PAXTON SOCIETY. 



During the past year the usual Course of Saturday 

 Evening Meetings have been held, at which the following 

 Papers were read : — 

 1897. 



Jan. 9 — " From Chester to Paris via the Channel Islands, Normandy, and 

 Brittany, with special reference to their Horticultural resources " 

 (illustrated by Lime-light Pictures), by Mr. G. P. Miln. 

 „ 23 — "Roses," by Rev. Lionel Garnett. 

 Feb. 6—" Flowers and their fertilization " (illustrated by Lime-light Pictures), 

 by Mr. J. D. Siddall. 

 ,, 20 — " Gardeners of Antiquity," by Rev. F. S. ftL Bennett. 

 Mar. 6 — Conversational discussion on Chrj'santhemums. Introduced by 

 Mr. John Wynne Ffoulkes. 

 ,, 20— "Spring Flowers," by Mr. E. J. Baillie, F.L.S. 

 April 3 — "The Art of Modelling Fruits and Vegetables in Plaster of Paris" 

 (with practical demonstrations), by Mr. R. Newstead, F.E.S. 



The average attendance of Members at these Meetings 

 was better than in any previous Session, and the liveliest 

 interest continues to be taken in all branches of Horti- 

 culture. 



The Annual Fruit and Chrysanthemum Exhibition, 

 held under the auspices of this Societj-, is now recognised 

 as one of the best Exhibitions of its kind in the provinces ; 

 and there is abundant evidence to show that the holding of 

 this Exhibition has done a great deal towards encouraging 

 Fruit Culture throughout Cheshire and North Wales. 



A new feature which was introduced at the last 

 Exhibition to bring Growers and Consumers into direct 

 contact with each other was generally appreciated. 



N. F. BARNES, President. 

 G. P. MIEN, Secretary. 



NOTE.— The Annual Fruit and Chrysanthemum Exhibition will be 

 held in the Town Hall, Chester, on 16th & 17th November, 1897. Schedules 

 of Prizes aad all particulars may be had from the Hon. Secretary, or from 

 any Member of Committee. 



