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Pandanus javanicus variegatus. 

 Croton Plctum. 

 Ananassa sativa variegata. 



ITovey & Co. received the second premium for the six variegated 

 leaved plants : 



Ananassa sativa fol. var. 

 Maranta pulchella. 

 Yucca quadricolor. 

 Pliormmm tenax fol. var. 

 Dimantia var. 

 Sanchezia nobilis var. 



The third premium was awarded to C. S. Sargent. 



F'or Caladiuras the only collection was from Joseph Breck, and 

 embraced six named varieties. 



C. S. Sargent exhibited a splendid specimen variegated plant, 

 Holly Golden Queen, and "Wm. Gray a very handsome plant of 

 Gynerium argentenih fol. var. 



The only collection of Gladiolus exhibited was from J. S. Rich- 

 ards, which, as usual, was ver\^ fine and arranged in good taste. 



The dahlias were unusually good, especially those from George 

 Everett, which were the best that have been exhibited for some 

 time, comprising mau}-^ new and choice varieties ; good collections 

 were also exhibited by Hovey & Co., and Macey Randall. 



The bouquets on Tuesda}-, both parlor and hand, were exceed- 

 ingly good, the successful competitors for parlor bouquets being 

 ITovey & Co. and J. O'Brien, and for hand bouquets Jas. Nugent 

 and Mrs. S. Joyce. 



On Thursday there was no parlor bouquets shown, but the hand 

 bouquets were superb, the best that have been on exhibition. Mr. 

 Nugent, who has always been first, has for once failed, for the first 

 prize was awarded to Mrs. S. Joyce. 



The baskets of flowers were the admiration of every one, for the 

 choice selection of flowers, the neat and graceful arrangement ; 

 they were the very best of the season, and reflect great credit on 

 the ladies who have well filled their part in this exhibition, Miss 

 Story iTcciving the Silver Medal, IMrs. Joyce, Mrs. Gill and Miss 

 Wheeler receiving the other premiums. 



