1866.] REPORT ON VEGETABLES. 15 



afflicted with such legions of constituents as the unfortunate members of the 

 lower House of Commons. 



We respectfully report that although, as usual, there was not a full attendance 

 of our number, but little difficulty was experienced in deciding upon the 

 premiums and gratuities by the united voice of the members present. 



There were forty-one contributors to the Exhibition, and two hundred and 

 ninety-six parcels exhibited. The quantity and variety of articles was 

 somewhat less than on some former occasions ; a fact attributable to the 

 unpleasant weather, but in quality they were well up to the average of previous 

 occasions. 



The three largest and best collections were highly meritorious, and not less 

 so from the fact that their number of varieties was not remarkably large ; and 

 we deem it exceedingly desirable thai quality rather than numbers or size 

 should usually be the prime object of regard with exhibitors. 



For the first in merit of these collections, the premium was awarded to 



Alden H. Sears, of Worcester, $10 00 



For the second to Sylvanus Sears, of Worcester, 8 00 



For the third, Harris's book on Insects injurious to vegetation, to 



Adams Foster, of Holdeii. 

 There was no attempt to secure the premium on Canada Crook-neck squashes ; 

 none were exhibited except in collections, and a single one of undoubted 

 purity by D. M. Hemenway, of Millbury, the growth of 1865. 



We award for the three best marrow squashes to Lucius H. Rice, 



of Worcester, 1 00 



There was some hesitation in coming to this decision, but it was 

 reached after the most careful examination. 



For the three best Hubbard squashes, Peter Rice, of Worcester, 1 00 



For the three best Mammoth squashes, Charles Richardson, of 



Worcester, 1 00 



For the three best Turban squashes, George Sumner, of Worcester,... 1 00 



No Yokohamas were offered. 



For the largest squash, Valparaiso, weighing 64 lbs., Oliver S. Mowrey, 



of Shrewsbury, 2 00 



For the second largest, do., an exceedingly rich looking yellow squash, 

 which seemed a mammoth marrow, weight 43 lbs., Fordyce 



Maynard, of Shrewsbury, 1 00 



Daniel Tainter's noble roots of celery, by his gardener, W. W. Cook, 

 would have carried the premium on this article had the number 

 been sufficient. 

 For the three best Savoy Cabbages, — for his Drumhead Savoys, 0. B. 



Had wen, of Worcester, I 00 



For the three best Cabbages of any other variety — for his Stone- 

 masons, Elisha Kelley, of Worcester, 1 00 



For the three best Cauliflowers, Stephen Salisbury, of Worcester, 2 00 



