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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 28, 1903: 
number of them, that can be grown under similar conditions in 
the rock garden. An uncommon plant was Aciphylla squar- 
rosai, popularly known aa the Wild Irishman, and characterised, 
by its spiny pointed leaves. 
Many of the Rhododendron family were in splendid condi¬ 
tion, including several of the alpine Rhododendrons. Heaths 
were; also represented by numerous varieties of the co m m o n 
Ling, amongst which Calluna Vulgaris Alportii, with its spikes 
of bright red flowem isi always handsome when in bloom. 
Erica Tetralix mackaiana is a. smaller variety than the type) 
with rosy flowers. The white variety, E. T. alba, wasi also 
in full bloom, and the several varieties of St. Dabeoc’s Heath 
were flowering splendidly in fully exposed and elevated posi¬ 
tions', such as would court failure if copied in southern gardens. 
Very similar to our native species, Arctostaphyos Uva-ursi, wasi 
that named A. nevadensisi, having the same habit and evidently 
evergreen foliage. Interesting also was Rosa wichurianai, 
which might be described as a. field Rose, with very much finer 
foliage than our native species', from which the Ayrshire Rosiasi 
have descended. Near the Museum is a splendid specimen oif 
an old fossil tree named Araucarioxylon Withami, described 
a-s one of the Pinitesi by archaeologists. As far as we know, it 
is not equalled in completeness and length by any other speci¬ 
men of the kind in the country. 
We also had a, run through the hothouses, and noted a few; 
of thei more interesting things which appealed to us on casual 
inspection,. Near the entrance at the middle of the range 1 is 
a splendid specimen cf Restio subverticillata, having long 
spreading stems and graceful thread-likei twigs, occupying a 
width of 10 ft. or 12 ft. The foliage of Alberta magna, from 
Natal, reminded us of Magnolia grandiflora exoniensis, while 
the tubular flowers are scarlet and produced in cymes directed 
to .one side. 
In the corridor were many interesting subjects delighting in 
a cool atmosphere, with plenty of ventilation. Lantana) 
Camara, had" attained a height; of 18 ft., and its yellow flowers, 
changing to scarlet,, were produced in great, abundance. An 
uncommon species also wasi Malvastrum grossulariaefolium, 
which had leaves ,similar to the Alpine Currant, and white 
flowers, with five purple blotches. A specimen 18 ft. high 
was covered with, flowers. Paissiiflora quadrangularisi was 
carrying a heavy crop of fruit, each about the size, of a swan’si 
egg. It, is seldom we seei a, plant of Schinus, Molle 18 ft. high, 
and here the feathery pinnate foliage produces a, very fine 
effect indeed. The orange flowers of Siphocampylus lanceo- 
latus were very abundantly produced on, stems 18 ft,, high ; 
that is, reaching up to the ridge of the corridor. 
In another part of the range, in quite a, cool house, we 
noted a splendid plant of Lonicera, hildebrandiana, about 30 ft. 
high, clambering over the roof and its supports, and throwing 
down long sprays abundantly furnished with its wonderful 
orangenyellow flowers, each about 4 in. to 6 in. long. It, was 
the finest specimen of this recently introduced species which 
we have seen. 
In the succulent house We noted two, splendid specimens of 
Cereusi giganteus, each about, 10 ft. high, the, fluted or ribbed 
stem being coveed with short spines. An uncommon Brorne- 
Iiiad was Rhodostaohysi bioolor, having the crown leaves of a, 
showy scarlet hue, except a.t the tips. In. the Orchid house we' 
noted a fine piece of Stanhopea. oculata, having two black spots 
on the claw of the lip and four others at the- base. The swan’s 
neck Cychoohes chlorochlon was also finely in bloom. A 
group of fifteen plants of Habenaria camea, was also- exceed¬ 
ingly interesting. Each plant, carried one to four stems, 6 in. 
to 10 in. high, and the colour of the flowers varied from blush 
to pink. 
Mr. James J. Stawakd, for the past eight months inside fore¬ 
man at the Mol lance Gardens, Castle Douglas, N.B., has been 
engaged as head gardener to Henry Cook, Esq., Belwood, Milton 
Bridge, N.B. He takes the position in succession to the late 
John Staward, his father. 
Grape Melton Constable Seedling. 
We -are now in a position to give an illustration of a pot! 
Vine of this Grape, which has been several times mentioned in 
our pages lately. We had the pleasure of tasting it when ex¬ 
hibited at Chiswick on the occasion of the great fruit and 
vegetable exhibition, and we were pleased with the excellent- 
flavour and solidity of the berry and thinness of the skin. As 
a rule, only half the usual number of seeds is produced in the 
berries of this variety. 
It may be remembered that the variety was raised by Mr. 
W. Shingler, gardener to Lord Hastings, of Melton Constable, 
and is the product of crossing Lady Hastings with the pollen of 
Gro-s Colman. Lady Hastings itself is stated to be a sport 
from Muscat Hamburgh, which would give flavour, while Gres 
Pot Vine of melton constable Seedling Grape. 
Colman would give size. The skin is black, and covered with 
a beautiful bloom like that of the pollen parent. 
The variety first came under our notice at Chiswick, as men¬ 
tioned j then it turned up at the Drill Hall on October 27th. 
The bunches sent there were also exhibited at Cambridge on 
November 4th and 5th, at the Drill Hall on the 10th, and at 
the Crystal Palace on the 10th, 11th, and 12th, the bunches 
being taken to- the last mentioned place, then to the Drill Hall 
on fire -same day, and finally returned to the Crystal Palace for 
the remaining date®. Even after all this carrying about the 
bunches were in fine condition, thus demonstrating that the 
variety is a good keeper and traveller. 
The bunch-e® had really been hurried on to get, them in time 
for the exhibitions above named, and were therefore ripened 
before their proper time. If brought on naturally, and given 
the length of time that is usually required by Gro® Colman, it - 
will ripen by Christmas or later, and hang on till the end of 
February without shrivelling. The Grape was also taken io 
Edinburgh on the 19th on the occasion of the Chrysanthemum 
Show of the Scottish Horticultural Association. The interest 
created in. this new -Grape has now been considerable, and it 
will be watched with great interest. The entire stock was pur¬ 
chased by Messrs. Ambrose and Son, Cheshunt, Herts, who 
exhibited it at all the above mentioned places. 
