556 ExhibitioJis of Horticultural Societies. 



For best martynias, to Wm. Newcomb, of Pittstown, $1. 

 For best tomatoes, to Joel Rathbone, of Kenwood, $1. 

 For greatest number of varieties of tomatoes, to E. P. Prentice, $1. — 

 R. F. Johnstone, Chairman. 



Neiu Bedford HorLkuUural Society. — This young and flourishing society 

 held its annual exhibition at New Bedford on the 27th, 2Sth, and 29lh of 

 September last. We had intended to have been present ourselves by the kind 

 invitation of the society, but could not make it convenient to do so. A 

 fall report has been sent to us, but to give it in detail would occupy sev- 

 eral pages. A great display of plants in pots, bouquets, designs, «&c., was 

 made, and the number of contributors very large for an association so re- 

 cently formed. It argues well for the interest taken in the subject in this 

 city. 



The principal collections of plants in pots were from James Arnold and 

 W. R. Rodman, Esqrs. Bouquets and cut flowers were furnished by many 

 contributors. 



Floral Decorations. — These were very creditable, and w^ere as fol- 

 lows : — 



From Wing Russell. A pyramid of flowers, eight feet high, composed 

 of amaranths, asters, dahlias, and coreopses, standing on a plinth or ped- 

 estal covered with moss. A dome constructed with dahlias, and surmount- 

 ed with amaranths, cockscomb, clematis, and ground pine, a very handsome 

 structure. A shield or circular design, covered with dahlias. 



From Wellwood Young. Two pyramids of flowers, amaranths, asters, 

 &c. A shield, or circular design, the ground of moss, ornamented with 

 dahlias and globe amaranths. 



From Mrs. James Arnold. Two pyramidal bouquets of dahlias, salvias, 

 fuchsias, nasturtiums, and other flowers. A vase covered with autumnal 

 leaves, containing a great vnrieiy of dried grasses. This was one of the 

 most attractive features of the exhibition. 



From Dr. M. B. Roche. Algae-seaweeds, one hundred and fourteen 

 specimens, very nicely and carefully preserved. Of the many interesting 

 objects collected in the Hall, we believe none were more admired, or attract- 

 ed greater attention than these. 



From Wm. M. Howard. Model of a church, with its elevated spire, 

 placed on a mound four feet in height, — the w hole covered with moss, and 

 ornamented with dahlias, zinnias, globe amaranth, and many other flowers. 

 From .lohn Gibson. Flora's Temple, an open hexagonal structure, the 

 floor and basement covered with mosses and lichens, the pillars wreathed 

 with ground pine. It was inlaid and ornamented with pansies, zinnias, 

 globe amaranths, cockscomb dahlias, china asters, &.c. The circumfer- 

 ence at base was twenty-four feet, and the height thirteen feet. 



From Robert Allen. A cottage, form quadrangular, five feet in front, 

 three and one half in depth, and eight feet in height. This also was cov- 

 ered with moss, and adorned with dahlias, clematis, globe amaranth, mari- 

 gold, heliotrope, and other flowers. A moss covered scat within. 

 From Wellwood Young. An octagonal temple, eight feet in height, 



