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flora, exhibited by Mr. M. Andrews, the flower of which, including the foot- 

 stalk, was about 6 in. long. This fine species was raised from seed by 

 Mr. Niven of the Royal Dublin Society's Gardens, Glasnevin, and given out 

 by him about two years ago. There was also exhibited by Mr. Andrews 

 a Fuchsia ovata, in good flower, of a beautiful blue colour, and differing very 

 much from any other of the same family that we are acquainted with : it is 

 uncommonly difficult to flower. We were much struck by the Italian rye- 

 grass, sent in by Mr. Higginson ; and a species of turnip, called the Hun- 

 garian, and which is said to be well adapted for keeping. We also noticed, 

 from Hugh M'Calmont, Esq., Abbeylands, some veiy large citrons and 

 shaddocks ; and from Mrs. Turnly, Rockpori, a splendid carnation, about 

 9 in. in circumference. Besides these, a rich assortment of cut flowers, and 

 various stove and green-house plants, were sent in by Mr. Campbell from the 

 Botanic Garden. A very splendid seedling dahlia was sent in by Mr. Finlay, 

 called " The Northern Whig," which attracted particular attention. It was 

 grown from seed, this year, by Mr. George M'Cullogh of Nurseryville, Com- 

 ber, a scientific gentleman, who greatly excels in this and the other branches 

 of his profession. This dahlia is so perfectly beautiful, that twenty guineas 

 were offered for the root, by a person present at the show. {Northern Whig, 

 Sept. 20.) 



Ulster Horticultural Societi/. — Spring Show. — May 1 1. Among the flowers, 

 we observed six double hyacinths, Robert Langry, Esq., Fortwilliara ; and 

 six hyacinths, two years in Ireland, shown by Mr. Middlemas, forest gar- 

 dener to Earl O'Neill. {Ibid., May 5.) 



Sejot. 9. Among the prizes, was one given for the Portuguese cabbage 

 CCove tronchuda), and another for the best specimens of agricultural pro- 

 duce, consisting of four varieties of potato, turnips (Dale's hybrid), field 

 bean, to Mr. Black, land steward to Sir Robert Bateson, Belvoir Park. 

 The Botanic Garden (Mr. J. Campbell, curator) furnished a great variety of 

 beautiful specimens ; among others, several magnificent fuchsias, a sago 

 palm, and a bouquet composed of the rarest and finest flowers. Among the 

 objects of greatest attraction at the show, were two vines, growing in pots, 

 covered with fruit ; one of them having fourteen bunches of purple grapes, 

 the production of Mr. Scott, gardener to the Marquess of Donegal, at 

 Ormeau. {Belfast Commercial Chronicle, Sept. 12.) 



Kilkenny Horticultural Society. — Sept. 1. Some very fine fruit and beautiful 

 flowers were exhibited; among which we noticed a collection of 100 native 

 plants, by Mr. Emslie, gardener to F. Kavanagh, Esq. Two prizes were 

 given for paintings of flowers. The prize-tickets were distributed to the 

 different candidates by the Countess of Desart, who was highly gratified with 

 the excellent specimens of vegetables exhibited by the market-gardeners. 

 {Kilkenny Moderator, Sept. 7.) 



Cork Horticultural Society. — Sept. 14. and 15. Among the prizes was one 

 to Denis Sullivan, gardener to Paul Maylor, Esq., for best six apples named; 

 collection of peas, berries, and ornamental seed-vessels; climbing plants, 

 arboricultural specimens, cabbage, Jerusalem artichokes, sea-kale, and extra 

 for collection of potatoes named; and, in botany, for best hortus siccus of 



native phenogamous plants, and best hortus siccus of ferns. One to 



M'Dermott, gardener to Lord Carbery, for best figs and pine-apple, and 

 extra for apples of 1835, white grapes, and coffee. One to Denis Murry, 

 gardener to W. H. Greene, Esq., for second-best carrots; and, in botany, for 

 best collection of native plants, and hortus siccus of mosses. Notice was 

 given that gardeners, applying for their prizes, will be required to produce 

 their employers' certificates, that the specimens grew on their grounds, or 

 were in their possession two months previous to the exhibition. {Constitu~ 

 tional, Oct. 1. ; and Southern Reporter, Oct. 1.) 



Waterford Horticultural Society. — Aug. 10. This show was rendered un- 

 usually brilliant by the presence of the Lord Lieutenant and his suite. The 

 fruit and flowers were remarkably fine, and gave great satisfaction. ( Water- 

 ford Mirror, Aug. 13.) 



