May 20, 1905. 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
423 
bo cut at planting time, and I may say t-liat I am an advocate 
for cutting large seed, especially for show purposes. 
It is a matter of great surprise to read of one gentleman 
declaring that the artificial system of boxing is the cause of 
deterioration, and also that immature tubers tend to cause 
collapse. Such a writer has declared that pitting for a time is 
the natural method, and he seeks to point out that tubers left 
in the ground grow more vigorously than planted sets. I must 
own that I cannot see eye to eye with him. 
But there are cranks in every sphere, and during the past 
season or two we have heard some peculiar things about 
Potatos. 
However, it is not my intention to let the pen run on, for 
I fear I have a very pronounced feeling towards Potatos, which 
prompts me to forget that there are limitations on space. 
Cal. 
Trade Notices. 
The Co-operative Bees, Limited. 
The spring catalogue of the Co operative Bees, Limited, 9, 
M apping Buildings, Cornliill, Liverpool, is devoted to' a list of 
alpine and herbaceous plants, and extends to 232 pages. The 
list is a remarkably full one, as it is arranged entirely alpha¬ 
betically from A to Z. This big list of-plants is preceded by a 
list- of new and rare plants, including a number of interesting 
subjects, amongst which we note Adonis vemalis alba, a white- 
flowered form of a plant that normally has bright yellow 
blossoms. This form of variation is by no means common, as 
it is extremely difficult to displace yellow in a flower, though 
it does occasionally vary to paler shades, including sulphur 
and cream. 
The recently introduced Anemone Fauniui has been added 
to the list, together with A. angulosa. lilicina grandiflora, so 
that the firm is evidently making a strong endeavour to obtain 
everything worthy of cultivation in the hardy plant line. Gen- 
tiana acaulis alba is considered the most rare albino, but G. 
verna alba has also been secured. In this list we are also 
pleased to notice Iris galatica, the giant Edelweiss, Lewisia 
Tweedyi, Linaria alpina rosea, Omphalodes nitida, Polvgala 
Vayrcdae, Primula deorum, and many other new and highly 
interesting subjects. 
The firm also announces Lamium puralbum, which is re¬ 
garded as a hybrid between two British plants indicated by the 
name. It is not stated, however, whether the plant is annual 
like L. purpureum or perennial like L. album. 
The rest of the catalogue contains a descriptive list of a 
large number of species, and as a rule these are the best of 
their kind in each respective genus. The catalogue is worthy 
of perusal by everyone interested in herbaceous and alpine 
plants. 
Another catalogue entitled "List of Flower and Vegetable 
Seeds ” is also issued by the same film and contains a great 
variety of seeds of flowers, hardy and tender, including many 
splendid herbaceous plants, ornamental grasses, florists’ 
flowers, etc. The list of vegetable seeds is not so lengthy, but 
includes many popular kinds. 
“ One and All ” Fertilisers. 
Lnder the above title a large catalogue is issued by the 
Agricultural and Horticultural Association, Limited, 92, Long 
Acre, London, W.C. The fertilisers are intended for a variety 
of subjects, and as many experiments have been carried out 
with them, numerous illustrations show the results obtained 
by the use of the same. Agricultural as well as horticultural 
produce come in for review. These fertilisers are used for 
Raspberries, Currants, Vines, fruit trees in general, Potatos, 
garden vegetables, Roses, lawns, etc. 
Messrs. William Artindale and Son. 
A descriptive catalogue of hardy and tender plants, as well 
as climbers and forest trees, is issued by Messrs. William 
Artindale and Son, Nethergreen, Itaumoor, Sheffield. 
Numerous illustrations accompany the text, and tlie principal 
subjects are grouped into their respective sections, so that 
each group refers to the varieties which belong there. A 
large number of the best new varieties of Cactus Dahlias for 
19C4 are listed and described. Other popular subjects are 
Carnations, l’icotees, Pinks, Phloxes, Delphiniums, Pent- 
stemons, Michaelmas Daisies, early flowering Chrysanthemums, 
Pansies, Violets, Paeonies, and hardy perennials. 
Effective Garden Ornaments, 
Perhaps it has not occurred to some readers about the sub¬ 
ject I am dealuig with, which, I think, if put in practice more 
would serve to add to the beautifying of our present-day 
system of effective gardening. 
The subject I take for the above heading is tree stocks 
utilised for two different purposes. Now, to look at it from 
a practical point of view, some may stop to consider what 
use they could be, and m what way they will add to the beauty 
of either flower gardens or pleasure grounds. I take it that 
a few dotted about in either department, take away some of 
the stiffness that one is apt to see in some gardens. Before 
anything is said of the way they are to be used, it would be 
well to consider the best method of procuring them. Tree 
stocks are often plentiful, more especially after the rough 
winds we are subjected to. It is better still if they are near at 
hand in the readers’ own garden. Sometimes a tree has to be 
removed from a quiet or pretty nook, and in many cases these 
could be cut off so as to allow for one of these ornaments. Say 
it was cut off at three feet from the ground, or at the height 
thought necessary for the purpose, it could then be hollowed 
out to allow for a good depth of soil, but be careful not to 
get the sides too thin, or they will soon decay. It would be 
all the more artistic, from an ornamental point of view, say 
it had some lower branches, to have them cut off to a length 
of six or eight inches. 
If all are not so fortunate in having these stocks close at 
hand, and in a convenient place, they should procure a few 
and place them where required ; try and have them with a 
portion of roots, as they will give them a much firmer holdfast 
when inserted in the ground. 
The subjects used for the filling up of these ornaments could 
be such as the reader may desire. Some would, perhaps, 
advise permanent planting, but I think they are seen to the 
best advantage when filled twice annually w'th the various 
bedding plants at command—for the summer planting, some 
of the various kinds of Pelargoniums, with something for 
edging ; also a row of Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums on the out¬ 
side, for hanging down the sides, look very neat. If several 
are to be done, it would be well to have a distinction, as there 
are generally other things at command. 
Then for autumn planting, bulbs, with something for a 
groundwork—Wallflowers, or anything else thought suitable. 
It would also be a good plan to have something planted at the 
base in the way of a climbing plant, as it would not only cover 
the sides, but would also serve to hold the receptacle together 
when getting decayed. Ivy would be a good thing, as it would 
be evergreen, but it would not be advisable to plant any of the 
stronger growing varieties. Only those stocks that are of 
fair dimensions should be used for this purpose. 
The smaller ones mav be utilised to advantage bv having 
them about two feet high, cut as level as possible; have the 
branches cut back a little shorter than before mentioned. 
They may then be painted over on top, and used as seats : these 
would prove most serviceable in the pleasure grounds or 
shrubberies, and any shady nook. I think enough has now 
been said as to the advantage of these stocks used as ornaments 
to warrant a few of them being used wherever procurable, and 
I am sure they will tend to add. not only to the beautifying 
of some of our old-fashioned gardens, but also to those of more 
modern construction'. W. 
