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THE GARDENING WORLD , 
August 26, 1905. 
Notes on . . . 
Our Illustrations. 
ON CENTRE 
Henry’s Lily (Lilium Henryi). 
Since the introduction of this noble Lily 
from China it has proved amenable to cultiva¬ 
tion in a great variety of ways. It has a 
splendid constitution, and for that reason 
may be forced into bloom early in the year 
by growing it in pots. The chief drawback 
to this method of cultivation is the great 
length of the sterns, which may run up to 
8ft. or 9ft., but for tall conservatories the 
plants may be so situated that only the 
flowers are seen. It may also be planted out 
in a cool conservatory or greenhouse in a bed 
of soil containing a considerable quantity of 
peat or leaf mould. Under these conditions 
it will come into bloom in August in advance 
of those plants in the open air. 
Those who have no glass accommodation 
will have to be contented to wait for the plant 
flowering naturally in the open about the 
end of August and in September. The bulbs 
should be planted in peaty soil in beds of 
shrubs, where the soil will be shaded from 
direct sunlight. It is a mistake, however, 
to have the shrubs so close as to overhang 
the rising stems and foliage of this splendid 
hardy Lily. Light and air are very essential 
to their welfare, so that in selecting a posi¬ 
tion for planting the bulbs care should be 
taken that although the soil is shaded from 
direct sunlight, the foliage of the plants will 
have an abundance of light, not necessarily 
direct sunlight. 
Usually the shrubs will afford sufficient 
shelter to prevent the stems being broken 
down by the wind, but towards August, at any 
rate, it is well to safeguard such valuable 
plants by putting a neat bamboo stake to 
each. The flowers are of a lovely soft orange 
shade, paler or deeper in different in¬ 
dividuals, but usually the colour is both well- 
defined and striking. 
Oliver’s Eryngo or Sea Holly Eryngium 
oliverianum). 
A considerable number of the species of 
Sea Holly are well worthy of a place in the 
border of any garden where hardy plants are 
appreciated. The subject of this note is one 
of the best of the taller growing kinds, both 
when judged by its foliage or flowers. The 
chief value of the Sea Hollies is due to the 
colour of the upper portions of the flowering 
stem, and to the spiny bracts surrounding 
the head in a whorl or circle 1 . In many in¬ 
stances the tint is of an ivory-grey, while in 
others the hue is steel-blue, more or less in¬ 
tense, and the darker the better. 
The Sea Hollies or Eryngo belong to the 
same family as the Carrot and Parsnip, of 
which family they are very highly modified 
members. E. oliverianum stands about 3ft. 
to Sgft. high under good cultivation, and the 
leaves are usually considerably divided with 
spiny points and silvery veins. The upper 
parts of the flowering stem and the floral 
bracts are steel-blue. The flowers themselves 
are deep blue, and produced in a laige 
central cone. 
Those who have difficulty in cultivating 
the choice Alpine Eryngo will find E. 
oliverianum a very good substitute of the 
easiest cultivation in lowland gardens, lhe 
SHEET (pages 676 and 677). 
dry atmosphere does not affect it in the same 
way as it does the alpine species. Propaga¬ 
tion may be effected by saving seeds from 
the largest and earliest ripened heads. The 
root-stock itself may also 1 be divided some 
time in March, when growth is about to re¬ 
commence. The fleshy roots are not then so 
liable to decay as they would be in stiff 
soils if the divisions were made in autumn. 
The Black Mulberry (Morns nigra). 
During August and September the Black 
Mulberry ripens its fruits in succession over 
a long period. If the tree is heavily laden 
with fruits they take a long time to ripen, 
apparently owing to the strain upon the re¬ 
sources of the tree. It is usually very pro¬ 
lific, however, and a very patient, slow- 
growing, long-lived tree. Time was when 
the Mulberry was more popular than it is at 
the present day. Some of the oldest trees 
in this country were planted in connection 
with the ancient monasteries, and some of 
these were known to be at least three hun¬ 
dred years old or more. 
Even those with gardens of moderate 
dimensions could afford to grow a Mulberry 
on account of its slow growth and handsome 
appearance. The leaves are heart-shaped, 
leathery, and of fairly large size*, according 
to the vigour of the tree. Tire fruits first 
become red and gradually change to a jet 
black. In outward appearance they resemble 
Blackberries, but the pips really consist of 
the modified sepals which have become pulpy. 
The fruits have their own peculiar acidity, 
but, when properly and thoroughly ripened, 
this is agreeable to some palates rather than 
otherwise. They could also be utilised for the 
purpose of making tarts in the same way as 
Blackberries. 
Those who would like to sit under their 
own Mulberry tree should plant one in the 
centre of a grassy lawn, where it will grow 
for generations without taking up much 
space, and be appreciated by the family not 
merely for the sake of its fruits, but for its 
old-time associations as well. The ground 
should be well drained and trenched at least 
2ft. deep before planting, so as to give it a 
good start. Propagation is usually effected 
by grafting, but young trees can also be raised 
by ^layering branches. The grafted trees 
obtainable from the nursery at a reasonable 
price make the best and most shapely 
specimens. 
A Yellow Eremurus (Eremurus Bungei). 
In the early months the garden is rendered 
attractive by' the stately and massive spikes 
of E. robustus and E. himalaicus. Later on 
the borders are brightened by the bright 
yellow flowers of E. Bungei, the flowers of 
which are moderate in size individually, but 
rendered highly attractive by their colour 
and the dense* arrangement on the spike. A 
light and friable, but rich and well-drained, 
soil suits this species in the same way as its 
taller growing relatives. The illustration 
shows the flowering portion of a plant that 
was only 2 ft. high. The species is there¬ 
fore 1 well adapted for sheltered places on the 
rockery. 
A Choice and Pretty Phlox (Phlox pilosa). 
During May and June a very large number 
of dwarf growing Phloxes serve to brighten 
the borders and rockery of gardens in no 
small degree. Some of them at the present 
day are more or lesis extensively used for 
bedding purposes. 
That, under notice is very little known in 
gardens, though extremely pretty in habit 
and arrangement of the flowers, as well as 
their delicate colouring. Usually the stems 
grow about 9in. high, and are terminated by 
close trusses of beautiful bright rose-coloured 
flowers*, with ten darker spots round the eye, 
thus serving to give the flower distinctness, 
and reminding one of some of the species of 
Pinks. Although the ordinary colour of the 
plant is rose, variations may be obtained by 
seed sowing and selection. 
The stems are upright, and clothed with 
lanceolate hairy leaves. The habit of the 
plant therefore makes itself suitable for cer¬ 
tain jmsitions on the* rockery, where upright 
plants are desired as a-background to those 
of creeping habit, which creep over the edges 
of the pockets and hide the stones. We hope 
to see this species much more common in 
gardens in the course of a few years. The 
flowers from which our photograph was taken 
were supplied us by Mr. Amos Perry, Hardy 
Plant Farm, Winchmore Hill, London. 
The Tiger Lily (Lilium tigrinum 
splendens). 
During August and iSeptember many a 
garden is brightened by the bold and hand¬ 
some flowers of the Tiger Lily in some variety 
or other. iSeveral of these varieties have 
received distinct names, and that which we 
figure represents L. t. splendens, which is 
characterised by darker orange flowers with 
larger and bolder crimson spots on the lower 
half of the flowers. It is one of the earlier- 
flowering varieties, and, together with the 
ordinary form, commences the season of the 
Tiger Lily, to be further carried on by L. t. 
giganteum and L. t. Fortunei. 
No special treatment is required for these 
Lilies, as they will grow and flower regularly 
every year in ordinary garden soil, but in hot 
and exposed positions it would be well to take 
the precaution to have the ground over the 
bulbs shaded by some means or other. In 
the Midlands and far north of Britain no 
special care is required in shading these 
Lilies whatever. Even seedlings and plants 
raised from bulbils may be reared in the 
ordinary border without any special treat¬ 
ment beyond using some leaf mould in the 
soil to give the young plants a good start, 
both by feeding the plants and keeping the 
ground cool and moist. 
A Pretty Hybrid Alum Root (Heuchera 
Rosamunde). 
Several of the, species of Heuchera have 
been hybridised in gardens during recent 
years, and that under notice is one of them. 
It is a strong growing plant, with branch¬ 
ing stems 3ft. to 4ft. high, and large plants 
will often make a bush of that width. The 
individual flowers are small and of rich coral- 
pink, but their beauty lies in the great 
numbers and the branching habit of the 
plant,, which can scarcely be realised to the 
full extent by our picture owing to the fact 
that far too many stems were employed for 
the making of an effective picture. If only 
half the number of stems had been used, and 
even they well spread out,, a vase would have 
produced a fit ornament for any dining-room 
table. Where cut flowers are wanted, the 
height of the stems is no drawback, as they 
