Editorial Notes. 



JRetter tlinti Jixpectvd. ^ 



The Rhododendron display on Boston Common, last spring, was more successful, 

 financially, than we supposed. Over $7,310 were realized, and of this ^1,534 was 

 clear profit, which was presented by Mr. Hunnewell to the Treasury of the Massa- 

 chusetts Horticultural Society. This is a good showing. 



Vhe Mtivtha Grape. 



Fruit coming from Virginia, of this variety, have been selling for twenty-five 

 cents per pound, very steadily. The commission men are confident it will always 

 bring a good price, no matter what its flavor may be. 



The Ives Grnjie, 



This grape is becoming very popular with dealers. It proves to be a better shipper 

 than the Concord, the flesh is more firm, not so likely to break, and will carry 

 further into the interior. Buyers will always prefer to get the Ives as long as it 

 lasts, and with Concord, side by side, the Ives will always be sold out first. 



National HorticuUiiml Society. \ 



Quite a strong feeling now prevails among horticultural circles, to assist in the 

 formation of a National Horticultural Society, to hold its session in alternate years 

 with those of the American Pomological Society. Many have mentioned this topic 

 to us, and at Boston, during the session of the American Pomological Society, the 

 idea was broached with considerable force. We would, personally, be glad to see 

 such an organization created, and handsomely supported. It seems to be impera- 

 tively needed, for it has a sphere of wide use and influence, and in no sense will it 

 conflict with the claims or the popularity of the American Pomological Society. 

 The latter mainly confines its attention to fruit. The other aims only at a considera- 

 tion of the more ornamental portion of horticulture — flowers, trees, plants, garden- 

 ing, etc. We believe most of the working members of the American Pomological 

 Society would join the new organization, and we think superior talent could be 

 called out to properly ofiicer it, and give it dignity, literary character, and an 

 extensive influence. We would propose for such an organization the name of S. B. 

 Parsons as president, and Josiah Hoopes as secretary. Such a force will draw 

 popularity everywhere. 



JN'eiv Pear, Souvenir dul Contjres. 



Specimens of the fruit of the new Pear were recently forwarded to us by Ellwan- 

 ger tfc Barry, of Rochester, N. Y. They ripened in the house, after keeping two 

 weeks, and developed a fine golden color, with touches of crimson on the cheeks, 

 producing a very handsome and attractive appearance. The Pear is very large, 



