(B. ) 



For Document B., containing a list of the judges, &c, of the Fif- 

 teenth Annual Fair, see Documents on file with the Clerk of the 

 Senate. 



( c. ) 



AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. 



Report of the Committee on Horticulture, 



The committee on Horticulture, in conjunction with the Agricul- 

 tural Board of the American Institute, in adverting to the various 

 productions in these respective branches, exhibited in the Horticul- 

 tural Room of the Fifteenth Annual Fair, respectfully report: 



The committee feel a high sense of gratification in having witness- 

 ed the rich and splendid specimens of flowers, fruits, vegetables, ag- 

 ricultural and dairy products, garden ornaments, implements, paint- 

 ings, &C.5 forwarded by contributors to this their Fifteenth Annual 

 Fair, where all have done well. Difficult has been the task to draw 

 the critical line of distinction, and to distribute the rewards due to a 

 fair and honorable competition. It has been the governing rule of 

 the committee to keep the scales in "•' equal poise," and to adminis- 

 ter equal justice to all, by a full and uniform representation of every 

 exhibitor. 



The committee cannot but flatter themselves that this truly repub- 

 lican principle has been fully and fairly carried out in their deci- 

 sions. Every act that may savor of partiality has been studiously 

 avoided. Invidious distinctions have been disclaimed, and as a ne- 

 cessary compliment, your committee rejoice to see the strong unani- 

 mity, the good fellowship, the warm patriotism manifested by the 

 TILLERS OF THE SOIL ou this interesting and important occasion. 

 They have come forward in one firm phalanx, to lay the fruits of 

 their experience and industry on the altar of American industry. 

 " Every man has done his duty." 



The numerical order of adjudication has been abolished, as it was 

 too apt to engender feelings of dissatisfaction, and to deter individu- 



