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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
March 4, 1905. 
and all who knew him, and great sympathy is felt for lus rela¬ 
tives in their sad bereavement. 
“ From* his 'comrades at the Glen ’ were the words affixed to 
the wreath of flowers on the coffin of the late Mr. 1 ho mas 
Brunton, late foreman at the Glen Gardens, Innerleithen, on 
Tuesday, February 21st. Young gardeners are pitched about 
a <rreat deal as a rule, nevertheless they are all comrades of the 
same brotherhood. Nothing could form a sadder spectacle than 
the solemn procession which for part of the journey accompanies 
the last remains of a faithful servant in the horticultural pro¬ 
fession, his companions following closely behind the hearse. 
Xot only is the blow caused by lus death felt severely by all 
those at The Glen, particularly the gardeners, but by every¬ 
one who knew him. As was reported, he was seriously injure l 
by a fall during the fire at the mansion house. From tne first 
little hope was felt for his recovery. After much suturing, 
bravely borne, he passed away on Sunday night, lus twenty- 
seventh birthday. 
He was buried at Douglas, Lanarkshire, lus home. Being a 
Freemason, the brothers of the Innerleithen Lodge were present 
at the funeral. Much sympathy is felt for his parents and rela 
tives. He was well known in ilie Glen, and much respected. 
Society & Association Notes. 
National Rose Society. —The society's metropolitan show 
will be held this year in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Regent’s 
Dark, on Thursday, July 6th. instead of in the Temple Gardens. 
■X- * * 
AVORCESTERSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY". Sir A. T. God- 
son, M.P., has placed the sum of £100 at the disposal of the 
'Worcestershire Horticultural Society, with the object of pro¬ 
viding an extra volume of Worcestershire History. 
* * * 
The Growth or the National Potato Society. I lie National 
Potato Society" continues to make rapid strides. The new 
members up to February 16th, 1905. numbered fifty, with two 
new affiliated societies. Mr. Walter P. AA right, Postling, Hytlie, 
will forward all particulars post free. A substantial and varied 
prize list is being arranged for,this year's shows. 
* * * 
Paris International Horticultural Show. —In May next 
a grand international horticultural show will be held under the 
auspices of the National Horticultural Society of France. It 
is one that only takes place every ten years, and already much 
interest has been aroused in it. It will be opened on May 20th. 
and last for eight days. Several important societies have 
already aimounced their intention o.f being represented. Depu¬ 
tations will attend from the R.H.S., the Royal Agricultural 
and Botanical Society of Ghent, the National Chrysanthemum 
Society, etc. Considerable co-operation has also been promised 
from Italian and German horticulturists. 
* * * 
Mauchline Horticultural Society. —A committee and 
farmers’ meeting was held on Thursday evening, the 23rd ult., 
for the purpose of considering the advisability of adding a dairy 
produce and agricultural class to the 1905 schedule. The night 
being wet and stormy, it was very encouraging to see such a large 
attendance of farmers, some of whom came from a considerable 
distance. For the first year it was decided to have the follow¬ 
ing : —Three classes cheese, two of butter (fresh and powdered), 
two of roots, Swedes, and yellow tops, and twelve stalks corn, 
open to the following parishes': Mauchline. Sorn, Galston, 
Craigie, Tarbolton, Stair, Ochiltree, and Auchinleck. The 
farmers then elected three of their number, viz., Messrs. S. 
Young, Win. Mair, and Wm. Drummond, to act as a committee. 
The committee take this opportunity' to thank Messrs. R. .T. 
Fullwood and Bland, annatto and rennet manufacturers, Hox- 
ton, London, for £3 3s. cup, and Messrs. Harsens, per 
A. Clement and Sons, Limited, provision merchants, Glasgow, 
for £1 or value, both given as cheese prizes ; also Messrs. Wells 
and Richardson, per Messrs. Fassetl and Johnson, manufac¬ 
turers’ agents. Snow Hill, London, E.C., for £1 Is. given for 
butter. It is to be hoped that the farmers will make this, the 
initial effort of the society, a success. The following are the 
office-bearers and committee for 1905 : Hon. president, Marcus 
Bain, Esq.. Woodside ; president, J. D. Thomson, Esq., Kingen- 
cleugh; vice-president, A. G. Alexander, Esq., Westfield; 
secretary, Mr. J. Alexander. Burnbank ; treasurer, Mr. AVm. 
Wilson, New Road. Gardeners’ committee: Mr. R. Mair. Bar- 
skimming ; Mr. R. Gray, Netherplace ; Mr. K. McLean, Catrine 
House; Mr. A. Stewart, Failford ; Mr. A. McPhee, AYoodside; 
Mr. J. Kennedy, Rodinghead; Mr. W. Fraser, Ballochmyle. 
Amateurs’ committee of management: Messrs. J. AY. Davidson, 
D. McLeish, J. Bell, J. AYalker, J. T. Gibb, J. Campbell, 
J. Marr, A. Hamilton, J. AYilson, AVm. Whitelaw, A. Anderson, 
J. D. Murdoch, A. Robinson, P. Tannock, G. AYyllie, and AA'm. 
Leslie. 
* * * 
Chelmsford and District Gardeners’ Association. —At the 
weekly meeting, on Friday, February 24th, under the presidency 
of Mr. Brown, Mr. A\ r akeley (for Mr. Fulcher) read a paper on 
“The Culture of Cucumbers and Tomatos.” Mr. Fulcher set 
forth the culture of Cucumbers in fine detail, showing he was 
a master of the art of growing them. In his opinion a span-roof 
was the best for the Cucumber. Tomatos were also well treated. 
A brisk discussion followed, and the various diseases were well 
discussed. Mr. Chittenden, County Laboratories, Chelmsford, 
advised watering with solution of blueston© as a preventive, and 
experiments are to be made. The necessity for bottom heat for 
Cucumbers was also well discussed. The meeting terminated 
with a vote of thanks to Mr. Fulcher, and also to Mr. AYakelv 
for so ably interpreting the paper. 
* * * 
French National Chrysanthemum Society. —The next 
annual show and conference of the above society will be held 
in Paris in November next, in conjunction with the great Inter¬ 
national Horticultural Autumn Show now being organised by 
the National Horticultural Society of France. The programme 
has been drawn up, and embodies various questions on com¬ 
posts, insect pests and diseases, sports, etc. Dr. Chifflot’s 
coloured plate and manual dealing with diseases and para¬ 
sites is a most useful work, and the former should be hung up 
in every grower’s greenhouse or potting-shed for reference. It 
contains not only lifelike coloured illustrations, but also th 
remedies necessary". The new catalogue is in course of issue ; 
two parts have already appeared. The next work to be issued is 
the colour chart, an important volume containing nearly 400 
coloured plates, with names in five languages. 
* * * 
KIdderminster Horticultural Society. —The annual dinner 
of the above society was held'on the 18th ult. in the Black Horse 
Hotel, Kidderminster, when there was a large attendance and 
an enjoyable and successful evening. Thei tables were beauti¬ 
fully decorated by the generosity of Mr. Arthur Goodwin. The 
president (Sir Frederick Godson, M.P.) took the chair, and 
was supported by the Mayor (Mr. AY. Adam) and many other 
influential people. As Sir Frederick had to leave early, lus 
health was proposed by Mr. Stanley Baldwin after the usual 
loyal toasts had been given. In drinking to his health they 
coupled it with that of Lady Godson. The toast was heartily 
received. Sir Frederick, in reply, said that he felt the greatest 
interest in the horticultural society, and hoped the prosperity 
it had attained in the last few years would even be increased 
in the years to come. Even if he ceased to be a member of Par¬ 
liament he should still be heart and soul with them, as he 
had been during the twenty years past that lie had represented 
Kidderminster. The Mayor proposed “ Success to the Society,” 
and said that for the evening, at least, they were all enthu¬ 
siastic and devoted horticulturists, and admitted that the pur¬ 
suit of science was more worthy of their attention than any 
other, and that when they returned to their duties they would 
not let other tilings overwhelm the interest they had in the 
society. It was worthy of the support of the citizens, as it 
tended to promote health and happiness. Gardening was excel¬ 
lent exercise for people engaged in . indoor work, and the society 
educated them in the art of horticulture. Dr. Gibbins replied 
to the above m a humorous way, and said that the small shows 
had been, very successful, whilst the last Chrysanthemum show 
was the best ever held in the district. Mr. Arthur Goodwin 
also replied, saying that if it had not been for the support of 
the president and vice-presidents the society would have been 
unable to carry on its valuable educational work. He believed 
the love of gardening was steadily increasing around Kidder¬ 
minster. and everyone would agree with him I lint the society 
had worked for the good of the community. He stated that 
a deputation would shortly wait upon the Town Council to ask 
that body to have window-boxes placed in the municipal build¬ 
ings-. Mr. Rowland Hill proposed “The Visitors,” to which 
Colonel Talbot and the Rev. T. F. Monahan replied. Air. 
Arthur Naylor thanked Air. Arthur Goodwin for the beautiful 
table decorations lie had provided. Councillor Hepworth pro¬ 
posed a vote of thanks to those- who had contributed to the 
musical programme, and stated that he should do all lie could in 
