May 1861.] 



Proceedings. 



117 



did. Col. Colbeck's table presented a gorgeous and varied array 

 of beauty, containing, we believe, upwards of 30 varieties of roses 

 and some of them of great rarity. In this class Mrs. Sherman 

 carried off the first prize, between whom and Col. Colbeck there is 

 generally a close run. Owing to some misapprehension, we be- 

 lieve, as to the Rules of the Society regarding the number of 

 prizes allowed to one competitor, Col. Colbeck was not allotted 

 that place in this list to which undoubtedly the merits of his floral 

 contributions entitled him. There was a tameness "and sameness 

 in the Government House table which, on looking at Col. Col- 

 beck's, we could scarcely have expected would have ranked it as 

 second on the list. 



The exhibition of fruit was particular meagre and deficient both 

 as to quantity and quality, but this is fully accounted for by the 

 unfavorable season. 



The following is the list of prizes awarded, with the names of 

 the successful competitors and the remarks of the Judges : — 



Class I. — First Phize foe the best Collection of Plants 

 in Pots of at least 12 Kinds. 



Col. Colbeck. 



2nd Prize, Mrs. Sherman. 



First Prize for the best collection of Roses. 



Col, Colbeck. 



2nd Prize, Guindy Park. 

 First Prize for Verbenas. 



Mrs. Sherman, 



First Prize for Geranium. 



Guindy Park. 



First Prize for Pinks and Peccotees, 



Mrs. Sherman, 



2nd Prize Col. Colbeck. 

 First Prize Dahlias. 



Col, Colbeck, 



First Prize Hearts ease. 



Mrs. Maltby. 



Special Prizes for sweet Peas. 



Col. Colbeck. 



