6f]8 Prox^incial Horli cultural Societies : — 



precn-hoiise and liot-house plants were, Calceolaria integrifolia, i^rica 

 prac'gnans major, 1\. vcntricosa, Aplielcxis huniilis,Marantfl zebrina, Agapan- 

 tlius unibfllatiis, Gloxin/a specidsa and caulescens. (Greenock Advertiser, 

 June 8.) 



Stirlingshire. 



Stirling ITorliniltiiral Soricfi/. — ]\Tfii/ 1. The various productions were, 

 as is generally the case, first rate. Anions the flowers sent for coiu|)ctition, 

 the auriculas and hyacinths were especially admired. The parcel of self 

 auriculas, which took the first prize, was exceedingly beautiful, and very 

 far superior to any of the kind which had been previously seen in Stirling. 

 We are glad to perceive that many persons who do not compete, as well 

 as those who do, present labelled specimens of choice plants for exhibition, 

 a practice which cannot be too highly commended; and of these we select 

 the following, as a few of the most striking : — 



From Castle Toward, Argyleshire, tsvo bunches superior asparagus ; four 

 sulphur broccoli, remarkable for size, heaviest 5 lbs. ; six fl;ig leeks, weigh- 

 ing in the aggregate 10 lbs. From Blairdrunnnond, Amaryilii- formosissima, 

 in flower ; Ilermaiuiw rt-lthfeasfolia, Streptocarpus Rex//, pelargoniums, 

 ericas, A'lo'e verrucosa; Seville oranges in fruit; also, six flag leeks, 9 in. 

 blanched, and (Hin. round the bulb. From Dollar Botanic Gardens, a 

 basket of exotics, including double red Warratah camellia, Cape heaths, 

 &c. From Keir, three large potted double stocks, in flower; Fuchs/« 

 niicrophy^ila, Cineraria yjopulifolia, Fritillaria imperialis (two varieties), 

 Richard/ff a;thi6pica, ericas, Chinese roses, <!v:c. ; also, a basket of excel- 

 lent nuishrooms. From TuU^allan Castle, a basket of exotics, including 

 Azalea (ndica of sorts, Cereus ;;hyllanthoides, a fine collection of Cape 

 heaths ; also, auriculas, double wallflower, violas, (Src. From Wester 

 Plean, a beautiful flowered branch of J{i/>c/i sangineum, double primroses, 

 &c. From Viewfield Lodge, a collection of flowered specimens of rare 

 shrubs and herbaceous plants. From Craigforth, a parcel of particularly 

 well preserved apples. From Comely Bank, two handsome plants of 

 yicacia verticillata, well flowered. From Messrs. Drnmmond's nurseries, 

 several hardy and tender plants, in pots, profusely flowered, comprising 

 rhododendrons, calceolaria, Azalea fndica, pelargoniums, polyanthus, nar- 

 cissus, &c. ; also labelled specimens of American shrubs, herbaceous plants, 

 Taylor's forty-fold potatoes; likewise, a crystal globe, containing live gold 

 and silver fishes (adapted for gardens and cisterns). These gay and glit- 

 tering specimens of the finny tribe were much ailmircd. (S/ir/ing Journal, 

 May 10.) 



June 12. Numerous prizes were awarded for ranunculuses, Chinese 

 roses, pelargoniiuns, American shrubs, and culinary vegetables. An extra- 

 prize (a copy of Nicol's Pl(intcr\s Kaliiular, or its value) having been 

 offered by Mr. 1'. Drununond, seedsman, to the person, whether a member 

 of the Society or not, who would produce at this Meeting the best model 

 of a moss-house, of his own construction, and not exceeding 2 ft. in height; 

 a spirited competition took place; wlicn the judges, after a most minute 

 inspection, decideil in favour of Mr. William Wilkie, apprentice gardener 

 at Keir; the next in merit was adjudged to Mr. William Moir, ganlener 

 at Comely Bank; and the third to Mr. William Kay, Sliiphaugh. All the 

 models brought forward were excellent (that from Mr. IVIoir was univer- 

 sally and deservedly adnnred for its internal elegance and high finish), and 

 while they contrii)nted very materially to the interest of the exhibition, 

 reflected great credit on the taste and ingenuity of the competitors. As it 

 often comes in the way of gardeners and foresters to design and execute 

 these useful and highly ornamental structiues, it is hoped the subject will 

 not be lost sight of by the Society. Besides the aiticles produced for 



