tePOKT or THE ^^SOMMITTEK ON c^EGETABLES, 



FOK THE YEAK IS'JS. 



By C. N. BRACKETT, Chairman. 



It has long been the custom, previous to the Opening Exhibi- 

 tion, for members and others interested in the growing of Early 

 Vegetables under glass, to occasionally contribute choice speci- 

 mens of their skill during the winter and early spring months. 

 This practice is still continued. We regret, however, that the 

 number of contributors have been so few, and that the improve- 

 ment hoped for in this direction in a former report has not been 

 realized. 



With a view, if possible, of making these early exhibitions more 

 attractive and interesting, and with the hope, also, of calling out a 

 larger number of contributors, your Committee have, in the Sched- 

 ule the coming year, arranged for a List of Prizes for Forced 

 Vegetables, to be awarded in April. It is hoped those interested 

 will take due notice thereof, and govern themselves accordingly. 



Previous to the opening exhibition in June, Gratuities were 

 awarded as follows : 



Jan. 6. — To Josiah Crosby, for Boston Market Celery. 



Feb. 3. — To Wored, Cruickshanks & Co., for a dish of very 

 fine String Beans. 



March 30. — To Josiah Crosby, for Tennisball Lettuce. 



April 6. — To George F. Stone, for Tennisball Lettuce, and 

 Scott Brothers, for White Spine Cucumbers. 

 ■ April 13. — To Josiah Crosby, for Dandelions. 



April 20. — To E. W. Wood, for Victoria Rhubarb. 



May 11. — To William Cairns, for Cucumbers. 



May 18. — To George Hill, for very fine White Spine Cucum- 

 bers, and J. H. Bell, for Lettuce. 



May 18. — To John B. Moore, for superior specimens of Aspar 

 agus, and Josiah Crosby, for Radishes and Cucumbers. 



