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EULES TO GOYERX THE JUDGES. 



We should have a set of rules, and as the following are the best 

 I know of I would advise the society to adopt them. 



GENERAL RULES. 



1st. The general appearance of the fruits, care in its selection and 

 taste displayed in arranging, each entry being distinct. 



2d. In every group or single plate, never more than one plate of 

 any variety allowed. Lists of names of varieties must be attached to 

 entry cards. 



8d. The same plates of fruits cannot compete for different prizes, 

 they must be duplicated. 



4th. When the number of specimens for a plate is given, just that 

 number must be shown. 



5th. In general Qollections of fruits where several are specified 

 they must all be shown. Where the number of varieties are given just 

 that number must be shown no more or less. 



6th. In all cases of best collections (1) number of varieties ranlcs 

 Jirst, all other things being equal, (2) quality ranis second^ (3) condition 

 ranks third, (4) taste in display ranks fourth. 



In single plates ice would have 1st Condition, 2nd Form, 3d Size, 

 4th Color, 5th Quality. 



In using the scale, use 10. Where the totality of marks do not 

 exceed fifty per cent, it must be passed as unworthy. 



A Plate shall consist of four for large specimens and five for small 

 specimens. 



iNO person shall be allowed more than one entry for any one pre- 

 mium. 



Where best is used all things shall be taken into consideration. 



Where quality is used it shall mean quality alone. 



SPECIAL RULES. — APPLES AND PEARS. 



1st. Condition of fruit, which should be in its natural state, not 

 rubbed, nor polished, nor specked, bruised, eroded, nor wormy with all 

 its parts, stem, calyx, segments, well preserved, not wilted, nor 

 shriveled, clean. 



