122 MISSOURI STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



eties now upon the market can compete. Plants or seeds are to be 

 sent to the committees for f>;rowing in their own grounds for trial, 

 under restrictions not to be propagated or sold. The prizes are to be 

 awarded to the originators : 



a. The varieties put in competition are to be shown at three or 

 more State, National, or other equally important exhibitions, in 18S5 

 and in 1886, under the rules of the societies where exhibited. The 

 awards will be made by committees — chosen from among members of 

 the American Pomological Society for fruits, American Horticultural 

 Society for vegetables. Society of American Florists for flowering 

 plants — in the fall of 1886, or at such times as the committees shall de- 

 cide that the conditions have been met. 



1. For the best grape which shall combine territorial adaptability 

 with superior shipping and table qualities. A vine with the current 

 year's growth, a portion of the previous year's growth, with all fruit 

 and foliage growing thereon intact, and at least six bunches of grapes 

 shown separately, to be exhibited as above {a). $100 or plate. 



2. For the best strawberry which shall combine territorial adapt- 

 ability with superior shipping and table qualities.. A plate of not less 

 than fifty berries, and three plants with all roots, foliage and fruit in- 

 tact, to be exhibited as above {a). §100 or plate. 



3. For the best raspberry which shall combine hardiness, pro- 

 ductiveness and superior shipping and table qualities. Same condi- 

 tions as for 2. To be exhibited as above («). $100 or plate. 



4. For the best gooseberry which shall combine large size, pro- 

 ductiveness and freedom from mildew. Same conditions as for 2. To 

 be exhibited as above {a). $100 or pla4:e. 



5. For the best blackberry which shall combine large size, good 

 qualit}', hardiness and productiveness. Conditions as for 2. To be ex- 

 hibited as above (a.) $100 or plate. 



6. For the best new fruit, (a new species required) to thrive north 

 of Virginia and Kansas. To be exhibited as above (a). $100 or plate. 



7. For the best new potato which shall combine superior quality, 

 productiveness, and freedom from disease. One peck to be exhibited 

 as above (a). $100 or plate. 



8. For the best new vegetable, other than potato (either a new 

 variety or species), table and shipping qualities, and profitableness of 

 culture to be considered. To thrive north of Virginia and Kansas. To 

 be exhibited as above («). §100 or plate. 



9. For the best new flowering shrub, which shall be hardy in the 

 Northern States east of the Rocky Mountains. To be exhibited as 

 above («). 8100 or plate. 



