REPORT 



OF THE 



COMMITTEE ON PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 



For the Year 1876. 



By JOHN G. BARKER, Chairman. 



We present our report of the exhibitions with a feehng of satis- 

 faction that this department has been «o well sustained. . Those 

 who in past seasons have been regarded as regular contributors, 

 have continued to perform their part faithfully and well. The 

 impromptu exhibitions have been very interesting, and man}' objects 

 of special merit have been shown during the early months of the 

 year. We regret to report that the opening of the premiums to 

 aU has not resulted in the increased competition that was antici- 

 pated, and it is also with much regret that we have to report that 

 the special prizes offered for Pelargoniums have been withdrawn, for 

 the reason that there was but little or no competition for them. 

 The lilieral premiums offered by the Society will be continued as 

 heretofore, and we hope that another year ma}' witness increased 

 competition by the cultivators of this beautiful and useful plant. 



The Rose Exhibition was a decided success ; at no time has 

 there been so fine a displa}' of the Queen of Flowers, as at the last 

 exhibition. The manner of showing the roses in boxes, instead of 

 bottles as heretofore, gave much satisfaction, the flowers showing 

 to greater advantage. We are glad to know that there is much 

 enthusiasm among the rose growers, and we have no doubt that the 

 coming season will witness a superior exhibition in every respect. 



The weekl}^ exhibitions have been well attended and interesting, 

 and there has been a good competition for the various prizes offered 

 from week to week. 



