68 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1888. 



Perthshire. 



12. Alyth Horticultural Society. — Convener, John D. Fell, Blairgowrie ; 



Secretary, David S. Johnstone, Ashbank, Al^^h. Granted 1887. 



Renfrewshire. 



13. Erskine Horticultural Society. — Convener, Henry B. M'Kie, Free- 



land, Erskine, Glasgow ; Secretary, George Williamson, Gladstone 

 Cottage, Bishopton. Granted 1887. 



Eoss-shire. 



14. Mid Ross Horticultural Society. — Convener, George R. Hall, 



Belleport, Invergordon ; Secretary, A. W. IBrook, Tnvergordon. 

 Granted 1888. 



15. NovAR Horticultural Society. — Convener, Donald M'Raw, Moultavie, 



Alness ; Secretary, William Walker, Contullich, Alness. Granted 

 1886. 



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 the 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. To warrant the award of full Premiums, there must not be fewer than 

 three competitors in each class. If there are less than three competitors in 

 each class, only half Premium will be awarded. 



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



6. 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 the occu- 

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

 and orderly — the windows must 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 requi- 

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

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



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

 have in view — The sufficiency and neatness of the fences and walks ; the 

 cleanness of the ground ; the quality and choice of the crops ; and the 

 general productiveness of the garden. 



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

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

 must be transmitted by the Conveners to the Secretary on or before the 1st 

 November next. 



9. When a grant has expired, the District cannot apply again for aid for 

 two years. 



Parishes desirous of these Premiums must lodge applications with the 

 Secretary 07i or before the Ist NovemLer next. 



