Wiltshire, Worcestershire. 605 



Harlequin, formed in georginas, standing under an arch of flowers, attracted 

 much attention, from its novelty. The plants exhibited, as might be expected 

 at this season of the year, were not numerous ; but many good specimens 

 were among the number. (Ibid., Sept. 25.) 



Oct. 15. and 16. The show, considering the advanced state of the season, 

 was of a very superior description. The specimens exhibited were arranged 

 upon three large tables extending along the entire area, which afforded ample 

 room for the most striking and effective display. Two of the tables were 

 decorated with a fine collection of valuable plants and a variety of georginas ; 

 the third was occupied with a profusion of choice fruits. The vegetables 

 were placed around upon benches, and were numerous and of excellent qua- 

 lity. Upon no former occasions has there been so much exertion made by 

 exhibiters to vie with each other in extent and variety of specimens produced, 

 and attended with such complete success; for at this season of the year but 

 few house plants are in flower, and those sent incur the risk of being injured 

 from the uncertainty of the weather. John Willmore, Esq., obtained a silver 

 medal for the best collection of well-flowered house plants. A splendid 

 epiphyte, Cattley« labiata, from Lord Grey of Groby, attracted general admir- 

 ation. A fine-flowered specimen of Limnocharis Humboldtw, in a pan of 

 water, was sent by Messrs. John Pope and sons, who have at various exhibi- 

 tions shown several fine specimens of aquatics, in the management of which 

 they greatly excel. The group of flowers from Mrs. Woolley, and a pole 

 decorated with branches of apples, drew general notice. Among the culinary 

 vegetables from the Society's gardens were specimens of $tachys palustris and 

 Couve tronchuda; some fruit of Passiflora ediilis,were also exhibited. A good 

 specimen of New Providence pine was exhibited by Mr. John Horton ; and six 

 sorts of seedling apples by James Taylor, Esq., two of which appear likely to 

 be a great acquisition to the dessert apples. Many very beautiful stove and 

 green-house plants were exhibited ; principally by John Willmore, Esq., and 

 Messrs. J. Pope and Sons. (Aris's Birmingham Gazette, Oct. 20.) 



Wiltshire. — Wilts Horticultural Society. June 20. This is an annual 

 exhibition. Some fine specimens were shown, and the company was very 

 numerous. (Bath Herald, June 28.) 



Worcestershire. — Worcestershire Horticultural Society. The season has 

 proved so unfavourable to the beautiful tribe of auriculas, that but few of that 

 class were exhibited, many growers having lost some of the finest of their 

 plants. We were pleased to notice that, by a new regulation of the Society, 

 certain prizes are set apart to be contended for by nurserymen only. This 

 brought forth some choice specimens, from Mr. Smith and Mr. Tapp, of both 

 rare and beautiful plants. ( Worcester Herald, April 26.) 



Vale of Evesham Horticultural and Floral Society. — April 17. This show 

 was chiefly remarkable for its auriculas and polyanthuses. By a curious 

 coincidence, Stretch's Alexander won the first prize for the auriculas, and 

 Pearson's Alexander the first prize for the polyanthuses; so that Alexander 

 was truly a " conquering hero." The hyacinths were also very fine, par- 

 ticularly those shown by Mr. Hodges. (Ibid.) 



May 15. This show "was not so numerously attended as formerly, pro- 

 bably in consequence of a resolution, which the committee thought it expedient 

 to make at the last annual meeting, that no subscriber should introduce more 

 than one friend, and all other persons pay Is. for admittance. We regret ex- 

 ceedingly that the funds of the Society should have rendered such a resolution 

 necessary ; and we hope that those ladies and gentlemen who are in arrear to 

 the Society will cause the amount to be immediately paid, and continue their 

 patronage." The prizes were principally for tulips and anemones. (Wor- 

 cester Journal, May 22.) 



July 15. One of the most beautiful ornaments in the room was a lofty 

 garland of flowers, arranged in the form of a vase surmounted by an imperial 

 crown, sent by Mr. Tapp. There was a brilliant display of carnations and 

 georginas, and some fine gooseberries. (Ibid., July 14.) 



