GARDENING By PETER SURRIDGE Golden oldies give a cottage feel MANY of the best garden flowers we grow have been cultivated for centuries. They were the backbone of the cottage garden beautiful old-fashioned kinds crowded together in such a delightful muddle that it is difficult to believe they could be connected directly with our modern gardens. But the beds and borders in which we grow our herbaceous plants, annuals and herbs are nothing less than direct descendants of the original cottage garden style. transformed into the slightly more formal herbaceous and mixed borders that have become the main features of many gardens today. Once vegetables.
culinary andmedicinal herbs, aromatic plants, and scented flowers were the main ingredients for mainly practical putposes but, even though they are now less important for everyday life, old originals like nightscented honeysuckle, a romatia thyme and clove-scented pinks are still among the most popular garden plants. In fact, many are the very same plants propagated from cuttings and by dividing the plants down the years. The old laced pinks, for example varieties like London Poppet, with white pink-tinged petals and ruby red fine lacing on their edges, or Laced Hero, with purple-laced white petals and a chocolate-brown eye are genuine, old cottage garden varieties. Many more of today's varieties are direct descendants. too, hybrids and selections which now often flower for longer or with larger Bowers and more colours, but still essentially the same cottage flowers.
The modem pansies are a fine example. With some types flowering throughout the winter in milder weather. they are a great improvement on their summer-flowcring cot. tar garden ancestor, Heart's Ease. Incidentally, the pansy gets its name from the French pensee (thoughts) so the well- known saying is actually a pensee (pansy) for your thoughts- not a penny.
Polyanthus too. those multi-headed prim- roses, now in such an astonishing array Of colours in late winter and spring, have their onginssuch in cellar garden beauties as Kinlough Beauty, bright pink with a white cenIre and yellow eye, once known as Irish Polly. But even more typical are the paid laced primulas. They are easily grown from seed and the original deep mahogany-red petals, narrowly edged with gold thread, take some beating. Once again, there are now many colours to choose from.
The list of perennial plants is almost end- Lungwon (Pulmonana officinalis) with its silver-splashed leaves and blue flowers fading to pink Bowers in early spring. Wallflowers. now almost entirely grown as biennials for early bedding, will assume their true perennial nature and seed them- selves, flowering when they fancy, on and off throughout the spring and summer. Michaelmas daisies splashing their unex- pected blues and mauves in autumn. Canterbury Bells in white, pink, blue and lilac, an ancient.
native British plant, mention- ed in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Scented lily of the valley still grows wild where it was once pan of a cottage garden. And no such garden would be complete without delphiniums, tall, blue dreaming spires of summer. Annuals, too, abounded. Forget-me-not still seeds itself lavishly about many less-than- cottary gardens.
Annual sunflowers are by no means recent introductions and have perennial cousins which, although just as butter-yellow, are usually much shorter. Perennial delphiniums are represented in this category by the smaller larkspur. just as blue but rather shoner in Africen and French marigolds are not included but the far more natural English or pot marigold, calendula is a much better choice anyway and it is hardy. Nasturtiums ace one of the oldest, best known cottage garden annuals but the most i ndispensable annual climber is, without a oubt, the glorious sweet pea. scented cut- flower supreme and a prime example of being spoilt for choice with the hundreds of superb varieties now available.
Cottage garden plants only became cottage garden plants by being easy to grow, reliable. attractive and colourful. Why not try them? 17 Tall bearded irises can be divided now They should be divided every three years to keep the stock vigorous. Lift the clump carefully with a fork and cut off the young rhizomes. which should be growing leaves.
from the edge of the clump. Shake off the sod but keep each rhizome intact. Peel off withered leaves from he young rhizomes. cut the fresh foliage back by nearly half its length into a fan shape, and plant the rhizomes in groups of four 45cm (18in) van. leaving their to exposed.
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Mrs Winstanton and Mrs Wilson. Mrs Asher gave a report on the 1GM at Blackpool. Theooposal for a new venue for mhly meetings was dis- cussed. Voting then took place. overseen Mrs Hill, and the resuIt was that no change should be made.
A strawberry tea held at Shanklin Cricket Ground had been enjoyed in ideal weather, raising L94 fur funds. Mrs Couchman thanked everyone for their help and support. A Promote Your WI coffee morning will be held on Septem- ber 12 at Falcon Cross Hall, Falcon Street, Shanklin, to which members were specially urged to bring (trends. Arrangements were made for visits in October to the Marks and Spencer store and to Osborne House. Mrs Bolton gave a talk on aromatherapy and showed samples of the beneficial oils she uses in her practice.
Mrs Dons Rance thanked her. The best bloom competition was won by Mrs Marian Midmore. IMIE President Mrs R. Winkworth welcomed members and Mrs M. Harden received a binhday card.
Two projects for the agricul- ural show had been sent to WI House. Mrs G. Gee made a scarecrow and Mrs I. Maw a gardening apron. Instead of the July outing Mrs M.
Harden invited members to cream tea before the summer break. Mrs II. Asher. VCO. gave a detailed account of the IGM conference at Blackpool.
Speaker Mrs P. Willingham arrived with her guide clog Laurie to give a talk on the training of guide dog, Mrs D. Bateman gave the vote of thanks. The competition for an animal photograph was won by Mrs Gee and Mrs Wtnkwoeth brought the best bloom. MINE President Mrs Doris Osborne welcomed a visitor.
Mrs Jan Paglia. and distributed birthday buttonholes made by Mrs Gla- dys Matthews. Mrs Rosemary Owen distri- buted tickets to members wish- ing to see Salad Days at the Trinity Details of the harvest supper, planned for October 19 were discussed. Mrs Owen organned a card game and Mrs Daphne Miles gave out letters for a Count Down word game. Monologues were delivered by Mrs Gracc Davison.
Mrs Dorn Cole. Mrs Owen and Mrs Margaret John- son. A barbecue, to be held in the church garden. was planned. The best bloom was brought by Mrs Peggy Wood.
There was more discussion on the subject of identity cards. Mrs D. Ares. prceident, wel- comed members and good wish- es were sent to Mrs A. Hoskin who had broken her ankle and to Mrs B.
Heslam, recovering from a hip replacement after a fall while on holiday. A coffee morning held at the home of Mrs J. Rcaney had raised L40 and members and friends, including the county chairman, also enjomd a Ice aftemoon in the garden of Mrs Grange's home. Mr Derek Sprake gave a hu- HYDE EVENING Chairman Mrs lune Williams presented birthday buttonhales. Mr Robert side officer for the IW Council, gave an illustrated talk about the nature censervation work carried out by himself and col- leagues, often in conjunction withvolunteers.
He was thanked by Mrs S. Hope. A table lop sale held at Bern- bridge and a coffee morning held at the home of Mrs M. Cowley had raised £97 for the MRI uanner appeal. Mrs I.
Hardy reported on her visit to the national council meeting at the Royal Albert Hall. Garden Circle members held their meeting in Mrs C. Donaghue's garden where discussed ways of making hang- ing baskets. The competition for the best resulted I Miss J. Cass, 2 Mrs T.
Backhouse, 3 Mrs J. Barnes. Due to the mln aroval or their speaker. social studies members entertained one anoth- er by talking about thc person they met admired and would like to meet. The bonny baby photo competition resulted I Mrs E.
Long, 2 Mrs R. Head, 3 Mrs B. Coles, and the best bloom competition 1 Has Coles, 2 Mrs D. Mosdell, 3 Mrs Mundell. KMBRIDGE RCM Alemhers and .1 guest were welcomed by chorman Mrs Yvonne Baxter.
During the business meeting the chairman reported In mem- bers on the federatain annual meeting and gave a report as delegate to the annual national council meeting at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The monthly meeting included a craft exhibition, and a recent craft Mall raised 150 for the TG charities. Mrs Trixie Horner, federation chairman, was guest speaker and her humorous stories were has- morons account entitled The Funny Side Of Banking, and a vote of thanks was given by Mrs Reaney. The best bloom was brought by Mrs J. Churches and a com- petition for a bookmark was won by Mrs Ayles.
PIE DURUM President Mrs Anne Rance welcomed members and guest Mrs Val Evans. An interesting talk on British sIv er and its history, was given by Lt Col R. J. Freeman. Mrs Val Walsh gave a vote of thanks.
Mrs Rosemary Asher, branch A competition for the most interesting piece of silver result- ed 1 Mrs Jill Saul, 2 Mrs Anita Moorman, 3 Mrs Pat Tho- mas. The best bloom contest result- ed 1 Mrs Una Pionchon. 2 Mrs Hilda Fuller, 3 Mrs Eileen Cassidy, Members extend a warm wel- come to any new members or evening guests to attend the next meettng on September 13. REVIEW Members met on a fine even- ing in the garden of president Margaret Brandt and observed a short silence in memory of Mrs Megan Kemp and Miss Parry who had died recently. Mrs Margaret Harris won the competition for the prettiest floral scarf and completed a double by being placed first in the best bloom contest.
As the speaker was unable to attend. Mrs Ann Bridger gave an entertaining talk on Old Crafts New Ways. She en- couraged members to adapt and develop crafts toproduce indi- vidual pieces and illustrated this with many beautiful examples of her own work. NOON President Mrs B. Lambert welcomed members and guests to the annual garden meeting which, because of changeable weather, was held in the village hall.
Mrs Trixte Horner entertained with amusing anecdotes about her early life in East London. Her family ran a coffee shop and restaurant in a building that vem once pan of the old Marshalcy Person. A nip to Shanklin Theatre to see The King and I was planned for September 15. The afternoon ended with a strawberry and cream tea pre- pared by the committee. MAL be A barbecue held at the home of president Mrs Green was Pe ltw lya ern dieyet he d.
end of June ed on Places I Have Eaten In. Best bloom competition result I Pat Malay, 2 Mavis Pollock, Sloan Green. The next meeting will he on September 21 when the speaker will be Mr S. Lee of the IW Library Service. IN OUR series of dual cross- words the grid can be used for either set of clues although the answers arc not the same.
If you not the Cryptic crossword, send it with the co. pleled entry form In the Editor, marking your envelope "Cross- word." Senders of the first two correct entries opened at noon un Tues- day will each receive I.S. Employees of the County Press their relatives are not eli- gibk. QUICK CLUES ACROSS I Stare (4) 7 Grass-entree (9) Always (4) 4 African (4) III Row (41 I I Plant (4) 14 Surmise (10) 16 Dependent 110) Sword (4) 22 Check 141 24 Depravity 141 25 Girl(4) 25 Complex 19) 27 Footwear (4) DOWN I Shine (5) 2 Squeeze (5) 1 Planet (6) 4 Harm ((I) Wine (4) 6 Pierce (9) 12 Tirnelz)(9) 13 Ta IS Bear (4) 17 Beginner 16) IX Rouse (51 211 Fruit (51 21 Follow (5) 23 Hone (4) members wekonted friends from Lymington WI to a cream tea after the end of their tour of the Island. Al the July meeting 17 mem- bers and two visitors enjoyed a each outing to Beading with a visit to the Dolls' Museum and yet another cream tee BARTON Members were welcomed by president Mrs Hazel Stone to the afternoon meeting.
Four members had attended Denman College, Marcham, en- joying an enormous gathering from all over the country. A musicaI, Denman Fanfare, was the lughlight of the aftemoon. Mrs Ins Racket won the best bloom and buttonhole flower competition. Fire 'Officer Bryant, from Newport station, gave an inter- esting and helpful talk on safety in the home, for which he was thanked by Mrs Freda Bryant. secretary.
Tea was served by the com- mittee. DIEM RAY EV111111 President Diane Groves wel- comed members to the monthly meeting. Mr Marshall gave a very tnteresting talk about beekeeping. The competition for the funn- iest vegetable was won by Iris Chambers with Fay Bunday sec- ond and June Powis third. The best bloom competition was on by Margaret Collier with June Powis second and Diane Cass third.
The next meeting will be on September 20 at 7.30 pm MANS President Miss M. Tumcr. to be Mrs Goodliffe, to the July meeting at which the Brooking Bowl schedule was read out. Miss Turner's coffee morning raised E65 towards a donation to the CP Mini Scanner Appeal. Mrs G.
Lea suggested Treas- ure Island as a theme for next year's Nunwell Trophy, and this was changed to Our Island Tre.ure. Various suggestions were made for exhibits, tnclud- ing a reci from Johanna Jones cookery Island mosaic in cross stitch and a dinosaur cake. Mrs Irving gave an interesting talk and demonstration on flower arranging, and Mrs M. Brooker thanked her. The competition for a summer posy was won by Mrs Greville, and Miss Turner brought the st bloom.
Raffle prices were by Mrs Lea and Mrs M. Pettifer. The collection box for pencils and other dents suitable for use in schools in Romania was over- flowing. Mrs Gaution and Mrs 1. Hon- our prepared refreshments.
III For the July meeting members were entertained with a cream Ica in Godshill, by the president, Mrs Sylvia Greville. Plans were made for help in catering at Chale Show. The raffle was won by Mrs Spriggs. CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS I Having returned to support e4) 7 Game in the garden? (5.4) Illiterately wrote "a table" (4) 9 Though green, he's very knowledgeable ffi) 10 Just a touch line (4) 11 Long one, hard inside (4) 14 Can heteach you your job? (4-6) 16 Would peas never form pan fit. (6,41 19 Twice the bird urges you on 22 Cry "Look!" (4) 24 Carry.
Iodate. half (4) 25 Drink thenew co*cktail I brought in (4) 26 From the bank, does it prove that money talks? (9) 27 Sinister fellow allowed out (4) DOWN I Rumba-dancing abrced (5) 2 Come down with the fasten. (5)- 3 Keen to gel back to quarters with the seats (6) 4 "Save the Wild Deer" takes me hack (6) 5 Dressed for the cold, the boy is (4) Gathered Ulster was in tar' moil a month hack (9) 12 By a swindle, seeks to get victories (9) 13 Mountain in Tibet, natural. 15 1411heigsh a1)1 antique has been disposed 01(4) 17 To bury the cat, Ben dress- ed to go out (6) STARS LEO (July 731. The sun is completing its annual transit of your birth sign moving into the house of Virgo next week.
Before this happens consider what you want, what is cern- cent to you, and put your plans in motion. Jr VIRGO (Aug 23). You should be preparing the ground for a more energetic period, a time when you receive the green light and feel more readily ap. preciated and able to gel on with what is important. Don't worry if friends seem less than helpful.
41 LIBRA (Sep 24100 231. Friends are important as are relatives, but if you are in a financial crisis, they may not give you the scepon you need. You are in- clined to be influenced by others, but must take response Hilly for your own actions. SCORPIO Mel 221. You could be under pressure at work or in connection with a special interest, and find that you can- not control things.
It could be that you are forced into a situ- ation where you have to read rather than act. Ili II used to provide shelter. to a degree (6) 20 Think it a balloon on km calk Oce (5) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 211. You May Meet some new peo plc. or become involved in situ.
anons which are new to you involving people from far away nixes. It is in your nature to rush in and change things, but ts the entirely wine CAPRICORN Mee 201. It seems you are left to As all the hard work, while others step in and accept the reward and glamour. Irritating though this oyuotzlitig rnz tars. i full measure all that ackn AQUARIUS Ilan 191.
11 is nn your nature to be just and fair-inded. hut sometimes you can take Ibis too far and put other people's needs. hopes and desires on a par. or even above your own No wonder then that you don't get what youw ant PISCES 281. You could be thinking and talking about love, trying to please others and make their lives more comfortable.
If you are a typical Pikean you will do this in a selfless way. building up goodwill without even being aware old. 21 Its the voter got confused (5) 23 The bead man is peen a quarter (4) ARIES (Much 21 April Make the most of this week while youcontinue to benefit from the influence of the sun in your romantic and avenue fifth solar house. Monday. August 21 may be full of surprised, both good and had TAURUS (April 211.
You want to enjoy yourself and make your surroundings as heautiful and attractIve as poss- ible. But you can go lire tar. become overextravagant your pursuit of pleasure. and dissipate your energy. nexpected news.
hut mate GEMINI (May M. You could hear some Important and react to it without first fully considering your options. You may seem harsh and unsympa- thetic or feel that a friend or loved one should he more open- CANCER (June 231. You are in danger of becoming in- volved in a power struggle, es- pecially if you are dealing with other people's money. Insur- ance.
alimony or goods that have. or arecurrently being, named to you Solutions to puule 870 CRYPTIC PUZZLE Across: 7 Take your time. 8 Threat. 9 Create, 10 Beggars. 12 Puch, 15 Began, 16 Corking, IN Slight.
20 Rather. 22 Stony- Maned Down: I Cashmere, 2 Peke, 3 Century. 4 Crack, Limerick. 6 Beat. II Gcengson, 13 Canter- ed.
14 Wonted. 17 Stays. 19 I oh 21 Turn QUICK PUZZLE Across: 7 HortIculture. 8 Pep- hi 9 Shield. 10 Pitcher.
12 ppy. 15 Still, 16 Shampoo. In Carrot. 20 Escape, 22 Extrava- gance Down: I Novelist. 2 Stop.
3 Scarlet. 4 Bliss. 5 Pusiksm. 6 Peel. II Ceknty.
13 Prospect, 14 Cheetah, I7 Steam, 19 Apex. 21 Cram. LAST WEEK'S WINNERS The winners of last week's competition were. Mr J. Ross, Random Stones.
Rectory Road, Niton; and Miss B. Crouch, 34 Churchill Road, Cowes. I TG REPORTS Illt niiifrpooniren'n" en the CROSSWORD 671.
