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5. When possible, exhibits should be delivered at the Exhibition 

 Hall by 6 P. M. of the evening preceding the exhibition, and all ex- 

 hibits must be in position by 12 noon on the day specified. 



6. All plants shown in competition (except imported plants shown 

 for the first time in the country' and novelties) must have been in the 

 possession of the exhibitor at least four months preceding the ex- 

 hibition. 



7. All entries must be staged by numbers only, the names of exhib- 

 itors to be attached after awards are made. 



8. No competitor shall receive more than one premium in each 

 class for which he competes. 



9. The Committee awarding premiums may award a certificate 

 of merit or medal for meritorious exhibits in addition to the regular 

 premiums of the Society. 



10. No jjerson shall be allowed to remain in the hall during the 

 time the judges and their assistants are at work. 



11. The amount of $3.00 shall be deducted from all premiums 

 awarded to persons not members of the Society. 



12. No awards will be made to unworthy objects, even though they 

 may be the only ones of their kind on exhibition. 



13. Exhibits sent from a distance should be addressed to the Sec- 

 retary, and express charges invariably prepaid. 



14. No exhibit shall be removed until the close of the exhibition, 

 except with the consent of the olBcers in charge. 



15. No card larger that 11 x 14 inches shall be allowed on any ex- 

 hibits, and all cards must be confined to the exhibitor's own exhibit. 



16. Each person who becomes an exhibitor thereby agrees to con- 

 form strictly to the rules and regulations. 



