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storage loft. To detail the nature and extent of these operations, 

 would extend this report unduly. However costly, they were 

 deemed to be necessary for the security and well-being of the 

 building. 



The Library, Exhibitions, Discussions, etc., have been well and 

 fully treated in the reports of the several committees, yet, as 

 Superintendent and Librarian, I may be permitted to refer to them 

 as having an important influence in creating an interest in the 

 work of the Society, and in promoting an increased attendance. 

 The plan of essays and discussions is comparatively new ; the 

 winter exhibitions especially, were never before so large and rare, 

 and the usefulness of the library increases in a manifold degree 

 with its growth. Fruits, plants, and flowers brought for names are 

 gladly received, and, if in proper condition, are generally traced to 

 identification. All this is legitimate work, and in proportion to 

 its faithful performance will be our usefulness. I repeat, the 

 library is always accessible, and our rooms, where all are invited 

 to attend, are open during business hours. This invitation is 

 again extended to the friends of horticulture from abroad. 



E. W. BUSWELL, Treasurer. 

 Boston, Jan. 6, 1876. 



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