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October 21, 1905. 
state until the roots again become re-established 
in the potting compost, then more liberal treat¬ 
ment may be given. 
C. noetzliana is by far the finest species 
in the genus; its racemes of scarlet and blue 
flowers are most attractive and useful either 
for cut-flower purposes or for exhibition. 
Since it has been used for hybridisation 
purposes, and has been found to cross readily 
with the species of Odontoglossum, it has 
been much sought after, and will in the 
near future produce, I may safely predict, 
many desirable and useful bi-generic hybrids. 
Its dwarf structure renders it a suitable subject 
to be cultivated in shallow pans, but they will 
be found to do equally well in pots. I n- 
doubtedly this species thrives in a mixture of 
leaf-soil, however small, in the potting compost, 
although I consider that the conditions under 
which the plants are grown have, perhaps, as 
much to do with its successful cultivation as 
anything. 
The Kitchen Garden. 
Globe Artichokes.— These must be pro¬ 
perly protected during winter, and it is well to 
mulch well before the foliage is frosted to a 
pulp, as it will be if hard frosts set in early. 
Cut off the flower stalks, but I do not favour 
cutting the foliage as some growers in the 
south recommend. Nothing is better for 
mulching artichokes. than dry leaves of the 
current season. Place these thickly up each 
side of the rows, and then to prevent them 
blowing about cover neatly with long stable 
litter. On no account place the mulching over 
the crowns, or the chances are the hearts will 
damp out, and so either kill or cripple the 
plants. I have entered rather fully into this 
operation, as so many disasters occur with this 
popular vegetable every year owing to im¬ 
proper methods of protecting it during winter. 
Celeriac. —Part of this crop should be lifted 
and stored in sand, while it is well to draw 
some earth over the bulbs of the remainder in 
rows to act as protection. 
Vegetables in Frames. — As the season 
advances these require very constant and care¬ 
ful attention. While abundance of air must 
be admitted on all favourable occasions, cold 
cutting winds must be guarded against. On 
fine days the sashes should be entirely taken 
off. During rain tilt the sashes at the back, as 
damp is more to be feared than even 
frost. All dying leaves, as well as weeds, must 
be removed at frequent intervals, while a look¬ 
out must also be kept for slugs and other 
vermin. 
FvOUtine Work consists in keeping things as 
clean as the weather will admit of. In dry 
weather, manure may be wheeled on to vacant 
ground, and digging or trenching begun. In 
wet weather, the picking over of seed Potatos, 
Onions,and suchlike must never be neglected. It 
is also well, at such times, to make birch brooms 
and see to the repairing of such tools as wooden 
rakes and others that may be mended at home. 
Large tallies should also be made, as nothing 
is more irritating than, on going to sow or 
plant in a hurry, to find that tallies have to be 
made, or at least hunted out. 
A moist position is essential during its active 
growing season, and reasonable shade until 
growth is matured. It is rarely that plants are 
found to grow in a satisfactory manner sus¬ 
pended near the roof glass, where they are 
obtaining full benefits of even the shady condi¬ 
tions that are usually provided in cool Orchid 
houses. I find it quite soon enough to place 
the plants in a light position when they com¬ 
mence to show their flower scapes. During the 
hot summer, after the plants have passed out 
of flower, frequent spraying with the syringe is 
beneficial, and very little more water will be 
required. Re-potting should not be done more 
often than is absolutely necessary._ The roots 
being small and tufted, if good potting material 
is used it will remain in good condition for two 
or three years. The surface moss may require 
annual replenishing, but when this is done care 
should be observed not to disturb the roots 
more than is absolutely necessary. 
H. J. Chapman. 
Many of them may even be painted and 
names of standard varieties of vegetables 
written on them while still wet. All these 
hints may appear as trifles, to some, but it is in 
having such trifles seen to in the slack season 
that we are enabled to keep ahead in the busy 
spring time. C. Blair. 
Preston,. Linlithgow. 
Flower Garden and 
Pleasure Ground. 
Montbretias. —Montbretias are now going 
to rest, and as they rest for a very short period, 
it will be well to lift and replant as soon as 
possible. They certainly should not be allowed 
to remain in the same position more than two 
years, and they give the best results when 
replanted annually. The soil should be deeply 
dug or trenched, and a considerable quantity 
of leaf mould or old hotbed manure incorpor¬ 
ated with it. They are very effective planted 
in good-sized clumps ; plant about 3 in. deep 
and the same distance apart. On clay subsoils, 
such as we have here, I find it is a good plan to 
pot up so many of the finer sorts, especially the 
yellows, in 7-in. or 8-in. pots, six to eight bulbs 
in a pot, using a light, rich compost. They are 
wintered in a cold frame and planted out 
towards the end of March. The results amply 
repay the little extra labour. Prometheus is 
the coming variety, but the following are all 
excellent sorts : — Germania, Feu d’Artifice, 
Etoile de Feu, Golden Sheaf, and Diadem. 
Gladioli—These should now be lifted, and 
if not thoroughly ripened they should be 
placed in a box in a shed, and the bulbs 
covered with sand or sandy soil till the stems 
are thoroughly decayed. 
Conservatory and Greenhouse. 
Zonal Pelargoniums—If a little fire heat 
is kept on, and air admitted as freely as the 
weather will allow,. these will remain bright 
for some time yet. Remove all decaying 
flowers and foliage, and give an occasional 
application of some good and reliable fertiliser 
at the rate of a teaspoonful to a six-inch pot. 
Chrysanthemums. —In cool structures, the 
Mums will be the chief attraction till the New 
Year, and good cultivation is now having its 
reward. If mildew troubles, apply flowers of 
sulphur by means of a puff. 
Violets have been plentiful for some weeks. 
Admit air freely if the temperature is above 
freezing point, but be careful to mat up in the 
event of frost; keep the runners well trimmed 
in. C. C. 
Hardy Fruit. 
Fruit storing still continues to occupy the 
principal part of the time at present in this 
department—picking, selecting, storing and 
packing. 
Pick only the ripest varieties, and in 
many cases going over a tree more, than once 
to give them time to thoroughly ripen, select 
all the perfect and best samples, keeping back 
any deformed, cracked or small fruit, and 
storing by themselves, or disposing of theni 
at once. Always use the greatest of care in 
the storing and packing not to bruise or knock 
the fruit. 
In the preparation of ground for fresh plan¬ 
tations of Strawberries and Raspberries, wdien 
the ground has been cleared of other crops, let 
the ground be well manured and double- 
trenched, manuring for both between each 
spading. If intended to plant immediately, the 
ground had better be left flat on the surface, 
but if you defer planting till spring then have it 
well ridged up f< >r the winter, and plant early 
in the spring, which in cold districts suits best. 
At the planting time use a little bone meal as 
an incentive to start off the plants quickly. 
Raspberry canes can either be planted while at 
rest or after starting in the spring, which I 
prefer. They come away stronger in the spring. 
It had better be decided on whether old and 
worn-out fruit trees and bushes are to be re¬ 
moved, and take the first opportunity of remov¬ 
ing and the planting as soon as the leaf falls 
and also if they are to be procured fron 
nurseries, as they commence lifting usually at tht 
beginning of November. Have fresh-cut turf ii 
readiness with a little well-decayed manure fo: 
planting with.. 
Cullen. J- Fraser Smith. 
Insect Life. 
A little more might be added to the par oi 
page 655. The author speaks of the roseatt 
side. 
Just imagine you are an earwig, and craw 
into a palace of ivory—that is, a Lily afte 
which you are silly enough to get into ai 
enormous tube, or a pot filled with moss 
Just imagine how delightful it would be fi 
feel your slumbering place lifted by an enor 
mous giant a million times bigger than youi 
self, and then to be shaken into a inenste 
cauldron of hot water or petroleum. 
And how nice to be a Rose maggot, whe 
the huge, unrelenting pincers of a giant han 
squeeze you to nothingness. How pleasar 
it is to be a fly or gnat, when a feat here, 
monster with roaring wings scoops you u] 
How sweet to be a wasp, when, after a hai 
day’s work, you retire to rest, only to l 
awakened by a deluge of suffocating tuipej 
tine, which some tender-hearted monster pou 
through your doorway. Perhaps he may al 
drop in a lighted match, and your tapper 
tubeway becomes a furnace. Ha! ha ! insed 
may have a jolly life, but I guess thej d ID 
to change with us. Cal. 
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