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The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . ch will show that I attach great import-ance to securing a free passage for the water, by laying a drainat back and front, by giving the border a good slope, and bykeeping a considerable portion of it entirely above the groundlevel. To this end, also, a row of grooved bricks should be laidalong the front, to receive the rain which falls on the roof, andconvey it immediately to the drain, without allowing it the chanceof penetrating into the border. For the sake of neatness as wellas convenience, a good gravel path should be constructed both Stock Photo

RM2AJ6E7E–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . ch will show that I attach great import-ance to securing a free passage for the water, by laying a drainat back and front, by giving the border a good slope, and bykeeping a considerable portion of it entirely above the groundlevel. To this end, also, a row of grooved bricks should be laidalong the front, to receive the rain which falls on the roof, andconvey it immediately to the drain, without allowing it the chanceof penetrating into the border. For the sake of neatness as wellas convenience, a good gravel path should be constructed both

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Fi. 2.—Interior View. 112 DESCRIPTION AND PLAN OF A FEUIT-ROOM.. ;yM^S^M£^ic.£mgS.A^M^^:^^MMm^^» Fjg. 3.—Longitudinal Section. Explanation of the Letters. a. Shelves made with battens, one inch and a half wide, and one inch and a quarter apart.h. Close boarding around the sides of the room. c. Air space between the boards and the wall. The roof also has an air space on the north side between the two plaster ceilings, as shown onthe section. d. Stove. e. Circular window hung on pivots, and fitted with a roller-blind. f. Partitions of open wor Stock Photo

RM2AJCRHY–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Fi. 2.—Interior View. 112 DESCRIPTION AND PLAN OF A FEUIT-ROOM.. ;yM^S^M£^ic.£mgS.A^M^^:^^MMm^^» Fjg. 3.—Longitudinal Section. Explanation of the Letters. a. Shelves made with battens, one inch and a half wide, and one inch and a quarter apart.h. Close boarding around the sides of the room. c. Air space between the boards and the wall. The roof also has an air space on the north side between the two plaster ceilings, as shown onthe section. d. Stove. e. Circular window hung on pivots, and fitted with a roller-blind. f. Partitions of open wor

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . which rises in front of the column, forming part of it.The wings of the column are roundish, dwarf, and incurved. * O. planilabre (Plurituberculata) ; pseudobulbis ancipitibus tenuibuscostatis, foliis ensatis recurvaiitibus racemo brevioribus, racemo sinipliei,sepalis petalisq. lanceolatis unguiculatis acuminatis undulatis siibfx;qualibus,labelli laciniis lateralibus oblongis parvis intermedia semicirculari pliin;iomarginata, crista rhomboidea cuspidata inargine erosa verrucis 2 iiiscquali-bus utruique versus cuspidem, deute forti obtuso fac Stock Photo

RM2AJCT23–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . which rises in front of the column, forming part of it.The wings of the column are roundish, dwarf, and incurved. * O. planilabre (Plurituberculata) ; pseudobulbis ancipitibus tenuibuscostatis, foliis ensatis recurvaiitibus racemo brevioribus, racemo sinipliei,sepalis petalisq. lanceolatis unguiculatis acuminatis undulatis siibfx;qualibus,labelli laciniis lateralibus oblongis parvis intermedia semicirculari pliin;iomarginata, crista rhomboidea cuspidata inargine erosa verrucis 2 iiiscquali-bus utruique versus cuspidem, deute forti obtuso fac

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . ce pluries longiore.—Native of the East Coast ofNew Caledouia, in exposed situations. Fruit uuknown. Related to Gr.Chysodendron. VOL. VI. U 274 BIGNONIA GRANDIFLOEA.MESSES. D. & G. BAILEYS NEW BOILER.. Fig. 1. A plan of the boiler. 2. A perpendicular section through A, B. 3. The same tlirough C, D. XXV.— On Bignonia grandiflora, as an Ornamental PotPlant for the Greenhouse and Conservatory. By WilliamWood, Fishergate Nurseries, York. (Communicated Sept. 10, 18.51.) This noble and somewhat neglected plant is generally knownto cultivators as a Stock Photo

RM2AJCGA7–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . ce pluries longiore.—Native of the East Coast ofNew Caledouia, in exposed situations. Fruit uuknown. Related to Gr.Chysodendron. VOL. VI. U 274 BIGNONIA GRANDIFLOEA.MESSES. D. & G. BAILEYS NEW BOILER.. Fig. 1. A plan of the boiler. 2. A perpendicular section through A, B. 3. The same tlirough C, D. XXV.— On Bignonia grandiflora, as an Ornamental PotPlant for the Greenhouse and Conservatory. By WilliamWood, Fishergate Nurseries, York. (Communicated Sept. 10, 18.51.) This noble and somewhat neglected plant is generally knownto cultivators as a

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. BROMPTON, where they have erectedSTEAM-POWER MACHINERY, and will, in consequence, be able to execute any ordersthey may be favoured with in the shortest possible time. Messrs. C. & E. beg to drawattention to their NEW PATENT TUBULAR ARCHED SADDLE BOILERS, Which have given such universal satisfaction wherever they have been fixed, Gardeners ofthe greatest experience speaking in the highest terms of them. Designs and Estimates of every kind of Horticultural Building and Hot-water Appa-ratus may be obtained on application free of charge. • & Stock Photo

RM2AGDY40–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. BROMPTON, where they have erectedSTEAM-POWER MACHINERY, and will, in consequence, be able to execute any ordersthey may be favoured with in the shortest possible time. Messrs. C. & E. beg to drawattention to their NEW PATENT TUBULAR ARCHED SADDLE BOILERS, Which have given such universal satisfaction wherever they have been fixed, Gardeners ofthe greatest experience speaking in the highest terms of them. Designs and Estimates of every kind of Horticultural Building and Hot-water Appa-ratus may be obtained on application free of charge. • &

Canadian fruit, flower and kitchen gardener .. . t,post-paid, to every member. A number of fruit trees are distributed every year to eachmember for trial. The entire expense of this distribution isborne by the Association, the members being required only tomake report to the Association, through the Secretary, of theresults of such trial. The Swayzie Pomme Grise Apple tree willbe distributed in the Spring of 1875; the Downing Gooseberryin that of 1874; and the Tetofsky Apple in the Spring of 1876.Other selections will be made for distribution from time to time,as the Directors ascertain what v Stock Photo

RM2AN9K14–Canadian fruit, flower and kitchen gardener .. . t,post-paid, to every member. A number of fruit trees are distributed every year to eachmember for trial. The entire expense of this distribution isborne by the Association, the members being required only tomake report to the Association, through the Secretary, of theresults of such trial. The Swayzie Pomme Grise Apple tree willbe distributed in the Spring of 1875; the Downing Gooseberryin that of 1874; and the Tetofsky Apple in the Spring of 1876.Other selections will be made for distribution from time to time,as the Directors ascertain what v

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . woodis easily killed by frost, and it cannot be regarded as beinghardier than a Tea Rose. 2. LONICERA TATARICA, Var. PUNICEA. Raised from seeds formerly received from Mr. Fischer ofGottingen, and Baron Jacquin of Vienna, under thename of L. tatarica punicea. It has also come up amongseeds from Dr. Ledebour. This plant does not seem to differ in any essential particularfrom the old Tartarian Honeysuckle, except that its flowers arelarger, later, and of a deep rose colour. In these respects it hasmuch more value for Gardens ; for it is not so Stock Photo

RM2AJCWD0–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . woodis easily killed by frost, and it cannot be regarded as beinghardier than a Tea Rose. 2. LONICERA TATARICA, Var. PUNICEA. Raised from seeds formerly received from Mr. Fischer ofGottingen, and Baron Jacquin of Vienna, under thename of L. tatarica punicea. It has also come up amongseeds from Dr. Ledebour. This plant does not seem to differ in any essential particularfrom the old Tartarian Honeysuckle, except that its flowers arelarger, later, and of a deep rose colour. In these respects it hasmuch more value for Gardens ; for it is not so

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. y probable that it is the spawn of some Agaric, which hasspread from the Sphagnum about the roots of the Orchids to theleaves. I have seen an undescribed Agaric of the subgenus Omplialiaon Sphagnum at Mr. Euckers, and I am inclined to think that itis to this the mycelium belongs, but I have no proof to give thatsuch is the case. It is undoubtedly of some importance to ascer- ME. J. 13 ATE MAN—-2311 AN CII OltCUID-POTS. 199 tain this, and it is to be hoped that the keen eye of Mr. Pilch erwill som e day clear up the difficulty.Tab, 1. Fig. Stock Photo

RM2AGDPJX–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. y probable that it is the spawn of some Agaric, which hasspread from the Sphagnum about the roots of the Orchids to theleaves. I have seen an undescribed Agaric of the subgenus Omplialiaon Sphagnum at Mr. Euckers, and I am inclined to think that itis to this the mycelium belongs, but I have no proof to give thatsuch is the case. It is undoubtedly of some importance to ascer- ME. J. 13 ATE MAN—-2311 AN CII OltCUID-POTS. 199 tain this, and it is to be hoped that the keen eye of Mr. Pilch erwill som e day clear up the difficulty.Tab, 1. Fig.

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . This species is rather tender, with a handsomer foliage thanother Carolina Allspices, but without their delicious fragrance.It is more an object of botanical than horticultural interest. Itflowers in June and July. 12. Epidendrum coriifolium.* A native of Central America, presented (o the Society byG. U. Skinner, Esq. This singular plant is, in all its parts, of a ton^h, thick, leatherytexture, and is generally glazed, as it were, with a shining exuda-tion. The narrow stiif leaves are blunt, about 6 inches long,concave, with a sharp midrib. Stock Photo

RM2AJCMH3–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . This species is rather tender, with a handsomer foliage thanother Carolina Allspices, but without their delicious fragrance.It is more an object of botanical than horticultural interest. Itflowers in June and July. 12. Epidendrum coriifolium.* A native of Central America, presented (o the Society byG. U. Skinner, Esq. This singular plant is, in all its parts, of a ton^h, thick, leatherytexture, and is generally glazed, as it were, with a shining exuda-tion. The narrow stiif leaves are blunt, about 6 inches long,concave, with a sharp midrib.

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . %1 CO X ADOPTED AT POKTHGWIDDEN, NEAR TBUBO. 29. Scale l-8th. B, Boiler. Siiuth.TT, Open Troughs. VV, Ventilators. 30 DK. SCHLEIDEJJS THEORY OF AGraCULTURE. III.—Dr. Schleidens Theory of Agriculture. By the Rev.M. J. Berkeley, M.A., F.L.S.* The volume before us, whose full title we have given below,may either be considered as a distinct work in itself, or as asingle volume out of three, constituting a cyclopaedia of theoreticnatural history for the use of agriculturists, comprising physics,inorganic and organic chemistry, meteorology, minera Stock Photo

RM2AWNCHB–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . %1 CO X ADOPTED AT POKTHGWIDDEN, NEAR TBUBO. 29. Scale l-8th. B, Boiler. Siiuth.TT, Open Troughs. VV, Ventilators. 30 DK. SCHLEIDEJJS THEORY OF AGraCULTURE. III.—Dr. Schleidens Theory of Agriculture. By the Rev.M. J. Berkeley, M.A., F.L.S.* The volume before us, whose full title we have given below,may either be considered as a distinct work in itself, or as asingle volume out of three, constituting a cyclopaedia of theoreticnatural history for the use of agriculturists, comprising physics,inorganic and organic chemistry, meteorology, minera

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . L 1 1 F 1 1 1 M 1 1 i 1 C 1 1 , A. The furnace door. B. The ash pit door. C. The dumb plate. D. and E. Soot doors. Another soot door (on the opposite side to E.) is supposed tobe removed. F. F. The upper and lower flues, which are alike on both sides of the boiler. G. iron flue plate to separate the lower from the upper flue, which is built into thebrickwork. H. A lirick separation of the flue on the top of the boiler. J. The damper in the chimney. K. and L. Two fire clay lumps, placed close to the back of the Ijoiler. The space be-tween tl Stock Photo

RM2AJCFFP–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . L 1 1 F 1 1 1 M 1 1 i 1 C 1 1 , A. The furnace door. B. The ash pit door. C. The dumb plate. D. and E. Soot doors. Another soot door (on the opposite side to E.) is supposed tobe removed. F. F. The upper and lower flues, which are alike on both sides of the boiler. G. iron flue plate to separate the lower from the upper flue, which is built into thebrickwork. H. A lirick separation of the flue on the top of the boiler. J. The damper in the chimney. K. and L. Two fire clay lumps, placed close to the back of the Ijoiler. The space be-tween tl

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . atment as the old A. coccinea, and easily increased bythe small scaly rhizomes. It grows about 8 or 10 inches inheight, and flowers from June to August. It is very handsome. 25. Parsonsia heterophylla. Allan Cunningham, in An-nals of Natural History, vol. ii. p. 46. (P. albiflora, Raoul.) Raised in 1847 from New Zealand seeds, presented byJ. R. Gowen, Esq. A twining evergreen greenhouse plant, flowering abundantly inMay and June. Stem covered with fine down, pale yellow ; leavesleathery, dull green, slightly downy, wavy, very variable inform Stock Photo

RM2AJ69RY–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . atment as the old A. coccinea, and easily increased bythe small scaly rhizomes. It grows about 8 or 10 inches inheight, and flowers from June to August. It is very handsome. 25. Parsonsia heterophylla. Allan Cunningham, in An-nals of Natural History, vol. ii. p. 46. (P. albiflora, Raoul.) Raised in 1847 from New Zealand seeds, presented byJ. R. Gowen, Esq. A twining evergreen greenhouse plant, flowering abundantly inMay and June. Stem covered with fine down, pale yellow ; leavesleathery, dull green, slightly downy, wavy, very variable inform

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Ingram, gardener to Her Majesty at Frogmore, fora bundle of Asparagus, containing 100 shoots, which weighedcollectively 13 lbs. It was White Asparagus, and hadbeen produced in low glazed pits, of which the plan in thenext page will give some idea. Miscellaneous Subjects of Exhibition. A small im-ported plant of the variety of Dendrobium aureum calledheterocarpum—a very fragrant kind, from Messrs. Veitch.An example of Calanthe vestita, from Borneo, and a cutspecimen of Burlingtonia rigida, from Mr. White, gar-dener to A, Kenrick, Esq., of Wes Stock Photo

RM2AJ67Y7–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Ingram, gardener to Her Majesty at Frogmore, fora bundle of Asparagus, containing 100 shoots, which weighedcollectively 13 lbs. It was White Asparagus, and hadbeen produced in low glazed pits, of which the plan in thenext page will give some idea. Miscellaneous Subjects of Exhibition. A small im-ported plant of the variety of Dendrobium aureum calledheterocarpum—a very fragrant kind, from Messrs. Veitch.An example of Calanthe vestita, from Borneo, and a cutspecimen of Burlingtonia rigida, from Mr. White, gar-dener to A, Kenrick, Esq., of Wes

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . of Series 1,however, though provided with soil and closed with a lid as therest, was left without a plant, as indicated in the tabulated planabove, in order to determine the amount of evaporation from thecentre orifice. Each jar was placed upon a varnished board, forthe convenience of attachment to the arm of the balance, and asthus fitted and mounted weighed little short of half a hundred-weight. The jars on their stands constituting a Series, wereplaced upon a truck, by means of which they were sometimesdrawn into a green-house for the nig Stock Photo

RM2AJ6H0H–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . of Series 1,however, though provided with soil and closed with a lid as therest, was left without a plant, as indicated in the tabulated planabove, in order to determine the amount of evaporation from thecentre orifice. Each jar was placed upon a varnished board, forthe convenience of attachment to the arm of the balance, and asthus fitted and mounted weighed little short of half a hundred-weight. The jars on their stands constituting a Series, wereplaced upon a truck, by means of which they were sometimesdrawn into a green-house for the nig

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. of the most celebrated horticulturists. Reviews of new books relating to the above subjects; reports of horticultural and poultrysocieties meetings throughout the country; and scientific notices. To Advertisers, the Journal of Horticulture will be found a valuable and effectivemedium, from its extensive circulation among the middle and higher classes. A SPECIMEN NUMBER FREE BY POST FOR FOUR STAMPS. JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE & COTTAGE GARDENER OFFICE, 171 FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.;And to be had of all Booksellers and at the Hallway Stalls. Stock Photo

RM2AGDR8H–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. of the most celebrated horticulturists. Reviews of new books relating to the above subjects; reports of horticultural and poultrysocieties meetings throughout the country; and scientific notices. To Advertisers, the Journal of Horticulture will be found a valuable and effectivemedium, from its extensive circulation among the middle and higher classes. A SPECIMEN NUMBER FREE BY POST FOR FOUR STAMPS. JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE & COTTAGE GARDENER OFFICE, 171 FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C.;And to be had of all Booksellers and at the Hallway Stalls.

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . se considerations lead to the conclusionthat the old genus Consolida should be re-established, and byno means confounded with Delphinium proper. In a scientific point of view this is a highly interesting species ;but its growth is too feeble and its flowers and leaves too dimi-nutive and straggling to give it any horticultural value. 6. Eria aoervata.* Presented by the Honourable Court of Directors of the EastIndia Company ; among whose collections it often occurs. This little Eria is one of a set scarcely known in Gardens, thepeculiarity of Stock Photo

RM2AJCTDN–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . se considerations lead to the conclusionthat the old genus Consolida should be re-established, and byno means confounded with Delphinium proper. In a scientific point of view this is a highly interesting species ;but its growth is too feeble and its flowers and leaves too dimi-nutive and straggling to give it any horticultural value. 6. Eria aoervata.* Presented by the Honourable Court of Directors of the EastIndia Company ; among whose collections it often occurs. This little Eria is one of a set scarcely known in Gardens, thepeculiarity of

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . [Brasavola cucullata,] and remarkable for the manner in which its long tail-likelip and other floral divisions fall to one side as soon as they aredisengaged from each other in the bud. In the foliage there 86 NEW PLANTS, ETC., is nothing to distinguish the plant from several other species. Ifthe old figure of the species in the Botanical Magazine, t. 543, isto be trusted, the lip must be subject to some variation in form ;but we have no plant now in cultivation which corresponds withthat figure, nor has such a plant been remarked by me in h Stock Photo

RM2AJ6FF0–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . [Brasavola cucullata,] and remarkable for the manner in which its long tail-likelip and other floral divisions fall to one side as soon as they aredisengaged from each other in the bud. In the foliage there 86 NEW PLANTS, ETC., is nothing to distinguish the plant from several other species. Ifthe old figure of the species in the Botanical Magazine, t. 543, isto be trusted, the lip must be subject to some variation in form ;but we have no plant now in cultivation which corresponds withthat figure, nor has such a plant been remarked by me in h

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The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . thuses prove to be hardy near London. It is only requisitethat they should not be placed in soil which keeps them growingtill late in the year, but that their wood should be well ripened.In the Botanical Magazine Sir Wm. Hooker, in speaking ofC.rigidus, observes that— The North-west American Ceano-thuses are particularly deserving of cultivation in the openground; but it may require a Devonshire climate to bring themto the state in which they are at Bishopstowe, as just announcedto me in a letter, dated 27th May, 1852, of the Bishop of Exete Stock Photo

RM2AWN7GT–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . thuses prove to be hardy near London. It is only requisitethat they should not be placed in soil which keeps them growingtill late in the year, but that their wood should be well ripened.In the Botanical Magazine Sir Wm. Hooker, in speaking ofC.rigidus, observes that— The North-west American Ceano-thuses are particularly deserving of cultivation in the openground; but it may require a Devonshire climate to bring themto the state in which they are at Bishopstowe, as just announcedto me in a letter, dated 27th May, 1852, of the Bishop of Exete

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . oves to be as destituteof beauty as the male is conspicuous for it. The catkins areshort, green, and, at a little distance from the bush, are not tobe observed. To Botanical Gardens the plant is an acquisition,as it is to Horticulture, inasmuch as it will probably now ripenfruit, and thus afford a ready means of propagation. It is pos-sible, also, that the deep purple berries, with long clusters ofwhich the plant is loaded in North-West America, may proveornamental; but of that we can at present have no certainknowledge. March 16, 1850.vol. Stock Photo

RM2AJ6E2F–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . oves to be as destituteof beauty as the male is conspicuous for it. The catkins areshort, green, and, at a little distance from the bush, are not tobe observed. To Botanical Gardens the plant is an acquisition,as it is to Horticulture, inasmuch as it will probably now ripenfruit, and thus afford a ready means of propagation. It is pos-sible, also, that the deep purple berries, with long clusters ofwhich the plant is loaded in North-West America, may proveornamental; but of that we can at present have no certainknowledge. March 16, 1850.vol.

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . PROCEEDINGS. xiii Isleworth, sent two brandies of a Nelis dHiver Pear-tree,attacked by a new blight called Eriosoma Pyri, which hasbeen thus described and figured in the Gardeners Chro-nicle for the 1st of December :— The accompanying figureis a representation of one of the most remarkable instancesof the effects of the attacks of insects upon vegetable struc-tures which has ever fallen under our notice. It is a portionof a branch of a Nelis dHiver Pear, grown against a wallin the garden of Mr. Wilmot, of Isleworth. The branchsent appears to Stock Photo

RM2AJ68A4–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . PROCEEDINGS. xiii Isleworth, sent two brandies of a Nelis dHiver Pear-tree,attacked by a new blight called Eriosoma Pyri, which hasbeen thus described and figured in the Gardeners Chro-nicle for the 1st of December :— The accompanying figureis a representation of one of the most remarkable instancesof the effects of the attacks of insects upon vegetable struc-tures which has ever fallen under our notice. It is a portionof a branch of a Nelis dHiver Pear, grown against a wallin the garden of Mr. Wilmot, of Isleworth. The branchsent appears to

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . e sort ofhard earthenware, and faced, wherethe name was written, with a lighter-coloured and finer description of thesame sort of material. The name isinscribed while the label is soft, andit is then burned in. This kind oflabel was stated to be durable, and notvery liable to break ; but it is ratherexpensive, the price being Is. 3d. each.Mrs. Dorvell, of Oxford Street, ex-hibited some beautiful wax flowers.Very fine ripe fruit of Benthamia fra-gifera, some of it measuring 6 inchesin circumference, was furnished byH. W. Stephens, Esq., of Bi Stock Photo

RM2AJ68PD–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . e sort ofhard earthenware, and faced, wherethe name was written, with a lighter-coloured and finer description of thesame sort of material. The name isinscribed while the label is soft, andit is then burned in. This kind oflabel was stated to be durable, and notvery liable to break ; but it is ratherexpensive, the price being Is. 3d. each.Mrs. Dorvell, of Oxford Street, ex-hibited some beautiful wax flowers.Very fine ripe fruit of Benthamia fra-gifera, some of it measuring 6 inchesin circumference, was furnished byH. W. Stephens, Esq., of Bi

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. e different forms, were submittedto me, by means of which I was enabled to confirm Mr. Ander-sons observations in almost every minute particular. Amongstthese one was evidently produced by a parasitic fungus, and, asmight be expected from the deleterious action of many kinds ofmycelium on vegetable tissues with which it comes in contact, it isone of the most destructive. It begins on the young leaves, causing abrownish ill-defined spot; after a time, this exhibits different shadesof olivaceous brown, and the parenchyma of the leaf becomes Stock Photo

RM2AGE21T–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. e different forms, were submittedto me, by means of which I was enabled to confirm Mr. Ander-sons observations in almost every minute particular. Amongstthese one was evidently produced by a parasitic fungus, and, asmight be expected from the deleterious action of many kinds ofmycelium on vegetable tissues with which it comes in contact, it isone of the most destructive. It begins on the young leaves, causing abrownish ill-defined spot; after a time, this exhibits different shadesof olivaceous brown, and the parenchyma of the leaf becomes

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . ds perhundred ; whilst well matured specimens of the Easter Beurreand Beurre Ranee are in request, leaving the greener and lessperfect of these, and a few of some other sorts, to make occa-sionally the appearance of supply during the spring months—quite inadequate, however, to meet anything like a regular de-mand, such as would certainly be made if pears could be wellkept in abundance till that period. The high state of perfection in which fine specimens of pearshave been frequently exhibited to the Society by Mr. Moormanat periods of the se Stock Photo

RM2AJCRX9–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . ds perhundred ; whilst well matured specimens of the Easter Beurreand Beurre Ranee are in request, leaving the greener and lessperfect of these, and a few of some other sorts, to make occa-sionally the appearance of supply during the spring months—quite inadequate, however, to meet anything like a regular de-mand, such as would certainly be made if pears could be wellkept in abundance till that period. The high state of perfection in which fine specimens of pearshave been frequently exhibited to the Society by Mr. Moormanat periods of the se

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . he real appearance which suchplants present in their native country. To Mr. Chapman, Gardener to J. B. Glegg, Esq., F.H.S., fora handsome smooth-leaved Cayenne Pine Apple, weighing7 lbs. 8 oz. Certificate of Merit:— To Mr. Davis, of Oak Hill, East Barnet, for a dish of Old- akers Wests St. Peters Grapes, plump and fine, and beau-tifully covered with bloom. II.—MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS OF EXHIBITION. Messrs. Loddiges furnished a promising new purple-floweredDendrobe (D. bigibbum), obtained from the north-west coast ofNew Holland, and a white va Stock Photo

RM2AWN4AB–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . he real appearance which suchplants present in their native country. To Mr. Chapman, Gardener to J. B. Glegg, Esq., F.H.S., fora handsome smooth-leaved Cayenne Pine Apple, weighing7 lbs. 8 oz. Certificate of Merit:— To Mr. Davis, of Oak Hill, East Barnet, for a dish of Old- akers Wests St. Peters Grapes, plump and fine, and beau-tifully covered with bloom. II.—MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS OF EXHIBITION. Messrs. Loddiges furnished a promising new purple-floweredDendrobe (D. bigibbum), obtained from the north-west coast ofNew Holland, and a white va

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . rdson some bulbs of Tulips which were attacked by SclerotiumCepce, Lib., and Sporotrichum polysporum, Link. I have laidbefore the Society of Biology an account of a disease very pre-valent in tulip-roots sent me by M. Rayer. I have clearly esta-blished the fact that it is due to parasitic fungi. In some betweenthe scales of the bulb I found a large number of globular grains,black and shining when fresh, and of the size of a grain of hemp.These parasitical bodies, already observed by Madame Libert inBelgium, and in England by Mr. Berkeley, up Stock Photo

RM2AJ6J1W–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . rdson some bulbs of Tulips which were attacked by SclerotiumCepce, Lib., and Sporotrichum polysporum, Link. I have laidbefore the Society of Biology an account of a disease very pre-valent in tulip-roots sent me by M. Rayer. I have clearly esta-blished the fact that it is due to parasitic fungi. In some betweenthe scales of the bulb I found a large number of globular grains,black and shining when fresh, and of the size of a grain of hemp.These parasitical bodies, already observed by Madame Libert inBelgium, and in England by Mr. Berkeley, up

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. y would be 3 feet square. As to the cost of this kind ofwork, it can be done for 6d. a foot where tiles can be had for30s. per thousand, but would be cheaper where tiles are cheaper,which they are in very many districts. The fire-place which Iused was needlessly large, and fire-bricks and fire-tiles were usedto an unnecessary extent • but even then it only cost £3 complete.That used by my neighbour, for a small greenhouse 20 feet longand 10 feet wide*, was the cast off fire-place of an old copper,and is amply sufficient for its purpose. I Stock Photo

RM2AGE2KG–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. y would be 3 feet square. As to the cost of this kind ofwork, it can be done for 6d. a foot where tiles can be had for30s. per thousand, but would be cheaper where tiles are cheaper,which they are in very many districts. The fire-place which Iused was needlessly large, and fire-bricks and fire-tiles were usedto an unnecessary extent • but even then it only cost £3 complete.That used by my neighbour, for a small greenhouse 20 feet longand 10 feet wide*, was the cast off fire-place of an old copper,and is amply sufficient for its purpose. I

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 7&. Fig. . A ground plan of five pits, 75 feet in length and 7 feet in width, sunk to the deptliof 4 feet. B, boiler (technically called a saddle-boiler); C, space for two main-pipes whichspring directly from the boiler, and from which is conducted a (low and return pipe betweenevery divisional space marked D ; the lower part of each division is rilled with rich soil tothe depth of 2 feet; the sides of the pits have holes ^termed pigeon-holes) ; the upper spaceof 2 feet is left vacant for the radiation of heat from the pipes. The divisions Stock Photo

RM2AJ67JW–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 7&. Fig. . A ground plan of five pits, 75 feet in length and 7 feet in width, sunk to the deptliof 4 feet. B, boiler (technically called a saddle-boiler); C, space for two main-pipes whichspring directly from the boiler, and from which is conducted a (low and return pipe betweenevery divisional space marked D ; the lower part of each division is rilled with rich soil tothe depth of 2 feet; the sides of the pits have holes ^termed pigeon-holes) ; the upper spaceof 2 feet is left vacant for the radiation of heat from the pipes. The divisions

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 84 NEW PLANTS, ETC., rich soil composed of loam and sandy peat. It is easily increasedby cuttings of the young shoots, and requires to be kept ratherdry in a cool part of the stove during the winter, but should begrown in a cool airy part of the greenhouse during summer,where it will flower from August to October. Although undoubtedly a fine species, it is only fit for growingwhere there is plenty of room for its tops to spread. It will notflower in a pot, and must therefore be planted in the open Sround- Sept. 13, 1849. 6. Trop^olum Smithii Stock Photo

RM2AJ6G0K–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 84 NEW PLANTS, ETC., rich soil composed of loam and sandy peat. It is easily increasedby cuttings of the young shoots, and requires to be kept ratherdry in a cool part of the stove during the winter, but should begrown in a cool airy part of the greenhouse during summer,where it will flower from August to October. Although undoubtedly a fine species, it is only fit for growingwhere there is plenty of room for its tops to spread. It will notflower in a pot, and must therefore be planted in the open Sround- Sept. 13, 1849. 6. Trop^olum Smithii

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. is like a well-drained flower-pot. Two boards, the size of the space, will be effectual at anytime in turning off excessive or undesired rain. The next contrivance for fruit-trees may be connected with theforegoing with advantage. It consists of a series of hollow brickpillars, 4 j in. brickwork, raised to the height of 5 feet, and 2 feetsquare, giving 40 feet of exposed surface for each tree ; each pillaris connected with an underground flue, thus connecting in one> VOL. I, D 34 ItOYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. heating-system the whole o Stock Photo

RM2AGE0X8–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. is like a well-drained flower-pot. Two boards, the size of the space, will be effectual at anytime in turning off excessive or undesired rain. The next contrivance for fruit-trees may be connected with theforegoing with advantage. It consists of a series of hollow brickpillars, 4 j in. brickwork, raised to the height of 5 feet, and 2 feetsquare, giving 40 feet of exposed surface for each tree ; each pillaris connected with an underground flue, thus connecting in one> VOL. I, D 34 ItOYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. heating-system the whole o

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . ten days. Books Presented. Flora Batava, No. 164. From liis Majesty the King of Holland.The Gardeners Magazine for October. From the Publishers.The Athenaeum for October. From the Editor. The Quarterly Journal of the Geolofjical Society, Vol. VI., No. 24. From tlieSociety. viii PROCEEDINGS. December 3, 1850. (Regent Street.) Elections. li. R. Sandbach, Esq., Plafodunos, Denbigh ; J.Smith, Esq., Hanwell, Middlesex; F. Barchard, Esq.,Horstead, Sussex; and Mr. Davis, Granchester Nurseries,Cambridge. Awards. Large Silver Medal: To Messrs. Veitch Stock Photo

RM2AJCF06–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . ten days. Books Presented. Flora Batava, No. 164. From liis Majesty the King of Holland.The Gardeners Magazine for October. From the Publishers.The Athenaeum for October. From the Editor. The Quarterly Journal of the Geolofjical Society, Vol. VI., No. 24. From tlieSociety. viii PROCEEDINGS. December 3, 1850. (Regent Street.) Elections. li. R. Sandbach, Esq., Plafodunos, Denbigh ; J.Smith, Esq., Hanwell, Middlesex; F. Barchard, Esq.,Horstead, Sussex; and Mr. Davis, Granchester Nurseries,Cambridge. Awards. Large Silver Medal: To Messrs. Veitch

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. SUTTONS PERMANENT GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS FOR ALL SOILS. Gentlemen intending to lay down Land to Permanent Pasture, or for one or two yearslay, are recommended to communicate with us, stating the nature of the soil and situation,that we may advise as to sorts of Grass seeds most suitable. The Alsike, the PerennialWhite, and Perennial Red Clover are included in all our mixtures, together with such ofthe Perennial Grasses as are best adapted to the land to be laid down. Prices may be hadon application. A Copy of Mr. M. H. Suttons Essay on La Stock Photo

RM2AGDR1W–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. SUTTONS PERMANENT GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS FOR ALL SOILS. Gentlemen intending to lay down Land to Permanent Pasture, or for one or two yearslay, are recommended to communicate with us, stating the nature of the soil and situation,that we may advise as to sorts of Grass seeds most suitable. The Alsike, the PerennialWhite, and Perennial Red Clover are included in all our mixtures, together with such ofthe Perennial Grasses as are best adapted to the land to be laid down. Prices may be hadon application. A Copy of Mr. M. H. Suttons Essay on La

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . t has so little the appearance of an ordinary Campa-nula that it is a question whether it truly belongs to the genus.It would rather seem to be related to Musschia, the old Campa-nula aurea, though by no means to be associated with it. Theovary is 3-celled, witli a great rugged double placenta expandingin each cavity, and around the flat head of the ovary, inside thecorolla, there runs a broad yellow fleshy ring-like disk ; butneither in this nor in any other circumstance, except habit, doesthere appear to be real ground for generic separati Stock Photo

RM2AWN670–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . t has so little the appearance of an ordinary Campa-nula that it is a question whether it truly belongs to the genus.It would rather seem to be related to Musschia, the old Campa-nula aurea, though by no means to be associated with it. Theovary is 3-celled, witli a great rugged double placenta expandingin each cavity, and around the flat head of the ovary, inside thecorolla, there runs a broad yellow fleshy ring-like disk ; butneither in this nor in any other circumstance, except habit, doesthere appear to be real ground for generic separati

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. oa. 36 ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. X. On Variability in the Pear-tree, the result of Experiments madeat the Museum of Natural History from 1853 to 1862. ByM. J. Decaisne* The almost unlimited and still increasing number of varieties infruit-trees, pulse, and all economical vegetables in general, is aphenomenon to which science has hitherto paid little attention.There is the greater reason to be astonished at this, since it hasbeen remarked even by persons most unaccustomed to the studyof plants, and since, from the earliest times, it has Stock Photo

RM2AGE0AX–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. oa. 36 ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. X. On Variability in the Pear-tree, the result of Experiments madeat the Museum of Natural History from 1853 to 1862. ByM. J. Decaisne* The almost unlimited and still increasing number of varieties infruit-trees, pulse, and all economical vegetables in general, is aphenomenon to which science has hitherto paid little attention.There is the greater reason to be astonished at this, since it hasbeen remarked even by persons most unaccustomed to the studyof plants, and since, from the earliest times, it has

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . tsuch an abundant supply of wood, that it had to be removedevery year. At other times trees are planted close, with theintention that when they interfere with each other every otherone shall be removed. But then one does not like to make thissacrifice when the time for it arrives ; or, if it be made, thetrees which remain can withdifliculty cover the spaces left vacant,inasmuch as their roots, as they extend, enter ground already ex-hausted by the trees removed. To overcome these inconveniences we were led to train fruit-trees in two forms, Stock Photo

RM2AWN9K8–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . tsuch an abundant supply of wood, that it had to be removedevery year. At other times trees are planted close, with theintention that when they interfere with each other every otherone shall be removed. But then one does not like to make thissacrifice when the time for it arrives ; or, if it be made, thetrees which remain can withdifliculty cover the spaces left vacant,inasmuch as their roots, as they extend, enter ground already ex-hausted by the trees removed. To overcome these inconveniences we were led to train fruit-trees in two forms,

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . the Society, but no decision had been arrived attill tlie present year, the Council being unwilling to add 50/. ayear to the expenses of the Society for such a purpose. Thequestion having however been again taken into consideration, theCouncil have arrived at the conclusion that the measure may beconducive to the interests of the Society, as well as agreeable tothe Fellows, and they have therefore .sanctioned the expense. The question of renewing the lease of the Garden, accordingto the provisions of the covenant therein contained, bj paying Stock Photo

RM2AWNC3D–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . the Society, but no decision had been arrived attill tlie present year, the Council being unwilling to add 50/. ayear to the expenses of the Society for such a purpose. Thequestion having however been again taken into consideration, theCouncil have arrived at the conclusion that the measure may beconducive to the interests of the Society, as well as agreeable tothe Fellows, and they have therefore .sanctioned the expense. The question of renewing the lease of the Garden, accordingto the provisions of the covenant therein contained, bj paying

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . [Tropaeolum Smithii.] A climbing annual, with smooth dark green five-lobed leaves,glaucous on the under side. The flowers grow singly from the FROM THE SOCIETYS GARDEN. 8.5 axils of the leaves on very long stalks, are bright orange-red,with the petals divided at the edge into bristle-pointed teeth. It is a very pretty species, which deserves to be more gene-rally cultivated than it is. March 19, 1848. 7. Brasavola cucullata. M. Brown, in Hortus Kcwensis,ed. 2, vol. v. p. 216. Origin unknown. This cut represents a flower of what I believe to Stock Photo

RM2AJ6FRN–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . [Tropaeolum Smithii.] A climbing annual, with smooth dark green five-lobed leaves,glaucous on the under side. The flowers grow singly from the FROM THE SOCIETYS GARDEN. 8.5 axils of the leaves on very long stalks, are bright orange-red,with the petals divided at the edge into bristle-pointed teeth. It is a very pretty species, which deserves to be more gene-rally cultivated than it is. March 19, 1848. 7. Brasavola cucullata. M. Brown, in Hortus Kcwensis,ed. 2, vol. v. p. 216. Origin unknown. This cut represents a flower of what I believe to

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. FLOWER-STANDS, Trainers, mtve fitting, &c. SUSPENDING FLOWER-BASKETS, ROSE-TEMPLES, SUMMERHOUSES,BORDERING- FOR LAWNS, WIRE TRELLIS FOR TRAINING,and every description of Wire work, both useful and ornamental.. AVIARIES, PHEASANTRIES. HEN-COOPS, &c. ESTIMATES ANI) DRAWINGS ON APPLICATION. Sole Manufacturer of Mr. W. L. Kidbachs Galvanized-wire Lobster,Crab, and Pravm Traps. iv ADVERTISEMENTS. PERMANENT EXHIBITION OF HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, ELEGANT DBA WING-ROOM RECEPTACLES FOR PLANTS, FLOWERS, *c, AND SPECIMENS, IN THE EASTERN ARCADES OF Stock Photo

RM2AGDXK3–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. FLOWER-STANDS, Trainers, mtve fitting, &c. SUSPENDING FLOWER-BASKETS, ROSE-TEMPLES, SUMMERHOUSES,BORDERING- FOR LAWNS, WIRE TRELLIS FOR TRAINING,and every description of Wire work, both useful and ornamental.. AVIARIES, PHEASANTRIES. HEN-COOPS, &c. ESTIMATES ANI) DRAWINGS ON APPLICATION. Sole Manufacturer of Mr. W. L. Kidbachs Galvanized-wire Lobster,Crab, and Pravm Traps. iv ADVERTISEMENTS. PERMANENT EXHIBITION OF HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, ELEGANT DBA WING-ROOM RECEPTACLES FOR PLANTS, FLOWERS, *c, AND SPECIMENS, IN THE EASTERN ARCADES OF

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 9. 23. Arbutus xalapensis. Humboldt, Bo?ipla?id) and Kunth,Nov. Gen. et Sp. Plant., iii. 281. Bentham, Plant. Hartweg.,No. 485. Eaised from Mexican seed, received from Hartweg inFebruary, 1846, from the mountain of Anganguco. A low, dull brownish green evergreen bush. Branches,petioles, and underside of leaves covered with a short soft down,without any trace of setae. Leaves oblong, flat, long-stalked,rounded at the base, perfectly entire, or very slightly serrate,with a hard, firm, reddish edge; somewhat downy on the upperside. Flowers dirt Stock Photo

RM2AJ6B1A–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 9. 23. Arbutus xalapensis. Humboldt, Bo?ipla?id) and Kunth,Nov. Gen. et Sp. Plant., iii. 281. Bentham, Plant. Hartweg.,No. 485. Eaised from Mexican seed, received from Hartweg inFebruary, 1846, from the mountain of Anganguco. A low, dull brownish green evergreen bush. Branches,petioles, and underside of leaves covered with a short soft down,without any trace of setae. Leaves oblong, flat, long-stalked,rounded at the base, perfectly entire, or very slightly serrate,with a hard, firm, reddish edge; somewhat downy on the upperside. Flowers dirt

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . foliage under it is at present (June 1) very healthy, anddoes not appear checked like that exposed to the cold nights inthe end of May. From what has been observed, the facts are ascertained that athin straw screen will protect peach-trees in blossom from theeffects of twelve degrees of frost; that coping-boards will besufficient for about four degrees; that a conuuon net (not woollen),aided by coping-boards, was insufficient compared with strawscreens; that sashes, in a nearly horizontal position, coveredwith a mat, but with a 3-inch openin Stock Photo

RM2AWNB0R–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . foliage under it is at present (June 1) very healthy, anddoes not appear checked like that exposed to the cold nights inthe end of May. From what has been observed, the facts are ascertained that athin straw screen will protect peach-trees in blossom from theeffects of twelve degrees of frost; that coping-boards will besufficient for about four degrees; that a conuuon net (not woollen),aided by coping-boards, was insufficient compared with strawscreens; that sashes, in a nearly horizontal position, coveredwith a mat, but with a 3-inch openin

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 4 0 26 18 8 • • 7502 13 2 7425 3 6 This diminution is caused chiefly by a falling off in the receiptsfrom Annual Subscriptions of 137/. 18.9. lOt?., owing to a largeamount of arrears having been collected in 1849-50, leavinga smaller amount to be received in 1850-51 ; and also by adecrease of 88/. As. in the amount of Admission Fees received,partly in consequence of their reduction from 6/. (Ss. to 21. 2s.*Against this there is an increase in the receipts from GardenExhibitions of 164/. 9*., arising from the whole of the receiptsfor 1850 bei Stock Photo

RM2AJCP1K–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 4 0 26 18 8 • • 7502 13 2 7425 3 6 This diminution is caused chiefly by a falling off in the receiptsfrom Annual Subscriptions of 137/. 18.9. lOt?., owing to a largeamount of arrears having been collected in 1849-50, leavinga smaller amount to be received in 1850-51 ; and also by adecrease of 88/. As. in the amount of Admission Fees received,partly in consequence of their reduction from 6/. (Ss. to 21. 2s.*Against this there is an increase in the receipts from GardenExhibitions of 164/. 9*., arising from the whole of the receiptsfor 1850 bei

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . square box was made of the formrepresented by the annexed diagram, 18 inches deep, 11 inches wide at top, and 6 inches wide atbottom. It was filled with peatsaturated with water to c, formingto that depth (12^- inches) a sort ofartificial bog. The box was thenfilled with water to d. A ther-mometer («) was plunged so that itsbulb was within 1£ inch of thebottom. The temperature of thewhole mass of peat and water wasfound to be 39£° Fahrenheit. Agallon of boiling water was thenadded ; it raised the surface of thewater to c. In five minutes the Stock Photo

RM2AJ6EGM–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . square box was made of the formrepresented by the annexed diagram, 18 inches deep, 11 inches wide at top, and 6 inches wide atbottom. It was filled with peatsaturated with water to c, formingto that depth (12^- inches) a sort ofartificial bog. The box was thenfilled with water to d. A ther-mometer («) was plunged so that itsbulb was within 1£ inch of thebottom. The temperature of thewhole mass of peat and water wasfound to be 39£° Fahrenheit. Agallon of boiling water was thenadded ; it raised the surface of thewater to c. In five minutes the

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . [Perspective View.]. [M.CTU.N.]a, a, a, a. Ventilators; h, b, Wire trellis lor training- trees on ; c, I.tli; il, d. Borders. PROCKEDINGS. XVU Concerning this contrivance Mr. Spencer says :— I think itwill be a preferable structure (In several important particulars)to Mr. Ewings newly invented glass Avails for growing somekinds of frviits. The model in question is similar in somerespects to the one proposed by Mr. Rivers in the GardenersChronicle, but I think it will be found an improvement so faras regards the ventilation at top and bottom Stock Photo

RM2AWN3XH–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . [Perspective View.]. [M.CTU.N.]a, a, a, a. Ventilators; h, b, Wire trellis lor training- trees on ; c, I.tli; il, d. Borders. PROCKEDINGS. XVU Concerning this contrivance Mr. Spencer says :— I think itwill be a preferable structure (In several important particulars)to Mr. Ewings newly invented glass Avails for growing somekinds of frviits. The model in question is similar in somerespects to the one proposed by Mr. Rivers in the GardenersChronicle, but I think it will be found an improvement so faras regards the ventilation at top and bottom

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . r, of whose dried plants it isNo. 110. In our Gardens it betrays a tender climate, for it isfar more impatient of cold than the other Californian species,than which it is much less attractive, for its scanty white flowersproduce a shabby appearauce, for which the leaves and scrubbyaspect of the species do not compensate. 14. EoCALYPTUS cocciFERA, J. Hookei, in Lo7idon Jouriuil ofBotany, vi. 477. This plant was exhibited in flower at the June meeting of theSociety by Messrs. Veitch, under the name of Eucalyptus mon-tana. It has lived for many Stock Photo

RM2AJCJE8–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . r, of whose dried plants it isNo. 110. In our Gardens it betrays a tender climate, for it isfar more impatient of cold than the other Californian species,than which it is much less attractive, for its scanty white flowersproduce a shabby appearauce, for which the leaves and scrubbyaspect of the species do not compensate. 14. EoCALYPTUS cocciFERA, J. Hookei, in Lo7idon Jouriuil ofBotany, vi. 477. This plant was exhibited in flower at the June meeting of theSociety by Messrs. Veitch, under the name of Eucalyptus mon-tana. It has lived for many

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . detailed above . . 7392 14 4 Surplus of income over expenditure in 1849-50 . £217 6 6Which agrees with the account of Reduction of Debt at foot ofbalance-sheet. ^^••<fi30n»-oio-Or-<«oonrH rH « O ,-, © to 0 O ta . 0 ^ c< 00 l-— to r--K 1- V m K O O »- O CO i- WA CM CI 00 ,-, © « O N O O: O 00 010co 00 CO n 0 CO © tocr. c* O oin to O -r« l CM CO W O •— r- CO 00 CO CO in cm r- coCO to •Si • .1 ^Stf*- M s S-s to ,f Si o £ s•S.S,S b ^2 Z g OT o « B fVj, 7^ § , o> E x © >»•?- 5 m 3 *> oh O g g.-a g,8 5 3 58 ^ tt-e« .5 £ 3 § 3p- Stock Photo

RM2AJ6CP1–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . detailed above . . 7392 14 4 Surplus of income over expenditure in 1849-50 . £217 6 6Which agrees with the account of Reduction of Debt at foot ofbalance-sheet. ^^••<fi30n»-oio-Or-<«oonrH rH « O ,-, © to 0 O ta . 0 ^ c< 00 l-— to r--K 1- V m K O O »- O CO i- WA CM CI 00 ,-, © « O N O O: O 00 010co 00 CO n 0 CO © tocr. c* O oin to O -r« l CM CO W O •— r- CO 00 CO CO in cm r- coCO to •Si • .1 ^Stf*- M s S-s to ,f Si o £ s•S.S,S b ^2 Z g OT o « B fVj, 7^ § , o> E x © >»•?- 5 m 3 *> oh O g g.-a g,8 5 3 58 ^ tt-e« .5 £ 3 § 3p-

Canadian fruit, flower and kitchen gardener .. . ?i^.^^Si^lijS*^^ THE KITCHEN GAEDEN. 191 planted sentiment of our nature by making no place so homelyas home. Rather mU. the ?wise father seek to foster this love ofhome, by gathering about the farm-stead, that which shall makeit pleasant to the eye and dear to the heart, that shall ministerenjoyment to mind and body, and link the thought of it in thememories of his children with every comfort and every joy.Who can wonder that the children of some of our cheerless farmhouses have no pleasant thoughts of home, and leave it as soonas they are fled Stock Photo

RM2AN9JBN–Canadian fruit, flower and kitchen gardener .. . ?i^.^^Si^lijS*^^ THE KITCHEN GAEDEN. 191 planted sentiment of our nature by making no place so homelyas home. Rather mU. the ?wise father seek to foster this love ofhome, by gathering about the farm-stead, that which shall makeit pleasant to the eye and dear to the heart, that shall ministerenjoyment to mind and body, and link the thought of it in thememories of his children with every comfort and every joy.Who can wonder that the children of some of our cheerless farmhouses have no pleasant thoughts of home, and leave it as soonas they are fled

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. 4.. THE REGISTERED FLOWER TABLE, SPECIALLY DESIGNED BY MR. EYLES, FOR THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYSNEW CONSERVATORY, KENSINGTON GORE. Manufactured and Supplied only by C. A. WATTS,IRONMONGER, &c, 201 BROMPTON ROAD (NEARLY OPPOSITE BROMPTON SQUARE). Price £5 10s. complete. Can be made in other sizes and in a lighter form, at a less cost. Wire Arches, Hanging Baskets, Flower-Stands, and everydescription of Wire-Work to order. Orders by Post will have immediate attention. DRAWINGS OF WIRE-WORK ON APPLICATION. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page XXIII Stock Photo

RM2AGDT4B–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. 4.. THE REGISTERED FLOWER TABLE, SPECIALLY DESIGNED BY MR. EYLES, FOR THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYSNEW CONSERVATORY, KENSINGTON GORE. Manufactured and Supplied only by C. A. WATTS,IRONMONGER, &c, 201 BROMPTON ROAD (NEARLY OPPOSITE BROMPTON SQUARE). Price £5 10s. complete. Can be made in other sizes and in a lighter form, at a less cost. Wire Arches, Hanging Baskets, Flower-Stands, and everydescription of Wire-Work to order. Orders by Post will have immediate attention. DRAWINGS OF WIRE-WORK ON APPLICATION. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page XXIII

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ves ofLycaste Shinneri it looks much more like a Zeptothyrium. In this 28 ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. case the spots are sometimes 6 inches long and parallel to each other, following the direc-tion of the nerves. On thetip of the leaf the marginis followed, and the colourpaler and redder. I take this opportunityof giving a figure of a verycurious form of spot, whichhas been forwarded to meby Mr. Warner, on Dendro-biwn densiflorum. Whetherthis is really a distinctdisease from the commonblack spot, of which fig. 1 cgives the general appear Stock Photo

RM2AGE18W–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ves ofLycaste Shinneri it looks much more like a Zeptothyrium. In this 28 ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. case the spots are sometimes 6 inches long and parallel to each other, following the direc-tion of the nerves. On thetip of the leaf the marginis followed, and the colourpaler and redder. I take this opportunityof giving a figure of a verycurious form of spot, whichhas been forwarded to meby Mr. Warner, on Dendro-biwn densiflorum. Whetherthis is really a distinctdisease from the commonblack spot, of which fig. 1 cgives the general appear

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . n, a newspaper, conducted by Mr. G. Glenny, F.II.S.From Mr. Glenny. April 2, 1850. (Regent Street.) Awards. Large Silver Medal: To Messrs. Veitch and Son,of Exeter, for a fine specimen of the Magnificent Medinill(M. magnifica), a noble-looking species, imported by themfrom Java. Its massive leaves are nearly a foot long and4 or 5 inches broad, of a firm, leathery texture, and of therichest green. From the ends of the branches hang downpanicles, from 15 to 18 inches long, of rich, glossy, rose-coloured flowers, with purple petals, and large, Stock Photo

RM2AJ67C4–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . n, a newspaper, conducted by Mr. G. Glenny, F.II.S.From Mr. Glenny. April 2, 1850. (Regent Street.) Awards. Large Silver Medal: To Messrs. Veitch and Son,of Exeter, for a fine specimen of the Magnificent Medinill(M. magnifica), a noble-looking species, imported by themfrom Java. Its massive leaves are nearly a foot long and4 or 5 inches broad, of a firm, leathery texture, and of therichest green. From the ends of the branches hang downpanicles, from 15 to 18 inches long, of rich, glossy, rose-coloured flowers, with purple petals, and large,

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . t a stake may be set upright inany weather, and the vertical line determined instantly; tenobservations may be made with this tool whilst the masonsplumb-rule is being adjusted to make one; and the same may besaid of the horizontal line, for it is no easy matter to get thespirit-level accurately adjusted ; and that most valuable tool, themasons level, is miserably slow in its movements in all weathers,and in windy weather it will not give a true line at all, whereasthis little implement not only tells instantly when the bed islevel on which Stock Photo

RM2AWNBC3–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . t a stake may be set upright inany weather, and the vertical line determined instantly; tenobservations may be made with this tool whilst the masonsplumb-rule is being adjusted to make one; and the same may besaid of the horizontal line, for it is no easy matter to get thespirit-level accurately adjusted ; and that most valuable tool, themasons level, is miserably slow in its movements in all weathers,and in windy weather it will not give a true line at all, whereasthis little implement not only tells instantly when the bed islevel on which

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . r use the secondearthing takes place, and is performed in the following manner bytwo operators: two boards some eight or nine inches in depth,and equal in length to the width of tlie bed, are placed edgewaysbetween the rows, each board resting against the plants ineither row, so as to form at once space for the reception of themould and a protection to the leaves whilst the operation ofearthing is being performed. When the required quantityof soil has been deposited the boards are carefully withdrawnand placed between the next two rows, and Stock Photo

RM2AJCN4M–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . r use the secondearthing takes place, and is performed in the following manner bytwo operators: two boards some eight or nine inches in depth,and equal in length to the width of tlie bed, are placed edgewaysbetween the rows, each board resting against the plants ineither row, so as to form at once space for the reception of themould and a protection to the leaves whilst the operation ofearthing is being performed. When the required quantityof soil has been deposited the boards are carefully withdrawnand placed between the next two rows, and

Canadian fruit, flower and kitchen gardener .. . ough not ministering food to the eater, shallcheer with their winsome beauty the dwellers at home, smile outa welcome to the entering guest, or greet with a cheery pleasant-ness the passer-by; to help such have these pages, devoted to theFlower Garden, been penned. Our Canadian climate may not be the most favorable forlavish display of floral beauty, yet there are many beautifiilthings that wiU endure our climate, and, if it be necessary tobestow more thought and care upon the culture and protectionof the trees, shrubs, and plants which we desir Stock Photo

RM2AN9H28–Canadian fruit, flower and kitchen gardener .. . ough not ministering food to the eater, shallcheer with their winsome beauty the dwellers at home, smile outa welcome to the entering guest, or greet with a cheery pleasant-ness the passer-by; to help such have these pages, devoted to theFlower Garden, been penned. Our Canadian climate may not be the most favorable forlavish display of floral beauty, yet there are many beautifiilthings that wiU endure our climate, and, if it be necessary tobestow more thought and care upon the culture and protectionof the trees, shrubs, and plants which we desir

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . eading habit, so that it is well suited to hang down over stonesor rocks. Leaves dark green, shining, cordate, serrate, slightlydowny. Flowers in one-sided, narrow, leafy panicles, whichsometimes measure more than a foot in length. The branchesof the panicle are hairy, and bear each from three to five flowerswhen the plants are vigorous. Calyx covered with glandularhairs; corolla not quite an inch and a half long, rich dull red ;the tube almost cylindrical ; the upper lip straight, nearly flat,slightly 2-lobed; the lower three parted, spread Stock Photo

RM2AJ6EYP–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . eading habit, so that it is well suited to hang down over stonesor rocks. Leaves dark green, shining, cordate, serrate, slightlydowny. Flowers in one-sided, narrow, leafy panicles, whichsometimes measure more than a foot in length. The branchesof the panicle are hairy, and bear each from three to five flowerswhen the plants are vigorous. Calyx covered with glandularhairs; corolla not quite an inch and a half long, rich dull red ;the tube almost cylindrical ; the upper lip straight, nearly flat,slightly 2-lobed; the lower three parted, spread

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . central ridge of theAndes stretching along for an immense distance, and coveredwith perpetual snow. To the west, the whole of the islands,from Guaytecas to the extent of the Archipelago, is evenly anddistinctly to be seen. A little below this elevation the scenery is also singular andgrand. Rocky precipices stand like perpendicular Avails from200 feet to 300 feet in height, over which roll the waters fromthe melting snows, which appear to the eye like lines of silver.Sometimes these waters rush down with such force, that rocks ofmany tons in Stock Photo

RM2AJCHXB–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . central ridge of theAndes stretching along for an immense distance, and coveredwith perpetual snow. To the west, the whole of the islands,from Guaytecas to the extent of the Archipelago, is evenly anddistinctly to be seen. A little below this elevation the scenery is also singular andgrand. Rocky precipices stand like perpendicular Avails from200 feet to 300 feet in height, over which roll the waters fromthe melting snows, which appear to the eye like lines of silver.Sometimes these waters rush down with such force, that rocks ofmany tons in

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Epidendnim coriifolium. pressed close to the flowers, and forming a kind of cone beforethey expand. The flowers are pale green, very firm and leathery, 220 ^KV ILAXTS, KTC, with a broad roundish convex lip, having an elevated callosityalong the middle. The lateral sepals, which are particularlythick, have a serrated keel at the back. It is a species of no beauty, nearly related to Ep. rigidum,but its leaves are much longer and narrower, and the flowers 3or 4 times as large, and extremely coriaceous. It flowers inMarch or April in the stove. Stock Photo

RM2AJCJW1–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Epidendnim coriifolium. pressed close to the flowers, and forming a kind of cone beforethey expand. The flowers are pale green, very firm and leathery, 220 ^KV ILAXTS, KTC, with a broad roundish convex lip, having an elevated callosityalong the middle. The lateral sepals, which are particularlythick, have a serrated keel at the back. It is a species of no beauty, nearly related to Ep. rigidum,but its leaves are much longer and narrower, and the flowers 3or 4 times as large, and extremely coriaceous. It flowers inMarch or April in the stove.

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . rom July to September. It is easily increased fromseeds, and is best treated as a half-hardy biennial. It will notflower before the second season. Having been found in Texas orprovinces more to the southward, it cannot be regarded as per-fectly hardy. It is really a showy although a straggling plant,and well suited for decorating mixed beds of flowers, or the skirtsof a plantation in the autumn. 8. Oncidium tenue. Lindley, supra, vol. iii. p. 76.Var. grandifiorum. Received from G. U. Skinner, Esq., in April, 1849, fromGuatemala. This has so Stock Photo

RM2AWN87D–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . rom July to September. It is easily increased fromseeds, and is best treated as a half-hardy biennial. It will notflower before the second season. Having been found in Texas orprovinces more to the southward, it cannot be regarded as per-fectly hardy. It is really a showy although a straggling plant,and well suited for decorating mixed beds of flowers, or the skirtsof a plantation in the autumn. 8. Oncidium tenue. Lindley, supra, vol. iii. p. 76.Var. grandifiorum. Received from G. U. Skinner, Esq., in April, 1849, fromGuatemala. This has so

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . and coal-cellar, which are under ground, quite out of sight, andcommodiously arched in : 4 shows two neat cast-iron square ven-tilators, for admitting air and light to the cellar and stoking-room : 5 is the chimney-shaft, at whose base is a small iron doorto afford access for clearing out the flue about that part wheresoot is liable to collect: b shows the simple way in which thelights are opened. On each side of the house, and running itswhole length, is a neat pavement 10 ft. 6 in. broad. The wholeis thoroughly drained, and has a neat appe Stock Photo

RM2AJ6BBP–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . and coal-cellar, which are under ground, quite out of sight, andcommodiously arched in : 4 shows two neat cast-iron square ven-tilators, for admitting air and light to the cellar and stoking-room : 5 is the chimney-shaft, at whose base is a small iron doorto afford access for clearing out the flue about that part wheresoot is liable to collect: b shows the simple way in which thelights are opened. On each side of the house, and running itswhole length, is a neat pavement 10 ft. 6 in. broad. The wholeis thoroughly drained, and has a neat appe

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ct of the Paper are also furnishedweekly. Lastly, that description of Domestic and Political News is introduced which isusually found in a Weekly Newspaper. It is unnecessary to dwell on this head furtherthan to say that the Proprietors do not range themselves under the banners of any Party ;their earnest endeavours are to make The Gardeners Chronicle and AgriculturalGazette a full and comprehensive Record of Facts only—a Newspaper in the true senseof the word—leaving the Reader to form his own opinions,—their object being the elucida-tio Stock Photo

RM2AGDYFG–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ct of the Paper are also furnishedweekly. Lastly, that description of Domestic and Political News is introduced which isusually found in a Weekly Newspaper. It is unnecessary to dwell on this head furtherthan to say that the Proprietors do not range themselves under the banners of any Party ;their earnest endeavours are to make The Gardeners Chronicle and AgriculturalGazette a full and comprehensive Record of Facts only—a Newspaper in the true senseof the word—leaving the Reader to form his own opinions,—their object being the elucida-tio

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . y, and hairless. The stalks are, however, hispid, and abouttwice as long as a smooth, pale, cucullate bract, which wrapsround their base. The bush is said to have been obtained fromBrazil, but it appears to agree altogether with the Pernettyaciliaris of Don, said to be from Mexico, of which I have seenno specimen in the many collections from that country. Mixedwith the bright rosy berries of P. mucronata and angustifolia,tliis produces a very gay effect in the American border. 11. ARAUCARIA COOKII, R. Broion. (Fig. D.) In the year 1850 Mr. C Stock Photo

RM2AJCH3K–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . y, and hairless. The stalks are, however, hispid, and abouttwice as long as a smooth, pale, cucullate bract, which wrapsround their base. The bush is said to have been obtained fromBrazil, but it appears to agree altogether with the Pernettyaciliaris of Don, said to be from Mexico, of which I have seenno specimen in the many collections from that country. Mixedwith the bright rosy berries of P. mucronata and angustifolia,tliis produces a very gay effect in the American border. 11. ARAUCARIA COOKII, R. Broion. (Fig. D.) In the year 1850 Mr. C

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 3-parted. The corolla forms a tube, much longerthan the calyx, and has a flat 3-lobed limb, with ovate divisions.The stamens bear a tuft of jointed hairs in the middle, andprotrude beyond the tube of the corolla; the anthers are trans-versely linear, or almost crescent-shaped, with a small cell oneach horn. The ovules are 2 in each cell, ascending, and oneplaced above the other. When the young fruit begins to swell,it turns itself stiffly downwards by a bend of the stalk, loses oneof its cells, and becomes 2-celled and 2-seeded. 14. Galphimi Stock Photo

RM2AJ6D9E–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 3-parted. The corolla forms a tube, much longerthan the calyx, and has a flat 3-lobed limb, with ovate divisions.The stamens bear a tuft of jointed hairs in the middle, andprotrude beyond the tube of the corolla; the anthers are trans-versely linear, or almost crescent-shaped, with a small cell oneach horn. The ovules are 2 in each cell, ascending, and oneplaced above the other. When the young fruit begins to swell,it turns itself stiffly downwards by a bend of the stalk, loses oneof its cells, and becomes 2-celled and 2-seeded. 14. Galphimi

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . nce of a Royal George; but from thisit is perfectly distinct, for the Royal George has serratedgland less leaves and small flowers : the Pucelle de Malineshas serrated glandless leaves and large flowers. 3Iulta Peach.—An excellent variety ; but both in Franceand this country the tree is found to be a shy grower. Rceves^s 3Iuscadine Grape.—Presented to the Societyby J. Reeves, P2sq., F.H.S., by whom it was obtained fromthe Cape. It is a great and constant bearer. Denyers Victoria Plum.—This is the same as the Alder-ton Plum, so named from a p Stock Photo

RM2AJCEJ4–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . nce of a Royal George; but from thisit is perfectly distinct, for the Royal George has serratedgland less leaves and small flowers : the Pucelle de Malineshas serrated glandless leaves and large flowers. 3Iulta Peach.—An excellent variety ; but both in Franceand this country the tree is found to be a shy grower. Rceves^s 3Iuscadine Grape.—Presented to the Societyby J. Reeves, P2sq., F.H.S., by whom it was obtained fromthe Cape. It is a great and constant bearer. Denyers Victoria Plum.—This is the same as the Alder-ton Plum, so named from a p

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . is some account of a new Pine structure whichwas erected here about a twelvemonth ago, and, having hadboth a winters and summers experience of it, I am now able to * See my memoir on the Polar Limits of Species in the Bibliotheque Uni-versale, 1848; Archives des Sciences, vol. vii., p. 5; or in the Annales desSciences Naturelles de Paris, 3rd series, vol. ix. 188 DESCRIPTION AND PLANS OF A RANGE OF NEW PINE-STOVES. offer a correct opinion as to its capabilities and efficiency of work-ing, which I am happy to state have been in every way most Stock Photo

RM2AJ6CF4–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . is some account of a new Pine structure whichwas erected here about a twelvemonth ago, and, having hadboth a winters and summers experience of it, I am now able to * See my memoir on the Polar Limits of Species in the Bibliotheque Uni-versale, 1848; Archives des Sciences, vol. vii., p. 5; or in the Annales desSciences Naturelles de Paris, 3rd series, vol. ix. 188 DESCRIPTION AND PLANS OF A RANGE OF NEW PINE-STOVES. offer a correct opinion as to its capabilities and efficiency of work-ing, which I am happy to state have been in every way most

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. , Conservatories, Parks, &c.Glass for Table Decoration, Hyacinth Vases, Fern Cases, and Window Conservatories.Articles for Table Decoration, Flower Stands, China Flower Pots, Sec.Glass for Table Decoration. Mintons Majolica Flower Pots, Garden Seats, Glassfor Table Decoration, &c. Decorative Florist, Estimates for Furnishing Con-servatories, Dinners and Balls, &c. Swiss Carvings, Flower Boxes, China Flower Stands,Pots, Jardinieres, &c. Conservatory Architects, Horticultural Builders,and Hot-water Apparatus Manufacturers. Hot-water Apparat Stock Photo

RM2AGDX2A–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. , Conservatories, Parks, &c.Glass for Table Decoration, Hyacinth Vases, Fern Cases, and Window Conservatories.Articles for Table Decoration, Flower Stands, China Flower Pots, Sec.Glass for Table Decoration. Mintons Majolica Flower Pots, Garden Seats, Glassfor Table Decoration, &c. Decorative Florist, Estimates for Furnishing Con-servatories, Dinners and Balls, &c. Swiss Carvings, Flower Boxes, China Flower Stands,Pots, Jardinieres, &c. Conservatory Architects, Horticultural Builders,and Hot-water Apparatus Manufacturers. Hot-water Apparat

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . [Colletia spinosa.] of inconspicuous scales at the base of the spines. Imaginemoreover those spines to be slightly flattened near the base, andto be placed on the branches crosswise (decussating) and iu REM AUK ABLE CASE OF VEGETABLE TRANSFORMATION. 31 tolerably uniform opposite pairs. This, and an examination ofthe woodcut, will show what C. spinosa is. The extraordinary transformation which resulted from sow-ing- its seeds, and which I propose to call C. Bictonensis,is here represented, for the sake of contrast. It is leafless,. [Colletia Stock Photo

RM2AJ6H83–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . [Colletia spinosa.] of inconspicuous scales at the base of the spines. Imaginemoreover those spines to be slightly flattened near the base, andto be placed on the branches crosswise (decussating) and iu REM AUK ABLE CASE OF VEGETABLE TRANSFORMATION. 31 tolerably uniform opposite pairs. This, and an examination ofthe woodcut, will show what C. spinosa is. The extraordinary transformation which resulted from sow-ing- its seeds, and which I propose to call C. Bictonensis,is here represented, for the sake of contrast. It is leafless,. [Colletia

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . R, Holler for lUind. 28 MODE OF HEATING. ?p.g, p S ?T3 rt M o Stock Photo

RM2AWNCTF–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . R, Holler for lUind. 28 MODE OF HEATING. ?p.g, p S ?T3 rt M o

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . n species, and ofthe same purple colour, with a yellow eye and dark purpleanthers. Such was the plant from which the annexed drawing wasmade. Upon looking, however, to the wild specimens, we findthat it becomes much more vigorous when older, bearing as manyas three flowers on a scape, or, according to Sir Win. Hooker, * P. variabilis; caule volubili pubescente, foliis nitidis acutissimis nunclmearibus angustissimis basi rotundatis subundulatis, nunc ovalibus utrin-que acutissimis, nunc obovatis, nunc linearibus apice dilatatis circularibus,p Stock Photo

RM2AJ693R–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . n species, and ofthe same purple colour, with a yellow eye and dark purpleanthers. Such was the plant from which the annexed drawing wasmade. Upon looking, however, to the wild specimens, we findthat it becomes much more vigorous when older, bearing as manyas three flowers on a scape, or, according to Sir Win. Hooker, * P. variabilis; caule volubili pubescente, foliis nitidis acutissimis nunclmearibus angustissimis basi rotundatis subundulatis, nunc ovalibus utrin-que acutissimis, nunc obovatis, nunc linearibus apice dilatatis circularibus,p

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . indicate that they have nothing to do with the otherfungus, and where both occur isolated from each other there isno difficvdty about the matter. Sometimes the spores of theSeptorella ooze out at once from the ruptured cuticle withoutany thing that might deceive; but occasionally the cellulartissue becomes a little tawny where it is raised up by the sub-jacent spores, which induced Madame Libert to assign a tawnyperithecium to the fungus, a very different thing indeed from theblack perithecia figured by Greville. When, however, this dis-colo Stock Photo

RM2AJCR71–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . indicate that they have nothing to do with the otherfungus, and where both occur isolated from each other there isno difficvdty about the matter. Sometimes the spores of theSeptorella ooze out at once from the ruptured cuticle withoutany thing that might deceive; but occasionally the cellulartissue becomes a little tawny where it is raised up by the sub-jacent spores, which induced Madame Libert to assign a tawnyperithecium to the fungus, a very different thing indeed from theblack perithecia figured by Greville. When, however, this dis-colo

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . The house is about 77 feet in length, by 16 feet 8 inches in width,outside measure. It is divided both at bottom and top into sevendivisions, by means of 4-inch brickwork, sufficiently higfh to allowpines to be cultivated in pots, or to give depth enough of earth,if at any time it should be contemplated to turn the plants outinto the bed. To make the partition complete to the roof, a sheet-glass sash rests on the brickwork, making each division about 15 DESCRIPTION AND PLANS OF A RANGE OF NEW PINE-STOVES. 189. 190 DESCRIPTION AND PLANS OF A Stock Photo

RM2AJ6C1F–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . The house is about 77 feet in length, by 16 feet 8 inches in width,outside measure. It is divided both at bottom and top into sevendivisions, by means of 4-inch brickwork, sufficiently higfh to allowpines to be cultivated in pots, or to give depth enough of earth,if at any time it should be contemplated to turn the plants outinto the bed. To make the partition complete to the roof, a sheet-glass sash rests on the brickwork, making each division about 15 DESCRIPTION AND PLANS OF A RANGE OF NEW PINE-STOVES. 189. 190 DESCRIPTION AND PLANS OF A

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . heleast protection with us, since it was first turned out.—Nov. 27,1349. Colletia horrida, the plant here alluded to as being the parentof the singular production about to be described, was so calledby Willdenow, but is better known under its more correct nameof C. spinosa; it is also sometimes called C. spinosissima, andC. polyacantha. It forms a leafless spiny shrub, growing 3 or4 feet high, and producing little, bell-shaped, greenish-whiteflowers in some abundance at the base of its spines. Being aChilian plant, and therefore somewhat ten Stock Photo

RM2AJ6HG0–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . heleast protection with us, since it was first turned out.—Nov. 27,1349. Colletia horrida, the plant here alluded to as being the parentof the singular production about to be described, was so calledby Willdenow, but is better known under its more correct nameof C. spinosa; it is also sometimes called C. spinosissima, andC. polyacantha. It forms a leafless spiny shrub, growing 3 or4 feet high, and producing little, bell-shaped, greenish-whiteflowers in some abundance at the base of its spines. Being aChilian plant, and therefore somewhat ten

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Lonicera tiitarica, var. pnuicea. 54 NEW PLANTS, ETC., 3. OxciDiuM LURiDUM ; alratum. Collected by Hartweg for tlie Horticultural Society atTampico. AVhether or not O. luridum is really a mere variety of theCarthagena Oncid becomes moie and more doubtful as ourknowledge of such plants extends. In the present instance it isunnecessary to open that question, the plant now mentionedbeing undoubtedly a veiy fine form of the lurid Oncid, whateverthe relation of the latter to the Carthagena Oncid may finallyprove to be. With the habit of tlie comm Stock Photo

RM2AJCW5E–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Lonicera tiitarica, var. pnuicea. 54 NEW PLANTS, ETC., 3. OxciDiuM LURiDUM ; alratum. Collected by Hartweg for tlie Horticultural Society atTampico. AVhether or not O. luridum is really a mere variety of theCarthagena Oncid becomes moie and more doubtful as ourknowledge of such plants extends. In the present instance it isunnecessary to open that question, the plant now mentionedbeing undoubtedly a veiy fine form of the lurid Oncid, whateverthe relation of the latter to the Carthagena Oncid may finallyprove to be. With the habit of tlie comm

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . namental tree for the south of Europe or the warmerStates of the Union, we may recommend this species. It formsa roundish summit, and spreads but little till it attains a con-siderable age. As a hedge it would form a very close shelter,and the leaves, evergreen and nearly as prickly as a holly, wouldrender it almost impervious to most animals. The leaves varyfrom roundish ovate to elliptic, and are of a thick rigid con-sistence ; the serratures are quite sharp; the young shoots arecovered more or less with stellate hairs, and for some time t Stock Photo

RM2AJCPN5–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . namental tree for the south of Europe or the warmerStates of the Union, we may recommend this species. It formsa roundish summit, and spreads but little till it attains a con-siderable age. As a hedge it would form a very close shelter,and the leaves, evergreen and nearly as prickly as a holly, wouldrender it almost impervious to most animals. The leaves varyfrom roundish ovate to elliptic, and are of a thick rigid con-sistence ; the serratures are quite sharp; the young shoots arecovered more or less with stellate hairs, and for some time t

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . the nuisance and uncertainty of dung beds,and doing the real work of the forcing ground in a simple andefficient manner. Such successful results can only be expectedwhere the gardener not merely understands but loves his business.It is but common justice to add, that I have the good fortuneto be so assisted, and that I highly value the care, attention, andzeal with which my plans have been carried out. Note.—I must not omit mention of the cucumber pits erectedfor Mr. Ludlow, at Heywood House, Wilts, from which I re-ceived much assistance, an Stock Photo

RM2AWND6W–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . the nuisance and uncertainty of dung beds,and doing the real work of the forcing ground in a simple andefficient manner. Such successful results can only be expectedwhere the gardener not merely understands but loves his business.It is but common justice to add, that I have the good fortuneto be so assisted, and that I highly value the care, attention, andzeal with which my plans have been carried out. Note.—I must not omit mention of the cucumber pits erectedfor Mr. Ludlow, at Heywood House, Wilts, from which I re-ceived much assistance, an

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Pernettya ciliaris. LATELY INTRODUCED INTO ENGLAND.. Cone of Araucaria Cookii. 270 NOTICES OF CERTAIN ORNAMENTAL PLANTS been brought to England alive by Captain Jones, of the St.George merchantman ; and among them the plant at the headof this article, which grows abundantly on the islands of Aniteura,New Hebrides, and New Caledonia. In a memorandum thataccompanied the plant received by the Society, Mr. Moore re-marl<s that tlie tree is apparently distinct from A. excelsa. Itdiffers from that species in liaving a more compact habit whenold Stock Photo

RM2AJCGHY–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Pernettya ciliaris. LATELY INTRODUCED INTO ENGLAND.. Cone of Araucaria Cookii. 270 NOTICES OF CERTAIN ORNAMENTAL PLANTS been brought to England alive by Captain Jones, of the St.George merchantman ; and among them the plant at the headof this article, which grows abundantly on the islands of Aniteura,New Hebrides, and New Caledonia. In a memorandum thataccompanied the plant received by the Society, Mr. Moore re-marl<s that tlie tree is apparently distinct from A. excelsa. Itdiffers from that species in liaving a more compact habit whenold

$The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . d to the extent of onlyIIH. 6s. 7d.,* as will be seen upon examining the Balance-sheetnow produced. £. s. d.* Expenditure, as detailed ..... 7,550 5 1Less Income „ . £7,425 3 6 Add deduction from Medals . 13 15 0 7,438 18 6 Deficit 1850-51 . . £111 6 7 which agrees with the account of Addition to Debt at the foot of theBalance-sheet. O CO O O CO o l^ t* QC —. O ^ r- o «e ^ *-< «f5o w ^ 3i r* t^ .^lMOift»nO—•QOOCOiO—®— --O»ft-—O»l?l< c1 t^xoosoo»ot*int-j-H-^j<aico—<oi-t*orj<i S,?^-Qoo^- — woo — ootci-ooOT^cs-voi-^-?{aO:M woo f- Stock Photo$

RM2AJCPCR–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . d to the extent of onlyIIH. 6s. 7d.,* as will be seen upon examining the Balance-sheetnow produced. £. s. d.* Expenditure, as detailed ..... 7,550 5 1Less Income „ . £7,425 3 6 Add deduction from Medals . 13 15 0 7,438 18 6 Deficit 1850-51 . . £111 6 7 which agrees with the account of Addition to Debt at the foot of theBalance-sheet. O CO O O CO o l^ t* QC —. O ^ r- o «e ^ *-< «f5o w ^ 3i r* t^ .^lMOift»nO—•QOOCOiO—®— --O»ft-—O»l?l< c1 t^xoosoo»ot*int-j-H-^j<aico—<oi-t*orj<i S,?^-Qoo^- — woo — ootci-ooOT^cs-voi-^-?{aO:M woo f-

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . succulent plant, forming stiff erectstems about 6 inches high, clothed by imbricated spathulateleaves, with an almost circular base attached to the stem only byone bundle of fibro-vascular tissue. The flowers are in stiff closeerect racemes, shorter than the lower bracts, which resemble inform the leaves, but taper less to the base. Sepals 5, longerthan the pedicel, equal, linear, acuminate, rather shorter thanthe corolla, which forms a scarlet five-sided pyramid, openingvery slightly at the end into 5 acuminate lobes. Of the 10stamens, 5 st Stock Photo

RM2AWN8PW–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . succulent plant, forming stiff erectstems about 6 inches high, clothed by imbricated spathulateleaves, with an almost circular base attached to the stem only byone bundle of fibro-vascular tissue. The flowers are in stiff closeerect racemes, shorter than the lower bracts, which resemble inform the leaves, but taper less to the base. Sepals 5, longerthan the pedicel, equal, linear, acuminate, rather shorter thanthe corolla, which forms a scarlet five-sided pyramid, openingvery slightly at the end into 5 acuminate lobes. Of the 10stamens, 5 st

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 7 S. A represents a section of ground planted with broccoli and cauliflower—i 6, broccolia a, cauliflower. B represents the ground after the cauliflower has been removed and the celery trenchesprepared for under-cropping, the broccoli stems being earthed up as a protection fromfrost.—ccc, protected broccoli; n n n, ground level; d d, treuches for celery andimder-cropping ; e e e, manure-bed ; //, drain-pipes covered over with rough materials,and forming a connexion with the main drains. C represents the first crop of celerv earthed up after Stock Photo

RM2AJCNAD–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . 7 S. A represents a section of ground planted with broccoli and cauliflower—i 6, broccolia a, cauliflower. B represents the ground after the cauliflower has been removed and the celery trenchesprepared for under-cropping, the broccoli stems being earthed up as a protection fromfrost.—ccc, protected broccoli; n n n, ground level; d d, treuches for celery andimder-cropping ; e e e, manure-bed ; //, drain-pipes covered over with rough materials,and forming a connexion with the main drains. C represents the first crop of celerv earthed up after

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . f a totally different character to the crops of the pre-vious season, but from the circumstance of the ground havingbeen cultiated so deeply, and so frequently and thoroughlyaerated, it might be considered to be in a state well adapted fortlieir growth, and more especially the tap rooted sections of thatclass. I have this season, however, been induced to change thatroutine from the circumstance of the site being very favourablefor a permanent crop, in much request here, and it is now beingplanted with Wilmots late red currant, with cauliflo Stock Photo

RM2AJCMWJ–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . f a totally different character to the crops of the pre-vious season, but from the circumstance of the ground havingbeen cultiated so deeply, and so frequently and thoroughlyaerated, it might be considered to be in a state well adapted fortlieir growth, and more especially the tap rooted sections of thatclass. I have this season, however, been induced to change thatroutine from the circumstance of the site being very favourablefor a permanent crop, in much request here, and it is now beingplanted with Wilmots late red currant, with cauliflo

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. keley, Esq 157 XXXIII. Some account of the Fruits and Vegetables of Madeira, the Canaries, and Cape Verdes. By R. T. Lowe, M. A. 161 XXXIV. On the Botanic Garden at Breslau, and its organization. By Professor Goeppert, Director of the Establishment 187XXXV. On some Experiments in Temperature. By E. Hadwen, Esq.,F.H.S 193 XXXVI. Note on Asplenium ebenoides, Scott. By the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, M.A., F.L.S 198 XXXVII. On an Imperfect Fungus producing Disease in Orchids. By the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, M.A., F.L.S 197 XXXVIII. On Branch Orchid-Pot Stock Photo

RM2AGDP4X–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. keley, Esq 157 XXXIII. Some account of the Fruits and Vegetables of Madeira, the Canaries, and Cape Verdes. By R. T. Lowe, M. A. 161 XXXIV. On the Botanic Garden at Breslau, and its organization. By Professor Goeppert, Director of the Establishment 187XXXV. On some Experiments in Temperature. By E. Hadwen, Esq.,F.H.S 193 XXXVI. Note on Asplenium ebenoides, Scott. By the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, M.A., F.L.S 198 XXXVII. On an Imperfect Fungus producing Disease in Orchids. By the Rev. M. J. Berkeley, M.A., F.L.S 197 XXXVIII. On Branch Orchid-Pot

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. -known GrandLilas ; it was an effective sort. Another, called Mary, was apure white, with close spike, and broad, short segments to thecorolla, and hence less coarse-looking than such otherwise finevarieties as Queen of the Netherlands, the flowers being indivi-dually smaller but closer. Mr. Bartlett, of Hammersmith, showedhalf-a-dozen plants of Prunus sinensis alba, which is one of the mostchaste and beautiful of dwarf hardy shrubs adapted for forcing into EXTRACTS FROM PROCEEDINGS. XXXV early bloom. A meritorious specimen of Chorozema L Stock Photo

RM2AGDW9F–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. -known GrandLilas ; it was an effective sort. Another, called Mary, was apure white, with close spike, and broad, short segments to thecorolla, and hence less coarse-looking than such otherwise finevarieties as Queen of the Netherlands, the flowers being indivi-dually smaller but closer. Mr. Bartlett, of Hammersmith, showedhalf-a-dozen plants of Prunus sinensis alba, which is one of the mostchaste and beautiful of dwarf hardy shrubs adapted for forcing into EXTRACTS FROM PROCEEDINGS. XXXV early bloom. A meritorious specimen of Chorozema L

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . spursby the proper means. In the spring of the following year, theyoung trees having taken goofi hold of the ground, and alreadygrown, each stem is to be inclined from its base at an angle of45°. During the succeeding summer one vigorous shoot is al-lowed to develope in a vertical direction inmiediately above thebend. In the 4th spring the branch produced by this bud i.sitself bent, half a yard above the ground, parallel to the firstbranch. Care is to be taken during the next summer to maintain anequal vigour in the two branches of each tree Stock Photo

RM2AWN982–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . spursby the proper means. In the spring of the following year, theyoung trees having taken goofi hold of the ground, and alreadygrown, each stem is to be inclined from its base at an angle of45°. During the succeeding summer one vigorous shoot is al-lowed to develope in a vertical direction inmiediately above thebend. In the 4th spring the branch produced by this bud i.sitself bent, half a yard above the ground, parallel to the firstbranch. Care is to be taken during the next summer to maintain anequal vigour in the two branches of each tree

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . SOME REMARKS ON HEATING. 299. Stock Photo

RM2AJCFP4–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . SOME REMARKS ON HEATING. 299.

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ves. Orchids, although they play strangepranks with their flowers, are usually constant enough in theirway of producing them. Here, however, is a remarkable excep-tion. A fine plant, of the variety Dr. Lindley, of the commonlilac, of which a great deal has been said lately, came from Chis-wiek, and, to compare with it, abundant cut flowers of Charles X.,wThich is evidently far the finest variety, and well adapted forbleaching, a practice which was lately so fashionable at Paris, theetiolated flowers being peculiarly beautiful and not spee Stock Photo

RM2AGDTMC–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ves. Orchids, although they play strangepranks with their flowers, are usually constant enough in theirway of producing them. Here, however, is a remarkable excep-tion. A fine plant, of the variety Dr. Lindley, of the commonlilac, of which a great deal has been said lately, came from Chis-wiek, and, to compare with it, abundant cut flowers of Charles X.,wThich is evidently far the finest variety, and well adapted forbleaching, a practice which was lately so fashionable at Paris, theetiolated flowers being peculiarly beautiful and not spee

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ppointed if some ofour more intelligent cultivators do not set about the task inearnest. Our Plate (Tab. II.) contains figures, of the natural size, ofAsplenium ebeneum, Ait., Camptosorus rJiizophyllus, Link, andAsplenium ebenoides, Scott, together with magnified representa-tions of the pinna) of the two Asplenia, and of a portion of theauricle of Camptosorus. XXVI. Note on Border-heating. By the Eev. W. Kingsley. The border which I have the means of heating is about 120 feetlong and 10 feet wide, and is at the foot of a south wall 12 fee Stock Photo

RM2AGDWK4–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ppointed if some ofour more intelligent cultivators do not set about the task inearnest. Our Plate (Tab. II.) contains figures, of the natural size, ofAsplenium ebeneum, Ait., Camptosorus rJiizophyllus, Link, andAsplenium ebenoides, Scott, together with magnified representa-tions of the pinna) of the two Asplenia, and of a portion of theauricle of Camptosorus. XXVI. Note on Border-heating. By the Eev. W. Kingsley. The border which I have the means of heating is about 120 feetlong and 10 feet wide, and is at the foot of a south wall 12 fee

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . her great qualification. Theycan be supplied in any quantity at 10.y. 6d. per 100, or aboutd. each, each tile being one foot in length. I would also call the attention of the Society to the mode bywhich they are secured in tlieir position, althoinii tliey allow NEW KIND OF GARDEN EDGING. 229 the borders to be cultivated close to them, and any extent of thesoil disturbed or removed. The shoe which passes under thewalk being covered with four inches of gravel, when that be-comes bound the tiles are literally immoveable, and no wheel-barrow Stock Photo

RM2AWNAK9–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . her great qualification. Theycan be supplied in any quantity at 10.y. 6d. per 100, or aboutd. each, each tile being one foot in length. I would also call the attention of the Society to the mode bywhich they are secured in tlieir position, althoinii tliey allow NEW KIND OF GARDEN EDGING. 229 the borders to be cultivated close to them, and any extent of thesoil disturbed or removed. The shoe which passes under thewalk being covered with four inches of gravel, when that be-comes bound the tiles are literally immoveable, and no wheel-barrow

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ied the house with several of the ordinary kinds of flowers.My house has been inspected both by scientific and practicalmen, and they express a very favourable opinion of i^s utility.For myself, I am a mechanic, and not a gardener. I am satisfied * If a greater amount of top-heat should be required, it may be obtained bymaking the bottom of the borders higher than the general level of the floor. fthe borders be 4 feet wide, and the bottom be raised 2 feet on their sidewalls, there will be 4 feet of surface capable of radiating heat from t Stock Photo

RM2AGE2D8–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. ied the house with several of the ordinary kinds of flowers.My house has been inspected both by scientific and practicalmen, and they express a very favourable opinion of i^s utility.For myself, I am a mechanic, and not a gardener. I am satisfied * If a greater amount of top-heat should be required, it may be obtained bymaking the bottom of the borders higher than the general level of the floor. fthe borders be 4 feet wide, and the bottom be raised 2 feet on their sidewalls, there will be 4 feet of surface capable of radiating heat from t

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . riginally gathered by Menzies on the north-westcoast of America. Douglas found it at Puget Sound. It formsan evergreen bush, with dense narrowly lanceolate, slightly ser-rated leaves, covered, especially on the under side, with transpa-rent, glossy, saucer-shaped sunken scales, of microscopical dimen-sions, consisting of a layer of wedge-shaped cells, placed obliquelyround a common centre. The flowers are green and inconspi-cuous, in short axillary spikes, which eventually bear from 1to 3 small globular fruits, whose surface is closely studd Stock Photo

RM2AWN73Y–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . riginally gathered by Menzies on the north-westcoast of America. Douglas found it at Puget Sound. It formsan evergreen bush, with dense narrowly lanceolate, slightly ser-rated leaves, covered, especially on the under side, with transpa-rent, glossy, saucer-shaped sunken scales, of microscopical dimen-sions, consisting of a layer of wedge-shaped cells, placed obliquelyround a common centre. The flowers are green and inconspi-cuous, in short axillary spikes, which eventually bear from 1to 3 small globular fruits, whose surface is closely studd

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Branch of Saxe-Gotheea conspicua. LATELY INTRODUCED INTO ENGLAND. 261 Wk. B. Fructification of Saxe-Gothaea. 262 NOTICES OF CERTAIN ORNAMENTAL PLANTS It is from this wild and uninhabited country that many of thefine plants raised by Messrs. Veitch were obtained, and amongthem the Saxe-Gothcea, Podocarpus nubigena, Fitz-Roya pata-gotiica, and Lihocedrus tetragona. Of these he writes thus :— Tlie two last {Fltz-Roya and Lihocedrus) I never saw belowthe snow line. The former inhabits tlie rocky precipices, andthe latter the swampy places betwee Stock Photo

RM2AJCHDE–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . Branch of Saxe-Gotheea conspicua. LATELY INTRODUCED INTO ENGLAND. 261 Wk. B. Fructification of Saxe-Gothaea. 262 NOTICES OF CERTAIN ORNAMENTAL PLANTS It is from this wild and uninhabited country that many of thefine plants raised by Messrs. Veitch were obtained, and amongthem the Saxe-Gothcea, Podocarpus nubigena, Fitz-Roya pata-gotiica, and Lihocedrus tetragona. Of these he writes thus :— Tlie two last {Fltz-Roya and Lihocedrus) I never saw belowthe snow line. The former inhabits tlie rocky precipices, andthe latter the swampy places betwee

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . uce in Marcii; the same tubersbeing kept a sliort time, and again put in the ground, willproduce another crop; and a third crop can be had almostwithin the year. I have had four crops of French Beans in thesame way. XXVII.— Two Neiu Forms in which Wall Trees may he trained.* By none of the methods hitherto employed can trees trained onwalls be established in less time tlian from 11 to 21 yearsaccording to the kind of tree. Take, for example, a. Peach-treetrained half horizontally against a wall 10 ft. high (H-. 1); thisform is one of the sim Stock Photo

RM2AWNA1G–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . uce in Marcii; the same tubersbeing kept a sliort time, and again put in the ground, willproduce another crop; and a third crop can be had almostwithin the year. I have had four crops of French Beans in thesame way. XXVII.— Two Neiu Forms in which Wall Trees may he trained.* By none of the methods hitherto employed can trees trained onwalls be established in less time tlian from 11 to 21 yearsaccording to the kind of tree. Take, for example, a. Peach-treetrained half horizontally against a wall 10 ft. high (H-. 1); thisform is one of the sim

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . as covered with fiery-red and copper-coloured clouds, belowwhich floated a low dusky-violet haze. At 4 p.m. on tiie 10th,thunder was followed by a heavy shower of large irregulaily tur-binate or pyriform hail. November.—The temperature and amount of rain differed littlefrom the average. The barometer was generally low. Sharpfrost occurred on the night of the 3rd, and this was followed byexceedingly dense fog on the 4th. Tlie morning of the 19th wasboisterous, with rain. December.—The mean temperature was U° above the average, MADE IN THE GAR Stock Photo

RM2AJCPYG–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . as covered with fiery-red and copper-coloured clouds, belowwhich floated a low dusky-violet haze. At 4 p.m. on tiie 10th,thunder was followed by a heavy shower of large irregulaily tur-binate or pyriform hail. November.—The temperature and amount of rain differed littlefrom the average. The barometer was generally low. Sharpfrost occurred on the night of the 3rd, and this was followed byexceedingly dense fog on the 4th. Tlie morning of the 19th wasboisterous, with rain. December.—The mean temperature was U° above the average, MADE IN THE GAR

. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. in a new house which I was building, the following arrange-ment. I first excavated a chamber 2 feet 6 inches deep, at the foot ofmy garden-wall, and in it built up pillars of brickwork 9 inchessquare, to that height above the ground. These were about 3 feet9 inches apart in one direction, and rather less than 3 feet in theother, so that at no point was the bearing quite 6 feet. Theseformed the supports of the floor, which was constructed on astaging of wood, which was removed as soon as the cement had WYKEHAM MA11TIN—: -UYPOCAUST-IIEATINO Stock Photo

RM2AGE2XF–. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society of London. in a new house which I was building, the following arrange-ment. I first excavated a chamber 2 feet 6 inches deep, at the foot ofmy garden-wall, and in it built up pillars of brickwork 9 inchessquare, to that height above the ground. These were about 3 feet9 inches apart in one direction, and rather less than 3 feet in theother, so that at no point was the bearing quite 6 feet. Theseformed the supports of the floor, which was constructed on astaging of wood, which was removed as soon as the cement had WYKEHAM MA11TIN—: -UYPOCAUST-IIEATINO

The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . a bed of very rich material, kept in a tolerablymoist condition by being frequently saturated witii liquid manure.Blanching under such circumstances is readily accomplished byordinary means. The kinds of celery I cultivate are those which have usuallybeen obtained from the shops under the names of Mancliester,Seymours, and Coles, all of which I consider may be classed ac-cording to colour, with the solid red and solid wiiite. Theonly distinct varieties which have come under my notice are theItalian or upright, the curled, the variegated, and Stock Photo

RM2AJCNNM–The journal of the Horticultural Society of London . a bed of very rich material, kept in a tolerablymoist condition by being frequently saturated witii liquid manure.Blanching under such circumstances is readily accomplished byordinary means. The kinds of celery I cultivate are those which have usuallybeen obtained from the shops under the names of Mancliester,Seymours, and Coles, all of which I consider may be classed ac-cording to colour, with the solid red and solid wiiite. Theonly distinct varieties which have come under my notice are theItalian or upright, the curled, the variegated, and

The fruits and fruit trees of America; or, the culture, propagation, and management, in the garden and orchard, of fruit trees generally; with descriptions of all the finest varieties of fruit, native and foreign, cultivated in this country . it is, no doubt,a seedling of thatfine sort. It is anorchard pear of thefiret quality, as it isa very strong, up-right grower, bearslarge,regular crops,and is a very hand-some and saleablefruit. It is a littlevariable in quality.We have frequent-ly eaten them sofine, as scarcely tobe distinguishedfrom the Doyenne,and again, whenrather insipid. Itmay be co Stock Photo

RM2AJ85YG–The fruits and fruit trees of America; or, the culture, propagation, and management, in the garden and orchard, of fruit trees generally; with descriptions of all the finest varieties of fruit, native and foreign, cultivated in this country . it is, no doubt,a seedling of thatfine sort. It is anorchard pear of thefiret quality, as it isa very strong, up-right grower, bearslarge,regular crops,and is a very hand-some and saleablefruit. It is a littlevariable in quality.We have frequent-ly eaten them sofine, as scarcely tobe distinguishedfrom the Doyenne,and again, whenrather insipid. Itmay be co

Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1904 . Lombard, Fruit: Medium size ; form roundish, oval, slightly flattened at ^the ends; colorpurplish red, paler in shade; bloom heavy; suture traceable ; stalk slender, about | inch,set in a broad, funnel-shaped cavity; subject to rot when overloaded. Flesh : Deep yellow ; texture firm, juicy ; flavor pleasant; cling stone. Quality : Dessert, good ; cooking, very good. Value : Second rate for market. Season: Last week in August to first week in September. 1904 FRUIT EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 57 HAND.(General Hand.) A very fine, large p Stock Photo

RM2AWK58B–Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1904 . Lombard, Fruit: Medium size ; form roundish, oval, slightly flattened at ^the ends; colorpurplish red, paler in shade; bloom heavy; suture traceable ; stalk slender, about | inch,set in a broad, funnel-shaped cavity; subject to rot when overloaded. Flesh : Deep yellow ; texture firm, juicy ; flavor pleasant; cling stone. Quality : Dessert, good ; cooking, very good. Value : Second rate for market. Season: Last week in August to first week in September. 1904 FRUIT EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 57 HAND.(General Hand.) A very fine, large p

. The California horticulturist and floral magazine. IMS. TREES! TREES!! I offer for sale this season a large and fullstock of market varieties of Pear, Apple, Cherry, Plum,, Prune,and Peach Trees, which will be sold Cheap to all those that buylargely. Japanese, American and Italian ORAME niJLEIUffl TREES. Monarch of the West Strawberry Plants, Kit- tatinny Blackberry Plants, Grapevines and Small Fruits in variety. SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. EVERGREENS and PALMS. Flowering Plants and Bulbs. For a full list send for a Catalogue, wbichwill be mailed FREE to all applicants. San Joe, California.. Stock Photo

RM2AG4P50–. The California horticulturist and floral magazine. IMS. TREES! TREES!! I offer for sale this season a large and fullstock of market varieties of Pear, Apple, Cherry, Plum,, Prune,and Peach Trees, which will be sold Cheap to all those that buylargely. Japanese, American and Italian ORAME niJLEIUffl TREES. Monarch of the West Strawberry Plants, Kit- tatinny Blackberry Plants, Grapevines and Small Fruits in variety. SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. EVERGREENS and PALMS. Flowering Plants and Bulbs. For a full list send for a Catalogue, wbichwill be mailed FREE to all applicants. San Joe, California..

A view of the cultivation of fruit trees, and the management of orchards and cider; with accurate descriptions of the most estimable varieties of native and foreign apples, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries, cultivated in the middle states of America: illustrated by cuts of two hundred kinds of fruits of the natural size .. . No. 3. Orleans. No. 4. French Copper.. Stock Photo

RM2AXCCDK–A view of the cultivation of fruit trees, and the management of orchards and cider; with accurate descriptions of the most estimable varieties of native and foreign apples, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries, cultivated in the middle states of America: illustrated by cuts of two hundred kinds of fruits of the natural size .. . No. 3. Orleans. No. 4. French Copper..

Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1904 . Fig. 57. Spreading-board< Fro. 5S. S])reading-board. Stock Photo

RM2AWHKDB–Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1904 . Fig. 57. Spreading-board< Fro. 5S. S])reading-board.

The California fruits and how to grow them; a manual of methods which have yielded greatest success, with the lists of varieties best adapted to the different districts of the state . te a high head at first to allow for the natural droop of the branchesand the result is seen in many young trees with slim stems and um-brella-like tops. It is better to develop a stout stem by allowing fora time a low growth upon it and then raise it later by removal of thelower growth which has done good service and outlived its usefulness.By wise under-pruning it is possible not only to secure a shapely andcon Stock Photo

RM2AWHFDR–The California fruits and how to grow them; a manual of methods which have yielded greatest success, with the lists of varieties best adapted to the different districts of the state . te a high head at first to allow for the natural droop of the branchesand the result is seen in many young trees with slim stems and um-brella-like tops. It is better to develop a stout stem by allowing fora time a low growth upon it and then raise it later by removal of thelower growth which has done good service and outlived its usefulness.By wise under-pruning it is possible not only to secure a shapely andcon

RM2AXCE9P–A view of the cultivation of fruit trees, and the management of orchards and cider; with accurate descriptions of the most estimable varieties of native and foreign apples, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries, cultivated in the middle states of America: illustrated by cuts of two hundred kinds of fruits of the natural size .. . No. 7. Grosse Mignonnc.. No. 8. Large Yellow Pine Apple.

The fruits and fruit-trees of America; . it is believed, ofthe Elton. Tree having a round spreading head,moderately productive. Fruit large, very blunt heart-shaped, nearlyroundish. Stalk one and a half to two incheslong, slender, set in a pretty deep, broad hollow.Skin pale cream color, semi-transparent, deli-cately stained on one side with red, and marbledwith red dots. Flesh yellowish, without any red,tender, adhering slightly to the stone, with a*Jelicious rich flavor. Very good. Last of June. Drogans White Bigaereau.Bigarreau Blanc de Drogan. Fruit heart-shaped, pointed at apex, flattened Stock Photo

RM2AJDFWN–The fruits and fruit-trees of America; . it is believed, ofthe Elton. Tree having a round spreading head,moderately productive. Fruit large, very blunt heart-shaped, nearlyroundish. Stalk one and a half to two incheslong, slender, set in a pretty deep, broad hollow.Skin pale cream color, semi-transparent, deli-cately stained on one side with red, and marbledwith red dots. Flesh yellowish, without any red,tender, adhering slightly to the stone, with a*Jelicious rich flavor. Very good. Last of June. Drogans White Bigaereau.Bigarreau Blanc de Drogan. Fruit heart-shaped, pointed at apex, flattened

. The California horticulturist and floral magazine. st Picture. — California-grown Cotton.—Blue Gums in San Joaquin County.—Evaporation by Leaves 153 Orchard Fruits in Japan.—Turning Plants out of Pots. —Greenhouse Novelties. — Bobbophyllum monili-forme.—Abies Menziesii 154 Mixed up Roses.— Mahonia Aquifolium.— Stock forRoses.—Paeonia Brownii 155 Pomological Notes. Thwack Raspberry.—The Dewberry.—The Aughin-baugh Blackberry. — Drying Raspberries. — NewQuince.—Phylloxera.—Persimmons 155 Injured by Frost.— Strawberry Vines.—Gophers.—The Olive.— Transactions Southern HorticulturalSo :iety.:—Two Stock Photo

RM2AG95HW–. The California horticulturist and floral magazine. st Picture. — California-grown Cotton.—Blue Gums in San Joaquin County.—Evaporation by Leaves 153 Orchard Fruits in Japan.—Turning Plants out of Pots. —Greenhouse Novelties. — Bobbophyllum monili-forme.—Abies Menziesii 154 Mixed up Roses.— Mahonia Aquifolium.— Stock forRoses.—Paeonia Brownii 155 Pomological Notes. Thwack Raspberry.—The Dewberry.—The Aughin-baugh Blackberry. — Drying Raspberries. — NewQuince.—Phylloxera.—Persimmons 155 Injured by Frost.— Strawberry Vines.—Gophers.—The Olive.— Transactions Southern HorticulturalSo :iety.:—Two

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