638 Provincial Horticultural Societies : — 



green-house and hot-house plants were, Calceolaria integrifolia, .Erica 

 prse'gnans major, E. ventricosa, Aphelexis humilis, Maranta zebrina, Agapan- 

 thus umbellatus, Gloxinia speciosa and caulescens. {Greenock Advertiser, 

 June 8.) 



Stirlingshire. 



Stirling Horticultural Society. — May 1. The various productions were, 

 as is generally the case, first rate. Among the flowers sent for competition, 

 the auriculas and hyacinths were especially admired. The parcel of self 

 auriculas, which took the first prize, was exceedingly beautiful, and very 

 far superior to any of the kind which had been previously seen in Stirling. 

 We are glad to perceive that many persons who do not compete, as well 

 as those who do, present labelled specimens of choice plants for exhibition, 

 a practice which cannot be too highly commended; and of these we select 

 the following, as a few of the most striking : — 



From Castle Toward, Argyleshire, two bunches superior asparagus ; four 

 sulphur broccoli, remarkable for size, heaviest 5 lbs. ; six flag leeks, weigh- 

 ing in the aggregate 10 lbs. From Blairdrummond, Amaryllis formosissima, 

 in flower ; Hermann/a olthaeaefolia, Streptocarpus Rexw, pelargoniums, 

 ericas, ^4'loe verrucosa; Seville oranges in fruit; also, six flag leeks, 9 in. 

 blanched, and 6|in. round the bulb. From Dollar Botanic Gardens, a 

 basket of exotics, including double red Warratah camellia, Cape heaths, 

 &c. From Keir, three large potted double stocks, in flower; Fuchsia 

 microphylla, Cineraria ^oopulifolia, Fritillaria imperialis (two varieties), 

 Richardia sethiopica, ericas, Chinese roses, &c. ; also, a basket of excel- 

 lent mushrooms. From Tullyallan Castle, a basket of exotics, including 

 Azalea indica of sorts, Cereus phyllanthdides, a fine collection of Cape 

 heaths ; also, auriculas, double wallflower, violas, &c. From Wester 

 Plean, a beautiful flowered branch of Ribes sangineum, double primroses, 

 &c. From Viewfield Lodge, a collection of flowered specimens of rare 

 shrubs and herbaceous plants. From Craigforth, a parcel of particularly 

 well preserved apples. From Comely Bank, two handsome plants of 

 Acacia verticillata, well flowered. From Messrs. Drummond's nurseries, 

 several hardy and tender plants, in pots, profusely flowered, comprising 

 rhododendrons, calceolaria, Azalea indica, pelargoniums, polyanthus, nar- 

 cissus, &c; also labelled specimens of American shrubs, herbaceous plants, 

 Taylor's forty-fold potatoes ; likewise, a crystal globe, containing live gold 

 and silver fishes (adapted for gardens and cisterns). These gay and glit- 

 tering specimens of the finny tribe were much admired. {Stirling Journal, 

 May 10.) 



June 12. Numerous prizes were awarded for ranunculuses, Chinese 

 roses, pelargoniums, American shrubs, and culinary vegetables. An extra- 

 prize (a copy of Nicol's Planter's Kalendar, or its value) having been 

 offered by Mr. P. Drummond, seedsman, to the person, whether a member 

 of the Society or not, who would produce at this Meeting the best model 

 of a moss-house, of his own construction, and not exceeding 2 ft. in height; 

 a spirited competition took place; when the judges, after a most zninute 

 inspection, decided in favour of Mr. William Wilkie, apprentice gardener 

 at Keir ; the next in merit was adjudged to Mr. William Moir, gardener 

 at Comely Bank ; and the third to Mr. William Kay, Shiphaugh. All the 

 models brought forward were excellent (that from Mr. Moir was univer- 

 sally and deservedly admired for its internal elegance and high finish), and 

 while they contributed very materially to the interest of the exhibition, 

 reflected great credit on the taste and ingenuity of the competitors. As it 

 often comes in the way of gardeners and foresters to design and execute 

 these useful and highly ornamental structures, it is hoped the subject will 

 not be lost sight of by the Society. Besides the articles produced for 



