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distinct and highly ornamental species, the fronds being clothed on 

 the underside with a covering of silvery white powder ; G. girjantea 

 and G. WeUen/iaUiana, Lomaria gibba, none better for decorative 

 purposes ; Ncphrodium exaltatum, a free growing kind, is said to 

 be well adapted for baskets ; NothocJdcenia nivea, a handsome, 

 delicate evei'green stove species, also several very fine and rare 

 tree ferns. 



Of Selaginellas, the most noticeable were S. africana, a very ex- 

 quisite variety ; S. atroviridis^ a striking variety of remarkable 

 foliage, the beautiful blue moss ; S. ccesium, the slender and grace- 

 ful C. delicatissima; S. formosa^ as beautiful as its name indi- 

 cates ; S. IqndophyUa, exceed ingl}'- pretty ; S. paradoxa, truly a 

 paradox ; S. 7-iibricaidis, one of the most beautiful, and S. serpens^ 

 of curious habit. The geraniums embraced many new and line 

 varieties, which must be seen to be appreciated. It can truly be 

 said the collection was not only interesting but instructive. 



W. C. Wilson, of Astoria, exhibited a fine stand of Tuberoses. 

 They were all grown in the open garden ; the spikes were all large 

 and handsome, and very fragrant. The Committee awarded Mr. 

 Wilson the Society's Silver Medal for the successful cultivation of 

 the tuberose. 



From Jas. McTear, a good plant of Lygodium scandens. 



From J. W. Manning, a collection of evergreens. 



From Frederick Lemme, Aralia sachaliensis. 



From Mrs. T. W, Ward, three rare ferns. 



October 1 2. 

 J. H. Woodford exhibited a fine Amaryllis from the Mauritius. 



October 19. 

 Francis Putnam exhibited a fine specimen of Nerine rosea. 



