FOREST AND STREAM 
Woodland, gam mid §ardm. 
THIS DEPARTMENT IS EDITED BY W. J. DAVIDSON, 8KO. N. Y. 
BOBTIODLTWBAL SOCIETY. 
NEW YORK HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY EXHIBITION. 
W EDNESDAY, Thursday and Friday of last week were 
red-letter days in the history of this flourishing so- 
ciety, and we are happy to again chronicle a deserved success, 
more especially os the management was afraid for some weeks 
before, that, owing to the early season the roses and straw- 
berries would be too far advanced to make a good exhibition. 
In this it was agreeably disappointed, and a better show, both 
of fruits, flowers, plants and vegetables, would be hard to get 
together at this season. Gilmore's Garden too, is probably the 
best hall in the world where such an exhibition could be held 
and, taken with Thomas’ far-famed music, the splashing of 
cascade and fountains, and the number of visitors all 
either intent on music, flowers, fruits or floral designs, made 
the garden look a perfect paradise — if a rather noisy one. 
First to strike the eye on entering were Ihe fine collections of 
strawberries from E. P. Roe, Cornwall-on-Hudson, and Dr. 
Hexamer, Newcastle, N. Y. Peter Henderson, Jersey City 
Heights, also made a good exhibit, but after all the palm for 
single sorts went to E. W. Durand, Irvington, N. J. This 
gentleman has been most successful in raising some of the 
best new varieties ; his Great American (fruit of which were 
exhibited weighing nearly two and one-half ounces) DuraDd s 
beauty which received a special certificate for size and flavor 
combined, and Jersey Queen, which for color, size and shape 
took every eye, were admired by every one ; the latter tasted 
better than it looked, so it must be good. In this connection 
we would observe that fruit of that beautiful conical shape 
with good color takes the eye of the public much more than 
those immense coxscomb shaped varieties which look like 
so many monstrosities, and are only valuable, comparatively, 
for their great size. Gooseberries were also well shown, a 
dish of “ Whitesmith," from Mr. Henderson, Westchester, 
being very large and free from mildew. In this connection 
also we had a point given us. Mr. Henderson uses as a pre- 
ventive and cure for mildew on gooseberries, Glauber's Balts. 
He claims it kills mildew on the first application, leaving the 
berries quite clean when washed off by the rain, and if used 
as a top dressing under the bushes, by keeping the soil moist 
and cool, it acts as a preventive as well. Will some of our 
readers try for themselves and report ? Hothouse grapes were 
largely represented, bunches of Black Hamburg, from Mr. 
Eagan, gardener to W. S. Gurnee. Esq., Irvington, N. Y., 
weighing and 5 pounds respectively, and two bunches «f 
Muscat of Alexandria, from Mr. Brownson, Oyster Bay, L. 
I. , being as perfect as to size and evenness of berry, clear, beau- 
tiful amber color, and symmetry of bunch, as any we have 
ever seen . Peaches also were well to the front ; four trees 
in tubs, grown by Ed. Huckins, Mt. Vernon, N. Y., being 
shown loaded with fruit; as well as a number of single dishes 
from other growers. Quite considerable interest was mani- 
fested in the display of vegetables made by Peter Henderson 
from his trial grounds in Jersey City. These comprised 
about twenty varieties of lettuces, as many of carrots, and 
quite a number of beets, kale, cauliflower and peas. 
Of greenhouse and stove plants, there was as usual a large 
and choice exhibit, Messrs. Such's and Bush’s tables being 
remarkably fine. Principal in the former lot were Anthurium 
Schertzerianum, a noble plant ; A. Crystallinum, Ixora Jar- 
anica flava I. Amboyense, Croton Lord Cairns, Weismanni 
and Majcsticum, Acalypba tricolor, Draciena hybrids, Eurya 
latifolia variegata, a very lurge plant of Phormium tenax 
variegata (the striped New Zealand flax), Alocasia Sedeni, 
Bonapartea hystrix, some lovely Gleichenias and other ferns, 
and a fine lot of PalmB. notably Veitchia Canterburyana, the 
finest plant of it in the country'- The rarest plants on exhi- 
bition were six seedling East Indian pitcher plants (Nepenthes 
vars ), raised by Mr. James Taplin, manager to Mj. Such, 
South Amboy. They far surpass in beauty of pitcher, mark 
iDg and coloring any we have seen either here or in England, 
being much deeper in color than N. Sanguines, and the shape 
almost perfect. He received a well deserved certificate as 
well as the premium offered for the best new and rare plant 
not belore exhibited. In Mr. Bush's collection were tidy 
plantaof Croton Weismanni, Johannis.Bismarcki and Mooreana 
Pundanus Veitcbii, Campylobotrys refulgens, Dieffenbachia 
Bowmnni, SpbfrrogyDe latifolia, Arthuriums of sorts, Dra 
csenas Youngii, nigra-rubra, amabilis, splendens, and the new 
and beautiful D. Casanova*, etc.; Isaac Buchanan, Astoria, 
also made a fine display of Palms, Orchids, Selaginellas, etc. ; 
W. C. Wilson, Astoria, of Ferns, Dracaenas and other rare 
plants ; Laurentz & Weigand, Astoria, and F. Roenbeck, Bay- 
onne. N. J., of Ferns, well grown aDd very beautiful; John 
Henderson, Flushing, of double zonal Pelargoniums and a fine 
plant of the sugar caDe. Mr. Zeller, Flatbush, of monthly 
Carnations and a miscellaneous collection of stove and green- 
house plants; Peter Henderson, of Gloxinias, Verbenas, etc.; 
S. B. Parsons, Sons & Co., Flushing, a splendid display of 
hardy evergreens. Japanese Retinosporas and Japanese Maples, 
with their curiously cut and variegated foliage. Such a col- 
lection could not be exhibited at present by any English or 
Continental nursery man. The most interesting plant in the 
whole exhibition, however, was the Ouvirandra fenestralis or 
lattice plant of Madagascar. It grows entirely under water, 
and has been one of the most difficult plants to import and 
grow to perfection, and we believe has never been before ex- 
hibited in this country. It was 6bown by Mr. Mayne, gar- 
dener to Mrs. Mary Jane Morgan, Twenty-sixth street, who 
also took firet honors for a fine collection of Orchids in bloom, 
many of them new and rare. The show of cut flowers was 
also good, Messrs A. W. Burgess and A. Dejonge leading the 
way in roses, and Messrs. Woolson & Co., Passaic, N. J., 
with a very choice collection of cut blooms of herbaceous 
plants. From one of the students at the Normal Agricultural 
School at Hampton, Va., was received by mail a collection of 
over thirtv-flve correctly named grasses, which were much ad- 
mired ana received a wg]l-merited diploma, The florists did 
not turn out quite 60 stfong a6 usual, though their table was 
comfortably well filled. The most tasteful, neatest, and at 
the same time least expensive desigD, was a picture frame 
composed of rose buds, etc., with a row of the common yellow 
Linaria (buttor and eggs) round the margin to represent the 
gilding, the picture itself being a group of water or pond 
lilies, most artistically arranged on B ^^^^“idwav Mrs' 
This was exhibited by Mr. Shepherd l.m Broadway, 
W. J- Davidson, Brooklyn, contributed a dinner table laid for 
ten persons, in the centre of which was a niound of flowers 
composed of the rarest exotics, interspersed with g™ wl “g 
plants of Adiantum Farleycnse. From the d 
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ea?h Plate wm a neat Boutonniere. This novel exhibit was 
much^admired and received a special premium from the 
judges Mr. James Riddle, Inwood, also exhibited a novelty in 
de8iens It was composed of rooted plants, some 2,500 or 
mom being uled in its. construction. We believe Mr. Gilmore 
secured it as a permanent attraction to the garden. T aken 
altogether the society may well be proud of their third semi 
annual exhibition, the attendance being larger than ever be- 
fore averaging over 5,000 each evening, showing indisputa- 
bly the growing interest taken by the pubhc in all things 
horticultural. 
ro Corrbs ponds nts. — T hoBG desiring os to proscribe for tbelr dogs 
win please toko note of and describe the following points In each onl- 
1 Age. a. Food and medicine given. 3. Appearance of the eye ; 
of the coat ; of the tongue and lips. 4. Any changes In the appoarance 
of the body, as bloating, drawing in of the nanks, etc. 6. Breathing 
the number of respirations per minute, and whethor labored or not. 
8 coudltlon of the bowels and secretions of the kidneys, color, etc. 1. 
Appetite ; regular, variable, eto. 8. Temperature of the body as Indi- 
cated by the bulb of the thermometer when placed between the body 
and the foreleg. 9. Give position of kennel and surroundings, outlook, 
contiguity to other buildings, and the uses of the latter. Also give any 
peculiarities of temperament, movements, etc., that may be noticed, 
sign of suffering, eto. 
CANINE MADNESS. 
Jamaica Plains, June 12, 1878. 
Mb Editob : The increasing interest taken by the public 
in field sports has of late induced the magazines to enliven their 
pages with an occasional sporting article. The series in Scrib- 
ner, if not always correct in detail, is admirably illustrated, 
and similar papers in Harper's Magazine, are quite readable. 
Even the epiceal writers in the Atlantic Monthly axe turning 
their attention to the woods and waters, tbougb in a feeble 
way JLr Warner “ verifies the Adirondacks,” as if hitherto 
those regions had been a myth to the dwellers in and about 
BostoD, and he, a milder Stanley, had been sent into that 
howling wilderness to see if it were 6afe. This pleasant 
writer, however, appears to more advantage in his suburban 
garden than under the grim shadow of Bald-face Mountain, 
and the whole tone of the narrative shows that, to hina, the 
pleasantest day of the excursion was that on which they broke 
^n the June number of the Atlantic, a party of contributors 
are supposed to be boating in Florida, but their talk, as at 
home, is of novels, poetry, taste, and the musical glasses, with 
an alligator and a “blue bittern ” thrown in to give a local color. 
All evidently evolved from the inner consciousness of the 
wnier, sitting within sight of the gilded dome which domi- 
nates the modern Athens. 
Another of the contributors, frantic with the fear of hydro- 
phobia, declares that one hundred and fifty persons have died 
from the bites of dogs during the past eighteen months, and 
believing, as he says, that a single human life is more precious 
than that of the entire canine race, calls for the destruction of 
every dog running at large without a muzzle. Borne may dis- 
sent from this opinion as to their comparative value. For 
myself, I hold that the life of many a dog is worth more than 
that of many a city official, lobby member, or congressman. 
The dog does his duty according to bis knowledge ; the man 
often devotes himself to mischief. I think that something 
like this has been written before by that noble sportsman and 
lover of the dog, Professor Wilson, but it will bear repetition 
in these days of cant. As to the danger from canine madness 
In the first place, out of ten dogs killed by ignorant persons on 
supposition of rabies, probably nine are suffering from other 
diseases. Of ten persons bitten by dogs which are really mad, 
it has been 6hown by repeated observation eight or nine 
escape the disease. So it follows that this nervous contributor, 
as he walks to his publisher’s office, is in more danger of death 
from a falling tile or brick from a housetop, than from the 
bite of a dog. Should not tiles and bricks be abolished ? 
8. C. C. 
A Case of Heart Disease. — We submit the following 
careful diagnosis of heart disease in a bitch, with an effort to 
produce artificial respiration, as among the interesting addi- 
tions to canine physiology. The whole history of the case 
is due to a distinguished physician in Minnesota : 
Sleepy Eye at six months was affected with dysentery and 
loss of appetite, with general febrile disturbance and rapid 
wasting of flesh. Symptoms rapidly becoming alarming, but 
mitigated by active treatment. On examination of the mouth 
the gums were found inflamed, tense and swollen -, brisk 
friction and pressure over the presenting teeth bringing 
them to view. A soothing application of opiated glycerine 
soon brought relief of some of the more distressing symptoms, 
and under the internal administration of the following powders: 
Hyd'g. cum creta ; pulv. ipecac ; Co. aa gr. v acid Gallic ; 
pulv. capsicum aa gr. ss. One powder every two to four 
hours, as required. The heretofore frequent evacuations of 
blood and mucus were replaced by stools of healthy appear- 
and consistence ; subsidence of all inflammatory symptoms 
and restoration of appetite. For a few days, continued im- 
provement followed, when it was observed on visiting the 
kennel that the bitch had eaten about a pint of sawdust, fol- 
lowed by a repetition of the symptoms above enumerated. 
A dose of castor oil, containing Tr. opii 5 drops, was admin- 
istered, and acted promptly. Made comfortable for the night. 
On visiting the kennel in the morning, she was found appa- 
rently lifeless — perfectly cold ; pupils strongly contracted 
and undilatable ; the mouth and floor about were covered 
with froth ; no perceptible pulse. The treatment during the 
day consisted of injections of beef tea and port wine, eggs, 
etc., with external warmth and friction. At 8 p. m. ceased 
breathing, and was pronounced dead. After the continuance 
of Srffial respiration for ten or fifteen minutes with elec- 
tridtv, the breathing returned, though irregular. By way of 
experiment, this wai followed by a bypoaermic injection of 
sulphate of strophia. The only change follojvmg this was 
more uniform respiration, increased action 0 5 the he -“^ an .J 
movement of the jaw. In this condition she remained till 
after midnight, when suddenly the heart ceased to act. Fur- 
ther efforts were discontinued. „ 
Autopsy.— Internal organs all healthy, save a portion of the 
intestinal canal, which was considerably coniested (death 
from this could not have resulted), and an Embolism .(clot) In 
one of the Auricles of the heart about double the size of a 
walnut, one side being organized fat, the other free and irreg- 
ular, with fat interspersed— death, no doubt, being caused.by 
J 'This unanticipated condition would suggest as a probable 
cause over-feeding, with insufficient exercise, this noble 
young animal being almost entirely confined to a small ken- 
Jel The importance of artificial respiration should not be 
overlooked in any case of suspended animation, and those 
who witnessed its effects in the present case will, I am sure, 
fully appreciate its application. 
St. Paul Bench Show.— Mr. Charles Lincoln writes : 
The whole State of Minnesota is interested in the bench show 
to be held at St. Paul Sept. 2d to 7th. Ihe prize list 
will embrace nearly all breeds of dogs, with two additional 
classes that have not been given at other shows viz., cham 
pion native English setters and English retrievers. The cash 
prizes will amount to nearly $2,000. Besides a largo number 
of special prizes will be given, as a committee has been ap- 
pointed for that purpose. The committee hope to receive a 
good representation of Eastern dogs, as exhibitors can after 
the bench show enjoy some of the best shooting ^country 
affords. Chicken shooting will be at its best, and from the 
accounts given by the sportsmen here, the prospects are that 
there will be a vast number of them; more than for many 
seasons past, as the mild winter has been favorable to them 
It has been suggested to hold a meeting during the bench 
show to arrange for a field trial the following week. In any 
event the members of the club propose forming parties for a 
week's shoot in this wonderful country. It will be a splendid 
opportunity for the sale of dogs, ns they are very anx.ous to 
improve the breed of dogs which they now have, fhe hotel 
accommodation is good, and at very reasonable rates. I he 
show will be held on the grounds of the State Fair Association, 
in a large building specially erected for it. There is also over 
fifty acres for the dogs to exercise on. The committee, by a 
unanimous vote, have asked Mr John Davidson to act as 
Judge Mr W S. Timberlake, the secretary, will be glad to 
give any further information. I am quite sure that sportsmen 
visiting here will bo pleased with the welcome they receive 
from the hands of the committee. Prize lists will be sent 
out next month. 
Dogs Broken.— We call particular attention to the claims 
of Mr. E. S. Wanmakcr as a dog breaker. Having resigned 
his position from the Westminster Kennel Club, Mr. Wan- 
maker is now prepared to devote liis time to breaking dogs. 
Dogs given to Mr. Wanmaker’s care are thoroughly educated, 
and taught practical lessons in the field with game. As a per- 
son thoroughly conversant with dogs, Mr. E. S. Wanmaker is 
well known to the public. [See advertisement.] 
Massachusetts Kennel Club .—Boston, June 22.— Mr. 
W H. Cowing having resigned his position as President, Dr. 
J. Nelson Borland has been elected to fill his place. 
Visits — Springfield , Mass., June 21.— E. H. Lathrop’s field 
dog Dick to his Luna, same strain as Dick. 
Rook-Jessie.— Mr. L. Bowser's (Franklin, Pa.,) field setter 
Rock— Beltcn-Dimple— full litter, brother of Sanborns Nel- 
lie, to his bitch Jessie-Pride of the Border-Kate — June 20 
1878. 
fflachting and boating. 
HIGH WATER FOR THE WEEK. 
Date. 
June 2S. 
June ‘29. 
June 30. 
Ang. l. 
Aug. 2. 
Aug. 3. 
Aug. 4, 
Boston. 
H. M. 
9 48 
10 3S 
11 24 
M 
0 26 
1 12 
2 00 
New York. 
H. M. 
6 15 
Charleston. 
n. m. 
8 38 
8 14 
9 45 
10 31 
' YACHTING NEWS. 
Columbia Yaoht Club Regatta.— For once a match was 
sailed tliiB season iu as fine a breeze as any one could wish, 
and the Columbia Club must consider itself fortunate in 
hitting upon such splendid sailing weather as a kind Provi- 
dence vouchsafed them on Friday, June 21. The steamer 
Fort Lee went over the course with a large party of friends 
and spectators. All classes went over the regular club course 
from the jstakeboat off Seventy-ninth street, around one at 
Glenwood, a mile or so above Yonkers, on the Hudson. The 
starters were as follows: Cabin yachts, first class -- Libby 
E. 36ft. 1 lin. , II Schwarz; Emm/i , 37ft., William H. Rowe. 
Open yachts, second class— Eureka, 29ft. 'Jin., John Klaus 
Journeyman, 28ft. 8in., R. Me Whinney. Third class— WeL 
tle, 24ft. 9in., Joseph Nobles; Lydia, T., 22ft. 5in., W. J. 
Greacen. Cat-rigged, fourth class— Laurel, 24ft. 9in., Jos 
Nobles ; Gem, 21ft. 9in., L. P. Wiegman ; Belle, 21ft., J. L 
Ferine; Columbia, 20ft. Tin., Abner Inglee. The wind was 
moderate from the S.S.E., and the tide making flood. Eureka 
was first away, crossing the line with her boom to port, ana 
making a close shave of the stake boat. Emma second on 
Eureka' 8 weather-quarter, and a 6h®rt distance astern of her 
ihe Vice-Commodore’s famous Journey man with a red-cappea 
crew. The latter was handled by Mr. McWhinney himselt, 
and her well-known record made her a favorite from tn 
start, but somehow, owing either to a new crew unaccustomea 
to work together or to too great care on the part or ne 
owner, she did not fill expectations. On his weather wa 
Libby B., a handsome sloop, but not a particularly speeay 
one alongside of Mr. Rowe's big workisg boat. The latter, 
