Q BANGOR HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



the wreck and brought it forward. The result was, that the dis- 

 play, though exceeded iu some former exhibitions, was highly 

 gratif3"ing, and no doubt was the means of stimulating some to 

 action, the result of which will be apparent in future years. 



Our show of grapes was meagre on account of the backward- 

 ness of the season ; but handsome apples and pears were there, 

 while the display of plums and vegetables was fine. 



Our lady contributors seemed to vie with each other in their 

 eflbrts to give to Floriculture the place it deserves in every home ; 

 and many proofs of skill were shown in beautiful bouquets and 

 floral designs, while art was not neglected, as evinced by many 

 fine paintings on exhibition. 



The Society is fortunate in having within its limits the garden 

 whence sprung the superior plum, the "IfcLaughlvi," which has 

 been scattered over the land, and everywhere proves one of the 

 best. As a singular fact, it may now be mentioned, that in the 

 same garden, on either side of the original McLaughlin plum tree, 

 has come up a seedling pear, each of which gives promise of 

 becoming among pears what the McLaughlin is among plums. 

 One has ben named the "Eastern Belle" and the other the "Indian 

 Queen." 



Hon. Hannibal Hamlin exhibited a potato known as the "Cham- 

 berlain," which was awarded a premium as the "best new 

 j)olato of decided merit originated in this county." It was orignated 

 by the late George W. Chamberlain, Esq., of Carmel, a few years 

 since, and proves to be ver}' prolific and desirable, superior in 

 grain and flavor, and it was believed by the Cominittee on Vege- 

 tables, and many others who tried it cooked in vaiious ways, that 

 it is destined soon to become a leading variety. 



Our Society is doing a good wox'k, and has been the means of' 

 stimulating many to the cultivation of Fruits and Flowers. 



The amount of premiums oflered, $200 ; amount awarded, $142. 



Samuel G. Robinson, Secretai^. 



