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There was only one display from a professional gardener. I think the prizes are too 

 small to bring out exhibits outside of the place where the Fair is held. 

 Class 38, Flour, Meal and Feed, 9 entries, $39 offered, $19 awarded. 



All of which is respectfully submitted, 



A. F. WOOD, 

 Superintendent. 

 Accepted and referred. 



DIVISION G.— DAIRY PRODUCTS. 



To the President and Executive Committee of the Michigan State Agricultural Society: 

 As Superintendent of Division G, Dairy and other Products, I beg leave to make the 

 following report: In class No. 39 there were 24 entries ; premiums awarded, §48. 

 Class 40, 66 entries; premiums awarded, $65. Class 41, 66 entries; no premiums. 

 Total premiums awarded, $113 ; total entries, 101. The articles exhibited were of good 

 quality, but not up to what Michigan ought to show. The Dairy Implement Depart- 

 ment was good and attracted much attention. 



I would recommend a tank or ice-box, that the butter could be in condition to show; 

 also shelves with sliding sash and glass in front for the better protection of bread be 



provided. 



All of which is respectfully submitted, 



■ J. P. SHOEMAKER, 



Superintendent of Dairy Products. 

 Accepted and referred. 



DIVISION H.— BEES AND HONEY. 



To the President and Executive Committee of the Michigan State Agricultural Society: 



Gentlemen — I herewith submit a report of Division H, Class 42, Bees and Honej, 

 exhibited at the Fortieth Annual Fair of the Michigan State Agricultural Society, held 

 at Jackson, commencing September 10, 1888. 



There were 60 entries in this division and $177 paid in premiums ; $304 were offered. 

 Last year was a very bad one for the bees to store honey, consequently the exhibit was 

 much less than in former years. Notwithstanding the small exhibit, Apiar\~ Hall had 

 a continuous stream of interested visitors every day during the Fair, showing that 

 there is a growing interest in this but partially developed industry. I believe that a 

 generous support of this Society to encourage the further development of this pleasant 

 and profitable industry will be wise and acceptable to a large class of our Michigan 

 people. 



I would further recommend a general revision of the Premium List of this depart- 

 ment. I would recommend that premiums be offered for nuclei of the several races, 

 or breeds of bees, instead of full colonies, and premiums be $5 for first, and $3 for 

 second premiums, instead of $10 and $5. 



I would also recommend that the premiums on extracted honey be reinstated in the 

 list as formerly. Also, that the premium for collection of honey -producing plants be 

 stricken from the list. I make these commendations after consulting with prominent 

 bee-keepers of the State. One of the most attractive features of the exhibition is pro- 

 duced with extracted honey in jars of various forms and sizes. 



M. J. GARD, 



Superintendent. 



Accepted and referred. 



