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portion of tlie Show, anil a V617 mterootins portion too. Mr. Bull 

 took tbo first prizi! for un oxteusivo coUcotiou priiicipuUy cousisting of 

 riiliiH, Dnieiuuas, Camellias, Azaleas, anil Orcliids. Amoug tho 

 last wore Oucidium serratnm with larp'. rritjicd, browu nuil j-cUovv 

 Howors ; OdoutoKlossam eristatnni with four B)nli(!s, is inrlufs long ; :v 

 tine spiko of (luciiliam I'lulipsiimum, Domlroliium Ravanum, Cvpri- 

 pedium caudatum with two good llowers, C. Lowii nud I". Schlimii 

 with a wliito and rnsy-purplo slipper. Of plants omauiontnl by thtir 

 foliage there were Ficns ebuvnoa, with largo white-veiuod leaves ; 

 Bignoiiia mirabilis ; Aloeasia Yeitchii, very handsome ; Gconoma 

 Soemanni, an extremely ornamental dvv.irf J'alm, having tho young 

 foliage tinged with rodiUsh bronze ; Colous Uuku of Kdiuburgh, and 

 Anthurium magnifieum. Anthurium Soherzeriauum displaying two 

 of its brilliant searlot spathea, And.'omeda formosa with large clusters 

 of white llowers tinged with pink, and tho pretty blush hybrid llhodo- 

 deudrou Countess of Haddington, together with Azaleas, Camellias, 

 and tho Orehids already mentioned, made an effective show of llowers. 

 Several second prizes were awarded, one of which was taken by Messrs. 

 Ijee, of Hammersmith, with a collection consisting of Palms, Dra- 

 c;enas, Varicgatcd-leaved Fine Apple, Araucaria Kulei, lino specimens 

 of tiloichenia semivestita, and Yucca lilameutosa variegata, a panful of 

 Sonerila margaritacca in beautiful condition, Kriostomou pulchellum, 

 Frauciscoa confertiHora, and other plants. From the same firm came 

 also a standard Hhododeudron Venus, with a very fine head of white 

 Bowers tinged with blush, and a variety of Thuja Lobbii with well- 

 marked effective golden variegation. Mr. Williams also received a 

 second prize for a similar collection containing several handsome Ferns 

 and other fine-foliaged plants, amoug which may bo mentioned Yucca 

 Stokesii, Dasylirion acrotrichum. the Yaviegatod-loavod Fine Apple in 

 fruit, and i-emarkably fine specimens of Agave fiUfera, and Todea 

 superba, the last most beautiful. There were also several Orchids, 

 as Vandas, Cypripediums, and Odontoglossums ; besides Eriostemons, 

 Azaleas, .\nthurium Scberzerianum, &c. 



Smaller collections were contributed by Reeves Brothers, of Netting 

 Hill, and Mr. Wilkie, to each of whom a second prize was given, and 

 consisted of Pelargoniums, Mignonette, Cinerarias, and Spiraja bar- 

 bata or Hoteia japonica ; Mr. Wilkie sending in addition Eucharis 

 amazonica, Ixoras, Fi-anciscea calycina, a Hydrangea, Dentzias. 

 Rhododendrons, ifcc. Messrs. Reeves also had an extra pi*izo for six 

 excellent pots of Lily of the Valley ; and similar award was made to 

 Mr. Roberts, of Holme Park fiardens, for Neapolitan Violets, the 

 laame exhibitor sending also Solannm capsicastrum and Mignonette ; 

 as also to Mr. James, for hardy i*'erng. Mr. M'are, of Hale Farm 

 Nurseries, Tottenham, contributed several baskets of hardy spring 

 tiowers for which he obtained a third prize. One of these was Primula 

 cortusoides ama?na, gay with its saucer-shaped purplish lilac flowers ; 

 another, Trillium granditiorum, conspicuous by its largo white flowers ; 

 while other baskets were tilled with different single and double Prim- 

 roses, varieties of Iris pumila, and one large basket contained Mus- 

 cari botryoides, Orchis latifolia, several species of Anemone, and 

 other gems of the herbaceous garden. Messrs. Salter it Sou. of 

 Hammersmith, had likewise a tliird piize for a pretty collection of 

 hardy variegated plants. These consisted of the neat little variegated 

 varieties of Anbrietia deltoidea, Arabis alpina, and Sedum acre ; 

 yellow-variegated Balm ; Beta chilensis, of which Messrs. Salter 

 .showed splendid examples last year; variegated Lily of the Valley, 

 also very ornamental ; Funkia uudulata variegata. F. albo-margiuata, 

 and Hemerocallis Kwanso broadly striped with white ; Arum macu- 

 latam and its variegated form ; Arum italicum variegatum, a hand- 

 some specimen, the leaves marbled with pale green, and a pretty little 

 striped Millet. The only other subjects which require mention were 

 basketfuls of Pelargonium Pillar of Gold, with bold golden foliage, 

 and of Colens Princess Royal, both from Mr, Turner ; and Miss 

 Neale, of Norbiton, sent some beautifully skeletonised leaves, fruits, 

 and seed-vessels which well deserved the extra prize awarded them. 



ThePwE could not possibly be a greater contrast between the Exhi- 

 bition held on Saturday and the one held in March, whether we re- 

 galed the number of plants exhibited or their quality, and I do not 

 recollect in my experience ever seeing — in some classes at least, a 

 poorer display. The Azaleas were not up to the marl;, there were no 

 pot Roses of any kind, and Auriculas were excessively poor. Why 

 all this, beats my comprehension. It was said the prizes were too 

 small to invito pot Roses ; but, then, at tho last show there were two 

 collections, when no piize at all was offered. Auriculas, I believe, 

 are feeling the effects of the last summer, as there is a want of vigour 

 (not positive unhealthiness), about them which has completely spoiled 

 the bloom about London and in the sooth of England. I think, too, 

 that the novel method of arranging the prizes, and the mixing-up of the 

 nurserymen and amateurs, may have deterred some exhibitors. There 

 were only two collections, if, indeed, Mr. .James's could be called a col- 

 lection, as it had three plants with one pip out, and not one good truss 

 in the lot. Mr. Turner's comprised fair examples, but no more, of 

 Warns' Union, Turner's Competitor, Wild's Bright Phabus, Light, 

 body's Countess of Donmore, Chapman's Sophia, Oliver's Lovely Aim, 

 Traill's General NeUl, Smith's Trafalgar, and Turner's Colonel 

 Champneys. Sir. James was second with Priuce Albert, Lady .Tane 

 Grey, Catherine, Ann Smith, Smiling Beauty, Conqueror of Europe, 

 Wild's Bright Phtebus, and Imperator. In the ffiierr class — Selfs and 

 Alpines, the same exhibitors staged plants. Mr. Turner's were Mid 



night, Tenniel, Prince Albert, Jessie Elgin, Metaphor, George Light - 

 body, Millais, Neatness. He had, besides, a nice collection of Alpines 

 —John Gair, maroon ; Arthur, in tho stylo of Conspieua ; Borcalis, 

 maroon; Ettie, shaded lilac; Ncptuno, " maroon ; Emblem, purple ; 

 Eilgar, crimson, &c. A very tine seedling Auricula was exhibited by 

 Mr? Butcher, called Mrs. Batcher, a gieen edge, in the style of Traill's 

 General Neill, a strong. coustitutioned jjlant, and one that will prove 

 itself to bo one of our best green edges, unless I am very much mis- 

 taken. Cinerarias were poor, and by no means eqnal to what wo used 

 to see in days of yoro. Polyanthuses were also exhibited, but were not 

 of any note, and," iu fact, a more meagre collection 01 florists' flowers 

 I do not remember to have seen. — D., Deal. 



Frcit CmrMiTTEE, Jpril 20?7i.— G. F. Wilson, Esq., F.R.S., iu the 

 chair. Messrs. Ewing ife Co., of Norwich, sent fruit of a seedling Apple 

 called Lord Stanley. It in a rather large, conical, and bluntly an- 

 gular Apple, voUow, and much covered with patches of russet. The 

 flesh is yellowish, firm, briskly acid, and with a good flavour. It 

 keeps sound till May. The Committee were of opinion it is a good 

 Apple. Mr. Gilbert, gardener to the Marquis of Exeter, Bnrghloy, 

 sent fruit of a seedling Apple of good size and fine colour. The skin 

 is almost entirely covered with dark red, and has somewhat the ap- 

 pearance of Norfolk Beefing, though quite different. Mr. Gilbert also 

 sent a pie made of tho fruit ; but in 'the opinion of the Committee it 

 is a variety not equal to many others in cultivation. A special cer- 

 tificate was awarded to Mr. GUbeit for a very nice collection of vege- 

 tables and salads. 



Mr. liardiuer, gardener to W. :•;. P. Shirley, Esq., Eatington Park, 

 IStratford-on-Avon, scat a bunch of Lady Downe'a aud Kompsey 

 Alicante Grapes, both iu excellent condition and rich in flavour. The 

 Committee unanimously awarded a certificate of commendation for 

 the excellent way ia which they had been kept. 



Floral Committee, April 20<«.— The subjects for the Committee's 

 inspection were not very numerous. As time hastens on for the pablic 

 exhibitions a due preparation is necessary, and, doubtless, the exhi- 

 bitors are well considering that. 



Messrs. Veitch contributed largely ; a fine collection of Orchids 

 received a sx)ecial certificate, and a collection of other plants a special 

 certificate. Among them were some very fine specimens of that 

 beautiful spring-flowering Primula — cortusoides amcena ; a new variety 

 called lilacina, with light grey flowers, was awarded a first-class certifi- 

 cate. Primula cortusoides granditiora rosea, a pale variety, was also 

 shown by the same firm. Davallia hemiptcra. Crinum Mc Arthuri, a fine 

 flower, and several other beautifuls pecimens were in this collection. 



From the gardens at Chiswick came two seedling Caladiums ; Golden 

 Queen, and another with a golden ground suffused with rosy red, were 

 much admired, and it was requested that they should be sent again. 

 Four fine specimens of Primula cortusoides ama-na, most beautifully 

 grown, were awarded a special certificate for good cnltivation. This 

 exquisite flower has never been seen in such perfection. Mr. Robert 

 Veitch, Exeter, sent four small plants of Rhododendron Excelsior, a 

 beautiful deep purplish rose. It was not stated whether a hardy 

 variety or not. on this must depend its value. Mr. Lorrimer, gar- 

 dener to E. Salt, Esq., Shipley, near Leeds, sent a beautiful collection 

 of cut Orchids, which was awarded a special certificate. Messrs. 

 Smith, Dulwich, sent a collection of weU.bloomed plants. Among 

 them were some seedling Azaleas — one was of a fiery red, but not 

 equal to other varieties— Acacia hastulata with very insignificant 

 flowers, three or four Ericas, and other plants. A special certificate 

 was awarded the group. Mr. Robert Warner. Broomfield, Chelms- 

 ford, brought a cut specimen of one of tho very best varieties of 

 Odontoglossum AJexandra;.; it received a first.class certificate as 

 Odontoglossum Alexandras var. Wameri. Mr. C. Baxter, gardener to 

 C. Reiser. Esq. .Broxbourue, exhibited a fine group of seedling Amaryllis. 

 Mdlle. Tietjens, white ground, carmine stripe or band, received a 

 first-class certificate ; and Olga, white ground, broad deep rosy stnpe, 

 also had a first-class certificate, as well as Alexandra, in the same 

 style, with bright broad bands. Duke of Edinburgh, a deep dark red 

 flower, had a second.class certificate. This was a very fine collection 

 of seedlings, though some of them were deficient in form. 



Mr. Wm. Paul again exhibited his Hybrid Perpetual Rose Prince 

 Leopold as a climbing Rose, but it must be seen in the proper season: 

 to decide its merits ;' it is a first-rate flower, and if it establish its 

 character as a climber will be a great acquisition. Another seedling 

 Hybrid Perpetual Rose with bright rose-colonred flowers, not named, ig 

 grown on trial. Rose Thyra Hammerick is a great continental favour- 

 ite, but must be seen in tho Rose season, to take its place among others. 

 Mr. Butcher was awarded a second-class certificate for a seedling 

 Auricula, green-edged, very bright green, with a good centre. 



Messrs. Downie, Laird, "& Laing sent a new continental Caladium, 

 Dnc do Ratibon, very promising, though not very distinct from others 

 iu cultivation, and it must be seen again. From the same firm came 

 Ficns Chauvieri. Mr. Z. Stevens, Trentham, sent three seedling 

 Azaleas, with bv no means bad flowers, but not up to the standar^ 

 nor sufficiently distinct. That named Thackeray was a fine bright red 

 flower, but very crumpled and rough in outline. Smoothness an* 

 firmness of petal are indispensable in the Azalea. Mr. Turner, of 

 Slough, sent a nice collection of seedling Fancy, or, as sometimes 

 called, Alpine Auriculas. Among then were some remarkably beau- 

 tiful .lowers not sulBcientlv distinct from those of last year. Among 



