Xowmber 18, 1905. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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Messrs. G. Pricke-tt and Sons, South Tot¬ 
tenham, London, N., exhibited a market 
variety named Terra-cotta Soleil d’Octobre. 
The plant stands about 3ft. high, and the 
flowers may be described as rich terra-cotta 
with old gold reverse. This was also exhi¬ 
bited at the great show of the N.C.S. under 
the name of Prickett’s Octobre, and received 
a First-Class Certificate. Standing near this, 
but without the exhibitor’s name attached, 
was another variety named Kimmel, with clear 
yellow flowers measuring l^-in. to 22 in. across. 
It is a single variety, and the plant is very 
bushy and floriferous. Awards of Merit were 
accorded both of the above. 
At a meeting of the National Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Society on the 23rd ult. some awards 
were made. Beatrice May is a Japanese 
variety measuring about 7in. across and white 
tinted with pale blush towards the base. The 
florets are moderately wide and very numer¬ 
ous, forming a solid bloom. An incurved 
Japanese variety named Mrs. D. W. James 
has rich reddish-crimson florets with old gold 
reverse. The florets are also broad, of good 
substance and showing a good deal of the re¬ 
verse. E. J. Brooks is another incurved 
Japanese variety about 8in. to 9in. in diameter 
and reddish-crimson with a pink reverse. The 
florets are broad and of good texture. Mrs. 
W. Knox is a Japanese variety with spreading 
and inourved florets of a clear yellow, fairly 
wide, and making a bloom 8in. across. There 
is an immense amount of matter in this bloom, 
which is full and dense. Mine. M. de Mons 
makes a bloom 7in. across, and might be 
described as a delicate blush-white. The 
florets are broad and either spoon-shaped at 
the tips or curled there. A First-Class Cer¬ 
tificate was accorded to each of the above 
when shown by Messrs. W. Wells and Co., 
Merstham, Surrey. 
At the great autumn show of the N.C.S. 
Mrs. Walter Jinks was shown by Mr. Walter 
Jinks, Knowle Green House, Staines. This 
has now passed into the collection of Mr. W. 
J. Godfrey. It is a Japanese variety with 
reflexed, rich rose-pink florets with a silvery 
reverse, making a bloom about 7in. wide and 
deep. 
Godfrey's Eclipse is a clear yellow incurved 
variety, making a broadly conical bloom about 
5in. or 6in. in diameter, and seems nearly of 
the same pattern as Buttercup, though differ¬ 
ing in detail. The florets are broad, glossy, 
and some of the central ones are bristly at the 
tips. A First-Class Certificate was accorded 
it when shewn by Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Ex- 
mouth, Devon. 
Algernon Davis is a magnificent Japanese 
variety measuring 8in. in diameter and at 
least 9in. deep. When in its best form it 
might be described as bronzy-gold, edged and 
mottled with crimson. Occasionally some 
of the blooms are entirely yellow. A First- 
Class Certificate was awarded to this when 
shown by Mr. Norman Davis, Framfield, 
Uckfield. 
Reginald Yallis is a Japanese variety with 
dark red or magenta-rose blooms, measuring 
8in. wide and 9in. deep. The florets appear 
narrow because revolute at the sides: First- 
Class Certificate- to Mr. Martin Silsbury, 
Providence, Shanklin, Isle of Wight. 
J. G. Shrimpton is an incurved variety with 
clear yellow, very compact blooms, slightly 
tinted wfith red when going off at the base, 
and making a bloo-m about 5in. in diameter. 
First-Class Certificate to- Mr. W. Seward, 
Hanwell. It is now in the collection of Mr. 
Norman Davis. 
At the meeting of the Royal Horticultural 
Society on the 7th inst. an Award of Merit 
was accorded to Mary Richardson, a single 
variety with blooms of a beautiful salmon- 
terra-cotta and measuring 3in. to 4in. across. 
The variety also received a Commendation 
from the N.C.S. on the 1st inst. The exhibi¬ 
tors were Messrs. W. Wells and Co. 
An Award of Merit was accorded to Miss 
Irene Cragg, a single variety with white 
florets, compactly arranged in three to four 
tiers. The disc is small and yellow. It was 
The Cauliflower is very much like the Broc¬ 
coli in growth and the formation of the flower, 
or head. But it is essentially a summer and 
autumn vegetable, not being hardy enough to 
withstand the severity of our winters. 
As there are now so many excellent varieties 
of Broccoli, it is really not necessary to 
trouble to keep young Cauliflower plants pro¬ 
tected through the winter. 
Early spring-raised plants are the best and 
most interesting to grow, too. 
A temporary shelter pit formed of earth, boards 
(on edge) cross bars, and mats. A capital place 
for bringing on young Cauliflowers. 
Soil and Situation. —Rather more shelter 
is advisable for these plants than for Broccoli 
and Cabbages. But the system of growing 
them between the- rows of Peas- is to be con¬ 
demned, as the Cauliflowers rob the Peas. 
Moreover, if drawn up- between high rows of 
plants, the “ flowers ” or heads of Cauliflowers 
are smaller, and possess more stem and less 
curd than those which are grown in the open 
but sheltered from strong south-west and 
north-east winds. A rich, deep, and not over 
firm so-il suits these plants admirably, and a 
medium loa-m is better than a clayey one, or 
a very light, sandy soil. 
Raising the Seedlings —My notes on the 
raising of spring sown Cabbages apply in the 
main to Cauliflowers. But it is- necessary to 
start early with the- raising of the latter ; 
therefore utilise a frame, or, if one is not 
available, a deep box, to sow the first few 
seeds in. 
It is a great mistake to sow seeds of any 
kind too thickly, and certainly a fatal one to 
sow Cauliflower seeds- so. The plants often 
die off wholesale when in the seed-leaf stage 
under glass. Be content to sow a few seeds 
only, and transplant the seedlings when quite 
small. In doing this work allow a space of 
2in. between the plants, and be very careful 
not to injure the stems, -as if you do they will 
cause the death of the plant. 
Transplant to other dee-p boxes, well 
drained, and filled with a rich compost, or to 
a cold frame, or rc-ugh shelter temporarily 
constructed by excavating a hole 1ft. deep, 
and then fixing rough bo-ards round it, on 
which lights or mats may be laid. 
After being duly hardened and exposed to 
the weather, transplant to their 
Summer Quarters. — In the northern 
counties, early in May will be soon enough, 
shown by Messrs. Cragg, Harrison and Cragg, 
Heston, Middlesex. 
Another single variety, named Heine d«-s 
Roses, had soft pink flowers, with a prominent 
golden-yellow disc, and the florets in three 
to four rows, making a bloom about 22 in. in 
diameter. Award of Merit to G. Ferguson, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. F. W. Smith), The 
Hollies, Weybridge. 
not be too soon. 
The early varieties should have a space 
between them in the drills of 16in., ami l8in. 
from drill to drill. Later and larger sorts 
require quite 3in. more space each way. 
There is not any necessity for drawing up 
earth to the stems of Cauliflowers, as there 
is not any frost to injure the plants during 
their growth. Moisture is required in abund¬ 
ance, and a level surface is desirable to retain 
rain water and that given through watering- 
cans. 
A quick growth is essential to success ; feed¬ 
ing is most helpful to the plants, especially 
if the soil is comparatively poor. It is a 
beautiful sight to see a nice batch of Cauli¬ 
flowers healthy and growing freely. 
The hot sun hastens the opening of the 
“ flowers.” If the heads are “ turning in ” too 
quickly, bend a few of the large leaves over 
the centre to protect them ; this will also 
keep the “ flowers ” white. 
Sow in the open grounds from the first week 
in March at intervals of three weeks to the 
middle of June for succession crops. A few 
seeds each time will be sufficient. 
A blind Cauliflower plant. The cross shows where 
the plant is blind. No more leaves will appear, 
nor heads. 
Insect Pests and Diseases.—I refer my 
readers to the notes dealing with these under 
the heading Broccoli, expept for green and 
white fly. During some seasons these two 
pests are very troublesome, and quite ruin 
the “ flowers ” and the new leaves. Syringe 
the plants thoroughly with clean water, and 
thus cleanse them. Insecticides are objection¬ 
able, unless they can be used without touch¬ 
ing the heads. 
Varieties. —Erfurt Dwarf Early, Early 
London. Walcheren. Eclipse, Snowball. 
Autumn Queen, Yeitch’s Autumn Giant, and 
Self-Protecting Autumn Giant. 
In season from June to Christmas. 
G. 
Vegetables 
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XIII —CAULIFLOWERS 
ALL THE YEAR ROUND. 
but in the south the early part of April will 
