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last, new varieties^ from Dr J. C. Howard. Also Red Si- 

 berian Crab Apples. 



From M. P. Sawyer, Portland, two varieties of Peaches 

 (grown under glass), of extraordinary size and beauty. 



" Williams' Favorite" Apples, from S. Downer. 



VEGETABLES. 



Tomatoes, from J. L. L. F. Warren. 



A curiosity in the vegetable kingdom (name unknown), 

 brought from Asia by the Rev. Mr Malcolm, exhibited by 

 C. W. Green, Esq. 



September 1, 1838. 

 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. 



From Hon. E. Vose, of Dorchester, Melons of the Green- 

 flesh variety, viz. Persian, Minorca and Cantaloupe. (The 

 contributor very politely placed this fruit upon the Commit- 

 tee's table for the proof of its quality : on being cut it was 

 found to be of very delicious flavor, finely ripened, and of the 

 genuine varieties ) 



From Joshua Gardner, Esq., of Dorchester, fine River 

 Apples. 



From J. Wiggin, of Portsmouth, a beautiful summer 

 Apple (name unknown). 



A fine Apple from Manchester, Virginia, gathered by a 

 traveller. 



From Capt. John De Wolf, Brighton, a basket of Juli- 

 enne Pears, very fine. 



From John B. Barstow, Hanover, a basket of Summer 

 Pippin, apparently a fine fruit, but having been too long kept, 

 the flavor was lost. 



From S. Walker, Roxbury, a dish of fine Plums ; viz : 

 Bolmar's Washington, Prince's White Gage, and Italian 

 Damask. 



From S. R. Johnson, Esq. Charlestown, three baskets 



