The subject of the cultivation of plants in fertilized moss having created considerable interest during the past year, and with a view to determine, if possible, the relative value of soil as a medium of cultivation compared with fertilized moss, especially that known as Du-mesnil Moss, the following premiums are offered to be competed for at the June meeting (to be held in Horticultural Hall about June 15th) under the following conditions, for the best twelve plants grown in Dumesnil or other fertilized moss, consisting of 4 Abutilon, Snow Storm; 4 Geranium (double), General Grant or Wonderful; 4 Coleus, Verschaffelti. First premium, $15; second premium, $10. Plants to be placed in the moss not later than March 1st from cuttings or a two-inch pot, and thereafter watered with pure water only. To be exhibited in pots not over five inches, accompanied with a statement of the material used for growing. James Y. Murkland, Sec'y.