September 24, 1904. 
THE GARDENING 
WORLD . 
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of this is a massive hedge of S-olidago- canadensis in full bloom, 
ending in masses of Lilium tdgrinum splendens at either 1 end. 
At one side of this garden is a summer-house covered with 
Roses and 1 Honeysuckle. The pillars ait the gate of this garden 
consist of Yews which are green in the lower portions and 
golden on the top. A dial stands in the centre of the square. 
All this is in keeping with the ancient character of the 
place, and we understand that this form of gardening is to 
be extended by the addition of other squares projecting from 
the primary one as the work can be carried out. Dahlia King 
of the Cactus also* formed a. hedge, consisting of three sides of 
a square, the red flowers being notable for their huge size and 
the profusion with which they are borne. A display is also 
kept up at. different periods of the year by species of Clematis, 
including C. montania and C. Vitalba, which isi still in full 
bloom. That Scotch flower Tropaeolum speciosum clambers 
over the shrubs in a free and easy way, flowering profusely. 
In passing through the grounds, we also noted a beautiful 
treei of the lied Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) 30 ft. high. The 
nature of the ground of this ancient estate is admirably 
adapted for the formation of special gardens with plants of a 
suitable character for the climate, and this has been more or 
less utilised recently with the promise that such features of 
gardening may be extended in the future. The situation of 
the house is one of the most romantic we have seen, owing to 
its fronting the pond on. the top. of the escarpment, of this 
deep ravine. Usually, when houses are built in such situations 
the: -front looks on to wider vistas, and more extended areas of 
ground, while the end of the building overlooks the glen; or 
ravine. It is therefore unique in this: way, and presents a 
very pleasing effect at different, periods of the year. Mr. R. G. 
Milne, the: gardener, is- enthusiastic in his- work, and keeps the 
gardens, grounds and numerous walks through the policies 
in, clean and trim order. He is also an ardent cultivator of 
fruit. We here acknowledge our indebtedness to his courtesy 
in showing us over the policies of this ancient and beautiful 
Scottish seat. 
Rosa noisettiana. 
(See Supplement.) 
The above Rose was a. hybrid between R. indica and R. m-os- 
chata, the Musk Rose-, but has given rise to quite a race of 
garden Roses, some of which would never be taken for a 
Noisette by those who had only seen, the original. For m- 
stance, Mareehal Niel by pedigree and general repute is a 
Noisette Rose, but is- altogether different, from that which we 
are noting at present. By reference to our supplement, the 
reader will see that it forms a spreading floriferous bush, 
covered with large- clusters, of white Roses, tinted with, pink 
when dying off. Previous to that, the buds are tinted- with 
salmon, and when expanded they measure 11, in. to-^24 in. 
across in vigorous, young plants grown, as bushes in the open, 
with clusters of flowers carrying from eight to twenty or more 
blooms. These expand in succession, so- that, a display is kept 
up for a long time. 
The photograph from which our illustration was prepared 
was taken in the second week of June, when this variety was 
at its best, oni the- grass in the Royal Gardens, Kew. The 
variety may he grown on, pillars or walls, but, we think, is 
never more effective than, when planted on the: grass with 
free exposure on all sides-. 
The young stems arising from the- base merely mature their 
growth the first season, and assume the natural position which 
Rose bushes usually do under such conditions. During the 
second season these main: stems- give rise to branches bearing 
a wealth of blossom which oo-uld not be obtained if such Roses 
were in any way severely pruned like the treatment given to 
Hybrid Perpetual and other Roses grown for exhibition pur¬ 
poses. The original Noisette Rose may therefore be regarded 
as a garden or decorative Ro-se of the fi order for growing 
under the conditions we have just named. 
SOCIETIES. 
ROYAL CALEDONIAN HORTICULTURAL. 
September I4ih and I5th. 
(-Concluded from, page 751.) 
Splendid weather prevailed during the two days of the show, 
and the attendance was good on both days, but particularly on 
the evening of the first day, when there was a great crush of 
visitoi's and gardeners. The Marchioness of Linlithgow formally 
opened the show early in the afternoon. Lord Balfour of 
Burleigh, the president of the society, presided. He also per¬ 
formed the same duty at the dinner held at the Royal British 
Hotel during the afternooon. The attendance on the first day 
was greater than that of last year. 
Plants. 
Stove and greenhouse plants were well represented by a con¬ 
siderable number of the more popular and usefuL subjects at 
present cultivated. The first prize for four greenhouse plants 
was secured by Mr. G. Wood, gardener to Jas. Buchanan, Esq., 
Oswald House, Edinburgh. Anthurium scherzerianum and Onci- 
dium incurvum were his finest plants. Mr. Geo. McKinna, gar¬ 
dener to Sir Robert Usher, Bart., Norton, Ratho, was second ; 
and Mr. H. E. Hugjhes, gardener to Sir Duncan Hay, Bart., 
King’s Meadows, Peebles, came ini third. 
Mr. Adam Knight, gardener to Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Brayton, 
Cumberland, had the best six foliage plants, showing a grand 
Anthurium crystallinum and an Alocasia. Mr. Alex. McMillan, 
gardener to the Right Hon. the Earl of Home, Douglas Castle, 
was second with slightly smaller specimens. Mr. Alex. 
McKenzie, gardener to Provost Mackie, Trinity Grove, was third. 
Mr. Alex. Findlay, gardener to A. Drybrough, Esq., Gogar 
Park, exhibited the best three Cypripediums. Mr. G. Wood 
took the premier award for four Orchids, including grand plants 
of Oncidium pulvinatum and O. incurvum. For one Orchid Mr. 
G. Wood had the best in Oncidium incurvum. 
In another class for six foliage plants, Mr. Adam Knight took 
the lead ; Air. Alex. McMillan was second ; and Air. John Thom, 
gardener to- Airs. Hutchison, Carlowrie, came in third. Air. 
Adam Knight also had the best two Aralias. 
Mr. Geo. McKinna staged the two best Dracaenas. Mr. Adam 
Knight staged the two best Crotons, in large and well-coloured 
specimens. Mr. H. E. Hughes took the second place with 
smaller but well-grown specimens. For two Coleus Mr. H. E. 
Hughes took the lead, followed by Air. Jas. Galloway, gardener 
to A. McDougall, Esq., Corstorphine. These were handsomely 
coloured. 
Mr. Adam Knight had the two- best. Aralias. For four exotic 
Ferns Air. G. Wood took the lead, showing very large Davallias, 
Nephrolepis, and Alicrolepia hirta cristata, all in fine form. 
Mr. Adam W. Duff, gardener to the Christie Trustees, Inverey 
House, Partobello, was second ; and Air. Alex. McKenzie, gar- 
denei* to Provost Mackie, Trinity Grove, was third, showing large 
specimens. 
In the classes for Fuchsias were some of the largest and tallest 
plants in the show. Air. A. Findlay, gardener to A. Drybrough, 
Gogar Park, took the lead for two specimens ; Air. Andrew Pryde, 
gardener to- Air. McLaren, Newington House, was a good 
second; and Air. W. Aitken, Balerno, came in third, but took 
first for three Fuchsias. Mr. Andrew Pryde had the best single 
specimen of a Fuchsia. 
Mr. Geo. McKinna, gardener to Sir Robert Usher, Bart., 
Norton, Ratho, took the lead for three zonal Pelargoniums in 
flat-trained, well-flowered specimens. Air. David Plenderleith, 
gardener to T. A. C. Mortimer, Esq., 7, Whitehouse Terrace, had 
the best fancy Pelargoniums. For Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums Mr. 
Jas. Hermiston, gardener to John Herdman, Esq., Murrayfield, 
was first. 
Mr. Lewis Moodie, gjardener to Airs. Carse, Spring Gardens, 
Musselburgh, took the premier award for four Adiantums, 
showing huge specimens. Mr. Jas. Hermiston was second, and 
Mr-. A. Findlay third. For dwarf British Ferns the competition 
was keen, there being nine entries. The first place- was secured 
by Jas. C. Brown, 25, Waterloo Place, with choice and un¬ 
common forms. Mr. Jas. Jarvie, Burn Brae House, Falkirk, 
came second with a choice lot containing three distinct forms of 
Scolopendrium. Air. Alex. Johnstone, gardener to A. R. Gilles¬ 
pie, Esq., Hay Lodge, Trinity, was a good third with two Poly¬ 
podies, the Killarney Fern, etc. All the exhibits were good and 
most interesting. Mr. Chas. Pattison, Lmwood, Paisley, had the 
best four British Ferns, showing fine forms of Lastrea, Scolopem- 
drium, Polypodium, and Polystichum. Air. G. Wood staged the 
best six Lycopods. 
