276 Exhibitions of the 



For the second best thirty specimens, a premium to A. Aspinwall, of six 

 dollars. 



For the third best thirty specimens, a premium to J. Breck & Co., of four 

 dollars. 



For the best display of blooms, a premium to Messrs. Hovey & Co., of 

 three dollars. 



None of the specimens in Class II, were considered worthy of a premium. 

 Division B. — Class 1. 



Noisette, Bourbon, Hybrid Perpetual, and other Roses. — For the 

 best twelve varieties, a premium to Jos. Breck & Co., of five dollars. 



For the second best twelve varieties, a premium to Messrs. Hovey & 

 Co., of three dollars. 



For the best display, a premium to S. R. Johnson, of two dollars. 



Plants in Pots. — Gratuity of five dollars, to the President, for pot 

 plants and roses. 



To P. Barnes, for eight fine specimens of fuchsias. 



Bouquets. — The Committee awarded Messrs. T. Motley, Jr., and Wm. 

 Quant, a premium of two dollars each, for their splendid bouquets, both being 

 equal in beauty, but different in form. 



Fruits : The display of Strawberries was probably never equalled in this 

 country, — we might say in any country. No less than/owr/een contributors 

 exhibited Hovey 's Seedling, and in great perfection. The specimens from 

 Mr. Aspinwall, were remarkable both for their immense size and beauty, 

 and justly called forth the admiration of every visiter. The Grapes were 

 also very superior. The President showed Belle d' Orleans, and Rivers's 

 Early Amber Heart Cherries, and Svvainstone Seedling Strawberry ; the 

 latter very high flavored, but not large. May Bigarreau, and Early Purple 

 Griotte Cherries, from R. Manning. Very handsome Grapes from 0. John- 

 son, ripened in four months, from the commencement of fire heat ; the kinds 

 were Black Hamburg, Sweetwater, and Zinfindal : also, fine Coolidge's Fa- 

 vorite Peaches. Messrs. Hovey & Co. showed specimens of their new 

 Seedling strawberry, early, good size, of superior flavor, and immensely 

 productive : also, Hovey's Seedling, Keen's Seedling, and Methven Scar- 

 let Strawberries. From Capt. Lovett, Hovey's Seedling, Brewer's Em- 

 peror, Ross's Phoenix, and Virginia Strawberries. Beautiful Grapes from 

 Mr. Nugent. From A. McLennan, Prince Albert, and Myatt's Prolific 

 Hautbois, the latter a superior variety. Fine specimens of Hovey's Seed- 

 ling, were exhibited by Mr. Warren, Wm. Richardson, A. Bowditch, Josi- 

 ah Richardson, J. Owen, Capt. Macondry, Capt. Robbins, E. K. Whitta- 

 ker, E. E. Bradshaw, and others. Two fine Cucumbers, from O. N. 

 Towne. 



June 28ih. — An adjourned meeting of the Society was held to-day, — the 

 President in the chair. 



On motion of Mr. Walker, it was voted that the Society should take into 

 consideration the importance of awarding suitable premiums or gratuities 

 for superior American productions, such as Hovey's Seedhng Strawberry 



