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Yorkshire. The tree mentioned is growing on the magnesian 
limestone formation, and on somewhat similar soil as that at 
Milford and Sherburn, which produces the famed Winesour Plums, 
s i much prized for preserving. The lawn on which the tree is 
planted is elevated and well drained, and the subsoil, as may be 
concluded, of a very porous nature. The water level, as calculated 
from the depth of the garden well, is about 54 feet below the 
surface. 
Some of the finest berries, picked off the tree this morning, are 
herewith sent for the Editor’s inspection. It is to be hoped, being 
fruit that will keep so short a time, that they will arrive in fair 
condition.— Geo. Haslam. 
The Weather in the Metropolitan district has been 
generally fine, but the morning and evening fogs have been rather 
dense, and in the immediate neighbourhood of London they have on 
several occasions continued nearly the whole day. Slight frosts have 
been experienced, and on Tuesday morning it was severe enough in 
several places to kill the Dahlias. Wednesday morning was brighter, 
but rain fell during the day. 
-United Horticultural Benefit and Provident Society. 
—The quarterly meeting of this Society was held at the Caledonian 
Hotel on Monday evening last, Mr. G. W. Cummins in the chair. The 
Society still continues to make steady progress, both financially and 
numerically. No death has occurred amongst the members during the 
quarter, and there is but one sick member on the funds. All members 
are invited to contribute to the convalescent fund, which was opened in 
July last. The fund is voluntary, and entitles members to a sum not 
exceeding 30s. for change of air after illness. Letters were read by the 
Secretary on various subjects, and the usual vote of thanks to the 
Chairman ended the meeting. 
- The Late Mr. Enoch Harvey. —Many were the expressions 
of regret when it became known that Mr. Enoch Harvey, head of the 
firm of Harvey, Alsop, Stevens, & Harvey, solicitors, Castle Street, 
Liverpool, had met with a fatal accident at the Mersey Road Station, 
on the morning of the 1st inst. Mr. Harvey was proceeding to business 
in Liverpool, and in crossing the line was caught by an express train 
and instantly killed. As an amateur Orchid grower Mr. Harvey was 
most enthusiastic, and in addition possessed a thorough knowledge of 
botany. Many were the fine plants he from time to time exhibited 
successfully at the Liverpool shows, even up to the Show held in August 
last, and his choice collection at Riversdale Road, Aigburth, was always 
worth a visit. He was Chairman of the Liverpool Horticultural 
Association for many years, and when the Royal Horticultural Society 
held their provincial Show at Liverpool in 1886 Mr. Harvey rendered 
most valuable assistance in many ways; and the twelve and six 
Orchids and a collection of fifty herbaceous plants contained many choice 
specimens, and formed a pleasing feature of the Show. His generosity 
and kindly manner will be sadly missed. 
- Cardiff Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society.— 
The above Society opened their session on Monday, October 6th, in the 
Mission Hall, Castle Street. Mr. J. Clark occupied the chair. Seven 
new members were elected. Mr. Robert H. PearsoD, of the Castle 
Gardens, then read a paper on “ Gardeners and Gardening,” which was 
well discussed. Any information relating to the Society can be obtained 
from Mr. H. Pettigrew, Hon. Sec., Castle Gardens, Cardiff. 
- The Recent Frauds at a Worcester Nursery.—W e 
recently reported the case of a dishonest time-keeper named Edward 
Ray, employed at the Worcester Nurseries of Messrs. Richard Smith 
and Co., of which firm the Mayor of Worcester, Alderman R. C. S. 
Carington, is the head. Ray entered fictitious names on his time sheets, 
from which the wages book was made up, and obtained upwards of £36 
at intervals. The trial took place on Monday at the Worcester Quarter 
Sessions, before Mr. F. A. Bosanquet, the Recorder. Ray pleaded guilty, 
and it was stated on his behalf that he had been an honest and reliable 
servant till recently, when he had given way to gambling. He was 
sentenced to six months imprisonment, hard labour being dispensed 
with in consideration of his previous good character. 
- Chrysanthemums in London. —The Finsbury Park Show 
was opened to the public on Saturday last, 11th inst., and the Southwark 
Park Show commences on Saturday next, 18th inst. ; both will be 
opened daily at 10 A.M. for several weeks. 
- Mr. E. S. Dodwell.—M iss Dodwell informs us with deep 
regret that her father is critically ill with a severe attack of bronchitis, 
and Dr. Guinness orders absolute quiet and repose as the sole condition 
of his possible recovery. 
- Gardening Appointments. —Mr. James Alexander has been 
appointed to succeed Mr. Alexander Blaikie at Revesby Abbey, Horn- 
castle. Mr. Charles Street, late foreman at Penrhyn Gardens, Bangor, 
has succeeded Mr. A. McKellar at Floors, Kelso, N.B. 
- Gloxinias Five Months Old. —Mr. Allis, Old Warden 
Park Gardens, Biggleswade, submits a box of Gloxinia blooms cut 
from plants of which the seed (Messrs. Sutton and Sons’ strain) 
was sown in May this year. They are excellent in size, texture, 
and colour. He informs us that the plants are vigorous and sturdy. 
This is a proof of what may be done in a very short time with these 
valuable plants. 
- The peculiar Gloxinia figured and described in the Journal 
recently I have known for a long time. Many years ago when I had 
charge of the stove plants in Messrs. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, they sent 
out two varieties distinct in colour just like that figured, one being 
marked with intense crimson, and the other blue. They were very 
peculiar and distinct, but we rarely meet with them in cultivation. 
The peculiar formation is, however, no beauty compared with the perfect 
forms and lovely varieties now in cultivation.— Alfred Outram. 
- Apple Yorkshire Beauty. —I am surprised to see that York¬ 
shire Beauty, better known in North Kent as Counsellor Apple, is not 
more frequently mentioned as a profitable variety for market purposes. 
During my stay here I have more than once been told by fruit farmers 
that this is one of their heaviest croppers, and when put on the market 
in December often realise fair prices, 10s. or lls. per bushel being given 
for unsorted fruit. Although an Apple of the second quality, it seems 
very popular in London, and many old trees have been regrafted with 
it. Mr. Wright, in his essay on profitable fruit culture, places this 
variety at the end of his list of culinary Apples.—A. Wells Ingram. 
- Reading Gardeners’ Association.—T he opening meeting 
of the autumn session of this Association was held at the British Work¬ 
man on Monday evening last, under the presidency of Alfred Palmer, 
Esq. A large number of members were present. The meeting took the 
form of an Apple Congress, and some magnificent examples of Apples, 
of both culinary and dessert varieties, were exhibited. Mr. Turton 
staged fifty varieties, Mr. Lees and Mr. Dockerill each exhibited thirty 
varieties, and Mr. Pound showed several dishes of fine fruit. The 
specimens were clean and handsome, and all the leading varieties in 
cultivation were represented. Considerable discussion on details of 
culture took place, and much useful information was disseminated. 
- Eucomis punctata. —I often wonder why this most useful 
plant is not more largely employed for decorative purposes and for 
greenhouses. We have several plants, among them two in 10-inch 
pots, each carrying four spikes or scapes from 2 to 3 feet in height, 
which have done duty in the house since July 15th, and with a little 
cleaning occasionally will continue to do so for another six weeks. 
If not pretty, they are attractive and grand for front halls, corri¬ 
dors, See., where tender plants are soon checked and have to be re¬ 
plenished so often. It is a Cape bulb, of which there are about 
half a dozen species. They succeed well in a greenhouse temperature. 
I hope to give them a trial outside next season.— Alfred Skinner, 
Ilighcliffe Gardens. 
_September Weather in Nottinghamshire.—T he following 
summary of meteorological observations at Hodsock Priory, orksop, 
Notts, is sent by Mr. J. Mallender :—Mean temperature of month, 68-6°. 
Maximum on the 8th, 76-2° ; minimum on the 1st, 33'3°. Maximum in 
the sun on the 6th, 124'9° ; minimum on the grass on the 1st, 27’0°. 
Mean temperature of the air at 9 A.M., 59‘6° ; mean temperature of soil 
1 foot deep, 57-2° ; fell below 32° on one night on the grass. Total 
duration of sunshine in month 142 hours, or 38 per cent, of possible 
duration ; two sunless days. Total rainfall, 1*21 inch. Rain fell on 
