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would command the compotilion of every one having large collec- 

 tions of valuable plants; but during the present j-ear these 

 collections have been conspicuous by their absence. Tliis is to 

 be deplored, and the only remedy we can suggest is to look to the 

 constantly inci-easing younger membeiship of our Society to step 

 into the breach and cany ou the good work already so well estab- 

 liahed. Our chief exhibitions are not going to case now, even if 

 a few of the former large contributors have become wearied in well 

 doing, for others will rise up lo take their places, having tlie same 

 zeal for the success of our sliows as was evinced by their prede- 

 cessors, carrying on the good woik with ever increasing energv, 

 and so successfully inspiring others yet to lake their places, that 

 our exhibitions will always be worthy of our Society, and the 

 S{Mrit of competition of years gone b^', will again be iu the 

 ascendant. 



'i'he most notable plants and flowers exhibited during the year 

 will be menliuned as they were presented, for in this way we can 

 better see the progress we have mude during tiie past season. 



On Febiuary 4th, John L. Gardner showed Polyanthus Narcissus, 

 superbly flowered, grown in shallow pans, with nothing but small 

 pebl)les to sustain them in the pans. 



February 8th, Edwin Shep[)ard exhibited a plant of Dendro- 

 bium nobile of a much darker color than the usual type. 



February 2oth, William II. Spoonei' showed the II. P. Rose 

 Clara Cocliet. It is of the same style as Baroness Rothschild, 

 but very fragrant. 



March 3d, James Comley showed a large collection of blooms of 

 Seedling Roses, the most beautiful of which was one of a delicate 

 flesh pink color and ver^' fragrant. The petals are long and lirm 

 on the outside, while the inner ones are folded over the centre 

 very beautifully. It is named James Comley. Another one 

 called Oukmouut is a vivid |)ink in color, and the Fiancis B. 

 Hayes a brilliant scarlet. All of them arc valuable additions to 

 the ever increasing family of roses. 



March 10ih,.Mr. Comley again made a splendid show of Roses, 

 among which was the one named James Comley. This rose after 

 being bef<Me your Committee for several years has |)rovcd itself 

 of such superior excellence, that we recommend the Society to 

 award Mr. Comley the Prospective Prize of §40 for the best seed- 

 ling rose produced since 1880. 



