HORTICULTURAL JOURNAL. 61 
ANGELONIA GRANDIFLORA. 
Editor of the Florist : 
Dear Sir : Can any of your readers inform me whether this plant, as 
noticed in the last "Florist," is the same thing as A. G-ardneriana, which I 
possess, or whether it is very distinct from it ? The one I have is such a 
fine border flower with me, that I am predisposed in favor of any of the 
tribe if sufficiently distinct. It does not seem any way injured by the 
severest drought when growing in the open border, and luxuriates even in 
proportion to the intensity of the sun's heat. The fine blue flowers continue 
the whole of the season, to adorn the flower garden, and the delicate fra- 
grance of the leaves when lightly rubbed, almost equals that of the Aloyzia. 
It is as readily killed by frost as the Heliotrope, but plants rooted early in 
fall can be preserved through the winter in any dry situation, but a few 
degrees above freezing point. Dampness seems to destroy them more 
readily than any other injury. I deem it one of the best of border plants. 
•January 19i7i, 1855. P. 
PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Deeemher VdtJi, 1854. — The Stated meeting of the Society was held in 
the saloon of the Assembly Buildings this evening. 
The President in the chair. 
The following premiums were awarded : 
By the Committee on Plants and Flowers. — Basket of Cut Flowers, for 
the best, to Jerome Graff, gardener to C. Cope ; for the second best pair of 
hand Bouquets, to the same ; and a premium of three dollars to the same 
for a plant of Angrceeum hilobum, shown in bloom for the first time. They 
noticed a leaf and flower of Nymphcea coerulea, shown for the first time. 
Pears.— For the best, to Isaac B. Baxter. Apples. — For the best, to 
E. A. Vickroy, of Johnstown, Pa. ; and a special premium of one dollar to 
W. V. Pettitt, for fine specimens of the Niles Pear. 
Vegetables. — For the best display by a market gardener, to A. L. Felton ; 
and a special premium of two dollars to Mark Hill, gardener to M. W. 
Baldwin, for a fine display of Lettuce, Radishes, and Cucumbers; and 
