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January 16, 1909. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Jeris scaberula; Osmunda regalis, the 
hyal Fern; Davallia bullata; Scolo- 
indrium vulgare : the Hart's-tongue; 
iiychium japonicum; Todea barbara 
; d Lomaria gibba concluding a collec- 
•>n which will be found to be one of 
>ry easy culture. 
G. K. 
-- 
he Great White . 
J-lepatica 
(Anemone angulosa alba). 
The accompanying illustration shows a 
: all plant of the comparatively new 
\ite variety of the Great Hepatica, but 
iloes not show the full character of the 
Ives, which should be five lobed in- 
sad of three, as in the common Hepa- 
:a (A. Hepatica). It has been named 
t Great Hepatica on account of the size 
cthe leaves. The species is, indeed, a 
Iger growing plant than the common 
c:, but, nevertheless, a very handsome 
ai desirable one. The typical form has 
, -blue flowers, but during recent years 
rre than one variety has arisen, and 
t.t under notice is the finest we have 
in. The anthers are cream coloured, 
I: with that exception the whole flower 
ipure white. 
.n dry, exposed gardens the numerous 
\rieties of Hepatica prove rather diffi- 
c.t to cultivate, as the sun is so severe 
ion their leaves, which should be ever- 
gen. In the warmer and more sunny 
jits of the country, therefore, a well- 
Ihted, but shaded, position should be 
sected for planting either this or any 
oer variety of Hepatica. Preference 
s)uld be given to a deep, rather moist, 
hding soil, rather than one that is sure 
t'get dry in summer for some reason or 
oer.' 
'or instance, very gravelly soils lose 
r isture quickly, while heavy iclay in 
smy positions gets baked until the clods 
S - nd almost like a piece of metal when 
kked during the droughty periods. 
£;h positions should always be avoided 
ren planting Hepaticas. A wall or a 
t e may afford the necessary blind to 
cect sunshine. 
The natural soil should be deeply dug 
0 trenched, and in cases where it is 
1 ely to get dry under ordinary’ treat- 
nnt plenty of leaf mould may T be worked 
- 0 the soil which will serve to retain 
t moisture and keep it cool. Of course, 
tfse.wbo have a rockery’ can readily’ find 
tuitions on it for these plants, which de- 
1 ht in cool situations during the heat 
o| the summer. Positions facing north 
ojeast may be selected in preference, to 
t'Se which face the south or west. 
t, 7>57 acres-of Gooseberry plantations in 
Int are now known to be affected by 
t; American Gooseberry mildew. Cur- 
rut bushes are also, states a recent 
olcial report, liable to the disease"! 
Its in former years, Mr. A. Cameron 
C'bett, M.P., has presented 16,000 bulbs 
al 8,000 glasses for bulbs to the schol- 
a connected with the various Sunday 
s ools on the south, side of Glasgow. 
_1 * _ • 1 About Wireworm and 
Garrpatiorps in Pots. watering. 
As these beautiful flowers increase in 
beauty so does the demand for them in¬ 
crease. But many promising flowers and 
plants are lost through neglect or too 
much attention. Assuming that the 
novice has obtained some well-rooted 
lay’ers, I would advise him or her not to 
mix them with other Carnations in the 
same bed until he is satisfied that they 
are free from disease or have not been 
near the pest I dread most, namely, wire- 
worm. 
Recently I bought two dozen good, 
strong, healthy’ looking plants and potted 
them, placing them in a frame, and to 
all appearance they seemed likely’ to give 
some good results. On examination a 
few day’s ago I was surprised and annoyed 
to find every one, with one exception, had 
been attacked by wireworm and were 
dy’ing off at earth level. As they were 
in a frame with Malmaisons, I had to 
keep a sharp watch on the Malmaisons 
for signs of the pest. If there is any 
suspicion of wireworm gently press the 
stalk between the finger and thumb and 
if it yields to pressure destroy them at 
once, however valuable, for if this is not 
done the pest will spread and the result 
will be the loss of all the plants. By 
gently’ removing the earth around the 
stalk the presence of the pest may be 
discovered in time to save the plants, or, 
if there is any’ suspicion that the trouble 
is deeper down, a solution of salt and 
water, about one tablespoonful of salt to 
two quarts of water, should be made, the 
water being slightly warm. This will 
move them out and as the salt acts as a 
manure to Carnations the benefits are 
two-fold. Do not make the water too 
salty or the plants cannot survive. Mix 
one quarter of sand with the potting 
mould and rootlets will soon fill the pots 
or borders. Sand should also be used 
when layering, placing a tablespoonful 
under the joint where cut. Many persons 
place the pot containing the plant in a 
saucer and continually add water. This 
is a mistake. The best way to water 
Carnations is to stand the pot in rain- 
v’ater, sufficient to cover the top of the 
pot, for about ten minutes, then let all 
the v’ater drain away before placing it 
in the saucer. The result will be a 
good, strong plant and splendid blooms ; 
whereas by’ overhead watering and keep¬ 
ing water in the saucer the water turns 
sour and the roots rot. Result: Disap¬ 
pointment. “ Amateur. ” 
-- 
Odontoglossum Magali Sander. 
The above is a hybrid between Rol- 
feae and Adrianae F. K. Sander. The 
sepals and petals are fairly broad and 
pinkish white, irregularly blotched, and 
marked all over with chocolate. The 
lip is of a similar hue, with a transverse 
chocolate blotch in front of the crest. 
The flowers are round in outline, and 
thirteen fully' expanded blooms were 
borne on a long arching scape. First 
Class Certificate by’ the R.H.S. when 
shown by’ Messrs. F. Sander and Sons, 
St. Albans, on December 22nd. 
Anemone angulosa alba. Mdc/art'a and Suns. 
