THE GARDENERS* MAGAZINE. 
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decorative dahlias. 
pink blossoms are not more freely produced 
so placed. On the other hand, Moda 
Lunieire is a huge success. Delice, Pheno- 
mene, Le Grand Nainton, and Gloire Lyon- 
aise extend the list, and each and all are 
worth attention, and prominent positions 
in the garden. Walter H. Aggett. 
known as d^rative dalilias 
front in recent years, and, 
thoir havine: to enter into 
sT'ffrt I'’ lO'Ow III 
,'.^^*11,1,:- their having to enter x... 
with the extremely popiilai 
*1* .iT-tu r., arc more largely cultivate^] 
hv I" common with other 
til!- family considerable diver- 
rr b rtvn ifctth as regards size of flowers 
^ »*ur. without exception, they 
LWrvt' tho appellation decorative^ 
■oimpihl-. under favoui*able conditions, 
4 ^^^iLiTEns; a gorgeous display and fine 
4i4t in ihi- ganlen. There is much t« 
inautnii tl*e bringing together of 
^ pkuis ill subsUintial masses, such as 
arp IhhIs, stretches of border, 
LIT titi* sliriibbery, etc. 
Hnr it\ BiTinondsey extensive borders 
Jl^ tiTi ity t**n feet are planted with ten- 
fwi and among them are ar- 
'.lJul Mocki^ of dahlias, every section 
; n^uiKd in the most suitable 
It is only fair to say that the 
iw-iTiic kiitds are second to none; in 
thiw gioujTs stand out in conspicuous 
atitl fully demonstrate their value 
piriit ii d&iT)ration. Further, they re- 
littk !:r no thinning of either growths 
' wliilf they i>ossess a strong con- 
■■ill and Ntout habit of grow^th. 
' ^-'rdiv of note that small plants 
tnU'is l)y the end of the season, 
* I -- j^^-'-dble to wwk up a big stock 
in ihe usual manner. It 
' 1' r kiurwn that a number of varieties 
fail in this direction, the 
-in- little more than enlarged 
i?rM year. In writing of varie- 
itium u. stated that one or two new 
1! g*cat merit. Messrs. 
a new 
»‘^nie of Queen 
^ j 1 broad 
' a bright pink sliade. Another 
'vhich w^as 
■*T.Tn. j’ ' ‘ ^^^t, and produces 
tJ-. ,»ers on long and stiff stems. 
fa'’our of 
'■"r , ^sta \ictoria, of sDotless 
^^ferSus Tabit. 
: 'I,. . *' the London parks 
' *f'aKl„T?i^ to 
V_. ^ feet. Souvenir de 
a.; 
■ .riK,". 1 known 
..rte; ■< ~ 
■'‘’■Eiounted’h,."'"' seven-f 
■ ■''*PfOi«rtion^' flowers 
‘ ■ ‘'ii-.lKd ! Ware, Li 
.-I few h . floiots. 
La Franco 1 
much improssetl with 
, 'V and *“‘Fit:*sse<;i wi1 
soft 
■ ’ “‘''■f- Z R tip 
■ V •'''■al n Yollow 
■ ’"'L Itr,f ‘ »>odding or fi 
- ^ft'goMen 
Flrff, 
■own ear,ll.. S'* A® 
i® stat 
« needless. Attraci 
l ^rnor. 
Then we have Loveliness, which is worthy 
of its name, and must find a place in every 
garden. Its colouring may be described 
as an art shade, and what a valuable 
variety te supply decorative material as 
cut flowers. 
LATE GRAPES. 
Tines in late houses should now be 
helped forward by a moderate use of 
fire-heat, early closing, and good syring¬ 
ing twice a " day; better results follow 
the use of a little fire-heat in March and 
April than double the quantity in September 
DECORATIYE DAHLIA USEFUL. 
Flowers, rose-mauve. Raised by Mr. J. T. AYest. 
Certainly one of the most charming 
varieties is seen in Jeanne Cliarmet, in lilac 
and pink, the basal part being more or 
less suffused with gold. Built on the same 
plan as Souvenir de Gustave Donjon are 
the blooms of Mdlle. Helene CSiarmet, 
and, these being pure white, it may well 
be associated and rub shoulders with it. 
And yet another is Papa Cliarmet, with 
crimped, broad-petalled, crimson-maroon 
flowers. A group of this variety strikes a 
rich note. 
As a town plant I cannot say much in 
favour of Aladame Van Der "Dael, and 
great is the pity that its beautiful silvery- 
and October. Late grapes enjoy a tempera¬ 
ture suitable for muscats, and as soon as tlie 
bunches are prominent 58 to 65 degrees at 
night may be allowed according to the out¬ 
side temperature, dosing with plenty of sun- 
heat and the usual rise during the day. An¬ 
other great help at this season is a good 
mulching of fTesli short stable manure with 
plenty of droppings in it; this not only acts 
as a stimulant, but affords a never-failing 
source of atmospheric moisture. Pay careful 
attention at all times to ventilation; a little 
should always be allowed at night, a« it 
IS an excellent preventive of scalding and 
disposes of condensed moisture. 
F. Jordan. 
