May  19,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
419 
HERBACEOUS,  ALPINE,  AQUATIC, 
AND  BOG  PLANTS. 
All  lovers  of  this  class  of  plants  should  see  the  magnificent 
collection  at  the  Oldfield  Nubseries,  embracing  as 
it  does  several  hundred  thousand  plants  of  the  very 
best  procurable  types.  COIiI.ECTION'S  (our  selection 
only) : — 12  sorts  for  hot,  dry  situations  on  Rockery, 
walls,  <S;c.,  4/- ;  12  for  moist,  shady.  Rockery,  4/- ;  12  for 
sunny  borders,  4/-  and  6/- ;  12  for  shady  borders,  4/-  and 
(I:-;  6  Aquatic  Plants  for  deep  water,  6/-;  12  Aquatic 
Plants  for  boggy  places,  4/-  and  6/- ;  50  fine  showy 
Barder  Perennials,  in  60  vars.,  15/-  and  21/-;  100  ditto, 
in  100  vars. ,  35/-  and  42/-. 
A  CATALOGUE,  giving  a  large  mass  of  information 
about  them,  may  be  had  post  free. 
CT  Titit  A  Arcs  ALTRINCHAM  AND 
WAjA  A  Of  MANCHESTER. 
HOOPER’S  PANSIES 
THE  FINEST  STRAIN  IN  THE  WORLD. 
.Has  been  Awarded  upwards  of  60  Medals  by  R.H.S,  and 
R.B.S.  of  London. 
12  Grand  Exhibition  Varieties,  3/- ;  12  Champion,  4/- ; 
Seed  saved  from  2000  Exhibition  Varieties,  1/-,  2/6. 
Packet,  free  for  cash.] 
HOOPER,  Pansy  Grower,  BATH. 
THE  “SPROUGHTON”  HOE. 
Simpler  than  the  Dutch  Hoe  and  much  superior.  The  most 
perfect  Duplex  (Pu.sh  and  Draw)  Hoe  yet  made.  Highly 
approved  at  Chiswick  (R.H.S.),  and  at  the  Royal  Gardens, 
Windsor.  Strongly  commended  by  Sutton  <fe  Sons,  Mr.  E. 
Molyneux,  and  other  leading  horticulturists.  Copies  of 
testimonials  from  Rev.  A.  Foster-Melliar,  Sproughton, 
Ipswich.  Price  l/lO  each.  Of  all  Ironmongers,  or  of 
Messrs.  AAirSOMBS,  SZMS  A.  TEFFRZSS, 
PKIMCBS  STBEET,  IPSWICH. 
Defy  the  birds  by  Buying  our  Noted 
ROTLESS  TANNED  NETTING,  as  supplied  to  the 
Principal  Gardeners  in  the  Kingdom.  Orders  over  6/-  value 
are  sent  Carriage  Paid.  100  y^.  by  1  yd. ,  3/- ;  200  yds.  by 
1  yd..  6/-;  300  yds.  by  1  yd.,  9/-.  Can  supply  any  length  and 
width.  —  UNIVERSAL  SUPPLY  ASSOCIATION,  East 
Street  Works,  Reading.  (Name  Paper.) 
Greenhouse  sale.  Half-price  (off  season), 
7  by  5,  28/6,  38/6  ;  10  by  6,  42/-,  50/- ;  14  by  6,  52/6,  65/- ; 
10  by  8,  62/6,  58/6  ;  14  by  10,  75/-,  88/6  ;  20  by  10,  87/6,  £5  16s. 
FRAMES,  8/9,  14/6,  22/6.  FOWL  HOUSES,  8/9,  10/9,  14/6. 
Approval.— HYPOLITE,  DEPTFORD. 
Heating  apparatus.  —  Medal*  ISTS  and 
1881.  Catalogue  of  Boilers,  Pipes,  and  Fittings  free. 
W.  Jones’  Treatise,  “Heating  by  Hot  Water,"  second 
edition,  216  pages,  2/6;  post  free,  2/10. — JONES  and 
A-TTWOOD,  Stourbridge. 
COTTAGE  GARDENING ;  being  an  Essay  to 
which  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society  awarded  Mr. 
W.  Egebton  Hubbard’s  Prize,  February  16th,  1870.  By 
E.  W.  Badger.  Third  Edition.  Price  3d. ;  post  free,  SJd. — 
Journal  of  Horticulture  Office,  12,  Mitre  Court 
Chambers,  Fleet  Street,  E.C. 
PURE  WOOD  CHARCOAL,  SpeciaUy  Prepared 
for  Horticultural  use.  Extract  from  the  Journal  oj 
Hortieuiture :  ‘  ‘  Charcoal  is  invaluable  as  a  manurial  agent ; 
each  little  piece  is  a  pantry  full  of  the  good  things  of  this 
life.  There  is  no  cultivated  plant  which  is  not  benefited  by 
having  Charcoal  applied  to  the  soil  in  which  it  is  rooted.” 
Apply  for  Pamphlet  and  Prices  to  the  Manufacturers — 
HIRS'L  BROOKE  &  HIRST,  Ltd.,  Leeds. 
No,  »3(.— VOL.  XXXVI,,  THWP  SgJHKIi, 
DAHLIAS,  BEGONIAS,  &c. 
iyA.lEXJLMlA.&. 
My  Collection  of  Dahlias  Is  one  of  the  most  select  in  the 
Kingdom,  and  contains  the  cream  of  all  varieties,  old  and  new, 
all  Inferior  ones  being  discarded.  The  plants  are  strong  and 
healthy,  and  warranted  to  give  satisfaction. 
c.A.CTrxTS 
This  new  class  is  no  doubt  the  most  oepnlar  of  all  the  Dahlia 
family,  and  for  garden  decoration  as  well  as  for  cut  bloom  its 
beautiful  fiowers  are  invaluable.  'The  following  sets  of  Cactus 
Dahlias  are  the  best  ever  offered 
BATH’S  NOVEZiTY  SET 
Of  12  lovely  new  varieties  for  78. 6d. ;  6  for  48.,  carriage  paid. 
EARL  OF  PEMBROKE,  bright  velvety  plum. 
BEATRICE,  pale  ro“p,  lighter  in  centre. 
MRS.  WIL'^ON  NOBLE,  lovelv  pinkish  salmon, 
MBS.  MONTEFIOBE,  rich  glowing  scarlet. 
MRS.  BARNES  beautiful  pale  primrose. 
MRS.  FRANCIS  FELL,  pure  white,  with  a  faint  disc  of  yellow 
at  the  base  of  tbe  petals. 
KNDYMION,  bright  cerise,  very  flue. 
J .  E.  FREW EB,  vermilion  having  a  velvety  gloss. 
MABEL  KEITH,  buff,  suffused  with  soft  pink. 
MRS.  GORDON  8LOANE,  terra-cotta  pink,  fine. 
VALKYRIE,  rich  cardinal,  shaded  rose. 
FUSILIER,  bright  coral-pink, 
BATH'S  POPUEAH  SET 
Of  12  very  fine  varieties  for  68. ;  6  for  28. 9d.  carriage  paid. 
LADY  PESJZUNCE,  soft  yellow,  ot  faultless  form. 
MARY  HILLIER.  clear  rich  salmon. 
MAYOR  BASKINS,  brightest  glowing  crimson, 
GLORI08A.  h-illlant  scarlet,  perfect  form. 
FRANCIS  HUMPHRIES,  bright  orange,  a  magnificent  variety. 
MRS.  PEART,  white,  splendid  lorm. 
MISS  JANE  BASHAM,  brick-red,  base  of  petals  salmon-pink. 
MATCHLESS,  the  darkest  velvety  maroon. 
ROBERT  CANNELL.  bluish  shade  of  magenta,  extra  fine. 
PURPLE  PRINCE,  rich  deep  purple,  very  line. 
LADY  H.  GROSVBNOR,  golden  amber,  a  delightful  colour. 
MARQUIS,  rich  fiery  crimson. 
POMPOHE  EAHI.ZAS. 
These  are  superb  for  cutting,  and  being  small  and  compact 
they  last  a  long  time.  They  also  make  a  splentild  display  in  the 
garden ;  the  dwarf-shaped  bushe8,covered  with  brilliant  coloured 
flowers  for  two  or  three  months,  look  like  huge  bouquets. 
Set  of  12  lovely  varieties  for  fs, ;  6  for  28.  9d.,  carriage  paid. 
OTHELLO,  bright  crimson,  perfect. 
PURE  LOVE,  beautiful  lilac-rose, 
MARS,  vivid  orange-scarlet. 
ROSALIE,  pale  primrose. 
GEORGE  BRINKMAN,  pure  white. 
FASHION,  bright  orange. 
GOLDFINCH,  vellow,  very  pretty. 
KATIE  PARNHAM,  white,  tipped  lake. 
GUIDING  STAR,  pure  white. 
DARKNESS,  very  dark  crimson. 
■'OLANTHE,  deep  orange,  shaded  buff. 
DORA,  yellow  and  white. 
SZirGI.E  CACTUS  BAHEZAS. 
Quite  a  new  type.  The  petals  o  this  type,  In  place  of  being 
rounded  and  recurved  (as  in  the  ordinary  Single  Dahlias)  are 
long,  twisted,  and  beantifnlly  Incurved,  like  those  In  the  true 
type  of  Double  Cactus. 
12  choice  varieties  for  5,s. ;  6  for  28. 9.1.,  carriage  paid, 
DECORATZVE  DAHEZAS. 
Splendid  for  garden  decoration.  12  for  Ss. ;  6  for  2s.  9d.,  car.  paid. 
SHOW  AHE  FAirCY  DAHEZAS. 
Finest  exhibitioiL  12  tor  68.;  6  for  2s.  9d.,  carriage  paid. 
SZHGEE  DAHEZAS. 
Very  graceful,  fine  for  cutting.  12  for  48. 61  ;  6  for  2s.  61.,  car.  paid. 
For  Complete  List  of  Dahlias,  with  full  cultural  notes, 
see  my  GENERAL  CATALOGUE,  free  on  application. 
BESOON’I.A.S. 
As  bedding  plants  Begonias  are  indispensable  ;  they  totally 
eclipse  the  Geraninm  noth  In  colour  and  in  flower.  They  are 
also  well  adapted  to  conservatory  and  greenhouse  decoration. 
The  strain  I  offer  Is  one  of  the  best.  The  flowers  stand  erect 
on  short-jolnted  foot-stalks;  they  are  large,  of  fine  circular 
form,  and  the  pla- 1  Is  very  dwarf  and  sturdy.  Single,  fine  for 
bedding  or  pot  culture.  In  six  distinct  colours,  6  for  2s.  »1.  ; 
12  for  6g.,  carriage  paid.  Double,  for  bedding,  mixed  colours, 
6  for  4s. ;  12  for  78.  6d.,  carriage  paid. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS  Flowering). 
'These  are  specially  adapted  for  blooming  daring  the  late 
summer  and  early  antnmn.  They  give  a  marvellous  display  of 
bloom  from  July  to  the  end  of  October,  or  until  the  frost  cuts 
them  down.  Thev  are  also  suitable  for  conservatory  and 
greenhouse  decoration,  and  for  cutting  are  invaluable.  Plants 
should  be  obtained  from  April  to  June  and  planted  in  any  good 
garden  soil;  will  require  no  furthnr  attention  beyond  carefully 
staking  as  they  grow  My  Collection  inc’ndes  only  those  which 
are  TRUE  EARLY-FLOWERING  VARIETIES.  My  selection. 
In  12  lovely  varieties,  8s.  6d.  per  doz.,  carriage  paid. 
D'W’.^RF 
No  class  of  plants  hsa  come  to  the  front  more  rapidly  than 
Dwarf  Cannas,  and  the  vast  improvements  which  have  recently 
been  made  In  these  account  in  a  great  measure  for  their 
popularity.  The  heautifal  foliave  mnen  resembles  the  Dracicna, 
which,  with  its  brilliant  Glalloll-llke  flowers,  at  once  arrests 
attention.  Their  culture  is  very  easy,  as  they  simply  require 
plantleg  out  in  May  or  June  and  lifting  before  frost  sets  In, 
treating  the  tubers  in  the  same  way  as  Dahlias  ;  or.  If  potted  up, 
they  will  enliven  the  conservatory  or  greenhouse  the  whole 
winter.  I  doz  choicest  named  varieties,  128.;  6  for  6s.  (id  ,  car. 
paid.  1  doz.  very  good  varieties,  78. 6d. ;  6  for  4a  ,  car.  paid. 
Write  for  my  COMPLETE  CATALOGUE,  sent  post  free 
on  application. 
All  Goods  are  Carefully  Packed  and  sent 
Carriage  Paid  for  Cash  with  Order. 
H.  BATH,  WISBECH 
Joui|niil  of  §i)rtti[iiltinic. 
THURSDAY,  MAY  19,  1898. 
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HUl  Rd.,  Wandsworth,  S.W. 
NOTES  ON  MUSCAT  GRAPES. 
IT  is  hardly  possible  to  have  IMuscat  of  Alex¬ 
andria,  still  the  Grape  par  excellence,  ripe 
before  June.  Black  Muscat  (Muscat  Hamburgh) 
may  be  ripened  by  the  end  of  April,  but  it  sets 
its  berries  very  indifferently  at  an  early  season. 
Madresfield  Court  may  be  described  as  an  improved 
Black  Muscat  in  tbe  matter  of  setting  and  swelling 
the  berries,  but  it  cannot  be  classed  as  a  Muscat  in 
the  same  sense  as  either  of  the  two  mentioned. 
Canon  Hall  forces  well,  and  has  some  Muscat 
flavour,  being,  when  properly  finished,  a  magnifi¬ 
cent  Grape,  and  an  excellent  companion  for  Muscat 
of  Alexandria. 
Crops  of  Muscat  of  Alexandria  started  in 
December  are  now  ripening,  and  tbe  Vines  must 
not  lack  water  at  tbe  roots.  Examine  the  borders 
every  week,  and  if  moisture  be  necessary  give  water 
or  liquid  manure  liberally  and  warm,  the  drainage 
being  free  and  tbe  border  materials  of  an  open 
nature.  The  Muscat  class  of  Grapes  appear  to 
revel  in  lime  or  calcareous  gravel  where  the  subsoil 
is  red  with  oxide  of  iron.  The  Vines  then  appre¬ 
ciate  fish  and  bone  meal  as  top-dressings,  about 
i  lb.  per  square  yard  in  the  winter,  or  before  the 
starting  period.  This  suffices  for  the  year,  supple¬ 
mented  with  phosphate  of  ammonia  and  nitrate  of 
potash  in  equal  parts  three  times  during  tbe  season 
— namely,  at  starting,  when  the  Grapes  are  set, 
and  again  when  half  swelled  or  on  first  signs  of 
colouring.  An  ounce  per  square  yard  of  the 
mixture  suffices,  or  that  quantity  to  4  gallons  of 
water  given  to  the  area  stated. 
The  Grapes  now  changing  for  ripening  may 
not  need  a  very  liberal  supply  of  nutrition  for 
present  demands,  but  that  which  is  given  promotes 
the  health  of  the  Vines.  I  have  found  that  Muscats 
like  sulphate  of  lime,  and  give  better  results  with 
gypsum  than  without  it.  Whether  it  is  the  lim 
that  goes  to  feed  the  Vines  or  acts  in  the  soil  by 
keeping  it  sweet  and  providing  available  potash 
makes  no  difference.  In  dissolved  bones  there  is 
about  25  per  cent,  of  sulphate  of  lime,  and  in 
mineral  superphosphates  not  less  than  45  per  cent., 
the  latter  being  best  for  quick  action  or  use  with 
No.  2690.— VOL.  xcvm.,  OLD  SF-HIES, 
