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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  '  GARDENER. 
Febrnar}’^  18,  1904. 
Then  there  is  the  frilled  type,  which  i.s  beautiful  from  certain 
positions,  and  may  commend  itself  to  some.  The  shape  is 
.somewhat  of  the  shuttlecock  arrangement.  This  form  can  be 
liad  in  three  colours,  namely,  white,  rose,  and  purple.  The 
papilio  form  is  also  re*  .'esented. 
Others  of  Giant  st/.  an  are  Crimson  and  Cherry  Red.  Giant 
Pink  is  a  large  form  -^.f  Salmon  Queen — a  pretty  C^yclamen  this 
- — and  w'hich  in  turn  is  lighter  than  Salmon  King.  Giant  Rose 
is  a  pale  lilac  rose.  Phcenix  is  not  quite  so  dark  as  Vulcan. 
These,  then,  represent  the  variations  so  far.  The  next  step  is 
to  develop  a  Picotee-edged  section,  and  the  plants  are  already 
under  observation.  Notwithstanding  dull  skies  and  unfavourable 
weather,  the  Reading  Primulas  were  exemplary  models  of  cul¬ 
ture  from  first  to  last.  Indeed,  one  of  the  most  remarkable 
points  to  the  visitor  is  the  wonderful  evenness  and  liigh  excel¬ 
lence  from  end  to  end  of  13,000  odd  seed-bearers. — Wandering 
Willie. 
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Royal  Caledonian  Horticnltural  Society. 
List  of  Committees. 
I.  Committees  of  the  Council. 
Finance  Committee  :  Duties. — To  have  charge  of  all  matters 
of  finance,  including  arrangements  for  admission  to  the  exhibi¬ 
tions  and  meetings,  the  fixing  of  rates  of  admission  and  sale  of 
tickets,  and  payment  on  entrance. 
W.  H.  Massie,  1,  AVaterloo  Place  (Convener). 
I).  AV.  Thomson,  113,  George  Street. 
Lieut. -C'Ol.  Campbell,  30,  AVaterloo  Place. 
J.  W.  MTlattie,  City  Chambers. 
John  Methven,  15,  Princes  Street. 
A.  1).  Mackenzie,  14,  Greenhill  Park. 
Exhibition  and  Judges  Committee:  JJafies.— To  have  charge, 
of  the  preparation  of  the  schedule  of  prizes,  and  of  all  arrange¬ 
ments  for  conducting  the  exhibitions  and  meetings,  including 
the  letting  and  allocation  of  space,  arrangement  of  exhibits, 
superintendence  of  judging,  lighting  and  cleaning,  hours  of 
admission,  music,  closing  of  the  shows  and  removal  of  exhibits, 
railway  arrangements  and  advertising. 
J.  AV.  M'Hattie,  City  Chambers  (Convener). 
AA".  H.  Massie,  1,  Waterloo  Place. 
James  AATiytock,  Dalkeith  Gardens,  Dalkeith. 
AAhn.  Smith,  Oxenfoord  Castle  Gardens,  Dalkeith. 
J.  C.  Fraser,  Comely  Bank  Nurseries. 
A.  D.  Richardson,  7,  West  Catherine  Place. 
Jas.  Grieve,  Redbraes  Nurseries. 
D.  Kidd,  Carberry  Tower  Gardens,  Inveresk. 
II.  Committees  of  the  Society. 
I.  Fruit  and  A'egetable  Committee  :  Duties. — To  examine  and 
report  to  the  council  on  the  merits  and  qualities'  of  the  fruit 
and  vegetables  exhibited  at  the  society’s  shows  and  meetings, 
particularly  with  a  view  to  encourage  lugher  cultivation,  and 
the  introduction  of  new  and  rare  kinds  and  improved  varieties. 
Alackinnon,  G.,  The  Gardens,  Melville  Castle,  Lasswade  (Con¬ 
vener). 
Buchanan,  Charles,  The  Gardens,  Penicuik  House,  Penicuik. 
Cairns,  John,  The  Gardens,  The  Hirsel,  Coldstream. 
Cairns,  Richard,  The  Gardens,  Balruddery,  Dundee. 
Calderhead,  David,  Tweed  A^'ineyards,  Clovenfords. 
Cook,  Thomas,  The  Gardens,  Sandringham. 
Crosbie,  Alex.,  Tlie  Gardens,  Buchanan  Castle,  Drymen. 
Day,  James,  The  Gardens,  Galloway  House,  Garliestown. 
Douglas,  John,  Easter  Duddingston,  Portobello. 
Forbes,  James,  Overtoun  Gardens,  Dumbarton. 
Hamilton,  James,  The  Gardens,  Manderston,  Duns. 
Hay,  T.,  The  Gardeirs,  Hopetoun,  S.  Queensferry. 
Henderson,  AV.,  Balbirnie  Gardens,  Markinch. 
Inglis,  D.,  The  Gardens,  Drumlanrig  Castle,  Thornhill. 
Kirk,  Alexander,  The  Gardens,  Norwood,  Alloa. 
Lunt,  Thomas,  The  Gardens,  Ardgowan,  Inverkip. 
M'Bean,  Donald,  The  Gardens,  Craigends  Castle,  Johnstone. 
Maegregor,  Jas.,  The  Gardens,  Mentmore. 
Mackinnon.  Alex.,  The  Gardens,  Scone  Palace,  Perth. 
APLaren,  John,  Ballincrieff,  Longniddry. 
Afelvillc,  David,  The  Gardens,  Elliston,  St.  Boswells. 
Murraj*,  D.,'  The  Gardens,  Culzean  Castle,  Maybole. 
Smith,  James  F.,  The  Gardens,  Cullen  House,  Cullen. 
Stewart,  Charles,  Eskgrove,  Inveresk. 
Thomson,  David,  Fernbank,  Dalkeith. 
Trou]),  AAh.  The  Gardens,  Castlemilk,  Lockerbie. 
AAh'bstor,  Charles.  The  Gardens,  Gordon  Castle,  Fochabers. 
AA'illiamson,  AA".,  14,  liyre  Crescent. 
AV  ilson,  Thomas,  The  Gardens,  Glamis  Castle,  Forfar. 
AA’ocdcock,  R.,  Archcrfield  Gardens,  Dirleton. 
II.  Floral  Committee  :  Duties. — To  judge  improvements  in 
plants  and  flowers. 
AVhytock,  James,  Dalkeith  Gardens,  Dalkeith  (Convener). 
Brooman-AVhite,  R.,  Ardarroch,  Garelochhead. 
Brotherston,  R.  P.,  The  Gardens,  Tyninghame. 
Campbell,  AI.,  Auchinraith  Nurseries,  Blantyre. 
Cocker,  William,  Springhill  Nurseries,  Aberdeen. 
Croll,  David,  Nurseryman,  Dundee. 
Cummins,  G.  AV.,  Florist,  Mablethorpe,  Lines. 
Cuthbertson,  M.,  Nurseryman,  Rothesay. 
Cuthbertson,  Win.,  Nurseryman,  Rothesay. 
Dickson,  Hugh,  Royal  Nurseries,  Belfast. 
Forbes,  John,  Nurseryman,  Hawick. 
Fraser,  P.  Neill,  Rockville,  Alurrayfleld. 
Harrow,  Robert,  Royal  Botanic  Garden,  Edinburgh. 
Hogg,  Thos.,  The  Gardens,  AVoodside,  Paisley. 
Lindsay,  Robert,  Kaimes  Lodge,  Alurrayfield. 
Lunt,  Thomas,  The  Gardens,  Keir,  Dunblane. 
MTntyre,  Malcolm,  Gardens,  The  Glen,  Innerleithen. 
AI'Kenzie,  Alex.,  AA^arriston  Nurseries,  Edinburgh. 
Mackinnon,  John,  The  Gardens,  Terregles,  Dumfries. 
Mackinnon,  Wm.,  144,  Princes  Street,  Edinburgh. 
Alather,  R.  A^.,  Kelso. 
Melville,  D.,  The  Gardens,  Dunrobin  Castle,  GoLspie. 
Newbigging,  John,  Nurseries,  Dumfries. 
Paterson,  John,  The  Gardens,  Salton  Hall,  Pencaitland. 
Pirie,  W.,  The  Gardens,  Dalhousie  Castle,  Bonnyrigg. 
Sharp,  AVilliam,  The  Gai’dens,  Freelands,  Perth. 
Simp, son,  AVm.,  The  Gardens,  AVemyss  Castle,  Fife. 
Sinclair,  George,  East  Linton,  Prestonkirk. 
Smellie,  John,  Busby. 
Smith,  Thos.,  Nurseries,  Stranraer. 
Street,  Charles,  The  Gardens,  Floors  Castle,  Kehso. 
Urquhart,  F.,  The  Gardens,  Pre.stonhall,  Dalkeith. 
Whitton,  James,  Superintendent  of  Public  Parks,  Glasgow. 
Wood,  Geo.,  Oswald  House  Gardens,  Oswald  Road. 
AVright,  AA’m.,  The  Gardens,  Taymouth  Castle,  Aberfeldy. 
HI.  Scientific  Committee  ;  Duties. — To  examine  and  report 
on  all  matters  of  scientific  interest  or  importance  that  may  be 
brought  under  their  notice  at  the  society’s  exhibitions  or  meet¬ 
ings,  or  otherwise  in  connection  with  the  objects  of  the 
society. 
Fraser,  P.  Neill,  Rockville,  Alurrayfield  (Convener). 
Arnott,  Samuel,  Rosedene,  Carsethorn,  by  Dumfries. 
Bailey,  Col.  F.,  7,  Drummond  Place,  Edinburgh. 
Boyd,  Wm.  B.,  Faldonside,  Melrose. 
Buchanan  James,  Oswald  House,  Edinburgh. 
Ferguson,  R.  C.  Alunro,  Raith,  Kirkcaldy. 
Geddes,  Professor  Patrick,  14,  Ramsay  (jardens,  Edinburgh. 
Grieve,  Symington,  11,  Lauder  Road,  Edinburgh. 
Macdougall,  R.  Stewart,  AI.A.,  D.Sc.,  Archibald  Place,  Edin¬ 
burgh. 
Masters,  Maxwell  T.,  M.D.,  F.R.S.,  Mount  Avenue,  Ealing,  W. 
Maxwell,  Sir  Herbert,  Bart,  of  Alonreith,  AA'igtownshire. 
Paul,  Rev.  David,  AI.A.,  LL.D.,  Carridale,  Fountainhall  Road, 
Edinburgh . 
Smith,  Dr.  Wm.  G.,  Yorkshire  College,  Leeds. 
Sprague,  Thos.  Bond,  LL.D.,  29,  Buckingham  Terrace,  Edin¬ 
burgh. 
Trail,  James  W.  H.,  Professor  of  Botany,  Aberdeen. 
AVatson,  Wm.,  M.D.,  The  Lea,  Corstorphine. 
Wilson,  John  H.,  D.Sc.,  F.R.S.E.,  South  Street,  St.  Andrews. 
Plant  Notes. 
New  American  Carnations. 
The  following  new  varieties  have  been  registered  by  John  E.' 
Haines,  Bethlehem,  Pa.  :  Juno,  a  bright  scarlet,  in  size  3in  and 
over,  with  well  formed  flower,  which  is  fragrant  and  does  not 
burst  the  calyx ;  stem  long  and  strong,  a  free  bloomer  from 
September  to  June,  and  a  rapid  grower.  Imperial,  a  pink  varie¬ 
gated,  stems  from  30in  to  36in  long,  size  of  flower  J-^in,  a  free 
bloomer  with  hardy  growth  ;  blooms  from  September  to  June. 
Edelweiss. 
Most  of  us  are  familiar  enough  with  the  name  of  Edelweiss, 
which  is  still  associated  in  the  minds  of  too  many  with  inacces¬ 
sible  mountains,  dangerous  ascents,  and  fatalities  which  have 
befallen  the  rash  and  foolhardy  ones  who  have  risked  and  lost 
their  lives  in  seeking  to  gather  this  plant.  It  has  about  it  the 
halo  of  romance,  for  have  not  many  Swiss  lovers  dared  much  to 
gather  the  Edelweiss  to  prove  their  devotion  and  bravery  to 
the  maiden  of  their  hearts?  But  we  have  no  need  to  risk  our 
lives  in  search  for  the  Edelweiss,  for  all  who  have  a  garden 
