THE GARDENING WORLD. 
April 1, 1905 
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Potato King of the Russets. 
For some years past the above Potato lias been finding its 
way into the gardens all over the country. It was also shown 
at the exhibition of the National Potato Society last, autumn. 
We may describe it as a round or sometimes oval-shaped, pink¬ 
skinned Potato of large size, and usually very shapely. I he 
eyes are shallow, and in that respect cause little waste in pre¬ 
paring the tubers for the table. The flesh is white and very 
floury when properly cooked. 
The variety may be grown in field or garden, but in the 
latter case should not be planted in too rich soils, that is, 
those that have been overloaded many years with farmyard 
manure or other vegetable matter, otherwise stems and foliage 
will be produced at the expense of the tubers. 
6 -in. pots, according to size, in a compost of two-thirds loam 
and one-third leaf-soil, with a sprinkle of soot and a liberal 
supply of silver sand ; the coarser the soil the better. The 
whole of it is turned three times. The utmost care is taken in 
regard to drainage, for if it is in any way defective disaster 
will be sure toi overtake them. After the final potting they are 
returned to the cold frame and kept close and moist for a few 
days afterwards. The lights kept off as above, they remain in 
the cold frame until the end of September, when they are 
brought to a south aspect, still keeping the lights off as much 
as possible and shading with care. About the first week in 
November they are brought into' a cool greenhouse and placed 
on a cold bottom in front of a side light, which is always open, 
except on windy weather or frosty nights. Water is given 
That, of course, applies to' most strong-grow¬ 
ing Potato®. When planted in a friable soil 
not overdone with natural manures, and in 
situations where the foliage will be freely ex¬ 
posed to light and air, the growth will be 
normal and the crop of tubers abundant. 
These tubers are rough on the skin, as may 
be seen by the illustration put at our disposal 
by Messrs. James Carter and Co., High Hol- 
bom, London, who put this variety into com¬ 
merce, and have kept it in stock for a number 
of years. For some time past, however, there 
has been a considerable run upon the variety, 
and various cultivators have proved its floury 
character when cooked, and we can well re¬ 
commend this handsome tuber to those who 
prefer a dry and floury Potato. It may be 
classed with the main-cropping or late varie¬ 
ties. 
Potato King of the Russets 
[J. Carter and Co 
sparingly at this season, but with an occasional dewing over¬ 
head the bottom on which they stand is kept moist. 
A watchful eye is kept in case of green fly appearing. On 
its first approach a fumigation is given at night, followed by a 
dewing overhead in the morning. Keeping the plants clean is 
the key to success. About the end of February the plants are 
watered when dry about twice a week with liquid manure- 
water made from sheep or cow manure. More room is given 
as they require it, and the plants are held up with strong, 
neat stakes on each side, but not. tied out until in full flower. 
Under the above treatment the plants attain from 2 ft. to 
3 ft. through them, and single flowers 3 in. across, the foliage 
half covering the pots. B. E. G. Bowter. 
Anemone Pulsatilla grows in a wild state on chalky hillsides 
here it is exposed to all the winds that blow, making it truly 
windflower, but in good garden soil the flowers become twice 
r three times the size of the wild ones. 
Annual Calceolarias. 
As these beautiful flowers will soon be 
adorning our greenhouses and conservatories, 
I thought a word as to their culture would 
not be out of place just now. As a successfm 
cultivator, I will simply state my mode of 
treatment. Seed sowing is one of the most 
important items to* achieve success. About 
the middle of May the seed is sown in shallow 
pans well drained, over which is placed some 
rough soil, filling up with finer towards the 
top, and pressing firmly but not hard. When 
the surface is smooth, the seed is shaken as 
evenly as possible, and some coarse silver sand 
sprinkled over it and pressed down with an 
old plasterer’s float, watered with a fine rose 
can as gently as possible, and placed on a 
cool bottom in a cool greenhouse with a piece 
of glass on which is placed a piece of brown paper on the top. 
Great care is taken as the seeds begin to germinate, for if the 
glass is kept on too long the seedlings get drawn and are 
weakened to commence with. Care is also exercised in regard 
to shading, for at no time are the direct rays of the sun allowed 
to reach them. 
When the seedlings are large enough to handle they are 
potted singly into 21,-in. pots, and also into- pans as a reserve 
stock, and placed in a cool greenhouse on a cool bottom until 
they are established, when they are placed into, a cold frame 
having a north aspect and given plenty of room. They are 
watered when dry, and a dewing given overhead late in the 
afternoon or evening. The lights are removed at night and 
at any other time when the sun cannot reach them. If there 
has not been any dew during the night, they are again dewed 
over with a fine rose can, for the plants thrive in a cool, moist 
atmosphere. 
As the plants grow they are given a shift into 11-in. and 
