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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
October  10,  1901. 
Sons  staged  Cactus  Dahlias;  and  Mr.  R.  Owen,  Maidenhead, 
was  forward  with  early  flowering  Chrysanthemums  somewhat  the 
worst  from  the  effects  of  the  rain  and  wind  storm.  (Large  Silver 
Medal.)  Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd.,  had  a  table  with  Dahlias, 
■chiefly  Cactus,  and  early  flowering  Chrysanthemums,  for  which 
they  were  awarded  a  Silver-gilt  Medal.  Messrs.  J.  Peed  and 
Sorts  had  a  group  of  cut  hardy  flowers,  and  obtained  a  Silver 
Medal.  Mr.  It.  Foster,  Nunhead  Cemetery,  S.E.,  had  a  taste¬ 
ful  group  of  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine,  Cypripedium  insigne, 
.and  Chrysanthemums.  (Large  Silver  Medal.) 
Mr.  W.  J.  Godfrey,  Exmouth,  Devon,  set  up  what  proved  to 
be  one  of  the  finest  displays  of  cut  Chrysanthemum  blooms  in 
the  Aquarium.  His  blooms  of  the  new  Japanese  variety 
■Sensation  were  large,  rich,  and  fine.  The  petals  are  broad,  and 
incurve  at  the  tips  in  charming  style.  Godfrey’s  Masterpiece 
promises  to  be  grand  this  season  ;  Exmouth  Rival,  a  splendidly 
rich  deep  crimson,  is  also  Al;  and  the  new  Queen  Alexandra,  a 
beautiful  buff-bronze,  shaded  pink,  is  a  superb  acquisition.  His 
Edward  VII.  forms  a  massive  bloom,  slightly  incurving  at  the 
tips,  old  gold  reverse  and  pale  maroon  above.  Other  fine 
varieties  were  Sensation,  golden  in  colour;  Amy  Ensoll,  Bessie 
Godfrey,  and  Mrs.  F.  Greenfield.  (Gold  Medal.) 
Certificated  Varieties. 
The  certificates  were  not  numerous.  Messrs.  Cocker  &  Sons, 
Aberdeen,  sent  a  yellow  sport  from  Crimson  Marie  Massee.  The 
committee  came  to  the  conclusion  that  it  was  identical  with 
Horace  Martin  (J.  J.  Martin ).—  -The  latter  received  an  Award 
of  Merit  at  the  last  meeting  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society,  and 
obtained  a  F.C.C.  here.  Shown  by  Mr.  J.  J.  Martin,  Linslade 
Nurseries,  Leighton  Buzzard. 
Queen  Alexandra  and  Sensation  were  staged  by  Mr.  W.  J. 
( iodfrey  (see  report),  and  received  F.C.C. ’s.  An  A.M.  were  given  to 
his  variety  named  Edward  VII.  Godfrey’s  Triumph  was  requested 
to  be  shown  again, 
Ryecroft  Crimson  (H.  J.  Jones).  -  This  is  a  bushy  decorative 
variety  with  crimson  flowers  (Award  of  Merit). 
Star  of  Africa  ( H .  Love). — A  yellow  seedling,  shown  by  Mr. 
H.  Love,  Isle  of  Wight  (F.C.C.). 
Cardiff  Gardeners’  Association. 
The  association  was  opened  on  Tuesday,  October  1,  at  the 
Grand  Hotel,  Councillor  J.  M.  Gerhold  presiding  over  a  large 
gathering.  Mr.  Thomas  Lewis,  of  Messrs.  Clibran’s  establish¬ 
ment,  Manchester,  gave  a  lecture  entitled,  “  Afforestation  in 
Wales.”  Dealing  mainly  with  the  vast  tracts  of  uncultivated 
land,  particularly  in  North  and  West  Wales,  which  might  with 
considerable  advantage  be  turned  to  good  and  profitable  account 
by  planting  forests  of  quick-growing  trees,  the  lecturer  contended 
that  a  great  opening  was  before  the  country  for  the  employment 
of  labour,  and  a  profitable  undertaking.  He  gave  statistics 
showing  that  out  of  twenty  millions  of  tons  used  in  this  country 
annually, ,  eighteen  million  tons  were  imported  from  other 
countries,  and  to  grow  this  quantity  it  would  require  at  least 
900,000  acres  of  land.  As  Mr.  Lewis  is  acting  in  part  for  the 
Government  in  the  Forestry  Department,  the  members  assumed 
that  these  figures  were  correct. 
A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  the  lecturer,  and  a 
similar  vote  to  Councillor  Gerhold  for  presiding.  Mr.  Lea,  of 
Penarth,  staged  a  collection  of  Grapes,  which  included  Gros 
Maroc,  Lady  Downe’s,  and  Mrs.  Pince,  awarded  a  first-class  cer¬ 
tificate.  A  good  number  of  the  visitors  enrolled  themselves  as 
members. 
National  Amateur  Gardeners’  (Liverpool  Branch). 
The  exhibition  room  at  the  Common  Hall,  Hackins  Hey, 
Liverpool,  never  presented  a  more  charming  appearance  at  any 
previous  October  meeting  than  that  held  on  Thursday  last,  when 
the  tables  were  fully  taxed  to  hold  the  varied  display  of  flowers, 
fruits,  and  vegetables.  Worthy  of  notice  were  the  cut  flower 
displays,  Mr.  Robins  scoring  decisively  with  a  miscellaneous  col¬ 
lection  that  for  quality  left  nothing  to  be  desired.  Begonias, 
Cactus  Dahlias,  Roses,  &c.,  of  the  most  brilliant  colour,  were 
prominent.  A  small,  but  well  grown  plant  of  Cypripedium 
Spicerianum  was  the  winner  (staged  by  Mr.  Arthur  Dodd)  of  the 
president’s  prize.  The  same  gentleman  exhibited  other  good  cut 
blooms  of  Orchids,  for  points.  Mrs.  and  Miss  Stevenson  had  two 
pretty  table  plants,  a  Croton  and  Dracaena,  for  first  and  second 
prizes,  besides  many  plants  exhibited  for  points.  The  weak  nart 
of  the  show  was  the  pot  Chrysanthemum  class,  none  of  those 
staged  gaining  the  requisite  number  of  points  to  count  a  first 
prize. 
Fruit  of  the  finest  size,  rich  in  colour,  and  admirably  grown, 
brought  out  much  competition,  Messrs.  Muir  and  Tinsley  being 
the  chief  winners.  Beurre  Clairgeau  was  the  best  dish  of  Pears, 
Louise  Bonne  of  Jersey  the  best  ripe  fruit;  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin, 
the  best  dessert  Apple  ;  and  Warner’s  King  amongst  the  culinary 
varieties.  In  the  large  hall  was  an  interesting  limelight  exhibition 
-  many  slides  illustrating  the  work  of  several  members — was 
enjoyed  immensely.  Mr.  Muir,  the  president,  occupied  the  chair 
most-  acceptably. — R.  P.  R. 
St.  Mary  Cray  Gardeners'  Society. 
The  second  annual  autumn  exhibition  was  held  in  the  library 
on  Wednesday  October  3,  and  was  very  successful,  being  an 
improvement  on  last  year,  more  members  competing  in  the 
cottagers’  section.  Mr.  E.  Packman  stood  at  the  top  of  the 
prize  list,  taking  seven  firsts.  Messrs.  G.  Terry,  W.  Packman, 
G.  Francis,  followed  him  closely.  Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co. 
exhibited  a  splendid  collection  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  seedling  Pent- 
stemons,  Tomatoes,  and  a  grand  lot  of  Onions,  the  whole  being 
tastefully  arranged  by  Mr.  A.  Ireland,  and  added  very  much  to 
the  attractiveness  of  the  show.  Messrs.  G.  A  J.  Lane,  Cock- 
mannings  Nursery,  staged  sixty  dishes  of  Apples  and  Pears,  the 
spaces  between  the  dishes  being  filled  with  vases  of  Pompon 
Dahlias  and  Asters.  The  firm  also  staged  a  massive  wreath  and 
cross  and  two  shower  bouquets,  all  put  up  in  Mr.  W.  Buster’s 
well-known  style.- — R.  F. 
Scottish  Horticultural. 
The  October  meeting  of  this  association  was  held  in  5,  St. 
Andrew’s  Square,  on  the  1st  inst.,  Mr.  Comfort,  president,  in  the 
chair.  There  was  a  large  attendance  of  members.  After  the 
usual  preliminary  business,  Mr.  Dobbie,  of  Leith,  read  a  paper 
on  “  Public  Parks.”  The  paper  was  very  short  but  suggestive, 
and  advocated  the  use  of  all 'possible  open  spaces  for  the  use  of 
the  public.  A  very  warm  discussion  followed,  in  which  many 
suggestions  for  the  proper  use  and  adornment  of  parks  were  made. 
A  very  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  awarded  to  Mr.  Dobbie  on  the 
motion  of  Mr.  Mackenzie.  The  table  was  again  very  gay  with 
exhibits.  Messrs.  Methven  &  Sons  again  exhibited  a  very 
beautiful  collection  of  early  flowering  Chrysanthemums,  in  thirty- 
three  varieties.  The  season  having  been  very  favourable,  these 
were  beautiful  specimens  and  represented  nearly  every  variety 
worth  growing.  Mr.  Todd,  Musselburgh,  exhibited  two  wonder¬ 
fully  handsome  vases  of  Roses,  one  vase,  pink  Caroline  Testout, 
very  fine  and  beautifully  fresh  blooms;  the  other  vase  was  crim¬ 
son,  mostly  General  Jacqueminot,  which  were  very  rich  and 
bright.  Captain  Hayward  and  Gustave  Piganeau  were  also  very 
fine.  Mr.  Todd  also  exhibited  a  handsome  vase  of  Lady  Fitz- 
ivygram  Chrysanthemums,  which  was  much  admired,  and  two 
very  beautiful  specimens  of  The  Queen  Apple.  Mr.  Grieve,  Red 
Braes,  contributed  Marigolds,  Ac.  Seventeen  new  members 
were  elected,  and  a  large  number  were  nominated  for  election. 
[This  pleasant  report  reached  us  too  late  for  our  last  number. 
—Ed.] 
Bristol  Gardeners. 
We  have  received  from  Mr.  W.  Ellis  Groves,  14,  Northview, 
Redland,  lion,  secretary  of  the  Bristol  and  District  Gardeners’ 
Association,  the  syllabus  of  this  mutual  improvement  society, 
embracing  from  Oct.,  1901,  to  March,  1902.  Oct.  10:  “Climbing 
Plants,  Indoor  and  Outdoor;  ”  Mr.  J.  Kitlev,  Alvaston,  Derby. 
Oct.  24:  “The  Dahlia;  ”  Mr.  F.  G.  Treseder,  F.R.H.S.,  N.D.S., 
member  of  the  Cardiff  Gardeners’  Association.  Nov.  7  :  Prize 
essay  on  “Management  of  Lawns  and  Pleasure  Grounds;  ”  Mr. 
Gardiner,  Redland.  Nov.  28:  “Ants  and  their  Ways;  ”  Mr. 
W.  G.  Smith,  F.E.S.,  Knowle.  Dec.  12:  “Stove  Plants;  ”  Mr. 
J.  T.  Curtis,  Stoke  Bishop.  Dec.  19  :  First  annual  dinner,  St. 
Stephen’s  Restaurant,  chairman,  W.  A.  Garaway,  Esq.  Jan.  9: 
“  Chemical  Manures  in  the  Kitchen  and  Fruit  Gardens :  ”  Mr. 
F.  W  E.  Shrivell,  F.L.S.,  F.R.H.S. ;  chairman,  H.  Cary  Batten, 
Esq.,  J.P.  Jan.  30:  “Tuberoses  and  Primulas;  ”  Mr.  Garnish, 
Stapleton.  Feb.  13:  “  An  Important  Natural  Order  of  Plants — 
The  Rosacese ;  ”  Mr.  Moore-Sara,  Stoke  Bishop.  Feb.  27: 
“Violets:”  Mr.  J.  C.  House,-  Coornbe  Nurseries.  March  13: 
“  Cineraria  Culture ;  ”  Mr.  Daniels,  member  of  the  Newport 
Gardeners’  Association.  March  27  :  “  Six  Good  Vegetables  ;  ”  Mr. 
J.  Lee,  Westbury-on-Trym.  At  each  meeting  prizes  are 
awarded  for  collections  of  either  fruits,  flowers,  or  vegetables. 
Croydon  Horticultural  Mutual  Improvement  Society. 
The  usual  fortnightly  meeting  of  this  society  was  held  in  the 
society  room  at  the  Sunflower  Temperance  Hotel  on  Tuesday  evening, 
about  fifty  members  being  present.  Mr.  V  ..  J.  Simpson  presided. 
Mr.  Maslen,  gardener  to  Mr.  Halley  Knight,  Bramley  Hill  House, 
staged  a  nice  collection  of  fruit,  including  two  good  bunches  of  Black 
Hamburgh  ( 5 rapes,  dessert  and  culinary  Apples.  Pears.  Ac.  Mr.  C  .  A. 
Blogg  had  a  rare  Aloe  Greepi.  a  fine  plant,  with  a  2tt  spike  of 
flowers.  The  Croydon  Public  Libraries  Committee  exhibited  a  unique 
lot  of  valuable  and  useful  books  on  Orchids,  Ferns,  fruit,  and  various 
branches  of  horticulture,  an  example  that  might  be  followed  by  many 
public  libraries  in  the  country,  ’the  subject  of  the  evening  was  a 
paper  on  “  Roses by  Mr.  H.  Harris  the  noted  Rose  grower  and 
exhibitor,  gardener  to  Mr.  E.  M.  Bethune,  Deane  Park,  Horsham. 
An  interesting  discussion  followed,  which  was  heartily  taken  up  by  the 
members  present,  and,  on  the  proposition  of  Mr.  Turney,  supported 
by  the  chairman,  a  unanimous  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  to  Mr. 
Harris,  and  to  the  exhibitors  also  the  thanks  of  the  society  were 
accorded. 
