August 19. 1905. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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A Trial of Tulips. 
The Council of the R.H.S. have decided to 
hold a trial of Tulips of all kinds at the 
Society’s Gardens at \\ isley during the season 
of 1906. The trial will be open to amateur 
and professional gardeners, as well as to the 
trade. At least six bulbs of each variety 
entered must be sent. These must be duly 
named and accompanied when possible by a 
short description of the origin of each variety, 
and a note of the class of the flower to which 
it is considered to belong. The bulbs, which 
must reach Wisley on or before November 1st 
next, will be grown under exactly similar 
conditions, and will be inspected by members 
of the Narcissus and Tulip Committee, who 
will recommend awards to the Council. 
A Deficit at Gloucester. 
Unfortunately the National Rose Society’s 
provincial show at Gloucester on the 18th ult. 
has not spelt financial success to the Glou¬ 
cestershire Rose Society. A provisional 
balance-sheet, submitted at a committee meet¬ 
ing of the society, showed a deficit of £20, 
the subscriptions being £30 less than in 1895 
and the expenses heavier, notably £65 to the 
National Society and £52 10s>. for the band. 
General and great satisfaction was expressed 
with respect to the beautiful show, the atten¬ 
dance and arrangements, and, but for the un¬ 
happy financial position no improvement 
could be suggested. At the last National 
Show held in Gloucester, in 1895, a consider¬ 
able profit was made, but nearly every ex¬ 
hibition held since has been run at a loss 
to the Gloucestershire Society, and it was 
hoped that the second visit of the National 
Society would have resulted in another sub¬ 
stantial gain, but although everything was 
favourable and everything possible to pro¬ 
mote success was done, the subscriptions and 
gate-money were not sufficient to cover the 
extra expense. We sympathise with the 
society, but trust some means may be devised 
for improving its financial position. 
A New Flower Show. 
A new and pleasing departure was made 
this year in the arrangements of the Orms- 
k’rk August Bank Holiday Gala. This took 
the form of a horticultural exhibition, and it 
was so successful that it is likely to become 
a permanent feature of this popular gala. 
I he principal classes were devoted to vege¬ 
tables, greenhouse plants, cut flowers, and 
fruit, other classes taking • m table decora¬ 
tions, wild flowers, and cottagers’ window 
plants. A egetables proved to be the strongest 
feature of the show, some very fine specimens 
being staged. The exhibits of greenhouse 
plants were weak, and those of flowers only 
fair. The arrangement of the latter left much 
to be desired. These were staged on the flat, 
and under each bloom was a hideous white 
paper collar. They would have looked in¬ 
finitely better had they been shown in a more 
natural manner. The show would have bene¬ 
fited by a few good groups of mixed foliage 
and flowering plants for furnishing purposes, 
and on a future occasion it would perhaps be 
worth the committee’s while to try and get 
some of the proprietors of local private 
establishments to send such groups. 
W. D. 
Better than London. 
Apropos of Cardiff’s summer flower show, it 
is gratifying to be able to record that the debt 
of £150 which existed at the end of last season 
has now been more than wiped out. This 
show was an immense success ; there were 
close on 2,000 exhibits, all of very. high 
quality. Of the Roses, one of the judges 
observed that he had seen no decorative Roses 
this year to equal them, the very worst ex¬ 
hibit being worthy of a first prize. Certainly 
very high praise. Again, referring to the dis¬ 
play of Sweet Peas, a judge remarked that, 
making allowance for the lateness of the 
season, the show was better than was seen at 
the National Show in London. 
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OUR PRIZE COMPETITIONS. 
SPECIAL COMPETITION 
For Members of Local 
Horticultural Societies. 
Prizes. — (1) Three guineas. 
(2) One guinea. 
(3) Ten shillings and sixpence. 
Open only to members of local Horticultural 
Societies. 
The above prizes are offered for the best article 
or essay on the following subject:— 
“ How to extend the membership 
and usefulness of local Horticultural 
Societies.” 
The length of the essay should be about 1,000 
words, and it must be sent in before the end 
of August. Mark envelopes in left-hand corner 
with the words “Society Competition.” 
A Pleasing Function. 
On the evening of the first day of the Cardiff 
and County Horticultural Society’s splendid 
show a pleasing function took place in the 
committee tent, both Mr. A. W. Morris, an 
ex-chairman and a prominent committee¬ 
man, and Mr. Harry Gillett, the lion, secre¬ 
tary, being made the recipients of a silver tea¬ 
pot, the first named in recognition of the ex¬ 
cellent services he has rendered to the 
society, and Mr. Gillett both on account of 
his admirable services and by reason of the 
fact that the day marked the anniversary of 
his silver wedding. Mr. J. Grimes, chair¬ 
man of the committee, presided at the meet¬ 
ing, and, with other members, spoke in terms 
of high appreciation of the labours of Mr. 
Morris and Mr. Gillett. The recipients suit¬ 
ably replied, reference beiiig made to the fact 
that since the society started, seventeen years 
ago, it had experienced increased success, and 
the labour of the committee had been of a 
most harmonious nature. 
Scottish Horticultural Association. 
Forty-seven members of the above associa¬ 
tion had their second outing for the season 
on the 29th ult., Tyningliame, the seat of the 
Earl of Haddington, being the objective of the 
party, who, on arriving at Tyningliame, were 
conducted over the extensive and interesting 
gardens and grounds by Mr. R. P. Brother- 
ston. The real Tyninghame Muscat, which 
is 150 years of age and still bears well, came 
in for a full share of admiration. “ The 
Apple Arch” is another interesting feature 
of the gardens ; this is composed of Cordon 
Apple trees extending to about 100 yards in 
• length. C. C. 
Co-operative Flower, Fruit, and Vegetable 
Show at the Crystal Palace. 
The schedule of this show, to be held on 
the 26th inst., is a comprehensive one, and a 
really good exhibition is confidently ex¬ 
pected. Apart from the general list of 
prizes offered by the Festival Society, special 
prizes are being offered by Messrs. Sutton 
and Sons, the Agricultural and Horticultural 
Association, and others. Entry forms may 
be obtained from the Secretary, Flower 
Show, 22, Red Lion Square, W.C. The Agri¬ 
cultural Organisation Society is this year, for 
the first time, presenting a handsome certifi¬ 
cate of merit to all the first-prize winners. 
A New Daffodil Society. 
The growing and cultivation of the Daffodil, 
which is practically dead in Kent, was the 
subject of discussion at a meeting recently 
held at Ashford, Lord Medway presiding. The 
pro tem. secretary explained that the object 
of the meeting was to form a society for 
the cultivation of the Daffodil and other 
spring flowers, and to hold an annual show. 
Professor Dunstan proposed, and Colonel 
Moreland seconded, that a society calling 
itself the Kent and Sussex Daffodil and 
Spring Flower Society should be formed, and 
that the first show should be held in April, 
1906. This was carried unanimously. Lord 
Medway was elected president, Mr. F. Her¬ 
bert Chapman hon. secretary, and Mr. 
Dunstan treasurer. A committee was also 
elected, and it was decided that the subscrip¬ 
tion should be 5s. per annum. 
Professional Gardeners’ Friendly 
Benefit Society. 
At a meeting of this society, held on the 
1st inst., Mr. T. W. Haw in the chair, the 
treasurers reported that £2 had been paid out 
in sick benefits and £10 funeral allowance 
for the late Frederick Hardisty, of Bradford, 
formerly head gardener at Manningham 
Park. 
Geo. Carver, See. 
