April 20, 1907. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
271 
lloom. Most of the flowers from high 
evations bloom early in the year, con- 
:qucntly there is a deficiency of plants 
jr'ter July and August for this class of 
0 rk, unless lowland plants are raised for 
ic purpose of keeping up a display. 
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L Fine Nosegay.. 
Daffoail. 
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^rand Monarquej. 
The Nosegay Daffodils, also known as 
’olyanthus Narc.ssi, are \ar;eaes or 
larcissus Tazetta, which, in a wild state, 
ssumes a great many forms, but unfor- 
jnately neither of them are veiy suitable 
ir our climate, as they live in countries 
lat are drier and warmer than ours, 
'his is the reason why we so seldom see 
hem in gardens like the other forms of 
Jarcissus. For pot culture, however, 
rey are admirably adapted, and seldom 
ail to give satisfaction when carefully 
roked after. 
The variety under notice is a very old 
ne, but that is also evidence that it is 
ne of the best. Owing to its high 
uality it is likely to maintain its position 
s one of the standard varieties of this 
ace that Will be grown by the Dutch for 
nany years, and supplied to us in the 
orrn of flowering bulbs, suitable for the 
ecoration of greenhouses and conser- 
atories, as well as for exhibition pur- 
loses, and for the adornment of rooms, 
ndeed, it is well fitted for cultivation in 
ooms that have windows situated so that 
hev will receive plenty of l.ght dur.ng 
he early months, of the year when the 
atlbs are making their growth. 
Both of the popular names refer to the 
act that a large_ number of flowers are 
iroduced on one stem, thus resembl.ng 
i bouquet or nosegay of flowers. 1 he 
■egments of the perianth are long and 
iroad for this particular type and white. 
The crown or cup is primrose-yellow ; 
hus, although the flower is really a bi- 
olor, it has much the appearance of 
ieing pure white at a short distance away. 
The large number of-flowers produced 
md the-r agiarable scent makes tliem 
treat favourite:, with those w-ho require 
ometbrng to make their greenhouses gay 
n spring. 
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On the Editor's Table. 
Cinerarias fr: m YYordsley. 
„.The. other c’ay we received a box of 
Mneraria blooms from Messrs. Webb and 
Sons, \\ ordsley, Stourbridge, to show the 
quality of the strain which they have 
teen cu.iivating and improving for many 
rears past. The blooms w-ere of large 
fize with broad, overlapping rays, and 
ncluded a number of the best self and 
ricoiors to be found in the modern 
drains. Some of the self colours were 
Jure w-hite with a violet disc. Others 
■anged through crimson, carmine, royal 
Jurple and deep velvety b-ue of a shade 
hat is only seen in the Cineraria. The- 
jicolors consisted of flowers having the 
Juter portion of the rays either carmine, 
purple, velvety blue or some other choice 
’hade with a white zone or ring surround- 
,n f> the dark centre. The strain has 
seen immensely- improved since we first 
>aw it, 
An Annual 
. . Of Inestimable Worth. 
(Alyssum niaritiimnn prosiratunij. 
For bedding purposes, for ribbon bor¬ 
ders, or for carpeting the ground beneath 
tall growfing, bnghtly coloured plants this 
little annual is a subject of great value. 
Ft is among the easiest of subjects to. grow, 
and may be sown where it is to flower. 
It is by no means fastidious as to soil or 
situation, although the finest results are 
obtained in a fairly light soil in an open, 
sunnv position. Scarcely more than two 
inches high, the plant produces numerous 
short tufted growths, each of which ter¬ 
minates in a close head of pure white 
flowers. These are so numerous, and 
continue so long in good condition that 
throughout the summer the plants present 
the appearance of a white sheet upon the 
ground, relieved here and there by a 
glimpse of soft green foliage, truly a de¬ 
lightful “setting” for more gorgeous 
flowers. 
Seed is obtainable at small cost, and 
many a bare patch of ground might well 
be clothed with so charming a little gem. 
Heather Bell. 
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Gardens in Russia. 
In Russia gardens are confined to the 
wealthy, and these are under glass. 
Scarcely a plant or flowering shrub that 
can resist the intensest cold and frost of 
Britain, is found out of doors in Russia, 
consequent’.}- the glass houses of Russia 
exceed in extent those in all 'other parts 
of Europe. 
Narcissus Grand Monarque. 
Border Carnations. 
Seedlings sown about the end of March 
should now be ready for transplanting 
into boxes about 2 in. apart each way. 
The boxes should be returned to the 
same house and the seedlings watered to 
settle the soil about the roots. As soon 
as they have taken to the shift they should 
be more freely ventilated and later on 
transferred to oold frames where they may 
have the full advantage of light and air 
to keep them short jointed and sturdy. 
Carnations are really- hardy, and should 
not be coddled by- keeping them too close. 
Plantations in the open ground and 
borders are now showing the influence of 
growing weather. It will .be of great 
assistance to keep the hoe going amongst 
them at intervals both to keep down w-eeds 
and aerate the soil. 
Show Carnations and Picotees. 
Those growers who transfer their 
plants in pots from beds or frames to the 
open air should keep a close watch upon 
their requirements as to watering and 
staking. Some of the varieties have a 
tendency to produce long stems, and such 
should be staked before they get broken 
dow-n by heavy- April showers. Shelter 
from wind is really- all that these plants 
require. 
Seeds of choice varieties may still be 
sown if that has not already been done. 
There is still plenty of time to grow 
them to suitable size for flowering ne'xt 
year. Care should he taken not to over¬ 
water them, especially in their early 
stages. Some of the smaller seedlings 
may prove to be of high quality, and 
should not be overlooked in their eariy 
stages, otherwise the stronger growing 
single or indifferent varieties would soon 
overcrow-d them. 
Tree Carnations. 
The increasing temperature is now- 
urging these into more rapid growth, and 
attention should be given tio them in the 
way of stopping, staking and repotting. 
Plants that w-ere struck in January will 
by this time have made considerable 
growth. The repotting should be done 
just when the roots aie beginning to 
meet round the soil inside the pots. If 
allowed to become pot bound it delays 
grow-th, and the plants may never make 
such thrifty specimens as they would 
otherwise have done if attended to in 
time. They need not now- be kent so 
warm as in the early months of the year. 
Indeed, a light, airy greenhouse will suit 
them much better. a3 Carnations delight 
in a free play - of air about them w-ith 
