February 18, 1893. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
393 
A Silver Gilt Flora Medal was awarded to Lord 
Foley (gardener, Mr. J. Miller), Ruxley Lodge, 
Esher, for a group of plants consisting largely of 
Orchids, of which there were fine pieces of Coelogyne 
cristata and Cypripedium insigne. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. 
Hugh Low & Co., for an interesting and showy 
group of New Holland plants, such as Acacias, 
Pimeleas, Eriostemon, Heaths, etc. White and 
coloured forced Lilacs were shown by Messrs. Paul 
& Son. Chinese Primulas were shown by Messrs. 
Garaway & Co., Bristol. Beauty of Castle Hill and 
New Year’s Gift Chrysanthemums were shown by 
Mr. R. Owen, Castle Hill, Maidenhead. Arum 
palestinum was shown by Messrs. R. Veitch & Son, 
Exeter. A Bronze Banksian Medal was awarded to 
Mr. C. Turner, Slough, for a well-flowered group of 
Cyclamens. A Bronze Flora Medal was awarded to 
Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., Ltd., Peckham 
Rye, for a tasteful group of Azalea mollis, Dracaena 
Lindeni, Lily of the Valley, and some forced 
Daffodils. Branches of Acacia dealbata and flowers 
of several varieties of Camellias were shown by the 
Hon. P. C. Glyn (gardener, Mr. J. Friend), Rooks- 
nest, Godstone. A fine group of Erica Wilmoreana 
was shown by Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Sons, High- 
gate, as well as some highly-coloured Dracaenas. 
Two stands of a yellow Chrysanthemum were shown 
by Mr. S. Mortimer, Rowledge, Farnham. A basket 
of Carnation Miss Joliffe was shown by Mr. H. B. 
May, Upper Edmonton. A group of Amaryllis was 
exhibited by Viscountess Hambledon (gardener, Mr. 
H. Perkins), Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames. 
At a meeting of the Fruit Committee a Silver Gilt 
Knightian Medal was awarded to Mr. G. W. 
Cummins, gardener to A. H. Smee, Esq., The 
Grange, Wallington, for a large collection of Apples 
in good condition. A similar award was made to 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Sussex, for a 
similarly fine collection of Apples. A Bronze 
Knightian Medal was awarded to Lord Foley 
(gardener, Mr. J. Miller), Esher, for a collection 
of Apples, Grapes, etc. A Silver Gilt Knightian 
Medal was awarded to Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, 
Saw bridge worth, for a collection of Oranges and 
Apples. A small lot of Apples was shown by W. 
Roupel, Esq., Harvey Lodge, Roupel Park. 
Annual Meeting. —The annual general meeting 
of this society was held on Tuesday afternoon, 
at 117, Victoria Street, S.W., Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart., presiding. There was a good 
attendance of Fellows, and after the minutes of the 
previous meeting had been confirmed, forty-seven 
Fellows were elected. Mr. A. W. Sutton and Mr. 
John A. Laing were appointed scrutineers of the 
ballot for the election of officers ; and on the motion 
of Sir John Llewelyn, Bart., seconded by Mr. Harry 
Turner, a vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring 
members of the council, Baron Schroder, Mr. N. N. 
Sherwood and the Rev W. Wilks, for their past 
services. The president then moved the adoption of 
the report and statement of accounts for the past 
year (which we gave in our issue for January 21st), 
which was seconded and carried without discussion. 
On the motion of Prof. Michael Foster, seconded by 
Mr. James Hudson, the meeting approved the 
action of the council in appointing the Rev W. 
Wilks as a paid officer of the Society. 
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Gardened ifnproVejnejit ^ociatioji;. 
Sevenoaks.—Presentation to a Gardener. —At 
the annual dinner of this society, which took place 
at the " Rose and Crown Hotel," Mr. C. Denning, 
Ashgrove Gardens, presiding, Mr. W. A. Searing 
was presented with a handsome marble clock, and 
an illuminated address, in recognition of the valuable 
services he has rendered to the society during the 
past eight years, and as an earnest of the best wishes 
of the members for his success in his new under¬ 
taking as superintendent of Parkwood Convalescent 
Home, Swanley. The Chairman, in making the 
presentation, referred to Mr. Searing as being a 
thorough gardener and a good friend, and without 
more ado asked him to accept on behalf of the 
society the address and clock, expressing at the same 
time the hope that both he and Mrs. Searing would 
live long to hear it strike. Mr. Searing, in acknow¬ 
ledging the compliment, spoke of the great kindness 
he had received at the hands of the members at all 
times, and specially thanked them for the token of 
friendship and good-will they had given him that 
evening. It was eight years ago since he first joined 
the society, and he still had in his possession the 
first paper read by him at the meeting, and the last 
one, and when he compared the two, it became patent 
to him that these societies were doing a great deal 
of good, for the last was better than the first, and he 
could not help acknowledging that the society had 
done much to make a man of him. He strongly 
advised all young gardeners, and old ones too, to join 
and support some such association. 
Mr. Searing is best know as a “ mum ” grower, 
and it is only fair to say that he has done more to 
make the Autumn Queen popular in the district than 
any other gardener, and the local society will miss 
his exhibits very much at their next show. Mr. 
Mayes (H. Cannell & Sons) proposed “ Prosperity 
to the Sevenoaks Gardeners' Society," which was 
responded to by Mr. S. Cook, the hon secretary, 
who attributed the success of the society to the fact 
that they had a good working committee. Mr. J. 
Buckland, a prominent member, and whose name 
was coupled with the toast, said that the attendance 
at the meetings showed that there was unity in their 
society. The remainder of the evening was spent in 
carrying out a good musical programme which was 
much enjoyed. 
Scottish Horticultural|Association. —We have 
been favoured with a copy of the report of the pro¬ 
ceedings of this flourishing and most ably managed 
association of Scottish gardeners for the past year, 
and take pleasure in congratulating all concerned on 
the good work done. It is indeed an admirable 
record of the association’s proceedings, and bears 
•abundant testimony to the value of such associations 
as a means of communicating useful knowledge and 
promoting the general welfare of horticulture. The 
papers read during the past year appear to have 
been of a well varied and instructive character, and 
we have ventured to transfer one of them to our own 
columns. The present year's session commenced 
on the 8th, inst. with in inaugural address by the 
president, Mr. A. D. Mackenzie, and the remainder 
of the syllabus is as follows :—March 7, Progress of 
Horticulture in the United States of America. Mr. 
Alf. Outram, of Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, 
London.—April 4, Forcing Strawberries. Mr. 
Norman, The Gardens, Hatfield House, Herts.— 
May 2, North America and its Flora. Mr. A. 
Hutton, Dundee.—June 6, Select Stove Flowering 
Plants. Mr. J. Wilson, Leith Walk Nurseries, 
Edinburgh.—July 4, The Bouvardia. Mr Gallacher, 
Redbraes, Edinburgh.—Aug. 1, Trees for Villa 
Planting Mr. Carmichael, Edinburgh.—Sept 5, 
The Heating of Hothouses. Mr. A. Mackenzie, 
Jun., of Messrs. Mackenzie & Moncur, Edinburgh.— 
Oct. 3, Geographical Influence on Vegetation. Mr. 
J. Riddell, Castle Howard, York.—Nov. 7, The 
Training of Fruit Trees and a Few Relative Remarks. 
Mr. Porter, Edinburgh—Dec. 5, Concert and Social 
Meeting. 
WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN, 
Anthuriums. —-The fine-foliaged Anthuriums 
should now be repotted before they start into fresh 
growth. Their roots delight in an open and porous 
material, so that a compost of fibrous peat, chopped 
sphagnum, some small pieces of charcoal, and finely 
broken crocks would meet their requirements. The 
charcoal may be spared to some extent by using a 
greater quantity of crocks, or vice versa. Remove all 
the old soil that is in a bad condition. 
Alocasias. —Such species as A. metallica, A. 
Veitchi, A. Thibautiana and allied kinds should be 
potted in a compost similar to that given for fine- 
foliaged Anthuriums, but Alocasia macrorhiza varie- 
gata gives most satisfaction when grown principally 
in fibrous loam, rather poor than otherwise, with a 
small quantity of peat and plenty of silver sand. 
The variegation is apt to run out when it is grown in 
rich soil. 
Pancratium and Hymenocallis. —The present 
is a suitable time to repot such of these subjects as 
have flowered. At one time it was a custom to grow 
a number of bulbs in a pot, but greater satisfaction 
is obtained by growing ihe flowering bulbs singly in 
moderate sized pots, so that the flowering specimens 
may be treated separately without detriment to the 
others. Remove offsets at the time of potting, and 
both young and old bulbs will derive advantage 
thereby. Gnod substantial and turfy learn should 
be principally u ;sd after it h is lain for twelve months 
so as to get mellow. Let the drainage be of a sub¬ 
stantial kind, so as to afford a free passage for water 
and not require renewal till the plants require fresh 
potting. 
Glor*io3a superba.—A long season for growth 
should be accorded this class of bulbs, so that they 
may produce vigorous stems before they arrive at 
the flowering stage. Use a compost of loam and 
peat in about equal proportions, and be careful to 
avoid breaking the brittle roots as much as possible. 
Start them in a temperature of about 70° and when 
well started into growth give plenty of heat and 
moisture. After the stems have been ripened off at 
the end of the flowering season, the bulbs must be 
kept warm and dry, so as to maintain them in a 
quiescent condition for the winter. 
Indian Azaleas.—The varieties that are forced 
for early work should not be kept in the forcing pit 
till the flowers are fully expanded, otherwise the 
latter will be of short duration. As the first blooms 
open the plants should be taken to a cool green¬ 
house or conservatory, where the flowers will 
gradually expand and be much mare durable than in 
heat. Large specimens intended for flowering in 
June should be kept as cool as possible to avoid ex¬ 
citing them. They should not, however, be neglected 
in the matter of watering. 
Show and fancy Pelargoniums—Plants for 
early flowering will now be in an advanced state and 
should be well looked after in the matter of watering 
As soon as the shoots are well set with flower buds 
manure water should be applied at intervals to give 
vigour. The night temperature may be kept at 50° 
to 55 0 , the latter being suitable provided the weather 
is mild. 
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Paper Mulberry Fruiting. — G. West : It does 
sometimes fruit in this country, but never seems to 
ripen its fruits inland at least. We do not seem to 
get sufficient sunshine to bring the so-called berries 
to perfection. In some parts of France, even as far 
north as Paris, the fruit ripens in great quantity, as¬ 
sisted not so much by a longer summer apparently as 
by the greater heat of the summer months. There 
is, however, another necessity perhaps which must 
not be overlooked The male and female flowers are 
borne upon different trees, so that boih must be 
grown within a reasonable distance of one another, 
so that the pollen in being distributed by the wind 
may be carried to the fruit-bearing tree. As the 
Paper Mulberry is rather tender in this country it 
would succeed better near the sea coast, where it 
would be within the influence of the sea breezes 
Green-fleshed Melon. — Omega : When you 
speak of the hardiest green-fleshed Melon, we under¬ 
stand that you mean to use fermenting manure 
wherewith to give them a good start in the early 
part of summer. At all events you cannot expect to 
succeed without a bed of fermenting manure when 
planting them out in the frames. You cannot do 
better than use either Hero of Lockinge, white- 
fleshed, or Victory of Bath, flesh green, or Golden 
Gem, flesh pale green. 
Space for Vines. — Omega : About 4 ft. should be 
allowed between every two vines, so that in your 
house of 17 ft., by commencing 2 ft. from each end 
you would get in five Vines at a little over 4 ft. 
apart. Should you think this too much space to 
be occupied by a rod, you could commence at 1 ft. 
from each end, putting 3 ft. between the rods, and 
you could then get seven Vines into the house, and 
this we should consider sufficient. 
Vines for Early House. — Omega : The best early 
White Graoe to associate with Black Hamburgh is 
Forster’s Seedling. You may also use Buckland’s 
Sweetwater, white, and Black Prince, black. 
Communications Received.— W. K. (Please do.) 
—G. H. S.—G. J. I —W. C.—N. N. S —H. T. L.— 
D. N.—R. D.—F. K. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
M. Campbell, Blantyre, N B.—New and Select 
Florists' Flowers. 
Robert Owen, Castle Hill, Maidenhead. — New 
and Select Chrysanthemums and other Florists' 
Flowers. 
Louis Vieweg, Quadlinburg, Prussia.—Seeds and 
Plants. 
Van Meerbeek & Co , Hillegom, near Haarlem, 
Holland.—Bulbs, Plants, and Seeds 
