Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, S^c, Staffordshire. 683 



the Linntean system, by means of ornamental plants. Although few of the 

 plants are yet in flower, the appearance of this portion of the garden is, even 

 at present, highly picturesqu^. Students and connoisseurs in botany will 

 here find ample means for gratifying their penchant : while their labours will 

 be considerably lessened by the assistance which has been provided for them, 

 the class and order of each plant being indicated, as well as its generic, spe- 

 cific, and popular English name. To the south is the medical department 

 of the garden, and here are to be found specimens of all the hardy plants 

 now enumerated in the pharmacopoeia. The eastern half of the lawn is laid 

 out in illustration of the Jussieuan or natural system of botany. We observe 

 with pleasure the progress which has been made by the Society in its collec- 

 tions of Pris, i\7arcissus, Crataegus, peony, &c., several handsome donations 

 of these fine plants having been made. A number of rhododendrons, grow- 

 ing in the open air, are also looking remarkably well ; and not the least at- 

 tractive portion of the gardens is its excellent collection of aquatic plants. 

 The rocky structure which surrounds the fountain has been planted with a 

 variety of sedum or stone crop, which is now rising, and will shortly present 

 a very interesting appearance. We may here mention that it is in contempla- 

 tion to remove the hedge which encloses the half-acre recently added to the 

 grounds, and to substitute for it one which shall be more characteristic of a 

 botanic garden. Brief and imperfect as this description necessarily is, we trust 

 it may prove sufficient to stimulate curiosity in behalf of these gardens, and 

 that it will demonstrate the activity and good taste which have been displayed 

 by the committee to whom their formation was intrusted. We must now 

 turn to the show. 



We should be liable to imputation were we to say that a more splendid 

 and gratifying exhibition never took place in this or any other city. It may, 

 however, be asserted with the strictest truth, that, with extent and variety, it 

 was in every way worthy of the distinguished reputation hitherto maintained 

 by this Society. The weather, notwithstanding the lowering aspect of the 

 morning, proved propitious ; and at the hour appointed for the admission of 

 the subscribers and the public the gardens were thronged by a numerous and 

 fashionable company. The enthusiasm manifested on the occasion will be 

 made apparent by the fact, that not less than four thousand persons visited the 

 show during the day. We may also add that the arrangements which had 

 been made for the accommodation of the spectators had been so well contrived 

 that, notwithstanding the continual ingress and egress which lasted during the 

 whole day, no confusion occurred, nor was the presence of so large a con- 

 course felt to be inconvenient or oppressive in the least degree. The influ- 

 ence of the sun was less potent than on some of the preceding days; while 

 refreshing breezes from the west rendered the temperature delightfully agree- 

 able. The fine gravel walk which encircles the gardens aff"orded a pleasant 

 promenade for the company ; the splendour and beauty of the surroundin"- 

 landscapes adding to the other attractions which it presents. A royal 

 standard (the gift of a number of ladies) floated gaily from a lofty pole, and 

 considerably enhanced the animated appearance of the scene. Mr. Reynolds's 

 celebrated band was in attendance ; and played a succession of the most po- 

 pular pieces in their usual talented manner. One of the most decided improve- 

 ments made by the committee is the establishment of a ladies' cloak and 

 attiring room ; a convenience which has long been a desideratum at shows of 

 this kind. (Bath Gazette, April 18.) 



Bath Horticultural Society, Sidney Gardens. — May 28. See Gard. Gaz., 

 1 840, p. 360. — June 3. See Ibid., p. 439. — Jvly 22. Ibid., p. 479. 



Bristol and Clifton Dahlia Show. — See Ibid., p. 616. 



Staffordshire. — Burton-upon-Trent Horticidtural Society. — April 22. 

 1840. See Ibid., p. 2Q,S.-~May 20. See Ibid., p. 440. 



Stafford Floricultural and Horticultural Society. — Spring show. See Ibid\, 

 1840, p. 344. 



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