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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
Narcissus  and  Tulip  Committee  (Established  188S). 
Chairsian. — Bennett-Poe,  John  T.,  29,  Ashley  Place.  S.W. 
ViCE-CnAmMKN.— Baker,  J.  G.,  F.R.S.,  3,  Cumberland  Road,  Kew  ; 
Pod,  Rfcv.  0.  Wolley,  M.A.,  V.M.H  ,  Edge  Hall,  Malpas,  Cheshire  : 
Kngleheart,  Rev.  George  H  ,  V.M  11. ,  Appleshaw,  Andover. 
Hon.  Secretary. — Scrase-bickins,  C.  R.,  Coulhurst  Park,  Horsham. 
Barr,  R.,  12,  King  Street,  Co  vent  Garden,  W.C. 
Boscawen,  Hon.  .T.,  Tregye,  Perranwell,  Cornwall. 
Bourne,  Rev.  S.  E.,  Hunston  Vicarage.  Lincoln. 
Burbidge,  F.  W.,  M  A  ,  V.IM.H.,  Trinity  College,  Puhlin. 
Cammell,  M.,  Boxwood  House,  Billingshurst,  Sussex. 
Copeland,  W.  F.  M.,  Kibblestone  Hall,  Stone,  Staffs. 
Cowan,  C.  W. ,  Valleyfleld,  Penicuick,  Midlothian. 
Dean,  R.,  V  M.H.,  42,  Ranelagh  Boad,  Ealing, 
Foster,  Sir  Michael,  K.C.B.,  V.M.H  ,  M.P.,  Sec.  R.S.,  Shelford,  Cambridge. 
He  Graff,  S.  A.,  Leyden,  Holland. 
Goldring,  \V.,  28,  Kew  Gardens  R  iad,  Kew. 
Hall,  A.  H..  VVye  College,  Ashfoid,  Kent. 
Hartland,  W  B.,  24,  Patrick  Street.  Cork. 
Kingsmill,  A.,  The  Holt,  Harrow  Weald,  Stanmore. 
Krelage,  J.  H.,  Haarlem,  Holland. 
Leichtlin,  Max,  Baden-Baden. 
MacMichael,  ev.  C.,  Walpole  Rectcry,  Wisbech. 
Marsh,  Rev.  T.  IL,  Cawston  Rectory,  Norfolk. 
■Moore,  F.  W.,  V.M.H..  Royal  Botanic  Gardens,  Glasnevin,  Dublin. 
Pearson,  .7.  Dunc.an,  Chilwell  Nurseries,  Lowdh.am,  Notts. 
Pope,  ,7.  The  Ericas,  Iving’s  Norton. 
Poupart,  W.,  Mar.sh  Farm,  Twickenham. 
Reuthe,  G.,  Wensleydale,  Hanworlh  Road,  Feltham,  Middle.sex. 
Smith,  J.  A.  Dorien,  Tresco  Abbey  Stilly. 
Sydenham,  R.,  190,  Bristol  Road,  Riimirgham. 
Titheradite,  G.  T.,  10,  Cavendish  R-  iid,  St.  John’s  Wood,  N.W. 
Walker,  .lames,  Ilam  Common,  Surrey. 
Ware,  Walter  T.,  Inglescombe,  near  Bath. 
Wilks,  Rev.  W.,  M.A.,  Shirley  Vicarage,  Croydon. 
M’illmott,  Miss,  V.M.H.,  Warley  Place,  Great  Warley,  Essex. 
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Societies. 
Royal  Horticultural,  Scientific  Committee,  February  llth. 
Present :  H.  J.  Yeit-cli,  Esq.  (in  the  chairt ;  Messrs.  Hooper, 
Gordon,  O’Brien,  Chapman,  Holmes,  Douglas,  Worsdell, 
Saunders,  Bowles,  Rev.  W.  Wilks,  Drs.  Cooke,  Rendle,  and 
Masters. 
Pelargoniums  in  the  Transvaal. — A  correspondent  sent  leaves 
of  Pelargonium,  which  were  referred  to  Mr.  Massee,  who  reports 
as  follows :  “  The  fungus  on  Pelargonium  leaves  is  the  African 
species  of  ‘  Gei’anium  leaf-rust,’  Puccinia  granularis,  K.  and  C. 
Diseased  plants  should  be  isolated,  and  the  diseased  leaves 
removed  as  quickly  as  the  health  of  the  plant  will  allow.  Spray¬ 
ing  with  Condy’s  fluid  would  prevent  healthy  plants  from 
becoming  infected.  The  fungus  is  not  uncommon  on  wild  species 
of  Pelargonium  in  S.  Africa,  and  has  probably  passed  from 
such  wild  plants  to  the  cultivated  ones.  The  fungus  is  a  very 
interesting  species,  not  previously  known  as  attacking  cultivated 
plants.  C!are  will  have  to  be  taken  that  it  is  not  imported  into 
Europe. — Geo.  Massee.” 
Air-canals  in  leaf  and  in  flower-stalks  of  Nymphceas. — Dr. 
Masters  showed  impressions  illustrative  of  the  varying  arrange¬ 
ments  in  the  air-canals  in  the  petioles  and  peduncles  of  several 
species  and  varieties  of  this  genus — arrangements  which  are 
sufficiently  varied  and  sufficiently  distinct  to  allow  of  the  group¬ 
ing  of  the  several  species  and  varieties  into  certain  well  defined 
groups.  The  subject  had  attracted  the  attention  of  the  speaker 
many  years  ago,  but  the  introduction  of  M.  Latour  Marliac’s 
hybrids  suggested  a  further  examination,  which  was  confirmatory 
of  previous  obseiwations,  and  the  results  of  which  are  detailed 
in  the  communication  now  laid  before  the  Society.  For  the 
opportunity  of  examining  numerous  specimens.  Dr.  Masters 
expressed  lus  great  obligations  to  Mr.  Hudson,  the  expert  culti¬ 
vator  of  these  beautiful  plants  at  Gunnersbury  House. 
Bristol  and  District  Gardeners. 
This  association  met  at  St.  John’s  Rooms  on  Thursday  even¬ 
ing  last,  when  Mr.  Moore-Sara  read  a  paper  on  “  The  Rosacese.” 
Mr.  Moore-Sara  explained  that,  although  every  member  of  the 
order  is  built  on  the  same  plan,  there  is  a  vast  difference  in  the 
lesser  deteils  of  the  flowers.  The  Linnean  system  of  classification 
he  also  described  as  being  based  mainly  on  the  numbers  of  the 
pistils  and  stamens  of  the  flowers.  The  order  Rosacese  being  a 
very  extended  one,  it  is  divided  into  sub-orders,  which  are  also 
divided  into  several  genera  or  tribes.  These  the  essayist 
described  in  a  clear  way,  taking  the  Apple,  Pear,  Plum,  Cherry, 
Blackberry,  and  several  of  our  hedgerow  plants  as  examples,  of 
which  he  gave  minute  details.  Mr.  Moore-Sara  remarked  that 
botanists  were  constantly  working  up  the  genera  of  plants, 
which  often  eventually  resulted  in  the  genera  getting  new  names. 
His  paper  was  a  most  instructive  one,  and,  although  an 
extremely  deep  subject,  Mr.  Moore-Sara  manipulated  his  essay 
in  a  very  creditable  manner.  On  the  motion  of  Mr.  Binfield,  who 
occupied  the  chair,  Mr.  Moore-Sara  was  cordially  thanked.  A 
Certificate  of  Merit  was  awarded  to  Mrs.  A.  Hall  (gardener,  Mr. 
Ware)  for  two  exceedingly  well-grown  pots  of  Freesia.  A  largely 
attended  meeting  is  expected  on  the  27th  inst,  w^hen  Mr.  House, 
of  Coombe  Nurseries,  Westbury-on-Trym,  we  are  informed,  gives 
his  lecture  on  the  “  Violet.” — H.  K.  l 
Chiswick  Gardeners’  Mutual. 
At  a  meeting  of  the  above  association,  held  on  February  6, 
Mr.  Miller,  of  Ealing,  read  an  interesting  paper  on  “Plant  Life” 
before  a  good  attendance  of  members.  Mr.  Miller  briefly  traced 
vegetation  from  bacteria — viz..  Fungi,  Algae,  the  Bryophytse  or 
Liverworts,  vascular  ci’yptogams,  and  the  flowering  plants,  and 
spoke  for  a  short  time  on  the  tissues,  which  become  more  and 
more  complex  as  the  scale  is  ascended.  Methods  of  reproduction 
in  the  various  types  were  noted,  and  the  phenomenon  of  sym¬ 
biosis  or  messmatism,  as  in  the  Lichens,  was  discussed.  The 
whole  paper  resolved  itself  into  a  brief  treatise  on  some  of  the 
phases  of  protoplasm,  and  as  such  was  of  immense  interest.  The 
discussion  was  opened  by  Mr.  A.  Osborn,  followed  by  others.  The 
meeting  closed  with  a  hearty  vote  of  thanks  to  Mr.  Miller  for  his 
paper. 
Chester  Paxtou  Society. 
At  the  Gro.svenor  Museum,  on  Saturday,  Mr.  B.  Moore,  The 
Dale,  read  a  carefully  prepared  paper,  entitled  “The  Successful 
Culture  of  Calanthes.”  Mr.  Moore,  who  has  been  a  successful 
grower  of  these  beautiful  Orchidaceous  plants  for  a  number  of 
years,  dealt  with  his  subject  in  a  very  practical  marmer.  He 
placed  a  high  e.stimate  upon  them  for  decorative  purposes,  and 
stated  that  with  care  they  would  la.st  from  two  to  three  weeks 
after  being  cut.  Proceeding,  he  gave  minute  cultural  details  as 
to  the  best  .soils  to  use  for  potting,  as  well  as  the  most  .suitable 
maniu'es  to  give  the  plants  in  their  various  stages  of  growth. 
Tlie  insect  pests  affecting  Calanthes  were  also  fully  dealt  with, 
particulars  being  given  by  the  lecturer  as  to  the  best  and  most 
efficacious  means  of  exterminating  these.  The  chairman  (Mr. 
John  Weaver)  and  others  took  part  in  the  discussion  which 
followed,  and  on  the  proposition  of  Mr.  Miln,  .seconded  by  Mr. 
Wakefield,  Mr.  Moore  was  accorded  a  hearty  vote  of  thanks  for 
his  valuable  paper. 
SoDthampton  Royal  Hortlcnltnral  (Annual  General  Meeting). 
The  annual  meeting  of  this  society  was  held  in  the  Mayor’s 
parlour,  Municipal  Buildings,  on  Tuesday,  the  llth  inst.  There 
was  an  unusually  large  number  of  members  present.  The  Mayor, 
who  was  to  have  taken  the  chair,  being  unable  to  attend.  Aider- 
man  E.  T.  Wise,  one  of  the  vice-presidents,  presided.  A  com¬ 
munication  was  read  from  the  chairman  of  the  council,  Mr.  J.  Key 
Allen,  stating  that  he  was  removing  from  Southampton,  and 
regretted  very  much  that  he  was  compelled  to  sever  his  official 
connection  with  the  society.  Mr.  Allen  formally  proposed  the 
adoption  of  the  annual  report  and  statement  of  accounts.  In 
doing  so  he  contrasted  the  financial  condition  of  the  society  now 
and  five  years  ago,  when,  at  the  completion  of  the  lease  of  West- 
wood  Park  they  had  to  provide  for  a  deficit  of  £200.  At  the 
present  time  the  society  had  assets  amounting  to  over  £106,  of 
which  over  £82  is  cash  at  the  bank,  whilst  the  only  liability  was 
£2.5  due  to  the  five  remaining  bondholders.  The  council’s 
Fortieth  report  alluded  to  the  favourable  state  of  the  society’s 
finances,  notwithstanding  that  the  receipts  at  the  shows  were  not 
no  satisfactory  as  in  the  previous  year.  The  society  was  re¬ 
minded  of  its  indebtedness  to  the  president.  Sir  Samuel  Montagu, 
Bart.,  for  the  success  of  the  garden  party  held  in  his  beautiful 
grounds  at  South  Stoneham  House  in  July  last.  The  exhibitions, 
held  in  1901  wmre  generally  admitted  to  have  been  the  best  held 
for  many  years,  fully  justifying  the  increased  amount  offered  in 
prizes.  This  was  especially  marked  in  the  splendid  display  of 
Roses  at  the  summer  show. 
At  the  Chrysanthemum  show  there  was  not  only  a  very  large 
entrjq  but  the  general  excellence  of  the  exhibits  merited  the 
highest  praise.  The  Japanese  blooms  to  which  wms  awarded  the 
Queen  Victoria  Memorial  Challenge  Trophy  (value  £40)  could 
not  have  been  excelled  ;  the  same  might  also  be  said  of  the  groups 
of  Chrysanthemum  plants.  Of  the  splendid  show  of  fruit  the 
judges  expressed  the  opinion  they  had  never  seen  a  better  out¬ 
side  the  Crystal  Palace.  The  report  concluded  by  tendering  the 
thanks  of  the  council  to  tbe  many  friends  of  the  society  who  had 
rendered  assistance  in  various  ways. 
The  report  and  statement  of  accounts  was  unanimously 
adopted.  The  election  of  officers  was  then  proceeded  wdth.  Sir 
Samuel  Montagu,  Bart.,  was  for  the  fifth  time  elected  president 
of  the  society.  The  vice-presidents  were  re-elected  en  bloc, 
Mr.  J.  Key  Allen  being  added  to  the  list.  Mr.  H.  J.  Blakewmy, 
former  vice-chairman,  was  elected  chairman  of  the  council,  and 
Mr.  E.  Brown,  jun.  (the  successful  amateur  Chrysanthemum 
grower),  vice-chairman.  Mr.  C.  Tuck,  members’  auditor.  Mr. 
W.  G.  Davy,  of  the  National  and  Provincial  Bank  of  England, 
was  re-elected  hon.  treasurer.  Mr.  C.  S.  Fuidge  was  also,  for 
the  thirtieth  time,  re-elected  secretary  of  the  society,  both  pro¬ 
poser  and  seconder  speaking  in  the  highest  terms  of  the  services 
of  Mr.  Fuidge  during  the  twenty-nine  years  he  had  held  the 
position.  The  retiring  members  of  the  council  were  all  re-elected. 
Votes  of  thanks  to  the  officers  of  the  society,  the  Mayor,  the 
retiring  auditor,  the  Press,  and  the  chairman  concluded  the 
business. 
