By Mr. Robert Thompson. 



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reason to believe my seedling grape is as hardy, with the advantage 

 of loose berries, as the common crowded Auvernats ; and for this 

 reason I wish to have it tried in France.'' 



The Bunches were loosely formed with regularly middle sized 

 berries, which, from not being overcrowded, were thoroughly 

 ripened and sugary ; and on this account it seems highly deserving 

 of cultivation. 



Strawberry. 



On the 5th of July 1831, fruit of Myatfs Pine Apple Straw- 

 berry was exhibited by Mr. Joseph Myatt, Manor Farm, Deptford. 

 Fruit as large as the old Pine, oblong with a neck and having the 

 calyx spreading or reflexed. Seeds numerous, regularly but not 

 deeply imbedded. Flesh firm and juicy with a small core, and 

 possessing a rich Pine Apple flavour. This sort, so highly deserving 

 of cultivation, grows but shyly in many soils, and produces but 

 sparingly. These defects will doubtless exclude it from very 

 general cultivation ; but for gentlemen's Gardens, its superior flavour 

 renders it worthy of a place. 



Gourds. 



On the 21st of December 1831, a very large gourd, the Potiron 

 Jaune, was presented for Exhibition by Mr. Carpenter from the 

 Garden of the Rev. H. Wise, Oftehurch, near Leamington. Its 

 weight was 153 lbs ; and was one of a crop weighing altogether 

 555 lbs. from the same Vine. 



On the 21st. of October 1834, a Gourd of the same variety, 

 but of a size still more enormous, was exhibited, from Lord Rod- 

 ney. It was 8 feet in circumference, and weighed 2121bs. 



