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obtained from the Council of the International Inventions’ Exhibition, 1885, 
for the Fellows and the former debenture holders of the Society, privileges 
in connection with that Exhibition of the same nature as those which gave 
so much satisfaction last year. They have arranged for a series of shows— 
the programme of which has been circulated among Fellows—which they 
hope will, for beauty and utility, fully maintain the reputation of the 
Society. 
The death of Mr. Mangles, whose abilities were unceasingly employed in 
the service of the Society, has deprived the Council of a colleague whose 
energy and assistance they highly valued ; and they regret to have to an¬ 
nounce the retirement of their President, Lord Aberdare, whose other 
engagements render his attendance at their meetings impossible. Lord 
Aberdare joined the Society when it was torn by dissension, in debt, and 
discredited ; he retires from its presidency when it is united, solvent, and 
advancing in a career of usefulness. The Council recommend Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart., M.P., who has long been a member of their body, and 
whose name is well known to all lovers of horticulture, as his successor. 
The Council have under consideration the propriety of filling up the 
vacancy in the office of Assistant Secretary. 
A report of the Committee of the National Apple Congress, held last year, 
uniform with the Society’s Journal, prepared by Mr. Barron, and edited by 
Professor Henslow, has been published by the Society, and may be obtained 
by Fellows on application to the Secretary. 
A conference on Daffodils, under the presidency of Professor M. Foster, 
F.R.S., was held iu the conservatory in April last, when most of the 
amateurs and leading cultivators of these interesting flowers contributed 
specimens ; and papers were read on the classification and nomenclature of 
the genus, which elicited an unusual amount of interest on the part of those 
who were present. 
The Council propose to hold an Orchid conference on May the 12th and 
13th. The great interest taken in Orchids, the rapidity with which their 
cultivation is spreading, their singular structure and manner of growth, and 
their beautiful flowers, lead the Council to believe that such a conference 
will be welcomed by horticulturists and botanists alike. A circular on this 
subject is issued with this report, for which the Council earnestly bespeak 
the consideration of all cultivators of Orchids. 
The Gardens at Chiswick have been maintained in their usual high state 
of efficiency, and the practical work of the Society carried on as in former 
years. 
The trials by the several Committees have been conducted in a thoroughly 
satisfactory manner. Those of the Fruit and Vegetable Committee com¬ 
prised Peas, of which a large collection was grown, the newer varieties of 
Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Broccoli ; and those of the Floral Committee, 
Caladiums, fine-foliaged Begonias, Adiantums, and Pelargoniums. 
Some interesting experiments on the prevention of the Potato disease 
by what is termed the “ Jensenian method,” were conducted under the 
direction of the Scientific Committee, but owing to the exceptional dryness 
of the year they have not yielded sufficient materials for a trustworthy report. 
Facilities were again afforded to the Committee of the International 
Potato Exhibition for testing new varieties of Potatoes sent to that body. 
It is satisfactory to learn that the accommodation thus afforded is much 
appreciated. 
Endeavours are being made to secure, for subsequent distribution 
amongst the Fellows, a supply of the tuberous-rooted species of Solanum 
which are now being introduced, and which are attracting considerable 
attention, as likely to lead to the improvement of the cultivated Potato. 
It is proposed that trials should be made by the Fruit Committee, during 
the present year, of the newer varieties of Peas, Beans, Cauliflowers and 
Potatoes, and by the Floral Committee of Fuchsias, Caladiums, Carnations, 
Picotees and Pinks, Phloxes, and the various sorts of Ivies. Fellows or 
others who may be cultivators of these plants are invited to contribute for 
the purpose. 
The crop of Grapes in the great vinery and other houses was unusually 
good, but that of outdoor fruit, Apples and Pears in particular, proved a 
total failure, owing to the prevalence of spring frosts. 
During the past season 999 Fellows have availed themselves of the 
privilege of obtaining plants, ifcc., from the gardens, the number of plants 
distribute! amounting to 18,468, with 35,000 packets of seeds and 1977 
packets of cuttings of Vines and fruit trees. 
The Council are much indebted to many exhibitors for the assistance 
rendered by them in maintaining special displays of flowers, &c., in the 
conservatory during the season, which greatly added to its interest and 
attraction. Special mention may be made of the magnificent hardy herba¬ 
ceous plants by Mr. T. S. Ware of j Tottenham ; of the Gladioli from Messrs. 
Kelway; and of the Dahlias from Mr. C. Turner of Slough. The Council 
will be pleased to make similar arrangements for the present year. 
A Fellow, a contributor during the past season, has suggested that many 
other Fellows would be pleased to lend from time to time interesting house 
plants which they can spare in small numbers, to add to the attraction of 
the conservatory and the enjoyment of the large numbers of people who 
will visit it during the Inventions Exhibition. The Council are willing to 
give effect to this suggestion, and will be happy to receive plants suitable 
for such purpose, which will be treated with the same care that is bestowed 
on the plants of the Society; but they cannot on behalf of the Society 
undertake any special responsibility in respect of them. 
The very successful shows of fruits and vegetable produce held in the 
conservatory during the past season cannot fail to have beneficial results. 
Special interest was taken in these by the many thousands of visitors who 
thronged the conservatory on the days when they were held. The wonderful 
exhibition of cottagers’ produce may be specially mentioned. 
Auditors’ Report. 
To the Council of the Royal Horticultural Society. 
My Lords and Gentlemen,—We beg to report we have gone thoroughly 
and minutely through the accounts of the Society, and we have compared 
all the vouchers with the books, and have found them quite correct. 
It is with deep concern that we find so serious a falling off in the sub¬ 
scriptions of the Fellows for the past year as to amount to £600, and in 
addition there is a reduction in the sale of produce of the Garden at 
Ch's wick to the amount of £200. 
Nevertheless it is satisfactory to find that the year’s income exceeds the 
expenditure, leaving a small balance in hand of £28. 
We have the honour to remain, 
My Lords and Gentlemen, 
Your most obedient Servants, 
JOHN LEE, 4 
JAS. F. WEST, y Auditors. 
January 29th, 1885. W. RICHARDS,J 
BALANCE SHEET, 3IST DECEMBER, 1884. 
Dr. £ S . cl. 
To Sundry Creditors .810 S 7 
„ Legacies received . 1,887 8 9 
>■ General Revenue Account—Balance carried forward .2,593 17 0 
£4,794 14 10 
CR. £ s. d 
By Balance of Capital Expenditure Account . 1,700 19 
„ Debtors, viz.:— 
31st Dec., 1883. 1884. 
£ s. d. £ s. d. 
Annual Subscriptions outstanding . 207 18 o 
National Apple Congress Report. 122 8 3 
Garden Produce. 3 7 6 65 8 0 
Packing Charges . 670 
Printing Account—Advertisements . 43 4 0 
Chiswick Miscellaneous Expenses . 50 0 o 
£ 493 5 3 
„ Inventions Exhibition . 5 17 10 
£3 7 6 £301 3 1 504 10 7 
„ Investments—3 per cent. Consols. 1,892 11 3 
„ Cash at London and County Bank . 689 17 4 
„ Petty Cash in Hand. 6 16 3 
£4,794 14 10 
We have examined the above Account with the Books and Vouchers, and we find the 
same correct— JOHN LEE, ) 
JAS. F. WEST, 1 Auditors. 
29th January, 1885. W. RICHARDS,] 
Annual Revenue account for the yea.r ending 3 1st decenber, 1884. 
EXPENDITURE. 
Totals. 
£ S. d. 
Cash paid. 
Debts payable. 
Establishment Expenses:— 
£ s. 
d. 
£ s. 
d. 
£ 
s. 
d. 
Salaries. 
8 
259 
2 
8 
Wages. 
.. 55 0 
0 
55 
0 
0 
Printing and Stationery.. 
.. 140 8 
5 
17 18 
9 
115 
3 
2 
Postage . 
2 
4 0 
6 
79 18 
8 
Gas . 
7 
4 0 
11 
16 
IS 
6 
Miscellaneous 
6 
15 13 
9 
188 
12 
O 
Special Expenses in Relation to Horticulture 
Plant and Seed Distribution 
.. 188 15 
5 
6 1 
0 
194 
16 
it 
Fruit and Floral Committees 
.. 110 13 
11 
8 10 
7 
119 
4 
G 
Grants iu Aid 
.. no o 
0 
no 
0 
0 
National Apple Congress Report 
120 4 
6 
120 
4 
6 
Chiswick Garden Expenses:— 
Rents, Rates, Taxes, and In 
| 276 6 
7 
29 4 
8 
305 
ii 
3 
Labour . 
1 
806 
0 
1 
Implements, Manure, Ac. 
.. 164 1 
9 
3 7 
6 
11)0 
9 
3 
Coal and Coke 
0 
17 10 
6 
172 
10 
6 
Repairs . 
.. 139 18 
0 
3 3 
4 
143 
1 
4 
Trees, Plants, Seeds, Ac. .. 
.. 40 19 
1 
40 19 
1 
Superintendent’s Salary .. 
.. 150 0 
0 
150 
0 
0 
Water . 
8 
1 14 
6 
15 
s 
2 
Miscellaneous 
.. 112 17 
11 
5 8 
1 
68 
6 
0 
Kensinqton Garden Expenses: — 
Superintendent’s Salary.. 
.. 100 0 
0 
100 
0 
0 
Labour . 
9 
479 
3 
9 
Repairs . 
4 
50 
G 
4 
Coal and Coke 
54 9 
0 
13 10 
0 
67 19 
0 
Implements and Manure 
.. 12 19 
6 
12 19 
6 
Miscellaneous .. .. 
.. 5 12 
6 
5 
12 
6 
4 Debt receivable 
£43 4s. deducted) 
714 15 
544 
Exhibitions :— 
Advertising.84 17 3 
Prizes and Medals.27 11 0 
Bands.15 16 0 
Superintendent of Flower Show 25 0 o 
Labour.101 5 8 
Miscellaneous .42 1 4 
Police .. .. 200 
(Debt receivable 
£50 deducted). 
1,928 0 8 
722 1 
60 0 0 
84 17 3 
87 11 0 
15 16 0 
25 0 0 
101 5 8 
42 1 4 
2 0 0 
£4,050 9 1 310 8 7 
„ Balance to General Revenue Account . 
358 11 3 
4,207 13 8 
28 6 9 
£4,296 0 5 
INCOME. 
Cash received. Debts receivable. Totals. 
By Annual Subscriptions . 
„ Exhibitions. 
„ „ Health Exhibition 
„ National Apple Congress Report 
„ Garden Produce . 
„ Packing Charges. 
„ Miscellaneous Receipts. 
„ Printing Account and Advertisements 
„ Chiswick Garden Expenses 
Miscellaneous. 
of Trust towards Prize Money 
£ s. d. 
£ s. d. 
£ s. 
d. 
207 18 0 
3,05 L 
0 
.. 63 16 0 
6i 16 
0 
.. 600 0 0 
600 0 
0 
122 8 3 
122 8 
3 
.. 270 11 9 
65 8 0 
335 19 
9 
33 9 0 
6 7 0 
39 16 
0 
20 7 7 
20 7 
7 
.. Deducted per 
contra. 
43 4 0 
Deducted per 
50 0 0 
’} . 
62 6 10 
62 6 10 
£3.893 19 2 
£495 5 3 
£4,296 0 
5 
with the Books and Vouchers, 
and we find 
JOHN LEE, 1 
JAS. 
F. WEST, [ 
Auditors. 
W. RICHARDS, J 
the same correct. 
29th January, 1885. 
GENERAL REVENUE ACCOUNT, 31ST DECEMBER, 1881. 
DR. 
To Balance carried forward ,, . 
£ 8. d. 
2,59 > 17 6 
£2,596 17 6 
