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— the Queens being generally either under or over ripe — faults to 

 which several of the Providences were liable. The high colour of the 

 Grapes, Nectarines, Strawberries, and Cherries exhibited, can be ac- 

 counted for from the dry sunny spring, which has been the most favour- 

 able for forced fruits we have had for many years. 



Of florist flowers there is still less to report ; for, with the exception 

 of Roses and Pelargoniums, they were not invited. As we before 

 observed, Roses v/ere showTi in first-rate condition, Messrs. Lane and 

 Son's collection being deservedly placed first, as the plants were fault- 

 less specimens of cultivation. We particularly observed the beautiful 

 Tea-scented China Souvenir d'un Ami; H. P. La Reine; H. B. 

 Paul Ricaut, with a profusion of large rich coloured flowers; H. C. 

 Chenedole; and Tea-scented China Viscomtesse de Cazes; which, 

 though rather small, was the best yellow Rose exhibited. Mr. Francis, 

 of Hertford, was placed second, the most noticeable of his plants being, 

 H. C. Coupe d' Hebe; Juno; B. Souvenir de Malmaison; Pauline 

 Plantier, and Tea-scented Adam and Bougere. Messrs. Paul & Son 

 were placed third, and their plants appeared to have been injured by 

 travelling: — H. C. Coupe d' Hebe; Noisette Lamarque; H. Pro- 

 vence Alette; Paul Perras; and H. P. Madame Campbell d' Islay, 

 which has always seemed to us to be La Reine under another name. 

 Messrs. Paul & Son had a seedling Hybrid Perpetual, Helen, with the 

 colour of H. P. Duchess of Sutherland, and somewhat the shape of 

 H. P. Baronne Prevost, and was highly scented. Messrs. Standish & 

 Noble sent two new Hybrid Perpetuals, Gloire de France, and Jules 

 Margottin, the former a good-looking flower, of a deep crimson colour, 

 and the latter was not very distinct from Robin Hood, only that it 

 possessed a more robust habit. Neither of the varieties was a marked 

 advance upon existing sorts. 



In the amateur class, Mr. Busby, gardener at Stockwood Park, was 

 first, with some well bloomed plants, the best of which were H. B. Paul 

 Perras; H. C. Coupe d' Hebe; Solfaterre; and H. P. Geant des Ba- 

 tailles, which had been beautiful, but was a little past its prime. Mr. 

 Rowland was second, with a collection of nicely gro\NTi plants ; and Mr. 

 Sage, gardener to J. Robinson, Esq, was third, with plants more dwarf 

 and compact than those comprising the other collections. We under- 

 stood these plants to have been taken from a nursery border, and potted 

 in October last, and were highly creditable to the exhibitor, especially 

 H. P. Duchess of Sutherland; H. P. Geant des Batailles; H. P. Louis 

 Buonaparte; and H. P. Baronne Prevost, all of which were well culti- 

 vated specimens. 



Mr. Dobson, of Isleworth, sent the onli/ collection of Pelargoniums 

 that were not fancies. These were small, but well bloomed plants of 

 the following kinds, placed in the order we think they should stand as 

 to quahty: — Leah, Vulcan, Harriet, Rosamond, Glow-worm, Arethusa, 

 Gulielma, Delicatum, Governor, Vanguard, Purpureum, and Ambassa- 

 dor. Two collections, six in each, of Fancy Geraniums were sent, and 

 the first prize was awarded to Mr. INIockett, gardener to J. Allnutt, Esq. 

 These plants were of average quality, consisting of Defiance, Richard 

 Cobden, Cleopatra, Jehu Improved, Captivation, and Princess Alice 

 Maude. The second prize was awarded to Mr. Gaines, of Battersea. 



