5 AUGUST 1955, Page 17

rbe 'pectator

AUGUST 7, 1830

THE Royal Family . . . visited Kew Gardens on Monday. We do not know what are the inclinations of his Majesty touching gardens; the late King, we believe, knew little and cared less about them. Kew Gardens used to be in a very miserable condition; and, if we recollect aright, there was a rumour of an intention to break up the establishment a few years ago. Perhaps, now that the "mighty months" have begun their course, something may be done to render the gardens seeable.