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from Crimson Rambler, presumably as 
the seed parent. This same writer is of 
opinion that Crimson Rambler itself had 
originally been derived from R. wichur- 
aiana in japan. Be that as it may, there 
is evidently a great deal of the Polyantha 
blood in it, so to speak, though there 
might be some influence in Crimson 
Rambler of the Japanese R. wichuraiana. 
The last named being so well adapted 
for a variety of purposes deserves a place 
in every collection, though we are uncer¬ 
tain as yet whether it continues to bloom 
so late in the season as Dorothy Perkins. 
The last named, of course, had the start 
of it, and both in this country and in 
America it has given an excellent account 
of itself. On the other hand. Lady Gay 
originated in America, having been raised 
by Mr. M. H. Walsh, of Wood’s Hole, 
Massachussetts, and who is well known as 
one of the expert rosarians in America. 
His production to the uninitiated bears a 
close resemblance to Dorothy Perkins, but 
the flowers are larger, better formed, 
darker in colour, and retain their colour 
to the end much better than Dorothy Per¬ 
kins, which fades nearly white. 
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THE POPLAR.LEAVED . . 
—Orpine— 
(Sedum populifolium). 
The species of Sedum are very numer¬ 
ous, and amongst them we find a great 
amount of variety in habit, size, and form 
of the leaves. Very rarely are the leaves 
so deeply cut, however, as in the subject 
of this note, a species which comes from 
Siberia. The stems do not' die down in 
winter, but are shrubby, so that this Se¬ 
dum might be regarded as unique in the 
genus from this point of view. The 
leaves, as will be seen by the illustration, 
are roundly ovate, deeply and unequally 
toothed, or even slightly lobed. The top 
of the stems branch freely, producing a 
very large number of flowers in leafly 
corymbs. These flowers are white, tipped 
and shaded with pink. The anthers are 
of a deep purple-red, reminding one very 
much of Hawthorn, and the flowers also 
smell like that well-known tree. 
Needless to say, the species is perfectly 
hardy, growing about 12 in. to 15 in. in 
height, and for this reason the best posi¬ 
tion for it in the garden would be on the 
upper ledges of the rockery where the dry 
conditions in summer would not hinder 
the plant from making free growth and 
flowering abundantly. A large plant of 
this is very effective, and the flowers may¬ 
be used for cutting. Like many other 
species, the plant is suitable for cultiva¬ 
tion in pots, and would be found useful in 
the greenhouse or conservatory during 
August and early September when flowers 
are not so very plentiful as at an earlier 
period. A compost consisting of two parts 
of good fibrous loam to half a part each 
of leaf mould and sand would answer the 
purpose admirably. After flowering is 
over the plant may be stood anywhere out 
of doors till . the approach of frosty 
weather, when it could be placed in a 
frame to prevent the pots from freezing 
and getting broken. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. November 9, 1907. 
The Flower Garden. 
Looking: Ahead. 
Fanciful thoughts do not make gardens. 
One must be up and doing from now on¬ 
ward if one would revel in the sweets of 
the garden. And after all i,t is not so very 
difficult to obtain such. The plot may be a 
piece of unbroken meadowland or a wilder¬ 
ness of brickbats left by an unkindly 
builder. It is all the same to the man who 
means to have a garden next year. 
He does not take his cue from the man 
who pulls off his coat on Easter Monday 
and sitants digging for the first time. There 
are a great many who follow this rule, and 
they all have some excuse for so doing. 
Well, I suppose we cannot convert such folk 
any more than we can the weather prophets 
who persist in promising us a very severe 
winter as usual. Let them go on in their 
own sweet way ! We “ G. W. ” folk set out 
to win every time; we don’t get downhearted 
because of the failures. If the past season 
has given anyone the “ pip ” just swallow 
it whole. Don’t stay chewing it. Out with 
digging tools and make dirt fly. Never 
mind if the disturbance upsets the denizens 
of soil. Worms and other beneficial insects 
never offer any objection to being heaved a 
yard or two. They have a way of setting 
themselves right very quickly. Wireworms 
and other such pests should have notice to 
quit. Indeed, I always advocate their 
being helped to find rest.- The heel of one’s 
boot, a spade, or anything like that prevents 
their taking a return ticket, and after all 
is less fatiguing and more considerate than 
pitching them over into the neighbour’s 
garden. 
Begonias and Dahlias. 
Up to the time of writing we have ha< 
no frost serious enough to blacken the mos 
tender stuff. Begonias and Dahlias are stil 
giving us bloom, although the latter lool 
rather forlorn owing to the great gales las 
month. However, it is my intention to cu 
them down as soon as frosted, so tha; . 
tops may be turned whilst the big fire i: 
going. 
Border Plants. 
Owing to the mild weather, I have ex¬ 
tended operations among border plants. 
One can usually find fault with the posi¬ 
tion of such and such a plant, and if no 
severe frost threatens, there is still time to 
do a little shifting, especially of the coarse 
growers. 
Planting Shrubs and Trees. 
We have been, busy planting shrubs and 
trees during the past week or so, and it is 
advisable that this work should be comple.: _ 
as soon as possible. 
Rose Planting. 
Rose planting, too, should not be extended 
after the middle of the month, although 
some consider it safe to plant at any tiire 
whilst the weather remains ooen. Person- 
-ally I would prefer to lay the bushes in and 
wait until February. • 
Brier Stocks. 
Speaking of Roses prompts me to suggest 
the planting of a few brier stocks for 1. 
ding next year. It is not a difficult matter 
to obtain standard briers. Never plant 
them with the huge root boles so often seen. 
Cut away most Of this useless wood with an 
axe. The briers make much better root after 
this treatment. Dwarf stocks are not so 
Sedum populifolium. 
[Maclaren and Sons. 
