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Among Grapes, were the three bunches of’Muscat from Mr, Drewitt, 
already alluded to. Fine specimens of this Grape also came from 
R. Crawshay, Esq.; Mr. Frost, of Preston Hall; Mr. Hill, of Keele 
Hall, Staffordshire; and Mr. Miller, gardener, Eardiston, near Wor¬ 
cester. Of Black Hamburgh in baskets of 10 lbs., the best were 
contributed by Mr. Kay, of Finchley, Mr. Tillyard, and Mr. Hill. 
Others came from Messrs. Spary, Ingram (Reading), Bell of Norwich, 
Frost, Lane, Ellis, and Solomon. A splendid bunch of Barbarossa, 
4 lbs. 13 oz., came from Mr. Little, Stoke Court, near Slough. Mr. 
Drewitt sent beautiful examples of Trebbiana of Welbeck; Black 
Barbarossa, not very large but in charming condition, came from Mr. 
Smith, gardener, Liscard Hall, Cheshire. Black Prince came from 
Mr. Miller, of Eardiston ; and from Mr. Hill was a bunch of Old Tokay, 
which weighed lbs. Other exhibitions were less remarkable. 
Plums came from Mr. Cox, Redleaf, and Messrs. Ingram, Morris, 
and others. The sorts were Coe’s Golden Drop, and late Red and 
Blue lmperatrice. In addition to these a round black Plum, plump, 
fresh, and of excellent flavour, was shown by Mr. Ingram, of Belvoir. 
This, though apparently known only in that locality, is evidently worthy 
of more extended cultivation. It is stated to bear profusely as a 
standard, and to keep good to Christmas. 
Chrysanthemums came from Messrs. Wiggins, Shrimpton, Argent, 
Macintosh, and others, and were in every way worthy of these well- 
known cultivators of this useful flower. The cut blooms of Mr. Bird 
were especially admired; the sorts were Queen, Dupont de l’Eure, 
Beauty, Themis, and Plutus, all splendid specimens of their respective 
kinds. Of plants in pots we noticed little different from what will 
be found elsewhere reported on. They were, however, all in excellent 
condition. They were arranged along with a beautiful collection of 
plants remarkable for fine foliage from Messrs. Jackson, of Kingston, 
on the raised platform in front of the great organ and along the 
sides of the flat tables on which the fruit was arranged, and served 
to enliven and set off the Hall to much advantage. Variegated plants. 
Ferns and Lycopods, from Messrs. Veitch, Henderson, and others also 
all contributed to make an admirable display. 
Of New Plants the most striking were Heterocentrum roseum and 
Cyanophyllum magnificum. The latter came from Messrs. Henderson, 
Pine-apple Place, and was remarkable for the beauty of its foliage. 
The former was contributed by Mr. Spary, of Brighton, and appeared 
to be a showy late rose-coloured annual, which may perhaps make a 
good bedding plant. 
Of Bouquets, Mr. Hooper, of Hammersmith, sent three beautiful 
ones—the colours nicely contrasted, and strikingly exemplified what 
may be done with flowers comparatively common when put together 
with skill and taste. Messrs. Hooper and Co., of Covent Garden, also 
sent some made of Everlastings and other dried flowers. 
Of vegetable produce there was an abundance of the Chinese Yam. 
There is certainly variety in this as a vegetable, but we fail to discover 
anything very valuable in it; as for being a substitute for the Potato, 
that is out of the question. The Cottager’s Kale shown by Mr. Turner 
looks a hardy useful kind of winter green. 
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