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MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



We have held six exhibitions during the year at which fruit has 

 been exhibited and there have been 145 classes in the schedule 

 open for competition; of these 131 were competed for. 



The society appropriated $947.00 for fruit prizes during the year 

 1909; of this $849.00 was awarded, leaving an unexpended balance 

 of $98.00. 



There have been awarded 10 Gratuities, 7 Honorable Mentions, 

 1 Vote of Thanks, 4 Silver Medals, and 1 Bronze jNIedal. 



The awards made during the year are as follows : 



PRIZES AND GRATUITIES AWARDED FOR FRUITS. 

 1909. 



Spring Exhibition. 



March 24, 25, 26, 27, and 2S. 



(Continued to April 4.) 



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

 1st, G. V. Fletcher, S5. 



