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as from the above cause and from the probability of early frosts, it is not 

 to be expected that vegetation can now make very rapid progress. Turnips 

 are at present in abundance and of good quality; the late crops do not 

 promise so well, consequently it is expected they will be in more demand 

 and bring better prices. Coleworts are at present not very abundant, nor 

 are they likely to increase much in bulk before Christmas; it is likely 

 therefore their present price will be supported. Broccolies are not as yet 

 plentiful, but at the same time not much looked for or expected, except 

 the Cape variety or Grange's cauliflower, which begins to make its appear- 

 ance ; but from the breadth planted, should the weather be moderate, a 

 considerable quantity may be expected and prices in consequence moderate. 

 Carrots do not promise well; and although our supphes from Bedfordshire 

 of the Altringham variety have hitherto been good, the promise from Surrey 

 is not great, as wet weather is unfavourable to the growth of that root. 

 Savoys are not yet very plentiful, but I have no doubt will soon be abundant. 

 Potatoes are in heavy supply, and at present none but of the best quality 

 will realise the prices quoted, although better prices are confidently ex- 

 pected by the growers and dealers ; and should bread maintain its present 

 rate, I have no doubt these expectations will be realised. Onions, of which 

 a great breadth has been harvested in much better condition than the early 

 part of the season promised, are in fair supply at reasonable prices ; but it 

 is probable, from the extreme humidity of the summer and autumn, they 

 will not keep well in the loft, and may become much scarcer and dearer 

 by the spring. — G. C. Nov. 5. 1829. 



Art. XX. Provincial Horticultural Societies. 



ESSEX. 



Colchester and East Essex Horticultural Society. — The Second Annual SIiow of this Society 

 was held in Colchester, August 5. Dr. Maclean, Mr. Burgess, and Mr. Smith were chosen aa 

 judges, and awarded the prizes as follows : — 



Flowers. Carnations. Stand: 1. Mr. Sally, gardener to H. N. Jarrett, Esq., Bromley Lodge; 

 2. Mr. Goodwin, Manningtree. Seedling : a tine scarlet flake, named Sally's Miss Penrice, Mr. 

 Sally. Picotees. Seedling: I.Mr. Sally; 2. Mr. Goodwin. A fine stand of seedling picotees 



from the Rev. Green's, Lawford ; a prize was given to one flower named Gillingwater's 



Miss King. — Fruit. Pine, Envillo, Blr. Smith, gardener to \Vm. Hawkins, Esq., Colchester. 

 Melon : 1. Mr. Riach, gardener to R. Cox, Esq. Lawford ; 2. Mr. Sally. Grapes, Mr. Smith. 

 Gooseberries. Fewest to the pound : 1. Mr. Smith ; 2. Mr. Riach. Bcst-flavoured, Mr. Riach. 

 Currants: red, Mr. Gillingwater; white, Mr. Smith. Plums, Mr. Girling, Colchester. Cherries, 

 Mr. Girling. — Culinary Vegetables. Onions, Mr. Sally. Cape Lettuce, Mr.. Sally. Cucumbers, 

 Mr. Girling. 



Mr. Smith, gardener to W. Hawkins, Esq., produced a fine Queen pine, which measured \b'm. 

 in circumference, and weighed 3 lb. 10 oz. It was allowed, by all the growers present, to be the 

 finest ever seen from a plant of its age, only seventeen months having elapsed since the sucker 

 was planted. Mr. Sally produced a stand of seedling georginas, of very superior shape and colour. 

 Mr. Appleby of Boxtead sent two vegetable marrows, which were much admired. Three Cape 

 lettuces, grown by Mr. Burgess of Brightlingsea, attracted the notice of the visitors by their 

 extraordinary size. Many very respectable members were elected. {Suffolk Chronicle, Aug. 8.) 



CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 



Cambridge Horticultural Society. — This Society had a splendid Show of fruits, flowers, &c., on 

 Sept. 17. The Rev. G. A. Browne was called to the chair, and the award was as follows : — 



Flowers. Georginas. Six best double, one of a sort : 1. (medal) Lord Farnborough, Royal 

 "William, Imperiosa, Royal Lilac, Inwood's New White, Donna Maria, Mr. Widnall ; 2. Douglas's 

 Seedling, Nutter's Seedling, Donna Maria, Imperiosa, Colville's Perfecta, Brewer's Cambridge 

 Surprise (seedling), Mr. Robert Nutter. Three best, one of a sort : Lady Grantham, Seedling, 

 PrEBCellentissima, Mr. Widnall. Best: Achilles, Mr. Widnall. Seedling, Mr. Widnall. 'LobhUa 

 fulgens, in a pot, Mr. Searle. Fuchsia, in a pot, Mr. Widnall. Plant in a pot (A'trium splendens), 

 Mr. Searle. — Fruit. Pine: 1. and 2. (medal) Black Jamaica, Mr.' Dall. Grapes. Black, cluster 

 not less than l|lb. : 1. Black Hamburgh, Mr. Gimson ; 2. Black Mogul, Mr. Searle. White, 

 cluster not less than 1§ lb. : 1. White Hamburgh, Mr. Dall ; 2. White Frontignac, Mr. Catling. 

 Out-door. Best bunch : White Muscadine, Mr. Palmer, Ely. Best pot : 1. Black Hamburgh, 

 Mr. Dall; 2. Royal Muscadine (white), Blr. Robert Nutter. Peaches. Best six, three of a sort : 

 Rendlesham Mignonne, The Master of Sidney. Best three of any sort : Royal George, Mr. Huggins, 

 gardener to the Rev. Mr. Millar of Ely. Best : Noblesse, Mr. Wilson, gardener to Lord De la 

 Warr. Nectarines. Best six, three of a sort : Newington Brignon, The Master of Sidney. Best 

 three of any sort : Old Newington, Mr, Searle. Cherries. Morelio : Best lb. containing fewest 

 (45), Mr. Robert Green. Plums. Best plate, two sorts, six of a sort : Green Gage and Coe's 

 Seedling, Mr. Challis. Best plate, not less than six : Caledonian, Mr. Haylock. Figs. Not less 

 than six : Brown and Black, Mr. Dall. Gooseberries, best plate : Red Raspberry, Rlr. Wilson, 

 gardener to Lord De la Warr. Currants, best plate ; 1. White, Mr. Dall j 2. Red, Mr. Wilson, 



