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rant, its larva feed on the pith of the younger branches, yet the injury it does is 
notone tenth part so great as that of a little moth, Lampronia capitella. It is 
not uncommon, in spring, to see a large and flourishing currant bush put forth 
its leaves, and then in a few days wither away. If we examine the young shoots, 
we find within them a small reddish caterpillar, having something in its external 
form, which, combined with its colour, forcibly reminds us of that of Cossus 
ligniperda. Apparently, this larva enters the shoot at the height of about an 
inch, and then penetrates downwards quite to its bottom, eating the pith of this 
part of the shoot. It then proceeds - to a second, and even to a third. When 
full fed, it undergoes its metamorphosis at the bottom of the shoot. In about 
five weeks, the image appears, and may be seen flying in swarms around the cur¬ 
rant trees.— Ent. Mag. The moth is black, with yellow spots on the wings. 
The amount of Sunshine during the month of June is as follows:— 
June 
Morning 
Evening 
99 hours. 
92 hours. 
Total 
191 hours 
A verage Daily 
| 6 hours 22 min. 
IV.—SOCIETIES, 
CONNECTED WITH HORTICULTURE AND NATURAL HISTORY. 
TUNBRIDGE WELLS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The second exhibition of tins recently established Society for the present season, took place 
on Thursday the 20tli of June, at Mr. Nash’s Assembly-Room, which was honoured by the at¬ 
tendance of a very numerous and highly respectable company, who appeared much gratified 
and delighted with the magnificence and novelty of the scene. The brilliant display of valua¬ 
ble plants which had been sent from the superb gardens of William Wells, Esq. of Redleaf, 
formed the principal source of attraction. They consisted of a Chinese Honeysuckle, of the 
greatest rarity and beauty, varieties of Alstroemeria, Gladiolus, Cactus, Calceolaria, Gloxinia, 
Salpiglosis, &c. in splendid bloom and luxuriance. 
The contributions from tfe greenhouse of Mr. Joseph Delves, of Mount Sion, were also very 
beautiful, and included two plants of the elegant Cactus speciosissima, a selection of rare Pe¬ 
largoniums, yellow Piccotees, a fine Hydrangea Hortensis, with large and well-formed flowers 
of a bright blue colour, and some new and handsome heartsease ; the whole of which were ar¬ 
ranged with so much neatness and judgment, as to be deservedly noticed and admired. A 
fine well grown Nerium splendens in full bloom, was sent by Aretas Akers, Esq. and some 
very beautiful Pinks were contributed by Mr. Petard, of Southborough. Mrs. Robertson, of 
Bishop’s Grove, contributed a basket of fine Pelargoniums and Kalmias in pots, and some 
handsome roses. The Misses Harman, of Calverly-Lodge, sent a fine Cactus speciosissima, 
some Roses, Pelargoniums, and Kalmias, together with a rich bouquet. Several very hand¬ 
some bouquets and baskets of flowers, tastefully arranged, were also contributed by other La¬ 
dies of Tunbridge Wells, and its immediate vicinity. It was pleasing to see at an early hour 
the respectable Nurserymen and Practical Gardeners of the neighbourhood, pressing forward 
with their'numerous beautiful specimens for exhibition, among whom we observed Mr. Hooker, 
of Brenchley, and Mr. William Wood, of Maresfield, whose gardens probably not only exceed 
any other in England, but also in Europe, in their rich and extensive collections of Roses, in 
all their varied and beautiful hues; consequently the selections they were enabled to make 
from these, afforded to the admirers of this charming flower, an interesting and exquisite treat. 
A selection of greenhouse Plants was exhibited by different gardeners. 
The gratifying result arising from the encouragement afforded by this Society to cottagers 
having gardens, and to industrious habits, has already begun to appear, and will no doubt give 
it an additional claim to that warm support, which it so justly merits. A liberal distribution of 
Prizes was made including those for cottagers. 
