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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AXD  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
May  5,  1904. 
For  four  alpines.^ — First,  Mr.  J.  W.  Bentley,  with  Novelty, 
FiStella,  and  Buntliorn ;  second,  Mr.  J.  Douglas,  with  Golden 
Disk,  Rosy  Morn,  Ganymede,  and  Firefly ;  third,  Mr.  R.  C. 
Cartwright,  with  Firefly,  Blue  Peter,  J .  F.  Kew,  and  Thetis  ; 
Messrs.  Pope  and  Sons,  Air.  C.  Winn,  and  Mr.  E.  Danks  followed 
as  in  the  order  named.  For  two  plants. — First,  Mr.  J.  R. 
Holding,  with  Argus  and  IMrs.  Gorton;  second,  Mr.  F.  T.  Poul- 
son,  with  Thetis  and  a  seedling. 
For  a  single  plant,  gold  centre,  Mr.  J.  W.  Bentley  led  the 
way  with  Bunthorne.  For  single  plant,  light  centre.-  First, 
Mr.  J.  W.  Bentley,  with  Miss  Baker;  second,  l\Tv.  R.  C.  Cart¬ 
wright,  with  J.  F.  Kew;  third,  Mr.  F.  1.  Poulsci  \'  t’l  liis. 
For  pairs  for  maiden  growers.  —  hirst,  Mr.  '  '.h  ,  jun., 
with  Beauty  and  Heatheibell ;  second,  Mr.  C.  J.  o.v. 
For  three  show  and  three  alpine  Auriculas  by  amateurs. — Mr. 
R.  Holding  won  the  gold  medal  and  first  prize  with  Mrs.  Potts, 
Mrs.  Henwood,  Cleopatra,  Perfection,  .T.  F.  Kew.  and  Friend¬ 
ship;  second,  Mr.  FI.  E.  Burbridge,  with  Mrs.  Potts,  Heather- 
hell,  Mrs.  Dodwell,  John  Allen,  and  Mrs.  IM.  Smith. 
For  a  seedling  with  sold  centre,  Mr.  R.  Holding  led  with 
Golden  Acme ;  second,  Mr.  Holding,  with  Richard  Dean ;  and 
third,  IMr.  R.  C.  Cartwright,  with  Caerleon. 
For  four  seedling  al pines. — First,  Mr.  R.  Holding,  with 
Golden  Acme,  which  possesses  the  merits  of  a  perfect  flower. 
Premier  stage  Auricula. — First,  Air.  James  Douglas,  with 
Magpie.  Premier  alpine  Auricula. — Mr.  J.  F.  Douglas,  with 
J.  F.  Kew.  The  silver  medal  was  won  by  Air.  J.  Douglas, 
who  had  forty-five  points  in  the  aggregate.  The  bronze  medal 
fell  to  Mr.  R.  C.  Cartwright,  with  sixteen  points. 
Polyanthuses  were  very  well  staged.  For  four  plants,  gold- 
laced,  Mr.  J.  W.  Bentley  was  first  with  Mrs.  Brownhill  (2), 
Cheshire  Favourite,  and  Sidney  Smith;  second,  Mr.  J.  Stokes, 
with  George  IV.,  Aliss  Turner  (2),  and  Aliddleton  Favourite; 
third,  Mr.  J.  Clements,  with  seedlings.  In  the  class  for  single 
plants,  gold-laced.  Air.  J.  W.  Bentley  won  with  Sarah  Holden  ; 
same  exhibitor  second,  with  Lancashire  Hero;  third,  Mr.  J. 
Stokes,  with  Aliss  Turner;  and  fourth,  the  same  exhibitor,  with 
George  IV. 
For  a  group  of  Primulas,  Auriculas,  or  other  alpine  plants 
in  box  or  basket,  not  exceeding  3ft  across  either  way,  jMessrs. 
Pope  and  Sons  were  placed  first,  with  a  very  good  multifarious 
assortment;  second,  Air.  R.  C.  Cartwright,  ivith  an  excellent 
assortment  of  Primulas  chiefly;  and  Mr.  .J.  Clements  third,  with 
a  much  smaller  group.  Mr.  R.  Holding  had  several  very  pro¬ 
mising  seedling  alpine  Auriculas. 
Hardy  Fruit  Garden. 
TRAINING  A’OFNG  TREES. — Careful  attention  should  be 
given  those  that  are  placed  against  walls  and  fences.  Where 
it  is  seen  that  any  shoots  are  taking  the  lead  in  detrirnent  to 
tlie  remainder  of  the  tree,  they  should  be  depressed  or  pinched, 
allowing  the  weaker  shoots  to  grow  in  a  more  upright  manner. 
If  the  leading  shoots  of  young  pyramid  Pears  and  Apples 
appear  to  be  going  away  too  strongly,  take  out  the  points, 
allowing  the  topmost  break  to  extend  afterwards.  Stakes 
should  be  provided  for  supporting  these  central  shoots,  or  they 
are  apt  to  get  out  of  line  and  spoil  the  appearance  of  the  trees. 
APRICOTS. — Continue  the  needful  attention  to  the  trees  ; 
removing  superfluous  shoots,  stopping  those  that  are  over¬ 
strong,  and  reduce  somewhat  the  load  of  fruits  where  these 
have  set  very  thickly.  It  will  be  wise,  however,  to  wait  a  week 
or  two  longer  before  finally  thinning,  as  there  is  still  risk  from 
frost. 
PEACHES. — Attend  to  the  growths  of  these  as  advised 
above  for  Api'icots.  Shoots  attacked  by  aphis  may  have  their 
points  dipped  in  a  solution  of  tobacco  and  softsoap,  or  in  bad 
cases  the  trees  should  be  syringed  with  this  or  a  similar 
insecticide.  A  weekly  or  bi-weekly  washing  with  clear  water 
from  syringe  or  garden  engine  wid  be  of  great  benefit  during 
bright  weather. 
GOOSEBERRIES. — Examine  the  branches  of  these  for 
caterpillar  or  the  larvae  of  the  saw-fly.  Hand-picking  is  the 
surest  remedy  for  this  pest,  if  time  can  be  found  for  the  work. 
Dusting  with  hellebore  powder  is  sometimes  practised,  but  this 
should  only  be  done  in  the  early  stages  of  the  berries,  or  they 
must  be  washed  before  being  used.  A  mixture  of  soot  and  lime 
dashed  freely  amongst  the  bushes  is  also  an  excellent  deterrent. 
Wherever  the  evil  exists  it  must  be  fought,  as  it  has  such  a 
disfiguring  and  devitalising  effect  upon  the  bushes. 
Scottish  Horticultural. 
The  monthly  meeting  of  this  association  was  held  in  Dowell’s 
Rooms,  Edinburgh,  on  Tuesday,  the  3rd  iust.,  jMr.  McHattie, 
president,  in  the  chair.  The  meeting  was  a  veiy  large  one. 
After  formal  business.  Air.  Gordon,  V.M.H.,  of  Kew,  delivered  a 
most  interesting  and  educative  lecture  on  “  Flowering  Trees  and 
Shrubs,”  with  limelight  illustrations.  Air.  Gordon  spoke  for  over 
an  hour,  and  delighted  the  audience  with  a  large  number  of 
photographs  of  very  beautiful  specimens  of  a  very  large  variety 
of  trees  and  shrubs,  many  of  them  taken  in  and  around  Kew 
Gardens,  including  many  of  the  newer  and  rarer  introductions, 
as  well  as  the  leading  well-known  kinds.  iMr.  Gordon  also,  in 
speaking  to  the  various  pictures,  made  many  very  useful  hints 
on  their  cultivation.  At  the  close  an  interesting  discussion  took 
place.  Mr.  Laird,  Mr.  Grieve,  Mr.  Alackenzie,  and  others  being 
the  chief  speakers.  A  very  warm  vote  of  thanks  was  aAvarded 
to  Mr.  Gordon. 
The  exhibits  were  numerous  and  interesting.  Messrs.  Aleth- 
ven  and  Sons  exhibited  a  number  of  beautiful  variegated  Alaples 
in  pots,  and  a  number  of  well-grown  Hydrangeas,  and  two  hand¬ 
some  Tabernsemontana  coronaria.  Messrs.  Dicksons  and  Co. 
showed  a  number  of  attractive  double  scarlet  Anemones  in  pots. 
A  beautiful  specimen  Calceolaria  from  Mr.  Woodrow  had  a  cul- 
tur.al  certificate.  From  Mr.  Johnstone,  Hay  Lodae,  Tillandsia 
nobilis.  Air.  Grieve  had  various  hardy  flowers ;  Alessrs.  Todd 
and  Co.  exhibited  some  choice  Violas,  and  were  awarded  a  cer¬ 
tificate  for  a  very  pure  white  novelty.  Virgin  White.  Mr.  Leslie, 
Trinity  Cottage,  showed  some  liandsome  seedling  greenhouse 
Rhododendrons.  At  the  next  meeting,  Air.  Grieve,  Redbraes 
Nursery,  will  give  a  paper  entitled  “  Florists.”  A  vote  of  thanks 
to  ]\Ir.  McHattie  brought  the  meeting  to  a  close. 
Sussex  Weather. 
The  total  rainfall  at  Abbot’s  Leigh,  Hayward’s  Heath,  for 
the  past  month  was  1.59in,  being  O.lOin  below  the  average.  The 
heaviest  fall  was  0.59in  on  the  i2th.  Rain  fell  on  eleven  days. 
The  maximum  temperature  was  66deg  on  the  14th.  the  minimum 
32deg  on  the  22nd  and  26th.  Alean  maximum,  oS.OGdeg  ;  mean 
minimum,  40.05deg ;  mean  temperature,  49.05deg,  which  is 
1.98deg  above  the  average  of  twenty-three  years.  A  fine  month, 
with  just  enough  rain  to  keep  the  surface  of,  the  soil  fiom 
getting  too  dry.  Fruit  trees  look  extremely  well.  The  blossom 
IS  strong,  clean,  and  healthy.  There  are  less  signs  of  cater- 
pdlars  than  usual. — R.  I. 
STRAWBERRIES. — Old  plantations  of  these  may  have 
liquid  manure  poured  freely  between  the  rows,  but  if  the 
ground  is  dry  it  should  first  have  a  soaking  of  clear  water.  The 
stimulant  will  have  a  greater  effect  upon  the  crop  if  applied 
now,  than  if  given  later  when  the  berries  are  swelling.  See 
that  the  land  is  free  from  weeds,  forking  out  those  of  a  deep 
rooting  nature,  and  mulch  with  light  material  from  the  stables. 
Do  not  allow  weakly  and  late  f)lanted  crowns  to  bear  flowers, 
but  the  plants  may  be  allowed  to  produce  a  few  runners  for 
early  layering. 
GENERAL  REMARKS. — All  trees  planted  last  autumn  and 
mulched,  may  now  have  the  mulching  removed  to  give  the 
roots  the  benefit  of  sunshine  and  the  inci’eased  warmth.  Give 
wall  trees  liberal  supplies  of  water  should  dry  weather  prevail, 
and  all  trees  swelling  heavy  crops  of  fruit  should  be  given 
liquid  manure  (diluted  with  an  equal  jiart  of  water  if  strong), 
having  first  ensured  that  the  ground  is  in  a  moist  condition. 
Trees  that  make  unduly  strong  growth  should  not  be  fed  in 
this  manner.  Clierries  on  walls  should  be  frequently  syringed 
to  ensure  cleanliness;  unless  measui'es  are  taken  to  ensure  this 
the  trees  quickly  become  a  prey  to  the  black  aphis. — J.  W., 
Newent,  Glos. 
Fruit  Forcing. 
CHERR^  HOUSE. — With  the  fruit  ripening  syringing  must 
cease,  the  Cherries  being  kept  dry,  but  atmospheric  moisture 
should  bp  permitted  by  keeping  the  surface  of  the  borders  moist. 
Admit  air  constantly,  as,  if  condensation  takes  place,  the  fruit 
is  .seriously  affected,  cracking,  and  becoming  impaired  in 
quality.  If  necessary,  a  thorough  supply  of  water  should  be 
given  to  the  border.  Tie  in  the  shoots  as  they  advance,  and 
stop  those  not  required  for  training  at  about  the  fifth  leaf.  If 
black  aphides  are  troublesome,  dip  the  infested  shoots  in 
tobacco  water  or  some  approved  insecticide,  rubbing  them 
gently  with  the  fingers  whilst  wet.  Ventilate  freely  on  all 
favourable  occasions,  having  recourse  to  the  heating  apparatus 
where  external  conditions  are  unfavourable  to  secure  a  circula¬ 
tion  of  warm,  rather  dry  air.  Trees  in  pots  require  abundant 
supplies  of  water  and  nouri.shment.  Place  some  netting  over 
the  ventilators  to  prevent  birds  attacking  the  Cherries. 
A  INES  :  EARLA"  HOUSES. — The  Vines  started  at  the  new 
year  have  the  Grajies  in  an  advanced  stage  for  ripening ;  some 
are  commencing  to  colour,  and  will  need  a  circulation  of  warm, 
rather  dry  air.  An  arid  condition  of  the  atmosphere,  however, 
must  be  avoided,  inasmuch  as  it  is  sure  to  induce  an  attack  of 
