FOURTH NATIONAL FLO WER SHOW 33 
THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY 
The first of its kind in America, was organized at a meeting held in the hall 
of the Franklin Institute, Seventh Street below Market, on November 24, 1827, 
in response to the following notice in the newspapers: 
Philadelphia, November 20, 1827. 
Those persons desirous to form a Horticultural Society are requested to 
meet at the Franklin Institute, South Seventh Street, on Saturday next at 
12 o'clock precisely. 
(Signed.) James Mease, M. D., George Pepper, Reuben Haines, Charles 
Chauncey, William Davidson, N. Chapman, M. D., John Vaughn, Joseph 
Hopkinson, Horace Binney, and Matthew Carey. 
At the first meeting, Matthew Carey was called to the Chair and James 
Mease, M. D., appointed Secretary. 
After deliberation it was ^^ Resolved, That it is expedient to establish a 
Horticultural Society in the City of Philadelphia for the promotion of this 
highly instructive and interesting science, and that a constitution be framed 
for that purpose." 
The following gentlemen were appointed a Committee to Draft a Constitu- 
tion and By-Laws: Dr. J. Mease, T. Hibbert, Wm. Meredith, A. Parker, and 
M. Brown. 
At the second meeting, held December 14, 1827, at 173 (o. n.) Chestnut 
Street, the constitution and by-laws presented by the Committee were received 
and approved; the annual dues were fixed at five dollars, and life membership 
at fifty dollars. It was also decided to admit honorary life members; those 
applying for this privilege to be of good moral character, and to pay the fee of 
one hundred dollars. 
The third meeting was held June 2, 1828, at 173 Chestnut Street (o. n.). 
An amendment providing for the appointment of a council of twelve members 
was adopted; and the first regular election was held, resulting in the choice of 
the following officers: 
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President, Horace Binney. 
Vice-Presidents, James Mease, M. D., Matthew Carey, David Landreth, 
Jr., N. Chapman, M. D. 
Treasurer, William Davidson. 
Corresponding Secretary, Samuel Hazard. 
Recording Secretary, David S. Brown. 
