Guernsey and Jersey, Wales, Scotland. 745 



rare ericas from Mr. Collyer's (a public-spirited nurseryman), together 

 with three or four superb specimens of iVerium splendens, excited uni- 

 versal admiration, both for their beauty and perfume. (Guernsey Comet, 

 July 29.) ^ f \ J , 



Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society. — This Society, being only 

 just established, has not as yet had any public exhibition ; but, from the 

 rules agreed upon at a meeting of several of the influential persons in the 

 island, it appears likely to be of essential benefit : and we need scarcely add, 

 that we most earnestly wish it success. {Jersey Times, Aug. 27.) 



WALES. 



Glamo7-gan and Monmoidhshire Horticultural Society. — June 5. A num- 

 ber of green-house and stove plants were sent by Mr. Miller of Bristol, 

 including a great variety of salpiglossises, ericas, and calceolarias. There 

 were also many beautiful plants sent by the nobility and gentry in the 

 vicinity, among which several cactuses and pelargoniums, and a most 

 beautiful mesembryanthemum caused particular admiration. {Glamorgan, 

 Monmouth, and Brecon Gazette, June 15.) 



Swansea and Neath Horticultural Society. — May 25. This exhibition 

 was remarkably fine in flowers, fruits, and vegetables ; and the cottagers' 

 flowers and vegetables were particularly admired. Seven prizes were 

 awarded to cottagers, a circumstance highly creditable to the Society [and 

 to the cottagers]. 



August. A number of very beautiful and valuable plants were exhi- 

 bited J and many prizes were distributed, among which were about twenty 

 to cottagers. We cannot allude to the productions on this occasion, as 

 space prevents us, further than to say there were several hundred geor- 

 ginas in the room, but many sadly injured by coming from a distance. We 

 are happy to remark that the non-subscribers were doubled on this occa- 

 sion, and the cottagers increased. We think it well to notice a collection 

 of carnations which were brought by Thomas Harper, as it may induce 

 cottagers to cultivate good things ; for this man obtained orders for five 

 dozen of his flowers, at 1^. each, from several ladies of distinction : there- 

 fore, far greater advantages may accrue to the cottager than merely the 

 prize or prizes awarded to him. {Cambrian, Aug. 31.) 



SCOTLAND. 



Aberdeenshire. — Aberdeenshire Horticultural Society. Nov. 12.1832. 

 Prizes were awarded for apples, pears, vegetables, and flowers. {Aberdeen 

 Journal, Nov. 14. 1832.) 



June 22. The specimens presented for competition were excellent, parti- 

 cularly the peas, cauliflowers, and potatoes. There were only two specimens 

 of cherries; the one from the garden of Colonel Campbell of Blackball, 

 and the other from the garden of Sir R. D. H. Elphinstone of Logie El- 

 phinstone. Two specimens of strawberries : that from the garden of Mr. 

 Aiken, Strawberrybank, was the best. Several groups of ornamental 

 flowers were upon the table : those from the garden of Mr. Forbes of 

 Springhill were the best and most admired. {Ibid., June 27.) 



Ayrshire. — Ayrshire Horticultural and Agricultural Society. ^ May 31. 

 The show of horticultural produce was reckoned fully superior to the 

 average display at the commencement of the season ; and, in addition to 

 the classes to which prizes were awarded, many choice specimens of rare 

 and beautiful plants and flowers were exhibited. The show of tulips was 

 much admired ; and, we understand, even a more varied and brilliant display 

 might have been exhibited, but for the intense heat which prevailed for the 

 last few weeks bringing many beds too early into bloom. Among the 

 choice plants we noticed the following : — Paeonea tenuifolia plena, a very 



