2 2 RKPOUr.S OK COMMriTF.KS. 



to compare one plate with another without so much changing and 

 moving of fruit as is necessary under the previous system. 



Right here comes a point which deserves consideration : If the 

 plan of scoring is a desirable one for committees to adopt, then a 

 standard of excellence should be used, which shall clearly state how 

 many points a first premium plate should score, and so on through 

 the list. 



(iratuities, as a general thing, are an expense to the society, 

 and afford little satisfaction to parties receiving them. Mention, is 

 a much cheaper manner of disposing of good exhibits, after the 

 l)remiums are awarded, and cost nothing but printer's ink. 



The (juality of the fruit this year was noticeably poor, apples 

 in particular, the scores in first premium plates running quite low 

 in some varieties. Fine specimens in Baldwins and Russets were 

 \-ery scarce. The show of Quinces and Plums was very small, 

 Plums being limited to one plate, and Quinces to two. This should 

 not be so. Small fruits demand more attention than they receive 

 in our immediate vicinity. Many of our farms are well adapted to 

 their growth, and our home market would use them at remunera- 

 tive prices. There seems to be a growing interest in this direction 

 just now. A series of articles, edited by a most reliable grower, are 

 to be published the present season in Scribner's Magazine. A pe- 

 rusal of them must prove of benefit to all interested in their growth. 

 The quantity of fruit is extremely large, even apples, "in this the 

 odd year," are (piite plenty. 



Too little notice is paid to the proper care and cultivation of 

 our trees. For the first few years they are nurtured, but when they 

 come into full fruition they are often neglected, and many good 

 trees prematurely grow old and decay, never having paid for the 

 expense incurred. Sun and air are recjuisites in fruit growing. 

 Many are adopting the plan of growing their trees by the sides of 

 fields, with abundance of room between them. 'I'his is certainly 

 a good method, giving an opportunity of cultivating the land for 

 other croi)s, and affording an excellent chance to pick the fruit, 

 trim, and care for the trees. 



Below please find the awards in the various classes : 



