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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ April 20, 189J. 
Events of the Week. —Next week will be a busy one with 
horticulturists. The Committees of the Royal Horticultural Society 
meet at the Drill Hall on Tuesday, April 25th, particulars of which are 
given elsewhere. On the same day, and at the same place, the Exhibi¬ 
tion of the National Auricula and Primula Society will take place, 
whilst the Show of the Manchester Royal Botanic Society opens on 
that day at Manchester. The second spring Exhibition of the Royal 
Botanic Society will be held in the Gardens, Regent’s Park, on 
Wednesday, 26th ; and the annual dinner of the Royal Gardeners’ 
Orphan Fund takes place in the evening of that day. The Royal 
National Tulip Society will hold a meeting on Saturday, 22nd, at 
Manchester, as notified in a paragraph below. 
- The Weather in London. — With the exception of a very 
slight fall of rain on Sunday evening we have again to record another 
dry week. Monday proved cold and dull however, but Tuesday opened 
bright and mild, similar weather continuing on Wednesday, and at the 
time of going to press. Rain is needed in the south. 
- Weather in the North.—O n the night of the 11th we had 4° 
of frost, the two succeeding days were bright and cold. The unusual 
drought gave way on Saturday afternoon, and since then a great deal of 
rain has fallen. This changed to snow for some time on the forenoon 
of Sunday, and this morning (18th) is very dull, raw, and cold, with 
wind in N.E. The effect of the rain on pastures is already apparent.— 
B. D., S. Perthshire. 
- The Royal National Tulip Society. —The next meeting 
will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, at the Bull’s Head Inn, off 
Market Place, Manchester, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, to fix the day 
of Exhibition, to appoint judges, to revise the schedule if necessary, 
and to transact any other business. Members who cannot attend are 
desired to write, stating the date they prefer for the Exhibition, and 
any further suggestions they make will be fairly eonsidered. Mr. 
James W. Bentley, Stakehill, Castleton, near Manehester, is the 
Honorary Secretary. 
- Royal Horticultural Society.—W e are requested to 
state that the next meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society on 
April 25th at the Drill Hall, James Street, Victoria Street, Westminster, 
promises to be of exceptional interest in every way. Besides Daffodils, 
Orchids, hardy plants, fruits, &c., the members of the National Auricula 
and Primula Society will bring their choicest plants, which will be sure 
to attract universal attention. At 3 P.M. the visitors will have an 
opportunity of hearing a lecture on “ Alpine Plants ” by Mons. Henri 
Correvon of the Jardin d’Acclimatation, Geneva. The lecture on 
“ Chemical Questions Concerning the Soil,” by Professor Cheshire, has 
been postponed until May 9th. 
- The Dodwell Testimonial Fund.—W e are glad to learn 
that the funds for the above testimonial will permit of a handsome 
sterling silver tea and coffee service being presented to Mr. and Mrs. 
Dodwell on the occasion of their golden wedding ; but as the limits of 
Mr. Dodwell’s house are too small to permit of a large gathering, and 
Mrs. Dodwell’s health not being such as to allow her to venture on 
having a garden party so early in the season, it has been proposed to 
send the service to Mr. and Mrs. Dodwell for the 20th, the anniversary 
of their wedding day, and that the formal presentation, with a salver or 
any other piece of plate purchased from the balance of funds, shall be 
made at the annual gathering of the Carnation and Picotee Union in 
Mr. Dodweli’s garden on August 1st. This the Committee hope will 
enable as many of his friends as possible to take part, and all are 
invited to be present on that occasion. 
- Dulwich Park. — Residents in the district immediately 
surrounding this beautiful park must recognise the pleasures and 
benefits it has for them. At the present time many trees are in full 
bloom, and during the past two or three weeks the beds have been 
gay with Hyacinths and other spi ing-blooming plants. The robust 
health and cleanliness of the whole show how thoroughly fitted is Mr. 
Moorman for the position which he fills.—F. W. W. 
- Harleston Horticultural Show.—W e are requested to 
say that the Harleston Horticultural Show will be held on Tuesday, 
July 11th, and not as previously fixed. 
- Superintendent of Epping Forest.—W e are informed 
that Mr. Frank M’Kenzie, third son of the late Major M’Kenzie, has 
been appointed to succeed his father as the Superintendent of Epping 
Forest. 
-Gardening Appointment.—A fter ten and half years’ service 
as gardener to the Rev. W. Elmhirst, of Blmhirst, near Barnsley, Mr 
Sidney Ballinger has been appointed gardener to T. Fox, Esq., Harbro 
Hill House, Barnsley. 
- The Weather in West Yorkshire. — Rain fell here 
(Bingley) on the 15th and 16th inst. Yesterday (17th), and to-day 
have been mild and warm. Outdoor fruits promise a plentiful return, 
especially Pears and Cherries.—T. H. B. 
- Death of Mr. Job Cole.—W e regret to hear of the recent 
death of Mr. Job Cole, of Sutt on Coldfield, formerly of the Perry Bar 
Nurseries. Mr. Cole was at one time an assistant at the Birmingham 
Botanic Gardens, when Mr. Donald Cameron was the Curator. 
- Earlier Opening of Kew Gardens.—A n attempt is being 
made to induce the First Commissioner to reconsider his decision in 
regard to the earlier opening of Kew Gardens. The Kingston Town 
Council has appointed a deputation to wait upon Mr. Shaw Lefevre, and 
other authorities are taking the matter in hand. 
- Mr. Alexander Ritchie, Kelvin House, South Lambeth 
Road, and of Steven Bros, k, Co., Manufacturers of Hot Water Apparatus, 
Upper Thames Street, has been appointed by the Lord Chancellor, on 
the recommendation of the Lord Lieutenant, the Duke of Westminster, 
a Justice of the Peace for the County of London. 
- Fruit Trees at Earl’s Court.—M essrs. J. Cheal & Sons, 
Crawley, are preparing an interesting exhibit at the Gardening and 
Forestry Exhibition at Earl’s Court. This consists of various phases of 
fruit culture. They will show an orchard, market plantations, and 
kitchen gardens and walls, and the various methods of planting, pruning, 
and training of fruit trees. 
- The Narcissus Fly and Amaryllis Bulbs. — Perhaps 
some of your readers can recommend some means of protecting 
Amaryllis bulbs from destruction by the Narcissus fiy (Merodon), 
which destroys so many Daffodils and Narcissus. I have lost three- 
fourths of my Amaryllis bulbs this year through it. Although most of 
them had been soaked in a tub of soot water for hours last autumn the 
grubs did not seem to suffer.—E. D’Olier. 
- Newcastle and District Horticultural Mutual 
Improvement Society. —The monthly meeting of the members of 
the above Society was held on Wednesday last in the Wood Memorial 
Hall, Mr. A. Heslop in the chair. Mr. Geo. Walker of The Cedars, 
Low Fell, read a very interesting and thoroughly practical paper on 
Tomatoes, after which was a lengthy discussion. The benevolent 
scheme was allowed to stand over for further consideration until next 
meeting. Votes of thanks then terminated the meeting. 
- Cardiff Horticultural Society. — The fifth annual 
Exhibition of this Society will be held in the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 
by the permission of the Marquis of Bute, K.T., on August 15th and 
16th. A liberal schedule of prize has been prepared, there being no less 
than 168 classes in all divisions. For twelve stove and greenhouse 
plants in bloom, distinct varieties, prizes to the value of £12 first, £8 
second, and £4 third are offered, and these should bring forth a good 
competition. Mr. H. Gillet, 66, Woodville Road, Cardiff, is the 
Secretary. 
- WiDCOMBE Institute Horticultural Club.—L ast week 
the members of the Widcombe Institute Horticultural Club held a 
bulb show and social meeting at the Church Room, when a numerous 
company accepted invitations. The exhibits were staged in the centre 
of the hall, and many of the contributions were of exceptional merit. 
The group of miscellaneous plants lent by Messrs. Cooling & Sons, Bath, 
was one of the most noteworthy features of the Exhibition, and came in 
for general admiration. The following certificates were also presented:— 
For two groups of plants, Mr. T. J. Tate ; four Crown Imperials, Mr. 
H. J. Troutt; five Auriculas, Mr. H. J. Troutt; box of Roses and 
Pansies, Mr. F. Hooper; and another to Messrs. Cooling & Sons for 
their collection of fiowering plants. 
