234 Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 



Greening, Golden Russet, Pomme Gris, Winesap. By B. Hodge, Northern 

 Spy, Swaar, Brabant Bellefleur, Lyman's Pumpkin Sweet. By L. Eaton, 

 Baldwin. 



The Osage Orange was stated by several members to be but slightly 

 injured, and its fitness for a hedge plant was generally admitted. 



The following pears were discussed : — French Jargonelle, Louise Bonne 

 de Jersey, Stevens' Genesee, V. M. Leon le Clerc, Duchess d'Angouleme, 

 Winter Nelis, and Orange. 



The report of the committee of publication was taken up and accepted 

 as amended. 



On motion of W. R. Coppock, a vote was passed recommending to the 

 public the agricultural warehouse of Messrs. Mason & Lovering, which 

 was ordered to be published. The society then adjourned. Jno. B. Eatou, 

 Recording Secretary. 



Horticultural Society of Ne"w York, — This association was organ- 

 ized in New York on Monday evening, March 22d. 



Mr. Pell, of Pellham, occupied the chair, — and Robert Curtis, Secretary. 



Mr. Andrew Maythorn, the first proposer of the society, being called 

 upon, stated the objects of the meeting. After remarks from Mr. M, and 

 other gentlemen, the committee to frame a constitution and by-laws, sent 

 in their report, which was read and adopted. 



The following gentlemen were then elected officers for the year : — 



President. — (Vacancy.) 



Vice Presidents,— W. C. N. Waddell, W. A. Haines, N. R. Anthony, 

 Shepherd Knapp. 



Treasurer. — W. W. Crane. ' 



Corresponding Secretary. — P. B. Mead. 



Recording Secretary. — R Curtis. 



The election of President was put off till another meeting. 



A committee of five were appointed to take measures respecting an 

 exhibition on the fourth week in May, and report at the next meeting. 

 Adjourned for two weeks. — [Jhner. Gard. Chron.) 



Art. IV. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 



Saturday, March 6. — Exhibited. Flowers: From Hovey & Co., fine 

 seedling azaleas. From P. Barnes, a pretty plant of Pimelea Neipperg- 

 iana, white ; also, very fine specimens of Cyclamen persicum. From A. 

 McLoKiian, fine specimens of Cyclamen persicum. From J. Nugent, Erica 

 caffra, and seedling verbena. 



GRATUITIES AWARDED. 



To A. McLennan, for Cyclamen, $2. 



To P. Barnes, for Cyclamen, $2. 



To Jas. Nugent, for Erica caffra, $2. 



[The above meeting was omitted in our last Report.] 



