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better kinds, and among others was that pretty new yellow Rose called 
Madame William, which was so much admired by the Duchess of 
Sutherland and others at the Horticultural Society’s late grand flower 
show at St. James’s Hall. Some well-flowered varieties in small pots 
on the Manetti stock were contributed by Mr. Francis, of Hertford. 
The display of Orchids at both shows was undoubtedly an improve¬ 
ment on former exhibitions of the kind which we have seen this year. 
It was distinguished by a greater abundance of bloom than has been 
previously witnessed this season, and the plants were altogether well 
grown, and apparently in the most robust health. 
Pelargoniums contributed largely to the general effect; the first col¬ 
lections were in every way excellent. Mr. Turner’s 12 plants especially 
were of great size and beauty ; they consisted of the following, viz. :— 
Admirable, Marvellous, Standard, Symmetry, Wonderful, Lucy, Una, 
Sanspareil, Carlos, Governor-General, Viola, and Rose Celestial. 
Messrs. Dobson had Arab, Gem of the West, Carlos, Arethusa, 
Admirable, Sanspareil, Governor-General, Eclipse, Lucy, Euphemia, 
Rosa, and Eveline. In the class of private growers, 10 plants, Mr. 
Foster and Mr. Beck were this time very nearly equal in point of merit. 
Mr. Nye, gardener to Mr. Foster, however, was again most successful. 
His varieties were Agnes, Meteora, Fair Ellen, Lucy, Wonderful, 
Viola, Saracen, Sanspareil, Prince of Wales, and Carlos. Mr. Wiggins, 
gardener to E. Beck, Esq., was second with Governor-General, Carlos, 
Fanny, Emperor, Sanspareil, Sunset, Wonderful, Gem of the West, 
Euphemia, and Hesperus. 
Fancies were also in good condition. The first prize in this class 
was again won by Mr. Turner, who contributed six plants such as are 
rarely seen. Celestial and Cassandra were literally mountains of 
flower ; and little less remarkable were Cloth of Silver, Evening Star, 
Bridesmaid, and Madame Sontag. Messrs. Fraser had Jenny Lind, 
Conspicuum, Madame Sontag, Delicatum, Evening Star, and Celestial. 
In collections of six (private growers), Mr. Bousie, gardener to the 
H on. H. Labouchere, M.P., and Mr. James, gardener to — Watson, 
Esq., Isleworth, were placed equal. The best kinds in these collections 
were Mrs. Colman, Queen of Roses, Omar Pacha, Criterion, Madame 
Sontag, Purpureum album, and Cloth of Silver. 
Of Seedling Pelargoniums quite a bank was produced. Those 
selected by the Judges for prizes were Peacock, a large free blooming 
spotted kind ; Ariel, a beautiful light flower, of fine form ; Lightning, a 
rich crimson, dark top, and painted lower petals; Brilliant, scarlet, 
with dark top petals ; Countess of Shaftesbury, a pure pleasing light 
kind, with small carmine spot ; Leviathan, large purple; Echo, a rich 
painted crimson ; Jung Bahadoor, a dark spotted kind, “ very free ; ” 
Beadsman, a new shade, and spotted ; and Album superbum, white. 
The two latter are yearlings, and were awarded prizes as such. 
In Fancies, Negro received a Certificate. This is an intensely dark 
maroon, with white centre and edges. Beauty was also shown, and is 
well named ; it is lake and white. 
Of other good things among Pelargoniums which were not successful 
may be named Excelsior, Osiris, Magpie, and Guido. These were very 
