September 3, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
711 
Aberfeldy Horticultural Society. —The Highland and 
Agricultural Society’s Medal for the best cropped garden has 
been awarded to Police-Sergeant William Campbell, and the 
society’s Medal for the best garden produce lias been won by 
Mr. James Stewart, Dunvorist, Grandtully Castle. Mr. 
Thomas Black, Birks Cottage, Aberfeldy, secured the Medal 
for the best kept and cropped cottage garden. 
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Autumn Pose Show. —The Royal Horticultural Society will 
hold, in conjunction with the National Rose Society, an exliibi- 
tion of autumn Roses on Tuesday, September 20th, in the Royal 
Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, S.W. Intending exhibitors 
can obtain a copy of the prize schedule on application to the 
Secretary, R.H.S. Office, Vincent Square, Westminster, and are 
requested to note that entries foa- prizes, cannot be accepted after 
Thursday, September 15th. Prizes are confined to Fellows of 
the R.H.S. and members of the N.R.S. 
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Lockers in the Royal Horticultural Hall. —The council 
has been approached and requested to erect “ lockers ” in the 
basement of the hall, in order that exhibitors may rent the same 
for leaving in them various articles required from time to time 
for their exhibits, and so avoiding the trouble of carrying them 
backwards and forwards. The council is quite willing to* do this 
if a sufficient number of exhibitors will signify their wish for 
such a convenience, and also give same idea of the size of the 
locker they would require.— W. Wilks, Secretary. By order of 
Council. 
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Royal Horticultural Society. —‘The next fruit and flower 
show of the society will be held on Tuesday, September 6th, in 
the society’s hall, Vincent Square, Westminster, 1 to 5 p.m. 
On this occasion the National Dahlia Society’s Cbmmittee will 
meet for the purpose of awarding certificates to. new seedling 
Dahlias, entries, of which must be made to the hon. secretary, 
National Dahlia Society, Royal Horticultural Hall, Vincent 
Square, S.W. A lecture on “ Gourds,” illustrated by lantern 
slides, will be given by Mr. J. W. Odell at three o’clock, and 
exhibits from growers will be welcome. At a general meeting on 
Tuesday, August 9th, twenty-six new Fellows were elected, 
amongst them being Lady Mackenzie, of Coul, the Hon. Mrs. 
Vemer, and the Hon. Mrs. Wynne, making a total of 1,159 since 
the beginning of the year. 
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Bristol and District Gardeners’ Mutual ImRrovement 
Association. —The usual monthly meeting of this society Was 
held at St. John’s Rooms, on Thursday, the 25tli ult. Mr. P. 
Garnish occupied the- chair, and there was a fair attendance. 
Mr. Soase, gardener to Mr. Henry Derham, Sneyd Park, was 
the lecturer, his subject being “Tomatos.” Mr. Sca.se was Well 
received, and liis remarks wen© listened to with a great amount 
of interest. He detailed the best method for the cultivation of 
tin. Tomato, soils most suitable, atmosphere, feeding and general 
treatment. Diseases-' also received his attention, and he gave 
his opinion for the best means of eradicating these troublesome 
pests, which, he said, often resulted from the treatment the- 
plants were subject to. It was quite evident the lecturer tvas 
well at home with his subject. A good discussion followed the 
lecture, during which lie was asked several questions, all of 
which were answered in a masterly way. Mr. Scase received the 
heartiest thanks of the association for his able lecture. Prizes 
for a dish of Tomatos were awarded to Mr. Colm.an (gardener, 
Mr. Spry), Mr. A. Baker (gardener, Mr. Orchard), and Mr. Fran¬ 
cis Tagart (gardener, Mr. Biirfield). The judges recommended a 
Certificate of Merit for Mr. J. Kitley, Scotby, Carlisle, for a 
fine dish of a new Tomato, called “ Kitley’s Scotby'Red,” a 
medium-sized, perfectly round, smooth fruit, of a beautiful 
colour. 
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Croydon and District Horticultural Mutual Improve¬ 
ment Society. —On Wednesday, the 24th ult., twenty of the 
members cast away all troubles of the past dry summer and 
water can, also their many memories of anxious hours spent 
in combating insect pests so prevalent in the gardens this 
season, to embrace the opportunity of a trip to the gardens 
of Mr. J. P. Morgan, Dover House, Roehampton, whose kind¬ 
ness in permitting a visit to these reputed grounds was much 
appreciated. Unfortunately the able head gardener, Mr. J. F. 
McLeod, was on holiday, and his genial presence to welcome 
the visitors was missed. However, he had entrusted to- his 
foreman, Mr. E. Hamilton, the reception duties, and nothing 
was left undone bv the latter to make the visit enjoyable from 
start to finish. The visitors were taken through the range of 
greenhouses, and several features were much .noticed and ‘com¬ 
mented on. The principal interest, however, was centred on 
the Carnations out of doors and in frames, for this is one of 
the specialities of these gardens. The flowering season was 
over, yet many useful hints could be gathered regarding the 
layering and propagation of this popular flower. When a good 
inspection had been made, tracks were made for the King’s 
Head ‘Hotel, where an excellent luncheon wfa.s served, and 
found ready response. This being got over, adjournment was 
made to the cricket field, where the society’s representative 
eleven met an eleven from the garden staff in friendly game. 
In this the visitors met their only reverse of the day, only 
scoring 39 against the home team’s 116 in the first innings. 
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Reading and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement 
Association.— The members of the above society have recently 
held two most enjoyable outings. The first was to Tynley Hall, 
Winchfield, by kind permission of Air. and Mrs. Lionel Phillips. 
The party, numbering 40, journeyed from Reading by brakes, 
and a most delightful drive was experienced. On arrival the 
excursionists were received by Mr. Foster, the head gardener, 
and at once proceeded to tile vegetable quarters, where good 
crops were the rule. Having been joined by the president (Mr. 
Leonard Sutton), the party made a move to the park, where 
luncheon was provided. After lunch the members inspected 
the glass houses, twenty in all, the flower gardens, the pleasure 
grounds, Lily ponds, and the “ Italian ” garden. This was a 
most delightful spot; the beds, filled with standard Heliotropes, 
Begonias, Ivyleaf Geraniums, and Fuchsias, provided a sight 
not easily forgotten. The fruit trees in pots also claimed 
special attention ; these had been grown under glass, and then 
placed out. of doors under netting to colour. The trees were 
carrying some excellent specimens. A unique room in the estab¬ 
lishment was the seed room. This contained a handsome suite 
of drawers, each having a number. In the centre of the set 
was a large framed slate having numbers corresponding with 
those on the drawers, and a vacant space was left after each 
number to give the sort of seed contained in the drawers. The 
whole of the buildings connected avith the garden have been 
erected on the most approved style and regardless of expense. 
Needless to say, the vote of thanks proposed by the president 
to Air. and Airs. Phillips for their kindness was unanimously 
carried. The second outing was to Wokefield Park, the resid¬ 
ence of Air. and Mrs. Alfred Palmer, and this had been looked 
forward to with the greatest of interest, not only from a hor¬ 
ticultural point of view, but from the fact that Mr. J. Wool- 
ford, so well known in horticultural circles in the district, and 
at one time hon. sec. of the association, is head gardener here. 
Between 70 and 80 members took part in the outing, and on 
reaching Wokefield were met by Air. Alfred Palmer and Mr. 
Woolford, who conducted the party to the “ terrace ” garden, 
where the beds were gay with Cannas, Abutilons, Begonias, 
Fuchsias, and a splendid variety of Heliotrope, which, although 
growing in a rampant condition, was flowering profusely. The 
greenhouses were then visited. Special mention must be made 
of one containing zonal Pelargoniums, Liliums, etc., which in 
combination gave a wonderfully bright effect. The corridor 
also calls for comment on account of the beautiful appearance 
caused by various creepers, such as Tacsonias, Allamandas, 
Bouganvillea, etc. iStreptocarpus were -doing well, the “ whites ” 
being of large size and superb form. The Tomato house con¬ 
tained some excellent crops of Sutton’s Princess of Wales and 
LTp-to-Date. Then came the Vineries, and particular atten¬ 
tion was created in these, as Air. Woolford is well known 
amongst the members as a great advocate in growing Grapes in 
small borders. The whole proved an object-lesson as to his 
theory, for the Vines were in the healthiest condition, the 
bunches of fruit were o-f large size, and the berries beautifully 
coloured. In one border 3ft. wide one could see rods carrying 
eight exhibition bunches to the rod. The varieties chiefly 
grown were Foster’s Seedling, Madresfield ‘Court, and Lady 
Downes. Peaches were also excellent. Space will not permit 
to give in detail the various crops, out of doors, but there is 
every prospect that the fruit crops this year will be excep¬ 
tionally good. Great credit is due to Mr. Woolford and to his 
able foreman (Mr. Blake) in the transforming of this garden 
in such a short space of time. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer not only 
added to the enjoyment of the outing by their presence, but 
they kindly provided tea, which was much appreciated. The 
feelings of the members were suitably voiced by Mr. Arthur W. 
'Sutton in proposing a most hearty vote of thanks to Mr. and 
Airs. Palmer for their kindness. 
