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Mrs.  A.  Hall  (gardener,  Mr.  Ware),  obtained  one  for  Odonto- 
glossuin  pulchelluin.  Mr.  Garnish  gained  one  for  three  pots  cut 
Tulips;  and  one  was  awarded  to  Lady  Cave  (gardener,  Mr. 
Poole),  for  a  curious  fungus  growth.  The  next  paper  will  be  an 
interesting  one,  by  Mr.  A.  Moore-Sara,  Stoke  Bishop,  on  “  The 
Rosaceae.” 
Koyal  Caledon  an  Horticultural. 
Report  of  the  Council  for  the  Year  1901. 
Acceding  to  the  request  of  the  Council,  conveyed  through  the 
President,  His  Majesty  the  King  has  been  pleased  to  grant  his 
patronage  to  the  society-.  This  mark  of  Royal  favour  has  been 
held  by  the  society  continuously  since  1820.  In  the  week  im¬ 
mediately  preceding  the  spring  show,  reports  of  exceedingly  hard 
frost — in  some  cases  running  up  to  20deg — were  coming  in  from 
intending  exhibitors.  Had  this  severe  weather  continued  into 
the  next  week,  the  spring  show  must  have  been  a  failure,  but 
fortunately  the  frost  gave  out  on  the  second  last  day  of  March, 
four  days  before  the  show.  The  total  entries  were  500,  compared 
with  519  in  1900,  but  the  exhibits  were  more  fully  staged  than  in 
the  previous  year.  Exhibitors  appear  to  have  realised  that  the 
very  severe  weather  of  the  preceding  week  might  have  a  prejudi¬ 
cial  effect  on  the  show,  and  all  did  their  best  to  prevent  any  short¬ 
coming.  The  result  was  that  the  spring  show  was  quite  equal  to 
any  held  by  the  society  in  preceding  years.  The  exhibit  of 
Messrs.  R.  B.  Laird  and  Sons,  Limited,  which  occupied  the  whole 
of  the  circular  end  of  the  Waverley  Market,  was  one  of  outstand¬ 
ing  merit,  there  probably  never  having  been  a  similar  exhibit  of 
equal  merit  set  up  in  Edinburgh.  For  this  exhibit  the  Council 
unanimously  awarded  a  gold  medal. 
The  total  entries  for  1900  Autumn  Show  were  2,161,  and  for 
the  same  show  in  1901,  2,181.  One  hundred  and  twenty  ex¬ 
hibitors  who  had  exhibited  at  the  autumn  show  of  the  former 
year  dropped  out,  and  124  new  exhibitors  entered.  The  Council 
view  with  satisfaction  the  fact  of  so  many  new  exhibitors  conning 
forward.  Compared  Avith  the  entries  for  1900,  the  fruit  sections 
showed  a  slight  decrease  in  number,  but  a  considerable  improve¬ 
ment  in  quality,  particularly  in  hardy  fruits.  Classes  for  plants, 
cut  flowers,  vegetables,  and  amateurs  shoAved  an  increase  in 
entries.  Those  for  vegetables  shoAved  an  increase  of  forty-five, 
and  those  for  amateurs  an  increase  of  eighty-five.  In  this  latter 
section  the  entries  AA'ere  more  than  doubled.  The  competition 
over  all  Avas  good — in  many  cases  very  keen.  The  trade  Avas  Avmll 
represented  by  exhibits  of  great  diversity.  These  exhibits  bring 
before  the  patrons  of  the  shoAv  something  to  meet  the  tastes  of  all, 
and  do  much  to  enhance  the  general  effect  and  value  of  the 
exhibitions.  The  Council  has  the  satisfaction  of  again  recording 
that  there  has  been  no  falling  off  in  the  general  excellence  of  the 
exhibitions. 
During  the  month  of  March  the  Council  issued  a  large  number 
of  circulars  inviting  the  recipients  to  support  the  society  by 
becoming  members,  and  as  the  immediate  result  of  this,  eight 
neAv  members,  subscribing  £1  Is.,  and  thirty-five  neAV  members, 
subscribing  10s.  6d.,  Avere  enrolled  ;  also  four  neAv  members  on  the 
10s.  6d.  scale  commuting  by  one  payment  of  £5  5s.  Along  Avith 
each  circular  a  complimentary  ticket  Avas  issued.  Whether  on 
account  of  the  time  of  year,  or  on  account  ot  the  very  severe 
weather  immediately  preceding  the  spring  shoAV,  cannot  be 
determined,  but  the  fact  is  that  a  very  small  proportion  of  these 
complimentary  tickets  AAmre  used.  The  general  attendance  at  the 
shoAV  fell  very  considerably,  and  the  Council,  after  anxious 
deliberation,  and  after  consulting  a  large  number  of  principal 
exhibitors  as  to  the  effect  Avhich  an  alteration  of  the  date  Avould 
have  upon  the  show,  resohmd  that,  in  1902,  the  spring  shoAV 
should  be  held  on  May  7  and  8.  The  Council  trust  that  this 
change  of  date  will  be  acceptable  to  the  members  at  large.  The 
society  has  lost  tAventy-five  members  by  death  and  resignation 
during  the  past  year,  and  sixty-five  neAV  members,  exclusive  of 
gardener  members  mentioned  below,  have  been  enrolled. 
The  change  of  bye-laws  effected  at  last  annual  meeting,  by 
Avhich  gardeners,  nursery  or  horticultural  employes  might  be 
admitted  members  of  the  society  on  payment  of  5s.  annually,  has 
resulted  in  thirty-eight  members  being  enrolled  in  this  class. 
During  the  year  the  Council  aAvarded  a  First  Class  Certificate 
to  Carnation  Sir  R.  Waldie  Griffith,  exhibited  by  Laing  and 
Mather,  nurserymen,  Kelso  ;  and  an  AAvard  of  Merit  to  white 
Carnation  Gala  Day,  exhibited  by  Charles  Freeland,  Larkhall. 
The  autumn  shoAV  AA-as  formally  opened  by  the  Earl  of  Rosebery, 
The  attendance  on  that  occasion  Avas  very  large,  and  the  Council 
have  pleasure  in  recording  that  the  total  draAvings  exceeded  the 
draAvings  at  any  previoAis  shoAv  in  the  society’s  history,  if  the 
International  ShoAvs  and  the  Diamond  Jubilee  ShoAV  of  1897  be 
left  out  of  account.  Having  in  mind  the  gradual  dropping  of 
the  attendance  at  the  society’s  shows  for  a  feAv  years  past,  the 
Council  view  the  large  increased  attendance  at  the  last  autumn 
shoAv  Avith  much  pleasure,  and  they  trust  that  the  good  effect  of 
the  service  which  Lord  Rosebery  rendered  the  society  on  that 
occasion  AA’ill  continue,  and  that  the  attendance  of  the  public  Avill 
noAV  tend  upAvards.  The  funds,  for  the  year  ending  November 
30,  1901,  stand  at  £557  Os.  9d. 
Hiiiiley  Horticultural  F*te. 
The  statement  of  accounts  for  1901,  to  hand,  shoAvs  the  sub- 
standal  balance  in  hand  of  £2,287  14s.  6d.,  as  against 
£1,675  9s.  4d.  last  year.  The  total  expenditure  AA’as 
£2,108  8s.  lid.,  compared  Avith  £1,956  16s.  6d.  in  1900,  but 
the  income  AA-as  also  larger,  being  £2,720  14s.  Id.,  as  against 
£2,661  Os.  Id.  the  year  before.  From  these  great  totals  it  AA'ill 
be  seen  that  the  organisers  of  the  Hanley  Horticultural  Fete 
have  had  great  success  folloAving  their  adveptures.  The  advance 
sheets  of  the  schedule  of  prizes  for  the  coming  July  .shoAv,  again 
prove  that  ample  inducement  is  offered  to  the  plantsmen,  for 
in  class  1,  for  a  group  of  plants,  the  first  prize  is  £25,  and 
special  prize  of  five  guineas ;  second  prize,  £20,  and  special  of 
two  guineas;  third  prize,  £15;  and  fourth  of  £10.  The  prizes 
throughout  are  all  large.  Special  cash  prizes  are  offered  by 
Messrs.  Sutton  and  Sons,  Webb  and  Sons,  W.  A.  Leighton, 
Carter  and  Co.,  Henry  Eckford,  Robert  Sydenham,  and  others. 
The  secretary  is  Mr.  J.  Kent,  Superintendent  of  Hanley  Public 
Park. 
Cardiff  Gardeners’. 
On  Tuesday,  February  4,  Mr.  A.  BroAvn,  Roath  Botanic 
Gardens,  gave  an  interesting  paper  on  “  Aquatic  Plants,  and 
Old-Fashioned  SAveet  Scented  FloAvers.” 
Many  popular  varieties  Avere  mentioned  as  suitable  for  most 
situations,  and  several  sub-aquatic  plants  Avere  mentioned  as 
suitable  for  groAving  on  banks  of  lakes  and  ponds.  The  old- 
fashioned  sAveet  scented  flowers  AA'ere  subjects  for  a  good  discus¬ 
sion  defining  their  good  and  useful  qualities,  regrettable  as  the 
case  may  be,  that  so  many  kinds  are  so  scarce,  OAving  chiefly  to 
the  fact  that  some  years  ago  many  Avere  nearly  discarded  alto¬ 
gether.  to  make  room  for  novelties.  The  best  thanks  of  the 
association  Avas  accorded  Mr.  BroAvn  for  his  able  paper.  On  Tues¬ 
day,  February  18,  Mr.  J.  J.  Graham  will  lecture  on  “  Some  Use¬ 
ful  Plants  for  Winter  FloAvering.” 
United  Horiicultural  Benefit  and  Provident. 
The  monthly  meeting  of  this  society  was  held  on  Monday 
evening  last,  at  the  Caledonian  Hotel,  Mr.  C.  H.  Curtis  in  the 
chair.  TavcIvc  ncAv  members  Avere  elected.  ^  member  having 
alloAved  his  contributions  to  fall  over  tAvelve  months  in  arrear, 
Avished  to  be  reinstated,  but  the  committee  decided  that  Rule  14 
be  adhered  to  ;  they  hoAvever  re-elected  him  as  a  neAv  member. 
The  death  of  Mr.  James  Clarke,  of  Taunton,  Avas  reported,  and  a 
cheque  for  £61  18s.  2d.  Avas  draAvn  in  favour  of  the  AvidoAV,  that 
being  the  amount  standing  to  the  late  member’s  credit  in  the 
ledger.  A  member  having  received  his  full  amount  of  sick  pay 
Avas  granted  5s.  per  Aveek  from  the  Benevolent  Fund.  Aisplication 
Avas  made  for  the  amount  standing  to  the  credit  of  deceased 
lapsed  member,  but  there  being  a  slight  difference  in  the  name, 
the  secretary  Avas  asked  to  inquire  into  the  case.  Ten  members 
Avere  reported  on  the  sick  fund,  the  amount  paid  out  for  the 
month  being  £18  2s.  The  treasurer  reported  a  balance  in  hand 
of  £743  16s.  Id.,  and  Avas  empowered  to  invest  £650  in  the  best 
available  trustee  stock.  The  annual  meeting  Avill  take  place  at 
the  Caledonian  Hotel,  Adelphi  Terrace,  Strand,  on  Monday, 
March  10,  at  8  p.m. 
DuiWicti  Chrysanihemum. 
The  eighth  annual  meeting  of  the  Duhvich  Chrysanthemum 
Society  Avas  held  on  Tuesday,  Febimary  4,  and  Avas  signalised  by 
a  record  attendance  of  the  members.  The  balance-sheet  shoAvs 
a  balance  in  hand  of  £40  19s. — in  spite  of  nearly  £9  extra  having 
been  expended  in  prize  money.  The  receipts  from  all  sources 
increased  by  £25  during  the  year,  while  the  expenditure  AA’as 
not  quite  £11  more  than  in  1900.  When  it  is  remembered  that 
the  Premier  Society  has  lost  about  £40  on  the  year’s  Avorking,  and 
many  local  societies  have  had  a  disappointing  year,  it  is  clear 
that  the  Duhvich  Chrysanthemum  SocietA'  receives  a  large  and 
increasing  amount  of  support,  and  great  credit  is  due  to  the 
Avhole  of  the  executive  for  its  prosperous  condition.  The  mem¬ 
bers  are  evidently  Avell  satisfied  Avith  the  officers,  for  they  re¬ 
elected  the  Avhole  of  them  for  the  ensuing  year,  and  out  of  eleven 
elio'ible  members  of  the  old  committee  nine  Avere  again  chosen. 
A  laro-e  measure  of  commendation  Avas  bestoAved  on  the  hon.. 
seci’etary  (Mr.  Young),  and  the  Gold  Medal  of  the  Society  Avas. 
unanimously  voted  to  him  as  an  acknoAvledgment  of  his  services. 
The  report  of  the  committee  AA’as  naturally  of  a  congratulatory 
nature,  and  recorded  a  membership  of  153.  _  Especial  mention 
was  made  of  the  increased  interest  taken  in  the  society  by 
C.  Bayer,  Esq.,  of  Forest  Hill,  and  of  the  many  kind  services 
rendered  by  Percy  W^aterer,  Esq.,  of  FaAvkham.  The  proceed¬ 
ings  closed  with  a  vote  of  thanks  to  the  chairman,  Mr.  W.  Taylor. 
The  society  intend  to  hold  a  three  days  shoAv  instead  of  a  tAVO 
days  one  as  heretofore,  the  dates  fixed  being  November  11,  12, 
and  13.  As  the  membership  is  still  rapidly  increasing,  thirty-tAvo 
neAV  members  having  been  elected  last  year,  and  seven  already 
this  year,  there  is  every  reason  to  expect  a  continuance  of  the 
present  favourable  condition  of  the  society.  C.  A.  Y. 
