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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 25, 1899, 
that follow down to the latest additions to 
first-olass Roses daring the present year. 
All of these are tabulated in the first of six 
columns across the pages of the catalogue, 
the names being followed by the raiser or 
introducer’s name and date ; the form of 
the flower; colour of flower; habit of 
growth; and remarks. To those about to 
enter the lists of exhibitors the catalogue 
should be of great value in directing his 
attention to those varieties that are most 
successful on the exhibition boards. The 
variety Maurice Bernardin has three others 
bracketed with it as not sufficiently distinct 
for any two of them to be included on the 
same board. There is an interval of several 
years between the raising of each, and the 
question arises whether they have the same 
or a different parentage ; but it is doubtful 
whether this can be settled by authoritative 
records. 
The hybrid Teas are practically of much 
more recent origin, La France, going back 
to 1867, being the oldest. Captain Christy 
followed in 1873 1 but all the rest of the 
fourteen varieties tabulated belong to the 
eighties and nineties. Many others have 
appeared that hardly come up to exhibition 
standard, so that they are relegated to the 
category of Garden Roses. 
Something like 37 varieties fit for exhibi¬ 
tion purposes are included in the Tea and 
Niosette section. The oldest dates back to 
1838, having reigned in the esteem of cultiva¬ 
tors only a year less than the Queen has 
been on the throne. This is Devoniensis, 
which was followed by Climbing Devoni¬ 
ensis, exactly 20 years later. For exhibi¬ 
tion purposes, however, the two are regarded 
as synonymous. They were followed in 
succession by Niphetos (1844), Souvenir d’ 
un Ami (1846), Madame Bravey (1848), 
Souvenir d’Elise Vardon (1854), Rubens 
(1859), Marechel Niel (1864), and Catherine 
Mermet (1869), the rest being of more 
recent introduction. Tea and Noisette 
varieties of first-class merit are thus older 
than those of any other section here listed. 
Only one of the Bourbon Roses is tabulated 
as fit for exhibition purposes. Some good 
illustrations represent various types of 
Roses. 
Garden or Decorative Roses are divided 
into summer and autumn flowering; 
but these are again divided up or classified 
in a great number of sections according to 
their botanical affinities. It is astonishing 
what a number of Garden Roses there are 
at the command of the cultivator. Never¬ 
theless relatively few gardens could furnish 
a first-class stand of them capable of secur¬ 
ing any of the National Rose Society’s prizes 
at the Crystal Palace. Leaving out of con¬ 
sideration our native British Roses the 
decorative class includes the oldest Roses 
in the country. The Cabbage and common 
Moss Roses, and the Copper and Yellow 
Austrian Briers were recorded as far back 
as 1596, and probably they were cultivated 
even before then. The origin or history 
of these Garden Roses is interesting, though 
it may be stated that many of the most 
popular or interesting have no history what¬ 
ever. The origin of the true York and 
Lancaster as well as Rosa Mundi or Village 
Maid (the latter often but erroneously pass¬ 
ing muster in gardens for the former) is lost 
in obscurity. The catalogue is obtainable 
only from the secretaries, Rev. H. Hony- 
wood D’Ombrain, Westwell Vicarage, Ash¬ 
ford, Kent; and Edward Mawley, Esq., 
Rosebank, Berkhamstead, Herts. 
Cox’s Orange Pippin is being extensively planted by 
Mr. Webb, of Hillfoot Farm, Beenham, Reading. 
He is just now planting 1,000 of this variety on his 
farm. Sale at 25s a bushel is readily found for the 
fruits. 
Grapes at Lincoln's Inn.—About fifty bunches of 
Grapes were gathered off a Vine recently at New 
Square, Lincoln’s Inn. 
Th t Muckross Estate, including the Lakes of 
Killarney, was put up for sale by auction on 
Tuesday last, but was not sold. 
The “ Hurst & Son,” Musical Society (entering 
upon their second season), announce their first 
Ladies Evening Concert to be held at the Pillar 
Hall, Corn Exchange Restaurant, Mark Lane, E.C., 
on Tuesday, November 28th. Tickets (of which 
there is a limited number) may be obtained from the 
Hon. Sec ," Hurst & Son” Musical Society, 152, 
Houndsditch, London, E. 
Weather in London.—The weather which affects 
everything by its condition over a period or at a 
certain time, has continued very mild and fine during 
the past seven days. Fogs have hung around and 
about London for a goodly part of the time, but this 
has been the only disagreeable element. Tropaeo- 
lums, Dahlias, and other very tender plants are to 
be seen in healthy condition within not a few of the 
suburban gardens. 
“The Rational Method of Treating Fungoid 
Diseases ”—This is the title which Messrs. Wm. 
Wood & Son, Ltd., North British Wharf, Wood 
Green, London, N., have given to a pamphlet which 
they are sending out. The pamphlet deals with the 
modern methods now being employed in plant 
pathology and the “ Materia Medicae,” which the 
authors, among others, have so largely introduced 
and are advocating. Sprays and other contrivances 
are enumerated as having been, and as still being.day 
and daily used for the suppression or abolition of 
fuDgoid attacks. Those interested in this study are 
recommended to have a look through the five pages 
containing the facts, arguments, and deductions. 
Death cf Alexander Thomson, Esq—It is with 
regret that we record the death of this gentleman, 
who died early last week after an illness which has 
long been a bane to him, at his home,Trinity Grove, 
Trinity, Edinburgh. The deceased was widely 
known in business circles, being a brother of the 
present Lord Provost of Edinburgh. He was a 
partner with his brother in business as a wood 
merchant at Granton, near Edinburgh. Though 
very successful and keen in business, he yet was a 
reserved man and loved to enjoy his leisure in the 
cosy and well planned garden around his residence. 
Our readers may recall some views and notes which 
we lately published on Trinity Grove. 
Shirley Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Associa¬ 
tion.—The monthly meeting of the above society 
was held at the Parish Room, Shirley, Southampton, 
on Monday, 21st inst., there being a good attendance, 
Mr. B Ladhams.F.R.H.S.,presiding. There was a very 
good exhibition of Chrysanthemums, and the item for 
the evening was a discussion on the exhibits. Several 
members spoke on the variety, usefulness, training 
and diseases of the Chrysanthemum generally, and 
of those exhibited particularly ; and a very good and 
useful debate was the result. Amongst the exhibits 
were some seed pods of Magnolia, Catalpa and 
Ampelopsis Veitchii, the Catalpa being very fine 
and curious. Hearty votes of thanks to the exhibi¬ 
tors and chairman closed a very pleasant evening. 
The People’s Palace.—As treasurer of the People’s 
Palace Horticultural Society, I venture to bring be¬ 
fore you our work and necessities. The society has 
now been established for seven years, and has held, 
with unvarying success, exhibitions in the spring, 
summer, and autumn at the People's Palace. We 
have recently established a children’s section to in¬ 
terest the children of East London in the cultivation 
of flowers, by giving prizes for plants grown in their 
homes, and by lectures and practical demonstrations 
in the simplest elements of horticulture. The gar¬ 
dens of members are visited (where such exist) and 
prizes are given for excellence in this department, in 
addition to those offered at the shows of the society. 
The additional expenses oblige the society to appeal 
for financial help. The subscriptions of the working 
men and women members, which are very small, 
need to be supplemented by help from others who 
have at heart the interest of spreading a love of 
flowers amongst the people of East London. I shall 
be glad to acknowledge the receipt of all subscrip- 
ions sent to me at the Anchor Brewery, Mile End 
Road.— Arthur F. Charrington, Hon. Treasurer. 
We very much regret to hear of the serious illness 
of Mr. William M. Welsh, the well-known partner in 
the old established firm known as Messrs. Dicksons 
& Co., 1, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh. 
Royal Horticultural Society's Examination in Horti¬ 
culture, 1 , 900 .—The day suggested for the Examina¬ 
tion, April 17th, being Easter Tuesday, and highly 
inconvenient to many, has been altered to Wednesday, 
April 25th .— W. Wilks, Sec., Nov.. 1899. 
The Kaiserin was presented with a bouquet of 
Roses and red Orchids by Miss Edith Barber, the 
daughter of the Mayor of the Royal Borough, on 
the arrival by train of the German Emperor, 
the Empress and suite, at Windsor last Monday. 
Birds and Fruit.—Mr.J. Mayne says he noted what 
we said respecting the tits on p. 148. They pass 
over the maggotty fruits and spoil the very best they 
can see. He finds all the feathered tribe tarred with 
the same brush. For instance, in the Strawberry 
beds all the finest fruits get devoured first. The 
blackbirds are the miscreants here, and go for size 
first, and small ones afterwards. 
Gardeners’ Royal Orphan Fund.—The subscription 
sale of flowers, work, &c., so energetically organised 
by Mr. M. Todd, of Shandwick Place, at the recent 
Edinburgh Chrysanthemum Show, proved very 
successful, and evoked great interest among most of 
the visitors. It is computed that something like £30 
will be sent to the Fund. The first prize of an 
upright Grand Piano fell to a gentleman who had 
but one sixpenny ticket, and the second prize was 
won by R. W. E. Murray, Esq., of Blackford House, 
who had purchased about sixty tickets. 
Hen Manure.—A liberal quantity of hen manure 
mixed with the potting soil is a good combination for 
pot plants in general. Its superiority over cow 
manure lies in the fact that it contains both the 
urine and the solids, and contains a far greater 
amount of nitrogen in a more soluble form. It is 
quicker in its action than cow manure and is much 
more suitable if your potting soil be of a heavy 
tenacious nature. If your potting soil be sandy and 
friable and you should wish to increase its tenacity, 
or moisture holding properties, cow manure would 
be most suitable ; but for a better chemical effect I 
would also add some hen manure. 
Cricket Club Dinner at Kew.—A dinner in con¬ 
nection with the Royal Garden Cricket Club, Kew, 
was held at the '• Rose and Crown ” Hotel, Kew 
Green, on Thursday evening, November 16th. Mr. 
S. Rowe occupied the chair. Upwards of fifty 
members and friends partook of the excellent spread 
which was provided. Mr. A. Williams was 
accompanist for the evening. The following toasts 
were proposed and heartily responded to, viz.: 
“ The Queen,” " Club and Officers,” ” Army, Navy 
and Reserves,” &c. Mr. C. Girdham recited 
Kipling’s poem, " The Absent-minded Beggar,” after 
which, a collection was made on behalf of the Daily 
Mail War Fund,” which realised £1 10s. 6d. The 
following members and friends, contributed songs, 
etc., during the evening:—Messrs. Stuart (Violin), 
Heath, Heald, Baddileys, Wood, Quinton, Roekins, 
Page, Mark, Smith, Watford, McAllister, Walker, 
and Arden. The singing of “ Rule Brittania,” and 
“ Auld Lang Syne,” brought a very enthusiastic and 
enjoyable evening to a close. 
The Use of Fruit in Diet.—Fruits have the fullest 
effect when taken into an empty stomach, either 
alone or with grain foods, such as bread, porridge, 
rice, and other foods like this. When we eat fruits 
after having finished dinner, lunch, or other diet 
wherein we consume much oily matter, the effect of 
the fruits is nullified. They are better, too, if eaten 
free from vegetables. In the morning, says The 
Farmers' Gazette, they are not only exceedingly re¬ 
freshing, but they serve as a natural stimulous to 
the digestive organs. Apples, Strawberries, Currants, 
Figs, Tomatos, and Blackberries stand high as 
medicinal and nutritive fruits, and the law with 
these, to obtain the fullest results, is to take them 
on an empty stomach, preferably before breakfast. 
“ The good effects that would follow the abundant 
use of fruits are often more than counterbalanced 
by the pernicious habit of saturating them with 
sugar. Very few fruits if thoroughly ripe, and at 
their best require any sugar, particularly if eaten in 
a raw state. 
