had devoured all its companions, and others which had been supplied to it; eleven had been devoured in all, and the cannibal had grown to about four times its normal size. It has now turned into a chrysalis. It will be interesting, said Mr. PICKERING, to see whether the progeny of the moth will also possess carnivorous habits. It was remarked that several species of caterpillars showed cannibalistic propensities under certain circumstances; Mr. HOLMES thought this was the case particularly when water was withheld from them.

"Silver leaf" in Plums.-Mr. SPENCER PICKERING also said that he had been conducting experiments with this disease, which had been attributed to the fungus Stereum purpureum, a specimen of which he showed from a diseased tree at the meeting of the committee on October 24 last. A plantation of 112 young Plum trees had been made, and of these seventyfour had not been inoculated with the fungus, while thirty-eight had small pieces of the fungus inserted in their stems. Of the former none had developed the disease, while of the latter twenty-eight showed the characteristic silvering of the foliage within six weeks of the inoculation. This experiment confirms the results already obtained by Prof. PERCIVAL.

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Diseased Irises, &c.-Mr. WORSLEY sent rhizomes and flowering stems of Iris pallida and Iris cuprea apparently attacked by the bacterial disease of Iris, concerning which a communication was read from Mr. MASSEE at the last meeting. Mr. WORSLEY said that his stock of I. pallida had been destroyed, most of I. cuprea, and all of I. Milesi, while some of I. gigantea had been killed and I. chinensis injured. germanica seems almost immune in his garden, while I. foetidissima and I. Pseudacorus are entirely so. He also sent leaves of Crinum yemense from outdoors and under glass with leaves dying and becoming soft. C. Powelli, C. scabrum, C. giganteum, and several others had been similarly affected, but none of the plants had died. C. Moorei seems exempt. Dead leaves of Cordyline indivisa vera came from the same source, and C. australis had been attacked in the same manner. These plant diseases will be reported on at a future meeting. Paonies Dying.-B. C. WILLIAMS, Esq., F.R.H.S., of Henington, Dorchester, sent specimens of Pæony attacked by the fungus Botrytis pæonie (Sclerotinia pæoniæ). The shoots droop before the flower opens, and just above the surface of the soil a white web of fungal thread may be seen spreading over the surface of the stem. Later resting bodies or hard lumps (sclerotia) of a black colour are formed both above and below the surface of the soil. The diseased shoots should be removed and burnt as soon as discovered, and fresh stable manure should not be used for mulching. If plants have been attacked, it is well to remove the old soil from about them, and replace it with fresh soil with which lime has been mixed. This should be done in the spring.

Plants exhibited.-A newly-introduced Begonia, B. Poggei, from Kasai, Congo, having deep green leaves about 4 inches in length and 2 inches in width, only slightly oblique at the base, and small pink flowers in lateral clusters, the pistillate flowers having a fusiform ovary nearly 1 inch in length, showing no trace of the wings that are usual in the genus, was shown by the Director of the Botanic Gardens, Brussels. A Botanical Certificate was unanimously awarded to this plant on the ground of novelty and curious structure.

Abnormal Flowers of the Foxglove.-Mr. C. W. II. GREAVES, of Pwllheli, N. Wales, sent drawings illustrating the abnormal flowers of a selfsown Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). The plant is a vigorous one, with normal foliage and eight racemes bearing some forty or fifty flowers each. A few of the flowers at the lower part of the raceme are normal, but the majority on each raceme exhibit the following marked variations (from the normal). The corolla is markedly bilabiate; the odd (anterior) petal hanging down in a manner suggestive of the labellum of certain Orchids. The filaments of the anterior pair of stamens-which are usually parallel to those of the posterior pair-curve outwards sharply at the points, where the upper and lower "lips" of the corolla diverge. The most curious feature, however, is that at the anterior edge, and near the tip, of each of the anterolateral petals there is a single well-developed

anther lobe. The latter are of the usual yellow colour with purple spots, and they contain pollen grains which appear quite normal under the microscope. There is no indication of filaments leading up to these anther lobes. The peculiar interest of these abnormal flowers appears to me to lie in the staminoid petals; for, although petaloid anthers are of quite common occurrence, the converse metamorphosis is, in my experience at any rate, a rarity. I may add that the plant bearing these flowers has possibly been superfed by the somewhat free use of liquid manure; but this, according to the generally accepted theory, should have induced what Göethe would have termed 66 retrogressive" metamorphosis, instead of the opposite tendency here exhibited.

Vine leaves with warts, Vine leaves attacked by red spider, Apple leaves with Fusicladium, &c.

LINNEAN SOCIETY.

JUNE 21.-Dr. A. Smith Woodward, F.R.S., Vice-President, in the Chair.

Miss L. S. Gibbs, F.L.S., read an abstract of her paper, "A Contribution to the Botany of Southern Rhodesia," illustrating her remarks by lantern slides from her own negatives. The collections on which the report was based were obtained in August to October 1995, at the end of the dry season, The air is dry and the sun's rays very strong, temperature from 80° to 90°, so that the country presented a burnt-up aspect, and the

Abnormal Growth of Rhododendron.-Dr. MASTERS showed a drawing of a shoot of Rhododendron (R. Aucklandi x R. Fortunei) from Sir E. G. LODER, Leonardslee, Horsham, cut from a plant about twenty years of age, bearing solitary, imperfect, axillary flowers in the axils of leaves of the current season. The shoot was much elongated and showed a case of precocious flowering, the flowers, which should nor mally have opened next season, having developed this. The specimen was, moreover, partticularly interesting from the fact that not only had the shoot elongated, but the bud scales had developed in the form of foliage leaves; the flowers were distorted in various ways.

Diseased Plants, &c.-Several other examples of diseased plants were exhibited, including

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trees were bare, except a few evergreens. veld is systematically burnt, to promote young growth for cattle-food, to the detriment or destruction of trees and shrubs. Distribution of species is wide, and the present paper tends to a confirmation, with many new records. Twentythree new species are described, amongst the more interesting being the grass Erianthus teretifolius, Stapf, and a characteristic Elephantorhiza.

Mr. Carruthers, F.R.S., F.L.S., then read his paper on "The Authentic Portraits of Linnæus," with lantern-slides. He recalled the fact that in 1899 he made the subject the chief topic of his address at the anniversary meeting on May 24 of that year. He subsequently visited Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands to inspect the originals, and read a paper detailing his results at

the general meeting held on November 19, 1891; a transcript of his remarks had been prepared, but it did not satisfy him, and nothing was published. The approaching bicentenary celebration of the birthday of Linnæus, for which the Swedes have been making extensive preparations, had induced him to revise his old transcript, and add some recently ascertained facts, which he now submitted to the Society.

The third paper was by D. Otto Stapf, F.L.S., entitled "Plantæ novæ Daweanæ in Uganda lecta"; which, owing to the absence of the author due to a slight accident, was briefly introduced by Mr. T. A. Sprague, F.L.S., who had contributed some of the descriptions in the paper,

Mr. M. T. Dawe, Officer in charge of the Forestry and Scientific Department of the Uganda Protectorate, made an expedition from Entebbe, through Buddu and the Western and Nile provinces of that territory. His collections were transmitted from time to time to Kew, and his report was issued as a Blue Book (1906, Cd. 2904) last April; it gave an account of his journey, with some rough illustrations of specially noteworthy plants. Much new light is thrown on distribution, and new species are described, amongst them the new genus of Rutacea Balsamocitrus, Stapf, and a new species of Warburgia (Canellaceae). As an appendix Mr. Dawe gives a summary of his report on the vegetation of the country traversed.

The reading of a paper by Sir Dietrich Brandis, K.C.I.E., F.R.S., F.L.S., On the Structure of Bamboo Leaves, was postponed.

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JUNE 27. The summer show of this society was held on the above date in the county cricket ground, Southampton, the situation proving a cesirable change from that of the Pier, the exhibition being a distinct success. Financially, too, the show was a greater success than formerly, when it was open for two days.

Roses were undoubtedly the feature of the exhibition. In the leading class for these flowers -that for forty-eight distinct blooms-there were five competitors. Messrs. HARKNESS & SONS, Hitchin, were distinctly ahead with large, shapely, well-coloured specimens, especially good flowers b. ing. those of White Lady, Horace Vernet, Mamie, Ulrich Brunner, Boadicea, Paule Lede, Duke of Teck, and A. K. Williams. 2nd: Mr. G. PRINCE, Longworth, Berks, with smaller examples.

For twelve triplets, Messrs. HARKNESS were again. successful with high-class blossoms of Gabriel Luizet, Gustave Piganneau, Bessie Erown, Mamie, &c.

Tea or noisette Roses in twelve varieties were remarkably well shown by Mr. PRINCE, who easily secured the leading award in this class. Noticeable flowers were those of Maman and white M. Cochet, Comtesse de Nadaillac, and Mrs. E. Mawley.

Messrs. HARKNESS were successful in the class for six blooms of any dark-coloured Rose, while Mr. W. BURDEN (gr. to Lady Campbell), The Lodge, Bewbridge, I.O.W., was first in the class for sx light-coloured flowers, with Medea.

Garden or decorative Roses in twelve bunches were numerous and showy. Mr. G. PRINCE was first with a tastefully-arranged exhibit, but some of his bunches were of inferior merit. Clara Watson, Cecile Brunner, Madame A. Chatenay, and Papillion were the best examples. Mr. ELLWOOD had much better flowers, but they were too tightly packed in the vases.

Mr. PRINCE was successful in the class for six bunches of single varieties.

In the gardeners' and amateurs' classes that for eighteen distinct varieties saw six entries. Mr. A. NEVILLE (gr. to F. W. Flight, Esq.), Cornstiles, Twyford, Winchester, staged highclass blooms that easily secured the first place. Prominent flowers were those of Mildred Grant, Captain Hayward, Boadicea, and Mrs. W. J. Grant.

Hardy Border Flowers.-Messrs. B. LADHAMS & Co., Shirley, Southampton, had the premier dozen bunches in distinct kinds, while for nine bunches Mr. H. MATTINGLEY (gr. to Lady Hopkins), Greatbridge House, Romsey, secured the first place with a bright display, including a huge sheaf of Gillenia trifoliata. Eight exhibits were seen in this latter class.

Plants were numerous and good. Mr. WILLS, Southampton, was first for a group of miscel laneous subjects arranged for effect.

Vegetables were splendidly shown, and added to the success of a fine show. In the class for six dishes of vegetables (Messrs. Sutton & Sons' Irizes), Mr. E. BECKETT, Aldenham House Gar. dens, Elstree, won the premier place with an exhibit of superior quality.

class for Messrs. Toogood & Sons' prizes for No fewer than ten growers contested in the six dishes. Mr. ELLWOOD, with choice examples of Onions, Tomatos, Cauliflowers, &c., was dis leading prize for vegetables. tinctly ahead, and he also won Messrs. Carter's

NON-COMPETITIVE GROUPS.

Trade exhibits were numerous and good. Messrs. B. LADHAMS & Co., Shirley, Southamp. ton, staged an interesting collection of herbaceous flowers, including a collection of Pinks, and a well-arranged rockery. (Gold Medal.)

Messrs. SurTCN & SONS, Reading, had an exhibit of Begonias, Gloxinias, Schizanthus, and Rhodanthes in pots; also Melons, Cucumbers, Tomatos, and Peas. (Gold Medal.)

Mr. C. W. BREADMORE, Winchester, had a large display of Sweet Peas of the leading varie. ties. (Gold Medal.)

Messrs. ROGERS & SONS, Southampton Nurseries, showed Roses in pots, cut Kalmias, and shrubs. (Silver-Gilt Medal.)

Messrs. E. HILLIER & SONS had an exhibit of cut shrubs and Roses. (Silver-Gilt Medal.)

ROYAL METEOROLOGICAL.

JUNE 20.-The final meeting of the session was held on the above date at the Society's rooms, 70, Victoria Street, Westminster, Mr. Richard Bentley, F.S.A., President, in the chair. Mr. F. J. Brodie read a paper on "The Mean Prevalence of Thunderstorms in Various Parts of the British Islands during the 25 years 18811905." The author gives the mean number of days in which thunderstorms or thunder only occurred in each month, each season, and in each year at 53 stations situated in various parts of the United Kingdom. July is the month with the largest number of thunderstorms over Great Britain as a whole, and August at some places in the north of Scotland and north-west of England; while June is the stormiest month at nearly all the Irish stations. For the whole year the largest number of thunderstorms is over the northern and eastern parts of England, where more than 15 occur; while there are fewer than five in the west and south of Ireland and at most places in the north of Scotland. The summer distribution of thunderstorms is very similar to the annual distribution, while the winter distribution is quite different, when the largest numbers occur along the west coasts of Ireland and Scotland and extreme south-west of England.

Mr. W. H. Dines communicated a paper on a "Typical Squall at Oxshott, May 25, 1906."

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL. The exhibits of the AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION have attracted a considerable amount of attention at the recent Royal shows. Until the formation of the Association, the value of the work done to advance agricultural science was minimised, because there was no endeavour to gather together the information gained from experiments and observations, or to co-ordinate the experiments made in the laboratory or in the field. In most advanced countries this is done by the State, but in England the principle of self-help or of individual enterprise is generally relied upon in matters re'ating to agriculture. Recognising this, those interested in agricultural education, seeing that the only way to ensure that the foundations of agricultural science might be placed on a firm basis, united in forming the association; and in this way a great step has been taken towards

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establishing an exact agricultural science. work is being recognised by the more important institutions associated with agricultural advancement, and is receiving their co-operation; but it is in no way allied to bodies which regard profit-earning as an object of their being This year's exhib tion aroused excep.io al interest, and was associated with a fores.ry section, contributed to by several landowners and public bodies. Undoubtedly there is a strong wave of desire to leave the deep rut of prejudice which has been such a hindrance to progress in agricultural matters; and no better evidence of this could be found than the close examination that the crowd which thronged the exhibition made of the exhibits and the attention which they be towed on the demonstrations. It has become recognised that at this exhibition there will be information as to the newest methods of treatment and illustrations of processes employed in research work.

Among matters of special ir.terest at the Royal Agricultural Society's Show last weck may be mentioned an exhibit from the AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE at Wye-the goc seberry mildew, which appeared in county Antrim in 1900. Unfortu nately, little notice was taken of the disease at first; in fact, those who made the early investigations expected that it would not survive the change of climate from America, where it has done great injury for some years. However, in 1902 it appeared in county Derry, and in 1903 in county Dublin, and it has since spread over a wide area. Doubtless it will find its way to England in course of time. It is very important that the mistake made in Ireland should not be repeated, but that the infected trees should be burned at once. It appears in the months of May and June as a white mildew on the leaves, and this develops into a black scurf on the berries, making them unsaleab e.

The CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT had a number of specimens illustrating the Mendel law; but probably the most useful were those which bear on the rust in wheat. In the course of experiments in the cross-breeding of wheat, it was noticed that some varieties were practically free from the rust (which afterwards develops into mildew, so destructive to the grain and straw), while others were very readily affected with it. Some of the plants resulting from crossing the readily-rusting varieties with those which had strong resist ing powers were found to take the rust, and others not so. Observation showed that the proportion of rusting to non-rusting plants was constant, and followed the laws laid down by Mendel; consequently there is every reason to suppose that, even where a rusting variety is employed in the breeding, it will be possible to select a stock which will continue to be rustresisting. This is the first year of observation on this point; but, if future experience shows confirmation, a most valuable weapon will have been found to combat the most serious disease affecting the wheat crop.-Condensed from The

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DUTCH HORTICULTURAL AND

BOTANICAL.

Ат а recent meeting the committee awarded First Class Certificates to Odontoglossum Harryanum var. Madame Hacke, from Mr. H. C. HACKE, Baarn (gr. Mr. Th. Hendricksen), the flowers of dark red, and of fine form; also to Cattleya Jean Hacke (Mendeli x Paskelliana), from the same exhibitor; this has white flowers of good form.

Certificates of Merit were awarded to Pyrethrum roseum fl. pl. Helena, a new plant from Mr. H. J. DE LANG, Oegsgeest, with flowers of pale yellow, tinted with salmon; Anguloa sanguinea, from Mr. C. J. KIKKERT, Haarlem, a strong plant with flowers of deep yellow, spotted with red; Cattleya Mossiæ Arnoldiana, from Mr. H. C. HACKE, Baarn, having white flowers tinted with light lilac, of fine form and possessing a good labellum.

Botanical Certificates were awarded to Scuticaria Hadweni, also from Mr. HACKE, the flowers are greenish yellow with brown spots; and to Sobralia macrantha, from Mr. HACKE, flowers large, beautiful, with sulphur-coloured throat.

A Silver Medal and a Bronze Medal were awarded to collections of 12 single and 12 double Pelargonium zonale in the finest varieties from Messrs. W. D. KEESSEN, DRNANT & SON, at Aalsmeer.

NATIONAL ROSE.

VISITED BY H.M. THE QUEEN.

"If by each Rose we see

A thorn there grows,

Strive that no thorn shall be
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JULY 5.-The annual metropolitan exhibition of the National Rose Society is taking place on Thursday as these pages are passing through the press. The show is held in the gardens of the Royal Botanic Society, Regent's Park, for the second time in succession. Previously the metropolitan exhibitions were held in the gar dens of the Inner Temple, and in former years at the Crystal Palace. The present show is unusually extensive, and may be ranked among the largest the Society has ever held. large tents are employed, and still there is very little space to spare. Several honorary exhibits of a miscellaneous character are ranged in the corridor. In some of the AMATEUR Classes the competition is marvellous. In one, for instance, there are 36 boxes shown and in another 34 boxes. Shortly before 12 o'clock noon the show was visited by H.M THE QUEEN, who was escorted through the tents by Miss WILLMOTT, Mr. C. E. SHEA (President), Mr. ED. MAWLEY (Secretary), &c. The arrangements for the show had been made by Mr. ED. MAWLEY and Mr. E. F. HAWES, Superintendent of the Royal Botanic Society's gardens. The new seedling Roses have not been inspected, as we are compelled to leave the exhibition. The weather is beautiful, but the air in the tents is already becoming oppressively hot.

NURSERYMEN.

MIXED ROSES.

The Champion Trophy and Gold Medal in the Nurserymen's Section are always awarded to the winner of the 1st prize in the class for Seventy-two blooms of distinct varieties, which on this occasion is won by Messrs. B. R. CANT & SONS, The Old Rose Nurseries, Colchester. We cannot attempt in the short time at our disposal to enumerate the varieties, but must content ourselves with saying that the quality of the flowers is quite up to the usual standard of merit. Messrs. W. PRIOR & SONS, Mylands Nursery, Colchester, were second, and Messrs. FRANK CANT & Co., Braiswick Nurseries, Colchester, third. All the prizes at this show in this class will therefore go to one town, and that town in the extreme east of the country.

Forty distinct varieties (trebles). In this very comprehensive class for trebles, there are four exhibits, including, therefore, 480 flowers. Messrs. B. R. CANT & SONS have the honour of winning the first prize with a beautiful collection in which the qualities of freshness and brilliant colour are more noticeable than that of mere size. Such brilliant flowers as Victor Hugo, Comtesse de Ludre, A. K. Williams, Captain Hayward, Edouard, Ben Cant, and Horace Vernet, with such pure white roses as Frau Karl Druschki, and pink ones as Carolina Testout, and lemon-coloured as Kaiserin Augusta Victoria present a fine effect. The second prize was won by Messrs. ALEX. DICKSON & SONS.

Forty-eight blooms, distinct varieties.-The judges had an unusually difficult task in adjudging this class, for there were as many as nine collections, most of them comprised of glorious and brilliantly-coloured flowers. At the very point of our leaving the first prize is given to Messrs. J. BURRELL & Co., and the second to Messrs. G. and W. H. BURCH.

Twenty-four blooms, distinct varieties.-The nurserymen's class for 24 blooms is usually a very favourite subject for competition, and the four competitors to-day are less numerous than might have been expected. Mr. CHAS. TURNER, Royal Nurseries, Slough, who has won the first prize in this class on so many previous occasions, has again acted up to tradition, and not only obtained premier honours, as also with Roses of very high quality. His varieties are Bessie Brown, A. K. Williams, Her Majesty, Duke of Edinburgh, Mrs. E. Mawley, Florence Pemberton, and Nestor. Middle Row.-Marquise Litta, Mildred Grant, Reynolds Hole, Marechal Niel, Horace Vernet, Frau Karl Druschki, Black Prince, and Maman Cochet. Front Row. Mrs. J. Laing, Duke of Teck, The Bride, Chas. Lefebvre, Muriel Grahame, Mad. de Watteville, Niphetos, and Gustave Pigauneau. Mr. JNO. MATTOCK, Headington, Oxford, is awarded the second prize, and Mr. WILL TAY LOR the third prize.

TEAS AND NOISETTES.

In the Tea and Noisette Roses there are very good flowers on view, and in the best collections there is much less disfiguration to be noticed on the petals than has been the case on some previous occasions.

Twenty-four blooms, distinct varieties.-There are five exhibits in this class, and the first prize is worthily won by Messrs. B. R. CANT & SONS, whose flowers are very lovely. Some of the best are Madame de Watteville, Ernest Metz, Golden Gate, Mrs. E. Mawley, Bridesmaid, and Cleopatra. Mr. GEORGE PRINCE, Longworth Nurseries, Oxford, is second, and Messrs. FRANK CANT & Co. third.

Twelve blooms, distinct varieties.-Out of seven exhibits in this class the best is shown by Messrs. J. BURRELL. & Co., who had the following varieties:-Mrs. Ed. Mawley, Souvenir de Pierre, Notting, Bridesmaid, White Maman Cochet, Souvenir d'Elise Vardon, Maman Cochet, Mad. Hoste, Madame Cusin, Boadicea, Souvenir d'un Ami, Innocente Pirola, and Catherine Mermet. Second, Mr. JNO. MATTOCK, and third, Mr. GEORGE MOUNT, Canterbury.

ROSES IN BAMBOO TRIPODS, VASES, &c. A very pretty display is made by collections of twenty distinct varieties, which are arranged in twenty bamboo tripods, the space occupied by each exhibit not exceeding 7 feet by 3 feet. The first prize in this novel class was won by Messrs. GEORGE COOLING & SONS, Bath, whose group contained H. T. and H. P. Roses, some of which, like Ulrich Brunner, Madame Jules Gravereaux, John Ruskin and Gladys Harkness, are of very fine quality; 2nd, Messrs. G. and W. H. BURCH, Peterborough; and third, Mr. CHAS. TURNER.

Fourteen distinct varieties of Teas and Noisettes (trebles) shown in fourteen vases.-Messrs. GEO. PRINCE, has won first prize in this class, and Messrs. D. PRIOR & SON has won second prize and Messrs. FRANK CANT & Co. the third.

Several classes are now arranged by the National Rose Society for exhibition varieties shown in vases, thus exploding the idea that was once common that such a system was impracticable for such varieties. In a competition for twelve distinct varieties, to include not more than six Teas or Noisettes, there were three exhibits, and Messrs. ALEX. DICKSON & SONS were awarded the first prize for a fine collection, embracing the following varieties, among others :Marquise Litta, Countess of Annesley, Ulrich Brunner, Mrs. W. J. Grant, Caroline Testout, Lady Ashtown, which were shown best. Messrs. FRANK CANT & Co. obtained second prize, and Messrs. D. PRIOR & SON the third.

DECORATIVE ROSES.

There are magnificent exhibits of these, but we cannot refer to them in detail. Mr. JNO. MATTOCK has an excellent exhibit in Class 14, and has won the first prizes in that class and in Class 15. The group of Roses shown by Messrs. PAUL & SON, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, in Class 16 is beyond praise, and Mr. GEO. MOUNT has a capital exhibit in Class 17, winning the first prize.

OPEN CLASSES.

Twelve Hybrid Teas, distinct.-The first prize in this class is awarded to Messrs. B. R. CANT & SONS for an even lot of perfect blooms. Very fine are the varieties Mildred Grant, which is the largest of them all, J. B. Clarke, Robert Scott, Bessie Brown, White Lady, and Caroline Testout are unexceptionable in size and condition. The second prize falls to Messrs. D. PRIOR & SON, very beautiful being the blooms of Caroline Testout, Liberty (a fine crimson), President Grant, Robert Scott, and Prince C. de Ligne. Messrs. ALEX. DICKSON & SON are the winners of the third prize, having half-a-dozen very fine blooms, and among them Mildred Grant, Marquise Litta, and Gladys Harkness.

Class 19. In this class of 18 white or yellow Roses displayed in bamboo stands, the flowers make a telling display, and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria wins the first place for Messrs. S. BIDE & SONS, and Messrs. F. CANT & Co. take the second prize with Frau Karl Druschki, the third being taken by Messrs. BUNYARD & Co.

Class 20.-For 18 blooms of any other than white or yellow, Messrs. R. HARKNESS & Co. are first, and Messrs. B. CANT & Co. are second. This class is one of the best of its kind.

AMATEURS.

The CHAMPION TROPHY and replica offered for the best 36 blooms, distinct, was once more won by Mr. E. B. LINDSELL, being followed by F. DENNISON Esq. Mr. LINDSELL also won the Ben Cant Memorial prize. G. A. HAMMOND,

Esq., won the Christy Challenge Cup, Lady CAMPBELL the President's Cup, E. J. HOLLAND, Esq., the Harkness Cup, and A. HILL GRAY, Esq., the Trophy for the best Teas and Noisettes, and the Prince Memorial prize.

NATIONAL SWEET PEA.

JULY 5.-The sixth annual exhibition of this society is being held in the Royal Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, Westminster, as we go to press. The show is a great success, the number of entries totalling nearly one thousand.

The exhibits entirely fill the hall and have overflowed into the two annexes, while most of the floral decorations are accommodated in the lecture room upstairs.

All the classes are well represented, and in addition many trade growers have staged large groups.

The floral decorations are a notable feature. Many new varieties being shown, some of supe rior merit, notably a buff-rose-coloured flower named Queen of Spain; Mrs. C. H. Curtis, a large rose-coloured flower, and Princess Maud of Wales, of a rich orange-carmine shade. notable feature is the success of Mr. CHAS BREADMORE in the principal classes.

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Eckford Memorial Challenge Cup.-No fewer than 46 collections were entered in this class, and nearly all these entries are staged. The trophy, which carries with it the Gold Medal of the Society, is of the value of 50 guineas, and is offered for 12 bunches in distinct varieties. This prize is secured by Mr. THOS. JONES, Bryn Peny lan, Ruabon, N. Wales. His flowers are exceptionally robust, and are displayed on tall stems. The varieties are Black Knight, Dorothy Eckford, Countess Spencer, King Edward VII, Mrs. H. Sykes, Lady G. Hamilton, John Ing. man, Mrs. R. F. Felton, Helen Pierce, Miss Willmott, Queen Alexandra, Romola Pizzani, Second, Henry Eckford, and Helen Lewis.

Mr. Thos. Stevenson (gr. to E. MOCATTA, Esq.), Woburn Place, Addlestone. Third, G. D. FABER, C.B., M.P., Rush Court, Wallingford, Berks (gr. Mr. James Dymock).

In the special audit class for fifteen bunches of Sweet Peas ten displays are seen. The premier lot is shown by Mr. THOS. LEWIS, Bryn Penylan, Ruabon, N. Wales. The prize flowers are exceptionally large and bright, and are displayed on tall, stiff stems. Coccinea, Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon, Gracie Greenwood (a beautiful vase), King Edward VII., and Mrs. W. Wright are all worthy of especial mention. Second, Mr. Thos. Stevenson (gr. to E. MOCATTA, Esq.), Woburn Place, Addlestone. Third, Miss BOOSEY, Bickley, Kent. The colours in the second prize exhibit are refined. Gladys Unwin and Mrs. W. Wright are especially good.

Collection of nineteen varieties.-Each variety was to be of a colour given in the Society's classification tables. Four competitors entered, the winner being Mr. CHAS. BREADMORE. Duke of Westminster (violet), Miss Willmott (orange scarlet), and Janet Scott (pink) are his best examples. Second, Messrs. G. & A. CLARK, LTD., Dover, with very large flowers. Third, Messrs. SALTMARSH, The Nurseries, Chelmsford.

Thirty-six bunches, distinct.-There are four good displays in this class, and great difference is noticed in the manner of staging. The second-prize group is well set up, the flowers being displayed on long stalks. Others are squat and too tightly bunched. The first prize is awarded Mr. BREADMORE for an even lot of flowers, of best form and colouring. A prominent variety is the bright red Queen Alexandra. Second, Mr. F. ACKLAND.

Twenty-four bunches, distinct.-This was a well-contested class. The first prize was won by Mr. JONES, Ruabon, N. Wales; second, Mr. S HIBBENS, The Lodge, Ashford. Five exhibits were staged in this class.

Twenty-four bunches, distinct (open).-Entries in this class were numerous and of a high standard. The first prize was awarded to Mr. BREADMORE for a splendid display, the flowers having great substance and refined colours. The varieties Geo. Herbert and Lady Cooper may be mentioned as being especially good.

It

[We cannot accept any responsibility for the subjoined reports. They are furnished to us regularly every Wednesday, by the kindness of several of the principal salesmen, who are responsible for the quotations. must be remembered that these quotations do not represent the prices on any particular day, but only the general averages for the week preceding the date of our report. The prices depend upon the quality of the samples, the way in which they are packed, the supply in the market, and the demand, and they may fluctuate, not only from day to day, but occasionally several times in one day.-ED.j

dalis, per doz. 12 0-18 0 Selaginella, dozen 40-60 Spiraa japonica,

Lobelia Marguerites, white,

s.d. s.d. 40-50 Petunias, double,

s.d. s.d.

per dozen

- yellow... Mignonette, p. doz. Musk, Harrison's, per doz. Pelargoniums (Zonals), per dozen...

4 0-8 0 15 0-18 0 40-60

30-50

per doz. single (in 60's only) 16-26 Rhodanthe, per dz. 30-50 Roses, per dozen.. 12 0-18 0 Saxifraga pyraini

50-60

30-50

- Ivy-leaved, per

dozen

50-80

per dozen Verbena, Miss Willmott, per doz.. 60-80 Fruit: Average Wholesale Prices.

s.d. s.d. 4 0-18 0

80

Cut Flowers, &c.: Average Wholesale Prices.

30-40 Odontoglossum

crispum, per dozen blooms 20-26 Pæonies, per doz.

bunches Pelargoniums,

per box Bananas, bunch:

...

No. 1 quality... 70-90 No. 2 quality... 60-70 Extra quality... 8 6-10 0 - Giants, per bunch... Jamaica

...

Loose, per dz.

26-40

20-40 30-40

40-50

-

30-50

40-60

- Zonal, double

sieve...

scarlet...

50-60

Бохеѕ

show, per doz. bunches

Poppies (Iceland),

per dz. bnchs. 20-30

bunch

bunches

Cherries (French),

sieve...

11 0-13 0 46-60

08-13

Monkey Nuts,

per bag

18 0

36-66

Walnuts, dried,

Oriental,

per

Shirley

06-10 06-09

Pyrethrums, dozen

red, per handle sieve

29-33

60-70

30-60

6 3-6 9

Madame Chat

30-60

per dz. bnchs.. 9 0-12 0 The Bride

Gypsophila ele

- Spanish, per doz. bunches... 1 6- 30

Ixias

Lilium auratum

- candidum, per bunch...

- lancifolium, rubrum and album...

-longiflorum Lily of the Valley,

26-40

26-30

16-20

20-30 30-46

p. dz. bunches 60-90 -extra quality... 90-12 0 Marguerites, white,

p. dz. bunches 20-30 -yellow, per dz. bunches

Kaiserin A.

Victoria -Caroline Tes

1

enay

Mrs. J. Laing 30-50

from the open,
various kinds,

per dz. bnchs. 30-60 Statice, per dozen

bunches

Stephanotis, per

50-80

dozen trusses 30-50 Stocks (double

white) per doz.
bunches

doz, bunches... 16-50

20-30

30-60

Mignonette, dozen

Sweet Peas, per

bunches

20-30

s.d. s.d.

s.d. s.d.

Galax leaves, per doz. bunches... 16-20

Cut Follage, &c.: Average Wholesale Prices.

trails, per doz. 5 0-10 0 Hardy foliage

medium,

16-20

bunch -short sprays per bunch... 06-09 Sprengeri 06-10

Adiantum cunca

(various), per dozen bunches 20-30 Hardy Grasses, per doz. bunches... Ivy-leaves, bronze long trails per bundle...

-

4 0-60

tum, doz. bun. Berberis, p. bunch 2 6-30

Croton leaves, per

...

bunch 10-16 Cycas leaves, each 16-20

2 0-30 16-20

10-20

- short green, doz. bunches... 20-30

Moss, per gross Myrtle, per dozen bunches

5 0-60

20-50 20-50

dozen bunches 10-20 Smilax, per dozen doz. trails

Fern, English, p.

French,

Cyperus alternifo-
lius, dozen 40-50
laxus, per doz 40-50
Dracænas, per doz. 9 0-24 0
Erica, per dozen... 24 0-26 0

-ventricosa magnifica 24 0-42 0 Euonymus, per dz. 4 0-9 0 18 0-30 0 Ferns, in thumbs, per 100... 7 0-10 0 30 0-42 0 - in small and large 60's 16 0-25 0 -in 48's, per doz. 4 0-10 0 -in 32's, per doz. 10 0-18 0 Ficus elastica,p.dz. 9 0-18 0 -repens, per doz. 50-80 Fuchsias, per doz. 40-60 Heliotrope, per dz. 40-60 Hydrangea Horten

sus nanus, doz. 9 0-12 0 Sprengeri, doz. 60-80 per dozen

- tenuissimus

Begonias (tuber

8 0-10 0

-new, per dozen

bunches Cauliflowers, per tally

Chow Chow, per

Kidneys

0 21-03 Jersey, cwt.... 66

3 0-10 0 Tomatos:

16-20

dozen ...
Cucumbers, dozen 2 0-26
Endive, per dozen 16-20
Horseradish, for-

eign, per dozen
bundles

20 0-24 0 Leeks, 12 bundles 1 6- 30 Lettuces, Cos, per

new, per dozen bunches Turnip Tops, bush. Watercress, per

30

-

10-16 10

30-40 10-16

dozen... Marrows, per doz. Mint, per dozen Mushrooms(house) per lb. ... REMARKS.-English Strawberries are plentiful and cheap. Supplies of Gooseberries are much shorter. English and Channel Islands Beans advanced in price very considerably during the week, and they are still realising good figures. There has also been a good demand for Tomatos, Peaches and Nectarines. Trade throughout the market has greatly improved. E. H. Rides, Covent Garden, July 4, 1906.

POTATOS.

Lincolns, 40s. to 50s.; Dunbars, 90s.; Jerseys, 6s. to 6s. 6d.; St. Malo, 5s. 6d. to 6s.; Cherbourgs, 5s. to 5s. 6d. ; Dutch Rounds, 2s. 6d. per mollies. John Bath, 32 and 34, Wellington Street, Covent Garden.

COVENT GARDEN FLOWER MARKET. Many empty stands are seen in the market, and trade in all pot plants is very uncertain. Flowering plants of best quality make fair prices. I find Kalosanthes (Crassula) coccinea realise from 18s. to 24s. per dozen, but the hybrid varieties of this plant sell slowly and for much lower prices. Hydrangea paniculata, though very good in quality, does not clear well. Both white and yellow Marguerites are overplentiful. Plants of the later sown batches of Mignonette are now very good. Fuchsias are still procurable in wellflowered plants. Zonal Pelargoniums in all the more popular sorts are still plentiful. The Ivy-leaved varieties

are not of first quality. Verbena Miss Willmott and other varieties have little demand. Lilium longiflorum are offered at low prices, but even at reduced figures stocks do not clear well. I noted good plants of Spiræa Silver Sheath; S. multiflora compacta is also good. Saxifraga pyramidalis is still seen, but supplies will not last much longer. Among Roses are some nice good H. P.'s. Best quality Ramblers are not quite so plentiful. Coleus have to be sold at very low prices. Lobelia is also cheap. Ferns are well supplied. I find some of the choice Davallias are offered at prices no higher than were formerly obtained for ordinary Pterises. Seedling Ferns of various sorts, in store boxes, can be had cheap. The best boxes of Pteris Wimsetti, P. cristata, P. tremula, &c., may be bought for about 18s. per dozen boxes. Palms do not sell readily, but I think there will be an advance in prices later on. A few growers stili have ordinary bedding plants on hand, but there is now little trade in them.

CUT FLOWERS.

I found prices for best cut blooms were higher this morning. There was a decided advance in the prices of Liliums and Eucharis, while Gardenias were not over plentiful. Supplies of best quality Sweet Peas were short, but there were plenty of second rate Roses from the open ground which are now abundant and cheap, but superior blooms are not plentiful. Gladiolus the Bride is making better prices. English Irises are plentiful. Spanish Irises are also seen, but they are almost over for the season. White Pinks, chiefly the variety Mrs. Sinkins, are very abundant. Supplies of Carnations of second quality are excessive. "Malmaisons" have not sold well this season, the long-steinmed American varieties having largely supplanted them. Although, as a rule, most flowers may be procured in the market, I heard enquiries for Heuchera sanguinea this morning, and there were none to be found. Kalanchoe flammea plants were also wanted, but none were to be had. Hardy flowers do not now sell well. The principal trade is among best quality produce and good white flowers. A. H., Covent Garden, Wednesday, July 4, 1906.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

ENGLISH.

GEORGE BUNYARD & Co., Maidstone, Kent.-Strawberries
and other fruits; Dutch Bulbs and Carnations.
BEN. R. CANT & SONS, The Old Rose Nurseries, Colchester,
-Cut Roses.

W. MANGER & SONS, Guernsey.-Bulbs (wholesale),
FOREIGN.

RIHACHIRO TANOI, Minamiyoshida-machi, Yokohama, Japan. -Bulbs, Plants and Seeds, with several coloured illustrations.

M. HERB, Naples, Italy.-General collection of Bulbs and
Seeds for autumn planting.
A. DESSERT, Chenonceaux (Indre-et-Loire), France.-
Pæonies.

KINGSTON GARDENERS'.-Through the kindness of Alfred Tate, Esq., a large number of the members of this society visited Downside, Leatherhead, on the 28th ult., to view the Rose garden. The weather was delightful, There were both and the garden an object of beauty. dwarf and standard Roses in masses, clusters of climbing varieties on arches and pillars. In every direction were seen Roses of every description, near the house is a fountain pond, in which is a fine collection of Nymphæas, The beautiful at the time of the visit in charming bloom. herbaceous borders, the well-kept trees and shrubs, together with the charming Surrey scenery, all tend to make Downside a most attractive garden. The great conservatory with its drapings of climbers-especially the variegated Cobæa scandens, the cool Ferneries, beyond, the Carnation houses, especially one long span-roofed structure, filled with Malmaison" Carnations in bloom, all elicited the warmest praise. The improvements which have been effected at Downside during the past 10 or 12 years, are very remarkable. Mr. Tate is well supported by his able Under his guidance the party gardener, Mr. W. Mease. was hospitably entertained at tea, at the Home Farm.

LEO ERRERA.-A bust of the deceased Professor has been placed in the Botanical Institute of the University of Brussels, by Madame Errera. The ceremonial was attended by a large gathering of the botanists and physiologists of Belgium.

THE FRUIT CROPS IN IRELAND.-In the July number of Irish Gardening is a tabulated statement on the lines of the Fruit Report, published in our columns yearly, showing the prospects of the Fruit Crop in the sister isle. The outlook as a whole is very satisfactory, in spite of the bad weather experienced in April and May. Apples are recorded as 67 per cent. above the average. Pears and Plums are failures. Gooseberries are abundant in spite of the American mildew which is stated to be spreading. Currants, Raspberries and Strawberries are favourably reported on. Our own report, embracing the whole of Great Britain and Ireland, will probably be issued towards the end of the month.

THE WEATHER.

THE WEATHER IN WEST HERIS.

A record rainfall.-The past week was, on the whole, rather a cool one. One day was particularly cold for the end of June, and on the coldest night the thermometer exposed on the lawn fell to within 2 degrees of the freezing-point. The ground is now warmer than it has lately been, but is still only about degree warmer than is seasonable, both at 1 and a fert deep. The most remarkable meteorological event of the week was the heavy rainfall on the night of June 28. The rain began to fall at 10 p.m., and continued without intermission until noon on the following day. During those fourteen hours over 2 inches of rain fell, which is not only the heaviest fall I have yet recorded here for twelve hours, but also for twenty-four hours, at any period of the year. Of the total amount, about onethird found its way through the percolation gauge on which short grass is growing, and exactly one-half through the bare soil gauge. Through the former gauge no rain at all had passed for nearly twelve weeks, while no measurable quantity had come through the bare soil gauge for over three weeks. The sun shone on an average for 6 hours a day, or for half an hour a day longer than is usual at this season. Calms and ligh. airs prevailed, and on one day the average rate of movement at 30 feet above the ground was less than half a mile an hour. The mean amount of moisture in the air at three o'clock in the afternoon was 4 per cent. less than is seasonable.

JUNE.

An exceptionally calm and sunny month.-The days were as a rule warm, while most of the nights were, on the other hand, more or less unseasonably cold. In fact, during the first three weeks there did not occur a single night on which the temperature was in excess of the average. On the warmest day the highest reading was 78 degrees, a low extreme maximum for the month, and on the coldest night the exposed thermometer showed 4 degrees of frost-an unusually low reading for the time of year. Rain fell on only nine days, and yet to the aggregate depth of 3 inches, which is 1 inches in excess of the June average-making this the wettest June here, with one exception, in the last twenty-seven years. It should, however, be explained that all but an inch of the total measurement fell in a single night quite at the end of the month-the latter being the heaviest fa'l experienced here in any on day at any pe.iod of the year during the past twenty-o.1c years. The sun shone on an average for 7 hours a day, or for 1 hours a day longer than usual. This was the calmest June I have yet recorded, the rate of movement in no hour exceeding twelve miles. The amount of moisture in the air at 3 p.m. fell short of the average by 4 per cent.-E.M., Berkhamstead, July 4, 1906.

ENQUIRIES AND REPLIES.

TO CLEAN MARBLE AND ALABASTER.-We have many marble vases on the terraces, and being near to a town they have become blackened with smoke. In order to cleanse them I have tried soft-soap and monkey-brand soap in hot water, but the result is not equal to the labour it entails. In the winter gardens we have art-craft specimens of figures in alabaster that have got rather dirty. Can anyone tell me how to clean these? Hortus.

MOTOR MOWERS (see also p. 415).-Ransome's 42 inch motor mower has, we believe, been used in the Royal Gardens, Kew, for four seasons. It has improved in its working every year, and is now a most serviceable machine and gives but little trouble, although further experience will, no doubt, suggest more improvements in the manufacture. It uses two gallons of petrol per day, and does about the work of one and a half horses. It is of no value where the ground is hilly, nor should it be used where the ground is uneven. For rough places it is not so good as the ordinary horse machine. The great thing is to get a man to understand it. At Kew an intelligent man was selected from the ordinary labour staff, and after a season's experience he understood the machine and its working almost as well as a mechanic. He now keeps it going without expert aid except, of course, when a breakage occurs. J. W.

LILIUM SUTCHUANENSE AND L. MAXIMOWICZII. -Under the above heading in the issue of the Gardeners' Chronicle for June 23, a correspondent asks for the distinguishing characters of Lilium Maximowiczii and L. Sutchuanense. Although these may not appear to be very different on paper, in the living plants there are so many differences that I should say it would be quite impossible for the cultivator to confuse them, either when he takes the bulb in his hand to pot or plant it

EMPLOYMENT AT KEW: J. D. You should apply to the curator, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for an application form. Candidates are required to have had at least five years' experience in practical gardening, and must be between the ages of 20 and 25 years.

GRAPE MRS. PINCE: Ireland. This variety requires to be artificially pollenated, owing to its shy setting qualities. When the bunches are in flower, a high atmospheric temperature should be maintained and it should not be allowed to fall below 70° at night time. Although, as a rule, there is plenty of pollen present, it is often ineffective, because the stigma is not receptive at the same time. The use of pollen from other varieties should, therefore, be resorted to and applied for some time after the flowers have opened. Select for the purpose pollen from the freest setting kinds growing in the same house. The practice of drawing the hand or a camel'shair brush over the bunch when the flowers are open is to be recommended among shy setting kinds.

IVY-LEAVED PELARGONIUM: A. G. B. We believe the injury is due to the punctures of mites which are invisible to the naked eye. Immerse the plants in tobacco-water. We have not seen the Heliotrope.

LABURNUM: W. T. L. vulgare var. involuta. MANURE AND INSECTICIDE COMBINED: H. B. The manurial value should be great, judged by the smell. Use the substance with caution and ascertain its worth by experiment. Fumes from carbolic acid, as used for insecticide purposes, are not strong enough to kill ordinary plants. See Mr. Ward's article, p. 411. Woodlice are best trapped with pieces f carrots, potatos, cabbage leaves, &c.

NAMES OF FRUITS: J. S. A very nice fruit of Bellegarde.

NAMES OF PLANTS: A. M., Derry.

Campanula glomerata.-J. Mc L. Platystemon californicum. -Rev. P. 1, Buddleia globosa; 2, Cotoneaster microphylla.-C. P. Erigeron philadelphicum. 7. B. 1, Clerodendrum fœtidum; 2, Morina longifolia; 3, Anthericum ramosum; 4, Send when in flower; 5, Philadelphus microphyllus; 6. Cistus sp.; 7, Indigofera australis.-J. P. S. Probably Thlaspi arvense, but specimens shrivelled out of recognition.-Zurich : Anemone rivularis (Himalaya).-H. J. D. Arum

Dracunculus.-H. G. 1, Hemerocallis flava; 2, Philadephus coronarius; 3, Spiræa opulifolia; 4, not recognised; 5, Rhododendron ferrugineum; 6, Cornus mas, variegated form.-Peters: 1, Lælia purpurata; 2, Cattleya Mossiæ; 3, Miltonia spectabilis radians; 4 and 5, both Odontoglossum citrosmum; 6 and 7. Dendrobium atro-violaceum; 8. Dendrobium chrysotoxum; 9, Lycaste Rossiana.-A. Y. 1. Pleurothallis rubens; . Maxillaria tenuifolia; 3, Colax jugosus; 4. Masdevallia simula; 5, Ada aurantiaca : 6, Odontoglossum Lindleyanum.-W.R. 1, Tradescantia virginica; 2, Lilium Martagon.-W. T. Phacelia tanacetifolia.-E. F. P. 1, Phlom's fruticosa; 2, Spiræa Filipendula, double variety. NECTARINES DISEASED: W. C. We gave an illus tration of similar diseased fruits on p. 320 in our issue for May 19. It is a form of gumming, but what induces the formation and discharge of gum is not definitely known. From your icmarks it would appear you have overcropped the tree also, which under any conditions is iaadvisable. In the autumn fork a little lime into the surface of the ground over the roots, or apply a top dressing containing a considerable proportion of old mortar rubble. PEACH SHOOTS DISEASED: W. B. The branches are attacked with a fungus, Botrytis, which commonly attacks imperfectly ripened wood or young shoots that have experienced a chill. All diseased parts should be cut off and burned, otherwise the disease will spread. After pruning spray the trees with a rose-red solution of permanganate of potash dissolved in water. The leaves also show traces of the "shot hole "' fungus. PEAS: R. S. You have not sent any roots, and on the haulm itself there are no signs whatever of disease. Can it be the effect of drought? PLANE: A. M. The specimens are attacked by the "Plane leaf scorch" (Glæosporium nervisequum). This disease is difficult to deal with, but the trees might be syringed with Bordeaux mixture in spring as an experiment. SILVER LEAF DISEASE: Bathford. The shoots We know are badly affected with this disease. of no cure for it, although sulphate of iron has The been known to do good in some cases. condition has been attributed by some authorities to a fungus at the roots, which may account for those trees which were heavily dressed with gas lime appearing most affected. If the gas-lime had injured the roots, fungus w.ould more readily make its entry into the tissues

SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON CARNATION: F. W. T. Layered plants occasionally fail just below the collar, owing to the cut portion commencing to decay. Excess of water, or the presence of wire-worms, fungus, or eel-worm may be the cause, but it is impossible to determine without having specimens before us. THREAD-LIKE WORM: G. I. The worm is Gordius aquaticus-the popular name of which is Hair Eel. A notion still prevails in many parts of the country that it is nothing more than a horsehair which has somehow acquired life by long immersion in water! When the pools in which Gordius lives are dried up, it becomes shrivelled and apparently lifeless, but revives on an application of water. They are not injurious to vegetation.

VIOLAS H. A. S. You should have sent specimens, for without these it is impossible to determine what has caused the failure. WISTARIA: Wistaria. Probably there have grown up some trees near to the house that cast a shade over the plant. We recommend you to withhold manure so long as the Wistaria continues to make sufficient growth, and if any is afforded it should be of phosphates and potash rather than nitrogenous. The more you can expose the shoots to the influence of sunshine the better will be the chances of a good display of flowers.

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED.-H. J. E.-S. W. F.-A. S.-— R. L.--D. P.-G. M.-L. G.-J. O'B.-Prof. Cogniaux, Nivelles.-S. M. B.-Dr. Perez, Orotava.-E. G. L.-A. G. -Botanic Garden, Zurich-C. Sprenger, Naples.-H. W. W.-W. K.-J. J. W.-E. B., Uganda-Count Solms, Strassburg-W. G. S.-J. F. L., Munich-H. R., Cape Town-J. B. S.-C. F. C.-W. H. & L. C.-H. H.D. M.-J. S., Salisbury-G. H., Leamington-W. J.-L.C. -R. S.-E. N.-J. W.-J. Pitts-Ireland-F. B.-G. B.G. M.-W. J.-W. A. C.-J. D. G.-Carter, Page & Co.J. O'B.-E. H. J.-J. J. W.-W. W.-A. O.-E. M.-Hugh A. P.-M. O. Y.-J. C. & Sons-P. M. G.- Sander & Son C. E.-W. L. M.-G. W.-J. M.-W. K.-N. E. Br.-J. K. ( W. E. S.-F. P.-Grapes.-J. W.-J. R.-W.W.-A.G.F. -J. G. H.-J. T. S.-W. S.