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From E. H. Ilitchings, collection of ITative Plants, including fine 

 specimens of Pol3'gala paucifolia, Ehodora Canadensis, and Menyanthes 

 trifoliata. 



May 30. 



From J. F. C. Hyde, good display of Seedling Pansies. 



From C. B. Brighara, specimens of Castilleia coccinea er Painted Cup. 



Opening Exhibition, June 6. 



This Exhibition was larger and better, both in quantity and quality, 

 than any similar one for a number of years. 



The displa}'^ of Pot Plants was good, though some of the classes called 

 for in the Schedule of Premiums were not represented. H. H. Hunne- 

 well showed a line specimen of Stephanotis floribunda, to which was 

 awarded the first premium, as the best siDecimen plant. Also, six large 

 and well-grown specimens of Zonale Geraniums, Clerodendron Thomp- 

 soni, Ehododendrons Speciosa and Victoria, all in full bloom. Six 

 specimen plants of Azalea Indica, fi'om the same source, were awarded 

 the first premium. Hovey & Co. exhibited a collection of greenhouse 

 plants, among which Avere Richardia maculata, Clerodendron Thompsoni, 

 Pandanus Javanicus variegatus, and Eurya latifolia folia variegata (the 

 last-named species is quite rare.) They were awarded the first premium, 

 as the best twelve greenhouse plants. 



W. C. Harding exhibited a fine collection of Zonale Geraniums. 

 This collection was very interesting, as many of the varieties are quite 

 new, never having been exhibited here before. Mr. Harding was also 

 awarded the third iiremium for collection of Greenhouse Plants. 



James McTear showed a fine plant of Rhynchosj)ermum jasminoides 

 and six Zonale Geraniums. 



Herman Grundel a fine collection of fom-teen varieties Zonale Gera- 

 niums, also a plant of the very rare Sedum Fabarium variegatum, with 

 almost white foliage. 



E. S. Rand, Jr., a fine display of fourteen varieties hardy Rhododen- 

 drons, and a very interesting collection of N^ative Plants, including all 

 the native Cypripediums except C. spectabile, which flowers later in 

 the season. 



Very fine collections of late Tulips were exhibited by Walker & Co. 

 and Joseph Breck, but not being named, could not compete for premium. 



Francis Parkman showed a fine collection of Herbaceous Plants, 

 many of which are quite rare. A large and fine stand of Cut Flowers 

 from Mr. Parkman was awarded the first premium. 



A. J. Hillbourn, specimens of Exochorda grandiflora • or Spirea 

 (/randiflora, a beautiful hardy shrub from Japan, with clusters of white 

 flowers. 



Very interesting collections of i^ative Plants were exhibited by Miss 



