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v.— HORTICULTURAL AND FLORICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 
EVESHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The Fourtli Meetms of the Vale of Evesham Horticultural Societj', was held at the Towii-liall, 
Evesham, oi> Thursday, July^lst. The Rpecimeus of Carnations, Picotees, and other flowers, 
were very numerous, and of the first quality; imbra'cinsr nearly all the known varieties in the 
kingdom, and in exrellent bloom. The show of Fruit, also, was verj' large; so much so, that 
the tables literally groaned under the weight of Pines, Melons, Grapes, Peaches, Gooseberries, 
and other fruits, of the most excellent flavour, and in tlie highest perfection, the merits of 
which were amplv discussed after the Show, at the Northwich-Amis, where a laro'e party of the 
Members of the Society, partook of a very excellent dinner, provided by Mr. RLiytield, at which 
Edward Rudge, Esq. "the president, presided. Tlie next Slio-v was fixed for August 18th. 
LANCASTER FLORAL AMJ HORTICULTUKAL SOCIETY. 
Pink and Rani'ncvi.us Show. — Tliis Show was held in the Boys' National School, on the 
Green Area, on Wednesday, June 22nd. The Flowers exhibited were of an unusual fine order, 
and in great perfection. There were some very fine Strawberries, Cherries, Red Currants, &c. 
exhibited. The day being: exceedingly fine, a great number of ladies and gentlemen attended, 
more so than on any former occasion. The beautiful science of Horticulture, seems to be every 
year more and more patronized and .studied, and to receive a greater share of public attention, 
of which we can unequivocally say. that it is well deserving. 
LYNN HORTICULTIIRAL SOCIETY. 
The First Slnw was held at the New- Room, over the Market, on Thursday, July 7th. Tl«" 
specimens exhibited were very numerous, and augured well for the future prospects of the So- 
ciety. The room was tastefully decorated, and the arrangement of the exhibition well calcu- 
aied to produce effect. Several prizes were awarded, — some of them to cottagers. 
NEWCASTLE AND DURHAM BOTANICAL & HORTICl LTl RAX. SOCIETY. 
At a general Meetingof this Soc'ety, held at Mr DodsworUis the t^ueen's Head Inn, New. 
castle, on Friday, June .3rd, the Show of flowers, fruits, and vegetables was excellent. "The 
number of prizes adjudged on the occasion, were, thne golden, seven silver, and one bronze 
medals. 
Also at a di.strict Meeting of the above Society, held at the Queen's Head Inn, Durham, on 
theTuesday following, a mimbiT more prizes were awarded The meeting was very interest- 
ing, and promises to be extensive y useful. 
NORTHAMPTONSniRF. UNITED HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
On Thursday, June 2:5rd, a .Show Meeting of this Society was held at the Assembly .Room, 
George Inn. Northampton. Some fine specimens of hot-house plants and shrubs, Gra|)es and 
Strawberries were exhibited. A brace of Cucumbers, each above 19 inches long, attracted par- 
ticular attention. The Show of flowers was beautiful. The company, although not so 
numerous as on the last occasion, was particularly select. 
NORWICH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The same crowded attendance, and the same delight appeared to attend the la.st Show of this 
Society, as have at any other time honoured and rewarded its rontributoi-s. The tables wer" 
loaded with fruits, flowers, and vegetables. The company upon 'he whole, was more numer. 
ous than heretofore, and the hall was literally thronged till its clo.se. 
SAFFRON WALDEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 
The Society held its summer Meeting on Tuesday, June 21st. The exhibition of fruits and 
flowers was more than ordinarily interestinir, and the company expressed themselves much 
gratified with the show. A liberal distribution of prizes was made, including those for Cot- 
tagers. The prize given by the Noble President, Lord Brayhrook, was awarded to Mr. Charles 
Baron, for Strawberries. 
SHEFFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The Third Exhibition of this Society, took place at the Music- Hall, on Wednesday, Augu.st 
3rd, when there was a most brilliant display of Dahlias, and other Flowers. We al.so observed 
some excellent Fruits and Vegetables; indeed, the displaV'throughout, was superior to any 
that ha-s preceded it. The room was visited by the first families in the neighbourhood ; and we 
feel satisfied from the distinguished patronage afforded, that this valuable and useful Society, 
will shortly rank among the first of the kind in the kingdom. 
THE WEST HERTS. FLOWER SHOW. 
Was held at the Bell Inn, St. Albans, on Wednesday, June -iHud. Ahy person of the conntt 
to shew; the flowers to have been in their pos,<ie.ssion "three months, i !iere was a very numer- 
ous attendance of (lorists. and .several very v.tliiablo prizes were awarde.l. 
