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It is still an open question, after watching the multitude of vis- 

 itors, as to which of Flora's gems were the most attractive. Hon- 

 ors seemed to be equal between the wonderful group of fifteen Wis- 

 tarias (including three white), specimens varying from six feet to 

 sixteen feet in diameter, and with stems five feet to twelve feet in 

 height, all in large pots or tubs ; Professor Sargent's Azaleas or the 

 exhibit of about i,ooo plants of Orchids in many varieties. 



The exhibition is divided over three halls. In the first hall on 

 the right was an excellent display of Gloxinias, Pelargoniums, Calla 

 Rothschildianum, Hydrangeas, and Amaryllis, also the wonderful 

 Wistarias from Mr. Sargent, already mentioned. Another notable 

 plant in this hall was the large Licuala grandis, from Mr. Hunne- 

 wall. And to help the setting were two extremely fine Bay Trees 

 (Laurus nobilis), from Mrs. C. P. Sprague. Passing from here to 

 the large hall through the "loggia" on the right and left, are about 

 two dozen monster trained plants of Rhyncospermum jasminoides 

 in full bloom — a grand lot ! 



From here the visitor works down upon an indescribable dis- 

 play of color made by the Indian Azaleas, and from the banking and 

 bedding in green sod one is immediately reminded of some of the 

 brilliant shows of pleasant memory at the Royal Botanic Gardens in 

 London. The effect of natural paths and green sod is good. The 

 specimens are in perfect condition. Mr. Hunnewell's Rhododen- 

 drons at the extreme end are very attractive, and will improve day 

 by day during the week, being only partially opened as we write. 



Next is the Orchid hall, where one is ushered into the presence 

 of such an extravagance of wealth as is seldom seen. Five dollar 

 plants and $500 plants stand side by side, or are used for grouping 

 and display in such democratic fashion as is possible in Boston and 

 nowhere else in the world ; for we venture to think that never before 

 have owners of rare plants allowed their own identity to be lost at 

 an exhibition or the identity of their rare plants. Yet such is the 

 case throughout this exhibition. Plants are staged as best calcu- 

 lated to force certain color value, regardless of ownership. The 

 orchids have not been assigned sufficient space, although arranged 

 in the same manner as a well filled conservatory, without divisions. 



So great is the success of the show that it will be kept open an- 

 other week yet. — (American Gardening.) 



For Earthworms in Pots, use lime water freely. Slake i pound 

 of fresh stone lime in i gallon of water and let stand for 24 hours. 

 Pour off the clear liquid without disturbing the lime in the bottom 

 and put your pots in this water for about five minutes. 



