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THE GARDENING WORLD, 
May 7, 1904. 
Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nursery, Upper Edmonton, had 
a choice group of zonal Pelargoniums in pots, and arranged on a 
groundwork of Ferns. (Silver Flora Medal.)' 
Messrs. George Jackman and Son, Woking, had an interesting 
group of Alpines, including Cypripedium maeranthum O. parvi- 
fioriun,' Viola pedata, Ramondia Nathaliae, and Rhododendron 
Pink Pearl. 
J. T. Bennett Poe, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Downes), Holmwood, 
Cheshunt, exhibited the scarlet flowered Scutellaria Ventenati in 
fine condition. 
Mr. M. Pritchard, Christchurch, Hants, had a group of iuups, 
Fritil'laria pyreniaca, Scillas, and Onosma alba, with silvery grey 
foliage. (Bronze Banksian Medal.) 
Sir Francis Parry, M.P., Windsor, exhibited a collection of 
single and double Camellias in the cut state showing great variety. 
(Bronze Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. Gilbert and Son, Dyke Bourne, Lines, staged a fine 
collection of St. Brigid Anemones and Scarlet King. (Silver 
Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Waterer and Sons, Bagshot, had a group of Rhodo¬ 
dendrons and Japanese Maples in pots. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Mr. E. Potten, Camden Nursery, Cranbrook, had a small group 
of Rose Dorothy Perkins showing large trusses of flowers. 
Mr. Will Tayler, Osborne Nursery, Hampton, exhibited Roses. 
Messrs. J. Peed and Son, West Norwood, London, had a fine 
group of Japanese Maples, the green and cut leaved varieties 
being beautifully blended, and in great variety. (Bronze Flora 
Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Clieal and Sons, Crawley, Sussex, staged a group 
of flowering shrubs, including standards of Cytisus purpurea 
pendula, Pyrus, Lilacs, Magnolias, Japanese Cherries, Japanese 
Maples, Darwin’s Barberry, and the beautiful Kalmia glauca. 
They also had a group of alpines in front, including the rare 
Gunnera monoica and the beautiful Primula scotica. (Silver 
Banksian Medal.) 
W. G. James, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. H. Smith), West Dean 
Park, Chichester, Sussex, exhibited a group, of Schizanthus wise- 
tonensis in lai’ge and very floriferous plants. (Silver Banksian 
Medal.) 
NARCISSUS COMMITTEE. 
Miss Willmott, Great Warley, Essex, was accorded a Gold 
Medal for a large and beautiful collection of Daffodils, repre¬ 
senting various sections, but consisting of very choice varieties 
that are very scarce in commerce, and some of them can hardly 
be said to be distributed. It ivould be almost invidious to. single 
out the best for special name, although we might name three 
new varieties which received certificates, "namely, Count Visconti, 
Englehearti White Ensign, and Johnstoni Flag of Truce. These 
are certainly fine additions to existing types. 
Messrs, Barr and Sons, King Street, Covent Garden, were 
awarded a Silver Gilt Flora Medal for a large and varied group 
of Daffodils. Amongst them we noted such fine varieties as 
Ariadne, poeticus Rosalind, Mrs. Oamm, Mrs. Moreland-Cross- 
field, Queen Sophia, Lord Roberts, Duke of Bedford, Captain 
Nelson, and other giants. They also had a collection of Tulips. 
Society & Association Notes. 
Stromness Horticultural Society. —The annual meeting of 
this society was held in the library, on the evening of Monday, 
the 18th ult., when Dr. Grant occupied the chair. A com¬ 
mittee, consisting of Dr. Grant and Messrs. Mackay and 
Gharleson, was appointed, with full powers, to take steps with 
a view to the appointment of a secretary and treasurer to the 
society. 
* * * 
Temple Flower Show. —The Royal Horticultural Society will 
hold its seventeenth great annual flower show in the Inner 
Temple Gardens, London, E.C. (by the kind permission of the 
Treasurer and Benchers), on May 31st, June 1st and 2nd, 1904. 
Intending exhibitors can obtain schedule, with entry form, etc., 
on application to the secretary, R.H.S., 117, Victoria Street, 
Westminster. A penny stamp should be enclosed to cover 
postage. 
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Daffodils at the Coen Exchange, Kidderminster. —The 
Kidderminster Horticultural Society held a very meritorious 
exhibition of Daffodils on the 23rd ult. Prizes were offered 
for exhibits of various kinds, but mostly Daffodils, in open 
classes. Several classes were reserved for cottagers. In the 
evening Mr. A. R. Goodwin, an enthusiastic grower of Daffodils, 
gave an interesting lecture upon the subject, including their 
cultivation. A loamy soil was best for them. In speaking of 
planting, he said that many kinds were planted too late to 
secure the best results." The Poet’s Daffodil should be planted 
in August, and others should be planted even earlier. 
* * * 
Birmingham Gardeners’ Association. —The last meeting of 
thb spring session took place on Monday night, with Mr. Waltei 
Jones presiding. There was a very good attendance of the 
members in anticipation of the subject of the evening, “Orchid 
Hybridisation and Raising of Orchid Seedlings,” by Mr. J. 
Mackay, orchid grower to the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. 
Highbury, Birmingham. The essayist dealt, with his subject 
in a most comprehensive, instructive, and interesting manner 
which stimulated a brisk discussion. Very fine specimens of th. 
decorative species of Cineraria stellata were exhibited by Mr. 
J. Usher, gardener to Mr. Archibald Kenrick, Harborne House. 
Harbome, to whom a Certificate of Merit was awarded. A 
vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Mason, of Edgbaston, foi 
about a dozen varieties of Cineraria stellata in the cut state. 
* * * 
Royal Gardeners’ Orphan Fund. —We are pleased to 
remind our readers that the annual festival dinner of the 
Orphan Fund is to take place on Tuesday, 17th of this month, 
when the chair will be taken by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., 
president of the Royal Horticultural Society. Sir Trevor say; 
that this year is one of special interest to all who love gardens, 
and in this, land of gardens who does, not? He remembers thai 
it is the centenary year of the R.H.S., which has done yeomar 
service in popularising the art and science of gardening' durim 
the past ten years. At the same time he remembers the cease 
less labours and unrivalled skill of our gardeners. He alsc 
remembers that gardeners are liable to mishap like other people 
and that at present there are ninety-eight children being sup 
ported by the fund, while many others are waiting for election 
At- least £1,250 will he required for the current year. Tin 
fifteenth annual dinner will take place at the Hotel Cecil. 
Strand, and the secretary, Mr. B. Wynne, 30, Wellington Street 
Strand, London, will be glad to hear from anyone desirous oi 
being present in support of the president of the R.H.S. 
* * * 
Bristol and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement 
Association.— The annual meeting of the society was rendered 
additionally interesting by reason of the fact that advantage 
was taken of the occasion to make a small presentation to til. 
assistant lion, secretary, Mr. H. Kitley. This took the form o 
an aneroid barometer, suitably inscribed, and a Swan fountaii 
pen. Mr. Poole (the retiring chairman), in making the pre 
sentation, spoke of the untiring energy of Mr. Kitley, whi 
during his term of office had in every possible, way sought tc 
increase, the usefulness of the society. The members appre 
ciated the*unstinting service he continually rendered, and asket 
him to accept the gifts as a small tQken of their regard am 
gratitude. Mr. Kitley received a warm welcome on rising fi 
respond. He confessed himself unable to adequately expres 
what he felt, but sincerely thanked them for the beautiful gift 
and the kindly feeling which had prompted them. The worl 
he had done had always been a pleasure, because lie felt tha 
the society was filling a place amongst the gardeners of th. 
district in a way that could not be done by other methods 
He hoped for a long connection with it, feeling sure that, wit! 
the continued oo-operation of the members, even more succes 
Ton Id be accomplished in the future than in the past; and 
speaking for himself, he was always anxious to do what he couli 
to make that success sure. 
* * * 
National Fruit Growers’ Federation. —The annual genera 
meeting will be held at the Caxton Hall, Westminster, on Mon 
day, May 9th., at 2.30 p.m. The business is: (1) To receive th' 
report of the council; (2) to appoint officers—president-elect am 
hon. treasurer, etc.; (3) to appoint eleven, members of the counci 
in the room of those retiring in rotation, but who are eligible fo 
re-election ; (4) to discuss the question of foreign fruit importe. 
for jam-making, and inspecion at ports of entry. A gentlemai 
of great experience in th© trade will address the meeting on th> 
subject; (5) vote of thanks to retiring president. 
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Bristol and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvemen’ 
Association. —The annual meeting of this association was heli, 
on the 28th ult. at St. John’s Parish Rooms. The annual repor 
presented showed that the society was still doing a good worl 
