February 16, 1901. 
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THE GARDENING WORLD 
“ Wanted—Synonyms.”—One of the American 
horticultural journals furnishes a paragraph in the 
interests of the Western New York Horticultural 
Society, in which the " committee on nomenclature ” 
asks for assistance in collecting material for its re¬ 
port to the next meeting of the society. Members 
and friends are asked for the Dames of synonyms or 
garden varieties, either among fruits, vegetables or 
ornamental plants that may have come under their 
notice. Presumably the " committee on nomencla¬ 
ture " means to stop the confusion if it can, and we 
wish it every success in its very difficult and never- 
ending task. 
Resolution unanimously adopted by the Market 
Gardeners, Nurserymen and Farmers Association 
in meeting assembled February 5th, 1901.—The 
Market Gardeners, Nurserymen and Farmers Asso¬ 
ciation in meeting assembled do most respectfully 
tender to his Majesty the King the heartfelt 
sympathy of the members of the association in 
the irreparable loss sustained by his Majesty and 
the Royal Family in common with the whole em¬ 
pire in the universally lamented death of her 
Majesty Queen Victoria and do most humbly 
proffjr to his Majesty the King on his accession 
unfeigned congratulations and assurances of their 
profound loyalty and devotion to his Person and 
Throne. 
Hamilton and District Gardening and Forestry 
Association held their monthly meeting in the 
Mining Institute on Tuesday evening, 5th inst. 
There was a good attendance to hear Mr. A. C. 
Cameron, Gardens, Binrock, Dundee, on the 
" Cultivation of High-Class Vegetables for Com¬ 
petition. ' Mr. Cameron can speak on this subject 
with authority, which Edinburgh and Dundee 
shows, &c., can vouch for. Mr. Cameron's paper 
was most concise, his mode of cultivation and 
selection was most practical. Timing he puts great 
stress on, and in untiring attention here, he says, lies 
the secret to success. He is strongly of opinion that 
all collections ought to be specified, the number of 
kinds required in this way, collections would be 
more uniform, and judges would have a better chance 
of deciding the awards. Mr. Cameron's paper gave 
great satisfaction, and he was awarded a most 
hearty vote of thanks. The weather here for the 
last fortnight has been most seasonable, with about 
2 in. of snow with keen but moderate frost at night, 
which has been just enough to check growth which 
was coming too early forward.— J. M. 
Devon and Exeter Gardeners’ Association.-On 
Wednesday evening, February 6th, the members of 
the above association met in the Guildhall, Exeter, 
and heard Mr. John Coutts' lecture on "Greenhouse 
Hard-wooded Plants.” Mr. Coutts is gardener to 
Sir Thomas Ackland, Killerton. In his remarks 
Mr. Coutts said that almost without exception hard- 
wooded plants were natives of South Africa, Austra¬ 
lia, and New Zealand. So early as 1774-76 Francis 
Masson, a Kew gardener, had tent home a host of 
Heaths from the Cape, Vancouver and Flinder, 
when Peter Good and Robt. Brown (also both from 
Kew) were with him, sent home the Australian re¬ 
latives known as Epacris about the beginning of last 
century. Coming to comparisons, Mr. Coutts 
favoured the gracefulness of the Australian genus, 
and remarked that these (Epacris) are more 
liberally grown than their South African congeners. 
The cultural needs were in each case explained. 
Referring to tie Himalayan Rhododendrons, Mr. 
Coutts mentioned that Dr. Wallich sent home the 
first species (R. arboreum) in 1818. During Sir 
Joseph Hooker’s travels, 1847-51, in the Sikkim 
Hima'aya-, he fcuad many species, the seeds of 
which he dispatched to Kew. In the gardens of Mr. 
Shilson, Tremougb, Cornwall, many of these species 
found a home, and one of the richest collection? of 
these Rhododendrons at present in this country is 
to be found at Tremough. At London and north¬ 
wards these Himalayan Rhododendrons receive the 
protection of glass-houses. The beautiful Javanico- 
jasminiflorum intermediate house Rhododendrons, 
which can be had in flower nearly all the year, 
received attention from Mr. Coutts. These should 
find a place in all gardens. They are easily propa¬ 
gated from young growths. The Indian Azaleas, 
Australian Acacias and Eriostemons, Croweas, 
Correas, Boroaias, Grevillea robusta were all treated 
of. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. 
Coutts. 
Woolton Gardeners’ Society.—A meeting of the 
above was held on the 7th inst., Mr. John Stoney in 
the chair. Unfortunately, the lecturer, Mr. R. 
Orret.was unable to be present owing to an attack of 
influenza. Under the circumstances the question 
box was utilised to an increased extent, and this 
formed the means of an interesting and instructive 
meeting The queries were : How are we to supply 
best garden produce to meet the ever-increasing 
demands on the gardener ? How is it that members 
do not attend our meetings in larger numbers? 
What progress has been made in horticulture during 
the reign of Queen Victoria? What is the cause of 
red blotches or spots on the foliage of Vines and 
Peach trees ? Will the society arrange for an 
examination to be held under the auspices of the 
Royal Horticultural Society ? These subjects 
caused a considerable amount of information and 
discussion, in which Messrs. W. Gamble, H. Corlett, 
R. Todd, T. Carling, J. Rae, R. G. Waterman, and 
the chairman took part. In reply to the last ques¬ 
tion the secretary stated that all arrangements for 
an examination would be made if three members 
offered themselves as candidates. A cordial vote of 
thanks was tendered to Mr. Stoney for his conduct 
in the chair. 
Scottish Horticultural Association. — The 
monthly meeting of the above association was held 
at 5, St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Mr. Todd, 
vice-president, in the chair, when there was a good 
attendance of members. The chairman referred to 
the death of Queen Victoria, to whose memory he 
paid a graceful tribute, makffig special mention of 
her Majesty 's love of horticulture. He hoped and 
felt sure that the good work the Queen had carried 
out would be continued by his Most Gracious 
Majesty, Edward VIE. Mr. Todd, in a few well 
chosen remarks, introduced Mr. Comfort, the new 
president. Mr. Comfort thanked all present for the 
honour conferred upon him by his election to such 
an important office, the duties of which he promised 
to discharge to the best of his abilities. In keeping 
with custom Mr. Comfort delivered his inaugural 
address, the subject being “A Retrospective and 
Perspective Glance at Horticulture,” noting the 
remarkable changes that had taken place during the 
past century. It might be confidently affirmed that 
the horticultural standard had been raised during 
the past fifty years, and that in the new century 
more advances would be made as the result of 
enlightened application of scientific principles were 
carried out by horticulturists ; and that energy and 
perseverance were more than ever necessary in a’l 
departments. Mr. Alex. Mackenzie moved a vote of 
thaoks to the president for his address. He felt sure 
that horticulturists would adapt themselves to the 
altered circumstances so ably pointed out by Mr. 
Comfort. A paper on "The Gladiolus” by Mr.Kelway, 
of Langport, was read by the secretary, several 
members taking part in the after discussion. Mr. 
Kelway was awarded a vote of thanks. Fine blooms 
of Rhododendron Countess of Haddington were 
exhibited by Mr. Johnstone, Hay Lodge, Trinity. 
Some business of a formal nature was gone into ; and 
among other things adopted by the meeting was that 
the following address be sent to the Home 
Secretary : — 
" Edinburgh, 5, St. Andrew's Square, 
February 5th, 1901. 
" The members of the Scottish Horticultural 
Association desire to record their sense of the great 
loss which the nation has sustained by the removal 
through death of their ever to be lamented Queen 
Victoria, and they beg to offer to his Most Gracious 
Majesty the King, his Royal Consoit, and the other 
members of the Royal Family, their condolence and 
sincere sympathy with them in this hour of supreme 
sorrow. The members of the association at the 
same time desire to offer to bis Most Gracious 
Majesty the King their hearty congratulations on 
his accession to the throne, and they beg to assure 
his Majesty of their steadfast loyalty to his person 
and throne and they fervently pray that be may be 
long spared to reign over a prosperous, a loyal and 
a happy people.” (Signed in name of the associa¬ 
tion), 
Charles Comfort, President, 
Peter Loney, Secretary. 
A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the 
meeting to a close — P. L , Edinburgh. 
Croydon and District Horticultural Mutual 
Improvement Society.—The fortnightly meeting 
was held in the society’s room at the Sunflower 
Temperance Hotel, on Tuesday, February 5th. Mr. 
W J. Simpson presided over a good attendance. 
Fifteen new members were elected. The prelimin¬ 
ary business having been disposed of the chairman 
called upon Mr. W. Simpson, the Grange Gardens, 
Sutton, who gave a very practical and useful paper 
on the " Propagation of Vines, and formation of the 
Vine Border.” Having dealt with the propagation 
of the Vine the lecturer next treated with the selec¬ 
tion of the site for the vinery and border, preferring 
a position somewhat elevated. The formation of 
the border next claimed attention. Thorough drain¬ 
age, being of importance, was specially noted. For 
compost the lecturer chooses a good fibrous loam of 
medium texture, cut from an open pasture, 
to which he would add to every ton of loam 
J cwt. of crushed bones, \ cwt. Thomson’s 
Vine manure, 2 bushels of wood ashes, and an 
addition of old lime rubble, the whole well incor¬ 
porated together. Varieties of Grapes for various 
purposes were also treated upon. The paper 
throughout proved the lecturer to have a thorough 
knowledge of his subject, and on the proposition of 
the chairman a unanimous vote of thanks was given 
to Mr. W. Simpson. A very useful discussion fol¬ 
lowed, in which many of the members took part. 
The next meeting will be held on February 19th, 
subject, " Gloxinias.” A vote of thanks to the chair¬ 
man concluded a very interesting and enjoyable 
evening.— J. Gregory , Hon. Sec., to, Canterbury Road, 
Croydon. 
Sherborne and District Gardeners’ Mutual Im¬ 
provement Society.—At the monthly meeting of the 
above society held on Thursday, January 31st, Mr. 
Crook,the well-known head gardener at Forde Abbey, 
delivered an address on “ Seeds.” Taking a practical 
view of his subject he opened by advising growers 
to propagate from seeds rather than from cuttings 
or other artificial method of propagation. For out 
of door display, and for all general purposes, plants 
can be advantageously propagated by means of seeds. 
Mr. Crook said that herbaceous plants propagated 
by means of cuttings or grafting or other artificial 
process were never so vigorous nor so satisfactory in 
their growth over long periods as they were when 
raised from seeds. The lecturer urged that much 
greater care be taken by growers in the process of 
sowing. Seeds require to be studied for each likes 
special conditions for germination, and what these 
conditions are, ought to be understood. It was 
furthermore recommended to buy the best seeds, and 
thus be able to rely on them. Low priced seeds, 
speaking generally, are never profitable, and the 
purchase of them may be expressed as " the penny 
wise and pound foolish ” policy. On the motion of 
Mr. Bishop, seconded by Mr. Phillpott, Mr. Crook 
was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks. The 
evening’s exhibits were six heads of Seakale and 
three heads of Celery in the section for gardeners, 
and a bunch of Violets and two pots of Primulas in 
the amateur section. There was a good display. 
The judges, Messrs. A. Sherwin and J. WitheringtoD, 
made their awards as follows: Gardeners.—Seakale, 
first, Mr. Leeding, gardener to Mr A. Cliyton, 
Bradford Abbas: second, Mr. F. Trott, gardener to 
Mr. T. Ffooks, Totnell. Celery, first Mr. Leeding; 
second, Mr. Trott. Amateurs.—Violets, first, Mr. H. 
J Lewis, Milborne Port; second, Mr. L H. Ruegg. 
Primulas, first, Mr. Cooper; second, Mr. Lewis. It 
was resolved to have the essays which the younger 
members had been requested to prepare fcr an 
offered prize of 2s. 6d. read at the text meeting. 
These essays can be on any subject or matter con¬ 
nected with gardening. Mr. Crook expressed his 
pleasure at the offering of this prize, as recognising 
the importance of encouraging the younger members 
of the society to take an interest in the art and 
science of gardening. 
EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS. 
The forty-sixth exhibition of the works of the 
Society of Women Artists was opened on Saturday, 
February Qtb, in the galleries of the Royal Society 
of British Artists in Suffolk Street, near Trafalgar 
Square. There are 782 pictures on view, most of 
them being of medium dimensions. The variety of 
subjects chosen by the various artists is very great 
though, naturally, by far the great majority of them 
