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Collins, gardener to the President, had a large and fine plant of Euphorbia 

 splendens. 



Wm Grassie, gardener to W. W. Keen, West Philadelphia, exhibited a 

 specimen of Soya imperialism new, and for the first time seen/'a magnificent 

 plant ; a new Pelargonium called Madame Rosaltii, of peculiar markings ; a 

 fine specimen of Calceolaria magna lutea, and many other choice species. — 

 James Bisset, gardener to Mr. Dundas, exhibited a fine specimen of Azalea 

 variegata, Gloxinia, and other select plants. Adam Uber brought a^large 

 collection of Pelargoniums in the finest state of cultivation. A. Parker had 

 a table of native plants. Thomas Meghran, gardener to R. Cornelius, ex- 

 hibited a handsome design and a basket of choice flowers. 



On the fruit table were several dishes of grapes. From Mr. Cope's houses 

 were the white Frontignac and Black Hamburg. From J. Fisk Allen, Sa- 

 lem, Mass., a bunch of his seedling, Black Hamburg and seedling Musque 

 verdel ; also the Grizzly Frontignac and Yerdelho, parents of the seedling. 



And among the extensive collection of vegetables, were Cucumbers, forced 

 Potatoes, Cauliflowers, &c, by Thomas Meghran, gardener to R. Cornelius. 

 Fine Sea Kale, Cauliflowers, Tomatoes, Asparagus, &c, by Thomas Meehan, 

 gardener to JO. Cope. Rhubarb, of mammoth proportions, by Samuel 

 Cooper — one leaf and petiole weighing three pounds and three-quarters. — 

 Fine Rhubarb, two kinds, by Wm. Hobson. Wm. Jones exhibited a dish of 

 French Beans, Tomatoes, and Beets. Enormous Asparagus, by J. M; 

 Tage. 



Reports of the Committees for awarding premiums on plants and flowers : 

 Pelargoniums — for the best and second best, to Adam Uber ; for the best 

 six specimens, to Thomas Meehan, gardener to C. Cope. Tulips — for the 

 best twelve to Thomas Fairley, foreman to Robert Buist ; for the second 

 best, to Thomas Meehan. Plants in pots — for the best collection, to Thos. 

 Fairley ; for the second best, to Thos. Meehan. Plant in a pot — for the 

 best, to Isaac Collins, gardener to Gen. Patterson, for Euphorbia splendens. 

 Indigenous Plants — for the best display, to Thos. Fairley. Plants shown 

 for the first time — to William Grassie, gardener to W. W. Keen, W. P., 

 a premium of five dollars for Soya imperialism in bloom for the first time 

 in this country, it is believed ; and to Thomas Fairley, a premium of three 

 dollars, for a fine collection of Geraniums, exhibited for the first time. — 

 Bouquet designs — for the best, to Thos. Meghran ; for the second best, to 

 Thos. Meehan ; for the best hand bouquet, to Robert Kilvington. Basket of 

 cut flowers — for the best, to Thos. Meehan ; for the second best, to Thomas 

 Meghran ; for the best of indigenous flowers, to the same. A special pre- 

 mium for a fine collection of plants, to James Bisset, gardener to James 

 Dundas, and for a basket of indigenous flowers, to Thos. Meehan. 



