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THE GARDENERS' MAGAZINE. 



January S, 1898 



Exhibitions and Meetings. 



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Tiik annua! meeting was held al the Guildhall, Worcester, under the presidency 

 of Mr. W. Crump ; twenty other members were present. Mr. J. II. White (hon. 

 secretary and treasurer) submitted the statement of accounts, from which it 

 appeared that the receipts for the past year had been £71 9 s - M. (including the 

 twenty guineas received as admission to Madreslield Court Gardens on the 

 occaMon of their being open to the public early last summer. The expenses were 

 £7 os. I0d., the sum of £6$ having been forwarded to the parent society in 

 London. During ihe past season there had been a lad of spontaneous donations 

 which would account for the small balance in hand. Thanks were accorded to 

 Earl Beauchamp for so kindly aiding the cause by throwing open his beautiful 

 grounds for the society's benefit. The committee were glad to report that Mr. 

 Davits, the county candidate, whose nomination they supported at the last 

 election of pensioners, was successful ; two candidates from the county had been 

 nominated this year, the particulars of which would soon reach the subscribers. 

 Earl iBeauchamp was re-elected president, and Messrs. W. Crump and J. II. 

 White, life-governors. In acknowledging the vote of thanks for presiding, Mr. 

 Crump observed that during' the last two years the society had forwarded ^227 15s. 

 to the p irent society. He also referred to the death of Lord Ilindlip, a strong 

 supporter ot the cause ; and a vote of condolence was passed and ordered to be 

 forwarded to the family. 



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SHIRLEY HARDENERS' ASSOCIATION. 



At the recent monthly meeting of this energetic association, Mr. J. Mayo, of 

 Palmeston, New Zealand, gave a lecture, principally upon fruit growing in that 

 colony, where he was formerly government pomologist. Mr. W. F. G. Spranger, 

 president of the association, occupied the chair. Mr. Mayo, in speaking of fruit 

 cultivation in New Zealand, showed how the colonists studied the taste of the 

 English people in growing fruit for the English market. He also mentioned how 

 the New Zealand Government not only fostered industry but actually enforced 

 proper attention being paid to the fruit trees. He afterwards spoke of the 

 vineyards to be found in the colony, and of the cultivation of lemons. 



Dr. Angcll sent a number of dried specimens of New Zealand ferns which 

 were of special interest on this occasion ; Mr. E. J. Wilcox, gardener to Colonel 

 Sinkins, Aldcrmoor House, exhibited a number of insects injuiious to apple and 

 pear blossoms; Mr. B. I^adhams, F.R.H.S., had a fine display of zonal pelar- 

 goniums. \ otes of thanks to the chairman, lecturer, and exhibitors concluded the 



proceedings. 



New Chrysanthemums.— In my recent notes on "New Chrysanthe- 

 mums," page S2 \ % tS<)7, a clerical error occurred, where the name Mr. J. Gleeson 

 was given instead of Mrs. J. (ties-, ner. As the latter is a very promising variety, 

 it m important to make this correction. — W. H. Lkks. 



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Editorial communications should be addressed to the Ed itor of the Gardeners 

 Magazine, 148 and 149, Aldersgate Street, E.C. 



The Editor will be glad to receive photographs of gardens, plants, flowers, trees, 

 fruits, &c, for reproduction in the Gardeners*^ Magazine. He will also be 

 greatly obliged by correspondents sending early intimation of interesting local 

 events relating to horticulture. In sending newspapers containing matter to 

 which they wish to draw attention, correspondents are requested to distinctly 

 mark the paragraph. 



Specimens of plants, flowers, and fruits for naming or opinion should be sent to 

 the Editor of the Gardeners' Magazine, " Endsleigh," Priory Park, Kew, 

 Surrey, and as early in the week as possible. All parcels must be sufficiently 

 prepaid. 



Secretaries of horticultural societies are invited to send early notification of forth 

 coming exhibitions and meetings, and are requested to advise us concerning 

 change of dates 



Lime- wash on Walls. — G.W., Kenley : To ensure lime-wash sticking firmly 

 to the walls you must mix the lime with a very large percentage of size, obtainable 

 at any oil and colour merchant's, and use as little water as possible. If allowed to 

 dry thoroughly thii mixture will withstand the effects of syringing for a very long 

 period. 



Pruning 1 Wistaria and Jasmine. — G. W., Kenley: Little pruning is 

 necessary in the case of either Wistaria chinensis or Jasminum officinarum. In the 

 case of the former, where growth is not necessary for filling wall space, it is a good 

 plan to spur back the long and young growths, as this ensures abundance of flowers 

 and prevents overcrowding. The work can be done e ither autumn or spring when 

 the climbers are being attended to. Make room for strong young growths of the 

 jasmine, and remove any that are old and worn out. 



Streptocarpuses. — G. W., Kenley : The treatment of streptocarpuses 

 after growth and flowering has past should consist in keeping them clean from 

 green fly, giving the temperature of a warm greenhouse, and keeping them some- 

 what drier than during their period of activity. As soon as the days lengthen 

 considerably repot the plants, but do not give a large shift. Place near the glass 

 in an intermediate temperature until growth is vigorous, admitting air on all 

 favourable occasions, and finally growing and flowering the plants in a not too airy 

 greenhouse. 



Cypripedium spectabile. — A., Devon : This charming hardy orchid can 

 be cultivated in pots, but it is usually much finer if grown in a moderately moist 

 position in a sheltered and partially-shaded part of the garden. Plants can be 

 obtained from any dealer in hardy plants, and good specimens should be procured 

 for pot culture. A suitable compost will consist of one part each of loam, peat, 

 and leaf-soil, with a good sprinkling of sand. Keep the specimens from frost, 

 but do not force them or subject them to a high temperature. A cool greenhouse 

 will suit them. Little, indeed scarcely any, water will be needed until growth 

 commences. 



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