Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
FLORAL RAIL-.

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evident as We write lat noon). that the dis
play of Flowers and Fruit is to be remark |
ably extensive and fine one.
PArRIcK RYDER, gardener to o. A. Burton.
occupies large space at the eastern end,
with magnificent array Of rare and beauti-
full dollhouse Flowers. We should be glad
if we had space to describe the Begonias,
Gesnerias, Panzies, Verbenas, Petuniae, As
ters, Stocks, Dahlias, Japonicas, &C.. which
are comprised in this beautiful collection.
We must not omit special mention, however,
of the fine specimens Of the rare and strange
Racinifolia Maculata, Hoya Variegata, and
Sensitive Plant; or Of the superb round
boquets. and large Floral design of dahlias
and lilies exhibited by Mr.. Ryder. Patrick
also exhibits l6 varieties of splendid Foreign
Grapes, and 10 varieties of fine Pears.
I. CONNER, Mrs. NJ. G. Wheeler s gardener,
shows II varieties of fine Pears, including
the Glout Mcrceau-a rare variety here-Van
Ness and others also. six varieties of foreign
and nine of native Grapes-includIng fine
Delawares. Dianas, White Muscat and Black
Hamburgh-al OF open-air culture
JOHN ROXY has a noticeable display Of Ap-
ples, of Is kinds. including new Seeding
Winter Apple and a new Seeding Fall Ap-
pie of merit, with very fine Greetings, fa-
meuses, Porters, Baldwins and Pippins; also,
some fine virgaloo, Bartlett and Flemish
Beauty Pears.
ATArLoR, exhibits no less than eighty va
rieties of apples, fuller notice of which and
of his other fruit we must reserve till to-
morrow, only calling attention to-day to a
single variety of apple, one never shown
here though celebrated in the New York
market, the King of Tompkins County OF
this valuable winter apple, Mr.. Taylor has
some fine specimens.
Ma. MEEcH, of Sheiburn has space Tor a
splendid show of fruit, of which we must
reserve notice till tomorrow
BRYAST, STRATroN L Co. occupy considers
bic space in Floral Hall with specimens o
beautiful commercial and ornamental pen
manship, including some remarkable pei
sketches. having all the spirit and effect OF I
line engraving These euterprising gentle
men have also their telegraph line in full
operation with Offices in both Floral an
Mechanics Hall.
POWERS & STONY have large display @
Pianos and Reed Organs Mason & Hamli
for whom they arc Agents also SHOW
fine assortment of their parlor and vestr
organs. including some very fine ones wit
two banks of keys snd numerous stops.
c. L. NELSON shows furniture from b
factory of very noticeable merit, Includin
some chamber sets of original design an
very beautiful decoration. The pretty littl
landscapes and arabesque tracery on theI
: are from the pencil of Mr.. Brick, tMr. Ne
= sons decorative artist,) and all who see the
; will OVID that be is /" perfect Brick" in b
, line.
, WING & SMITH show large variety
{ boots and shoes Of thorough and skillf'
make, of all kinds, from light dress boz
weighing on, pound and six ounces to Il
e pair, TO the heavier three ply soles, tC
: boot. moose do, with cork soles, &C., &c.
: BRISsxAID & HILDRETH have a large sho
t case filed with beautiful collection of Il
r yer and silver plated ware, Of graceful pa
4 tcrns AMI fine finish. The beautiful silv
. epeaking trumpet OF Ethan Allen co. No.
: is IN this case.
s CO. FRENCH shows stationery in gre
e variety. Photograph Albums. Prayer Book
! and other specimens of the resources Of b
= well stocked store.
:, The superb display of Fruit by F.
e Mech of Shelburne, is one of the most n
ticeable features OF the Exhibition in tn
! department. He exhibits the King of Tor
:, kins Co., Norton's Melon, the largest Far
: euses we ever saw, some splendid Baldwin
i Duchess of oldenburgh, and other standal
Is varieties. all looking very fair, of large 81
i and in fine condition. Mr.. Mech makes Il
: largest exhibition OF Pears, displaying I
g less than IS varieties, including almost eyel
desirable kind grown IN this latitude.
d shows also Is varieties Of fine plums, son
!, of them of superior size and beauty, and
+ varieties Of Grapes, foreign and native, q
fine, and splendid show of Dahlias, Aster
+ Verbenas, foliage plants in pots, and beaui
a fulhand and parlour bouquets.
n The show of grapes grown both in b
+ and cold grapcries by Patrick Ryder, is r
e markably fine, as usual. The size and pc
d ection of shape. OF the clusters of Bla:
Hamburgh, Frontignan, &c is very motto
able, while in one bunch of WiImot's ne
It Black Hamburger isa single grape, whi'
measures fire inches in circumference. Til
is large story, but the grape is there. al
= We venture to print it's dimensions, at Il
risk Of our reputstion tor veracity.
=, A fine collection Of apples is exhibited
Judge HALL of Shelburne.
LEE TRACY, of Shelburne, exhibits 20 Val
cites of Pears, among them some remarked
large Seckles and Vicar of WINFIELD, fl
Beurre D'Apjou, Flemish Beauties, and OF
or standard varieties, all looking finely.
J.E- SMITH, of South Burlington, eIhibi
Apples of the crop of 1864, still sound al
apparently good for months more Of keepin
y Mrs j. z. SIXTH OF South Burlington, e
= hibiss an everlasting bouquet of Amarantl
and eraser.
JoeEPn d. HArcH, ESQ, exhibits 20 of Il
100 varieties of Apples growing in bis o
chards, including fine Porters, St. Lawrenc
, and other standard Apples. 4- s.--....
Il One of the most noticeable objects in tn
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