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Mr.Woollard, secretary to the Society, read a paper on the cultivation of 

 the hyacinth, by which he had obtained bnlbs larger than any of those from 

 Holland. One important point is, to plant the bulb 10 in. below the sur- 

 face, instead of Sin. or 4 in., as is the common practice. The thanks of the 

 meeting were voted to Mr. Woollard ; and his paper was ordered to be 

 transmitted to the London Horticultural Societ}'. A seedling georgina, 

 striped red and yellow, raised by Mr. Buchanan of Stowmarket, was nuich 

 admired ; as were also some remarkably fine Havvthorndens, grown by Mr. 

 Jackson ; indeed, they were allowed to be larger than any ever seen by 

 the horticulturists present. This is the fifth year Mr. Jackson has obtained 

 the prize for fruit from the same trees. (Suffolk Chronicle, Sept. 13. 1832.) 



Buiy Sf. Edmunds Horticultural Society. — Sept. 4. 1832. The display 

 of georginas surpassed every other exhibition of the kind since the form- 

 ation of the Society. Mr. Buchanan's prize seedling was an object of 

 general admiration : it was crimson striped with yellow, and of perfect 

 form. A seedling of equal merit was shown by Mr. Felgate of Stowmar- 

 ket : it was the darkest flower the reporter had ever seen, and perfectly 

 formed. The new scarlet-fleshed melon, shown by Mr. Rogers, at Red- 

 grave, won a prize for excellence of flavour. Mr. Marriott of Stowmarket 

 obtained the prize for a seedHng nectarine ; Robert Bevan, Esq., showed 

 Hedjchium flavescens in bloom in a pot, to which a prize was awarded ; 

 as was one to Mr. Hodson, for a plant of Lobelia speciosa. The secretary, 

 Mr. J. H. Payne, obtained the prize for the best box or glass of hone}', not 

 less than 15 lbs., obtained by deprivations. Six pi'izes were awarded to 

 cottagers. (Suffolk Chronicle, Sept. 15. 1832.) 



Sussex. — Chichester Horticultural Society. July 'I. 1832, Fruit, flowers, 

 and vegetables were the subjects shown. Some curious bulbs from Africa, 

 the Psidium Cattley«?nn)?., or guava, loaded with fruit, and varieties of 

 Erytlu'ina, full blown, were the objects of primary admiration : these were 

 from Lord Selsey's. (Portsmouth Herald, July 7. 1832.) 



Neiuick Horticultural Society. — - Sejjt. 27. 1832. In sympathy for the 

 exhibiters who did not win prizes, it is remarked : — "It should be remem- 

 bered by those who may be too sanguine of success, that, where competi- 

 tors are numerous, the chance of excelling is decreased ; but the value of 

 the reward of merit is proportionally enhanced." We notice this remark 

 for the sake of stating that its principle has been acted on in some reports 

 of shows sent us, in which the number of competitors for every prize is 

 stated. Among various apples were some of Shepherd's seedling, from 

 the tree which first introduced the variety into this part of the country ; 

 and of Cameron's pippin, so named at this meeting, in honour of Mr. Ca- 

 meron, who raised it from seed. It was deemed b}' the judges an excellent 

 apple, and a desirable variety for cultivation. A basket of limes was shown 

 by Mrs. Newton, Southover. A prize was awarded to a beautiful seedling 

 georgina, raised by Mr. Read, delicately shaded red and white, and named 

 by the president Read's Radiata. A hybrid melon, raised by Mr. Taylor, 

 and named the Cottage Prize Melon, was of very superior flavour, and won 

 a prize. Miss P. Partington exhibited a basket of beautiful apples, of a 

 variety raised from seed : these were much admired, and the variety was 

 deemed by the judges as possessed of extraordinary merit: the president 

 named it the OfFham Seedling. Georginas abounded at this show : Mi-. 

 Cameron displayed nearly 200 varieties, and Mr. Wood upwards of 100. 

 The cottagers' prizes were numerous ; and there were, besides, rewards to 

 those whose gardens were found in the best condition at the time appointed 

 for the exhibition. (Sussex Advertiser.) 



Wiltshire. — Wilts and General Arboricultural, Horticultural, and Bo- 

 tanical Society. July 20. 1832. A choice collection of plants, fruits, and 

 vegetables, and some flowers, were exhibited. We name the following ; — < 



