Campanula Raineri

One of the handsomest of the dwarf-growing species. The flowers are very large, nearly 2 inches across, erect, purplish or bluish-purple.

Campanula Waldsteiniana

A dwarf dense - growing species, of somewhat tufted habit. It is a very profuse blooming plant, the flowers being rich deep lilac-blue.

Capsicums (H. P.)

Certainly Capsicums can be included in a collection of ten varieties of vegetables, and on no account should a collection be disqualified in consequence. The Capsicum is only useful as a vegetable, and of no practical use as a fruit.

Carrots And Radishes

A sowing of either Early Scarlet Horn or Nantes Horn, should be made on a south or west border, the first favourable opportunity, to succeed those grown in frames, or those of the latter sown at the foot of a wall. A light sandy soil is suitable; and the shallow drills for Carrots may be drawn 10 inches apart, working in a row of Radishes between each. Sow rather thinly, and thin out early.

Cauliflowers And Peas (Amateur)

Plant the Cauliflower in August, and let it stand through the winter to seed the following summer; it is seldom they seed when planted in the spring. We know of no method you can adopt to prevent worms from attacking Peas. This communication was unfortunately delayed in course of transmission, hence the time that expired before a reply appeared.

Certificates For Seedlings

Variegated Beet - Certificate of Merit to Mr Clark, gardener, Parson's Green.

Seedling Rhododendron, Duchess of Buccleuch - Methven & Sons, First-class Certificate.

Viola lutea pallida - Certificate of Merit to Dickson & Co.

Chateau Yallon

The young Fern fronds have become quite black and pulpy, and we can just know them as Ferns. Plants to be recognised and named, require to be more carefully sent than in an ordinary note by post.

Chateau Yallon 50027

Clematis John Gould Veitch (Mrs Watson)

It is a true double-flowering Clematis, and you should obtain it. It is an early-flowering variety, as it has been exhibited in bloom in March and April. It is also hardy, and recommended for planting out of doors. It is a profuse-flowering kind, and the flowers are of a pale bluish mauve colour, and certainly very charming. It is an imported plant, and came direct from Japan.

Co. Down

At the office. I. & W. Rider, 14 Bartholomew Close, London, or from any bookseller, price Is.

Constant Reader, Bute

The hot dry weather checked the growth of your Carrots, and they got, as it were, set. When rain came in August, the earth was warm, and they made a second growth and split as you described. We have seen this happen in England under similar circumstances to those of last year. We fear the Jefferson Plum will not bear as a standard in Lanarkshire; the other two may.