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blossomf5 of ihe Pear are not yet fully developed, while the Peach, Cherry, and Plum are 

 in perfection. 



From J. W. Mandel, two Bouquets. Also, Cut Flowers, comprising Pelargoniums, Heli- 

 otrope, Verbenas, Roses, &c. 



From 0. H. Mather, by Thomas Needham, fine Cut Flowers, including Verbenas Pelar- 

 goniums, Cinerarias, Lupins, Phlox Drummondii, Abulilon, Acacia, Cytisus, Kennedia 

 racemosa, Primulas, &c. 



From J. L. L. F. Warren, two Fuchsias, and one plant of Burchellia speciosa, rare and 

 beautiful ; and one Callistemon splendens. Also, one Table and six Hand Bouquets. 



From T. H. Perkins, by William Quant, a magnificent plant of Stephanotus floribundus- 

 one of Cineraria ; two Fuchsias, and three Geraniums. Also, one large Mantel Bouquet. 



From Hovey & Co., fine Pahsies. 



From J. L. Gardner, by J. Thomas, six fine plants of Verbena, entered loo late for pre- 

 mium. Also, a fine display of Cut Flowers, including Sweet Peas, in great variety ; fine 

 seedling Pelargoniums, Nemophylla insignis grandiflora, Calceolarias, Nasturtiums, &c. 



AWARD OF PREMIUMS. 



For the best large Mantel Bouquet, first premium, of two dollars, to Azell Bowditch ; 

 second do., of one dollar, to William Quant. 



For the best six Pot Plants, first premium, of two dollars, to William Quant; second do., 

 of one dollar, to Azell Bowditch. 



The Committee award a gratuity of five dollars to William Quant, for a splendid plant 

 of Stephanotus floribundus. Also, to R. M. Copeland, a gratuity of three dollars, for a 

 fine display of beautiful Hyacinths. 



For the Committee, JOSEPH BRECK, Chairman. 



EXHIBITION OF FRUITS. 

 Mr. Allen of Salem, made a fine display of splendid Grapes, viz.: — Ferral, Black 

 Hamburg, Zinfindal, Early Black July, Grizzly Frontignan, Pitmaston White Cluster, and 

 White Chasselas. Also, Black and White Figs of St. Michael, Azores. The Pitmaston 

 White Cluster, is a small round berry, and when fully ripe of a fine yellow color ; it is the 

 earliest Grape, and will ripen in from ten to twenty days less time than the Chasselas or 

 Sweetwater. It is a very desirable variety. 



For the Committee, S. WALKER, Chairman. 



EXHIBITION OF VEGETABLES. 

 From T. H. Perkins, by William Quant, some fine Asparagus. 



EXHIBITIONS. 



Saturday, May 29, 1847. 

 EXHIBITION OF FLOWERS. 



From INIessrs. Winship, Flowering Shiubs, including fine specimens of rare Spiraeas, 

 Purple Beech, Azaleas, Pyrus Japonica, Wistaria, double-flowering Peach, with a great 

 variety of other Cut Flowers. 



From William Mellar, Tulips, in variety. Pelargoniums, Verbenas, Pansies, Iberis, &c. 

 Also, fine seedling Polyanthus. 



From E. M, Richards, Tulips, in variety, Trillium pictum, Dodecatheon, and other Cat 

 Flowers. 



From Miss Russell, a basket of Flowers, tastefull^rranged ; Wistarias, &c. 



From J. L, Gardner, by J. Thomas, three plants of Verbenas; one Tropseolum minor: 



