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ericas was exhibited by Mr. Duncan, gardener to Lord Althorp; but they 

 had not been in his possession a sufficient time to obtain a prize. The 

 first exhibition of this Society has commenced in so auspicious a manner, 

 as to warrant the conclusion, especially if, as we hope will be the case, the 

 patronage of the neighbouring families be still further extended, that the 

 future exhibitions will prove the source of considerable utility, gratifi- 

 cation, and attraction. (Boncaster, Nottinghavi, and Lincoln Gazette, 

 April 19.) 



Hull Floral and Horticultural Societj/. — Mat/ 6. and 7, Many beautiful 

 flowers were exhibited. The prizes for the two best auriculas. Flora's 

 flag and Stretch's Alexander, were both gained by Mr. D. Brown. 

 (^Hull and Rochingham Gazette, May 11.) 



May 23. This was a show of tulips, and some very fine flowers were 

 exhibited. The prize for the best, incomparable bienfait, was adjudged 

 to Mr. William Burman. {Ibid., May 25.) 



June 17. The ranunculuses exhibited at this show were not so numer- 

 ous as on some former occasions ; which circumstance was owing to the 

 long continuance of dry v/eather, which is so unfavourable to these 

 flowers. We had the pleasure, however, of witnessing some of a new 

 and rare kind, several of which had been raised from seed by the amateurs 

 of this town. The premium for the best flov/er, Benjamin, was adjudged 

 to Mr. Beecroft. {Ibid., June 22.) 



July 1. This exhibition was for pinks and roses. The premium for 

 the best pink. Miss Beresford, was gained by Mr. T. Simpson ; and that 

 for the best rose, the moss Provence, by Mr. R. Oglesby. {Ibid., July 6.) 

 -luly 30. This exhibition was in the highest degree splendid. The car- 

 nations and picotees, we venture to say, could not be excelled in any part 

 of the kingdom. The amateur in flowers was not less gratified with them, 

 than with a display of rare curious German stocks, consisting of twenty- 

 seven varieties of as many different hues. The grapes, melons, and goose- 

 berries were also fine, and did great credit to their respective owners. We 

 have sincere pleasure in observing that the taste for horticulture is increas- 

 ing in this neighbourhood. {Ibid., August 3.) 



Leeds Exhibition of Carnations and Picotees. — August 5. Some fine 

 flowers were exhibited by B. Ely and S. Peace. {Ibid., August 16.) 



Sheffield Horticultural Society. — May 22. The principal attraction at 

 this exhibition (the ladies apart, of course) were the plants sent from the 

 gardens of Earl Fitzwilliam, which were considered by the judges as of the 

 rarest kinds ever exhibited. Plants were also received from the garden 

 and conservatories of the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Wharncliffe, the 

 Rev. W. Bagshaw, B. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Fisher, Holmes, and Co., 

 Miss Marshall, &c., all of which were pronounced of the most superior 

 sorts. The tulips were also very attractive; but the display of fruits 

 and vegetables were not equal to those of former exhibitions. A plate 

 of very fine Keen's seedling strawberries was sent from Chatsworth. 

 {Sheffield Mercury, May 25.) 



West Riding Horticultural Society. — July 18. The exhibition of fruits, 

 flowers, and vegetables was unusually fine and extensive. Over the music 

 gallery we noticed a very tasteful design, composed with hardy flowers 

 from the gardens of G. Wentworth, Esq., of WooUey Park, representing 

 the royal arms, with the inscription, " Auxilio vigimus vestro" (We flourish 

 under your protection). The platform exhibited its usual decorations, 

 among which was a very splendid hardy bouquet, containing upwards of 350 

 sorts of flowers, from the gardens of Mr. Barratt of Wakefield. Among 

 the flowers were Tropae'olum majus var. atrosanguineum, or blood-coloured 

 nasturtium, William Barratt, Wakefield ; Polvre« coccinea, S. Appleby, 

 Rev. J. A. Rhodes ; and a beautiful variety of marigolds, from Mrs. 



