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after its erection, the vines commenced fruiting and have 

 never failed to give a satisfactory' crop. I have never been 

 troubled with either mealy-bug or red spider, or other depredators, 

 and I think this exemption is in consequence of pulverized sulphur 

 scattered about the house, four or five times a yeav and a solution 

 of sulphur, lime, and soft soap about the consistency of thin 

 cream, brushed over the vines twice a year. 



The varieties grown are Black Hamburg, Muscat Hamburg, 

 Victoria Hamburg, Wilmot's New Black Hamburg, Golden Ham- 

 burg, Lad}' Downe's Seedling, and White Chasselas. Mr. Smith 

 adds that he has given the house his personal attention, and it has 

 been a delightful recreation. We all know his enthusiasm as a 

 small fruit culturist ; not only his own garden but our exhibition 

 tables have given good evidence of the success he has attained 

 and this additional record of his practical experience will be read 

 with pleasure and profit by all. Much more might be added to 

 what has been said in answer to these questions, but all who 

 desire furthur information we are sure will find Mr. Smith quite 

 ready to impart it. 



The awards made by the Committee are as follows : 



Frovi the John A. Loivell Fund. 



For the best arranged and best kept Flower Garden, to 

 Charles M. Atkinson, gardener to John L. Gardner, 

 the Lowell Plate, value, $40 00 



Society's Prizes. 



For the best Strawberry Garden, to Samuel Barnard, . 30 00 

 For the best Vineyard of one acre, with a full statement 

 of its planting, cultivation, and production, to Samuel 

 Hartwell, 35 00 



Gratuities : — 



To David Allan, gardener to Robert M. Pratt, for a well 



managed and well kept Estate, . . . . 30 00 

 To Samuel Hartwell, for a well cultivated Apple Orchard, 15 00 



