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May 7. 1904. 
THE QARDEMNG WORLD. 
The Stove and Greenhouse. 
Cinerarias. —The latter part of the month of Apr il or early 
in May is! a good time to sow seed for the production of plants 
for flowering in the late autumn and early winter months. A 
month hence will be soon enough toi sow' for early spring flower¬ 
ing. Sow 7 the seed thinly and e>venly in well drained pans of 
finely-sifted light soil, and place in any temperate house or pit 
to germinate. As soon as the seedlings appear remove to a 
cold frame, and when, large enough pet oh singly into 2A-in. 
pots. At no time during growth should Cinerarias be sub¬ 
jected tom dry, warm atmosphere ; neither should they receive 
a check through the roots, being cramped in small pots. Grow 
freely and treat liberally, and allow the night dews to fall upon 
the plants when all danger of frost is past. Syringe overhead 
every morning and late afternoon, and shade from bright sun¬ 
shine. A suitable compost for the first and subsequent pot- 
tings- consists of equal parts loam, leaf-soil and decayed manure, 
with a sprinkling of soot-, sand and bone-meal incorporated. 
Camellias. — These will have ceased flowering and the fallen 
petals must be cleared away, and the borders top-dressed-and 
well watered. Some stimulant should be given at tins time to 
assist in making robust new growth, especially to those tree® 
that have -recently borne large numbers of blossoms. Where 
scale or other insects are present, a- thorough sponging—it 
time allows:—or syringing with a. f Airly strong insecticide should 
be given before top-dressing. Take the precaution, to lay 
under the trees some: old mats t-o- catch the main portion of 
the insecticide and insects. Tire same -remarks apply to those 
growing ini pots. The stimulant may take the form of liquid 
farmyard manure for the first application, then after ai few 
days clear water, and next a fair sprinkling of scan© artificial 
fertiliser, or other approved manure, well washing this down, 
to the roots with clear water. 
Gloxinias — Tlants raised from seed sown as advised in a. 
previous calendar should now be forming nice plants, and every 
effort must he put forth to maintain quick unchecked growth 
by shifting them on into- a size larger pot as they require it. 
Large-sized 60’s or 54’s will suffice for flowering them in this 
year, and when these are well filled with roots apply alternate! 
waterings of liquid manure and weak soot-water. 
Primulas.—The main, sowing of the sinensis type should 
now be made in light porous soil. Cover the seed very slightly, 
and place a sheet of glassi over -the pan. A layer of moss or 
brown paper should he placed -on top of tire glass to prevent, 
evaporation. The surface soil should be made fairly firm and 
quite level, then watered with a fine-rosed can before sowing- 
the seed; no more will then be needed until the seedlings 
appear. When the first, rough leaf shows they may be potted 
off singly into- 2^-in. pots, or pricked out into- other pans: until 
the plants are large enough for placing into 3|-in. pots. Place 
-on a shelf or side stage near the roof-glass for a few days, after 
which they will thrive best- in cold frames. The old double 
white variety is usually propagated by cuttings, and if some 
light, sandy soil was banked up around the old stools, imme¬ 
diately after flowering, new roots will by now have permeated 
it, and they may be taken off with a sharp knife and potted up 
singly into 2l-in. pots. Two or three -small stakes should bei 
placed to each and a lo-ose tie- passed round to support them, 
until they are thoroughly established. These useful plants re¬ 
quire a temperate house in which to grow the whole season, 
otherwise precisely the same treatment may be' accorded asi 
advised for the single forms. 
Bulbs after forcing.— Narcissus, Tulips, Hyacinths, Soillasi 
and other bulbs that have been forced for making a. display in 
the conservatory should, when they have passed out of bloom, 
he gradually hardened, and when danger of sharp frosts is pas 
planted" out in the s-emi-wild garden or in borders or shrub 
beries. They will flower well in the ensuing and followin; 
years in such positions, provided their wants, are attended t- 
in the matter of affording water occasionally during dr 
weather this year. Afterwards they will take care of then 
selves and flower profusely. The most effective way to plan 
them is in .groups 'or colonies dotted here and there irregularly 
K. M. ‘ 
Hardy Trees and Shrubs. 
Magnolias The varieties of these which flower in the sprir 
are among the most ornamental and beautiful of all hard 
trees: a.nd shrubs:, and being easily grown they deserve inclusic 
in any collection. There are one or two points which must 1 
considered when planting to ensure success, and pro-vidii 
these are studied little attention is necessary afterward 
Generally speaking, and particularly for the varieties me 
tioned below, a good dee-p loamy soil suits them adnrirabl 
which should be well drained, but not, dry, and when choosii 
the position for planting ear© should be taken to place the 
where they can stay permanently, as- Magnolias being delical 
rooted subjects, resent removal, and this should not be done 
it can possibly be avoided. The earliest-flowering varied 
are sometimes injured by spring frosts, but this can be avoid 
by giving them a light covering of some material, such 
tiffany, when severe frosts are likely to- occur, though T deg. 
u deg. does not affect them. In, veiy dry weather good sou 
ings of water should be given, and when obtaining plants fre 
a. nursery these should be in pots, so that little or no che 
is received. M. stellata or halleana is the first to flower, whi 
it doe® freely when not more than a fo-ot in height, and eve 
branch even, then is wreathed with the starry white blosson 
which are about, 3 in. in diameter with several petals, 
possible, this: should be planted in a position sheltered by t 
surrounding shrubs. 
M. conspicuus is the next to. expand its blossoms and is sou 
time® called the Tulan and Water-Lily tree, as the immei- 
white flowers resemble the common Nympliaea in appearan 
These are sweetly-scented and borne in great profusion befr 
the: foliage appears and last a long time in perfection. Li' 
the above, this should be given-a sheltered' position. 
M. c. souiangeana is said to- be a cross between M. coospiu 
and M. obovata, and is a very desirable shrub. The flow! 
are white, with purple at the base of the petals, but these » 
-not open till some time'after the last-mentioned, so- that b 
supposition as to its origin would appear correct. This varir 
grows more quickly than the majority, and the young grow* 
of the current year should be lightly pruned back. 
M. obovata or purpursa, though not so- free in flower 
some, is a very distinct plant, tliei flowers being deep pur' 
and produced later than those mentioned ab-o-ve. This spet' 
does not object to transplanting so much as some, provide 
the -operation is very carefully performed. 
The abovei varieties are among the best of this family n! 
are all easily cultivated, but other sorts which should be ra¬ 
tioned would include M. hypoleuca, Lenne, stellata ros. 
conspicua Norbertii, parviflora, Watsonii, acuminata ; 1 
speciosa.. 
In addition to the above, which are all deciduous, there - 
some evergreen, kinds, and these are particularly valuable ; 
wall shrubs, for not being sufficiently hardy to withstand 
severe winter in the open, this just affords! the necessary p h 
lection. They should be planted on the south side in gei 
loamy soil, a.nd the growths will need supporting by nailing! 
tying. Tire species generally used is M. grandiflora, which T 
handsome foliage and large white flowers. Of this there 
two excellent, forms:—namely, lanc-eolata (©x omens is and ..- 
mouth) and feirruginea,. 
. Amelanehiersi or the Snowy Mesipilus are well known ; 
some of the most beautiful spring-flowering shrubs, and wlp 
