History of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1829-1878

viii, 545 pp. Engraved frontispiece; two heliotrope plates. CONTENTS: Introduction: Sketch of the History of Horticulture in the United States Up to 1829; The Organization and Objects of the Society; Mount Auburn Purchased by the Horticultural Society, and an Experimental Garden and Cemetery Established; The Progress of Mount Auburn Under the Auspices of the Horticultural Society, and the Separation of the Two Interests by Mutual Agreement; The Finances of the Society; The Rooms Occupied By the Society, Including the Erection and Dedication of the First and Second Horticultural Halls; The Library of the Society; The Exhibitions of the Society, 1829-1844; The Exhibitions of the Society, 184501864; The Exhibitions of the Society, 1865-1878; General Review of the Work and Influence of the Society; Appendix: Acts of Incorporation; Standing Committees, 1829; Subscribers for the First Hundred Lots in Mount Auburn; Acts Authorizing the Society to Establish a Cemetery; Act to Incorporate the Proprietors of Mount Auburn; Indentures Between the Society and Mount Auburn; Reports of Standing Committees, 1829; Award of Premiums, 1830; Officers and Members of the Society.