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to each other, assembled in courtly array, remind him of the fairies ; and 

 the quivering- lights and shadows of the neighboring spaces help to sus- 

 tain the illusion. 



To assist and not to torture nature has been the aim thus far. No great 

 attempt at artificial ornamentation has been made. The summer houses 

 are simple and rustic. 'Ho fancy work has been undertaken; no archi- 

 tectural structures; no great novelties or surprises; no imaginary ruins, 

 or rockwork, or labyrinths have been contrived. Even the boat-house 

 is hidden by tall trees on the river bank, and no greenhouse has yet 

 been reared, and the lawns completed are not yet very extensive; but 

 the walks through the forest, on ridge-top or side-hill, or down into the 

 glens, are picturesque and often lead to unsuspected beauties. It is un- 

 derstood that au extensive and well planned greenhouse will soon be 

 erected and further improvements made. 



The place already shows what can be done in a short time, when en- 

 ergy and good judgment are applied with a refined appreciation of the 

 capahillties of floxoers. Wonders maybe wrought by a right selection, 

 arrangement and management of these. 



In view of the great benefits conferred by Mr. Rand, the Committee 

 have awarded to him the Society's Silver Medal for the introduction of 

 new and valuable varieties of the Rhododendon. 



And regarding the progress he has made during the last three or four 

 years in the embellishment and improvement of his extensive grounds, 

 the Committee further award to him the highest Huunewell prize, of 

 one hundred and sixty dollars. 



All which is respectfully submitted, 



By the Committee, 



H. W. FULLER, Chairmayi. 



