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and with number of the page in the classified list where the full 

 title of the book can be found if desired. 



It is expected that the completed work will be of value as a 

 bibliographical reference to horticultural literature as well as 

 serving the purpose of a catalogue of the library. 



There have been numerous gifts to the library during the year of 

 books and pamphlets relating to horticulture. In January a 

 collection of books was presented from the estate of the late Henry 

 A. Wilder, a member of the Society since I860, among which weir 

 several volumes which proved desirable additions. 



In June there was received from the Library of the United States 

 Department of Agriculture several hundred horticultural trade 

 catalogues both American and foreign. Most of them proved 

 to be additions to those already on hand. 



In August the Essex Institute of Salem, through its Secretary, 

 George Francis Dow, presented to the library several thousand 

 volumes, pamphlets, and periodicals, among which were found 

 many items of great interest relating to American horticulture 

 and agriculture, dating from 1820 to 18b0. 



Other acceptable gifts were made during the year by Messrs. 

 Oakes Ames, Wm. N. Craig, N. T. Kidder, E. E. Norton, C. S. 

 Sargent, and E. F. Sweet, whose kind interest in the library is 

 much appreciated. 



William P. Rich, 



Secretary and Librarian. 



