594 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
July 23. 1904. 
they are still as enthusiastic in getting together all of the 
most interesting - subjects suitable for this kind of work. 
Besides double and semi-double Roses, they also cultivate a 
considerable number of the species imported directly from 
their wild habitats. Rosa macrophylla is notable for the 
thorny character of its stems, but the single and decidedly 
pink flowers measure 3f in- across. We think some good 
garden Rosie® might be developed from this species. Rosa 
sericea is sometimes spoken of as the yellow-fruited Rose. The 
flowers, however, are white, and the large triangular thorn® 
are quite crimson—at least, in their early stages. R. x an thin a 
has large yellow flowers, with a. golden base, and foliage re¬ 
minding US' somewhat of the Scotch Rose, only the leaflets are 
larger. More closely allied to the last named, and, indeed, 
often reckoned a variety of it, is R. altaioa, which ha;si large 
white 'and single) blooms, produced in great abundance. 
For some years past the variegated) variety of R. wichuraiana 
has been grown' here, and we have never seen the foliage finer 
than on> this occasion, being a mixture of cream, red, and 
green. R. hispida also comes close to 1 the Scotch Rose, hut 
has orea.my-yellow flowers with a golden base, and the very 
numerous spines arei reduced to coarse bristles, reminding one 
of Robinia hispida. An interesting hybrid is that named 
Thusnelda, having large, nearly double, blush-pink flower’s 
produced throughout the season. It is one of the hybrids) of 
R. rugosa, and is notable for the leaflets being nearly orbicular. 
Allied to> this is another hybrid of the same type, and nowi 
getting widely distributed ini gardens. We refer to Blanche 
Double de Coubert, with very large, semi-double white flowers, 
deliciously scented, and produced at intervals throughout the 
summer. The single Scotch Rose was also- grown: here. Nor 
cam we omit R. alpina pyrenaica, with long and beautiful rosy 
buds. R. sinica Anemone Mr. Paul thinks to he a hybrid of 
R. sinica with the Dog Rose. The blooms measure 4 in', 
across, sometimes more. The beautiful Leuehtstern is now 
well known, and a. very charming single Rose, varying from, 
rose to' White in the centre. 
In going through the grounds we noted a fine early summer 
flowering shrub 1 in Genista pendula), with golden-yellow flowers 
produced in great profusion. It would seem rather paradoxical 
to speak of Syringa japcnica as a Lilac, seeing that it has large 
panicles of creamy-white flowers, like those of a Privet; 
nevertheless, it is) ai Lilac. In one of the houses was a large 
and weill-flowered plant of the little known Lonicera Hilde- 
biandtii, with pale yellow’ flowers, deepening to a rich yellow 
with age, and 6 in., long. 
Mr. Paul, jun., interests himself very largely in all that 
pertains to Roses, but at present he is carrying out some in¬ 
teresting experiments with artificial manures. Me can only 
as yet. refer to this matter in a general way, as the experiments 
are by no 1 means yet concluded. There are some facts which 
may be stated. Sulphate) of magnesia gives a decidedly glau¬ 
cous tone to the foliage in all cases where it is applied. Iron 
induces' the leaves to become of a dark or blackish-grey green. 
Common salt helps the growth of the plants, hut) does not] 
seem to affect the colour of the foliage. Sulphate of lime) and 
magnesia give strong growth and glaucous foliage. Messrs. 
Paul have a Rose manure which always gives good growth, 
and is largely employed in the culture of Roses here. 
Fruit Sales at Blairgowrie. —Fruit buyers are now coming 
about the district, and prices are quoted at from £25 to £28 
for Raspberries and £18 to £20 for Strawberries. Mr. Adam¬ 
son, ironmonger, has started fruit preserving works in Jessie 
Street. 
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The Valley Gardens, Harrogate.- There is some rumour 
of opening the tea-house in these gardens for the sale of tea on 
Sunday afternoons, but some of the local people object to it. 
on the score that it would disconcert the charm and peace of 
the locality. They think that the drinking of tea and the 
eating of cakes would be a spectacle that would be obnoxious 
to the majority of those who frequent the gardens on Sunday 
afternoons. The practice would be considered a copy of our 
Continental neighbours 
The Herbaceous Border. 
PLANTS IN BLOOM. 
Iris orientalis gigantea. 
At' the present' season, when, the numerous varieties of 
German Flag and allied species of bearded Irises are passing 
out' of bloom, it is interesting to turn, to these, which may be 
regarded one of the giants of its kind. In many gardens it 
appears relatively dwarf, though of stronger growth than the 
German Iris, but when growing in suitable soil it grows a full 
yard in. height. The sword-shaped leaves are narrow, con¬ 
sidering their great length and uprightness, so that they dc 
not take up much space in proportion to their great length, 
Each stem bears from three to five of its large and luuidsoim 
flowers. These are white, with the exception of a large anc 
conspicuous gold and yellow blotch on the falls. The claw i 
of a paler shade of yellow, hut this is mostly hidden by tin 
Hybrid Tea Rose Lady Moyra Beauclerc. (See p. 593.) J 
other parts of the flower. In, wide 'herbaceous borders thi 
would form a suitable subject for the third or fourth liu 
from the front. Those who have the convenience of a lak 
in their grounds would also have an excellent subject li¬ 
ma,king clumps in the vicinity of the water, which wool 
greatly enhance the natural effect. The plant is of the easie- 
cultivation, and may be increased by division, though estal 
lisiied and flowering specimens should not be disturbed, excel 
at long intervals. 
Kniphofia rufa. 
The common Torch Lily and its varieties are familiar object 
in most gardens 1 , and a great' number of gardeners seem t 
rest contented with the same, considering that those wine 
produce smaller heads or racemes are not to 1 he considerej 
in, the same light. Indeed, I have found some that look upo 
the smaller flowered but pretty specie® as unworthy of a place 
seeing that we have such tine forms in, the common out 
After all, however, the very massiveness of the common Toro 
"Lily makes it desirable to have some variation in the mor 
slender-growing specie®, which have been recently introduce 1 
from some part of South Africa. Iv. rufa comes fiorn tb 
