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cleared out, and a stage erected on each side and at the farther end. 
The effect of these interesting groups was extremely good. Having 
taken some pains to bring the merits of fine foliaged plants before the 
public, it is gratifying to us to observe how extensive their cultivation 
is already become. In speaking of variegated plants, we must notice 
specially a collection of hardy variegated-leaved plants exhibited by 
Mr. Salter, because their culture is within the reach of everyone, and 
they are calculated to produce variety in the most ordinary gardens, 
as well as in those of larger pretensions. Of new plants, Mr. Veitch 
showed the rare and beautiful Thujopsis dolabrata, from Japan; cut 
specimens of a Ceanothus, near papillosus, called Lobbi; a new species 
of Thibaudia, extremely pretty ; Rhododendron Veit chi, with large 
and singularly fringed flowers; and a very pretty Pernettya, covered 
with white globular blossoms. 
Mr. Glendinning had the Farfugium grande, figured by us in 
February last, and which appears to increase in beauty the older it 
becomes; Abies Ksempferi, the Golden Pine of the Chinese, and which 
will make a grand tree for our parks, &c.; Aralia papyrifera, the 
Chinese Rice-paper plant; and a plant in flower of Statice macroptera. 
We noticed besides a grand-looking Melastoma, from Mr. Linden, called 
Cyanophyllum magnificum. A group of Rhododendrons, by Mr. 
Standish and Mr. Noble, was very fine. 
There were two tents devoted to Pelargoniums and other florists’ 
flowers, and these were not sufficient to contain the large number of well- 
grown plants produced on this occasion. There was also a large number 
of Seedling Pelargoniums, variegated and scarlet Bedding Geraniums, 
new shrubby Calceolarias, &c,, for which but very indifferent accom¬ 
modation was provided. The principal exhibitors of new things in this 
class were Messrs. Beck, Turner, Kinghorn, Elphinstone, Lennox, 
Bragg, and Salter. 
In collections there was not much new. Azalea Sir C. Napier, 
exhibited by Mr. Green, was very fine, which we had not previously 
seen. Ivery’s Gem was also very good. The exhibitions were those 
we are accustomed to see on all great occasions, with the great addition 
of Mr. Rucker’s Orchids. It was also the only time we have seen Mr. 
Lane’s large Azaleas this season, but they appeared stale, and past their 
best. 
Many of tlie plants were grouped in beds on the ground. This was 
novel, and had a pleasing effect but it had the disadvantage of being 
seen only when there was no company in the tent, and did not please 
the exhibitors. A large number of prizes was awarded, which we 
shall give in detail in our next number. 
Fruit, as we have already stated, was scarce but good. Messrs. 
Bray, Davies, Temple, Price, and others, had some good Pines; and 
of Grapes there were some remarkable bunches from Mr. Frost, Mr. 
Fleming, and Mr. Hill. The latter and Mr. Fleming had also some 
good Peaches. We also noticed one or two fair dishes of Figs, 
Cherries, and Strawberries. 
The Vegetable show was a failure. 
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