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THE GARDENING WORLD . 
June 3, 1905. 
Lithospennum prostratum —Alpine or her¬ 
baceous plants, which have flowers of a rich 
blue colour, are always admired, being few m 
number compared with the numerous whites, 
yellows, etc. ; and when this plant can be in¬ 
duced t 0 ‘ grow and flower freely there are few 
rock plants more appreciated, there should 
be no difficulty in getting it to do well if one 
plants it in full sun, in very poor sandy soil 
between the stones, and keeps the roots moist 
during the growing season. It will soon 
clothe a large rock, and the rich blue colour 
of the flowers is quite equal to that ot the 
Gentians. A. A. l. 
Hardy Trees and Shrubs. 
Roses _The Hybrid Teas and Perpetuals 
should now be growing away freely, and a light 
application of some reliable artificial manure 
will prove of value, especially if given in 
showery weather and well hoed in afterwards. 
The surface soil should be kept well stirred, 
which does much to keep insect pests in check, 
especially in warm, dry weather. It is advis¬ 
able to give the foliage an occasional syringing 
with insecticide, espeoially_ after the cold 
easterly winds we have experienced during the 
past month, which will assist in keeping the 
foliage in a- healthy, growing condition. The 
same may be said of climbing Roses, which 
can be kept clean during the growing season 
by an occasional application of some good in¬ 
secticide. The longest growths of these should 
be kept tied in as they require it, and in dry 
weather the root should be kept well supplied 
with water, both clear and liquid manure, as 
these appreciate liberal feeding. 
Moutan or Tree Paeonies. —These are now in 
full beauty, and there are few shrubs which 
are more generally admired at this season of 
the year owing to the great size of the flower 
and the numerous colours now obtainable. 
For gardens where a limited space only is at 
command they are well suited, as they occupy 
but little space and require but a small 
amount of attention. When selecting a 
position in which to plant them, one should, if 
possible, choose a permanent one, as they 
object to being removed after becoming estab¬ 
lished. In a fairly good soil they grow and 
flower well, but the roots must be kept moist 
in the summer, and frequent doses of liquid 
manure are very beneficial. A very fine dis¬ 
play would result by planting them in a separ¬ 
ate bed, and in many cases the foliage is orna¬ 
mental. 
Acer Prinz Handjery —This is quite one of 
the best of + he Pseudo-platanus section, and 
is well worthy of a place in any garden on ac¬ 
count of the beautifully-colouredfoliage, which 
remains in good condition throughout the 
summer. Although not such a fast grower as 
many of this section, yet it forms a shapely 
head, and is perhaps seen to the best advan¬ 
tage when worked on a standard of medium 
height. A well-drained loamy soil suits it 
well, and little pruning is reciuired. 
A. E. Thatches. 
Aldenliam House Gardens, Elstree. 
Newcastle anu Distbict Chbysanthemum 
Society. —This society is now well established, 
the committee having secured Lord Arm¬ 
strong as president, Lord Ridley as vice-presi¬ 
dent, the Bishop and the Mayor of Newcastle, 
and also the city M.P.’s amongst others as 
patrons. Preparations are being pushed for¬ 
ward for the first annual show in November, 
75 per cent, of the profits of which are to be 
handed over to the local charities. 
North of the--- 
-Tweed. 
Hardy Fruit. 
Insects. —Great care is required at this 
season to keep all kinds of fruit trees free 
from attacks of mildew and red spicier. 
“ Prevention is better than cure ” at all times, 
but whenever these pests appear, especially 
on the young growths, effective means should 
be immediately taken. Very difficult to eradi¬ 
cate are the attacks of black fly upon the 
young growths of Cherry trees. The growths 
may even have to be dipped in a solution of 
XL All insecticide (one part to thirty of 
water) or tobacco juice and water, at rate of 
one quart of the former to four gallons of the 
latter. Where Peach trees are affected with 
green fly or red spider, the same mixture may 
be applied witli great benefit. The great aim 
with all trees should be to keep them clean, 
healthy, and vigoi'ous. To effect this I 
strongly advise the use of quassia extract 
over all trees as soon as the fruit is set. 
Half a pint of this should be mixed with five 
gallons of water, and one pound of soft soap 
dissolved thoroughly in the mixture. This 
should be applied with the engine, Apricots, 
Peaches, and Plums being the first to require 
attention, and afterwards Pears and late 
Cherries. Small fruits will require constant 
oversight for caterpillar and red spider. The 
former yields readily in the early stages to a 
treatment of Hellebore powder dissolved in a 
solution of soft soap and hot water. This, 
when suitably reduced, should be applied 
with a syringe. In the case of Gooseberries, 
where spider is troublesome a little sulphur 
added to the above mixture is of great value. 
The same may be said of Red Currants, 
especially where they are on a dry wall, as it 
will prevent the pest spreading to other 
plants. 
Watering. —In districts such as this, where 
all kinds of trees are m need of moisture, 
great benefit could be got from, a good watering 
with liquid manure. This must be very care¬ 
fully done, so that the soaking may reach all 
the roots. J. Feaseb Smith. 
Flower Garden and Pleasure 
Grounds. 
Bedding Out. —Bv the time these notes are 
in the hands of readers bedding out will be in 
full swing; therefore any advice will come 
rather late, but a hint or two may be useful. 
The more tender subjects, such as Iresines, 
Alternantheras, Begonias, and Heliotropes, 
should be planted last, as the risk of damage 
by late frosts is then reduced. 
‘ Spring Bedders.— Some of the spring bed- 
ders, such as Primroses, Polyanthus, and 
Daisies, which in Scotland are hardly done 
blooming when bedding out commences, are 
apt to be neglected in the rush of this work, 
but if not at once broken up and planted in 
nursery beds they should when lifted be laid 
in by the heels and well watered till time is 
found for dealing with them more effectively. 
May-flowering Tulips.— In Scotland gene- 
r -ly this is almost a misnomer, as May is often 
almost out before they expand their lovely 
flowers. If grown in clumps they require 
little attention, but if grown in beds the 
ground between the rows should be slackened 
as deeply as convenient with a hand fork, and 
hardy annuals sown, or half-hardy annuals 
planted, to give a succession of bloom durino- 
the summer and autumn. I include the 
Parrot Tulips under this heading. 
Conservatoryqand Greenhouse. 
Callas —Callas that have been grown cool 
will just be going out of bloom, and should be 
placed in tlieir summer quarters out of doors. 
Some favour keeping them in pots, others 
favour the plantiug-out system ; having tried 
both methods, I prefer the latter, and form 
an extra trench in the Celery quarter, pre¬ 
pared much as for Celery. If small plants are 
wanted, the old plants should he broken up 
and the stronger pieces planted singly. 
Deutzias. —Deutzias that have been grown 
cool will also be going out of bloom, and 
should be removed to the greenhouse or late 
vinery to finish their growth prior to beino- 
placed out of doors. Properly managed 
plants may be retained for many years. 
Schizanthus. Those who grow Fehizantbus 
have for some time had a fine show of these 
Orchid-like annuals, and those who do not 
grow them have only to see them to be 
enamoured of them, when they will make up 
their minds to sow a batch in August for next 
season. S. retusus, S. papilionaceus, and 
S. Wisetonensis are three of the best. 
Calceolarias. —Calceolarias are now in full 
bloom, and should be well supplied with water 
to prolong their season of blooming. If not 
already done, seed should now be procured, 
to be sown in a pan in a cold frame towards 
the end of June. Buy seed from a firm whose 
stock is known to be compact in habit and 
furnished with ample foliasre. C. C. 
The Kitchen Garden. 
The hulk of seed-sowing is over for the 
season, and the careless gardener now thinks 
he may have a rest. There is still, howeveT, 
plenty of important work to be done. 
Brassicas —All winter greens must now be 
planted in quantity. Unlike the generality of 
writers on the subject, I prefer dry weather 
for this operation. If done in damp) weather, 
slugs are sure to ruin, a large percentage of 
the tender plants, whereas when the surface is 
dry, these pests have difficulty in travelling, 
and so our plants escape. Immediately after 
pilanting, give a good soaking of water, pour¬ 
ing it round the neck of each plant. After the 
water has drained away, lain the Dutch hoe 
between the plants, covering the moist part of 
the soil with dry earth. This checks evapora¬ 
tion, and in most cases no more water will be 
required. Do not plant too close ; Brussels 
Spjrouts should be 2 ft. each way.; so should 
Drumhead Savoys afid Autumn Giant and 
other strong growinsr Cauliflowers. Dwarf 
varieties succeed well if placed 18 in. each way. 
Thinning. —This must be seen to as soon as 
the young plants can be handled, and in 
showery weather if possible. Thin spring- 
sown Onions to about 6 in. apart ; late Car¬ 
rots the same ; Beetroot about 8 in. 
Turnips. —Sow yellow and Swede varieties, 
and thin those ready. 
Kidney Beans. —Sow main crop. I prefer 
the old Canadian Wonder for this sowing. 
Make the drills 21 in. apart, and plant thickly, 
as it is very easy to thin out to 6 in. after the 
plants are out of danger of slugs. This vege¬ 
table is rather neglected by amateurs in Scot¬ 
land, which is a pfity, as it produces a large 
crop, takes up little room, and causes very 
little labour. 
Climbing Beans should be sown this week, as 
they keep in hearing a considerable time, and 
it is better to sow early. 
Peas.— Tire last of the late varieties must 
now be got in ; any further sowings must be 
of the early kinds. 
Preston, Linlithgow. C. Bi.aie. 
