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DEC. 1904. 



Vol. XXIX. Parts 1, 2 & 3. 



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CONTENTS 



By 



Pests of the Shrubbery. By Dr. Cooke, V.M.H 



Himalayan Rhododendrons. By Sir John Llewelyn, Bart. 

 Primula deorum, Shortia uniflora, Rhodothamnus Chamaecistus 



W. T. Hindmarsh, F.L.S. 



Hybridisation of Roses. By Monsieur Viviand-Morel 



Variation in Indigofera sumatrana. By H. M. Leake, M.A 



Hard Seed in Indigofera arrecta. By H. M. Leake, M.A., F.L.S. 

 Design in Suburban Gardens. By Hugh P. G. Maule, F.R.H.S. 

 Heredity of Acquired Characters. By Rev. Prof. Henslow, M.A., V.M.H. 



A Japanese Garden. By Kenkichi Okubo 



Hippeastrums. By Dr. Bonavia, F.R.H.S 



Apple and Pear Scab. By Dr. Cooke, M.A., LL.D., V.M.H 



Metamorphosis in Flowers. By Rev. Professor Henslow, M.A., V.M.H 



Gooseberry-Mildew in Europe. By E. S. Salmon, F.L.S , 



Nature Study. By R. Hedger Wallace, F.R.H.S 



Oranges. By H. Somers Rivers, F.R.H.S 



Disease of Calanthes. By John Bidgood, B.Sc, F.L.S 



Allotment and Cottage Gardens. By Alex. Dean, V.M.H. 



On Electric Heating. By R. B. Rogers, A.M.I.C.E 



Enemies of the Apple. By Monsieur Charles Baltet 



Diseases of the Potato. By Geo. Massee, F L.S., V.M.H. 



Pomology as a Study. By R. Lewis Castle, F.R.H.S 



Examinations in Horticulture 



Planting for Autumn and Winter Effect. By Hon. Vicary Gibbs, F R.H S 

 Shrubs on the Coast of Ross-shire. By Osgood Mackenzie, F.R.H.S. 



Commonplace Notes and Reviews 



Report on Potatoes at Wisley, 1904 



Centenary of the Society 



Indian Primulas. By Sir George Watt, C.I.E., LL.D 



Far Eastern Maples. By James H. Veitch, F.R.H.S 



Transactions :— 



General Meetings 



Scientific Committee Meetings 



Fruit and Vegetable Committee Meetings 



Floral Committee Meetings 



Orchid Committee Meetings 



Narcissus and Tulip Committee Meetings 



Notices to Fellows • 



Advertisements. Index to Advertisements, Advt. pages 34, 35- 



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