France last season, under the above name, and this year it has again been forwarded, under the fresh name of Argo. Emelie Labois.-A small flower of very pretty shape, rosy in colour, with white tips. Queen Victoria (Freestone's).-This is the most distinct, new-coloured flowe I have seen, being a clear bright lilac. It is also a good-shaped flower, and no grower should be without it. J Lady Hemloke-Rather dull lemon-yellow in colour, but it is very distinct and remarkably well-shaped. Cyclops. This is something after the same colour as the last, of compact and good shape. Madame Salter.-A full and fine-shaped flower, of middle size, and every bloom appears good. The colour is deep caimson-red. Striatum. A great novelty, the colour being white, beautifully pencilled and striped with crimson. The flowers are not large, but well-shaped, and produced in clusters. Satyr.-Lemon colour, of good shape. Bride.-Not a compact-formed flower, but quite double, and very beautifully coloured with shaded blush. Orlando.-Light red, with fine broad petals; well shaped. Sphinx. Of similar form to the last, but more red in the colour. Nancy de Sermet.-This is quite an anemone flower, and very pretty. The colour is pure white, except the inner petals, which are tipped with yellow. Remarkable. This also is an anemone-flowered kind, of very large size and exceedingly showy. The colour is crimson, the inner petals being tipped with gold. GRAFTING ROSES.-I budded some Roses for the first time in my life last summer, and this spring (end of March and beginning of April) I grafted some. Of the budded ones about half the number grew, but none have flowered. Of those grafted this spring, the whole, except what were broken off, have flowered. One of the grafts (a Ruga on a Boursault stock) has had fifteen flowers. I have no experience in these matters, but I think, if this is wonderful good luck, it beats budding hollow.- Gardeners' Chronicle. ON THE CLOTH OF GOLD AND TEA ROSES, &c.-I should feel very much obliged to you if you would give me any directions as to the blooming of the Cloth of Gold Rose. I have a very magnificent plant budded on the Dog Rose, which covers eight or ten square feet of my garden wall. It continues pushing strong shoots; but there is no symptom of a flower. Can you tell me whether this Rose has been flowered in England out of doors, or under what treatment? I have a nice collection of Tea Roses, but cannot get them to grow or to flower. They are in pots sunk in the border. I keep them in a cold frame in the winter. Will you give me a few hints as to soil, &c.? I am much pleased with your FLORICULTURAL CABINET; it deserves much credit, and ought to be well supported. I think a list of the new florists' flowers occasionally would be acceptable, such as a description of the Verbenas of the year, the Fuchsias and Petunias, &c. Could a corresponding member, possessing extensively of the best, favour you with a review of the flowers of the season, it would save purchasers from imposition. I could have wished the Penstemon gigantea elegans had been seen by you before the plate was sent. I am rather disappointed in the plant, which is now in full flower; it is not as sufficiently distinct from P. gentianoides coccinea as is desirable. ROSA. [The Cloth of Gold Rose is a vigorous grower, and if in a very rich soil it is liable to produce what are termed gross shoots, and such rarely produce flowers. In order to induce it to bloom, the branches should be trained more horizontal; and by checking over-luxuriance of leading stems, it will promote the desired vigour of the laterals, and contribute to their floral fertility. The lateral shoots should be so regulated as only to retain the proportion that will admit a free effect of sun and air upon them, so that they may be properly ripened and the buds duly perfected. It will, therefore, on some occasions be necessary to thin them, and only retain what the circumstances of the plant suggest. It should be borne in mind that, in order to its blooming well, ripened wood is essential. In the warm parts of England the Rose blooms well against a south-aspected wall; but in the northern and colder parts it is difficult to get it to succeed in the open air, and winter protection is requisite, and a glass covering over it in the early part of the season to further its fertility. If the roots of Tea Roses, plunged in beds, are confined to the pots alone, they rarely succeed beyond just being kept alive, and make little progress. At the time of planting out the bottom of the pot should be broken out, and any internal obstruction to the roots be removed; then being plunged in the bed, and having good soil below the roots, they usually flourish satisfactorily, and bloom as desirable. Being retained in the pot, which surrounds the sides, the plant can be taken up at the close of the season without danger, and, when required, be repotted into entire pots, and be afterwards placed in winter quarters. CONDUCTOR. LONDON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S MEETING, November.-The plants produced on this occasion presented a fine display, especially the Orchids, among which were several magnificent specimens of Cattleya labiata. The best of these came from Messrs. Veitch and Son, and, although it had travelled all the way from Exeter, arrived in the finest condition. It had seven spikes, each with four or five large, handsome, purple flowers. It had been grown in the coolest part of the Orchid house, and had been allowed plenty of air during summer. Along with it were Begonia fuchsoides, a handsome bright red flowered Fuchsialike species; a beautiful Phalaenopsis amabilis; and a new Clerodendron from Java, a noble-looking plant, with remarkably fine large leaves, from whose axils spring panicles about a foot long, covered with multitudes of white, or rather blush-coloured blossoms. A Knightian medal was awarded for the Begonia, Cattleya, and Clerodendron. Various Orchids came from Messrs. Loddiges, of Hackney, and among them the buff-flowered Calanthe curculigoides, Catasetum saccatum, one of the most extraordinary forms of the genus; Cœlia macrostachia, the brown-flowered Oncidium crispum, the beautiful little Cattleya pumila, Lælia Perrinii, the handsome Odontoglossum Insleayi, together with O. grande and candidum; a tall Oncidium oblongatum, the curious looking Liparis pendula, a dark variety of Cypripedium barbatum and Epidendrum auritum. A Knightian medal was awarded for the three first-mentioned plants, together with Oncidium oblongatum.-Mr. Robertson, gardener to Mrs. Lawrence, of Ealing Park, sent the beautiful Lælia Perrinii, Oncidium Cavendishii, Barkeria Lindleyana, a variety of Erica Banksiana, and Saccolabium denticulatum, for which last a Banksian medal was awarded.-Other Orchids were sent by Mr. Rae, gardener to J. J. Blandy, Esq., among which were Cattleya labiata, in lovely condition; Miltonia candida and Clowesiana; Cirrhopetalum Medusa, rather past its best; Lælia Perrinii, the beautiful Odontoglossum Insleayi, Crytochilum maculatum, and an ugly, small, pale-flowered variety of Oncidium ornithorhynchum, showing that purchasers should be careful in obtaining the large dark-flowered sort.-From Mr. Webster, Eartham gardens, were a beautiful Cattleya labiata and a cut spike of the Chinese Reuanthera coccinea, for which a Banksian medal was awarded.-C. B. Warner, Esq., sent Oncidium crispum, the larger variety of Oncidium papilio, Cattleya labiata, Lælia Perrinii, and Phalanopsis amabilis ; a certificate was awarded.--A famous Cattleya labiata, for which a Banksian medal was given, was produced by Mr. Moore, gardener to R. Hanbury, Esq., together with a specimen of Mormodes aromaticum, remarkable for its agreeable spicy odour. From Mr. Plant, gardener to J. H. Schröder, Esq., were Lælia Perrinii, Lycaste Skinneri, Angrecum bilobum, the bright orange-flowered Epidendrum vitellinum, a colour so rare among Orchids, and a very handsome Oncidium, with a large pale yellow lip and brown barred petals: a certificate was awarded for the latter.-Finally, Messrs. Rollisson, of Tooting, sent a collection of plants, in which was a fine specimen of Miltonia candida, also Oncidium barbatum, two Odontoglossums, Cattleya labiata and bicolor, Octomeria graminifolia, Epidendrum patens, and a new transparent blush-flowered Dendrobium, from Java. From Mr. Glen dinning, of Chiswick, was a new white-flowered Hoya, for which a certificate was awarded. It had clean-looking, shining, dark green leaves, and white flowers, which were, however, only half expanded, and therefore seen to disadvantage.J. Allnut, Esq., sent a basket of Camellia blooms; and collections of Chrysanthemum blooms came from the garden of E. Johnstone, Esq., of Stamford-hill, and from the nurseries of Messrs. Chandler and Sons, of Vauxhall, and Mr. Harrison, of Richmond. Amongst the latter were blooms of Prince of Wales, Maid of Athens, Claudius Ptolemy, Princess Alice, Bride, Emilie Labois, Mrs. Salter, Striatum, Goldsmith, General Marceau, and Argo.-From the garden of the Society was the noble mass of Phalaenopsis amabilis, obtained in Manilla, by Mr. Fortune, just coming profusely into blossom a second time, and promising to continue so all the winter; also two Cattleyas, Lycaste Skinneri, the brownspotted Miltonia Russelliana; large, noble-looking bushes, just coming into bloom, of Veronica speciosa and salicifolia; and a small-flowered Chrysanthemum, sent from China by Mr. Fortune. It is called the Chusan Daisy, and is held in great repute by the Chinese. Of Miscellaneous Subjects was a barometer from T. N. Parker, Esq., of Sweney Hall, near Oswestry, which was stated to be an improvement on the common barometer, which, from the nature of its construction, is liable to some inaccuracy; and from Mr. Hogg's pottery, Holloway, were what were called toilet stands, for small flower pots, and holed saucer-shaped plates, for placing in the bottoms of flower pots for drainage. Floral Operations for December. PLANT STOVE.-Roses, Honeysuckles, Jasmines, Persian Lilacs, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Carnations, Pinks, Primroses, Mignonette, Stocks, Aconites, Persian Irises, Crocuses, Cyclamens, Rhodoras, Cinerarias, Hyacinths, Ribeses, Sweet Violets, Ribes, Rhodora, Heliotropes, Narcissus, Tulips, Primroses, Lily of the Valley, Correas, Deutzias, Mezereums, Hepaticas, Gardenias, &c., required to bloom from January, should be brought in early in the present month. The plants should be placed at first in the coolest part of the house; never allow them to want water. Pots or boxes containing bulbous rooted flowering plants, as Hyacinths, Narcissus, Persian Irises, Crocusses, &c., should occasionally be introduced, so as to have a succession of bloom. Many persons who take a delight in growing some showy hyacinths or other bulbous plants for adorning a room or window, &c., in winter or early in spring, have been frequently disappointed by the abortiveness of some and weakness of others. This principally arises from the inability of the plant to develop itself with a rapidity equal to the quantity of moisture it imbibes on account of its upper surface being acted upon too immediately by the atmosphere, &c.; hence arises the necessity of covering the bulb. That such is a fact is evidenced by the admirable and certain success of nearly every bulb, especially Hyacinths, that is covered with about six inches of old spent bark. This or some similar light material should always be used. Even bulbs intended to bloom in glasses we prefer starting in the old bark, and then transferring them to the glasses when the shoots are about two inches long. Where such covering is not adopted, it is of advantage to have the pots or glasses kept in a dark place till the shoots are two or three inches long. Cactus plants that have been kept out of doors, or in the greenhouse, should occasionally be brought into the stove for flowering, which gives a succession. If any of the forced plants be attacked with the green fly, a syringe with diluted tobacco-water will destroy them. If the leaves appear bit, and turn brown (the effect of damage by red spider), a syringe of soap-suds at the under side of the leaves is effectual to destroy them. The glutinous substance remaining, not only kills those it is applied to, but prevents others returning there. The old Eranthemum pulchellum with its fine blue flowers, Justicia speciosa, Gesneria Zebrina, Justicia pulcherrima, and Appellandria cristata, are fine winter ornamental blooming plants. GREENHOUSE.-As much fire as will barely keep out frost, will be necessary, and for the purpose of drying up damp arising from fo gy nights, or from watering. All possible air should be admitted in the day-time, but mind to keep the plants from damage by frost. The plants must not be watered overhead. Some of the Chrysanthemums that are grown in pots and taken into the greenhouse will be found to have pushed a number of suckers. If the offsets are wanted for the increase of the kind, it is advisable to pinch off the tops, so as to prevent their exhausting the plant to the weakening of the flower. If the flower-buds are thinned out freely, it conduces to the increased size of those left. If the offsets are not wanted, it is best to pull up the suckers entire. Attention will be required to watering, as the roots absorb much if given: give manure water occasionally. If the plant is allowed to wither, it checks the flowers, whether in bud or expanded. So much do we admire this handsome genus of flowers, that we are fully persuaded their beautiful blossoms, exhibited in form and colour, will most amply repay for any labour that may be bestowed on the plants. If seed be desired retain the blooming stems on the plants, and keep them for some time in an airy warm situation to perfect. Dahlia seed is best retained in the heads as grown, spread singly where they will not be liable to mould, and kept in a dry but not too hot a situation; being thus kept in the chaff, the small seeds will not shrivel, but be kept plump. The roots must be dried well before being put away, or will be liable to rot. Fuchsias and greenhouse plants, intended to be inured to the open air, will require to have protection at the roots, and probably for the first winter, over the tops too, by furze branches, canvas, wicker-baskets, &c. If greenhouse plants require watering or syringing over the tops, let it be done on the morning of a clear day, when air can be admitted; and towards evening a gentle fire-heat should be given. FLOWER-GARDEN.-Be careful to protect beds of what are technically called "Florists' flowers," should severe weather occur. Calceolarias that were cut down and repotted last month will require attention. Not to water too much, or they will damp off. Keep them in a cool and airy part of the greenhouse or pit. Whilst in a cool and moist atmosphere, the shoots will often push at the underside numerous rootlets. Where such are produced, the roots should be taken off and potted; they make fine plants for next season, and are easier propagated now than at any other season. Protect the stems of tender climbing Roses, and other kinds, by tying a covering of furze over them, that whilst it fully protects admits sufficiency of air for the well being of the plant. Auriculus and Polyanthuses will require plenty of air in fine weather, and but little water. The like attention will be required to Carnations, Pinks, &c., kept in pots. Dahlia roots should be looked over, to see if any are moulding or likely to damage. Let the roots be dry before they are laid in heaps. Newly planted shrubs should be secured, so that they are not loosened by the wind. The pots of Carnations and Picotees should be placed in a situation where they may have a free air, and be raised above the ground. If they are under a glass case, it will be much better than when exposed to the wet and severity of the winter, or many will in all probability be destroyed. Where it is desirable to leave patches of border flowers undistributed, reduce them to a suitable size by cutting them round with a sharp spade. When it is wished to have a vigorous specimen, it is requisite to leave a portion thus undisturbed. Ten week Stocks and Mignonette, in pots for blooming early next spring, to adorn a room or greenhouse, must not be overwatered, and be kept free from frost. A cool frame, well secured by soil or ashes at the sides, and plenty of mats or reeds to cover at night, will answer well. Tender evergreens, newly planted, would be benefited by a little mulch of any kind being laid over the roots. During hard frosts, if additional soil be required for flower-beds upon grass lawns, advantage should be taken to have it conveyed at the time, so that the turf be not injured by wheeling. Pits or beds for forcing Roses, &c., should be prepared early in the month. Tan or leaves are most suitable, unless there be the advantage of hot water or steam. New planted shrubs of the tender kinds should have their roots protected by laying some mulch, &c. Suckers of Roses, &c., should now be taken off, and replanted for making bushes, or put in nursery rows; soils for compost should now be obtained. Beds of Hyacinths, Tulips, &c., should have occasional protection. Any roots not planted may successfully be done in dry mild weather till February. Practitioner, on Japan Lilies A North Briton, communications by A Florist, on raising the Ranunculus on the culture of Brompton Stocks A Flower Gardener, remarks by A Gardener, query by A Lady, query by Amateur Gardener, on Pelargoniums A Landscape Gardener, on landscape gardening on the Calceolaria Exhibitor, on the culture of Azaleas Grower, and a Successful Exhibitor, on Pelargoniums A Northern Florist, remarks on Pinks by A Practical Gardener, on Eranthemum pulchellum Lady Amateur, on Mignonette 132 22 277 247 308 3 68 60 278 Man, answer by 310 A Subscriber, query by 42, 43, 91, 92, 140 from the Commencement, query by 115, 260 260 A Very Great Admirer of the Floricultural Cabinet, remarks by Amicus, on Bouvardias for beds An Amateur, a list of climbing plants by 239 77 67 23 54 176 149 119 133 |
