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conducted on the true principles of vegetable organ- 
ography,—by the comparison of living specimens, an 
Experimental Garden affords every assistance. ‘The 
effect of soil, exposure, and each modifying accident, 
which influence the productions of fruit, could be 
thoroughly analyzed. A correct list, suitable for cul- 
tivation, not only of our own but other countries, 
might be formed,—a single item, worthy in itself of 
united labor and enterprise. The promotion of that 
spirit of improvement, which elevates the standard 
of taste for the excellent and beautiful by an atten- 
tion to rural studies, is at all times highly commend- 
able ; but the promotion of the spirit of utility should 
surely be combined with it. With these views, may 
this Society take a noble stand, and the diffusion of 
correct principles in practical knowledge be one of 
its desired ends ;—a high and prevailing emulation 
among its members of conferring deep and lasting 
benefits on mankind, by the earnest search after 
Truth. 
The review of the past year is such as to encour- 
age us in our efforts. The weekly exhibitions at 
the Society’s Rooms have afforded specimens of 
taste, skill, and enterprise. The establishment of 
two Magazines,* devoted to Horticulture, speaks 
highly in favor of an increasing taste in the commu- 
nity. The list of new members, the remembrance 
of those abroad in valuable donations, evince a good 
state of things, and a degree of prosperity ever to 
be desired. May the vigorous efforts, which have 

* American Gardener’s Magazine, by C. M. & P. B. Hovey, jr. Horticultural Register 
and Gardener’s Magazine, by T. G. Fessenden & J. E. Teshemacher. 
