August 3, 1907. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
5'7 
The - 
Scarlet 
Pompon 
Lilium pomponium). 
The Scarlet Pompon Lily is a native cf 
aly, and proves of easy cultivation m 
>y garden border where some prepara- 
m has been given to the soil. In ihe 
uthern and other counties of England it 
found convenient to plant it in a bed of 
hododendrons or some other peat-loving 
ant, for the sake of the moisture which 
ch a soil affords. The reason for this 
that peat or leaf mould does not get 
impacted like a clayey soil, and there- 
re -retains the moisture longer, even in 
;t, dry summer weather. In addition 
this it is well to have the soil somewhat 
aded by shrubs or other plants. Rhodo- 
■ndrons are usually recommended as the 
ost suitable, but any class of plant will 
iswer the purpose, providing the ground 
shaded and sheltered while the Lily is 
aking its growth. It follows, therefore, 
at it could be grown in a herbaceous 
>rder, provided it is planted between 
irly tall growing subjects that would 
iswer the same purpose as the Rhodo- 
•ndrons. Some people allow the shrubs 
make too much growth so that in the 
mrse of a year or two the Lilies are 
ally smothered for want of light and 
r. An endeavour should always be 
ade, however, to leave plenty of open 
ace that the plant should have plenty 
light, even although it may not get 
rect sunshine during the period the 
sms are lengthening and the foliage be- 
g developed. 
The plant grows about 25ft. in height, 
id the stems are clothed with a dense 
ray of narrow leaves for some distance 
Jove the middle. The rest of the stem 
relatively bare, and each branch and 
>wer stalk is terminated by one of its 
‘autifully modelled bright scarlet 
iwers. 
reet Pea St. George. 
The blooms of this variety' come to a 
rge size, rosy orange, and having un¬ 
dating standards. Award of Merit by 
,'e R.H.S. at the Holland Park Show on 
e 9th and 10th inst., when shown by 
essrs. Hurst and Son. 
>se Goldfinch. 
In this we have a new Rambler Rose 
th pale yellow flowers produced in 
inches and very pretty, at least in the 
rlier stages of their development, 
ivard of Merit by the R.H.S. on the 9th 
id 10th inst. at Holland Park when 
own by Messrs. Paul and Son. 
>se Joseph Lowe. 
The above is a H. T. Rose with conical 
jooms of a bright pink on the outside 
id paler on the inner face of the petals, 
ward of Merit by the R.H.S. at Holland 
irk when shown by Messrs. Lowe and 
i lawyer, 
inum Mearsii. 
The above is a Crinum of dwarf habit, 
[ith siR or seven red flowers in an umbel , 
ding nearly white in the centre. A 
irst Class Certificate by the R.H.S. on 
e 9th and 10th inst., when shown by 
il. Beddome, Putney. 
Arches - - 
And 
Covered Ways 
In the Garden. 
Than well-covered arches and covered 
ways there are few things that given more 
satisfaction and interest in the garden, 
-while their value is twofold, helping as 
they* do to relieve the flatness of the gar¬ 
den, as well as providing a cool and shady 
walk, also many things may be grown in 
this way that would not otherwise find a 
place owing to want of space. 
Hardy fruits, especially Apples and 
Pears, form a beautiful feature when 
grown in this way. Arches may, of 
course, be covered with a variety of use¬ 
ful and'delightful subjects, according to 
the means and tastes of the planter. They 
may be constructed of either wood or iron. 
Rustic wood arches have an excellent 
effect, but care must, however, be taken 
that they are not made too heavy, or the 
principal object (i.e., a light and prettily 
covered walk) will be defeated. The main 
posts must be stout, and to minimise rot 
the ends should be well tarred or pitched, 
and allowed to get thoroughly dry before 
putting them into the ground. 
Iron arches are more durable while 
being lighter in build, but plants do not 
seem to take so kindly to them at first as 
they do to wood. There is, however, no 
great difficulty about this, as they will 
eventually get accustomed to their sup¬ 
ports. 
In all cases arches should have their 
feet firmly bedded in the soil, for with the 
plants they have to support they offer a 
considerable surface to the wind. The 
height of the arch when fixed should be 
from seven to eight feet. If Apples and 
Pears are decided upon, what are known 
as single cordons should be used and 
planted directly opposite each other at 
equal distances apart according to the 
discretion of the planter. These will in 
time, if the side growths are properly 
pruned, and the leaders carefully trained, 
grow without rods, wire, or any support 
whatever, forming beautiful natural 
arches. 
As before mentioned, a great variety of 
plants may be used for this purpose, in 
fact all plants that are generally grown 
upon walls, arbours, etc., may be used 
for covering arches. 
F. A. 
