form very handsome objects; Plumbago Larpenta, blue; this is a splendid object when in bloom (see last Month's Plate). There are many showy flowers, very suitable to be planted around the inside of the vase, the branches of which hang over the edge, as Anagallis, red, orange, and blue-flowered; Verbenas, numerous colours; Bouvardia, scarlet; Campanula pumila, dwarf blue, also the white variety; these have a very pretty appearance. Phlox Nuttalli, white with dark eye; Hemimeris linearis, scarlet; Lobelia erinus, blue, as well as many annuals of a pendant character, such as Collinsia bicolor, nemophila insignis, &c. In the above list there are many plants of a climbing habit, these are easily brought to any form, pyramidal, globular, &c., but we do not advise a stiff form, but the outline to be as natural as may be consistent with an approach to the form desired. We have used small larch trees, shortening the branches, somewhat, and allowed the climber, or trained plant, to be secured to the parts remaining. By such attention, Tropaeolum canariense, Clematis Sieboldii, Climbing Roses, &c., are brought to the desired height and the branches are allowed to hang down as low as desired. We have only given a list of such plants as bloom nearly all the summer and autumn seasons.-CONDUCTOR.] TULIPS.-Being a young florist, and anxious to make a few additions to my Tulip bed, you would much oblige me by giving the names of eight of each class, suitable to the pocket of a working man.-A. S. [Roses.-Lady Middleton, Heroine, Flamed Triomphe Royale, Camellius, Aglaia, Catherine, La Vandycken, Count de Vergennes. Bizarres.-Royal Sovereign, Magnum Bonum, Captain White, Polyphemus, Pilot, Earl St. Vincent, Surpass Catafalque, Lord Milton. Byblamens.-Violet Alexander, Princess Royal, Lilliard, Norwich Baguet, Criterion, Van Amburg, Bacchus, Lady Flora Hastings.]-(Midland Florist.) SUPERB AUTUMN BLOOMING ROSES.-Hybrid Perpetual: Lady Sefton, lilac blush; Lady A. Peel, rosy carmine; Louis Bordillon, rose; Jacques Laffitte, cherry crimson, edges pale Mrs. Elliot, rosy purple; Comtesse Duchatel, rose; La Reine, pink tinged with lilac; Dr. Marx, carmine; Marquisa Boccella, pink, blush edges; William Jesse, crimson, tinged with lilac; Madame Laffay, rosy crimson; Edward Jesse, crimson, shaded dark purple; Baronne Prevost, pale rose; Duchess of Sutherland, ditto; Lawrence de Montmorency, rosy pink, tinged with lilac; Du Roi, or crimson; Mogador; Madame Aimé, pale flesh, nearly white. Bourbon: Acidalie, blush white; Amarantine, purplish rose; Comte d'Eu; Madame Desprez, rosy lilac ; Celimène, clear blush; Irina; Armosa, bright pink; Comice de Seine et Marne, crimson; Queen, fawn coloured rose; Pierre de St. Cyr, pale rose; Vicomte de Cassey, lively red; Le Grenadier, light crimson; Duc de Chartres, deep rose; Souchet, deep crimson purple. Tea: Caroline, blush pink, centre rose; Comte de Paris, light crimson tinged with lilac. China: Mrs. Bosanquet, pale flesh; Cramoisie Superieure, velvetty crimson. IN THE FLOWER GARDEN. AURICULAS and Polyanthuses, Carnations, Pinks, &c., should be placed in their winter quarters, in a dry, sunny, sheltered spot, but, at the same time, where a free circulation of air can be admitted on all proper occasions. The surface soil must be loosened, and a slight sprinkling of fresh compost be spread over it. Any plants out in the open beds, as Lobelias, &c., should be taken up and potted for winter preservation in pits, frames, &c. In taking up the bulbs of Tigridias, let all the soil be retained that will adhere, and allow them to be preserved therein; it will gradually dry, and they will be preserved very perfect. Chrysanthemums grown in the open ground, and required for blooming in-doors, should be taken up as entire as possible, and be potted with due care; they will bloom fine. All tender kinds of plants, as Scarlet Geraniums, Verbenas, in fact every kind requiring winter protection, should be housed immediately; it is bad policy to put off a single day longer. Already we have had slight frost which has injured the tender things in some places; it is very probable a sudden and severe visit will soon occur. All plants like light; place them as near to the glass as convenience will allow, the farthest off the worst. Tender Roses, grown out of doors, should have protection over the roots, &c., or be taken up and housed. (See Calendar for October, 1848, relative to soil, planting, &c.) DAHLIAS.-Let the crown of the roots be covered, heaping a few inches deep of soil around the stems. SHRUBS of all kinds may now be planted. (See remarks in our September Calendar.) SHRUBS, &C., FOR WINTER BLOOM.-Such as are to bloom early should be gradually prepared, potted immediately, if required, and by the middle of the month introduce such as are desired to bloom by Christmas into the house or pit. The kinds which are well deserving such attention are Roses, Honeysuckles, Jasmines, Azaleas, Kalmias, Persian Lilacs, Andromedas, Carnations, Pinks, of which Anne Boleyn is the best, Rhododendrons, Rhodora, Deutzias, Ribes, Spirea prunifolia, Mezereum, Gardenias, Cupheas, Heliotropes (the new blue is fine), Scarlet Pelargoniums, Cactus, Eranthemums, Justicias, Salvia, Gesnerias, Corræas, Chinese Primrose, Aconites, Mignonette, Primroses, Cinerarias, Stocks, Persian Iris, Crocus, Cyclamens, Sweet Violets, Hyacinths, Lily of the Valley, &c. IN THE GREENHOUSE, STOVE, &c. If the stock is not housed, it ought to be done immediately, and, as has been observed in a former Calendar, much judicious attention is necessary in the placing properly a mixed collection of plants. Care 264 NEW AND SUPERB-FORMED PHLOXES. must be taken so that one plant may receive something like its proper treatment without interfering materially with the well-being of its neighbours ; and whilst the tender ones must be placed in the best part for protection from cold wind, &c., as Polygalas, Pimeleas, Leschenaultias, Aphelexis, Baroneas, Gompholobiums, Croweas, and Diosmas, are always injured by being placed where there is a current of wind. Let each plant have all the space possible, and the robust large-leaved kinds, and the very slender delicate sorts, should be kept as separate as can be arranged, so as to allow a due circulation of air. Always be careful that the pots, &c., be perfectly clean before arranged for their winter situation. Re-pot Cinerarias, &c. Let Camellias which are to bloom early be placed in a warmer situation, also any Chinese or Indian Azaleas, so that they may be gradually advancing. In watering the stock of plants, let it be done, as far as practicable, in the early part of the day, so that any excess may be dried up before evening, and damps be avoided, or otherwise mouldiness will ensue. Give all possible air in suitable weather. PELARGONIUMS.-The plants headed down some weeks back, now have pushed shoots an inch or two long; the shoots should be thinned so as to leave only a proper proportion. The plants must now be repotted in order to have the roots well established before winter commences. In doing this, shake off the exhausted soil, and shorten some of the long roots, or cut others clean away, so that young fibres which is essential to the vigour of next bloom, have a free drainage in the pots. If a compost, such as is recommended by Mr. Cock in a former Number, is not possessed, then take turfy loam well chopped up, with an equal portion of sandy peat and well rotted leaf mould, and half the quantity of well rotted dung. After potting, place them in a frame, or similar erection, to induce them to push root soon, and keep them shaded from hot sun. Give air in the day time, and be careful not to give over much water at the roots, for if saturated they will be injured. NEW AND SUPERB-FORMED PHLOXES, SUITABLE FOR ANY SELECT COLLECTION. FLORIDA, white, shaded with lilac, rose eye. Mutabilis, rosy-peach, with lilac eye. Exquisite, lilac, with white eye. Madame Frobel, white, with pink eye. Chateaubriand, rosy-purple, streaked with lilac, light eye. General Duvivier, white, with purple eye. Iphigenie, white, mottled with carmine, and deep rose eye. Bicolor, lilac, bordered with white. Rodigaze, lilac-purple, bordered with white. Ne plus Ultra, purple, and rose eye. Reine Louise, white, striped with rose. Alba purpurea violacea, white, shaded with lilac, and red eye. Monsieur Affre, white, with violet eye. Alba grandiflora, white, superb. Mont Blanc, white, very free bloomer. Eliza, rosylilac, with white eye. Pucelle de Nancy, white, with a pink eye. Albion, large pure white, but occasionally a branch will bear flowers spotted with rose. Coldiana, lilac, with white edges. Anais, white, with a deep purple eye. Princess Helena, white, striped with lavender. Madame Coursell, flesh-colour, with white eye. Baron de Adswaerd, rosy-purple, bright carmine eye. Monsieur Vantre, rose, violet eye. |