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somewhat uncertain where this beautiful Cherry originated, as we 

 have different accounts respecting it. It was propagated in the 

 Brentford Nursery about the end of the last century, and sent out 

 under the name of " Black Circassian ; " reported to have been 

 brought from Circassia, and it may now be had from most nurseries 

 under that name. 



6. Elton. 



Fruit very large, heart-shaped, a little pointed at the apex, out- 

 line irregular. Skin glossy, mottled and tinged with bright red next 

 the sun, fading to a clear yellow on the shaded side. Stalk very 

 long, slender, and inserted in a slight depression. Flesh pale yellow, 

 firm, very sweet, juicy, and luscious : far superior to all other pale- 

 fruited kinds. It ripens in the beginning of July, and soon shrivels 

 after it is fully matured. Stone large, having a thin shell, and shaped 

 like the fruit. 



The tree is of strong growth and spreading habit. Young shoots 

 pendulous ; leaves long and narrow, with red footstalks, by which it 

 is readily known. It bears remarkably well as a standard ; but suc- 

 ceeds best on a south or east wall. 



This truly valuable Cherry was raised by the late Mr. Knight, in 

 1806; and for richness of juice, large size, and great beauty, it 

 cannot well be surpassed. 



Frogmore. J. Powell. 



[To be continued.] 



ROYAL SOUTH-LONDON FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



June 23. — There was a good show of miscellaneous plants and Pe- 

 largoniums; but the regulation of the committee requiring Pinks to 

 be exhibited off cards, caused the show of Florists' flowers to be quite 

 a failure, the practice being much against the wishes of the majority 

 of the subscribers. The best were furnished by Mr. Baker, w^ho had 

 Winchester Rival, LolaMontes, Mrs. Hooper, Laura, Countess Rossi, 

 Morning Star, Dr. Fox, Jenny Lind (Read's), Pickwick, Jenny Lind 

 (Pierce'sX Kate, and Mrs. Burman ; 2d, Mr. Hardstone ; 3d, Mr. 

 Halliday; 4th, Mr. EUis. Dealers: 1st, Mr. Ward, with Hunts- 

 man, Queen, Laura, Winchester Rival, Prince Albert, Favourite, J. 

 Neville, Morning Star, Pierce's Jenny Lind, Stow's Edwin, Melona, 

 Pickwick; 2d, Mr. Willmer. Ranunculuses were produced, but they 

 were also inferior to what we have seen them. Mr. Phillips had the 

 best, among which were Belle agreable, Dilectus, Dr. Gardiner, 

 Queen, Belvidere, Mars, Prince Albert, Hogarth, Felicitus, Flaminius, 

 and Milo. In the dealers' class Mr. Parker was first. Some Pansies 

 were furnished by Mr. August of Btddington, and a collection of 

 seedling Irises by Mr. Salter ; Mr. Mocken of Forest-hill received a 

 certificate for Verbena (seedling), Purple King, a large bold flower, 

 and good in colour. Some Fuchsias were shewn ; and we noticed 



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