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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
June 6, 1903. 
Society and Association Notes. 
NEWS OF THE WEEK. 
Swanley Horticultural College. —On the 23rd ult. the 
annual sports in connection with the Swanley Horticultural 
College took place on the College Sports Ground, and, favoured 
with tine weather, proved very enjoyable. A large and fashion¬ 
able company responded to the invitation of the Principal, and 
among those present were many old students. The programme 
included no fewer than 16 events, which were all well contested. 
The championship cups were won by Miss M. Robinson and Mr. 
B. Thomasset. 
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Royal Horticultural Society.— The next fruit and flower 
show of the Royal Horticultural Society will be held on Tues¬ 
day, June 9th, in the Drill Hall, Buckingham Gate, West¬ 
minster, 1—5 p.ni. A lecture on fruit bottling, with a practical 
demonstration, will be given by Miss Edith Bradley at three 
o’clock. At a general meeting of the society, held on Tuesday, 
May 19th, 89 new Fellows were elected, among them being 
Lady Hunter, Lady Hyde Parker, Lady Julia Wombwell, and 
Colonel H. R. Young, making a total of 768 elected since the 
beginning of the present year. 
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Southampton Royal Horticultural Society. —One of the 
earliest Rose shows of the season is that of the Royal Horticul¬ 
tural Society of Southampton, which falls to be held on July 
8th and 9th. The entries for this show close on July 2nd. 
Liberal prizes are offered, also medals and certificates for new 
and meritorious plants, flowers, etc. Promenade concerts take 
place each day. Cheap railway fares to Southampton on both 
days of the show may be obtained. In connection with the 
above show, and under the management of the 'Southampton 
Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal Counties Agricultural 
Society’s exhibition will be held on the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. 
Schedules may be obtained from Mr. C. S. Fuidge, secretary, 
S.R.H. S., 6, College Terrace, London Road, Southampton. 
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Royax Horticultural Society- : Exhibition or Roses at 
Holland House, June 25th. —The attention of all exhibitors is 
called to an accidental omission from the schedule of the fol¬ 
lowing class for Garden Roses, which will be called Class 9 B : 
Class 9 B.—36 bunches (consisting of not less than five trusses 
of each) of Garden Roses, distinct, including China, Moss, 
Polyantha, Provence, and other summer flowering Roses and 
their hybrids, and all those mentioned in the National Rose 
Society’s catalogue of “Garden Roses,” and also all Teas and 
Noisettes not included in the National Rose Society’s list of 
“ Exhibition Roses ” ; all singles, however, excluded. To be 
staged in 36 glasses or jars not exceeding 3in. diameter at the 
top ; all stems to reach the water ; each variety in a separate 
glass or jar. Open. First prize, Silver Cup ; second, Silver- 
gilt Flora Medal. 
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Scottish Horticultural Association.- —The above association 
held its monthly meeting at Dowell’s Rooms, Edinburgh, on the 
evening of Tuesday, 3rd inst. Mr. J. W. McHattie presided 
over a fair attendance of members. Mr. Robert Mail', nursery¬ 
man, Prestwick, Ayrshire, contributed a paper entitled “ Gla¬ 
dioli : with Experiments on their Culture.” Mr. Mair conflned 
his remarks to hybrids of Gladiolus gandavensis. The lecturer 
advocated deep planting—from 5in. to 8in. deep, believing that 
a great proportion oif the failures is due to too shallow planting. 
He also alleged that- the Gladiolus will stand almost as liberal 
supplies of liquid manure as a Dahlia. Mr. Mair, towards the 
close of his paper, gave valuable hints on the propagation of 
Gladioli, both from spawn or bulbils, and also from seed. An 
interesting discussion followed the reading of the paper. On 
the motion of the chairman, a hearty vote of thanks was awarded 
to Mr. Mair. The annual outing of the association takes place 
on ,the 13th inst. to Dundas Castle, the seat of J. Stewart Clark, 
Esq. The following exhibits were on the table:—From Messrs. 
Todd and Co., Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, a bowl each of the 
following Violas: Marchioness, Redbraes, yellow, Walter 
Welsh. From Messrs. J. Grieve and Sons, Redbraes, Clieiran- 
thus alpinus, Iberis capitata, Ulex nana (Dwf. Gorse), new 
fancy Pansy, King Edward, and Viola, Blue Garter. From Mr. 
Small, Blackford Park, Edinburgh, came three very fine Strep- 
tocarpi, 13 varieties of Sweet Peas, blooms of Clematis, Duchess 
of Edinburgh, a beautiful double white. It was awarded a 
Cultural Certificate. From Mr. Geo. Wood, Oswald House, 
Edinburgh, came three pots of Odontoglossum crispum, one of 
them the star-shaped variety. Pany King Edward was 
awarded a Certificate of Merit. A copy of the address sent to 
His Majesty on the occasion of his visit to Scotland and His 
Majesty’s reply to the same were read by the secretary. 
Rite wild Strawberries have been gathered at West Buck- 
land, Devon. 
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Mr. W. G. Marlow, of Hampton Court, has been appointed 
Superintendent of Greenwich Park, in succession to Mr. A. D 
Webster, F.R.S.E. 
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Mr. James Clarke, for 4^ years under Mr. .T. Stoney. Camp 
Hill, Woolton, has been appointed head gardener to Alfred 
Fletcher, Esq., J.P., Allerton House, Allerton, Liverpool, com¬ 
mencing his duties on June 1st. 
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Mr. John Downie, of Edinburgh and Beechhill, has removed 
from his old quarters at 144, Princes Street, Edinburgh, to 
more commodious quarters at 75 and 77, Shandwick Place, 
Edinburgh, where lie will now meet his numerous customers, 
and to which all communications should now be addressed. 
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Edinburgh Flower Show.— On page 452, in the 15th line 
from the bottom of the second column, instead of Mr. Sharpe 
taking the first prize for one Orchid, read “ Mr. Peter Walker, 
gardener to Major Brown, Monkdyke, Renfrew, took the lead¬ 
ing place.” 
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Jersey Potatos in Demand.— Owing to the large demand for 
new Potatos, which is far greater than the supply, prices on the 
27th ult. in the Jersey market realised £14 per ton, compare! 
with £7 16s. last year, and there was an upward tendency. Seven 
fully-loaded steamers left for England on Tuesday night. The 
crop is expected to realise half a million pounds. 
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Presentation to Mr. A. D. Webster. —Mr. A. D. Webster, 
who has been Superintendent of Greenwich Park since 1897, 
and having been appointed by Lord Windsor, the Chief Com¬ 
missioner of Works, to a more responsible position at Regent’s 
Park and Primrose Hill, his many friends in Greenwich thought 
he should not be allowed to leave the neighbourhood without 
some token of their esteem. A committee was formed for the 
purpose of collecting subscriptions, with the result that when his 
friends appointed a meeting they presented him with a cheque 
for £40, a framed illuminated address, and an album containing 
the names of 108 subscribers. The meeting took place at the. 
Borough Hall, on Royal Hill, Greenwich, and the presentation 
was made by the Mayor (Councillor R. S. Jackson, J.P., L.C.C.). 
who was accompanied by the Mayoress, and a large number of 
important personages in the neighbourhood. Councillor Edgar 
Sidney was asked by the Mayor to open the proceedings, and 
said that Greenwich owed a debt of gratitude to Mr. Webster, 
who had made a park once barren in many parts beautiful, 
artistic, and altogether admirable. The Mayor, in speaking of 
saying farewell, said that there were two notes—one of con¬ 
gratulation of Mr. Webster at being promoted to a better sphere 
in Regent’s Park, and the other of great regret at losing his 
services, not only as Superintendent of Greenwich Park, but 
as a citizen who had contributed much to the benefit and wel 
fare of the borough. He also spoke of the consent of Queen 
Victoria to the additional 15 acres, belonging to the Ranger’s 
Lodge, being added to Greenwich Park. At that time they heard 
of the appointment of Mr. Webster, and now they knew that 
where there were barren tracts of land at that time they had 
good verdure and excellent paths. Many other improvements 
had been effected on the terrace round the observatory. Mr. 
Webster’s energetic manner and great ability had gained for 
him the esteem and affection of those with whom he had been 
associated. His worship then made the presentation to Mr. 
Webster. The address, which had been signed by the Mayor, 
was read by Mr. H. Richardson, as follows “ This testimonial, 
with a cheque for £40, was presented by the Mayor of Green¬ 
wich to Mr. A. D. Webster, F.R.S.E., on behalf of the sub¬ 
scribers in and around Greenwich, on his promotion to Regent s 
Park, as a mark of their high esteem and appreciation of the 
great care and artistic taste displayed and admirable work 
accomplished during the period he has held the office of Super¬ 
intendent of Greenwich Park.” Mr. Webster, in replying, said 
that both he and Mrs. Webster deeply a’ ^reciated the honour 
which had been conferred upon him, and tendered to one and 
all his sincere thanks. The Mayor further said tha^. Mr. Web¬ 
ster was the author of many books on forestry and kindred 
subjects, but that which he had written on “ The History of 
Greenwich Park” entitled him to their gratitude. 
