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August 26. The exhibition of fruits, flowers, and vegetables was considered 

 to excel all former ones of this Society, both as to the number ai\d excellence 

 of the specimens. A magnificent bouquet from the gardens of John Hodgson 

 Hinde, Esq., M. P. of Elswick House, attracted much attention. Among the 

 prizes was one given to Mr. James Scott, for a seedling pine-apple (Lambertza). 

 (Newcastle Courant, Sept. 3.) 



October 7. This meeting was principally for fruit and vegetables. The 

 heaviest pine-apple (a Providence) weighed 6lb. 4oz., and was shown by 

 Mr. George Dale. The best apples, the best pears, and the best plums were 

 shown by Mr. James Scott, gardener to E. Charlton, Esq., Sandoe. {Tyne 

 Mercury, Oct. 11.) 



The Florists of Felton held their annual show of tulips, June 4., when Mr. 

 John Earsdon, and Mr. William Scott, were the most successful competitors. 

 The collection of flowers was truly splendid, both as regards variety and 

 quantity; and the care and judgment evinced by the judge in awarding the 

 different prizes gave universal satisfaction. (Newcastle Courant, June 11.) 



June 27. This show was for ranunculuses and Brompton stocks ; where 

 Mr. John Earsdon and Mr. Thomas Davvson won most of the prizes. (Ibid., 

 July 9.) 



Ouseburn Florist Society. — Tulip Shotu, May 30. The prizes were gained 

 by Mr. Robert Eltringham, Mr. John Morris, and Mr, Isaac Scott. (Ibid., 

 June 4.) 



Ranunculus Shoiu. July 4. The prizes were all gained by Mr. Robert 

 Eltringham, Mr. John Morris, and Mr. Isaac Scott. (Ibid., July 9.) 



Whitehill Point Florists. — Ranuncidus Show. June 25. Mr. Noble Young 

 gained the first prize with the ranunculus named supreme. (Ibid.) 



The Florists of Coivpen and its Vicinity. — Tidip Show. May 28. In defiance 

 of the late unpropitious state of the weather, a greater display of flowers 

 than could have been anticipated was brought forward by the indefatigable 

 zeal of the members. The tulips for exhibition were placed on a range of 

 tables which extended down the centre of the room, backed by a flower-stand, 

 containing a variety of pelargoniums, and other exotic plants, in full bloom ; 

 also a magnificent bouquet of flowers from the garden of M. Sidney, Esq., of 

 Cowpen. There was also a large stalk of rhubarb, from the garden of Mr. 

 Robert Oliver of Cowpen colliery, which attracted much notice, and reflected 

 great credit on the grower. The day was remarkably fine, and afforded 

 strangers a specimen of the delightful climate, for which Cowpen is so justly 

 celebrated. (Ibid.,5une IJ.) 



Nottinghamshire. — Chilwell and Beeston Auricida and Polyanthus Shotv. 

 April 27. The first prize (silver spoons) was awarded to Mr. J. Oldham ; and 

 the second prize (silver sugar-tongs) to Mr. Spray. " Though the spring 

 months have been somewhat unfavourable for the perfect blooming of these 

 favourite flowers, still it was surprising to see the many fine specimens brought 

 together on this occasion : we counted nearly 100 pots of auriculas and poly- 

 anthuses, besides numerous fine trusses in bottles, which would not have dis- 

 graced the stage of a first-rate show. We particularly noticed some seedling 

 polyanthuses of great merit ; especially one exhibited in the winning pan, be- 

 longing to Mr. Oldham, which attracted the attention of all who saw it, and 

 called forth unqualified approbation. In fact it was allowed to be the best 

 seedling raised in Nottinghamshire for these few years past ; and we doubt not 

 the fortunate raiser will realise a considerable sum by its sale. The room was 

 decorated with some well-grown plants from the conservatory of Thomas 

 Charlton, Esq. Amongst the various decorations which excited admiration, 

 was a laurel branch, in which a titmouse had firmly built its nest. Some very 

 fine specimens of pansies were exhibited; and a close contest was the result." 

 (Nottingham Review, May 6.) 



Radford Floral Society. — Auricida Show. Messrs. W. and J. Wild were 

 the most successful competitors. (Id.) 



Retford and Bawtry Horticultural Society. — April 28. The room was crowded 



