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THE GARDENING WORLD 
February 11, 1905. 
Chiswick Gardens .. 
AYisley Gardens ... 
Balance carried to balance-sheet 
Cr. 
By annual subscriptions . 
Shows and meetings 
Advertisements in Journal, sale of 
etc. 
Dividends . . 
Interest on deposit 
Prizes and medals 
Examinations in horticulture, less 
Life compositions ... ... 
Chiswick and Wisle-y Gardens ... 
Rent of hall, less expenses ... 
678 
19 
11 
1,197 
17 
8 
8,789 
0 
7 
5,235 
8 
1 
£14,024 
8 
8 
£9,800 
19 
& 
2,489 
2 
6 
598 
13 
3 
496 
15 
5 
79 
13 
11 
82 
9 
1 
46 
6 
0 
157 
10 
0 
263 
8 
10 
9 
10 
0 
£14.024 
8 
8 
Scientific Committee, January 24th. 
Present: Dr. M. T. Masters, F.R.S. (in the chair) ; Drs. 
Cooke and Rendle ; Messrs. Michael, Massee, Saunders, Bowles, 
Shea, Gordon, Odell, Hooper, Holmes, Chittenden. (Hon. Sec.). 
Henslow Testimonial.—Dr. Masters reported on this and an¬ 
nounced that the presentation would be made at a future meet¬ 
ing of the Scientific Committee. 
Big Bud in Hazel.—Air. Saunders reported upon this as fol¬ 
lows T—“ The Hazel buds are certainly attacked by mites which 
very much resemble the Black Currant mite both in appearance 
and in their manner of life, but according to the great authority 
on these creatures (Dr. A. Nalepa) they are different species. 
If he is correct, the mites from your Nut bush would probably 
not attack the Currant bushes. The species attacking the Hazel 
isEriophyes Avellanae, the other is E. Eibis. The study of this 
genus of mites is very difficult, as the mites are quite invisible 
to the naked eye ; consequently the mounting of specimens for 
examination under the microscope is. by no means* an. easy task. 
These mites attack plants in a great variety of ways, some at¬ 
tacking the buds, others the leaves, forming blisters, on them, as 
in the case of the ‘ Pear leaf blister mite,- or curling the edges 
of the leaves, like the species which attacks the Hawthorn, or 
forming galls like little coral beads, on the upper side of the 
leaves of the Maple, or the curious ‘nail galls ’ on the leaves of 
the Lime. If the Nut bushes are badly attacked I should cer¬ 
tainly root them up and bum them, otherwise cut. out the in¬ 
fested shoots and bum them, keeping a good look out for further 
infestation, which should be at.once treated in the same manner.” 
Air. Michael remarked that it was extremely unlikely that the 
same species of mite would attack plants so distantly related 
as Hazel and Currant, although species are known that attack 
more than one plant. Air. Gordon stated that he had seen Hazel 
growing near Black Currants attacked by the bud mite, while 
that- in other parts of the same garden was free, but this might 
have been because the conditions were favourable for both 
kinds of mite. 
Spots on Phyllocactus.—Dr. Cooke reported as. follows on 
tliis : —“ Tlie dark convex spots near the edge were hard 
and somewhat resembled sclerotia, but no mycelium could be 
found, nor anything which could be construed into a fungoid 
structure. Wlia.t the dark bodies are must still remain as a 
‘ puzzle for the curious.’ ” 
Branch of Ash Fascia.ted.—Air. Odell showed a. specimen of 
this common growth, but cut from the tree 10ft. above the 
ground. 
Fungus on Walnut.—Air. Davidson sent a Walnut having the 
fungus Phycomyces nitens growing upon it. 
Alite on Bark of Apple.—Mr. Grigg sent a piece of Apple bark 
Attested with the mite Orobutta lapidaria. The mite is frequent 
upon the bark of Apple trees, hut causes no injury to them. 
Disease of Beech Trees.—Dr. Cooke reported upon the speci¬ 
mens sent to the iast meeting that the common fungus, Tnber- 
cularia vulgaris, was growing upon them. The stumps growing 
near by had another fungus, Xylaria hypoxylon, upon them. 
Pear, Diseased.—The decay in the Pear brought to the last 
meeting by Mr. Shea, which appeared as brown spots in the 
flesh, nothing being visible on the outside, Dr. Cooke attributed 
to the fungus which caused the “ brown rot ” of fruit, and to 
which the black Apple recently exhibited also probably owed its 
peculiar appearance. 
Gall on Eucalyptus Occident. alis.—Air. Holmes showed speci¬ 
mens of this on bark, known commercially as mallet bark. A 
large quantity is being imported from Australia for tanning pur¬ 
poses. Air. .Saun ters took the specimen to examine further. 
Spraying Apparatus.—Mr. Holmes also showed a simple form 
of spraying apparatus which is shortly to be put upon the 
marxet. 
Fungus on Peach Tree.—'Air. Hooper brought a fungus found 
growing on a Peach tree. Mr. Massee took the specimen to 
report upon at the next meeting. 
Spirits of Tar for AVounds on Trees.—Air. Hooper asked 
whether this might be used, and both Air. Gordon and Air. Shea 
spoke of excellent results arising from its use. 
Cyclamen Leaves Discoloured. — Dr. Cooke reported on Cycla¬ 
men leaves received from Stevenage that the rusty spots showed 
no sign of fungus. It was suggested that the injury was prob¬ 
ably caused bv the Begonia mite. 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
Report of the Execu.ive Commit.ee. 
It gives your committee satisfaction to report that the society 
still maintains a foremost position among the special societies 
having for their object the culture of some particular flower. 
The Chrysanthemum, especially as represented by the large 
exhibition Japanese varieties, continues as popular as ever, 
while the growth in the commercial value of the flower as a 
market and decorative subject has been highly satisfactory. 
Three exhibitions were held at the Crystal Palace in i904. 
At the October show the classes for early Chrysanthemums did 
not till so well as could be desired. The floral decorations were, 
as usual, attractive, and some valuable miscellaneous exhibits 
of Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, etc., 'were, staged. The November 
show was a very great improvement upon that of 1903, both in 
respect to- the site of the exhibition and the number of entries. 
In the- principal classes for Japanese blooms the competition 
was very keen and the specimens, very tine in quality. The 
blooms shown in the vase class formed a very imposing feature; 
decorations were, as usual, numerous, and the miscellaneous 
exliibits were varied and, taken as a whole, finer than at any 
previous show. The December show suffered somewhat from the 
damp, foggy weather which prevailed at the time. Still, the 
exhibition was a commendable one for so late in the season, 
and distinctly better than that of the previous December. 
Arrangements have been made with the Crystal Palace Com¬ 
pany for three exhibitions to take place at Sydenham in the 
present year. The dates are October 4th and 5th, November 
1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and December 6th and 7th. 
The- experiment of holding an exhibition of market Chrysan¬ 
themums at Essex Hall on December 14th proved a distinct 
and gratifying success, and excellent collections were staged, 
while the novelty of the exhibition attracted a good deal of 
jmblic interest. The growers of market varieties for Covent 
Garden and the salesmen gave their warm and valuable sup¬ 
port to the show. A satisfactory sum was raised by special 
subscriptions for the prizes, and the cost to the society has been 
repaid. The advisability of holding a show of market Chrysan¬ 
themums is under consideration. 
During the year six meetings of the Floral Committee were 
held, three at. Essex Hall and three at the Crystal Palace, and 
twenty-five First-class Certificates were awarded, several of 
them for new incurved varieties. The usual number of meetings 
will also be held in the present year. 
The annual outing in July last took the form of a visit to 
the princely domain of AA’addesdon Manor, by the kind permis¬ 
sion of Miss. Alice de Rothschild. The weather was brilliantly 
fine, and a very enjoyable day was spent by a large- party. The 
thanks of the members have been conveyed to Aliss de Roth¬ 
schild for liev kindness. 
The annual dinner, presided over by the president, took place 
at the- Holbom Restaurant on November 27th. Over a hundred 
attended, and a very pleasant evening was spent; fruit and 
flowers were contributed by several members, and Alessrs. AY. 
t utbush and Son generously sent plants for the decoration of 
the dining hall. 
1 he financial position of the society is satisfactory, not¬ 
withstanding that upwards of £50 additional was given in prizes 
at the November show as compared with 1903.' The reserve 
fund amounts to £117 16s. 9d., £115 of which is on deposit. 
Arrangements have been made for holding a conference meet¬ 
ing; on early Chrysanthemums in connection with the October 
show at the Crystal Palace, the particulars of which are set 
forth on another page. 
The thanks of the committee are given to the donors of 
special prizes in 1904 ; to the president; to the Ichthemic Guano 
