March 18. 1905. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Society & Association Notes. 
Royal Botanic Soctf.ti uf London. —Tn addition to t lie usual 
monthly flower shows, the society lias arranged to hold, at the 
Garden's, Regent’s Park, this year a large three days’ exhibition 
of plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables on Wednesday, Thursday, 
and Friday, June 7th, 8th, and 9th, instead of, as originally 
proposed, the 14th, 15th, and 16th. 
Dundee Horticultural Association. —Mr. William Grant 
a< rain presided at the usual monthly meeting of this association 
in the Technical Institute on March 7th. Minutes and pre¬ 
liminary business having been disposed of, Mr. Laurence Mel¬ 
ville, solicitor, gave a lecture on “The Legal Aspect of Garden¬ 
ing.” In the course of an excellent address, Mr. Melville made 
special reference to the law affecting fixed, movable, and herit¬ 
able property. The law of trespass was also touched upon, 
while that referring to the encroachment and overhanging of 
trees on boundary fences, highways, anil public thoroughfares 
was minutely described and explained. Points of interest in 
“The Market Gardeners Compensation Act” were amply ex¬ 
plained, as were also other legal difficulties likely to affect 
gardeners and nurserymen. A number of interesting questions 
having been satisfactorily answered by the lecturer, he was 
awarded a hearty vote of thanks. A similar compliment to the 
chairman closed the proceedings.—J ames Bethel, Secretary. 
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Scottish Horticultural Association. —The monthly meeting 
of this association was held at 5, St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, 
on the evening of the 7th inst, Mr. J. W. M(“Hattie, president, 
in the chair. There was a good attendance of members. Mr. 
Alexander Mackenzie, Warriston Nurseries, Edinburgh, 
delivered a lecture on “ The Garden in Literature.” The 
lecturer at the outset referred to the place the garden occupies 
in Holy Writ and the early classics. An extract was given from 
Sir Thomas Moore’s “ Utopia ” to show that the idea of garden 
cities is by no means a new one. Extracts were in turn given 
from Gerrard’s Herbal, Bacon’s Essays, and such writers as 
Pope and Lord Beaeonsfield. A subsequent speaker claimed 
for Lord Tennyson, in his “ Gardener’s Daughter,” the idea of 
the lady gardener. Mr. Mackenzie received a hearty vote of 
thanks for his lecture. The exhibits on the table included : 
From Mr. George Wood, Oswald House, Edinburgh, a plant of 
Dendrobium wardianum, showing over 100 blooms ; from Air. 
E. Tait, The Gardens, Balcarres Gardens, Colinsburgh, Fife, 
several vases of brightly-coloured seedlings of Primula obconica ; 
from Mr. A. Johnstone, Hay Lodge, Trinity, a spike of 
Tillandsia indica ; and from Mr. John Wilson, The Gardens, 
Callander Park, spray of Akebia quinata. —Charles Comfort. 
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Croydon and District Horticultural Mutual Improve¬ 
ment Society'. —On Tuesday, the 7th inst., this society met at 
their rooms, Sunflower Temperance Hotel, to hear an illustrated 
lecture from Air. M. E. Alills, who contributed an exceedingly 
interesting portrayal of Coombe House and its gardens. This 
house belongs to Air. Frank Lloyd, and is beautifully situated 
just outside Croydon, at the foot of Addington Hills. In the 
extensive grounds there are many features worthy of note, 
especially the fine old Cedars and Beeches and a very old well 
of great depth used by the pilgrims years ago when passing by. 
In the garden one observes how the love of Nature’s embellish¬ 
ments is uppermost in the mind of the owner. The lecturer is 
I he head gardener at this establishment, and one noticed from 
the lantern views how the master hand of a skilled professional 
was displayed, for the blend of variety and colour, also the 
arrangement of the garden, depicted the great care bestowed 
on the subjects under bis charge. As each picture was pre¬ 
sented he described it fully, giving a few cultural details io 
those of floral beauty, whether single plants or broader pano¬ 
ramic stretches of the garden, so that useful hints could be 
gleaned as well as the appreciative designs portrayed. Prin¬ 
cipal among the views were those of the spring garden. From 
views in the house to the fine timber on the estate, and the 
wealth of adornment to be found in the gardens at Coombe, 
his illustrated lecture was. unanimously appreciated by an 
excellent attendance. With the help of Air. J. H. Baldock, who 
operated the lantern, about fifty slides were shown, and at the 
conclusion of the lecture a very hearty vote of thanks was con¬ 
veyed to Mr. Alills, also to the lantemist. Mr. B. Acock, 
Shirley Hyrst. Gardens, Addiscombe, staged a few pots of 
Hyacinths and Narcissi, which, received the meeting’s vote of 
thanks. 
Royal Horticultural .Society’s Examixatio 1905 
School teachers’ examination in <-oi tap- an I all-.t ni- ml. 
Vpril 5lh ; general exam ination in In.rt im11 u r<- ,\ i. 11 1 ] 2i I I. 
I. luting candid;ties for the above . saiiiinal e.ns .■ i • /. • pi. 
send in their entiles as sikui as possible. The Ro\;tl ll a , , 
i mill Society is willing to hold an examination in , man. 
different centres in Great Britain and Ireland a- . in -mu-tai <. 
may demand. A capitation foe of 5s. will be charg'd for ev i . 
student in order to partially defray the expenses of tie- '-xarnina 
tion. A silver-gilt Flora Medal will be awarded to tin- can 
didate gaining the highest number of marks, and each suee.-ssfu 1 
candidate will receive a certificate. A copy of the syllabus <-<>\- i 
ing both examinations, with entry forms attached, will be s.-ni 
to any person on receipt of a stamped and directed envelope. 
Questions set at the Royal Horticultural Society’s examinations 
1893-1904 may also be obtained at tie society’s offices, Vii 
Square, London, S.W., price Is. 6d. W. Wilks, See. R.II.S. 
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Bristol and District Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement 
Association. A very successful meeting of this association wa> 
held at St. John’s Rooms on Thursday, the 9th inst., Mr. Garnish 
presiding over a good attendance. The subject for the evening 
was “Cyclamen,” and the lecturer, Air. Cane, gardener to Drs. 
R. and W. Eager, Northwoods, dealt very ably with this subject. 
He recommended growing from seed each year as being by far 
the best method, and judging by the excellent group of Cyclamen 
which he had staged, he was quite justified in his assertion. He 
described these favourite plants as the “ Sweet Pea of the 
winter,” and showed how by his method of cultivation they could 
be had in bloom from November to May. He gave clear details 
for sowing, composts, potting, and general treatment for tlxe 
whole season, and the many valuable hints from his practical 
experience must be of great service to the Bristol gardeners. A 
lively discussion followed the lecture, and Air. Cane was severely 
cross-examined, through which he passed successfully. At the 
close he was unanimously voted the heartiest thanks of the 
meeting. The competition for three plants of Cyclamen was 
keen, the successful prize-winners being : 1st, Drs. R. and W. 
Eager (gardener, Mr. Cane); 2nd, Air. S. Butler (gardener. Air. 
Finch); 3rd, Air. S. Humphries (gardener, Mr. ATorse); and 
an extra to Air. W. A. F. Powell (gardener. Mi-. Raikes). Certi¬ 
ficates of Merit went to Drs. R. and W. Eager (gardener. Air. 
Cane) for an excellent well-flowered group of Cyclamen, and to 
Ah\ F. C. J. Fisher (gardener, Mr. Shelton) for an Oncidium. 
The next meeting is an exchange visit from the Reading Associa¬ 
tion, when Mr. Winsor is the lecturer on “ Spravs and Button¬ 
holes.” 
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The AIetropolitan Public Gardens Association. —Open 
spaces : At the monthly meeting of the AIetropolitan Public 
Gardens Association, held on the 1st inst., at 83, Lancaster 
Gate, W., Sir William Vincent, Bart, (vice-chairman) presiding, 
it was reported that another former vice-chairman (the’ late Air. 
F. D. Alocatta) had left the association a legacy of £250. It was 
agreed to seek support for the Advertisements Regulation Bill, 
introduced by Lord Balfour of Burleigh in the House of Lords, 
put down for second reading on the 9th inst., which empowers 
local authorities to make bye-laws for the prevention of advertise¬ 
ments injuriously affecting public spaces and the national 
beauties of landscapes. Numerous applications were received 
and acceded to from local flower show societies, the People’s 
Palace, the Battersea Borough Council, and other bodies, anxious 
to take advantage of the association’s offer to supply prizes for 
the encouragement of outside window gardens, in order to 
brighten the aspect of the streets in poor localities. It was re¬ 
ported that a deputation from the association had been received 
by a committee of the City Corporation regarding the Shadwell 
Market site, part of which the association is desirous of pre¬ 
serving as a riverside space, Sir William Vincent, Canon Bar¬ 
nett, and others having spoken in support of the scheme, and 
that a reply was awaited as to the terms on which the Corpora¬ 
tion would part with the land for this purpose. Letters were 
read from the London County Council in regard to amendments 
desired by the association in the Council’s Squares and 
Enclosures Bill and the General Powers Bill, the association in 
the latter case strongly objecting to the wide powers sought by 
the council, to exchange and sell any public spaces in its posses¬ 
sion. Complaints were received as to the havoc wrought in the 
Green Park by thei formation of a road from Piccadilly to the 
Mall, whereby about an acre of grass had been destroyed, and it 
was stated that the thoroughfare was to be used as a footway 
only. A number of sites for tree planting and the laying our of 
new grounds in Bethnal Green. Stepney, Deptford, Rotherhithe, 
Southwark, and elsewhere were under consideration. 
