ANNUAL REPORT. 297 



RULES OF THE EXHIBITION. 



Rule 1. All exhibits must be received for entry not later than 2 

 p. m. Tuesda}', September, 26, and must be in place by 6 p. m., as judg- 

 ing will begin promptly on opening of second day — Wednesday. (This 

 rule will be strictly enforced). 



2. Entries of collections in hirst and Third Divisions should be 

 made with the Secretary on or before Saturday, September 23, using 

 enclosed entry blank for the purpose, that proper room may be pro- 

 vided. 



3 All articles entered except in Fifth Division, must be grown or 

 prepared by the exhibitor. 



4. All fruits shall be correctly labeled ( if possible) and except 

 grapes and crab apples, live specimens, neither more nor less, shall 

 make a plate, either single or in collection. 



Of crab apples ten specimens, and of grapes three bunches, shall 

 make a plate, except where noted. The collections also shall eml)race 

 just the required number of plates. 



5. No exhibitor shall make more than one entry for the same 

 premium,, nor enter the same plate for more than one premium. 



6. In the various collections, the value of the varieties shown, as 

 well as the conditions of the specimens will be considered in making 

 the award. 



7. Entries in Division 1, Class 1, must not contain over two- 

 thirds apples, or over one-fourth of any single class of fruit. 



8. Entries of different kinds of Canned Fruit must be self-evi- 

 dent; that is, separate varieties of "red raspberries" or "yellow peach- 

 es" will not be considered as distinct kinds. Cans to be opened for 

 sampling at the discretion of the judges. 



9. Lists of varieties in all collections must be made and placed 

 with entry card on collection. 



10. As the object of the Society is to encourage the growth of 

 fruits of fine quality, wormy or diseased specimens or those infested 

 with San Jose Scale will not be allowed to compete. 



n. Competition is open and premiums will be awarded to mem- 

 bers of the Society only (except as noted in Third Division) and for 

 fruits grown within the State of Connecticut. 



12. No exhibit shall be removed without the consent of the com- 

 mittee until the close of the meeting. Exhibitors are requested to state 

 whether the fruit is to be returned to them, or donated to the So- 

 ciety. 



SPECIAL FEATURES. 

 DisPL.w OF Spraying Machinery and Supplies. Fruit Packages, 



ETC.j ETC. 



Manufacturers and dealers will be given freely space to exhibit 

 Spraying Apparatus and Supplies of every description. A splendid 

 chance will be afforded to show the machines in actual operation and 

 reach the Connecticut farmer and fruit-grower, who are looking for 

 the best spray goods on the market. 



During the exhibition there will be demonstrations of Spray 

 Pumps and Spraying Mixtures, and the preparation and use of the 

 latest remedies for insects and diseases. The myst approved pack- 



