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were good enough to take all three of the prizes. The varieties 

 were the Hebrou, Rose, and Savoy. June 19, from the same 

 place, came excellent specimens of Cauliflowers and three varieties 

 of remarkably well-grown Lettuce, all of which were ample evi- 

 dence of the skill of the gardener, M. H. Walsh. Tomatoes of 

 outdoor growth were seen on our tables for the first time July 10, 

 Sumner Coolidge and A. W. Blake being the exhibitors. The 

 variety shown was Atlantic. This crop was among those which 

 were badly injured by too much rain, and, although some fine speci- 

 mens were on exhibition from time to time during the season, they 

 were not shown in such large quantities and perfection as in 

 previous seasons. 



As usual, the closing weekly exhibition, September 11, was one 

 of the most noteworthy of the season, and called forth a close 

 competition from a large number of growers. There was a great 

 variety, and most of the objects shown were at their best. 



The Annual Exhibition, September 30 and October 1, was good, 

 creditably sustaining this department of the Society's exhibitions. 

 The large array of vegetables, comprising every seasonable varietj', 

 completely filled the Low^er Hall and attracted much attention from 

 the visiting public. 



In speaking of the objects presented to the Committee for their 

 examination on this occasion, we have onh' to say that the great 

 and important feature of the exhibition was the total absence of ill- 

 cultivated specimens. There were various degrees of excellence, 

 it is true, but everything was excellent in its way. We may even 

 add that some of the poorest specimens exhibited at this show 

 would have carried away the first prizes less than twenty-five years 

 ago. 



The Potato and Tomato exhibits were much less in quantity 

 than usual, both these crops having been more or less injured by 

 unfavorable weather. The first prize for the best four varieties of 

 Potatoes was awarded to F. J. Kinney, and B. S. Nickerson 

 received the first for the best three varieties of Tomatoes. 



There was also a very fine show of Celery on this occasion, the 

 principal exhibitors being Messrs. Heustis, Bruce, Coolidge, and 

 Hartshorn. 



William N. Craig's collection of six varieties of remarkably 

 well-grown Onions was deserving of special mention, he taking the 

 first and second prizes in three different classes. 



