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usually soon in suoh ixTfcolion at our Annual Exhibitions, was this year 

 soufrlit lor in vain; not a sinolo six-cimon was ollorod. The specimens 

 of Egg Plant which were on oxhihition at the Annual, like those of the 

 Melon, were grown to great perfection; those presented by Mr. Guy C. 

 Underwood, Superintendent of the City Institution at Deer Island, were 

 renuirkalily line, and received the first prize: Mr. Underwood's whole 

 collection deserves special notice, on account of its lino appearance and 

 the superior qualitj'^ of specimens. The largest contributor was S. A. 

 Merrill of Salem, to whom we are indebted on this and many other 

 former occasions, for his continued interest and successful culture; 

 "• may his shadow never be less." 



We might go on and mention many others who have been prominent 

 and constant in their contributions, would our space allow, but must 

 content ourselves with referring you to the following list of award? 

 made by your Committee. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. ' 



C. IT. BRACKETT, Chairman. 



