18 JANUARY 1952, Page 14

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. I 0 I

Set by John Usborne

The New York Times writes that the new synthetic chemical, Whim, " will mark the beginning of a revolutionary era in agriculture, in which man-made deserts may be turned into blooming gardens and green acres." The usual prizes are offered for a comment in verse on this news by either a Colonel in the Foreign Legion or the Serpent in the Garden of Eden.

Entries must be addressed to the Spectator, 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.1, in envelopes marked " Competition," and must be received not later than January 30th. Results will be published in the Spectator of February 8th.