. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 866 The American Florist. Nov. i6. _k^ Gerbera Jamesoni. At the Temple show in London and the expositions in Paris and Lyons, one of the sensations of the year was fur- nished by this new composite. It is a native of the goldfields of Barberton, in the Transvaal, and is called in En- gland the Transvaal or Barberton daisy. It was first brought to Europe in 1880, but seemed difficult of culture, and its value as a cut flower is only now being recognized. R. Adnet of Cap d'Antibes has devoted several greenhouses and
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 866 The American Florist. Nov. i6. _k^ Gerbera Jamesoni. At the Temple show in London and the expositions in Paris and Lyons, one of the sensations of the year was fur- nished by this new composite. It is a native of the goldfields of Barberton, in the Transvaal, and is called in En- gland the Transvaal or Barberton daisy. It was first brought to Europe in 1880, but seemed difficult of culture, and its value as a cut flower is only now being recognized. R. Adnet of Cap d'Antibes has devoted several greenhouses and frames to its culture, and his exhibits at this season's flower shows have at- tracted a great deal of attention. The flower is about the size of a sil- ver dollar, carried singly on a strong stem about 10 inches in length. The color is a striking rich orange scarlet above and sulphur yellow below. The blooms last on the plant from four to six weeks, and when cut they carry well and last easily in good shape for a fort- night. The foliage is ornamental, deeply incised and somewhat velvety, remind- ing one of that of the oriental poppy. It is exceedingly free of bloom and pro- duces a dazzling effect when shown in masses. The coloring varies from red, with orange and yellow shadings, to an almost pure red, and interesting hybrids are expected from this species, among them a dwarf-stemmed variety for bor- ders. The plant has been rather difficult to grow in the north, but is entirely suited to the Mediterranean coast, and should do well in the southern slates. It de- mands a light but rich soil, without much lime and well drained and a good sunny situation, on a slope if possible. It is greedy of nitrogen, which Mr. Ad- net applies in the form of night soil, and the foliage and bloom show its good effects at once. The plants may be set closely, but care must be taken that the crowns are set well above the soil, other- wise rot is liable to attack them. Care- ful watering is nece
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