The building known as Horticultural Hall, costing $110,000, was not found light and airy enough, and has recently been sold for $75,000 - a loss of $35,000, which has been borne by the bondholders pro rata. The society is looking for another lot on which to erect a cheaper building. Its roll of active members is 553 against 563 last year.

Arrangements are being made by which the much-talked of roses, Her Majesty and the Bride, are to be prominent features of the March meeting.

It is proposed to hold a Chrysanthemum exhibition in November, at Cosmopolitan Hall, " of which the city of New York may well be proud." Very high premiums will be awarded, and a guarantee fund of several thousand dollars has already been raised to insure the paying of the premiums. Mr. John Thorpe is Secretary pro tem,, in place of Mr. Murkland, deceased.