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Taimvorth Horticultural Society. — May 1 . This was the first exhibition of 

 this Society also, and prizes were given for auriculas, fruits, and culinary vege- 

 tables. Among the latter were some black and white Spanish radishes, exhibited 

 by Mr. Buck, which were very much admired. 



Middlesex. — London. Meeting of Market-Gardeners. Dec.\0. A meet- 

 ing of market-gardeners and others interested in the new markets of the 

 metropolis was held this day at the Freemasons' Tavern, and Mr. Wilmot 

 was called to the chair. The secretary read " the report of the sub-committee 

 appointed at the last special general meeting of the Market-Gardeners' Society, 

 to ascertain the extent, accommodation, and tolls of the fruit and vegetable 

 markets newly formed, with other matters connected therewith." With refer- 

 ence to the Portman Market, the report was altogether favourable. The com- 

 mittee called the attention of the meeting to the extent of the yearly waggon 

 and basket stands of this market ; the width of its gangways (the two latter 

 being secured from the weather by well-adapted coverings) ; the number of 

 its shops, sufficient without excess, and those spacious and equal to a great 

 share of business ; a casual market, which is closely attached ; and, almost to 

 an unlimited extent, commodious, extensive, and cheap stabling. The ap- 

 proaches are good, as well as the roads; and all combine to secure attention 

 and support. In adverting to the Hungerford Market, the committee say, the 

 commodious size of the projected stands is highly deserving of the best atten- 

 tion of the meeting, and particularly of those to whom room is a material object ; 

 as a basket stand is not only joined to that of the waggons, but another, of 

 considerable dimensions, directly opposite, on the other side of the gangway, 

 may also be secured. Mr. Hutchins moved a resolution, that the projected 

 accommodation offered by the Court of Directors of the Hungerford Market 

 Company cannot be accepted on the terms proposed, viz. 15/. per annum for 

 the rent of a cart and pitching stand. After some conversation, the resolution 

 was carried unanimously. A great loss annually occurring to market-gardeners 

 in and about the metropolis, from the non-return of baskets, sacks, &c, or 

 their injury by carelessness on the part of the porters and others employed in 

 the various markets, certain resolutions, having for their object a prevention 

 of this evil, were put and carried unanimously. Thanks were voted to the 

 chairman, and the meeting separated. {Morning Chronicle, Dec. 12. 1833.) 



Metropolitan Society of Florists and Amateurs. — Meetings are held at the 

 Crown and Anchor Tavern, Strand, the first and third Tuesdays in every 

 month, at six o'clock in the evening, to afford opportunities of giving any in- 

 formation the members may think interesting, of proposing any thing they may 

 consider advantageous, and of introducing any thing they may possess new. 

 At such meetings, written communications, or papers upon the nature or cul- 

 ture of flowers, or other matters connected with floriculture, given to the 

 Society, will be laid before the members, proposals for new members received, 

 and subjects relating to the objects of the Society discussed. 



At the meeting, October 9., it was resolved, " That those of the Society 

 who attend the meeting shall be allowed to present lists of any superior articles 

 of stock they have to supply, and lists of any articles of stock they may 

 require ; and that such lists, or so much thereof as the members presenting 

 them wish, shall be inserted in the circular for the next meeting, and forwarded 

 to the members as soon as possible." It was further determined, " That any 

 member being in want of stock offered, or being able to supply the stock 

 required, and forwarding a letter, postage free, to that effect to the chairman 

 of the committee, at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, Strand, he shall be imme- 

 diately referred to the parties concerned." [We have seen eight lists of the 

 description alluded to ; five of articles offered, and three of articles wanted. 

 The idea is good, and is worth adopting by other societies.] 



Norfolk. — The Launditch Norfolk Association for promoting industrious 

 Habits among Servants, Cottagers, and Labourers. Oct. 30. The sum of 551. was 

 distributed in premiums of from 5s. to 51. amongst forty-six individuals. 

 Among the prizes were the following : — Onions : Edmund Dye of Mileham 



