This Society held iu principal summer exhibition at Rochester on the 26th and 26th of June.

The display of plants and flowers was highly creditable to the contributors. The efforts of the managers of the Society have been liberally encouraged, and this was one of the best, if not the very best show of flowers and strawberries the Society has ever given.

There was a large collection of Summer Roses, Greenhouse plants, Floral ornaments, Boquets, etc, including many new varieties of Ornamental Plants.

The exhibition of Strawberries was one of the best that has ever taken place, both iu the number and selection of varieties, and in the fine growth of the specimens. R. G. Pardee, of Pnlmyra. exhibited about 40 varieties, including ail the tiest standard sorts, and many new ones procured for the purpose of testing. Among the latter was Jenny's Seedling, which has proved rather productive, ami promises to be a fine fruit. Prince's Charlotte, of fine flavor - and small specimens of McAvoy's Superior, from tale spring transplanting, showing a decidedly good flavor. Hooker ft Co. presented 10 varieties; Bissell & Hooker 11 varieties, and three new seedlings of their own raising, one stamiiiate, and two pistillate, of good promise and quite productive, well worthy of further trial. M. G. Warner, 0 varieties, mostly of the best standard sorts. George L. South worth. Burr's New Pine and Hovey's Seedling, of very fine growth. M. Jewell exhibited four sorts. Ellwanger ft Barry presented 10 sorts, besides seven of their new seedlings, hut their flavor generally did not appear to be quite so well developed as last year.

Dr.

Long had two sorts; A. Frost & Co. fine Hovey's seed, lings, and Sheppard & Cherry 12 sorts.

As the results of their examinations, the Committee have been led to regard with much favor, the following varieties:

Burr's New Pine, best and most valuable for home cultivation; Large Early Scarlet, early, productive, and the most valuable fertilizer ; Scarlet Melting, exceedingly productive and easily raised - flavor moderate, and too soft except for home use; Rival Hudson, for a lute sort, and for market and preserving; Hovey's Seedling, ana Crimson Cone.

Genesee Valley Horticultural Society #1

At a special meeting of the Horticultural Society Of the Valley of the Genesee, held in the city of Rochester, August 12, 1852, the President, on calling the meeting to order, stated that he had called the members together at the suggestion of others, and in accordance with his own feelings, to express in some suitable manner the feelings of the members in regard to the sudden and melancholy death of A. J. Downing, who had been for many years an honorary member of this Society.

On motion of M. G. Warner, a committee of five were appointed to prepare resolutions for the consideration of the meeting.

The President appointed M. G. Warner Jas. H. Watts, H. E. Hooker, Geo. Ellwanger and A. Frost.

The Committee, through their Chairman, re-ported the following Preamble and Resolutions - which are unanimously adopted:

Whereas, in the death of A. J. Downing. American Horticulture has lost its noble ana gifted standard bearer, and society one of its most amiable, accomplished and useful members - who has done more than any other to awaken among the American people an appreciation of their country's resources, and to cultivate and diffuse a love for the beautiful in nature and art - whose writings, brilliant and powerful in style, and truly American in sentiment, have given us a Horticultural Literature which commands the admiration of the world, - therefore?

Resolved, That we regard his loss as one of the greatest that could in this day befall the American people in the death of any one man - that we deeply sympathize with his afflicted friends and relatives, truly " mourning with those who mourn" for the loved and lost.

Resolved, That though Mr. Downing is no more, and his voice is hushed in death, yet he still speaketh - his works will live after him, and his influence be felt while correct taste has a disciple or a home in the earth.

Resolved, That we recommend the Horticul-cnltnral Societies of this country to take some some united action, to testify in a suitable manner their regard for the memory of Mr. Downing; and that a committee of three be appointed to correspond with other Societies on the subject.

P. Barry, L. Wetherell and James H. Watts, were appointed a committee In accordance with the resolution.

Resolved. That the proceedings of this meeting be furnished the various Horticultural papers, with a request to publish the same, and a copy thereof by forwarded by the President of the Society to the family of the deceased.

James Vice, Jr., Sec. P. Barry, Prest.

Genesee Valley Horticultural Society #2

The Genesee Valley Horticultural Society held its annual meeting, Feb. 6. The Treasurer's report shows a balance in his hands of $179 41. The following named gentlemen were elected officers for the present year: President, Joseph Harris; first Vice-President, W. A. Reynolds; Second Vice-President, James Vick; Third Vice-President, L. A. Ward; Secretary, C. W. Seeley; Treasurer, F. W. Glen. L. A. Ward moved that the President be authorized to appoint the Standing Committees. Carried. Joseph Frost, P. Barry, and H. E. Hooker were elected to serve on the Executive Committee. C. W. Seeley, Secretary.

Genesee Valley Horticultural Society #3

This Society held an exhibition in Rochester on Friday, June 22d. We are indebted to the Secretary, Mr. C. W. Seelye, for an account of it, which we have been compelled to condense as follows:

The display of fruits and flowers was pronounced the most magnificent ever made here at this season of the year. Large collections of Roses were presented by Messrs. Ellwanger Sl Barry, A. Frost & Co., J. Donnellan & Co., and C. W. Seelye.

Fine tpecimens of plants in pots were exhibited by S. Mathews, Esq., and Ellwanger Sl Barry.

Messrs. Ellwanger Sl Barry, Hooker, Farley, & Co., H. E. Hooker Sl Co., C. W. Seelye, and A. Frost Sl Co., presented extensive collections of Strawberries.

Ellwanger Sl Barry and A. Frost St Co. made most magnificent displays of Cut Flowers of Herbaceous Plants.

Besides the above, were a great number of interesting but smaller entries.

A large qoantitity of bouquets were in competition, and well-grown specimens of Grapes in pots were presented by 8. Mathews and A. Frost & Co.

Mr. W. H. H. Barton presented a dozen bottles of his Isabella wine, which he has branded Port Genesee, and for which he has already acquired quite a reputation.

The prise offered for the best six pot plants was awarded to S. Mathews, Esq. Among them were beautiful plants of Clerodendron fragrant, Stephanotis floribunda, bora grandjflora, and Begonia rez.

Table Bouquets

The 1st prize was awarded to A. Frost & Co.; 2d, to C. W. Seelye.

Hand Bouquets

1st prise to A. Frost & Co.; 2d, Ellwanger & Barry.

Hand Bouquets made from flowers grown in open ground. - The prise for these was awarded to C. J. Mills & Co.

Hanging Baskets

1st prize, Mrss. Dr. Ripley; 2d, C. J. Ryan & Co.

Herbaceous Plants

Best collection, Ellwanger & Barry; 2d best collection, A. Frost St Co.

Roses

Best collection, Ellwanger & Barry; 2d best collection, A. Frost & Co. Best 25 varieties, Ellwanger Sl Barry. Best 12 varieties, A. Frost & Co. Best 6 Moss, A. Frost & Co.

Strawberries

Best collection, Ellwanger Sl Barry; 2d best, Hooker, Farley, & Co. Best 6 varieties, Ellwanger & Barry, for Wilson's Albany, Trollope's Victoria, Triomphe de Gand, Scott's Seedling, Brighton Pine, and Genesee. Best dish of Strawberries, H. E. Hooker Sl Co., for Triomphe de Gand.

Cherries

Best collection, Ellwanger & Barry; 2d best, A. Frost & Co. Best quart of Cherries, A. Frost & Co., for Coe s Transparent.

Jezotfc Grapes

Best three bunches, S. Mathews, for Black Hamburgh. Best specimen exotic Grapes in pots, S. Mathews.

Beets

Beat six, Geo. Cooper.

Lettuce

Beet six heads, C. F. Crossman.

Radishes

Best three bunches, Geo. Cooper.

Cucumbers

Best three specimens, Thos. McGill.

Onions

Best three bunches. Geo. Cooper.

In the evening, the Hall was thronged with visitors until a late hour; and good music, luscious ripe strawberries and ice-cream, did not have the effect of rapidly dissipating the crowd.