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Picturata, Perfection, Shottesham Pet, Bijou, and Lizzie. Fuchsias 
were fine and in good numbers, but consisting of the old kinds only. 
Mr. Smith, of Hornsey, sent a seedling white corolla’d variety, called 
Princess of Prussia; this appeared to possess a better habit than 
those already grown of this class. The plants were exceedingly fresh 
for a July exhibition, and the large tent was well filled. The awards 
will be found in another page. 
REVIEWS. 
A Catalogue of Stove, Greenhouse and Hardy Plants, cultivated 
and sold by Robert Parker, Paradise Nursery, Holloway, 
London. 
Mr. Parker’s collection is rich in Orchids, Ferns, Lycopods, and fine 
foliaged plants, of w’hich Mr, Parker is an admirable exhibitor. The list 
contains also the usual amount of soft-wooded plants, Roses, Conifers, &c. 
Judging from what we have examined of his living specimens, the 
plants appear correctly named. 
A Natural History of the Vegetable Kingdom, arranged according 
to the Natural System of Decandolle, with engravings illustrative of 
the typical species of each Family. By Robert Hogg, Vice Presi¬ 
dent of the Pomological Society; author of “ British Pomology 
and CO- Editor of the “ Cottage Gardener.” In weekly numbers, 
2d .; and monthly parts, and 11</. Kent & Co., London. Parts 
I. and II. 
We have received parts I. and II. of the above work now publishing, 
which is a remarkably cheap production, and will do much towards 
making the study of plants—their history, properties, and uses— 
popular, as its price brings it within the reach of the humblest student 
for botanical or physiological knowledge, and in this respect it will be a 
boon to those whose means do not allow them to consult more expensive 
authors. We can recommend this work to young men of all classes 
connected with gardening or agriculture, and it will form, when 
complete, a valuable book for country schools. 
List of Plants, Cultivated and Sold by E. G. Henderson & SoN> 
Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists, Wellington-road, St. John’s 
Wood. Spring, 1857- 
We have had to speak in commendatory terms of the catalogues of 
this firm, in former volumes. That for the present year appears to 
have been as carefully got up as its predecessors; inferior varieties 
of plants have been weeded out, and only the best and most popular 
retained ; and to show the immense number of plants now cultivated, 
these form 96 pages of matter. The new plants are put in large type, 
which enables us at a glance to distinguish the additions made to former 
lists. There are besides select lists of new Plants and Fruits. Altogether 
a valuable reference for gardeners and amateurs. 
