DECEMBER 1, 19062. 
THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER, 
they do not seem to mind it. They are in 
shade, and in the same bed are many white 
and carmine-red phloxes, which need very 
little sun. They do not scorch and wilt 
as others that are in the sun do in dry 
weather. 
FEEDING ‘OR REPOTTING. 
A great many plants flower better and 
keep in good health if they simply get re- 
gular feeding with liquid manure in the 
growing season, instead of repotting every 
spring, as is generally done. The let well- 
alone system does not suit all plants, but I 
have proved with a great many if once they 
have attained a good size all they require is 
a renewal of the drainage every two years, 
and in some cases a top dressing composed 
of good soil with a little chemical manure 
in 1t or dried sheep droppings. Repotting 
such plants as Sparmania africana, Choisya 
ternata, several of the Salvias, or even 
some of the strong growing Geraniums, 
produces strong growth but few Sowers, 
but at the same time pot bound plants re- 
quire to be watered oftener in dry weather. 
Still they make short, firm growths, and do 
not flag very readily, and when the season 
of flowering comes round every point or 
shoot will flower well. I have a large 
Nerium splendens, which has an abundance 
of flowers every year, and which has not 
been repotted for five years; butit is gene- 
rally watered twice a day during the sum- 
mer months. For Maidenhair ferns, 
Azaleas, Palms, stove Begonias, and others 
repotting every two or three years is often 
enough, unless one wishes to get up large 
plants to fill the houses, instead of keeping 
them dwarf, so that a greater variety cau 
be grown.—J. C. D., in the “Gardening 
World.” 
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New South Wales Notes. 
(From our own. correspondent.) 
Sydney. 
After the recent acceptable rains we 
have struck rather trying weather for the 
gardens, hot dry winds prevailing. Not- 
withstanding this, our gardeners have made 
the most of the time at thei disposal, judg- 
ing by the number of shows held during 
the past month. This season has produced 
many fine Carnations, and just now this 
flower forms the principal exhibit in our 
florists’ windows. Gladioli are also much 
“en evidence.” 
An enquiry was made of me the other 
day as to a remedy for treating some apri- 
cot trees that had been attacked by white 
ants. Personally, I would not spend any 
-of my time in endeavoring to pull round 
trees so affected, but would root them out, 
being of the opinion that there is too much 
risk attached to their again becoming satis- 
factory trees. Many gardeners to whom 
I have spoken concur in my opinion. As 
regards the remedy the Botanic Gardens 
informs me that in the case of young oak 
trees that had been similarly attacked 
they have found that by dosing the roots 
with a mixture of treacle and arsenic they 
invariably managed to dislodge the pest. 
On the 13th instant Messrs. Searl and 
Sons made a very fine display of Carna- 
tions, which were grown. by several of their 
amateur friends. Conspicuous amongst 
them were the following varieties, which 
were especially worthy of attention: 
Artemus: One of the most attractive 
varieties exhibited; a beautiful blending 
of slate color and cerise; a fine distinct 
flower. 
Lorna Doone: Bright 
heavy petal, fine form. 
Mrs. Tremaine: One of the best yellow 
ground, bright edged, fancy Picotees yet 
exhibited in Sydney, and likely to have 
a large sale when ready for distribution. 
Mrs. Eric Hambro: Pure white ; perfect 
form. 
Sigurd: Clear salmon apricot; an im- 
proved Mrs. Reynolds Hole; flowers large 
and full; very good. 
Mephisto: A clove-scented variety of a 
rich deep maroon ; splendid form. 
Wm. Pratt: A pretty blending of pink 
and reddish shades combined. 
Incomparable: A beautiful bloom, com- 
prising a blending of cerise and rosy pink. 
Germania: Bright yellow. 
Mrs. Davey: A grand variety; white 
ground edged and striped purplish rose ; 
excellent form. 
Amarantus: A very beautiful deep 
purple; fine, well-formed flower. 
Annie Douglas: Very fine; a canary 
ground, white edge flaked carmine. 
Hilda: A. rich yellow ground, heavily 
picoteed with rich dark red. 
Britannia: Deep rich yellow; one of the 
best. of its color. 
Miss: Audrey Campbell: Lemon self; a 
beautiful shade. 
Mrs. M. Georgeson: Creamy white 
ground, splashed purple and orange ; per- 
fect bloom. 
scarlet flake, 
This firm informs me that they will have 
plants of the various sorts next autumn, 
and lovers of Carnations would do well to 
comiaunicate with them in the meantime. 
On the 25th October ultimo the Neutral 
Bay Horticultural Society held its third 
annual Spring Show. The Hon. Malbon 
Thompson declared the show open, and 
complimented the members on the excel- 
lence of their exhibits. 
Among the non-competitive exhibits 
staged was a magnificent display of Orchids 
and Hippeastrums grown by Mr. Duncan 
Carson, of Pymble. The Orchids included 
some blooms shown and grown by that 
gentleman for the first time in Australia. 
The champion rose certificate was award- 
ed to Mr. G. Kershaw; that-for the Car- 
nation under like conditions to Mr. W. 
M. Musgrove. The name of the Rose was 
La France de 1898, the Carnation being a 
bloom.of P. S. Waller. 
In the members’ section Mr. G. W. Col- 
ley-Priest won the certificate for the cham- 
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pion Rose and Mr. F. N. Camroux that 
for the champion Carnation. 
The following is the list of other prize- 
winners: 
Open Section—Roses, Messrs. G. W. Kershaw 
and W. Musgrave; Carnations, Messrs. W. 
Musgrave and C. N. D. Richardson. 
In the Members Section—Twelve roses: F. N. 
Camroux. 1 ; G. W.Colley-Priest, 2. Six Roses: 
G. W. Colley-Priest, 1; W. E. Cook, 2. Three 
Roses: S. H. Robertson, 1; G. W. Colley-Priest, 
2. Three Roses (light); F N. Camroux, 1; Mrs. 
Seaver, 2, Three Roses (dark): F. N. Camroux; 
1; W. E. Cook, 2, ‘Two Roses: F. N. Camroux, 1 ; 
G. H. Peden, 2. 
Twelve Carnations—F. N, Camroux, 1; J: 
Stavenhagen, 2. Six Carnations: F. N. Camroux, 
1; W. Lloyd, 2. Three Carnations : F. N, Camroux, 
1; Mrs. Seaver, 2. Three Carnations (ight) : F. 
N. Camroux, 1; G. W. Colley-Priest, 2. ‘'hree 
Carnations (dark): F. N. Camroux, 1; G. W. 
Colley-Priest, 2. 
Cut flowers: W.E. Cook. Three cut flowers: 
Mrs. Malbon Thompson. Six antirrhinums: A. 
R. Harrison. Three antirrhinums: A. R. Harri- 
son. ‘Twelve pansies: R. Miller. Six pansies: 
R. Miller. 
Arrangement of cut flowers _ Miss Belbridge. 
Flowers in stand: Mrs. R. J. Maclean. Two 
buttonhole bouquets; Miss Belbridge, 1; Miss 
Peden, 2 Twosprays: Mrs. Lloyd. 
Three foliage plants: S.H. Robertson. ‘Two 
pot plants: Mrs. Malbon Thompson. One palm: 
Miss Peden. Threeferns: G. W. Colley-Priest. 
Hanging basket: G. W. Colley-Priest. Dish of 
peas: F.N.Camroux. Collection of vegetables : 
A. R. Harrison 1; F, N. Camroux, 2. Collection 
of vegetables, three varieties: A. R. Harrison, 
1; G. W. Colley- Priest, 2. A 
The judges were Mr. L. Leplastrier and Mr. 
Ferguson, of the Royal Nurseries. ; : 
The certificates were presented at the close of 
the judging by Mr. Felix Randle, chairman of the 
Stock Exchange, one of the vice-presidents of 
the society. 
The usual monthly meeting of the Hor- 
ticultural Society of New South Wales was 
held on the llth instant in the Queen’s 
Hall, Pitt-street. The attendance of mem- 
- bers was very good, and the blooms staged 
very satisfactory. One splendid collection 
of Carnations was received too late for 
judging, but was really excellent as to 
quality. 
Mr. Kershaw again won with his Roses. ~ 
This gentleman has scored at all our shows 
with his blooms. 
Mr. J. H. Horton made a beautiful dis- 
play with Shirley Poppies. They were 
splendid. 
Mrs. Horton won the prize for the 
bouquet of Carnations and grasses, but was 
run very closely by the other place-win- 
ners. 
Mr. H. H. B. Bradley had a very good 
exhibit of miscellaneous Bulbines, which 
attracted much attention. 
The show was very good, but want of 
space precludes my giving fuller details. 
PH CSEOCSCOEO 69 — 
Queen Alexandra always delighted in red 
dish violet flowers, such as the Clematis, 
Pansy, etc., and purple being decidedly a 
Coronation colour, purple blossoms are to be 
much sought after for table decorations and 
personal wear. 
