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ingress of fresh. air 1 to cause a, circulation. Another point well 
worth remembering is to name each variety as they are taken 
to the fruit store, as the best of us are apt to forget at times, 
and there are several varieties 1 running each other so- closely 
that it takes a good judge to determine one from the other. 
Jambs Mayne. 
Bicton, Devonshire. 
Notes on Hardy Trees and Shrubs. 
Leycesteria formosa. — I havei before referred to this in¬ 
teresting Himalayan shrub as a. desirable subject to plant for 
giving winter effect., but its beauty at the present season seems, 
to merit further notice. Succeeding in the majority of soils 
a.nd situations, one would expect to. see it more generally used, 
as it. isi one of the most pleasing occupants, of the shrubbery 
during early autumn, by reason of the deep red colour of the 
numerous bracts surrounding the paler-coloured flowers, these 
being produced freely in long dependent clusters., and the pleas¬ 
ing green of the foliage and stems gives to this shrub, a distinct 
appearance, all its own. After the leaves have fallen, the 
colour of the stems isi also 1 much admired throughout the 
winter, but to retain, this it should he pruned hard down to 
the base in, early spring. Subjected to this treatment, a line, 
clean shrub is formed about, 5 ft. in height. 
Cornus florida rubra. —Although considered by some to suc¬ 
ceed hut indifferently in this country, it leaves but little to be 
desired here, in a, locality twelve miles, north of London, and 
planted in a heavy clay which is extremely cold and wet in 
winter. Having stood for several years, totally unprotected in 
the open, I think this is a, sufficient proof of its hardiness, and 
it is, certainly one of the handsomest of all the Dogwood family. 
With us it proves, more vigorous than Cornus florida, and is 
undoubtedly far superior as an ornamental tree, owing to the 
deep red colour of the foliage, which is particularly noticeable 
in a, young state. This Cornel forms a, large., well-shaped head, 
and, grown as, a standard, quickly makes a tine specimen, tree¬ 
like in appearance, amply furnished with large foliage, and 
should receive the. attention, of those desirous, of obtaining the 
little-known, but most beautiful small-growing trees. 
Erythrina Crista Galli. —Though not, quite hardy enough to 
withstand the severity of our winters in the open, except, 
perhaps, in the extreme south, this old fa.vou,rite deserves a 
position in every garden if a place can be 1 found to 
suit- its requirements'. These are but few, and planted a.t, the 
foot of a, south wall, at- the warm end of greenhouse, or some¬ 
where similar, it, will .succeed admirably. The growths will 
need tying or nailing to keep them well supported. The stems 
die down to the base in winter, and it is. well to place a mat 
over the crown for protection. 
This, year the Coral Plant, as it is sometimes called, has made 
a luxuriant growth between 8 ft. and 10 ft. in height, with 
large spikes, of bright red flowers, and though flowering rather 
later than usual, this Erythrina. is none the worse. It is also 
known as E. laurifolia. 
Euonymus atropurpureus.— By no means large or vigorous 
growing, this North American tree is well adapted for growing 
among other choice trees and shrubs, and deserves, a prominent 
position. The deep reddish purple colouring of the rather 
small leaves is retained until they fall, and a well-grown speci¬ 
men 8 ft, to 10 ft. in height, stands out conspicuously as one of 
our most distinct shrubs. A very light pruning of the young 
shoots, is necessary to keep it shapely, and if attacked by insect 
pests, such as. greenfly in summer, a syringing of insecticide 
should be given, otherwise the foliage becomes disfigured. 
Clerodendron trichotommn. —Tins is one of the most valu¬ 
able shrubs we have been favoured with from Japan, especially 
on account, of the lateness of its. flowering season, and although 
not quite so profuse this year a,s> usual, owing probably to the 
"want of sun and warmth, yet there is a, sufficient number of jits 
showy white and red flowers to recognise their beauty. In 
fact, if it were grown only a.si a foliage, plant, it would be certain 
of a foremost place in our gardens. When once planted, it 
should not be disturbed, being impatient of removal, and should 
be given an open sunny position. A. E. Thatcher. 
Aldenham House Gardens, Elstree. 
Among the Orchids. 
Laelia anceps. —The different, varieties, of L. anceps. will 
now be pushing up their flower-spikes. They should receive 
every encouragement to enable them to properly mature their 
bulbs by giving all the light, available ; all shading should be 
removed, and during the. middle of the day, when the weather is 
bright, the. ventilators should be thrown wide open, so. that 
the free, circulation of air can be. obtained. The. plants should 
be syringed freely overhead the first thing in. the morning in 
bright weather, an hour or so before the. ventilators are opened. 
I would advise shutting up the house in good time in the. after¬ 
noon, so that, a good sun-heat can be procured. If the plants 
are syringed at closing time, this will help to dry up any excess 
of moisture, and will considerably minimise the necessity of an 
early use of the artificial heating apparatus, 
Laelia Cattleya elegans .■—This, natural hybrid has. its 
origin, in the. intercrossing of Cattleya, Leopoldii and Laelia 
purpura,ta,. It is still sought after and highly prized by some 
collectors, but by the majority of Orchid cultivators it is con¬ 
sidered scarcely worth growing. There can be no opinion, but 
that even in its best, forms there, are many garden-raised 
autumn-flowering hybrids that altogether outclass it, and it- is 
not surprising that, the good qualities of L. C. elegans. fail to 
attract cultivators, to the. same extent, they did previously to 
the introduction, of the more fascinating and better constitu¬ 
tional kinds. The free flowering characteristics, combined 
with period at which they produce their flowers, will always 
give a claim to consideration, and the deep-coloured tints of 
the darker kinds afford a striking contrast to the. delicate tints 
of other autumn-flowering kinds. L. C. elegans, to grow it 
satisfactorily, requires somewhat different treatment to. the 
general occupants, of the Cattleya, house. I have always found 
them thrive best when planted in baskets with a,s little material 
as possible about the roots. They do. admirably in the Cat- 
tleya. house during the warm months of the year, but, from 
October to March slightly warmer and drier treatment is 
necessary. The. dry, cool end of an ordinary stove or the. East 
Indian house suits their requirements well. Although the 
plants, do not require much root moisture, during the dull 
months of the year, sufficient, must be given to, retain, the 
leaves and pseudo-bulbs in a, plump state. Repotting is best 
done when the new roots, make, their appearance from the base 
of the developing or recently developed growths. The ordinary 
compost with a, liberal mixture of leaf soil suits this section of 
hybrids well. 
L.C. Schilleriana is. often, mistaken and grown for L. C. 
elegans. It is a, totally distinct hybrid, having its parentage 
in C. intermedia, and L. purpura,ta, the sepals, and petals 
being almost white and the lip, as in L. purpura,ta, with a, 
crimson front, lobe. It is a- far more easily cultivated plant, 
than L. C. elegans, and, being very free! flowering, it is. worthy 
of every consideration. It requires, the same cultural condi¬ 
tions as L. C. elegans. H. J. 
The Stove and Greenhouse. 
Bouvardias. —All plants, remaining in the open should now 
be housed. Those that, have been grown in pots throughout 
will require cleansing before placing where they are to flower. 
The pots must be scrubbed, and all weeds and moss removed 
