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FLOWERS. 



Dahlias. — By Messrs Hovey & Co., a fine specimen of 

 variety, Mrs Rushton. The form, color and size of this va- 

 riety are good ; it will rank among those of first character . 



By S. Walker, varieties, Jackson's Rival Yellow, King of 

 Dahlias, Dutchess of Buccleugh, Dennissii, Widnall's Per- 

 fection and Lady Ann. 



Bouquets. — By Dr J. C. Howard, Woodlands, Brook- 

 ^ine ; Messrs Winship, Brighton ; Messrs Hovey & Co., of 

 Cambridgeport ; John Hovey, and S. Walker of Roxbury. 

 For the Committee, S. Walker, Chairman. 



The Committee of Arrangements at their meeting this day, 

 voted that the annual exhibition shall take place on Wednes- 

 day^ Thursday and Friday^ 19th, 20th and 21st days of the 

 present month. 



The Special Committee to decorate the Hall and to take 

 charge of the fruits and flowers., viz. : Messrs L. P. Grosve- 

 nor, M. P. Wilder, J. E. Teschemacher, Wm. Kenrick, E. 

 M. Richards, J. R. .Johnson, C. M. Hovey, D. Haggers- 

 ton, W. H. Cowan, J. W. Russell, H. Sheafe, Alexander 

 McLennan, J. Breck and J. L. L. F. Warren, will meet at 

 the room of the Society on Saturday morning, 8th and 15th 

 inst. at 1 1 o'clock. Per order, 



S. Walker, Chairman. 



September 8, 1838. 

 FRUITS. 



Pears. — From Mr Ives of Salem, Francreal D' Ete, a 

 very superior and productive fruit. Roi de Wurtemburg, and 

 old Catharine. 



From Mr Vose, President of the Society, Julienne, Cush- 

 ing and Dearborn's seedling. 



From S. Phipps of Roxbury, a Pear without name. 



