d4 transactions of the society. 



Gooseberries — For the best gooseberries, to John Hove)^, E ox- 

 bury, ....... 



Raspberries — For the best raspberries, to Aaron D. Weld, Rox- 

 bury, ....... 



Strarvberries — For the best strawberries, to Messrs. Hovey & 

 Co., Boston, ...... 



For the next best, to J. L. L. F. Warren, Brighton, 



Currants — For the best currants, to Aaron D. Williams, Rox- 

 bury, ....... 



Melons — For the best muskmelons, to Elijah Vose, Dorchester, 

 For the best watermelons, to Clement Sharp, Roxbury, 



For a great variety of pears, a gratuity to R. Manning, Sa- 

 lem, ....... 



$122 00 

 The amount of Premiums awarded is one hundred and twenty-two dol- 

 lars, being within the amount appropriated for that purpose ; which is 

 respectfully submitted. 



BENJAMIN V. FRENCH, Chairman. 



VEGETABLE COMMITTEE. 

 The Committee would report the following Premiums for the year 1840 : 



Asparagus — No premium. 

 Beans — Large Lima, to E. Vose, 



Early Dwarf — no premium. 

 Brocoli — No premium. 

 Beets— To A. D. Williams, 

 Cabbages — No premium. 

 Carrots — No premium. 

 Cauliflower — No premium. 

 Celery — No premium. 

 Cor;j— For boiling, to J. L. L. F. Warren, 

 Cucumbers — To J. L. L. F. Warren, 

 Lettuce — No premium. 

 Teas— To J. L. L. F. Warren, 

 Potatoes — No premium. 

 Rhubarb— To Samuel Walker, 

 Squashes — Winter, to A. D. Williams, 



Summer — no premium. 

 Tomatoes — To John Hovey, 

 Egg Plant— To E. M. Richards, 

 Brussels Sprouts — To John Prince, 



$3 00 



2 00 



2 00 

 4 00 



4 00 



$27 00 



