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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
February 14, 1895; 
_ Euonymus japonicus. —Mr. Charles Leslie Melville has sent 
us from Messrs. Bush & Judd’s Gardens at the Koyal Marine Hotel, 
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, a fruiting spray of this plant, it being the first 
that has been received at this office. Mr. C. Orchard, Bembridge, 
writes :—“ The Euonymus japonicus (green variety) is fruiting here in 
many places. It is much like the deciduous Euonymus europseus, but 
the berries are not quite so large.” 
- Royal Meteorological Society —At the ordinary meeting 
of the Society to be held at 25, Great George Street, Westminster, on 
Wednesday, the 20th inst., at 7.30 P.M , the following papers will be 
read:—“ Report on the Phenological Observations for 1894,” by 
Edward Mawley, F.R.Met.Soc.; “ The Thunderstorm and Squall of 
January 23rd, 1895,” by William Marriott, F.R.Met.Soc.; “On Some 
Gradual Weather Changes in Certain Months at Greenwich and 
Geneva,” by Alexander B. MacDowall, M.A., F.R.Met.Soc. 
- Weather in the Rivibra. —The weather at the Riviera has 
not been so severe since 1865. The western part has suffered mostly, 
although the temperature is far below the average over the whole. At 
Cannes 3 inches of snow fell on January 6th, and was succeeded by 
severe frosts, 14'^ Fahr. having been registered. On the 28th from 
10 to 12 inches of snow fell, and again in the early morning of 
February 1st from 6 to 8 inches. At the time of writing it was freezing 
hard, and every sign of its continuing. The Palms have been broken 
about by the weight of the snow, and everywhere great damage has 
been done. 
- Wreath Making. —A simple and inexpensive wreath frame 
may be made with the young wood of Willows. Take two pieces about 
the thickness of the little finger, one for the inner circle, the other, 
and larger of the two, for the centre. Bend carefully and place about 
2 inches apart, then with small twigs of Willow tie or weave together. 
When done the frame is substantial yet light. In arranging flowers 
I always lay the greater part of them in at once, leaving a few choice 
wired ones to fill up any vacant space. We must bear in mind that 
it is not the quantity of flowers so much as the taste and lightness 
in arranging that is so essential in wreath-making.—W. T. 
- The Great York Gala. —Thirty-seven years ago a few of 
the tradesmen and others of York met with a view of seeing whether 
a horticultural exhibition could be arranged for, and those present 
formed a guarantee fund, each to the extent of £10. OflScers and 
committee were appointed, and the first exhibition in June of 1858 was 
held. The Society has gone on gradually progressing in influence, 
size, and funds, and a very large sum of money has during the thirty- 
seven years been handed to the York charities. The schedule for their 
next exhibition in June is a most liberal one, with fully £675 in money 
and medals and a silver cup. Excellent prizes are offered for stove and 
greenhouse plants and for groups. £10 as a first prize for a group of 
Carnation plants; £15 as first prize for a collection of Roses in pots. 
Prizes are offered for Orchids, including the “ Yeitch Memorial ” medal 
and £5 for Orchids by amateurs. Great prizes, including the “Turner 
Memorial ” silver cup and £5 for Pelargoniums. Splendid prizes are 
likewise offered for cut Roses and fruits. 
- Tomatoes in Fruit Collections.—I t has been a disputed 
point for some time as to the admission of Tomatoes in fruit collections, 
and in large collections especially. I think it should be allowed, since 
the Tomato has been acknowledged as a fruit on the dessert table. 
The Shrewsbury Committee in their schedule for this year, in wording 
of this class for twenty-four varieties of fruit, say that three distinct 
varieties (or less) of Tomatoes, eight fruits of each, will be allowed, so 
this is plain enough. Mr. Mayne (page 115) refers to a case at the 
November show at Plymouth, where a local exhibitor had in his collec¬ 
tion of six dishes of fruit, one of Tomatoes and one of Nuts. In such a 
case, and with no competitor against him, as was the case, I should have 
hesitated about giving him the first prize unless exceptional quality 
marked the whole. This object most societies have in view in offering 
prizes for six or eight varieties in the open class, so as to induce exhi¬ 
bitors to stage the higher class fruits obtainable at that season of the 
year, and the Nuts must have shown that the exhibitor was rather 
“hard up” unless they were very fine Cobs or Filberts. “A. D.” 
(page 123) hits the nail by saying that, “ In this matter committees 
who prepare schedules are generally most to blame, because conditions 
and requirements in competitions are so obscurely drawn.” As 
to “ C. K.’s ” proposal of “ appeal judges,” it is a sort of nightjaare 
dream. What man with any self-respect would act as a judge under 
such conditions?—W. D, [The Shrewsbury class might have been 
drawn better.] 
- Daphne indica. —In far-off Australia this sweet-smelling 
shrub flourishes profusely, and in many parts of Victoria long stretches' 
of hedgerows are composed of it. To dwellers in that country it is 
much appreciated, owing to the fact that there, as in many other 
tropical climes, the flowers have not the sweet fragrance they have in 
more genial countries. The hot north wind plays havoc with vegetation 
out there, causing the foliage to droop and wither in the same manner 
as frost does in England. 
- Post-cards for the Continent. —M. Ernst Benary, Erfurt, 
requests us to state that—“ Since people have been allowed in England 
to use post-cards of their own with an adhesive stamp aflSxed, large 
numbers of them furnished with a penny stamp have found their way 
over here. Now, if the words ‘ Post-card. The address only to be 
written on this side,’ are printed on the address side, our post-office 
authorities will pass them, but if not, they are treated as insufficiently 
prepaid letters, and a fine of 3d. is inflicted. It is hardly necessary to 
say that this is a great annoyance and loss to firms who have a large 
correspondence with Great Britain.” 
- Ivy for Wreaths. —Where Ivy is grown under certain con¬ 
ditions, especially when the soil is of a barren, stony nature, the leaves 
during the severe days of winter change colour to a rich reddish brown 
In this state they are very useful for making up into wreaths and 
crosses, and if mixed with a little silver Holly look simple and very 
pretty without any addition of flowers. If used as a groundwork, or 
tastefully mixed to stand above the flowers, they also make a charming 
effect, as the pretty contrast between the rich red foliage and the 
flowers is very attractive. Many wreaths and crosses are made up of 
leaves alone at a trifling cost, and find ready sale in the markets. 
- Hordeum jubatum. — From a note in the “Botanical 
Gazette ” we learn that the Fox-tail Grass or Squirrel-tail Grass, 
Hordeum jubatum, is a serious pest to stock in the Western States of 
America. The barbed awns break up into pieces, penetrate the gums 
especially near the teeth, producing swelling, and ultimately suppura¬ 
tion, of the gums, and ulceration of the jaw-bones and teeth, the latter 
being so loosened as to drop out. If the animal continues to eat hay 
containing this Grass, the disease progreasesi till the bony tissue of the 
jaws is disarranged, the ulcers extend to all parts of the jaw-bone, and 
it becomes distorted and enlarged. The marrow-filled interior is changed, 
into great cavities filled with the broken awns. This condition may 
continue till the cavities extend entirely through the jaw, and the 
tightly packed awns protrude till they may be pulled out with forceps 
or fingers. 
- The Board of Agriculture and Market Produce.— 
The Board of Agriculture has met the farmers and the fruit growers 
more than halfway in a circular just issued on the subject of frauds in 
the marking of market produce. The British dealers in commodities of 
this sort have long complained that they are heavily handicapped by 
the absolute freedom of imposture in the mode of describing fruits and 
vegetables which dealers now enjoy. Honestly described, British goods 
are thus often thrust out of the market by the mere magic of a name 
which does not properly belong to the articles in competition with them. 
The Board now offers to institute prosecutions under the Merchandise 
Marks Act, 1894, for offences of this sort, and it has drawn up a pet of 
regulations for this purpose with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor. 
The Board has no doubt that frauds of the kind complained of, including 
those based on misrepresentations of the place of origin, may be dealt 
with under the Act. Agriculturists and others concerned in finding a 
remedy must, however, co-operate h^rtily with the authorities in 
furnishing all needful particulars, and for this reason the circular is to» 
be widely disseminated throughout the country. 
THE CHARLES COLLINS’ FUND. 
We have pleasure in announcing the following subscriptions received 
during the past week towards this very deserving case :— 
£ 
s. 
d. 
£ 
P. 
d 
Amount previously 
as- 
F. W. Burt (Mr. Reckitts’ 
knowledged 
... 45 
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Gardener) & Assififcants 0 10 
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E. Gilbert. 
..: 1 
1 
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James Friend . 0 
5 
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J. Udale . 
... 0 
10 
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Wm. Dean (collected) ... 0 
8 
6 
Ernest R. Smith ... 
... 0 
2 
6 
G. H. 0 
2 
6 
A. J. Rowherry 
... 0 
2 
6 
W. G. Head.1 
0 
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Robt. Owen. 
... 0 
5 
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Geo. 5’ry .0 
5 
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Clay & Sons 
... 1 
1 
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Oaaaau & Co. . 0 
10 
6 
F. Reckitt Esq. ... 
... 0 
10 
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