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tion were, first, the magnificent collections of Indian
azalias shown by Henry Sharpies, Esq. and Charles
Wilson, Esq. : finer, we dare venture to affirm, have

never been exhibited

Then the Cvcas revoluta from the

Earl of Derby, which, though common in most collec-
tions, is rarely seen in flower. In this magnificent repre-
sentative of the Cycadm the flower was of immense

size, though not fully developed. The floral bracts are
covered with a rich fawn-coloured pubescence, and are
delightfully aromatic. It is a dicecious plant, and, as far
as we can judge in its present stage, this is the female
plant. Many beautiful things were sent to adorn the

building ; for instance, Mr:Skirving, with his accus-
tomed liberality, sent a selection of his choicest conifeme
in pots. The Colebrook Dale Company sent down some
fine vases, as did also Messrs. C. D. Young and Co.,
who also supplied a profusion of beautiful designs in wire

work for every kind of horticultural ornament.

also exhibited ti. handsome Wardian case, or drawing-room

hothouse, filled with a choice selection of tropical
plants, giving it the appearance of a miniature tropical

intend to allude more fully to this adapta‘tion

of horticulture to the amusements of tho domicile on a

future occasion. F. Sorge's band, in full attendance,
gave every ;satisfaction. Messrs. Dwerryhouse, Kefford,
and Ellison were judges of the general collection, and
Messrs. Lee, Walker, and Cook of the florists' flowers.
Six AZALEAS. -- Ist prize_ to Henry Sharples, Esq., Mr.

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Richardson, gardener, for the varieties, Murryana, Daniel-
siana Lateritia Superba, Ignescens, Variegata and Optima.
This collection was most superb, and formed the grand feature
of the show. 2nd prize to T. S. Gladstone, Esq., Mr.
Brown, gardener, for Lateritia, Double Red, Indica alba,
Triumphans, Lateritia superba, and Coronata. These were not
quite such large specimens as the first, but they were exqui-
sitely beautiful.

Six HEATiis.-Ist prize to Mr. Thomas Davies, Wavertree
Nursery, for Erica Intermedia, vestita rosea, perspicua nana,
pregnans coccinea, ventricosa coccinea minor, and cylindrica.-
2nd prize to T. S. Gladstone, Esq.
FOUR HEATHS.— Ist prize to Henry Winch, Esq., (Mr.
Young, gardener,) for E. Ventricosa carnea, elegans, mirabilis,
and ventricosa fasciculata superba.-2nd prize, T. S. Glad-
stone Esq. •

Srx FU6IIIAS.-Ist prize, to Julius Focke, Esq., Mr. Cahill,
gardener, for Candidissima, Lady Alice Peel, Conqueror; Dr.
Jephson, Beauty of Leeds, and Sir George Mackenzie.-2nd
prize to Mr. J. B. Leatherbarrow, (Charles Jones, gardener,) for
Bianca, One in the Ring, Dr- Jephson, Napoleon, Eppsii, and
Duchess of Sutherland.

EIGHT PELARGONIUMS.-ISt prize to to R. B. Hill, Esq.,
of Bache-hall, (Mr. Sweeney, gardener,) for Gustavus, Achilles
Cruenta, Jenny Lind, Margaret, Mustee, Orion, and Grandi-
flora.-2nd prize to Charles Wilson, Esq., of Beechly, Allerton,
(Mr. Thomas, gardener,) for a very finely flowered collection.
FOUR PELARGONIUMS.-Ist prize to James Stringer, Esq.,
(Mr. Liversidge, gardener.)
Six FANCY FELARGONIUMS.--ISt prize to Charles Wilson,
Esq., for Lady Flora Hastings, Ytolinski, Bouquet tout fait,
Nosegay, Queen Victoria, and Yeatmannia granditlora, a
beautifully grown collection.-2nd prize to Mr. Skirving, of
Walton Nursery, (Mr. Mayor, gardener.) This was also a
choice selection.
EIGHT ROSES, (in Pots.)-Ist prize to Mr. Richaid Grif-
fiths, for Compte de Paris, Baronne Prevost, William Jesse,
Rivers, Duchess of Sutherland, Lady Alice Peel, Melanie
commie, and General Allard.
FOUR ROSES.—lst prise in Mr. R. Griffiths, for La Reine,
Mrs. Elliott, Aubernon, and Lady Fordwick.-2nd prize to Mr.
J. B. Leatherbarrow.
Six CALCEOLARIUS, (all Seedlings.)-Ist prize to Julius
Focke, Esq., (Mr. Cahill, gardener.)-2nd to Charles Wilson,
Esq., (Mr. Thomas, gardener.) The calceolarias, in both col-
lections, were fine and well grown; the varieties distinct and
novel. _ _

SIX CINERAUIAS.-Ist prize to Mr. Skirving, for Beauty of
St. John's Wood, Cerito, Royal Crimson, Newington Beauty,
Wedding Riu, and CarlottaGrisi, _

AZALEA, (Greenhouse.)-Ist prize, to Charles Wilson, Esq.,
for variegata ;. 2nd, to H. Winch, Esq., for variegata ; 3rd,
to Thomas Davies and Co., for Hebe.
HEATH.-Ist prize to H. Winch, Esq., for E. Perspicua
nana; 2nd, to Charles Bardswell, Esq., (Mr. North,) for
E. Cavendishii ; 3rd, to H. Harrison, Esq., (Mr. Hutchinson,)
for Cavendishii.
FUCHSIA.-ISt prize, to Julius Focke, for Corallina ;
2nd, to J. Focke, Esq.; 3rd, to R. W. Preston, Esq., (John
Morris, gardener.)
PELARGONIUM (Fancy.)-Ist prize, to Robertson Gladstone,
Esq., (Mr. Woolley, gardener,) for Witch ; 2nd, to It. Gladstone,
Esq. ; 3rd, to Mr. Skirving.
ORCHIDACEOUS PLANT.-ISt prize, to R. Gladstone, Esq.,
for Queen Victoria ; 2nd and 3rd, to the same gentleman.
CALCEOLARIA.-Ist prize, to John Moss, Esq., for Cattleya
Mossim ; 2nd, to H. Winch, Esq., for Tricophila tortilis.
STOVE PLANT.-ISt prize, to R. W. Preston, Esq. ; 2nd, to
J. Focke, Esq. ; 3rd, to Charles Wilson, Esq.
GREENHOUSE PLANT.—ISt prize, to Thomas Davies and Co.,
for Pimelea Hend,ersonii ; 2nd, to Davies and Co., for Lesche-
naultia formosa; 3rd, to J. T. Raines, Esq., for Cineraria
Newington Beauty.
HARDY Sn RU8...-1 st prize, to Mr. George Cunningham, for
Rhododendron aureum superbum. Thiswas improperly classed;
it ought to have been called a greenhouse plant.
FOUR DISTINCT SPECIES OF EXOTIC ORCHIDAC,E.—ISt
prize, to Thomas Johnson, Esq., (Mr. Samuel Hughes, gar-
dener,) for Oncidium Crispmn, 0. divaricatum, O. luridum.
and Cattleya Mossiw ; 2nd, to T. S. Gladstone, Esq., for Cym-
bidium aloifolium, Oncidum, luridum, C. flexuosum, and
Dendrobium Moschatum. These specimens had received
severe injuries in carriage.
MISCELLANEOUS STOVE AND GREENHOUSE COLLECTIONS
of not less than eight specimens-Ist prize to T. Stewart
stoue, Esq., of Olive Mount, (Mr. Brown, gardener,) for Aphe-
lexis macranthapurpurea, Polygala Dalmaisiana (both admira-
ble speoimens,) Azalea indica var Apollo, Cytissus racemosus
superba, Bignonia speciosa, Erica lxvis alba, Oxylobium Pul-
tenea and Leschenaultia formosa-2nd prize to Thos. Davies
and Co:, nurseryman, for Leschenaultia formosa, Azalia indica
you
.Prince Albert, Tetratheca verticillata, Erica ventricosa
cocc.innea minor, Chironia glntinosa, Dilwynia floribunda, Pi-
melia Hendersonii, and Boronia serruIata.—COLLECTIONS
OF FOUR SPECIMENS-ISt prize to T. S. Gladstone, .Esq., for
Dracophyllum gracile, Carmichaelia Australis, Franciscea Au-
gusta, and Aschynanthus Boschianus-2d prize to T. S. Glad-
stone, Esq., for Epacris miniata, Azalea fulgens, Chorizema
varium nana, and Aphelexis humilis.
Basket of PLANTS, in Pots.—lst prize, Mr. J. B. Leatherbar-
row ; 2nd, Mr. Skirving.
Collection of Cur FLOWERS, 24 Specimens, named.-Ist, Mr.
Skirving; 2nd, Mr. Kellock.
BOUQUET, for the Hand.—lst, H. Winch, Esq:
Six Crr ROSES, (all distinct and named varieties).-Ist, Mr.
Kellock, of Oxton Nursery.
Twelve Drive., ditto.—Mr. Skirving.
Twenty-four PANSIES.-Ist prize, Mr. Thos. O'Grady; 2nd,
T. W. Blundell, Esq.
Twelve DITTO.-Ist and 2nd prize, T. Weld Blundell, Esq. ;
. Mr. Harrison, gardener.
Tuurs..—There was a good display of this.favourite florists'
flower, the prizes for which were as follows :
' Feathered Bitarre.—lst prize, T. W. Blundell, Esq.; 2nd,
Mr. H. Yates- 3rd, Mr. Appleton ;.
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Feathered Byblanten.-Ist prize, Mr. Winningham ; 2nd,
Mr. Wm. New; 3rd, Mr..Wltittinsham ;, 4th, do.;, sth,. Mr.
New. 4th, do. ; tli, do.