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THE GARDENERS' MAGAZINE. 



January 22, 1898, 



time, be compelled to seek its assistance, so that its work may be not only fully 

 maintained but enlarged, and the ever-increasing number of applicants helped and 

 benefited. 



To Balance 



Balance-sheet.— Receipts. 



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We have audited the accounts and certify the same to be correct, and are 

 pleased to state we have found the books well and accurately kept. We have also 

 satisfied ourselves that the securities of the invested funds are in the hands of the 



bankers. 



(Signed) 



Thomas Manning,] 

 Thomas Swift, ^Auditors. 

 J. Willard, J 



The adoption of the report was* moved by the Chairman, who remarked that 

 the last year was the most successful of the institution ; he deplored the loss of 

 two able trustees. He referred to the Thomson legacy, and stated that the interest 

 from this would go as an annual pension to the widow, who just misses 

 being elected as pensioner at the present election, provided the meeting considers 

 the case suitable. After a few more remarks, with special reference to the success 

 of the Victorian Era Fund, the motion was seconded by Mr. Gardener, and carried, 

 together with a vote of thanks to the committee. Mr. Harry Veitch, on the pro- 

 position of Mr. A. Outram, was re-elected treasurer, and awarded a vote of thanks 

 for past services. Mr. G. Wythes proposed Mr. G. J. Ingram be re-elected 

 secretary; this motion, seconded by Mr, Osborne, was carried, and Mr. Ingram 

 suitably responded. Mr. W. G. Morgan moved that Messrs. W. Denning, James 

 Douglas, N. N. Sherwood, J. II. Veitch, and G. Wythes be re-elected members 

 of the committee ; and that Messrs. E. Ranger Johnson and Mr. Gleeson be re- 

 elected members of the committee, in room of Messrs. R. Milligan Hogg and 

 Thomas Glen, who retire. After being seconded by Mr. Manning, this was 

 carried. 



Mr. J. Hudson proposed the re-election of the auditors; after being seconded 

 Messrs. Manning, Willard, and Swift were duly re-elected auditors. The arbi- 

 trators were also re-elected, and a vote of thanks accorded them. It was then 

 proposed by Mr. W. Denning that Messrs. John Battersby, John Berry, Daniel 

 Boreham, George Daniels, William Davidson, Thomas Ffoulkes, John Mitchin- 

 son, John Perkins, John Rolfe, and Silas Warr, whose cases have been investi- 

 gated, and come within the terms of Rule III., 5, be placed on the pension list 

 without election from January I, 1898. No other business coming before the 

 meeting, and all the formalities having been fulfilled, the chairman brought the 

 meeting to a close, and proposed that Messrs. T. Manning, A. Outram, and E.J. 

 Monro be elected scrutineers of the ballot. The meeting then broke up to await 

 the result of the election. 



Result of Ballot. 



The poll was declared at 4.50, when the following were found to have been 

 successful : Henry Ellis, Cheshire, 4,249 votes ; Thomas Bundy, Bournemouth, 

 3,900 ; Robert Begbie, St. John's Wood, 3,878 ; James Baker, Devon, 3,868 ; 

 William Wood, Finsbury Park, 3,790 ; David Cornell, Addlestone, 3,663 ; George 

 Hewitt, Croydon, 3,651 ; Edwin Thomas, Shrewsbury, 3,550 ; and Lydia Rose, 

 Derby, 3,534. In accordance with the terms of the Thomson Bequest, Elizabeth 

 McCulloch, Charlbury, was also elected, having gained 3,031 votes. 



There were 1,152 spoiled votes, including 

 lists. Total number of votes polled 97,951. 



1,035 unsigned and 117 unpaid 



NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



The annual general meeting of this society was held on Wednesday last at the 

 Stag's Head Hotel, under the presidency of Councillor H. Law. The treasurer 

 (Mr. A. Cockeiill) presented a statement of accounts showing that the payments, 

 ^810 15s. 8d., exceeded the income by ^25 8s. iod. The secretary (Mr. W. B. 

 Troup), in replying to a vote of thanks for his services during the past year said, 

 that in 1890 they had a profit of ^200 ; in 1 891 they cleared £39 ; in 1892, ^113; 

 in 1893, £79 ; since then they had had deficits of £54, £21, 2*43, and this year, 

 £25 ; but considering the numerous counter attractions on the August Bank 

 Holiday, they had had a smaller loss than was at first anticipated. A. Drucker, 

 Esq., M.P., was thanked for filling the office of president during the past twelve 

 months, Earl Spencer being chosen for that post for 1898. It was decided to 

 hold the next show at Althorp Park, on Monday and Tuesday, August I and 2. 



THE FRENCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. 



Mr. Herbert Cutbush presided on Saturday evening last over the ri* \h 

 annual dinner of the above-named society, and a very successful and eniovaH 

 evening it was. As was the case last year the gathering took place at the Iniperi I 

 Restaurant, Strand, and a numerous company assembled to do honour to th 

 occasion. English horticulture was well represented in the persons of Aw/ 

 Harry Laing, Harman Payne, H. J. Jones, W. Cuthush, J. Weathers, and other 

 After dinner was over the customary toasts and speeches were indulged in 

 and Mr. George Schneider, the genial president of the society, in introducing the 

 chairman to the company, reminded them that Mr. Cutbush 's position in the 

 gardening world and the interest he took in the society were ample recommenda- 

 tions fjr their selection of him as chairman on this occasion, and very heartily 

 proposed his healih. ' 



Mr. Cutbush replied, saying that ever since the society was started in 1888 it 

 had been most successful, a fact that was very largely due to the ability of its 

 officers and the enthusiasm of its members. Numerous additions to the roll of 

 membership had been made during the past year, and it was interesting to record 

 that besides being represented in every European state, the society had member 

 al so in America, Algeria, the Congo, and elsewhere. Financially there was good 

 reason for congratulation, the society being at present in a much better position 

 than this time last year. Many valuable additions had been made to the library, 

 which was one of the leading feacures of the society. The Bulletin had been 

 improved, and the new one for 189S will be still more so. lie was pleased to 

 raise his glass and invite them to drink to the continued success and prosperity of 

 the society, coupling with the toast the name of their worthy president, Mr. 

 Schneider, who, in reply, briefly reviewed the work of the past year, and thanked 

 the members for the spirit of comradeship that always animated them. He also 

 attiibuted a large measure of the success to English friends who kindly found 

 room for many of the young men who desired places in this country. In conclusion 

 he gave the toast of "The Visitors," to which Mr, Harman Payne replied. 



At this psint a little surprise was in store for Mr. Schneider, as Mr. Gachelin 

 arose to make him a presentation of a case of cutlery and an address on behalf of 

 the new members. Mr. Schneider appropriately replied to this unexpected 

 demonstration of good feeling towards him. 



Vocal and instrumental music was excellently rendered, and as a close to the 

 proceedings the company very heartily sang the English and French national 

 anthems. Messrs. Cutbush and Sons, of Highgate, received a cordial vote of 

 thanks for the floral decorations. 



MANCHESTER AND NORTH OF ENGLAND ORCHID SOCIETY, 



January 13. 



The above society held a meeting on the 13th inst. at the Coal Exchange, 

 Market Place, Manchester, and even at this dull season of the year many inter- 

 esting exhibits were brought together. Lycaste Skinneri alba, shown by Mr. Lee- 

 man, ^vas notable, as such a fine specimen is difficult to find. Odontoglossum 

 deltoglossum Stevensi was a fine form, much in the way of O. excelk; 

 Cypripedium bellatulum album was the finest yet seen, and Cypripedium insigne 

 Sanderee, of which two plants were shown and one cut flower, without doubt was 

 the true type. The members present were : W. Thompson, Esq., in the chair, 

 and Messrs. G. S. Ball, W. Gent, G. W. Law Schofield, A. Warburton, II. 

 Greenwood, W. Bolton, P. Weathers, J. Cypher, W. Stephens, R. Johnson, and 

 J. Leeman. 



Mr. Stevens, gardener to W. Thompson, Esq., Walton Grange, Stone, Staffs, 

 gained awards cf merit for Odontoglossum deltoglossum Stevensi and Cypripedium 

 Calypso. Mr. J. Robson, Bowdon, showed a well-grown plant of Cypripedium 

 Boxalli, for which the committee recommended a cultural certificate ; C. Polle- 

 tianum reversum gained an award of merit. Mr. Hey, gardener to G. S. Ball, 

 Esq., Ashford, Wilmslow, showed Cypripedium bellatulum album, which gained 

 F.C.C., and C. Swinburnei magnificum, which gained an A.M. Mr. Edge, gar- 

 dener to J. Leeman, Esq., West Bank House, Hcaton Mersey, brought Lycaste 

 Skinneri alta, Odontoglossum crispum (A.M.), and several other fine orchids. 

 Mr. A. Warburtcn, Vine House, Haslingden, showed Cypripedium insigne San 

 derce and C. Mons. G. TraufTant (C. Morgana; crossed with C. Stonei). Mr. S. 

 Gratrix, Old Traftbrd, Manchester, showed several good things, and Cypripedium 

 F. S. Roberts (C. niveum crossed with C. Curtisi) was a gem, gaining a F.C.C 

 Mr. Johnson, gardener to T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, had several 

 good orchids ; Mr. Rogers, gardener to O. O. Wrigley, Esq., showed Cypripedmic 

 Lathamianum roseum giganteum, C. Argus Moensi, Selenipedium leuchorrodum, 

 and C. Walloertianum pallidum ; Mr. D. Lord sent C. Lathamianum giganteum. 

 The next meeting is to be held on February 10. 



THE SCOTTISH HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. 



The annual meeting of this popular and useful society was held in the society ; 



rooms, St. Andrew's Square, on Tuesday, January 1 1. There was a crowds* 



meeting, Mr. Todd, the retiring president, who was re-elected, in the chair, j 



appeared from the secretary's report that the association was founded in u, 



with some one hundred members, and that it has increased every year since, unDi 



it now numbers some six hundred members ; one hundred and fifty have Dtf" 



■ ~ ' & ^ j The following otocr 



: Honorary President, the Duke of Buccleuch ; President, 

 Mr. M. Todd ; Vice-Presidents, Mr. P. Laird and Mr. Tames Grieve; Secretary, 

 Mr. B. Laird ; Assistant Secretary, Mr. B. Murray ; Treasurer, Mr. A'exanc^ 



* The society, as already announced, has given some ^250 of its pr 

 * * ' " ' The total income as appears from J 



nthemum show was £1,264 7 s - 8d ' r Lif 

 ^ ~r r. ~ /%,,- w 5tVi the ordinary 



added to the roll cf members during the year just closed, 

 bearers were chosen ----- 



M'Ker.zie. 

 to local and 



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horticultural charities. 



horn- 



culturally this association is in a most prosperous condition. 



ISLE OF WIGHT CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 



This body held its annual meeting on Saturday, the 15th inst., when ihcu ^ - 

 a large muster of members. Dr. J. Groves, B.A., presided. The ba ' ance _^| 

 and report were unanimously adopted. The former showed that the soC1 .^j^ 

 a balance in hand of about ^18. The question of an Isle of Wight charnpto ^ 

 prize was fully discussed, and afterwards left to a sub-committee for decision. ^ 

 Charles Seely, Bart., was re-elected president ; Dr. Groves, chairman^ 

 Coombes, treasurer ; and Mr. C. II. Cave, hon. secretary for the ensuing y 



Proposed Trials at Chiswick.— The trials to be conducted . in 

 Gardens during the current year comprise zonal pelargoniums for 

 summer blooming and indoor blooming in summer, chrysanthemums tste ^# 

 blooming in early autumn, violas, fuchsias for greenhouse decoration, Pf n ^ 

 for border plants, saxifrages for rockwork and borders, shrubby spii* ■ 

 cannas, new early potatos, new peas, new tomatos, and radishes. 



