August 29, 1903. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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the best stove and greenhouse plants, followed by Mr. E. W. 
King, gardener to Mrs. M. A. Bush. 
Mr. J. Tucker, gardener to H. Eschwege, Esq., took the lead 
for foliage plants, Mr. A. Price, gardener to C. H. Walker, 
Esq., being second. 
Mr. S. R. Conn had the best stove or greenhouse plants m 
bloom. For foliage plants, Mr. E. W. King was the winner. 
Mr. S. R. Conn had the best table plants. 
Mr. S. Banks, Landguard Manor, took the leading awards 
for indoer fruit, black and white Grapes, outdoor Peaches, 
Nectarines, Melons, fruit, Cherries. Mr. J. Tucker took the 
lead for indoor Peaches and Apples. Mr. J. Tucker led for 
Figs, Cucumbers, kidney and round Potatos. Many classes 
were set apart for cottagers. 
HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION AT COWES. 
August I9th and 20th. 
The sixth summer show initiated by the Cowes Horticultural 
Improvement Association was opened at the Foresters’ Hall, 
Cowes. The number of entries was about the same as last year, 
and an altogether excellent display of flowers and vegetables 
was brought together, doing much credit to the association and 
its energetic and indefatigable hon. secretary, Mr. C. E. Creigh 
ton. On a long table running up the centre of the hall were 
placed the greater number of cut blooms, the table decorations, 
and the baskets of flowers, and the epergnes, while the vege¬ 
tables were arranged on tables on the platform and in one of 
the adjacent rooms at the back. Large specimen plants, making 
a beautiful collection altogether, were arranged on each side 
of the hall along its entire length. 
In the open classes the leading prizes for tuberous Begonias, 
Fuchsias, Coleus, flowering plants, specimen plants, Sweet Peas, 
and Tomatos were secured by the Dowager Countess of Har¬ 
rington (gardener, Mr. A. Saunders), Stanhope Lodge, Cowes. 
Mr. R. Saunders, Cowes, took the lead for Ferns. Mrs. 
Rot.heram Cecil (gardener, Mr. S. Prismall), Beechwood, Ryde, 
had the best Cactus Dahlias and pompon Dahlias. Mr. G. 
Butcher, Victoria Grove, West Cowes, had the best collection 
of vegetables and the best Cucumbers. Other classes were set 
apart for amateurs, cottagers, and ladies. 
Society and Association Notes. 
Sundries Tent at the Fruit and Vegetable Show, Chiswick. 
—May I ask you to be so kind as to say that the Council have 
consented to have a sundries tent at Chiswick on September 29th, 
30th, and October 1st, in precisely the same way as they did at 
the last Holland House Show. Application for space should be 
made to Mr. Wright, R.H.S. Gardens, Chiswick, W.—W. 
Wilks, Secretary. 
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Dahlias at Westminster. —The Royal Horticultural Society 
will hold a special exhibition of Dahlias on September 1st and 2nd, 
in conjunction with the National Dahlia Society, in the Drill Hall, 
Buckingham Gate, Westminster. At this meeting (miless by 
special arrangement and permission) only Dahlias can be shown, 
with the exception of flowers, fruits, etc., for certificate. All 
Dahlias, including those shown for certificate, must be left on 
exhibition until siz p.m. on the second day. A lecture on 
“Judging Cactus Dahlias” will be given on September 1st by 
Mr. C. G. Wyatt, at three o’clock. At a general meeting of the 
society, held on Tuesday, August 18th, twenty-five new Fellows 
were elected, among them being the Right Hon. Sir Francis H. 
Jeune, G.C.B., Colonel T. H. Skinner, and Dr. A. Henry, making 
a total of 1,095 elected since the beginning of the present year. 
Intending exhibitors at the fruit and vegetable show to be held at 
Chiswick on September 29tli, 30th, and October 1st, can obtain an 
official entry form, together with schedule of prizes, on application 
to the Secretary, R.H.S., 117, Victoria Street, London, S.W. 
Entries for this show close on September 22nd. There will be a 
special tent for horticultural sundries. A cold luncheon will be 
provided on September 29th, at which the council, judges, and 
the committees will be present, and for which all interested in 
the show can obtain tickets (3s., including wine or beer) on appli¬ 
cation to the Secretary, 117, Victoria Street, S.W., before the 
27th day of September. - 
Canterbury Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society.— 
The usual fortnightly meeting of this society was held in the 
Foresters’ Hall on the 18th in.st. Mr. Hollman occupied the 
chair, and Mr. Ewell the vice-chair. Mr. James Fagg was elected 
a member in Class A. It was resolved that the next discussion 
should be opened by Mr. Dennett on “ The Lifting and Storing 
of Potatos, and the Selection and Treatment of Seed.” 
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Arboriculturists at Reading. —Nearly 100 members of the 
English Arboricultural Society, who held their summer meeting 
at Reading, travelled to Newbury on the 18th inst. from various 
parts of the kingdom, and drove to Highclere Castle, the resi¬ 
dence of the Earl of Carnarvon, who had kindly extended an in¬ 
vitation to the society. After inspecting the ornamental trees 
and also the gardens, the party drove to Beacon Hill, an ancient 
British fortress, in the neighbourhood of which are a number of 
barrows. A visit was paid to Lord Carnarvon’s stud farm for 
racehorses, after which a drive through other portions of the 
estate brought the party to the cricket and tennis ground, where 
Lord Carnarvon entertained the company at luncheon. 
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Croydon and District Horticultural Mutual Improvement 
Society. —The members of the above society travelled in brakes to 
Burford, Dorking, the seat of Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., on 
Wednesday last, where they inspected the Orchid and other 
houses so well filled with interesting and well-grown plants. The 
outdoor garden also contained a great variety of uncommon 
plants, while the more common things are so well grown by 
Mr. Bain as to lift them into the rank of first importance. 
Lobelias of the border type and Pentstemons are amongst the 
things that are raised to the rank of specialities. Indeed, 
there are many specialities here. The beautiful grounds 
are like a green oasis at the foot of the white chalk of Box Hill, 
which adds not a little to the beauty and striking character of the 
place. After leaving here the party’ proceeded to Dorking, where 
they lunched, changed horses, and drove to Albury Park, Guild¬ 
ford, one of the beautiful seats of the Duke of Northumberland, 
and, like Burford, lying under the shadow of the North Downs. 
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Croydon Horticultural Mutual Improvement Society.— 
The members of this society were well entertained at their 
rooms, the Sunflower Temperance Hotel, George Street, on the 
18th inst., with a highly interesting and instructive paper on 
“ Orchard and Bush Fruit Pests, and How to Combat 
Them.” The lecturer was Mr. A. Maslen, Bramley Hill House 
Gardens, who has on several previous occasions read papers on 
various subjects at this society’s meetings, and he fully main¬ 
tained his reputation as an exponent of good practical know¬ 
ledge and advice. The first thing to consider in preventing or 
eradicating insect pests was to find out what species of the many 
enemies the attacks were from, and so apply the remedies at 
the proper time. As the old saying is “ prevention is better 
than cure,” so he advised taking the necessary precautions in 
the late autumn by removing all loose bark on the trees, and 
applying a good insecticide. Another spraying of insecticide 
should be given before the blossom opens, and again after the 
fruit has set. The use of a fine spray he recommended, as this 
was conducive to better results than deluging the trees and 
foliage. A few home-made remedies, which he had used with 
great success, he thought would be appreciated. Half a pound 
of emerald green stirred well in 100 gallons of water, adding 
1 lb. of lime, is one good remedy. Another is 6 ozs. of arsenite 
of soda dissolved in a little water. Pour this solution into 100 
gallons of water, also adding 18 ozs. of sugar of lead dissolved 
in water, and a small portion of soft soap ; mix well together 
during use. This is poisonous, and care should be taken not to 
leave it carelessly about, nor to sjiray the trees within six weeks 
of gathering the fruit. The varieties of insects he dwelt upon 
were the Winter Moth, Apple Blossom Weevil, Codling Moth, 
Apple Sawfly, American Blight, Magpie Moth, Gooseberry and 
Currant Sawfly, Currant Clear Winged Moth, and Black Cur¬ 
rant Gall Mite ; for the latter, he regretted to say, there was 
no effectual cure known. The paper raised a very appreciative 
discussion by the members. Several exhibits of flowers were 
staged, and the thanks of the meeting were given to Messrs. 
Bunyard, Gregory, and Kromer for bringing them. One new 
member was elected. The chairman (Mr. W. J. Simpson) an¬ 
nounced the next meeting to take place on September 1st, when 
discussions on floral decorations, with demonstrations, would 
constitute the programme, 
