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course  the  seeds  are  destroyed,  and  we  have  no  succession  of  forest 
growth  there,  simply  because  “  we  cannot  make  something  out  of 
nothing.”  Observing  there  no  reappearance  of  the  old  species,  men 
aver,  *■  The  Pines  once  gone  are.  gone  for  ever,”  and  they  ring  the 
changes  on  this  “  lumber  adage,”  to  convince  us  that  it  is  useless  to 
try  to  save  our  Pines. 
Some  common  sense  needs  to  be  drilled  into  some  people’s  under¬ 
standing.  By  the  decay  of  fallen  leaves  and  limbs,  mosses,  and  other 
minor  vegetations,  aided  by  water  thus  conserved,  forest  trees  manufacture 
their  own  nutrition  and  support  ;  hence  forest  soil  that  is  not  raided  by 
axe  or  fire  does  not  ”  run  out  ”  like  a  farm  soil  planted  with  the  same 
kind  of  seeds  from  year  to  year.  It  is  plain  that  successive  tree  crops 
will  continue  to  grow  and  do  well  on  their  own  native  heath  under  a 
practical  system  of  forestry,  whereby  the  forest  conditions  are  improved 
by  cutting  for  the  market. — (“  Minnesota  Forestry  Association.”) 
HORTICULTURAL  SHOWS. 
BATH. — August  28th  and  29th. 
On  the  above  dates  the  Bath  Floral  Fete  Committee  held  its  annual 
show  in  the  Sydney  Gardens.  Taken  as  a  whole  the  show  was  a  good 
one,  the  best  feature  being  the  vegetables  and  the  culinary  Apples.  Dessert 
Apples  were  not  up  to  the  mark,  though  the  colouration  of  some  of  the 
specimens  was  very  fine.  Groups,  which  at  the  majority  of  horticultural 
shows  at  the  present  time  are  a  great  attraction,  were  by  no  means  up 
to  a  high  standard,  but  Fuchsias  were  spendid,  especially  those  trained 
as  standards,  and  staged  by  Messrs.  Lye  &;  Tucker. 
One  of  the  chief  classes  was  for  nine  distinct  Fuchsias.  Mr.  Tucker, 
gardener  to  Major  Clark,  Trowbridge,  was  first  with  grand  examples  of 
Avalanche,  Charming,  Bountiful,  Lustre,  Improved,  Marginata,  Finale, 
Doel’s  Favourite,  Mrs.  Bundle,  and  Harriet  Lye.  Mr.  W.  Marsh,  Bath, 
was  a  good  second.  For  four  Fuchsias  Mr.  J.  H.  Willcox,  Bath,  was 
first ;  Mr.  J.  BIgy  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  A.  Martin  third.  For  a  single 
specimen  of  a  dark  sort,  Mr.  G.  Tucker  was  first  with  a  superb  plant  of 
Charming.  Mr.  J.  Lye,  gardener  to  the  Hon.  Mrs.  Hay,  being  second 
with  a  dwarf  specimen  of  the  same  variety. 
Mr.  J.  Cypher,  Cheltenham,  was  the  only  exhibitor  in  the  class  for 
twelve  foliage  and  six  stove  or  greenhouse  plants  in  fiower,  exclusive 
of  Orchids,  and  received  the  premier  award  for  a  magnificent  exhibit, 
comprising  Latania  borbonica,  Croton  Baroness  J.  de  Rothschild, 
Kentia  Belmoreana,  Croton  Williamsi,  C.  Thompson!,  Thrinax  elegans, 
Kentia  Fosteriana,  Croton  Warreni,  Cycas  circinalis,  Croton  angusti- 
folius,  Phoenix  rupicola.  Erica  Marnockiana,  Rondeletia  speciosa,  Clero- 
dendron  Balfourianum,  Statice  profusa,  and  Dipladenia  hybrida.  The 
same  exhibitor  took  the  first  prize  for  eight  foliage  plants  with  Cycas 
revoluta,  Latania  borbonica,  Croton  Queen  Victoria,  C.  angustifolius, 
C.  mortefontanensis,  Kentia  australis,  and  K.  Fosteriana.  Messrs.  E.  S. 
Cole  &  Sons,  Bath,  were  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  T.  Holmes  third,  with 
Croton  Chelsoni  in  grand  condition.  Mr.  J.  Cypher  was  first  in  the 
class  for  a  single  specimen  foliage  plant,  Mr.  R.  B.  Cator  taking  the 
second  place. 
In  the  class  for  a  group  of  plants,  arranged  in  a  space  of  not  less 
than  100  square  feet,  Mr.  J.  Cypher  was  again  to  the  fore,  followed 
by  Mr.  R.  B.  Cator  and  Messrs.  G.  Cooling  &  Sons,  Bath.  For 
six  stove  or  greenhou.se  plants  in  bloom,  Mr.  J.  Cypher  secured 
the  leading  award  with  Bougainvillea  Sanderiana,  Erica  Turnbulli, 
E.  Eweriana,  Clerodendrou  Balfourianum,  Statice  profusa,  and 
Ixora  Duffi.  Mr.  G.  Tucker  was  second,  his  best  plants  being 
Allamanda  Henderson!,  Bougainvillea  glabra,  and  Ixora  Morsei.  For 
three  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  Mr.  H.  Pocock,  the  only  exhibitor, 
received  the  first  prize.  Mr,  J.  Cypher’s  plant  Ixora  DufB,  in  the  class 
for  a  single  specimen,  was  superb  ;  Mr.  G.  Tucker  being  second  with 
Bougainvillea  glabra.  For  a  single  greenhouse  plant,  Mr.  G.  Tucker, 
with  Statice  profusa,  was  first  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Cypher  was  second  with  a 
plant  of  the  same  kind. 
For  six  Orchids  Mr.  J.  Cypher  was  an  easy  first,  his  plants  being 
well  grown  and  flowered.  Mr.  J.  T.  Holmes  was  second.  For  six 
Heaths  Mr.  J.  Cypher  again  secured  the  premier  award,  in  this  instance 
being  the  only  exhibitor.  As  is  usual  from  this  grower,  the  plants  were 
magnificently  grown.  The  best  were  Ericas  Aitoniana  and  Macnabiana. 
For  a  single  specimen  of  a  new  or  rare  plant,  in  or  out  of  bloom,  Mr. 
G.  Tucker  was  first  with  Ixora  Tuckeri,  Mr.  J.  Cypher  being  second 
with  Croton  Reidi.  For  twelve  exotic  Ferns  Mr.  G.  Tucker  was  first, 
Mr.  H.  Pocock  second,  and  Mr.  Hall  third.  For  six  Ferns  Messrs. 
C.  Bailey  and  T.  Carr  took  the  prizes  as  named.  Mr.  E.  Hall  staged 
good  plants  in  the  class  for  fifteen  British  Ferns,  having  no  opponent. 
For  six  Zonal  Pelargoniums  Mr.  G.  Tucker,  and  E.  Hall  second.  For 
six  Ivy-leaved  varieties  Messrs.  J.  Cray  &  Son  were  first,  and  Mr.  W. 
Haskell  second. 
Mr.  J.  A.  Martin  was  first  for  six  Cockscombs  with  perfect  plants, 
Mrs.  Greaves  being  a  very  ooor  second.  For  six  double  Begonias  Mrs. 
CoHnsell  was  a  good  first,  Mr.  D.  S.  Carr  being  second.  For  six  singles 
Mr,  W.  Dunn  was  first  and  Mr.  G,  Tucker  second. 
For  twenty-four  show  Dahlias  Mr.  G.  Humphries  was  first  with 
Majestic,  William  Kieth,  R.  T.  Rawlings,  Victor,  Miss  Cannell,  Arthur 
Ocock,  W.  Powell,  Rev.  J.  Gooday,  Mrs.  Gladstone,  Arthur  Rawlings, 
Maud  Fellowe*.  William  Rawlings,  Vice-Pre.-ident,  Harry  Turner,  John 
Walker,  Duke  of  Fife,  Ethel  Britton,  Duchess  of  York,  Mrs.  Dodds, 
Glowworm,  Mrs.  Langtry,  Reliance,  Willie  Garrett,  and  Earl  of 
Ravensworth.  Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams,  k.  Cc.,  Salisbury,  were 
second.  For  twelve  show  Dahlias  Mr.  T.  Carr  was  first  and  Mr.  A.  A. 
Walters  second.  For  nine  fancy  varieties  Messrs.  J.  Cody  &  Sons  were 
first  with  Buffalo  Bill,  Gaiety,  Sport,  Rev.  J.  B.  M.  Camm,  Mrs. 
Saunders,  Polly  SandeU,  Peacock,  Sunset,  and  Prince  Henry,  all  in 
gooi  form.  Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams,  &  Co.  were  again  second.  For 
twelve  bunches  of  singles  Mr.  T.  Truckle  was  first  and  Mr.  A.  A. 
Walters  second.  The  winning  stand  contained  Amos  Perry,  White 
Queen,  Mauve  Queen,  Crown  Prince,  Victoria,  Mrs.  Bowman,  Mrs. 
J.  Cornick,  W.  C.  Harvey,  Mr.  Kennett,  Cetewayo,  and  Harlequin. 
Roses  were  not  of  special  merit.  Messrs.  G.  Prince,  S.  Treseder, 
T.  Hobbs,  and  S.  P.  Budd  were  the  most  successful  exhibitors.  Bunches 
of  Zonal  Pelargoniums  were  well  shown  by  Mr.  G.  Humphries,  and 
Asters  by  Mr.  A.  A.  Walters. 
The  chief  fruit  class  was  for  twelve  dishes,  exclusive  of  Pines,  the 
only  exhibitor  being  Mr.  W.  Nash,  gardener  to  Duke  of  Beaufort, 
Badminton,  who  staged  Black  Alicante  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria 
Grapes,  Moorpark  Apricots,  Blenheim  Orange  Melon,  Brown  Turkey 
Figs,  Black  Tartarian  Cherries,  Kirke’s  Plums,  and  Nectarines  all  in 
good  condition.  For  three  bunches  of  Black  Hamburghs  Miss  Marriott 
was  first  with  large  bunches  much  underthinned,  and  Mr.  J.  Gibson 
second.  Other  Grapes  were  fairly  well  shown.  The  prizewinners  for 
Melons  were  Messrs.  W.  Strugnell,  T.  Jones,  and  J.  Wright,  For  nine 
Peaches  Mr.  G.  Pymm,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Gouldsmith,  was  first  with 
Exquisite ;  Mr.  W.  Lewis,  gardener  to  H.  R.  Carver,  Esq.,  second ;  and  Mr. 
J.  W.  Langdon  third.  For  six  Peaches  Mr.  A.  R.  Bailey,  Mrs.  Chalker, 
and  Mr.  J.  Wright  were  successful  as  named.  In  the  class  for  a  dish  of 
Nectarines  Mr.  J.  Wright,  with  Stanwick  Elruge  in  magnificent  con¬ 
dition,  was  an  easy  first  ;  Mr.  W.  Coombes  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Strugnell 
third.  J.  Hinton,  Esq.,  Batheaston,  was  first  for  a  dish  of  dessert  Plums  ; 
Mr.  E,  Holden  being  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Lye  third.  Kitchen  Plums, 
Cherries,  and  Nuts  were  also  largely  shown. 
Mr.  J.  Gibson  was  first  for  three  dishes  of  dessert  Pears,  Mr.  J.  Wilkins, 
gardener  to  Lady  Guest,  Inwood,  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Strugnell  a  close 
third.  For  a  single  dish  of  Pears,  Mr.  R.  Denton  with  Prince  Imperial 
was  first,  Mr.  E.  Hall  second  with  Pitmaston  Duchess,  and  Mr,  J.  H. 
Little  third  with  Williams’  Bon  ChrStien.  For  three  dishes  of  dessert 
Apples  Mr.  E.  D.  Bourdillon  was  first  with  Cellini,  Worcester  Pearmain, 
and  Lady  Sudeley  ;  Mr.  G.  Garraway  being  second,  and  Mr.  E.  Fisher 
third.  With  Lady  Sudeley  Mr,  E.  D,  Bourdillon  was  first  in  the  class 
for  a  dish  of  dessert  Apples,  Mr.  G.  Garraway  being  second  with  the 
same  variety.  For  three  dishes  of  culinary  Apples  Mr.  R.  Denton  was 
first  with  New  Hawthornden,  Bramley’s,  and  Ecklinville  Seedling  ;  Mr. 
A.  Trimmer  being  second,  and  Mr,  E.  D.  Bourdillon  third.  For  a  single 
dish  of  cooking  Apples  Mr.  E.  D,  Bourdillon  was  first,  Mr.  W.  Strugnell 
second,  each  with  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch ;  and  Mr.  Burridge  third  with 
Warner’s  King. 
In  the  open  class  for  a  collection  of  twelve  vegetables  Mr.  J,  Wilkins 
was  a  splendid  first,  staging  in  excellent  style  Celery  Giant  White, 
Cauliflower  Autumn  Giant,  Leek  Lyon,  Parsnip  Student,  Beet  Per¬ 
fection,  Tomato  Perfection,  Runner  Beans  Ne  Plus  Ultra,  Potato 
Reading  Giant,  Cucumber  Progress,  Onion  Ailsa  Craig,  and  Carrot  New 
Red  Intermediate.  Messrs.  G.  Garraway  and  W,  Whale  were  second 
and  third  respectively.  Peas,  Beans,  Cabbages  and  other  vegetables 
were  well  staged  and  in  good  numbers. 
In  the  class  for  six  vegetables,  the  prizes  being  given  by  Messrs. 
Sutton  &  Sons,  Reading,  Mr.  W.  Copp,  gardener  to  W.  E.  S,  Earl-Drax, 
Esq.,  was  a  splendid  first,  just  beating  Mr.  T.  Wilkins,  The  stand  was 
composed  of  Celery  Solid  Wuite,  Cauliflower  Autumn  Mammoth,  Carrot 
New  Red  Intermediate,  Tomato  Perfection,  and  Potato  Satisfaction. 
Mr.  .J.  C.  Scammell  was  third  and  Mr.  J.  Hinton  fourth. 
Mr,  W.  Coppalso  took  the  coveted  position  in  Messrs.  Webb  &  Sons’ 
competition  for  the  same  number  of  vegetables,  staging  Celery  Red 
Mammoth,  Cauliflower  Early  Mammoth,  Carrot  Defiance,  Potatoes 
Satisfaction,  Tomato  Sensation,  and  Pea  Duke  of  Albany.  Mr. 
T.  Wilkins  was  again  second,  Mr.  G.  Garraway,  third  ;  and  Mr.  J .  Evry, 
fourth. 
Miscellaneous  exhibits  were  not  very  numerous,  Messrs.  G.  B unyard 
and  Sons’  collection  of  fruit  being  far  the  best  feature  in  this  section. 
SANDY.— August  29th. 
Strangers  visiting  the  horticultural  exhibitions  at  Sandy,  in 
Bedfordshire,  cannot  fail  to  be  astonished  that  a  display  of  such  extent, 
diversity,  and  high  quality  could  be  obtained  in  a  town  numbering  some 
two  or  three  thousand  inhabitants.  Your  representative  has  reported  or 
judged  at  hundreds  of  the  best  shows  in  Great  Britain,  but  it  is  asserted 
without  hesitation  that  as  a  characteristic  rural  gathering  of  garden, 
farm,  and  market  growers’  produce,  and  small  live  stock  the  Sandy 
exhibition  is  one  of  the  most  remarkable  in  the  kingdom.  There  is 
abundant  evidence  that  it  has  been  admirably  organised  and  firmly 
established  on  a  broad  basis,  and  the  record  of  its  development  from  a 
show  held  twenty-seven  years  ago,  when  two  small  tents  sufficed  to 
contain  all  the  exhibits,  is  a  conclusive  proof  that  the  efforts  of  its 
promoters  have  been  duly  appreciated.  It  is  now  a  thoroughly  repre¬ 
sentative  Midland  Counties  display,  and  is  made  the  occasion  of  a  general 
holiday,  that  is  the  great  event  of  the  year  in  the  very  wide  district 
covered  by  the  Society’s  operations. 
One  method  adopted  to  extend  an  interest  in  the  objects  of  the 
Society  which  has  undoubtedly  contributed  largely  to  the  success,  is  the 
formation  of  a  Committee  of  special  representatives  for  all  the  principal 
centres,  and  in  this  way  sixty-seven  towns  and  parishes  return  members 
who  are  concerned  in  the  promotion  of  the  Society’s  work.  A  strong 
