8> Soy THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. 
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Renowied for his Watches Jewellery. and Repzirs. 
LER PLACE. 
March 1, 1908 
violet much too light. A bright lemon- does not have to be too carefuily con: 
colored flower with a fairly dark blue 
centre would be shown in the photograph 
as a very dark flower with a light centre. 
ie., completely reversing the original 
order; while if the slow isochromatic plate 
is used, a fairly truthful rendering of the 
colors would result. When blue and 
yellow are found together, it is generally 
best to use a pale yellow ray filter or color 
screen. White flowers with dark foliage 
need the isochromatic plate; white flowers 
with red or yellow markings need in 
addition, the ray filter. Never use a 
ray filter except with the isochromatic 
plates, and do not be afraid to give a full 
exposure, for, if under-exposed, they give 
wretched results. Be sure also of your 
darkroom light; let it be very subdued 
and keep the plate screened until it is 
pretty nearly developed. 
_THE BEST BACKGROUNDS. 
The best backgrounds to use are those 
which show no texture, and eyen they 
should be at some distance from the 
flower. The ordinary opaque window 
shades make very good backgrounds, and 
have the merit of convenience and cheap- 
ness. Ifabsolutely clear black is wanted 
there is nothing better than black velvet. 
' White paper gives a very good white, but 
it must not be placed too far from the 
subject, and backed or non-halation plates- 
should be used. They are in fact advis- 
able for all flower work if the expense 
AURICULA, 
sidered. 
OUTDOOR WORK. é 
For out-of-door flower photography, 
the question of weather is all important. 
The slightest wind makes the work impos- 
Sible. Owing to the smallness of the 
diaphragm necessary to secure the desir 
able depth of focus, the exposure has to 
be so long that the flowers will show 
motion if there is the slighest wind. The 
early morning or late afternoon offers the 
best opportunity. not only because there 
is usually less wind at those times, but 
also because the low sun gives long 
shadows which greatly enhance the beauty 
of the picture. Bright, cloudy days are 
very often more satisfactory than clear 
snnlight: 
HOW TO FocUS. 
In arranging the camera be sure you 
focus on the near flowers rather than on 
those at a distance. A sharp middle dis- 
tance and blurred foreground make an 
eminently unsatisfactory picture. For 
low growing flowers it is well to place the 
camera very near the ground, sometimes 
within a foot or so. Occasionally it will 
be found effective to photograph with the 
light in front of the camera, especially 
when the flowers are cup-shaped, Be 
careful, however, that the sun does not 
shine directly on the lens. A black light 
is very seldom effective, but is almost 
necessary for dark rsd flowers, which if 
in shadow appear nearly black in the 
picture. 
Geo. K. A. Goslin, 
Hairdresser & Tobacconist, 
296 Rundle Street East. 
Under new management. Completely 
renovated. No waiting. Cleanliness and 
civility maintained. 
Best Brands of Tobacco, Cigars, and 
Cigarettes stocked, A trial solicited. 
All papers. Agent for the ‘ Australian 
Gardener,’ 
CHRYSANTHEMUM CHAMELON. 
ACONITUM AUTUMNALE is a beautiful 
plant with fine spikes oi dark blue flowers. 
Sweet Pras,—The old notion that peas 
should be planted or sown thickly is 
gradually giving way in the light of the 
knowledge of the fact that plants grown 
from sseds ‘sown very thinly are not only 
capable of prodncing finer flowers, but 
they also continue in a growing condition 
for a longer period. When the seeds are 
sown thickly the plants invariably rot as 
a result of. matting and damping caused 
by such close adhesion. The flowers 
should be regularly picked from sweet 
peas no matter whether they are wanted 
or not, if it is desired to prolong their 
~ season of blooming of the plants. 
Micnonerre.—No place, private or 
comimercial, should be devoid of mignon- 
ette. Old fashioned as this favorite is, it 
is nevertheless possessed of a perfume 
perhaps unequalled. 
Hevtorrope is a plant exquisite in 
flower and delightful in perfume. It 
does not stand well after being cut, but a 
number planted in a bed or border will, 
scent the air with a delightful fragrance 
peculiar to itself, — 
