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After-Treatment. 
As the flowering season passes over, 
dead blooms should be removed and the 
foliage allowed to ripen off. Glass 
frames, where these can be had to place 
over the bulbs, are a great assistance to 
this end. 
In suitable soils, the bulbs may be al¬ 
lowed to remain undisturbed during the 
whole year ; otherwise, they should be 
lifted and stored in a dry shed, ready for 
replanting the following season. 
Culture Under Glass. 
Where it is not desired to grow the 
Calochorti for a display out-of-doors, but 
merely for cutting, frame-treatment 
throughout will be found the most satis¬ 
factory method. For successful pot-cul¬ 
ture, a cool greenhouse or the “ Cape pit” 
is recommended. In potting the bulbs, 
place several in a 5-inch pot, using a good 
sandy compost with thorough drainage. 
What Kinds to Grow. 
A little care should be exercised in se¬ 
lecting varieties for bedding, as a cer¬ 
tain number are rather fastidious., and 
cannot always be guaranteed to come to 
perfection under ordinary outdoor condi¬ 
tions. For general cultivation, and also 
for cutting, the Venustus group of the 
true Calochorti (Mariposa or Butterfly 
Tulips) is recommended as being particu¬ 
larly robust in character. In this section, 
special mention should be made of the 
El Dorado strain, a new race of Calo¬ 
chorti, strong in habit and containing 
many beautiful varieties. 
The Globe Tulips or Fairy Bells, for¬ 
merly known as Cyclobothras, are 
dwarfer in habit, less hardy, and on the 
whole more suitable for half-shady nooks 
or for the rockery than for cultivation in 
the open border. 
Star Tulips, like dainty open cups, con¬ 
sist, like the above, of dwarf-growing 
species. These, again, prefer a sunny 
spot, and will succeed best where planted 
on ledges in the rock-garden, facing 
south- 
intending cultivators of the Calochorti 
should consult a good bulb catalogue, 
where they will find numerous varieties 
under all these sections, and can supple¬ 
ment the above notes by the fuller infor¬ 
mation there given as to form, colours, 
height, and succession in blooming of 
these charming flowers. 
Helen Colt, A.R.H.S. 
Three Grand Sweet Peas. 
In the catalogue just received of Giant- 
flowered Sweet Peas, issued by Mr. W. J. 
Unwin, Histon, Cambs, we note that this 
well-known grower offers seeds of Coun¬ 
tess Spencer, John Ingman, and Helen 
Lewis absolutely true to the types. It 
is common knowledge that these three 
grand varieties are notably given to sport¬ 
ing so that it would be a boon to growers 
if they gave a crop without rogues. 
Readers applying for catalogues would do 
us a great service by mentioning The 
Gardeninc World. 
Carnation Grower to the Duke of Marl- 
borough. 
Mr. Frederick C. Trevorah, for the last 
few years deputy Carnation grower to 
Messrs. Hugh Low and Co., at their Bush 
Hill establishment, has been appointed 
Carnation grower to the Duke of Marl¬ 
borough, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, 
Oxon. 
The Flower Garden. 
Of late it has been impossible to do any¬ 
thing in the nature of gardening with any 
degree of pleasure, ftallen leaves and bits 
of trees are everywhere; but, still, they have 
given us something to do, for, of course, no 
self-respecting gardener would tolerate such 
a litter. Any dead stems, etc., remaining 
in the borders should also be cleared away. 
Christmas is approaching rapidly, and all 
tidying up should be done early, so that the 
holidays may be enjoyed without any mis¬ 
givings. 
Protecting Plants. 
Such herbaceous plants as Incarvillea are 
safer if given some little protection in the 
shape of ashes over the roots. Hollyhocks, 
Chrysanthemums, .and other flowering roots 
also pay for such little attentions. Ordinary 
ashes, if they have been exposed, are quite 
suitable- for piling over the roots, as they 
do not hold so much moisture as ordinary 
soil. 
Shrub Planting. 
The recent weather has not been very suit¬ 
able for shrub planting, but if it remains 
mild and dry, the work may be done even 
now, especially if the shrubs are ready for 
handling immediately. Hedges of Privet 
or Quick may .also be planted, and it should 
be borne in mind that good close hedges can 
only be secured by close planting. The 
plants should be well cut back, if small, 
and set not more than six inches apart. The 
ground should be in good condition if 
strong, healthy growth is hoped for. Privet 
grows more rapidly than Quick, and it re¬ 
tains its foliage much longer. 
Renovating Lawns. 
Push on with lawn renovations before 
severe weather checks the work. The 
turves should be cut so that they fit closely, 
and be well beaten after laying. If this is 
not done, frost will force up the turves. 
The roller should be at work, also, wherever 
it is possible to do so without squeezing 
water from the grass. 
Rockeries. 
Established rockeries should be examined, 
as vigorous deep rooting weeds frequently 
get overlooked at other times and become 
established, so that the rightfu) occupants 
are robbed of a great deal of their food. 
Sometimes these weeds get interlaced with 
the roots of the plants, and it becomes neces¬ 
sary to lift the latter in order to remove the 
intruder. 
Auriculas. 
Auricula lovers should make sure that no 
leaks exist in their frames. These plants 
are perfectly ironclad so long as damp is 
kept away. The ordinary alpine sorts need, 
no covering, although a little loose litter 
might be laid over the plants if the weather 
is very severe. 
Carnations. 
Carnations in frames should also be kept 
dry, and no decaying foliage be allowed to 
remain. Plants out of doors need no pro¬ 
tection, but after a frost it is advisable to 
give them a little inspection, as they not in¬ 
frequently get lifted. Speaking of Carna¬ 
tions, I feel I ought to mention a grand new 
scarlet named Mrs. Chas. Mander. It was 
first shown at Shrewsbury this year', I be¬ 
lieve, and when visiting Baker’s nurseries 
near Wolverhampton I was much struck by 
its wonderful vigour. It produces very long 
wiry stems, reminding one of a tree Carna¬ 
tion. 
Climber's. 
Climbers on walls and fences should be 
trimmed up a bit when the weather is 
favourable, and a good dressing of manure 
worked in at the roots if not already done. 
Paths and Drives. 
Paths and drives should be got ready for 
the Christmas traffic. Unless well rolled, 
the Christmas-box hunter will carry away 
all the gravel on his boots. But, stay, 
Christmas-boxes 1 are “ right off,” according 
to law. Bravo ! thaf means a pound or two 
saved ; but, alack ! it means nothing -for me, 
and I was expecting a Christmas hamper 
from some kindly disposed reader ! 
Vacant flower beds may be dug any time 
onward, but new Rose _ beds should be pre¬ 
pared without delay if weather is at all 
reasonable. 
The Fruit Garden. 
The only work I feel disposed to suggest 
is to stay indoors and feed upon the fruits 
of the past season. 
Pruning-. 
However, if anyone feels they must get 
outside, then let them continue pruning. 
Out of door Vines will be wanting attention, 
and maybe the Raspberry patch has not been 
tended to. Currants on walls should be 
spurred back closely. 
Cleaning Trees. 
Old or young trees, if infested with moss, 
should be freed from this parasite. Spray¬ 
ing is the most effective method of cleansing 
the trees. 
Trenching. 
Ground should be trenched as soon as 
possible if planting is to be done next Feb¬ 
ruary. 
The Kitchen Garden. 
One of the pleasantest bits of work here 
is the making of a bonfire. All the avail¬ 
able rubbish should be collected, and it does 
not matter if it is green so long as sufficient 
dry wood is at hand to make a start. Young 
men who intend to make new resolutions for 
the. coming new year should collect up all 
old love letters and wonderful story books 
and consign them to the bonfire. The 
“ G.W,” will provide edifying reading 
matter far ahead of such frivolities. 
Study the Seed Catalogue. 
Hustle the seedsmen for his catalogue, and 
devote a few hours to marking off what you 
would like to have. Then thin the list to 
what you want. If the cost is too great, 
have another go, and get the list down to 
what you can afford. 
Seed and Eating Potatos. 
Potatos in the store are growing, I find, 
and seed should be removed to a cooler posi¬ 
tion where there is abundant light. Eating 
Potatos should have all growths rubbed off, 
or the tubers will lose their quality. 
