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not content with this, in the year ISSfj, when only twenty-four 

 years old, Mr. Ilovey began the publication of the " Magazine of 

 Horticulture," the first successful periodical of its kind in this 

 country. For thirty-four years he continued its editor, giving a 

 vast amount of original matter, together with full reports of the 

 exhibitions and transactions of this Society. This work will 

 remain as a lasting monument to his industry and abilit}', which 

 alone would reflect high honor. In 1848 he began the publication 

 of the " Fruits of America," illustrating in several volumes the 

 fruits and the trees of this country as sketched by himself from 

 nature. 



Notwithstanding the incessant tax upon his time from these 

 various departments of labor, he 3'et found ways to make himself 

 familiar with the current literature of the old world relating to his 

 various pursuits. His well read librarj' was probably as complete 

 as any other private library in the land upon these subjects. Con- 

 sidering his long life devoted exclusively to this pursuit, it may be 

 doubted whether an^' other man in this country has done so much 

 to stimulate a love of horticulture in all its branches. 



Mr. Hovey joined this Society in September, 1833, four years 

 after its organization. 



He served as Librarian three 3'ears, from 1834 to 1836. 



He served on the Library Committee from 1834 to 1859, being 

 Chairman from 1843 to 1859. 



He was on the Committee on Flowers and Shrubs from 1835 to 

 1842, and for the last two of these years was Chairman. 



He was elected on the Executive Committee for 1842, 1843, and 

 1862, and also was ex-officio on this Committee from 1863 to 1885. 



He was elected on the Committee to Establish Prizes for the 

 years 1847, 1848, and 1849. 



On the Committee on Synonyms of Fruit from 1847 to 1849, 

 and also from 1857 to 1866. 



On the Fruit Committee from 1850 to 1859. 



On the Committee on Publication from 1853 to 1859. 



He was elected Vice-President for 1858 and 1859. 



He w^as elected President for the year 1863, and re-elected, 

 holding that oiHce for four successive years. 



It was during his term of ofllce and owing largely to his persist- 

 ent advocacy that the site for our present Hall was secured and 

 the building erected. 



