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By Mr. Richards, one of the Vice Presidents : — 



The Hall of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society — When the members pass over 

 the threshold of its portals, let them only remember that they are Horticulturists. 



Mr. Russell, Professor of Botany, &c., to the Society, said that as the 

 Editor of the Horticultural Magazine had alluded to the names which adorn- 

 ed the walls, he wished to make the single remark that they were the names 

 of men who connected together virtue with mental attainments, and joined 

 natural science to religious and virtuous culture. He urged that this was 

 the general result of such studies, and closed with the sentiment — 



Horticulture — The younger and fairer sister of Agriculture — her influences are seen 

 as much in the heart and mind as on the soil. 



By J. E. Teschemacher, Corresponding Secretary : — 



Horticulture and Agriculture — Most efficient handmaids of religion in her endeavor 

 to banish war fjom the world. 



By Joseph Breck : — 



Horti-culture and Mental Culture — The one the cause, the other the effect. 



By Mr. French : — 



Henrij Colman — The friend of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Floriculture; after 

 searching the old world for hidden knowledge, may he return richly laden with the fruits 

 of his labors. 



Pomona and Flora — Twin sisters as perfect in their varied works, as they are elevat- 

 ed in their moral influences. 



By J. L. L. F. Warren :— 



The Child cradled among the Bulrushes and the Children rocked in the Cradle of Lib - 

 ertij — T\\e former led a host to the promised land ; the latter have taken possession of that 

 land, made it to bud, blossom, and bring forth the frahs of peace, pr osperitij and happiness. 



By Dr. Wight :— 



77ie Horticulturist — The garden that he cultivates in his youth, is the resliug-place of 

 his old age, and his associates are the trees of his planting. 



By Professor Russell : — 



Our Horticultural Association — It proves the Botanical axiom that the flowers and 

 fruits of a Wilder growth are the most beautiful and admirable. 



An appropriate song was written for the occasion, by Mrs. M. D. Dean, 

 of Franklin. 



The following volunteers were then given : — 



By H. W. Dutton :— 



Flowers — " Nature's illustrations :" for sweetness and earnest invocation, belter than 

 the illuminated missals of the pontiff; " each cup a pulpit, every leaf a book." 



By John S. Sleeper : — 



Horticulture — The earliest art — having been taught by Angels in the Garden of Eden. 

 No art contributes more to the civilization of society, or the happiness of mankind. 



By David Haggerston : — 



Cultivation — Without judicious cultivation, the most precious shoots run to waste, and 

 the richest ground produces nothing but brambles. 



Want of room compels us to omit several of the volunteer toasts. 



Thus closed one of the most brilliant festivals which the Society have yet 

 held : fleeting quickly by, but leaving lasting impressions upon all those who 

 participated in it. 



