Mary

There is a deep-blue Viola suitable for bedding purposes in the market about London. It will probably be advertised in our pages ere long. It would suit your purpose. You will find it referred to by our London Correspondent at p. 514 of last month's ' Gardener' under the name of Viola perfection.

Tan Hall, Bridge of Weir, 22d October.

Maude

The following Violas are all excellent for bedding purposes:- Pur-ples, or Purplish Blues - Tory, Holyrood, Alpha. Yellows - Perpetual Yellow, Gem. Whites - Purity, White Perfection. We never recommend tradesmen in these pages. Apply to your ordinary or local nurseryman, who, if he has not got them, can easily procure them for you.

Messes Kennedy & Co., Dumfries

Your Gloxinias are of a magnificent strain, quite equal in colour and substance, with few exceptions, to the best named varieties. The robustness of habit, and the way in which the foliage thoroughly hides the pots, is a great recommendation to them. When grown another year, and they are stronger and larger, they will, of course, be improved.

Metropolitan Society For The Encouragement Of Florists' Flowers

"We have to remind our readers that the first exhibition of the Society takes place at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, on Tuesday the 6th, and Wednesday the 7th of September next. Liberal prizes are offered for Dahlias, Hollyhocks, Gladioli, Asters, Verbenas, and Roses, and first-class certificates of merit will be given to Seedling Flowers worthy of such a high distinction. The Rev. H. H. Dombrain, Westwell Vicarage, Ashford, Kent, will give all requisite information.

Mildew On Vines (A Constant Reader)

When mildew makes its appearance in a vinery it spreads with great rapidity, unless checked at once by the application of flowers of sulphur to the affected parts, whether fruit or foliage. This done, keep in house dry, and increase the fire-heat, giving plenty of air at the same time. This parasite thrives best in a damp stagnant atmosphere, therefore give it a dry one, with plenty of circulation.

Mr Greenfield

Your double Cineraria is a marvel of its kind. The colour violet purple, large truss, and each bloom about 1 1/2 inch in diameter.

Mrs Richards

Chrysanthemums are best raised from cuttings annually, and this should be done in January or February at latest. As you seem to be in possession of old stools, we should advise you to divide them at once into pieces with roots attached to them and pot them in rich soil. Some cuttings may yet be struck. They will form blooming plants if not stopped too late in the season. You will find full directions for their culture in the January and February numbers of ' The Gardener' of 1877.