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exhibitors should be to induce growers and exhibitors to fix their 
standard of excellence at quantity and quality, rather than quantity 
as distinguished by abnormal grossness. Other members, including 
Messrs. Reece, Jeffery, Howes, and Rhoden, took part in discussing 
the author’d practice in the application of manure to the soil and 
after stimulants. Some thought that a little stable manure was 
indispensable for mixing with the potting soil, and expressed their 
surprise that the author’s plants grew so strongly and produced such 
fine blooms as he had exhibited without manure or stimulants being 
applied until growth and buds were so far advanced. In the end, 
however, all became convinced of the wisdom of the author’s practice 
in first building up a powerful vigorous structure by means of the 
wood and fibre-producing agencies of phosphates, and then when this 
is completed feeding liberally with nitrogenous manures for a time. 
Ultimately a hearty vote of thanks to author and reader was unani¬ 
mously awarded by all present. 
We regret to have to announce the death of Ms. J. F. West, late of 
Lynmouth Lodge, Reigate, who has been for many years a Fellow and 
Auditor of the accounts of the Royal Horticultural Society. Up till th e 
27th of January, when Mr. West with his coadjutors signed the balance- 
sheet of the Society,"he jwas in his usual state of health, and he died sud¬ 
denly on the 30th ult. at the residence of his son-in-law at Northaller¬ 
ton, Yorkshire, aged sixty-four years. 
- The List of Seeds issued by M. Maxime Coenu fbom 
the Jabdin des Plantes, Paris, under the title of “ Index seminum 
in hortis Musaei Parisiensis,” is just to hand, containing the names of the 
species of which seeds were collected in 1886. Over 6000 names are 
given, the species being arranged in their natural orders and classes, 
commencing with the Cryptogam® and concluding with the Gymno- 
spermae. All the large families of plants are well represented and the 
nomenclature is accurate. 
- We learn from the financial account of the Sheffield Floeal 
and Hobticultubal Society that their affaiis are in a prosperous 
condition, the result of the past season’s proceedings being a balance of 
£38 14s. 4d. in the Society’s favour. 
- Me. John Bennett, who has been for several years the able 
gardener at Feldheim, Wimbledon, desires us to state that he has left 
there owing to the death of his employer and the consequent breaking 
up of the establishment. 
- We are requested to note that the annual Wieeal Rose 
Show will be held in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, on Wednesday, 
20th July, 1887. 
-—- a special meeting of the Wakefield Paxton Society 
was held last week to discuss the most desirable method of celebrating 
the Queen’s jubilee. There was a large attendance of members, the 
majority of whom were in favour of forming a public park, and at a 
meeting of tradesmen in the same town a similar resolution was carried. 
In many other towns there seems to be a similar feeling in favour of 
establishing public parks and gardens in celebration of the year. 
- A weli known floral decorator and bouquetist, Me. J. R 
Ohaed, formerly of Clapham, has removed to Stoke Newington, N., 
where he is now established in the Brunswick Nursery, High Street. 
During the years 1884, 5, and 6, Mr. Chard had an exceptionally 
fortunate career as an exhibitor of floral decorations, bouquets, button¬ 
holes, &c., having gained seventy first prizes, foity-two second prizes, 
twenty-two third prizes, eleven extra prizes, and our first-class certifi¬ 
cates. Most frequenters of exhibitions are familiar with the tasteful 
style adopted by Mr. Chard and his wife, the simple elegance of their 
contributions having won them many prizes in competition with more 
elaborate and florid designs. 
- A coeeespondent writing about Eably Peas, advises that 
■ If not already sown it should be done as soon as the weather permits. 
William the First and Kentish Invicta, if true to name, can be de¬ 
pended upon for first crop. Years ago we used to sow the first crop of 
Peas and Broad Beans on or near November 5th, and have now and then 
gathered on the third week in May ; but now we seldom gather until 
the third week in June unless the Peas are forwarded in some way. 
Early Kenilworth and Day’s Early Sunrise are second earlies, with Dr. 
Maclean and Prince of Wales. These will carry on the season till the 
April sowing of the wrinkled Peas. All should be coated with red lead 
to prevent rats, mice, and birds taking them, and should be covered 
more deeply with soil than the later varieties.” 
- Messes. Wood & Son, Wood Green, London, N., send us a 
copy of their “ Little Booke foe ye Gaeden,” which comprises 
forty-eight closely printed pages of matter mostly devoted to short 
chapters on gardening subjects, such as the following:—“ Vines in 
Pots,” “ Open Air Tomatoes,” “ Potato Culture,” “ Mushroom Growing 
in the Open Air,” Chrysanthemums for Exhibition,” “ Budding Roses,” 
“Miniature Fruit Trees,” and “Orchid Culture.” The articles appear 
to be practical and reliable, and amateurs may derive some useful 
instruction from their perusal. 
- Peesentation to Me. Lock. —On the evening of Tuesday, 
January 25th, Mr. George Lock, gardener to B. W. Cleave, Esq., 
Crediton, well known as a most successful plant exhibitor, was the 
recipient of a handsome testimonial subscribed for by various admirers 
in the neighbourhood as well as from a distance. It consisted of a gold 
watch and chain, an illuminated address, and a handsome drawing-room 
clock for Mrs. Lock. The presentation was made by Mr. James Searle, 
who bore witness to the good work done by Mr. Lock in his own town 
as well as in the surrounding neighbourhood, and to his uniformly 
obliging and courteous manner. In the course of his remarks it 
transpired that Mr. Lock has, in eight years, won 499 prizes—359 firsts, 
116 seconds, and twenty-four thirds, including twelve silver cups. Mr. 
Lock made a suitable reply, not inaptly mentioning that his success in a 
great measure was due to Mr. Cleave, “ for if he did not find the coke 
he (Mr. Lock) could not do the stoking.” 
- “ J. W. ” writes : “ Until this season I have always had a cer¬ 
tain amount of trouble with the coveeing used on cold fbames, 
either from the wind blowing it off or from the snow and rain making 
it very wet. This season I ordered some tar sheets with the usual brass 
eyelet holes, and these are fastened down on the mats, Ac., and they are 
always quite dry. The tar sheets are not at all heavy, and they can 
be folded in a small compass. They have answered remarkably well.” 
- Mb. B. S. Williams, Upper Holloway, sends some flowers of 
Cinebaeias, large and varied in colours, seifs and tricolors, the latter 
having the centre ring of colour narrow or deep, the inner white circle 
pure, and the other tints rich. Evidently a carefully selected strain 
they being bold and showy. 
- The monthly meeting of the members of the Livebpool 
Hobticultubal Association was held on Saturday night the 22nd 
inst., in the lecture room of the Free Public Library, William Brown 
Street, a very large number of members being present to hear the 
papers read by Mr. A. R. Cox, Elm Hall, Wavertree, on the “ Cultivation 
of the Ixora,” and Mr. Ranger, Aigburth Nursery, on the “ Clematis.” 
It is well known that Mr. Cox is a master in the cultivation of the Ixora, 
and it is indeed questionable if ever this class of stove plants were ever 
staged in such admirable condition as those brought before the public by 
this able exhibitor during the past few years. The plants staged by him 
at the Royal Horticultural Society’s provincial show cannot easily be 
forgotten by those who had the pleasure of seeing them. The principal 
discussion on this paper took place on plunging versus growing the plants 
without, in which Messrs. Bardney, R. W. Ker, and others took part j 
but this matter was cut short to leave time for Mr. Ranger’s paper, 
which also was an excellent one, as was expected from such an able 
cultivator. Time was limited for discussion, but several useful and 
interesting remarks were made by several members. The Vice-President 
of the Association, Mr. White, occupied the chair, and the usual vote of 
thanks brought the evening’s proceedings to a close. The excellent 
pa per by Mr. Cox has been forwarded to us for publication, and will 
appear in an early issue of this Journal. 
- Gabdening Appointment. —Mr. Thomas Simpson, for the 
last five years foreman at Lambton Gardens, has been appointed head 
gardener to H. Bramwell, Esq., Crown East Court, Worcester. 
