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beneficent service, would not now be in existence. Let us tliere- 

 fore eherisli, in every way, tbe natnes and memory of those 

 devoted founders ! 



The additions to our collection of Portraits, heretofore a subject 

 of appreciative and flattering comment in the community, are 

 most noteworthy. The children of Dr. "William Workman, 

 shortly after his decease, made welcome proffer of that most 

 excellent likeness of our lamented friend and co-worker, which 

 has greeted you throughout the late Horticultural term. To the 

 kind interest of his widow have we been indebted for that capi- 

 tal tracery of the lineaments of Gov. Bullock, — almost as speak- 

 ing as we — the veterans in your ranks — can recall them, in mem- 

 ory, from the public rostrum. These, — precious if only considered 

 as works of art ; invaluable as memorials of those who, busied in 

 the engrossing cares of medical or political life,- yet found leisure 

 for the amenities of Horticulture ; have been fitly supplemented 

 by your Committee with one of John Clap Ripley, whose career 

 was that of a private, unobtrusive citizen, but whose connection 

 with this Society was marked by a singularly earnest and efiicient 

 devotion. A place in such a valhalla may well become an object 

 of worthy ambition. Its merited attainment would nobly crown 

 any extent or degree of labor or time expended in this behalf. 

 We would not upholster our walls with canvas, either in board- 

 measure, or reckless indifference to proprieties of character or 

 location. Our Hall is a Horticultural Hall ; dedicated to certain 

 specific, well-defined uses. Our aims and arts are peaceful, — 

 fraught solely with purposes of beneficence. We aim so to pre- 

 pare the way tiiat there shall be a vine and fig-tree, suited to the 

 climate and region, whenever man shall bo ready to take his seat. 

 And those who contribute most in their own unselfish mode, to 

 develop such grateful shelter for all who are worn and weary 

 beneath the burden and heat of the day, are, of right, arrayed 

 among our immortals. Their memory should abide with us, 

 forever. We would have their features ever before us, for an 

 incentive and inspiration. Let, then, their portraits adorn our 

 walls, wherefrom the speaking likeness shall continually address 

 us in counsel or monition ! For thus shall we best realize to 



