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from so frail a structure as a leaf. We are not only in- 

 debted to Mr. Cope, for his kindness on this occasion, 

 but for the continued liberality evinced at our recent 

 exhibition, and he has not only the thanks of the So- 

 ciety but of thousands who feel indebted to him for 

 the opportunity of witnessing one of the greatest 

 plants that has been presented to the curious in their 

 researches into the great work of nature. 



The specimens exhibited by J. E. Kanch, contained 

 many rare and exotic plants, among which was the 

 Pitcher Plant, which attracted the attention of every 

 observer, not so much for its beauty, as showing how 

 aptly Providence had provided for the sustenance and 

 support of all its works, in every condition and cli- 

 mate. 



The large collections exhibited by James H. Pren- 

 tice and "W. 0. Langley, Esqrs., were of the most sur- 

 passing beauty, and did much to give a character to 

 the entire exhibition ; the Spice Plants, exhibited by 

 Mr Robert Buist, of Philadelphia, excited much atten- 

 tion, and were entirely new to many an observer. The 

 roses from the nurseryof Mr. W.A.Burgess, of Glenwood 

 L.I., consisted of several new varieties, and attracted 

 much attention. To all the contributors we feel under 

 many obligations. They have not only promoted the 

 future success of the Society, but they have done 

 much in increasing a taste for horticultural pursuits. 



The exhibition closed by a truly eloquent address 



