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meetings of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, from R. 

 S. Rogers, Esq., of Salem. There were two clusters which 

 weighed respectively 3 lbs. 4| oz. and 2 lbs. 9 oz. The 

 bunches were of handsome shape, and the berries of large 

 size, although not well colored or quite ripe. This was the 

 first time this new grape has been exhibited here, and it fully 

 maintains the reputation it has obtained in England, where it 

 is considered one of the best late-keeping varieties in culti- 

 vation. 



The Delaware Grape. — This new grape, which has 

 attracted considerable attention, and which we gave a full 

 account of' in a late number, has fruited in the garden of Mr. 

 E. A. Brackett, of Winchester, Mass. The grapes were fully 

 mature Sept. 15lh, thus proving it to be as early as the Con- 

 cord. It promises to become a popular variety, and particu- 

 larly adapted to our New England climate, being entirely 

 hardy. 



The Carter Grape. — This is the name which is given 

 to a new variety cultivated in Milford, Mass., and recently 

 shown at the annual exhibition of the Massachusetts Horti- 

 cultural Society. It is a very fine grape, earlier than the 

 Isabella, and superior to it in every quality. The berries are 

 round, of large size, and of a deep reddish color, approaching 

 to black at full maturity. What its origin is we do not know, 

 but if it can be traced we shall give a full account of it at 

 another time. 



Georgia Pomological Society. — A Pomological Society 

 has been organized in Georgia. The first meeting was held 

 at Athens, Aug. 6th, when officers were elected for the year, 

 and a very large quantity of fruit exhibited. Four hundred 

 and thirty-five lots were shown, comprising over three hun- 

 dred varieties. We are glad to see this interest in pomology 

 manifested by the cultivators of the South. Possessing one 

 of the finest climates in the world for the production of 

 fruit, it is somewhat surprising that such an interest has not 

 been apparent before. We hope now we may have the 

 Southern apples, some of which are said to be fine, brought 

 to notice, and such as are worthy of cultivation designated, 

 and their qualities described. 



