THE GARDENING WORLD. 
733 
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November 21, 1908. 
New Hardy . . . 
Hydrangea 
In the Autumn of 1906 when Mr. E. J. 
eas, of Centerville, Inch, U.S.A., was 
Electing stock plants of the new Hy- 
rangea arborescens sterilis, he found an- 
her one growing wild amongst them 
hich appeared different from the rest 
tdging from the few remaining leaves 
ill upon it. This he took home and 
anted separately from the others, at 
le same time jaropagating it. It has 
owered at least twice since then and 
roves to be a sterile variety of Hv- 
rangea cinerea, little known in culti- 
ation. A photographic illustration of 
lis new variety appears in “The Florists’ 
Exchange” for October 31st and shows 
plant somewhat similar to H. arbor- 
scens sterilis, which has now been grown 
1 this country for some time. The new 
nd, however, has more globular white 
eads of bloom, similar to our Snowball 
'ree. The plant which was flowering 
rr the second time from a cutting car- 
ied twenty-eight heads of bloom. It 
ould appear to be equally, if not more, 
hoice or more effective than the previous 
ne sent from America. 
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Planting ft QSeS| 
Points to be Remembered. 
The amateur, as a rule, digs a small 
hallow hole in hard, stony ground, puts 
n his Roses with their roots matted into 
1 hard lump, fills in the ground with a 
ittle loose.soil, and sits down to wait for 
lowers! that will never come even though 
le complain of the nurseryman ever so 
nuch. 
The man who knows, having carefully 
elected the most suitable position for hi; 
>lants, sees that it is properly drained, 
'hen digs a hole, at least two feet deep, 
wo feet wide and two feet long. This 
le fills nearly to the top with suitable 
ompost.- 
When this has settled he unpacks his 
ilants, cuts away any of the roots that 
tre injured, cuts away suckers and top 
oots, and places the roots on the pre- 
>ared compost, so that the plant shall 
>e displayed in its proper position. 
Under and amongst the roots which he 
tas carefully spread out he places some 
jumps of charcoal, and having driven 
n a stake so as not to injure the roots he 
ies the stem to it and sprinkles fine 
■arth well amongst the roots and their 
ibres, shaking the plant so as to have 
he earth well settled amongst the fibrous 
roots. Then he covers the roots with 
wo inches of soil and thoroughly treads 
t down. Be sure it is trodden quite 
irmly, then fill in the hole and water 
he entire space thoroughly. 
Plant dwarfs 4 ins. deep and.standards 
•bout 2 ins. deeper. By observing these 
ules one will find the Roses flourish. 
Baynton-Taylor. 
HANSON'S LILY 
Few of the Japanese Lilies are more 
easily cultivated than the subject of this 
note.’ If a bed is specially prepared for 
it a site should be selected in a half- 
shady situation behind some trees or 
shrubs, or it may be planted in a bed 
prepared for Rhododendrons, Azaleas or 
other American plants. It is perfectly 
hardy and does not object to be grown 
in full sunshine, provided the ground is 
shaded and the young stems are shel¬ 
tered. This provision is secured by the 
above-mentioned American plants, and 
the Lily comes into bloom during June. 
The fully-grown but unopened flower buds 
are highly ornamental, as the}- are nearly 
globular and resemble berries or other 
fruits rather than flowers. 
As the blooms open, it will be seen 
that the plant in ail respects is closely 
allied to the Martagon or Turk's-Cap 
Lily, except in the texture and colour 
of the flowers. The petals are very thick 
and of a soft orange colour on the face, 
spotted on the lower half with purple 
markings. The plant is, therefore, in 
beauty for some time before the expansion 
of the flowers till the petals fall. The 
leaves are produced in whorls like those 
of the Martagon and the stems, usually 
about 3 ft. high, bear a dense cluster of 
flowers on the top. The accompanying 
illustration will give some idea of a 
cluster of flowers and the shape of them. 
The bulbs should be planted as soon as 
secured. 
Lilium Hansoni, 
Maclaren and Son ; 
Scillas and 
Chionodoxas 
As Pot Plants. 
These lovely little spring-flowering 
oulbs gladden the eyes of all flower lovers 
early in spring, and last for a fairly long 
season. It is a pity that they are not 
more frequently grown in pots, as they 
are a most welcome addition to our green¬ 
houses or windows at a time when blue 
flowers, in particular, are very scarce. 
Pot them up in October, using 5 in. pots, 
and a light compost, such as suits Hya¬ 
cinths. Cover the bulbs about half-an- 
inch and either plunge out of doors or 
set in a frame, and mat securely until 
the pots are well filled with roots. The 
best place in which to bring the plants 
into flower is a cold frame. If a heated 
structure be used the colour is spoiled, 
especially that of the Scilla sibirica. 
Place about a dozen bulbs in each pot and 
a most pleasing return will be got for 
any little trouble taken in the culture. 
If kept in a cool house, they will retain 
their beauty for quite a long time. After 
flowering, gradually harden off, and plant 
out in the borders, when the bulbs will 
be little the worse, and will bloom all 
right the following season, 
C. Blair. 
Preston House, Linlithgow. 
