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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 18, 1887. 
all the best varieties both for borders and exhibit : on. Erne-t Benary 
Erfurt, Germany, sent flowers of a vellow self Carnation named Ernest 
Berary, which were highly comm-nded. Mr. J. Douglas had some glass 
stands and but.onholes of Carnations and Picotees, which.we.e very highly 
commended. 
In consequence of the demands on our space by Rose shows and 
other reports the publication of the index to the half-yearly volume 
ending June 30th has been deferred to the present issue of the Journal. 
- We are informed that the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, 
M.P., has consented to take the chair at the forty-fifth anniversary 
festival of the Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Institution to be 
held in the summer of 1888. The consent of Mr. Chamberlain was 
obtained through the influence of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild and 
Sir Robert Peel. 
- The Prince Consort’s Association Show at Windsor was 
held on July l'Jth, and in the large tent adjoining the Royal enclosure 
was a fine exhibit from Messrs. Sutton & Sons,ithe Queen’s seedsmen, 
Reading, which included a capital collection of their superb strain of 
Gloxinia, six boxes in distinct colours of seedling Hollyhocks with 
flowers remarkably double ; white, red, and golden Mignonette, white 
Lilies, annual Chrysanthemums, Calendulas, Larkspurs, and many other 
varieties of annuals, biennials, and perennials, which were admired 
by the Princess.Christian. 
- The Late Thomas Moore.—A memorial stone has been 
erected in Brompton Cemetery to the memory of this indefatigable 
worker in and for horticulture. It is of marble, with an appropriate de¬ 
vice of Ferns and Stangeria. The inscription runs thus ;—“ To the 
memory of Thomas Mcore, F.L.S., for thirty-eight j ears Curator of the 
Botanic Gardens of the Society of Apothecaries at Chelsea, who died 
January 1st, 1887, aged sixty-five years. In testimony of their apprecia¬ 
tion of a career unselfishly devoted to the promotion of botany and 
horticulture, especially to the investigation and classification of Ferns 
as well as in grateful remembrance of his sterling qualities as a friend 
and a colleague, tLis memorial has been erected by a few of his fellow- 
workers.” Those friends of Mr. Moore -who have not jet sent their con¬ 
tributions are requested to do so without delay, either to Mr. Harry J. 
Veitch, King’s Road, Chelsea ; or to Dr. Masters at the office of the 
Gardener's Chronicle, 11, Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London. 
- Strawberry Farming. —A correspondent. “ G. B. H.,” de¬ 
sires to know, “ 1, What would be considered an average season’s crop of 
Strawberries from one acre of ground planted in beds 4 feet wide with 
paths 1 foot wide between them ? The answer to be given in tons. 2, 
What is an average price per ton the boilers give to the growers for de¬ 
livery free ?” We will readily publish any replies that maybe sent to us 
by persons who are able to impart the desired information. 
- Flower Show at the People’s Palace. —On Monday and 
Tuesday last (July 25th and 2Gth) a Flower Show was held at The 
People’s Palace, Mile End, which was visited by H.R. and I.H. the 
Crown Princess of Germany. The chief portion of the Show was formed 
of non-competing exhibits, but a few classes were provided in which the 
Beaumont Trustees offered prizes for plauts grown in the East End. T’he 
principal exhibits were the following :—A large and handsome group of 
stove and greenhouse flowering and fine-foliage plants from Mr. B. S. 
Williams, Upper Holloway; a grand group of Tuberous Begonias from 
Messrs. Laing &, Co., Forest Hill ; an extensive collection of fresh and 
beautiful Roses from Mr. William Rumsey, Waltham Cross ; a handsome 
group of annuals from Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High Holborn ; a charm¬ 
ing collection of Ferns and fiue-foliage plants from Mr. H. B. May, 
Edmonton ; an extremely large and varied collection of hardy flowers 
from Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, and Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden. 
Mr. E. Rivers, gardener to W. B. Bryan, Esq., Waterworks, Old Ford, 
was the leading prizetaker in the classes, but these exhibits were not 
very numerous. A large number of persons visited the Stow, the eharg; 
foralmission being Id. and 2d. The Show was well arranged by Mr, 
William Earley. 
- Mr. R. H. Vertegans, Chad Valley Nursery, Birmingham,. 
sends us flowers of two varieties of Campanula carpatica named Dis¬ 
tinction, with dark’ blue flowers, and Chad Valley Gem, with pale blue 
flowers. lie informs us “ they were exhibited at the Rose Show in Bir¬ 
mingham last_week and received first-class certificates. The habit of 
growth is decidedly that of C. carpatica, but in stature they are inter¬ 
mediate between that species and C. turbinata. They were both raised 
from home-saved seed. The flattened flowers, too, of the lighter variety 
are very marked when in growth.” 
- We understand that the National Carnation and Picotee 
Show (Northern Section) will be held at Manchester on August 5th. 
- Messrs. John Laing & Co.’s (Forest Hill) employ fa, number¬ 
ing about eighty, weht for their annual outing on Friday last, 22nd, to- 
Ramsgate by the South-Eastern Railway. The dinner, well served at 
“ Grant’s Hotel,” was presided over by Mr. Laing, supported by his two 
sons and the heads of the various departments. Afterwards a most 
enjoyable afternoon was spent by all. The party returned home in the- 
evening by express train, all highly delighted with the day’s enjoy¬ 
ment. 
- The Gardeners’ Orphan Fund.—T he first meeting of the 
Committee of this recently established Fund was held on Monday 
evening last at 126, King’s Road, Chelsea. There was a large attend¬ 
ance. The subscriptions and donations now amount to £1020. Mr. G, 
Deal was unanimously elected Chairman of the Committee, and letters 
were read from gentlemen in acceptance of the position of Vice-Presi¬ 
dents. The rules were finally revised and ordered to be printed, and 
bankers (the London and County) appointed. A sub-Committee, com¬ 
prising Messrs. Dean, Roberts, Roupell, H. Williams, Woodbridge,. 
Wright, and Wynne, was formed to nominate local secretaries and pre¬ 
pare methods of procedure, to be submitted to a meeting to be held at 
South Kensington on August 9th. A confident tone pervaded the meeting, 
and the Committee were relieved from any anxiety as to the disburse¬ 
ment of the fund by an application on behalf of the family of a gardener 
who died suddenly in Sussex. This first appeal was filed for considera¬ 
tion when the time arrives for distributing the benefits that may be at 
the disposal of the Committee. All contributions and communications 
respecting the Fund should be addressed to Mr. A. F. Barron, Royal 
Horticultural Society’s Gardens, Chiswick, London. 
- We are informed that the National Dahlia Show will be 
held at the Crystal Palace on September 2nd and 3rd, and subscriptions 
are desired from persons who are interested in the culture of the Dahlia 
to meet the necessary expenditure. Mr. Henry Glasscock, Rye Street, 
Bishops Stortford, is the Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, and to whom 
communications should be addressed. 
- We are requested to state that Mrs. Hornby and her gardener,. 
Wm. Smith, have removed from Alvaston House to The Hawthorns, 
Welsh Row, Nantwich. 
- Carlton-in-Lindrick (Notts) Rose Show. —A corre¬ 
spondent writes that — “ The second annual Show was held on 
Thursday, 2 I t inst., in the schoolroom in the village. Taking into 
account the very dry season, the exhibits were good, and some fair 
boxes were staged. The principal awards were as follows :—Twenty- 
four blooms : First, Mr. Frettingham ; second, Mr. Mallinder, gardener 
to Mrs. Mellish, Hodsock Priory. The best H.P. and best Tea in the 
class, Mr. Frettingham. Twelve blooms, amateurs : First, Mr. Fishery 
Scawbv, Brigg. This box was decidedly the brightest and best in the 
Show. Second, Mr. Mallinder. Six Teas : First, Mr. Mallinder. Best 
Rose in the class, Mr. Fisher. Six Roses grown with Beeson’s manure 
First, Mr. Mallinder. The competition in the cottagers’ and local 
classes was keen, although the staging of the blooms left something to 
be desired. Mr. Duncan Gilmour. jun., and Mr. Wilson of Idandsworth 
gave satisfaction as Judges. Mr. Gilmour had a beautiful box of Teas, 
and some splendid examples of Her Majesty, which were much admired.. 
Mr. Machen of Gateford Hall sent a box of the Maiden's Blush Rose 
and Messrs. Fisher & Co. of Handsworth also sent Roses.” 
- The proceedings at the usual weekly meeting of the members 
of the Wakefield Paxton Society held at the Saw Inn were un¬ 
usually interesting. It was the date fixed for the annual Rose Show#. 
