24 TRANSACTIONS OF THE SOCIETY. 



years of its transactions, including a period when its condition was highly 

 prosperous, were left entirely blank. Should the society continue to pub- 

 lish its proceedings annually, or at greater intervals, a second volume will 

 soon be formed, Avhich, if not as interesting as the excellent addresses 

 that compose the first, will be nevertheless a desirable record to place in 

 the hands of every member. 



The committee have not deemed it proper to occupy room with a repeti- 

 tion of the weekly shows ; the order of their report will be to give a con- 

 densed account of such doings of the society as are of considerable inter- 

 est — the reports of the several annual exhibitions — and the reports of the 

 committees awarding premiums. 



REPORT FOR 18S9. 



Meeting of the Society, March 23, 1839. 

 At this meeting the following proposal, from a member of the society, 

 was read, and referred to the Flower Committee, who subsequently report- 

 ed that the liberal premiums ofiered by T. Lee, Esq. ought to be accepted, 

 which report the society adopted. The proposal was as follows : — 



" To encourage the cultivation of the flowering plants of New England, 

 a member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society offers the following 

 premiums, to be awarded by the ' Committee on Flowers,' on condition 

 that the society offer an equal amount. 



For the year 1839. 

 For the best exhibition during the season, at their Hall, of the native 

 plants of New England, wherever grorcn, — 

 A first premium of five doUars. 

 A second " of five dollars. 

 A third '^ of five dollars. 



For the year 1840. 

 For the best exhibition during the season, at the Hall, of the native 

 plants of New England, cultivated by the competitors, — 

 A first premium of ten dollars. 

 A second " of five dollars. , 

 A third " of five dollars. 



For the year 1841. 

 A first premium of fifteen dollars. 

 A second '' of ten dollars. 

 A third '^ of five dollars. 



