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which in France is said to reach 1 lb. in weight, and to be good eaten in 

 autumn with wine and sugar. From Mr. Ward, of Reading, came 

 fine specimens of Louise Bonne of Jersey, Marie Louise, and other 

 Pears, from pyramids in strong loam, on a cold subsoil. 



Mr. Spencer produced handsome examples of Black Prince and 

 smooth Cayenne Pine Apples, two very fine bunches of Muscat of 

 Alexandria Grapes, and a seedling called the Bowood Muscat, appa- 

 rently a very fine variety, which was said to be a free setter, but in 

 this instance unripe, and therefore no correct opinion of its merits could 

 be formed. Its berries are Pear-shaped, and remarkable for their size, 

 and the bunches appeared to be shorter and wider in the shoulders than 

 those of the common Muscat. From Mr. Turner, of Streatham, came 

 an extremely handsome bunch of Black Barbarossa Grapes, weighing 

 4 lbs. 123 oz. The berries were quite black, and covered with a fine 

 bloom. Mr. Taylor (from Mrs. Webber's), stated that he has had this 

 Grape in perfection as late as the 28th of April, and that its true flavour 

 is not acquired before January. Its merits as a late Grape, therefore, 

 require no comment. Of other fruits, chiefly Pears and Apples, col- 

 lections of which were exhibited by Messrs, Paul, Whiting, De Jonghe, 

 M'Ewen, Thoyts, Wintle, and Dr. Davies, we may have something to 

 say hereafter, many of them not being at present in a state to admit of 

 their true characters being correctly determined. 



Twelve new members were elected at this meeting. 



CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH. 



Auriculas. — Attend to the instructions given for the last two months. 

 All that is required at this season is to keep the plants tolerably dry, 

 clean, and elevated ; with these simple precautions they will winter in 

 vigorous health. 



Carnations and Picotees.-— These must not be allowed to have any 

 rain ; only water such pots as are very dry. Give the plants plenty of 

 air. Grow them as a hardy plant, with the exception of allowing them 

 to have any rain. The plants will now require going carefully over 

 with a pair of scissors or a sharp knife to remove all dead foliage. 



Cinerarias. — The strongest plants will now require a final repotting, 

 and by giving them plenty of room they will require but little more to 

 be done for some time. Fumigate occasionally, but not too strong ; the 

 foliage being tender they will not stand so much tobacco as the 

 Pelargonium. 



Conservator I/. — W'^ith well grown Chrysanthemums in variety, 

 Cacti, Salvias, Epacris, and winter-flowering Ericas, together with 

 abundance of Violets, Mignonette, and a few of the early started bulbs, 

 this structure may be kept pleasingly gay. Avoid too much fire -heat, 

 and when finished watering the paths should be wiped up, and, if the 

 weather is mild, abundance of air admitted. Stove plants should be 

 carefully treated ; when brought here for show, they should be kept in 

 the warmest division of the house, and kept as close as circumstances 

 will allow. 



