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with the word " Floriculture ;" and over the entrance to the residence of 

 Mr. J. G. Foley, the honorary secretary, was a decoration formed of dahlia 

 blossoms iu colours, the motto being, " Good luck to all." The show took 

 place in six tents, and the bands of the Royal Artillery and of the "Wilts 

 Rifle Volunteers kept the excitement up with their lively strains. The 

 several classes were admirably filled, and the competition was severe 

 throughout. As the entire prize list may be found in the Bath Herald for 

 September 1, and also in the Bath and Cheltenham Gazette of the same 

 date, those locally interested have a source of fuller information than we 

 could supply in the limited space at our command. 



Bath Floral Fete, Sept. 5. — This took place at the Sydney Gardens, 

 and was an unusually brilliant affair, all things considered. The superiority 

 of the western climate over what we are accustomed to in the east of the 

 island, was strikingly evident, and perhaps more so in consequence of the 

 unfavourable character of the season. As this show has been well reported 

 in the local papers, it is sufficient for us to congratulate all concerned in 

 the success attending their endeavours. 



Bbistol and Clifton. — The autumn show took place on September 6, 

 and was very complete and very successful. Hollyhocks and asters were 

 far in the rear, there being none worthy of first prizes ; and in some other 

 subjects first prizes were not awarded. The public, however, were well 

 satisfied with the flowers and the music, and, as the company numbered 

 about 4000, the dresses of the fair sex contributed largely to the gaiety of 

 the scene. 



Coleune Horticultural Fete, Sept. 20. — A very enlivening affair was 

 this for the people of Colerne. They had the Bath Hanoverian Band, a 

 ploughing match, and a ball, in addition to a very good show of flowers, 

 fruits, and vegetables. 



Chepstow, Sept. 14 — The Chepstow Castle Society is one of the most 

 flourishing in the western counties, and this year's fete was not a whit 

 behind its predecessors as to general effect and success, though in particular 

 classes of subjects many contributions were unworthy of first prizes, which, 

 therefore, were awarded instead to the clerk of the weather. 



Sydenham Horticultural Society. — The first show of this society was 

 held on Tuesday, September 18th, in the grounds of Wcstwood House, 

 kindly lent for the occasion by Charles Millington, Esq. A more disagree- 

 able day could hardly have been selected, for it rained without any inter- 

 mission, a thick Scotch mist competing with occasional showers for the 

 honour of wetting tents and visitors in the most effectual manner. Con- 

 sidering the very unpropitious condition of the elements, we may deem the 

 show to have been well attended, the gate-keepers reporting the entrance of 

 320 persons. The fuchsias were much admired, and deservedly so. Some 

 of the plants of fine foliage were noble specimens, amongst which we must 

 particularize especially a Latania Bourbonica and two species of Rhopala, 

 from Mr. Mongredien's ; and also a Begonia Rex, from Mr. "Whittaker's. 

 Mr. Hunt's liliums and Mr. Sillern's collection of begonias attracted much 

 attention ; and the ladies' bouquets drew a crowd of admirers, those sent in 

 by Mrs. Hodgkinson and Mrs. Reid exhibiting great taste in their arrange- 

 ment. The display of fruit was very good for the season, but much of it 

 was not fully ripe. The grapes from Mr. Farquhar's and Mr. Whittaker's 

 were very creditable, and some black grapes exhibited by Mr. Moore, an 

 amateur, were much applauded. Mr. Carter, an engineer at Sydenham, ex- 

 hibited a working model of his new cultivator, and Mr. Summers showed 

 some " crinoline flower-pots," made of galvanized wire. The band of the 

 Sydenham Amateur Musical Society, and the fifes aud drums of the boys 

 belonging to the British School, played alternately, and did their best to 

 counteract the damping effects of the atmospheric influences. The judges 

 were Mr. Barnes, Mr. Page, and Mr. Thulluson. The following is a list of 



