This Society seems to be prospering beyond all anticipation. It has now over five hundred members, and numbers are continually being added. It is a pleasure to observe that the reports are now made descriptive, so that even those at a distance may profit by the reports. From the report of the April meeting we gather the following instructive notes:

"New Carnation, 'Buttercup,' from Peter Henderson, Jersey City. Fine light-yellow flower, with scarlet stripes. Committee would like to see a plant.

"Clivea miniata (from Africa), from I. Buchanan, 407 Fifth avenue. Good plant, with one nice spike.

"Hinzie's White Carnation, from C. H. Allen, Garden City, L. I. Extra fine flower.