JANUARY. 63 



REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VEGETABLES, 



AWARDING PREMIUMS DURING THE YEAR. 



The Committee on Vegetables for the year 1855 report, that the exhibi- 

 tions in the Hall the past season have been very good ; at many of them 

 very fine, plainly showing an increased interest in this department. 



At the Annual Show the display was large, and (in the opinion of your 

 Committee) formed one of the most interesting and attractive features of 

 the exhibition, certainly the most useful. Many of the exhibitors were pre- 

 vented, from want of room, from making a greater display. 



In making up our report we find we have no money to award in gratuities. 

 Your Committee would recommend that the sum of fifty dollars be added 

 to their appropriation to be awarded in gratuities, at the weekly exhibitions, 

 for such objects as they may deem worthy. 



Your Committee have received a communication from A. R. Pope, of 

 Somerville, regarding the culture of numerous varieties of the squash, to 

 which he has paid great attention. Some of the varieties of excellent 

 quality. 



Your Committee have awarded the premiums according to the published 

 schedule of the Society. 



Asparagus. — For the earliest and best, not less than three bunches, 



to H. Bradlee, . . . . . . $3 00 



For the second best, to E. W. Bull, . . . . 2 00 



Beets. — For the best (pure blood beet) during the season, not less 



than twelve roots, to J. B. Moore, . . . . 3 00 



Beans. — For the best and earliest peck of string beans, to J. Nugent, 3 00 

 For the best and earliest Lima beans, not less than two quarts, 



to B. Harrington, . . . . . . 3 00 



For the best and earliest variety of shell beans, to B. Harrington, 3 00 

 Cabbage. — For the best Drumhead cabbage, during the season, not 



less than three heads, to J. B. Moore, . . . 5 00 



For the second best, to J. Crosby, , . . . 3 00 



Carrots. — For the best exhibited, to J. B. Moore, . . . 2 00 

 Cauliflowers. — For the best and largest, during the season, not 



less than three heads, to J. Crosby, . . , . 5 00 

 For the second best, to J. B. Moore, . . . .3 00 



Celery. — For the best and largest blanched, not less than six roots, 



to J. Crosby, . , . . . . . 5 00 



For the second best, to B. Harrington, . . . . 3 00 



Corn. — For the best and earliest sweet corn, not less than twelve 



ears, to H. Bradlee, . . . . . . 3 00 



For the second best, to J. B. Moore, . . . . 2 00 



Cucumbers. — For the best pair under glass, previous to the first 



Saturday of June, to Dr. Durfee, . . . .5 00 



For the second best, to M. P. Wilder, , . . . 3 00 



For the best and earliest of open culture, to B. Harrington, . 3 00 



