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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
June 29, 1901. 
No. of Marks 
Gained. 
90. Woodroof, C., County Technical Labora¬ 
tory, Chelmsford .. •• •• 200 
Second Class. 
no. Bayliss, I., City Technical School, Oxon 195 
„ Brown, S , Edwinstone, Newark, Notts 195 
„ Burton, M. E., 6 Duddingston Park, 
Portobello .. ■ • • • • ■ *95 
„ Cundy, C., Sudbury, Suffolk .. .. 195 
,, Hughesdon, M., Reading College and 
Lady Warwick Hostel .. .. 195 
„ MasoD, A., Essex County School of 
Horticulture .. .. .. 195 
„ May, B., Essex County School of Horti¬ 
culture .. .. .. .. .. 195 
,, Palmer, J., Pierremont Nursery, Dar¬ 
lington ‘ . .. . . .. .. 195 
„ Robb, \., Essex County School of 
Horticulture . .. 195 
,, Swainson, W. T., Swanley College .. 195 
„ Taylor, L W., Schools, Clanfield, 
Farringdon . 195 
121. Berry, O , Horticultural School, Holmes 
Chapel . .. . . 19° 
„ Cobbold, H. M., Swanley College . . 190 
,, Draper, M., Swanley College .. .. 190 
,, Edwards, C., Trewyn Gardens, Aberga¬ 
venny . . .. . . . . . • 190 
„ Leighton, F., School House, Lydiard 
Tregoze, Wootton Bassett .. .. 190 
126. Grace, M. F , Reading College and Lady 
Warwick Hostel .. .. .. 185 
„ Horne, A. J.-, ia Lewisham Road, High- 
gate Road, N.W. .. .. .. 185 
„ Lester, T., Horticultural School, Holmes 
Chapel . 185 
,, Morris, T., 2 Aelybryn Terrace, Burry 
Port . . .. 185 
,, Paul, F. F., Essex County School of 
Horticulture ... ■■•.. .. ... 185 
„ Pearce, A. J., Reading College .. .. 185 
„ Proctor, H., Reading College .. .. 185 
„ Seftos, W. C., Horticultural School, 
Holmes Chapel .. .. .. 185 
„ Smallwood, G. Y., Queenwood, Brough¬ 
ton, Stockbridge, Hants .. . . 185 
135.. Cariyon, C. M , Swanley College .. 180 
,, , Dodd, W. E., Horticultural School, 
Holmes Chapel 180 
,, . Hicks, W., Russell Gardens, Liskeard 180 
,, Ingles, M., Essex County School of 
.Horticulture ... 180 
„ Lee, J., 292, Atherton Road, Hindley, 
Wigan .. .. .. .. .. 180 
,, Madelin, M., 71 Earlswood Road, Red- 
hiil ... .. .. .. .. 180 
„ Mallard, H. J., County Technical School, 
Stafford .. .. .. .. .. 180 
,, Murray, E., Reading College and Lady 
Wanvick’s Hostel .. .. .. 180 
„ Rushton, J. C., County Technical School, 
Stafford .. .. .. .. .. 180 
„ Slade, R , Silverburn, Ormskirk .. 180 
„ Smith, F., 3, Harestone Lane, Upper 
Caterbam .. .. .-. .. 180 
,, Smith, M. M., Swanley College .. 180 
(To be- continued.) 
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than Monda\ night. 
The prize last week was awarded to Mr. A. 
Thatcher, Aldenham, Elstree, for his article on 
" Heuchera sanguinea," p. 687. Some people have 
a difficulty in flowering this species, even although 
it grows well enough with them. Information with 
regard to the practical details of culture which have 
given successful results are always valuable and 
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the paragraphs or articles they wish us to see ? 
Cherry Trees Dropping their Fruit.— H. I. : 
There are several reasons that might be given for 
this, but the real cause should be looked for and 
carefully thought out on the spot. We can ODly 
make suggestions. Ia the first place the fruits 
might have been improperly fertilised or set when 
in bloom. On the other hand it might be the case 
that* the trees were too heavily cropped last year and 
are weak. In these two cases they would probably 
be ipjperf^Qtly stoned. Are you sure that the trees 
are sufficiently moist at the roots. Another 
suggestion is that the soil might be deficient In 
lime, of which all stone fruits like a fair supply. If 
the soil is heavy and inclined to clay, or if it contains 
much decaying vegetable matter owiog to the long 
continued application of farmyard manure, a good 
dressing of lime would, no doubt, do it good. These 
various suggestions you might think over and 
possibly you will arrive at some solution of the 
question. If the trees-are under glass it maybe 
that the drainage is bad, or that too much farm¬ 
yard manure has been applied as suggested above. 
Whether the trees are outside 01 under glass you 
should closely inspect them to see that they are not 
suffering from aphides, which destroy or damage the 
leaves by curling them up. 
Treatment of Mimosa pudica.— A M. D. : This 
plant is best reared and grown on in the stove, in a 
night temperature say of 65° rising to 70° by day or 
higher by sun heat. The seeds should be sown in 
March, properly speaking, but possibly you have 
done so. During their early stages they do not grow 
very rapidly, so you must have a little patience with 
them. A suitable compost would be two-thirds of 
friable, fibrous loam, one third peat or leaf mould 
(or both these ingredients mixed) and sufficient sand 
to make it porous to allow the superfluous moisture 
to pass freely away. You may grow the plants in 
pots or pans, but avoid over-potting them, as they 
are not bulky subjects nor gross feeders. Let them 
have a well lighted place near the glass, and careful 
attention to watering, not allowing them to get dry 
nor giving too much water. 
Eucalyptus Globulus.—/!. M. D. : We do not 
know for what purpose you are growing the trees, 
but we do not see any object in pinching them. 
They should be allowed to grow quite naturally, 
under which conditions they will run up with a 
straight main stem, throwing out numerous side 
branches. If planted out-of-doors during the 
summer they will do this quite readily. Some 
people plant them in their cool conservatories, 
allowing them to run up as high as the roof will 
permit them, and then train them in some direction 
or other, just under the roof, or top them according 
to convenience. Your plan would simply be to 
grow them on naturally, and dispose of them when 
12 in. to 18 in. high, more or less, and then let the 
buyers treat them according to requirements or con¬ 
venience. Should they grow too large for you while 
still in your charge, the best plan would be to dis- 
ptnse with them, as we do not see that trees that 
have been cut down would be much appreciated or 
useful to anybody. 
Herbaceous Perennials suitable for Exhibition. 
— Gilbert Pullen : There are many showy subjects 
suitable for exhibition, and which you could raise 
from seeds. In the case of Phloxes and Delphiniums 
you could not expect to get varieties equal to the 
best named ones though you would get a fair percent¬ 
age of passable varieties from a packet of a good 
strain of seed. If you care to try them you can 
grow the seedlings to flowering stage and then dis¬ 
card the worst varieties. Other useful exhibition 
subjects you could raise from seed are Gypsophila 
paniculata, Lathyrus latifolius, Coreopsis grandiflora 
(a showy yellow flowered subject, but rather short 
lived), Eryngium planum, Eryngium Olivieri, 
Gaillardias, the hybrid Montbreiias (if you can get 
seeds), Scabiosa caucasica, Chrysanthemum maxi¬ 
mum, species of Aconitum, &c. The fine varieties 
of Sunflower (Helianthus) are usually propagated 
from cuttings or by division, though seedlings can 
be raised if you can get seed. Sometimes a good or 
superior variety may turn up. The raisers usually 
save their own seed, but they might be willing to 
sell you some. The same applies to the fine varieties 
of Delphinium, Chrysanthemum and other subjects. 
The above will furnish you with something to make 
a commencement. 
Tomatos Decayed and Blackened at the Apex. 
— R.H.B. : The complaint is a common one and is 
known as the Black Spot of Tomatos, caused by a 
fungus which enters by the decaying style at the 
apex of the fruit. You will notice that the dej re:sion 
and blackening almost, if not invariably, commences 
on the top. Your fruits seem to be in a wor e 
condition than usually occurs ; and the case would 
point to the fact that you have been keeping the 
atmosphere of the house too moist some time ago 
when the mischief really occurred. The blackening 
does not make its appearance till some time after 
the fungus obtains an entrance irito the fruits. You 
cannot now save those fruits which are attacked and 
there is no cure, so that the only thing you can do 
is to cut them off and burn them to prevent the 
spores spreading to other fruits. Keep the atmo¬ 
sphere of the house very dry and you should have 
little further trouble except where fruits are already 
attacked but do not as yet show it very visibly. 
Names of Plants.— E. C. H. D .: 1, Festuca 
rubra; 2, Lychnis vespertina ; 3, Ranunculus acris; 
4, Carduus palustris ; 5.' Holcus lanatus; 6, 
Anthemis Cotula — W. P. T. ; 1, Veronica Teucriutn 
dubia — J. B. : r, Gtllenia trifoliata ; 2, Alyssum 
maritimum ; 3, Sedum sarmentosum variegatum ; 4, 
Centaurea montana ; 5, Centaurea montana rubra ; 
6 , Sempervivum tortuosum variegatum.— A. W.T.: 
I, Odontoglossum praetextum; 2, Oncldium macu- 
latum ; 3, Cypripedium bellatulum ; 4, Laelia grandis 
tenebrosa; 5, Cattleya gaskelliana ; 6, Oncidium 
pumilum.— A. K.\ 1, Geranium Endresii; 2, Ger¬ 
anium sylvaticum ; 3, Tropaeolum polyphyllum ; 4, 
Achillea Ptarmica The Pearl; 5, Lathyrus grandi- 
florus.— R. M .: 1, Heuchera sanguinea ; 2, Saxifraga 
Aizoon MacNabiana ; 3, Saxifraga umbrosa serrati- 
folia ; 4, Spiraea Aruncus. 
Communications Received —D. C.—Frank Cant 
& Co.—James Munro.—C. J. G.—J. H. Nicholas.— 
T. M. I.—Secretaries National Rose Society.—Rosen 
Zeitung.—W. Paul & Son.—-Paul & Son.—A. Dick¬ 
son & Sons.—G Cooling & Sons.—A. T.—A. J. B. 
—D.M. — R. S.—E.T.—E. C. H. D. — Gilbert 
Pullen —L. M. 
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TRADE CATALOGUE RECEIVED. 
Herb and Wulle, Via Trivio, 24 - 36, Naples, 
Italy.—General Catalogue of Bulbs. 
FIXTURES FOR 1901. 
(Secretaries of shows will oblige us by sending early notice 
of their fixtures.) 
July. 
2. —R.H.S. Committees (Roses); Southampton Ex¬ 
hibition (2 days); Hereford Rose. 
3. —Hanley Horticultural Fete (2 days); Croydon 
Horticultural Society Show ; Farningh^m 
Rose and Horticultural Society Show. 
4. —N.R.S., Metropolitan ; Norwich Rose Show. 
6.—Royal Botanical Society Meeting ; Societie 
Francaise d’Horticulture de Londres Meet¬ 
ing ; Maidstone Rose ; Sutton Rose. 
8 —United Horticultural Benefit and Provident 
Society Committees’ Meeting ; N.C S. Annual 
Outing to Leatherhead. 
5. —Wolverhampton Floral Fete (3 days) ; Glouces¬ 
ter Rose; Harrow Rose. 
10.—Formby Rase; Stambridge Rose; Worthing 
Rose. 
II. —Bath Floral Fete and Rose Show; Brentwood 
Rose ; Eltham Rose; Helensburgh Rose; 
Woodbriige Rose. 
13.—Royal Botanical and Horticultural Society of 
Manchester Rose Exhibition. 
x6—Royal Horticultural Society Exhibition, and 
Conference on Lilies at Chiswick (2 days). 
17. —N.R.S ,Ulverston(North Lonsdale Rose Show); 
Cardiff and County Horticultural Show (2 
days). 
18. —Hoddesdon Exhibition; Royal Botanical Society 
Meeting ; Halifax Rose* 
19. —National Carnation and Picotee Society (pro¬ 
visional). 
23 —Durham, Northumberland, and Newcastle 
Botanical and Horticultural Society Exhi¬ 
bition at Newcastle (2 days) ; Tibshelf Rose. 
24. —Strathbane Horticultural Exhibition (2 days) ; 
Southern Counties Carnation Society Show. 
25. — Prescot Exhibition ; Selby Exhibition ; National 
Sweet Pea Society (2 days). 
30. —Buckingham Exhibition ; R.H.S. Committees. 
31. —Wilts Exhibition. 
August. 
1. —Isle of Wight Horticultural Association Exhi¬ 
bition. 
2. —Devon and Exeter Horticultural Society; Sum¬ 
mer Flower Show. 
3. —Auldearn Horticultural Society. 
5. —Atherstone Exhibition; Castleford Exhibition 
(2 days); Eynsford Exhibition ; Cholmond- 
eley ; Beddington, Carshalton and Walling- 
ton. 
6. —Abbey Park, Leicester, Flower Show (2 days). 
8.—North Oxford Exhibition. 
10.—Keighley Horticultural Society. 
13. —R H.S. Committees. 
14. —Clevedon Exhibition ; Sevenoaks Exhibition. 
15. —St. Andrews Horticultural Association. 
16. —National Co-operative Festival at the Crystal 
Palace (2 days). 
17. — Bankfoot (Perth) Horticultural Society. 
20. —Grandpont Horticultural Society. 
