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Mrs. Will. Cochrane showed two varieties of strawberries, viz. : Green Pro- 

 lific, Albany Seedling. 



James Jostlin showed two varieties, viz. : Green Prolific, Monarch of the 

 West. 



Prof. Lowrie exhibited four varieties, one plate each : Duncan, Dutchess, 

 Pioneer and Sterling. 



James Wlnnis exhibited one plate Chas. Downing. 



D. Ji]dmiston exhibited three varieties, as follows: Kentucky, Pres't Wilder, 

 Monarch of the AVest. 



Wm. Wickam exhibited one plate, Monarch of the West. 



James Ilaight exhibited one plate, Monarch of the West. 



Flowers entered by D. Edmiston : 28 varieties of Hoses ; 1 large branch of 

 Roses (climber). 



Charles F. Smith (professional), a choice collection of Itoses, collection of 

 Pansies, also a collection of Lady Washington Geraniums. 



Mrs. L. B. Smith, a beautiful collection of Pansies, artistically arranged. 



Mrs. B. Harvey, collection of Roses, cut flowers, collection of Moss Roses, 

 collection of Sweet AVilliams. 



Mrs. B. Hopkins, collection of Roses. 



J. ^Y. Helme, collection of cut flowers. 



Mrs. A. Sigler, collection of cut flowers. 



B. W. Steere, collection of Peonies, collection of very choice cut flowers. 



J. W. Davis, professional ; collection of Pansies, collection of cut flowers, 

 collection of Geraniums. 



Mrs. 0. F. Hall, collection cut flowers, collection of Pansies. 



Mrs. A. W. Bradish, collection of Pansies. 



Dr. W. Owen, collection of Pansies, collection of Roses, collection of cut 

 flo^yers, collection Geraniums — 20 varieties. 



Mrs. A. Jones, collection of Pansies, collection of Peonies, collection of 

 Sweet Williams, collection of Roses. 



George Allen, collection of Roses. 



The exhibition of strawberries was very fine, and a general interest was taken 

 by the citizens in this fruit show, and a very general surprise was expressed at 

 the size and beauty of the fruit and a new interest taken by many to have some 

 growing in their gardens. The roses were in great profusion and of many 

 choice varieties, and with the large quantities of cut flowers tastefully arranged 

 the tables and store looked like one garden of loveliness. The society only 

 expected to show during the afternoon, but the citizens requested its contin- 

 uance during the evening, which was done, and the room was crowded with 

 visitors until 10 P. M. 



On December 10th a very interesting meeting was had, and the subject of 

 *^ peaches" discussed, at which time Mr. S. W. Dorr, of Washtenaw, being 

 present, gave a very interesting and instructive talk on this fruit and the plan 

 of planting, pruning, and varieties best adapted for that location. He believes 

 that there is no profit in peaches unless raised on high ground, such as may be 

 found occasionally, but does not think they can be relied on in flat, level lo- 

 calities. AYOODLAXD OWEX, 



Secretary Adrian Horticultural Society. 



