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were also placed against tlie sides of the tent ; and these were occupied by 

 dahlias, single and in trays, roses, carnations, picotees, &c. The brilliant hues 

 of the first-named flower produced a most beautiful effect in the trays of 

 forty-eight blooms each. At the further end of the tent stood a very splendid 

 floral arch, supporting the words, " Success to the Floricultural and Horti- 

 cultural Exhibition." This was surmounted by a richly wrought crown, com- 

 posed entirely of dahlias. Other parts of the tent were also adorned in a 

 variety of ways; and even the cords by which the awning was suspended were 

 covered with flowers and evergreens. 



Quitting the marquee at the further end, we came to a tent of smaller size 

 and humbler appearance, which stood near to the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey. 

 The vegetables were here exhibited in great profusion; and, from their enor- 

 mous size, attracted numbers of admirers. A large and handsome bouquet 

 ornamented the upper part of this tent. Near to its entrance was stationed 

 the excellent band of the 5th Dragoons. The specimens of fruit were ex- 

 posed to view in the theatre of the Museum, which was fitted up for the 

 occasion, by boarding over the seats, so as to bring the whole on a level with 

 the uppermost tier. A large table was placed in the centre ; and some very 

 rich plates of fruit were exhibited. 



Amongst the great variety of specimens that were exhibited, it would 

 scarcely be possible to select any paramount articles of merit. One great 

 object of these societies, but which is too much neglected in their proceed- 

 ings, is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables ; and, in the show of these, 

 there was much to admire in this exhibition. In culinary vegetables, the 

 cauliflowers, cucumbers, and beans, of which there were some most gigantic 

 specimens, could not bear comparison. The fruits were particularly fine, and 

 the grapes were much admired : one bunch of Sweetwater grapes weighed 

 about nine pounds, and others displayed great skill in the management. The 

 dahlias were some of the best specimens that could be offered to view, and 

 there were several very pretty seedlings. The carnations and picotees were 

 also good, and in excellent variety. There were a few orchidaceous plants, but 

 not of the most showy and striking kind. The different portions of the tent 

 and rooms were ornamented with flowers, in very tasteful forms. The large 

 marquee, which contained the prominent specimens, was scarcely ample 

 enough for the brilliant display which it exhibited. (The Yorksliireman, 

 Sept. 1.) 



Huddersfield Horticultural Society. — July 27. A very good show. 



Malton Floricultural and Horticultural Society. — July 3. Principally for 

 fruit and vegetables. 



Retford and Baiutry Horticultural Society. — July 5. The display of flowers 

 was very good. 



Whitby Floricultural and Horticultural Society. — July 5. Principally for 

 tulips. 



Leeds Horticultural and Floricultural Society. — Jime 6. A splendid display. 



Kingston Floral Society. — Oct. 3. and 4. A most excellent collection of 

 dahlias, fruits, and vegetables was exhibited. {Hull and East Biding Times, 

 Oct. 5.) 



York Horticultural Society. — Sejjt. 25. Owing to the great number of 

 dahlias exhibited, it was found necessary to set out the fruits in the council 

 room, and the vegetables in the room below. The show was of the most 

 splendid character : we cannot particularise any department as excelhng 

 another. The prize specimens being labelled, to show who were the success- 

 ful candidates, a public announcement of the prizes, which is always a very 

 tedious business in a large company, was rendered unnecessary. Among the 

 prizes were : — Dahlias : Pink, 1. Mrs. Thompson, Skelton, for Miss Scroope; 

 Dark maroon, Mr. C. Aspinall's Dr. Halley ; White, 1. Mr. Edwards, Layer- 

 thorpe, for York and Lancaster ; Light scarlet, Mrs. Thompson's Harris's 

 conqueror; Yellow, Mr. Edwards's topaz; Yellow ground edged or tipt, Mr. 

 Edwards's unique; Ruby, L Mr. Backhouse's Levick's triumphant; Dark 



