It is with much pleasure that I beg to tender my most sincere and warmest thanks to the members of the S. A. F.whom I had the great pleasure and honor to meet during my recent visit to the United States, for their unvaried kindnesses, courtesies and hearty good will. The Boston Convention astonished me. The floral exhibition was beautiful and far surpassed my expectation.

The conferences were exceedingly well carried out and attended. As regards entertainment and pleasure 1 think all will agree that we were treated " right royally, " as we say on this side. In fact, the convention week will always be regarded by me as one of the brightest periods of my life.

Most noticeable was the prevailing fraternal feeling displayed, each endeavoring to ensure the success of the convention. We should all wish every success to the Boston Gardeners1 and Florists' Club, for its generosity and hospitality during our sojourn in its fine city. I was astonished to find America so advanced in horticulture, and I feel certain that with the aid of so many intelligent and eminent horticulturists she will run us a close race.

I regret that I had not more time to enable me to call on other friends, but I hope they will kindly accept my apologies. With pleasing remembrances of your beautiful country, I am Jas. H. Laing, of John Laing & Sons.

Forest Hill Nurseries, London, England.