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covered and some not, side by
side, had none which kept.

In our walk, the first object of
interest was the conservatory, an ad
-dition since our last meeting here
Fuchsias Geraniums Heliotropes Ferns
luxuriating in the light and heat
Elegant clusters of geraniums in per
-fect beauty had been in bloom five
weeks and looked a though they might
last several weeks longer. The flower
garden was very neat crocuses were
out and Rose bushes had wintered
well. The hot beds were so numer
-ous and so well-filled, our host
might feel some embarrassment as
to where to set them out, were it not
that he has the privilege of bringing
plants to our meetings for distribution!

After a most delightful meeting we
adjourned to meet at White Hall at
11 o'clock, May 1st.