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Potatoes. — For the best ncio seedling, of superior quality, for the 

 table, ...... 



For the best and earliest peck, previous to August 1, 

 For the second best, a premium of . 

 Peas. — For the best and earliest peck in June, a premium of 

 Rhubarb. — For the largest and best, previous to the first Satur 

 day in July, not less than twelve stalks, a premium of 

 For the second best, a premium of . 

 Squashes. — For the best pure Canada squashes, not less than six 

 in' number, a premium of . 

 For the greatest variety exhibited during the season, 

 Tomatoes. — For the best and earliest, not less than one dozen. 

 Vegetables. — For the best display and greatest variety at the 

 weekly exhibitions, during the season, a premium of 

 For the second best, a premium of . 



For the best display and greatest variety at the annual exh 

 bition, ...... 



For the second best, a premium of . 



For any new variety of vegetables suitable for the table, an( 

 worthy of cultivation, other than seedling potatoes. 

 Celery. — For the best and largest blanched, not less than six roots 

 a premium of .... . 



For the second best, a premium of . 

 Carrots. — For the best exhibited, a premium of . 



5 00 



5 00 

 3 00 

 2 00 



$150 00 



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 



1. All Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables, offered for prizes, are to be the 

 growth of the competitors. 



2. Articles exhibited for Prizes must be placed in the Stands by 11 o'clock, 

 A.M. 



3. Contributors of Fruits, for exhibition or premium, are requested to 

 present the same in dishes or baskets of the Society, or in suitable baskets 

 or boxes of their own. 



4. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge 

 of the Committees, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove, or 

 touch them until the exhibition is closed, when they will be delivered as the 

 contributors may direct. 



5. No Flower, Fruit, or Vegetable, will be entitled 1o a prize unless it 

 possesses points of superiority, and the Committees have the discretionary 

 power of withholding Prizes, if, in their opinion, the articles exhibited do 

 not merit them. 



6. Plants in Pots to be entitled to Prizes must give evidence of skilful 

 culture, in the profusion of bloom, and the beauty, symmetry, and vigor of 

 the specimens. 



7. Successful competitors will be expected to furnish remarks on their 



