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eminently characteristic of the advance of this society, as evidenced by the ad- 

 mirable arrangement and by their correct terminology. 



Resolutions were offered recommendatory of the new serial, "The Journal of 

 Horticulture," published by J. E. Tilton & Co., Boston ; and the members were 

 asked to lend it their hearty support. 



The importance of the subject of entomology was urged, and the necessity 

 for farmers and horticulturists to become familiar with their insect enemies was 

 set forth. To meet this, members were directed to " The Practical Entomologist," 

 printed in Philadelphia, as a means of communication with the scientists in this 

 department of natural history. 



Massachusetts Horticultural Society. — A quarterly meeting of this 

 society was held in its library-room on Saturday, Jan. 5, 1867. 



The retiring President, C. M. Hovey, Esq., delivered a parting address, setting 

 forth the prosperous condition of the society, and its means for future usefulness. 

 He stated that its income for 1866 would be about thirty thousand dollars. It 

 has given for prizes, in the last twenty years, fifty thousand dollars. The value 

 of the society's property is estimated at about two hundred and seventy-five 

 thousand dollars, on which there is a mortgage of about half that amount. 



The President elect, J. F. C. Hyde, Esq., on taking the chair, made a short 

 introductory address. He expressed the idea that the society was in its infancy 

 for usefulness. 



A very able and interesting report on the Depredations of the Robin was 

 presented by Prof Russell of Salem, in which he expressed his feehng for that 

 bird, and also the opinion, as the result of his investigations, that the robin 

 does more good in the destruction of noxious insects, worms, &c., than he does 

 harm in making his own selection from the choicest fruit. 



He urged the protection of the smaller birds as useful to the cultivator of the 

 soil, and for this purpose recommended a tax on cats. 



The Garden Committee made their annual report by W. C. Strong, Esq., 

 chairman, giving an account of their official visit to the Pubhc Garden and to 

 Deer-Island Farm by invitation of the city authorities. 



They speak of the bad arrangement and grouping of shrubs and plants in 

 the Public Garden, of the inferior quality of the lawn in comparison with that 

 around many private residences, and of the conservatory as not being what 

 the public expect of such an institution ; while they were evidently satisfied with 

 the condition of things on the city farm at Deer Island. 



Some other business of less importance was transacted, when the society 

 adjourned for one week. 



