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discovered by Dr. Beale miKlit be a form of some facf^n, oeeing that 

 fani^ were knowu to dt-velope theniselvL's in living animalH ; bat an 

 they were fonnd not merely in aiiiiuals wbich had died of the rinder- 

 pout, bnt in those which wire healtliy as well, he was not inclined to 

 ook npon them as the cause of the disease, thongh they might be a 

 conscqnence. 



Mr. Wilson SannderK remarked that these raonlda seem to have 

 little effect when the vitality of the animal is strong, but in eaM»s of 

 weakness and d'senso they might have a greater inflnence. With 

 re;:ard to Coburgia miniata, he allowed the plant a little more pot 

 room th.in Major Clarke, and. as a consequence, instead of one spike 

 of flowers the bnib sent np two or throe. He allowed more pot room, 

 a season of rest, and then pushed the plant on when just beginning to 

 move. As many of these bulbs form large, succulent, permanent 

 roots, the earth in the pots should never be allowed to dry up so as to 

 desiccate such roots ; bnt. on the contrary, they ought to be preserved 

 in a proper condition as regards moisture. In the case of bulbs with 

 Annual roots, as Hyacinths, Tulips, Ac, this did not much matter. 

 The plan which he pni-suod with the Coburgia was to put it in a com- 

 mon greenhouse, there let it rest, and then push it on rapidly in a 

 forcing-house. He would mention, that in Japan Uliciura religiosum 

 was planted near the temples, and tliere was, apparently, in that 

 country a feeling for it similar to that which once existed for the Yew 

 in our own. Ulicium religiosum was the best species of the genus ; 

 its yellow flowers had a delicious perfume ; and though it) had been 

 long known in this country it was not so much appreciated as it deserved. 

 Thirteen new Fellows were elected. 



TuE exhibition last Saturday was much more extensive and varied 

 than it was the week previnusly, and, notwithstanding the continued 

 angenial state of the weather, the contributions were of a gay and 

 meritorious character. Several exhibitors made their appearance 

 who have not been found at these meetings previously, and contested 

 spiritedly, and in some cases successfully, the honours with those who 

 have hitherto had it all to themselves. The schedule for the day con- 

 sisted of prizes for the best collection of six miscellaneoos plants in 

 flower, and the first was taken by Mr. Beasley, gardener to Mrs. "Wood. 

 Acton, with six nicely bloomed plants, consisting chiefly of Azaleas, 

 and a very nice specimen of Chorozema Lawrencianum trained in the 

 form of a balloon and full of bloom. Mr. Young, gardener to Mrs. 

 Barclay, of Highgate. was second, with a very nice collection also : 

 and Mr. Bartlett, of Hammersmith, received a first-class certificate. 

 In the class for collections of fruit there were very few exhibitors, the 

 only award being made to a l^ueen Pine exhibited bj- Mr. George 

 "Ward, gardener to T. N. Miller, Ksq., Bishop Stortford. There was a 

 dish of Uvedale's St. Germain, from the west of Kngland, sent as 

 Chaumontel ! 



Besides the subjects exhibited for the prizes offered in the schedule, 

 there were various others which required special attention, and first- 

 class certificates were severally awarded to Mr. Young for collections 

 of eleven Polyanthus Narcissus, sixteen Hyacinths, sixteen Tulips, 

 twelve Crocus, and eight pots of Lily of the Valley. Mr. Bartlett was 

 also awarded certificates for Prunus sinensis alba plena, cut flowers, 

 and two specimen Ferns. Messrs. Cutbush, of Highgate, received ex- 

 tra prizes for a collection of forced flowers in bloom, and for forced 

 bulbs. Messrs. Lucking, Brothers, also received a first-class certificate 

 for their collection. 



INTEIINATIONAL HORTICULTURAL 

 EXHIBITION AND BOTANICAL CONGRESS. 

 Among the many agencies which are being rapidly called 

 into existence in furtherance of the interests of this great and 

 important undertaking, a most valuable and successful one is 

 that of local effort in the provinces, under the form of local 

 committees or local secretaries. In the case of the former, a 

 number of gentlemen have banded themselves together to work 

 a given district ; and in the latter case a gentleman has imdcr- 

 taken to do this individually. Up to the present time local 

 committees have been formed, and are in active operation, at 

 Sleaford, for Lincolnshire, Hon. Sec, JIi-. D. Lumsden, the 

 Gardens, Bloxholm Hall ; Bristol, Hon. Sec., Mr. James Gara- 

 way, Durdham Down Nursery ; Oxford, Hon. Sec, Mr. W. H. 

 Baxter, Curator of the Botanic Gardens ; Warrington, Hon. 

 Sec, Mr. \\. Bishop, the Garden?, Bewsey Hall; Nottingham, 

 Hon. Sec, Mr. E. J. Lowe, F.L.S., Highfield House; Derby, 

 Hon. Sec, Mr. E. Cooling ,Mile Ash Nurseries ; Leamington, 

 Hon. Sec, Mr. J. H. Hawlev, Bnmswick School ; Hereford, 

 Hon. Sec, Mr. N. Wynn, Midland Bank ; Hertford, Hon. Sec, 

 Mr. E. It. Francis, the Nurseries ; and Doncastcr, Hon. Sec, 

 Mr. James Tindall, the Gardens, Sprotborough Hall. 



In Scotland these local committees are in active operation — 

 viz., Glasgow and the West of Scotland, Hon. Sec, Sir. James 

 Anderson, Meadow Bank, Uddingstone ; Elgin and the North 

 of Scotland, Hon. Sec, Mr. H. Rose, the Gardens, Floors 

 Castle ; and Kelso and the South of Scotland, Hon. Sec, Mr. 

 W. Mien, Kelso. 



In Ireland an influential local committee has been formed 

 at Belfast; Hon. Sec, Mr. W. H. Fergnson, Curator of the 

 Botanic Garden. 



In the following places honorary local secretaries have kindly 

 volunteered to act: — Manchester, Mr. John Shaw; Taunton, 

 Mr. It. H. Poynter ; Ascot, Mr. J. Standish ; Chester, Mr. 

 Arthur Dickson (F. & A. Dickson 6c Sonsi ; Bradford, Mr. W. 

 Iiean ; Ipswich. Mr. T. Blair, the Gardens, Shrubland Park ; 

 Coventry, Mr. W. Miller, the Gardens, Combe Abbey ; and 

 Jersey, Mr. C. B. Saunders, Cacsarean Nurseries, St. Saviour's. 

 Other committees are in coarse of formation throughout the 

 country, and judging from the valuable aid the Executive Com- 

 mittee have already received from these sources, the most 

 satisfactory results will ensue from their establishment. 



Persons wishing to aid the movement should apply to the 

 local secretaries in their several districts, from whom they 

 can obtain the necessary papers, and also subscription forms, 

 itc. The Executive Committee earnestly appeal to the horti- 

 cultural community throughout the country for further help. 

 The movement increases in magnitude and importance day by 

 day, and with this comes a corresponding increase in the ex- 

 penses to be incnrred, despite the utmost vigilance in the finan- 

 cial department. From the gardeners have come a most liberal 

 response, as the subscription list will testify, and it is hoped 

 that a much larger number are yet to be enrolled as subscribers 

 to the fund. 



The Committee of the Botanical Congress to be held nnder 

 the presidency of Professor A. De Candolle, now comprises the 

 names of James Bateman, Professor Babington, W. Baxter, 

 J. J. Bennett, Rev. M. J. Berkeley, Professor Bentley, W. Car- 

 ruthers. Professor Danbeny, Charles Darwin, Dr. Hogg, W. Mas- 

 ters, J. McNab, A. G. More, Dr. Moore, T. Moore, J. Miers, 

 W. Paul, Dr. Prior, J. G. Yeitch, Dr. Welwitsch, Dr. Wright, 

 James Yates, and others. Several papers have already been 

 announced, and it is expected that a large number of foreign 

 botanists and horticulturists will be present. Gentlemen in- 

 tending to take part in the Congress should apply to Dr. 

 Maxwell Masters, the Honorary Secretary, at the office of the 

 Exhibition, 1, William Street, Lowndes Square, S.W. 



VINE CULTURE. 



Mr. Wills has drawn inferences from my remarks that 

 astonish me, and that were certainly neither intended nor 

 conveyed. Referring to what I said abont the difficulty of 

 saying anything new onthe subject of Vine-coltiu'e, and which 

 it would appear constitutes the breach of courtesy referred to, 

 he asks, " Is the cultivation of the Vine to stop at the point of 

 perfection at present gained, whilst everything else is progress- 

 ing ?" Certainly not ; but I do not think that horticulture, or 

 any other science, is likely to be greatly advanced by an un- 

 necessary repetition of facts already familiar to every one. 



Secondly, Jlr. Wills observes that I am wrong in asstuning 

 that he was attempting to introduce any new system of culti- 

 vation for the Vine. I should have thought that the observa- 

 tions just referred to, which he finds fault with first, wotild 

 have been suflioient to exonerate me from such a charge. The 

 idea of bestowing either the credit or the blame of such an at- 

 tempt upon him never occurred to me. 



Passing over his witticisms about painting Vines, &c., I will 

 just obserie that I know champion Grape-growers who use the 

 spoke-brush for cleaning their Vines, and approve of it, and 

 who, I have no doubt, will corroborate my statements should 

 these remarks meet their eye ; and I still maintain that a small 

 amount of care is all that is necessary to prevent the buds of a 

 well-ripened Vine shoot from being injured. I have often 

 used the brush myself, without ever baring my appetite set 

 on edge for anjihing stronger than water. — T. S. W. 



[We do not think Mr. Wills' intended to make any offensive 

 remark, and we can assure Mr. Wills that the writer of the 

 above is the head gardener of a wcH-Ktiowu domain. If they 

 met by our fireside they would shake hands, and laugh heartily 

 that any misconstruction had occurred. Vou shall not poke at 

 one another any more, gentlemen. — Ens. J. or H.] 



Skpleton Leaves. — The leaves are boiled for two minutes, 

 then transferred to a strong solution of permanganate of pot- 

 ash and gently heated. In an hour or two the laxer tissues 

 may be easily removed by means of a brush. Sulphurous acid, 

 or a solution of chloride of Ume, may be used for bleaching 



