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with a choice collection of Chinese Pfimioses from Walter E. 

 Coburn, Freesias from Mrs. E. M. Gill, and Camellias and 

 Orchids from James Comley and E. Sheppard & Son. 



Jauuar}' 11 a very creditable display was made by several 

 parties, and choice Carnations were exhibited. David Nevins made 

 a very interesting display of Violets, through his gardener, Alex- 

 ander McKay, and Camellias were shown in specimen blooms by 

 James Comley. 



The following Saturday W. E. Coburn displayed an unusually 

 large and fine collection of single cut blooms of Chinese Primroses, 

 arranged in the Society's flat dishes. These were shown with a 

 view of emphasizing their great improvement of late years in 

 the range of color, size of bloom, and breadth and fimbriation 

 of petals. • 



At the regular exhibition, February 1, David Nevins exhibited 

 Violets wliich excited unusual comment. Carnations were very 

 fully shown, of which William C. Ward, of Queens, N. Y., ex- 

 hibited two large vases of Meteor and Bridesmaid, both of which 

 were deemed worthy of Honorable Mention by your Committee. 

 Camellias were staged in great variety of size and color, and the 

 display of other cut flowers was large. 



At each Saturday following, until the Spring Exhibition, liberal 

 displays were made, the principal exhibitors being Oakes Ames, 

 James Comley, and Mrs. E. M. Gill. March 14, David Nevins 

 showed some remarkably fine forced Hybrid Perpetual Roses, and 

 H. H. Huunewell some new seedling Amaryllises, which excited 

 much admiration. 



SPRING EXHIBITION. 



March 24, 25, 26, and 27. 



At this exhibition most of the prizes were closely competed 

 for, the display of Roses being particularly noteworthy and 

 drawing forth much praise from an appreciative public. A vase 

 of American Beauty Roses from Charles V. AVbitten was the 

 centre of attraction in the hall ; they were remarkable for size 

 of flower, length of stem, excellence of foliage, and keeping 

 quality. William H. Elliott displayed several magnificent vases 

 of Hoses, which, in the general opinion of your Committee, had 



