April 8, 1905. 
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always taken in the work of this committee, and expressing the 
■ 'lcat regret felt by all on his resignation, presented him with a 
silver tea and cotfee service, bearing the following inscription : — 
" Presented to Rev. Prof. G. Henslow, M.A., V.M.H., by the 
'members of the Scientific Committee of the Royal Horticultural 
Society in grateful remembrance of his valuable services as secre¬ 
tary, anil as a token of friendly association during a period of 
twenty-live years.” Prof. Henslow, in replying, referred briefly 
to the history of the committee with which he had been asso¬ 
ciated since its start, and thanked its members for the support 
they had always afforded him, and for the mark of their regard 
with which they had presented him that day. 
Pine Bud Moth. —In reply to a request for information con- 
ccining this, Mr. Saunders reported as follows : ‘‘The shoots of 
Scotch Fir are attacked by the caterpillars of a small moth 
belonging to the genus Retinia, which contains several species 
whose caterpillars live in the shoots of Firs ; the commonest 
species is R. buoliana. When by the appearance of a shoot it is 
suspected that there is a caterpillar within, it is best to cut it 
off and burn it. In July, if a number of yellowish-red moths 
measuring about an inch across the open wings appear, it might 
bs worth while to catch them in a butterfly net.” 
Injured Crinum Bulbs. —Mr. Saunders also reported: “The 
bulbs were attacked by Dipterous larvae, probably Lonchaea 
vaginalis, in large numbers, by the ‘bulb mite’ Rhizoglyphus 
echinopus, of which there was one large colony, and by one of 
the ‘ SpringtaiLs,’ Lipura ambulans. It is difficult to say which 
of these pests began the work of destruction. The grubs of the 
fly would no doubt be more destructive than the others. The 
centipedes which were found were probably Lithobius forficatus, 
which I believe to feed entirely on animal food; they were pro¬ 
bably feeding on one or more of the pests.” A vote of thanks 
was accorded to Mr. Saunders. 
Hybrid Orchid. —Mr. H. Veitch showed an interesting 
bigeneric hybrid, now flowering for the first time, Dialaelia 
Veitchi, between Diacrium bicornutum and Laelia cinnabarina, 
which showed clear evidence of the influence of both parents. 
A Botanical Certificate, proposed by Dr. Masters, and seconded 
by Mr. Elwes, was unanimouslv' awarded. 
Scientific Research at AYisley. —Air. AYilks announced that 
some experiments had already been commenced in the gardens 
under the direction of Air. G. Alassee, ACAI.H., who had kindly 
undertaken to superintend them. The experiments are (1) to 
ascertain whether the Black Currant bud mite can infect the 
Hazel anil vice versa and (2) to discover what is the effect of 
soaking seeds in various solutions. 
Formation of Fruit Buds. —A communication concerning 
the date at which blossom buds were first formed on fruit trees 
and the conditions influencing their formation was received 
from Air. J. Dunlop, F.R.H.S. After some discussion, in which 
the chairman, Prof. Henslow, Rev. AV. AYilks, Mr. Baker, and 
others took part, the matter was referred to the secretary. 
Daffodil Poisoning. —Referring to this matter, which came 
up at the last meeting Air. Saunders said it seemed probable 
that the crystals of calcium oxalate in the leaves acted as inocu¬ 
lation points, causing a small wound which allowed the entrance 
of the poisonous substance which is known to occur in the leaves. 
Disease of Cucumbers. —Air. Hans Gtissow showed drawings 
and cultures of a fungus causing disease in Cucumbers. The 
young fruits are covered with a velvety growth of blackish green 
fungal filaments, and it is reported by Prof. Alaze that the 
leaves also are attacked, forming spots similar to those pro¬ 
duced by Cercospora Alelonis, Cke. ; the spores, however, of the 
fungus are quite different. Air. Gtissow proposes the name 
torynespora Alazei for this fungus, establishing a new genus 
and species. (See Journal Royal Horticultural Society 65 (1904). 
p 270-272, figs.) Air. Alassee and Dr. Cooke both stated that 
flip disease was well known in the 1 country, that the fungus was 
probably the conidial stage of a higher fungtus, and was placed 
bt British fungologists in the genus Alternaria. 
Scale Insects. —Air. AA hiker showed specimens of a scale 
insect which had occurred outdoors on the following shrubs . 
bscallonia macrantha Trachylospermum jasminoides and 
tiataegus Pyracantha. Air. Xewistead, who determined the 
insect to be Lecanium hesperidum, stated in a letter that the 
insect was very rarely met with outdoors, though known in 
■ greenhouses. 
Effect of Hail.— Air. G. Woodward, F.R.H.S., of Alaidsitone, 
sent branches of fruit trees showing large, partly healed wounds, 
n.Am of them 2in. in length by lin. in width, caused by the 
lailstorm which occurred three and a half years since. 
0N ' Oranges. —Leaves of Oranges almost covered 
p 1 1 Capnodmm were received from Lisbon from Lady Denison- 
enc er. This fungus lives on the honeydew secreted by aphis, 
c., and may be checked bv killing the insects as soon as tliev 
appear by spraying with a resin wash. 
Diseased Sfan i sii I u i s.- I ’I ants of Span i - h In* . 1 1 -■ a - . . , 
received from Mr. Eowe, and Dr. Cooke kindly undertook to 
examine and report upon them. 
Amaryllis Bulbs Diseased.— These, from Mr. Baxter, w re- 
referred to Dr. Cooke and to Air. Saunders to examine. 
“Stag's Horn” Ash.- Mr. Burbidge, V.M.H. sent 
mens of contorted and fasciated twigs of this curious and In it 
known Ash. “The tree,” says Air. Burbidge, “is propagated 
by graftings on the common Ash as a stock. It forms a low 
spreading tree 15-25ft. in height, and as the tip or apex of 
every twig is contorted and fasciated it is very peculiar-looking 
when its leaves fall in autumn and winter. There is a very 
good example of this ‘ Stag’s Horn’ variety on the lawn at Kil- 
macurragh, co. Wicklow.” 
LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. 
March 29th and 30th. 
In beautiful weather the above society held its nineteenth 
spring show in St. George’s Hall, Liverpool. The exhibition 
proved to be one of the finest yet held by the association, the 
competition being keen, and in many classes the exhibits 
showed the highest cultural skill, especially the Palms, Ferns, 
and hardy forced plants. 
Open Classes. —For the most tastefully arranged group of 
miscellaneous plants, 12ft. by 10ft., arranged for effect, Air. 
J. Bracegirdle, gardener to Aid. AA . H. AA atts, was well ahead, 
having brightness and colour admirably chosen. Palms, Ferns, 
Crotons, etc., formed a pleasing base, on which Dendrobiums, 
Odontoglossum, spring bulbs, etc., were effectively arranged. 
Air. G. Osborne, gardener to Dr. J. A. Cooke, followed with an 
arrangement in which Dendrobiums were freely used. 
For ten pots hardy herbaceous or bulbous plants Air. G. 
Eaton, gardener to AA". Tod, Esq., staged an excellent lot. 
For the most tastefully arranged dinner table decoration Air. 
J. Stoney, gardener to F. H. Gossage, Esq., proved a good 
leader, using Rose AA . A. Richardson with pleasing effect. 
Amateurs. —Twelve pots bulbous plants in flower, the prizes 
being given by Messrs. R. P. Ker and Sons, brought a good 
competition, Air. R. T. Bushell, gardener to L. Xoblitt, Esq., 
having the best. 
For twelve Hyacinths, distinct, the spikes generally were of 
average merit. Air. E. R. Finch, gardener to W. J. Lockett, 
Esq., had the best ; especially good were Ednia, Koh-i-Xoor. 
A on Sellillei’i, etc. 
Six bulbs : Air. R. T. Bushell took the lead. 
Six pots, three bulbs in each pot : The first prize, given by 
Aiessrs. T. Davies and Co., was secured by Air. H. Hoi ford, 
gardener to E. AA liitley, Esq., with massive spikes. 
Six pots of Daffodils, not less than three varieties, brought 
a strong competition, in which Air. G. Osborne proved the 
winner. 
Twelve pots single Tulips (first prize given by Aiessrs. Hogg 
and Robertson) went to Air. J. Stoney, his Keizer Kroon, Pink 
Beauty, etc., being excellent. Six pots: Air. H. Holford was 
to the fore, having Duchess de Parma in excellent condition. 
Six pots doubles : Air. Holford again held the leading position. 
Basket of cut Daffodils : Air. T. AYilliams. gardener to C. J. 
Procter, Esq., won. Twenty-five distinct varieties of Daffodils 
(the prize being a silver flower vase given by Aiessrs. Barr and 
Sons) brought only two collections, Mr. J.‘ Stoney having the 
best. 
Three greenhouse Azaleas : Air. B. Cromwell, gardener to T. S. 
Timmis, Esq., was in splendid form. 
Four Amaryllis : Air, T. Johnson, gardener to Airs. G. AA'. 
Moss, was first with finely-formed flowers, Alba Alagna and 
Sultan being very fine. 
Basket- of cut flowers (prizes given by Harold Sadler. Esq.): 
The first went to Air. E. AVharton, gardener to -J. Findlay, Esq. 
One stove plant in bloom: Air. J. Stoney won with 
Anthurium andreanum. One greenhouse plant in bloom Air. 
B. Cromwell led with a fine Imantophyllum Alilloriisuperbum. 
Three Orchids, distinct: Air. E. Bache, gardener to A. H. 
Bencke, Esq., proved the victor with grand plants of Deu- 
drobium Ainswortbii. D. nobile, and D. n. nobilus ; Air. J. 
Stoney, second, having a fine pan of D. thrysiflorum. Two 
Orchids, distinct, suitable for a cool bouse (prizes given bv 
Alessrs. J. Cowan and' Co.): The first went to Air. C. Duke, 
gardener to F. R. Cross, Esq., with Odontoglossum crispum and 
Oncidium concolor. One Orchid: Air. J. AIcColl. gardener to 
J. AA'. Hughes, Esq., led with a good type of Cvmbidum 
lowianum. 
Three hardy forced plants : Air. T. Hitclunan. gardener to 
Arthur Earle, Esq., led, having grand plants of Rose Crimson 
Rambler. 
