Mr. Sherwood was one of the grand race of gardeners of the generation now passing away, whose thorough love of their profession, and the intelligence they brought to bear on it made Philadelphia famous in horticulture over the whole county. He was one of the earliest supporters of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and one of its ablest managers to the last. He paid great attention to the introduction of new plants and the improvement of the old races. In camellias and roses he was particularly successful in raising new varieties. Of these Rose Sherwood's Musk Cluster is still a very popular Noisette rose, and Camellia Sherwoodii and Mrs. Cope are yet among the most appreciated of these beautiful flowers.

Mr. Sherwood was a native of Scotland, and was in his seventy-seventh year when he died, on the 3d of May. He was particularly welcome everywhere, by his never-dying good nature. To have an hour with Sherwood, was always regarded as better than medicine, and possibly few have ever passed from gardening circles in Philadelphia more sincerely esteemed.