190 Massachusetts Horticultmnl Sodeiy. 



For the most economically managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept 

 vegetable garden, through the season, $25. 



For the second best do., $15. 



For the best managed, most economically conducted, and well kept green- 

 house, tlirough the season, J^25. 



For the second best do., $15. 



For tlig best managed, most economically conducted, and well kept grape- 

 ry, through the season, with or without fire heat, $25. 



For the second best do., $15. 



Ordered, That for the following named objects, to be originated after Jan. 

 1, 1850, and that, after a trial of throe years, shall be deemed superior in 

 quality, and other characteristics, to any of the same species now extant, the 

 following named premiums be offered, viz. : — 



For the best seedling blackberry, a premium of $40. 



For the best seedling currant, red or white, a premium of $25. 



For the best seedling gooseberry, a premium of $25. 



The premiums offered for the same, to be awarded by the standing com- 

 mittee on fruits, for the time being. 



Ordered, That the premiums now offered for the best kept grounds, fruit, 

 flower, and vegetable gardens, greenhouses and graperies, be awarded by a 

 special committee, consisting of five members, to be appointed by the chair 

 for that purpose, whose duty it shall be, to visit such grounds, gardens, and 

 houses, &c., as may compete for the same, at least tv/ice during the season 

 and as much oftener as they may think proper, without giving notice of their 

 intention to do so ; and in making their awards for tlie same, shall have re- 

 gard, not only to the neatness exhibited, and skill in cultivation displayed, but 

 also to the expense and economy with v/hich such have been attended, and 

 that they be and are authorized, when they think proper, to require of the 

 owners of the same, a statement, in writing, of the management pursued, the 

 expense incuiTcd, the mode of cultivation adopted, the manure applied, and 

 such other particulars as they may see fit to require, under the penalty of a 

 right to withhold any of said premiums, that would otiierwise be awarded, 

 if such requirements are not complied with. 



It was voted that the committee for inspecting the gardens and awarding 

 the premiums be appointed by the chair. 



It was voted that a silver medal be awarded to A. W. Haven, of Ports- 

 mouth, N. H., for five specimens of pears exhibited last fall, and overlooked 

 by the Fruit Committee. 



A letter was read from Dr. H. Wendell, of Albany, accompanied with a 

 report of the Proceedings of tlie North American Pomological Convention, 

 at Syracuse. 



Wm. A. Crafts, of Roxbury, was elected a member. Adjourned two 

 weeks to March 23. 



Exhibited. — Flowers. From Hovey & Co. twelve fine Azaleas of tlie 

 following varieties: — Splendens, speciosa, speciosissima, triumphans, pu- 

 nicseflora, and six beautiful seedlings ; also, six Chinese Prunroses, viz :— 



