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THE GARDE M NO WORLD 
June 4, 1904. 
Jam Manufacturing at Blairgowrie.— The fact that Mr. 
David Adamson, ironmonger and fruit grower, Dundee, has pur¬ 
chased the plant used by the late Mr. Raitt, in premises in 
Jessie Street, for the purpose of jam boiling, and that Mr. 
Adamson intends making up-to-date additions and alterations, 
with the view of going into the business in a thorough manner, 
will give great satisfaction to the many who are interested in 
the fruit-growing industry in Blairgowrie. 
* * * 
Nerine Proliferous. —Mr. Worsdell reported on some 
specimens sent by Mr. Jackson to the R.H.S. Scientific Com¬ 
mittee, on May 17th, as follows “ It is a case of germination 
of bulbiferous seeds, as has been described in other Amaryllises. 
The seed becomes so swollen and fleshy that a differentiation 
into endosperm and integuments can scarcely, if at all, be 
made ; while the ovary falls away from around the seeds, leaving 
them exposed. Imbedded in the seed is a cotyledonary sucker, 
while at the other end the cotyledonary sheath forms a bulbil 
from which a new plant is developed.” 
* * * 
Double Cherry with Caterpillar.— Mr. Saunders reported 
as follows to the R.H.S. Scientific Committee, on May 17-th, 
upon specimens received from Miss Verner, Bournemouth: — 
“The caterpillars infesting the buds of the double Cherry are 
those of a small moth, one of the Tortrices, I believe Penthina 
cynosbatella, but without rearing the moth I cannot be quite 
sure, as these little caterpillars are often so much alike that it 
is impossible to be certain as to which species they belong. 
Spraying the tree with a solution of paraffin emulsion, ‘ Abol,’ 
‘ Paranaph,’ or any insecticide which contains paraffin and soft- 
soap, is the best remedy ; even plain water with a little soft- 
soap in it would be useful.” 
Society & Association Notes. 
Bristol and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement 
Association.— The opening meeting of the summer session was>- 
held at St. John’s Rooms on Thursday evening last. Mr. P.' 
Garnish occupied the chair. The evening was devoted to 
reviews of the past twelvemonth’s work, prizes being offered 
for the best review by Messrs. PaTker and Son, Queen’s- Road. 
There were three competitors for the prizes, each reviewing the 
work of the society in a masterly way, pointing out the valuable 
work which had been done by the association for the advance¬ 
ment of horticulture and causing the gardeners of Bristol to 
become efficient in their profession, thereby making themselves 
more valuable servants, and causing the gentry of Bristol and 
district to look upon the society -as an indispensable means of 
improving the knowledge of horticulturists. It has been pleas¬ 
ing to notice that many of our leading gentlemen have shown 
their appreciation by attending the meetings held at the society’s 
rooms. On the votes being taken, the awards were: 1st, Mr 
W. Ellis Groves ; 2nd, Mr. J. T. Curtis ; 3rd, Mr. H. Kitley. 
Prizes, for pots of Calceolarias went to Mr. A. Coles (gardener, 
Mr. Bird) and Mr. F. C. J. Fisher (gardener, Mr. Shelton). A 
Certificate of Merit was awarded to Mr.' J. T. Curtis, gardener 
to Mr. W. Howell Davis. A special Certificate of Merit was 
recommended for Mr. Shelton, gardener to Mr. F. C. J. Fisher 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
The Editor invites enquiries for reply in this column. These 
enquiries may cover any branch of gardening. Questions should be 
put as briefly as possible, and written on one side of the paper only ; 
separate sheet of paper should be used for each question. 
Readers are also invited to give their fellow gardeners the benefit 
of their experience by sending supplementary replies. 
Replies cannot be sent by post, even if a stamped, addressed 
envelope is enclosed, and the return of specimens cannot be undertaken. 
Anonymous communications are treated in the usual editorial manner. 
Address letters: The Editor, “The Gardening World,” 37 and 
38, Shoe Lane, London, E.C. 
Reading and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement 
Association.— In addition to those previously mentioned, Mr. 
Hatch, Mildenhall, Suffolk, was also a contributor of flowers at 
the last meeting of the society. 
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Mr. E. Molyneux, formerly head gardeiler and now steward 
to W. H. Myers, Esq., M.P., Swanmore Park, Bishop’s 
Waltham, delivered an instructive lecture on “ Summer 
Bedding ” at Dumper’s Rooms, Winchester, the other week. 
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The Linnean Society Open to Ladies.— The annual meeting 
of the Linnean Society was held at Burlington House, 
Piccadilly, on the 24th ult., under the chairmanship of Mr. 
Sydney Vines, Professor of Botany at Oxford, the retiring 
president. The supplemental charter was laid before the 
Fellows, an interesting point in which is that it gives power to 
elect women to membership. The Gold Medal was awarded to 
Dr. Gunther, F.R.S. Professor W. A. Herdman, F.R. S., was 
elected president. 
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The Kew Guild Dinner.— The annual dinner of the members 
of the Kew Guild was held at the Hoiborn Restaurant, London, 
on Monday, the 30th ult., when about 140 sat down to table 
under the presidency of Mr. W. Watson, president of the 
Guild. Amongst those present we noticed Sir W. T. Thiselton- 
Dyer, K.C.M.G. (Director of the Royal Gardens, Kew), the 
Right Hon. the Earl of Onslow, G.C.M.G. (President of the 
Board of Agriculture), who was present as a guest, B. Daydon 
Jackson, Esq., F.L.S. (secretary of the Linnean Society), Dr. 
D. H. Scott, James A. Gammie, Esq., and his son, both recently 
returned from India, Mr. A. Osborn, Mr. W. J. Bean, Mr. J. 
Allen, Mr. W. Irving, Mr. W. Dallimorej Mr. R. L. Proud- 
lock, Mr. William Leslie, the two latter and several others at 
present on leave from their respective stations abroad. The 
chairman gave the usual loyal toasts, and after a time 
proposed “ The Guild ” in a brief speech. This was responded 
to by Sir W. T. Thiselton-Dyer. The chairman also proposed 
“ The Guests,” coupling with it the name of the Earl of Onslow, 
who spoke in complimentary terms of the work done at Kew, 
saying that it was a place for the scientific study of plants 
rather than a recreation resort. “ The Chairman ” was after¬ 
wards proposed by M. Louis Gentil, Curator of the Botanic 
Gardens, Brussels. The speeches were interspersed with songs 
rendered by Mr. .T. M. Hillier (Keeper of the Museums) and 
Mr. T. W. Briscoe (also of the Gardens), a very pleasant evening 
being spent. 
Names of Plants. 
(Charles Dixon) 1, Carex paniculata; 2, Carex acuta; 3, 
Festuca elatior ; Pyrus lobata (sometimes named Pyrus Smithii, 
or Smith’s Medlar) ; 5, Lonicera tatarica.—(R. M.) Saxifraga 
hyjmoides; 2, Phlox amoena; 3, Saxifraga muscoides atro- 
purpurea; 4, Valeriana rotundifolia ; 5, Sedum spurium ; 6, 
Alyssum gemonense ; 7, Sedum Rhodiola ; 8, Adonis walziana ; 
9, Cardamine flexuosa (a weed); 10, Saxifraga cuneifolia ; 11, 
Saxifraga Geum dentata ; 12, Sedum album ; 13, Lysimachia 
Nummularia ; 14, Pellionia pulchra ; 15, Linaria sp. (send when 
in flower).—(C. B. G.) 1, Carex acutiformis (otherwise known 
as paludosa); 2, Carex paniculata.—(R. L.) Mimulus glutino- 
sus puniceus. (D. Rodger) 1, Helianthemum vulgare hyssopi- 
folium multiplex ; 2, Corydalis lutea ; 3, Alyssum gemonense ; 
4, Coronilla Emerus ; 5, Geranium Phg,eum ; 6, Saxifraga ro- 
tundifolia. 
Communications Received. 
L. J. Humphrey.—C. C.—John W. Duncan.—Aster.—J. II. 
—W. H. Long.—W. J. Penton.—Tulip.—M. M'Laren (next 
week.—W. F.—Merryweather and Sons, Ltd.—W. R.—E. M. R-. 
—J. R, B.—A. A. S —A. C.—W. W-—R. J. K.-E. M.—A. W. P. 
—T. W. S.—J. J.-T.—E. A. R,— E. F.—S. M. Wallace. 
CONTENTS OF THIS WEEK. 
PAGE 
Cineraria stella-ta. 560 
Dahlia (Cactus) Spitfire. 457 
Fruit under glass. 560 
Glasgow, weather and vege¬ 
tation at... 457 
Kitchen garden, the. 458 
News of the week. 478 
Obituary. 560 
Orchids, among the. 459 
Plan drawing at Edinburgh . 457 
Questions and answers . 480 
Societies : 
Royal Caledonian Horti¬ 
cultural . 474 
Royal Horticultural. 461 
Society and association 
notes. 480 
Stove and greenhouse . 459 
Swanley Horticultural Col¬ 
lege . 457 
PAGE 
Sweet Peas from Boghead ... 560 
Temple Show, the. 461 
Trees and shrubs, hardy. 458 
Wisley Estate, trust deed of 
the . 467 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
Cineraria stellata (Sutton’s) 46- 
Cineraria stellata (Webbs’) . 462 
Dahlia (Cactus) Spitfire (see 
Supplement). 
Eremurus Elwesii.‘. 468 
Eremurus himalaicus . 463 
Gloxinias (Carter’s) . 470 
Rose Mme. Charles Monier . 436 
Rose Perle de*Neige. 464 
Tulipa Batalina. 472 
Watsonia Meriana Ardernei 461 
