May  18,  1899. 
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JO  URN  A  L 
OF  HORTICULrURE  AND  COTTaGE  GARDENER. 
BARR’S 
GRAS3  SEEDS 
For  Laiuns, Tennis. Caur^s  X  Crickel"  Grounds, 
The  following  mixtures  are  composed  of  Pure  Grass  .Seeds 
only,  which  have  been  thoroughly  cleaned  and  carefully 
mixed.  They  cannot  fail  to  give  the  most  satisfactory  results. 
We  tell  t!ie  seed  by  weight,  which  is  the  only  correct  method  of 
eitimating  quantity  needed  for  a  given  space. 
BARR’S  “THAMES  EMBANKMENT”  GRASS 
SEEDS  for  Parks. — A  special  mixture  which  has  been 
found  very  .successful  in  many  public  and  private  parks 
and  squares  around  London  and  throughout  the  country. 
Per  lb.,  1/3  ;  per  101b.,  10/6  ;  per  211b.,  20/-. 
BARR’S  “STANDARD”  GRASS  SEEDS  for  Garden 
Lawns,  Golf  Links,  Cricket  Grounds,  &c.— In 
this  mixture  there  is  a  larger  quantity  of  dwarf,  fine¬ 
leaved  Grasses  than  in  Barr's  “Thames  Embankment.” 
Per  lb.,  1/6  ;  per  101b.,  12/6  ;  per  20lb.,  22/6. 
BARR’S  NEW  MIXTURE  OF  DWARF  GRASSES 
for  producing  an  Extra  Fine  Smooth  Lawn.— - 
A  special  mixture  of  the  finest-leaved  and  dwarfest- 
growing  Grasses,  producing  an  Extra  Fine  VELVETir 
Turf,  and  saving  labour  in  not  requiring  frequent 
mowing.  Per  lb.,  2/-;  per  101b.,  18/-;  per  201b.,  34/-. 
Fuller  particulars,  with  Hints  on  the  Management  of  a  Lawn, 
sent  on  application. 
BARR’S  NEW  LAWN  MANURE,  “PHYTOBROMA.” 
WATSON’S  LAWN  SAND,  the  best  Weed  Killer  for  use 
on  Lawns.  Full  particulars  on  application. 
BARR’S  SEED  GUIDE  (free)  contains  a  full  Descriptive 
List  of  the  best  Vegetables  and  most  beautiful  Flowers, 
with  many  practical  Hints  on  Culture,  valuable  to 
Gardeners,  Amateurs,  and  Exhibitors. 
BARR  and  SONS, 
12  X  13  King  SFreeh.Covenr  Garden,  London 
Nurseries:  LONG  DITTON,  SURREY. 
cxjtbxjsh’s 
MILLTRACK  MUSHROOM  SPAWN 
Everyone  can  readily  grow  Mush¬ 
rooms,  and  by  using  this  Spawn  will 
ensure  success.  All  growers  speak 
in  the  highest  possible  praise  of  the 
(juality.  Numerous  Testimonials. 
None  genuine  unless  in  sealed  pack¬ 
ages,  and  printed  cultural  Directions 
enclosed  rvith  our  signature  attached. 
Price  6  -  per  Bushel ;  or  1/-  per 
Cake,  free  per  parcels  post. 
WM.  CUTBUSH  &  SON 
Nurserymen  <t  Seed  Merchants, 
HIGHGATE  NUESEEIES,  LONDON,  N..  &  Barnet,  Herts 
CARNATIONS. 
PERPETUAL  OR  WINTER  BLOOMING. 
Be.st  Varieties  only.  Catalogue  Post  Free. 
W.  J.  GODFREY,  EXMOUTH,  DEVON 
NEW  ROSES. 
PURITY. — The  first  English-raised  garden  Ro.se  which 
has  been  awarded  the  National  Rose  Society’s  Gold 
Medal.  Pure  white,  centre  faintly  flushed,  of  medium 
size  and  perfect  shape,  quite  distinct.  A  grand  new 
pillar  and  semi-climbing  Rose,  which  should  be  repre¬ 
sented  in  every  collection.  Each  5/-;  6  for  25'-. 
R.  B.  cater  — An  important  addition  to  exhibition 
Roses.  Colour  bright  magenta  -  carmine,  most 
beautifully  shaded,  of  largo  size  and  perfect  shape. 
Each  3,  6  ;  6  for  18  '-. 
RUGOSA  DELICATA. — A  charming  new  Rugo.sa. 
Colour  delicate  soft  rose.  Flowers  double,  of  good 
size,  produced  in  clusters  and  always  in  bloom. 
Each  2/-;  6  for  10,6. 
One  sturdy  plant  of  each  variety  for  10,'-,  including  packing. 
New  Catalogue  of  Roses  in  pots,  including  all  the  best  of 
recently  introduced  varieties,  post  free. 
GEO.  COOLING  &  SONS,  The  Nurseries,  BATH 
AWTTEIO  ! 
BEGONIA,  GLOIRE  DE  LORRAINE 
Young  or  old  Plants,  or  Cuttings  rooted  and  unrooted. 
CLIBRAN,  ALTRINCHAM  &  MANCHESTER. 
ARCHIDS.  ORCHIDS. 
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SAWBRIDGEWORTH,  HERTS. 
HARLOW  STATION,  Q.K.R 
LONDON  FERN  NURSERIES, 
Loughborough  Junction,  London,  S.W.— Ferns,  large 
and  small,  in  variety  ;  Aralias,  Grevilleas,  Cyperus,  Ficus, 
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goniums,  Fuchsias,  Marguerites,  Crotons,  &c.  Trade, 
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CHRYSANTHEMUM  GUIDE  (110th  Thousand). 
This  valuable  work  is  now  ready,  and  will  be  sent  post 
free  for  Seven  stamps,  or  bound  in  cloth,  1/2.  It  contains 
an  article  on  Stopping  and  Timing  nearly  700  Varieties  ; 
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worth  double  the  money,  and  should  really  prove  invaluable 
to  all  Growers. 
For  CATALOGUE  of 
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H.R.H.  THE  Prince  of  Wales. 
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READING.  (Name  Paper.) 
THURSDAY,  MAY  IS,  1899. 
THE  JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  can  he  obtainefi 
from  the  Office,  12,  Mitre  Court  Chambers  Fleet  8t., 
London,  poet  free  for  a  Quarter,  3/9.  Editorial 
commnnicatlons  must  be  addressed  to  8,  Rose 
Hill  Rd.,  Wandsworth,  S.W. 
FEEDING  VINES, 
NOW  that  tlie  practice  of  cropping  Vines  much 
heavier  than  formerly  has  hecoine  general, 
the  vital  question  of  feeding  demands  special 
attention.  It  is  quite  possible  to  preserve  Vines 
which  are  heavily  cropped  annually  in  perfect 
health  and  vigour  for  years,  hut  to  do  so  no  half- 
measures  in  regard  to  feeding  will  bring  about  the 
desired  results.  The  matter  should  be  considered 
from  a  manufacturer’s  point  of  view,  the  nourish¬ 
ment  in  the  soil  being  the  raw  material,  which  the 
Vine,  by  the  aid  of  heat,  air,  and  sunshine,  converts 
into  Grapes. 
Fortunately  we  get  the  air  and  sunshine,  and  a 
certain  amount  of  heat  for  nothing,  bat  the  solid 
substances  necessary  must  be  obtained  from  the 
soil ;  and  although  they  form  only  a  small  propor¬ 
tion  of  the  food  required,  it  is,  nevertheless,  an 
undoubted  fact  that  a  large  bulk  of  material  in 
the  shape  of  natural  or  chemical  manures  must  be 
constantly  applied  to  maintain  the  fertility  of  the 
soil-  What  a  productive  land  Britain  vvould  be  if 
all  the  cultivated  soil  produced  as  bountiful  a  crop 
as  a  well  managed  Vine  border  of  ordinary  dimen¬ 
sions  does  !  I  am  inclined  to  think  that  a  Vine 
growing  in  a  cubic  yard  of  soil  will  produce  a 
heavier  weight  of  fruit  than  any  other  tree.  With 
good  culture  fine  crops  may  be  secured  annually 
with  as  much  certainty  as  a  crop  of  Vabbages. 
Other  fruits  will  sometimes  play  us  false  when 
given  the  best  of  attention,  but  the  Vine  is  the 
gardener’s  steadfast  friend. 
Let  us  now  deal  with  the  practical  part  of  the 
subject  as  to  the  best  course  to  follow  in  Imling 
Vines.  There  can  he  no  doubt  that  many  cultiva¬ 
tors  have  been  in  the  habit  of  relying  solely  on 
manures,  which,  although  good  in  their  way, 
contain  too  large  a  proportion  of  nitrogen  to  form 
a  perfect  Vine  food  ;  but  thanks  to  much  valuable 
information  on  the  chemistry  of  manures,  which 
has  recently  received  much  attention,  Grape  growers 
are  recognising  the  importance  of  aj'plying  addi¬ 
tional  phosphates  in  cases  where  animal  manuies 
are  largely  used. 
No.  2642.— VOL.  C.,  Old  Series, 
No.  986.— VoL.  XXXVIII.,  Third  Series. 
