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The show articles were arranged by the Committee according to their respective excellence, in 

 the following order : — 



Double Wallflower, A. Melross, gardener to Sir Michael Shaw Stewart, Ardgowan. Single 

 Wallflower, Edward Brodley, gardener to Andrew Rankin, Esq., Ashburn. These articles were 

 exceedingly beautiful Single Anemones: 1. Malcolm Service; 2. A. Melross. Rhubarb: 1. A. 

 Melross ; 2. Edward Brodley ; 3. Charles Miller, gardener to James Watt, Esq. Early Potatoes : 

 1'. John M'Nab ; 2. Malcolm Service These potatoes were of a good size, and reared in the open 

 air. Cos Lettuces, John M-Nab. Bouquet of Flowers : 1. John Borthwick ; 2. Archibald Brown ; 

 3. Malcolm Service. Two boxes of articles had also been received, one from Henry Knox, gar- 

 dener to Jacob Dixon, Esq., and the other from William Knox, gardener to Mrs. Dixon, Dum- 

 barton, which were not exhibited in consequence of their late arrival. Asparagus was one of the 

 articles which the boxes contained, and was as fine as any ever produced at any exhibition, and 

 would undoubtedly have taken the prize. They contained also a quantity of cabbages, potatoes, 

 and lettuces, very fine in quality, with stocks, wallflowers, roses, and other flowers, which in 

 beauty could scarcely be rivalled. (Greenock Advertiser, May 28.) 



STIRLINGSHIRE. 



Stirling Horticultural Society. — May 11. The following articles were com- 

 peted for, and prizes awarded : — 



Flowers; Auriculas : 1. Mr. John Christie, Causewayhead ; 2. Mr. John Mitchell, gardener to 

 William Murray, E«q., of Polmaise ; 3. Mr. Robert Kay, Shiphaugh. Polyanthus: 1. Mr. Ninian 

 Niven, gardener to James Stirling, Esq. of Keir; 2. Mr. George Lightbody, Falkirk ; 3. Mr. Wil- 

 liam Someiville, gardener to John Stirling, Esq., of Kippenross. Hyacinths: 1. Mr. Ninian 

 Niven ; c >. Mr. Peter Mackenzie, gardener to Robert Lowis, Esq., of Plean ; 3. Mr. James Mac- 

 farlane, Stirling. Bulbous Flowers. Best Bouquet : 1. Mr. John M'Innes, gardener to Robert 



Bruce, Esq., of Kennet ; 2. Mr. Ninian Niven ; 3. Mr. Gow, gardener to Count Flahault, 



Tullyallan Castle. — Fruit Apples: 1. Mr. John M'Innes; 2. Mr. Ninian Niven; 3. Mr. 



Gow. — Culinary Vegetables. Cucumbers: 1. Mr John Mitchell; 2. Mr. George Milne, gar- 

 dener to Robert Stein, Esq., of Kilbagie. Rhubarb : 1. Mr. Hugh Macoll, gardener to James Cal- 

 ender, Esq., of Craigforth ; 2. Mr James Mitchell, gardener to Mrs. Hume of Auchinbowie ; 3. 

 Mr. George Milne. Turnips, Mr. John MTnnes (no competition). Cabbage: 1. Mr. William 

 Somerville ; 2. Mr William Moir, gardener to Mrs. Edmond of Comely Bank. Asparagus: 

 1. Mr. John M'Innes ; 2. Mr. Ninian Niven ; 3. Mr. David Trotter, gardener to James Johnstone, 

 Esq., of Alva. 



Among the different articles exhibited were some beautiful specimens of apples in a state of 

 high preservation, by Major Baird of Park. They were, however, precluded from competition, 

 owing to their having been received too late. Mr. David Trotter, Alva House, exhibited some 

 pears, which were also in a high state of preservation. Mr. Ninian Niven, Keir, in addition to 

 the articles for competition, produced some full-sized early potatoes of two sorts, and a dish of 

 very superior mushrooms. Mr. Nicol Cathie, gardener to the Right Hon. Lord Abercrombie, 

 although not yet a member of the institution, exhibited rhubarb, cucumbers, and mushrooms, 

 which were much admired for their excellence. Besides the flowers nominated for competition, 

 the tables were richly furnished with very fine specimens of bulbous, herbaceous, green-house, 

 and stove plants, &c., by the operative members. The Magn6Iz'« purpurea, Azalea indica, Glycine 

 sinensis [Wistarwj Consequana], cactuses, and ericas, in particular, were very splendid. The 

 Committee were presented with some bottles of very excellent vinegar, produced from goose- 

 berries, by Mr. Dickson, butler to Robert Stein, Esq., of Kilbagie, which was considered to be 

 excellent in point of purity and flavour. The zeal of the members of this association cannot be 

 too highly commended. They some time ago resolved to connect with the institution a library 

 of standard and periodical works on horticulture, and other subjects of a kindred nature, and we 

 are happy to inform our readers that the resolution is meeting with general support. For our 

 own part, we consider this to be a remarkably happy idea, and expect that it will be the means of 

 doing unspeakable service not only to the institution, but also to every individual in the district 

 who happens to have a patch of garden-ground to cultivate. It will gratify and improve the 

 taste of the amateur, and induce many who have a little spare time, to devote it to the delightful 

 and innocent amusement of " rearing plants and flowers." It will extend the taste for reading 

 among operative gardeners, and put them in possession of the theoretical knowledge of the man 

 of science. (Stirling Advertiser, May 14.) 



Falkirk Horticultural Society. — April 27. The successful competitors for the 

 prizes were as follows, viz. : — 



Flowers. Auriculas: 1. Mr. Henry Masterton, Falkirk; 2. Mr. George Lightbody, Falkirk; 

 3. Alexander Forrester, gardener to William Falconer, Esq., Carlowrie. Polyanthuses : 1. Alex- 

 ander Forrester, gardener to William Falconer, Esq., Carlowrie; 2. Mr. George Lightbody, Fal- 

 kirk ; 3. Mr. Henry Masterton, Falkirk. — Fruit. Apples : 1. Robert Hardie, gardener to William 

 Forbes, Esq., Callendar ; 2. David Dow, gardener to J. Logan, Esq., Clarkston ; 3. James Sinclair, 

 gardener to Thomas Spottiswood, Esq., Dunipace. — Culinary Vegetables. Broccoli: 1. James 

 Cruikshanks, gardener to Cumming Bruce, Esq., Kinnaird ; 2. Keith Buchanan, gardener to Sir 

 M. Bruce, Stenhouse ; 3. David Dow, gardener to J. Logan, Esq., Clarkston. Carrots : 1. James 

 Cruikshanks, gardener to Cumming Bruce, Esq., Kinnaird; 2. Robert Hardie, gardener to 

 William Forbes, Esq., Callendar. Leeks : Alexander Forrester, gardener to William Falconer, 

 Esq., Carlowrie ; 2. Alexander Berrie, gardener to Thomas Learmouth, Esq. Lawrence Park j 

 3. James Cruikshanks, gardener to J. Logan, Esq. Clarkston. 



The flowers and vegetables brought forward bore the most ample testimony to the skill and 

 successful industry of the competitors ; and seldom has the Society been favoured with such a 

 display from its members. They met with the warmest approbation of the gentlemen present, and 

 gave them reason to think that this part of the country was not behind in the cultivation of fine 

 flowers. The auriculas and polyanthuses were particularly deserving of notice, as any one at all 

 acquainted with the subject may satisfy himself by referring to the annexed list of names, which 

 it is only necessary to mention. First prize Auricula, among others, contained Lee's Colonel 

 Taylor and Howard's Lord Nelson (green-edged), Kenyon's Ringleader and Taylor's Ploughboy 

 (grey-edged), Lee's Bright Venus and Hughes's Pillar of Beauty (white-edged). Second prize 

 Auricula, Hood's Lord Lascelles and N. Smith's Emperor Alexander (green-edged), Kenyon's 

 Ringleader and Thomson's Bang-up (grey-edged), Taylor's Glory and Scholfield's Maid of the 

 Mill (white-edged). First prize Polyanthus : Coxe's Prince Regent, Fletcher's Defiance, Park's 



