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drawings, &c. he would probably execute every order better than a workman 

 unacquainted with the principle, and to whom the plan was altogether new. — 

 Upon nine weeks' experience, I can report most favourably of the apparatus. It 

 will place the cultivation of orchideous epiphytes within the reach of any one 

 who possesses a three-light melon pit j in fact, within the reach of every one who 

 loves a garden sufficiently to devote a little personal atteution to it. My ther- 

 mometer ranges from 28 to 32 degrees above external air, and seldom varies 10 

 degrees in the night, and if fine need no attendance from nine p. m. till seven 

 A. M. except a visit from myself about eleven p. M. to see that all is right. The 

 extreme simplicity aud success of the plan, induces me to trouble you with this 

 remark, as I am anxious it should be generally known, being confident nothing 

 more is necessary to its universal adoption, in houses or pits on a small scale, 

 aud it will probably be found not less efficient on a more extended one. — Your 

 Obedient Servant,— C. C~B. Cultivator of Cape Bulbs. 



SOUTH LONDON FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



The first general meeting and flower show of this society for the year 1836, 

 took place at the Horns Tavern, Kensington, on Wednesday, April 14th. Not- 

 withstanding the severity of the weather, the show of flowers was magnificent. 

 Every table in the extensive ball-room was thickly studded with the most superb 

 specimens, which reflected by the large pier glasses, rendered the display exceed- 

 ing brilliant. That singularly beautiful plant, the Tropceoleum tricolorum, at- 

 tracted peculiar notice. This plant, to the great regret of the floral world, was 

 lost many years ago at the Botanic Garden, Chelsea, and its restoration has 

 created much pleasure. Another plant hitherto unknown to English florists, and 

 which sprung accideutally among some mixed seeds, was presented by Mr. Red- 

 ding, gardener to Mrs. Marryatt, of Wimbledon. Though not coming within 

 the meaning of the phrase for which the prizes were awarded, namely, " The 

 finest specimens," it was still considered such an acquisition as to call for an ad- 

 ditional extra prize. They have named the stranger plant Brugmansia sanguiuea, 

 the flower being tipped at the edge with a blood colour. Amongst the prizes 

 and specimens there was an abundance of azaleas, salvias, primulas, camellias, 

 oxalises, magnolias, cyclamens, ericas, &c. Mr. Catcleugh, of Chelsea, exhibited 

 a splendid row of geraniums, consisting of all the best-known varieties. The 

 cucumbers, from Mr. Conway, of Fulham, were much admired, being 17 inches 

 long. 



Prizes Awarded. — To Mr. Harding, of Sydenham, for the best pair of auri- 

 culas, being Page's " Champion," and Warris's " Blucher." To Mr. Ledgard, 

 of Hammersmith, for the second best pair of auricules, being the " Lancashire 

 Hero," and Hage's " Oldeuburgh." To Mr. Dickson, of Acre-lane, Clapham, 

 for the best seedling auricula. This seedling was so much admired that ten 

 guineas were offered for it on the spot. Barnard's Formosa, a most superb 

 flower, gained the polyanthus prize for Mr. Harding, of Sydenham. Mr. Lane, 

 of Heuliugton, Fulham, gained the prize for the six best hyacinths. Mr. Chand- 

 ler, of Wandsworth-road, for the six second best; as also for the best collection 

 of miscellaneous plauts. Messrs. Young, of Epsom, for the second best collec- 

 tion of miscellaneous. Mr. Fairburn, of Clapham Rise, for the third best. 

 Messrs. Young also obtained the prize for the best specimen plant. Mr. Chand- 

 ler for the second best. 





