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This was especially the case in the 

 neighborhood of Boston, where there 

 were several greenhouses erected at an 

 early period. In Roxbury, were those 

 of the Lowells and of John Lemist, which 

 last was famous for its camellias and 

 roses, also for its grapes. In Dorchester, 

 among others which might be men- 

 tioned, were those of the Sumners, which 

 afterwards, with the estate, passed into 

 the hands of Marshall P. Wilder, and 

 thereby brought forth fruits unto perfec- 

 tion. In Brookline, during the first 

 decade of this century, were erected the 

 extensive greenhouses of Colonel Per- 

 kins and of his brother, in which were 

 cultivated, with marked success, flowers 

 and fruits, particularly the Hamburg and 

 Muscat grapes. In Watertown, the con- 

 servatories of Mr. Gushing, for their ex- 

 cellent construction, and culture of fruits, 

 flowers, and vegetables, had a widespread 

 reputation. At a later period, in Brighton, 

 were those of Joseph Breck, devoted to 

 the production of ornamental and green- 

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