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May 14. 

 From the Botany Class, Dean Academy, twenty-three varieties Na- 

 tive Plants. 



From Francis Parkman, another fine display of Herbaccoiis Plants. 

 From Prof. J. L. Russoll, good specimens of Trillium grandiflorum 

 and crectum, two of our liandsomest native flowers. 



From A. Farrier, a fine collection of English and Fancy Pansies. 

 From E. M. Wood, specimens of Burchellia capensis and Mediuilla 

 speciosa, the latter with beautiful waxen flowers. 



May 21. 

 From Francis Parkman, collection of Herbaceous Plants, and a fine 

 displa}- of Tender Hoses. 



From Edward Roberts, plant of Diplacus glutinosus; a handsome pot 

 l)lant, with orange mimulus-like flowers. 



From James McTear, large display of Herbaceous Plants, among 

 which were good specimens of Czackia liliasti'um, a new and fine species, 

 with clear white lily-shaped flowers and handsome foliage. 

 From AValker & Co., handsome collection of Late Tulips. 

 From Mrs. W. S. Horner, sixty-two varieties Native Plants. 

 From the Botany Class, Bradford Academy, fifty-two varieties Na- 

 tive Plants. 



From E. II. Hitchings, forty-three varieties Native Plants. 

 From the Botany Class, Dean Academy, thirty-two varieties Native 

 Plants. 



May 28. 

 Vrom J. n. Woodford, specimen of Lilium auratum. 



Opening Exhibition, June 2. 

 This exhil)ilion was not as good as usual, not more than one-third of 

 the premiums offered being awarded. Some good specimen plants were, 

 however, exhibited. 



From II. II. Ilunnewell, six handsome plants of Azalea indica; six 

 plants of Coleus, of the following named varieties: Princess Royal. 

 Bouseii, Queen Victoria, Auroa marginata, Duke of Edinburgh and Al- 

 l)ert Victor; also fourteen plants of fine seedling varieties, which was 

 awarded a silver medal, and a plant of Coleus Berkleyii grafted with 

 four different varieties. A plant of the very rare Dracpcna regina, from 

 the same contributor, was awarded the first premium as the best Speci- 

 men Plant. 



From Hovcy & Co., twelve greenhouse plants. Tliis collection was 

 awarded the first premium, and was composed of the following speci- 

 mens, namely: Phormium tenax, Anthurium Scherzerianum, Peperoma 

 argyrea. Azalea Brilliant, Tree Box, liichardia maculata, Eurya lati- 



