March, 1909 



THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST 



63 



1 



He Queen Victoria Park 



Editor, The Canadian Horticulturist: 

 T notice in your January number in the 

 editorial columns a severe criticism on the 

 anagement of the Queen Victoria Niagara 

 alls Park, which I think deserves some 

 itention, not wishing to cast any reflections 

 the management of the above park while 

 nder ex-superintendent Wilson, which I 

 believe was satisfactory to those best ac- 

 quainted with the facts. It seems to me 

 it would have been better on your part to 

 have enquired more carefully into the pre- 

 sent management of the park and its re- 

 quirements, before publishing such an ar- 

 ticle as above referred to, apparently on the 

 ifse dixit of an ex-employee of the park. 



I notice the following, "some positions 

 have been created to furnish situations foi; 

 party heelers." Allow me to state for the 

 benefit of your readers that there is not a 

 position in the park to-day that was not 

 created and filled by the old board and 

 after the written report of ex-superintend- 

 ent Wilson, recomrni-ndine such position to 

 be filled. Mr. Wilson fully realized the in- 

 creased area of the park extending as it 

 does from lake to lake causing greatly in- 

 creased responsibilities and work for the 

 nfflce staff; consequently he recommended 

 over three years since, the appointment of 

 nn assistant, which appointment was made 

 by the board, and T nm pleased to notice 

 that you are the first person so far heard 

 from questioning the wisdom of his (Mr. 

 Wilson's) recommendation and pronounc- 

 ing it unnecessary. 



Your reflection on the present holder of 

 the position of assistant-superintendent as 

 only a "farmer" does not do credit to the 

 publisher of a horticultural publication, 

 and as for him having been a defeated can- 

 didate for the legislature only goes to show 

 the respect and confidence in his ability 



entertained by a large portion of the resi- 

 dents of the county of Welland who placed 

 him in the position. Your judgment pro- 

 nounced upon the qualifications of the chief 

 gardener is quite as uncalled-for and un- 

 worthy, as the contents of the green- 

 houses and flower beds in season amply 

 prove. 



Another, "there is need for improvement 

 in the personnel of the officials." I will 



lar." I am quite safe in saying that you 

 cannot find a disinterested person on either 

 side of Niagara River who is or has been a 

 frequenter at the park who will agree with 

 you in that remark. On the contrary, scores 

 of compliments have been showered on the 

 staff for the excellent and in many places 

 improved appearance of the park during the 

 past season and that by men competent to 

 judge. — A Citizen. 



Better Results Every Year 



Editor, The Canadian Horticul- 

 turist:— I consider The Canadian 

 Horticulturist the very best adver- 

 tising medium for anyone who has 

 anything to sell to those interested 

 in purely horticultural pursuits. 

 Other mediums may secure business 

 from a few local customers, but The 

 Canadian Horticulturist has 

 brought me orders from prominent 

 fruit growers in all parts of Canada, 

 from Cape Breton. N. S., to the Okan- 

 agan Valley, B. C. I have used your 

 advertising pages for years, each suc- 

 ceeding year with greater and more 

 gratifying results. — W. H. Vander- 

 burg, grower of choice strawberry 

 plants. Poplar Hill, Ont. 



venture to say you have not the slightest 

 acquaintance with a single park official, 

 their qualifications or duties, except per- 

 haps that heard from the aforesaid ex-em 

 ployee who apparently is not noted for 

 veracity. 



Still another, "the rapid deterioration 

 that has taken place in the appearance and 

 character of the park in general, and of 

 many plants, trees and shrubs in particu- 



Queen Victoria Park Again 



Editor, The Canadian Horticulturist: 

 — Let me add a few words of appreciation 

 to the stand you have taken aoout Messrs. 

 Cameron and Wilson. I knew the latter 

 but slightly, but paid Mr. Cameron several 

 memorable visits at the park. From the 

 first time he showed me over the park I 

 realized that Canada had a beauty spot 

 there and also a horticultural paradise, for 

 Mr. Cameron was growing shrubs and trees 

 there, hardy no where else in Canada (but 

 the Pacific coast), and not reliably hardy 

 south of Niagara for the breadth of a cou- 

 ple of states — a place to be developed to its 

 utmost — for the education and enjoyment 

 of Canadians. 



Mr. Cameron had all that at heart, and 

 was full of enthusiasm for the possibilities 

 of his park. He filled his position duti- 

 fully and with competence. Whatever be 

 the reasons for his dismissal, stand for it 

 that his successor is in no way a lesser 

 light.— B. C. 



This magazine costs only 60 cents a year. 

 Subscribe now. 



If there is anything about this issue of 

 The Canadian Horticulturist that you do 

 not like, tell us about it. Suggestions are 

 welcomed. 



Fruit Lands in the Glorious Kootenay Valley 



^BRITISH COLUMBlA= 



If You Arc Looking 

 For: 



A perfect climate. 



An ideal home. 



Magnificent Surroundings. 



A good income upon a 

 moderate capital. 



Splendid hunting and 

 fishing. 



A healthy and enjoyable 

 life. 



ROBSON 



Is the Place for You 



It is a charming up-to-date fruit growing settlement situated on the Columbia 

 River, near the beautiful city of Nelson, and has special advantages over any other 

 district. Conclusive testimony from actual settlers and high authorities. Wide- 

 awake settlers, after investigating all other fruit-growing districts in B. C. have 

 finally located at ROBSON. 



For further particulars and full information write for our free illustrated 

 booklet No. 7. 



McDERMID & McHARDY 



210 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Man. and Nelson, B.C. 



