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than usual, and considerably above the average in point of merit. The display of 
fruit ■N\’as very sood, although not what one might expect at an exhibition of this 
character. This, however, was explained by the paucity of the prizes. Amongst 
the large numbe: of novelties exhibited occurred a new double-flowered bedding 
Lobelia, from Messrs. S. Dixon and Co., Amherst Nursery, Anton Street, Hackney. 
This appears to be a double-flowering form of Lobelia pumila grandijlora, and v/ill 
probably prove a very valuable bedding-plant. The flowers form neat little rosettes, 
and remain in perfection a long time, owing to their not being injured by rain so 
soon as those of its parent. 
Royal Botanic Scciety. — The second summer exhibition of this Society, which 
was held on .June 11 and 12, was considerably above the average of the last few 
years, althou.;h possessing no feature calling for special remarks. Orchids were 
better than usttnl. Cape Heaths were simply grand, and, owing to Mr. Nye, gar- 
dener to E. Foster, Esq., Clewer Manor, Bucks, again making his appearance in 
tne great class for nine Siiow Pelargoniums, fhese flowers were admirably repre- 
sented, and made a grander display than has been seen for some time. Stove and 
greenhouse plants were also remarkably fresh and good, and Pot Roses were pre- 
sented in a much fiesher condition than at any exhibition held in June since 
1857 ; for, excepting in unusually cold seasons, pot-roses lack freshness when 
shown after the end of May. 
ExHiiiiTioN OF THE RoYAL Hortictiltuhal Societt AT Bath. — The Pro- 
vincial Exhibition of the Royal Horticultural Society at Bath, which was held on 
June 24, and four following days, has proved, we are happy to say, most successful. 
The prizes were on the most liberal scale, amounting, in the aggregate to the large 
sum of £1900, and allotted to embrace all classes of plants, fruits, flowers, and 
vegetables. The prizes for cottagers were also on the most liberal scale, and the ' 
tents devoted to their production were by no means the least interesting feature 
of the exhibition. Stove and greenhouse flowering, and ornamental-leaved plants, 
were exhibited in large numbers, and in splendid condition. The specimens in the 
great class for a collection of flowering and fine foliage plants in equal numbers 
were unusually fine. Capo Heaths were also in grand condition, for the cool 
weather experienced during the early part of June be-ng h ghly favourable to tl:e 
preservation of the early-flowering varieties in full perfection until long after the 
usual time. Palms and Ferns were also very plentiful, and novelties were ex- 
hibited by the principal metropolitan nurserymen in large numbers. On the opening 
day, the President, Council, and Officers of the Society were entertained by the 
Mayor of Bath at a grand banquet, which was attended by the elite of the 
neighbourhood. The Rose Show on the third day of the Exhibition was, as at 
Birmingham last year, a great source of attraction, and, being the first shilling 
day, the tent devoted to roses was crowded throughout the day. 
Exhibitions of Rhouodendiioxs are, it appears, rising in public estimation, 
for this year three exhibitions have been held iu tbs metropolis, and one at Man- 
chester. The exhibition in the Royal Botanic Garden, Regent's Park, was produced 
by the well-known firm of Messrs. H. Lane and Son, Great Berkhampstead, and 
the Messrs. John \Tatercr and Sons, of Bagshot, who, for many years past, have 
occupied the tent in the gardens of this Society, held tlieir annual exhibition in the 
Alexandra Park. It is highly gratifying to be able to announce that the plants 
did not suffer in any way from the terrible fire which totally destroyed the Alex- 
andra Palace in the early- part of last month. The exhibition at South Kensington 
was produced by Mr. A. "Waterer, of Knap Hill, as also was that at Manchester. It 
is simply necessary- to say that at the several exhibitions all the best varieties 
were represented, and, to give the names, would occupy too much space. The 
undermentioned varietie.s, which are of recent introduction, are well deserving of 
mention for their general good qualities ; — Achievement, rosy sc irlet ; L. C. Baring, 
glowing crimson; Ldaard B. Band, crimson; Ladg Anntite de Trafford, pile 
rose ; Bigisniund Backer, dark puce ; 21rs. John Clutton, white ; Francis Dickson, 
brilliant scarlet ; Btella, lose ; with chocolate blotch on top petals. 
Manchksteu Botanical and Houticultuhal Society. — The 'Whitsun Exhi- 
bition of this Society was, in respect of the quality of the competitions and the 
public attendance, exceedingly good. The leading f utures were orchids, hardy 
ferns, and herbaceous and alpine plants. The collection of orchids was, probably, 
never equalled at any exhibition, and assuredly not surpassed, for there were no 
