December 21, 19 cfj. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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The plant we represent was only 2 ft. 
high, and was one of several filling a 
large circular bed in Kew Gardens. It 
is a late bloomer, as we had it photo¬ 
graphed on October 2nd. It had, of 
course, been in bloom more or less for a 
fortnight previous to that time. The 
actual period of flowering could, no 
doubt, be regulated to some extent by 
pruning early or late, and as the flowers 
are produced on the wood made during 
the summer, there is no danger of cutting 
the flower buds away, so that every year 
the grower could cut the young shoots 
hard back and thus maintain it in the 
form of a dwarf bush for many years. 
This pruning could, of course, be done in 
February, March or April, the latter, if 
it is intended to bloom very late. As it 
was, this bloomed much later than the 
well-known blue variety above named. 
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Bitter Root. 
Lewisia rediviva. 
Being a native of California, this re¬ 
quires rather a dry and warm position if 
planted out of doors in this country. Such 
a place might be found for it on the 
rockery. Those who live near the sea on 
the south and west coasts of Britain have 
the advantage of a climate that is mild 
and equable, and where this plant could 
be expected to thrive in the open air 
without any particular attention after it 
has been properly established in a suit¬ 
able situation. 
It is never a bulky plant, and during 
the time it is in bloom the flowers cover 
a deal more space than all the rest of 
the plant put together. It consists of a 
fleshy root-stock hidden away under the 
soil, and when resting nothing would be 
seen of it. When the heat and moisture 
are suitable, it throws up a rosette of 
linear fleshy leaves about a couple of 
inches in length. In the month of June 
it commences to bloom on a stalk about 
1 in. or i-i- in. long, which bears a large 
flower not unlike that of an Anemone, 
with numerous petals of a bright rose, 
which gradually fade away to silvery- 
white with age. 
The specific name would indicate that 
it is a sort of Resurrection Plant, and 
some of the early specimens of it, which 
were dried and put away in a herbarium, 
after some years showed signs of life, and 
when planted grew- The plant belongs 
to the Purslane family, and is therefore 
of a succulent nature. That should 
supply a hint to those who wish to grow 
it in pots. Anyone may do this who has 
a cold frame or a cool greenhouse. A 
compost should be made up for it con¬ 
sisting of about one part loam, one part 
sand, and finely-broken bricks or soft, 
porous sandstone, and half part leaf 
mould. It is really not very particular, 
provided the cultivator will keep it dry 
from the time it goes to rest until it 
commences to grow again. It makes an 
interesting plant for those who have a 
greenhouse or a cold frame in which to 
grow alpine plants in pots. 
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Madam Zf.imet is the name of a new 
white Baby Rambler Rose attracting 
some attention on the other side of the 
Atlantic. 
Lewisia rediviva. Maclaren and Sons. 
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Concerning 
The Calochortus. 
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The many varieties of this beautiful 
Californian Tulip, known also as the 
Mariposa Lily, deserve, we think, to be 
more widely known and appreciated than 
is at present the case. Where success¬ 
fully cultivated, few flowers can exceed, 
either for elegance of form or brilliancy 
of colour, the Butterfly, Globe, and Star 
Tulips. As subjects for the hardy border 
and for the rock garden, they will con¬ 
tribute nobly to the floral displays of 
June and July; they are also good sub¬ 
jects for cutting, the buds opening easily 
in water and lasting for a considerable 
time. 
Outdoor Cultivation. 
These bulbs should not be dotted about 
among Other flowers; to obtain the best 
effect they should be planted in bold 
masses, having regard to a carefully- 
planned, but not too formal, colour- 
scheme. If a small portion of the wild 
garden or" a special bed in a flower garden 
be devoted to Calochorti, they will amply 
repay the slight demands which their re¬ 
quirements make upon the cultivator. 
For ordinary out-of-door cultivation, 
the following suggestions will, it is hoped, 
prove helpful. Choose a bed or border 
facing south (in a rockery, a sunny spot 
should be chosen), but one, by prefer¬ 
ence, which will not be exposed to the full 
heat of the midday sun. The bed should 
be, if possible, slightlv raised, so as to 
secure good drainage, and the soil should 
be of a light texture, mixed with sand or 
grit. As any time in open weather up to 
the end of November is suitable for plant¬ 
ing, there will be ample opportunity for 
previously digging over and generally 
preparing the soil. Some good friable 
loam, worked in during the operations, 
will prove beneficial. In the case of the 
Globe Tulips, which are really woodland 
plants, partial shade and a porous com¬ 
post composed chiefly of leaf-mould, are 
desirable conditions for successful cul¬ 
ture. 
Plant the bulbs two or three inches 
deep and three inches apart. It should 
be borne in mind that the Calochortus 
family, although hardy in the main, needs 
some protection from cold and damp; as 
a precaution, therefore, against severe 
weather, a light covering either of cocoa- 
nut refuse, or bracken-leaves, or fir 
branches, according to convenience, may 
be placed over the bed after planting. 
This will protect the early growth, and 
can be easily removed when the danger 
of hard frosts is at an end. 
From the spring-time onwards, when 
the bulbs will be in full growth, give an 
occasional thorough soaking of water if 
the weather be dr} - . Hoeing between the 
plants will be found useful to keep down 
weeds and otherwise promote a healthy 
condition. 
The Flowering Season. 
The month of June will see the com¬ 
mencement of the Calochortus season, de¬ 
lighting us wdth the sight of a sunny 
flower border or tastefully-planted corner 
in the rock-garden, in either of which the 
charms of these butterfly-like blossoms 
will be equally displayed. 
