REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VEGETABLES. 289 



The show of Potatoes at both the weekly and Anuual exhibitions 

 was better than, under the circumstances, we were led to expect. 

 The effect of the drought was most disastrous to this crop, reduc- 

 ing the yield, as it is estimated, nearly one-half in some localities. 

 The dry weather was no doubt favorable to the quality and 

 soundness of the crop, and to its freedom from disease. Notwith- 

 standing the injurious effects from this cause, many fine specimens 

 were, from time to time, to be seen on our tables, both at the 

 weekly and Annual shows. The first exhibition of the season was 

 made June 30, by Hon. Joseph S. Fay, who took all the prizes, 

 with three well-grown varieties. Early Rose, Savoy, and Hebron. 

 At the Anuual Exhibition, the first prize for the best four varie- 

 ties was awarded to Isaac E. Coburn. 



The Special prizes for Cauliflowers at the Anuual Exhibition 

 were awarded, first, to William H. Teele, and, second, to A. M. 

 Knowlton. 



Of the .Special Prizes for Celer}', Warren Heustis & Son received 

 the first, and Wyman Brothers the second. In both instances the 

 variety was Paris Golden, which appears to have entirely dis- 

 placed the old favorite, Boston Market, not a single specimen of 

 which was to be seen ou exhibition at any of the shows during the 

 seasou. 



A new variety of Sweet Corn was shown August 18, by P. G. 

 Hanson, under the name of Quincy Market, which, in the opinion 

 of the Committee, appeared to possess points of superiority that 

 further trial will determine. We regard it, however, as a very 

 promising variety, and worthy of the special attention of market 

 gardeners. With this exception, no new variety of vegetables 

 has been shown worthy of special notice. 



The shows of the various root crops and other vegetables 

 during the season have been about the same as usual, both in 

 quantity and quality, and seem to call for no special mention. 



Some additions and alterations have been made in the Schedule 

 of Prizes for the coming year, to which the attention of exhibitors 

 is called. 



We would also call their attention to Rule 4 of the Special Rules 

 of the Vegetable Committee. Exhibits which would otherwise 

 have been entitled to a first prize, were disqualified in several 

 instances by non-compliance with this rule. No number appear- 

 ing on the card, the Conmaittee were compelled under this rule to 

 pass over them. 



