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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ January 19, 1893. 
months it was below the average, in October and December by more 
than 3°, and in March and July by more than 4°. The nights were 
especially cold, and the number of frosts large, though the extreme 
minimum was not exceptional.—J, Mallender. 
- Allamanda Hendersoni.—G rowing in 9-inch pots in one 
of the houses at Hackwood Park are three plants of this Allamanda. 
They stand on the front stage, the growths being trained on wires 
under the roof. When I saw them a few days since they were blooming 
freely, and would certainly flower for yet a couple of months. Mr. 
Bowerman states they had been blooming most profusely since early in 
June. What a great number of flowers and of what considerable value 
had they been in the six months mentioned. One reason why the plants 
had flowered so long was the fact that they were somewhat root-bound, 
and had been kept in a comparatively moderate temperature.—D. 
- Raspberry Baumforth's Seedling.—A lthough the above- 
named Raspberry is probably well known, I should like to add a word 
of praise in its favour. I have grown it now for five years, and find it 
excellent in all respects. It is a free grower and cropper, the fruits of 
large size and fine colour. Grown side by side with Carter’s Prolific and 
Fastolf it is superior to both. When made into a preserve it is of the 
most beautiful colour, remarkably rich in flavour, and with an agreeable 
juiciness, which latter quality is often absent in many varieties when 
so prepared I would recommend anyone in request of a good variety 
for this particular purpose to give it a trial ; I am sure they would 
esteem it most valuable, or, in fac*', for any purpose.—J. J. C. 
- Lectures at the Royal Horticultural Society’s 
Meetings. —The following lectures are arranged to be given at the 
meetings of the Royal Horticultural Society during the current year :— 
March 14th, “ Some Effects of Growing Plants under Glass of Various 
Colours,” the Rev, Professor Henslow, M.A. March 28th, “ Flowers of 
the Riviera,” Mons. Henri de Vilmorin, April llth, “ Orchid Life in 
Guiana,” Mr. Everard im Thure. April 25th, How to Solve Chemical 
Questions Concerning the Soil without Chemistry,” Professor Cheshire. 
May 9th, “ Fritillarias,” Mr. D. Morris, M.A, June 6th, “ Hardy 
Rhododendrons and Azaleas,” Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart. July 25th, 
“Alpine Houses and their Inhabitants,” Mr. H. Selfe Leonard. 
August 8th, “Cannas,” Mr. J. G. Baker, F.R.S, September 12tb, 
“ Garden Phloxes and Pentstemons,” Mr. J. Douglas. September 26th, 
“ Causes of Failure in Eucharis Culture,” Mr. W. Iggulden. October 
10th, “ Pears,” Mr. W. Crump. October 24th, “ Onions,” Mr, A. Dean. 
November 14th, “ Chrysanthemums,” Mr. R. Parker. November 28th 
“ Late-keeping Grapes,” Mr. T. Crasp. 
- The Gardeners’ Orphan Fund.—I n your notice in last 
week’s Journal under the heading of “ Royal Patronage for the 
Gardeners’ Orphan Fund,” after announcing the contribution from Her 
Royal Highness the Princess of Wales (a very gratifying announcement 
truly) in mentioning other donations there is one of £5 from the Carna¬ 
tion and Picotee Society’s Show, Edinburgh. This is a mistake, as 
there is no Scottish Carnation and Picotee Society, and the donation in 
question was sent by the Committee of the Midland Counties Carnation 
and Picotee Society, Birmingham, who at the same time sent a donation 
of £5 to the Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Institution, both on the 
proposal of Mr. Robert Sydenham. I should not trouble you to correct 
this, only as it gives me an opportunity of saying that it is in the power 
of so many horticultural exhibition committees to go and do likewise in 
a lesser or larger degree. Last year at a large exhibition under my 
control we had a special tent and staff of young ladies for the sale of 
Roses and other flowers purposely to benefit the Gardeneis’ Orphan 
Fund and our loeal children’s hospital, but a downpour of rain upset 
our arrangements ; still, as it was we contrived to send £3 to each 
institution. With fine weather we should have made it fully £10 to 
each. The Orphan Fund has in our local Secretary Mr. J. Hughes, an 
energetic worker and friend, and I think I may say that no other local 
secretary has sent up so much money to the general fund as he has. At 
many of our exhibitions he has collecting boxes in use, often by intelli¬ 
gent little girls, who ask for contributions, and Birmingham has done 
some good work for the Orphan Fund. But much more is wanted, and 
the Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Institution should also be remembered, 
for both Institutions are truly gardeners’ friends and doing an immense 
amount of good.—W. D. [The error alluded to was purely clerical. 
It was discovered and a correction made prior to the receipt of this 
communication, but not now inserted, Birmingham is one of the best 
supporters of our gardenicg charities, and Mr. Hughes is regarded as a 
mo’el local Secretary.] 
- Market Produce. —I marvelled to read on the testimony of 
“ an authority ” that the whole of the vegetable produce of England 
is grown in the Thames valley and the home counties. Of course 
enormous quantities are grown in districts remote from London. 
Probably the authority meant to have said the whole of the English 
produce sent to Covent Garden or London markets was so grown, but 
that even would not be entirely correct unless the term “home counties ” 
was to be regarded as very expansive. Middlesex certainly does produce 
many vegetables and much fruit, but it is a very small county after all. 
The most remarkable thing is that the County Council does nothing at 
all for the industry.—A. D. 
IN MEMORIAM. 
The Rev. Frederick Tymons. 
The opening days of 1893 have brought with them news that will 
sadden many a reader of the Journal when he learns that that genial, 
hearty, and enthusiastic florist, the Rev. F. Tymons of Baskin Hill, 
Drumcondra, Co. Dublin, has passed away, although he was known only 
to a comparatively small number on this side of St. George’s Channel; 
but in Dublin and its neighbourhood he was well known and deeply 
valued. His great love for the Auricula at one time brought him 
frequently to England, and he assisted at the judging of those favourite 
flowers of his, a capacity in which 1 have been associated with him. 
His taste was severe. He had been brought up in the strict school of 
the Dublin florists who followed the steps of the Lancashire growers, 
and, as a consequence, the loose notions which at that time prevailed 
with those who ruled the Society were very distasteful to him. I shall 
never forget his indignation when, after we had carefully gone through 
larger classes, we were asked to reconsider our adjudication, and alter it 
because of the superior way which some were set up 1 He had no 
sympathy with what seems too often to be considered the desideratum—a 
truss with a dozen pips upon it, large in size, and coarse in texture. 
He was a thorough Irishman, full of the quickness and ready wit which 
characterises the race ; thus on one occasion when he came across a 
stand on which was quite a second rate flower, St. Agustine, he said, with 
a merry twinkle of his eye, “Who canonised that Saint?” Equally 
striking was his protest against the staking of Auricula blooms at the 
Exhibition, “ If they want crutches they had better stay at home.” I 
have mentioned the Auricula because it was through it he was best 
known to English florists, and because, although he had many loves (as 
a florist), I believe this flower held the chief place. 
I once had the pleasure of visiting him at his pretty home at Baskin 
Hill, and truly it was the home of a florist, for florists’ flowers of all 
kinds—a small but very choice collection of Auriculas, Pansies, Carna¬ 
tions, Tulips, Dahlias, and Roses, all found a very happy home at Baskin 
Hill, while he had in his greenhouses very choice and valuable plants, and 
a fine batch of Disa grandiflora. He took the keenest interest in her¬ 
baceous plants, and his borders and rockery were filled with choice 
plants. Never have I seen anywhere such masses of the white Martagon 
Lily as there ; but in truth everything was carefully looked after by the 
master himself. 
He was a constant exhibitor at the Royal Horticultural Society of 
Ireland’s Exhibitions, and a very successful one, and he will be greatly 
missed there ; but he was one of those men to whom the prize was 
a secondary matter. He loved plants and delighted to see them 
honoured. And thus another home of the florist is broken up ; but his 
memory will be cherished by many—indeed, by all—who knew him. 
Mr. Tymons was unmarried.—D., Deal. 
GOODRICH COURT. 
Amidst surroundings of surpassing natural beauty stands the above 
mansion, the delightful residence of H. C. Moffat, Esq. The Ivy-clad 
ruins of Goodrich Castle occupy a commanding site well in view of the 
house, and skirted by the waters of the famous Wye, on their serpentine 
course, via the renowned “ Symonds Yat.” “ Aggressive ” and “ Pro¬ 
gressive ” are the mottos in gardening matters at Goodrich, and within 
the last few years an extensive, complete, and conveniently arranged 
modern garden has been formed on a better site than the old and 
scattered one. In effecting such a radical change, Mr. Spencer, the 
energetic and courteous head gardener, has had his hands full, and for 
purposes of economy, as well as to have as much accommolation as 
possible, he saw his way to press the old glass structures, or many of 
them, into the new service, and so well has this been effected that 
appearances everywhere are as good as new. Conveniences in way of 
sheds, Mushroom house, stokeholes, and efficient boilers are well pro¬ 
vided, also a comfortable bothy for the young men, a matter too often 
sadly neglected. 
The vineries form a splendid range, and the Vines are already giving a 
good account of themselves, among them Alnwick Seedling, Mrs. Pearson, 
Duke of Buccleuch, Muscats, with the indispensable Lady Do wne’s have all 
done wonderfully well in the short time that they have occupied their 
quarters. A good border has been made inside as well as out, wherein 
a prepared compost, a great proportion of which is the rich, native, 
maiden loam, has been provided at intervals, new portions being added 
as the roots penetrate that already at their disposal, thus escaping that 
scuHcg of the border generally consequent by continual watering on 
