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as from the above cause and from the probability of early frosts, it is not to be expected that vegetation can now make very rapid progress. Turnips are at present in abundance and of good quality; the late crops do not promise so well, consequently it is expected they will be in more demand and bring better prices. Coleworts are at present not very abundant, nor are they likely to increase much in bulk before Christmas; it is likely therefore their present price will be supported. Broccolies are not as yet plentiful, but at the same time not much looked for or expected, except the Cape variety or Grange's cauliflower, which begins to make its appearance; but from the breadth planted, should the weather be moderate, a considerable quantity may be expected and prices in consequence moderate. Carrots do not promise well; and although our supplies from Bedfordshire of the Altringham variety have hitherto been good, the promise from Surrey is not great, as wet weather is unfavourable to the growth of that root. Savoys are not yet very plentiful, but I have no doubt will soon be abundant. Potatoes are in heavy supply, and at present none but of the best quality will realise the prices quoted, although better prices are confidently expected by the growers and dealers; and should bread maintain its present rate, I have no doubt these expectations will be realised. Onions, of which a great breadth has been harvested in much better condition than the early part of the season promised, are in fair supply at reasonable prices; but it is probable, from the extreme humidity of the summer and autumn, they will not keep well in the loft, and may become much scarcer and dearer by the spring.-G. C. Nov 3. 1829.

ART. XX. Provincial Horticultural Societies.

ESSEX.

Colchester and East Essex Horticultural Society. The Second Annual Show of this Society was held in Colchester, August 5. Dr. Maclean, Mr. Burgess, and Mr. Smith were chosen as judges, and awarded the prizes as follows: —

Flowers. Carnations. Stand: 1. Mr. Sally, gardener to H. N. Jarrett, Esq., Bromley Lodge; 2. Mr. Goodwin, Manningtree. Seedling: a fine scarlet flake, named Sally's Miss Penrice, Mr. Sally. Picotees. Seedling: 1. Mr. Sally; 2. Mr. Goodwin. Á fine stand of seedling picotees from the Rev. Green's, Lawford; a prize was given to one flower named Gillingwater's Miss King. -Fruit. Pine, Enville, Mr. Smith, gardener to Wm. Hawkins, Esq., Colchester. Melon: 1. Mr. Riach, gardener to R. Cox, Esq. Lawford; 2. Mr. Sally. Grapes, Mr. Smith. Gooseberries. Fewest to the pound: 1. Mr. Smith; 2. Mr. Riach. Best-flavoured, Mr. Riach. Currants: red, Mr. Gillingwater; white, Mr. Smith. Plums, Mr. Girling, Colchester. Cherries, Mr. Girling. Culinary Vegetables. Onions, Mr. Sally. Cape Lettuce, Mr. Sally. Cucumbers, Mr. Girling.

Mr. Smith, gardener to W. Hawkins, Esq., produced a fine Queen pine, which measured 15 in. in circumference, and weighed 3 lb. 10 oz. It was allowed, by all the growers present, to be the finest ever seen from a plant of its age, only seventeen months having elapsed since the sucker was planted. Mr. Sally produced a stand of seedling georginas, of very superior shape and colour. Mr. Appleby of Boxtead sent two vegetable marrows, which were much admired. Three Cape lettuces, grown by Mr. Burgess of Brightlingsea, attracted the notice of the visitors by their extraordinary size. Many very respectable members were elected. (Suffolk Chronicle, Aug. 8.)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE.

Cambridge Horticultural Society. -This Society had a splendid Show of fruits, flowers, &c., on Sept. 17. The Rev. G. A. Browne was called to the chair, and the award was as follows:Flowers. Georginas. Six best double, one of a sort: 1. (medal) Lord Farnborough, Royal William, Imperiosa, Royal Lilac, Inwood's New White, Donna Maria, Mr. Widnall; 2. Douglas's Seedling, Nutter's Seedling, Donna Maria, Imperiosa, Colville's Perfecta, Brewer's Cambridge Surprise (seedling), Mr. Robert Nutter. Three best, one of a sort: Lady Grantham, Seedling, Præcellentissima, Mr. Widnall. Best: Achilles, Mr. Widnall. Seedling, Mr. Widnall. Lobelia fülgens, in a pot, Mr. Searle. Fuchsia, in a pot, Mr. Widnall. Plant in a pot (Nèrium splendens), Mr. Searle. Fruit. Pine: 1. and 2, (medal) Black Jamaica, Mr. Dall. Grapes. Black, cluster not less than 1lb.: 1. Black Hamburgh, Mr. Gimson; 2. Black Mogul, Mr. Searle. White, cluster not less than 13 lb.: 1. White Hamburgh, Mr. Dall; 2. White Frontignac, Mr. Catling. Out-door. Best bunch: White Muscadine, Mr. Palmer, Ely. Best pot: 1. Black Hamburgh, Mr. Dall; 2. Royal Muscadine (white), Mr. Robert Nutter. Peaches. Best six, three of a sort: Rendleshamn Mignonne, The Master of Sidney. Best three of any sort: Royal George, Mr. Huggins, gardener to the Rev. Mr. Millar of Ely. Best: Noblesse, Mr. Wilson, gardener to Lord De la Warr. Nectarines, Best six, three of a sort: Newington Brignon, The Master of Sidney. Best three of any sort: Old Newington, Mr. Searle. Cherries. Morello: Best lb. containing fewest (45), Mr. Robert Green. Plums. Seedling, Mr. Challis. Best plate, two sorts, six of a sort: Green Gage and Coe's Best plate, not less than six: Caledonian, Mr. Haylock. Figs. Not less than six: Brown and Black, Mr. Dall. Gooseberries, best plate: Red Raspberry, Mr. Wilson, gardener to Lord De la Warr. Currants, best plate: 1. White, Mr. Dall; & Red, Mr. Wilson,

gardener to Lord De la Warr. Melon, not less than 2 lb.: 1. Silver Rock, Mr. Dall; 2. Scarlet Flesh, Mr. Searle. Mulberries: best plate, Mr. Catling. Apples, table, best dish: 1. Carrée Pippin, Mr. G. Stittle; 2. Kingsland Pippin, Mr. French, gardener to the Rev. Mr. Jenyns. Pears, table, best dish: 1. Bergamot, Mr. French; 2. Mr. Ripsher. Filberts, best lb., Mr. Challis. Nuts, best lb., Mr. Wilson, gardener to Lord De la Warr.- Culinary Vegetables. Celery, six best heads, G. Jenyns, Esq., Wilbraham.

Treasurer's Prize. Bouquet, Mr. Gimson.- · Cottagers' Prizes. Apples: Ribston Pippin, William Smith, Trumpington. Onions, White Spanish, Robert Freeman, Abington. Parsieps, James Bullen, Wimpole. Georginas, William Perry, Hildersham. China-asters, three, James Tuck, Windmill Cottage, Harston. - Extra-Prizes. Cottagers' Apples, Hawthorden, Thomas Chapman, Wimpole. Cottagers' Onions, James Tuck, Harston. Cottagers' Georginas, Joseph Beales, Cherryhinton. Cottagers' Bouquet, James Tuck, Harston. Cottagers' Lettuces, Silesian, Harris Marshall, Trumpington. Cottagers' Currants, Red, Harris Marshall, Trumpington. Onions, White Spanish, Mr. Palmer, Ely. Apples: Torbay Pippin, The Master of Sidney; and Alexander, Mr. Biggs. Lettuces, White Cos, Mr. Palmer. Apricots, Moorpark, Mr. Huggins. African Marigolds, Mr. Wilson, Lord De la Warr's gardener. French Marigolds, Mr. Palmer. China-asters, Mr. Huggins and Mr. Brewer.

The annual dinner took place immediately after the show.

After dinner, forty-two prizemen of the year received their prizes, which amounted to two medals, and 1087. 98. in money. An honorary medal was also presented to Mr. Charles Baron of Saffron Walden, for his valuable services as a judge. The London Horticultural Society's annual honorary medal was also presented to Mr. Samuel Widnall. (Huntingdon Gazette, Sept. 19.)

SUFFOLK.

Ipswich Horticultural Society.—The Third Meeting for the present year was held on Aug. 3., and most respectably attended; the show of fruits and flowers, considering the season, was allowed to be very good. The judges appointed to award the respective prizes were, Dr. Maclean of Colchester; Thos. Allen, Esq, Crane Hall, Ipswich; and Mr. Bray of Barham; who adjudged as follows:

Flowers. Bouquet of Border Flowers: 1. Mr. Jeffery; 2. Mr. Lovely. Plant in bloom in a pot: 1. Maurándya Barclayana, Mr. Jeffery; 2. Coreopsis, Mr. Lovely. Georginas: Seedlings, Mr. Jeffery. Fruit, Grapes: White, Sweetwater, Mr. Chapman, gardener to Charles Berners, Esq.; Black, Frankenthal, Mr. Bird, Ipswich. Melon: Scarlet Flesh, Mr. Newman, gardener to T. B. Western, Esq.; Green Flesh, Rev. I. S. Matthews, Hitcham. Apricot: 1. R. Pettiward, Esq, Finborough Hall; 2. Mr. Allen, gardener to Mileson Edgar, Esq. Plums, Black Morocco, Mr. Milborn. Cherries: Table, Mr. J. Smith, gardener to Dykes Alexander, Esq.; Morello, Mr. Chapman. Gooseberries. Red: 1. Roaring Lion, 23 dwts. 6 grs. Mr. Woollard; 2. Roaring Lion, 19 dwts. 10 grs., Mr. Dunning. Yellow: 1. Gunner, 18 dwts 2 grs., Mr. Woollard; 2. Viper, 16 dwts. 3 grs., Mr. Lovely. Green: 1. Angler, 17 dwts. 1 gr., Mr. Woollard; 2. Independent, 15 dwts. 2, and 3. Bonny Lass, 14 dwts. 15 grs., Mr. Newman Best plate, fewest to the pound : 1. (14) Mr. Woollard; 2. (20) Mr. Milborn. Best plate for flavour, Red Champagne, Mr. Barney. Currants. White, best lb.: 1. (19 bunches) New White Dutch, Mr. Woollard; 2. (28 bunches) Mr. Burn. Red, best lb. (34 bunches), Mr. Woollard. Raspberries: 1. Antwerp, Mr. Lovely; 2. Antwerp, Mr. Milbourn. (Suffolk Chronicle, Aug. 8.)

The Fourth Mecting of the above Society for the present year was held on Sept. 15. The judges appointed to award the respective prizes were Thomas Allen, Esq., Dr. Beck, and Mr. Burgess, for the fruits and vegetables; and Mr. Hunt and Mr. Baldiston for the flowers. Premiums were awarded as follows:

Flowers. Double Georginas: 1. Mr. Sally; 2. Mr. Buchanan. Seedling, Mr. Jeffries. Flower in bloom in a pot: 1. Mr. J. Smith; 2. Mr. Felgate. Bouquet of border flowers: 1. Mr. Jeffries; 2. Mr. Lovely. - Fruit. Grapes: White, Muscadine, Mr. Jelly, gardener to Miss Lloyd; Black, Hamburgh, Mr. Jelly, gardener to Miss Lloyd. Melon: 1. New Scarlet Flesh, Mr. Milborn; 2. Old Scarlet Flesh, Mr. Sally, gardener to H. N. Jarrett, Esq. Peaches: 1. French Mignonne, W. Rodwell, Esq.; 2 Grimwood's Royal George, Mr. J. Smith, gardener to Dykes Alexander, Esq. Nectarines: 1. Early Newington, Mr. Sally; 2. Elruge, Mr. Barney. Apri cots: 1. Moorpark, Mr. J. Smith; 2. Moorpark, Mr. Bird. Plums: 1. Goliah, Mr. Sally; 2. Green Gage, Mr. Potter. Pears: 1. Jargonelle, Mr. Milborn; 2. Jargonelle, Mr. J. Smith. Apples: Table, Kerry Pippin, Mr. Sally; Kitchen, Hawthornden, Mr. Jackson. Cherries, Morello, Mr. Jelly. Raspberries, Mr. Milborn. Nuts, Cosford, Mr. Burn, gardener to Lord Rivers. Figs, Mr. Burn.- Culinary Vegetables. Cape Broccoli: White, Mr. Barney; Purple, Mr. Lovely. Endive, Mr. Allen. Red Cabbage, Rev. J. S. Matthews.

Amongst the Georginas exhibited by Mr. Sally and Mr. Buchanan were some splendid specimens. A beautiful seedling geranium, reared by Mr. Crawley, was also exhibited, which was named the Crawleyana; and we could not help noticing the excellent state of preservation of the dish of cherries produced by Mr. Jelly. (Ipswich Journal, Sept. 19.)

Ipswich Carnation Show. At this Show, held on August 6., the judges were, Mr. Sheming, Woodbridge; Mr. Keymer, Colchester; and Mr. Shreeve of Ipswich; who decided as follows:1. Ive's Prince Leopold, Smalley's Foxhunter, Ne Plus Ultra, Fletcher's Duchess, Pearson's Madame Mara, and Hufton's La Belle Alliance, Mr. Lee; 2. Strong's Victorious, Foxhunter, Rainbow, La Belle Alliance, Fletcher's Duchess, and Madame Mara, Mr. Jessup; 3. Davey's Duchess, Turner's Duke of Devonshire, Strong's Victorious, Fletcher's Duchess, and two Scarlet Flake Seedlings, Mr. Hunt. Picotee prize, Mr. Goodwin. Crimson Bizard Seedling, Mr. Woollard, afterwards named Woollard's Mr. Peel. Scarlet Flake Seedling, Mr. Woollard, afterwards named Woollard's Miss Anstruther. (Suffolk Chronicle, Aug. 8.)

Wickham-market Flower Show. The Annual Show of Carnations and Picotees, held at Wickham Crown, on August 3., was respectably attended, and there were many fine flowers shown. The prizes were adjudged by Mr. E. Cadman, Mr. J. Cadman, and Mr. Williams, as follows:

Pan of four blooms: 1. Foxhunter, Lacy's Water, La Belle Alliance, and Madame Mara, Mr. William Barker, Hemingstone; 2. Foxhunter, Rainbow, Fletcher's Duchess, and Madame Mara, Mr. William Barker, Wickham; 3. Strong's Vittoria, Ive's Prince Leopold, Hannibal, and Fletcher's Duchess, Mr. Jessup, Helmingham. Picotees, Will Stukely, and Barker's Sportsman, Mr. Tyler, Wickham. Seedling Carnation, Mr. Barker, Wickham, afterwards named Barker's Mrs. Amyss. Seedling Picotee, Mr. Jessup, Helmingham, afterwards named Jessup's Bang-up. (Suffolk Chronicle, Aug. 8.)

BERKSHIRE.

The Wallingford Ranunculus Show was held on June 10., when the prizes were awarded as follows:

First Class, Dark and Dark Purple: 1. Metius, Mr. W. S. Clarke; 2. and 3. Naxàra, Mr. Costar; 4. Viriat, Mr. E. Wells. Second Class, Striped: 1. Mélange, Mr. W. S. Clarke; 2. Oeillet Parfait, Mr. Birkett; 3. Tamaire, Mr. W. S. Clarke; 4. Favourite Mignonne, Mr. Woodbridge. Third Class, Crimson Red and Rose: 1. Henrietta, Mr. Costar; 2. Gunn's Crimson, Mr. W. S. Clarke, 3. Papius, Mr. Atkinson; 4. Rose Velona, Mr. Birkett. Fourth Class, Edged: 1. Grand Berger, Mr. Costar; 2. Grand Berger, and 3. Doctor Franklin, Mr. Clarke; 4. Horatio, Mr. E. Wells. Fifth Class, Spotted: 1. Arbrisseau, Mr. Costar; 2. Arbrisseau, Mr. W. S. Clarke; 3. Fabius, Mr. W. S. Clarke; 4. Agamemnon, Mr. Birkett. Sixth Class, Yellow and Straw: 1. Adrian, Mr. W. S. Clarke; 2. Golconda, Mr. Woodbridge; 3. Beroth, Mr. E. Wells. Seventh Class, Mottled: 1. Thompson's Queen, Mr. W. S. Clarke; 2. Benjamin, and S. Isodorus, Mr. Woodbridge. Stand of nine blooms: 1. Mr. W. S. Clarke; 2. Rev. Jos. Tyso; 3. Mr. Costar; 4. Mr. E. Wells; 5. Mr. Woodbridge; 6. Mr. Birkett; 7. Mr. Atkinson. Steward's prizes, Grand Berger, Mr. Costar.-J. T.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE.

Gloucester Horticultural Society. - The Fourth Public Show for the season took place on July 31., and was eminently attractive. The display both of flowers and fruits was brilliant in the extreme, and far exceeded any former exhibition. The assemblage of carnations and picotees was particularly admired, and the richness and variety of the georginas left nothing to be wished for in that splendid tribe. Other choice flowers were also contributed in great numbers. The abundance of luxurious fruits of all descriptions was such as to gratify the eye, and provoke the taste of the most fastidious. The evening's sale of fruits was very productive. The number of specimens entered in the Society's books amounted to upwards of 1220. (The Bristol Mirror, Aug. 8.)

Cirencester and Cotswold Horticultural Association. The Second and fast Exhibition of this Institution for the present year was held in September. The display of fruits, particularly, far surpassed our expectation, and affords us every reason to hope that this Institution, which is quite in its infancy, will next year become one of the principal attractions of this neighbourhood. (Bath Journal.)

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WORCESTERSHIRE.

The Worcestershire Horticultural Society held their last Meeting for the present year in Worcester, on August 28. Among the fruits we particularly noticed a pine from the garden of the Marchioness of Downshire, which weighed 10 lbs. 11 oz.; also a bunch of grapes from the garden of J. Taylor, Esq. The peaches, nectarines, and apricots were likewise particularly fine. There were also exhibited two new specimens of the new silver beet, and a new esculent vegetable lately imported from Hungary, called Kohl-rabi. We are sorry to say that indisposition prevented the attendance of Sir C. S. Smith, Bart. The prizes were awarded as follows:Plants. Green-house: Calceolaria corymbosa; 2. Elichrysum proliferum, and 3. Lechenaúltia formòsa, Mr. Tapp; 4. Pelargonium árdens, Rev. T. Waters. Cockscomb, Sir H. Wakeman, Flowers. Georginas, Crimson: 1. Seedling, Mr. Beach; 2. Denin's Seedling, 3. Sanguinea, and 4. Wells's Victory, Mr. Tapp. Purple: 1. Wood's Favourite, Mr. Tapp; 2. Seedling, R. Nuttall, Esq.; 3. Langley's Favourite, and 4. Triumphant, Mr. Tapp. Scarlet: 1. Superb, 2. Coccinea, S. Unknown, and 4. Unknown, Mr. Tapp, Sulphur: 1. Yellow Sulphurea, and 2. Dwarf Yellow, Mr. Tapp; 3. Unknown, J. Taylor, Esq.; 4. Sulphurea superba, Mr. Beach. Light: 1. Unknown, Mr. Tapp; 2. Quilled Lilac, Mr. Beach; 3. Seedling, J. Taylor, Esq.; 4. Unknown, Mr. Tapp. - Fruit, Pine, Mr. Wood. Melon, R. Griffiths, Esq. Peaches, J. Taylor, Esq Nectarines, Mr. Wood. Apricots, Mr. Berkeley. Grapes: Black Hamburgh, Mr. Beach; White Muscat, J. Taylor, Esq. Cherries, Mr. Wood. Plums, Mr. Hunt. Figs, Mr. Wood. Apples: Dessert, R. Allies, Esq.; Culinary, Mr. Wood. Pears: Dessert, Mrs. Berkeley; Seedling, E Isaac, Esq. Culinary Vegetables. Carrots, Rev. G. St. John. Onions, Mr. Wood, Celery: White, Sir H. Wakeman, Bart.; Red, Sir H. Wakeman, Bart. New Silver Beet, Mr. Wood. (Worcester Journal, Sept. 3.)

Vale of Evesham Horticultural Society. - The last Show for the season was held on the 24th of September, at which the display of fruits was so abundant, that additional tables were required, one of which was entirely appropriated to seedlings. Mr. Boultby of Springfield House, Warwickshire, sent three different sorts of apples from Ireland, and a seedling of his own, with a report of their qualities, which was read to the Society, and accompanied with the obliging offer of furnishing such of the members of the Society as wished it with grafts at the proper season. Besides the productions which obtained prizes, we noticed among the numerous articles that were exhibited: - A green pumpkin (Cucurbita Pèpo Linn., Cucurbita indica rotunda Dalechamp) of 70 lbs. weight, from Mr. Fulton; six uncommonly large roots of red celery from Mr. Brown; specimens of water cresses (Nasturtium officinale Hort. Kew.), raised in strong soil, without water being applied to them, by Mr. Mayfield. The President, E. Rudge, Esq., exhibited, amongst various other productions, the musk-plant (Mimulus moschatus), raised from seeds sent last year from the Colombia river, in North America. The very strong animal smell of musk which this curious plant so powerfully and remarkably possesses forms one of those numerous links in nature, which connect the animal with the vegetable kingdom. Also from the same, six specimens, of uncommon size, of the Duke of Wellington's apple, which, from its beautiful scarlet colour, and as a culinary in point of flavour, is unrivalled. The prizes were awarded as follows:

Plants. Stove or Green-house: 1. Begonia capensis, Mr. Smith; 2. Calceolaria integrifolia, N. Hartland, Esq.; 3. Polianthes tuberosa, E. Rudge, Esq. Hardy or Tender Annuals: 1. Mr. Ball; 2. Mr. Smith; S. John Taylor, Esq. Perennials: 1. Mr. Smith; 2. Mr. Fleetwood. Cockscombs: 1. Mr. Fulton; 2. Sir Charles Throckmorton, Bart. - Flowers. Georginas. Scarlet: 1. and 2. John Taylor, Esq. Crimson: 1. Mr. Gregory; 2. Mr. Smith. Purple: 1. Sir Charles Throckmorton, Bart.; 2. Mr. Goodall. Sulphur: 1. Mr. Hunt; 2. Mr. Fulton. Light: 1. John Taylor, Esq.; 2. Mr. Smith. White: 1. and 2. John Taylor, Esq. -Fruit. Cherries: Morello, Mr. Gregory. Damsons: 1. Seedling, Mr. Tovey; 2. Mr. Edwin. Apples: 1. Seedling, Rev. Mr. Bonaker; 2. Seedling, Mr. Hignell; 3. Blenheim Orange, Mr. Cheek. Pears: Dessert, Maria Louisa, Mr. Ball; 2. Seedling, and 3. Grey Bury (culinary), Mr. Hunt. Out-door Grapes:

1. Black, Mr. Barnes; 2. White, Mr. Charles. - Culinary Vegetables. Peas, John Taylor, Esq. Onions: 1. Sir Charles Throckmorton, Bart.; 2. John Taylor, Esq.; 3. Mrs. Charles. Beet Root, Rev. Mr. Parker. Celery: 1. Red, six stalks, weight 26 lbs., Mr. Brown; 2. White, Mr. Hunt. Extra-Prizes. Two kinds of Seedling Apples, Pitmaston Orange Nectarine, and Seedling Apricot of the Moorpark Standard, Mr. Hunt. White Grapes, Muscat, Mr. Fulton. Black Prince Grapes, John Taylor, Esq. (Worcester Herald, October 10.)

HEREFORDSHIRE.

Hereford Horticultural Society. — The last Meeting of this Society for the present season took place on Sept. 29, and on no former occasion have we witnessed so brilliant a display of apples. A seedling apple, raised by Mr. Cranston, and several others, were deservedly admired. A bundle of celery from the garden of R. J. Powell, Esq., attracted general admiration, both as to the size and perfection of the roots. In addition to the usual prizes given at this and similar institutions, the Hereford Society awards the following premiums, and the Committee have it in contemplation to extend itsoperations next year in a way that cannot fail to give satisfaction:- A prize of five sovereigns will be given to the subscribing gardener of any member of the Society who shall bring written testimonials from his master or mistress, at the last meeting in the year 1830, of his having lived in his service at least five years, and of his having, during that period, been distinguished for honesty, sobriety, industry, general good conduct, and attention to, and knowledge of, his business; should two or more gardeners be considered equally meritorious, the preference will be given to him who has lived longest in his place. This prize will be offered every five years, but the same individual is not to be entitled to it more than once. A sovereign will be given to the subscribing gardener of that member of the Society to whom the greatest number of prizes shall be awarded in the course of each year. Half a sovereign will be given to the subscribing gardener who shall rear the earliest cucumber in each season, the day on which it was cut, and its weight, to be attested in writing, by the subscribing master or mistress, at the first meeting in 1830, and every succeeding year. Should two or more cucumbers be cut in the same week the greatest weight will take the prize. Five shillings will be given, under the same regulations, for the earliest (after the 1st of January) and heaviest dish of sea-kale, to consist of four heads. Premiums were

awarded as follows:

Plants. Green-house: Erlca, G. C. Cooke, Esq. Stove: Pancràtium mexicanum, G. C. Cooke, Esq.- Flowers. Georginas. Scarlet: 1. Diadem, Mr. Cranston; 2. Scarlet Turban, Mr. Nott; 3. Princess Victorine, Sir J. G. Cotterell. Purple: 1. Lord Farnborough, Mr. Nott; 2. Isabella, Mrs. W. Pateshall; 3. Purple Velvet, Mr. Godsall. Crimson: 1. Ariconium, Sir J. G. Cotterell; 2. Beauté Suprème, Mrs. W. Pateshall; 3. G. fúlgida, Mr. Godsall. Light: 1. Quilled Lilac, Sir J. G. Cotterell; 2. Acteon Mr. Nott; 3. Mont Blanc, Mrs. W. Pateshall. China-asters. Purple-striped: 1. Mrs. H. Morgan; 2. Mr. Cranston; 3. Mrs. Gordon. Red-striped: 1. Mrs. Gordon; 2. Mrs. H. Morgan. Self, Mr. Cranston. - Fruit. Melon: Paris Melon, Sir J. G. Cotterell. Apples. Early Dessert: 1. Ribston Pippin, R. J. Powell, Esq.; 2. Summer Queening, Mrs. J. Phillipps; 3. Longueville, Mr. Cranston. Late Dessert: 1. Nonpareil, and 2. Brandy, Mr. Cranston; 3. Grange, and 4. Pome du Roi, Mrs. J. Phillipps. Culinary: 1. Hawthornden, Sir J. G. Cotterell; 2 Blenheim Orange, Mrs. Downes; 3. French Codlin, J. S. Gowland, Esq. 4. Russian Emperor, Mr. Cranston. Cider: 1. Foxwhelp, 2. Woodcock, and 3. Dymock Red, Sir J. G. Cotterell. Pears. Early Dessert: 1. Bon Chrétien, T. H. Symons, Esq.; 2. Gansell's Bergamot, C. G. Cooke, Esq.; 3. Brown Beurrée, Sir J. G. Cotterell. Late Dessert: 1. Crassane, Mrs. Downes; 2. Swan's Egg, Mrs. J. Phillipps. Perry: Seedling, Mr. Cranston. Grapes: 1. Muscadine, Mrs. Gordon; 2. T. C. Bridges, Esq. Peaches: 1. Royal George, R. J. Powell: 2. Bellegarde, Sir J. G. Cottereil. Nectarines: 1. Sir J. G. Cotterell; 2. Elruge, R. J. Powell, Esq. Strawberries: Alpine, Mrs. Downes. — Culinary Vegetables. Celery: R. J. Powell, Esq. (Hereford Journal, October 7.)

Ross Horticultural Society. -The Twenty-fifth Public Exhibition of this Society took place on Sept. 30. Previously to the opening of the show-room, the General Annual Meeting was held, the Rev. Canon Underwood in the chair; when the committee, treasurer, and secretary were reelected for the ensuing year. On which occasion a vote of thanks was passed to William Hooper, Esq. the honorary secretary, for his exertions in the cause of this Society, and the Committee stated they had great satisfaction in reporting the public estimation of the liberal and unremitting exertions of Mr. Hooper to the concerns and interests of the Society, testified by the present of a gold snuff-box, raised by the contributions of 210 subscribers, at 5s. cach, and in directing that a minute of the circumstance be entered on the books of the Society, as a memorial of his kind and efficient services, and their sense of them. The number of specimens ticketed and entered into the Society's books amounted to 1047. The prizes were awarded as under: -

Flowers. Georginas. Scarlet and Orange: 1. Scarlet Turban, H. Rosser, Esq.; 2. Morning Star, and 3. Duke of Hamilton, Mrs. Westfaling; 4. Apollo, Mr. J. C. Wheeler; 5. Coccinea supérba, Mr. Reynolds. Red and Crimson: 1. and 2. Seedlings, Mrs. Westfaling; 3. Young's Triumphant, Mr. J. C. Wheeler; 4. Seedling, Mrs. Westfaling; 5. Princess Elizabeth, W. Hooper, Esq. Purple and Lilac: 1. G. indiana, and 2. Royal Lilac, Mr. J. C. Wheeler; 3. Superbissima, K. Evans, Esq.; 4. Bold Forester, H. Rosser, Esq.; 5. Seedling, Mrs. Westfaling. White and Sulphur: 1. Mountain of Snow, Mr. J. C. Wheeler; 2. Clifton Yellow, Mrs. J. Rudge; 3. Mont Blanc, Mrs. Westfaling; 4. Welis's Dwarf Yellow, H. Rosser, Esq.; 5. Double White, Mr. C. Frere. Buff and Yellow: 1. Grisdelin Superb, and 2. Bronze, Mrs. Westfaling; 3. Belvidere, Mr. J. C. Wheeler; 4. Camelliafora, Mr. Reynolds; 5. Prince of Orange, W. Hooper, Esq. Rose and Carmine: 1. Duchess of Wellington, H. Rosser, Esq.; 2. G. conspicua, Mr. J. C. Wheeler; 3. Seedling, and 4. Princess Victoria, Mrs. Westfaling; 5. Purpurea grandiflora, Mr. J. C. Wheeler. Morone and Puce: 1. Black Turban, and 2. Venustum, Mr. J. C. Wheeler; 3. Coronation, Mrs. Westfaling; 4. Diadem, H. Rosser, Esq; 5. Douglas's Achilles, Mrs. Westfaling. -Fruit. Apples. Early Dessert: 1. Ribston Pippin, Mrs. Platt; 2. Queen's Pippin, T. Rudge, Esq.; 3. Margil, Mr. Reynolds; 4. Gun's Mills Russet, H. Rosser, Esq.; 5. Golden Pippin, J. S. Collins, Esq. Late Dessert: 1. Wheeler's Extreme, Mr. J. C. Weeler; 2. Brandy, J. F. Willis, Esq.; 3. Golden Rennet, Mrs. Platt; 4. Court de Wick, C. Biss, Esq.; 5. Pearmain, Mrs. Platt. linary: 1. Blenheim Orange, Rev. L. Robertson; 2. Campbell's Kernel, J. F. Willis, Esq.; S.Orange Prunella, C. Biss, Esq.; 4. Hawthornden, Mr. Crump; 5. Goose, W. Hooper, Esq. Cider: 1. Hagloe Crab, and 2. Fox whelp, Mrs. Platt; 3. Knight's Downton Pippin, Mr. Crump; 4. Yellow Stire, Mrs. Platt; 5. Ansel, Mr. Crump. Pears. Dessert: 1. Bergamot, Mr. Paines; 2. Bon Chrétien, T. H. Symons, Esq; 3. Brown Beurrée, Mr. C. Frere; 4. Gansell's Bergamot, Mr. Reynolds; 5. Swan's Egg, J. F. Willis, Esq. Perry: 1. Sack, Mrs. Platt; 2. Red Longdon, and

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