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V.^HORTICULTURAL AND FLORICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 
LONDON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
On the 4th of October another of ttiose very useful papers was communicatetl to the members, 
for which the Horticultural world is indebted to Mr. Knight, the president of the society : it 
contained an account of the Striped Hoosainee Persian IVltlon, a variety which can scarcely be 
surpassed for richness of quality, and which well repays any extra care that may be lequired iu 
the cultivation of it. The varieties of Apples and Pears which were exhibited were very nume- 
rous, and were principally those esteemed for their excellence; tliey were accompanied by 
Catherine Peaches, Millers Burgundy Grapes, Ccjihalonian Melons, and a remarkably tine 
specimen of the Potisonjaune, the gourd in so much use on the Continent, which had attained 
the weight of 139 Jib. Among the Bowers we observed Phj tolacca decandra, Cladanthus arabi- 
cus, Gilia capitata (white,) Salvias, Verbenas, and collections of Dahlias from the nurseries of 
Mr. Veitch and Mr. Lee. At the meeting on the 20ih, a paper by the author of the Domestic 
Gardener's Manual, was read "on the propagation of tlie Balsam, by cuttings;" a method 
which has been pursued by him with much success. The collection of flowers included tJie 
.Scarlet Arbutus, the Noisette Rose, the Salvia Grahami, Lu- 
pinus ornatus, Jnsticia Speciosa, Verbena chamsedrifolia and 
Fuchsia virgata, and microphylla; fruit of the Psidium 
Cattleianum, very large Walnuts, from Mr. Biddulph, and 
collections of Peas were also on the table. A Hoe, called a 
TuUey, with a head similar to that represented in the mar- 
gin, [fig. 27] and which had been lately received from Lord 
Vernon, was recommended to the notice of the members as 
being a very efl'ective instrument, especially for working be- 
tween narrow rows and around plants; deprived of its cross 
bar it would no doubt be found useful in cleaning hedges. 
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND. 
Tht Autumnal Show of Fruits and Flowers, of this Society, was held at the Rotunda, Dublin, 
on Wednesday, August 10th, when the prizes were awarded for Grapes, Peaches, Nectarines, 
yXpricots, Melons, Plums, Goosebv rries. Currants, Figs, Carnations, Piccotees, Yellow Pic- 
cotees, Georginas, (Dahlias) Exotics from Nurseries or Public Gardens, Herbaceous Plants, 
Balsams, Annuals, Pelargoniums, &c. The Lord Lieutenant and the Ladies Paget, honored 
the Society with their presence, as did also most of the nobility and gentry then in the metro- 
polis. The Fruit was most abundant, and in all respects superior to that of any former Show; 
and the Exotic Plants, though by no means so numerous, as in our opinion would have been 
desirable, were extremely beautiful. — The first prize, (the Society's Gold Medal) was awarded 
to Mr. Mackay, of the College Botanic Garden. 
NOTTINGHAM FLORIST AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
On AVednesday, Sept. 7th, this Society held its 'ast Exhibition for the season, and there cer- 
tainly was a far better Show than we ever remember to have witnessed. It was principally 
designed for Dahlias, of which, there was a resplendant display, and more beautiful flowers of 
the kind, than those which took the prizes, it is scarcely possible to behold. The Fruits were 
extremely rich and good, particularly the Apples, which were well arranged according to their 
sorts, and presented a most tempting feast. There were also some fine Pines, from the pinery, 
of Lord Rancliffe, and several bunches of delicious Grapes. The Vegetables, at this time of the 
year were not very numerous, but capital of their kind. Perhaps a fortnight earlier and there 
would have been a better show; but, on the whole, the very large company that attended 
Bromley.House up to the latest hour, expressed themselves highly gratiiied with the spec- 
tacle. The First Prize for Dahlias, was awarded to the Rev. E. L. Thoroton, and the Second, 
to Mr. Spei.cer. 
NEWCASTLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
At a General Meeting, lield at the (iueeu's-Head Inn, Newcastle, on Thursday, Sept. 15th, 
the judges awarded the following, among other Prize Medals, viz. — The Gold Medals to Mr. 
W. Kelly, gardener to A. Donkin, Esq. Jesmond, for the best flavoured Piiie-apjde, (Black 
Antigua) and to Mr. J. M'Uueen, gardener to S. W. Parker, Esq. Scott's House, for the best 
double Carnation, (Sherwood's Corinthns) — and Silver Medals, to Mr. W. Kelly, tor the best 
Melon, (Scarlet-fleshed Rock); to Mr. H, Robsou, gardener to Captain Grey, Styford-Hall, 
for the best six Peaches from an open wall; to M. G. Robson. gardener to N. Clayton, Esq. 
Chester, for the best six Nectarines from an open wall ; to Mr. J. Scott, gardener to E. Charl- 
ton, Esq. of Sandhoe, for the best six Apricots from an open wall, and the second-best double 
(,'arnation, (Highland-Boy); to Mr J. M'Ciueen, for the best bouquet of Double Piccotees; to 
.I.G.Clarke, Esq. Fenham-Hall, for the best bouquet of Double Georginas; and to Mr. ,1. 
Ireland, gardener to W. Donkin, Esq. Sandhoe, for the best bouquet of flowers. The following 
articles were likewise exhibited: — A bouquet of Anemone-flora Dahlias, from the garden of 
J.C.Anderson, Esq. Point-Pleasant; Calceolaria Integrifolia, from the garden of M. Ander- 
son, Esq. Jesmond; and a dish of Morrello Cherries, from the garden of Captain Grey, of 
Styford-Hall. This being esteemed the largest Show throughout the year, was consequently 
attended by an unusually great number of visitors. Several members of the Societj', and gen- 
tltunen friendly to the institution, dined at the same place, on the following afternoon, The 
various and well-prepared disiies, were such as never fail to afFord a good dinner. The fruit 
dessert, surpassed anything produced on public occasions in this part of the country. — Pine- 
apples, Melons, Grapes, Peaclies, Nectarines, Apricots, &c, in abundance, to the amount of 
88 dishes, being specimens shown the day previous. The Ma>or presided on the occasion. 
