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The Nectakink and Apricot are rather more uncertaia than the peach 

 by open culture ; but beautiful specimens have been exhibited grown on 

 walls and in the house. A Seedling Nectarine, raised by Mr. Edward 

 Humphris, of Roxbury, was considered by the fruit committee as pos- 

 sessing considerable merit. 



Among the numerous varieties of Strawberries that have passed under 

 the observation of the Society, none have given better satisfaction than 

 Hovey's Seedling ; this variety, after a trial of a number of years, in 

 which time it has been fully tested, is pronounced one of the best, if not the 

 best, now in cultivation, and the Society have honored the successful pro- 

 ducer of it with a piece of plate of the value oi fifty dollars. Other seedling 

 strawberries have been placed on the tables of the Society, but none of 

 them possess sufficient merit to demand a recommendation for extensive 

 cultivation. 



The FastolfT, Nottingham Scarlet, Knevet's Giant, and other new Rasp- 

 berries have been exhibited. The fruit very fine and large. The Fran- 

 conia, Red and White Antwerp are also excellent varieties ; all have found 

 a place upon our table in their season. 



We have been pleased to notice cultivated Blackberries and Thimble- 

 BEKRiES, of large size ; also. Currants, Gooseberries, Mulberries, and 

 other small fruits. 



When we consider the many and beautiful specimens of the various 

 kinds and varieties of fruit exhibited during the past season, and also the 

 approach to perfection which many of the specimens exhibited attained to 

 as to form, color, and exquisite flavor, we are ready to congratulate the 

 members of the Society on the success which has attended their united 

 efforts, and to believe that no section of the country, or perhaps of the 

 whole world, is better adapted for the cultivation of fruit generally, than 

 our own beloved New England. 



2d. Flowers. 



" How exquisitely sweet 

 This rich display of flowers ; 

 This airy wild of fragrance, 

 So lovely to the eye 

 And to the sense so sweet !" 



Flowers may be considered the poetry of Horticulture. Their cultivation 

 does not result so much in pecuniary profit as that of fruits and vegetables, 

 nor will their exquisite tints, or balmy fragrance give sustenance or gratify 

 the grosser appetites of the body ; they seem to be particularly designed 

 by the great Creator to administer innocent pleasure to the mind. 



The love of flowers is congenial to the taste of all, who are capable of 

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