the close of the exhibition, was thronged with ladies and gentlemen from this city, Troy, and their vicinities.

At a meeting of the society, Joel Rathbone, Esq., its President, in the chair, the following gentlemen were chosen delegates to represent it in the North American Pomological Convention, which is to assemble at Syracuse, on the 14th day of September next, viz: From the county of Albany, J. McD. McIntyre, Herman Wendell, M. D., E. Emmons, M. D., B. P. Johnson, A. Osborn, and James Wilson; from the county of Rensselaer, V. P. Douw, Stephen E. Warren, B. B. Kirtland, D. Thomas Vail, Amos Briggs, and William Newcomb.

FRUIT. The exhibition of cherries was large and fine, and the following were the exhibitors :·--

By E. Warren, Esq., Troy, seven varieties of cherries, viz: Black Tartarian, May Duke, Elton, Early White Heart, Black Heart, Belle de Choisy, and Napoleon Bigarreau.

By J. McD. McIntyre, Albany, two varieties of cherries, viz: Tradescant's Black Heart, and May Duke, and also some very fine specimens of Lancashire gooseberries.

By Dr. H. Wendell, fourteen varieties of cherries, viz: May Duke, Waterloo, Elton, Napoleon Bigarreau, Florence, Wendell's Mottled Bigarreau, (unripe,) Belle de Choisy, Carnation Bigarreau, (a seedling,) Graffion or Yellow Spanish, Black Tartarian, Bigarraeu Coleur de Chair, Large Red Bigarreau, Black Bigarreau, and a French variety, received without label, resembling China Bigarreau.

By V. P. Douw, Greenbush, two varieties of cherries, viz: Early Richmond, and Black Tartarian, very fine Whitesmith gooseberries, and Green Citron muskmelons.

By Dr. Kirtland, Greenbush, seven varieties of cherries, viz: Elton, Graffion or Yellow Spanish, Black Eagle, Black Heart, Honey Heart, May Duke, and a seedling resembling Transparent Guigne; eight varieties of strawberries, viz: Aberdeen Beehive, White Alpine, Hovey's Seedling, Black Prince, Ohio Mammoth, Sciota, Columbus, and Burr's New Pine. This exhibition of strawberries attracted much attention from their large size and beautiful appearance, and the committee cannot omit to add, that the further opportunity offered them to compare Burr's New Pine with other standard varieties, fully confirms them in the opinion expressed at the last exhibition, viz: "That it was entitled to the first rank, taking into consideration its many desirable qualities."

By Col. Rathbone, of Kenwood, a dish of very fine Red Antwerp raspberries. By E. E. Platt, of Arbor Hill, nine varieties of cherries, viz: May Duke, Black Heart, Black Tartarian, Graffion or Yellow Spanish, Black Bigarreau, and four varieties of seedlings, not fully ripe, but giving promise of superior qualities. By J. Teller, Greenbush, Napoleon Bigarreau, and Early White Heart cherries. By Dr. March, Albany, three varieties of cherries, viz: May Duke, Black Tartarian, and Black Heart. PREMIUMS. For the best and most extensive collection of cherries, to Dr. H. Wendell, $3.

For the second best, to E. E. Platt, $2.

For the best three varieties, Black Tartarian, Elton, and Belle de
Choisy, to S. E. Warren, $2.

For the best one variety, Black Tartarian, to E. E. Platt, $1.
And the following discretionary premiums :-

For very fine Red Antwerp raspberries, to J. Rathbone, $1.
For large and beautiful gooseberries, to J. McD. McIntyre, $1.
For Green Citron muskmelons, to V. P. Douw, $1.

For the committee, John Wilson, M. D., Chairman pro tem. FLORAL DESIGNS, &c.-These were numerous and beautiful. Mr. Jas. Wilson was awarded $2 for two fine bouquets. Dr. Wendell exhibited a fine round bouquet, and a basket of flowers, for which $3 were awarded. William Newcomb, one flat and one round bouquet, $2. Col. Rathbone, the President, and others, contributed to the display.

GREENHOUSE PLANTS AND FLOWERS.-Col. Rathbone, Dr. Wendell, James Wilson, W. Newcomb, Mrs. S. Waitt, and V. P. Douw, were the principal contributors. The following is the award of

PREMIUMS. For the best varieties of fuschias in pots, to James Wilson, for Lady Millbank, Chauviere, Comet, Exoniensis, Caroline, and Acantha, $2.

For the best six plants, of different varieties, in pots, to James Wil-
son, $3.

For the best six varieties of carnations, to James Wilson, for Achilles,
Euterpe, Cynthia, Brunette, Lady Peele, and Mirabelle, $2.
For the best six varieties of picotees, to James Wilson, for Scarlet
Flake, Flora, Eloise, Climax, Cleopatra, and Incarnata, $2.

For the best display of annual and perennial flowers, to William New-
comb, $2.

And discretionary premiums of $2 to Joel Rathbone, Esq., for a fine display of growing plants and cut flowers.

Also, a discretionary premium of $1 to V. P. Douw, Esq., for a beau

tiful display of cut roses, and other flowers. W. Newcomb, Chair'n. VEGETABLES.—The committee respectfully report, that the contributions to the exhibition, were as follows:

W. Newcomb, of Pittstown, Hoo-Sung, and very large and fine Silverskin onions. Mr. Newcomb informs the committee, that he thinks the Hoo-Sung an excellent vegetable, and when cooked in the same manner as asparagus, is more palatable. V. P. Douw, of Wolvenhook, Early Mohawk beans, fine Early York cabbages, and fine Blood beets. N. B. Warren, of Mount Ida, Troy, Marrow fat peas, very fine, and Mountain June potatoes, more fully grown than at the last exhibition. These potatoes were remarkable for size and healthiness of appearance. Joel Rathbone, of Kenwood, Hoo-Sung, and Early Mohawk beans. PREMIUMS.-On onions, W. Newcomb, of Pittstown, $1. On Marrowfat peas, N. B. Warren of Troy, $1.

On beans, Early Mohawk, V. P. Douw, $1. B. P. Johnson, Sec'y.

ART. IV. Answers to Correspondents.

KNIGHT'S MONARCH PEAR.-M. C. Johnson. Knight's Monarch can be readily distinguished from the spurious sort, by the wood, the habit of growth, and the leaves. The spurious kind has dark purplish shoots, small leaves, and a straggling, irregular growth. The true kind has olive colored shoots, (inclining to yellowish,) medium sized leaves, and an upright and regular, though somewhat spreading, habit. The wood of the spurious sort is also more wiry, and shorter jointed, and less vigorous than the true kind. We have both growing among our specimen trees, and they can at once be distinguished from each other.

SUMMER PRUNING GRAPES.-Allen Coffin. The process of summer pruning is simple. If the spring pruning was properly done, and the shoots tied up to the trellis, all that is now required is to top every branch two eyes above the bunch of fruit, or the shoots that have no fruit, to about four eyes. This is premising the vines are pruned on the spur system. If on the long rod, or renewal plan, then all the shoots should be topped, except those which are to furnish the shoots for next year. This has only to be kept in view, no matter what form the vines are trained in. But all the laterals should be kept topped to four eyes or joints; if with fruit, then two eyes beyond the fruit. By attending to this, the vines are kept from becoming all matted together-the sun penetrates to the fruit-the air circulates freely, and ripens the wood-and there is an appearance of order and neat. ness, which should always attend good cultivation. Keep the branches, intended for next year's bearing, carefully tied in, as it checks the growth to have the ends of them broken off.

BEST TWELVE CAMELLIAS.-An Amateur. For a small collection, such as yours, twelve of the most desirable are Double White, Lady Hume's Blush, élegans, Landrethii, Henry Favre, candidissima, imbricata, Donckelaeri, Chándleri, Duchess d'Orleans, Eclipse, Amabile; these combining variety of color, of good habit and free growth.

STRAWBERRIES.-J. S. C. The first of September is early enough to plant a new bed; on old ground, such as yours, the best plan is to trench; and this should be done immediately, so as to allow the earth to settle. Trench two feet deep, and before planting cover the surface with two inches of old well decomposed manure, and dig it well in; then mark out the rows and plant. You need not doubt of the best results from a bed so prepared.

ART. V. Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Saturday, June 30th, 1849.-An adjourned meeting of the Society was held to-day, the President in the chair.

Mr. Breck, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, reported that the semi-annual exhibition had not been of any profit to the Society.

It was voted, that twenty-five dollars be paid to Mr. D. Haggerston, for superintending the semi-annual exhibition.

Mr. Jacques's Treatise on Fruits was presented by the author,-and the thanks of the Society voted for the same.

A letter was received from Dr. Brincklé, which was referred to the Committee on Publication.

Adjourned one week to July 7th.

Exhibited.-FLOWERS: From the President of the Society, a fine display of Prairie roses, three varieties. From Hovey & Co., thirty beautiful varieties of hardy roses; and several varieties of new Prairie roses. Cut flowers, roses, bouquets, &c., from M. P. Wilder, W. Kenrick, Messrs. Winship, P. Barnes, W. D. Winchester, A Bowditch, S. Bigelow, J. Breck & Co., and others.

GRATUITIES AWARDED.

To Hovey & Co., M. P. Wilder, P. Barnes, and Messrs. Winship, a gratuity of $2 each, for fine displays of flowers.

FRUITS: From J. F. Allen, Hoffman's Favorite, Geo. IV, Grosse Mignonne, and Yellow Rareripe peaches, all good; fourteen varieties of grapes -among which, were the De Candolle, Scharges Henling, and Wilmot's Black Hamburgh; also figs. From O. Johnson, very beautiful Coolidge's Favorite peaches, and two baskets and six boxes of Hovey's Seedling strawberries, remarkably large and splendid specimens. From Jos. Richardson, four baskets Richardson's Late, and one each of Hovey's Seedling, Deptford Pine, and Jenny's Seedling. From J. Quant, Hautbois strawberries, very large and fine. From Hovey & Co., five varieties of grapes, including a splendid bunch of the Victoria, weighing 23 lbs; also one large basket Hovey's Seedling, and one of Boston Pine strawberries. From A. Bowditch, strawberries. From J. W. Foster, Hovey's Seedling and Willey strawberries.

VEGETABLES: From S. Bigelow, by E. Burns, potatoes, the first of the

season.

July 7th.-An adjourned meeting of the Society was held to day,-the President in the chair.

The following members were elected :-Thomas Rice, Jun., Newton Lower Falls; L. C. Child, East Lexington; James Huckins, Roxbury; Nicholas Delcor, and Z. B. Crooker, Brighton.

Mr. Breck, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, reported the proceeds of the semi-annual exhibition to be $110 75.

Adjourned four weeks to August 3d.

Exhibited.-FLOWERS: From the President of the Society, Prairie roses and cut flowers. From Hovey & Co., fifteen varieties of Prairie roses, as follows:-Queen, Perpetual Pink, Superba, Baltimore Belle, Pallida, Caradori Allen, Miss Gunnell, Mrs. Hovey, Eva Corinne, Anne Marie, Jane, Pride of Washington, President, and Triumphant; also phloxes, Van Hoútteii, Goethe, Standard of Perfection, Speculum, and amabilis striati

flora. Cut flowers, bouquets, &c., from Breck & Co., W. Kenrick, Messrs. Winship, J. A. Kenrick, P. Barnes, A. Bowditch, Mrs. S. Spaulding, and others.

GRATUITIES AWARDED.

To Hovey & Co., for collection of Prairie roses,

To Messrs. Winship, for mantel bouquets,
To Miss Russell, for basket flowers,

To A. Bowditch, for hand bouquets,
To Miss Kenrick, for basket flowers,

To Breck & Co., Winships, and Miss Barnes, for cut flowers, each 1 00 FRUITS From Hovey & Co., six varieties of grapes, and Boston Pine strawberries. From J. F. Allen, seven varieties of grapes; Violet Hative, and Lewis, and Late Crawford, and other peaches. From T. Needham, four varieties of grapes, including Cannon Hall Muscat. From O. Johnson, Black Tartarian, Bigarreau, Sparhawk's Honeyheart, and Bigarreau Coleur de Chair, (?) all fine; also Jenny's Seedling strawberries, and Coolidge's Favorite peaches. From A. W. Withington, Seedling strawberries. From G. Merriam, Black Tartarian, and Hyde's Honey heart cherries. From Jos. Richardson, Richardson's Late, and two other kinds of strawberries. From George Walsh, New Black Bigarreau cherries, fine.

VEGETABLES.-From James Parker, Champion of England cucumbers. From George Newhall, string beans. From James Nugent, string beans. July 14th. Exhibited.-FLOWERS: From Hovey & Co., seven varieties of Prairie roses, viz., Mrs. Hovey, Perpetual Pink, Eva Corinne, Anne Maria, Triumphant, President, and Ranunculiflora; also carnations and picotees. Cut flowers in variety, bouquets, &c., from the President of the Society, P. Barnes, J. Hovey, A. Bowditch, C. A. Hewins, Messrs. Winship, and J. E. Swan.

FRUIT: From O. Johnson, Black Heart, Napoleon Bigarreau, White Bigarreau, and Black Tartarian cherries, all fine; also Black Hamburgh, White Frontignan, and Zinfindal grapes, and Franconia raspberries. From T. Needham, Cannon Hall, and three other kinds of grapes. From J. F. Allen, handsome peaches. From E. Burns, Black Hamburgh grapes, and fine gooseberries. From A. D. Weld, Red and White Dutch currants.

From Hovey & Co., Wilmot's Black Hamburgh, Wilmot's B. H. No. 16, Black Hamburgh, Golden Chasselas, Red Chasselas, and White Chasselas grapes. From H. Vandine, fine Elkhorn cherries. From H. K. Moore, Elkhorn cherries. From J. S. Sleeper, Florence, Black Heart, and Seedling cherries. From C. Newhall, Knevet's Giant raspberries. From Jos. Richardson, Richardson's Late strawberries. From J. Ilovey,