64 THE FLORIST AND 
discolor, new ; collection of twelve specimens, Begonia manlcata, B. nitida, 
B. semperflorens, B. hydrocotylefolia, Ageratum Mexicanum, Cuphea 
platycentra, Eranthemum pulchellum, Centradenia rosea, C. floribunda, 
Gesneria longiflora, and Gr. zebrina : specimen, Begonia manicata. 
By Thomas Robertson, gardener to B. A. Fahnestock, Camellia j. speci- 
osa, C. alboplena, C. imbricata, Lasiandra splendens, Cryptolepis longiflorus, 
Gesneria oblongata, Azalea double lilac, Epacris grandiflora, E. carnea- 
coccinnea, Centradenia floribunda, Justicia persicifolia, Jasminum sp.. Daph- 
ne indica hybrida ; specimens, Tropceolum Lobbianum, Dendrobium nobile ; 
new plants. Azalea narcissiflora, Ardisia crenulata fructu albo. 
By Jerome GraiF, Gardener to C. Cope, new plants, shown for the first 
time, -^schynanthus miniatus, Mussaenda frondoso and Kennedya Lind- 
leyana. 
Designs, baskets and bouquets, by Andrew Dryburgh, a table design and 
bouquet, beautifully arranged. 
By J. J. Habermehl, gardener to John Lambert, a handsome basket. 
By Jerome GraiF, gardener to C. Cope, a table design, a basket and a 
pair of bouquets. 
By Mark Hill, gardener to M. W. Baldwin, a basket. 
By Alexander Burnett, gardener to H. Pratt McKean, a basket. 
Fruit, by E. A. Vickroy, of Johnstown, Pa., apples, the Ewalt and 
Pennock. 
Vegetables, by A. L. Felton, a fine display. 
By Mark Hill, gardener to M. W. Baldwin, cucumbers, radishes and 
lettuce. 
By A. Packer, specimens of wood. 
ANNUAL MEETING. 
The Annual Meeting was held, January 16th, 1855, B. A. Fahnestock 
was called to the chair, and James D. Fulton acted as Secretary. The 
object being the election of officers, C. P. Hays and H. C. Hanson were 
appointed tellers. It was announced that Dr. W. D. Brinkle and Richard 
Price declined a re-election as Vice-Presidents. Nominations were made 
and the election proceeded with, and resulted in the election of the following 
gentlemen, who were accordingly announced officers for the ensuing year : 
President — Gen. Robert Patterson. 
Vice-Presidents — James Dundas, Robert Buist, Robert Cornelius and B. 
A. Fahnestock. 
Treasurer — John Thomas. 
Corresponding Secretary — W. D. Brinkle, M. D. 
Recording Secretary — Thomas P. James. 
Professor of Entomology — Samuel S. Haldeman, A. M. 
Professor of Botany — Wm. Darlington, LL. D. 
Professor of Horticultural Chemistry — Robert Hare, M. D. 
