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The Gladiolius were also unusually good ; the twelve from 

 John Wooldredge were very fine indeed. The ease with which 

 they are cultivated make them a valuable addition to every gar- 

 den, and by planting a few bulbs every week from May to July 

 a succession of bloom may be had the whole season. 



Petunias and Verbenas, there were none worthy of special 

 mention, but we venture here a suggestion ; that instead of a 

 prize for the best twelve flowers of either, it should be for the 

 best twenty-four bottles in bunches of three in a bottle, the 

 prize to remain the same, $1. They are easily cultivated, and 

 there would be no difficulty in getting that amount of bottles 

 well filled. 



Pansies, it is too late in the season to expect even a fair dis- 

 play. 



Native flowers, the display by Miss Julia Tracey, was an un- 

 usually good one; they were very neatly arranged and all plainly 

 and correctly named, and afforded the lover of our native 

 flowers an opportunity seldom offered to become acquainted 

 with the names of what are often seen, and seldom known 

 only as wild flowers. It was a rich treat, and we think we are 

 safe in saying, was highly appreciated, but the premium of $2 

 is entirely inadequate for any collection like the one just men- 

 tioned. What we say of Native Flowers will apply equally to 

 the splendid collection of Native Fruits from Miss Susie Tracey. 

 There were fifty varieties, and your Chairman does not remem- 

 ber of ever seeing that number together at any exhibition. 

 Too little attention paid to the study of our native plants, and 

 we trust that the exhibition of the Misses Tracey may stimulate 

 others to take up this very interesting study. Our whole county 

 is rich in native flowers and ferns, and what way could the 

 spare time of our young ladies and gentlemen be better spent ? 

 Let us hope many may try it. 



Zinnias, Mr. J. J. H. Gregory was the successful competitor, 

 with twelve very nice flowers in a good variety. This is one 

 of the best annuals and deserves a place in every garden. 



Coxcombs were very fine. W. C. McFoot was the success- 

 ful competitor. 



