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fleshed variety; it fully sustained the high character which has 
previously been given it. 
The best Melon came from Mr. Watson, of Ealing, which was 
Seamore’s Green Flesh. Others were contributed by Mr. Munro, of 
Colney House, St. Alban’s ; and Mr. Frost, of Preston Hall, sent a 
hybrid Bromham Hall. Considering the late period for Melons, the 
fruit was in good condition. 
Of Plums few were exhibited; this, doubtless, was owing to the fruit 
ripening earlier than usual this season. The only kinds sent were Blue 
Imperatrice and Coe’s Late Red. 
Mr. Tillyard exhibited a splendid basket of White Currants and 
Morello Cherries in a good state of preservation. Also some fine 
branches of double-bearing Raspberries; this shows that the season of 
summer fruit may be extended till even late in autumn by proper care 
and attention. Red Currants came from Preston Hall, as well as a fine 
basket from Mr. Snow. 'Brown Turkey Figs also came from the last- 
named exhibitor. Mr. Ingram, of Frogmore, sent the best dish of 
Alpine Strawberries, which contained both the red and white varieties. 
]\Ir. Tillyard also exhibited in this class; in addition to other fruit we 
noticed the Prickly Pear, Guavas, Pomegranates, Oranges, and 
Shaddocks. 
I may mention, in conclusion, that I was sorry to observe so many 
instances of incorrect nomenclature. I think at large meetings like this, 
where so much fruit is brought together from all quarters, it would be 
wise if the Society were to secure the services of one or two competent 
men (in addition to the judges), whose duty it would be to correct all 
errors in this respect that might be noticed, before the fruit was exposed 
to public gaze. This would be a boon to the gardener and a service to 
the public. I also hope, should the Society continue these very inte¬ 
resting meetings, that it will open them for at least two days. This, I 
think, might be the means of adding satisfactorily to the financial 
resources of the Society. ' J. Powell. 
Royal Gardens, Frogmore. 
THE WARS OP THE ROSES.--N 0 . III. 
“ Smell to this flower ; here Nature has her excellence; 
Let all the perfumes of the empire pass this, 
The carefuli’st lady’s cheek shew such a colour.” 
Diocletian.—Beaumont ^ Fletcher. 
As I was not invited to the last coronation (I have good reason to 
believe that my absence threw a gloom over the whole proceeding, and 
that it has been alluded to with tears in the highest quarters), I am 
unable to state whether a Champion came forth, as heretofore, and 
defied the world by gauntlet thrown to doubt the sovereignty of his , 
royal mistress. Be this as it may, the Queen of blowers shall never 
w^ant a knight, proudly mounted (on a garden roller), and gallantly 
armed (with a budding knife), to do battle for her, and to proclaim her 
