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THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS.

[June 18, 1853.

THE BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW, AT PENNYCOMEQUICK, PLYMOUTH.

amateurs. On the west was another tent, in which the bazaar of the Ladies’ Lying-in Charity was held. Below was a 60-feet bell-tent for visitors, and lower down was a geranium tent; and several marquees.

In the fruit tent were some very beautiful grape-vines, from the Earl of St. Germans. Sir Ralph Lopes, Bart., M.P., had sent some very fine citrons and lemons; and the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe and St. Germans had also contributed to this department. There was also a very fine dish of strawberries, from the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe; and a fine specimen of the Ripley Queen pine from the Earl of St. Germans.

To the left of the upper entrance was the large marquee, where the

 amateurs’ flowers were exhibited. This was a very beautiful show—the finest, perhaps, seen in Plymouth. The first prize was gained for greenhouse plants by Admiral Rogers, whose Azalea punctata was remarkably rich in flower, well grown, and the most beautiful plant of the kind in the exhibition. Amongst the stove plants was a fine specimen of the hoya-bella, belonging to the Earl of St. Germans. It was clothed with a profusion of waxlike flowers, and obtained, for its beauty and excellence, the Society’s gold medal. The noble Earl’s miscellaneous group included a specimen of the Norfolk Island pine, the Araucaria excelsa; and his Lordship also showed some Azalias, rich and profuse in flower, completely covering the plant with a sheet of exquisite colour. The Earl of

Morley exhibited a fine collection of Ericas, many of which were remarkably beautiful; to these were awarded the first prize. His Lordship was also successful with his show of Azalias.

Mr. Elliott, of the Royal Hotel, exhibited about a hundred plants of different kinds, and carried off eight prizes. His geraniums were the finest group exhibited, and gained the first prize.

Mr. Morgan, nurseryman, of Torquay, exhibited a fine specimen of Azalea variegata and others; good examples of Erica depressa, &c.; and a few good Pinellas of different sorts.

Mr. Pontey’s marquee was filled entirely by supplies from his own extensive nursery.

We regret that we have not space for the prize-list.

HORTICULTURAL SHOW,  AT THE BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S MEETING, PLYMOUTH.