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Syringa oblata, of which there are two varieties, one producing bunches 

 of deep purple, the other pure white, the habit being more tree- like, and 

 better adapted to form standards for lawns than the kinds hitherto selected 

 for the purpose. Yiburnum lucidum Towardii is a charming addition to 

 our lists of flowering shrubs, the flowers coming in huge balls late in th^ 

 month of May, when all danger from frost is over. Freraontia Californica 

 we can recommend to the curious ; but we doubt if it will contribute much 

 to general effect in garden scenes, the chief beauty being in the golden- 

 coloured calyx, and there being some doubts as to its hardiness. Few 

 have had the courage to plant out that exquisitely beautiful shrub, Des- 

 fontania spinosa, but where it has been put out it holds its ground, and it 

 is certainly hardy south of the midland counties. If any of our northern 

 friends can give us particulars of its success in bleak districts, we shall be 

 glad to hear that so elegant a plant may be safely classed among the tenants 

 of the lawn and the shrubbery. 



NOTES OF THE MONTH. 



CoLCHESTEE CnRTSANTHEMcrii SociETT, Nov. 21. — The Colchester 

 Association held their show in the public hall. There could be no just 

 grounds of complaint as to the quality of the flowers, some of the cut blooms 

 shown by Mr. Ingle, gardener to C. Gf. Eound, Esq., of Birch Hall, the pre- 

 sident, being equal to the best flovrers shown this season. Mr. Stoddart, 

 gardener to J. G-. Rebow, Esq., carried off" several prizes in the exhibition of 

 fruit. The exhibition of fruit was admirable, nothing like it having been seen 

 in Colchester at this season of the year for a long period. The foUovring 

 were the principal awards : — President's Prizes (C. Gr. Eound, Esq.) : Three 

 large flowering varieties, Mr. Ingle ; three pompones ditto, Mr. Ingle. A 

 Silver Cup by P. O. Papillon, Esq., M.P. : Twelve cut blooms, Mr. Ingle. 

 A Silver Cup by a Member : Twelve plants, Mr. Ingle. Specimen chrysan- 

 themum: Mr. llussell, gardener to Stephen Brown, Esq. Four plants. — 1st, 

 Mr. Russell. Specimen pompone: Mr. Martin, for a fine plant of Helen. 

 Twelve blooms : 1st, Mr. Ingle ; 2nd, Mr. Green, gardener to Mrs. Honey- 

 wood. Six cut blooms : 1st, Mr. Ingle ; 2nd, Mr. Green. Three large 

 flowering standards : 1st, Mr. Ingle ; 2nd, Mr. Stoddart. Three pompone 

 standards : 1 st, Mr. Martin ; 2nd, Mr. llussell. Six purple primulas and 

 six white ditto (given by Mr. Evans) : Mr. Green. Best table bouquet of 

 flowers (by the Secretaries) : Mr. Stoddart. 



HoBTicuLTUEAL SociETY. — It is determined to open the new garden at 

 Kensington on the 5th of June next, with a grand general exhibition. On 

 the 3rd of July following, there will be a rose show ; on the 11th September, 

 a dahlia show, and a show of chrysanthemums and fruit on the 6th. of No- 

 vember. The sum of £1500 has been apportioned as prizes for these shows. 

 The schedules are now ready, and intending exhibitors may obtain them on 

 application at the head offices. 



Cambeiuge and CAiiBRiDGESHiEE, Nov. 21. — The chrysanthemums at 

 this show were, as in most other cases this season, few, but good, proving that 

 the most experienced and spirited growers may bring their flowers out well 

 even in the worst of seasons, when the bulk of exhibitors, whose contributions 

 assist in the filling the stages, are altogether left behind. Among the prin- 

 cipal exhibitors at this show were Mr. King, of Wood Ditton, Mr. Headly, 

 Mr. Smith, Mr. Barrett, and Mr. Nutter. Mr. King's set of six plants were 

 Trilby, Norfolk Hero, Antigone, Dapont de I'Eure, Queen of England, and 



