March 21, 1903. 
THE GARDEN l ISO WORLD. 
259 
Society and Association Notes and News. 
Early intimation of meetings and reports 
will be esteemed by the Editor at 37 S? 38, 
Shoe Lane. 
Chiswick Gardens. —Efforts are being made by the Metro¬ 
politan Public Gardens Association to save Clifford’s Inn 
Gardens, the Horticultural Garden, Chiswick, and part of the 
Duke of York’s School Ground, Chelsea, which are now 
threatened by the builder. 
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Ipswich Gardeners’ Association.— At the Co-operative Hall, 
on the 5th inst., Mr. E. B. Mallett, of the Kilniield Nurseries, 
Colchester, lectured to a large attendance of the members of 
the Ipswich Gardeners’ Association on “ Spring Flowering 
Bulbous Plants.” 
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Examination in Horticulture.— The Royal Horticultural 
Society’s annual examination in the principles and practice of 
horticulture will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd, 1903. Full 
particulars may be obtained by sending a stamped and directed 
envelope to the society’s offices, 117, Victoria Street, London, 
S.W. Intending candidates are requested to send in their entries 
by March 31st, if possible. The questions set at all the pre¬ 
vious examinations are now published, price Is. complete. 
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Liverpool Horticultural Association.— The concluding 
paper of the present session was delivered at the society’s office 
on Saturday, the 4th inst., Mr. Thomas Foster in the chair. 
The subject, “ Profitable Fruit Growing,” was in the capable 
hands of Mr. J. Hathaway, of Southport, who as an introduction 
gave statistics as to area of Orchids, the value of imported fruits, 
and the prospects of the home grower. The selection of the site 
was an important factor, and should, if possible, in this neigh¬ 
bourhood, be on a slope to S. or S.E., with some shelter on the 
N. and W. The soil recommended was a- marly loam, efficiently 
drained to the depth of 2ft. to 2gft. The various kinds were con¬ 
sidered. The planting should be completed before the middle 
of December. The most approved varieties for market were 
given, and the distances they should be planted apart for the 
various kinds. Manures recommended were natural and artifi¬ 
cial alternately applied year by year. Pruning liberally gave 
the best results, having finer fruit and a greater certainty of a 
crop, as light and air would mature the buds, which meant 
strength and size to withstand the cold biting winds of spring. 
A good discussion followed, in which many further points of 
interest were brought to the front. Mr. George Symons, an 
amateur of Formby, exhibited some fine specimens of Apple, 
Gloria Mundi, of large size. Votes of thanks were given to 
lecturer and chairman for their services. 
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Highgate and District Chrysanthemum Society. —The 19tb 
annual general meeting of the above society was held on the 
11th inst., the High Sheriff of Middlesex (Mr. C. F. Cory- 
Wright, J.P., D.L.) presiding, and there was a large attendance 
of members. The annual report and financial statement were 
submitted, from which it appeared that the last exhibition of 
the society, which was held at- the Alexandra Palace, was a 
great horticultural success, and was patronised by a larger 
number of visitors than on any previous occasion. The receipts 
for the year show a great increase ujion former years, especially 
the donations towards _ the special prize fund. The committee 
have arranged for their exhibition for this year to again take 
I place at the Alexandra Palace on November 4th, 5th, and 6th. 
Tihe_ chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said that 
he was very glad they went to the Alexandra Palace last year, 
for until that time they had never had a place where they could 
do Justice to the exhibits. On the last occasion the public were 
noo sufficiently aware of the fact that the society were moving 
to the Alexandra Palace. It was now an accomplished fact, and 
™ e public would look for and expect it there next autumn, and 
the gate would be much larger. Mr. J. McKerohar seconded 
the adoption of the report, which was carried unanimously. 
\ otes of thanks were accorded to the retiring president (Lord 
Mansfield), the officers of committee, and auditors. The election 
of officers for 1903 then took place. Mr. T. Bevan proposed that 
r. G. F. Gory-Wright, J.P., D.L., should be president for the 
ensuing year. Mr. McKerchar seconded the motion, which was 
carried by acclamation. The treasurer (Mr. J. McKerchar), 
secietary (Mr. V. E. Bovce), auditors (Messrs. Attkins and 
smyth) were re-elected. In returning thanks, Mr. Boyce said 
that the society’s show at the Alexandra Palace would be the 
great show of the year there. The following were elected to 
serve on the committee:—Messrs. Turk, Webber, North, Witty, 
Bevan, Saunders, Pannell, Blanch, Bone, Taylor, Trenery, 
Marriott, Bittern, Rand, Sedgwick, Bignell, Ransom, and 
Antrobus. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to 
the chairman for presiding. 
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Shirley and District Gardeners’ Association. —The last 
meeting of the Shirley and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improve¬ 
ment Association was held at the Parish Room, Shirley, South¬ 
ampton, when there was a fairly numerous attendance of 
members. The president of the society (Mr. W. F. G. Spranger, 
J.P.) occupied the chair, and in some opening remarks thanked 
the members for their kindness in continuing him in that office 
notwithstanding his long absences from the meetings—absences 
which were principally due to ill-health. He also congratulated 
the society on going on so prosperously. Dr. J. T. Jenkins, 
B.Sc., lecturer in biology at the Hartley University College, 
delivered an extremely instructive and attractive lecture on the 
subject of “ Insectivorous Plants.” The lecture was illustrated 
by limelight views, which graphically showed how the plants 
treated of (natives of European and American countries) seized 
and held their insect prey, which became absorbed into and 
sustained the plant. Among the plants shown were the Bladder- 
worts—instruments with which the plants were furnished for 
capturing and digesting the insects were depicted ; spiral struc¬ 
tures in the pitfalls of carnivorous plants were thrown on the 
screen ; Pitcher Plants ; the Toothwort, a parasitic plant which 
the lecturer said was found in the neighbourhood of Southamp¬ 
ton ; plants which captured insects by means of sticky sub¬ 
stances in their leaves ; and Spanish and Portuguese plants 
used as “ fly papers ” were also brought before the audience. 
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Bristol and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement 
Association. —A well-attended meeting of this association was 
held at St. John’s Rooms, Redland, on Thursday evening last, 
Air. E. Binfield presiding. This was the evening set apart for 
the official visit of the Bristol Amateur Horticultural Society, 
and their professional brethren extended to them a hearty wel¬ 
come. Two of the amateurs, prominent members, came forward 
with well-written papers. Air. Batson choosing for his subject 
“ Cyclamen Culture,” while Air. Johnstone did justice to “ Roses 
from an Amateur’s Standpoint.” Both lecturers imparted their 
experiences in a lucid manner, showing that they were no mean 
horticulturists, Mr. Batson himself being a most .successful 
cultivator of the Cyclamen, while Mr. Johnstone makes a special 
study of the queen of flowers. Air. Batson, dealing with his sub¬ 
ject^ emphasised the necessity of obtaining the very best possible 
strain of seed, as .success depended especially on this point. He 
carefully described the composts most suitable, as also the time 
of sowing and after treatment, good drainage and careful potting 
being items not to be overlooked. Attention to every detail 
nhant bringing the cultivation of the Cyclamen to a successful 
issue. Mr. Johnstone detailed his mode of cultivation for Roses 
from the time of budding till the blooming season in a clear 
and masterly way, and the amateur association is to be con¬ 
gratulated on having such men as him amongst its members. 
His lecture was listened to with a great amount of interest, and 
was much appreciated by all present. At the close of each lecture 
a. good many questions were put to the lecturers, who answered 
each in a clear and concise way. A hearty vote of thanks to each 
gentleman brought to a close a very pleasant and instructive 
evening, and it was hoped the good feeling which exists between 
these two flourishing societies would continue, both working for 
the good of horticulture. The prizes for the evening were for 
two Cyclamen, the competition being very keen, the prize¬ 
winners being Mr. W. A. F. Powell (gardener, Mr. Raikes). who 
came off first, while Dr. Eager Northwoods (gardener, Mr. Cane) 
was an excellent second. Certificates of Alerit went to Air. 
Gilbert Howes (gardener, Mr. White) for Cymbidium ebeneum 
and to Air. J. Chetwood Aikers (gardener, Mr. Clarke) for Cym¬ 
bidium lowianum. The final meeting of the society takes pia.ce 
for the winter session on March 26th, when Mr. W. Ellis Groves, 
the energetic secretary, gives a lecture on the value of mutual 
improvement associations, which will undoubtedly be worthy of 
a. full attendance, Mr. Groves being a capable lecturer on this 
subject. H. K. 
