbidge speaks truly, and the 
paper read at the Scottish Association must have been very inter¬ 
esting. 
* * * 
However, the difficulties in the way of obtaining such know¬ 
ledge is so huge that it gives qualms to many young gardeners! 
* * * 
Firstly, schools giving such teaching are not always at hand, 
and if they wei'e the expense might be too heavy. 
* * * 
Consequently, an ambitious young man can only learn by, 
study at home, which necessarily falls short on some points. 
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To do even this a considerable library must be gathered to¬ 
gether, and, if such can be afforded, there is the trouble of 
removal when taking a new position. 
* * * 
I know one young fellow who has considerably over 1 cwtv 
of papers and books, to which he is constantly adding. 
* * * 
The greater portion of his spare time is spent in reading; 
so much so, that many of his friends are ever predicting a 
breakdown, especially as lie rarely is in bed before 12 p.m. 
* * * 
Yet, as lie plaintively inquires, what can he do? If he does 
not read he cannot learn ; and if he cannot learn lie must remain 
at the bottom whilst -the better-educated fellows are forging 
ahead. 
* * * 
I observe “ Junofloris ” is again being brought to the light. 
* * * 
I carefully tested some flowers of ’Mums last November n 
water which had this liquid added, against others without it. 
I cannot speak for or against it, for the cool weather kept (hi 
Hewers in line condition for a month, after which I went for 
holiday. 
I am now trying some Primroses in a warm room, to deciih 
the value of “Junofloris.” 
