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THE GARDENING WORLD 
January 12, 1907. 
fashion. The distinction between this 
and the double one now reproduced will be 
evident by comparing the figures of the 
two. In the double form, the short, inner 
segments have been many times repeated 
or duplicated so that the flower is very 
full, thus causing the outer segments to 
remain fully expanded under all condi¬ 
tions of weather after they are fully 
developed. 
It is of the same easy cultivation as the 
single one, and may be used precisely 
for the same purposes, whether out of 
doors or in pots under glass. It is quite 
a matter of taste whether the single or 
the double is most to be preferred, but so 
far as graceful habit is concerned, the 
single one is by far the prettier. Some 
cultivators, however, like the double ones 
on the score of utility, because it prolongs 
the season of bloom. 
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R Yellow 
Calceolaria. 
[See Illustration page 23.] 
The above species is a native of Chili, 
from whence several forms have been in¬ 
troduced from time to time, and others 
raised in gardens. The variety under 
notice is notable for the narrowness of its 
leaves. It may also be distinguished from 
the frequently cultivated Golden Gem by 
having less wrinkled leaves and smaller 
yellow flowers. The latter are of the 
usual pouch-shape, and very freely pro¬ 
duced throughout the summer. For this 
reason it makes a welcome variation to 
the better-known yellow Calceolaria, and 
might even be grown where the former is 
still retained. 
The old one is also very frequently 
liable to be more or less destroyed by 
disease, and the narrow-leaved one being 
more wiry and less altered by cultivation, 
might prove of hardy constitution. In any 
case, it has already been employed as a 
bedding plant in this country with per¬ 
fectly satisfactory- results. It is a shrubby- 
species, and after being grown for two or 
three years in a greenhouse, would attain 
as many feet in height. Plants propa¬ 
gated from cuttings would, of course, be 
more suitable for bedding purposes, as 
they- would continue dwarf. • 
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Strawberries.— A third crop of this 
useful fruit has been gathered during the 
past season by a cultivator at Chingford, 
Essex. 
Danger from Snow on Roofs.— 
During the thawing of the snow the other 
day a mass of it from an adjoining build¬ 
ing fell through the roof of the premises 
of Messrs. Watkins and Simpson, Covent 
Garden, and caused injury to a young 
woman by the broken glass. 
The Missouri Botanical Garden at 
St. Louis, U.S.A., is said to be the most 
richly- endowed of any institution of its 
kind. Possibly- this might have been said 
in relation to its size, for it consists onlv 
of 65 acres of ground, with 36,000 ft. of 
glass, and contains 16,000 species and 
varieties of plants. 
The Flower Garden. 
The new year seems to have -settled 
down to business. Not very extraordinary 
perhaps, for when once Father Time pushes 
off the young cherub, there is no turning 
back for the latter. He may make a flukey 
start, but he must rectify things as best he 
can. He has the race to himself,, and can 
therefore set his own pace, until he has a 
grip of things. Things are different with 
we gardeners however. 
There is still time and opportunity to 
rectify mistakes. Those who- have not 
started, are not very much handicapped, 
but it will not do to delay too long. 
One's neighbour may be a deep one, and 
perhaps has made up his mind to make the 
pace a fast one. 
The novice, when he gets aboard his 
machine, a clear two hundred yards ahead 
of the scratch man may think himself in 
clove-r, but my advice its, watch the back 
marker. Therefore, friends all, get a move 
on you, be you novices or scratch men, and 
make the pace a steady- one, for you have 
a long way to go. 
Holidays are over and the ennui that 
usually follows them should have -worn off 
by now. 
Compare the new “ G.W.” Diary with 
last year's; turn over the leaves and note 
the failures recorded last year. Then make 
up your mind that there’s going to be a 
big alteration. 
Soil preparation is the main item just at 
present. I dare say some will declare I 
have ground preparation on the brain. 
Possibly I have, but then thorough treat¬ 
ment of the soil, brings one near the high¬ 
road to success. Therefore, I repeat, push 
on with digging and trenching. Just now 
we are having some very parky weather, 
and it is just this parkiness that does the 
soil good. 
Roses. 
Soil that has been broken up some time 
is now fit for planting with Roses. Although 
early in the year, Roses are quite -safe if 
planted now, but on no account get upon 
the ground if it is very wet. Do not give 
bush trees too much room, unless they are 
very strong growers. The National Rose 
Society's catalogue indicates what varieties 
to grow for different purposes. Every Rose 
grower should possess one of these official 
catalogues, for the veriest novice can with 
ease choose varieties that will meet his 
requirements. 
Planting Shrubs. 
Gardens of any size must possess a few 
shrubs, and the planting of these may be 
accomplished at any time. Some little 
judgment is necessary when making a 
selection, for it is a bad policy to set out 
large growing things, where there is only 
space for small stuff. Shruibs and trees differ 
from perennial plants, for they increase in 
size and height, and in most cases cannot 
be divided. 
The Weigela. 
One of the most beautiful and interesting 
flowering shrubs is the Weigela, or bush 
Honeysuckle. The hybrid forms are ex¬ 
tremely beautiful, and a spray or two of 
flowers when arranged in a vase make a 
splendid show. 
Lilies of the Valley. 
Everyone loves the charming Lily of the 
Valley, and the present is a good time to 
plant a few -clumps. Single crowns are 
expensive, and are used chiefly for pot 
work. Where existing beds are getting 
crowded, the roots should be lifted and 
divided. Before replanting, it is better to 
select the strongest crowns and plant them 
apart from the small ones. 
The Rock Garden. 
Rock gardening is a most interesting 
hobby, and in small town gardens it is to 
be recommended. A dictionary I once 
possessed stated that a rockery was made 
up with old tins, boots, stones and bricks 
that have gone wrong in the- baking, 
together with a little dirt, the whole being 
covered with mustard and cress. Of course 
I do not adivise readers to follow these 
instructions A rockery must be carefully 
built-up so that all rains may soak towards 
the centre. There are thousands of plants 
that grow well on rockeries, but naturally 
it would be folly to plant tall growers on j 
small rockeries. For small places one 
should select the tiny Alpine species. Many 
of these may be raised from seed. There 
are also many small growing annuals which 
when once sown need no further attention 
except to prevent their becoming too 
numerous. Two charming little tit bits in 
the annual line are, Alyssum Little Gem 
and Ionopsidium acaul-e. The latter is - 
known in America as the Diamond Flower, ■ 
owing to its glistening appearance. The 
plants never reach more than two inches 
in height and become covered with tiny 
four-pointed flowers of a pale lavender 
colour. 
Lawns. 
Lawns should be frequently rolled and 
the edges trimmed up. A tool known' as 
an edging iron is used for the purpose, 
btit a sharp spade will do at a pinch. 
Always use a line for straight stretches, 
for a mistake in cutting cannot well be 
rectified. 
Sweet Peas. 
Exhibitors will soon have to think about 
Sweet Pea sowing, and no time should be j 
lost in preparing the pots for sowing. What 
varieties to grow is a debateable point, but 
I will quote an up-to-date list next week. 
The Fruit Garden. 
Push on with digging and planting 
whenever weather permits. Remember that 
bush fruits require plenty of stable manure 
as they are strong feeders. 
Strawberries. 
Strawberries require a good heavy dressing 
of manure, but on no account dig as if 
preparing a new fruit quarter, when dealing 
with established plants. Strawberries de¬ 
mand firm ground. Clear away all decaying 1 
leaves. 
Fruit Trees. 
Old fruit trees are benefited b}- good 
dressings of rotten manure, and it must be 
spread out to some little distance from the 
trunks. If any pruning has to be done lose : 
no time in getting it completed. 
