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As a successful exhibitor be bad few equals, and his influence 

 was felt by every one in comi)etition with him. The grand speci- 

 mens of Azaleas shown by him, six in number, bad never pre- 

 viously been equalled by any grower ; one of them, Decora, 

 measuring eight feet by six feet. In hardy roses and hard- 

 wooded plants the numerous medals and diplomas gained by him 

 testify to his superior ability. In his death the Society loses one 

 of its eflflcient aids ; for, although considered as belonging to the 

 old school of gardeners, he ever maintained a love for every new 

 introduction, and was ever anxious, by precept and example, to 

 engage others in furthering the objects of the Society. 



After a long and active life, his health failing, he resigned his 

 position with Mr. Gardner, January 1, 1895, having held it for a 

 period of twenty-seven years. Marrying a second time, he passed 

 the winter in Washington and returned to Boston in June, when 

 he underwent a surgical operation (the second) and sailed for 

 England. After his arrival there, the old trouble soon manifested 

 itself, necessitating another operation, which terminated fatally. 

 His body was brought to Boston and interred in the family lot in 

 Walnut Hill Cemetery, in Brookline, Thanksgiving Day, 1895. 



We are sure the Society will express its sympathy with the 

 widow and only son by sending to them a copy of this memorial. 



Patrick Norton, \ 



F. L. Harris, > Committee. 



Kenneth Finlayson, ) 



The memorial was unanimously adopted. 



The following named persons, having been recommended by 

 the Executive Committee for membership in the Society, were 

 upon ballot duly elected : 



Lander M. Bouve, of Brookline, 

 Henry R. Stedman, M.D., of Roslindale, 

 Michael H. Walsh, of Wood's Holl, 

 George D. Moore, of Arlington. 



Adjourned to Saturday, June 6. 



