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SPRING EXHIBITION. 



March 23, 24, 25, axd 26. 

 At this exhibition the competition for most of the prizes offered 

 for Roses was close ; the quality of the specimens has never been 

 surpassed, and the display was in all respects extremely satisfac- 

 tory. Carnations also were shown in unusual quantity and of the 

 best quality, while Violets were shown in great abundance and 

 perfection. James Comley exhibited a forced branch of a new 

 variety of Japanese Flowering Cherry which was of remarkable 

 character in its abundance of very double, pure white, pendulous 

 flowers, hanging in clusters the length of the branch. This was 

 very unique and was awarded a Silver Medal. 



• MAY EXHIBITION. 



May 1. 



Pansies, Narcissuses, and Tulips were at this time shown iu abun- 

 dance and made a most creditable display. Native Plants were 

 first entered at this time and continued at intervals for the re- 

 mainder of the year. 



May 22, Cai'l Jurgens, of Newport, R.I., exhibited forced 

 flowers of Convallaria prolijicans., which attracted a gi*eat deal of 

 attention, and for their very apparent value were awarded a Silver 

 Medal by the Committee. At the same exhibition the Miellez 

 Horticultural Company exhibited two vases of Lily of the Valley, 

 which, for their superior culture, were awarded a First Class 

 Certificate of Merit. 



RHODODENDRON SHOW. 



June 3 and 4. 



Although tlie weather conditions up to this date had not been 

 propitious, the show of Rhododendrons and Azaleas was very fine 

 and the quality of the flowers seemed fully up to that of previous 

 years. At this time Oriental Poppies, German Irises, and Aqui- 

 legias were shown in quantity and great variety, and of fine 

 quality. T. C. Thurlow made a very creditable exhibit of named 

 Hardy Trees and Shrubs, among which particular mention should 

 be made of Cornus floridu var. rubra and a choice varietv of Mag- 



