Fcljruary  5,  1903. 
1-2G 
JOURXAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND 
CO  TTA  GE  GA  RDENEB. 
accorded  to  the  two  f^entleineii  who  had  kindly  come  forward  at 
RO  .sliort  a  notice  and  provided  such  a  pleasant  evening.  Nine  new 
members  were  elected. 
Newport  (Mon.)  Gardeners’ :  Sseds. 
The  members  of  the  above  association  held  their  usual  meet¬ 
ing  on  the  26th,  when  Mr.  G.  Brooks,  of  Clifton,  read  a  very 
interesting  paper  entitled  “  A  Chat  About  Seeds.”  Mr.  Brooks 
gave  an  interesting  account  of  the  manner  which  the  large  seed 
growers  adopt  to  keep  their  crops  true  to  name,  and  up  to  the 
standard  of  perfection  of  the  different  varieties.  He  also 
pointed  out  that  many  of  the  seeds  were  grown  abroad,  owing 
to  the  climatic  conditions  being  more  favourable  to  the  perfect 
ripening  of  many  varieties,  mentioning  France,  Germany,  Italy, 
and  California  as  the  principal  seed  growing  countries.  The 
testing  of  the  germinating  power  of  the  seeds  was  then  dealt 
with,  and  he  said  that  70  per  cent,  of  any  samxjle  must  be  good 
ere  it  is  passed.  Mr.  Brooks  also  said  that  gardeners  should 
not  sow  their  seeds  until  the  ground  was  in  good  condition, 
then  the  seedsman  Avould  not  be  blamed  so  often  for  bad  seed. 
A  good  discussion  followed,  in  which  Messrs.  Kenward,  Daniels, 
Sharratt,  Powell,  Harris,  Woodward,  Duff,  Pegler,  Jones,  and 
Reece  took  part.  A  cordial  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  Mr. 
Brooks  for  his  paper,  which  was  much  appreciated.  The 
society’s  Certificate  of  Merit  was  awarded  to  Mr.  Jones  for 
three  magnificent  white  Primulas;  also  a  vote  of  thanks  to  Mr. 
C’leverley  for  a  well-flowered  C’ycJamen,  Mr.  Sharratt  being  the 
winner  of  a  prize  offered  for  three  heads  of  Seakale.  Mr.  F.  S. 
Daniels  presided  over  a  good  attendance. — J.  Peglee. 
Scoltish  Horticultural. 
The  first  meeting  for  the  year  of  this  association  was  held 
in  St.  Andrew’s  Square  oji  the  evening  of  Tuesday,  the  3rd  inst. 
There  was  a  very  large  attendancei  of  members.  Mr.  Charles 
Comfort,  ex-president,  occupied  the  chair  at  the  opening  of  the 
meeting.  After  election  of  members  nominated  at  last  meeting 
— and  a  number  of  gentlemen  were  nominated  for  membership — 
Mr.  C’omfort,  then,  in  a  very  elo([uent  and  apposite  speech,  took 
farewell  of  the  association  as  its  president.  He  thanked  the 
members  for  the  kindness  and  courtesy  he  had  received  from  all 
with  whom  he  had  come  in  contact,  and  the  pleasure  it  had  at 
all  times  given  him  to  be  at  the  head  of  this  most  prosperous 
existing  horticultural  association,  in  all  its  various  operations 
and  phases,  and  narrated  the  great  success  of  the  association’s 
position  during  the  two  years  he  had  occupied  the  chair.  Mr. 
Comfort  concluded  by  paying  a  warm  tribute  to  the  ability  and 
jiersonal  charm  of  the  new  president,  Mr.  J.  W.  McHattie,  who, 
i3y  patient  perseverance  and  great  ability,  had  achieved  a  most 
enviable  position.  Mr.  McHattie  then  took  the  chair,  amidst 
a  storm  of  applause,  and  delivered  a  short,  but  eloc^uent  and 
inspiring,  address,  principally  for  the  benefit  of  young  gardeners 
who  are  facing  the  professional  struggle  in  life,  pointing  out  to 
them,  in  very  beautiful  and  eloquent  language,  the  mental 
equipment  necessary  to  enable  young  gardeners  to  aociuire  the 
necessary  practical  and  mental  attainments  requisite  to  attain 
success  in  after  life.  The  address  was  listened  to  with  great 
attention  by  the  large  meeting,  and  was  most  enthusiastically 
received.  On  the  motion  of  Mr.  A.  McKenzie,  seconded  by 
Mr.  Murray,  a  very  warm  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  to  Mr. 
McHattie. 
The  exhibits  were  not  numerous,  but  interesting.  Stems  of 
Callioarpa  were  exhibited  by  Mr.  Johnstone,  Hay  Lodge;  a  pot 
of  Tulip  Princess  Wilhelmina  by  Mr.  Grieve,  Red  Braes  Nur¬ 
series  ;  and  a  very  handsome  vase  of  Golden  Spur  Daffodils  by 
I\Ir.  Todd,  florist,  Edinburgh.  The  \’ase  was  a  flat  bowl,  and  the 
blooms  were  arranged  in  one  of  the  very  useful  appliances  called 
Floral  Aid,”  which  Mr.  Todd  spoke  very  highly  of  as  a  most 
valuable  help  in  arranging  flowers,  especially  in  flat  vases.  A 
vote  of  thanks  was  awai'ded  to  the  exhibitors.  After  some 
miscellaneous  business,  a  very  warm  vote  of  thanks  was  awarded 
to  the  chairman. 
The  Bothy  Plan. 
The  particulars  of  cost  as  estimated  by  Mi’.  J.  Wilkinson 
are  printed  below.  The  author  has  detailed  his  account  in 
a  manner  that  should  satisfy  the  most  inquisitive  and  critical, 
and  his  analysis  of  the  items  is  of  such  interest  and  value 
as  a  guide  to  younger  gardener-architects  that  we  publish  it 
in  extenso. 
Estimate  for  a  Bothy. 
^  The  prices  in  the  following  bill  of  quantities  and  cost 
include  all  charges  for  fixing  and  completing  the  ivork.  The 
outer  walls  are  13iin  thick  (brick  and  half),  and  partition  wall 
on  left  of  passage  and  wall  between  living  room  and  kitchen, 
&c.,  9in  thick.  The  bedroom  partitions  and  w.c.,  larder  and 
coal  cellar  partitions,  4^in  thick.  All  prices  are  calculated 
at  Trade  Union  rate  of  wages  with  builder’s  profits.  Sjiould 
the  work  be  carried  out  by  estate  labour  a  discount  of  7^  per 
cent,  may  be  deducted,  ivhich  would  be  easily  realised  as 
builder’s  profit.  If  a  builder  is  necessary  to  carry  out  the 
work,  and  it  is  absolutely  essential  to  keep  the  cost  at  £220 — 
[£300  was  the  amount  ultimately  stipidated  by  us. — Ed.]— 
then  Roman  tiles  could  be  utilised  instead  of  slates  ;  this 
would  mean  dispensing  with  the  sheathing  under  slates,  and 
a  saving  of  11s.  6d.  per  square  on  the  tiles,  i.e.  :  — 
171  seP's.  at  lls.  6d.  =  £10  (Savedby  usiug  tiles.) 
171  sqrs.  at  10s.  Od.  =  8  17  6  (Cost  of  sheathing  save.l.) 
Total  reduction  ..  £19  17  by  using  tiles  instead  of  slates  as  estimated. 
It  is  assumed  there  is  suitable  drainage,  also  water  supply 
close  to  the  site.  This  estimate  does  not  include  any  laying 
on  of  water. 
BILL  OF  QUANTITIES  AND  COST. 
Foundations.  i 
()uant. 
Bate. 
£ 
S 
d.  1 
Excavation  for  outer  walls 
Cu.  yds. 
•/2i 
9d. 
0  16 
10 
Excavation  for  partition  walls  . 
»■» 
7 
»  • 
0 
5 
3 
Stones  and  mortar  for  foundation 
t  t 
34 
5s. 
8 
10 
0 
Drainage. 
From  W.C.,  kitchen  trough,  and 
rain  water  from  roof  (assriming 
there  is  a  sewer  or  suitable 
drain  near  the  site) 
■■ 
•- 
-• 
Floors. 
Flooring  boards  for  bed-rooms.. 
,  . 
lOs’.’ed. 
Passage  and  living  room  . . 
S(|rs.  , 
C3 
9  10 
1 
.Joists  for  ditto  . 
Hard  floor  for  kitchen,  w’.c., 
Lin.  ft. 
648 
id. 
10 
16 
0 
larder,  and  coal  cellar  (grano¬ 
lithic  or  similar) . 
Sip  yds. 
22-1 
53. 
6 
11 
3 
Brickwork. 
For  outer  walls  (openings 
deducted) . 
Cu.  yds. 
51  i 
22s, 
56 
13 
0 
For  partitition  walls,  ditto 
Extra  for  special  work  in  con- 
>» 
liSs. 
21 
18 
0 
nection  with  chimneys,  window 
sills,  and  ventilators  over  bed- 
room  windows . 
-• 
-- 
5 
0 
0 
Plastering. 
Sq.  yds. 
541 
ed. 
Windows. 
Manufactured  frames  and  sashes, 
unglazed . 
.  . 
11 
lOs. 
5 
10 
0 
Larder  and  w.c.  window  . . 
•• 
-- 
0 
11 
0 
Doors. 
Yellow  pine,  machine  made 
13 
10s.  6d. 
6 
16 
6 
Extra  on  front  door 
0 
10 
0  i 
Shutter  on  coal  cellar 
-- 
0 
4 
0 
Wall  plate  of  Baltic  red  llin. 
by  2in.  . 
Cu.  ft. 
24 
Is.  lOd. 
Boarding  under  eaves,  iin.  match 
Sq.  ft. 
304 
Lid. 
ROOITNIi. 
Ceiling  joists,  9iu.  by  2in. 
Ridge  piece  (for  ridge  and 
Liu.  ft 
644 
3id. 
9 
8 
0 
angles),  7in.  by  2in . 
t 
95 
>» 
1 
7 
8 
Rafters,  3§in.  by  2in . 
» 
1928 
15s.  per  ) 
100  ft.  ) 
14 
9 
0 
Battens  . 
1920 
2s.  1 
ditto  J 
1 
18 
5 
Extra  for  strengthening  supports 
for  roof  . 
Sheithing  under  slates  with  Jin. 
-• 
1 
10 
0 
-- 
match  boarding . 
Sqrs. 
173 
lOs. 
8 
17 
6 
Slates  . 
1"^ 
28s, 
24 
17 
0 
Cutting  ditto  . 
Lin.  ft. 
64 
Id. 
0 
5 
4 
Lead  flashing 
Cwts. 
34 
17s.  6d. 
3 
1 
3 
Colouring  walls . 
Sq.  yds. 
395 
Id. 
1 
13 
0 
Painting  woodwork 
•• 
-- 
•• 
5 
0 
0 
Fittings  for  w.c . 
Kitchen  trough  . 
•  • 
•  • 
Range  and  Grates. 
Kitchen  range  . 
3 
0 
0 
Bed-rcom  grate  . 
. 
,  . 
1 
10 
0 
Living-room  grate . 
•• 
-- 
9 
0 
0 
Gutters  . 
Lin.  ft. 
160 
4Jd. 
3 
0 
0 
Downpii)e . 
1 
10 
Is. 
0  10 
0 
Glazing  ..  ..  .. 
S(i.  ft. 
170 
3d. 
W  ater  tap . 
.  • 
* 
•  • 
£  s.  d. 
9. 12  1 
2  10  0 
2j  17  4 
S3  11  0 
13  10  6 
6  10 
7  10  6 
2  4  0 
1  11  8 
65  14  2 
6  13  0 
1  10  0 
0  10  0 
0  10  0 
3  10  0 
2  2  8 
0  2  9 
Gross  total 
£239  0  .0 
Net  total,  less  7§  ®/o,  which  is  explained  above  ..  £221  111 
Or  by  substituting  tiles  for  slates . £219  18  10 
— J.  Wilkinson,  Tintesfield,  Flax  Bourton,  Somerset,  December  6, 
1902. 
