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N. J., named Cypripedium MaseereUianuTn. this is sTnon5'mous 

 with C. Leeanum and very much resembles C. Spicerianum . 



This exhibition was the most successful and certainly the most 

 fiatisfactory of any we have held this year, and it showed more 

 progress in the cultivation of plants and flowers than during any 

 previous year within the recollection of the oldest member of our 

 Society. 



The prizes for Herbaceous Plants have received the attention of 



only one exhibitor during the whole season. Therefore the Apple- 

 ton Silver Medal has been awarded to J. W. Manning for superior 

 collections contributed at the times specified in the Schedule. 



Our report would not be complete if we did not drop flowers in 

 pleasant remembrance, on the graves of our late associates, Edwin 

 Fewkes. James Cartwright, and James O'Brien, who have died 

 during the past year, having lived long, useful, and worthy lives as 

 successful florists. Requiescant in pace. 



Of the appropriation of $3,000 for Plants and Flowers, your Com- 

 mittee have awarded in prizes and gratuities $2,967. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



Joseph H. Woodfobd, 

 F. L. H a rris. 



Committee on 

 M. H. NoEToy. T>, , 

 V Plants 



AeTHTB FeVTKES, j ttt- 



' V and Fiowers. 

 JoHK H. Moore. 



Wm. J. Stewabt, 



