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SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, 1908. 
A. CERLP O. .GLY NDE. 
About fifty members and friends visited Glynde by the kind 
invitation of the Hon. Frances Wolseley, who met them at the 
Church. The Rev. W. E. Dalton, M.A., conducted them round 
the edifice, which was built by Bishop Trevor in 1765, and 
possesses the characteristic features of the period, which, though 
said to have been admired when finished, are not so at the 
present day. Glynde Place was thrown open to the visitors by 
the kindness of Beckwith-Smith, Esq., and some time 
was passed here in admiring the splendid suite of rooms with 
their fine pictures, carving, and metal work. Thence the members 
passed to the Dairy, and finally visited the School for Lady 
Gardeners, of which the Hon, Frances Wolseley is the Principal. 
The School was founded in 1got-2, and is supervised by the 
Hon. Frances Wolseley. ‘The number of Students is limited and 
great care is taken as to their selection. A personal interview 
and the highest references are required before admission. The 
following arrangements for the course of work are a development 
upon specialised lines of the scheme which has up to now existed. 
The chief object of the course is to give a thorough foundation in 
the management of all the more hardy garden plants and to 
improve taste in the laying out and arrangement of gardens. 
Attention is given to the every-day work of a garden, com- 
prising :—The care of grass, paths and beds; mowing, sweeping, 
and general tidiness; digging, trenching, and other ground 
operations, raising plants from seeds and cuttings, their subsequent 
treatment ; culture of herbaceous, alpine plants and roses ; forcing 
violets, Dutch bulbs, richardias, etc. ; watering, ventilation, and 
other points of glass house management. Gathering and packing 
flowers and general varieties of vegetables for market is carried 
out. Fruit is grown, including bush, standards, espaliers, and 
strawberries. 
Arrangements are made by which students can visit local 
gardens. They are required to keep notes of these visits and to 
answer in (writing) questions upon them. The advantages thus 
gained to students, in comparing their own work with that of those 
having life-long experience, will be a special feature of the school. 
Students are encouraged to stay two years if it is found that 
their special needs can be provided for. In any case they should 
not stay less than one year. Advice is given as to their future. 
At the conclusion of the visit, on the motion of Dr. Walter 
Harrison, a hearty vote of thanks was given to the Hon. Frances 
Wolseley and Miss Campion. Some members, after tea at 
Glynde, walked by the road to Lewes ; others mounted the hills 
and enjoyed a glorious walk in the evening light. 

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