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\'ii-o-I\egal GartltMis, I'htxMiix I'ark : Miss Onlsliaw, 

 Jolinstown, SdalVan. A. l'"isko (iMaotical), .Maria)' (Jai- 

 ili'iis, Uathfariihain ; aiul Mr.s. (JaisfordSl. I.awrciici-, 

 Howth Casllo, Howth. Thanks ot tlu- Comicil won- 

 ai'cordoil to Mi'ssrs. Clias. Uanisoy i*v: Sons lor a biij;ht 

 and varied collection of dahlias, including new cactus 

 kimls. and some very attractive collarette vaiielies 

 sent in from the Koyal Nurseries, Ballsbriily;e. 



The Royal Intkrnationai. Hokticii.tiral Ex- 

 hibition, 19IJ. - Klaborate preparations are being- 

 made for the holding of this great exhibition in London 

 next year. Korty-fonr years have elapsed since the 

 last international horticultural exhibition was held in 

 London. During that perioil many courtesies have 

 from time to time been shown to Hritish horticulturists 

 by various foreign countries, and the time has now 

 arrived when those courtesies should be in some 

 measure returned. It is therefore proposed to hold 

 another international horticultural exhibition in London 

 in 101 ^. and to organise it on a larger scale than has 

 ever yet been attempted ; for which purpose an associa- 

 tion, consisting of leading amateur and professional 

 British horticulturists, has been registered. 



The Lords Commissioners of the Royal Hospital, 

 Chelsea, have consented to allow about twenty acres of 

 land to be used for the purpose, and in view of the sub 

 stantial support which has already been promised, it is 

 confidently anticipated that the exhibition will be held 

 on that site on .May, 22nd to 30th inclusive, 1912. Horti- 

 culture has become vastly more popular since 1S66, as 

 is manifested by the fact that, whereas in 1S66 the 

 Fellows of the Ro)-al Horticultural Society only 

 numbered 3,3<*>9, they now number over 12,000, whilst 

 the science and study of horticulture have advanced 

 enormously. There ought therefore to be no doubt but 

 that the proposed Exhibition should result in a con- 

 siderable profit, which would, as before, be devoted to 

 scientific, philanthropic, charitable or other public 

 purposes connected with horticulture. 



The Royal Horticultural Society of England, although 

 in no way responsible for the undertaking, has made a 

 contribution of ;^i,ooo towards the expenses, and 

 further, have guaranteed a sum of ^"4,ooo against loss. 



Sir Frederick Moore is the Hon. Secretary for Ireland, 

 and it is hoped tiiat this countrj' will be well represented 

 among the nations. 



Miscellaneous. 



LissADELL Catalogues. — Two booklets — one con- 

 cerning daffodils and another concerning Alpines and 

 herbaceous plants — have been received from Lissadell, 



I in the County of .Sligo. The descriptive lists of varieties 

 given are very full, ami both biHiklels are beautifulU 



1 illustrated, interesting noli-s are given. 



I Cl.Oi;s lOK Wlnikk.— .\s contributing to health ami 



I comfort, ;i pair of good, easy-wearing wooden clogs 

 should be always worn in winter by gardeners. As tin- 

 damp weather sets in those who do not possess thesi 

 gardening necessities should secure a pair. TheWelliiii; 

 ton Manufacturing Co., tilasgow, in this month's issm 

 ofler serviceable patterns to our readers. We ha\. 

 personal experience of the particular make and ha\> 

 found them most satisfaciory. 



.1 Record in Hunkv PRomcTiON. — A hive of bees 

 belonging to .Miss .M. A. Forde, lanaghmore Lodge. 

 Lurgan, who during the past three months has, from 

 the hive in question, taken 144 lbs. of finished honey in 

 sections. Our bee instructor, Mr. Hegan, can vouch 

 for it. 



.\ New HvHRin Berry.— The Messrs. Laxton semi 

 us fruited samples of their new hybrid, said to be .1 

 cross between the raspberry Superlative and llu- 

 Logan berry. It is named the Laxton berry by tin 

 raiser. It differs from the Logan berry in being less 

 acid to the taste and in having a softer core. 1 1 

 appears to be nearer the raspberry than the Logan 

 berry. The fruits on arrival were not in the best 

 condition to sample, but we can well imagine that it 

 will be a great rival to the Logan berry when it becomes 

 better known. 



Sweet Pea List of H. W. Chlrch.man.— This is a 

 list compiled by a sweet pea specialist, and contains all 

 the popular varieties in cultivation. There is a short 

 article on the cultivation of sweet peas. The list is 

 illustrated. 



Illu.strated -Autumn Gi'ide (Cannell & Sons) is a 

 very full descriptive catalogue that should prove of 

 much interest to head gardeners. It includes fruits, 

 trees, shrubs, and flowers. 



Catalogle of Dutch and Cape Bulbs issued by 

 Ant. Roozen & Son, seems to be a complete list of 

 bulbous plants in cultivation. 



Alpines, Rock Plants, and Hardy Perrknials is 

 a little catalogue issued by Messrs. Phipps & Ireland. 

 There is an introductory chapter on " How to Make, 

 Plant, and Keep a Rockery." 



Watson's "Carnations" is a useful little book as it 

 contains not only de.scriptions and price lists of all the 

 more recent new varieties of carnations, but very clear 

 directions as to the general cultivation of these popular 

 flowers. It is well illustrated, and may he had from 

 the Nurseries, Clontarf. 



Dickson's "Hawlmark" Bulbs is the name of 

 Messrs. Alex. Dickson's Autumn list of bulbous plants 

 for immediate planting. It is well arranged, gives 

 necessary instructions as for planting, and is illustrated. 



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