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Graham Clarke, Esq. of Fenhani, for the second best auricula (Metcalfe's 

 Lancashire Hero). The silver medal to Mr. Thomas Fergusson, Newcastle, 

 for the best double hyacinth (Groot Voorst van Russland). The bronze 

 medal to Mr. Thomas Davidson, gardener to the Rev. R. H. Brandling, 

 Gosforth House, for the second best double hyacinth (Grand Due). The 

 silver medal to Armorer Donkin, Esq. of Jesmond, for the best dish of 

 forced strawberries. The silver medal to Mr. William Davidson, gardener 

 to John Walker, Esq. of Benwell, for the best dish of asparagus ; and the 

 bronze medal to Mr. Thomas Cook, gardener to T. W. Beaumont, Esq. 

 M. P., for the best six early cabbages. A very fine dish of apples, of the 

 following sorts, Yorkshire Green, Jackson's or Middleton Apple, Lancashire 

 Housewife, Nonpareil, White Calville, Cockle's Ribston, Simpson's and 

 Edmondson's Aromatic Pippins, in as high a state of preservation and fla- 

 vour nearly as when first pulled, was exhibited by Mr. Thomas Smith, 

 gardener to Matthew Bell, Esq. M. P., of Woolsington. [Query, how pre- 

 served ?] The table was decorated with s6me beautiful blossoms of Passi- 

 flora alata, Ornithogalum nutans, and a great variety of handsome species 

 of A r arcfssus, from the nursery of Messrs. Falla and Co. ; who also ex- 

 hibited an uncommonly fine green-edged seedling auricula, which was 

 named Swiss. It is highly pleasant to see the exhibitions of this society 

 attracting so much attention. The door of the inn was crowded with 

 carriages ; and the company, consisting of nearly 500 ladies and gentlemen, 

 seemed highly gratified with the exhibition. The number and beauty of 

 the hyacinths and auriculas excited great interest. The fragrance of the 

 hyacinths was so overpowering at one time, that the windows of the room 

 were obliged to be opened. (Newcas, Cour. May 12.) 



Ross Horticultural Society, May 25. — The twelfth exhibition of this 

 distinguished institution took place, and, notwithstanding the weather was 

 unfavourable, upwards of three hundred persons entered the room, delighted 

 with a show so brilliant and gay. Amongst this numerous and fashionable 

 throng we noticed all the first families for ten miles round, and the town 

 on no previous occasion was so filled with carriages. The grand stand 

 was richly covered with about 500 geraniums and green-house plants, and 

 nothing could exceed the splendid and brilliant colouring of this enchant* 

 ing mass. The geraniums were all in splendid blood, and in the first health 

 and condition, and the warmest admirer of this extraordinary class con- 

 fessed they surpassed any previous collection. The stage for tulips ran 

 nearly the length of the room, and about 350 of the society's bottles were 

 filled with the first specimens of this beautiful flower ; and it may with 

 truth be asserted, that not an indifferent flower was staged. Mr. Breese, 

 gardener at Rudhall, produced his seedling jBrica in the finest bloom. This 

 plant was exhibited at a previous show, but it was then small. This new 

 specimen was very much admired, and we are happy to find Mr. Breese 

 has cultivated from it several plants, so that this charming variety will now 

 find its way into other collections. This seedling is named Westfaling?'a, 

 in honour of his mistress. Mrs. Farmer exhibited 55 specimens of seedling 

 pansies, grown by her at Treago, and some were much admired. H. Rosser, 

 Esq. produced nearly all the varieties of paeony, in fine bloom, particularly 

 the Paeonia mouian. The number of specimens exhibited, ticketed, and 

 entered into the society's books amounted to 770. (Chelt. Ckron. June 7.) 



Lancaster Floral and Horticultural Society, May 1 . — The show of 

 auriculas, &c. in this town, on Tuesday last, brought a most numerous and 

 respectable attendance of ladies and gentlemen, who were much gratified 

 with an exhibition which far exceeded that of any former year, there being 

 upwards of 500 auriculas staged, and 50 green-house plants. The many 

 rare and beautiful specimens produced made it difficult for the judges, in 

 some instances, to determine which deserved the prizes. Thirty-two prizes 



