April  9,  1903. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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At  intervals  on  the  band  of  tnrf  by  the  side  of  the  drives  are 
circular  beds.  These  are  filled  with  a  carpet  of  dwarf  spring 
flowering  plants,  such  as  Aubrietias,  Alyssum,  Double  Daisies, 
Myosotis,  Polyanthus,  &c.,  which  form  the  groundwork,  through 
which  spring  up  Scillas,  Narcissi,  Tulips,  and  Hyacinths  of 
various  hues,  having  at  this  time  of  the  year  a  veiy  charming 
effect.  In  the  centre  of  each  circular  bed  on  the  main  drive  is 
a  plant  of  Salix  Caprea  penaula,  the  Kilmarnock  Weeping  AVillow. 
Tigridias. 
Tigridias  are  le.ss  known  than  their  merits  would  seem  to  war¬ 
rant.  To-day  we  figure  two  of  the  best  forms,  and  though  tho 
date  is  a  week  later  than  some  folks  plant  the  bulbs,  yet  there 
is  still  a  surety  of  obtaining  a  goodly  display  from  stock  put  into 
borders  at  this  time,  and  onward  for  a  fortnight.  The3"  not 
Tigridias:  T.  Pavonia  and  T.  P.  conchiflora. 
This  plant  in  bud  and  leaf  is  very  graceful.  At  the  back  of  tho 
borders,  and  at  right  angles,  are  planted  a  belt  of  such  plants  as 
Poplars,  Golden  Elder,  Ac.,  which  filters  tho  wind  and  form.s  a 
protection  to  the  flowers.  The  upkeep  of  the  cemeter.y,  a.s  a 
whole,  is  in  good  taste,  and  a  credit  to  the  sound  judgment  of  the 
Superintendent,  Mr.  Bernard  Cowan,  F.R.H.S.,  who  for  eleven 
years  has  had  charge  of  and  developing  and  beautifying  this 
.sacred  spot  endeared  to  many  of  the  inhabitant.s  and  local 
authorities,  who  cannot  fail  to  appreciate  what  has  been  done  by 
him,  with  the  aid  of  Nature’s  emblems  of  love  and  purit.v. — 
(!.  OuCHAKD,  Bembridgc,  T.W. 
strictly  hardy,  but  they  succeed  very  well  indeed  in  most  warm 
situations  in  southern  gardens.  At  C'hiswick  they  aro  successfully 
cultivated.  A  deep,  sandj^  loam  which  would  suit  Ixias  or 
Hyacinths,  will  meet  their  requirements.  T.  Pavonia  is  a  showy 
Mexican  species,  growing  nearlj'  2ft  high,  and  flowering  in 
summer,  the  bloonus  being  bin  across.  The  outer  segment.s  of 
the  perianth  are  violet  at  the  base  with  zones  of  yellow,  blotchetl 
with  purple  and  of  a  brilliant  .scarlet  at  the  tip  :  the  cinmed  inner 
segments  are  much  smaller,  and  3'ellow.  blotched  with  purple. 
The  variety  conchiflora  is  one  of  the  mo.st  beautiful,  with  yellow 
flowers  blotched  and  barred  with  purple.  They  deserve  a  trial. 
