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LIST OF PUBLICATIONS. 



Journal. 



The Journal of the Society has been published since 1807 and forms one of the most 

 complete horticultural works,* serving, amongst other things, to illustrate the changes 

 and fashions in Gardening during the last century. Its object is not only to afford a 

 permanent record of the Society's w ork, but also in order that Fellows living at a distance 

 may be kepi acquainted with what the Society is doing, both at the Gardens and at 

 Westminster. It will be found full of most valuable information derived from actual 

 experience, and is of very great interest and practical use to all who ai*e interested in 

 Gardens. The Journal is sent post free to all Fellows not in arrear with their subscrip- 

 tions, and non-Fellows may purchase copies, if they wish. A list of the back numbers, 

 and the price of each, can be obtained on application to the Secretary, R.H.S., Vincent 

 Square, London, S.W. 



Fungoid Pests of Cultivated Plants. 



The attention of Fellows is directed to a handsome volume recently published by 

 the Society on Fungoid Pests of Cultivated Plants, by Dr. M. C. Cooke, V.M.H. It 

 consists oi 280 pages of letterpress, and is illustrate, 1 with 21 coloured plates, containing 

 figures of MO different fungoid attacks, and 23 woodcuts. Each pest is described 

 separately, and means for its prevention or eradication are given, and the whole work 

 is written so as to interest and instruct the cidtivator in the simplest and most 

 practical manner. The volume is bound in buckram, and makes an admirable school 

 prize or gift to a gardener or student of nature. 



Price 61- post free. 



Rules for Judging at Horticultural 

 Exhibitions. 



The" Rules for Judging, with suggestions to Schedule Makers and Exhibitors" 

 have again been further revised and considerably modified from the experience gained 

 during the last few years. Special attention is drawn to the amended Rule defining 

 "an amateur," with suggestions for establishing four distinct classes of amateurs to 

 meet the requirements of larger or smaller local Societies. The " pointing " recom- 

 mended for fruits and vegetables has also been considerably amended, and the terms 

 "annuals and biennials" further explained. The Secretaries of Local Societies are 

 advised to obtain a fresh copy. 



Price 16 post free. 



Classified List of Daffodil Names. 



(Issued by Order of the Council, July 1908, for Use at the Society's Shows.) 



At the request of the Daffodil Committee the Council recently appointed a Com- 

 mit tee to consider the best way of avoiding the confusion, and consequent disputes, 

 likely to arise from the recent multitudinous crossing, recrossing, and intercrossing of 

 the old Divisions of Magni- Medio- and Parvi-coronati. The Committee have delivered 

 their Report instituting an entirely new system of classification, which the Council have 

 (with slight modifications) adopted and confirmed, and ordered to be used at all the 

 Society's Shows. The Report has been printed in handy book form and contains a list 

 ol even hatfodil known to the Committee, together with the name of the raiser as fa* 

 as it could he discovered, each (lower known being allotted to its appropriate class 



Price 1 - post free. 



Copies of the above can be obtained from the 



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