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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
May 7, 1898. 
Tortricina, and might possibly be Antitbesia pruni- 
ana, as they correspond pretty closely in size, 
colour, habit, and other particulars. In any case the 
only remedy we have seen put into practice, or that 
can be suggested is hand picking. Wherever you 
find a curled leaf have it examined, and the con¬ 
tained larva destroyed. It is a laborious job if the 
larvae are abundant, but you might set a boy to ex¬ 
amine the trees at intervals from the time the leaves 
commence to expand. By catching them when 
young it will prevent much damage, and the insects 
from reaching the perfect state. We take it that the 
eggs were laid upon the trees last summer, and the 
larvae have hatched out a few weeks before their 
time owing to the warmth of the house. 
Interchange of Papers on Gardening Subjects. 
_ip, b. : In the course of our varied experience 
with mutual improvement societies there has been 
no difficulty in getting an exchange of papers by 
members of different societies to read at their 
respective meetings; but as a rule it is arranged 
bet ween the secretaries or other officials and members 
of other societies, it may be at a distance of three to 
hundreds of miles. We think, however, there are 
such arrangements, whether by affiliation or other¬ 
wise, whereby two or more gardeners' associations 
can and do effect an interchange of papers. We 
believe the Woolton Gardeners’ Mutual Improve¬ 
ment Association is constituted on those lines, or 
something similar, because members of that associa¬ 
tion read papers at the meetings of others. You 
might apply to Mr. R. G. Waterman, Church Road, 
Woolton, Liverpool, and we have no doubt he will 
put you on the right track. That is sufficiently near 
your place to make it possible for the writers of the 
papers to turn up in person and read their papers. 
In our experience papers always give most satisfac¬ 
tion when the writers are present to read them and 
answer questions. There are some societies about 
London which might be willing to exchange papers, 
but as they are over for a season, there is no chance 
of bringing the matter before them till October next. 
In the meantime, however, you may proceed with 
your arrangements, and by applying again if neces¬ 
sary, we have no doubt we could help you in getting 
other papers. 
Choice Yarleties of Streptocarpus.— Gloxinia : 
Any fine varieties you may wish to increase may be 
multiplied by cuttings of the leaves in the same way 
as Gloxinias are propagated, so as to keep them true 
to name, that is, by leaf cuttings. The leaves should 
be fully developed but in fine condition, not when 
they begin to get exhausted and die back with age. 
Even then, however, you might be able to root the 
basal half of the leaf where vitality is retained long 
after the top has died. Use sandy soil, and do not 
over-water the cuttings till roots have been formed 
and they show little crowns. After that stage you 
may pot them oft singly in 6o-sized pots. 
Lathraea squamaria.— T. Gerard : It is quite true 
that this subject is a parasite, just as much as the 
allied species of Broom-rape are. Therefore, you 
will have to sow seeds or plant roots in pots or pans 
of soil in which something is growing to which the 
fleshy roots of the parasite may attach themselves 
and thus be able to subsist. In a wild state it grows 
on the roots of various trees and shrubs such as 
Hazel. Willow, Elm, Black Walnut, Rhododendrons, 
&c. We believe it takes to the roots of Willows as 
readily as to anything, so that you can strike some 
cuttings and be ready to plant the Lathraea when 
you can procure seeds or specimens. There is not 
so much trouble attached to the growing of these 
subjects as might be imagined, provided you have 
suitable host plants to tne roots of which the 
parasites can attach themselves. There being no 
chlorophyll in them they must be connected with 
something which can make and supply food for them. 
Saffron — Sigma: You will find a reply to your 
question on p. 559 under “ Names of Plants." 
Names of Plants.— W. H. Y.: The Fern is Poly¬ 
podium quercifolium, the reference being to the 
barren fronds ; the flowering plant is Agathosma 
rugosa.— H. Catinell : Asclepias curassavica — 
T.M.: 1, Pyrus Maulei; 2, Spiraea Thunbergii; 
3, Forsythia viridissima ; 4, Rhododendron 
dauricum ; 5, Rhododendron flavum ; 6, Kalmia 
glauca.— W. B ; Lunaria biennis; Fritillaria 
Meleagris; 3, Caltha palustris flore pleno; 4, 
Scilla hispanica; 5, Scilla hispanica alba; 6, Lathy- 
rus vernus.— A. B. L.\ Masdevallia Shuttle- 
worthii; 2, Odontoglossum andersonianum; 3, 
Oncidium sarcodes ; 4, Dendrobium infundibulum ; 
5, Oncidium heteranthum.— A.H.: 1, Retinospora 
plumosa aurea ; 2, Taxus adpressa ; 3, Podocarpus 
andina (also known as Prumnopitys elegans) ; 
4, Sequoia sempervirens; 5, Juniperus sinensis 
aurea. 
Communications Received.—Nath. Bryson —H. 
Car.nell.—A. Keen.—Jas. Moir.—T. W—E West. 
— H. H-ndry.—W. S.—A. ].—C. M—W. Hyde — 
C. R. N. —G. Laithway. — R- Sirewd. — S O. — T. 
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Fotheringham & King, Corn Exchange, Dum¬ 
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FIXTURES FOR 1898. 
May. 
10. —Royal Hort. Society’s Committees. 
11. —R.B.S. Great Summer Exhibition of Plants and 
Flowers. 
18.—York Florists’ Exhibition. 
18.—Alexandra Palace Show (3 days). 
25. —Temple Show (3 days); Bath and West of 
England at Cardiff (5 days). 
27. —Manchester Whitsuntide Exhibition (6 days). 
28. —Cheltenham Show (2 days). 
June. 
8. —Royal Botanic Society's Floral Fete (two days). 
14. —Royal Hort. Society’s Committees. 
15. —Grand Yorkshire Gala (3 days). 
20.—Royal Agricultural Show, Birmingham. 
22. —Jersey Rose Show. 
23. —National Society's Rose Show at Bath. 
28 —Royal Hort. Society Committees; Special Rose 
Show ; R.H.S. of Southampton (2 days). 
29. —Richmond Horticultural Society ; Croydon 
Rose Show. 
July. 
2.—Rose Show at Crystal Palace. 
5. —Hereford Rose Show. 
6. —Farningham Rose and Horticultural Show. 
6.—Co. Boro' of Hanley Floral Fete (2 days). 
6. —Tunbridge Wells Rose Show. 
7. —Wcodbridge Rose Show. 
9. —Manchester Rose Show. 
g.—Garden Party and Exhibition, N.A.G.A. 
12. —Wolverhampton Floral Fete (3 days). 
12. —Royal Hort. Society's Committees. 
13. —Ipswich Rose Show. 
13. —Durham and Newcastle Hort. Society s Show 
(3 days). 
14. —National Rose Show at Halifax, 
20. —National Carnation and Picotee Society, at the 
Crystal Palace. 
21. —Sidcup Rose Show. 
26. —Royal Hort. Society's Committees. 
August. 
1.—Beddington, Carshalton, and Wallington Show. 
1.—Leicester Show (2 days). 
1.—Northampton Hort. Society (2 days), 
g.—Royal Hort. Society’s Committees, 
io — Bishops Stortford Hort. Society’s Show ; 
Hastings and St. Leonards Hort.Society’s Show. 
10. — Salisbury Show. 
10. —Etwall & District Show. 
11. —Taunton Deane Show. 
17.—Shropshire Hort. Society (2 days). 
17. —Newton Stewart Floral Fete. 
18. — Leighton Buzzard Show. 
19. —Devon and Exeter Hort. Society’s Show. 
20. —Leven and District Show. 
23.—Royal Hort. Society’s Committees. 
26. —Royal Hort. Society of Ireland Show. 
27. —Falkirk Show. 
September. 
1. —Stirling Show (2 days). 
2. —Dahlia Society’s Show at Crystal Palace. 
3. —R. B. and H. S. of Manchester, Amateurs’ and 
Cottagers' Exhibition. 
6—Royal Hort. Society’s Committees; Nat. Chrys. 
Society (3 days). 
14. —Royal Cal. Hort. Society (2 days). 
20.—Royal Hort. Society’s Committees. 
29.—R.H.S. Fruit Show at the Crystal Palace (3 
days). 
October. 
11.—R.H.S. Committees and Lecture. 
25.—R.H.S. Committees and Lecture. 
November. 
1.—West of England Chrysanthemum Show (2 
days). 
1.—Boro’ of Croydon Chrysanthemum Show (2 
days). 
!.—Kingston and Surbiton Chrysanthemum Show 
(2 days). 
3.—Devon and Exeter Fruit and Chrysanthemum 
Show (2 days). 
7..—Sevenoaks and West Kent Chrysanthemum 
Show (2 days). 
8. —R H S. Committees, with Floral and Botanical 
Demonstration at the Drill Hall. 
8.—Highgate Chrysanthemum Show (3 days). 
11.—Huddersfield and District Chrysanthemum 
Show (2 days). 
I5 —Folkestone & District Chrysanthemum Show (2 
days). 
15. —R. B. and H. S. of Manchester Chrysanthemum 
Show (2 days) 
16. —Ascot, Sunninghill, Sunningdale, and District 
Show (2 days). 
22. — R.H.S. Committees and Lecture. 
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