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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
September 3, 1904. 
Plants Recently Certificated 
By the Royal Horticultural Society. 
August 23rd. 
FLORAL COMMITTEE. 
Tamarix hispida aestivalis. 
The original T. hispida came from Western Asia-. The 
variety has very long panicles of small bright pink flower's', 
produced on the ends of the stems and branches. The twigsi of 
the plant are very slender, and of a light glaucous' green. It 
should make a handsome subject for shrubberiesi in a well- 
drained soil. Award of Merit to Mr. C'. Turner, Slough. 
Dahlia Blush Queen. 
The blooms of thisi Cactus variety are of large size and good, 
substance, with long, pointed florets of a soft rosy-pink. This 
hue is acquired after the florets are fully developed, but when 
still quite young they arei even paler. Award of Merit to Mr. 
S. Mortimer, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey. 
Gladiolus primulinus. 
The above species has four to six primrose-yellow flowers 
on a. stem 11 ft. to 2 ft. high. The upper segment arches over 
the 'stamens, while the other five are more or less reflexed at 
the tips, the three lower ones being considerably smaller than 
the rest. The tube of the flower is much curved. The leaves 
are sword-shaped, strongly ribbed, and 2 ft. to 2J ft. long. 
The plant is little known,. It was first flowered 'at Kew ini 
1890, having been brought'there from South-eastern Tropical 
Africa,. On this occasion, a Botanical Certificate was awarded 
it when exhibited by Francis Cox, Esq., Alyn Bank, Wimble¬ 
don. 
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. 
Discussion of Questions. 
To the Editor of The Gardening World. 
Sir,—I have noted with interest the' steady but marked im¬ 
provement in The Gardening World from, the time of its 
transition from the “penny” to the “twopenny” stage, and 
the last issue (August- 20th) is so full of good things that I 
feel constrained to pen a note of appreciation, knowing per¬ 
sonally how a, chance word of congratulation encourages one 
engaged in any difficult task, and that youris is a, task beset 
with difficulty surely no reader would dispute. I believe I 
doi but voice the opinion of the majority of your readers when 
I say your paper is fast passing the milestones' on the road 
that leads to perfection in its particular 1 sphere, becoming ever 
more interesting and helpful to- us all. 
One thing I would, much like to see, and which I consider 
would add! still further to the benefit of readers, is a more 
hearty discussion, on important and debatable subjects con¬ 
nected with horticulture. The interesting and, I opine', pro¬ 
fitable controversy on the “ Bothy ” subject will be still fresh 
in the minds of readers, and there are subjects, in, abundance 
of no less interest and importance the discussion of which 
would be profitable and render TIie Gardening World a still 
greater power in. our midst; but let it be the subjects we 
discuss., without drifting into: satire or abuse of opponents. 
T trust you will see your way to grant space for discussion 
of legitimate 1 subjects, and that readers will fall toi gallantly, 
that the airing of our views and relation, of our experience may 
be mutually beneficial, and may TRe Gardening World and 
its editor 1 “ go on and prosper.” A. J. MacSelf. 
British Gardeners’ Association. 
To the Editor of The Gardening World. 
Sir,—I was surprised to read in The Gardening World 
(page 657) that the hands of the Committee of Selection were 
tied, so to speak, for lack of funds! Is this as it should be, 
brother gardeners ? Is it generous to those who have worked 
so hard to form the. association? It is high time to awake, 
fellow-workers; and send the.hon. secretary your filled-in appli¬ 
cation form "of membership, together with a donation (as I 
have done) towards the sum required for a. central office, and 
rest assured, that nothing but good can result from a society 
composed of thoroughly practical gardeners. The Gardening 
World is published for professional gardeners, and this asso¬ 
ciation is ran for the benefit of professional men in gardening. 
Then, fellow-readers, have faith in, the craft; have faith in 
yoursedvesi, and we shall soon see a central office, a paid 
secretary, and a list of members running into four figures. 
Bournemouth. C 1 . S. Ritchie. 
Society & Association Notes. 
Croydon and District Horticultural Mutual Improve¬ 
ment SocietA. —At) their rooms, Sunflower 'Temperance Hotel, 
George Street, this society held its usual periodical meeting on 
Tuesday, August 16th, and the subject on the syllabus, for the 
evening’s talk was “ A Discussion on Insects Injurious and Bene¬ 
ficial to Gardeners.” One of the moist prevalent troubles in 
this district has been the Celery Fly, and many useful hints were 
expounded as preventatives, to this injurious pest. In attempt¬ 
ing to eradicate any of these foes it is. first neoetssary to study 
their life history, for in this way the remedies may be applied 
with hiore deadly effect. A strong paraffin emulsion has been 
found very efficacious, syringing the plants with this at frequent 
intervals after planting in, the itrenches,, also the usei of soot and 
gas lime mixed together in the proportion of two partis of soot 
and one of gas lime, thisi to be dusted over the plants, and 
both have proved good antidotes, to' the Celery Fly. The. Goose¬ 
berry Caterpillar also came in for lengthy discussion. The use 
of gas lime dug into the soil during the winter i'sl ai splendid 
remedy against most of these formidable enemies. Amongst the 
“ friends ” spoken of were the Lacewing Fly and Ichneumon 
Flies, whose function in the economy of Nature is to maintain a 
balance amongst the various insect tribes. Exhibits of flowers 
caime from Mr. P. F. Bunyard, who brought cut blooms, of Phlox 
Fiancee and Coqiielicot, Gypsophila paniculate fl. pi., and well- 
grown Zea japoniea variegata. Mr. A. Edwards staged a collec¬ 
tion of Phlox, prominent amongst them being Simplon, also the 
Japanase Wineberry. From Mr. F. W. Moore came an early 
Chrysanthemum in bloom. Mr. J. Gregory illustrated the talk 
with microscopic views and a coil lection of moths and larvae. 
* * * 
. International Horticultural Exhibition at Dusseldorf.— 
The directors of the International Horticultural Exhibition 
which is being held this year at Dusseldorf have now issued 
their programme and schedule for the International Fruit 
Exhibition, which will be held from October 8th to October 
16th next, in conjunction with the Congress of the German 
Pomological Union, and, in addition to these two important 
events, a German show of market fruit and nursery garden 
goods. The last day of entry is September 15th ; no dealers 
are allowed to compete, no charge is made for entry or for space, 
and the exhibition authorities pay the cost of carriage of goods 
to Dusseldorf. As was to be expected, the schedule is at once 
large and comprehensive, and is divided into 147 classes, over 
100 of which are reserved for the 13 sections into which the 
International Exhibition is divided. Collective exhibits are 
invited from countries, States, associations, and unions. Iliere 
will be instructive educational exhibits, including specimens 
of the best early and late fruits from different parts, arranged 
according to the local dates of ripening, classes in which size 
and beauty or recent introduction will be determining factors 
in the awards. Fourteen classes each will be reserved for named 
varieties of Apples and Pears. Besides Apples, Pears, Nuts, 
and stone fruits, there promises to be a great show of wine and 
dessert Grapes. Fruit in pots and table decorations have also 
special sections devoted to them. Makers of boxes, baskets, 
and other packing methods have seven classes for their wares, 
and the exhibits of pictures, models, photographs, books, 
periodicals, and plans, all relating to pomology, should prove 
of great interest to the public, as well as those for whose special 
benefit they will be gathered together. Schedules and forms 
of application may be had on application to Freiherr A. von 
Solemacliei’, Burg Narnedy, near Andernach-on-Rhine. 
