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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
February  19,  1903. 
will  yield  three  crops,  and  a  succession  can  be  maintained 
throughout  the  year.  Mr.  G.  Stanton,  the  ivell-known  chief 
here,  and  late  vice-chairman  of  the  Reading  Gardeners 
Society,  who  has  also  a  good  knowledge  of  British  flora, 
placed  some  of  the  young  tubers  before  us  at  the  welcome 
and  hospitable  refection  to  which  he  invited  us,  and  we  found 
them  quite  equal  to  those  secured  by  ordinary  methods. 
Here  also  is  adopted  a  practice  of  annually  bringing 
together  all  the  past  and  present  employes  at  Park  Place. 
Such  gatherings  must  be  conducive  to  incalculable  good, 
keeping  alive  the  interest  in  each  other  and  their  respective 
spheres  of  labour.  Many  pleasant  reminiscences  of  past 
events  and  triumphs  won  under  their  old  chief  and  friend 
comeback.  Mr.  Stanton’s  labours  in. his  great  charge  are 
considerably  lightened  by  his  capable  foreman,  Mr.  Powel, 
who  so  actively  co-ordinates  with  him,  and  it  will  be  no 
betrayal  of  confidence  to  state  that  the  latter  gentleman 
is  already  the  head  gardener  designated  when  in  a  short  j 
time  the  former  resigns  his  charge  to  take  over  the  super-  | 
vision  of  the  farms..  The  mental  culture  of  employes  here  I 
is  strenuously  cared  for ;  a  beautifully  fitted  up  room,  with  ' 
an  extensive  list  of  gardening  works  and  all  the  weekly  ; 
hoiticiiltural  periodicals  of  the  day,  are  provided.  j 
Greenlands,  Henley.  I 
I  was  also  privileged  to  visit  this  place,  the  seat  of  the 
Hon.  W.  F.  D.  Smith,  M.P.  Everything  here  is  on  a  princely  j 
scale  in  all  phases  of  gardening.  There  is  no  mere  dabbling  i 
in  units,  but  many  of  the  subjects  are  cultivated  by  thou-  ; 
sands.  Mr.  Perkins,  the  head  gardener,  a  man  of  well-  i 
known  ability,  is  fast  acquiring  fame  both  as  a  raiser  of  j 
Chrysanthemums  of  sterling  merit,  and  as  a  large  grower  j 
and  exhibitor.  With  the  exception  of  a  late  batch  not  yet  ! 
in  evidence,  we  regretted  that  they  were  cut  down  at  the  j 
time  of  our  visit.  ,  i 
The  glass  structures  are  large  and  numerous,  and  are  | 
well  furnished.  In  one  of  the  greenhouses  were  some  very  j 
robust  Clivias  raised  here,  which,  we  were  informed,  em-  ; 
braced  some  specially  good  forms  ;  the  same  remark  apply-  : 
ing  to  some  grand  new  Anthuriums  with  spathes  of  distinct  i 
shades.  A  succession  of  Lily  of  the  V'alley  plants  (marvels  | 
of  good  culture)  is  kept  up.  A.  few  Orchids  were  in  flower. 
CMttleya  labiata  being  again  to  the  fore,  with  the  pretty  j 
Lselia  pumila,  and  some  fine  plants  of  the  curious  Schom-  | 
burgkia  tibicinus  had  flower  spikes  8ft  in  length.  A  grand 
lot  of  Coelogyne  cristata  filled  a  cool  house.  Peaches  under  I 
glass  have  several  long  houses  devoted  to  them,  and  the  ! 
trees  are  well  grown.  In  the  vineries  a  few  Muscats  and  j 
other  Grapes  were  still  hanging.  In  one  of  the  Peach  houses  j 
there  was  a  batch  of  the  St.  Joseph  Strawberry  already  in  j 
fruit,  and.  indeed,  a  succession  of  these  from  the  last  , 
gathering  in  open  quarters  had  been  kept  up.  Seven  thou-  i 
sand  plants  in  other  varieties  will  be  forced  during  the  : 
coming  spidng.  i 
Many  hardy  fruit  crops  failed  last  year,  but  there  appears  , 
to  have  been  iro  dearth  here,  as  inspection  of  the  fruit-room 
proved,  Apples  of  good  quality  being  in  abundance.  Dark¬ 
ness  setting  in  precluded  our  seeing  others  of  the  salient 
features  of  this  establishment. 
Oxford  and  County  Council  Work. 
My  tour  also  extended  into  this  unique  city  to  fidfil  a 
long-promised  engagement  to  visit  an  old  friend  there,  Mr. 
S.  Heaton,  staff-instructor  in  horticulture  and  agricidture  to 
the  Oxford  County  Council.  This  gentleman  possesses  an 
ardent  love  and  aptitude  for  the  important  work  in  which 
he  is  engaged,  and  brings  to  bear  unceasing  energy  and  also 
a  wide  knowledge  in  all  that  appertains  to  horticulture.  I 
visited  the  Oxford  Botanic  Garden,  which,  in  every  point 
of  view,  is  w’orthy  of  this  grand  city.  I  observed  it  was 
found  necessary  to  protect  Ceanothus  azureus  and  Garrya 
elliptica,  which  farther  south  are  quite  hardy.  [And  also  in 
Scotland.- -Ed.]  We  also  spent  an  hour  in  the  charming 
grounds  of  several  of  the  colleges,  which  are  well  cared  for  ; 
went  dowur  the  famed  Addison’s  Walk  ;  visited  the 
renowned  Bodleian  Library,  the  Sheldonian  Theatre, 
and  the  Eadclyffe  Gallery.  It  is  an  oft-reiterated 
phrase,  “  See  Venice  and  die  ”  ;  but  see  some  other 
cities  and  live,  I  exclaim  ;  live  to  see  Oxford,  to  con¬ 
template  on  its  magnificent  hoary  splendours,  contemplate 
the  vast  influence  men  educated  here,  for  Church  and  State, 
have  had  in  making  the  world’s  history,  and,  further,  reflect 
on  the  mighty  potentialities  it  will  wield  in  controlling  the 
future  destinies  of  nations  and  empires — and  Venice  may  be  • 
forgotten. — A  Southern  Gardener. 
Royal  Horticultural  Society's  Committees, 
1903-1904. 
The  objects  of  the  Coimaittees  are:  (1)  To  encourage  the 
production  of  new  and  improved  varieties  of  fruits,  flowers, 
decorative  plants,  and  vegetables  by  examining  and  reporting 
upon  the  merits  of  such  as  may  he  submitted  to  them  for  the 
purpose.  (2)  To  collect  and  disseminate  trustworthy  information 
respecting  the  adaptability  of  particular  kinds  of  fruits,  flower, s. 
and  plants  to  the  varied  conditions  of  soil,  locality,  &c.j  through¬ 
out  the  United  Kingdom.  (3)  To  report,  for  publication  in  the 
‘  Journal”  of  the  Society  (.see  page  34),  on  all  fruits,  flowers, 
plants,  and  vegetables  grown  in  the  Society’, s  Gardens  at 
Chiswick,  for  the  purposes  of  comparison  or  experiment,  and  on 
object-s  exhibited  at  the  meetings. 
Scientific  Committee  {E'iiallUhed  Man  1S6S). 
CH.vinil.lx.— Sir  J.  D.  Hooker,  K.C.S.I.,  C.B,,  F.E.S.,  V.M.H.,  Soniiingdale. 
Vice  Chairmex. — Foster,  Sir  Michael,  K.C.B.,  V.M.H.,  M.F..  Sec.  R.S.,  Grrab 
Shelford,  Cambridge:  Masters,  Maxweil  T.,  M.D..  F.R.S.,  &c.,  Mount. 
Avenue,  Ealing  W.  ;  Thiselton-Dyer,  Sir  William  T.,  K.C.M.G.,  F.R.S..  Kevv. 
Hox.  Secret.iry. — Rev.  Prof.  G.  Henhow,  M.A.,  F.L.S.,  V.M.H.  80,  Holland 
Park,  W. 
Baker,  F.  J.,  A.R.C.S.,  Shipley  Milks,  Meopham. 
Baker,  J.  G.,  F.R.S. ,  V.M.H. ,  3,  Cumiterland  Road.  Kew. 
Balfour,  Prof.  I.  B.,  F.R.S.,  V.M.H.,  Botanic  Gaiahns,  Edinburgh 
Bateson,  W.,  F.R.S.,  Merton  House,  Giantchestcr.  Camlis. 
Bennett-Poe,  John  T.,  V.M.H.,  29,  Ashley  Place,  Westminster. 
Bidgood,  J.,  The  High  School,  Gateshead. 
Bonavia,  Dr.  E.,  Westwood,  Richmond  Road,  Wmthing. 
Boulger,  Professor  G.  S.,  3,  The  Vineyard,  Richmond,  Surrey. 
Bowles,  E.  Augustus,  Myddelton  House,  Waltham  Cross. 
Brown,  Dr.  Horace,  F.R.S.,  52,  Nevern  Square,  Kensington,  S.W. 
Burbidge,  F.  W.,  M.A.,  V.M.H.,  Trinity  College  Gardens,  Dublin 
Champion,  G.  C.,  Horsell,  Worthing. 
Chapman,  H.  J.,  Oakwood,  Wylam-on-Tyne. 
Chittenden,  F.  ,T.,  Technical  Laborator.v,  Chelmsford. 
Church,  Professor  A.  H.,  M.A.,  F.R.S.,  Shelsley,  Kew  Gardens. 
Cooke,  M.  C.,  V.M.H.,  M.A.,  LL.D.,  53,  Castle*  Road,  Kentish  Town,  N.W. 
Darwin,  Francis,  F'.R.S.,  Wychfield,  Huntingdorr  Road,  Canrbridge. 
Davidson,  H.  C.,  Fanrrers,  Wickham  Bishops,  Esse.x. 
Dod,  Rev.  C.  Wolley,  M.A.,  V.M.H.,  Edge  Hall,  Malpas,  Cheshire. 
Douglas,  James,  V.M.H.,  Great  Bookharrr,  Surrey. 
Druery,  C.  T.,  F.L.S.,  11,  Shaa  Road,  Acton,  W. 
Durrean,  F.  Martin,  1,  Crescent  Road,  South  Park,  Reigate. 
Ellacombe,  Rev.  Canon,  V.M.H.,  Bittorr,  Bristol. 
Elwes,  H.  J.,  F.R.S.,  V.M.H.,  Coltsborne,  Andoversford.  Glos. 
Englelreart,  Rev.  G.  H.,  M.A.,  F.S.A.,  V.M.H..  Little  Clarendon,  D'nton,  Wilts. 
Farmer,  Prof.  J.  B.,  M.A.,  Royal  College  (jf  Science,  South  Kensington. 
Fraser,  John.  F.L.S.,  4,  Willow  Cottages,  Kew. 
Godmari,  F.  DirCane,  F.R.S.,  10,  Chandos  Street,  Cavendish  Square. 
Ciordori,  George,  V.M.H.,  Endsleigh,  Priory  Park,  Kew. 
Groom,  Professor  Percy,  F.L.S.,  Hollywood,  Eghatrr. 
Hartog,  Professor,  D.Sc,,  M.A.,  Queerr's  College,  Cork, 
Holmes,  E.  Morell,  E’.L.S.,  Ruthven,  Severroaks. 
Hooper,  Cecil,  Highlands,  Swanlcy. 
Houston,  D.,  F.L.S..  Ro.val  College  of  Sc  erree,  Dirblin. 
Hurst,  Captairr  C.,  Burbage  Grove,  Hinckley. 
Im  Thrrrn,  E.  F.,  C.B. 
Lirrdsay,  R..  Kaimes  Lodge,  Murrajfrekl,  N.B, 
Lleweljm,  Sir  J.  T.  D.,  Bart.,  D.L.,  F.R.S.,  F.L.S.,  Penllergaer,  Swarrsea. 
Lyrrch,  R.  Irwin.  A.L.S.,  Botanic  Gardens,  Carrrbridge. 
Masses,  George,  F.L.S.,  V.M.H.,  Gateacre,  Sandycornbe  Road,  Kew. 
Mawles’,  Ed.,  Rosebank,  Berkharrrsted. 
McLachlan,  R.,  F.R.S.,  Westvrew,  Clarendon  Road,  Lewisharrr.  S.E. 
Michael,  A.  D.,  F.L.S.,  9,  Cadogan  Mansions,  Sloane  Sqirare,  S.W, 
Morris,  D.,  C.M.G.,  M.A.,  F.L.S.,  D.Sc.,  Imperial  Agricultural  D.-partrnent  f-.r 
the  West  Indies,  Barbados. 
Muller,  Hugo,  Ph.D.,  F.R.S.,  13,  Park  Square  East,  Regent's  Park. 
Murraj',  George,  F.R.S.,  Natural  History  Mirseum,  S.W. 
Newstead,  Robert,  F.E.S.,  Grosvenor  Museirnr,  Chester. 
Nicholson,  Geo.,  A.L.S.,  V.M.H.,  37.  Larklreld  Road,  Richrnorrd. 
O’Brien,  James,  V.M.H.,  Harrow-on-the'Hill. 
Odell,  J.  W.,  The  Grove,  Stanrnore,  Middlesex. 
Oliver,  F.  W.,  D.Sc.,  F.L.S.,  2,  The  Vale,  Chelsea,  S.W. 
Plowright,  C.  B.,  F.L.S.,  7,  King  Street,  King’s  Lyrrrr. 
Rendle,  Dr.  A.  B.,  Natural  History  Mirseirrn.  S.W. 
Russell,  W.  J.,  F.R.S.,  Ph.D.,  34,  Up)rer  Hamiltorr  Terrace,  N.W. 
Salmon,  Ernest  S.,  Charlton  House,  Kew. 
Saunders,  Geo.  S.,  20,  Dents  Road,  Wandsworth,  S.W. 
Scott,  D.  H.,  M.A.,  Ph  D.,  F.R.S.,  F.L.S..  The  Old  Palace,  Richmond,  S.W. 
Scott-Elliot,  Professor  6.  F.,  M.A.,  B.Sc.,  F.L.S.,  Fore  House,  Kilbarchati. 
Renfrewshire. 
Shea,  Charles  E..  The  Eltns,  Foots  Cray.  Kent. 
Smith,  William  G.,  Ph.D.':  Yorkshire  College.  Leeds. 
Smith,  Worthington  D.,  F.L.k,  121,  High  Street,  Durrstable. 
Sutton,  A.  W.,  V.M.H.,  F.L.S.,  Readirrg. 
Vertclr,  H.  J..  F.L.S.,  34,  Redcliffe  Gardens.  South  Kensington. 
Ward,  Professor  Marshall,  F.R.S.,  Botanical  Laboratory,  Cambridge. 
Worsdell,  W.  C.,  Jodrell  Laboratory,  Royal  Garden.s,  Kew. 
Worsley,  A.,  Marrdeville  House,  Isleworth. 
Fruit  and  ’Vegetable  Committee  (EstabHthe  I  May  7th,  IfJi). 
Chairman. — Bunyard,  Geo.,  V.M.H,,  Maidstone,  Kent. 
Vice-Chairmen. -^Balderson.  H.,  Coraier  Hail,  Htmel  Hemp.stead  :  Pearson,  H., 
Hucknall  Road,  Nottingham. 
Secretary.— Wright,  S.  T.,  R.H.S.  Gardens,  Chiswick. 
Basham,  J.,  Fairoak,  Bassaleg,  Newport,  Mon. 
Bates,  W.,  The  Gardens,  Cross  Deep,  Twickenhanr. 
Beckett,  E..  Aldenham  House  Gardens,  Elstree. 
Castle,  R.  Lewis,  Ridgmont,  Aspley  Guise. 
Cheal,  Joseph,  Lowfield,  Crawley,  Sussex. 
Coomber.  T.,  The  Hendre  Gardens,  Monrnoirth. 
Crump,  W.,  V.M.H.,  Madresfield  Court  Gardens,  Malvern 
Dean,  A..  62,  Richmond  Road.  Kingston,  ,S.W, 
Divers.  W.  H.,  Belvoir  Castle  Gardens.  Grantliarn. 
Esling,  H.,  Hillview,  Croft  Road,  Carshaltcn. 
Fyfe,  W..  Lockinge  Park  Gardens.,  Wlrntage. 
Gibson,  J.,  Danesfield,  Marlow. 
Goodacre,  J.  H.,  Elvaston  Castle  Gardens,  Dcrl.)j'. 
