July 2. 1904 
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Veitchii (macrantha x xantholeuca) are all free growers and 
rarely fail to give a good display of flowers throughout the 
season from April to September. They are easily obtainable, 
and at prices well within the reach of all. H. J. 
Hardy Trees and Shrubs. 
Owing to the dry weather we have experienced of late, the 
ground has in many cases become hard and cracked, and it will 
be necessary to- see that newly-planted trees or shrubs do nob 
suffer for want of moisture. Water must, however, be given 
with discretion, and while some are under the impression that 
the roots need saturating, this is quite the opposite. Much 
more good is done by frequently syringing the tops, and if the 
roots are watered once in, three or four days when the weather 
is hot, this will be sufficient. One will be ableffiy this time to 
see whether recently-planted shrubs are likely to suceced or not,, 
and a light pruning of the older wood which has not broken will 
help the young shoots. The present year has been most 
favourable to these, and one should hear of few failures. 
Climbing Roses. —These are particularly fine this year, and 
in addition to the great quantities of flower, they are making 
excellent growths for next year. These shoots will now need 
tying in, and as insect life is sure to be in evidence, applica¬ 
tions of insecticide must be given. This is best done in the 
evening after the sun is off, and should be syringed well with 
clean water next day. If one dressing does not. rid the plants 
of these pests another should be given in a few daysf time. If 
it has not already been done, a good mulching of rotten cow- 
manure should be applied, and frequent Bookings of water will 
prove most beneficial. We have now a splendid selection of 
climbing Roses which are most beautiful when used as pillars 
in the shrubbery, and form quite a feature, and no garden is 
complete without some. They do not- require a great deal of 
attention to be successfully grown, and if a good selection is 
made, one can obtain bloom from early su mme r till late in. 
autumn. A good variety would be found among the following : 
—Queen Alexandra,, The Dawson, Pink Roamer, Una, Carmine 
Pillar, Paul’s Single White, Vivid, Euphroisyne, Aglaia, Dorothy 
Perkins, Madame Plantier, and the hybrid Briers. 
Bamboos. —Where the better trees and shrubs are culti¬ 
vated these are well worthy of inclusion, especially if one has 
streams, ponds, or the like to deal with, for their graceful 
habit is seen to the best advantage by water. When planting 
Bamboos, a moist position should, if possible, be chosen, as they 
succeed better and grow more luxuriantly where the roots can 
be kept damp, and at the same 1 time it is advisable to see that 
plenty of room is available for the plants to expand, as they do 1 
very quickly when established, and throw up canesi all around. 
To see Bamboos at their best it is necessary to 1 feed. them 
liberally in most positions, and for the purpose nothing is 
better than cow-manure.. ,A good mulching of this should be 
placed all round the stems in winter, and during hot weather 
in summer copious supplies of liquid farmyard manure should 
be given. It is a good plan when a Bamboo 1 looks as though 
it were not in a flourishing state to take out. a trench 2. ft. or 
so in depth, and fill in with decayed cow-manure. This is a 
splendid stimulant, and, if carefully done, excellent results will 
follow. 
* Ailanthus glandulosa. —The Tree of Heaven, as it is called, 
stands 1 out conspicuously as one of the handsomest of foliage 
trees, and though the flowers are of no particular beauty, yet 
this fine tree deserves to> be more extensively used. The leaves 
are of immense size, and being a fairly quick grower this 
makes an excellent specimen for the lawn, especially when a 
good length of stem is obtained. There is a handsome weeping 
form, which lias pendulous foliage, and is quite distinct ini 
appearance. 
Cedrela sinensis or Ailanthus flavescews is a very distinct 
and beautiful shrub, somewhat resembling A. glandulosa, but 
the foliage is not so large, and in spring has a purple tinge. 
The' flowers, also, are pleasantly scented and arranged in, showy 
bunches, so that it is valuable a,s a. dowering shrub. 
Carter's Annual Rose. —During the month of June this ex¬ 
cellent Rose forms one of the most conspicuous objects in the 
shrubbery, being completely covered with its great bunches 
of pure white flowers', which, individually, are about 1 in. in 
diameter. I suppose it is called an annual Rose because it 
flowers the same season as the' seed is sown, and it, can be 
easily propagated in this way. If lightly pruned, this forms 
a shapely bush between 3 ft. and 4 ft. in height and as much! 
through, and for the shrubbery or on. large rockwork is a 
most desirable plant. For cut purposes this Rose can, be 
effectively used, and Messrs. Carter, of High Hoi bom, are to 
bei congratulated upon, introducing such a welcome shrub. 
A. E. Thatcher. 
AIdenham House Gardens, Elsbree. 
The Kitchen Garden. 
Celery. — Complete the planting of the later sewings without 
delay. When room is a consideration, space may be econo¬ 
mised by planting at least two lines in a trench. Though no 
great advocate for more than one row, this method often lias 
to be put into practice, and for late work, providing the' plants 
are put a fair distance apart, and extra care is taken in earthing 
it up, veiy good results, can be obtained. Endeavour as far 
as possible to plant the moist hardy varieties, and these are' 
generally among the red kinds, and among the best that I am 
acquainted with are Major Clarke’s Red, Leicester Red, and 
Standard Bearer. Thoroughly soak the plants before lifting 
them, and make veiy firm when planting. It is a, capital plan 
to get out the trenches between, early rows of Peas, as these 
will enable them to receive sufficient shading during hot, sunny 
days, and immediately the plants become established, remove 
the Pea-sticks and make tidy the ridges., Unfortunately, the 
Celery is again very troublesome this season,, and strenuous 
efforts should be put forth to destroy the maggot before it, has 
a chance of doing serious damage. If taken in time, these can 
easily be crushed between the tissues of the leaf by the thumb 
and finger. Go over the plants twice weekly. When veiy 
early specimens are required either for exhibition or other pur¬ 
poses, blanching should he commenced. This is accomplished 
much more quickly at this season of-the year than later on. 
Six weeks will generally suffice to perfect them. Bands of 
stiff brown paper are the most effectual and easy way of accom¬ 
plishing this. This requires to be done piece-meal about every 
ten days', care being taken not, to put it above the young leaves, 
or these will become crippled. Bear in mind that Celery is' a 
moisture-loving plant and a gross feeder, consequently good 
drencliings of liquid and clear water should be given fre¬ 
quently, and the foliage damped over every evening. 
Endive. — Where salads are in demand, as they are in, most 
establishments, Endive forms a very important item, and 
during the next two months frequent small sowings of both 
the broad and curled leaved varieties should be made, allowing 
a good distance between the rows, also from plant to plant. A 
fairly rich, deeply tilled, open piece of ground should be 
selected, and should the weather be dry, thorough waterings 
should be given both, when the seed is sown and when the 
plants are in active growth. Earlier-raised plants should be 
blanched when in a young state, as at this* season these fre¬ 
quently run tpi seed before attaining a large size. 
Radishes. — These are generally much appreciated all 
through the summer months when, sent to the table young and 
crisp. A fairly shady border ishould be chosen for growing 
these during the next two months, and a small quantity of seed 
should be sown, every eight days or so. Scatter the sieed thinly, 
as overcrowding is fatal to the cultivation of good Radishes. 
There are now a host of varieties to select from, but, one of the 
best still is a good selection of French Breakfast. It quickly 
matures, and should be pulled when about the size of Hazel 
nuts. 
