July  2,  1903. 
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JOURXAL  OF  HOIITICULTFIIE 
Croydon  Horticultural  Show. 
The  Croydon  gardeners  are  holding  tlieir  annual  sninmer  show 
on  Wednesday  next,  July  8.  in  the  grounds  of  .Vddi.scoiube  Court, 
Addi.scombe  Road.  Croydon,  when  a  good  exhibition  is  expected. 
There  are  127  classes. 
Messrs.  Barr  at  the  Royal  Botanic  Gardens. 
Messrs.  Rarr  and  Sons  (of  King  Street,  Covent  Garden)  are 
liolding  their  annual  exhibition  of  hardy  flowers  and  Japanese 
pigmy  trees  at  the  Royal  Botanic  Gardens.  Regent’s  Park,  from 
•June  29  to  July  5.  The  band  of  the  2nd  Life  Guards  was  in 
attendance  yesterday,  July  1. 
Ulverston  Rose  Show. 
The  North  Lonsdale  Rose  Society  will  hold  its  exhibition  of 
Roses,  Sweet  Peas,  Stocks,  and  herbaceous  flowers  at  Podbush 
Park,  Uh^erston,  on  Friday,  Julj'  10,  next.  On  this  occasion 
there  will  be  a  liberal  distribution  of  prizes  and  medals,  amount¬ 
ing  in  all  to  some  £T3o,  including  a  challenge  ti’ophy  and  a 
challenge  cup  for  Sweet  Peas  valued  at  £30.  Entries  close  upon 
July  7.  To  facilitate  attendance  the  committee  have  made 
arrangements  for  the  issue  by  the  railway  of  cheap  excursion 
tickets. 
Isle  of  Wight  Horticultural  Association. 
On  Thursday,  the  18th  ult.,  a  party  of  members  of  the  above 
association,  accompanied  by  Dr.  Groves,  J.P.,  and  Mr.  W. 
Tribbick,  one  of  the  lion,  secretaries,  had  a  visiting  day  at  Ryde. 
By  the  courtesy  of  General  the  Hon.  Somerset  Calthorpe,” 
writes  one  of  the  pai’tj\  “  we  were  first  permitted  to  visit  his 
lovely  Island  seat.  Woodlands  Vale.  In  the  laying  out  of  the 
beautiful  grounds  here  the  exquisite  skill  and  taste  of  the  land¬ 
scapist’s  art  is  most  pronounced,  the  terraces  at  varying  heights 
presenting  an  imposing  and  pleasing  appearance.  The  walls  of 
these  latter  are  aglow  wdth  hardy  Fuchsias,  thriving  luxuriantly, 
Ceanothus  of  azure  blue  tints  in  profusion  of  bloom,  and  many 
ethers.  Interspersed  on  tliese  terraces  with  artistically  designed 
flower-beds  are  fine  specimens  of  Cupressus  macrocarpa,  the 
quickest  grown  of  all  this  genus,  and  other  choice  Coniferae, 
including  in  the  background  a  fine  Picea  pinsapo.  Amongst  other 
subjects  surrounding  the  pretty  ponds  were  grand  pieces  of 
Phormium  tenax  coming  into  flower.  Lender  glass  Grapes, 
Tomatoes,  Figs,  and  Peaches  are  grown,-  the  last-named  exten- 
.sively.  The  trees  are  looking  remarkably  well,  and  are  heavily 
cropped.  Strawberries  and  Raspberries  are  exceiitionally  good 
in  the  open.  A  luncheon  of  substantial  viands  was  followed  by 
an  inspection  (by  the  kind  invitation  of  Captain  Daubuz)  of 
Buckingham  Villa,  with  its  most  interesting  gardens  and  the 
rare  collection  of  trees,  plants,  and  shrubs.  Here  are  many 
subjects  which  never  come  under  the  observation  of  the  ordinary 
gardener.  The  gallant  Captain  is  conversant  with  the  habitats 
and  cultural  requirements  of  all  his  pets,  and  has  actually  im¬ 
ported  soil  from  the  Table  Mountains,  the  home  of  the  Disa 
grandiflora  (scarlet  Orchid),  and  sand  from  the  Coast  of  Cornwall 
for  plants  indigenous  to  that  locality.  These  gardens  are  not 
exclusively  devoted  to  rare  plants.  Roses  are  superbly  grown 
and  flowered.  A  standard  of  William  Allan  Ricliardson,  6ft 
through,  excited  our  admiration,  and  also  a  magnificent  Wistaria, 
covering  in  festoon  the  front  of  the  house.  Captain  Daubuz  was 
thanked  for  his  great  kindness  and  hospitality  shown  us,  and  his 
gardens  were  un-stintedly  praised.  The  Rose  show  then  claimed 
our  attention.  Blooms  almost  perfection  were  to  be  seen  in 
leading  stands,  and,  speaking  generally,  considering  the  adv'erse 
conditions  prevailing  this  season,  the  whole  display  was  meri¬ 
torious  in  all  respects.  Through  the  kindness  of  Mr.  Goble,  we 
were  privileged  to  visit  his  extensive  and  renowned  nurseries. 
Carnations  are  a  speciality  both  in  pots  and  open  quarters,  and 
are  well  grown.  Zonal  and  hybrid  Pelargoniums  are  in  quantity 
and  perfection,  and  hundreds  of  Orchids  in  the  rudest  health. 
The  largest  Tomato  house,  150ft  by  30ft,  was  a  sight  to  remember. 
About  three  tons  are  annually  cut  from  this  one  house.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Goble  generously  provided  tea  for  us  on  the  lawn  attached 
to  their  residence.” 
AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
London  Shows. 
If  sterday,  July  1,  London  had  three  interesting  flower  shows, 
one  at  the  Temple  (Roses),  one  at  Regent's  Park  diardy  flowers), 
and  a  general  .show  at  Richmond.  Is  this  not  too  much? 
Gardening  Appointments. 
A.  V.  Coombe,  foreman  in  Longford  Castle  Garden.s,  has  been 
appointed  to  succeed  Mr.  G.  W.  Musk  as  head  gardener  to  Lord  de 
Ramsey,  Haverland  Hall,  Norwich.  *  *’  John  Peattie,  fore¬ 
man  in  the  Gardens,  Overtoun.  Dumbartonshire,  as  head  gar¬ 
dener  to  Janies  Kennedy,  Esq.,  Doonholm,  Ayrshire. 
Map  of  the  Republic  of  Peru. 
We  have  received  from  Mr.  Edward  Higginson,  Consul  of 
Peru,  Southampton,  a  map  of  that  country,  with  a  short  descrip¬ 
tion  of  its  climate,  features,  resources,  political  organisation, 
agricultui’e.  commerce,  mining  and  other  industries,  Ac.,  and  the 
object  of  the  publication  is  to  make  known  what  Peru  really  is, 
and  what  it  can  offer  to  emigrants.  Copies  are  obtainable  on 
application  to  Mr.  Ed.  Higginson. 
Bristol  Gardeners’  Association. 
This  association  held  its  usual  meeting  at  St.  John’s  Rooms, 
on  Thursday,  June  25,  Mr.  E.  Poole  presiding.  The  evening  was 
set  apart  for  the  reading  of  “Horticultural  Clippings.”  Prizes 
being  offered  for  the  most  interesting.  Twelve  of  the  members 
competed  for  the  prizes,  which  were  awarded  to  Messrs.  Curtis, 
Kitley.  and  Hancock.  A  certificate  of  merit  went  to  Mr.  W.  H. 
Davis  (gardener,  Mr.  Curtis)  for  Odontoglossum  Pe.scatorei. 
Sussex  Weather. 
The  total  rainfall  for  the  past  month  at  Abbots  Leigh,  Hay¬ 
ward’s  Heath,  was  4.33in,  being  2.32in  above  the  average.  The 
total  fall  for  the  six  months  was  16.48in — 4.31in  above  the  uoi'inal. 
The  heaviest  fall  was  1.74in  on  the  13th.  Rain  fell  on  eleven 
days.  The  maximum  temperature  was  83deg  on  the  28th,  the 
minimum  36deg  on  the  13th.  Mean  maximum.  G9.07deg:  mean 
minimum,  46.25deg ;  mean  temperature,  57.66deg,  which  is 
2.15deg  below  the  average.  Since'  the  20th  fine  warm  bright  days 
have  brought  a  welcome  change.  It  came  just  in  time  to  save 
the  Strawberry  crop,  which  is  a  fine  one. — R.  I. 
Royal  Horticultural  Society. 
The  next  fruit  and  flower  show  of  the  Royal  Horticultural 
Society  will  be  held  on  Tuesday,  July  7,  in  the  Drill  Hall,  Buck¬ 
ingham  Gate,  'VVestmin.ster,  1-5  p.m.  Lectures  on  “Hardy 
Irises”  will  be  givmn  by  Miss  Armitage.  and  Mr.  Caparne  at 
3  o’clock.  *  *  At  a  general  meeting  of  the  Society  held  on 
Tuesday,  June  9,  132  new  Fellows  were  elected,  amongst  them 
being  the  Earl  of  Munster,  the  Counte.ss  of  Lucan,  Sir  Algernoir 
West,  K.C.B.,  Sir  William  Eden,  Bart.,  Lady  Liddell,.  Lady 
Meyrick,  and  Lady  Young,  making  a  total  of  900  elected  since 
the  beginning  of  the  present  year. 
Market  Gardeners  and  Trade  Protection. 
A  correspondent  recently  wrote  to  Mr.  Chamberlain  pointing 
out  that  market  gardening  is  an  industry  which  has  suffered 
severely  from  foreign  competition,  and  asking  if  his  scheme  would 
include  the  placing  of  a  duty  on  Apples  and  other  fruits  and  pro¬ 
ducts  sent  from  the  Fnited  States  and  France  at  low  transit  rates, 
which  enabled  the  foreigner  to  compete  most  unfairly  with  the 
English  grower.  The  following  reply  has  been  received  : — “  I  am 
directed  by  Mr.  Chamberlain  to  acknowledge  the  receipt  of  your 
letter,  and  to  say  that  the  principle  must  be  established  before  v,  e 
enter  into  details,  and  that  each  case  must  be  considered  on  its 
merits. — Yours  obediently.  J.  WiLSOX.” 
Weather  Notes  in  Hamilton  District. 
A  welcome  rain,  but  too  late  for  many  things,  visited  the  dis¬ 
trict  last  week.  The  Clydeside  Strawberry  crop  will  be  greatly 
benefited,  if  it  does  not  continue  long  enough  to  damage  the 
berries,  which,  by  the  way,  are  expected  to  be  ready  for  market 
in  a  few  days.  The  crop  will  be  generally  lighter  than  usual. 
The  frost  of  the  20th  appears  to  have  been  universally  felt  over 
the  greater  part  of  Scotland.  Letters  from  friends  tell  me  that 
the  Potato  crop  in  several  places  is  practically  useless,  and  beyond 
recovery.  A  south-east  gale  of  considerable  force  on  the  2()th 
made  no  small  amount  of  havoc  among  Peas  and  other  vegetables 
in  the  vicinity.  Conti'ary  to  the  expectations  of  many,  the  hay 
crop  is  evidently  to  be  lighter  everywhere  than  usual. — D.  C. 
