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that it is a mistake to water freely, and especially so to be too liberal 
with manure. Since I have watered more sparingly, and made greater 
use of the syringe, keeping a damp atmosphere about the plants, the 
disease has been checked considerably, the plants making strong, clean 
growth. 
I have watched the disease, Helminthosporium, closely, and I find 
the small black spot on the leaf spreads rapidly and when ripe the 
skin bursts ; the fungus, which much resembles Fern spores, being dis¬ 
tributed by the air from the ventilator. Being much perplexed as to the 
best means of destroying the disease I determined upon employing the 
syringe freely, using warm water, and turned the plants on their side 
to prevent the water passing through the soil. 1 continued this treat¬ 
ment until I had washed the ripened spores away, and now I find by 
damping the plants once a day, or twice on a bright sunny day, the 
fungus does not ripen, consequently is not distributed. I think there 
can be little doubt that some situations and the air in different parts of 
the country are more favourable to its growth than in others. 
The main points in the successful cultivation of Souvenir de la 
Malmaison Carnations seems to me to be young plants, firm potting, 
small shifts, using the syringe more freely than the water pot, and to 
be very sparing in the use of manure, growing the plants on some 
absorbent material.—H. Prosser, The Knoll Gardens, Wiiniorne. 
PRUNUS PISSARDI. 
A Scottish correspondent writes :—“ I was much interested in the 
note and illustration of Prunus myrobalana rosea plena on page 267 of 
the Journal of Hortieultnre for April 5th, and agree with you that the 
early flowering trees and shrubs should be more extensively employed. 
The variety figured last week would prove a useful companion to Prunus 
Pissardi, which is now flowering profusely in my garden. The latter 
kind is deserving of being more generally cultivated.” 
We, too, think that Prunus Pissardi should be “generally cultivated,” 
for it presents a charming appearance when in bloom, as will be seen by 
a glance at the spray depicted in the illustration (fig. 47). It is chiefly 
known and valued for its richly coloured foliage ; it is also useful for 
early flowering under glass, and in this way is now employed in some 
gardens. The flowers are white, or with a faint tinge of pink. They 
are produced most abundantly, and in contrast with the dark coppery 
leaves just appearing, they look extremely well. The tree is of slender, 
graceful habit, and seems to be well adapted for culture in pots. It is 
readily forced, and lasts for some weeks. 
When the leaves are fully expanded out of doors the tree has a 
striking effect amongst green leaved or variegated shrubs, the colour 
being a distinct reddish or coppery bronze—quite a metallic tint. It 
ces not appear to be particular as to soil or situation. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
April 10th. 
Bright and beautiful weather prevailed on this occasion, and there 
was a large display of bloom at the Drill Hall, James Street, West¬ 
minster. Hardy cut flowers were extensively staged, as also were Roses 
in pots. Orchids, too, were well represented. A new rule of the 
Orchid Committee appears to have been passed excluding reporters 
from one side of the hall, though it was noticed that several ladies and 
gentlemen, with their gardeners, were permitted to view the exhibits in 
close proximity to the Committee. For the reason indicated we are 
compelled to curtail our report, also descriptions of new plants, there 
not being time, after the general public were admitted to that section, 
to prepare for going to press. We shall be glad to know if any of 
our reporters have abused the opportunities that have been accorded 
them for many years. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: Philip Crowley, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
with Dr. Hogg, Messrs. H. J. Pearson, John Lee, T. F. Rivers, J. H. 
Veitch, G. Bunyard, G. Taber, G. W. Cummins, A. Dean, A. J. Laing, 
AV. Bates, G. Wythes, T. Glen, J. Hudson, J. Smith, J. Willard, G. Gold¬ 
smith, C. Herrin, and J. Wright. 
Only comparatively few products were placed before the Committee 
for examination. Mr. A. R. Allan, Hillingdon Court Gardens, Uxbridge, 
sent boxes of La Grosse Sucrde Strawberry, large, firm, well-coloured 
fruits, meriting the cultural commendation awarded. Mr. G. Wythes 
sent a box of fruits of the Dwarf Syon House, Keen’s Seedling Straw¬ 
berries, also a plant, as well as a much taller one, and “drawn” of the 
true Keen’s Seedling. The dwarf form was recommended to be tried 
at Chiswick. 
Mr. Owen Thomas, Royal Gardens, Windsor, sent a dish of the 
Frogmore Prolific Tomato. The fruits were medium sized, symmetrical, 
firm, well coloured, and of good flavour. It was suggested that a 
fruiting plant be seen at this season of the year, and the variety, which 
is a promising one, be grown in the trials at Chiswick. 
Mr. Crook, The Gardens, Forde Abbey, Chard, sent admirably kept 
bulbs of his Long Keeper Onion ; also Royal Somerset, Striped Beefing, 
Sturmer Pippin, and Cox’s Orange Pippin Apples—all creditable 
examples. A vote of thanks was accorded, and the Onion recommended 
to be tried at Chiswick. 
Several Pears were sent from the Cape, and though a few were well 
coloured, they were not as a rule equal to well-grown English fruit. A 
dish of Easter Beurrd was sent from Chiswick. The fruits were small, 
but excellent, and it was stated the variety had been in use from 
Christmas to the present time. 
Mr. G. Wythes exhibited a collection of produce, including fruits of 
Monstera, Figs and Strawberries, also Asparagus, Cabbages, Potatoes, 
and Seakale, the latter being unusually large, but not Lily white in 
colour. A bronze medal was recommended. 
Floral Committee.— Present: W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
the Rev. H. H. D'Ombrain, Messrs. J. Fraser, J. Laing, H. B. May, 
C. F. Druery, H. Herbst, R. Dean, C. J. Salter, C. F. Bause, J. Jennings, 
FIG. 47.—PRUNUS PISSARDI. 
E. Beckett, J. H. Fitt, T. Godfrey, C. E. Shea, C. E. Pearson, J. D. 
Pawle, 0. Thomas, H. Turner, T. Baines, G, Nicholson, G. Gordon, and 
R. Owen. 
Mr. W. Rumsey, Joynings Nurseries, Waltham Cross, staged a hand¬ 
some collection of Roses in pots, and also cut blooms. Amongst the 
best were Marguerite de Roman, Chas. Le''ebvre, May Rivers, Reine 
Marie Henriette, S6nateur Vaisse, Fisher Holmes, Dr. Andry, Niphetos, 
G^u^ral Jacqueminot, Grace Darling, and Madame Hoste (silver Flora 
medal). The collection of Roses, hardy and tender plants and flowers 
sent by Messrs. Paul & Son, Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, formed one of the 
best features of the Show. The Roses, which were splendidly grown 
plants, included Souvenir de S. A. Prince, J. D Pawle, Mrs. J. Laing, 
Gustave Piganeau, Alphonse Soupert, Jean Ducher, Francois Levet, 
Innocente Pirola, Paul’s Early Blush, Celine Forestier, and Madame 
Hoste. Noticeable too in this exhibit were Cannas Sunset, Aurora, 
L. E. Bailey (award of merit), and Marquise de I’Aigle, Pyrus and 
Prunus in variety, Amaryllises, Caltha monstrosa plena, Cerasus 
Watereri, Magnolias, Ribes in variety, Daffodils, and Rhododendrons 
(silver-gilt Flora medal). Mr. George May, King’s Road. Upper Ted- 
dington, showed blooms and plants of Clove Carnation Uriah Pike in 
good condition. G. F. Wilson, Esq. Weybridge, staged blooms of 
bunch Primroses or yellow Polyanthuses. Blooms of St. Brigid 
Anemones (award of merit, sec below) were sent by Mr. Fitt, Pans- 
