Somersetshire, Surrey, Sussex, Warwickshire. &l 



six weeks' turnip, and also a sample of the Maltese turnip : the former was 

 considered deserving the attention of the agriculturist, from its hardy nature 

 and the quickness of its growth. The peaches which obtained the first and 

 second prizes were from trees furnished by Mr. Cameron a few years ago. — 

 Mr. Wood of the Woodlands Nursery, Maresfield, exhibited about 100 pots 

 of fine plants ; nearly 200 sorts of georginas, which were much admired ; a 

 very splendid collection of China and Noisette roses, and 150 sorts of apples 

 and pears. He also exhibited about 100 vases of cut flowers, and a variety 

 of specimens of curious oak, ash, alder, elm, &c. The flowers were remark- 

 ably fine, and were very much admired. Mr. Mitchell of Piltdown exhibited 

 a fine collection of heaths, with some stove and green-house plants, georginas, 

 and German asters. A splendid seedling georgina, upwards of 5 inches in 

 diameter, raised by Mr. Read, was greatly admired, and received the name of 

 Lord Abergavenny. Mr. Pierce of Piltdown exhibited some fine plants of 

 the Wistaria Consequaw« ; a collection of fruits, including several varieties of 

 filberts, nuts, &c. ; some beautiful French and African marigolds ; and a 

 splendid bouquet, for which he obtained the Society's silver medal. {Sussex 

 Advertiser, Sept. 16. 1833.) 



Warwickshire. — Birmingham Botanical and Horticultural Society. Through 

 the kindness of Messrs. Pope and Sons, we have been favoured with an account 

 of several meetings of this Society, which had not before been sent us. We 

 regret to say that we received Messrs. Pope's parcel too late to allow us to 

 do more than give a very cursory notice of its contents. 



July 17. and 18. The plants were exhibited in a temporary erection, 80 ft. 

 by 20 ft., on a fine terrace in the garden, and marquees were erected for the 

 company on the extensive and undulating lawn below. Above 3000 persons 

 were present, including all the nobility and gentry in the neighbourhood. 

 Numerous fine plants were exhibited, and the general brilliancy of the scene 

 exceeded all description. (Arises Birmingham Gazette, July 22. 1833.) 



Sept. 18. and 19. This show was also very brilliantly attended. The stove 

 plants, the georginas, and the fruit elicited warm admiration. The vegetables 

 were so numerous, that they were exhibited in a separate tent. {Ibid., 

 Sept. 23. 1833.) 



Oct. 16. and 17. The prize for the rarest plants in flower was gained by 

 Messrs. Pope and Sons, who exhibited Nierembergia intermedia, Portulaca 

 grandiflora B. M., Portulaca Gillies« Hook., (Selago Gilliesw Hook. (Ibid., 

 Oct. 21. 1833.) 



Deritend and Bordesley Floral and Horticultural Society. — It should be ob- 

 served, that Deritend and Bordesley are extensive and populous suburbs of 

 Birmingham ; and that a gentleman residing in Bordesley, Mr. Kendall, was 

 chiefly instrumental in establishing this Society. The principal objects aimed 

 at are, to encourage horticulture and floriculture in a populous district, and to 

 disseminate useful information and new plants among all who possess a fond- 

 ness for horticultural pursuits. To render the Society as useful as possible, a 

 portion of its funds are set apart for the purpose of giving prizes to such 

 cottagers and artisans (subscribing each 2s. 6d. per annum) as shall exhibit. 



May 2. This was the first meeting of the Society, and a number of articles 

 were exhibited. Some of the most beautiful plants were from the stoves and 

 gardens of Mr. Kendall, Mr. Willmore of Oldfield, and Messrs. Pope and Sons. 

 Among the vegetables were some heads of asparagus, forced by Mr. Kendall, in 

 four days, by hot water. 



May 30. This was the second show of the Society, and the first at which 

 prizes were given to artisans : eleven of these prizes were distributed ; three 

 of which were gained by one individual, Mr. C. Hopkins. A number of beautiful 

 plants were lent by the Botanical and Horticultural Society ; a pleasing proof 

 of the harmony subsisting between the two Societies. (Birmingham Journal, 

 June 1. 1833.) 



June 20. A remarkably fine display of roses was sent by the Earl of Brad- 

 ford; and a Gloriosa superba, from the stove of John Willmore, Esq., of 



