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THE GARDENING WORLD 
May 26, 1900: 
& Sons ; Streptocarpi by Messrs. J. Veitch 
& Sons, Ltd. ; Lily of the Valley by Mr. 
T. Jannoch ; Paeonies, by Messrs. Kelway 
& Son ; Sweet Peas by Mr. R. Sydenham ; 
Cannas by Messrs. H. Canned & Sons; 
and Carnations by Messrs. Wm Cutbush 
& Son. Clematises were again put before 
the British public by Messrs. Richard Smith 
& Co., and G. Jackman & Son, making one 
wonder why such showy and useful, decora¬ 
tive plants are not more generally and 
extensively cultivated. Hardy trees and 
shrubs, flowering or otherwise, and includ¬ 
ing Japanese Maples were shown, chiefly in 
the open garden by Messrs. Fisher, Son & 
Sibray, John Russell, W. Fromow & Sons, 
Thos. Cripps & Son, W. Paul & Son, and 
Paul and Son. Messrs. J. Hill & Son, and 
W. & J. Birkenhead were strong in Ferns. 
Foliage and flowering plants were well 
shown by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, H. B. 
May, Wm. Cutbush & Son, &c. 
Fruit was better and more abundantly 
shown than last year, particularly fruit trees 
in pots. Amongst those distinguishing 
themselves in this respect were Leopold de 
Rothschild, Esq., and Messrs. T. Rivers & 
Son. Collections of fruit were shown by 
Messrs. Bunyard & Co., Lord Wantage, 
K.C.B., Sir Joseph Pease, Bart., M.P., Sir 
J. Pigott, Bart., and Alexander Henderson, 
M.P. Vegetables were in many of the 
above instances shown in company with the 
fruit. Messrs. J. Carter & Co. also showed 
vegetables. Altogether the show was a 
very general one, representative of almost 
everything that may be had in spring and 
early summer. 
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Growth, we are told, is further forward in Edin¬ 
burgh than it is around London. 
Mr. William Coomber, for the last two years and 
nine months, as head gardener to the Earl of Wilton, 
at Houghton Hall, King's Lynn, has been appointed 
in a similar capacity to the same nobleman at 
Cockley Cley Hall, Swaffham. 
Sevenoaks and West Kent Chrysanthemum 
Society.—In good lime, the schedule ot prizes, for 
the exhibition to be held on Wednesday and 
Thursday, November 7th and 8th, in the Club 
Room, Sevenoaks, has been issued. The year’s report 
leaves the members in a satisfied way, both in 
relation to the show itself and the financial standing 
of the society. The balance has been kept on the 
ri gbt side, and, given a fairly decent year, 1900 
we hope will be even a greater success than was the 
last, good though that was. 
Fellows of the Royal Horticultural Society.— 
The increasing popularity of the Royal Horticultural 
Society may be guaged by the great increase of 
Fallows weekly being added to the already lengthy 
1 st. Over 300 have been gained since January rst, 
19 'o, amongst' them being Lord Medway, Lady 
Muncaster, Countess Galloway, Mrs. CreightoD, 
Miss Balfour, Lady Darling, Sir Theodore Fry, 
Lady Monkswell, Lady Morris, Lady Hay Currie, 
Hon. Lady Digby, Sir Henry Jackson, Lady New¬ 
ton, Lady Stanley Clarke, Sir Cuthbert Peel, Bart., 
and Lady Eva Wyndham Quin. 
Fruit Prospects.- We may safely say that the 
critical time for frosts is now past. The propects of 
good crops are very assuring. The Fanners' Gazette 
thinks that Pears "promise far beyond an average 
crop, aid Piums look like producing one of the best 
crops for years. Victoria Plums are very promising, 
while Pond’s Seedling, Kirk’s, Coe’s Golden Drop, 
Prince of Wales, and New Orleans have all set well. 
Jefferson’s has caught the frost somewhat severely, 
and very few have set. Of Gooseberries the Pilot 
Yellow has almost all been killed; Lion Provider 
has been rather badly hit; Wellington Glory has a 
fair crop ; Profit, a good one, while Lancashire Lad 
has an excellent crop. On the whole the Goose¬ 
berries have suffered most, though Strawberries 
have by no means escaped This crop will miss 
being a big one, though by no means a failure, for 
whe.e fairly sheltered there are but few destroyed. 
Weather in London.—The lines written des¬ 
criptive of the weather in our last issue might 
properly be applied to convey the character of the 
conditions during the past seven days. One day 
hot, the next day cold, then raio, and fine again. 
Thirsty Kew.—At the present rate of things Kew 
Gardens are likely to suffer quite as much 
this year as they did last summer from draught. 
An experienced gardener suggests using a water- 
cart on some of the lawns. And why might this 
not be done. ? 
The Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Institution.— 
The committee have great gratification in informing 
you that H.R.H. the Prince of Wales has graciously 
consented to succeed the late Duke of Westminster, 
as president of the institution, and that H.R.H. the 
Princess of Wales and their Royal Highnesses the 
Duke and Duchess of York have graciously con¬ 
sented to become patrons. 
Maxims for Dahlia Growers.—A correspondent 
to an American contemporary gives the following 
rules for Dahlia growers:— “ Stir the ground 
thoroughly and deeply with hoe or spade; fertilise 
(or manure) freely; plant deeply and not too early; set 
the plants 3 ft. or 4 ft. apart; give freedom to air 
and light; allow but a single stalk in one place ; and 
keep the plants clean." 
Royal Botanic Society.—The following trade 
awards were made at the show held on Wednesday, 
May 16th, at the gardens of the Royal Botanic 
Society, in Regent’s Park :—Silver Gilt Medals to 
Messrs. W. Paul & Sons, Waltham Cross, for Roses; 
and to Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth, 
for Fruit Trees. Large Silver Medals to Messrs. 
Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, for decorative plants ; 
and to Messrs. Carter & Co., Holborn, for Cinerarias. 
Silver Medal to Messrs. Barr & Sons, Covent 
Garden, for Tulips, etc. Small Silver Medal to Mr. 
W. B. Hartland, Cork, for Tulips. Large Bronze 
Medal to Mr. B. Cant, Colchester, for Roses; to 
Messrs. Cheat & Sons, for hardy flowering Shrubs; 
to Mr. A. Smith, High Wycombe, for Roses; to 
Messrs. A. W. Young & Co. lor collection of Cacti; 
and to Mr. A. Knowles, for Daphnes. Table of 
Floral Designs : First, L. H. Calcutt; second, Mr. 
J. Williams. Table Decorations : First, Mrs. L. H. 
Calcutt; second, Mr. W. H. Moss. Floral Certifi¬ 
cates went to Messrs. Laing & Sons, for Strepto- 
carpus "Royal Purple"; and to Mr. Hartland, 
Cork, for Tulipa fulgens lutea, and T. lutea 
pallida. 
Acton Scientific Society and Field Club.—This 
new and apparently well-conducted society of 
seekers after natural knowledge, has already been in 
the field on several occasions this season. For in¬ 
stance, a field ramble to Twyford Abbey was 
arranged and effected on April 7th, the conductor 
being Mr. Alex. Ramsay. On April 21st another 
ramble took place, the members starting from Han- 
well, and following the course of the Brent towards 
Hortington Hill, under the guidance of Mr. A. Loy- 
dell. Again, on May 5th, the outing took the form of 
a visit to J. Allen Brown’s Museum at Ealing, and 
was much appreciated. On May 19th the excursion 
was of a duplicate character, the Acton Society 
travelling to Neasden, and there joining the mem¬ 
bers of the Lambeth Field Club. Under the con- 
ductorship of Edward Step, Esq., F.L.S,, the 
editor of the new edition of Pratt's “ Flowering 
Plants of Great Britain," the party ascended Dollis 
Hill, and visited the celebrated house and grounds 
of the Earl of Aberdeen. It was here that the late 
Mr. Gladstone spent an occasional vacation during 
the later years of his parliamentary life. The house 
and grounds are beautifully situated, and the trees 
are just now rapidly developing their summer sheen. 
Thence the party wandered through the lanes to the 
quaint little church of Neasden-cum-Kingsbury, and 
thence again they took the fields to Hendon. Tea 
was indulged in at the Upper Welsh Harp, the 
return route being round by the reservoir and over 
Dollis Hdl to Neasden Station, where the bulk of 
the party (about twenty) entrained for home. The 
occasion being a ladies’ day, little work beyond an 
examination of the trees of the district was effected ; 
the party giving themselves up to the contemplation 
of the beauties of Nature, as a whole, rather than 
to an enquiry into those microscopical details which 
go to make up that fascinating effect. The energetic 
hon. secretary is Mr. J. L. H. Fisk, Gilmerton,. 
Newburgh Road, Acton, W. 
BOUVARDIAS. 
These beautiful plants are easily propagated in 
spring by cuttings of the young wood, or by layers 
of the roots inserted in sandy soil, and placed in a 
warm bottom heat. Old plants placed in a 
cool house after flowering will readily produce an 
abundance of strong, healthy cuttings, which if taken 
off with a sharp knife, and inserted in small 60- 
sized pots, will soon root. They should be placed 
in a strong heat, and syringed twice daily to keep 
them clean, and promote quick growth. As the pots 
become filled with roots they should be carefully 
potted off into 60-sized pots, and placed in a warm 
house, admitting air on warm days, and also a little 
at night. The points of the shoots should be kept 
pinched out, which will keep the plants bushy. Pot 
off again in 5-in. pots, using a rather coarser soil. 
Good fibrous loam, with a little leaf soil and sand, 
will suit them very well. Occasional waterings with 
weak liquid manure or artificial will be of great 
benefit, and as the growth of the plant increases they 
will require a stake in the middle of the pot, tying 
the shoots lightly to it. As the plants come into 
flower syringing should be discontinued, and plenty 
of air allowed. The flowers are invaluable for 
buttonholes, sprays, &c., and where a good display 
of bloom is required, they will supply it through 
many months. There are many grand varieties too 
numerous to mention here.— R. Thatilier, Lockinge 
Gardens, Wantage, Berks. 
WATERING. 
Protection against improper watering is an all im¬ 
portant matter to plants in pots. It takes some 
time to learn when a plant really needs water, and 
how much should be given ; and nothing short of a 
thoughtful consideration of all the circumstances of 
each case, can enable anyone to act correctly. It 
must be remembered that plants have the power of 
giving off moisture from their leaves. Plants en¬ 
closed in cases may not require watering for weeks, 
because the atmosphere in which they grow is very 
damp, and under these circumstances there is little 
evaporation from their leaves. On the other hand, 
plants grown in a dry house are in a dry atmosphere, 
which causes the plants to part with a great deal of 
moisture from their tissues; and if this loss is not 
made good, the plant will show it by flagging. The 
object of watering is to supply a deficiency in the 
plant, and the quantity of water must be regulated 
by the losses which the plant has sustained from 
evaporation. But the quality of the water must not 
be overlooked, or thought of no consequence. Of 
surface waters,that which comes from chalk hills is the 
worst kind, because lime is injurious to many plants. 
Rainwater is unquestionably by far the best; es¬ 
pecially avoid using springwater, and water from a 
well, both of which are too cold even for plants out 
of doors. The temperature of the water should not 
be colder nor hotter than the air in which the plant 
is growing.— W. Hogarth, The Gardens, Norton House t 
Ratho, Midlothian. 
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EXHIBITORS AT THE TEMPLE SHOW. 
On two former occasions have groups of the exhibi¬ 
tors at the Temple Show appeared in our pages; 
and now we place before our readers some more 
portraits representing a few of the many to be met 
with on that stirring and important occasion. Some 
of the portraits represent members of firms previ¬ 
ously noticed, but others are entirely fresh faces and 
firms, though their names are mostly familiar to Our 
readers. Our supplementary sheet will, therefore, 
serve as an introduction to old friends. 
Mr. T. A. H. Rivers, F.R.H.S.—It is only 
necessary to mention the name of Rivers to recall 
what has been done amongst fruits, particularly 
stone fruits, by the firm of Messrs. T. Rivers & 
Son, Sawbridgeworth. Mr. T. A. H. Rivers is a 
member of this firm, and the portrait herewith will 
serve to introduce him to our readers at a distance 
who may be only familiar with the firm from our 
reports of the exhibits of fruit and fruit trees from 
Sawbridgeworth. Many valuable Peaches, Nec¬ 
tarines, Plums, Pears, and other fruits, have been 
raised and put into commerce by the firm Visitors 
and others at the Temple Show and the autumn 
exhibition of British grown fruit, held by the R.H S. 
at the Crystal Palace, are familiar with the splendid 
exhibits of fruit trees set up by Messrs. T. Rivers 
