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other plants from Relugas, Some very good seedling pansies, from Dunphail. 

 China roses, and several species of Cacti, from the collection of Mr. John 

 Gillan (an enthusiastic lover of plants and successful cultivator), Forres. 

 Some choice pelargoniums, from Dr. Brands. From Moy, some good cal- 

 ceolarias and balsams, and a plant of common mignonette, two years old, 4 ft. 

 high. From the choice collection at Dalvey, vpere exhibited several fine 

 pelargoniums, calceolarias, pansies, and exotics ; among the latter, a finely 

 grown plant of the coral tree (Erythrina CVlsta-galli), and a Tropse^olum, beau- 

 tifully trained, were much admired. Also, a seedling rhubarb, of a very large 

 size, and peculiarly formed leaf. From the garden of Burgie, we observed 

 several amazingly large lettuces ; and from Culmony, some early cabbage, well 

 hearted. 



The finest cucumbers were from Kilravock ; we believe the variety was 

 Masson's white spine ; they were 17 in. long. Apples, of 1836, were sent by 

 the Rev. Mr. Brander, Duifus, for exhibition; they looked more plump and 

 fresh than any at the competition, variety not known. The judges recom- 

 mended that a prize for these should be awarded by the Society. (^Forres, 

 Elgin, and Nairn Gazette, July 4.) 



Montrose Horticultural Society, — Sept. 12. This was principally for car- 

 nations. 



Kincardineshire. — Kilmadock and Kincardine in Monteiili Cottage Gar- 

 den Society. — Sept. Among the prizes were some for the neatest-kept 

 cottage and garden, 1st, James Stewart ; best-cultivated garden, 1st, John 

 M'Kinlay ; best-kept cottage interioi", 1st, James M' Arthur. 



There were sent for exhibition from Blairdrummond garden, Altringham, 

 Dutch, and Malta turnips and carrots, German greens, several varieties of apples, 

 a bouquet of Oenothera Drummondw and ffinothera missouriensis. From 

 Ochtertyre garden, dahlias, hardy annuals, cauliflowers, &c. From Deanston 

 garden, a bouquet of flowers, and an assortment of violas. From Newton 

 garden, Fuchsfa floribunda and globosa. Cyclamen autumnalis. Cineraria popu- 

 liflora alba, double nasturtium, Ferbena Tweedi«H«, ericas, calceolarias, an- 

 tirrhinums, and a collection of annuals. From Mr. James M'Farlane, architect, 

 Doune, an alum basket, ornamented with flowers, and filled with apples, pears, 

 and peaches. From Mr. George Bryce, smith, Doune, a parcel of excellent 

 leeks. From John Buchanan, Blairdrummond, onions ; and from Old New- 

 ton, dahlias, &c. &c. The entrance to the hall was tastefully decorated with 

 flowers and evergreens, from the neighbouring gardens; and the handsome 

 bouquets of flowers, interspersed with fine plants of myrtles, hj'drangeas, 

 fuchsias, and pelargoniums, tastefully arranged round the hall, had an enlivening 

 appearance, and drew forth general approbation from the numerous and very 

 respectable visitors who honoured the exhibition with their presence. {Stirling 

 Journal, Sept. 21.) 



Kirkcudbrightshire. — Kirkcudbright Horticultural and Floriculfural So- 

 ciety. — July 14. A good show, principally of vegetables. 



Renfrewshire — Paisley Floral and Horticultural Society. — Sept. 6. 

 Among the prizes we observed one, for the most ornamental bouquet, to 

 James Scotland, gardener, Blackston ; and another, for the twelve heaviest 

 turnips, to be competed for by agriculturists, to Thomas Taylor, farmer. Moss- 

 side. At the same time and place, a competition took place for a first prize 

 of ten guineas ; a second prize of four guineas ; and a third prize of one 

 guinea, for the twelve best varieties of dahlias (four variegated, and eight selfs), 

 when tiie judges awarded the first prize to Peter Thomson, gardener, Cragie- 

 hall, Edinburgh. The names of the flowers were, Forrester's Eva, Mar- 

 quess of Tavistock, conqueror of Europe, Dod's Mary, Widnall's conductor. 

 Marquess of Lothian, Suffolk hero. Sir Henry Fletcher, Widnall's Rienzi, 

 Girling's ruby, Girling's topaz, and Springfield rival. There were also 

 exhibited a great variety of dahlias from Messrs. Handyside of Musselburgh, 

 and others ; a beautiful egg plant, from Castle Semple ; 24 varieties of plums, 

 from William Futt, gardener to Peter Montgomerie, Esq., Port-Glasgow, 



