Marcli 5, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
I might state in passing that while some competitors usually 
time then Sweet Peas to have the first flowers for competition, 
We cannot afford to do so, as ours are expected to yield a 
supply oif cut flowers from July until cut down by frost. 
In order to reinvigorate the plants, we periodically resort 
to the practice of clipping the clumps with the hedge shears. 
When this is done from, three to four weeks previous to the 
date of exhibition, the result is flowers in, abundance of superior- 
size and substance, and the clumps or pyramids are improved 
considerably by the operation. When no definite object is in 
view, three or four clumps topped and clipped round every 
week tends to keep up< a supply of good flowers. 
A selection from the following list can, easily be made for 
exhibition competition or home 'supply : — 
White: Dorothy Eckford, Sadie Burpee. Yellow : Hon. 
Mis. E, Kenyon,, Queen Victoria. Creamy shades: Jeanniei 
Gordon, Gratae Greenwood, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Yenuisi. Pink : 
Lovely, Hon. J. Bouverie, Prima Donna. Lavender: Lady 
Grizel Hamilton, Lady N. Balfour-, Countess of Radnor. Crim¬ 
son : Salopian, Mars. Scarlet: Scarlet Gem, Prince Edward 
of ork. Magenta: Georgei Gordon, Lord Ivenyon. Bed: 
Coccmea. Orange: Miss Willmott, LadyM. Currie. Blue: 
Navy Blue, Countess Cadogan. Mauve : Mrs. Walter Wright, 
Dorothy Tennant, Stripes: Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain.^ A 
number of others might have been mentioned as praiseworthy, 
did space permit. James Bethel. 
Westwood Gardens, Newport-ont-Tay, N.B. 
Society and Association Notes. 
Dundee Horticultural Society— The floral fete and grand 
exhibition of the above society will be held on the Magdalen 
Green, Dundee, on September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The classes 
are open to the United Kingdom, being merely restricted to 
gardeners in certain sections and to amateurs and nurserymen 
in others. Prizes are offered in 246 classes, a few of which are 
open to nurserymen and florists. In the amateurs’ class for a 
display of cut flowers the Corporation cup and 40s. each are 
offered as the first prize. In the fruit classes that for a deco¬ 
rative dessert table should also be interesting, and cause some 
lively competition. The prizes are good, and we noite that cer¬ 
tain kinds of fruit are given from which the exhibitor may select 
16 dishes to make up this decorative dessert table. Cut flowers 
and foliage will be used, and the table is to be 9ft. by 41ft. Finan¬ 
cially the position of the society is -also good, seeing that they 
have close upon £400 in the form of investments and £142 4s. 2d. 
at the bank. 
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R.H.S. Lectures in 1904 : — 
January 26th.—On Oranges, by H. Somers Rivers. 
lebruaxy 23rd.—Pomology as a Study, by R. Lewis Castle. 
March 8th.—Cottage and Allotment Gardens, by Alexr. Dean. 
March 22nd.—Heredity of Acquired Characters by Professor 
Henslow. 
April 5th.—Villa Gardens, by Hugh P. C. Maule. 
April 19th.—Diseases of the Potato, by George Massee, 
V.M.H. 
May 3rd.—Enemies of the Apple Tree, by Moils. Chas. Baltet, 
May 17th.—The Horticultural Phase of Nature Study, by 
ff. Hedger Wallace. 
June i4th.—Floral Metamorphoses, by Professor Henslow. 
June 28th.—Hybridisation of Roses, by M'ons. Vi viand Morel. 
July 26tb.—Orchid Varieties and Hybrid®, by Jolm Bidgood. 
August 9th.—As yet undecided. 
August 23rd.—As yet undecided. 
September 6th.—On Gourds, by J. W. Odell. 
September 20th.—Methods of Employing Roses in the Decora¬ 
tion of Gardens, by Geo. Gordon, V.M.H. 
October 18th.—Vegetable Sports, by Professor Henslow. 
-November 1st.—Planting Woods for Winter Effect, by the 1 
Hon. Vicary Gibbs. ’ y 
November 15th.—Orchard Management from a Commercial 
(Standpoint, by Professor Craig. 
November 29th.—On Hollies, by E. T. Cook. 
T> ;J urle the lectures will be given ah 3 p.m. in the 
ii H.all, Buckingham Gate, S.W.; after June at the same 
hour m the Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, Westminster. 
Royal Horticultural Society. —The next fruit and flower 
show of the Royal Horticultural Society will be held on Tuesday, 
March 8th, in the Drill Hall, Buckingham Gate, Westminster, 
1 5 p.m. A lecture on “ Cottage and Allotment Gardens” will 
be given by Mr. Alexander Dean, F.R.H.S., at 3 o’clock. At 
a general meeting of the society held on Tuesday, February 23rd, 
40 new Fellows were elected, amongst them being the 
Marchioness of Linlithgow and the Right Hon. the Earl of 
Northesk, making a total of 301 elected since -the beginning of 
the present year. 
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Beckenham Horticultural Society.— There was a large 
attendance on Friday, February 26th, to hear Mr. Oheal lecture 
on “ Horticulture in U.S.A. and Canada.” Mr. Cheal, when 
travelling through the country, took snapshot views of most in¬ 
teresting subjects, and these were ably shown upon the sheet 
by Air. Thornton, Air. Oheal explaining them. AH. Oheal found 
when there that English gardeners held many head places, and 
to a question put he said there wiae good opportunity for strong, 
enterprising young gardeners to make their way to the front. 
Fruit-growing at Hamilton, Canada, was exhibited. The culti¬ 
vation of fruit and the marketing of it was skilfully carried out 
under the supervision! of Government inspectors. A few views 
of the backwoods of Canada were shown. The time passed too 
quickly (Mr. Cheal having to leave early) for members, as the 
subject was most interesting. Mr. Cheal was heartily con¬ 
gratulated for hi® most interesting lecture. 
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Ancient Society oe York Florists. —The schedule of prizes 
for 1904 of the above society is now on our table, and we note 
that prizes are offered to the value of more than £350. The 
society holds five shows in the course of the year, including the 
spring show on April 13th, the second one on May 25th, the 
summer show on July 20th, and the autumn show on Septem¬ 
ber 8th. At the latter prizes are offered for a great variety of 
plants, cut flowers, and Dahlias. This show is practically con¬ 
sidered a Dahlia show, seeing that they form a prominent feature 
of the exhibits, prizes being offered for 24 and 12 Cactus Dahlias, 
18 and 12 show or fancy Dahlias, and many other smaller classes. 
The Chrysanthemum show will (take place on November 16th, 
17th, and 18th, when prizes will be offered in 97 classes, besides 
a large number of special ones. We note that financially the 
society is in a good way, having carried forward £205 6s. 7d., 
though that was slightly under the balance for 1902. 
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Spekefield Gardeners’ Society.— This society, which is 
located in one of the densest parts of Liverpool, yet overcomes 
great difficulties as regards dirt and smoke, as is well proved 
by the exhibits staged at their shows, has recently had the 
benefit of six lectures by Mr. John Stoney on the “Principles 
of Horticulture,” selecting those that had a practical bearing 
upon the neighbourhood, which included soils and manures, 
the culture of Tomatos, Potatos, and other vegetables, flowers— 
especially more suitable for their August show—Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, diseases of plants, their prevention and cure. The 
various subjects were illustrated by diagrams, lantern slides, 
and specimens. The information imparted was of a practical 
character, and likely to prove of considerable value to the 
amateur and cottager, who were present in force to elicit such 
information as might place them in the coveted position at 
their annual exhibition. As a mark of their appreciation to 
the lecturer for his services, a silver-mounted ebony walking- 
stick was presented to him at the concluding lecture. 
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Bristol and District Gardeners’ AIutual Improvement 
Association. —A well-attended meeting of this association was 
held at St. John’s Rooms on Thursday, the 25th ult., when Air. 
J. Coutts, representative of the Devon and Exeter Gardeners, 
delivered an exhaustive lecture on “Greenhouse Hard-Wooded 
Plants.” Air. Poole, F.R.H.S., occupied the chair, and on, 
behalf of the Bristol gardeners gave Air. Coutts a hearty wel¬ 
come. His lecture, although the subject was a very wide one, 
was full of interesting points, and minute details for the cul¬ 
tivation of Ericas, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Boronias, etc., 
were carefully given, potting composts, trimming, and general 
treatment receiving attention. A fair discussion followed the 
lecture, and Mr. Coutts received the hearty thanks of the 
Bristol gardeners for his able lecture. Prizes for table decora¬ 
tion were awarded to: First, Mr. Tlioday, gardener to Mr. 
N. C. Dobson, and second to Mr. J. T. Curtis, gardener to Mr. 
W. Howell Davis. A special Certificate of Merit was recom¬ 
mended for Mr. A. Hall (gardener, Mr. Ware) for two beautiful 
