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penses. There wag no doubt the Society had done good during the 
time it had been in existence, and he would be very sorry to know that 
it had to be dissolved, but that meeting must seriously consider what 
means, if any, could be adopted to put the Society in a better position. 
Mr. Ryley thought the Agricultural Society ought to undertake the bee 
Show held in connection with their annual Exhibition. It the Sho.v 
benefited anyone at all it was the Agricultural Society, and they ought, 
therefore, to pay all expenses. Mr. Meadows suggested that similar 
representations should be made to the Abbey Park Committee. Atten¬ 
tion was called to the fact that the Association, being affiliated with the 
British Bee-keepers’ Association, was entitled to the gratuitous services 
of a Judge, and it was resolved to communicate with the British Asso¬ 
ciation on the subject. In the end the report was adopted, and the 
following Council was appointed for the ensuing year :—The Rev. M. A. 
Taompson (Thistleton), the Rev. A. M. Rendell (Leicester), Mr. L. 
Fosbrooke (Ravenstone Hall), Mr. T. Carter (Leicester), Mr. W. P. 
Meadows (Syston), Mr. J. Cooper (Belgrave), Mr. J. Atkins (Aylestone 
Park), Mr. T. J. Clarke (Aylestone), Mr. J. M. Marriott (Claybrook), 
Mr. J. H. Shenton (Market Bosworth), Mr. T. B. Widdowson (Leicester), 
and Mr. J. W, Bowles, C.C. (Leicester). On the proposition of Mr. 
Carter it was unanimously decided to appoint Mr. H. M. Ryley (Tower 
House) to the office of Secretary in the place of Mr. Edwin Ball 
(Waltham, Melton Mowbray), resigned. Mr. Ball was cordially 
thanked for his past services, and awarded an honorarium of £3 Ss. 
The remaining business was merely formal. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Charles Sharpe & Co., Sleaford, Lincolnshire .—Catalogue of Farm 
Seeds and Seed Corn, 1890. 
All correspondence should be directed either to “ The 
Editor” or to “The PaiiLisiiER.” Letters addressed to 
Dr. Hogg or members of the staff often remain unopened 
unavoidably. We request that no one will write privately 
to any of our correspondents, as doing so subjects them to 
unjustifiable trouble and expense. 
Correspondents should not mix up on the same sheet questions 
relating to Gardening and those on Bee subjects, and should 
never send more than two or three questions at once. All 
articles intended for insertion should be written on one side of 
the paper only. We cannot reply to questions through the 
post, and we do not undertake to return rejected communica¬ 
tions. 
Duration In Crowtli of Vegetables (^Streatham ').—Perhaps the 
article to which you refer was a portion of a lecture delivered by Mr. 
J. Wright at Nottingham, and if so you can have the whole of that 
lecture in pamphlet form free by post for 3^d. sent to the publisher. 
We think the stock of the Ham Green Favourite Tomato was obtained 
for distribution by Messrs. James Veitch & Bons, Chelsea. 
Gardeners’ Societies (W. II. i?.).—We. believe the subject of 
your letter is under consideration by persons who will be certain to 
“ consider it from every point of view.” whether it “ comes to any¬ 
thing” or not. Many things are desirable that are not practicable, 
and this may or may not be one of them. We have not much faith in 
new organisations of the nature suggested, and the question is whether 
any existing institutions can increase their usefulness. 
Hollies under ’Trees ^Cambridge ').—Hollies grow very well under 
trees if the shade is not very dense, and especially if the roots of the trees 
do not deprive the Hollies of the moisture that is essenti.al to their growth. 
It is often desirable to form a shallow channel for holding sufficient 
water that may be given from time to time to pa.ss quite below the roots, 
covering or mulching the surface with manure. Bushy, well rooted 
plants should be obtained, and one of the best varieties for such posi¬ 
tions is sold under the name of “ Hodginsi.” 
Dry Glazing QG. T. iT.).—Probably the system you mention would 
answer, as would Newton’s “ Reform ” method, which is advertised. 
Orchids have been growing and flowering in a dry glazed house all the 
witter. You can probably obtain testimonials from the respective firms. 
We do not approve of rough glass for Cucumbers, but prefer it clear 
and of good quality. The plants cannot possibly have too much light 
in winter and early spring, while a little shade can be applied°in 
summer if desirable, though we do not have recourse to the practice. 
except occasionally when very bright days follow suddenly a week of 
very dull weather. As a rule the hotter the summer the better Cucum¬ 
bers grow and bear in the open air. 
mulching Strawberries with Stable Dltter (E. Jl).— The 
stable litter, to keep the fruit clean, should be placed between the rows 
before the plants are flowering, as it can then be done quite safely ; 
but it is sometimes deferred until the fruit is well advanced in swelling, 
when from having to move the trusses they are liable to be broken and 
the fruit to be damaged. It would be preferable to apply the fish 
manure in advance of the flowering, so that it may be washed into the 
soil and available for the use of the plants, whereas if given after the 
fruit is set it will nrt be so advantageous. It is advised in the prize 
essay, “ Profitable Fruit-Growing,” to give an occasional soaking with 
liquid manure when the fruit is swelling. You would find the wood 
useful, and it may be had post free from this office for Is. 3d. 
Herbaceous Plants for Cutting Qldem ').—Herbaceous plants 
require some little time to become established before they are capable 
of furnishing flowers in quantity for cutting. A dozen thoroughly 
reliable are;—Achillea Ptarmica fl.-pl., Alstroemeria aurea. Anemone 
japonica alba. Campanula glomerata dahurica. Coreopsis lanceolata, 
Erigeron speciosum superbum, Helianthus multiflorus tt.-pl., H. orgyalis. 
Lychnis dioica rubra fl.-pl., Rudbeckia Newmanni, Geum coccineum 
plenum, Galega officinalis alba. We presume you have such plants as 
Pinks, Carnations, Picotees, Pyrethrums, single and double ; Double 
Rocket, Delphiniums, German and other Iris, Pceonies and Asters, 
Iceland Poppies, Anemone coronaria vars., A. stellata fulgens. Phlox ; 
Liliums longiflorum Harris!, auratum, and speciosum vars. Where 
cut flowers are required in quantity it is well to sow the different 
varieties of annual Chrysanthemums largely, also Sweet Sultan and 
Cornflower. The Cactus and Pompon Dahlias, Asters, Ac., are very 
useful. 
Nationality of Gardeners (Ju.stice'). — You neither say whether 
you are an Englishman, Irishman, Scotchman, or Welshman, and we 
do not mind in the le.ast to which division of the kingdom gardeners 
belong, so long as they are worthy exponents of the craft, respectable 
memlxirs of the community, and send good and well written articles to 
the Journal of HorticulUire. Some of the best positions in the king¬ 
dom are worthily filled by gardeners of every race indicated, and in 
proportion to population Irishmen and Welshmen contribute as well to 
this .lournal as do Englishmen and Scotchmen. There are represen¬ 
tatives of all on its staff, and we do not know of a happier family. We 
hope friendly rivalry will continue, and a common bond of brotherhood 
exist, and be increasingly strengthened amongst gardeners everywhere 
regardless of origin or creed. This, too, we are convinced is the wish of 
j the overwhelming majority, including yoursHf, and we feel sure that on 
leflection you will conclude we make no mistake in not publishing your 
I letter. 
Tomatoes {^Grower).—It you have no worse samples than those 
sent we should have no fear about the plants not thriving under good 
management. They are not quite so firm as we like when planted, and you 
will perhaps not err in letting them remain in the pots another week or 
ten days. The slight discolouration is, we suspect, the consequence of 
a temporary check to free sap movement, and we should have no 
hesitation in relying on the plants for bearing a good crop of fruit. We 
have not had occasion to try a “mixture of carbolic softsoap and 
sulphide of potassium ” as a dressing for Tomatoes, and if you use it 
we advise you to proceed cautiously and experimentally with a few 
plants that you can afford to injure or destroy. The manures you 
mention are good for Tomatoes, but though you name the quantities 
you propose using the extent of ground is omitted, therefore we are 
not in a position to form an opinion on the suitability of the appli¬ 
cation. 
Peacli leaves Scalded (IF. J. B .').—We have Peach trees trained 
to the uncoloured brick wall of a house, and the foliage is quite firm and 
healthy. We do not know whether what may have been a strong 
application of Fir tree oil to the wall recently would affect the leaves, 
but it is never advisable to apply needlessly strong applications of any¬ 
thing to anything when the object in view can be accomplished by 
weaker. Are you certain that the roots of the trees are equal to their 
work of imbibing moisture to meet the demands of evaporation ? This 
will be greater than from the trees on the trellis, and more water is re¬ 
quired in consequence. The trees may need to be syringed earlier in the 
morning, in order that the water is dissipated before hot sun reaches 
them ; also sooner in the afternoon, that they may bei dry before night. 
The leaves sent lack substance, as if the trees had been too heavily 
cropped last year, and if the leaves were similarly injured then it is not 
unlikely the crop should have been lighter proportionately. 
Growing IVXusbroome (^G. J. B .').—If you cannot obtain suitable 
manure you cannot grow Mushrooms, and though a man expert at the 
work would make it pay, even if he paid the prices you name, a person 
without experience could not be expected to do so. He might or might 
not succeed, as there is so much difference in the aptitude of individuals 
in following instructions. We know a person who pays 73. fid. a load 
for manure and a man for doing all the work, who finds Mushroom 
growing very profitable, and he would not relinquish it if he had to give 
10s. a load for the material, provided it wag well adapted for his purpose. 
The failure you mention was probably not so much the consequence of 
inferior spawn as of low temperature and possibly weak manure, for it 
