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grapes. At the east end of this table was the society's educational exhibit, 

 in charge of Mr. A. Gr. Gulley. Above Mr. Gulley's exhibit was a tastefully 

 arranged collection of evergreen boughs and ferns, shown by Mr. A. A. 

 Crozier, the society's efficient stenographer. 



Just at the entrance on the visitor's return trip was a most attractive 

 display from three departments of the Agricultural College. Insects and 

 insecticides were shown by Professor Cook; microscopes and botanical 

 illustrations were displayed by Professor Beal ; and tomatoes and grapes 

 were shown by Professor Bailey. 



The center of the hall was occupied by a box five feet by 100 feet in 

 length, and filled with bedding plants and cut flowers; the former arranged 

 as in a lawn, making a most effective arrangement. The canned fruit was 

 shown upon a bracket shelf extending nearly around the hall. 



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 



Inasmuch as the rules and regulations that govern the exhibit have been 

 materially changed, they are inserted here as a matter of history in connec- 

 tion with the progressive work of the society: 



MEMBERSHIP. 



1. This Society derives its support from voluntary, paid membership; it is therefore 

 earnestly hoped that all its friends, and especially all its exhibitors, will become either 

 life or annual members. 



2. The cost of an annual membership is $1.00 ; the cost of a life membership is 

 $10.00. 



3 All members will be supplied with a copy of the current volume of the Society's 

 transactions. 



ANNUAL EXHIBITION. 



1. The Seventeenth Annual Fair of this Society will be held, in connection with that 

 of tbe Michigan State Agricultural Society, on the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th days 

 of September next. 



2. Copies of premium list and blank entry sheets will be furnished on application to 

 the Secretary. 



EXHIBITORS. 



1. All packages shipped for exhibition at the State Fair should be addressed in the 

 name of the exhibitor or owner at Horticultural Hall, for the State Fair. 



2. Exhibits of fruit by individuals or societies, in cases where it is impracticable to 

 have an attendant, if sent by express, prepaid, in care of Ceneral Superintendent of 

 Horticultural Hall, will be placed upon the tables and properly entered: Provided, 

 That a complete list of entries be filed with the Secretary, as required by Rule 7, pre- 

 vious to the second day of the Fair; the fruit to become the property of the Society at 

 the close of the exhibition. 



3. On application, the Secretary of this Society will, in case of articles exhibited in 

 Horticultural Hall, issue a certificate to that effect, in case the articles shall not have 

 changed hands. Attention to this and the foregoing rule will do much to expedite the 

 the arrival of articles at the Fair grounds, and their re-transmission; and save trouble 

 and annoyance to all concerned. 



4. The Society will take all reasonable precaution to insure the safety of articles on 

 exhibition, after their arrival and arrangement; but it will not be responsible for any 

 loss or damage that may occur. 



5. A certificate of membership in the State Agricultural Society entitles the holder to 

 the privilege of competition in all departments of the Union Fair. The Agricultural 

 Society takes all the receipts of the Fair and pays all the premiums. 



