1875.] REPORT ON PLANTS, FLOWERS, &C. 35 



cotton ball, tied into shape by string to prevent the ragged ends from be- 

 ing sucked into the outlet of the machine by the force of the water pass- 

 ing into it ; saturate this ball with kerosene and place within the globe ; 

 the force of the water overcomes the antagonism of the kerosene and 

 carries it along until it is all expended. No danger whatever results from 

 this mode. For the most delicate plants it would be expedient to have 

 two or three of the globes screwed together, thereby giving a double 

 quantity, or two or more compounds at a time ; for most purposes one is 

 sufficient. For out-door plants, shrubs and trees, this machine is effect- 

 ual in destroying all caterpillars, canker worms, currant worms, red spi- 

 ders, mealy bugs and all insects which infest our greenhouses. It is also 

 peculiarly adapted as a disinfectant in stables, slaughter-houses, water- 

 closets, etc. The watering-pot accompanying the distributor is adapted 

 to window culture and for the use of Amateurs. The application of these 

 compounds should be made daily and at the time that the watering or 

 syringing the plants is done. The foliage of the plants is thereby made 

 healthy and natural, while the use of fumigators is wholly done awav 

 with. Of these compounds the tobacco-soap is the specific for killing the 

 greenaphis and thrips. Sulphui- and tobacco-soap and kerosene in alterna- 

 tion destroys the mealy bug and red spider. Guano to supply the water 

 with ammonia rendering it soft and stimulating to the plants. All these 

 compounds should be used as the case indicates, and when the pest is 

 removed their use should be persevered in as a preventive. 



Descriptions and use of this machine may be obtained by addressino- 

 Wm. F. Wheeler, Columbia street, Dorchester, Mass. 



As the Annual Exhibition of 1876 is to be held with a view of our So- 

 ciety being represented at the XJ. S. Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. 

 I trust our many contributors will keep this in mind. Although the de- 

 partment of plants and liowers hardl}' bears an even chance with the 

 fruits and vegetables, still something may be done worthy of our position 

 as Horticulturists and Florists. If our gardens and hot-houses cannot be 

 represented, why not bring the productions from our fields and forests to 

 bear a share. A nicely arranged volume of wild flowers, grasses and 

 ferns from the tasty hands of many of our younger members would speak 

 well for our Society, to say nothing of the credit due the contributor. 



The following premiums and gratuities were awarded by your Com- 

 mittee : — 



