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THE GARDENERS’ CHRONICLE. [Serr, 3 
—— Allan. Best Carnation: 1, Simpson’s Superb, Mr. E. Ente ) 
lovers of these splendid flowers ; — hei wee si prs Mr. G. Robson, gr. to P. Nairn, Esq. 6 Picorgzs: 1, Nort atin : 
earned the — which has attended their labour and | 7,  Triniptinke, Sir Hamilton Seymour, Lady Williamson, Lady 
t season has been exceedingly asaieres Ravensworth, Maid of Aln, and No Mistake, Mr. A. Oliver, gr. to 
of acie and the sun | the Hon. Mr. Liddell, M.P.; 2, Maid of Orleans, William the ath, 
to show the axuriant colourin 12 draw out the rich glossy | Jenny Jones, Admiral So uthern, Derby Willow, and Mark A 
been sufficiently pow without in the least injuti tony, Mr. T. Allan. Best Picotee aes 3, Ao al Boatheon 
h eramson, Jenny Jones, Mr. T. All ing : . Thompson 
those of a more delicate tint. I o be much regretted | 12 Dauuias: 1, a ig ae nian mee, avers Lanes 
: i Beauty e P) Pre t Oi es) son, 
that this plant should remain almost a stranger to many | D0», 
tours’ rdens. I do not speak of P. officinalis rubra Rival ‘Sussex, Mr, a Gane? ; waked — Apes ry , Conservative, and 
and rosea, but of P. arborea and sinensis; the cultivation | Rival, Bridesmaid, Unique, Rouge et Noir, Miss Johnson, Phe- 
peek is alike easy, and the varieties far more numerous mem Aa Egyptian, King, President of the West, Beauty of the 
tiful. Iam aware that = — i any an Plain, and Lewis age Rival, Mr. Oliver. 9DAutias (Amateurs): 
Eclipse, Unique, Maid of Bath, Tournament, Fanny Keynes, 
eae 5. and 10/. being a large o give for a new Rouges et Noir, Phenom menon, Queen, and Miss Johnson, Mr. E. 
flower; but then it must be Se eead that the Peony Hud: 6D s: 1, Beauty of the Plain, Eclipse, Rouge et 
is not multiplied very rapidly,—and, after all, it is not | Noir, ; Marquis ‘of “Lothian, Yello a Defame! ane ag Sap ys 
: Mr. Hudson; 2, Marquis of Lothian, Pick of the 
more than is fr equently demanded for a Camellia or Rho- Plain, Pheno: menon, Lee’s Bloomsbury, and "Nicholas  Wekleby. 
ndro most of*the older varieties are well | Rey. — Orrell. 3 Danutas: 1, Pickwick eager the Plain, and 
known, I will only enumerate a few of the newest, which heer 8 Wy Hudson 2, Regina, pursianeta ts a 
see Yr. est Sety DanLIA ge 0 a lame 
ck - -” on ng pre fn an — aoa ary a 1, jt ao Hofer, Mr. J. Crossling, gr. to G ' urdon, Esq. ; 
now ready to be sent out; others will no until next | varia, Mr. A. Oliver. Warkegeted Dahlia: 1, ‘Saco of Bin? 
year, at which time the ‘whole may be obtained at from | mond, Mr. J. Crossling; 2, Mr. A. Oliver. Seedling of 1841: 2d 
i. . J, Thom 
1 
0s. each ay st Ser London nurserymen, who | class prize, Mr. J. Th son. COLLECTION OF PLANTS, not ex 
ase. to 5 Fale yee nt ding fl ry n . eding 20: * i ee Ee to E, Thew, Esq.,; 2, Mr. R. 
hay — ea orists here: 
Straffen, gr. to Gen. Grey. OLLECTION OF 10: 1, Mr. A 
Anemon inatctecrens Tilae, and white centre ; Oliver; 2, Mr. T. Allan. Stove Pranr: Achimenes coccinea, 
Carnea oi ale rosy white ; Me: , shen Seer, do.: Sage a rg Mi se 
Chrysan . iver. OCKSCOMBS: . e ian 
themiflora—pale sige and creamy epntre 5 J, Crossling. Bouquet: : ate "Crossling ; i Ban fc Farr 
Comte de Paris—dark rose, ae rosy yellow centre ; Sud Abou: Yer. Cro Mortimer, gr. to 
Elegans—rosy white, and sulphur centre ; P. Selby, Esq. ; 2, Mr a Gr iseet't pad 2 , Mr. Cross 
Hericartiana—bright rose, and rosy white centre ; —_ hey pag age tes = oo os a Mates oo e 2 Mr. 
: Sach : inship, gr. Pp a : Mr. i 
or er - wey: Y d yellowish centre ; e be Miss Grey; 53 2, Mr. Crossling. Arricots: 1, Mr.G. Dob- 
uteola alba ate rose, and creamy centre ; son; 2, Mr. Brown, gr. to Earl Tankerville. Piums: 1 and 2, 
Papaverdcea plenissima—rose lilac ; Mr. Crossland. PEARS: Mr. A. Oliver. Arpies: Dessert, 1, Mr. 
Pulchérrima—clear rose, and rosy fawn centre ; ; a uomyend, baa Sneha Obes ee Pg ae 5 ee . 
Reine des Frangaises—bright rose, and yellowish white | 5 sr... oliver. C to W. , 
i iver. CurRANTS: 1, Mr. Barrow, gr. to W. ota 
ee Esq.; 2, Mr. nae ‘own, mene: Prizes: Cherries , Mr. — ; 
e Ho ats —rose, and crea | Strawberries, Mr. Reay ; Raspberries, Mr. Macfarlane Vegetub le 
Seaohign striata bright rose dro white centre ; Marrow, Mr, Reay ; Cucumbers, 1, Mr. : 
Sulph —sulph aha gin row; Pears, Mr. G. Robson and Mr, Choating; gh anit a 
paurea——s an ugh Noble, gr. to W. Pawson, Esq. VEGETABLES—CARROTS : 
Victoire ye ae rosy white centre. | 1, wave Barrow ; 2, Mr. A. Oliver. pees yy a regs! 2, Mr. 
The improvement of ti the Iris Tameka &e.,) has not ial ossiand. BY: 1, Ver 5 +% 
. : : Mr. Mac PEAS: 1, Mr. Macfarlane; 2, Mr. Barr: 
been less distinguished tifin the former, It wi but very KIDNEY Band m4 and 2, Mr. Barrow. POTATOES: 1, Mr. Reay 
w years since the colours of these species were almost | 2, Mr. Barrow. Onions: Mr. M. Brewis. SaLiors: Mr. M 
few 
entirely confined to the different — - ua, purple, Brewis. Exrra: Cabbage, Mr. B. Gibbeson, gr. to Gen. Grey, Ler- 
and yello 1 rsified as the bg : Mr. M, Brewis. PArstey: Mr. gg ve Cavismiowsns: 
w n 
pA Sapte Mr. ‘Gibbeson, Parsners: G,Sel A PRIZES were 
Dahlia or Tulip, and scarcely inferior. in elegance or pen- | also awarded to Miss Leithead, ee Mute Olidinker ¢ toSts. 
cilling. From the artificial impregnation of Germanica, | Barrow, for Striped Mari ; to Mr. G. Mason, gr. to J. Carr, 
im & hy andl pallida, tohally new eclows a bn nf sete to} Mr. J C Burnett gS geetiy of a -. 
e been prod aced ; and the beautiful mixtures in augus- Secaar » Waarlasata ; : d to Wer ster, Esq., for a Dish o 
or, zene, Honorabilis, &c., &c., | Potatoesof last yoarogroath, inan exeebent state of preservation. 
give proof of may be do judici 
i ; and it is not unreasonable to hope for | Battle and Dein tertanians Medel elie Dri cath 
- bition took place in Assembly Rooms, e George Inn, an 
agg yet more fe gh A reer gar ‘ounds have the ring sa ist of far aoe those of previous sume The 
been o feathered violet 
owing is a list of the successful com First 
purple; and may we not also expect white and rose, or | Cuass: Webster me the ber: 2 ls, hard: 
mine, so ic Pluto, "Sir + and second best een- 
Join Brovgh yt ome oer of | i tds atid jt Rid 
varieties of Iris xiphioides ? Of yellow, . en. Archdeacon Hare, for the second best 
orange in with brown and — there are also re to t. Froleh, Esq., for the best Beans, Strawberries, 
several far superior to any of the same shades in I. and Cherries ; to Mr. M‘Vean, gr. to Sir C, M. Lamb, Bart., for the 
best cnet Heart and second Pinks ; to Mr. Ogle, gr. to A. 
hium 3 while the darker colours pe diversified with | . Faller , M.P., for the de greenhouse plant, Patthes; Nee- 
various tints, from the most delica te ae to the se , Cucumbers, tiflowers; to Mr. Williams, 
deepest violet. The following sv varieties are, I believe, | $t: * o Alex. ie pe Esqe, for best bouquet, collection of vegeta- 
but little if at all known in Eng C8, oa second des to Mr. Morris, gr. to W. Brisco, Esq., for 
F the oe Miwa ond ipeond Cucumbers ; to Mr. Niller, for the 
onis—lemon, pencilled d with brownish purple ; bes! an ae best annuals, a Potatoes, and 
pas Dombi eee sa wi — iolet poten to T. s th, Esq., for the best Melon and French Beans ; 
_Antin range an and to Mr. Denyer, for t the best Strawberries oe . collection of fruit ; 
1 d br ae to the Rev. B. Cole, for the best annuals ; Turle, for fourth 
4 on-—lemon an rows trawberries; to Mr. J. Knight, for ts bese Beene , Turni , and. 
Augustissima—orange dark t ie nose purple ; oe were - si - ings rai y , and had been 
pal neilled ) y eight weeks. ecene CLASS PRIZES : to Mrs. C. 
— Hi pi blue and mea he . with purple ; Laurence, for the best bouquet; to Mr. W. Daws, for the best “de- 
Seanaien whi pare at “4 soe rn sig, sg e wae Ft Rae and we and third 
— white, : wberries ; second Roses, P. 
Crerbire—yellow and bluish le ; anowele, and evens to Miss Hembree, for the pee Roses 
shoe zr and wreak vs ah “ nd Pelargoni and second Pinks and Hear ease; to Mrs. 
° range, veined wi th rs air, for va” ee Pinks, Stock annuals, neo best bt 4 
relGitee 4 i ; 6 and gr ouse ; rt H. som, for bes 
Dioméde—white, veined with violet purple ; Heartecase and php wade; mnie Beans bor Carrats ; ito Mr. rf 
i Carlos—pale lilac and purple; § Gausden, jun., st greenhouse to Mr. J. Laurence, 
or the best perennials and second Gooseberries ; to Mr. C. Alderton 
mna Maria—pale sulphur and white, pencilled with | for the best Goose eberries; to Mr. Kell, for the best, Cherries and 
to M seed -eoliaitbon. OF sagetabion, 2 
j + ion 0, les, Turnips, 
. . and Apples, ©, year ; Mr White, for the best Peas. 
hite, bordered with rosy. 3 cans, Carrots, Cabbages, second Potatoes and ips. Swrer- 
ange feathered with brown; | stakes rox Roses: 1, Mr. M*Vean; 2, Mr. W. Daws; 3, Lady 
ite ped and veined with violet Webster. There is to bea for Dablias at the Septem- 
ae and violet ; ber foe ye towards which Mr; gives a sovereign, and Mr, 
i. it isto be confined to the prevent members of 
Eavaoeary, not eae sale.—Sussex A 
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wo attleya $ a 
Bar Esq.; 4 sien hen ee Sarre ints 
, Milténia vittata, Sriaais 
multiflora, 
ats » Seantbipen sine Ggleanare ORT 
var. ebirnea, Galean au 
ag ga a iB eo ge Re 
violet Esq. _——— aie eos: oe tie cee 
ee dd 25 Be 
pop sonia ite ee i pals “nie i t J. Willmore, Esq. GreENnnousE ary 1, Lilium lancifélium 
—yellow a TOWN ; le ‘Gough ota fgg Ror Bn — T “d, Kensick,. Een 
Reticulata itba_hite, veined bn blue ; z _ | 4, Réchea falcata, Mr.J. Moore. Enicas: 1, tricolor major, J. 
oper ee rege veined wit! h purple; Willmore, Esq.; 2, ventricosa, Messrs. J. Pope and Sons; 3, 
Sp. ~tsbilis—lemon, veined with brown and purple; | Tanocwerumss ¢ Mabel, Mesers’ 3, Pope and Sons; &, Spleuium 
T ‘  ‘uin—blu o viole bic m ,J. Gough Esq. "CALCEOLARIAS: 1, se z, J. Willm es 
Télés aqu ca i -; 2, ditto, J. Willmore, Esq. _Mx.ocacti, siz plants: 1, G. 
The,  ta&—pale lila te, vine — violet ; Re ned % G. Barker, Esq. Ba A 2» Esa. 5 
heresi, . G. Re Esq. Groups or Frowers: 1, R. G. Reeves, 
Uni ~white, veined w ee A.Pine P 1, Mi . Pope 
Vi Wich. -white, penile with puaiphe. *: eee Moore. Hersaczovs do.;.1, Mr. J. ‘ 
Se J. W yt. xuooxs: 1, 5, Gough, J 35, S| 
OUNTRY SHOWS. 2, J. Mason, Eg. “Ticoreys: J. 5, Seneca: tgs maareckurr' 
oe PA re Society, Aug. 23.—The display of flowers, ee We ling’s Prince of Wales, Mr. 
Almeick Hortie, _ 78 0 the autumn exhibition far exceeded that | W" Earl; amen ten Rival, Mr. W. 
uit, and Vegetab|, 2, The award of prizes was as follows : Ear Twenty oe sorts (nurserymen): 1 and 2, Mr. W, Earl. 
8Qy previo ‘RNATIONS: Flora’s Garland, Albion, Grena- Twelve sorts (gardeners and amateurs) : 5 ea Selo, aa CHIna 
“MEE OCa Sottage Girl, and Queen of Roses, Mr, T, | Asrans: 1qnd2, Mr, W. Eatl, Garman Srooxs: ditto, Focmsias: 
ton, . 
1 and 2 ba Kenrick, Esq.; tricolor, Messrs, J, Ning 
Ferns: 1 r.J.Mo ore ; 2, Messrs. J. a ee Paige and Sons, 
PEACHES: 1, =" d ay telon, ditto; 2, Henry Da 
J. Gough, Esq. Necrarines: Scarlet, Earlof Stamford Mee 
Canteloupe T% Bedford, Esq. 5 2, Green fleshed, A. Kea 
Esq.; 3, Earl of Stamford.. Arrico e, H. Daw a ny 
PEARS: : 1, Jargonelle, R. G. sare ‘tag 3 2, Win Esq. 
Mason, Esq AppLes: 1,J. F. Ledsam,' Esq. ; » Lemon M = 
Brewer. Piums: New Orleans, 1, J. F. Ledsa Esq ry 
Orleans, ditto. CHuErRRIES: Morello, 1, W. Robins, Esq. 
ryan = nage by a ec a 4 Warrington, J 2, 
Leds: Esq. RACE OF CuCUMB : Manchester. 1, iawn: 
say ‘tia, $.Bs ~ r. Ledsam, Esq, ; 3, R. G. Reey 
a ees 1, Mr. W. Earl; 2, ditto. ¢ PEARS Scinsiter 1 7 
ig » H. Dawes, Esq. Kipney Beans Mt. Ww. 
W. Robins, Esq. Grapes :j H.' Ss, Esq. Ditto, J. F, Ledsa 
Esq. vege yan Tustin ww. Rob bins, Esq. rativoena 
peng ee ao J.Pope&Sons. Some Cottagers’ prizes w 
also distrib at . 
Birmingham Gooseberry and Carnation Show, August 8,— 
ee — Sao at saath a te mn Bristol Roady a ie 
wing pri Ca 
were awar , Game 
Boy, Mr. itten. Scarlet Bizarre, 1, "Gan Sei ge Britten; 
Hepworth’s Leader, Mr. Flindell; 3, ‘Hutton’ ’s Patriarch, Mr, 
pave 2 Crimson Bizarre, 1, Cart f+ etcher; 
regory’s King Alfred, do. 3, Ely’s s Lord Milton, Mr. Britten 
Seariet Flake, i Booth’s Conquest, Mr. Filet etcher ; r Ta aylor’s 
tival, do.; 3, Rob R Mr. Britten. Rose Flake, ueen of 
ones Mr. etcher ; 2. Fle tcher’s Duchess of Devtaiaen Mr, 
Flindell ; 3, Plant's Lady Hood, at Britten. purple Flake, 1 
Brabbin's Squire Me Flindell ; sh Queen, Mr, 
Fletcher ; 3, Lady Hewl my Rs Pre OTEES: foe 
Mr. Flindell. Furple Otte os met ig | Peel, ioe Flindell ; 2, 
Lee’s Mary, do.; 3, Pullen’ mparable, M r. Britte n. Red Edge, 
1, Britten’s Sultana, Mr. Brgeen 2, Seedling, a ae etcher; 3, 
Lee’s Elizabeth, ee aindehi. Danut LIAS: 1, tiara gems 
Essex Rival, do Ey SEB aa 
Mr. Rodway ; 
Thumper, Selwe.. «9 te 3. Fairfield ; Red, Companion, dwt 
18grs., Mr. Mills; 2, Lion, 1sdwts. evi: Mr. Bari 
donian, 18dwts. 17grs-, Mr. Betts ; 4, Atlas, 18dwts. siesta ak 5, 
2 
Tolley ; 7, Two to ‘One, 1ndwis. 10ers. Mr. Barton ; 8, Seedling, 
15dwts. 18grs., Britten. Green, 1, Thumper, so 18grs., 
Mr. Fairfield; 2, Peacock, he gy wi a To oleri — l, 
’ 
9dw Whi \ 2grs., Mr. 
Barton ; 3, Tally Ho S 18dwts. Ggrs., do.; 4, White Swan, 17dwts. 
6 , Mr. Pairfiel 5, Lady Delamere, iat Igr., — &, Mills; 6, 
Lily “Of the valley iediets: dives. Mr. T To <3 , 16dwts. 
18grs.; Mr. Betts; 8, Audley Lass, jasehe g hte 
Crieff Horti ete ee: July 14.—The first meeting ed a 
pid took place in the eae s Lovige where the Prizes 
arded as fo: —— -- te GONIUMS Mr. Campbell ; 2, wir. 
a3 
1‘Donald; 3; Mr, eden. Seedling, 1 Mr. ‘Anderson 3 
Mr, Campbell. Pinks.—1l, Mr. M‘Donald; 2, Mr. M‘Naughton; 
3, Mr. Campbell. Best tiiree, 1, Mr. M‘Donald; 2, Mr, M‘ ; 
3, Mr. M‘Gregor. ont best three, Mr. M‘Donald. Srocks, 
Ten Weeks, 1, Mr. M d; 2, Mr. Gorrie; 3, Mr. M‘Naughton 
Any other sort, 1, Mr- Setteaitan 2, Mr. ‘M‘Donald. Bouquet 
or FLowers.—Mr. M‘Donald. Rosrs.—Best si ‘am p- 
bell ; 2, Mr. M‘Donald; 3, Mr. Anderson. Double "Ayrohie, 1, 
Mr. M‘Naughton; 2, Mr. Campbell; 3, Mr. M‘Donald. nity 
1a dle ee nites ee 
1, Mr. Anderson; 2, Mr. ; 3, Mr. M‘Gregor. Hagp 
inet AND Pekiina’ Hubackovs PLANTs.—1, Mr. Mac- 
naughton; 2, Mr. Campbell; 3, Mr. Anderson. Tors. Mr. An- 
2. ‘ 
derson. CALCEOLARIAS.—1, Mr. M‘Donald; 2,.Mr. M‘Gregor; 
3, Mr. Oswald. GREENHOUSE PLANTS.—1, swald; 2, Mr. 
M‘Donald; 2, Mr. ughton. Cut Specimens, 1, Mr. M‘Do- 
nald; 2, a kigioieda. Vio.erts.— Best different, 1, Mr. 
M‘Donald; 2, Mr. M‘Gregor; 3, Mr. Gorrie. ing, Mr, 
M‘Donald. Fruir AND VEGETABLES: GRAPES.—1, MT. 3 
2, M-Naughton. dad fey sy Mr. Arnott, CHE RBIES.—1, Mr. 
M‘D 3, Mr. a: ieee STRAWe ERRIES.— 
Keen's Se edling, 1, mpbell ; 3, Mr. Arnott. 
ae eens, te ‘air. M‘Gregor 2, Mr. as 3, Mr. Ar 
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ott. ArPLEs.—Siz best preserved, 1, Mr. Anderson ; 2, Mr. M‘Do- 
nald. CAULIFLOWER.—1, Mr. C pbell; 2, Mr. e] 
Mr. Gorrie. CucumBErs.—1, ‘Donald; 2, Mr “Campbe 
Lerrece.—1, Mr. A 32, ‘Naughton ; Campbell. 
tt; 2, Mr. M‘Naughton; 3, Mr, Gorse 
PoraTorEs.—1, M‘Donald: 2, = tt 5 hell. 
CaBBAGES.—1, Mr. Cumming; 2, Mr. Gorrie; 3, Mr. Camp 
Rurvpans.— 1, Mr. M'Donald ; 2, Mr. Arnott; 3, eee | 
PEAs.—1, Mr. M‘Gregor.; 2, Mr. Anderson; 3, gt M 
Tonnies ty Mr. M Donal ; 2, Mr. Campbell 3 Mr. Gortit, 
any Cottagers ” Prizes were also ee ishire Cons' 
Felton Florists? Sociely, Aug. 29.—The florists of Felton and it 
vicinity held their annual Show of Carnations an 
Mr. Appleby’s, the North Briton Inn, Owing to the long oer. 
ce e weather, the late; Beiy i 
was, nevertheless, a full table of flowers, many of them be ge 
evedition; and Bmey be pronounced the pest show of ~ 
that seen elton. The prizes were ae ell, 
follows :—CaRNATIONS: 1, Mr, Forsyth, gr. to A.J.B- Cresimfie 
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Mr. for, 
1842 was also awarded to Mr. Burn, for a 
yellow Picotee Which he named Burn’s Lady “Prudhoe 
meeting 
‘orningside Practical Gardeners Society, Aug. 2.—This ® 
wonkeld in the snanhounepanapalie were aaa as follows 
Bart. £0" 
| Roszs: 2, Mr. J. , gr. to Sir T. Dick Lauder, 5 Blusbs 
uscan, 
nna Maria, and White Hip; 2, Mr. J. Fargi 
ee J. for Jack of H 
Perse — ae Beauty, Bil ¢, and Que? 
Charlotte ; 2, Med I Liddell, gr. to A. ‘Thomson, End odin 
BENAS: 1, Mr, J. Downie. gr. to Gen. Robertson, for Browghte 
grandiflora, pica, aud ignea; 2, Mr, Ws Ewing, st % 
Grintwon Moss, Black White Reavense, Syne Mrs. Dt 
mps 
