IIG MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



At the Annual Exhibition the display of Vegetables was good ; 

 owiiig to the unfavorable character of the weather immediately 

 preceding it, there was a great falling off in the number of con- 

 tributors as compared with the previous year. Many, who have 

 heretofore been among our largest contributors, failed on this 

 occasion to put in an appearance ; and, as a consequence, our 

 allotted space was not filled, and a large portion of our prize 

 money is returned to the treasury. We missed our old friend 

 Merrill (S. A.), so constant on previous occasions, and for many 

 years our largest contributor. We also failed to find the splendid 

 collection usually seen, and so much admired at previous exhibi- 

 tions, from friend Underwood, from " over the Baj^" and Messrs. 

 Gregory, Hartwell, Stone, Comley, and others we could mention, 

 were not to be found in their accustomed places. 



Your Committee have also, throughout the year, missed the 

 genial face and cordial greeting of one familiar to us all, who, 

 since our last report to the Societ}', has " crossed the dark river," 

 and will be seen no more among us ; we refer to Daniel Clarky 

 late of Waltham. Since his connection with this Society, he has 

 always taken a deep interest in its prosperity, and contributed 

 largely to its exhibitions, of both Fruits and Vegetables, which 

 were always of the choicest description. Although not considered 

 as an active participator in the business affairs of the Society, he 

 was a constant and valued contributor to its exhibitions, and an 

 efficient member. Few cultivators have presented better examples 

 of skilful cultivation than Mr. Clark ; by his death a gap is left in 

 our ranks which, we fear, will not soon be filled. 



Before concluding, the present opportunity is improved of call- 

 ing the attention of contributors to important additions and altera- 

 tions in the Schedule for the coming year. Through the liberality 

 of those having the matter in charge, a liberal addition has been 

 made to the appropriation for this department the coming yotir ; 

 and it is earnestly hoped, that with a favorable season, and so 

 generous a schedule of i)rizes, our exhibitions all through the year 

 will be superior to our best efforts in the past ; and whether p?-<"2;e 

 day or not., that our tabloi may ho JiUed. 



Wc close our report with the following list of Awards. 



KespectfuUy submitted, by 



C. N. BuACKF.TT, Chairman. 



