November  29,  1900. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
489 
Secretaries  of  All  Gardenlngr  IMCataal  Improvement 
Societies  are  requested  to  send  address  and  title  of  their  organisations 
to  the  Editor  of  the  Journal  of  Horticulture  at  12,  Mitre  Court 
Chambers,  Fleet  Street,  London,  for  insertion  in  the  coming  edition  of 
the  “  Horticultural  Directory,”  which  is  published  at  the  beginning  of 
December. 
Rothesay  Horticultural  Society. — We  are  informed  that  the 
name  of  the  Bute  National  Kose  and  Horticultural  Society  has  been 
altered  to  Rothesay  Horticultural  Society,  and  the  secretary’s  address, 
Mr.  R.  Smith,  1,  Lilyoak  Terrace,  Rothesay. 
Cresslngton  Chrysanthemum  Show. — Fortunate  indeed  is  the 
Cressington  committee  in  having  in  the  immediate  neighbourhood  a 
gentleman  so  eminently  proud  of  his  garden  and  everything  connected 
with  horticulture  as  Samuel  Lloyd,  Esq.,  and  who  further  showed  his 
interest  in  the  village  by  giving  a  first  prize  of  £5  for  twelve  blooms 
each  incurved  and  Japanese.  The  successful  Liverpool  grower,  Mr. 
J.  Heaton,  gardener  to  R.  P.  Houston,  Esq.,  M.P.,  The  Lawn,  Aigburth, 
easily  secured  the  prize  with  a  very  handsome  stand.  Mr.  Young, 
gardener  to  T.  G.  Williamson,  Esq.,  Otterspool  House,  had  many  good 
flowers  in  his  second  prize  stand.  Mr.  Heaton  was  again  superior  in 
the  class  for  nine  incurved  and  nine  Japanese,  the  flowers  being  equally 
good.  Mr.  Barber,  gardener  to  Walter  Holland,  Esq.,  Carnatic  Hall, 
Mossley  Hill,  won  with  six  incurved  and  six  Japanese.  For  six 
Japanese,  distinct,  Samuel  Lloyd,  Esq.,  Newhaven,  Aigburth,  came 
out  an  easy  winner  with  choice  blooms.  The  groups  contained  many 
bright  coloured  flowers,  Mr.  G.  Leadbeater,  gardener  to  W.  J.  Davey, 
Esq.,  Holmleigh,  was  first,  Mr.  F.  Keighley,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Duncan, 
Prizett,  Grassendale,  following.  Mr.  Evans,  the  chairman,  Mr.  Johnson, 
secretary,  and  the  staging  committee,  did  their  work  in  the  most 
admirable  manner. 
Iilverpool  ITatlonal  Amateur  Gardeners. — The  recent  meeting 
at  Hackins  Hey  was  marked  by  many  improved  features,  the  first  being 
the  advance  in  the  cut  blooms,  which  were  a  great  credit  to  the  growers. 
Mr.  D.  W.  Cangley  won  the  first  prize  for  twelve  Japanese,  also  for  six 
incurved.  For  six  Japanese,  and  for  the  display  of  cut  blooms  for  the 
president’s  prize,  Mr.  Butcher  staged  handsomely.  Mr.  Arthur  Dale 
gained  a  special  prize  for  a  plant  in  pot,  and  second  for  Japanese.  Mr. 
Guy  carried  the  hand  bouquet  prize.  Miss  Hunter  being  a  close  second. 
The  president’s  prize  for  a  plant  in  bloom  went  to  Mr.  Arthur  Dodd  for 
a  well-flowered  Cattleya  labiata  autumnalis,  and  it  certainly  reflected 
great  praise  on  account  of  Mr.  Dodd  having  only  recently  taken  up 
Orchid  culture.  Miss  Hunter,  Miss  Davies,  and  Mr.  Histed  were  also 
notable  winners.  In  the  lecture  room  Mr.  A.  W.  Ardran  presided  over 
a  somewhat  large  attendance,  and  briefly  introduced  Mr.  W.  S.  Laverock, 
M.A.,  B.8c.,  who  gave  a  highly  interesting  lecture  on  “  The  Life  History 
of  a  Fern,”  dealing  with  raising  from  spores,  the  audience  following 
the  beautiful  limelight  views  with  close  attention.  Altogether  the  past 
season  has  been  one  of  the  most  successful,  which  may  be  attributed  to 
the  untiring  energy  of  the  president,  Mr.  A.  W.  Ardran,  and  the  valuable 
work  of  the  secretary,  Mr.  J.  D.  MacGregor.  A  social  evening  is  in 
store  for  next  month. 
Royal  nxeteorolog'lcal  Society. — The  opening  meeting  of  this 
society  for  the  present  session  was  held  on  Wednesday  evening,  the 
21st  inst.,  at  the  Institution  of  Civil  Engineers,  Great  George  Street, 
Westminster,  Dr.  C.  Theodore  Williams,  president,  in  the  chair. 
A  communication  was  read  from  the  International  Meteorological 
Committee,  inviting  observations  of  the  form,  amount,  and  direction  of 
the  clouds  on  the  first  Thursday  of  each  month  during  1901,  as  well  as 
on  the  preceding  and  following  days.  These  observations  are  to  be 
made  in  connection  with  the  balloon  ascents,  which  will  be  carried  out 
under  the  direction  of  the  Aerostation  Committee.  Mr.  R.  H.  Curtis 
exhibited  an  improved  mounting  for  the  lens  and  bowl  of  the  Campbell- 
Stokes  sunshine  recorder,  by  means  of  which  the  glass  ball  can  be 
quickly  and  accurately  placed  centrally  in  the  bowl,  where  it  is  secured 
by  clamping  screws.  Mr.  W.  H.  Dines  read  a  brief  paper  on  the 
“  Weekly  Death  Rate  and  Temperature  Curves,  1890-99.”  Mr. 
H.  Mellish  also  read  a  paper  on  the  “  Seasonable  Rainfall  of  the  British 
Islands.”  After  referring  to  what  had  already  been  written  on  the 
subject  by  others,  he  proceeded  to  discuss  the  data  contained  in  the 
“  Tables  of  Rainfall,  1866-90,”  published  by  the  Meteorological  Council. 
Ho  concluded  by  saying  that  as  regards  the  relation  between  the 
amount  which  falls  in  the  wettest  and  the  driest  month  at  any  station, 
it  seems  to  be  generally  the  case  that  the  range  is  larger  for  wet 
stations  than  for  dry  ones. 
Reading  Gardeners’  Association. — “Wall  Fruit  Trees”  formed 
the  subject  of  a  paper  read  by  Mr.  T.  Turton,  of  Sherborne  Castle 
Gardens,  Dorset,  at  the  fortnightly  meeting  of  the  Reading  Gardeners’ 
Association,  and  as  Mr.  Turton  was  one  of  the  originators  of  the 
society,  it  is  needless  to  say  the  attendance  was  very  large.  The  paper 
given  was  an  exceedingly  practical  one  touching  upon  Apricots,  Peaches, 
Nectarines,  Pears,  Plums,  Cherries,  Currants,  and  Gooseberries;  also 
soil,  situation,  training,  and  pruning.  An  interesting  discussion 
followed  in  which  the  following  took  part  : — Messrs.  Stanton,  Hinton, 
Neve,  Powell,  Lees,  Chamberlain,  Exler,  Townsend,  Turner,  Alexander, 
Baskett,  and  Lever.  A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  Mr. 
Turton  for  his  paper.  The  exhibits  were  not  so  numerous  as  usual, 
but  were  of  excellent  quality,  viz.,  a  large  heap  of  Sutton’s  Selected 
Ailsa  Craig  Onion,  each  of  the  thirty  bulbs  staged  being  typical  of  this 
noted  variety.  Mr.  Stanton,  of  Park  Place  Gardens,  showed  a  basket 
of  Coe’s  Golden  Drop  and  Blue  Imperatrice  Plums.  Two  new  members 
were  elected. 
Beckenbam  Horticultural  Society.  —  On  Friday  evening, 
November  23rd,  a  lecture  on  “  Ferns  and  Fern  Culture”  was  delivered 
to  this  society  by  Mr.  A.  Hemsley,  foreman  at  Mr.  H.  J.  Jones’  Ryecroft 
Nursery.  Propagation  by  spores  was  first  treated,  while  other  modes 
of  propagation  peculiar  to  certain  varieties  were  explained — Adiantum 
Farleyense  to  wit.  If  a  stock  of  young  plants  are  required,  take  a 
healthy  young  specimen  and  pull  it  into  single  crowns;  these 
put  into  suitable  soil  (loam,  leaf  soil,  sand,  and  sphagnum) 
warmth  and  moisture  soon  make  nice  plants.  In  referring  to 
shading  green  was  condemned  in  toto ;  “  always  use  white,”  said 
Mr.  Hemsley.  Potting  soil  and  manuring  received  attention.  A  period 
of  rest  is  as  beneficial  to  Ferns  as  to  other  plants  ;  a  reduction  of 
temperature  and  water,  following  which  they  start  with  renewed 
vigour.  A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  Mr.  Hemsley  for  his 
practical  and  instructive  lecture,  also  to  Mr.  Horlock  who  so  ably 
conducted  the  meeting.  Messrs.  Peed  &  Son  contributed  a  collection, 
of  well-grown  choice  Perns,  some  half-specimen  size;  also  Orchids 
both  plants  and  cut  flowers,  many  varieties  of  Cypripediums  (some 
seedlings)  and  Cattleyas  being  represented. — T.  C. 
Woolton  Cbrysauthemum  .  —  At  this  show  there 
were  double  the  number  of  entries  over  the  previous  occasion. 
We  can  only  give  a  summary  of  the  results.  J.  Huddlestone, 
Esq.,  presented  a  silver  cup  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct, 
and  a  smart  fight  ensued  between  Mr.  J.  Wynne,  gardener  to 
Stewart  H.  Brown,  Esq.,  Allerton,  and  Mr.  G.  Haigh,  gardener 
to  Sir  W.  H.  Tate,  Bart.,  Highfield,  Woolton,  each  stand  containing 
magnificent  flowers,  Mr.  Wynne  securing  the  honour.  For  eighteen 
Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  Haigh  achieved  a  conspicuous  success,  also 
for  twelve  incurved.  A  noted  grower  of  incurved,  Mr.  Vaughan^ 
gardener  to  T.  Brocklebank,  Esq.,  The  Hollies,  Woolton,  gained  the 
honours  for  eighteen  and  six  incurved,  with  flowers  of  first-class  type, 
Mr.  T.  Carling,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Cope,  Dove  Park,  Woolton,  gaining  the 
miscellaneous.  Table  decorations  were  beautiful.  Mr.  Stoney  won  with 
grand  large  flowering,  whilst  Mr.  W.  Wilson,  gardener  to  H. 
Cunningham,  Esq.,  Gateacre,  was  unapproachable  in  trained  plants.  Mr 
Stoney,  Mr.  Haigh,  and  Mr.  Carling  gave  of  their  best  in  other  classes, 
the  fruit,  vegetables,  and  roots  being  of  the  highest  quality. 
IMCeteoroloerlcal  Observations  at  Cblswlck. — Taken  in  the 
Royal  Horticultural  Society’s  Gardens — height  above  sea  level  24  feet. 
Date. 
o 
Temperature  of  the 
Air. , 
Temperature  of 
toe  Soil. 
At  9  A.M. 
?2 
1900. 
Bction 
kVind. 
At  9  A.M. 
Day. 
Night 
[lain. 
At 
At 
At 
£  2  § 
a  a 
November. 
S 
Dry 
Bulb. 
Wet 
Bulb. 
Highest 
Lowest. 
1-ft. 
deep. 
2-ft. 
deep. 
4-ft. 
deep. 
Sunday..  18 
N.N.E. 
deg. 
43-8 
deg. 
40-2 
deg. 
49-0 
deg. 
40-6 
ins. 
deg. 
45-7 
deg. 
49'1 
deg. 
61  -9 
deg. 
35-9 
Monday.  .19 
N.N.E. 
41-9 
37-9 
45  0 
39  0 
_ 
44-9 
48-9 
61-7 
33-8 
Tuesday  20 
N.N.E. 
42-4 
40  8 
45-0 
37-6 
_ 
44-2 
48-2 
61-5 
32-5 
Wed’sday  21 
N.N.E. 
43-1 
41-9 
45-8 
40-6 
_ 
44-8 
48-1 
61 -3 
35-6 
Thursday  22 
N.N.W. 
42  0 
40-8 
45-8 
41-9 
_ 
45-2 
48-1 
61-2 
39-2 
fridiy  ..  23 
S.S.E. 
33-2 
32-4 
49-7 
29  5 
_ 
43-6 
47-9 
60-9 
22-0 
Saturday  24 
S.S.E. 
42-9 
41  0 
49-4 
30-7 
0-29 
42-3 
47-3 
60-7 
24-6 
Means  .. 
41-3 
39-3 
47-1 
37-1 
Total 
0-29 
44-4 
48-2 
51-3 
31-9 
The  weather  during  the  week  has  been  dry  and  dull,  with  cold  winds, 
mostly  from  the  N.E. 
