192 Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 



A letter was read from A. J. Downing, Newburgh, N. Y., accompanied 

 with scions of the Lady Sweet apple for distribution. The thanks of the 

 society were voted to Mr. Downing. Adjourned one week to April 13th. 



Exhibited — Fruits : From A. J. Downing & Co., Newburgh, New 

 York, fine specimens of the Lady Sweet apple. These were pronounced 

 by tlie committee, of good size, high flavor and finely colored. From the 

 President, fine specimens of an apple, the name unknown ; supposed to 

 be from New York State. 



The following are reports of the committees, offering premiums for 

 1844 :— 



SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS FOR 1844. 



Committee on Flowers. 

 Geraniums — For the best twelve varieties, a premium of . . $5 00 

 For the second best twelve varieties, a premium of . . . 2 00 

 Exhibition to take place April 27. 



Hyacinths — For the best ten named varieties, a premium of . 3 00 

 For the second best ten named varieties, a premium of . . . 2 00 



Exhibition to take place May 4. 



Tulips— For the best thirty varieties, a premium of . . . 4 00 

 For the second best thirty varieties, a premium of . . . 2 00 

 Premiums to be awarded May IS. 



Pansies — For the best six flowers, a premium of . . . . 2 00 

 For the second best six flowers, a premium of . . . . 1 00 

 Premiums to be awarded May 18. 



Hawthorns — For the best display of cut flowers, a premium of . 2 CO 



Hardy Azaleas — For the best display of cut flowers, a premium of 3 00 

 Hardy Rhododendrons — For the best display of cut flowers, a 



premium of 2 00 



Magnolias — For the best display of cut flowers, a premium of . 2 00 



Shrubby Peonies — For the best six flowers, a premium of . 3 00 



Previiums to be aivarded June 15. 



Ranunculus — For the best display in June, a premium of . .3 00 



Pinks — For the best six distinct varieties, a premium of . . 3 00 



For the second best six distinct varieties, a premium of . . 2 00 

 Premiums to be awarded June 22. 



Herbaceous Peonies — For the best twelve flowers, a premi- 

 um of . . , . . . . . • . . 3 00 

 For the second best twelve flowers, a premium of . . . 2 00 

 Premiums to be awarded i7i June 22. 



Roses — in classes : — 



Class 1 • — Hardy kinds. 

 For the best thirty distinct varieties, a premium of . . . .5 00 

 For the second best thirty distinct varieties, a premium of . 4 00 



For tlie third best thirty distinct varieties, a premium of . . 3 00 



Premiums to be awarded June 22. 



