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fest from its commencement to its close, and those conditions 

 which favor mildew and rust were rarely absent during the entire 

 summer, in very manj' instances, notwithstanding these unfa- 

 vorable circumstances, specimens exhibited have seldom been 

 surpassed in size and beauty, showing an improvement in the 

 methods of cultivation, and an increase of knowledge that can 

 overcome the evil consequences of an untoward season. 



The amount appropriated for vegetables the past 



season, was $1000.00 



The Committee have awarded in Premiums and 



Gratuities, $917.00 



Leaving an unexpended balance of 

 All of which is respectfully submitted. 



$83.00 



Charles N. Brack ett, 

 Warren Heustis, 

 Varnum Frost, 

 Cephas H. Brackett, 

 John C. Hovey, 

 P. G. Hanson, 

 J. Willard Hill. 



Vegetable 

 Committee. 



