132 Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 



2 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Winter Apples. 



2 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Summer Pears. 



3 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Autumn Pears. 



2 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Winter Pears. 



3 prizes for the best varieties of Cherries. 



2 prizes for the best varieties of Plums. 



3 prizes for the best varieties of Peaches. 



20 prizes, at $5 each, = $ 100. 



The specimens presented for the above prizes shall consist of not less 

 than three specimens of each variety of Apples, Pears, and Peaches ; not 

 less than one dozen Plums, and two dozen Cherries ; all of which shall be 

 at the disposal of the Committee on Fruits. 



PREMIUMS FOR FRUITS. 



Amount appropriated. Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars. 



For the best and most interesting exhibition of Fruits, during 



the season, the Lowell Medal or Plate, valued at . $25 00 



For the next best, the Bradlee Plate, valued at . . . 15 00 



TO BE AWARDED AT THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION IN SEPTEMBER. 



Apples. — For the best twelve varieties, of twelve specimens each, 



a premium of the Society's Plate, valued at . .25 00 



For the second best twelve varieties, of twelve specimens each, 



a premium of the Appleton Silver Gilt Medal, . .10 00 



For the third best twelve varieties, of twelve specimens each, 5 00 

 Pears. — For the best twelve varieties, of twelve specimens each, 



a premium of the Lyman Plate, valued at . . .25 00 



For the second best twelve varieties, of twelve specimens each, 



a premium of the Lowell Silver Gilt Medal, . . 10 00 



For the third best twelve varieties, of twelve specimens each, 5 00 

 Grapes. — For the best^ve varieties, two bunches each, the Lyman 



Plate, . . . . . . . 15 00 



For the best three varieties, two bunches each, the Bradlee Plate, 10 00 



For the best two varieties, two bunches each, . . . 7 00 



For the best one variety, two bunches, . . . 5 00 



Assorted Fruit. — For the best basket of Fruit, of various kinds, 10 00 



For the next best, 2d premium of . . . . 7 00 



For the next best, 3d premium of . . . . 5 00 



For the best dish of Apples, not less than twelve specimens of 



one variety, a premium of . , . . . 6 00 



For the second best, a premium of . . . . 4 00 

 For the best dish of Pears, not less than twelve specimens of 



one variety, a premium of . . . . . 6 00 



