REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OX PRIZES AND 

 EXHIBITIONS FOR THE YEAR 1908. 



BY JOHN K. SI. L. FARQUHAR, CHAIRMAN. 



Thirteen exliibitions have been held during the year which have 

 been generally better than those of recent preceding years. At 

 only two of these exhibitions were admission fees charged, the 

 others being free to the public. 



The Spring Exliibition was exceptionally fine, and included 

 several notable exhibits which will be spoken of in the reports of 

 the other committees. At the Summer Shows the splendid cUsplays 

 of hardy herbaceous plants attracted much attention. 



The largest attendance at any show was at the Dahlia Exhibition, 

 when on Sunday, September 13th, over 5000 persons ^•isited the 

 halls. The November Show was the only one not showing im- 

 provement, and this is largely due to the diminished interest in 

 large specimen chrysanthemum plants and blooms. 



During the year the supply of exliibition furniture has been 

 added to. The Society now has a plentiful supply of convenient 

 tables and vases sufficient for its present requirements. 



John K. M. L. Farquhar 



William N. Crmg 

 Edward MacMulkin 

 Charles S. Sargent 

 William J. Stew^^rt 



Commitfee on 

 Prizes and 

 Exhibitions. 



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