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pyramidal. Class 2/ Six Fuchsias of this year's growth : first, Mr. Harper, of 

 Brixton ; second, Mr. Harrison ; third, Mr. Pratt. Mr. Harper's plants 

 were remarkable for their good growth, being all from cuttings struck since 

 January, and some even as late as March ; they were all trained as pyramids, 

 and from their uniform shape and large size, established Mr. Harper as one 

 of the best cultivators of this flower. In an extra class for the best specimen 

 Fuchsia, Mr. Harper was also successful in being first in competition with 

 Mr. James ; Mr. Harper exhibiting a plant of Catherine Hayes, and Mr. 

 James one of Kitty Tyrrell. In the classes for Dahlias, owing to the unfa- 

 vourable weather, the number of exhibitors was small. In the class for 

 twenty-four cut blooms, Mr. H. Legge, of Edmonton, was first, and Mr. 

 George Drain, jun., of Southgate Road, second. In the first class for twelve 

 cut blooms, Mr. E. How, of Bromley, was first ; Mr. Haws, second. In 

 Fancy Dahlias, Mr. Legge was first. Mr. Legge exhibited a seedling dahlia 

 named Prince of Wales, which obtained a second class certificate. In the 

 class for twenty-four Asters (French), Mr. Robinson, of Church Road "West, 

 Southgate Road, was first ; Mr. Ward, of Tottenham, second, and Mr. A. 

 Forsyth, of Shacklewell, third. In the class for Twelve Asters (French), Mr. 

 Noakes, of the Ferry Boat, Tottenham, was first ; Mr. George, second ; 

 Mi's. Robinson, third, and Mr. Ward, fourth. Mr. George exhibited a stand 

 of nine spikes of seedling hollyhocks, and Mr. Ward two stands of twenty- 

 four and twelve single blooms. Mr. Smith, of Tollington Nursery, Hornsey 

 Road, exhibited two stands of verbenas, in the stands of twenty-four and 

 twelve ; some new varieties were exhibited, which for size, shape, and 

 colour were remarkable. Mr. King, of Clapton, exhibited twelve cocks- 

 combs, of extraordinary size, shape, and colour. Mr. Brace, of Stoke 

 Newington, also exhibited twelve in this class. The splendid productions of 

 Mr. King were very highly commended, and it has been but a sorry season 

 for all this class of subjects. There was a pretty collection of gladioli from 

 Mr. James, and some roses and other cut flowers, in great perfection, from 

 Mr. George and Mr. "Wray, of Lea Bridge Gardens. The great attraction 

 of all was a magnificent collection of fuchsias, exotic ferns, lycopodiums, and 

 plants of remarkable foliage, consisting of dracamas, caladiums, begonias, 

 marantias, etc. Amongst the ferns were some remarkably fine specimens of 

 gymuogrammas, exhibited by Mr. R. Oubridge, of Stamford Hill. The 

 visitors, on entering the room, were struck with the beauty of these 

 noble plants ; their variety of colour and diversity of form, made them a 

 distinct feature. These plants were not exhibited for competition, but for 

 decorative effect. Mr. Harper also exhibited twelve large fuchsias in addition 

 to those entered for competition ; and Mr. Heard, of CulfordRoad, exhibited 

 in the same way a stand of cut flowers. The entire arrangements were under 

 the superintendence of Mr. R. Oubridge, ably assisted by Mr. T. Howes, 

 of Highbury Nursery, Mr. Heard, and Mr. Forsyth. From the manner in 

 which it was supported, we think it must be regarded as very successful, it 

 being attended by a very large and respectable company, who seemed highly 

 gratified. It is the intention of the promoters of this society to establish an 

 exhibition, open to all classes of exhibitors, to embrace all varieties of plants 

 and flowei's, similar in purpose to the Horticultural Society ; the success of 

 the annual chrysanthemum show and this new experiment at the Albion 

 Hall, affording a proof that such a society is very desirable in a district so 

 renowned for its suburban gardens. 



Tower Hamlets Floricultural Society, Sept. 3rd and 4-th. — This is 

 de jure a chrysanthemum society, but de facto a floricultural society ; for 

 finding the interval of a year from one exhibition to another a long one, the 

 members have adopted the plan of a summer show of miscellaneous subjects. 

 The exhibition on the 3rd and 4th was held in the grounds of the Eagle 

 Tavern, Mile End Road, and was largely attended and in every way a suc- 

 cess. With the exception of a few contributions from Mr. Broome, of the 



