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shows have been much more interesting than usual ; that the specimens 

 of flowers exhibited, with the exception of carnations, have been very 

 beautiful, and the premiums have been worthily gained by the respective 

 exhibitors. They only regret that it was not in their power to award a 

 larger sum, and for a greater variety of objects, which are well deserving 

 of encouragement. 



In conclusion, they would hope that the funds of the Society will enable 

 them to devote a more hberal sum for premiums, beUeving that in no way 

 can the interests of the science of horticulture be so much advanced. 

 Respectfully submitted. 



C. M. HOVEY, Chairman. 



[The appropriation of money for the Flower Committee having been but 

 $125, the Executive Committee could not approve of the report, without 

 its being reduced to that amount, and it was then accepted, with the pro- 

 vision tliat the premiums should be paid pro rata on that sum.] 



FRUIT COMMITTEE. 

 The Fruit Committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, for 

 1840-41, recommend for the approval of the Executive Committee the 

 following Premiums on Fruits, to be paid from an appropriation made for 

 that purpose : — 



Apples — For the best Summer Apples, to John Hovey, Rox- 

 bury, ...... 



For the best Autumn, to George Lee, West Cambridge, 

 For the best Winter, to Benjamin V. French, Braintree, 

 Pears — For the best Summer Pears, to Samuel Pond, Cam- 

 bridge Port, ..... 



For the best Autumn, to Samuel Pond, Cambridge Port, 



For the best Winter, to Marshal P. Wilder, Dorchester, 



Cherries — For the best Cherries, to Elijah Vose, Dorchester, 



For the next best, to John A. Kenrick, Newton, 

 Peaches — For the best Peaches, open culture, to J. L. L. F 

 Warren, Brighton, .... 



For the next best, (a seedling,) to E . M. Richards, Dedham 

 For the best under glass, to IMr. Milne, Portland, Me., 

 Plums — For the best plums, to Samuel Pond, . 

 Grapes — For the best foreign grapes under glass, to David 

 Haggerston, Watertown, .... 



For the best foreign grapes, open culture, to Samuel R. John 

 son, Charlestown, ..... 



Nectarines — For the best nectarines, to Elias Phinney, Lexing 

 ton, ...... 



Quinces — For the best quinces, $3 00 each to Elijah Vose, Dor 

 Chester, and Samuel Pond, 



