August 22, 1903. 
TUB GARDENING WORLD. 
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several other kinds so near Lc. exo-n.iensis that it isi a difficult 
matter to distinguish the dowers when expanded. The parent¬ 
age is somewhat uncertain. 
Lc. Nysa (L. crisp a x C. Warscewiczii) is certainly a near- 
ally of Lc. exoniensis. It has a more robust habit, and is a 
most desirable plant to have to deal with. It is best done 
in pots, dowering in October and November. 
Lc. Pallas (C. dowiana. x L. crispa,).—Of robust habit, and 
possessing the intermediate characteristics of the parents, it is 
a most charming plant. It grows well in the Cattleya house 
in pots dowering in late autumn. 
There are other primary crosses of this class, and some 
secondary hybrids, that are by no means plentiful, but. they 
are well deserving of consideration. H. J. 
The Stove and Greenhouse. 
Winter Flowering Pelargoniums. —If these have been pro¬ 
perly attended to in the matter of water, and afforded abun¬ 
dance of air and sun to ripen the wood, they should now be 
strong plants, with several shoots to each showing blossom. 
Continue to feed with farmyard liquid once or twice a week, 
and inure them to the night dews and full sun. The invigorat¬ 
ing effect upon these plants by tire heavy dews so prevalent at 
this period of the year is remarkable, and should be taken full 
advantage of. If large specimen plants are wanted, the main 
growths should be tied out to stakes, placed obliquely round 
the rim of the pot; indeed, it is good practice so to do with all 
zonal Pelargoniums in pots, as by so doing the general contour 
of the plant is improved, and the Sum and air are duly admitted, 
which is so essential. 
Hippeastrums. —These will have completed their growth, 
and should now be placed on shelves or stages near the roof 
glass tiO ripen, but on no account should they be dried off, as 
it is termed. At the same time the bulbs do not require so 
much moisture about them as formerly, and the supply should 
be gradually reduced until the foliage begins to show signs of 
decay, when but very little will be needed until the bulbs 
again start into growth. 
Dipladenia boliviensis. —This pretty and easily-grown stove 
climbing plant should be included in all collections. The genus 
has the reputation of being difficult to grow, and liable to 
attacks of mealy bug. Be this as it may, I hold that this 
species produces abundance of white blossoms for several 
months during summer and autumn, and is invaluable for cut¬ 
ting and for effectiveness on the plant. As far as my experi¬ 
ence goes, I have had no trouble with the dreaded mealy bug. 
Cuttings of the half-ripened shoots root readily at this time 
if inserted in pots of peat and sand, and plunged in a close 
hand-light in the stove. 
Richardia africana. — I have repeatedly proved that the best- 
all-round system of growing this (the Arum Lily) is to let 
the conns die down during summer after they have flowered. 
They should now be ready for repotting, and if done at once 
and treated rightly, flowers may easily be had from them 
about Christmas-time. Too often these useful plants are 
wrongly treated when potted up. Shake out the bulbs from 
the old soil, and remove all small tubers. These can be potted 
up, several in an 8-in., pot for growing on, and the large bulbs 
that will flower should be placed one or two in a 6-in. pot. It 
will be obvious that by leaving the small bulbs they take 
away a deal of the nutriment that should go to the flowering 
bulb. Suitable compost consists of two parts friable loam to 
one each of leaf soil and decomposed manure, with some sharp 
sand added. Use it in a lumpy state, and pot fairly firm, 
leaving the top of the bulb protruding through the soil. Water 
them in and place in a cold frame, keeping the frame closed and 
shaded on hot days, with a free use of the syringe twice or 
thrice daily. When growth is active more air should be given 
gradually until well established, when the lights may be left off 
entirely, replacing them when there is danger from frost. 
Hardy Trees and Shrubs. 
Fuchsia Riccartoni. —This shrub does not appear at present 
to be used so largely in gardens as its merits entitle it to- 
be, probably because many have an idea that it is not suffi¬ 
ciently hardy; it is, however, perfectly hardy, though the 
wood may sometimes get cut back in winter, and at the tune 
of writing is one of the- most conspicuous shrubs. As. a single 
specimen it is useful in the shrubbery, but to see it at its 
best a mass should, if possible, be planted. In. the woodland 
here now, on a gently sloping bank, a. bed has a pleasing effect, 
the bright red flowers, which are bo-rue- in large numbers, being 
particularly attractive. We- find the best way to- treat this 
Fuchsia is to cut it down close to the ground annually in early 
spring; a good mass is then formed abo’t 3 ft. in height. A 
good top dressing after pruning will prove beneficial. It can 
be easily propagated from cuttings inserted at the present time 
in an, open compost consisting of loam, leaf soil and sand, using 
shallow boxes, and rooting in a cold frame. Stand in a shel¬ 
tered place during winter, and plant out in spring. 
Olearia Haasti. —Tins is- one- of the- best Ole-arias for grow- 
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mg, in this country, and although it may get injured in- very- 
severe winters, it has stood lie-re- for se-ve-ral seasons- without 
any protection. The- pure white flowers are produced in such 
profusion as to almost hide the plant, and last, for a long 
time, generally flowering through this month. It is- also- in¬ 
teresting when out of flower, the seed being very shoAvy, espe¬ 
cially when seen in a mass. The plant attains a height in. this 
locality of 3 ft. to 5 ft. One of the most, desirable evergreens 
Ave have. 
Rosa rubrifolia. —When one considers the value of this Rose 
it is surprising that it. is not. more of ten seen, for there are- feAV 
things with prettier foliage-. The- leaves- are- glaucous, tinged 
with red, and the young shoots red, with a. pale- grey bloom. 
The fle-wers are- pale red, single, and not very showy, while 
the- fruit, is a bright, red colour. This Rose- can be- used for 
several purposes-; as- a climber it is useful, being a. fast grower, 
and also for pegging do-Avn. Used in. this way it is very fine, 
and makes a, conspicuous object. Avhen, grown on the front of 
a shrubbery, or is allotted a bed to itself. 
Ceanothus, Gloire des Versailles. — If a warm Avail and a 
well-drained position can. be found for it, there- are few wall 
shrubs more be-autiful tli-a.ii this-, being of free- growth, with 
pale blue- plumes of flowers, produced in great abundance. 
The wood should be protected with a mat in winter, and not 
taken off too. early, but. when this is done a. light pruning may 
be given, April being the best month. 
Bercliemia race-mo-sa variegata is -another be-autiful wall 
plant, which deserves to be better knoAvn. It Js- quite hardy, 
requiring but little attention, and is one- o-f the- prettiest 
variegated plants we have, though a somewhat slow grower. 
If planted against a red brick wall, it has a. striking effect. 
All climbing plants, such as Roses-, Honeysuckles, Polygo¬ 
nums,, and the like-, should have the young shoots tied in, 
whether growing on pole-s or over pergolas, and if any sign 
of milde-w makes its. appearance means should be taken, to 
prevent this spreading, as it. will quickly do- while we are 
experiencing such a. lo-t of damp Ave-ather. Als-o keep- wall 
climbers nailed in for these, if allowed to fall about- present 
an untidy appearance. Tree® and shrubs and climbers are 
generally looking extremely Ave-Il this se-ason and have- made 
a luxuriant grow®, owing, of course, to- the wet, but. it is to 
be hoped that, a warm dry autumn is in store for us., so- that, 
the -wood may be better enabled to ripen. A. E. Thatcher. 
Aldenham House Garden®, Elstre-e. 
Hardy Fruit. 
Raspberries. — Remove forthwith tflio-se canes that have 
borne fruit this summer, cutting them at the- ground le-ve-l, also 
thinning out. the Ave-aker shoots that may have sprung from 
the base since last going over. The canes reserved for next 
year’s, fruiting should be merely looped in a bit closer together. 
