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fleshed kinds. From the same grower came specimens of a new Runner Bean, the 

 pods of which measured seven, eight, and nine inches in length. Compared with the 

 New Zealand Runner (now known to be an old European variety), this new one of 

 Mr. Turner's contrasted so favourably, that it will probably put the New Zealand 

 Runner aside altogethei*. 



Atignst 11. — At a meeting of the Eloral Committee, the Rev. J. Dix in the chair, 

 Mr. Keynes exhibited twelve blooms of Dahlia William Dodds, colour gold yellow, 

 fine form ; also, a new one called Lady Douglas Pennant, bright primrose, and likely 

 to prove a first-class flower. Mr. Turner sent Mrs. Colouol Yyse, white ground, tipped 

 with purple, very showy and promising. Mr. Chater sent a seedling hollyhock called 

 Alfred, on which very favourable opinions were expressed. Messrs. Carter sent a 

 yellow Tom Tiiumb Nasturtium, of tlic same dwarf habit as tlie scarlet (?) Tom 

 Thumb. 



A resolution has been passed by the Council of the Horticultural Society, to the 

 effect " that the terms of Her Majesty's Commissioners be accepted as the basis of a 

 lease, and that the solicitor of the society be instructed to act in their behalf in ils 

 preparation." This resohition was arrived at in consequence of the assent given by 

 Her Majesty's Commissioners to an alteration in the claims preferred by them, but 

 objected to by the Society. It is consequently now regarded as certain that the scheme 

 will be carried out, and the new gardens formed as originally contemplated. Sub- 

 scriptions to the amount of £28,000 are stated to have been already tendered to the 

 Council. 



Isle of Wight Hoeticulttjral Society. — The second and last exhibition of 

 the above came off on Wednesday, the I7th of August, in the grounds of Westfield, 

 the marine residence of Admiral Sir Augustus Clifford, Bart. The show of flowers 

 was not so good as was anticipated, notwithstanding the attendance was numei'ous. A 

 military band enlivened the occasion. Prizes were awarded to the following exhi- 

 bitors, viz. : — Captain Duff, gardener Mr. J. Taylor ; Right Hon. Lord Burgbley, 

 gardener Mr. Mew ; Mrs. Johnson, gardener Mr. Thompson ; Colonel F. Y. Harcoiirt, 

 gardener Mr. Mecham ; J. Cornwall, Esq., gardener Mr. Harvey ; W. H. Nmin, Esq., 

 gardener Mr. J. Wood ; P. Mahon, Esq., gardener Mr. H. Hnyles ; Sir Wm. Martins, 

 gardener Mr. Whitton. Prizes were also awarded to several cottagers. 



POETSEA Island Horticttltueal Society. — The autumnal show in connection 

 with the above society was held on the 19th of August, at the King's Rooms, Southsea. 

 There was a very full show of plants, fruits, vegetables, etc. W^e have not space to 

 enumerate many of the productions of the exhibitors. Mr. Alfred Oakley, nursery- 

 man, of Southampton, had some sjjlendid plants, which elicited a great deal of atten- 

 tion ; ]\Ir. Cobbett, of Horsham, exhibited some fine roses ; and the displays of Messrs. 

 Legg, of Gosport, and Mr. Lock, of Southsea, were of their usual first-rate character. 

 There was a large attendance of visitors, and in addition to the floral attractions, the 

 band of the Royal Limerick Militia was present. Prizes were awarded to Mr. Alder- 

 man Robbins, of Mile End Lodge ; Mr. White, of North Grounds ; Major Valkncey, 

 of Clarence Parade; Dr. Miller, of Devonshire House; T. E. Owen, Esq., of Dover 

 Court ; J. Dennisdu, Esq., of Kingston ; Rev. S. E. Phelps, of Cosham ; Mr. Lock, of 

 Southsea; Mr. Legg, of Gosport ; Mr. Crockford, of Bucklands ; Mr. Alfred Oakley, 

 of Southampton ; Mr. Way, and Mi*. Knight. 



Salisbury' Exhibition of Juvenile Industry. — The annual exhibition of the 

 fruits of juvenile industry in connection with the schools of all denominations in 

 Salisbury, W'ilton, Downton, Breamore, and surrounding neighbourhood, was held in 

 the large room at the Council Chamber, on Wednesday, 17th August. lu addition 

 to a large variety of maps, specimens of writing and drawing, articles of clothing of 

 various descriptions, needlework, etc., there was a competitive show of wild flowers, 

 which added greatly to the attractions of the exhibition. After the award of the 

 prizes, a task kindly undertaken by Mr. Doiity, of Wilton, Mr. John Harding, of 

 Salisbury, and a committee of ladies, the doors were thrown open to the public, and 

 an address was delivei*ed by the Rev. Newton Smart. The chair was occupied by the 

 Mayor, P. Cother, Esq., and amongst the company present were Sir E. and Lady 

 Hulse, the Very Rev. the Dean of Salisbury, the Hon. and Rev. Canon and Mrs. 

 Waldegi'ave, the Rev. Prebendary Smart, the Rev. T. H. Tooke, the Rev. John Ellis, 

 the Rev. Mr. Chancellor, and T. W. Gilbert, Esq. In his address, Mr. Smart 

 spoke of the objects which the exhibition was intended to promote — industry, 

 application, and the attainment of skill. He held up he example of George 



