THE GARDENING WORLD. 
419 
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May 21, 1904. 
Lph are divided, so as to give it a very distinct appearance, 
f golden,-leaved shrubs tliei most noticeable are Philadelphia 
ronarius aureo-variegatus; Spiraea opulifolia aurea, Sambucus 
lecmosa serratifolia, aureia,, a splendid cut-leaved form which 
lould be pruned to the ground every year ; Pyrus Aria, aurea, 
veay ornamental form; Cornusi alba Spaethii, a handsome 
ivar f Dogwood; Ribe® niigi’uni aureo-variegatum, the golden, 
lack Currant, and Weigela- Looymansii aurea,. I should 
ention, that all these require a good open, sunny position, 
here the foliage can colour as highly as possible. 
The following variegated shrub® will be found particularly 
ood at this season: Crataegus Oxya,cant-ha foliis variegatis, 
ornus sanguine a variegata, Philadelphus coronarius argenteo- 
ariegatus, and the variegated North American Acers, fraxini- 
jliuni albo-variegatum and fraxinif-olium aureo-variegatum. 
A. E. Thatchfr, 
Aldemham House Gardens, Elstree. 
The Stove and Greenhouse. 
Conservatory Arrangement.—Now that warmer weather 
revails, this structure should be emptied of many subjects that 
ave afforded the spring display, and after thoroughly clea-ns- 
ag the- glass, woodwork, and stages, rearrange with other 
lowering and foliage plants that have hitherto' been occupying 
he stove or temperate house. Generally speaking, the con- 
iervatory is in close proximity to the, dwelling, and a® members 
>f the family frequently spend a, good deal of time in it during 
he summer months, it is, kept,fairly warm; therefore many 
bants from the stove proper will withstand a, long sojourn 
herein. As a matter of fact, many Palms, Ferns, and fl-ower- 
ng plants thrive, equally as well there during summer as in 
toves that are kept closer and -more' moist. As regards the 
uetliod of arranging the plants, the owner’s taste has to, be 
tudied, as well as the size and shape of the structure and the 
ilants available. Groups of flowering plants of one genus 
astefully set up and relieved with a. few suitable foliage plants 
re now popular w r ith many people, and rightly so, for, in my 
'-pinion, a better general effect is produced, and the various 
ilants appear to, better advantage than when arranged pro- 
uiscuouslv. Before rearrangement all climbers should be 
oosely tied to their supports, and, if necessary, cleansed by - 
ponging, -or by syringing with force. 
Cannas .—These 1 noble plants, with their bold leafage, sur- 
nounted with spikes of gorgeous blossoms of varied hues, 
liould be largely -grown for making a,n effective display in the 
greenhouse and conservatory during the late summer. As- 
uming that the plant® were potted up in February or March, 
-hey will by no-w be forming nice plants, and every encourage- 
cent should be given to maintain unchecked growth by shift- 
ng on as necessary, and when they have filled their flowering 
lots with roots feed with liquid manure, alternated with an 
i-pproved artificial manure until the first blossoms open, 
faunas are gross feeders ; therefore over-potting should be 
ivaided, and in.lieu thereof feed regularly. 
Hard-wooded Plants.—Epacris; Ericas, Boronias, and allied 
subjects should now be repotted if thought necessary, and stood 
upon a, hard, coal-ash bottom in a pit. These plants resent a 
.'lose, stagnant atmosphere, but at this time; when new growth 
is being made, a genial growing temperature should he- accorded 
for a- few weeks, after which they should be gradually har¬ 
dened, and finally plac-ed in an -open, sunny position to com¬ 
plete and mature the growth. Watch must be kept for mildew, 
and all affected parts dusted with flowers of sulphur. The p : - 
ting compost should consist- of fibrous peat- and sharp sand 
only. Those plants not requiring a. shift onwards may have 
tlieir drainage examined and be top-dressed. Care- must be 
taken not to bury the, stem of thei plant, for I know of nothing 
K> impatient, of this as the plants above mentioned. On the 
other hand, no, roots should protrude' through the soil at the 
>ase of the stem, or the whole plant will sway with every 
movement, thus causing injury to the tender roots. 
Cytisus fragrans.—As soon as, the flowers of this useful plant 
fade they should be gone over with the knife, or a pair of 
scissors, cutting back to within an inch or so of the -older wood 
all growths that were produced last year. To> ensure: having 
well-flowered, symmetrical plaitts, new growth must be en¬ 
couraged s-oon after flowering by repotting, pruning, and plac¬ 
ing in a- genial warmth to promote new root action. When 
well established give cooler treatment, and finally place the 
plants in a partially shaded position in the open until frosts are 
imminent in autumn, when they must be wintered in a cold 
house. K. M. 
Fruit Under Glass. 
Early Peaches.—Varieties such as Hale’s Early, Waterloo, 
with Cardinal and Early Rivers’ Nectarines, started in Novem¬ 
ber or early December, will be on the verge of ripening, if not 
already gathered, hi- some cases; structures and position -of 
same being answerable to somei extent as regards earliness,these 
to be followed by Royal George; Stirling Castle; Grosse Mig- 
nonne Peaches; and Lord Napier; Elruge and Viol-ette Hative 
Nectarines. Discontinue the- syringing when approaching ripe¬ 
ness, and go over the tree every other day, gathering fruits 
tha-t part freely from the tree, with the hand placed at- the 
base, care being taken that the same are not bruised in the 
removal. The fruit basket should be well lm-ed with wood¬ 
wool or wadding and stood in a cool, airy fruit, room. Give 
free circulation of air, allowing a little during the night when 
mild enough, and see that the trees do not get too dry while 
ripening, though less water will suffice when at that, stage. 
Succession trees will require frequent attention, in the matter 
of tying, pinching sub-laterals and shoots that may have filled 
their allotted space, root-waterings, -every three or four weeks 
or oftener, as- the state of the borders demand, not, omitting an 
approved artificial or other manurial waterings so beneficial to 
trees carrying heavy crops of fruit. Ply the engine or syringe 
freely during bright weather, early morning and again, about 
3.30 p.m., when closing for the day—the only preventive t-oi 
red spider, so 1 harmful to thei trees in all stages of growth—and 
fumigating if aphis prove troublesome, ventilating next morn¬ 
ing early before the sun has much power on the foliage in case 
scalding or burning should occur. 
Vineries. The earliest Grapes and Peaches ripen about, the 
same date with us—namely, the third or fourth week in May 
usually, the same boiler working both structures. Up to- the 
12th inst. the nights have been too- cold to allow much ven r 
t-ilation to- be left, on at night, though we have endeavoured to 
counter-balance this, by airing more freely during bright days; 
Do not let the house fall below 60 deg., and maintain a, drier 
atmosphere than hitherto; giving the borders, walls, etc., a 
good damping down at mid-day when, the ventilators can be 
freely opened, but during wet, days discretion' must- be exercised 
or the berries may -decay. Respecting root, waterings, the 
same remarks hold good as given for the Peach, while in, suc¬ 
cession houses the berries will be swelling fast and require 
liquid manurial waterings every few weeks until colouring 
begins'. Thinning of the berries in, late house® will be claiming 
attention during the next, few 1 weeks, using -a free hand with 
large-berried varieties as Gros Column, Gros Maron, and black 
Alicante; the latter, along with Lady Downes, usually have a 
number of seedless- berries and flower-stalks, which should be 
cleaned out first. Keep all sub-laterals pinched at the first 
leaf or pulled out entirely if likely to be crowded, and over¬ 
cropping should be avoided, it being much more creditable to- 
have a moderate crop well finished than, a heavy -one quitei the 
reverse; and naturally much better for the Vines. It is cor- 
sideired a good crop' for a A ine to> carry 1 lb. of fruit to every 
foot- run of rod, but- a- deal depends upon the strength of the 
Vine ; therefore this point—an, important, one; too-—must, be 
left to the cultivator. A night temperature of 63 or 65 deg. 
will suffice, advancing to 85 deg. with sun-heat when fully 
ventilated. 
