412 Cincinnati Horticultural Society. [Septerriber, 



An interesting communication was received from F. G. Gary, Esq., 

 on the subject of Terra-culture. 



A communication was also received from A. H. Ernst, on the suh- 

 ject of Plums and Curculio. Referred to the Fruit Committee. 



A. A. Mullet, M. Kelly and G. Sleath. were appointed a committee 

 to visit the grounds of P. S. Bush, Esq., of Covington, and report on 

 his Plum culture. 



Charles Johnson and Charles Patton were elected members of the 

 Society. 



DEATH OF DAVID ROSS. 



Messrs. A. Strauch, S. S. Jackson and M. Kelly, who were appoint- 

 ed a committee to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of David 

 Ross, presented the following : 



Whereas, We learn that a much respected member of this Society, 

 David Ross, formerly of this city, and recently of Louisville, 

 has departed this life — 



Resolved, That we regret the loss the cause of Horticulture sustains 

 by this event. Mr. Ross has long been one of the most eminent land- 

 scape gardeners in the West. His influence has materially contributed 

 to produce that high degree of taste in rural matters which now dis- 

 tinguishes our neighborhood, and he has been one of the most promi- 

 nent of those who have applied the principles of landscape gardening 

 to the laying out of public grounds and cemeteries. 



Resolved, That we, in common with his family and friends, deplore 

 the loss of one who, by his amiable disposition and talents, has so 

 truly fulfilled his duties as a citizen and a neighbor. 



Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to his 

 family, and that this Society condole with them in their irreparable 

 loss. 



It is quite a noticeable featuro that, from the large attendance and 

 deep interest manifested at the meetings, the Horticultural Society 

 has not been in such a prosperous condition since its organization. 

 The exhibition of fruits, flowers, and vegetables is extensive and beau- 

 tiful. The public, ladies as well as gentlemen, are invited by the 

 Society to visit the exhibition rooms, on each Saturday morning, at 

 ten o'clock. JOHJs Q. FOOTE, Chairman. 



