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July 19. Sir Charles Lemon in his speech first noticed some of the 

 finest plants exhibited ; he next called the attention of the meeting to the 

 produce of the cottage gardens. In this most interesting department, great 

 exertions had evidently been made ; and the result might fairly be placed 

 in competition with the productions of those who had greater opportunities. 

 Sir Charles also announced to the meeting that two cases of plants had been 

 received from Dr. Wallich, as an acknowledgement of their having elected 

 him an honorary member of the societjr. He regretted to say that only a 

 few of the plants had survived the voyage, but among them were some 

 Epiphytes of great raritj^ They are now being taken care of at Carclew, 

 until the committee determine how they are to be disposed of among the 

 members. Sir C. L. then read the form of an address to Her Majesty, 

 requesting that she would condescend to become the Patroness of the Society, 

 which was carried unanimously. The secretary then read the list of prizes 

 awarded, which were very numerous. (The West Briton, July 21. 1837.) 



October 4. This was the last exhibition for the season. The flowers were 

 very fine, particularly the dahlias, fuchsias, calceolarias, marigolds, and 

 German asters. The supply of stove plants was small. The fruit exhibited 

 included many excellent varieties of apples, pears, pines, melons, and grapes ; 

 and there were a few fine raspberries and strawberries. The productions of 

 the cottagers, especially their cabbages, onions, potatoes, and carrots, as well 

 as several large and well assorted nosegaj's, were superior to those of any 

 former exhibition, and excited great approbation. A number of rare and 

 beautiful plants were exhibited ; and the collection of dried plants shown by 

 Miss Warren, consisting of ninety-one species, many of which were pecul'ar to 

 this county, called forth general admiration. At two o'clock E. W. W. 

 Pendarves, Esq., M. P., was called to the chair, and addressed the company 

 in an appropriate speech. After pointing out such objects as appeared niost 

 worthy of attention, Mr. Pendarves mentioned that, about two years ago, Mr. 

 T. A. Knight, who was president of the Horticultural Society of England, 

 on making enquiry in the London markets, found the greater supply of early 

 potatoes was furnished from Penzance and its neighbourhood. Mi\ Knight 

 had made some experiments in early potatoes, which he found extremely 

 successful, and had given him some sorts, which he (Mr. P.) had cultivated. 

 Sir Charles Lemon had some last year, which he had also cultivated, and he 

 had in his hand some notes on potatoes received from Mi\ Knight, drawn up 

 by Mr. Booth, the gardener of Sir Charles Lemon, that he would read to 

 them. The honourable gentleman then read the following account of the 

 produce of Mi*. Knight's potatoes : — " No. 2. A very earl}' and productive 

 sort, of dwarf growth; weight when planted, 10 lb., weight of produce 1271b. 

 The sets were placed whole at 6 in. from centre to centre, 9 in. deep, with 

 spaces of 27 in. between the rows. The rate of increase is 12J to 1, or 488^ 

 bushels, (each of 74 lb. per acre.) No. 4. This is also an early variety, but 

 not so productive as the above sort ; weight when planted 6 lb., weight of 

 produce 67 lb. ; whole sets placed as those above, with spaces of 2 ft. 

 between the rows. Rate of increase II to 1, or 182 bushels per acre. 

 No. 5. This is also an early sort ; weight when planted 7 lb., weight of 

 produce 60 lb., or 1 63i bushels per acre. No. 6. Equally early with the 

 preceding; sets placed as those of the above sort, with spaces of 18 in, 

 between the rows ; weight- when planted 6 lb., weight of produce 53 lb. 

 nearly 9 to 1 increase, or 144 bushels per acre. No. 8. Mr. Knight said that 

 this variety afforded (in the year 1833) a produce annually, and equivalent 

 to 28 tons per statute acre; weight when planted this season 10 lb., weight 

 of produce 1431b. Increase 14 to 1, or 425 bushels per acre. No. 16. 

 Downton Yam. This is a very strong-growing sort, fit for field culture. 

 Mr. Knight says it is excellent in spring, and the early part of summer ; weight 

 when planted 3 lb., weight of produce 32 lb. Whole tubers placed at 6 in. 

 from centre to centre, 9 in. deep, with spaces of 3 ft. between the rows. 

 Increase 10 to 1, or 850 bushels per acre. Yellow Kidney. Weight when 



