The city of Exeter is in the West of England, and is about 200 miles on the Great Western Railway. We very recently visited the two Exeter nurseries; that of James Veitch and Son was the first to which our attention was directed. This is one of the largest and best kept nurseries in the kingdom, in which will be found full collections of all the principal classes of plants in cultivation. Here you find growing luxuriantly such plants as Piptanthus nepalenaia, Kleagnuses, Pittosporums, and a number of shrubs and plants thai are treated as greenhouse plants in the more rigid north. Devonshire is indeed a favored locality, and a number of shrubs and plants live out during the winter, that, with us, and especially farther north, require considerable shelter, and in some cases, greenhouse protection. In the open ground are to be seen growing freely, large patches of the rarer sorts of Arbutus, Hollies, Photinias, and many of that better class of shrubs too seldom seen and cultivated; and a large collection of Conifers are grown here, and we noticed a very beautiful specimen of Araucaria imbrioata, with the same regular symmetrical form as the famed Dropmore specimen.

How such an exquisite tree must tempt many to become a purchaser of one or more of this noble plant 1 Many fine specimens of Conifers are to be seen, and our attention was attracted by two varieties of Cupressus Lambertiana, one throwing its shoots in a horizontal direction, and the other maintaining an erect and close growth. Both varieties are handsome, and appear to be equally hardy. A small plant of Picea amabilis, which promises to be a noble companion for Picea Nord-xnanniana and Nobilis; and small plants of Picea grandis and Bracteata, both of which give promise of great beauty, are also planted out. These three species will prove valuable additions.

Close by the nursery is the private residence of Mr. Veitch, in the garden belonging to which are some new species of Conifers. In a sheltered nook, close by the dwelling-house, the beautiful Eugenia ugni had ripened its fruit, which is of the size of a large black currant. It is our impression that the Eugenia ugni is destined to become an important plant, and that it will be much valued and cultivated for its fruit, tor when perfectly ripe, the flavor bears a close resemblance to a good pine-apple; in fact, it is a rich aromatic and indescribable flavor, being something between that of a good pine and the Hautbois strawberry, and even in gathering this rich odor is left on the fingers. In the Camellia house is a large plant of the Lapageria rosea trained over a portion of the house, and had then several of its rich scarlet blossoms fully expanded. It is a most valuable and beautiful climber, and seems to do best in a soil composed chiefly of peat and fibrous matter. This plant is not sufficiently known yet, for on its first introduction many were puzzled as to the treatment it should have, and in some instances it was treated as a hothouse plant, and is others as a greenhouse plant.

A cool and shaded situation seems to suit it best, and when planted out in a border in a Camellia house, or in a cool and shady conservatory, it will no doubt do well. In the same house Fuchsia pendulina was in fall bloom, and the Camellias were in most luxuriant health, and covered with a profusion of plump buds, such as are not often seen. Geraniums are grown very well here, a house being devoted entirely to specimens. We noticed at the outside end of one of the houses a large plant of Fuchsia Dominiana, that had been flowering freely, and was now cased for the winter. This is really a valuable winter blooming conservatory plant, but somehow or other it is sadly mismanaged at times. It should be grown freely early in summer, and then checked, and its wood ripened early in autumn, so as to induce freedom of blooming in winter. Two er three houses, devoted expressly to new and rare plants, many of which are not yet proved, are of the greatest interest, as well as one or two private gardens, in which new shrubs, herbaceous plants, etc, are planted for proving. In one of these, we noticed the true Embothrium cocoineum, which has a broad leaf, and was well set with flower buds, and is quite hardy.

We have, however, seen another species with a narrow leaf, under the same name, but the latter seems to be Embothrium salicifolium, and is not hardy. We also noticed a new hardy herbaceous plant named Phygelium capense, which of course was not in bloom at that late season of the year, but we were told it was a welcome addition to this very useful class of plants, as was a new scarlet hardy Delphinium cardinale, the entire stock of which is in the hands of Veitch and Son. Will not this plant indeed be a valuable acquisition? The beautiful little Leptodaotylom Californicum was blooming freely, and seems to require the same treatment as Roallia ciliata, and is a delightful winter blooming plant. In the Orchid house the charming little Sonerila margaritaoea, with its spotted foliage and pale pink flowers with bright yellow stamens, was blooming freely, and the various species of Anaectochilus were growing freely in a much drier atmosphere, and with less nursing than we generally see adopted, and which seems to be quite unnecessary. In this house was the beautiful Ouvirandra fenestralis, or lattice plant, immersed in tepid water, and growing luxuriantly.

What an interesting plant this is! the leaf being so totally different to that of other plants.

Close to the principal entrance of Lucombe, Pince and Co.'s home nursery, is the original Lucombe Oak, now a noble tree, the trunk of which is several feet in circumference. At the entrance to the show house are two superb pyramidal Irish Yews in tubs, and in the show house, 120 feet in length by 18 feet in width, was a display of flowers such as we seldom meet with at this dormant season of the year. Several fine plants of Fuchsia Dominiana were in full bloom, as well as Primulas, Chrysanthemums, and other blooming plants. Several plants of the Pampas Grass in bloom were grouped among other things, and produced a very pleasing effect. Close by is the Camellia house, a noble structure, 840 feet in length by 24 feet in width, and filled with splendid specimens of Camellias loaded with buds. Passing through the Camellia house we enter upon the Rockery, situated in a circle, the diameter of which is about 150 feet, and inclosed by a thick laurel hedge, several feet in height. Here is to be found a piece of rockwork, arranged with truly artistic skill. What once was an ordinary basin for a fountain, has, by the skilful arrangement of large blocks of stone, been converted into rooks and caverns, between which a stream of water passes gently on.

A natural ruggedness is thrown over the whole, and various plants suitable to the locality are charmingly interspersed. It would shame half of our landscape gardeners of the present day. At one side of the rockwork is a splendid specimen of the majestic Pampas Grass, about ten feet in height, and possessing twelve fine spikes of silvery feathers glistening in the sunshine. What a noble ornamental hardy plant for a lawn, with its handsome drooping foliage! Here, too, is a noble specimen of Piuus insignia full 40 feet through, and about 50 feet in height, a fine specimen of Pinus Sinclairi, 8 feet high; Pinus macrocarpa, 15 feet high, and a beautiful specimen of Biota japonioa, 8 feet high. On the rockwork are Desfontania spinosa, Skimmia japonioa, and other new and ornamental plants. By the side of a long walk, reaching nearly half a mile, are superb specimens of Pinus insignis, Abies Douglasi, Picea Nordmanniana, and various other valuable Conifers, planted in large tubs composed of stout pieces of wood, banded tolerably close together so as to admit of a partial egress of the roots, and to insure the safe removal of the specimens, as many of the Pinus insignis and other conifers are of considerable height and size.

At the end of the walk is a small Pinetum, in which we observed one of the finest specimens of Picea pinsapo we have ever met with.

This nursery is remarkable for the immense stock of conifers it contains. There are large quantities of Arauoarias, all handsome well grown plants from 2 to 6 or 7 feet in height, large quantities of Pinus cembra, Juniperus sinensis, Irish Yews of all sizes; and, in short, the finest stock of conifers in the kingdom. Great attention has been paid to standard Portugal laurels, of which a quantity is to be seen with clean straight stems, and symmetrically trained heads. Heaths and greenhouse plants are well done and extensively grown here. We noticed the fragrant and beautiful Luculia in full bloom, as well as the graceful winter blooming Thyrsaoanthus rutilans, with its pendent racemes of scarlet blossoms. Here also was a good plant of the Bouvardia longiflora, with its clear white Jasminum like flowers. It is a charming winter blooming plant, and is very valuable for bouquets; there is a fine collection of Orchids here, several of which were in bloom. - London Florist.