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Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 



On motion of Mr. Nevvhall, it was voted, that the donation of Mr. Ap- 

 pleton, amounling to two hundred dollars, be placed at the disposal of the 

 library committee. 



The committee on finance, and the committee on the library, reported 

 in part, and further time was granted, to complete their reports. 



The executive committee submitted a schedule of premiums for 1849, 

 which was accepted, and voted to be published. 



Adjourned two weeks, to January 18lh. 



LIST OF PREMIUMS FOR 1849. 



The prospective premiums are the same as for 1848, which will be found 

 in our last volume, (XIV., p. 131.) 



PREMIUMS FOR FRUITS. 



Amount appropriated, Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars. 



PREMIUMS DURING THE SEASON. 



For the best and most interesting exhibition of Fruits, during 



the season, the Lowell Plate, valued at . . . $20 00 



For the second best, . . . . . . 12 00 



For the third best, . . . . . . 8 00 



Apples. — For the best twelve Summer Apples, on or before the 



last Saturday in August, . . . . . G 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 4 00 



For the best twelve Autumn Apples, on or before the last Sat- 

 urday in November, . . . . . 6 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 4 00 



For the best twelve Winter Apples, on or before the last Sat- 

 urday in December, . . . . . 6 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 4 00 



Bl.\ckbekkies. — For the best specimens, not less than two boxes, 5 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 3 00 



Cherries. — For the best specimens, not less than two boxes, . 6 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 4 00 



Cdrr.\nts. — For the best specimens, not less than two boxes, . 5 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 3 00 



Figs. — For the best twelve specimens, . . . . 5 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 3 00 



Gooseberries. — For the best specimens, not less than two boxes, 5 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 3 00 



Grapes. — For the best specimens, grown under glass, on or be- 

 fore the first Saturday in July, . . . . 10 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 7 00 



For the best specimens, grown under glass, subsequently to 



the first Saturday in July, . . . . . 10 00 



For the next best, . . . . . . 7 00 



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