. The Gardeners' chronicle : a weekly illustrated journal of horticulture and allied subjects . NNINGIA REGINA. The subject of our illustration at fig. 78 wasone of the new plants exhibited by M. de Smet-Duvivier at the Ghent Quinquennial Show of1903 under the name of Gesneria Eegina. Aplant was subsequently sent to Kew, where it was close together on the stem, the effect therefore isthat of two many-fiowered whorls, and is veryfine. The duration of the flowering period isabout six weeks. We are indebted for our illus-tration to Mr. Ernest Benary, of Erfurt, Germany,who has acquired the stock
. The Gardeners' chronicle : a weekly illustrated journal of horticulture and allied subjects . NNINGIA REGINA. The subject of our illustration at fig. 78 wasone of the new plants exhibited by M. de Smet-Duvivier at the Ghent Quinquennial Show of1903 under the name of Gesneria Eegina. Aplant was subsequently sent to Kew, where it was close together on the stem, the effect therefore isthat of two many-fiowered whorls, and is veryfine. The duration of the flowering period isabout six weeks. We are indebted for our illus-tration to Mr. Ernest Benary, of Erfurt, Germany,who has acquired the stock of this pretty plant,that is so likely to become a favourite in gardens. THE HOUSING OF PLANTS. The time is approaching when half-hardy plantsmust be afforded protection under glass, fortowards the end of September frosts may appearat any time that would occasion much our decorative houses may be par-ticularly bright at the present time with theirsummer occupants, space must be prepared forthose plants needed to furnish a display through-out the autumn and early winter -^^ - iiiiiiiiiiii liiHiiiiniii ii ^^,Fig. 78.—SINNINGIA regina : coLorR of flowers pale lil.\c. Ferns, Mosses, and other shade-loving plants togiow luxuriantly. But the hand of Geo. Wilsonis evident everywhere, and his spirit seems topervade the place. The nesting-boxes that heplaced for the birds are still where he put them,and his feathered friends use them. Rare , Camellias, Japanese Lilies, Irises, andcountless other choice plants arrest the are masses of Pernettyas profusely coveredwith delicately - tinted berries that look likelarge Heather - bells. Kosa rugosa is ladenwith berries, and glows in the autumn between the shrubs are made enchantinglieyond conception by long, drooping sheaves ofGentian Asclepiadea, both purple and white ;Irish Heath, blooming as I have never seen itbefore ; Water-Lilies growing up above the waterwith healthy vigour. Ev
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