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NATIONAL FLOKICULTURAL SOCIETY. — HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Mr. Newman's plan seems well devised, and if the inhabitants of the metropolis are to have a 
glazed garden, some such plan might he adopted. It is, in brief, this : — The area should be divided 
into sis principal compartments, representing Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, 
and New Holland. In each division should be placed the vegetable productions which are natives of 
the soil, — in all instances imitating as nearly as possible the natural conditions of the plants them- 
selves. Each geographical district should be further illustrated by stuffed specimens of the quadru- 
peds, birds, and reptiles for which it is most remarkable. In the centre of each compartment should 
be a model of the continent whose productions it exhibited, its ascertained mountains, its rivers, seas, 
&c, displayed in their exact proportionate height, situation, course, length, &c. ; and the unknown 
parts, as the interior of Africa, Australia, China, &c, left blank. At each model a demonstrator should 
be stationed, thoroughly qualified to give explanations, and he should hourly give such explanations 
unasked, in the most simple, intelligible, and unassuming manner, carefully pointing with a light 
wand to the part to which he was alluding. In connecting the continents, which are naturally con- 
nected only by water, the mode of transmiasion should represent a ship's deck, and those which join 
should be united by dry land. Each continent should be further illustrated by some of its aboriginal 
inhabitants, in the ordinary dress of their respective countries." — A. 
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THE NATIONAL FLOKICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
July 31. — At this meeting the most interesting part of the exhibition was a collection of seedling 
Roses from Messrs. Paul of Cheshunt. Of these a hybrid perpetual, called Queen Victoria, was the 
best, and received a first-class certificate ; in colour it bears some resemblance to Bourbon Queen, and 
is a fine variety. A similar award was made to a climbing perpetual, of the colour of Chenedole, and 
said to be a very profuse flowerer ; it was named Robert Burns. The other kinds consisted of Bourbon, 
Prince Albert, with good colour; and Washington Irving, a neat, rosy-lilac hybrid perpetual. 
Several Picotees were produced. Mr. Turner received a certificate for Victoria Regina, a heavy- 
edged rose, and for Duke of Rutland, a heavy purple-edged variety. A rose flake Carnation, from 
Messrs. Wood and Ingram, called Lady Pollock, the censors wished to see again, and also Mr. Fellows' 
Picotee 51. Mr. Turner's Carnation General Monk, and Picotee Ophelia, were commended. Fuchsia 
Nonesuch from the same grower received a certificate for its fine habit. A bright crimson mule Pink, 
from Mr. Payne, was commended for its colour. Eliza Cook Verbena, rosy purple with white eye, 
from Mr. Smith, was commended. Hollyhocks were contributed by Mr. Chater and Mr. Laing, but 
not being shown in spikes they could not be noticed. 
August 7. — A variegated Pelargonium, called Mountain of Light, was produced from Messrs. Lee 
of Hammersmith, to which a first-class certificate was awarded. It is a plant of considerable promise, 
the truss being good, the flowers bright scarlet, and the foliage beautifully marked; the habit is 
dwarf and compact. A Picotee, called Christabel, from Mr. Costar, received a certificate, and Mr. 
Holland had a very promising heavy purple variety, named Countess of Wilton. Collections of 
Picotees, Carnations, and Dahlias, were sent by Mr. Edwards. Phlox Mayii striata, was again sent 
by Messrs. Henderson, who also had a tall purple Lobelia, called Aurora, and Gloxinia tricolor. Mr. 
Bragg sent Hollyhocks in spikes, with Carnations. Picotees and Dahlias, and similar collections 
came from Mr. Turner, of the Royal Nursery, Slough. Mr. Laing sent a Hollyhock, called Purple 
Perfection, and Mr Barnes had a nice display of Marigolds. 
THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
August 5. — At this meeting there was a very good display both of plants and flowers. Mrs. 
Lawrence sent a collection of Orchids, among which was a new Cycnoches, bearing a pendent chain of 
flowers, fifteen inches long. Mr. Smith, gardener to W. Quilter, Esq., had six very beautiful Heaths ; 
and Mr. A. G. Henderson iEchmea miniata and discolor, Pitcairnia suaveolcns, and Tillandsia carnea, 
all interesting plants. Mr. Rivers sent Cherries, Plums, Peaches, and Pears, in pots, bearing ripe 
fruit. They had been grown in Mr. Rivers's orchard-house, a contrivance which, at a small expense, 
places us, in our fickle climate, beyond the injury of spring frosts. Fine Pines were contributed by Mr. 
Markham, gardener to the Hon. R. Clive, M.P. Mr. Price, gardener to W. Thompson, Esq., and Mr. 
Jones, gardener to Sir John Guest, sent two Queens, one 6 lbs., and the other 5 lbs. 12 oz., and an 
Enville, 7 lbs. 11 oz. Grapes were sent by Mr. Markham, and Mr. Martin, gardener to Sir H. Fleet- 
wood. Mr. Markham had a Cabul Melon, weighing 13 lbs. 15 oz. Mr. Martin had some Morello 
Cherries. Mr. Cuthill sent Black Prince Strawberry, to show that it is a late as well as an early 
bearer. Some Plants, a Golden Perfection Melon, and a collection of Lettuces, Gourds, Turnip-Rooted 
Cabbages, and Sugar Peas, were sent from the garden of the Society. 
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