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of flowers," by Messrs. Rivers, Paul, and Lane, was open on this 

 occasion ; and although the varieties had not bloomed so nicely or 

 were so finely coloured as we could have wished them, yet as a whole 

 it was well worth ins[)ection, and afforded a source of gratification to 

 thousands. The sorts were the best that could possibly have been 

 found for the purpose ; and if it has failed, it has not been for want 

 of a fair trial. Such exhibitions have our warmest wishes ; and we 

 hope, if the same thing is attempted next year, that it may meet with 

 better success. 



The weather atChlswick was very unpropitious, heavy rain falling 

 during the greater part of the day ; a most unfortunate occurrence, 

 for, in addition to the attractions of one of the best July shows that 

 ever graced the gardens, the Duke of Devonshire's pretty grounds 

 and villa were thrown open to the visitors in connexion with the 

 Society's establishment. Such inducements could not fail to draw 

 a numerous company ; but under the circumstances we were cer- 

 tainly not prepared to see upwards of 9000 persons enter the garden. 

 This was, however, the case ; and we were informed that 300 tickets, 

 at the advanced price of 7s. 6d. each, were purchased at the gates on 

 the day of meeting, — such was the enthusiasm to see the show. 



As regards the subjects exhibited, stove and greenhouse plants. 

 Orchids, Cape Heaths, &c. were in great beauty and profusion, and 

 the cut Roses were plentiful and fine. Geant des Batailles, Haron 

 Prevost, La Reiiie, and other autumn favourites, were present in all 

 their gaiety and fragrance. 



Carnations and Picotees in Pots afforded much interest, more 

 especially to Florists ; and the mode of shewing them was, we be- 

 lieve, very generally approved of. 



In 12 Carnations, the 1st prize was awarded to Mr. Lockner of 

 Paddington, for Ariel, Paul Pry, I^ady Ely, Caliban, Comte Pauline, 

 Prince Y\lbert (Puxley), William the Fourth, Lord llanchffe, Edgar, 

 Squire Trow, Sarah Payne, and President ; 2d, Mr. Newhall of 

 Woolwich, with Mercutio, Great Northern, Flora's Garland, Lydia, 

 Rainbow, Game Boy% President, Queen Victoria, Henry Kirk White, 

 Lord Ranclitfe, Twyford's Perfection, and William the Fourth. 



In the Nurserymen's class, Mr. Norman of Woolwich was first, 

 with Duncan, Flora's Garland, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria, Tele- 

 machus. Beauty of Woodhouse, Comte Pauline, Hero, Thomas Hew- 

 lett, Sir J. Reynolds, and Lord Rancliffe ; 2d, to Mr. Bragg of Slough, 

 for True Briton, Flora's Garland, Comte Pauline, HotS])ur, Prince 

 de Nassau, Duncan, Sarah Payne, Squire Trow, Defiance, Queen Vic- 

 toria, Earl Grey, Earl Spencer, and Prince of Wales ; ad, Mr. Will- 

 mer of Sunbury. 



In Picotees, 1st prize was awarded to Mr. Lockner of Paddington, 

 for Isabella, Lady H. Moore, Venus, Amethyst, Lady Dacre, Regina, 

 Rosalind, Lord Nelson, Leader, Portia, Ann Page, and Mrs. ^Barnard ; 

 2d, to Mr. Newhall. for Lady A. Peel, Isabella, Miss Rosa, INIrs. Bevan, 

 Venus, Leader, Alfred, Lord Nelson, Gem, Mrs. Norman, Proconsul, 

 and Jessica. 



