THE GARDENING WORLD. 
447 
July 6, 1907. 
Pink 
Mrs. Sinkins. 
finks are now in full bloom, and the 
p scn t is also the time to think of pro¬ 
bating what new plants may be re- 
q red. As an edging they grow so 
. ivly and compactly that they may stand 
jj.d for two or three years, after which 
s usually necessary to make a fresh 
1 dng, in order to rectify the straggling 
1 lit of the plants and to make good 
i at gaps may have occurred amongst 
t m Pinks are not so liable to die off 
; Carnations if they get fair treatment, 
I 1 this is the reason they may last good 
f two or three years. 
The habit of the plants is so dense, that 
Vering, although possible to some ex- 
t it, is an inconvenient operation, owing 
1 the shortness of the grass and the 
, merous stems that would have to be 
I ered on the small area of ground. Of 
, jrse, when used as an edging, layering 
. uld only be done on one side of the 
ants. When a large number of young 
ants are required, the best plan is to 
ike up a slight hotbed, consisting of 
out q in. or 12 in. in depth, of ferment- 
manure in a cold frame. This is 
idden down to make it last well, and 
tout 4 in. of light sandy soil and leaf- 
ould is then placed on the top of the 
anure and pressed firmly and evenly. 
The next operation is to take off 
•althy and strong cuttings about 2 in. 
3 in. long and to remove the lower 
ur or two of leaves. As they root best 
om the joint, the cut should be made 
irizontallv with a sharp knife just below 
e joint. The cuttings should now he 
bbled into the sandy soil rather thickly, 
■essed firmly, and watered to settle the 
II about them. The sash should be put 
1 and kept closed until they show some 
gns of preparing to root by commencing 
> grow. When this stage is reached, a 
ttle air should be given at the top by 
lting up the sash. Previous to this the 
ght should be shaded during bright sun- 
line. In other words, a mat or some 
ther convenient covering should be laid 
rer the frame when the sun begins to get 
ofi and removed again before leaving 
ff work for the day. There is no neces- 
ity for leaving it on, however, after five 
r six o'clock. The shading is simply to 
revent the cuttings from flagging until 
ney begin to absorb sufficient moisture, 
is Pinks delight in sunshine and plenty 
f light at all times, except when newly 
lit, the shading should not be left on a 
ninute longer than necessary. As the 
uttings commence to grow freely, show- 
ng that they are rooted, more and more 
ur should be given until the sashes can 
ie left off altogether. 
The cuttings should be ready for plant- 
ng out some time in September, either 
is an edging or in beds or borders, as 
he case may be. The accompanying 
llustration shows a very good use to 
.vhich Mrs. Sinkins is often put, but there 
are several other fine Pinks which can 
be used for the purpose, though white is 
the most popular and most effective. All 
Pinks are deliciously scented, and no¬ 
Pink 
Mrs. Sinkins as an edging to garden borders 
and walk. 
thing makes the garden so cheerful as the 
colour and so agreeable as the scent of 
Pinks during June. 
-- 
Cattleya Mendelii Francis Wellesley. 
The sepals and petals of this fine vari¬ 
ety are of a delicate blush, while the lip 
is white with a deeper lilac blotch at the 
apex. An Award of Merit was accorded 
it by the R.H.S. on nth June when 
shown by F. Wellesley, Esq. (gardener 
Mr. W. Hopkins), Westfield Common, 
Woking. 
Iris paracina. 
The .parentage of this hybrid was I. 
sambucina and paradoxa. The falls are 
nearly black with white radiating lines 
and a central cushion of fine down. The 
standards are dark violet. Award of 
Merit to Messrs. Barr and Sons, by the 
R.H.S. on nth June. 
-A Variegated- 
Bellflower 
(Campanula 
balchiniana). 
The above thrives best when given 
treatment similar to that accorded C. 
isophylla and C. garganica, to which it 
is related. Not being completely hardy, 
it succeeds best when given cool green¬ 
house treatment. It would also succeed 
in a cold frame, because it would be shel¬ 
tered from the effects of rain and snow. 
For similar reasons we think it would 
also succeed as a window plant suspended 
close to the glass in the same way as C. 
isophylla, C. i. alba, and one or two 
others. All these are plants that are 
easily satisfied in the matter of root mois- 
Campanula balchiniana. MacZaren and Sons. 
