Monthly Horticultural Calendar, 47 
NOTTINGHAM FLORIST AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The second exhibition was held on Wednesday, May 2-5tli, and from the favourable weather, 
and the increased diligence of the flower-growers, the show of Tulips was superior to any 
hitherto exhibited in this town; the room was tastefully decorated with choice plants from 
the green-houses of Robert Padley, Esq., Thomas Barber, Esq., Thomas Crowther, Esq , 
Messrs. Needham and Green, Mr. Pearson, &c.— Amongst other curiosities, were two leaves of 
the Musa Rosacea^ (Rosaceous Plantaiu-Tree) each from eight to ten feet long, sent by 
W.E. Elliott, Esq. A great number of prizes were adjudged to exhibitors- 
SHEFFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The first exhibition of the above-named Society took place on Wednesday, May 4th, in the 
Saloon of the Music-Hall, in Surrey-Street, and it is gratifying to state was attended by a very 
numerous and highly respectable company. The show of auriculas and polyanthuses was of 
the most splendid description, while the collection of hyacinths, herbaceous plants, cut flowers, 
&c, was such as afforded general satisfaction. The display of stove and green-house plants and 
fruits was of tlie most extensive kind, and afforded a ricli treat to the lovers of horticulture. Ona 
specimen of fruits richly deserves especial notice, viz. several pots of Keene’s seedling straw¬ 
berries, which was perhaps the finest ever seen in this country; one pot contained srxty-three 
rij)e strawberries, some of them measuring near six inches in circumference. These were sent 
by Mr. Paxton, from the splendid gardens of His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.—The same 
individual also furnished some specimens of Rhubarb, which elicited the praise of the visitants, 
as also a choice collection of stove and green-house plants. As a first exhibition, the most 
sanguiue e.xpectations of the friends of the institution were fully realized, if not surpassed; 
and we trust that in addition to the new subscribers (sixty in number,) who have been enrolled 
at the time and since the e.xhibition, all our townsmen who have a taste for the cultivation 
of flowers, plants, &c. and who love to behold the beauties of nature, as exhibited in the vege¬ 
table world, will come forward and lend their aid to an institution which is so richly deserving 
of support, from the innocency of its objects and its undoubted usefulness In the meantime 
the members are preparing in due season for a second exhibition, when we hope the attendance 
of visitors will be greater than even on the present occasion, for the directors are determined to 
bestir themselves, and render it worthy the most extensive patronage and support. The Soci¬ 
ety is now permanently established, and is very likely to be one of the first of the kind in the 
kingdom; it has already received high and distinguished patronage, and we do not hesitate 
to say it was well merited. A variety of premiums were awarded .—Sheffield Mercury. 
The Second Exhibition of this Society, which took place at the Music-Hall on Wednesday 
May 25th, was visited during the afternoon by a large portion of the first families in the town 
and neighbourhood, wlio e.xpressed themselves highly gratified. There was a rich and varied 
display of fruits, vegetables, stove and green-house plants, cut flowers, tulips, &c. kindly sup- 
f lied from the gardens of noblemen, gentlemen, and practical gardeners in the neighbourhood. 
t is worthy of notice that the Duke of Devonshire, with his wonted liberality, again compli¬ 
mented the Society by contributing fruit, vegetables, and plants for the exhibition The 
subscribers, we are sure, feel truly grateful to this distinguished nobleman for the handsome 
and disinterested manner in which his support was afforded in the establishment of this infant 
but highly useful Society. The Earl of Surrey added no small degree of interest to the exhibi¬ 
tion, by a variety of fruit, vegetables, plants, &c. We trust such examples of liberality will 
be imitated by other noblemen in the neighbourhood, and this Society, which certainly has 
made rapid progress since its commencement, and which deserves the warmest support, will 
have the honour of their countenance and support, as well as that of the gentry throughout 
the district.— Sheffield Coukant. 
YORKSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
We are sorry to observe in the Leeds Intelligencer, an announcement, that the Committee 
have found it necessary to dissolve this useful Society, from want of the requisite pecuniary 
encouragement. 
V-—MONTHLY HORTICULTURAL CALENDAR. 
FOR JULY. 
The Conductors intend to give a Gardening Calendar for the Month, in every number; not 
with a view to fill up the pages of the Work, with directions for digging, weeding walks, &c., 
but to state what operations are necessary, and can most successfully be perforrried, either in 
sowing of crops, or propagating and managing of plants, and likewise to give some instructions, 
where it is found necessary, as to the mode of performing them. Where articles have been pub. 
lished upon anything coming under notice in the Calendar for the month, reference will be 
made to them, so that the operations and detailed statements of practical men may be readily 
consulted. 
FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 
Budding, —Peach, Nectarine, Apricot, Plum and Cherry Trees, may now be budded. 
Thinning Fruit .—In the thinning of Fruit, no more should be left upon a tree, than what will 
be able to swell the full size; it is far preferable to allowing a great number to remain, and 
such consequently being of a diminished size and flavour. 
