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THE GARDEy/NQ WORLD . 
May 23, 1903- 
Society and Association Notes and News. 
Early intimation of meetings and reports 
will be esteemed by the Editor at 37 tt 38, 
Shoe Lane. 
A New Pea-picking Factory. —Messrs. W. R. Wherry and 
Co. have opened a new pea-picking factory in Church Lane, 
Grantham, erected on a site recently occupied by maltings which, 
for a number of years, were worked by the late Mr. Bo-tt. 
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East Anglian Horticultural Club.- At the monthly meet¬ 
ing of this club, on the 13th inst., at the Shirehall Hotel, a large 
number of members assembled under the presidency of Mr. .J. 
Powley. There was a good display of pot plants and cut flowers 
on the exhibition tables. Fruit and vegetables were scarcer 
than usual. 
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Shepfielb Chrysanthemum Society. —The monthly meeting 
of the above society was held on the 13th inst. at the W est- 
minster Hotel. Mr. J. G. Newsham occupied, the chair. Some 
tine specimen Spiraeas were exhibited by the professional gar¬ 
deners, and cut flowers shown by the amateurs made a bright 
display. Hr. Banhani gave a very interesting essay on “ Organic 
Compounds as Food for Plants,” which was much appreciated 
by the large number of members present. 
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Forest Gate and Stratford Amateur Chrysanthemum 
Society. —The first of a monthly series of free lectures and ex¬ 
hibitions of plants and flowers, organised in connection with the 
above society, was held in the Norwich Flail, Romford Road, 
recently. Mr. B. Berry, J.P., made an admirable chaiiman. 
A large number of members, including ladies, were in attend¬ 
ance, and were amply repaid with an exceedingly interesting 
lecture on “ Gardening in Forest Gate and Bistrict, by Mr. 
J. B. Riding, of Chingford fame. The lecturer suggested the 
various plants and flowers specially adapted to the district, and 
gave many useful hints, the adoption of which would result in 
more attractive gardens. 
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Botanical and Geological Excursion.- On Saturday after¬ 
noon, May 9th, a party of 30 members of the recently-formed 
Dunfermline Naturalist Society visited Perth, where they were 
met by a number of the members of the Perthshire Society. 
The united party, under the leadership of Mr. Henry Coates, the 
president of the Perthshire- Society, first proceeded to Corsiehill, 
where the geology of Kinnoull Hill and the district was briefly 
explained by the leader. A diagram of the Grampian Hills, 
prepared by Mr. Ritchie, was exhibited, and the various peaks 
were pointed out by Mrs. Ritchie. Corsiehill Quarry was next 
visited, and the rocks examined. After this the party proceeded 
to the front of Kinnoull Hill, noting the points of botanical 
interest on the way. A short stay was made on the top of the 
hill, and the party then descended and proceeded to- the. Museum 
in Tay Street, where they were entertained at tea by the pre¬ 
sident. An hour was afterwards spent in carefully examining 
the Museum. The visitors expressed themselves as being much 
pleased with all they had seen, and particularly with the 
arrangement of the Museum. Mr. George Young, architect, 
was present, and explained the plan of the building. 
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Canterbury Gardeners’ Society. -A fair number of members 
assembled at the ordinary meeting, on the 12th inst., in the 
Foresters’ Hall, under the presidency of Messrs. E. Hollman 
and E. Ewell. It was announced that Messrs. Ainslie Brothers 
had subscribed 10s. 6d. to the prize fund, and as the schedules 
were printed it was decided to convey to them a vote of thanks. 
The discussion for May 26th is to be on the final potting of the 
Chrysanthemum, and is to be opened by Mr. A. Dennett. Mr. 
A Sargeaunt was the speaker of the evening, and briefly out¬ 
lined his method of cultivating the Begonia. Most of the mem¬ 
bers remembered Mr. Sargeaunt’s table of Begonias at the last 
show, and therefore expected some instructive remarks. In 
this they were not disappointed, for the speaker gave a very 
able and clear address, and stirred up an animated discussion 
which was taken part in by Messrs. Dines, Dennett, Gibson, 
Hawkins, Hickman, and Ewell. Mr. Sargeaunt was accorded 
the usual vote of thanks, and in his reply assured the members 
that he was at any time willing “ to air his knowledge ” for the 
benefit of members of the C.G.M.I.S. The evening’s exhibits 
were criticised by Mr. Hickman, who said although not numerous 
they were good, especially the collection of Roses brought by 
Mr. Sargeaunt, 
The Gardeners’ Reception and Dinner. —We have been 
favoured with a copy of the circular the gardeners’ committee 
promoting the above function have, issued to some 700 repre¬ 
sentative gardeners of the United Kingdom and Ireland. The 
committee express regret that it is not possible to send out as 
many thousands as hundreds, and therefore ask the kind co¬ 
operation of the Gardening Press in helping to publish the 
circular far and wide. This we most cheerfully do. Some 150 
copies have also been sent out to the horticultural trade and 
others ; hence it is evident that trouble is being taken to make 
the dinner widely known in all directions. There is no doubt 
but that many who would not otherwise come to London for the 
Chiswick Show will now be induced to do so, and the Roval 
Horticultural Society will greatly benefit thereby. 
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Exhibition of British-grown Fruits and Vegetables, 
September 29tii, 30th, and'October 1st. —The Royal Horticul 
tural Society will hold an exhibition of British-grown fruits and 
vegetables at Chiswick on September 29th, 30th, and October 1st. 
The prize schedule is now ready, and contains in addition to the 
list of prizes an authoritative list of dessert and cooking Apples, 
Pears and Plums. Special prizes are offered for preserved and 
bottled fruits. A conference on “ Vegetables ” will be held on 
Tuesday, September 29th, at 2.30 p.m., Mr. George Buoyant. 
V.M.H., in the chair. The following have been asked to read 
papers:—(1) “On Cooking Vegetables,” Dr. Bonavia and Mr. 
J ames Hudson, V.M.H. ; (2) “ On Vegetables all the year round 
for a private family,” Mr. W. H. Divers ; (3) “ On Vegetables 
for Exhibition,” Mr. Edwin Beckett; (4) “ On Vegetables for 
Market,” Mr. W. Poupart. Any contributions to the conference 
will be welcomed. Donations towards the prize fund will be 
gratefully received by the secretary R.H.S., 117, Victoria Street. 
London, S.W., of whom copies of the schedule cam be obtained. 
Applicants should enclose a stamped envelope ready addressed to 
themselves. 
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Commons and Footpaths Preservation Society. —A meet¬ 
ing of the Executive Committee of the Commons and Footpaths 
Preservation Society was held at 25, Victoria Street, West¬ 
minster, the other week. The Right Hon. G. Shaw Lefevre 
presided, and amongst others present were Sir William Vincent, 
Bart., Sir Robert Hunter, Mr. R. P. Blennerhassett, K.C., Mr. 
E. N. Buxton, Mr. P. Birkett (hon. solicitor), and Mr. L. W. 
Chubb (secretary). Mr. E. N. Buxton reported that the City 
Corporation were proceeding with their opposition to the scheme 
for purchasing an open space of nearly 900 acres on the eastern 
confines of the metropolis. The following resolution was unani¬ 
mously adopted by the committee:—“That this meeting of the 
Commons and Footpaths Preservation Society desires to express 
its great regret at t-he opposition threatened by the Corporation 
of the City of London to the Hainault Forest Bill, and earnestly 
hopes that the Corporation, which in the past has done so much 
for the open spaces of London and its environs, will withdraw its 
opposition to a scheme that in the opinion of the society will bt 
of great benefit to the metropolis.” It was resolved to oppose on 
second reading in the House of Commons the Old Bridewell Bury¬ 
ing Ground Bill, which seeks to over-ride the clauses of the Acts 
providing for the protection from building of disused buria 
grounds ; it was also decided to -oppose the Hastings Harboui 
District Railway Bill, under which the celebrated East Cliff at 
Ha-stings will be subjected to grave disfigurement. The chair 
man reported that the Charity Commissioners had now giver 
effect to the society’s views with reference to 290 acres o-f fue. 
allotments at Frimley, in Surrey; a clause had been inserted ii 
the scheme under which the charity will now be administered tc 
provide that no part of the land shall be enclosed or built upon 
and that reasonable access shall be allowed to the public. Tin 
chairman also stated that the society had assisted to defeat a pro- 
posal to sell for building purposes 75 acres of Poors Allotment: 
at Burghclere in North liants. It was further decided to enquii't 
into the action of the War Office in forming an encampment oi 
Watchet Hill, one of the most noted view-points in Dartmoor 
notwithstanding the strong local opposition to-the proposal. I ht 
secretary reported that upwards of 150 cases of interference witl 
rights of way, roadside waste and common land in various part: 
of England and Wales had been dealt with by the society during 
the past month. 
