370 Do neslic Notices. 



close of the fair, or they will be considered as forfeited, and the seed of the 

 best specimens will be distributed by the managers for the benefit of the 

 public. 



The following premiums are offered : — 



FLOWER GARDENS. 

 For the best cultivated and most tastefully arranged flower garden, 



Silver cup, $10 00 



For the second best, .... Silver medal. 



Florists and amateurs, wisMng to compete for the above premiums, are 



requested to give notice, in writing, to T. B. Wakeman, Secretary of the 



Institute, on or before the 12th <lay of August next, stating residence, and 



such particulars as may be necessary to be known to the judges. 



FLOWERS. 



To le renewed during the Fair. 

 Dahlias. — For the largest display, . . . Silver cup, Jf8 00 



For the second, ...... Silver medal. 



For the third, ..... Bedouir Botany. 



For the fourth, .... Downing's Horticulturist. 



For the fifth, . . . Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture. 



For the sixth, . . . American Flower Garden Directory. 



For the next, . . Mrs. Loudon's Ladies' Flower Garden. 



For any further display, . . Bridgeman's Gardener's Assistant. 



Cut Flowers. — For the best ornamental design, . . Silver medal. 



For the second best, . . . The American Flora. 



For the third best, . . Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture. 



For the next best, . . Mrs. Loudon's Lad'es' Flower Garden. 



Roses and Cut Flowers. — For the best and greatest va- 

 riety, ..... Downing's Horticulturist. 



For the second best display, . . . The American Flora. 



For the third best, . . . Parson's Rose Manual. 



For the next best, . . . Prince's Manual of Roses. 



Bouquets. — For the best and most beautiful, 



Hovey's Magazine of Horticulture. 

 For the second best, . . . . The American Flora. 



For the third best, . . American Flower Garden Directory. 



For the next best, . . . Prince's Manual of Roses. 



Baskets of Flowers. — For the best and most tastefully arranged, 



Downing's Landscape Gardening. 

 For the second best, . . . Parson's Rose Manual. 



For the next best, . . . Prince's Manual of Roses. 



For the best basket of wild, . American Flower Garden Directory. 



For the second best, . . . Bridgeman's Florist's Guide. 



Eight copies of the Transactions of the American Institute will be 

 awarded for such other displays of flowers or plants, as may be deemed by 

 tliii judges entitled to consideration. 



