The stated meeting of this society was held at the Chinese Saloon, Philadelphia, February 17,1852. Gen. Patterson, in assuming the chair, took occasion to indulge in some appropriate remarks, tendering his sincere thanks to the society for his unsolicited election to the office of President, observing that he could foresee the obstacles that would be presented, by following in the footsteps of no ordinary man; that the standard for efficiency in office was now placed so high, and he, from his long absence, being in a great measure a stranger in the community, be hoped that his administration would be looked upon with a lenient eye; and he would claim the indulgence of the society towards any errors of commission or omission that might occur in the performance of Iris duty.

The display was excellent for the season, and consisted of a collection of plants - fine specie mens of Azaleas, Spiraeas, Ericas, Cinerarias, etc, from Joseph Lovering's bouses. A number of large, and very handsome Camellias, from Frederick Lenning's. A collection of select rare plants - the lllicium religiosum, Salvia gesnerueflora, (a choice species,) Camellia j. var. Collettii, by R. R. Scott, gardener to J. F. Know. A large oblong stand of four elevations, covered with moss, in which luxuriated some fifty Hyacinths of choice varieties, was shown by Peter Raabe.

The designs of cut flowers and boquets were creditable. A tall vase-shaped design of choice flowers, was shown by James Dundas' gardener; a beautiful large cone boquet, crowned with a bud of the Victoria, the forty-sixth from the same plant, and a handsome basket, by Caleb Cope's gardener; a fine basket and hand boquet, by Joseph Ripka's gardener; another beautiful basket and hand boquet, by R. Cornelius' gardener. Collections of cut Camellia flowers were exhibited by John Sherwood, Robert Buist, James Ritchie, John Pollock, gardener to F. Lennig, and Benjamin Gultfss.

Fruit consisted of "Eschasserie and Easter Beurre," by Thos. Hancock; the " Nile's" pear, by W. V. Pettit, and a beautiful apple of good quality, brought from Paris, and presented by Chas. Crugan.

Two large tables of vegetables were exhibit-ted by R. Cornelius' and Miss Gratz's gardeners; and forced Rhubarb and early Radishes, by Joseph Ripka's gardener.

The standing committees made their awards for the evening.

The special committee to which was referred the subject of a testimonial to the late President, reported that he be requested to sit for his likeness, which was agreed to, and ordered to be carried into effect.

A resolution authorizing the committee for establishing the names of fruits, to procure model fruits, was adopted.

A package of seeds obtained at the World's Fair, was presented by Thomas Fisher, and the thanks of the society was ordered for the gift, and seeds referred to the committee for distribution.

A member gave notice that at the next meeting he would move for the appointment of a committee to examine and report upon the condition of the Greenhouses of the city and vicinity.

The President appointed the standing committees for the year.

On motion adjourned.

Thomas P. James, Rec. Sec'y.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society #1

The stated meeting of this association was held at the Chinese Saloon, Philadelphia, on Tuesday evening, February 16,1852. E. W. Keyser, vice-presi-dent, in the chair.

The display was exceedingly beautiful, and was composed of the finest green-house plants in bloom. The collection from Joseph Ripka's was unusually rich, comprising Rhododendron maximum, a fine tree in its proportions, being about 12 feet in height, and bestudded with numerous trusses of magnificent flowers; Azalea indica alba, a very large plant, throwing out an immense number of pure white blossoms - also three other Azalta trees, in the fullest flowering condition, with roses, stocks, etc. From Caleb Cope's houses were seen three very large Azaleas, of different species, presenting great masses of flowers, dazzling to the sight, and Eriottemum ntreifolium, a new plant, and well grown specimens of Plumbago rosea, Lechenaul-tia formosa, and the fifty-third flower of the Victoria regia, very perfect; also a handsome large moss vase, and basket of cut flowers. From Robert Buist's, there was a collection of the choicest plants, several of which were new, and shown for the first time; the Rinchospermum jasminoides and Diclytra spectabilis. Benj. Gulliss exhibited a beautiful collection, mostly Roses, Camellias, Heliotropes and Hyacinths. From Robert Coraelius, houses, a pretty collection of Roses, etc.

James Ritchie exhibit a table of the most select Camellia flowers.

Of fruit, there were dishes of the " Reading" winter pear, from J. F. Boas. Reading, Pa.,and Ridge Pippin apple, from Manion Moore, Bucks county, Pa. A table of forced vegetables were shown by R. Cornelius' gardener, and forced Lettuce, Radishes, etc, by Miss Gratz's.

A letter from Dr. John Dawson, of Rangoon, Burman empire, a corresponding member, was read.

A dissertation from R. Robinson Scott, gardener, showing the superiority of the natural system of Botany, over the Linnaean, or artificial, was read.

Professor Hare addressed the society on the subject of Horticultural Chemistry, throwing out many useful hints of a practical nature, to the cultivator.

A committee was appointed to make arrangements for the ensuing meeting of the American Pomological Congress. Adjourned. Tnos. P. James, Recording Secretary.