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variety ; some of the stems at the ground were like a good aged forest 

 tree. At the top of this pond is a fine specimen of the deciduous 

 Cypress, 60 feet high and 12 feet round the stem above a seat. In the 

 houses we found plenty of Grapes in different stages. The first Vinery 

 Mr. Arnott had taken a leaf out of the hints of the Gardeners'' Chronicle 

 in spring, and lifted, putting a bed of heating material over the roots 

 of the new border ; only one Vine, a Muscat, had shown any signs of 

 llagcring. 



In a small stove we found, planted out and covered with bloom, Alla- 

 manda, Stephanotis, and other stove plants in good condition. Apricots 

 had been nearly a failure ; Peaches and Nectarines plentiful ; a fair 

 sprinkling of Pears and Plums ; and fine crops of Apples. Figs grow 

 and ripen their fruit as standards anywhere in the garden. We also 

 saw Raspberries in great quantities ; Mr. Arnott said they keep bearinn 

 until frost comes. 



In most of the cottage gardens we saw Myrtle bushes. In the 

 village of Hythe, close by, one or two were completely covered with the 

 broad- leaved variety, forming low hedges in front similar to the ever- 

 green Privet, even in exposed situations open to the sea. 



BRIGHTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



This, the sixth annual autumn exhibition, was held as usual at the 

 Royal Pavilion, on the 14th and 15th ult. The arrangement of the 

 productions was exceedingly good, and reflects the highest credit on Mr. 

 Spary, the superintendent. To speak of the effect produced, we must 

 remind our readers how well adapted is the entire suite of rooms at 

 the Royal Pavilion for an exhibition of this description. In the 

 banqueting room, and both drawing rooms, the plants are reflected 

 and re-reflected by the large pier glasses, whilst in the music room, 

 the effect produced by the pier glass at the north side of the room was 

 magnificent. 



Under the" glass was a large platform of several tiers ; at the top 

 were tall Fuchsias, all of superb growth ; the centre one a specimen 

 (Surprise) by Mr. Kemsley, gardener to C. Catt, Esq., Brighton, was 

 more than 10 feet in height, beautifully grown and in magnificent 

 bloom. Immediately under these were the stove and greenhouse plants 

 in the county division, all of which were beautiful specimens. 



To give a proper idea of this excellent show, we will accompany the 

 visitor through the rooms devoted to the exhibition. 



In the entrance hall, on the right, was a valuable collection of tropical 

 plants by Mr. H. Smythe, gardener to the Rev. T. R. Rooper, Wick, 

 including some interesting productions. On the left was a magnificent 

 collection of variegated-leaved plants by Mr. J. Miles, gardener to C. 

 S. Hannington, Esq., Hurst, including two species of Canna or Indian 

 Shot, Croton angustifolium, Dioscorea discolor, Solanum purpureum, 

 and Dracsena ferrea, which were highly attractive. 



