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PENNSYLVANIA HORT. SOCIETY. 



Bigarreau, May Duke, and several varieties of 

 Morellas, — forming complete -iuils for the sea- 

 son. 



Gooseberries. — Of this fruit this cily may boast 

 of produein^^ it in greater perfection thau any 

 other part of the state. Man}- of the Jeaduig va- 

 rieties were upon the table of extraordinary size 

 and beauty, and cultivators have not to complain 

 of the loss of their crops by the mildew which de- 

 stroys this fruit in other parts of the state. This 

 is attributable to the influence of the lake upon 

 much of this country. 



Of the flowers which constituted the principal 

 attraction of the exhibition, it is not in our power 

 to do justice, and therefore would refer our read- 

 ers to a more particular account of them, which 

 will be in another column, by the proper officers 

 of the society; but a few of the roses so attract- 

 ed our attention, we cannot pass them over. 



Among them, we noticed some of the finest double 

 crested roses we have ever seen, — double and 

 single moss roses were in abundance, soiiie ot the 

 bouquets being composed entirely of the half ex- 

 panded llowei s, and buds of this queen of flowers. 

 Of Carnations and Picotees there wcie some fine 

 varieties — Verbenas, a splendid collection. The 

 productions of the woods and fields were also 

 beautifully arranged, showing that the Botanists 

 had been busy, and from the correctness of label- 

 ling of wild plants, it was plain that scientific 

 men were engaged in horticultural pursuits. 



A fine band of music was in attendance for the 

 amusement of a very select audience, and the 

 evening was passed in a manner calculated to 

 leave a favorable imjnession upon all who were 

 present, and a desire for a repetition of like exhi- 

 bitions, as exerting a beneficial influence upon 

 every part of community. Oswego Times. 



PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



The slated meetinjoflliis society occurred on Tuesday eve- 

 ning, Aug. 2O1I1. E. W. Keyser. vice-pre?ideiil, in tlie Chair. 



The most attractive portion of llie exliil)ilioii was the fruit 

 tables, whicli contained a rich display ol' grapes and plums, 

 very fine peaches, pears, apples, nectarines and water melon;. 

 In plutns, It has not been surpassed in extent, variety, or per- 

 fectness of specimens, at any moinhly display, — laxaig to the 

 utmost the powers of discrimination in the committee to deter- 

 mine the awards. The cut flowers, in the beautiful designs 

 and bouquets, never appeared to heUer advantage, nor the 

 vegetables in finer condition ; atibrding much gratification to 

 the members upon the eve of the grand autumnal display. 

 From the present evidences and known prolificness of the sea- 

 son, a most successful eflbrt may be anticipated a month 

 hence. 



The premiums were awarded as follows, viz : 



By the committee on plants and flowers. Hot-house plants 

 — for the best grown and finest flowered, three named varie- 

 ties, to Ben Daniels, gardener to Caleb Cope ; lor the second 

 best, to Maurice Fimi, gardener to John l,ambert. Plants 111 

 pois — for the best and most interesting collection named, to 

 Maurice Finn. Design of cut flowers — lor the best, to An- 

 drew Dryburgh ; for the second best, to Ben Daniels. For the 

 best bouquet suitable for the hand, to Maurice Finn. Basket 

 of cut flowers — for the best, to Robert Kilvington; for the se- 

 cond best, to Andrew Dryburgh. For the best formed of in- 

 digenous flowers, to Robert Kilvington. And a special pre- 

 mium of one dollar to Maurice Finn, for a liandsome b.iskel 

 of cut flowers; and another of one dollar to Ben Daniels, for 

 a beautiful collection of 31 varieties of cut Fuchsias. 



By the committee on fruits. Grapes — iVr the best three 

 bunches of a black variety {the Black Hamburg,) to William 

 Hamill. gardener to D. B. Taylor; for the second best (the 

 Black Hamburg,) to Thomas O'Brien, gaidener to the Institu- 

 tion of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart, at Eden Hall. For the 

 best of a white variety (the White Fronti?nac,) and for the 

 second best (the Chasselas.) to Tho's O'Brfen. Nectarines — 

 for the best (the Cushing's White.) to Charles Sapp, gardener 

 to J. Askew, Burlington, N. J. Plums— for the best twelve 

 (the Washington.) to Jolin Wetherill. jr., ."Spring Garden ; for 

 the second best (the Washington,) to Robert Johnson. .South- 

 wark; for the third best (the Green Gage.) to Mrs. John B. 

 Smith. Peaches— for the best (the Early York,) to Her. W. 

 S. Cleveland; for the second best (Froth's Early Red.) and 

 for the third best (the Coolidge's Favorite,) to John Perkins, 

 Moorestown, N. J. Pears — for the best (the Washington.) to 

 Isaac B. Baxter; for the second best (the Bartlett,) to John 

 Perkins; for the third best (the Moyamensing,) to Mrs. Jolm 



B. .Smith. Apples — for tlie best (tlie Summer Pearmain.) for 

 the second best (the Maiden's Blush,) and for liie ihird best 

 (the Hagloe.) to John Perkins. And special premiums — one 

 of one dollar to Ben Daniels, for a splendid dish of Austrian 

 Muscat Grapes; and of two dollars 10 Clialklcy (ilover, N. J., 

 for three fine water melons, of the Mountain Sweet variety. 



By the cominiiiee on vegetables. Fot the best display by a 

 market gaidener, to Aiilliony Fel".en ; for the second best, lo 

 AnllKiny Felteii, jr. For the best display by an amateur gar- 

 dener, to Maurice Finn, gardener to John Lambert; for the 

 second best, to Ben Daniels, gardener lo Caleb Cope. 



The committee of finance reported that they liad examined 

 the semi-annual statemeiil of the Treasurer, and found the 

 same correct. 



The special committee, appointed to investigate the subject 

 of the ravages committed by the Cicada sej^teiiideciin, the 

 Seventeen Year Locust, on the roots of trees, submiued an in- 

 teresting report, stating that they had found the insect, under 

 the guidance of Miss Morris, of Germanlowii, about the roots 

 of several fruit trees, in an advanced stage, which that lady 

 asserts, and confidently believes, has lived iu its laval state for 

 the past sixteen years, — deriving its nourishment I'rom the sap 

 of the trees, lo which it is attached in great numbers by its 

 proboscis, lo the manifest injury of the tree. The connnitlee 

 submitted also papers from Miss Morris, describing fully the 

 insect, its habits, and the ill effects to trees ; and from Profes- 

 sors Goadby and Hare, confirming her views. 



Miss Morris also called the attention of the committee to an 

 insect, the Baridius trinotatus Say, which feeds on tlie inside 

 of the potato stem, causing its destruction The remedy which 

 .she suggests is an efTeciual one — that of mowing down tlie 

 vines. On motion. 



Ordered, That the thanks of the Society be teitdered to Miss 

 M. H. Morris, for thus communicating her aiscoveries, and for 

 her kind attentions to the committee. 



Commuuicatioiis were read from tlie Duke of Devonshire, 

 and Mrs. Catharine Stanley, in acknowiedgnient of their elec- 

 tion lo honorary membership in our associaiion. 



Invitations were announced from the officers of the Ameri- 

 can Pomological Congress, to send dele-rates to tlie next ses- 

 sion of the National liLslitution, about to assemble at Cincin- 

 nati. Oliio. on the 2d, ."Jd and 4th of Oclober, and from the 

 Chester Co. Horticultural .Society, lo attend the autumnal ex- 

 hibition ; when, on motion. 



Ordered. That the President appoint delegates therelo; aUo 

 to exhibitions of olher societies. 



Tho. P. James, 



Reeorduig Secretary. 



