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Societies. 
R.H.S.  Scientific  Committee, 
Nov.  29th. 
Present :  Dr.  M.  T.  Masters 
I'Mt.S.  (in  the  chair)  ;  Messrs.  Odell, 
Baker.  Saunders,  Chittenden,  Wors- 
<lell.  Holmes.  Massee,  Douglas,  and 
Nicholson  ;  Dr.  M.  C.  Cooke,  Pro¬ 
fessor  Boulger,  Ilcv.  G.  Henslow, 
lion.  See. 
Scientific  investigations  at  Wisleif. 
—Professor  Boulger  remarked  that 
it  Avould  be  a  comparatively  inex- 
p'cnsive  pi'ocedure  to  erect  a  Pine 
\vood  building  on  a  brick  foundation 
for  laboratory,  store-room,  cte.,  pro¬ 
bably  not  exceeding  £100  in  cost.  It 
was  proposed  to  add  this  suggestion 
to  the  memorial  to  the  council. 
Canker  in  Apple  trees. — Badly 
diseased  twigs  Avere  received  from 
the  neighbourhood  of  Salisbury. 
They  proved  to  be  attacked  by 
Neetria  ditissima.  The  only  remedy 
suggested  by  Mr.  Massee  was  to 
j)rune  off  all  small  wood  and  burn 
it,  as  well  as  to  cut  out  diseased 
parts  of  boughs;  and  tar  the  places. 
Pear  shoots  diseased. — Specimen 
of  diseased  shoots  was  received  from 
the  Priory,  Eynsford,  Kent,  from 
Mr.  E.  D.  Till.  Mr.  Massee  sug- 
Apple,  Ribston  Pippin. 
The  Lair,  Hornsea,  led,  .staging  bloom.s  of  Marquis  V.  Venosta, 
Sensation,  Charle.s  Longloy,  Madame  Gustave  Henry,  and  C.  J. 
Salter;  Mr.  C.  Jennings,  gr.  to  F.  W.  Jameson,  E.sq.,  Aston 
Hall,  North  Ferriby,  was  a  close  2nd,  liis  blooms  of  F.  S.  Vallis 
and  Lady  Hanliam  being  remarkable  for  finish  and  size.  In  the 
class  for  10  blooms,  distinct,  Mr.  G.  Walker  was  l.st  with  excel¬ 
lent  examples;  Mr.  J.  W.  Backhouse,  North  Bar,  Beverley,  was 
a  close  2nd;  and  Mr.  H.  Harvey,  gr.  to  G.  Tether,  Esq., 
Broxholm,  Anlaby  Road,  Hull,  was  a  good  third.  For  15  blooms, 
5  each  of  Mrs.  Dixon,  Mrs.  George  Glenny,  and  Mrs.  Rundle, 
there  were  3  entries,  Mr.  W.  Sinclair,  gr.  to  H.  Whitty,  Esq., 
Cottingham,  being  1st  ;  2iid,  Mr.  Anthony  Drewery,  gr.  to  N .  H. 
Franklin,  Esq.,  Cottingham.  Three  vases  of  decorative  brought 
out  a  keen  competition.  1.  Mr.  G.  C.  Coates,  gr.  to  S.  L.  Hal¬ 
dane,  E.sq.,  Hull,  with  a  pretty  display;  2,  Mr.  H.  Taylor,  florist, 
Newdand,  Hull  ;  3,  Mr.  G.  Cottain,  Alma  Gardens,  C'ottingham. 
Five  Japs  one  variety  (7  entries).  1,  Mr.  George  Walker,  gr.  to 
C.  E.  A.  Lyon,  Esq.,  The  Lair,  Hornsea,  with  Mrs.  George  Mile- 
ham  ;  2,  Mr.  H.  Harvey,  gr.  to  G.  Fletcher,  Esq.,  Broxholme. 
Anlaby  Road,  Hull.  Avith  Rev.  Douglas;  3,  Mr.  Anthony 
Drewery,  gr.  to  W.  H.  Franklin,  Esq.,  C'ottingham,  Avith  Lady 
Hanliam.  There  Avero  6  competitors  in  the  class  for  20  blooms, 
in  not  less  than  four  varieties  and  the  premier  award,  a  ,sil\'er 
cup  and  cash  prize,  Avas  Avon  by  Mr.  J.  W.  Backhou.se.  Avho  had 
John  Agate  (the  premier  bloom  in  the  open  classes).  Mr.  C.  T. 
FloAA'er,  gr.  to  R.  Hodgson,  Esq.,  Molescroft,  BeAmrley,  and 
Mr.  H.  Harvey  Avero  placed  thus  For  10  blooms  of  inemweds 
Mr.  C.  Jennings,  Avith  grand  blooms  led  ;  Mr.  J.  AV.  Backhouse 
AAas  2nd.  The  prizes  for  a  A'ase  of  5  blooms  of  any  one  variety 
of  Japanese,  Averc  aAvarded  to  Mr.  G.  Walker,  Mr.  H.  Harvey, 
and  Mr.  A.  Dreavery,  gr.  to  W.  H.  Franklin,  Esep,  Cherry  Garths. 
Cottingham.  For  10  Anemone  blooms  3  entered,  and  l.st.  Mr. 
G.  Ch  C'oates,  gr.  to  S.  L.  Haldane,  Esq.,  Coltman  Street,  Hull; 
2,  Mr.  3.  AV.  Bearpark.  Ten  reflexed  blooms  (2  entries).  1, 
Mr.  Anthony  DrcAvery,  gr.  to'  AA’.  H.  Franklin.  Esq.,  C'herry 
Garth,  Cottingham;  2,  Air.  J.  AV.  Bearpark,  Hull.  Tivelve 
bunches  of  pompons  (5  entries).  1,  Air.  G.  C'.  Coates,  gr.  to 
S.  L.  Haldane,  Esen,  Coltman  Street,  Hull  ;  2,  Air.  AA".  Sinclair, 
gr.  to  H.  AAJiitty,  Esq.  ;  3.  Air.  Anthony  DroAA-ery,  gr.  to  AA’.  H. 
Franklin,  Esq.,  ('ottingham.  TAvelve  bunches  of  singh'S  (0 
entries).  1,  Air.  G.  ('.  Coates;  Air.  Anthony  DrCAvery  2nd;  3, 
Air.  N.  Sinclair.  Eight  classes  Avere  specially  ))rovidcd  for 
amateurs,  and  in  all  of  them  the  competition  Avas  keener  than 
usual,  notAvithstanding  the  change  that  AAas  made  in  the  method 
of  staging. 
Plants  (Open). — Group  of  Chrysanthemums  and  other  plants. 
1,  Air.  G.  Cottam,  Alma  Gardens,  Cottingham,  Avith  a  verv  light 
exhibit;  2,  Air.  AATiittaker.  Cliff  House.  Hull;  3.  G.  Thorpe 
Wilson.  Esq..  Brantingham  Thorpe.  Brough.  Air.  G.  C.  Coates, 
gr.  to  S.  L.  Haldane,  Esep,  Coltman  Strc'ct,  Hull,  was  1st  for  a 
mirror  panel  group  of  ( 'hrvsanthemums  and  other  plants;  Air. 
John  Foster,  inn.,  NeAA’Iand.  2nd.  Chrysanthemum  plants  .suit¬ 
able  for  table  decoration.  1.  Air.  G.  C.  Coates,  gr.  to  S.  L. 
the  following  procedure: 
The  twigs  are  attacked  by  a  fungus 
called  Fusieladium  pirinum.  All 
<iiseased  tAvigs  should  be  pruned,  and,  along  with  fallen  leaves  and 
fruit  lying  under  the  tree,  collected  and  burned.  It  Avould  be  an 
u'I\’antage  to  spray  the  tree  AAoth  Bordeaux  mixture  next  spring,  just 
after  the  leaf-buds  have  expanded.” 
E.vperiinen!s  for  commercial  purposes. — Air.  F.  Baker  reported  some 
results  of  his  experiments  and  observations  on  leguminous  plants.  For 
the  last  five  years  a  feAV  varieties  of  ga^iden  Peas,  field  Peas,  Runner 
Beans,  Vetches.  Sainfoin,  and  other  plants  of  the  same  N.O.have  been 
grOAvn  on  good  and  poor  soil  respectiA'ely,  parts  of  each  plot  being 
specially  aa-cII  tilled,  parts  dunged,  and  parts  treated  Avith  phosphatie 
and  potassic  fertilisers.  Strips  Avere  arranged  so  that  some  spots 
siiould  be  Avell  tilled,  and  also  ha\'e  a  dressing  of  all  the  fertilisers,  and 
other  spots  to  vary  from  nearly  the  same  treatment  to  the  poorest 
field  cultui’e.  Results  have  shoAvn  that  garden  Peas  and  Beans  cannot 
be  profitably  groAvn  in  very  poor  soil,  manured  solely  by  mineral 
fertilisers  ;  but  these  respond  Avell  to  tillage,  dung,  and  then  the 
minerals.  On  the  other  hand,  Amtehes,  field  Peas,  Sainfoin,  and  others 
of  the  older  plants  grown  on  the  farm  can  be  most  profitably  groAvn 
on  poor  soil,  manured  solely  Avith  minerals.  Dung  Avill  largely  increase 
the  yield  of  stem  and  leaf  in  all,  but  does  not  materially  increase  the 
yield  of  seed.  If,  therefore,  seed  be  required,  groAV  on  poor  chalky 
soil  Avithout  dung ;  but  if  fodder  is  required,  dung  may  Iac  profitably 
used  as  Avell  as  minerals.  The  experiments  also  shoAv  the  great  use  of 
the  A’etch  in  ameliorating  the  soil,  greatly  enriching  it,  and,  at  the 
same  time,  cleaning  it  very  economically.  It  is  suggested  that  garden 
plants  having  been  for  many  generations  forced  to  an  unnatural  extent, 
are  not  able  to  adapt  themselves  to  different  conditions  of  soil.  &c. ; 
Avhercas  field  crops  Avliich  have  had  to  seek  for  food  to  a  lai'ge  extent, 
are  able  to  develop  specially  Avell-formed  roots,  Avhich  easily  absorb 
AA'ater  and  such  phosphatie,  potassic,  and  other  mineral  plant  foods  as 
are  available,  and  on  these  roots  are  developed  large  numbers  of 
nodules  by  means  of  Avhieh  an  ample  supply  of  atmospheric  nitrogen 
is  assimilated. 
Hull,  Kov.  i8tli  and  19tli. 
Like  tlio  Scottish  Horticultural  As.'^ociation  in  Edinburgh, 
the  Hull  Society  has  abolished  shoAA'boards  entirely  this  year,  and 
the  change  seems  to  have  met  Avith  aiAproval.  The  sIioav  arrange¬ 
ments  AA’ere  admirably  carried  out,  and  Air.  J.  Dixon  and  Lieut. - 
(.'olonel  R.  E.  Johnson,  the  hon.  secretaries,  may  be  heartily 
congratulated  on  the  manner  in  Avhich  they  perfoinned  their 
respective  duties.  The  group  clas-es  Avere  not  such  a  good  feature 
as  usual,  but  the  cut  blooms,  plants  in  pots,  and  table  decorations 
AAere  splendid.  It  is  to  be  regretted  that  there  AA'ere  no  entries 
in  the  tAvo  largest  clas.ses.  viz.,  for  25  incurved  and  25  Japanese. 
AVhile  there  is  very  much  to  be  said  for  the  A'ase  classes,  their 
adoption  to  the  total  exclusion  of  cut  blooms  on  boards  prevents 
the  bc.st  competitors  from  a  distance  exhibiting,  for  naturally 
floAvers  on  long  stems  are  less  readily  carried  about. 
(’t;t  Blooms.— In  the  class  for  20  Japs  in  not  less  than  five 
varietic':,  there  AA'ere  five  competitors,  all  of  Avhom  staged 
r.ieritorious’y.  Air.  George  AValker,  gr.  to  C'.  E.  .A.  Lyon,  Esq.. 
