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No. of Marks 
gained. 
20. Mr. S. Wren, Technical Laboratories, Chelmsford . 120 
26. Mr. John Atkins, Rose Cottage, High Street, Caterham 115 
26. Mr. Samuel E. Brown, Oak Road, Caterham . . 115 
26. Mr. J. Dent, Howberry Park, Crowmarsh Gifford, 
Wallingford.115 
29. Mr. F. Wichelo, St. Mary’s Street, Wallingford . .110 
80. Mr. J. H. Brand, Essendene Cottages, Caterham . 105 
30. Mr. G. Hunter, Gosford Gardens, Longniddry, N.B. . 105 
30. Mr. G. Braddy, Technical Laboratories, Chelmsford . 105 
30. Mr. H. G. Chick, Moray Villa, Elm Grove, Caterham 105 
34. Mr. J. Fudge, Horticultural School, Holmes Chapel . 100 
34. Mr. C. Rymes, 28 Cottage Grove, Surbiton . . . 100 
34. Mr. A. Wilkins, Martyr Worthy, near Winchester . 100 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S EXAMINATION 
IN HORTICULTURE. 
1898. 
QUESTIONS. 
Eight questions only to he answered : four from Division A and four from 
Division B. 
DIVISION A. 
Elementary Principles. 
1. Describe the methods of propagation of different weeds; explain 
why Groundsel and Chickweed and the large, white-flowered Convolvulus 
are particularly troublesome. What are the best means of exterminating 
these plants ? 
2. Point out the importance to the plants of a good circulation of air 
in a hot-house, and the consequences of a stagnant condition of the 
atmosphere within it. 
3. Describe the different functions of leaves, and the best way to 
secure their due performance. 
4. What are the component parts of a flower, and of what use are 
they respectively to the plant ? 
5. What external conditions are favourable for inducing variations to 
