PKEMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1880. 47 



Perthshire. 



7. Braco Horticultural Society. — Convener, Jolm Kinross, Cliinnochan, 



Braco ; Secretary, George Dingwall, Ardoch Gardens, Bruco. Granted 

 1878. 



8. FoRGANDENNY. — Convener, T. T. Olipliant of Rossie, Bridge of Earn ; 



Secretary, A. M. Nicholson, Craigbank, Forgandenny, Bridge of Earn. 

 Granted 1877. 



9. LtuTHiLL Horticultural Society. — Convener, Henry Curr, Pitkellony, 



Muthill ; Secretary, Malcolm Finlayson, Pitkellony Office, MuthiJl. 

 Grmitecl 1877. 



Stirlingshire. 



10. KiLLEARN Society. — Convener, David Edmond of Ballochruin, Balfron; 



Secretary, llobert King, Bo(|uhan, Killearn. Granted 1^79. 



Sutherlandshire. 



11. Skibo Association. — Convener, Evan C. Sutherland Walker of Skiho, 



Skilio Castle, Sutherland ; Secretary, 

 Granted 1879. 



TVigtoionshire. 



12. Inch. — Convener, Earl of Stair, K.T., Lochincli, Castle Kennedy, Wig- 



townshire ; Secretary, Thomas C. Greig, Repliad, Stranraer. Granted 

 1879. 



rules of competition. 



1. Competitions may take place in the different parishes for Cottages and 

 Gardens, or for either separately. 



2. The occupiers of Lodges at Gentlemen's Approach Gates and Gar- 

 dener's Houses are excluded, as well as others whom the Committee con- 

 sider, from their position, not to be entitled to compete. The inspection 

 must be completed by the 1st of October. In making the inspection, the 

 Conveners may take tlie assistance of any competent judges. 



3. It is left to the Committee of the district to regulate the maximum 

 annual rent of the Cottages, which may, with the garden, be from £5 to £7. 



4. A person who has gained the highest Premium cannot compete again, 

 but will be entitled to a Rleilal if certified by the Committee to be equal in 

 merit to the iirst on the list of Competitors. 



5. If the Cottage is occupied by the proprietor, the roof must be in good 

 repair ; if the roof is thatch, it must be in good repair, though in tlie occu- 

 pation of a tenant. The interior and external conveniences must be clean 

 and orderly — the windows nuist be free of broken glass, clean, and affording 

 the means of ventilation. Dunghills, and all other nuisances, must be 

 removed from the front and gables. In awarding the Cottage Premiums, 

 preference will be given to Competitors who, in addition to the above rcfpii- 

 sites, have displayed the greatest taste in ornamenting the exterior of tlieir 

 houses, and the ground in front and at the gables. 



6. In estimating the claims for the Garden Premiums, the judges should 

 have in \'iew : — Tlie sufficiency and neatness of tlie fences and walks ; the 

 cleanness of the gi'ound ; the quality and choice of the crops ; and tlw 

 general productiveness of the garden. 



7. Reports, stating the number of Competitors, the names of successful 

 parties, and the nature of the exertions which have been made by them, 



