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llorlicidlural and Florimltural Societies. 
V—HORTICULTURAL 
AND FLORICULTURAL SOCIETIFS. 
EVESHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETV. 
The Fourth Meeting ofthe Yale of Evesham Horticultural Society, was held at the Town-hall, 
llvesham, on Thursday, July 21st. The specimens of Carnations, Picotees, and other flowers, 
were very numerous, and of the first quality; embracing' nearly all the known varieties in the 
kingdom, and in excellent bloom. The show of Fruit, also, w^as very large; so much so, that 
the tables literally groaned under the weight of Piues, Melons, Grapes, Peaches, Gooseberries, 
and other fruits, of the most excellent flavour, and in the highest perfection, the merits of 
which were amply discussed after the Shoiv, at the Northwich-Arms, where a large jiarty of the 
Alembers of the Society, partook of a very excellent dinner, provided by Mr. Mayfield, at which 
Edward Rudge, Esq. tlie president, presided. The next Sliow was fixed for August 18th. 
LANCASTER FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Pink and Ranunculus Show. —This Show was held in the Roys’ National School, on the 
Green Area, on Wednesday, June 22nd. The Flowers exhibited w ere of an unusual fine order, 
and in great perfection. There were some very fine Strawberries, Cherries, Red Currants, ik.c. 
exhibited. The day being exceedingly fine, a great number of ladies and gentlemen attended, 
more so than on any former occasion. The beautiful science of Horticulture, seems to be every 
year more and more patronized and studied, and to receive a greater share of public attention, 
of w liich we can unequivocally say, that it is well deserving. 
LYNN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETV. 
The First Show was held at the New.Room, over the. Market, on Thursday, July 7th. The 
specimens exhibited were very numerous, and augured well for the future prospects of the So¬ 
ciety. The room was tastefully decorated, and the arrangement of the exhibition well calcu- 
ated to produce eflect. Several prizes were awarded,—some of them to cottagers. 
NEWCASTLE AND DURHAM BOTANICAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 
At a general Meetingof this Soefiety, held at Mr Dodsworth’s the Queen’s Head Inn, New¬ 
castle, on Friday, June 3rd, the Show of flowers, fruits, and vegetables was excellent. The 
number of prizes adjudged on the occasion, were, three golden, seven silver, and one bronze 
medals. 
Also at a district Meeting of the above Society, held at the Queen’s Head Inn, Durham, on 
theTuesday following, a number more prizes w'Cie awarded. The meeting’ w;u> very interest¬ 
ing, and promises to be extensive y useful. 
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE UNITED HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
f)N Thursday, June 23rd, a Show Meeting of this Society was held at the Assembly-Room, 
George Inn, Northampton. Some fine specimens of hot-house plants and shrubs. Grapes and 
Strawberries were exhibited. A brace of Cucumbers, each above 19 inches long, attracted par¬ 
ticular attention. The Show of flowers was beautiful. The company, although not so 
numerous as on the last occasion, was particularly select. 
NORWICH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Th F. same crowded attendance, and the same delight appeared to attend the last Show of this 
Society, as have at any other time honoured and rewarded its contributors. The tables were 
loaded with fruits, flowers, and vegetables. The company upon the whole, was more numer¬ 
ous than heretofore, and the hall was literally thronged till its close. 
SAFFRON WALDEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 
’I'HF. .Society held its summer Meeting on Tuesday, June 2lst. The exhibition of fruits and 
flowers was more than ordinarily' interesting, and tlie company expressed themselves much 
gratified with the show. A liberal distribution of prizes was made, including those for Cot¬ 
tagers. The prize given by the Noble President, Lord Braybrook, was awarded to Mr. Charles 
Baron, for Strawberries. 
SHEFFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The Third Exhibition of this Society, took place at the Musac-Hall, on Wednesday, August 
3rd, when there was a most brilliant display of Dahlias, and other Flowers. We also observed 
some excellent Fruits and Vegetables; indeed, the display throughout, was superior to any 
that has jireceded it. The room was visited by the first families in the neighbourhood; and wc 
feel satisfied from the distinguished patronage afl’orded, that this valuable and uscAil Society, 
will shortly rank among the first ofthe kind in the kingdom. 
THE WEST HERTS. FLOWER SHOW. 
Was held at the Bell Inn, St .Albans, on Wednesday, June 2’2nd. Any [lerson of tlie county 
to shew; the flowers to have been in their possTssion .tliree months. J'here was a very numer¬ 
ous attendance of florists, and several very valuable prizes were awarded. 
