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ditto to J. Standish, Bagsbot, 21.; 3rd ditto to C. Hutt, Miss Burdett Coutts, Higli- 

 gate, 21. 



Class R. — Miscellaneous. Prize to J. Standish, Bagshot, 1?. 10s. ; ditto to J. 

 Standish, B'.igshot, 1/.; ditto to J. Luscombe, F.R.H.S., Kingsbridge, 1/.; ditto to T. 

 Lunt, Greenock, 1/.; ditto to H. Payne, Chelmsford, U. ; ditto to J. Henderson, Trent- 

 ham, 1/.; ditto to W. Kaile, Ripley, 10s.; ditto to R. Crawshay, Merthyr Tydvil, 10s. 



Special Prizes offered by W. C. Dilke, Esq., V.P.R.H.S. List of Competitors : — 

 Margaret Webber and Co.; Lady Rokeby, 2nd prize, 51. ; Lady Caroline Kerrison, 3rd 

 prize, 3!.; Edward Shenton, William Kaile; Messrs. Elkinglon and Co., 4th prize, 21.; 

 James Cross, Ladj' T. Schuster; Mr. T. Jones, highly commended; Mrs. C. Pritchard, 

 extra prize; Miss Kate Darter, Lady E. Qeel, highly commended; Miss Winckworth; 

 Thomas Charles Marcli, 1st prize, 10/.; Richard Yates, Mrs. H. Grazebrook, William 

 Alcock, Mr. R. Helbronner, Mrs. M. Johnston ; Lady Trowbridge. Highly com- 

 mended, Mrs. Carnett. 



EoYAL OxFORDSHiEE HoETicuLTUEAL, June 11th. — Tliis was the comme- 

 moration fete, and formed part of the general annual rejoicing to which, at 

 this season of the year, the people of the university city abandon themselves. 

 It was the third show of the society, and was held in Trinity College 

 Gardens. The tents were well filled, and there was no lack of visitors to 

 appreciate the excellent display, spite of the drenching rain which set in 

 when the affair was just at its best. Geraniums were the most attractive 

 feature, and generally they were as well done as we are accustomed to see 

 them at Regent's Park and other of the London shows. In the class for 

 All England, Mr. Ingram, gardener to J. J. Bland, Esq., of Beading, was 

 placed first for stove and greenhouse plants ; W. Undershell first for Cape 

 heaths ; Mr. C. Turner first for geraniums in both classes. In members' 

 ■ prizes. J. Morrell, Esq., was first for eight stove plants, and W. Undershell, 

 Esq.. first for six. Azaleas were so below the mark that the first prize was 

 withheld. Among the rarities we may name a charming lot of ranuncu- 

 luses ; Mr. W. Molyiieux. in the class for eighteen, was first, Mr. T. Hawes 

 second, Mr. C. Long third, Mr. W. Gammon fourth. The nines were more 

 largely competed for, and such a liberal show of this most perfect of florists' 

 flowers was quite refreshing to tlie few amongst the company who could 

 remember what floriculture was five and twenty years ago. Fruits and 

 vegetables were generally good, and in the amateur classes thorough good 

 culture was evidenced in the character of the productions. 



Buckingham HoRxicuLTrEAL. — The twenty -ninth annual meeting of this 

 flourishing society will be held on the 30th. The schedule is admirably 

 planned, so as to give manjr prizes of moderate value instead of a few at 

 high rates. Among the special subjects there will be three for the best 

 garlands, two for the best bouquets of wax flowers, three for the best 

 designs for gardens, two for collections of wild flowers, and a distinct set of 

 prizes beside for growers resident in seven of the surrounding districts. 

 We cannot but wish for fine weather and unexampled success. 



Stamford. — The first exhibition this season will take place on the 3rd, 

 the second on the 12th of September. At the first show two silver cups 

 will be awarded for roses ; a stand of wax flowers, value three guineas, will be 

 given for the best vase of flowers for the table. The rest of the prizes are 

 well arra' ged to insure brisk competition. 



Crystal Palace. — We had intended to describe this month the details 

 of the bedding, but on our last visit the arrangements were far from com- 

 plete, and, generally speaking, the appearance of the ground was poor and 

 meagre ; certainly not as the public expect it to be in such a favourable 

 srason. Perhaps this ridiculous and inappropriate Blondin excitement will 

 be trusted to for supplies to the exchequer. We feel assured that if the 

 directors reduce their grounds to the level of Cremorue, the popularity of 

 the Crystal Palace will assume a form not to be envied. 



