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mittee has been called during the past season, we note the follow- 

 ing as worthy of mention : — 



August 2. — Josiah Crosby exhibited a new Tomato, called 

 " Canada Victor," introduced the past season by J. J. H. Gregory, 

 of Marblehead. It originated in Canada, In form, color, and 

 general appearance, it more nearly resembles the Gen. Grant 

 than any variety with which we are acquainted. In fact it would 

 be impossible, if the fruit of each were placed together, to separate 

 them ; 3'et the plant, in its habit of growth, foliage, etc., is dis- 

 tinct and easily distinguished from other varieties. If, upon fur- 

 ther trial, it should equal the description claimed for it as regards 

 earliness, etc., it will prove of value. It was in several collections 

 during the season at the weekly shows, and at the Annual Exhibi- 

 tion received the first prize for the best single dish. Another 

 new variety called the Arlington, was also on exhibition at the same 

 date (August 2), said to have originated in Virginia. Although 

 not an early sort, it is large, solid, smooth, of good flavor, and a 

 very heavy cropper. As a second early variety it promises to be 

 valuable for market purposes. 



August 9. — Joseph Tailby again exhibited his new Hybrid Cu- 

 cumbers, Nos. 1 and 2. The first has been named Tailby's Hybrid, 

 and was described by your committee in their report of last 3'ear. 

 During the season, specimens, for trial, were presented to the com- 

 mittee, who found it exceedingly'^ crisp, tender, and well flavored. 

 It is deemed a promising variety, and recommended for further and 

 more extended trial ; especially for forcing, for which purpose it 

 appears to be particularly adapted. 



On the 23d of August, George W. Pierce exhibited a new Egg 

 Plant, a cross between the Black Pekin and a large purple variety, 

 the seed of which originally came from Texas. It is hardy, 

 early, and more prolific than either of the above-named varieties, 

 while its freedom from thorns renders the gathering of the fruit a 

 pleasant task, in comparison with the old purple variety. If, upon 

 further trial, it should be found superior to existing varieties, it 

 will be given to the public. 



We should not omit to mention the fine collections of Potatoes 

 seen on our tables at the Annual Exhibition. Those from Mr. 

 Bresee, of Vermont, the originator of the Early Rose, were of 

 unusual excellence, and received the first prize for the best four 

 varieties. 



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