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potatoes. Twenty-two cottagers' prizes were distributed, of which H. Lobb 

 and J. Taylor gained by far the greater number. Prizes were given for indi- 

 genous plants ; and considerable interest was excited by the circumstance, 

 that several of the species were found to be new to the Cornish flora. W. M. 

 Tweedy, Esq., presented some seeds of the Deodar cedar, just received from 

 Dr. Wallich ; who was, in consequence, elected an honorary member of the 

 Society. (Royal Cormvall Gazette, May 31. ; and West Briton and Cornivall 

 Advertiser, May 30.) 



Aug. 27. This exhibition was principally for fruit, and green-house and 

 stove plants. There were some fine carnations and georginas. The plants sent 

 by nurserymen were placed in a separate room. There were thirty-three prizes 

 for cottagers, six of which were gained by Henry Lobb of St. Glenvias. The 

 most rare plant exhibited was a new species of Cymbidium, picked up in the 

 woods, near Rio Janeiro, by Captain Sutton. Sir Charles Lemon sent two 

 fine Orchideae ; and he and his gardener, Mr. Booth, received the thanks of 

 the Society. { The West Briton and Cormvall Advertiser, Aug. 29.) 



Oct. 22. This was a very interesting exhibition. Notwithstanding the 

 advanced season of the year, the display of flowers and fruit was beautiful and 

 extensive. The president, Lord Boscawen, in adverting to the superiority of 

 the articles from the cottagers' gardens, took occasion to state that " an excel- 

 lent treatise, entitled the Cottager's Manual, had been prepared by Mr. Booth," 

 which he strongly recommended. He also mentioned that, in one or two cases, 

 prizes had been fraudulently obtained for articles which were not the bona, fide 

 produce of the cottager's garden ; which we were sorry to hear. Among the 

 articles exhibited were two new passionflowers, and a new and undescribed 

 species of Amaryllis, from Maldonado, with small bright pink flowers ; which, 

 we believe, is only as yet in the collection of Sir C. Lemon. A new variety 

 of Lobeh'a, raised by Mr. Stephens of Truro, attracted much attention. It is 

 nearly allied to Low's Purple ; but the flowers are of a redder colour, and, we 

 think, much superior to that pretty variety. Miss Warren of Flushing, whose 

 indefatigable labours in this department we have so often had occasion to 

 notice, exhibited another valuable collection of dried plants, to which the prize 

 was awarded. The neatness of their arrangement, and the excellent manner 

 in which the specimens were prepared, deserve great praise ; and show that 

 this lady is a perfect mistress of the art, and a most valuable member of the 

 Society. Miss A. M. Fox of Falmouth exhibited some specimens of -fungi, 

 which were beautifully preserved ; and Mr. Lobb of Trewince, an excellent 

 collection of indigenous plants. Jdiantum Capillus Veneris, found in a rare 

 and new habitat, was exhibited by the Rev. J. Punnett, St. Erth. (The West 

 Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, Oct. 24.) 



Cumberland. — Whitehaven Horticultural Society. April 25. The auriculas 

 which gained the prizes at this meeting were particularly clear and firm, the 

 edges being clearly defined, and in no part mingling with the body of the flower. 

 There were several others, very fine indeed ; one cluster, in particular, which 

 would doubtless have carried away the prize ; but there being one flower in 

 the bunch which had a confused edge, it spoiled the pan. The hyacinths were 

 also very clear and firm, and excited much attention. A table was set out 

 with some very tempting fruit ; especially apples and pears, which had been 

 so well preserved from last year, that they looked as if they had only just been 

 plucked from the trees. Some very choice vegetables excited general admir- 

 ation : and, upon the whole, we are bound to say that, considering the unfa- 

 vourable season, this was one of the best displays the Society has ever made. 

 Mr. R. Elliot gained by far the greater number of prizes. Among the things 

 he exhibited was a dish of peas, admirably preserved from the growth of the 

 last year. [We should be happy to receive an account of his method.] Mr. J. 

 Clark, Mr. W. Ellwood, and Thomas Falcon, Esq., were also very successful. 

 There were no cottagers' prizes. (Cumberland Pacquet, April 29.) 



May 23. This show was for tulips ; and was one of the most superb ever 

 witnessed in this county, there being more than six hundred fine specimens of 

 those beautiful flowers in the room : one candidate alone, Mr. Thornton of 



