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From Benj. Chase, Jr., Derry, N. H., collection different kinds riveted and 

 covered labels, flower stakes, etc., recommended very highly. 



P. M. Augur & Son, Middlefield, Conn., the Jewell strawberry; firm, uni- 

 form in size and color ; quality good. 



D. Hill, of Dundee, 111., a collection of 12 varieties of evergreens, seedlings 

 that in appearance do honor to the grower. 



A. R. Whitney, Franklin Grove, 111., model of his seedling tree digger. 



Mensing & Steelier, Rochester, N. Y., a varied collection of artistically col- 

 ored pictures of fruits, flowers and ornamental trees, which were quite true to 

 nature. 



Moody & Sons, Lockport, N. Y., had on exhibition a plate of the Mann 

 apple, well preserved. 



L. G. Bragg & Co. exhibited a tree digger with an improved attachment,, 

 that adds greatly to its value. 



Hance & Borden, of Red bank, N. J., canned Meech's prolific quince, that 

 have a fine flavor. • 



George Achelis, Westchester, Pa., two well-loaded branches of Triumph 

 gooseberry, of large size, oblong in form, and promising in appearance. 



D. M. Dewey, Rochester, N. Y., a collection of budding and pruning knives, 

 labels printed and plain, also fine examples of raphia and bass bark. 



Coates & Pool, Napa, Cal., a box of cherries which, although ten days 

 picked and shipped by mail, were found in a good state of preservation, re- 

 markably firm, and deliciously sweet in flavor. Your committee would like to 

 know more of this cherry. 



B. F. Albaugh, Covington, 0., exhibited a branch, the ninth part of the 

 original plants of a Dewberry, containing between 700 and 800 well-formed 

 berries; from former investigation we had come to the conclusion that it is 

 one of the greatest acquisitions in blackberries yet introduced. 



D. M. McCullough & Co., Troy, O., exhibit a fine collection of fruits, well 

 preserved in spirits ; showing the natural size and form of each fruit. 



J. B. Wild & Bro., Sarcoxie, Mo., exhibited a lot of trees and plants kept in 

 a cool storage up to June 10, having been placed therein in November last, 

 without the use of moss, sand, or soil ; and trees being corded up in fine con- 

 dition, the plan making it possible to extend the shipping season much longer 

 than usual. 



We find also on exhibit by Jenkins, McGuire & Co., of Baltimore, Md., 

 " The Ripe Fruit Carrier," and in it a lot of tomatoes shipped from Gaines- 

 ville, Florida, June 7, in perfect condition; also fine specimens of Rich- 

 mond cherries in one of their berry boxes; these boxes are constructed of 

 straw-board, into perfectly ventilated and adjustable cells of various sizes, to 

 suit the fruit to be shipped ; such as oranges, peaches, tomatoes, pears, deli- 

 cate apples, cherries, strawberries, etc. The object is ventilation; the fruit 

 being so arranged that it cannot mash, rub or heat. 



Z. K. Jewett, Sparta, Wis., exhibited a bale of pressed moss for packing pur- 

 poses. 



