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in some of the letters. Over the president's chair were the crown of England 

 and the Prince of Wales's feathers, both formed of appropriate flowers, which 

 looked extremely well. Upon the green was a specimen of the patent grass- 

 cutter, from Mr. Crosskill's rooms. (Hull Advertiser, June 9. 1837.) 



Sept, 13. The centre stage was reduced in width, and appropriated to the 

 productions of the green- house and stove, garnished with cut flowers; whilst 

 at the sides stages ran the whole length, one of which was devoted to dahhas, 

 and the other to China asters, marigolds, &c. On entering the marquee, the 

 first object v>'e observed was the imperial crown on the cushion, formed of 

 exotic and hardy cut flowers, and being the first prize bouquet. Over this 

 was the word " Flora," tastefully formed of dahlias, each letter of a separate 

 colour, and having, in its composition, ruby, white, moroon, primrose, and 

 pink; this, from its varietj', had a very splendid appearance. At the extreme 

 end of the marquee was an iron seat, appropriated to the president, manu- 

 factured by Mr. Crosskill. Above the president's place were the royal arms. 

 The lion and the unicorn, which formed the supporters, were very large, and 

 were composed of China asters and dahlias ; the crown which surmounted the 

 whole, was formed of dahhas, pansies, and an excellent selection of exotics. 

 Along the centre was a stage, on which was a good display of fuchsias, ericas, 

 calceolarias, cockscombs, balsams, tripods, and baskets of cut flowers, &c. 

 The greatest attraction during the day, however, was the most splendid col- 

 lection of dahlias it has been our fortune to witness. The stage containing 

 it, which extended the whole length of the marquee, was divided into com- 

 partments, each compartment filled with a class of dahlias ; and some idea 

 may be formed of the effect produced, when we mention that there were in 

 the collection about 2,500 dahhas in glasses, exclusive of pans and bouquets. 

 The white and spotted varieties were most admired. Among the fruits we 

 noticed a lemon and an orange tree, both very fine specimens, and having 

 fruit upon them. A prize by the Metropolitan Society for three fruits was 

 awarded to a magnificent pine, some black grapes, and a melon. A very large 

 branch of white grapes of several bunches, the weight being 6 lb. 2oz., was 

 much admij'ed. The vegetables, particularly those grown by the cottagers, 

 were very fine. The number of plates for fruit, &c., was about 600. {York 

 Herald, Sept. SO.) 



Noi'th Riding Horticidtiiral and Floricultiiral Society. — July 28. The display 

 was not so great as we have been accustomed to see at this season, owing to 

 the late unfavourable state of the weather; yet the specimens were of a very 

 superior description. {Ibid., Aug. 4.) 



Sept. 15. The meeting was most numerous and respectable, and the ex- 

 hibition of fruits, flowers, and vegetables, considering the adverse season, most 

 satisfactory. The show of dahlias was very brilliant, upwards of 1000 being 

 exhibited for competition ; and very great credit was due to the judges for the 

 patience and nice discrimination exercised by them on the occasion. {Ibid. 

 Sept. 30.) 



West Riding Horticidturcd Show. — Aug. Among the prizes were, one for 

 the best collection of heaths, stove exotics, green-house plants, and hardy 

 plants, Mr. W. Barratt, of Wakefield ; and another for Rosa dianthiflora (a 

 new variety), also shown by W. Barratt. {West Riding Herald, Aug. 4.) 



Conisburg Hoi^ticidtural Society. — Aug. 8. Numerous prizes were awarded 

 for fruits, vegetables, and flowers, 



Doncaster Horticidtiiral Society. — April 26. The display of stove and 

 green-house plants was extremely large and splendid; but the most attractive 

 object in the room was the large white azalea of Messrs. Crowder. It was a 

 truly splendid plant, containing upwards of 1300 flowers, and was universally 

 admired. The Cactus tribe was very numerous; a beautiful specimen from 

 Woodlands taking away the first prize. The azaleas and pelargoniums gene- 

 rally were very fine ; though the latter were somewhat deficient in the size of 

 the flower, owing to the severity of the season. The display of auriculas, 

 hyacinths, and piimroses was, for the lateness of the season, very good. 



