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which stand our winters and yet combine with this hardiness, 

 wonderful quahty, and productiveness. 



There were 154 classes open for competition in fruit for 1908 

 and of these 137 were competed for. There were appropriated 

 for prizes and gratuities on fruits for 1908, $1270.00; of this $1082.00 

 was awarded; leaving a balance of $188.00. 



Four Silver Medals, two Bronze Medals, and two First Class 

 Cultural Certificates were awarded by the committee. 



The detailed list of awards follows : 



PRIZES AND GRATUITIES AWARDED FOR FRUITS 

 1908. 



Spring ExHIBITIO^. 



March 20, 21, 22 and 23. 



For the best collection of Winter Apples, not less than four varieties: 

 1st, G. V. Fletcher, $5. 



Rose and Peony Exhibition. 

 June 13 and 14. 



Gratuity : — 

 G. V. Fletcher, Marshall Strawberries, $3. 



Rose and Strawberry Exhibition. 

 June 20 and 21. 



Theodore Lyman Fund. 



Strawberries. — Four quarts of any variety: 



1st, H. L. Crane, Barrymore, $10; 2d, H. A. Clark, ^Marshall, $8; 3d, 

 G. V. Fletcher, Golden Gate, $6; 4th, Mrs. J. C. Phillips, Marshall, 

 $5; 5th, S. H. Warren, Golden Gate, $4. 



