REPORT 



OF THE 



COMMITTEE OX PUBLICATION AND DISCUSSION 



FOR THE YEAR 1885. 



In compliance with the usual custom, the Committee ou Publi- 

 cation and Discussion submit the following report : 



The Committee have labored with perhaps increased diligence 

 diu'ing the past year in promoting the interest of the weekly 

 meetings for essays and discussions. They have been greatly 

 aided in their work, not only by the members of the Society, but 

 by gentlemen outside its membership, who have contributed papers 

 replete with information and experience. Their very valuable 

 essays, and the ensuing discussions on topics pertaining to horti- 

 culture and its kindred interests, have not only been extensively 

 copied in horticultm-al papers in this country, but also in European 

 jom'nals. 



The subjects for discussion the past year have been especially 

 horticultm-al, — at the same time embracing that variety which is 

 conducive to a proper knowledge of well-ordered gardening and 

 planting. The discussions, following the essays, have manifested 

 an increasing interest on the part of members ; and also the greater 

 freedom of expression that weekly practice is sure to impart. 



For the result of the labors of the Committee during the past 

 year, reference may be had to the Traxsactioxs. These, with the 

 valuable assistance afforded by Mr. Edward Frost to the efficient 

 Secretary, have been completed up to date, and distributed to 

 members and others entitled to receive them. 



The Committee desu-e to call the especial attention of all mem- 

 bers not already pro\'ided with the History of the Society, to the 

 importance of having a copy, which can be done at a price only 



