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Samuel J. Gustin, of Norristown, N. J., sent specimens of the Nectarine 

 plum. 



Jiu^ust 10th. — Exhibited. Flowers: From William Kenrick, a variety 

 •of Chinese roses, gladiolus, dahlias, verbenas, bignonia, altheas, and 

 larg-e showy bouquets ; also, a basket of flowers, containing a great vari- 

 ety of annuals and perennials. W. E. Carter sent a collection of seed- 

 ling phloxes, containing several new and beautiful varieties, viz., "Har- 

 risom'a," raised a few years since, called by some Carter's New White; 

 " Lawrenceia," a superb white variety, growing two and a half feet high, 

 the stems very tliickly set with numerous lateral spikes of flowers, form- 

 ing a pyramid of flowers of snowy whiteness; " Trifoliata striata," the 

 petals of which are finely variegated with white and crimson ; " Freling- 

 huysen," a beautiful and unique variety, — the flowers are white, mottled 

 and striped with lilac, presenting a variegated appearance altogether new 

 in this class of plants ; " Alata alba," white, with very thick heads or 

 spikes of flowers; "Henry Clay," another dark, variegated variety, very 

 fine ; — much credit is due to Mr. Carter for his success in producing these 

 new and beautiful varieties, which far surpass most of the older sorts, and 

 should be found in every collection of this showy flower, which contrib- 

 utes so much, in its numerous varieties, to beautify and enliven the gar- 

 den from early spring till autumn. Mr. Carter also exhibited Erythrina 

 Crista galli, a greenhouse plant, with large spikes of deep velvety crim- 

 son flowers ; Euphorbia corollata and variegata, Canna flaccida, and 

 many other cut flowers and bouquets. 



From Parker Barnes, a variety of dahlias. From John Hovey, eight 

 large bouquets of showy flowers. John A. Kenrick exhibited bouquets 

 and a finely decorated basket of flowers. From Joseph Breck & Co., 

 dahlias, roses, twelve sorts verbenas, ten do. balsams, Tiger flowers, 

 phloxes in variety, »4conitum japonicum, with a large collection of annu- 

 als and perennials. From S. R. Johnson, a fine variety of double bal- 

 sams, roses, verbenas, &c. H. W. Button sent fifteen varieties of dah- 

 lias, many of them good specimens. From Miss Sumner, handsome 

 bouquets. Hovey & Co. exhibited Portulaca splendens and Thellnsoniz, 

 bouquets composed of roses, also other cut flowers. From J. L. L. F. 

 Warren, fine roses, dahlias of sorts, gladiolus, fine varieties verbenas, a 

 large bouquet of dahlias, and fifteen small bouquets. A fine collection of 

 phloxes was exhibited by Sam'l Walker, embracing a number of fine 

 seedlings not before shown ; among them was a very desirable new vari- 

 ety, with rich, crimson purple flowers ; another with large shaded lilac 

 flowers, and close habit, called " Walker s Estella." Mr. Walker also 

 exhibited a large variety of other fine flowers, as usual. 



The premiums for the best phloxes were awarded to-day, — only two 

 stands were presented for premium, each of which contained very fine 

 specimens, and most of them were new varieties, raised from seed by the 

 contributors. The report of the judges was as follows : 



To William E. Carter, the first premium of - - - $3 00 



To Samuel Walker, the second premium of - - - 2 00 



Also, a gratuity to W. E. Carter of two dollars, for his seedling, named 



" Frelinghuysen ;" and to Samuel Walker, a gratuity of two dollars 



for his seedling, "Walker's Estella." 

 Messrs. J. Breck, P. B. Hovey, Jr. and P. Barnes, judges. 



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