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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ December 14, 1882. 
reference to the meaning of the term amateur was also considered 
satisfactory. Several localities were named, but no decision was 
come to as to where the Society’s provincial Exhibition in 1884 
should be held. The members present were, however, requested 
to make it generally known that the Society were seeking a suit¬ 
able town in which to hold a Rose show in that year. Letters 
were read from G. Baker, Esq., Vice-President, T. B. HayWood, 
Esq., Hon. Treasurer, and the Rev. J. A. Williams regretting their 
inability to be present at the meeting. Cordial votes of thanks 
were then proposed and carried unanimously to the Chairman, 
Dr. Hogg ; the Honorary Secretaries, the Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain 
and Mr. E. Mawley ; the Treasurer during the past year, Mr. G. 
Lambert; the Committee ; and the Horticultural Club for the use 
of their rooms, which brought the proceedings to a close. 
The following is the list of Committee and Officers elected for 
1883. Those preceded by an asterisk are new members. Presi¬ 
dent: the Rev. Canon Hole. Vice-Presidents : George Baker, 
the Hon. and Rev. J, T. Boscawen, James McIntosh, the Mayor 
of Sheffield. General Committee: H. Appleby, R. N. G. Raker 
*Bev. H. A. Berners, Rev. H. B. Biron, *R. Bloxam, T. F. Burnaby! 
Atkins, Rev. J. B. M. Camm, B. R. Cant, R. B. Cater, Rev. A. 
Cheales, Captain Christy, J. Cranston, H. Curtis, J. Cutbush, C. E 
Cuthell, C. Davies, Rev. E. L. Fellowes, *H. H. French Rev 
J. M. Fuller, Rev. F. H. Gall, T. Gravely, *Rev. R. C. Griffiths! 
T. B. Hall, G. P. Hawtrey, *J. Shirley Hibberd, R. Hogg, LL D , 
C. F. Hore, *J. House, J. Laing, M. T. Masters, F.R.S., W. Mount, 
G. Paul, W. Paul, J. D. Pawle, Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Rev. E. N 
Pochin, G. Prince, T. F. Rivers, W. Robinson, J. Sargant, *A. 
Slaughter, J. Tinsley, A. Turner, C. Turner, H. J. Veitch, *J. 
Vakeley, E. R. Whitwell, *E. Wilkins. *Rev. J. A. Williams. 
Auditors: G. P. Hawtrey and George Paul. lion. Secretaries ; 
the Rev. H. Honywood D'Ombrain, Edward Mawley. Hon. 
Treasurer: Thomas Burt Haywood. 
In the evening the fifth annual dinner of the Society was held 
and well attended, Hon. and Rev. J. T. Boscawen in the chair, 
Dr. Hogg occupying the vice chair. 
GROWING CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR EXHIBITION. 
A few years ago I searched every book and paper I could 
o jtam on horticultural subjects to gain some information upon 
growing Chrysanthemums for exhibitions, but to no purpose 
as I could find nothing beyond the ordinary cultural directions! 
VVbat we want is plain pithy articles showing how such grand 
blooms as those exhibited at Kingston, Liverpool, and elsewhere, 
are grown. What are all the ingredients used in pottin^ and 
top-dressing, and when is it done ? What kind of liquid manure 
is used, when commenced and when left off? What importance 
is attached to ripening of the wood, if any ? when and how 
should it be accomplished? What different culture do the 
Japanese require ? do they require heat after being housed ? I 
find all these points require attention. Will some of the great 
exhibitors, or others who understand the subject, give their ex¬ 
perience on the proper culture of the Chrysanthemum. Another 
question—As varieties are very numerous, could not an election 
be taken of, say, thirty-six incurved and thirty-six Japanese 
after the manner of the Rose election ? and, like Roses, hre not 
some of them too much alike to be shown in one box as distinct ?__ 
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KITCHEN GARDEN. 
All work should be advanced as much as possible at this period of 
the year. During the prevalence of frost wheel out manure and com¬ 
posts and spread it at once, so that any worms or grubs it may 
contain will be destroyed by exposure to the frost. No opportunity 
should be lost of turning any vacant ground, so that it may be well 
pulverised and friable for receiving the seeds or plants in spring. 
Sufficient wintry weather has already been experienced to neces¬ 
sitate vigilance in regard to tender vegetables. A portion of the 
Celery crop should likewise be covered with straw or litter, so that 
the daily supply can be lifted as required. The remainder of the 
Celery crop must be fully earthed up as a means of protection. 
Although it will be necessary during very severe weather to cover 
frames containing Endive, Lettuce, Parsley, and Radishes, the frames 
should be opened whenever the weather will permit, and so also 
should handlights containing Cauliflower plants. 
FRUIT HOUSES. 
Peaches and | Nectarines .—With the buds swelling in the earliest 
house gentle fire heat may be provided. To admit of a free circulation 
of air by day and at night the house must be entirely closed. No 
addition must, however, be made to the general range of temperature, 
which should still be kept at 50° to 55° by day and 40° to 45° at 
night, with an advance to 60° or G5° from sun heat. It is best, how¬ 
ever, to err on the safe side, particularly through the early stages, 
making up for any lost time when the fruit has passed stoning. Old 
trees and those that have been forced for a number of years will 
enduie more heat than those not previously subjected to the forcing 
ptocess. Much also depends upon the position of the roots ; as with 
these inside, as all early-forced Peaches ought to be, and kept near 
the surface by rich top-dressings, forcing may be carried on more 
quickly and with less risk than when they are outside, where, how¬ 
ever well protected, they must necessarily be liable to checks from 
sudden depressions of temperature. Syringing the trees, walls, and 
paths must be regularly attended to daily, but the trees must not 
be kept constantly wet, the afternoon syringing being performed 
in time so that the trees become dry before dark. Fermenting ma¬ 
terials on inside borders must be frequently turned for the purpose of 
obtaining atmospheric moisture, and to maintain a genial heat. 
Continue pruning and tying in succession houses, and proceed 
with late houses in that respect as opportunity offer. Lay in the 
wood sufficiently thin to admit of the full development of the foliage, 
leaving it its full length where the space will allow. Gross sappy 
shoots should be cut out, and provision made for a good supply of 
young shoots in such trees and those extending by cutting them 
back to firm well-ripened wood. 
Figs. Pay attention to the leaves that have been placed loosely 
about the pots, and if the heat does not exceed 75° they may be 
pressed firmly down and more introduced from the reserve heap, 
which should be kept in readiness for use as needed. Where the 
trees in pots are not large they may be placed on the fermenting 
materials ; but when the trees attain a good size the pots should be 
suppoitcd on pedestals of dry bricks, so that the necessary turning 
and additions of fermenting materials can be effected. The night 
temperature should still be kept at 50°, with an advance of 5° to 10° 
more by day in mild weather; but as the fermenting materials will 
be almost, if not quite, enough to secure this without artificial heat, 
yet it is not advisable to dispense with this entirely, as a gentle heat 
m the pipes will prevent condensation and otherwise produce con¬ 
ditions favourable to frequent damping of the trees and walls of the 
house. 
Complete whatever may be necessaiy in getting the succession 
house ready for closing, and proceed with the pruning of the trees in 
later houses. Cut out the old shoots that have reached the extremity 
of the trellis, and shorten spurs, leaving, however, sufficient wood for 
bearing without crowding the trees. Train and tie-in on the fan 
system, leaving plenty of room for the extension of the new growths, 
as Figs that have plenty of leaf space produce the best-coloured and 
finest-flavoured fruit. Clear the wood thoroughly of insects'by re¬ 
peated washing of strong softsoap water (8 ounces to a gallon), and 
if there be scale add half a wineglassful to every gallon of spirits of 
turpentine. A soft brush must be used for the young wood, as the 
young fiuits are easily disfigured, the more forward being liable to 
be destroyed if due care be not taken. 
Cherry House .—If the house and trees have been thoroughly 
cleaned forcing operations may now be proceeded with, maintaining 
40 as the night temperature and 50° in the daytime by artificial 
means, which should not be exceeded in either case for the present. 
If the sun raise the temperature to 55° ventilate at that temperature, 
and do not allow the heat to rise above 60° without full ventilation! 
The border should be mulched with partially decayed manure 3 inches 
thick, as that prevents evaporation and keeps the soil uniformly 
moist. If the soil is dry supply tepid water repeatedly, but frequent 
syringings will not be needed. 
