10 MASSACHUSETTS HOKTICULTURAL SOCIETY 



SPECIAL PRIZES. 



William B. H. Dowse Trophy. 



A silver vase is offered by Mr. Dowse to the exhibitor making the best 

 showing of vegetables during the year, to be judged as follows: — 



For single plates, 4 points for First Prize, 2 points for Second Prize, and 

 1 point for Third Prize. For Collections, for each variety, 2 points for 

 First Prize, 1 point for Second Prize, and | point for Third Prize. 



The exhibitor winning the greatest number of points during the year 

 will be awarded the Trophy. 



Competitive classes only to be included in this award. 



The Trophy can be awarded but once to the same exhibitor. 



Hillcrest Prizes for Blueberries. 



Miss Marian R. Case of Weston, Massachusetts, offers two prizes of 

 $50 and $25 for the improvement of the blueberry by cultivation in 

 Massachusetts. 



Intending competitors are referred to the Committee on Fruits for further 

 particulars regarding these prizes. 



Hillcrest Gardens Silver Cup. 



Offered for the best display of Irises at the Exhibition of June 3 and 4. 

 Any variety arranged for effect by an amateur. To be awarded to the 

 exhibitor winning it three times. 



The Chestnut Hill Garden Society Prize. 



The Chestnut Hill Garden Society offers a Silver Trophy at the Exhibition 

 of June 24 and 25 for the most artistic exhibit of Sweet Peas. 



SPECIAL NOTICE. 



• All plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables offered for prizes or 

 other awards must have their names plainly annexed or the ex- 

 hibitor will be liable to disqualification. 



