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Acacia puhcscens Jlorihunda;the Haworthia spiralis longiflora, sweet 

 as a Jasmine; and seventeen out of eighteen of Monsieur Blue's 

 Caladiums — (no better, perhaps, than some others) and- fine specimens 

 too of the DaJechampia Jioezliana rosea, the Ajithurium regaJis and 

 Caladium esculentum. Out of doors, the Gladioli, Zinnias, imported 

 Roses, Dahlias, Alyssum, Lavendula and other flowers abounded. To 

 Mr. Harding we are indebted for the introduction of several new 

 varieties of greenhouse plants; among them the Dalechampia and 

 Sanchezia, above mentioned. 



Descending into a valley, the Committee found melons, luxurious 

 corn, cauliflowers, celery, apples, pears, quinces, squashes and potatoes, 

 in fine condition; showing that the useful had not been overlooked. 



After a most sumptuous repast, during a thunder storm, with an 

 abundance of liquid grape to quench the lightning, the Committee 

 carried away with them the most pleasing recollection of the contriver 

 of so much that was pleasing. They have awarded to Mr. Harding 

 the first premium of twenty dollars. 



Forest Hills Cemetery. 

 On Wednesday, September 9, by invitation of the Commissioners of 

 Forest Hills Cemetery, the Committee visited that beautiful burial 

 place. The Commissioners and Superintendent very kindly met them, 

 with carriages, at the depot, and took them through the grounds, 

 afibrcling every facility for a thorough examination. The whole area 

 for burials is about one hundred and fifty-six acres; but other grounds 

 for workmen, greenhouses, stables, &c., are also owned in connection 

 ■with the Cemetery. Three new and substantial greenhouses, west of 

 the entrance, are now nearly completed, with other propagating houses 

 for the use of. the place. These are of the most approved and enduring 

 character, and are said to be models fit for study. The changes, which 

 have been great during the past two years, strike you at once. 

 The avenue, leading to the gate, has been expanded, and bounded on 

 the east by a heavy stone wall, ornamented and lasting, quite in keeping 

 with the gateway. The old wooden gatehouse has disappeared, and in 

 its place is found a costly and extensive structure of Gothic style, of 

 Roxbury stone, with Caledonian facings, unique and striking, after the 

 design of C. W. Panter, architect. On either side of the main opening 

 rises a solid tower and spire, with Gothic finial and ample side sup- 

 ports; and from tower to tower, above the arched entrance, runs a 

 row of small Gothic arches and pillars, and an ornamental entablature, 

 surmounted by a rising centre peak and finial. Conspicuous in front is 



the inscription, 



" He that keepeth thee will not slumber." 



On the hill top, west, now stands the superintendent's house, removed 



