I^obruary  19,  1903.  JOURNAL  QF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Fruit  and  YQgetable  Committee  (continued). 
IftS'nldfii,  M  Xoith  Vitw,  Frome,  Soineiset. 
.hiques.  J.,  Found  Street,  Wendover,  Tiiiie:. 
Keif,  (leo..  The  Gardens,  Soutli  Villa,  Kfg-t.uCs  I’alk,  X.W.' 
Lane,  Fi^ed  Q.,  Berkhamsled. 
■Maekellar,  A.,  Royal  Gardens,  Windsor. 
Markham,  H.,  Wrotham  Fark  Gardens,  High  Barnet, 
Maycacli,  G.  H.,  Luton  Hoo  Park  Gardens,  Beds. 
Mplndoe,  James,  V.M.H.,  Hiittoir  Hall  Garden.s,  Guisborouglr. 
Melville,  A.,  Moulton  Paddock  Gardens,  Newmarket. 
Miles,  G.  T. ,  Mj’conrbe  Abbey  Gardens,  High  Wycombe. 
Molyneu.x,  E.,  Y.M.H.,  Swanmore  Park,  Bishops  W.olrham. 
Mortimer,  ,S.,  Rowledge,  Farnham,  Surrey. 
Nix,  Charles  G.  A.,  Tilgate,  Crawler-. 
Norman,  G.,  V.M.H.,  Hatfield  House  Gardens,  Hatfield. 
Pope,  W.,  Higlrclere  Gardens,  Newbury. 
Poupart,  W’.,  Marsh  Farm,  Twickenharn. 
Reynolds,  G.,  The  Gardens,  Gunner  shut y  Park,  Acton,  W. 
Rivers,  H.  Somers,  Sawbridgeworth. 
Sirritlr,  -James,  V.M.H.,  The  Gardens,  M<rr  rrrore,  Leighton  Buzzard. 
Thomas,  Owen,  V.M.H.,  25,  Waldeck  Road,  Ealirtg. 
Veitchj  J.  H.,  F.L.S.,  Kirrg’s  Road,  Chelsea. 
Veiten,  F.  C.  M.,  J.P.,  New  North  Road,  Exeter. 
Willard,  .Jesse,  Holly  Lodge  Gardens,  Highgate,  N. 
Woodward,  G.,  Barham  Coirrt  Gardens,  Testorr,  Maidstone. 
M  j-ight,  H.  J.,  32,  Dault  Road,  Warrdsworth,  ,S.W. 
Mythes,  G.,  V.M.H.,  Syon  House  Gardeirs,  Brerrtford. 
Floral  Committee  (Established  June  cm,  1859}, 
C'HAIKM.'iN. — Marshall,  Williarrr,  Auchirrraith,  Bexley. 
Vice  Cn.AiRMEN. — May,  H.  B.,  Hyson's  Larre,  Edmonton;  Paul,  George.  V.3I.H  , 
Cheshunt  ;  Shea,  Charles  E.,  The  Elms,  Foots  Cray. 
Secretary. — Humphreys,  T.,  R.H.S.  Gardens,  Chiswick,  W. 
Bain,  W.,  The  Gardens,  Burford  Lodge,  Dork'ng. 
Baker-,  W.  G.,  Botanic  Gardens,  Oxford. 
Barnes,  N.  F.,  Eaton  Gardens,  Chester. 
Barr,  W.,  12,  King  Street,  Covent  Garden,  W,.C. 
Blick,  Chas.,  The  Warren,  Hayes  Common,  Beckeijham. 
Cook,  E.  T.,  24,  Addison  Road,  Bedford  Park,  Chiswick. 
Cutbirsh,  H.  J.,  Highgate,  N. 
Cirthbertson,  W.,  Orpington. 
Dean,  R.,  V.M.H.,  42,  Ranelagh  Road,  Ealing,  W. 
Dixbn,  C.,  Holland  Horrse  Gardens,  Kensington. 
Druery,  C.  T.,  F.L.S.,  V.M.H.,  11,  Shaa  Road.  Acton.  W. 
Fielder,  C.  R.,  The  Gardens,  North  Mymrrrs  Park,  Hatfidcl. 
P'itt,  J.  H.,  The  Frythe  Gardens,  Welwyn. 
Fraser,  John,  F.L.,S.,  4,  Willow  Cottages,  Kew. 
Gordon,  G.,  T.M.H.,  Endsleigh,  Priory  Park,  Kew. 
Green,  Johtr,  Norfolk  House,  Dereharn. 
Howe,  W.,  Park  Hill  Gardens,  Streathanr  Corrrrnon. 
James,  W.  J.,  Woodside,  Farnham  Royal.  Slough. 
Jeffries,  C.,  4'7,  W’hitestile  Road,  Brerrtford. 
Jenkins,  E.  H.,  Queen's  Road,  Hampton  Hill,  Middlesex. 
Jennings,  J.,  Ascott  Gardens,  Leighton  Buzzard. 
Jones,  11.  J.,  Ryecroft,  Hither  Green,  Lewisham. 
Kerr,  R.  Wilson,  Basnett  Street,  Liverpool. 
Knowles,  C.  W.,  Bagshot  Park  Gardens,  Bag.shot. 
McLeod,  J.,  Dover  House  Gardens,  Roeharnpton. 
Mawley,  E.,  Rosebank,  Berkhanrster. 
Nicholsorr,  G.,  V.M.H.,  35,  Larkfleld  Road,  Richmond. 
Nix,  John  Ashburner,  Tilgate,  Crawlej-. 
Notcutt,  R.  C.,  Woodbridge,  Suffolk. 
Page-Roberts,  Rev.  F.,  Halstead  Rectory,  Sevenoaks,  Kent. 
Pearson,  C.  E. ,  Lowdham,  Nottingharrr. 
Ferry,  Amos,  Hardy  Plant  Farm,  Winchrnore  Hill,  N.  h 
Rerrthe,  G.,  Wensleydale,  Hanworth  Road,  Feltham,  Middlesex. 
Salter,  C.  J.,  Woodhatoh  Gardens,  Reigate. 
Thomson,  W.  P.,  25,  Bollo  Larre,  Chiswick,  W. 
Turner  H.,  V.M.H.,  Slough. 
Walker,  J.,  Ham  Common,  Surrej-. 
Wallace,  R.  W.,  Kilnfleld,  Colchester. 
Orchid  Committee  (Estallid.ed  March  30th,  1SS9}. 
Chairman.— Veitch,  H.  J.,  F.L.S.,  King's  Road.  Chelsea,  8.W. 
J  iCE-toAiRMEsr.— Fowler,  J.  Gurney,  Glebeland,  Woodford;  Cookson,  Norman  C. 
Oakwood,  Wylam-orr-Tjrre  ;  Schroder,  Baron  Sir  Henry,  Bart  VMH  The 
Dell,  Staines.  '  '  '*■ 
Hon.  Secretary-.— O'Brien,  James,  V.M.H.,  Mar  ian,  Harrow-nn  the-Hill 
Ashton,  F.  W.,  Southgate,  N. 
.\8hworth,  E.,  Harelleld  Hall,  Wilnrslow,  Clrtshiic 
Balfour-,  Professor-  Bayley,  F.R.S.,  V.M.H.,  Edinbui gli. 
Ballarrtine,  H.,  The  Dell  Gardens,  Staines. 
Bilney,  W.  A.,  Fir  Grange,  Weybridge. 
Bond,  T.,W.,  Elstead  House  Gardens,  Godalrrring. 
Boxall,  W.,  V  M.II.,  186,  Brook  Road,  Upper  Claptorr. 
Broornan-White,  R.,  Arddarroch,  Garelochhead.  N.B. 
Chapman,  H.  J.,  Oakwood,  Wylam,  Nor thurrrber laud. 
Charleswor-th,  J.,  Heaton,  Bradford. 
Colmarr,  J.,  Gatton  Park,  Reigate,  Surrey. 
Cobb,  W.,  33,  Broadwater-  Dowrr,  Titnbridge  Wells. 
Cookson,  Norman  0.,  Oakwood,  Wj-larrr,  Northirmbf rland. 
Crawshay,  tie  Barri,  Rosefield,  Sevenoaks. 
Douglas,  James,  V.M.H.,  Edenside,  Gr-eat  Bookhanr. 
Fetling,  C.  H.,  Southgate  Hoirse,  Sorrthgate,  N. 
Gleeson,  M.,  Warren  House  Garderrs,  Stanrnore. 
Hill,  E.,  Tring  Park  Gardens,  Tring. 
Hislop,  A.,  Bletchley  Park  Gardens,  Bletchlej-. 
Latham,  W.  B.,  Botanic  Garderrs,  Birmingham. 
Law-Schofleld,  Captain  G.  W.,  New  Hall  Hey,  Rawtens'all. 
Little,  H.,  Baronshalt,  The  Barons,  East  Twickenham. 
MacBean,  A.  A.,  Cooksbrrdge,  Sussex. 
Moore,  F.  W.,  V.M.H.,  Botanic  Gardens,  Glasrtevin,  Dublin 
Moore,  G.  F.,  Chardwar,  Bourton-on  tbe-Water-.  Glos. 
Odell,  J.  W.,  The  Grove,  Stanrnore,  Middlesex. 
Pitt,  H.  T.,  Rosslyn,  57,  Stamford  Hill,  N. 
Pollett,  H.  M.,  Fernside,  Bickley,  Kent. 
Potter,  J.  Wilson,  Elmwood,  Park  Hill  Road,  C'roydorr. 
Rehder,  Frank,  29,  Mincirrg  Lane,  E.C. 
Sander,  F.,  V.M.H.,  St,  Albans. 
Thompson,  W.,  AValtorr  Grarrge  Garderrs.  Stone,  jStatfs. 
Thorne,  F.  J.,  The  Gardens,  Sunnirtgdale  Park,  Berks. 
Tr-acy,  H.  A.,  Amyand  Park  Road,  Twickerrlram. 
Wellesley,  Francis,  Westfield,  Worthing.  1 
White,  W.  H.,  Burford  Lodge  Gardens,  D  -king. 
Young,  W.  H.,  Clare  Lawn  Garder-e,  Eas"  sen,  S.W. 
Narcissus  and  Tulip  Committee  (EitallUhed  1885). 
Ma.v,  Djson’s  Lane,  Edmorrtorr. 
VICE-C^HAIRMEN.— Baker,  J.  G.,  F.R.S.,  V.M.IL,  3.  Cumberland  Road.  Kew. 
Bermett-Poe,  John  T.,  V.M.IL,  29,  Ashley  Place,  S.W.  ;  Dod,  Rev.  C. 
\\oUey,  M..4',  V..\I.H.,  Edge  Hall,  Malpas,  Cheshire;  Engleheart,  Rev. 
^  ^  j  Little  Clarendon,  Dinton. 
Hon.  Secretarv. — Cirrtis,  C.  H.,  68,  Whitestile  Road,  Brentford. 
Barr,  R.,  12,  King  Street,  Covent  Garden,  W.C. 
Boscawetr,  Horr.  J.,  Tregye,  Fetranwell.  Corrrwall. 
Bourne,  Rev.  ,S.  E.,  Dur«!torr  Vicarage,  Lirrcolrr. 
Burbidge,  F.  W.,  M.A.,  V.M.H.,  Trinity  College,  Dublin. 
Cammell,  G.  H.,  Brookfield  Manor,  Hetbersage.  Sheffield. 
Copeland,  W^.  F.  M.,  Kibblestone  Hall,  Stone.  Staffs. 
Cowan,  C.  \\.,  Dalhousie  Castle,  Borrnvrigg,  Midlothiarr. 
Dean,  R.,  V.M.H.,  42,  Ranelagh  Road',  Ealing. 
Digby,  Rev.  C.,  Warharn  Rectorv,  Wells,  Norfolk. 
Foster,  Sir  Michael,  K.C.B.,  V.M.IL,  Sec.  R.S.,  Shelfoid 
De  Graaff,  S.  A.,  Leyden,  Holland. 
Goldring,  W.,  28,  Kew  Gardens  Road,  Kew. 
Goodwin,  A.  R.,  The  Elms,  Kidderminster. 
Hall,  A.  D.,  The  Oast  House,  Harpenden. 
Hartlarrd,  W.  B.,  24,  Patrick  Street,  Cork. 
Kingsmill,  A.,  The  Holt,  Harrow  Weald,  Stanrrrote. 
Krelage,  J.  H.,  Haarlem,  Holland. 
Leichtlin,  Max,  Baden-Baden. 
MacMichael,  Rev.  C.,  Walpole  Rectory,  Wisbech. 
Marsh,  Rev.  T.  H.,  Cawston  Rectory,  Norfolk. 
Moore,  F.  W.,  V.M.IL,  Botarric  Gardens,  Glasneviti,  Dublin. 
Pearson,  -J.  -Durrearr,  Chilwell  Nurseries,  Lewdhaut,  Notts. 
Pope,  J.,  The  Ericas,  King's  Nortorr. 
Poupart,  'VV.,  Marsh  Farm,  Twickenham. 
Reuthe,  Cf.,  Wensleydale,  Hanworth  Road,  Ftlfhatrr,  Middlesex 
Scrase-Dickins,  C.  R..  Coolhurst  Park,  Horsham, 
Smith,  J.  A.  Dorierr,  Tresco  Abbey,  Scilly. 
Sydenham,  R.,  190,  Bristol  Road,  Birmingham. 
Titheradge,  G.  T. ,  10,  Caverrdish  Road,  St.  Jolur's  Wood,  N.W. 
Walker,  James,  Ham  Corrtnron,  Surrey. 
Wallace,  R.,  Kilnfleld,  Colchester. 
Ware,  W-alter  T.,  Inglescorrrbe,  treat-  Bath. 
Willmott,  Miss,  V.M.H.,  Warley  Place,  Great  Warlcy,  Essex. 
Young,  H.  B.,  Netheringham  Manor,  near  J.ittcoltr. 
Etherisation  of  Plants. 
Under  the  process  of  etherisation  we  learn  that  the  Lily 
,bf  the  Valley,  the  Hyacinth,  and  the  Kose  have  so  far 
fallen  short  of  complete  success,  but  this  is  probably 
because  their  nature  and  peculiar  requirements  have  not 
yet  been  sufficiently  studied.  But  success  with  these  and 
many  other  popular  flowers  is  doubtless  only  a  matter  of 
time.  Hitherto  the  expense  attached  to  forcing  plants  into 
flower  at  unnatural  periods  has  been  enormous,  which 
accounts  for  the  prohibitive  prices,  particularly  of  white 
forms,  charged  for  cut  floivers  during  the  w-inter  months. 
How-  far  and  to  Yvhat  extent  the  new-  develo]Dment  w-ill 
affect  these  charges  remains  to  be  seen. 
The  discovery  of  the  new-  method  is  claimed  for  Claude 
Bernard,  the  distinguished  French  savant,  whose  “  Legons 
sur  les  phenomenes  communs  anx  animaux  et  aux 
vegetaux,”  Yvhich  appeared  as  far  back  as  1878-9,  contained, 
so  to  speak,  the  germ  of  the  new-  process.  But  for  all  prac¬ 
tical  purposes  the  real  discoverer  may  be  regai’ded  as  Pro¬ 
fessor  Johannsen,  the  well-known  Danish  physiologist.  Dr. 
Johannsen  contributed  a  paper  on  the  possibilities  of  the 
subject  to  the  “  Gartnertidende  ”  in  1894,  and  another 
appeared  in  the  same  paper  in  1897,  in  which  year  also  he 
contributed  a  memoir  to  the  Transactions  of  the 
Royal  Academy  of  Science  and  Letters  of  Denmark. 
All  these  papers  Yvere  in  Danish.  Tw-o  years  ago 
the  results  of  his  researches,  Yvith  illusti’ations,  were 
published  in  German,  in  a  brochure  entitled  “  Das  Aether- 
Verfahren  beim  Friihtreiben,  mit  besonderer  Fliedertrei- 
berei,”  and  it  w-as  this  pamphlet,  with  Dr.  Johannsen’s  pre¬ 
vious  writings,  which  induced  tw-o  extensive  Hamburg 
growers,  Herr  Frederik  Harms  and  Herr  H.  Syderhelm,  to 
make  experiments  on  their  own  account.  One  or  two 
French  growers  have  followed  closely  in  the  wake  of  the 
Germans  ;  all  are  naturally  reticent  as  to  their  methods  of 
procedure,  but  all  admit  the  great  success  which  has 
attended  their  efforts. 
Quite  lately  a  French  professor,  M.  Albert  iMaumene, 
has  translated  Dr.  Johannsen’s  book,  and,  with  some  addi 
tional  material,  issued  a  little  pamphlet  under  the  title  of 
“Nouvelle  Methode  de  Culture  forcee  des  Arbustes  et  des 
Plants  soumis  a  I’Action  de  I’Ether  et  du  Chloroforme.” 
This  pamphlet  is  so  full  of  details  that  a  process  which  was 
confined  to  a  small  circle  is  now-  public  property. 
