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THE GARDENING WORLD 
December 24, 1898. 
able, particularly in the case of heavy clay 
soils. Planting and transplanting trees on 
grass may be accomplished at any time so 
long as the men can work outside. The 
pruning of fruit trees as a rule has little 
effect in retarding or hastening the untimely 
flowering of the same, so that this work 
may be hurried forward without fear of its 
consequences in the event of frost. 
Rosarians complain, and have reason to, of 
the forward state of the buds, which have 
even started into growth in some cases. 
No pruning should be given here, and even 
shortening back would be unadvisable, be¬ 
cause the more quiescent the buds at the 
base of the young shoots remain the better, 
till spring is well advanced, when all the 
untimely growths may be safely removed 
in the ordinary operation of pruning. 
Vegetables continue to be abundant 
everywhere, and we refer particularly to 
green ones. The moist, mild weather 
keeps them growing, it may be to their 
danger in the event of severe frost ; but it 
cannot be otherwise than advantageous to 
gardeners in private establishments for the 
time being that supplies should be so plen¬ 
tiful. Market gardeners, on the contrary, 
may find that vegetables are too plentiful to 
be highly remunerative even at this festive 
season. All things considered the ill- 
effects of the weather upon vegetables lie in 
the future if anywhere. Apples and Pears 
in the fruitrooms, we are told, are keeping 
badly as a result of the high temperature and 
the moist atmosphere. This is, perhaps, 
the greatest disadvantage to the gardening 
fraternity of the present unseasonable con¬ 
ditions. Possibly a means may yet be 
devised by cold storage or otherwise for 
preserving Apples and Pears in a thoroughly 
sound state. 
An Effective Weed Killer—An ounce of carbolic acid 
to a gallon of water will be found very effective in 
destroying weeds on a gravel walk. 
Not found in Text Books.—“ Sambo! Where's the 
rake?” "Wid de hoe, Massa.” "Where’s the 
hoe?” " Wid de rake, Massa.” “ Where are they 
both?” " Why both, togedder! ” "Massa seem 
berry stupid dis morning.” 
Mr. J. Lazenby, who for the last twenty years has 
held the post of secretary to the Ancient Society of 
York Florists, is about to retire from office owing to 
failing health. During Mr. Lazenby’s term of office 
the society has made great growth. Not only has 
its membership shown an enormous increase, but its 
Chrysanthemum show ranks as one of the best of its 
kind in the kingdom, whilst the minor shows are 
full of interest and attract many visitors and friends. 
The society is considering the appointment of a 
successor. It is proposed to present Mr. Lazenby 
with some present of value in order to testify to the 
esteem in which he is held by all who know him, 
and to signify the regret of the president, officers, 
and members of the society at the loss of the services 
of so able a coadjutor. Subscriptions may be sent 
to Mr. Pannett, 92, Union Terrace, York. 
Shirley Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Associa¬ 
tion.— The monthly meeting of above society was 
held at the Parish Room, Shirley. Southampton, on 
the 19th inst., Mr. W. F. Rummens, C.C., presiding. 
There was an average attendance of the members. 
The lecture was the second of two on "The Soil,” 
and was given by Mr. E. T. Mellor, B.Sc , London, 
Lecturer on Biology at the Hartley College, South¬ 
ampton. A brief synopsis of the lecture is: relation 
of the soil to plants, chemical changes in the soil, 
loss and replacement of nutritive substances in the 
soil. The lecturer illustrated the subject most pro¬ 
fusely by means of chemical experiments and lantern 
slides. There was but a brief discussion and at the 
close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. 
Mellor. Messrs. Spooner & Bailey, of Ealing, 
Southampton, gave the members a cordial invitation 
to visit their chemical factory, where many processes 
of producing chemical manures are carried out. 
Horses Burned at Cheshunt.—We are sorry to learn 
from one of our correspondents that Messrs. Paul & 
Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, lost four 
valuable horses last Saturday night by fire, By 
great exertions the fire was confined to the stable 
where, it v/ould appear, it originated. 
Strawberries from Hampshire.—Strawberries are 
extensively grown for market in parts of Hampshire. 
There were despatched from Swanwick Station last 
year 1,366 tons, and from Botley Station 687 tons. 
The latter weight, 687 tons, represents about 300,000 
gallons. 
The Sugar Beet Industry was, it is stated, carried 
on in Russia as far back as the year 1S00. In 1897 
644,900 tons of sugar were produced in Russia, of 
which 484,000 tons were required for her home con¬ 
sumption. In 1S96, the exports of Muscovite sugar 
were 150,000 tons, some of which, of course, found 
its way to London. 
Proposed Horticultural Association for Hamilton and 
District.—There was a meeting held on the 16th 
inst., in the Clydesdale Hotel, Hamilton, to discuss 
the matter of a horticultural association for the 
above referred district, and there was a most grati¬ 
fying attendance. The great need for such a centre 
to rally around the banner of blue, was unanimously 
agreed by every one present to be a thing of the 
greatest importance. Consequently, it was proposed 
to convene a meeting on Janaury 13th, 1899, to elect 
office bearers, etc. A number of the leading gar¬ 
deners of the district were present and it may also 
be stated that the association will give every induce¬ 
ment to the allied art of forestry. We will be glad 
to send a detailed account to the Gardening World 
after the next meeting.— D. Chisholm. 
Dutch Horticultural and Botanical Society.—At a 
meeting of the Floral Committee of this society, held 
on November 9th, First-class Certificates were 
awarded to Mr. Jas. C. Groenwegen, of Amsterdam, 
for Chrysanthemums Edwin Bethge, Madame 
Boudoin, Madame H. de Vilmorin, Mrs. T. A. 
Compton, and The Egyptian ; to Mr. T. E. Houl- 
vester, of Utrecht, for Chrysanthemums Edwin 
Bethge, Master H. Tucker, Sarnian Gem, and 
yellow Madame Carnot. The last-named variety 
also won a First-class Certificate for Messrs. A. P. 
Bouman & Son, of Arnheim. Messrs. E. H. Krelage 
& Son, of Haarlem, received First-class Certificates 
for Cactus Dahlias Casilda, Henry Ayres, Laver- 
stock Beauty, Miss Finch, Royal Purple, Stella, and 
W. J. Frost: whilst Stanropsis lissaechiloides (sic) 
shown by Mr. C. W. Baron van Boct Zelaer, of 
Maarleasdyk, won a similar honour. Certificates of 
Merit" went to Messrs. E. H. Krelage & Son for 
Cactus Dahlias Octopus and Pumilus. A collection 
of Cyclamen sent by Mr. R. Bos, of Hillegom, 
obtained an "honourable mention ” ; whilst for an 
exhibit of Cattleya labiata autumnalis a Silver 
Medal was voted to Mr. J. M. Ballego, of Leiden. 
Woolton Mutual Improvement Society.—A meeting 
of this society was held on the 15th inst. at the 
Mechanics’ Institute, when Mr. Tunnington was 
voted to the chair. The subject for consideration, 
"Potting and Watering Plants ” was well handled 
by Mr. J. Hathaway, superintendent of the South- 
port Parks. It was pointed out that this work was 
generally entrusted to the young men in the garden, 
who with but little experience in the matter con¬ 
sidered themselves skilful in this branch of their 
work ; this was not so, for great care and thought 
was necessary to efficiently perform the work, and 
if this was not done, disappointment would result. 
The varied kinds of loam, peat, leaf mould, sand, 
etc., were described, with the best forms for the 
different species of plants. Clean pots and good 
drainage were referred to as essential requirements ; 
also that the compost should be a medium between 
wet and dry at the time of potting. Firm potting 
was recommended especially for hard-wooded 
plants. Watering should be done with great care 
when the plant is just on the dry side, but before it 
shows signs of flagging or suffering. The water 
should be of the same temperature as the atmo¬ 
sphere, and rain water was perferable to that 
obtained from springs. A discussion followed, in 
which Messrs. R. Todd, J. Glover, J. Hogan, G. 
Haigh, and the chairman took part. A cordial vote 
of thanks, tendered to the lecturer and chairman 
for their services, concluded the meeting. 
Newcastle-on-Tyne Flower Show.— Mr. J. J. 
Gilkspie, Jun., M.A., L.L.B , (Cantab.) A.C.A., has 
resigned the secretaryship of the Dujham, Northum¬ 
berland and Newcastle Botanical and Horticultural 
Society, we as announced last week. It was in 
January, 1878 that Mr. J. J. Gillespie, Sen., was first 
appointed secretary of this society, and he held the 
office continuously until January, 1893, when he was 
succeeded by his nephew Mr. J. J. Gillespie, Jun. 
During these years the society has had many ups and 
downs. It has held in most years three shows, and 
in several years two shows. At the present time it 
has a surplus in hand. Next year it will hold the 
summer show only in July. The new secretary is 
Mr. Isaac Brandon Reid, Accountant, whose offices 
are at No. 30, Mosley Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, to 
whom, in future, all commnnications should be 
addressed. 
The Ancient Society of York Florists.—The members 
and friends of this eminent floricultural body met at 
the annual dinner of the society, at the " White 
SwaD,” Pavement, York, on the evening of the 15th 
inst. Alderman McKay, J.P., presided. After the 
usual loyal toasts had been honoured the Lord 
Mayor of York (Alderman S. Border) proposed the 
toast of the evening, " The Ancient Society of York 
Florists.” He was glad to see, he said, that the 
work of their society did not clash with that of the 
Grand Yorkshire Gala Committee, of which he was 
vice-president. He had been a member of the 
Ancient Society of York Florists for over twenty 
years, and was glad to know that they were in a fairly 
strong financial condition. Last year they gave 
away £260 in prizes. The recent Chrysanthemum 
show had been a signal success, and the exhibits of 
vegetables were especially fine. The treasurer, Mr. 
G. Lamb, responded, sa>ing that although they had 
lost a number of members by death, they had 
obtained sufficient new ones to fill up the gaps. 
" The President, Officers, and Committee of Manage¬ 
ment," was the toast proposed by the Sheriff, Mr. J. 
J. Hunt, the president responding. Other toasts 
followed, including the ” Ladies ” and “ Visitors and 
Kindred Societies.” Messrs. Monaghan, Master- 
man, Elam, and Whitley, who sang a number of 
glees in capital fashion, contributed materially to the 
enjoyment of the evening. 
Mr. Thos. Rochford’s Dinner to Employees.—On 
Saturday evening, December 17th, the annual supper 
took place, at the Workmen’s Institute, in connection 
with the Turnford Hall Nurseries. The worthy pro¬ 
prietor, Mr. Thos. Rochford, occupied the chair, and 
was supported by Messrs. J. J. and E. Rochford 
(brothers), Messrs. Clements, Brown, Kinnell, G. 
Paul (Cheshunt), Cousins, Rahder, and other repre¬ 
sentatives of business houses, with whom the firm 
have dealiugs. The hall was beautifully decorated, 
and on the tables were a number of choice Crotons, 
Palms, Orchids, etc., imparting a most charming and 
festive appearance to the scene. Some 180 members 
of the institute and friends sat down to a capital 
repast to which full justice was done. It is needless 
to say the viands were of a most satisfying character, 
whilst the supply of fruit was abundant. A concert 
of a miscellaneous character followed, which was much 
enjoyed. At the close, in response to the health of 
“ The Chairman,” Mr. Thos. Rochford expressed the 
great pleasure he had in meeting so many of his 
friends and employees. He had been much pleased 
in observing the thoroughly satisfactory manner in 
which everything had been carried on during the 
evening, had heartily entered into the enjoyments 
and expressed a hope that for many years to come 
he might be able, under similar circumstances, to 
occupy the position, as chairman, he then was hold¬ 
ing. The institute, in which the company was 
'assembled, had been erected by him for the moral 
and material welfare of the men employed by him. 
He was much gratified by observing the manner in 
which the young men conducted themselves, and 
appreciated the advantages he had placed within 
their reach. In reply to the toast of the visitors, 
Mr. G. Paul responded, in a bright and cheery 
manner, expressing the pleasure he had in being 
present, how heartily he had enjoyed himself, and 
bore testimony to the advantages of the institution 
to the men in the districts of Cheshunt and Brox- 
bourne. The siDging of the National Anthem 
brought a pleasant meeting to a close, with many a 
hope for the enjoyment of another. 
