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producing large crops of fine fruit. There is not, perhaps, a more success- 

 ful pear grower in this vicinity, or one who takes greater interest in the 

 cause, than our aged and respected friend. 



MR. MARTIN TRAUTMAN'S GARDEN AND GREENHOUSES. 



After leaving Mr. Bacon's place, your Committee visited the garden of 

 Mr. Trautman, and, though we were not fortunate enough to find the owner 

 at home, yet we spent some time in an examination of the fine dahlias, 

 hollyhocks, and other flowers which were growing in great luxuriance. 

 The petunia has received considerable attention here, and many fine double 

 sorts have been produced. Mr. Trautman is a successful grower. 



MR. AZELL BOWDITCH'S GARDEN. 



The next place visited was that of Mr. Azell Bowditch, which, though 

 newer than most other places your Committee have visited, yet presented 

 a fine appearance. The grounds are well laid out, and seem to be profit- 

 ably managed. We saw here fine specimens of the American weeping 

 willow, a tree admired by many. Mr. Bowditch has two fine greenhouses. 

 Many excellent specimen ornamental trees were here seen. 



MR. WILLIAM WALES' GREENHOUSES. 



A short drive brought us to the greenhouse of one of the most successful 

 growers in this neighborhood. At this place azaleas have received special 

 attention — he having taken many premiums at the exhibitions of the So- 

 ciety. Here the new weeping Norway spruce may be seen, and a beautiful 

 object it is. When it is offered for sale, as we understand it soon will be, 

 it will be eagerly sought after to plant on lawns. This is truly one of the 

 best weepers we have ever seen. We saw here a fine crop of grapes, which 

 were grown in a cheaply constructed house. We left with the impression 

 that what was done at this establishment was with a wise reference to 

 economy. 



GARDEN AND GREENHOUSES OF MESSRS. BARNES AND 

 WASHBURN. 



The grounds of these well-known and succes.sful florists are situated in 

 Dorchester. When the Committee were there, the display of new dahlias 

 and phloxes were particularly fine, and worthy of mention. This enter- 

 prising firm have taken the lead in these two species, while they have not 

 been a whit behind the most wide awake of their competitors in other 

 respects. New varieties are imported every year, sometimes at great ex- 

 pense, to satisfy the increasing demand for new things in the floral king- 

 dom. Though the day was somewhat unfavorable, — there having been a 

 very heavy rain the day previous, — yet your Committee were well pleased 

 with their visit, both to the garden and the greenhouses, though in the latter 

 there were not those attractions that may be found at other seasons of the 

 year. 



