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and the valuable contributions by the many other exhibitors, all 

 speak of their love and interest in the society. 



The exhibitions have been held during the year as follows : The 

 first on 



January 3. 



Wiien E. S. Rand, Jr., exhibited a splendid plant of PhalcBnopsis 

 amabilis, a native of Manilla. This is the first time that this plant 

 has been exhibited, and although the specimen was comparatively 

 small it was obtained at great price. It is appropriately called 

 the " Queen of Orchids" ; the flowers are arranged in two rows 

 down the spike, the sepals and petals are pure white, the lip of 

 the same color, the inside being delicately marked with a rosy 

 pink. If kept free of moisture, the flowers will remain in per- 

 fection a long time. 



From W. C. Strong we had a splendid specimen of Adiantum 

 Farleyense ; this beautiful plant was in the very best condition, 

 and when such a beautiful specimen is seen, there is no wonder 

 that it should be pronounced the best of all the Adiantums. 

 Choice .put flowers and a small plant of Khododendrou Princess 

 Alexandra, a new greenhouse variety, were shown by James 

 Comley. 



January 10. 



We were favored with another of Mr. Rand's splendid orchids, 

 Calanthe Veitchii, a hybrid between Calanthe vestita and Limatodes 

 rosea. This is said to be one of the best and most useful orchids 

 for winter blooming. The flowers are striking and attractive, the 

 spikes being from twelve to eighteen inches long, and the blossoms 

 of a rich rose color. 



Three very handsome cyclamens were shown by James O'Brien, 

 one of which was particularly noticeable, the foliage being very 

 finely marbled, with an abundance of flowers well above the foliage. 



From Hovey & Co. came a small plant of the beautiful Cattleya 

 Trianm. 



January 17. 



Joseph Tailby exhibited the following varieties of Primulas, 

 which were in small pots, and from appearances were a decided 

 improvement in this useful class of plants, viz., P.filicifoUa grandi- 



