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our Society has very lately sustained by the death of Mrs. Francis 

 B. Ha^^es. She always stood ready to further our interests in any 

 manner most conducive to the progress of horticulture, and we 

 shall miss her genial presence and cordial welcome ; but the mem- 

 ory of her benevolence and kindly deeds will always remain with 

 us. May she rest in peace. 



In taking leave of the Plant and Flower Committee the Chair- 

 man wishes to thank the other members for the courtesy and for- 

 bearance shown him during the 3'ears they have been associated. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



Joseph H. Woodford, 



F. L. Harris, j Committee on 



M. H. Norton, 



A. H. Fewkes, ) Plants and 



VV. J. Stewart, 

 J. H. Moore, 



E. H. HiTCHINGS, 



Flowers. 



