Personal Exhibitions

The leading florists are making personal exhibitions that are equalling in beauty and interest those given by associations. Siebrecht's Orchid Exhibition in New York in the spring, drew " all the beauty and fashion " of the great city to view it. B. A. Elliott in like manner astonished the Pittsburgers in the last week of May by a Rhododendron exhibit, which reminded the spectators of the great Centennial sights These attractions educate and do good.

The American Association For The Advancement Of Science

This excellent organization meets this year in New York city, on August 10th, continuing for a full week. The botanical section has become one of the leading attractions and draws attendance from all parts of the Union.

A Fruit Exhibition

The fruit growers of Connecticut were treated to a grand free exhibition of strawberries, roses, cherries and other things, under the auspices of the State Board of Agriculture, at Bridgeport, Conn., on June 23. It is said to have been a very good educational affair.

Premiums For Scotch Thistles

Councillor Lyon, Chairman of the Acting Directors of the Royal Horticultural Society of Aberdeen, has just received from Dr. F. Maitland Moir, Aberdeen, a beautiful silver cup, to be competed for at the summer exhibition of the Society, for the best Scotch Thistle. A strong and spiney competition is anticipated, says the Gardeners' Chronicle.

Narcissus, Glory Of Leyden

This is believed to be the largest variety cultivated. It was raised by Mr. DeGraaf, of Leyden. The bell is two inches wide at the mouth, and the whole spread of the flower nearly five inches.

Tuberose Bulbs

Natal, in South Africa, now raises tuberose bulbs of such excellent quality, that they bring fair figures in the London market.

Cheap Orchids

In England this means orchids that can be bought for about one or two dollars each.

Calla Lily

Calla lily by the florists of this country is the name of the Arum lily of the English florists. The old name was Ethiopian lily, and it has been called Easter lily - no doubt other English names will be given to it - but the one botanical name of Richardia Ethiopica, will identify the plant all over the world, though it may be a hard name for some to remember.

New Kinds Of Mignonette

The growers of England are still trying their hands at raising new varieties of Mignonette. The latest result of their labors is Cannell's Perfection. The flower spike measures four inches long and two inches broad, according to cuts that we have seen.