568 Provincial Horii cultural Societies : — 



in some of the letters. Over the president's chair were the crown of England 

 and the Prince of V.'ales's feathers, both formed of appropriate flowers, which 

 looked extremely well. Upon the green was a specimen of the patent grass- 

 cutter, from ]Mr. Crosskill's rooms. (Hk// Advertiser, June 9. 1837.) 



Sept. 13. The centre stage was reduced in width, and appropriated to the 

 productions of the green house and stove, garnished v\ itii cut flowers ; whilst 

 at the sides stages ran the whole length, one of which was devoted to dahlias, 

 and tile other to China asters, marigolds, tl-c. On entering the marquee, the 

 first object we observed was the imperial crown on the cushion, formed of 

 exotic and iiardy cut flowers, and being the first prize bouquet. Over this 

 was the word " Flora," tastefully formed of dahlias, each letter of a separate 

 colour, and iiaving, in its composition, ruby, white, moroon, primrose, and 

 pink; this, from its variety, had a very splcntlid appearance. At the extreme 

 end of the mar(]uee was an iron seat, appropriated to the president, manu- 

 factured by Mr. Crosskill. Above the president's place were the royal arms. 

 The lion and the unicorn, whicii formed the supporters, were very large, and 

 were composed of C!hina asters and dahlias ; the crown which surmounteil the 

 whole, was formed of dahlias, pansies, and an excellent selection of exotics. 

 Along the centre was a stage, on which was a good display of fuchsias, ericas, 

 calceolarias, cockscombs, balsams, tripods, and baskets of cut flowers, &c. 

 The greatest attraction during the day, however, was the most splendid col- 

 lection of dahlias it has been our fortune to witness. The stage containing 

 it, which extended the whole length of the marquee, was divided into com- 

 partments, each compartment filled with a class of dahlias ; and some idea 

 may be formed of the effect produced, when we mention that there were in 

 the collection about 2,500 dahlias in glasses, exclusive of pans and bouquets. 

 The white and spotted varieties were most admired. Among the fruits we 

 noticed a lemon and an orange tree, both very fine specimens, antl having 

 fruit upon them. A prize by the Metropolitan Society for three fruits was 

 awarded to a magnificent pine, some black grapes, and a melon. A very large 

 branch of white grapes of several bunches, tlie weight being 6 lb. 2 oz., was 

 much admired. The vegetables, particularly those grown by the cottagers, 

 were very fine. The number of plates for fruit, &c., was about GOO. {York 

 Jlcrahl, Sept. .^O.) 



. North Riding Horiicidtural and Floricidlural Suciety. — J^dy 28. The display 

 was not so great as we have been accustomed to see at this season, owing to 

 the late unfavourable state of the weather ; yet the specimens were of a very 

 superior description. {Ibid., Aug. 4.) 



Sept. 15. The meeting was most numerous and respectable, and the ex- 

 hibition of fruits, flowers, anil vegetables, considering the adverse season, most 

 satisfactory. The show of dahlias was very brilliant, upwards of 1000 being 

 exhibited for competition ; and very great credit was due to the judges for the 

 patience and nice discrimination exercised by them on the occasion. {Ibid. 

 Sept. 30.) 



West Riding Ilorlicultnral Show. — Aug. Among the prizes were, one for 

 the best collection of heaths, stove exotics, green-house plants, and hardy 

 plants, Mr. W. Barratt, of Wakelield ; and another for i^osa dianthiflora (a 

 new variety), also shown by W, Barratt. {West Riding Herald, Aug. 4.) 



Conisbnrg Hortieultnral Society. — Aug. 8. Numerous jirizes were awarded 

 for fruits, vegetables, and flowers. 



Doncaster Horticultural Society. — A/)ril 20. The display of stove and 

 green-house plants was extremely large and splendiil ; but the most attractive 

 object in the room was the large white azalea of Messrs. C^rowder. It was a 

 truly s|)Iendid plant, containing upwards of 1300 flowers, and was universally 

 admired. The (actus tribe was very numerous; a beautiful specimen from 

 Woodlands taking away the first prize. The azaleas and pelargoniums gene- 

 rally were very fine ; though the latter were somewhat deficient in the size of 

 the flower, owing to the severity of the season. The display of auriculas, 

 hyacinths, am! piimroses was, for the lateness of the season, very good. 



