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Hurst. The specimens of fruit were very fine, and the supply of vegetables 

 was extensive, and of first-rate quaUty. The principal flowers were carnations, 

 of which there was a great number and variety. They were not, perhaps, so 

 large as are frequently seen ; but, for clearness and perfection in colour, they 

 could not well be excelled. There was a very good display of dahhas, which 

 were much admired ; as were the baskets of hardy flowers exhibited by Mr. 

 Coulson, one of which had his name worked in flowers on the side imme- 

 diately fronting the entrance into the room. The Rev. F. Foxlowe liberally 

 returned the whole of the prizes awarded to him at this and at former meet- 

 ings, which, in connection with the variety of specimens he has supplied to 

 this, as well as to the previous exhibitions, sufficiently evinces his desire for 

 the welfare of the institution. (^Derbyshire Courier, Aug. 6.) 



Devonshire. — Devon and Cornwall Botanical and Horticultural Socteii/. — 

 ATat/ 19. The display of flowers, exotics, and vegetables was excellent. 

 A citron sent by Mrs. Cai'ew of Antony drew particular attention. The 

 flowers, plants, and shrubs from Endsleigh, the seat of His Grace the Duke 

 of Bedford, were very fine, and reflected much credit on Mr. Bray, for the 

 care evinced in bringing them such a distance. Mr. Cornelius of Kelly also 

 deserves great praise for the manner in which his articles were exhibited. 

 The plants furnished by the Rev. Henry Hare of Curtisknowle were very 

 beautiful. The conservatories of Kitley, as usual, furnished ample supplies 

 to the grand stand. Major Gammell of Stoke Villa, and J. Norman, Esq., of 

 Belmont, sent some very splendid plants. We cannot omit noticing, if not 

 among the most conspicuous objects, at least one of the most attractive, a pair 

 of fairy roses sent by Mr. Noah Barry of Port EHot, The largest with the 

 rose-bud on it was not above l^in. in height. The nurserymen's room had, 

 also, a very imposing appearance ; Mr. Rendle and Mr. Pontey having con- 

 tributed some beautiful specimens. It gives us much pleasure to find that 

 this excellent Society is in a highly prosperous state. Its funds are increasing, 

 and each succeeding year brings further support to it. (Pit/mouth Herald, 

 May 21.,- and PVest Briton, May 27.) 



Devon and Exeter Botanical and Horticultural Society. — June 3. Mr. 

 Veitch's exhibition was of the most splendid description : it occupied two 

 thirds of one side of the room, and the whole of one of the centre stands ; and 

 could not have been brought to, and removed from, the room without great 

 labour and expense. His collection of pelargoniums was very superior. 

 The most remarkable were P. speculum mundi, and Dennis's perfection. 

 He had also a beautiful collection of calceolarias ; viz. mountain of snow, 

 ferrugfnea, and Veitch's picturatum, beautifully spotted. His display of 

 ericas was universally admired : they consisted of 50 different varieties, one 

 of which was quite new. Among his green-house and hardy plants were. 

 Phlox Drummond?', Clianthus puniceus, and the new yellow Scotch roses. 

 Mr. Charles Sclater of Summerlands exhibited some splendid calceolarias, 

 and some very fine pelargoniums ; among which a beautiful seedling, called 

 Sclater's Adelaide, excited particular attention. Hewett, Nott, and Co., dis- 

 played a superb collection of pelargoniums ; also, a collection (consisting of 

 100 varieties) of new double Dutch anemonies, which were exceedingly fine ; 

 and a choice variety of Cape heaths. Mr. J. Manly, of Heavitree, produced 

 many beautiful specimens of plants and flowers. Among the vegetables 

 the most remarkable was a dish of 100 heads of asparagus (none of which 

 exceeded 7 in. in length), which weighed 71b., and was exhibited by Sir J. 

 Kennaway. {Woolmer\ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, June 4.) 



West Devon Annual Pink Shoiv. — July 2. The room was elegantly deco- 

 rated with numerous choice plants sent by the gentlemen in the vicinity, and 

 by Mr. Rendle, nurseryman. Mr. F. Wood appears to have been the most 

 successful competitor for the prizes. (^Plymouth Herald, July 9.) 



Royal Devon and Cornwall Horticidtural Society. — Sept. 10. J. Collier, Esq., 

 M.P., in his address from the chair, after having stated that the Society was 

 in a most prosperous state, added that it was contemplated to erect a public 



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