CONTENTS. 



The Inaugural Meeting . . ^ . . . . 7 



Horticultural Papers 



Seed Sowing Suggestions. By William N. Craig . . 15 



The Formation and Characteristics of Massachusetts 

 Peat Lands and Some of their Uses. By Dr. 

 Alfred P. Dacknowski 29 



Herbaceous Perennials we should grow. By Prof. Arno 



H. Nehrling 47 



Recent Troubles with our Forest Trees. By Frank W. 



Rane ......... 57 



Honey-bees in relation to Horticulture. By Dr. Burton 



N. Gates 71 



Strawberry Culture. By 0. M. Taylor ... 89 



Cranberry Culture. By Marcus L. Urann . . . 103 



