The collection of orchidaceous plants is very extensive, containing many superb specimens, particularly Cattleya crispa, C. Harrisoniana, Oncidium altissimum, O. pictum, Dendrobium Calceolaria, D. cï¾µrulescens, and Peristeria elata (the dove plant); among the more rare sorts are, Vanda teres, V. Roxburghii, Saccolabium guttatum, Huntleya violacea, Oncidium Cavendishianum, Cattleya labiata, C. Skinneri, and Burlingtonia rigida, &c. Amongst the stove plants are good specimens of Pavetta caffra, P. angustifolia, Stephanotus floribundus, Gesnera zebrina and discolor, Achimenes longiflora, Limonia spectabilis, and a very fine plant of the beautiful little Cephalotus follicularis, or New Holland pitcher plant. There are good specimens of several choice and rare greenhouse plants, such as Statice Dicksoni, Boronia anemonefolia, B. viminea, Pimelea spectabilis, Acrophyllum venosum, and a very large plant of Elichrysum proliferum. The heaths are remarkably fine, as will be seen from the following dimensions: Erica reflexa alba, 6 ft. high and 8 ft. in circumference; E. ampullacea, 4 ft. high and 8 ft. in circumference; E. transparens, 5 ft. high and 9 ft. in circumference; good specimens of E. depressa, E. Massoni, E. Irbyana, E. aristata alba, E. inflata alba, E. tricolor, and E. tricolor coronata. In the conservatory are some very fine camellias, one plant of the double white having 2000 flower buds on it; fine plants of C. j. Chandleri, C. j. pectinata, C. j. imbricata, C. j. Fordii, C. j. Colvilli, C. reticulata, &c. The orange and lemon trees are very good plants and laden with fruit. The collections of geraniums, dahlias, carnations, &c., include nearly all the newest sorts in cultivation. The pines are remarkably strong and clean. At the exhibition in Exeter, on Sept. 23., four queens were shown from Cowley, the smallest of which weighed 3 lb. 4 oz.; they were grown in a house heated by Corbett's open trough system, which answers admirably.-J. G.
