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The competitors for the cottagers' prizes were not numerous ; but we hope 

 these will increase as the season advances. (DoHcasfcr Gazette, April 28.) 



Aug. 2. The show of green-house and stove plants, as well as of fuchsias 

 and pelargoniums, was very good. The display of fruits was extremely fine, 

 particularly of pines and grapes ; and the various dishes were universally ad- 

 mired. A dish of pines from Mr. Stone of Sprotborough attracted great atten • 

 tion. The show of vegetables was very good. Mr. Crowcroft of this town 

 exhibited a fine seetUing dark moroon dahlia, which obtained the prize, and 

 which was named " Danum " by the committee. The cottagers' table also 

 exhibited several specimens both of fruits and vegetables. Mr. James Atkin- 

 son of Sheffield, florist, exhibited several splendid picotees. (Doiicaafer Ga- 

 zette, Aug. 4. ; and Sheffield Iris, Aug. 8.) 



Hull Floral and Horticultural Societi/. — Sept. 1-t. and 15. The room was 

 elegantly decorated with evergreens, interspersed with dahlias, and some good 

 bouquets were shown. Amongst other attractions, was a good specimen of 

 Fuchs/rt conica ; a remarkably tall plant, for one year's growth, belonging to 

 Mr. Jones. This gentleman also exhibiteil a Camellia japonica in flower, and 

 having about 20 buds; the second time of its flowering this season. Amongst 

 the fruits were some very good baking apples; though the table did not come 

 up to previous exhibitions. Mr. Oglesby had some very fine figs grov\n in the 

 open air. The vegetables were also good, particularly the celery. The ex- 

 hibition closed with a dance, which commenced at five o'clock. Quadrilles, 

 waltzes, and country dances went gaily on, to the delight of a large company, 

 until ten o'clock, when the party separated, gratified with the treat they had 

 enjoyed, and giving their best thanks to the Society for the spirit displayed. 

 {Hull Observer, Sept. 19. 1837.) 



Hunslets Florists'" Socicti/. — Aug. 21. This show was for carnations and 

 picotees ; and the first prize in each division was gained by Benjamin Ely and 

 Son, with seedlings. 



Leeds Horticultural and Floral Soviet >/. Tune 1 . The saloon was most 



tastefully decorated, under the superintendence of Mr. Mallinson, with flowers 

 and evergreens. Over the front of the orchestra were the words " Leeds 

 Horticultural and Floral Society," formed of various-coloured tulips, taste- 

 fully stuck through a board, extending from side to side of the orchestra. 

 Over this were several arches of evergreens, and over the centre an ornamental 

 floral device. The front of the orchestra was covei-ed with evergreens and 

 splendid bouquets of flowers ; and over the entrance door were the letters 

 \V, R., surmounted by the representation of a crown (not of the most elegant 

 construction), all formed of flowers. There were four tables arranged length- 

 wise, which were filled with some of the choicest specimens of iiorticultural 

 and floral produce ; indeed, all so much so, that it would be invidious to parti- 

 cularise any of them. The prizes were only honorary ; and the proceeds of 

 the exhibition, the non-subscribers paying 2s. 6d. each, was given to the Leeds 

 General Lifirmar}-. (Leeds Mercuri/.) 



Aug. 9. The rooms were most elegantly decorated with evergreens, inter- 

 spersed with flowers in a most tasteful manner. The show of pines, grapes, 

 peaches, cherries, strawberries, gooseberies, and currants were of a very su- 

 perior size and (luality. The vegetables particularly were very fine produc- 

 tions, and of the most distinguished varieties. The rooms were ornamented 

 with designs and bouquets. The show of dahlias was extensive and were uni- 

 versally admired. There was a good display of grove and green-house plants, 

 which "gave to the whole a lively and imposing eftijct. The proceeds of the 

 meeting, which were considerable, were given to the Infirmary. (Ibid., Aug. 19.) 



Sept. 13. The Leeds Horticultural and Floral Society held its third and 

 last exhibition for the present season, for the benefit of the unemployed poor. 

 Among the prizes for fruit was one for Money's Escholata superba grape, R. 

 Hopps. Peaches, 1. Royal George, Jose|)h Thrower; 2. Noblesse, Mr. 

 George Bradley. Nectarines, 1. (Extra) Elruge, Mr. Joseph Thrower. Apri- 

 cots, 1. (Extra) Moor I'ark, Mr. Thouias Umpleby. Melons, 1. Windsor 



