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THE GARDENING WORLD 
February 13, 1886. 
the prize fund ; the usual great Chrysanthemum show 
in November, the company contributing £100 ; and 
another show of late Chrysanthemums in January next, 
to which the company have also promised to contribute 
£50 for prizes. The dates of tire early and late shows 
will be arranged and announced in the course of a week 
or two. Considerable correspondence was read, and 
amongst the latter were offers of prizes at the November 
show, from Messrs. Sutton & Co., Reading, and Messrs. 
Webb & Sons, Stourbridge. The secretary also reported 
that a communication had been received from M. Simon 
Delaux, in which he stated that in 1887 it was his 
intention to offer at the November show of the society, 
a silver cup value 600 francs, and a silver medal value 
110 francs, as prizes for his set of new varieties to be 
sent out in the spring of 1887. A sub-committee were 
elected to proceed with the preparation of a schedule of 
the three shows to place before the general committee 
at their next meeting ; following which came the 
election of the exhibition committee and judges. 
One of the most important features of the meeting 
was the election of the floral committee, whose duty it 
is to hold meetings for adjudicating upon the quality 
of blooms exhibited to them, and award certificates to 
the most meritorious. It was resolved to limit the 
committee to sixteen members, exclusive of president, 
vice-president and secretary ; and the ultimate selection 
of gentlemen to constitute this committee fell upon the 
following members of the society : Messrs. H. Cannell, 
G. Stevens, Geo. Gordon, J. Wright, J. P. Kendall, 
J. Mardlin, N. Davis, C. Swift, —Gibson, J. J. Lowry, 
R. Dean, S. Gilbey,'J. Springbett, —Berry, C. Herrin, 
and R, Bevan. Some discussion took place upon a 
proposition to prepare and issue a new National Cata¬ 
logue, and it was resolved to appoint a small sub¬ 
committee for this purpose, with power to call in such 
assistance as they might consider advisable, with a 
view of preparing and issuing a thoroughly authentic 
catalogue. The following gentlemen were selected to 
form this committee: Mr. N. Davis, Mr. Springbett, 
Mr. Geo. S. Addison, with Mr. C. Harman Payne as 
hon. secretary. A good bunch of neat blooms of 
Madlle. Lacroix were exhibited by Mr. J. Springbett, 
of Cheshunt. Votes of thanks to the president, vice- 
president, and secretary concluded the business of a 
most interesting meeting, extending over three hours. 
The St. Annswell Road Amateur Hor¬ 
ticultural Society, Nottingham, held its 
annual meeting on the 26th ult., S. Thacker, Esq., 
the President, occupying the chair. After the usual 
routine business had been transacted, some interesting 
discussion took place respecting several subjects exhi¬ 
bited. The President called attention to some specimen 
Orchids which he exhibited, and explained their culti¬ 
vation in a thoroughly practical manner. The most 
noteworthy plants which he exhibited were a fine plant 
of Ccelogvne cristata (Chatsworth variety), grown in a 
10-in. pot, with some twenty spikes of well-developed 
flowers, averaging eight on a spike ; a well-flowered 
Masdevallia Tovarensis, and an elegant spray for a 
lady composed entirely of Orchids with a backing 
of Adiantum concinnum latum. Mr. J. B. Allen 
contributed some remarkable Cinerarias, among which 
was a beautiful rich dark magenta coloured variety 
with a pure white centre—a plant in a 48’ pot with 
nearly a hundred well developed blossoms, most of 
them measuring 2 h ins. across ; Mr. Allen also gave 
some good practical hints on their cultivation. Mr. 
James Don, seedsman, exhibited several dishes of the 
new Village Blacksmith Potato, which were very much 
admired. I can assure you the interest taken by these 
amateurs in plant cultivation is something remarkable, 
and as growers and exhibitors of some flowers, notably 
the Chrysanthemum, they quite put some of our local 
professionals in the shade. I regret to infom you that 
one of the most active members has retired after four¬ 
teen years good service ; this is Mr. J. Hooley, who 
having lately taken “the Gardener’s Rest,” finds it 
impossible to give that assistance to the society which 
he would like to do. Mr. Hooley is a veteran Fuchsia 
and Musk grower, and some years ago exhibited a 
specimen of the last named plant 6 ft. high, and 
which he presented to Sir James Oldknow after the 
exhibition. Another member, Mr. Neal, grows about 
thirty sorts of Potatos for exhibition. The services of 
the energetic secretary, Mr. C. L. O’Hara, appears to 
be properly appreciated, if we may judge from the fact 
that he was unanimously granted an increase in his 
salary .—From a Correspondent. 
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We regret to hear of the death at Branston, Lincoln¬ 
shire, on the 2nd inst, of Mr. Charles Frisby, who 
for upwards of forty years was gardener at Blankney. 
Mr. Frisby, who was seventy-one years of age, was one 
of the good old-fashioned school of gardeners, and an 
excellent vegetable grower; years ago he was a frequent 
and successful exhibitor, especially at the provincial 
shows of the R. H. S. For several years he has been 
living in retirement, on a handsome allowance from 
Mr. Henry Chaplin, M.P. He leaves two sons in the 
profession, who worthily maintain their father’s repu¬ 
tation. 
QUESTION'S AND ANSWERS. 
Fertilising Cucumbers. — A. J. F.: Certainly not. Had such 
a proceeding been possible, it would have been carried out 
years ago. 
Names of Plants. — F. Dressel: A very good form of Odonto- 
glossum Rossii majus, but not the variety rubesceus.— E. J. F.: 
Bmilax aspersa, the rough Bindweed. A native of Southern 
Europe ; half-evergreen. Treat it as a wall climber.— R. Looker: 
Lielia albida and Odontoglossuin odoratum. 
Primula. — R. Looker: A pretty thing, but not new. It was 
received from the Continent several years ago, and has many 
times been exhibited at South Kensington. You will find "a 
coloured plate of it in the back volumes of the Florist and 
PomologisL 
Plant Collectors.— A Young Botanist. —We do not know of 
any examination that a collector has to undergo, except at the 
hands of those who may send him out. The requirements of 
such a man, we take to be : a good knowledge of plants, a robust 
constitution and temperate habits, a knowledge of packing, and 
enthusiasm in the work. We do not know what the pay is. 
Communications Received.—G. S. A.—V. C. & Co._A. F. L. 
—DeB. C.—J. F. (no charge).—H. F.—A. R.— B. S. W.—R. D ' 
Essex (we have sent your letter to the writer).—J. D.—A O — 
J. T.—J. P.—G. F. W.—H. J. J.—H. W. W. 
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TEADE CATALOGUE EECEIYED. 
John Turner, North Street, Wetherby, Yorks.—Vegetable, 
Flower and Farm Seeds. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
February 10th, 1886. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark lane, report no new feature in the 
state of trade in farm seeds, prices remaining unchanged. 
America is still buying Red Clover here ; there is a 
better demand for Perennial and Italian Rye Grasses. 
Alsike and Trefoil continue remarkably cheap ; White 
Clover is steady ; Linseed is dearer ; Hemp and Canary 
unchanged. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
February lltli. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 10 3 0 
Grapes, per lb.16 4 6 
Kent Cobs,per 100 lbs.30 0 
Melons, each. 
Peaches, per doz. 
s.d. s.d. 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each_ 2 6 8 0 
Plums . 
Canadian Apples, brl.10 0 14 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
. , , s -d- s - d - s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 1 0 Lettuces ..per dozen 1 C 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 Mushrooms, p. basket 2 0 16 
Brussel Sprouts, lb... 0 3 0 4 Onions, per bushel ..5 0 6 0 
Cabbages-per doz. 1 6 2 0 Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 Radishes, per dozen ..16 
Cauliflowers, English, Small salading,punnet 0 4 
per dozen . 40 60 Sea Kale, per basket.. 2 0 3 0 
Celery, per bundle ..1 6 2 6 Spinach, per strike ..20 
Cucumbers, each- 10 16 Tomatos, per lb.10 16 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 Turnips, per bunch .. 0 6 
Herbs, per bunch.... 0 2 0 4 j 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Aver. 
s.d. s.d. 
Abutilon, 12 bunches 
Acacia mimosa.French 
per bunch. 06 10 
Anemone, 12 bunches 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 4 0 SO 
Asters, 12 bunches 
Azalea, 12 sprays .... 06 10 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias, 12 blooms. 2 0 4 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Carnations, 12 bunch. 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
blooms. 2 0 4 0 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
bunches .12 0 IS 0 
Cyclamen, 12 blooms. 0 4 0 6 
Daffodils, per bunch ..10 20 
Epiphyllums, 12 blms. 0 6 10 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 4 0 6 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms.12 0 30 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Lapageria, white, 12 
blooms. 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 10 2 0 
Lilac (French), bunch 2 0 7 0 
Lilies, 12 sprays .... 0 9 16 
Lilium Longiflorum, 
12 blooms . 
Plants in Pots.—Avee 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 IS 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz.12 0 IS 0 
Asters, per doz. 
Azalea, per dozen ..24 0 42 0 
Begonias, per dozen.. 6 0 12 0 
Bouvardias, per dozen 9 0 IS 0 
Chrysanthemums, per 
dozen pots . 
Cineraria, perdozen. .10 0 12 0 
Cockscombs, per doz. 
Cyclamens, per dozenl2 0 24 0 
Cyperus, per dozen .. 4 0 12 0 
Daffodils, per dozen.. 9 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz. .30 0 60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, in var., doz. .. 4 0 18 0 
Ficus elastica, each.. 16 7 0 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each.. 2 0 10 0 
Fuchsias, per dozen.. 
ge Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Mimosa or Acacia, 
French .. per bunch 10 16 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 4 0 8 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 4 0 12 0 
Narciss, 12 bunches.. 2 0 6 0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays. 10 16 
— scarlet, 12 sprays.. OS 10 
Poinsettia, doz. blms. 
Primula, double, bun. 0 9 16 
Primulas,Chinese,bun 0 4 0 6 
Roman Hyacinths, 12 
sprays. 09 10 
Roses (coloured) .... 4 0 9 0 
Roses (indoors), doz. 10 3 0 
Roses, Tea, French,, 0 9 16 
Roses, red, French ,, 2 0 4 0 
Snowdrops, doz. bun. 2 0 6 0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 16 2 6 
Tulips, 12 blooms.... 0 9 10 
Violet, 12 bunches ..10 16 
— Czar, French, per 
bunch. 16 2 6 
— Parme. 4 0 6 0 
White Jasmine, bun.. 0 6 0 9 
lOs Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Genista, perdozen ..10 0 15 0 
Heaths or Erica, var., 
per dozen .10 0 24 0 
Hyacinths, per doz. ..6 0 9 0 
Hyacinths, Roman, 
per dozen . 
Hydrangea, per dozen 
Lilies of ihe Valley, 
pots or clumps, doz .18 0 30 0 
Lilium lancifoliuin, 
per dozen . 
Marguerites, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 
Narciss, per dozen .. S 0 12 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums, doz. .. 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 
per dozen . 60 90 
Poinsettia, per dozen 
Primula, single, doz.. 4 0 6 0 
Solanum, perdozen.. S 0 12 0 
Tulips, per dozen pots 6 0 9 0 
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
CY STEA ENS, E.R.H.S., St. John’s Nur- 
Chrysanthenfums. ' E>utnet ’ is sending out his new 
MAIDEN’S BLUSH.-Fine Japanese, with broad flat florets, 
forming a full, large, handsome bloom; fine for exhibition 
First Class Certificate Royal Horticultural Society, November 
10th, and National Chrysanthemum Society, November 11th 
1SS5. Price 2s. 6 d. each, cash with order from unknown corre¬ 
spondents. See report m this paper November 21st. 
MARTHA HARDING, a fine Japanese variety. Golden 
yellow, shaded reddish brown; large, full, handsome flower • fine 
for exhibition. First Class Certificate National Chrysanthemum 
Society, 1SS4. Price 2s. 6d. each. 
Chrysanthemum Catalogues of all the best exhibition varieties 
on application. 
TEA-SCENTED ROSES. 
One dozen of these beautifully-frag rant and frec-floxcer- 
ing Roses, carriage free, for 12s., extra strong plants, 
suitable for potting for the Conservatory or planting out 
of doors, and including fine plants of the splendid 
varieties—Niphetos, Catherine Mermet, Marechal Kiel, 
Marie Van Houtte, dc. Six choice kinds, including 
those named, free for 6s. 6 d. Descriptive Catalogue of 
Roses and Fruit Trees, 'post free.—GEO. COOLING d- 
SONS, THE NURSERIES, RATH. 
ORCHIDS, 
THEIR STRUCTURE AND HISTORY, 
By LEWIS CASTLE, 
Author of “ Cactaceous Plants. 
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SITUATIONS WANTED. 
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