July ' 25 , 1903. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
641 
Excursion to Glencarse. 
The members of Dundee and Broughty Ferry Horticultural 
Associations had a very pleasant outing to Glencarse on Satur¬ 
day afternoon, the 11th inst. While the greater number 
travelled by train, about twenty took advantage of the tine 
afternoon and cycled. On arriving at Glencarse Station the 
party were met by Mr. David Storrie, president of Dundee 
Horticultural Association, who marshalled them, under the 
leadership of Mr. R. Dow, Longtorgan. A start was then made 
for Glencarse Hill, Mr. Greig, of Glencarse, having kindly sent 
his gardener, Mr. Reid, to show the way. 
Mr. Dow, in his genial manner, imparted useful and valuable 
information on the plants of the wayside; a number of in¬ 
teresting specimens were picked up and commented upon. 
A halt was made at Pepper-knowe Sandhole, which is a 
happy hunting-ground for the rambling 
botanist, Mr. Dow took advantage 
of the sandbank to deliver a happy 
little lecturette on the geological 
formation of the Carse, referring to the 
different layers of sand, as showing the 
current of wind and wave at a remote 
period when the Carse of Gowrie was, 
practically speaking, the estuary of the 
Tay. 
On arriving at the top of the hill (an 
athletic performance too seldom at¬ 
tempted), a beautiful and commanding 
view of the surrounding country was 
obtained, the rich and fertile lands of 
the Carse lying beneath, with the Tay 
and the Earn winding their serpentine 
way, here and there hidden from view 
by a knoll, marking the vicissi- 
. tudes of time. Mr. Dow took ad¬ 
vantage of the stop here to refer 
to a geological map of the dis¬ 
trict, pointing out the outstanding 
geological features. 
By the kind permission of Mr. R. 
Wyhe-Hill, of Balthayock, the party 
had a ramble through his beautiful and 
picturesque gardens and grounds, the 
head gardener, Mr. Dobbin, and head 
forester, Mr. Bell, acting as guides. An 
orchard, planted by Messrs. Storrie 
and Storrie on March 6th of this year, 
was the subject of considerable in¬ 
terest. 
It occupies a gentle slope facing the south, and is sheltered 
from the east by a belt of trees, the high ground to the north 
being a natural protection. The method of planting adopted 
was highly spoken of by most of the gardeners present. Half 
standards on the Crab stock for commercial purposes, and, to 
furnish the future orchard, were planted 1 2 ft. to 18 ft. apart 
and 24 ft. between the rows, running north and south. Bush 
pyramids were planted alternately, with rows of Cordons be¬ 
tween. These were on the Paradise stock, and (some carrying 
a dozen Apples) were for domestic supply, and to be afterwards 
taken out. A belt of Pear and Cherry trees was planted on 
the north side, with a line of Filberts, Cobs, Loganberry, etc., 
on the south. 
The whole has a neat and well-arranged appearance, and 
might be copied with advantage. The kitchen garden lies on 
a parallel slope to the west, where everything was in good 
order. The glasshouses are not extensive, but are well kept 
and filled with useful plants and flowers. 
An old Vine, planted forty years ago, has to be accommo¬ 
dated in two houses, and is carrying 300 good-sized bunches— 
an immense crop Tire flower garden was looking very gay, 
occupying a square in front of the mansion house. The old 
keep speaks of other days, and stands, with Ivy-clad walls, 
amongst some very fine trees, some being very’much admired. 
notably Abies Concolor. A. Pinsajo, A. P. glauca, A. lasio- 
carpa, Wellingtonia gigantea, Araucaria imbricata, etc. 
Among a number of young trees newly planted, Pinus onsi- 
nata (One Needle Pine) was noticed. Before leaving the 
grounds Mr. Storrie called for three cheers for Mr. V/yne- 
Hill, which were heartily responded to. 
Glencarse Nurseries were reached at 6.30 p.m. where Mrs. 
Storrie and some willing assistants had a substantial tea in 
readiness. After partaking of the hospitality afforded, Mr. 
Storrie, in a few well-chosen words, referred to the pleasure 
and benefit gained by such an outing, and expressed the com¬ 
pany’s indebtedness to Mr. Dow and the other guides. Mr. 
Dow having replied, Mr. Grant, president of Broughty Ferry 
Horticultural Association, in a few pithy remarks called for a 
vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Storrie for their kindness and 
liberal hospitality. 
The party afterwards had a ramble through the nurseries, 
where Mr. Storrie gave a short lecture and demonstration on 
spraying fruit trees on the American principle. Much interest 
was taken in this, after Mr. Storrie had pointed out the differ¬ 
ence in the crop where the trees were sprayed. 
The Carse of Gowrie has long been famous for its fruit pro¬ 
duce, and the Messrs. Storrie deserve encouragement for the 
efforts they are making to propagate and foster this industry; 
while every kind of fruit tree likely to command a. ready sale 
is reared in the nurseries, the plots of each looking a picture 
of health and vigour. A square has been laid out as an 
orchard with about 200 varieties of Apple trees, chiefly pyra¬ 
mids. A similar square is planted with a complete collection 
of other fruit trees and bushes, such as Pears, Cherries, Cur¬ 
rants, Gooseberries, Raspberries, etc. Altogether about, eight 
acres are taken up with fruit trees, trained to suit every re¬ 
quirement, and in the pink of condition. The glasshouses are 
eighteen in number ; two are utilised as orchard houses one 
is entirely filled with Apple trees in 10-in. pots, each carrying 
a good crop. In other houses were seen a miscellaneous col¬ 
lection of plants to suit every requirement. In one house was 
noticed a batch of about 1,000 Cyclamen; a beautiful foliage 
variegated batch will be heard of by-and-bye. Another house 
is filled with Heliotrope and Fuchsias in 6-in. pots; another 
Begonia Marie Bauchett. (Seep. 637.) 
