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C. M. Hovey, Chairman of" the Flower Committee, into whose 

 hands were placed the flower seeds lately received from the Explor- 

 ing Expedition, laid the same upon the tahle for distribution. 



Rev. J. O. Choules, of New York, and Prof. J. VV. Jackson, of 

 Schenectady, were admitted corresponding members. Adjourned 

 two weeks to Ansjust 20. 



Exhibited. — Flowers: Hovey & Co, exhibited a variety of Bengal, 

 Tea, Noisette, and Bourbon roses, among them a flower of the cel- 

 ebrated new one, l?6sa devoniensis, lately introduced: the flower is 

 of a delicate straw color, with a buff" centre, and very sweet scented, 

 petals cupped, and well arranged; it is a superb variety: — also bou- 

 quets. From J. Breck & Co., German asters and picotee poppies. 

 From S. Walker, ffinothera macrocarpa, a fine specimen of Carter's 

 seedling phlox, and bouquets. 



From S. R. Johnson, tender roses, and six or eight varieties of 

 handsome double balsams. From Dr. J. C. Howard, a variety of 

 dahlias, and several large bouquets. From P. Barnes, a few new 

 dahlias. From J. F. Trull, a variety of dahlias, some of the blooms 

 very good. W. Kenrick exhibited variegated monkshood, blue Juli- 

 an Day lily, Marseilles poppy, Noisette roses, double dahlias, and 

 other flowers. From M. Tidd, fine specimens of Triumj)h of Lux- 

 embourg rose. From J. L. L. F. .Warren, bouquets. 



Fruits: — From J, C. Lee, Salem, specimens of white Frontignae, 

 white Chasselas, Zinfindal, and black Hami)urg grai)es; these were 

 exceedingly large and fine, particularly the Frontignac and the Zin- 

 findal, the latter clusters being full a foot long, and weighing, we 

 should judge, two and a half pounds each; the clusters of the Fron- 

 tignac were also large, and the berries of a rich amber tint. From O, 

 Johnson, specimens of black Hamburg grapes, equally fine with those 

 at previous exhibitions. From A. D. VVilliams, large red and white 

 Dutch currants. 



From J. F. Allen, handsome specimens of black figs. From Dr. 

 J. C. HowanI, Sopsavine and Williams's Favorite apples. From J. 

 Hovey, beautifid Early Harvest apples, and l)iack mulberries. From 

 J. F. Trull, early scarlet plums. From A. T. Lewis, Roxbury, large 

 apricots, not quite ripe. From H. J. Oliver, Brookline, plums, and 

 the early Bow and River apples. From Mr, Thomas, large apri- 

 cots. From J. L. L. F. Warren, Sugar-top pears. Presented by 

 George Walsh, Royal George peaches. 



August 13. — The Flower Committee held a meeting to-day, and 

 appointed Thursday ami Friday, the 22d and 23d of September, the 

 days for hoklingthe third annual grand dahlia show of the Society. 



The rules and regulations t"or the exhibition, as heretofore pub- 

 lished in the Magazine (p. 76,) will be strictly adhered to, A print- 

 ed circular, containing a list of the prizes to be awarded, and the reg- 

 ulations, will be ready for distribution at the Society's room, the first 

 Saturday in September. 



Exhibited. — Flowers: From H. W. Dutton, the following dahlias: 

 Painted Lady (white tijiped,) Charles Xlf., Haidce, ^\r^. Rushton, 

 Ringleader, Miss Johnson, Primrose, and Beauty of the Plain. From 

 W. Meller, dahlias, comprising Morning Star, Countess of Liver- 

 pool, Coronation, Lady Sondes. From Jos. Breck & Co., fine dou- 

 ble asters. From J. L. L. F. Warren, dahlias, among which were 



