editor's table. 



to a flat surface, it never ought to be much higher than that of an ordinary table, and, in 

 all cases, there should be a division down the centre covered with green baize, or some other 

 cheap material, so as to prevent more being seen than the eye can easily examine in passing. 

 In the present case, the stage was much higher than it ought to have been, and too narrow. 

 The fruit on the upper tier was so elevated as to be completely hid from the sight of all 

 ordinary spectators ; and many exhibitors must have regretted to find the objects of their 

 care and anxiety in the position they occupied. The want of a screen down the centre was 

 apparent to every one, from its permitting them to see the props and other expedients re- 

 sorted to by exhibitors in order to display their boxes of fruit to the best advantage." 



Pennsylvania Hoeticcltcral Society. — The stated meeting of this Society occurred at 

 Concert Hall, on Tuesday evening, November 18, 1856, Caleb Cope in the chair. Numerous 

 premiums were awarded. 



The Committee called the attention of the Society to the growth of the Chrysanthemums 

 from John Anspach's, being the most luxuriant of any collection exhibited for a long time. 



By the Committee on Fruits. Apples, collection of fifty specimens. Special Premiums — 

 of five dollars to Richard Matthews, gr. to Jos. S. Lovering, for six vines of Black Hamburg 

 Grapes in pots ; of five dollars to Jerome Grafi", gr. to Caleb Cope, for an interesting collection 

 of cut Grapes, consisting of four varieties ; of five dollars to Clias. Sutherland, gr. to J. 

 Anspach, for six Pine-Apples grown in pots. 



Vegetables. The Committee call the attention of the Society to a dish of Potatoes grown 

 in Luzerne County, called the Dooryard — very superior in quality, and of large size. The 

 Committee were gratified to report to the Society that the display of vegetables made this 

 evening, was superior to any that we have had for many months. 



The Committee for establishing premiums, reported a schedule for the year 1857, which, 

 on being amended, was adopted. 



Five gentlemen were elected members of the Society. 



Objects Shown. — Plants from M. W. Baldwin's greenhouse : Chrysanthemum var. Galatia, 

 Soluudia grandiflora, Clerodendron fallax, Eulopia Mackai, Veronica Andersoni, Daphne 

 indica rubra, and specimen Posoquira longiflora. 



From John Anspach. A collection of twelve large var. Chrysanthemums, a collection of 

 twelve dwarf varieties, and specimens of both kinds. 



From John Tucker's gr. A specimen of Cuculia gratissima, in fine flower, and very fragrant. 



By Alexander Parker. A collection of Chrysanthema and other plants. 



A Table Design, a Basket, and various pairs of TIand-Bompiets. 



Fruits. From John Anspach's conservatory, Pine-Apples, in pots, three Black Jamaica, 

 and three Queens. 



From Jos. S. Lovering's grapehouses. Six pots of Black Hamburg Grapes in pots. 



From C. Cope's grapery. Cut bunches of Grapes — twelve Muscat of Alexander, eight 

 West's St. Peters, seven Black Hamburg, and three Chasselas of Fontainbleau. 



By Isaac B. Baxter. Fifty Pears — twelve Duchesse, ten Passe Colmar, ten B. Kance, ten 

 St. Germain, and eight Napoleon ; also ten clusters of winter Grapes. 



By Saml. W. Noble, Montgomery Co. Apples — sixteen varieties. 



By John Perkins, Moorestown, N. J. Apples — ten varieties. 



By Thos. Meghean, Mrs. Wetherill's gr. Two kinds of Apples, and one of Pears. 



BY -WILLIAM SAUNDERS. 



JANUARY. 



TuE Calendar of Operations, a new feature of the Horticulturist commenced with the last 

 volume, is always considered of interest by the gardener and amateur, as remindin 

 emjiloyer and employed of duties in prospect for the coming month, but no Calend 



