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mittee were especially interested in observing the crops of corn, 

 beans, peas, Swiss chard, cauliflower, and eggplant growing on 

 benches with but three or four inches of soil. 



Among the numerous features of interest was a secluded, grassy 

 avenue, several hundred feet in length, bordered by red cedar trees, 

 25 feet high, and terminating at the facade of a Grecian temple in 

 the distance. 



Fred E. Cole has the general management of the estate which 

 requires a high degree of skill and experience to produce such 

 results in the few years of its establishment. 



The awards made by the committee for the vear are as follows: 



Special Prize.'}. 



For the best-kept estate in jNIassachusetts of not more than three 

 acres nor less than one acre: 



First, Henry A. Belcher, Randolph . . . $50.00 



Second, Louis P. Hollander, Marblehead . . 25.00 



Society's Prizes. 



For the best Flower Garden of summer or fall-flowering plants, 

 not commercial: 



Second, Mrs. James McKissock, West Xewton . 10.00 



For the best Garden of Hardy Roses, not commercial : 



First, W. J. Clemson, Taunton .... 15.00 



Second, Peter B. Bradley, Hingham . . . 10.00 



For the best Collection or Garden of Peonies: 



First, E. J. Shaylor, Weston 30.00 



Second, Mrs. James McKissock, West Newton . 20.00 



Special^ Awards. 



Miss E. M. Tower, Lexington, for Flower Garden, 



Silver JNIedal and 10.00 



