either side, and that a union of the two styles, finding the happy medium, and keeping the means concealed by which the necessary degree of training is accomplished, will be most satisfactory for all purposes.-In the Amateurs' Class, for 12 new and first-rate flowers, grown with superior skill in 8 inch pots, the 1st prize was awarded to Mr. Whomes, gr. to E. Foster, Esq., of Clewer, whose sorts were Orion, Ariel, Lucretia, Pericles, Clarinda, Jenny Lind, Marion, Minerva, Armida, Ondine, Bertha, and Ardens. Mr. Cock, of Chiswick, obtained the 2d prize for Isabella, Duchess of Leinster, Sylvia, Hector, Zenobia, President, Rosetta, Minerva, and Miss Halford.-3d prize to Mr. Robinson, gr. to J. Simpson, Esq., who showed Juliet, Duke of Wellington, Sarah, Duke of Cornwall, Magog, Sunrise, Dido, Erectum, Rosy Circle, Orion, Matilda, and Aurora.-4th prize to Mr. Coysh, gr. to R. Hudson, Esq., for Oberon, Nina, Cleopatra, Nabob, Meteor, Champion, Beauty of Clapham, Sunrise, Lady Sale, Rosy Circle, and Matilda.-5th prize to Mr. Stains, for Hebe's Lip, Orion, Desdemona, Camilla, Aurora, Bianca, Sirius, Isabella, Rosy Circle, Pearl, Vesuvius, and Duchess of Leinster. In the same class, for Nurserymen, Mr. Dobson, gr. to Mr. Beck, obtained the first prize. His collection contained Competitor, Centurion, Blanche, Emelie, Aurora, Cassandra, Princess, Desdemona, Pacha, Cavalier, Rosamond, and Hebe's Lip.-Mr. Gaines, of Battersea, received the 2d prize, for Lady Bulkeley, Lady Kitty, King of Saxony, Eximia, Orion, Princess, Hector, Model, Attractor, Salamander, Aladdin, and Shield of Achilles. For collections of 12 specimens grown in 11 inch pots, the 1st prize, in the Amateurs' Class, was awarded to Mr. Parker, gr. to J. H. Oughton, Esq., for Roulette, Adonis, Rainbow, Hesperus, Enchantress, Flora, Duke of Cornwall, Matilda, Emma, Duchess of Leinster, Hector, and Superba. The second prize, in the same class, was given to Mr. Goulding, gr. to T. Turner, Esq.; and the 3d to Mr. Higgins, gr. to E. Saunders, Esq. In the Nurserymen's Class, the 1st prize was awarded to Mr. Gaines, Battersea, for Witch, Cotherstone, Emma, Floridum, Lady Sale, Queen of Bourbons, Pirate, Miss Holford, Alba Grandiflora, Princess, Lady Prudhoe, and Henrietta. The prize of £7, offered by "Philo," for the best 6 seedlings, not sent out, two years old, and by any raiser, excited much expectation; but strange as it may read, but two competitors appeared to contest the prize, Mr. Whomes, gr. to E. Foster, Esq., of Clewer, and Mr. Dobson, gr. to Mr. E. Beck, of Isleworth. The prize was awarded to Mr. Dobson, who produced 6 superior seedlings, remarkable for variety, quality, and form-Honora, Cavalier, Grandiflora, Centurion, Cardinal, and Gulielma. To the other collection, which contained some fine specimens, no names were attached.—( Gard. Chron., 1847, p. 422.)

ART. III. Domestic Notices.

Springfield Horticultural Society.-We are gratified to learn that a soci ety has been recently formed in this town. The first exhibition was held on

Friday, July 2d, and some very handsome flowers and fine fruits, particularly strawberries, were exhibited. From a report which has been sent us, we learn that "it fully equalled the highest anticipations, that could have been formed, of the abilities of our citizens to make a creditable exhibition of this character, whenever they were seriously called upon to do so. Of flowers, there were every variety which the season affords, including a most rich display of roses of every hue and form. A number of rare and elegant potplants, principally from the green-houses of B. K. Bliss and Mrs. Trask, added largely to the interest and beauty of the display. The number of

contributors was large, revealing the gratifying and encouraging fact, that an interest, practical as well as theoretical, pervades the community to a very general extent. A few beautiful dahlias, notwithstanding this is not the season for them, were among the attractions present.

In fruits, there were some of the richest specimens of strawberries and cherries, that we ever saw. The former were particularly numerous and fine, and a large portion of them were from Cabotville and Chicopee Falls, the citizens of which villages contributed very essentially to each department of the exhibition, and proved that, comparatively, they are in advance of their brethren in this part of the town, in the attention which they bestow upon the science and practice of Horticulture."

The following is a condensed account of the flowers and fruits exhibited :from B. K. Bliss, a splendid assortment of green-house plants, consisting of geraniums, Gésnera zebrina, Achimenes picta, salvia, &c.; also three yellow Persian melons, a species of muskmelon, fully ripe; one large and very beautiful pyramidal bouquet, one small do., one large flat do., one vase of pansies, one vase of cut verbenas, also a variety of cut flowers; all of which attracted great notice.

From James T. Ames, Esq., Cabotville, one Chinese Orange in full bearing; very fine plants of the Sago Palm, Hòya carnosa, Century plant; suberb specimens of Hovey's Seedling, and Ross's Phoenix strawberry, one basket fine cherries. Splendid bouquets from R. Whittier, Esq. and Moody Ferre of Cabotville; also from Mrs. W. B. Calhoun, Mrs. C. W. Chapin, Miss S. Willard, Mrs. S. Bailey and Miss Isabella Clary. Mrs. Richard Bliss, a fine Orange tree in full bloom; also a fine display of cut flowers, and Hovey's Seedling strawberries.

From Lucius Harthan, Cabotville, fine specimens of Moss and Hybrid Perpetual roses; also magnificent specimens of Hovey's Seedling strawberries, the largest and handsomest exhibited. From T. W. Carter, Esq., Chicopee Falls, a magnificent pyramid of roses, cherries and strawberries. From George Merriam, fine black Tartarian cherries. From Charles Merriam, fine specimens of Early Virginia and Hovey's Seedling strawberries.

From George Bliss's garden, fine strawberries. Superior specimens of Hovey's Seedling strawberries were also exhibited by Mrs. W. B. Calhoun, J. Hitchcock, Cabotville; Elizur Bates, Richard Bagg, Jr., and P. C. Davis, Chicopee Falls; also a fine lot from Dr. Bridgman, Cabotville, from

plants set out April 27, 1847. Fine cherries from Mrs. Chas. Howard, Dr. J. H. Grey, R. Whittier, Esq. and Dr. Bridgman, Cabotville. From R. E. Bemis, Esq., Cabotville, fine specimens of new potatoes, White and Black Heart Cherries.

In the evening, a Horticultural Society was organized under the act of incorporation passed by the last Legislature.

The following were chosen its officers :

Wm. B. Calhoun, President; Timothy W. Carter, J. B. Bridgman, Henry Vose, Vice Presidents; B. K. Bliss, Secretary and Treasurer; Rufus Whittier, D. M. Bryant, Richard Bliss, Henry Brewer, Jr., Lucius Harthan, Directors.

The Society starts under good auspices, and we trust will continue to be largely encouraged and sustained in its worthy objects by the efforts of our citizens. Such exhibitions, as that of yesterday, we hope will be repeated as often as may be convenient. They surely must exert a good influence over the minds and tastes of the community.-(Springfield Republican.)

Wendell's Mottled Bigarreau Cherry.-In our last number (p. 369,) we noticed the production of this new cherry by our correspondent, Dr. Wendell of Albany. We have the pleasure of stating that a full description of it, accompanied with an engraving, will appear in our next number. It is a very superior variety.-Ed.

Seedling Peaches.-We have recently received from S. T. Jones, Esq., Staten Island, two seedling peaches, which ripened in his cold house as early as the 1st of August, and one of which was of very superior quality, being large, handsome, and of delicious flavor. We shall give a descriptive account of them in our next. Our thanks are due to Mr. Jones for his attention in forwarding the fruit.-Ed.

New Seedling Cherries.-Dr. Kirtland of Cleveland, Ohio, has raised several seedling cherries, which he has placed in the hands of Messrs. Elliot & Co., of that place, for sale. The following are the names:-Cleveland Bigarreau, Rockport Bigarreau, Late Bigarreau, Elliot's Favorite, Ohio Beauty, The Doctor, and Kirtland's May. Dr. Kirtland does not hold himself responsible for any description or statement Mr. Elliot may publish, but he has the fullest confidence that they will be correct.-Ed.

The Colmar d'Aremberg Pear.-We are surprised to see this new and fine variety advertised as the Winter Bartlett! For what reason this new name is given we are at loss to conjecture, unless to mislead those who purchase. There is no such pear, in truth, as the Bartlett, and to add the cognomen of Winter, and apply it to this new pear, which has always been received from abroad under one name only, that of Colmar d'Aremberg, is only tending to produce confusion and error. We trust no American nurseryman will coin new names for foreign fruits.-Ed.

Houghton's Seedling Gooseberry.—The exhibition of some very fine specimens of this variety, at a late meeting of the Horticultural Society, reminds us that we have neglected to notice it before. The great difficulty attending the growth of the large and fine sorts of English gooseberries is,

that, in most localities, the berries are rendered worthless by the attacks of mildew; and the consequent disappointment has induced many to give up their cultivation altogether. Mr. Houghton's gooseberry is a seedling from our native kind, produced some time ago, and is considerably cultivated in Lynn, where Mr. Houghton resides. It is of only moderate size, but possesses a fine flavor, is a most extraordinary bearer, and in all seasons is remarkably free from mildew. The specimens which we have seen, induce us to recommend it for general cultivation, especially in situations where the large English sorts cannot be grown. We have no doubt, that with proper attention in the selection of seeds from the largest berries, other and improved sorts may be raised from this, and eventually a progeny of large fruited kinds, equal to the English, but possessing all the adaptation to our variable climate of the parent plant. We trust our hints may be acted upon by amateurs who have the leisure to do so.-. -Ed.

Exhibitions of Horticultural Societies.-The exhibition of the American Agricultural Association will be held in New York, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 8th and 9th of September.

The annual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will be held at Masonic Hall, in Philadelphia, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 15th, 16th, and 17th of September.

The annual exhibition of the New Haven County Horticultural Society will be held in New Haven, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 28th, 29th, and 30th of September.

The horticultural exhibition of the American Institute will be opened at Castle Garden, New York, on Tuesday, the 5th of October, and continue open for several days.

Liberal Prizes for Pelargoniums.-We are gratified in being able to announce that our correspondent, Mr. E. Beck, of Isleworth, near London, has authorized us to place in the hands of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society the liberal sum of £7 sterling, to be awarded in the spring of 1848 for pelargoniums, in two prizes, viz. :—“ one prize of £5 for the best, and one of £2 for the second best, exhibition of six plants of the most dissimilar and best varieties, cultivated with superior skill in eight-inch pots, open to all." Mr. Beck is strictly an amateur cultivator, but the reputation of his seedlings spread far and wide, and he was literally compelled, by the great number of applications for his seedlings, to consent to let out the plants. All his leisure time is devoted to the culture of the pelargonium, which is his favorite plant. The liberal offer of £7, to be distributed in prizes by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, shows the interest he takes in the spread of a taste for his favorite flower, and we doubt not that we shall see, another year, specimen plants competing for the prizes which will compare with the splendid specimens annually exhibited by himself, and for which he has always carried off the highest prizes.-Ed.

Coe's Transparent Cherry.-A rather glowing account of this cherry has recently been published in the Horticulturist. An amateur friend, who has passed the spring and summer in Hartford, lately called on us, and assured us that the variety is not of so high a character as there represented; that it is sim

ply a very good cherry; he has eaten it day after day, and he states that he considers it inferior to a very common cherry brought into Hartford and sold under the name of the Rocky Hill Honey-heart, a native variety, originated near Wethersfield, eighty years ago. Coe's Transparent is classed next to the Downer, "the finest American cherry:" some amateurs around Boston prefer Sparhawk's Honey-heart to the Downer, though both, in our estimation, have few equals. The varieties of cherries are so confused that we think few cultivators can really know what sorts are the best The Black Eagle has been classed, this year, among the best which have been shown here, and has been awarded one of the special prizes of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. We have plenty of delicious cherries, and unless the new sorts much surpass them in size, we think it quite useless to encumber our catalogues with their names.-Ed.

ART. IV. Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Saturday, August 7, 1817.-An adjourned meeting of the Society was held to-day, the President in the chair.

Mr. C. M. Hovey read a letter from E. Beck, Esq., Isleworth, near London, corresponding member, presenting to the Society, through him, the liberal sum of £7 sterling, to be appropriated as prizes for pelargoniums, as follows:

"I wish to place at the disposal of the Committee, seven pounds sterling, to form two prizes for pelargoniums for 1848. Five pounds and two pounds for the best and second best exhibition of six plants of the most dissimilar varieties, cultivated with superior skill in eight-inch pots, open to all.

The thanks of the society were voted to Mr. Beck for his liberal donation, and the Corresponding Secretary was authorized to send Mr. Beck a copy of the vote.

Voted, That the Corresponding Secretary be requested to prepare and forward a letter of condolence to the family of their late Vice President, Jonathan Winship, Esq.

Mr. C. Downing, Newburgh, N. Y., presented the Society a bound copy of the 1st volume of the Horticulturist.

Voted, That the thanks of the Society be presented Mr. Downing for the same.

The following gentlemen were elected members :-James Lloyd, Thomas Briers, John Albree, Joseph N. Howe, Boston; Thomas Leighton, Jr., William Leighton, Cambridge.

Adjourned two weeks to August 21st.

Exhibited.-FLOWERS: From the President of the Society, four plants of Lilium lancifolium álbum, and one seedling; seven plants of Fuchsias, viz. Mrs. Frederick Millbank, flesh-colored sepals and rosy lilac corolla, Cleopatra, flesh-colored sepals, crimson and scarlet corolla, new, large flower; Sir Henry Pottinger, flesh sepals tipped with green, purple crimson corolla; Exoniensis, and Lady of the Lake; also Gloxínia supérba,