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represented forty-one varieties of fruit, all of California production, 

 each two jars entirely differing from the others; also, fifty-six varieties 

 of fruit jellies; and for the making up of this large variety of jellies, I 

 have been compelled to gather in my fruit from almost every part of 

 the State. The wild plum of the mountains has by me been placed side 

 by side with the orange, lemon, and citron of the southern part of the 

 State. Besides the fruits and jellies here presented, are forty-one varie- 

 ties of pickles, prepared and put up in the most perfect manner, as you 

 have had the opportunity of seeing. Now, gentlemen, in regard to the 

 merits of this exhibition, I look upon it as something of more import- 

 ance than merely a display of so much luxury and home comfort; I 

 consider that the public are, in great degree, benefited by the making up 

 of these condiments. The grocer, the crockery dealer, our glass manu- 

 factories, and sugar refineries and manufactories, all come in for their 

 share of benefits. When we think of the thousands of pounds of sugar 

 consumed annually in the preserving of these fruits, we must admit 

 that it is a matter of more consequence than merely an exhibi- 

 tion of a few delicacies. Now, gentlemen, I leave the merits of my 

 claim entirel}' to your judgment. I wish, however, to thank the offi- 

 cers for their kind liberalitj 7 in giving my exhibition so liberal an amount 

 of premiums. 



MRS. H. CEONKITE. 



Sacramento, October 21st, 1874. 

 To the Committee on the Award of Gold Medals: 



Gentlemen: We claim that we are entitled to the award of the gold 

 medal in the Fifth Department, for the following reasons: 



First — We displayed the largest variety of vegetables, being no less 

 than one hundred and eleven varieties. 



Second — For the reason that we spared neither time or money in 

 selecting the choicest growth of each distinct variety. 



Third — Because our display was the neatest, as well as the most 

 artistically arranged. 



Fourth — That we had the largest display of any kind in the Fifth 

 Department. 



All of which is most respectfully submitted. 



De BERNAKDI & SELNA. 



Sacramento, October 21th, 1871. 



Mr. Carey, President of State Agricultural Society: 



Dear Sir: Having made a very lai'ge display of vegetables, also a 

 great many kinds, at late Fair, and feeling that I am entitled to a gold 

 medal, I take the liberty to ask you to take such steps as will procure 

 the same for me, and very greatly oblige, 



Yours truly, 



FELICIA GABRIELLA. 



