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varieties, jDro aiding green moss, etc., not left till 

 the last moment. Amateurs who do not compre- 

 hend the manner of construction of exhibition 

 boxes and the way the flowers are to be arranged 

 in them, would do "svell to apply to the Secretary 

 of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Hor- 

 ticultural Hall, Boston, who will have sent to 

 them a box from which they can j^attern, or all 

 the boxes required will be sent ; he will also fur- 

 nish the schedule of prizes offered by the society. 

 I mention this society because its exhibits are of 

 higher character than any others, both as regards 

 the quality of the flowers displayed and the 

 general arrangements and facilities afforded. 

 Boston excels in the exhibit of Hybrid Remon- 

 tants, while New York stands first in staging fine 

 Teas, but at both places displays are made that 

 should have the encouragement of all who are 

 interested in the improvement of our rose exhi- 

 bitions. 



