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ANSW ERS TO COURESPOKOENTS Name of Oak (R. W. S.).—The leaves sent are either those of Quercus rubra or Q. coccinea; it is not safe to say which from leaves only, but we incline to think that it is rubra. These two similar species belong to a group of N. American oaks conspicuous for their fine bold foliage and brilliant autumn colouring.

BEAUTY OF TULIPS. By Joseph Jacob. EVBN Solomon in all-his glory was not arrayed like one of these." A good many flowers have been from time to time put forward as claimants for the honour of being the lily of the field. For example, one that is in bloom as I write these not,es-Sttrnbergia lutea-has been 9 suggested. It is like a pale yellow crocus more than anything else. One of those rich, deep yellow, glowing children of spring, flowering out of season, and look- ing cold as if a warm wrap would be much appreciated. To me, however, it might well have been a tulip had the plant been a native of Palestine, for there are few flowers of more splendid and won- derful colouring. We have only to think of the quiet tone of the gardens of West- ern Europe before 1550, when the choice of subjects was largely determined by their medicinal value,, to realise what a startling event the coming of such a mag- nificent flower must have been. I don't wonder at its being eagerly sought after by the young swells of Paris in the early years of the seventeenth century, when the giving of flowers to their sweethearts was all the rage. Hence the Pyra- mids," or, to speak literally, the famous tulip mania of Holland, when the value of a variety like Semper Augustus was worth more than its weight in gold. It was this extraordinary event that started our flower on its career of fame. Ever since it-has been in the limelight both in literature and in the garden. Rich and poor alike have grown it with tender and assiduous care. Its cultiva- tion has given great and abiding pleasure to a humble shoemaker no less than to a queen. There are signs in the trend of things that the tulip is about to enjoy an increased popularity in our British gardens—not as was the case in the 'forties, fifties and 'sixties of the last century, when its end was almost entirely the show "dish" (to use the technical term of tulipdom). or, going farther back still- the bottle"; but as a necessary inhabitant- to give colour at a period, the month of May, when colour is wanted. There is, too, the pleasure of forming a collection—a hobby which I know several clergymen indulge in-a cheap .hobby, for the most expensive tulips cata- logued in 1919 are The President, by Messrs. Wallace and Co., of Colchester, at 6s. a bulb, and Siren, catalogued by Messrs. E. H. Krelage and Son, of Haar- lem, at 4s., whereas no. end of beaniifail varieties can be bought for twopence or threepence apiece. Eight or nine shil- lings a year spent on them, as a parson correspondent in Westmorland does, is surely an allowable pleasure, and one far removed from spending in the spirit of the old song,: « Up and down the City Road, In and out the Eagle, That's the way the money goes, Pop goes the weasel." As is the case with many things—a school treat, for example—there are two periods of enjoyment in the game. First the period of expectation and purchase or exchange, which may be said to almost loop the loop, and then, secondly, the period of enjoyment when these modern lilies of the field" display their won- derful and gorgeous colours. It is now the period of expectation and buying, so in order to help those less familiar with the flower than I am, in making a selection of a dozen cheap and good varieties of May flowering tulips, any of which may be purchased for 3s. or less the dozen, I herewith append a selection which I feel sure will be found satisfac- tory. It is taken from both the Cottage and Darwin sections, and the arrange- ment is alphabetical: — Clara Butt (D.), a pretty shade of warm pink. Edmee (D.), tall growing, rose-edged pink. Ellen Willmott (C.), a pretty pointed pale yellow self. Erguste (D.), a taking shade of mauve. Farn- oombe Sanders (D.), quite one of the brightest and best of all tulips for gar- den decoration; it is described as a soft cochineal red. Flambeau (D.) is a grand bright; almost scarlet-red; very lasting. Fra Angelico (D.), one of the very dark varieties; early and good. Gesneriana Major (C.), a fine-pointed brilliant red. Golden Crown (C.) is -an. effective flower, being a rich yellow edged with rosy red, which in time flushes almost the whole of the petals. Inglescombe Yellow (C.), one of the best of all yellow selfs. Orange King (C.), an exceptionally beau- tiful orange red. Picotee (C.), pointed bloom, pure white-edged, rosy red.

THE CHURCH ALMANAC. MESSES. MORGAN AND SCOTT have sent US" a copy of The Church Almanac, for 1920, of which they are the publishers. It is an artistically got up almanac in colour. There are on it two capital portraits of the Archbishops, and there are also, in colour, pictures of Westminster Abbey, < York Minster and Canterbury Cathedral. There is as well postal and other useful information. The almanac is suitable for a parish alamanac, as there is scope for putting in the name of the parish and also other parish news if required.

HINTS FOR THE COMING WEEK IF some strong roots of mint are planted in a box, placed in the greenhouse, and watered as required, young shoots will soon be formed and a supply assured for use through the winter. Dead and old leaves should be cleared from spinach beet as they occur, and the supply of young leaves of this useful vegetable will then be kept up, unless the weather becomes very unfavourable. Some idea of the cropping of the ground for next season should be formed is a guide for the distribution of the root sup- ply. The onion bed should be heavily dressed on all soils; cabbage and other I greens, too, should be liberally treated. Peas and beans do not need heavy manur- ing where the ground is in good order; in- deed, artificials will suffice for them on first-class loams, but where the soil is light and poor manure should be given. Root crops generally are best without fresh manure, and should go on land that was well treated for the last crop. Manure is best applied to heavy soils in autumn; on light land it may be left until early spring. Lawns should be mown where needed when the ground is sufficiently dry; this will be the final .mowing for this year. Fallen leaves should be removed from grass, and the action of sweeping them up is beneficial to the sward. Basic slag and other top-dressings should now be given t,; the grass, as advised in a recent note on the subject. I A batch of bulks in pots that were taken out of ashes a fortnight since should now go into heat. Roman hyacinths and paper white narcissi, if placed in the heated greenhouse now, should flower at Christ- mas under proper treatment. A further batch of tulip bulbs may now be potted up for flowering in spring.

CHILDREN B ERA. AMONG the many special schemes con- nected with the Children's Era Movement is one which it is hoped will do much to build the homes of the future upon a strong Christian foundation. The organ- isation known as the Home Fire Girls has proved so successful in training girls for the fulfilment of home duties and responsi- bilities that one of its founders—Miss Elsie Pike-has been set apart for visits without charge to any districts where her services can be used to advantage. Further par- ticulars are given in our advertisement columns. A booklet with full information of the methods employed will be sent, post free to any applicant.

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