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this city. Indeed the splendor of all the varieties was such, as to 

 exceed the warmest anticipations of the friends of floriculture. With 

 a zeal truly commendable, a lady of Brooklyn caused frequent re- 

 newals of flowers to be made during the exljibition. Such devotion 

 to the cause betokens a spirit which we hope will be fostered by the 

 enlightened ladies of America. 



The fair daughters of the City of Elms, (New-Haven) at their 

 late horticultural exhibition, by their refined taste in decorating the 

 rooms appropriated to the occasion, rendered it a most delightful 

 spectacle. A sisterly band of about thirty heartily co-operated in 

 the undertaking, and well did they perform their task. The influence 

 of this example it is to be hoped will have its due weight in prompt- 

 ing to its general imitation. 



The display of fruit was excellent. Remarkably fine specimens 

 grown in the Empire State were exhibited, but we regret to announce 

 that they were few and far between. This circumstance may be at- 

 tributed to the fact of our cultivators having contributed to exhibi- 

 tions in this and the adjoining states. Head-quarters were thus ex- 

 posed to the vigorous and determined rivalry of distant competitors. 

 Massachusetts, the first bold champion in the cause of liberty, and 

 which so valiantly defended that tree, the fruits of which are so 

 proudly exemplified by the American Institute, has by the skilful tac- 

 tics of her veteran chief, (Mr. Walker,) completely surprised our 

 camp and captured our medals, exercising, however, the most friendly 

 feelings towards the vanquished. This unexpected defeat should 

 neither create dismay nor discouragement. The next campaign may 

 teach the importance of unity, and convince our eastern neighbors 

 that the roots of our trees are imbedded in good soil, and that the 

 branches thereof produce fruit which, like the genuine Knicker- 

 bockers themselves, will bear a comparison with the best samples in 

 our confederacy. Cultivators of this great State, be up and doing ; 

 your rivals are again preparing for the contest, the most laudable one 

 in which man can possibly engage, that of promoting the health, and 

 ensuring the sustenance of his race, by making the gardens and fields 

 of this highly favored country yield their full measure of abun- 

 dance. 



The object of this committee has been to make the horticultural 

 room a House of Representatives to all contributors. The managers 

 of the Institute will publish in their list of premiums the names of 

 the most fortunate competitors. It therefore devolves upon us to 

 notice in this report the names of those who did not obtain the leading 

 prizes, but who are still entitled to a favorable distinction for the 

 respective productions entered by them for competition, also to de- 

 scribe such articles as were distinguished by any extraordinary pro- 

 perties, and which would otherwise pass unnoticed. 



Apples — hvelve varieties. 



Alexander, Baldwin, Bell Flowers, Fall Pippin, Gloria Mundi, 

 Golden Russett, Grand Sachem, Hawthornden, Lady Apple, Lancas- 

 ter, Newtown Pippin, Porter Apple. 



