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interesting collection of well-grown rare plants, filling the entire 

 space on the left of the stage, from II. II. IlunnewcU, contained 

 fine specimens of Musa dacca, Geonoma x)umila^ Maranta Van Den 

 Heckei, Alocasia Jenningsi, Alocasia macroohiza, Cocos Bonnetti^ 

 and many others. A miscellaneous collection of one hundred and 

 fifL}'^ plants from Ilovey & Co., many of them rare and fine speci- 

 mens, and a very choice collection of caladiums from F. L Ames, 

 many of them entirely new and very handsome, attracted much 

 attention. 



The collection of plants exhibited by the Presiilent, W. C. 

 Strong, contained many rare and fine specimens. We regret that 

 no list of the many new plants was handed us. Tliey were all 

 exceedingly well grown, and added very much to the interest of the 

 exhibition. The collection contained one hundred and forty plants. 



The Marantas, from S. R. Payson, which were very handsome 

 attracted much attention. They were nice specimens of M. Van 

 Den Heckeiy M. Veitchii, M. 2)rinceps^ M. albo lineata, M. exinua 

 and M. Baraquinii. 



From Dr. Geo. R. Hall, of Providence, R. I., a specimen of 

 variegated Ailanthiis, showing the variegation distinctly and finely, 

 and said to be perfectly hardy, as has been proved by a fine plant 

 which has stood through several winters in the grounds of William 

 Gray, Jr., at Dorchester. 



The handsome Wardian case which occupied the fine position on 

 the stnge, was the design of W. H. Halliday. For those who can- 

 not have a greenhouse, these cases are invaluable ; and no one has 

 done more than Mr. Halliday to create a correct taste for these 

 handsome ornaments for the parlor, library, or office. The case 

 shown was a good illustration of the skill and excellent taste of the 

 exhibitor ; and, at our request, the following list of plants has 

 been furnished ; all can be relied upon as entirely suitable for 

 these cases, with ordinary care : 



Adiantum cuneahim. Maranta pxdchella^ 



-" formosum^ " Z"hrina^ 



Begonia Rex, Pteris argyrcea, 

 Cyperus rntundi/oUus var.y " cretica albo lineata^ 



Diefjenhachia picta, 2^eph7'olepis exallatay 

 Filtonia argrjronexira " xindnlatay 



" Pearcei, Peperomia arifolia. 

 " gigantea. 



