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Cummings, Esq., of WilliamsLurgh, for a large variety 

 of plants at this as well as at the spring exhibition. 

 The principal contributors of fruits were William E. 

 French, of Boston; jMessrs. Hovey & Co., Cambridge ; 

 N. Stetson, Bridgewater ; B. V. French, Braintree, 

 Mass.; Messrs. Bun, of Bingham; Messrs. EUwanger 

 & Barrj^, Rochester, N. Y. ; Mr. Graham, Philadelphia ; 

 R. M. Blackwell and R. Morrison, Astoria ; Judge King, 

 Henry A. Kent, W. C. Langiey, and J. H. Prentice, all 

 of Brooklyn ; also Jacob Williams, Seiring Towh, Long 

 Island, Avho presented a basket of rare and valuable 

 Pears. To these gentlemen, as well as the contribu- 

 tors generally, the Society feel under many obligations, 

 and hold in high appreciation their valuable aid on 

 this as well as on other occasions. 



It is no compliment to say that we feel much indebt- 

 ed for the able and efficient services of our Treasurer 

 W. S. Dunham, as well as to our corresponding Secre- 

 tary Delos W. Beadle, to which all present will be 

 happy to respond. It has been a circumstance of deep 

 regret, that our late Recording Secretar3'', Milton 

 Arrowsmith, could not have been induced to remain 

 with us. We are all aware that his duties have been 

 iirduous, and most ably accomplished, and in his retire- 

 ment he carries with him the assurance of our most 

 friendly feelings, and our earnest desires for his future 

 A\ elfare and happiness. 



To R. R. Scott, of Philladelphia, we feel under many 



