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been given. Yet the tout ensemble was such as to give general satisfac- 

 tion ; this was, in a great measure, owing to the assistance they received 

 from several ladies belonging to the families of members of the Society, 

 whose exertions were beyond all praise, and whose taste was exhibited on 

 the walls and other parts of the room, in the various devices hastily formed 

 to carry out the views of the Committee. Among these, the most con- 

 spicuous was a beautiful cornucopias, made and arranged by Miss Eliza 

 Lea. This faced the entrance door, and immediately caught the eye, and 

 necessarily the admiration of every visitor. We feel qualified to judge 

 upon this matter, and do not believe any thing more beautiful in design or 

 more rich in execution could be imagined. 



On the left hand, and at tlie lower end of the room, the walls were cov- 

 ered with the following device : — The whole was divided into three com- 

 partments, the centre and largest of which was filled by the words " Hor- 

 ticultural Society," formed of French marigolds on a green ground, sur- 

 mounted and hung round with wreaths ; the lower one being formed of a 

 splendid branch of the vine, with grapes hanging in luxurious profusion ; 

 the sides respectively being festooned, and the one on the left occupied by 

 a table, covered with splendid bouquets of dahlias and various autumnal 

 flowers, with a ]}Te formed of evergreens, from Miss Emily Ernst, of 

 Spring Garden Nursery. The opposite or right hand compartment being 

 occupied by Mr. Thomas Winter, of this city, who exhibited a most splen- 

 did collection of dahlias, comprising sixty varieties, many of them the 

 most expensive and esteemed ; a basket of autumn crocus, which blooms 

 without earth or water, and various other autumnal flowers. The com- 

 partments were divided by pillars formed of evergreens, and faced by some 

 beautiful crape myrtles in full bloom, from Mr. Longworth's. In the 

 lower part of the centre piece was placed a rustic chair, from Mr. C. W. 

 Elliott, surrounded by some of Flora's choicest beauties. Immediately 

 opposite the chair was a splendid pyramid of dahlias, presented and from 

 the garden of S. S. Jackson. This was one of the most attractive and 

 showy things in the exhibition, and was entirely replenished with new 

 flowers the second morning by Mr. J. 



The upper end of the room was tastefully arranged ; the centre being 

 occupied b}^ a splendid plant, tlie sago palm, belonging to Mr. Schnetz, 

 and the walls decorated with anchors and crosses formed of flowers. The 

 other parts of the room were hung with festoons, hoops, &c. of dahlias 

 and other fall flowers. The orchestra was handsomely ornamented with 

 wreaths and hoops — the lower festoon being one of Catawba grapes, pre- 

 sented by Mr. Mottier. Three rows of tables running from one end of 

 the room to the other, were filled with plants, flowers, and vegetables. 

 Immediately in the middle of the centre one of which was placed a harp, 

 formed of evergreens, and presented by Miss Jaudon. Round the whole 

 room were arranged a splendid collection of plants from the green-houses 

 of Mr. Longworth, Mr. Schnetz, Mr. Gano, and others; the whole having 

 a most brilliant appearance, and striking the eye of the visitor with delight 

 and admiration. 



The most complete unanimity prevailed through all the departments of 

 the exhibition, which in the evening was lighted up : and, while tlie com- 

 pany were examining the numerous and valuable collections of plants 

 drawn into one focus on this occasion, a choice but small band of nuisic 

 occasionally added to the pleasure all were enjoying. 



