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Capt. Winship was one of the earliest members of the Massachusetts 

 Horticultural Society, and has been one of the most prominent e.\li'bitors 

 ever since its formation. He has been on various committees, whose duties 

 he has always most faithfully discharged ; and, at the time of his death, and 

 for several years previous, was one of its Vice Presidents. No member 

 had a deeper interest in the welfare of the society; and though, within a 

 few years deprived of the opportunity of frequenting the exhibitions, yet 

 the reports show that he did not neglect to contribute liberally of the pro- 

 ducts of his large collection. 



We need not eulogize his character as a man ; he was too well known to 

 need this from our pen. He was gentlemanly and courteous to all who had 

 intercourse with him ; honest and upright in every dealing. He has left be- 

 hind him a large circle of acquaintances, who deeply sympathize with the 

 bereaved family in the loss of a kind and generous parent. 



HORTICULTURAL MEMORANDA 



FOR SEPTEMBER. 



FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 



Grape Vines in the cold house will now be coloring rapidly, and will soon 

 be matured. The house should be aired very early in the mornino- ; and 

 except in cold, cloudy or rainy days, left open till late in the afternoon ; 

 keep the laterals pruned off. Vines in the greenhouse, or where the grapes 

 have matured and been cut, should now have all the laterals which have 

 been made since \he first stopping, two eyes beyond the fruit in the sprino-, 

 cut quite back ; this will admit air and light, and thoroughly ripen the 

 wood, which is an important point in grape-growing. Let the house be 

 aired day and night in good weather. Vines in the open air will need the 

 same attention recommended for last month. 



Strawberry beds may yet be made with success ; old beds, or beds planted 

 in the spring should be kept clear of weeds, and the young runners laid in 

 if plants are wanted for new beds. See directions of last month in reference 

 to planting. 



Cherry and other fruit trees budded last month will require some attention. 

 See that the strings are not girdling the stocks, and if too tight let them be 

 loosened and tied again with fresh matting. 



Currant and Goosebtrry Bushes may be safely transplanted this month. 



Peach Trees should be budded this month. 



FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 



Dahlias will be in full flower during this month, and will require occa- 

 sional attention. The main shoot should be kept tied up, and all superflu- 



