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where he may study and compare them and observe for himself 
the quantity and quality of their flowers, their vegetative vigor, 
: a ites age A ork 
to observe many rare or obscure Nitsa seldom offered in the 
trade, and numerous new seedlings, unnamed varieties, and 
recent importations. It has also serv ee to reveal the € presence 
and cont ugh individu a generosity of its 
afforded by it in bringing the collection to its present develop- 
ment. 
H. A. GLEASON. 
THE ROSE COLLECTION 
The collection of roses at The New York Botanical Garden 
was in unusually good condition during the month of June. It 
was inspected by members and friends of the Garden Na 20, 
er the guidance of Mr. K. R. Boynton, Head Garde 
"The excellent the garden this year is es ae 
to a favorable preceding winter, but in greater measure to the 
addition of a large number of new plants, contributed by Messrs. 
Bobbink and ee of Rutherford, _New Jersey. Besides 
providing the nts, this com 
to superintend = shipping, tine ery, and plantin . ther roses. 
In recognition of its generosity and interest, the Board of Man- 
agers of the New York Botanical Garden, at their ee of 
June 21, adopted the following: 
