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TUB QARDBNINU WORLD. 
July 16, 1904. 
Mr. W. Colchester, Ip.swich, had an exhibit of various 
chemical manures, together with their specialities. 
Mr. George James, Redgrave Road, Putney, London, b.W., 
had a varied lot of fertilisers and insecticides. 
ROYAL BOTANIC. 
July 6th, 
The fifth monthly show of this society, held on the 6th of July, 
was accompanied, by glorious sunshine, which added to tlie 
brilliancy of the exhibits, which were arranged m the large con¬ 
servatory, and attracted a large, number of people to enjoy a 
quiet afternoon amongst the flowers and in the shades ot th 
stately trees of the society’s ..gardens. 
Amongst the exhibits was a. large group of herbaceous flowexs 
exhibited by Messrs. Barr and Sons, King Street Oovent Garden 
which included Delphiniums of many shades of blue, blench 
delightfully with large masses of Coreopsis grandiflora. >-weet 
Peas Munstead Iceland Poppies, Oaloohortus or Butterfly Tulips 
were’ in great evidence, also Nymphaeas, including Nymp aea. 
atropurpurea in its full glory, and Nymph aea, gladstonxana, a new 
variety, which gained a Certificate of Merit. . 
Lady Alice Dundas gained a Certificate of Merit for a collection 
of Malmaison Carnations of large size. Messrs. Laxton Bros., 
Bedford exhibited some beautiful Strawberries of good flavour 
and immense size, the varieties being Bedford Champion and 
Laxton’s Reward, the latter gaining a Certificate of Merit 
A grand collection of Sweet Peas, grown by MrSickle-more 
(gardener to Dr. R, Boxall, M.D., Abinger, Surrey) attracted 
much attention. Lady Gnzel Hamilton, Captain of the Blues 1 , 
Gorgeous, Mont Blanc, Princess of Wales, and Othello were in¬ 
cluded in the varieties. 
Mr. G. Keif (gardener to Miss Adamson, South V ilia, Regents 
Park) showed a collection of Peaches and Melons. Among the 
latter was a new variety called “ Regent’s Park, which gained a 
Certificate of Merit. , 
Messrs. John Reed and Son, West Norwood, gave a most 
excellent display of Oaladiums, which occupied a large space m 
the centre of the conservatory. Among the varieties shown were : 
Fast no sum, of a soft strawberry colour; Ltueum Auratum, of a 
highly variegated nature ; John Peed, with large leaves of red 
shaded to green at margins; and Silver Queen, with almost white 
f °Messrs J P. Harvey and Co., manufacturers, Kidderminster, 
exhibited their “Universal Fertiliser” and plants, including 
Tomatos and Ferns, also Strawberry and Tomato gathered triuts 
orown under its treatment, compared with similar plants grown 
without the fertiliser. The former were magnificent specimens 
compared with the latter. This fertiliser is said to have a. great 
staying power. T „ . T + 1 
On the front lawns Messrs. Ransomes, Sims, and Jefferies, Ltd., 
gave a, demonstration of motor mowers. _ . 
° In the course of the afternoon there was a very interesting and 
instructive lecture and demonstration on bees. 
Society & Association Notes. 
Burgess Hill Horticultural Society— By the kind invita¬ 
tion of that noted Rose-grower, Mr. G. A. Hammond, members 
and friends, of the Burgess Hill Horticultural Society and other 
residents visited liis delightful grounds at Cambrian House on 
the 3rd inst., and inspected his large and beautiful assortment 
of Roses. The trees were in their glory, the magnificent blooms 
hanging from them being greatly admired. Mr. and Mrs. Ham¬ 
mond provided tea for the visitors, who numbered about, fifty, 
and the afternoon was a very pleasant one, marred only by the 
showery weather. 
United Horticultural- Benefit and Provident Society.— 
The quarterly meeting of this society was held at the Caledonian 
Hotel Ad el pin Terrace, Strand, on Monday evening last, Mr. 
Charles H Curtis in the chair. Three new members were elected, 
matin* a total of sixty-five- for this year up- to the present time. 
The death certificate of Mr. W. J. H. Earl was produced, and the 
amount standing to his credit in the ledger was granted to his 
father, being his nominee. Five members were reported on the 
sic-k fund. The amount, of sick pay for the past month was £20. 
The usual quarterly allowances from the benevolent fund were 
granted to three members. 
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Irish Gardeners’ Association. —Our readers have often heard 
of the gardening charities of Great Britain, but the Irish Gar- 
deners’"Association and Benevolent Society, although more re¬ 
cently established, is making material progress. At the half- 
yearly meeting the other week the secretary announced that 
the funds to their credit at the bank were largely on the in¬ 
crease, notwithstanding the heavy disbursements made during 
the previous six months. He also stated that the members, 
through the kindness of Lord Meath, would' he able to visit 
Kilruddery, Bray, on the last Wednesday of July. 
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The Midland Carnation and Picotee Society. —The 
fourteenth annual show of the above society will be held in the 
Edgbaston Botanical Gardens, Birmingham, on Thursday and 
Friday, August 4th and 5th, as we are informed by the secre¬ 
tary, Mr. W. II. Part on, King’s Heath, Birmingham. Prizes 
are offered in numerous classes, as usual ; indeed, the Carnation 
societies generally offer abundant opportunity for their member- 
to gain prizes. Seven and eight prizes are frequent in eacf 
class, and in most of the others no less than five prizes are 
offered. August seems lata for a Carnation show, but in the 
Midlands the season is always later than in the southern 
counties, so that those in the Midlands and further north should 
have a good opportunity of showing their best blooms. The 
schedule contains a report of the doings of the society for Iasi 
year, as well as a full list of the prizes that were awarded in 
each class and the names of the winners. Slips for the namiiu 
of flowers are supplied by the secretary. Unnamed flowers wil 
be disqualified. 
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Croydon and District Horticultural Mutual Improvement 
Society. —The above society has now issued its prospectus fo: 
the remaining half of the. year. The meetings are held on tin 
second Tuesday of the month at the Sunflower Temperance Hotel 
George -Street, Croydon. On July 12th Mr. J. Cutler read , 
paper on “Earth Worms and Their Effect on Soil.” A discus 
sion on “ Insects Injurious and Beneficial to Gardeners ” wil 
take place on August 16th. Mr. C. W. Greenwood will read , 
paper on “ Narcissi,” September 6th ; Mr. Lewis Castle one oi 
“ Some Phases of Fruit Culture,” September 20th ; Mr. H 
Cannell another on “Fruit as a Necessary Food,” Octobe 
4tli ; Mr. J. Harrison Dick one on “ A Horticultural History o- 
the Nineteenth Century.” Mr. P. F. Bunyard will handle “ Bird 
of our Gardens ” on November 1st, while on the 15th of tha. 
month Mr. J. Friend will discuss “ Vegetables for Exhibitioi 
or Yearly Supply.” Mr. G. Dray will set forth the merits o' 
the “United Horticultural Benefit and Provident Society” o' 
December 6th, The 20tli of that month is reserved for discus 
sions of topics of interest. 
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Reading and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvemen 
Association. —The first evening meeting of the summer sessio 
was held, by kind permission of Mrs. Harrison, at Shiplak 
Court. Between seventy and eighty members, accompanied b 
the president, Mr. Leonard Sutton, left Caversham Lock b 
steamer, and, on reaching Shiplake, were met by Mr. J. Hal 
the head gardener, Mr. AY. Barnes, chairman of the association 
and other members, who had journeyed by road from Bear Wooc 
Wokingham, Maidenhead, Henley, etc. A move was at om 
made to the kitchen garden, the borders of which were gay wit 
Irises, Canterbury Bells, Delphiniums, and other perennial 
The vegetables looked remarkably well, especially Rotates an 
Peas. In the houses the Grapes excited admiration, as tl 
crop was a heavy one and the bunches and berries were of fix 
siz.e. Tlie party then wended its way to the pleasure ground 
ami Rose garden ; the latter at this time of the year is a featiu 
here, and many varieties of Roses flourish well. At the clou 
of the ramble the president, on behalf of the members, tenders 
to Mrs. Harrison a most hearty vote of thanks for allowing the 
to spend such a pleasant evening in her gardens, and spoke - 
the great educational facilities these visits gave, especially i 
the younger members. Mr. Barnes, in seconding the propose 
vote, also spoke in a similar strain. The weather was beauf 
fully fine, and the “ evening outing ” was much enjoyed. Tl 
annual takes place on Tuesday, July 19th, and, by kind permi 
sion of Mrs. Lionel Phillips, a visit will be made to Tylney Hal 
Rose Leaf Black Blotch. —Dr. Cooke described disease 
leaves, sent from Bicester to the R.H.S. Scientific Committe- 
as follows: “The blotch on Rose' leaves is a most conimo 
disease on Roses of all kinds, and is caused by a fungus name 
Aclinonema Rosae. It may be mitigated by spraying, but, ; 
v yet, has not been effectually cured. All fallen diseased leave' 
should be burnt, in order to prevent infection of healthy leave 
The diluted cojiper sulphate solutions are usually employed 
It should be commenced early, and when the leaves are young 
and but little trace of the disease is seen.” 
