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dent, was a most magnificent bouquet, forming a crown, composed of. the 

 flowers of rare and exotic plants, surmounted by the royal arms gilt; above 

 which were the letters W. R., formed wholly of anemones ; and, towering 

 above the whole, the Prince of Wales's feathers, composed of the same 

 flowers. This splendid ornament was furnished from the garden and conser- 

 vatories of Richard Bethel), Esq., M.P. ; the ironwork being made by Mr. 

 Crosskill, and the universal delight with which itwas viewed fully testified how 

 highly the kindness of Mr. Bethell was esteemed. The greatest contributor of 

 plants was R. F. Shawe, Esq., of Brantingham Thorpe ; and, among the 

 splendid specimens sent from his garden, we noticed a very fine assortment of 

 calceolarias, raised b}' Mr. Laing, his gardener, from seeds comprising nearly 

 30 varieties. Among the other contributions were a collection of double ane- 

 mones, raised by Mr. Usher, gardener to Lord Hotham ; and several baskets 

 of iron-work filled with flowers and plants ; the baskets being manufactured 

 by Mr. Crosskill of Beverley. (^Hull, East Riding, and North Lincolnshire 

 Gazette, June 9.) 



Sept. 2. The principal attractions of this meeting consisted in a splendid 

 collection of fuchsias, sent by R. F. Shawe, Esq. ; and in Mr. Crosskill's 

 flower-stands and iron trelliswork ; the latter foi'ming a magnificent crown, 

 covered with flowers sent from the conservatories of R. Bethell, Esq. The 

 cushion on which the crown rested was principally formed of Hoya carnosa ; 

 whilst the crown itself consisted of a great variety of pelargoniums, stocks, 

 hoyas, cactuses, &c. (^Hull Advertiser, Sept. 4., and Hull Observer, Sept. 8.) 



Hidl and East Riding Floral and Horticultural Society. — April 27. The 

 best auricula was Kenyon's ringleader, shown by Mr. Deighton; who ex- 

 hibited also the best polyanthus, (Alexander). The best hyacinth was the 

 sceptre d'or, shown by Mr. Burman. (^Hull, Rockingham, ^c. May 1.) 



May 28. The tulips, pelargoniums, esculents, and heaths were of a 

 high order. The specimens of fruits and vegetables were very fine, and prove 

 that, within the last ten years, garden cultivation has wonderfully progressed. 

 The proof of the utility of this Society is not confined to these exhibitions : 

 it is seen in our weekly markets, of which the stalls are supplied with vege- 

 tables, increasing, every year, in delicacy of taste and beauty of form. (Ibid., 

 May 30.) 



June 24. The best ranunculus was the Princess of Wurtemberg, shown by 

 Mr, Dobson. (Hidl Advertiser, June 26.) 



Jidy 2. The best pink was Janson's Lady Miller, shown by Mr. Burman ; 

 and there were several fine seedlings. The best rose was the Tinwell moss, 

 shown by Mr. Burstall. (Ibid., July 10.) 



Aug. 3. The best carnation was Cartwright's rainbow, shown by Mr. 

 Dobson ; the best red gooseberry was the roaring lion, and the best green, 

 green ocean; both shown by Mr. Simpson: the best yellow, rockwood; and 

 the best white, eagle ; the two latter being shown by Mr. England. (Ibid., 

 Aug. 7.) 



Sept. 23. The best dahlia was Widnall's perfection. The flowers, fruits, 

 and vegetables were all good, and were much admired. (Ibid., Oct. 2.) 



Doncaster Horticultural Society. — April. This exhibition was principally 

 for pelargoniums, azaleas, and rhododendrons. There were, however, also 

 some very fine vegetables. (Doncaster Gazette, May L) 



June 24. The pelargoniums, calceolarias, fuchsias, ranunculuses, and pinks 

 were very excellent ; and the stove plants were numerous and superior. The 

 British plants were particularly noticed, especially the Pyrola rotundifolia of 

 the Rev. L. Hobson, and the rock plants of Mr. J. L. Crowther of Bennit- 

 thorpe. Two hardy bouquets, one from Mr. Hopkinson, and the other from 

 Messrs. Ci'owder, were much admired. The exhibition of fruits was nume- 

 rous, and of a very superior description. A pine-apple, from the Rev. T. C. 

 Read, weighed 6 lb. 13 oz,; and the vegetables sufficiently evinced how much 

 can be attained by attentive and skilful cultivation. Mr. Crowcroft exhibited 

 a specimen of rhubarb, the stalk of which measured 6J in. in circumference. 

 (Ibid., June 26.) _ _ 



