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THE GARDENING WORLD 
January 21, 1905. 
giant strain of Snowball and Magnum Bonum. The flowers 
are of large size, delicate pink, of good substance, and pro¬ 
duced in a conical mass rising above the dark green foliage. 
The variety is of robust habit. They also offer the new Nico- 
tiana Sanderae, which they describe as “ the hardy annual of 
the century.” Other novelties are Centaurea Marguerita, 
Chrysanthemum Morning Star, and the Corn Marigold named 
C. segetum lrelios. Various other things are also named in 
this speciality list of recent introduction, vet now well tried 
and known to be of great horticultural merit. There are good 
illustrations of such florists’ flowers as their strains of herba¬ 
ceous Calceolaria and Cineraria. 
Messrs. H. Cannell and Sons. 
A catalogue of seeds under the name of “ Perfect ” Kentish 
Golden Seeds is sent out by Messrs. Cannell and Sons, Swanley, 
Kent, It is a large publication of 139 pages, including a good 
index, which is always of value in what, is meant to be a book 
of reference. Vegetable seeds are dealt with in the first part 
of the work, and besides the standard varieties, includes 
several new Peas. Numerous illustrations represent many of 
the varieties offered. Potatos, as might be expected, include 
a number of the new ones, as well as varieties of repute yet 
of some years' standing. One Potato in cultivation seems en¬ 
cumbered with a multiplicity of names, such as Sim Gray, 
Lim Gray, but here named Lymm Gray. Some say there are 
two varieties, but that is refuted by others. A novelty in 
Tomatos is Alice Roosevelt, which is stated to have originated 
in South Russia. It is globular in shape, somewhat flattened, 
quite smooth, dark scarlet, and said to be amongst the earliest 
of Tomatos in cultivation. Flower seeds are not overlooked, 
amongst which single and double tuberous Begonias are illus¬ 
trated and described. 
“ One and All” Seeds. 
A list of garden seeds is sent out by the Agricultural and 
Horticultural Association, Limited, 92, Long Acre, London. 
This runs to 89 pages, and includes a great variety of subjects, 
both vegetable and flowers. According to the requirements of 
their customers about two-thirds of the space is occupied with 
vegetable seeds and the rest with flowers. In both cases some 
of the best and some of the newest things are illustrated with 
good photographic and other illustrations. Good Srly 
Potatos are Sharpe’s Victor and Early Regent, while a recent 
one is Sir John Llewellyn, and good pictures of all three are 
given. _ 
Society & Association Notes. 
Beckenham Horticultural Society. —On Friday, January , 
6th, “ Decorative Chrysanthemums ” was the title of a paper 
read before the members of the above society by P. Waterer, ( 
Esq.. F.R.H.S., N.C.S. The chair was taken by Mr. A. Baker, 
K.C.C. The lecture prove ! most interesting. Mr. Waterer ex¬ 
plained to the members very clearly his mode of growing the 
Chrysanthemum for decorative purposes, and a good discussion 
followed. Mr. Waterer placed upon the table a fine basket of 
Robert Morgan Chrysanthemum. A very hearty vote of thanks 
was accoi'ded the lecturer. 
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Liverpool Horticultural Association.— In accordance with 
custom of many years’ standing, the committee, members, 
and friends had their social evening at the Bear’s Paw, Liver¬ 
pool, on the 14th inst. Mr. Walter Webster (of Messrs. Tbos. 
Davies and Co., Wavertree) presided, and was supported by 
Mr. T. Foster (chairman), Mr. W. Mercer (vice-chairman), Mr. 
H. Sadler (secretary), Mr. R. G. Waterman (auditor), Messrs. 
•T. Stoney, A. Ker, .T. Gibbins, J. A. Hazleton, R. W. Ker, 
C. A. Young, A. J. Crippin, B. and F. Ker, S. Rowlands, W. 
Rooking, etc. The toast of “ The Liverpool Horticultural Asso¬ 
ciation ” was submitted by Mr. T. Foster, who gave a resume 
of the work for twenty-five years, and stated that the funds 
were in a better condition than a year ago. Mr. J. Devanney, 
in replying, gave evidence of good work, and invited those pre¬ 
sent to support and assist the committee, so that the work might 
he still farther extended. The tables were artistically decorated 
with beautiful plants and cut flowers, whilst the enjoyment was 
provided by a band of well-trained musical artistes, 
Abinger and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement 
Association held their monthly meeting on January 12, 1905, 
in the A lunger Institute. Mr. Butli.r, gardener to Miss Wedge- 
wood, Leith Hill Place, gave a very instructive paper on “ The 
Ajiple." showing the valuable use of the fruit in so many ways, 
also recommending a good fruit-room for keeping the Apple 
a long time, and giving a list and description of the best varie¬ 
ties for succession. Mr. Butler brought to the meeting a large 
collection of fine fruit, including a very fine sample of Welling¬ 
ton, which was greatly admired by members present. Mr. 
Payne, gardener to Lord Farrer, presided over the meeting. 
After a most interesting discussion by a large number present, 
it was moved and seconded by the meeting that a very hearty 
vote of thanks be given to Mr. Butler for his valuable paper, and 
also for bringing so fine a colloceion of fruit. 
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Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society. —The annual 
general meeting of this society was held in Edinburgh on 
Wednesday, 11th inst. The council’s report showed a very large 
increase in the number of entries, both at the spring and 
autumn shows ; that arrangements had been almost completed 
for the international show, and that the schedule which will 
be issued shortly will contain a number of new features not 
seen at any show formerly held by the society ; and in framing 
the schedule it had been the aim of the council to endeavour 
to stimulate all branches of horticulture, whether cultural or 
in the domain of scientific investigation or experiment. The 
council also reported that they intended shortly to revive the 
publication of papers dealing with horticultural subjects which 
had been started in the early days of the society, but shortly 
thereafter discontinued. The financial statement showed also 
a successful year, the excess of income over expenditure for the 
year to November 30th last being £123. The chairman (Mr. 
W. H. Massie) appealed to the members to endeavour to secure 
new members and do all that was possible to strengthen the 
society in view of the international show. 
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The British Gardeners’ Association. —Nearly a hundred 
gardeners of Reigate, Redhill, 'and district met at Redhill on 
Tuesday, the 10th inst-., to hear an address by Mr. Watson, of 
Kew, on behalf of the British Gardeners’ Association. The 
meeting was enthusiastically in favour of the project, only one 
gardener present advancing any opposition, whilst a resolution 
to form a local branch of the association was adopted almost 
unanimously. Mr. Seaman, head gardener at Margery Hall, 
Reigate, was elected local secretary. A well-attended meeting 
of the gardeners interested in the British Gardeners’ Associa¬ 
tion was held in the lecture-room at the Public Library, Swan¬ 
sea, on the 13th inst., the chair being occupied by H. A. Chap¬ 
man, Esq., J.P. After letters had been read from several 
prominent local horticulturists regretting their inability to 
attend and expressing sympathy with the objects of the asso¬ 
ciation, Mr. W. W. Pettigrew, Superintendent of Parks, Cardiff, 
addressed the meeting upon the necessity of such an association 
of British gardeners being formed to look after the interests 
of both gardeners and their employers. Mr. R. Hooper Pearson 
followed ; he dealt particularly with the objects of the associa¬ 
tion as set forth in the prospectus, and strongly urged all 
present to become members of the association. After some dis¬ 
cussion, it was unanimously resolved to form a local branch, 
and Mr. D. Bliss, Superintendent of Parks, Swansea, was 
elected local secretary. 
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Chelmsford and District Gardeners’ Association. —On Fri¬ 
day, January 13th, Mr. Alger Petts presiding, and 70 members 
being present, Mr. W. Seabrook, The Bungalow, Springfield, 
gave an excellent paper on “Apples.” HeMealt with his sub¬ 
ject from two standpoints, viz. (1) that of a market grower and 
(2) that of a grower for individual requirements. As a market 
grower it was necessary to grow for the public such Apples as 
they wanted, but for one’s own use- the speaker was quite satis¬ 
fied with ten varieties of good table Apples and ten varieties of 
good cookers. He strongly advocated the growing of Apples 
on the dwarf system, namely, bush and cordon. The pyramid 
came in for rather adverse criticism. Planting trees on a 
hillock was strongly recommended. The cause of so many trees 
dying after replanting was, in the' speaker’s opinion, due to 
being planted too deeply. Summer pruning, manuring and 
mulching, and watering were well treated and criticised. Mr. 
Seabrook referred to the amount of Apples imported annually, 
and maintained that, were old orchards renovated and new 
trees planted and cultivated, it was possible to provide Apples 
of “our own make.” He advised the buying of .trees that did 
best in the district, and not to buy from advertisements where 
