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•with good advice to gardeners, old and young, and met with general 
approbation, evidence of which was to be found in the frequent 
applause of the members. Professor Hillhouse, after a powerful 
and congratulatory speech, moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. 
Wright for his paper. This was readily supported by the Rev. J. A. 
Williams, Mr. Latham, and Mr. Jone3, and was unanimously endorsed 
by every member present. Several new members were elected. A 
magnificent collection of Tea Roses and Cactus Dahlias was exhibited 
by the Rev. J. A. Williams of Alderminster.—J. H., Birmingham. 
CORNUS SPATHI. 
Several beautiful variegated Dogwoods are in cultivation, and the 
varieties of Cornus mascula in particular are favourites in many 
it by the Floral Committee. A small branch of the plant is represented 
in fig. 39, which fairly shows the depth and proportion of variegation, 
with the size and form of the leaves, but it cannot, of course, convey an 
idea of the colouring that renders the variety so pleasing. The leaves 
are 3 inches long by 1J inch wide, the outer broad but irregular margin 
being of a rich orange tint, the centre a bright clear green, forming a 
striking contrast. 
The plant is apparently of Continental origin, but will, no doubt, 
seen find its way into British trade lists of hardy shrubs. It has not 
yet flowered, and we cannot be certain if it should be called sanguinea 
Spathi or stolonifera Spathi. It is, however, a very hardy plant and a 
good grower. It also keeps its colour well and does not burn. 
It has been distributed by L. Spath, nurseryman, Rixdorf, Berlin. 
However, that is where Messrs. Yeitch & Sons first found it, hence its name 
Fig. 39.-CORNUS SPATHI 
gardens as standards. The silver and gold variegated forms are the 
best, and when the foliage is well coloured they add materially to the 
attractions of shrubberies, the tints being clear and bright. A variety 
of this species that was sent out a few years ago under the name of 
aurea elegantissima has richly coloured leaves and is free in growth. 
In nurserymen’s catalogues Cornus marginata aurea and C. sanguinea 
variegata are named, together with a variegated form of C. sibirica, 
which has obtained some notice by reason of its leaves being broader 
than many other Dogwoods. At the Royal Horticultural Society’s 
meeting on July 23rd of this year, however, Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons of 
Chelsea exhibited what was then considered to be a variety of C. sibirica 
under the name of Spathi, and a first-class certificate was awarded for 
CANKER IN FRUIT TREES. 
Having taken a little interest in the discussion on the cause of 
canker in fruit trees, and noted the difference of opinion thereon, per¬ 
haps my own views may be admissible. Like Mr. J. Wright, in his 
excellent article at page 237, I have observed the wonderful effects of 
winter manuring and irrigation with sewage on fruit and other trees. 
In one year I have seen restored to health and vigour stunted and can¬ 
kered, and apparently dying trees of an extensive orchard. I have 
experienced the remarkable difference of the fruits of one variety of 
both Apples and Pears coming from one nursery, so that in half a dozen 
specimens each might have been taken for a distinct variety, the cause 
being the different stocks the varieties were grafted upon. Two 
instances under my cultivation at present will suffice to illustrate the 
