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play of flowers, fruit, and vegetables. Among the names of the different 

 contributors to this annual exhibition, which we regret that we have not room 

 to insert, we select the following, because the size of two of the articles men- 

 tioned is distinctly stated : — Mr. Campbell's gardener at Netherplace exhi- 

 bited some fine seedling apples, from North America ; very fine bon chretien 

 pears and magnum plums; a large pumpkin, 18| lb. ; fine georginas, and 

 many fine specimens of other flowers ; very fine onions and leeks ; and a 

 branch of an Irish yew tree, from a plant growing in Mr. Campbell's garden, 

 the trunk of which is 6 ft. 1 in. in girth, 20 ft. 4 in. high, and 66 ft. 3 in. in cir- 

 cumference. There is also another plant in the same garden, very little infe- 

 rior. {Kilmarnock Journal, Sept. 26.) 



Dumfriesshire. — Dumfries and Galloway Horticultural Society. The 

 display of fruit was finer and larger than usual ; and included pine-apples 

 grown at Drumlanrig, splendid grapes and jargonelles from the same demesne, 

 and a variety of the choicest articles from other quarters. The hall was taste- 

 fully decorated with flowers ; some of them woven into the shape of crowns, 

 and others rising in the form of a pyramid, which actually overshadowed the 

 members of the committee when seated round the bar. Among the former, 

 we observed a beautiful bouquet of herbaceous flowers, the gift of Mr. Hen- 

 nay, the effect of which was augmented by its comparative rarity. [We regret 

 not having room to insert more particulars of this very interesting exhibition ; 

 but one article we must not omit to mention.] 



A plan of an ornamental and kitchen garden, with surrounding walks and 

 grounds most tastefully disposed, was produced by the youthful horticulturist 

 at Kirkmichael. This plan was carefully inspected, and the design and draw- 

 ing much admired : it is to be transmitted to Mr. Loudon, for insertion in his 

 Magazine. [We have received the plan, and intend to give it an early place in 

 the Magazine.] {Dumfries and Galloivay Courier, Sept. 17.) 



Fifeshire. — St. Andrew's Horticultural and Floral Society. April 28. 1834. 

 The first meeting for 1834 was held in the Town Hall here, which was granted 

 by the magistrates, free of expense. A more brilliant display of fruits, flowers, 

 and vegetables we have seldom witnessed at this season of the year. Besides the 

 articles for competition, there were exhibited, from the garden of John Small, 

 Esq., Priory, a fine specimen of Richards asthiopica, a large Hydrangea in 

 full flower, some ripe strawberries, and early Albany kidney potatoes from the 

 open garden ; from the garden of Major Playfair of St. Leonard's, a lot of 

 early peas in full pod, some fine camellias, and early double tulips ; from the 

 garden of the late Mr. Binny, a fine collection of spring flowers, and excellent 

 sulphur broccoli and carrots ; by Mr. W. Erskine, some excellent dessert and 

 baking apples, and very large Altrincham and scarlet horn carrots ; also some 

 beautiful auriculas, from the garden of Mrs. Glass, Abbey Park. The bouquets 

 of flowers were numerous, large, and varied. Auriculas, polyanthuses, prim- 

 roses, tulips, anemones, and wallflowers were very fine. Mr. Bousie, writer, 

 gained the first prizes for auriculas and polyanthuses; Mr. Low, upholsterer, 

 for the double hyacinths ; Mr. M'Kenly, gardener to Mrs. Cheap of Strathty- 

 rum, for polyanthus narcissus, single anemones, hardy spring flowers, aspa- 

 ragus, leeks, celery, beet root, apples, and bouquet of flowers ; our corre- 

 spondent, Mr. Smith, gardener to John Small, Esq., Priory, for the cucumber, 

 broccoli, sea-kale, rhubarb, and carrots. Second prizes were gained by Mrs. 

 Dr. Cook, for auriculas and carrots ; by Major Playfair, for bouquet of 

 flowers and leeks ; by Mr. M'Kenly, for polyanthus, broccoli, sea-kale, and 

 rhubarb ; by Mr. Smith, for asparagus ; and the first prize for cottagers' leeks 

 was won by David Scott, shoemaker. ( Fifeshire Journal, May 3.) 



June 2. The show was altogether very elegant ; and, though the gaudy 

 tulip family was nearly wanting, still the Society have much reason to be 

 proud of this exhibition ; and it is gratifying to be able to state, that, since the 

 last meeting, there has been a large accession of members, both from the upper 

 walks of life and from operative gardeners. (Fife Herald, June 5.) 



Sept. 8. A more rich and splendid exhibition has rarely been seen. To 



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