REPOETS. 



REPORT OF THE COM. ON ORNAMENTAL GARDENING, 



For the Year 1860. 



BY JAMES F. C. HYDE, SECKETARY. 



The Committee on Ornamental Gardening, in the discharge of their 

 duties, have visited a greater number of places during the season than the 

 Committee of previous years. In every case, they were kindly received 

 and generously entertained. Though the duties have been greater this 

 year, and as a natural consequence required a greater amount of time, yet 

 we feel that the time has been well spent, and we sincerely hope it will not 

 be without its advantages to the Society. 



WOODLAWN CEMETERY. 



On the twenty-first day of June, we visited this charming spot — conse- 

 crated to the sacred purpose of a rural cemetery. H. W. Fuller, Esq., 

 Treasurer, who has been very active, and, it may be said, the originator of 

 the whole thing, was with us, and explained the condition of the grounds 

 when they were first purchased, and gave an account of the many improve- 

 ments that have taken place, with many other facts that were quite interest- 

 ing to us all. Everything in and around the spot is kept in a very neat and 

 tasteful manner. We noticed many plants of that beautiful and too much 

 neglected shrub, Kalmia latifolia, the most perfect we had ever seen. 

 Plants of the rhododendron, and a great variety of shrubs and trees, all 

 presenting a very thrifty appearance. We were fully satisfied that this was 

 one of the most desirable spots that could be found about Boston for such 

 a purpose. The gateway, designed by that excellent artist, Hammatt Bil- 

 lings, gives one a very favorable impression as he approaches the grounds ; 

 and after he has entered, beautiful evergreens and other trees will attract 

 his attention. The originators of this project have great reason to con- 

 gratulate themselves on the success of their enterprise, and, we doubt not, 

 they will find themselves amply repaid for all the pains they have taken. 

 We would have given a more extended and minute account of this de- 

 lightful place, if the material had been furnished as desired. 



ORCHARD-HOUSE OF MR. G. G. HUBBARD. 



The next visit, which was made on the twenty eighth day of June, was 

 to the orchard house of Mr. Hubbard, at Cambridge. This is the only 

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