lOG Proceedings of the Horticultural Society. 



James VVarre, Esq., the other by Mr. William Hogan, gardener to 

 Mr, Wane. 



A paper, by Mr. Thomas Milne of Fulhaffl, on the cultivation of the 

 English cranberry (vaccinium oxycocus,) in dry beds, was read. 

 Mr. Milne's success in managing this very desirable fruity which has 

 hitherto been considered incapable of cultivation, has been such as to 

 leave no doubt that it will soon become an inhabitant of our gardens. 



Various seeds and scions were distributed to the members 

 present, and numerous specimens of fruits were exhibited. 



Tuesday, February 4. 



His Majesty the King of Bavaria was elected a Fellow of the 

 Society. 



The following papers were read : — 



On the autumn and winter management of cauliflowers, so as to 

 preserve them through the winter. By Mr. George Cockburn, gar- 

 dener to William Stephen Poyntz, Esq. 



On the cultivation and propagation of gardenia radicans. By 

 Mr. Samuel Sawyer, gardener to Isaac Lyon Goldsmid, Esq. 



On the management of fig-trees in the open air. By Mr. Samuel 

 Sawyer. 



Notes on the eflfects of frost upon glazing. By Joseph Sabine, 

 Esq., F.R.S., &c., Secretary. 



On forcing strawberries. By Mr. George Meredew, gardener to 

 Charles Calvert, Esq. 



Mr. Robert Clews, gardener to the Duke of Devonshire, at 

 Chiswick-house, exhibited various sorts of grapes in a state of 

 perfect freshness. 



Many varieties of apples and pears were also shown, sent by 

 different members. 



Tuesday, February 18. The following papers were read : — 



On a metluxl of treating potatoes, so as to preserve them in a fresh 

 state during the winter. By Mr. John Goss. 



