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choice sorts, with their colours attached, for inspection at the Society's 

 place of meeting in the Lorrimore Road. 



A short discussion ensued; several questions being put and answered 

 in a very practical manner, the lecturer showing that a very prevalent 

 idea of growing from the old wood was a mistaken one, as when the 

 July sun came upon the plant, it soon occasioned abortion; and as 

 an illustration, he instanced Mr. Holland, of Hounslow, who kept an 

 old plant, which grew well, "broke" well, until about the middle of 

 July it went off, and there was an end of it, thus showing that the 

 Chrysanthemum must be propagated by suckers or cuttings only. 

 Questions were alse asked concerning the combination of charcoal with 

 the soil, the cure of that pest the greenfly, and the practice of potting, 

 which were all admirably answered by the lecturer. 



We must not forget to mention that Mr. Morgan, of Lincoln's-inn- 

 fields, explained his method of treatment in the way of growing Pom- 

 pones as standards, in a manner similar to the Rose, and which have a 

 very handsome appearance, differing very materially from tho bushy 

 plants of Mr. Broome. 



The interest which was exhibited throughout the discourse, and the 

 crowded state of the assembly, showed with what enthusiasm the cause 

 has been taken us. The Societies on the north side of London must 

 bestir themselves, or they may find a formidable body of competitors 

 in the amateurs south. 



Before concluding our report we must beg to mention that the Society 

 has received the patronage of W. Roupell, Esq., M.P., who has kindly 

 volunteered a Silver Cup for a prize, and which will no doubt be stre- 

 nuously sontended for. We must also intimate that, as this lecture was 

 delivered with a view to encourage those who were exhibitors, Mr. 

 Broome, assisted by Mr. Morgan, will, next monthly night, proceed to 

 show those who have small gardens how they may best decorate them 

 when all else is dreary. After a vote of thanks to the chairman, vice- 

 chairman, and the secretary, the meeting separated. 



STRAWBERRIES. 

 LETTER II. 



Addsessed by Monsieur Ferdinand Gloede to the Rev. W. F. Radclyffe, 

 Rector of Rushton, Dorset. 



Les Sablons, Jan. 10th, 1859. 

 Rev. and Dear Sir, — I beg to apologize for not having written to 

 you ere this, in answer to your very kind and welcome letter of the 

 15th of December, which has been followed by another not less inte- 

 resting, received yesterday morning. You may depend upon a visit of 

 mine, on my next trip to England, as I feel most anxious to make your 

 personal acquaintance ; and I beg to thank you in advance for your 

 kindness inoffering me hospitality. 



I notice with much pleasure in the January Florist the letter which 

 I addressed to you, and which I trust may prove useful to the public. 



