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Angelo. These were shown in August, and in September another 

 collection of six varieties was presented. All were nice specimen 

 plants, and the varieties were distinct and good. 



From C. W. W. Wellington, very fine specimens of Liatris 

 pycnostachya. 



From Hovey & Co., came the following : 



Allamanda Wardleiana, a very fine acquisition. The lobes of 

 the corolla are broader and rounder and of greater substance than 

 in an}^ other species ; the throat is also darker in color, and the 

 outside of the flower ig of a reddish shade ; it blooms nearly all the 

 year round. 



Statice Holfordi. — One of the most beautiful greenhouse plants, 

 producing a succession of large racemes of bright blue and white 

 flowers, which remain in perfection for two or three months. 



Imalophyllum miniatum and /. noMlis, of easy culture, and when 

 in bloom very effective and beautiful plants. 



From John Parker, Pelargonium Peter Grieve ; this plant was 

 grown in a window, and showed that it had received good care ; it 

 was one of the best window plants we have seen. 



From L. H. Foster, a fine specimen plant of Erica densa. 



From W. J. Vass, Poinsettia pulcherrima, Jl. pi. (cut specimens). 



From J. W. Blanchard, a good specimen plant of JRhyncJiosper- 

 mum jasminioides. 



From M. H. Merriam, a very fine plant of Bougainvillea glabra; 

 without doubt one of the most showy of the genus ; every collection 

 will be enriched by a plant of this variety. It is said to be the best 

 for pot culture. 



In conclusion particular attention is again called to the Schedule 

 of Prizes for 1878. Although the premiums in some cases have been 

 reduced, they have been kept up as liberally as the appropriation 

 will allow, and it is earnestly hoped that the small reduction made 

 will not be deemed by cultivators a sufficient reason for a decrease 

 of interest in the exhibitions. 



As Chairman I wish to tender to the Committee my sincere 

 thanks for their prompt and efficient support for the past season, 

 and for the perfect harmony attending our deliberations. 



This report was adopted by the Committee at a meeting held 

 December 1, 1877. 



JOHN G. BARKP:K, Chairman. 



