INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 11014, 29 January 1926, Page 4

INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE

SEVERAL ADDRESSES YESTERDAY. DUNEDIN. Jan. 2r. The conference of the Institute of Horticulture concluded to-day. A discussion on bulb diseases a ltd pests was opened by Air J. A. Campbell, Director of Horticulture, and commut'd by Air David Aiiller. Governui uit Entomologist, who dealt at ‘ength with the question of bulb importation. Quarantine samples just arrived by post were exhibited, shov :i.g mealy bug. mite and eel worm. A general discussion followed and a ro-mi-tion was carried requesting the Horticulture Division to call a representative conference at Wellington to draw up bulb import regulation'. Air Green stated that the Xursorvmeii’s

Conference was satisfied to leave the status of horticulturists to the Institute. A lengthy discussion was oper.e.t by Air Tannoek. and continued by Mr Christie on the need of a national botanical garden, it was supported strongly by Mr Nathan and speakers, and a resolution was ed endorsing the necessity of a botanical garden forgiving practical training in horticulture and requesting the educational committee to push tlie matter forward. At the afternoon session. Mr b. Mackintosh Ellis, Director of Forestry. lectured on our future forest supplies, illustrating his remarks by lantern slides explained by Mr page. A suggestion to alter the name at the locally raised rhododendron Marquis of Lothian to William Martm. the name of the raiser, was referred to tlie executive to consult his relatives.

Mr Altwood moved on behalf oi Mr G. M. Thomson that the Institute supports. the suggestion by a deputation to the Minister of Railways that railway stations should bo beautified. — Carried. Mr Nathan delivered an inspiring address at the conclusion, referring to the splendid exhibition at the show and to the valuable work done by tlie conference, tlie lack of educational facilities and training ielc by horticulturists were common to every branch of agriculture. He suggested combined action to secure the desired results and Government assistance. Mr Green suggested that the timewas opportune to form a committee to further organise the Native Plant Association, and Mr Tannoek strongly approved the suggestion, but the matter wae deferred.—P.A.