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of the year, the double glazing now discussed in the gardening press would he an immense 
advantage. A high and steady temperature could be much more easily and economically 
maintained, and without a parched atmosphere, which in the case of hard forcing in winter 
requires so much and such constant counteracting. 
“ I have a decided objection to flat-roofed pineries. They are dark, and very productive 
of drip in winter, both conditions most undesirable in the culture of most plants, and par¬ 
ticularly in that of the Pine Apple. Ventilation should be amply provided for at the apex 
of the roof; and, particularly in fruiting-houses, there should also be ventilators at intervals 
along the front, so placed as to cause the air to pass inward in contact with the hot-water 
pipes. Front ventilation is not to be recommended as a rule, but it is well to provide for it 
in the erection of pineries, so that in very hot calm days it can be applied, especially in the 
case of fruit that are colouring. 
“ All pineries and pits should be provided with a steadily acting steaming apparatus, 
which can be used or not according as circumstances demand. An open gutter rising out of 
the flow-pipe at the front of the house, into which the water on its way from the boiler flows 
and passes along the whole length of the house, and descending into the return-pipe, is the 
best means of keeping up a steady supply of moisture that ever I have tried. This can be 
used or not, at the seasons when moisture is required or not required, by simply corking up the 
pipes through which the water flows into the open gutter. The pipes should also be so arranged 
that, by means of stop-cocks, the bottom heat can be shut off, and applied and regulated 
according to the amount recommended for the different stages of the growth of the Pine. 
“ In all Pine-stoves there should be a tank into which to conduct the rain water from 
the roof, and passing through the tank a coil of hot-water pipe to warm it.” 
OUR MONTHLY CHRONICLE. 
The year 1866 will be a busy one; the 
horticultural campaign has commenced early ; 
already two spring shows have been held in 
London, and others will follow in quick suc¬ 
cession throughout the summer, at the Regent’s 
Park, Crystal Palace, and Kensington; but 
the great event of the season will be the In¬ 
ternational. The progress of this is most 
gratifying. Fresh assurances of support con¬ 
tinue to be received, as well as substantial ad¬ 
ditions to the funds necessary for bringing to 
a successful issue this great undertaking, 
which it is to be hoped all will assist to the 
best of their ability. Though not in connec¬ 
tion with the Exhibition, a proposal was made 
at a meeting of gentlemen interested in hor¬ 
ticulture, with Mr. W. Paul in the chair, to 
hold a public dinner on the 24th of May, so 
as to afford those visiting the Exhibition an 
opportunity of meeting together, as it would 
be impossible for all to do at the banquet at 
the Guildhall. The proposition was cordially 
approved of, and a Sub-committee appointed, 
with Mr. JEt. Dean as their Honorary Secre¬ 
tary, to carry out the arrangements. 
Royal Horticultural Society. —At the 
first Spring Show, which took place on the 
15th, there was a very excellent display, 
particularly of Hyacinths, which were the 
speciality of the occasion. Other spring bulbs, 
however, were also well represented, and the 
Roses, Rhododendrons, and other forced 
greenhouse plants and novelties were pro¬ 
duced in good force. Of the new Hyacinths 
an account is given in another page; but the 
magnificent spikes of those shown by Mr. 
William Paul, of Waltham Cross, in the class 
for eighteen, cannot pass unnoticed. The sorts 
were S.B. King of the Blues, a noble spike, 
fully justifying the anticipations formed of it 
when it first came out; Grand Lilas, Charles 
Dickens, and Marie; D.B. Van Speyk, Gar¬ 
rick, and Laurens Koster; S.R. Garibaldi, 
Von Schiller, Solfaterre, Koh-i-Noor, and 
Macaulay; I).R. Lord Wellington; white, 
Alba maxima, and Mont Blanc; black, or 
nearly so, Feruck Khan, and General Have¬ 
lock; and Ida, yellow. It is impossible to 
speak too highly of this fine collection, for the 
spikes were massive, and their colours most 
beautiful and fresh. As a matter of course a 
first prize was awarded ; the second went to 
Messrs. Cutbush, whose collection also con¬ 
tained many fine spikes; but the run between 
the two great competitors was not so close as 
in former years. Mr. Kirtland, Albion Nur¬ 
series, Stoke Newington, came in third. In 
the amateurs’ classes some very good spikes 
were shown by Mr. Young, gardener to R. 
Barclay, Esq., Highgate, and Mr. Bartlett, of 
Hammersmith, and some were also shown in 
glasses. A fine collection of 120 pots, which 
contributed much to the effect of the Show, 
came in addition from Mr. W. Paul, who also 
exhibited collections of Tulips, Polyanthus 
Narcissus, Crocuses, and Lilies of the Valley, 
and received first prizes for each. Collections 
of similar subjects also came from Messrs. 
Cutbush and Mr. Macintosh, Hammersmith, 
among nurserymen, and from Mr. Young and 
Mr. Bartlett among amateurs. Of Roses, 
beautiful groups were shown by Mr. W. Paul 
and Messrs. Paul & Son, forced Rhododen¬ 
drons by the first-named, Messrs. Cutbush and 
Mr. Young; and there was a good display of 
