716 
July 6, 1901. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
fruit. Of the various Crabs used the 
American forms the neatest, tidiest and 
most regular hedge. Time did not permit 
of many of the trials being inspected. 
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Flax.— Forty-eight thousand acres of the land in 
the United Kingdom are devoted to the culture of 
Flax. 
Her Majesty Queen Alexandra has graciously 
consented to continue the patronage to the Royal 
Gardeners’ Orphan Fund, which her Majesty for¬ 
merly extended to the institution as Princess of 
Wales. 
Cider —The Morning Post speaks highly of cider. 
It says that a really good dry cider is flagrantly 
insulted by comparison with anything else. It 
asserts that it is not only more wholesome, but more 
palatable than champagne. It is a very good drink, 
but the Morning Post seems a little too patriotic to 
be reasonable. 
Fumigating Yines with XL All—In answer to the 
inquiry from a correspondent in your columns I may 
state I have used this fumigator in many bouses but 
have always been careful not to use it iu vineries 
where Muscats, Lady Downes,or Gros Colmans were 
growing. It does not affect them in every instance 
but does in a good many cases. Much depends on 
the stage of the Vines and the quantity used. Ferns I 
have found also suffer from its effects, but particu¬ 
larly when the fronds are young. But either of them 
will suffer from tobacco smoke, and of the two the 
XL All is preferable. — F. J. 
The Worshipful Company of Gardeners. — 
There was a large attendince at the master's 
installation banquet of this company, which was 
held at the Prince’s Restaurant, Piccadilly, on 
Friday, June 28th. At the open court which pre¬ 
ceded the banquet, Mr. G. F. Tinley, Mr. C. J. 
Gleed, Mr. H. S. Langford, and Mr. Bertram Smith 
who have won the company’s scholarships in the 
examination recently held by the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society were introduced by Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart., and admitted to the freedom of the 
company. The dining room was arranged in a 
novel and picturesque manner, and needless to say 
was a wealth of choice flowers. Sir Trevor in pro¬ 
posing the toast of “ The New Livery " gave a 
passing allusion to the low water which the com¬ 
pany found themselves in a few years ago, but was 
pleased to say that it was now successfully resusci¬ 
tated and once more held its old position. Whether 
progressing or falling the company has always 
identified itself with gardening and garden work, 
with a view to doing all it could for the great national 
industry. In returning thanks Mr. Sheriff Lawrence 
claimed that the company was the oldest in the 
City, and in fact the industry dates back to Adam. 
It is not often that a lady is enrolled as a member 
but recently the Hon. Mrs. Evelyn Cecil has been 
enrolled in recognition of her services to gardening. 
At a reception given by the master after the banquet 
there were over 400 guests present. 
Commemoration Day.—A touching service and 
function was performed this year on the day set 
apart by thoughtful Americans for honouring their 
fallen heroes on the deck of the battleship 
Massachusetts. Flowers are always strewn on the 
graves of those buried on land on this day but this 
year a movement was set on foot and endorsed by 
Admirals Dewey, Sampson and Schley to strew 
flowers on the deep in commemoration of those 
buried at sea. The wreaths were borne by blue¬ 
jackets to the gangway, and after the following 
appropriate decoration hymn had been sung were 
reverently cast into the water :— 
" Cover them over with beautiful flowers, 
Deck them witn garlands those brothers of ours, 
Lying so silently by night and by day, 
Sleeping the years of their manhood away. 
Give them the meed they have won in the past ; 
Give them the honours their future forecast ; 
Give them the chaplets they won in the strife ; 
Give them the laurels they lost with their life." 
When the first wreath was cast, the chaplain in¬ 
toned the words " For our heroes," for the second 
" For loved ones,’\ and for the last “ In tender 
memory of all who have perished at sea.” After a 
plaintive blast on the trumpets the ceremony con¬ 
cluded and the crew broke ranks. 
Correction.—On p. 700, in the third line from the 
bottom of the column, for Mr. Luckhurst read Mr. 
John Harrison, Leicester. 
An M P.’s Orchids.—At the time of going to press 
we understand that tbe case brought by Mr. Jubn 
Rutherford, M.P., against L'Horticole Coloniale, 
claiming £120 for breach of warranty, was not con¬ 
cluded. 
Colour in the Flower Garden.—I beg to correct 
a small mistake on my part in my article on " Colour 
in the Flower Garden," which appeared in your 
paper on June 22nd, 1901. The fault in question is 
in the last portion. It says "fibrous tuberous Begonia 
Gloire de Lorraine.” There is of course no such 
thing as a fibrous tuberous root. Tubers possess 
fibres and some fibres possess tubers, yet neither of 
them can be termed fibrous tuberous. Gloire de 
Lorraine is a tuberous roottd specimen. Most 
readers will have noticed the very slight error, but 
I mention it for the benefit of those that might have 
been led astray — G. W. D. 
Croydon and District Horticultural Mutual Im¬ 
provement Society.—There was a capital attend¬ 
ance at the meeting held in the society’s room at the 
Sunflower Temperance Hotel on Tuesday, June 
18th. Six new members from Reigate, Caterham, 
and Sydenham weie elected. The chairman, Mr. 
W. J. Simpson, introduced Mr. Harry Boshier, of 
E. W. & S. Rogers, who gave an excellent and prac¬ 
tical paper on "Vegetables for Exhibition." The 
lecturer dealt most thoroughly with his subject, 
pointing out the importance of a high standard of 
quality and well cultivated specimens. Tasteful 
arrangement on the show table was emphasised. 
The best varieties and their cultivation were specially 
noted. Mr. Boshier's knowledge of his subject en¬ 
abled him to give much practical advice. An 
interesting discussion followed the paper, and on the 
proposition of the chairman, supported by Mr. 
Oxtoby, a unanimous vote of thanks was accorded 
Mr. Boshier. A good collection of vegetables, &c , 
was shown in illustration of the paper, Mr. Oxtoby 
staging three braces of Cucumbers, dishes of 
Tomatos, Potatos, &c.; Mr. C. Ford, two flue 
Melons, the chairman Peas, Potatos, Cucumbers, 
Tomatos, Lettuce, &c.,also several vases of Gloxinias, 
and a capital plant of Cattleya gigas. Mr. J. Banner- 
man showed his new Carnation Joseph Lawrence. 
On the proposition of Mr. Gregory and Mr. Boshier 
the society's vote of thanks was given the exhibitors. 
The subject for the next meeting, on July 16th, will 
be “ Winter Flowering Geraniums ."—John Gregory, 
Hon. Sec. 
Cricket: Hurst & Son y. Beaumont.—This 
tch was played at Walthamstow, on 
the 
former 
b's ground, on Thursday, Juue 20th. 
The scores 
given below .— 
Hurst & Son. 
Sampson, c Winstanley, b Leighton 
• • 
18 
Squire, b Leighton 
37 
Portch, b Leighton 
O 
Main, c Day, b Reed 
. . 
22 
Jerry, c and b Reed 
• • 
O 
Addiscott (A ), b Reed .. 
• • 
4 
Payne, b Day . 
21 
Shelton, b Reed. 
I 
Locke (F. W.), c Ashford, b Day 
I 
Locke (F.), lbw, b Reed.. 
3 
Duggleby, not out 
.. 
IO 
Extras 
• • 
5 
Total 
122 
Beaumont. 
Winstanley, b Portch .. 
• • 
O 
Ashford (J.), b Locke (F.) 
• • 
42 
Leighton, c Main, b Addiscott.. 
. . 
35 
Reed, c Sampson, b Addiscott.. 
• • 
0 
Sanderson, b Locke (F.).. 
II 
Day, c Locke (F. W.), b Portch 
15 
Bell, c Portch, b Addiscott 
7 
Ashford (R ), not out 
6 
Tedbury, c Squire, b Sampson.. 
4 
Halloran, not out 
. . 
I 
Extras 
•• 
8 
Total 
•• 
129 
Robinson did not bat. 
Correction.—For Sedum kamtschaticum, p. 707. 
in the sixteenth line from the bottom of the third 
column, nad Sedum kamtscba icum variegatum. 
Founder’s Day Commemoration at Lady War¬ 
wick Hostel, Reading.— The first annual show of 
flowers, fruit, dairy produce, &c., is to take place in 
the Hostel grounds on July 9th and 10th. Accord¬ 
ing to the prize schedule, the show ought to be a 
very interesting one, as there are to be demonstra¬ 
tions at intervals on drying and evaporating fruit, 
&c., compressing of butter, cream, &c., trussing 
fowls, extraction of fruit juices, and several other 
valuable items, The Hostel will be thro wn open 
for inspection, and a good band will be in attendance 
during both days. 
Bristol and District Gardeners’ Mutual 
Improvement Association.—The monthly meeting 
of this society was held at St. John’s Parish Rooms 
on Thursday evening, June 27th. Mr. E. Binfield 
occupied the chair. Minutes of the last meeting were 
read and confirmed. The paper for the evening 
was on the “ Culture of Orchids," being the first prize 
essay kindly given by Mr. Green, Redland, and one 
by Mr. F. Lee, of Redland, who deserves great 
credit for the masterly way his paper was put 
together, proving by it that he has made a study of 
this most popular flower. Mr. Lee mentioned the 
rapid strides which Orchid culture has made during 
the past few years. The large importations into 
this country, as well as the reasonable prices which 
they can now be bought at, causing many horticul¬ 
turists to make them their special hobby. The lec¬ 
turer gave a selection of the best varieties to grow 
such as Cypripediums, Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, 
Odontoglossums, and others ; and also cultural 
directions, including potiiog, watering, &c., empha¬ 
sising the necessity of cleanliness as being the most 
important item of successful cultivation. Drainage 
needed careful attention ia order to carry off the 
surplus moisture, owing to the more frequent water¬ 
ings needed compared with other plants. For com¬ 
posts Mr. Lee recommended equal parts living 
sphagnum moss and fibrous peat. Proper Orchid 
pots were preferable to the ordinary flower pot, 
allowing the air to circulate more freely amongst the 
roots, fresh air being most essential for their well 
being. Mr. Lee went into details for the cultivation of 
each of the different species requiring different 
treatment in such a way that every member present 
was able to carry away many valuable hints. Con¬ 
cluding his paper, the lecturer mentioned a few of 
the different pests which Orchids were subject to, 
as also the best methods for their destruction. Alto¬ 
gether the paper was brim-full of information, and 
was much appreciated by all present. An excellent 
discussion followed, and Mr. Lee was warmly con¬ 
gratulated on his success. Prizes were awarded as 
follows :—Dish of Strawberries: first, Mr. N. C. 
DobsoD, gardener, Mr. Thoday ; second, Lady Cave, 
gardener, Mr. Poole, F.R.H.S. Orchid in bloom: 
firs*, Mr. Bruce Cole, gardener, Mr. Lee; second, 
Mr. G. Howes, gardener, Mr. White. Six Tea or 
Noisette Roses: first, Mr. N. C. Dobson, gardener, 
Mr. Thoday; second, Mr. A. Baker, gardener, Mr. 
Orchard. A Certificate of Merit went to Lady 
Cave, gardener, Mr. Poole, F.R.H.S., for twelve 
Cauliflower. 
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THE APIARY. 
Swarms. 
When a swarm comes off and is safely hived into a 
straw skep, as soon as all the bees are entered carry 
it to the place where it is to remain for the season. 
Shade it with a sheet from the sun and leave it until 
evening. It is expected that the frame hive is ready 
long ago with strips or full sheets of foundation fit 
for a swarm to work upon. See that the hive sits 
level across the frames, removing them all with the 
exception of six; raise the front of the hive J in. by 
means of two wedges at each side ; this gives the 
bees plenty of room to enter. Place a board (an old 
door does nicely) on a slight slope from alighting 
board to ground, covering same with an old table 
cloth. Take a firm bold of skep containing bees and 
make as if you were to dash them against the cloth. 
When within a few inches of the same, stop, and 
nearly all the bees will fall out and commence to 
run into the hive A few thumps on top of the skep 
will clear it of any stragglers left. An occasional 
