42 PROCEEDINGS. 



The Cherries, Black Tartarian and Elton, by John Fisk Allen, of Salem, nicely arranged 

 in a small dish, (one almost white and the other black.) produced a charming effect. As 

 specimens they were truly beautiful. 



In the collection of the President of the Society, Marshall P. Wilder, we noticed a few 

 berries of the Seedling Strawberry, " Lizzia Randolph," raised by our corresponding 

 member, W. D. Brinckle, M. D., of Philadelphia. We were pleased with its appearance. 

 Another season we hope to test its essential qualities. The President also presented 

 beautiful specimens of Jenney's Seedling and Princess Alice Maude. 



By Otis Johnson, of Lynn, Hovey's Seedling Strawberries, and beautiful specimens of 

 Coolidge's Favorite Peaches. 



By W. T. C. Morton, M. D., Hovey's Seedling Strawberries. 



By Cyrus Curtis, of Roxbury, Strawberries '? 



By E. Bowen, Lynn, Early White Heart Cherries ? 



By J. L. L. F. Warren, of Brighton, Early White Heart Cherries (1) and Swainstone 

 Seedling, Jenney's Seedling, Prince Albert, Stoddard, White Wood, (beautiful specimens,) 

 British Queen, and Hovey's Seedling Strawberries. 



By John Fisk Allen, of Salem, five varieties of Grapes ; Figs ; and three varieties of 

 Peaches, viz. : Royal George, (fine,) Grosse Mignonne, of New Jersey 1 (small,) and 

 Hoffman's Favorite. 



By Samuel Downer, Jr., of Dorchester, Coolidge's Favorite Peaches, and fine specimens 

 of Hovey's Seedling Strawberries. 



By Samuel Walker, of Roxbury, Seedling Wood Strawberries. 



For the Committee, S. WALKER, Chairman. 



EXHIBITIONS. 



S.iTURDAY, July 10, 1847. 

 EXHIBITION OF FLOWERS. 



From Marshall P. Wilder, President of the Society, new Phloxes, viz. : Anais Chauverii, 

 white, with rosy purple eye, after the style of Oeil de Lynx, very fine ; Auguste, and 

 delecta ; Roses — Prairie, Queen, Baltimore Belle and Perpetual Pink ; Blush Moss, cristata, 

 Noisette Solfatare, in quantity, and other varieties. 



From Messrs. Winship, a pair of fine Mantel Bouquets ; Prairie Roses, Perpetual Pink 

 and Baltimore Belle ; hardy Roses, in variety. Also, a great variety of Herbaceous and 

 Shrubby Flowering Plants, occupying one circular and a number of side stands. 



From 0. H. Mather, by Thomas Needham, a fine plant of Buddlea Lindleyana. Also, 

 a great variety of Cut Flowers, including Pelargoniums; Roses; numerous and fine 

 specimens of Phlox Van Houttii and bicolor ; P. Drummondii, var. alba, &c. ; Verbenas, 

 Stocks, Delphiniums, &c. 



From Azell Bowditch, seven Hand Bouquets. 



From James Nugent, Pelargoniums, Iberis, Roses, Verbenas, Campanula media plena, 

 and other Cut Flowers. 



From Parker Barnes, Seedling Pinks. 



From William Kenrick, by Miss Russell, one large and four small Bouquets, and Cut 

 Flowers, in variety. 



From Joseph Breek & Co., Lilium candidum, umbellatum and Martagon, var. alba, 

 purpurea and punctata; Digitalis, in variety; English Iris, in variety; Campanula, in 

 variety; Delphinium grandiflorum, double and single, many varieties; D. Barlowii, 

 sinensis, and elatum. in variety; Picotee Pinks; Pentstemon purpurea; Spirea palmata. 

 lobata and ulmaria; Dianthus barbatus, and chinensis. in variety, &c. 



