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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
August 17, 1901. 
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The following subjects were discussed at a meeting 
of the Scientific Committee of the Royal Horticul¬ 
tural Society on the 30th ult.:— 
Helianthus Supposed Hybrid.—Mr. Buffbam 
sent a flower, of which he writes :—“ I think it is a 
real hybrid ; the seed-bearing parent was the annual 
variety fertilised with Harpalium, and possibly with 
H. multiflorus as well." Not having blossoms of 
the parents for comparison it was thought hazardous 
to express an opinion as to the true nature of the 
hybrid. 
Pear Mite.—Leaves of Pears attacked by this 
common parasite were received through Mr. Gaut, 
of the Yorkshire College, Leeds, from Mr. G. 
Brotchie, of The Gardens, Grimble Park, Saltburn. 
This insect is practically non-injurious to the trees 
unless in excessive quantity. M. Micheii observed 
that such was also the experience of fruit growers in 
Geneva. 
Eggs in Apple Stems.—Captain Short, F.R.H.S., 
sent specimens, observing that “ a pound of Apples 
were bought in Worthing about April. They were 
of Tasmanian origin, and on the stalk of each, as 
well as on the hollow portion of the Apple adjoining 
the stalk, were some reddish eggs." Mr. Saunders 
reports as follows upon them —" I have examined 
the eggs on the stalk of the Tasmanian Apple, and as 
far as I can tell they are the eggs of one of the 
mites. I am keepirg them to see if they will hatch, 
but considering the time that they must have been 
laid I am afraid they are addled. The fruit, how- 
e\er, probably came over in a cool chamber, so that 
may have retarded their hatching; or they may 
have been eggs which would not naturally hatch 
until the spring—I mean the antipodean spring." 
Apricots Splitting.—Mr. Worsdell observed 
that he bad noticed that many Apricots had the 
flesh split open this season, but not the stones. Mr. 
Bowles remarked that he had experienced a similar 
occurrence in previous years, and attributed it to 
the extreme drought. 
Cucumber, proliferous.—Dr. Masters exhibited 
flowers of both male and female Cucumbers in 
which the axes had thrown out other blossoms. He 
undertook to report upon the monstrosity. It was, 
however, a remarkable fact that the three specimens 
came from Ireland, Dorsetshire, and Middlesex 
r spectively within a few weeks of each other. No 
such occurrence has ever been known previously. 
Wood Leopard Moth.—Young Ash trees were 
received from Mr. LI. Lloyd, F.R H S , of Blandford 
Lodge, Chiswick, who observes that " the whole 
tree, the stem being a foot thick, and branches were 
all bored. The tree is about 30 ft. high. Similar 
borings occur in both Lilac and Laburnum.” 
THE CODLIN MOTH. 
A more insidious enemy to the Apple crop cannot be 
found than the Codlin Moth. It is the larvae of this 
little pest which cause the Apples to fall in such 
large quantities. The moth is a small night flying 
species, and generally appears about the same time 
as the trees are in bloom. They lay several dozen 
eggs each, and every one is deposited singly in the 
young Apples. In about a week they hatch and 
make their way towards the centre. Here they live 
on the substance of the fruit until time to change 
into the pupa state. With a marvellous instinct 
they then attack the pips with the result that the 
Apple falls to the ground. The larvae then gnaw their 
way out and crawl to the trunk up which they climb, 
and sheltering under the bark they spin a cocoon and 
turn into a pupa. By placing bands of cotton wool 
or straw round the trunks they may be induced to 
seek shelter in this, and may then be easily destroyed. 
The Blackcapped Titmouse and the Two lined 
Soldier Beetle prove to be very great ener ies to the 
Codlin Moth and should be encouraged as much as 
possible. 
BOUGAINVILLEAS IN HYDE PARK. 
Bougainvillea glabra is not an orthodox bedding 
plant, and when we say that it is figuring somewhat 
conspicuously in the subtropical bedding in Hyde 
Park it may come as a surprise to many, as there is 
a very general fallacy amongst gardeners that it can 
only be grown with any degree of success in a warm 
house. The venture of the superintendent of Hyde 
Park has dispelled this delusion, and anyone who 
sees them at the present time will see that not only 
are they thriving under these conditions but that 
the flower bracts are of a much brighter colour and 
better substance than what they are when grown 
under glass. At one time Plumbago capensis was 
ccddled until someone made a similar venture, and 
now it proves a most valuable plant for this class of 
bedding, and we venture to prophesy that the 
Bougainvillea will have a similar run of popularity 
until swept into the back row by the hand of fashion. 
SOCIETIES. 
WEST DERBY SHOW. —August 5th. 
This eleventh annual Bank Holiday fixture was held 
in the Rectory grounds by the kind permission of the 
Rev. Percy Stewart. The entries were well up to 
the average, and the quality was well sustained. 
Mr. C. A. Young, in addition to his valuable aid as 
chairman, contributed a tastefully arranged collec¬ 
tion of Carnations, a Certificate of Merit being 
awarded for Miss Molly Cleaver. Mrs. Bright 
(gardener, Mr. J. Skitt) arranged a bank of border 
cut flowers and two bunches of Black Hamburgh 
Grapes, notable for size of berry and colour. Mr. 
W. Rowlands had a pleasing bank of Cactus 
Dahlias arranged on Maidenhair Fern. Mrs. 
Hutchinson staged well flowered Campanulas. For 
each of these exhibits an Award of Merit was given. 
In the competitive classes Mr. G. Osborne, 
gardener to Dr Duffus, gained the leading awards 
for twelve distinct varieties of vegetables, staging 
well grown specimens; four stove and greenhouse 
plants with a good Palm, Croton, Allamanda and 
Fuchsia; six table plants; and a group arranged for 
effect in which highly coloured Crotons proved most 
effective. 
Mrs. Wright (gardener, Mr. W. Cross) was success¬ 
ful for six dishes of fruit, her Grapes being well 
finished; six varieties of vegetables and other 
classes. 
P. Walker, Esq (ga.-dener, Mr. T. Gaunt) won for 
two bunches of White Grapes, with well finished 
Muscat of Alexandria. W. Leeming, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. W. Ashcroft), secured the leading award for Black 
Grapes with good bunches of Hamburgh. Mr. J. 
Sumner was to the fore with a well arranged model 
garden, and Mr. Ogden had the best Roses. The re¬ 
maining classes were well filled and generally with 
creditable exhibits. 
Special prizes _ were given by Messrs. W. Row¬ 
lands, C. A. Young, H. Middlehurst, and A. Friend. 
Mr. A. Rose was successful as secretary, ably sup¬ 
ported by his assistant, Mr. John Young. 
HARPFORD AND YEN OTTERY. —August 6th. 
This annual exhibition is principally for cottagers, 
with a view to encourage the better culture of vege¬ 
tables in particular. This year the quantity staged, 
as well as the quality, far exceeded that of last year, 
and the greatest credit is due to the vicar of the 
joint parishes, Mr. Molineux, the promoter as well 
as the secretary, who is a great gardener, especially 
so in floriculture. In a lean-to greenhouse were 
some well flowered Pelargoniums with immense 
trusses, Begonias in grand style and free from rust, 
and one nice pot of Lilium auratum, which 
filled the greenhouse and passage leading to the 
dwelling house with its perfume. 
There were twenty-six classes in all. Potatos, 
Carrots, Onions, Parsnips, Broad and Runner 
Beans, Peas, Cabbages, &c., were well in evidence. 
Prizes were also given for six varieties of cut 
flowers, arrangement of wild flowers, and for 
children under twelve for the arrangement of the 
latter. 
Sports are also indulged in, dancing, &c , all tend¬ 
ing to make the afternoon a pleasant recreation for 
the parishioners, who, I learnt, look forward to the 
yearly event with no little interest. Long may it 
continue as a source of pleasure to the worthy vicar 
and his flock. 
Mr. Bransom, Suutherton (gardener, Mr. Lester), 
staged two large Melons,Golden Perfection, oneabout 
6 lbs , a brace of Covent Garden Cucumbers of fine 
shape, Asters and Zinnias of good depth and size, all 
adding to the display.— J. M., Bicton. 
LEICESTER FLORAL FETE .—August 6th and 7 tk. 
The Abbey Park was the scene of another great 
success on the occasion of the sixteenth annual 
flower show. Exhibits were more numerous than 
ever, and the competitive groups were well worth 
the journey from London to see. 
In opening the show, the Mayor of Leicester suit¬ 
ably acknowledged the services rendered by the 
Parks’ Committee, under the chairmanship of 
Councillor Hawkes, as also the ability and experience 
placed at their disposal by Mr. Jno Burn, the Parks’ 
Superintendent. He suggested that in future the 
whole of the corporation should be invited to the 
shows, and assist as far as possible in the inaugura¬ 
tion of such splendid exhibitions. 
Messrs. B. R. Davis & Sons, Yeovil Nurseries, 
Yeovil, exhibited a unique collection of about 300 
Begonia flowers, including Saturn, Rt. Hon. J. 
Chamberlain, Capt. Henderson, Catullus, Regina 
Victoria, Hecla, and The Czar, amongst the bright 
reds ; Clio, Mrs. Stothert, Miss Falconer, yellows ; 
Lady Dorrington, Devonian, Mrs. Nichols, Miss 
Hebeler, Victory, Jupiter, Sanspareil, Pandora, Ida, 
Doreen, and Spotted Beauty, pinks; Dorothy Drew, 
Hon. Mary Lawless, Masterpiece, Florence 
Nightingale, and Enchantress, whites. (Gold 
Medal.) 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Ltd , made a fine 
display at the end of No. 1 tent, occupying a space 
of 400 ft. The plants, which were, of course, grown 
in the style so well known to this famous London 
firm, were most effectively and tastefully staged by 
Mr. Tivey. The principal exhibits were Crotons— 
Prince of Wales, Warrenii, Reidii, and Aigburth 
Gem ; Dracaenas—goldieana, godseffiana, san- 
deriana, and several red varieties; Alocasias— 
argyrea, thibautiana, and spectabilis; Pitcher 
plants ia variety, Javanese Rhododendrons, Aralias, 
Leea-amabilis, &c. (Special Gold Medal.) 
Mr. H. Driver, Priory Nurseries, Higher 
Broughton, Manchester, made a most meritorious 
exhibit of growing Begonias. 
Mr. H. Deverill, Banbury, secured a Silver Medal 
for group of cut flowers. 
Mr. J. H. White, Worcester, also took a Silver 
Medal for a collection of cut flowers. His group 
was enlivened by a box of fine Cactus Dahlias, of 
which Standard Bearer, Beatrice and Charles 
Woodbridge were good examples. This stand also 
contained some fine fruits of the Strawberry- 
Raspberry, Loganberry, and Japanese Wineberry, 
with some specimen fruits of the Beauty of Bith 
Apple. 
Messrs. Alex. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., Royal Irish 
Nurseries, Newtownards, Co. Down, were winners 
of the first prizes for twelve Roses, with Alfred 
Colomb; and for thirty-six Roses, which set 
included Bessie Brown, John Stuart Mill, Muriel 
Grahame, Lady Arthur Hill, Duchess of Portland, 
Comte Raimbaud, Mrs. John Laing, Mdme. 
Hausman, Mrs. Edward Mawley, Florence Pember¬ 
ton (a new pink), Lady Ashtown, Tom Wood, 
Haileybury, Lady Sheffield, Mamte, T. B. Hay¬ 
wood, Marchioness of Londonderry, Liberty, 
Killarney, Mdme. Caden Rainey, &c. 
Messrs. D. & W. Croll, Dundee, had the best 
Rose in the show, Alfred Colomb. They were 
second for thirty-six Roses, and first for the twenty- 
four class, Marchioness of Londonderry, Caroline 
Testout, Dr. Andry, White Lady, Suzanne Marie 
Rodocanachi, and Her Majesty being well grown 
and choice. 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, Yorks, sent a 
grand collection of herbaceous flowers, some beau¬ 
tiful specimens of Phloxes, Lilies, Gladiolus, Shirley 
Poppies, Gaillardias, Lychnis and Platycodons, 
helping to show what the Bedale nurseries can 
produce, and secured First Prize (^5) and Gold 
Medal. 
The prize of £20 for the most tastefully arranged 
group of plants, to occupy 160 ft. super, was taken 
by Mr. J. Cypher, Exotic Nurseries, Cheltenham. 
Caladiums, Crotons, and Orchids were well arranged 
with Bimbcos, Ferns and Mosses. Mr. J. Thomp¬ 
son, gardener to G. H. Turner, Esq , Littleover, 
Derby, was second in this competition, having a 
