36 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. [1874. 



REPORT ON PLANTS, FLOWERS, &c. 



Committee. — Samuel Flagg, Chairman ; George E. Francis, James L. 

 Burbank, Charles Madaus, Clarendon Harris, David S. Messinger, Henry 

 "Woodward and Henry L. Shumway, of Worcester. 



With the enlargement of the Society's Hall, and the increased facilities 

 for exhibiting Horticultural products, we return to our old quarters with 

 feelings of satisfaction and delight. 



Although the old has become nearly obliterated by additions to the 

 rear, improvements in front and on all sides, which thus far meet the 

 entire satisfaction of the Society, as also their wants; still there are fears 

 that the present capacity may not prove equal to the growth of the 

 Society. 



The contributions of Flowers for the year 1874 have been unusually 

 large, with a decided impi'ovement in selection and arrangement as com- 

 pared with past years. Scarce an entry has been made that does not merit 

 a premium or a gratuity, and would receive it had the Committee the 

 means at their disposal. There are none but what deserve special com- 

 ment. 



Never has the zeal for keeping the stands, bouquets, displays, &c., in a 

 fresh condition throughout the exhibition, been so generally observed as 

 at this present season. This has been the special design in withholding 

 the reports of this department until the result has been satisfactorily 

 obtained. It is with pleasure that your committee submit the following 

 list of premiums for your approval. 



SAM'L FLAGG, Chairman. 



AT THE SEPTExMBER EXHIBITION. 

 ASTEKS.— 



For the best display, W. W. Cook $4 00 



For the second best, P. L. Moen 3 00 



For the third best, C. A. Keyes 2 00 



For the fourth best, H. Ballard 1 00 



BASKET.— (Hanging.)— 



For the best, grown at least one month in the basket, (out 



doors,) Dr. Geo. Francis 3 00 



For the second best, P. M. McDonald,. 2 00 



For the third best, no award 1 00 



BOUQUETS.— (Hand.)— 



For the best pair, C. D. Thayer 3 00 



For the second best, Mrs. C. W. Hamilton 2 00 



