GARDEN committee's REPORT. 



But tempting as is a stroll among the thrifty trees and over the velvet 

 turf, we are called to inspect other noticeable things, and to admire new 

 attractions in the greenhouse — 



"Unconscious of a less propitious clime, 

 There blooms exotic beautj', warm and snug, 

 While the winds whistle and the snows descend. 

 The spiry myrtle, with unwithcring leaf, 

 Shines there, and flourishes. The golden boast 

 Of Portugal and Western India there, 

 'I'he ruddier orange, and the paler lime. 

 Peep through their polished foliage at the storm, 

 And seem to smile at what they need not fear. 

 All plants of every leaf, that can endure 

 The winter's frown, if screened from his rude bile, 

 Live there and prosper." 



Mr. Rand's greenhouses are well stocked and fully " up with the times." 

 Among other iine plants we especially noticed the following: — 



Tritoma uvaria (rare.) 

 Tritonia aurea, in bloom 

 Gloxinias. 



IN FIRST GREENHOUSE. 



Achimenes. 



Cereus Peruvianus, in bud. 



Euphorbia splendens (large.) 



IN SECOND GREENHOUSE. 



Psidlum Cattleyanum, (the Guava in flower and fruit. 



OKCHID HOUSE. 



Dendrobium Calceolare. Espirito sancto lily. 



Acanthophippium, bicolor. 

 Oncidiuras, in variety. 

 Stanhopseas " 

 Gloxinias. 

 Pelargonium flavum. 



" triste. 



Cattleyas, in variety. 



rare 

 bulbs. 



on back 

 wall. 



Cyrtanthus, inodorus. 



" odorus. 

 Pentlandia miniata. 

 Phoedranassa chloracea. 

 Griffinia hyacintha. 

 Combretum purpureum. 

 Stephanotus florabundus. 



The Grapery is divided into heated and cold houses; and the vines 

 were thriving, and gave promise of an abundant crop. 



There still remain, after looking over lawn, garden and greenhouses, 

 some five or six acres well worthy of examination ; but time, though said 

 to be " made for slaves and not for freemen," yet " waits for no man," and 

 we reluctantly leave for another visit the examination, and to a future 

 report the description of the remainder of this estate. 



Upon our return from our duties, while passing through the beautiful 

 town of Dedham, as our eyes feasted upon its natural scenery, we could 

 but desire and hope that others gifted with taste and fortune, would ere 

 long bestow upon its charming fields, so wooingly spread out, art's aid, to 



