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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VEGETABLES, 

 Awarding Premiums for 1854. 



In regard to the quantity of vegetables, exhibited at the weekly 

 exhibitions, it has been small; probably occasioned by the excessive 

 drought. The Committee would recommend every one to show any 

 good specimens raised, and not be prevented from so doing, by imagin- 

 ing some one may show better. The weekly exhibitions, in this particular, 

 would thus much increase in interest. The Annual Show exceeded expec- 

 tation ; the quantity abundant and quality excellent. The Committee have 

 awarded the Society's gold medal (value $60) to Mr. Davis for his Seedling 

 Potato, which has stood the test for five years. Bowen Harrington has pro- 

 duced a new Seedling potato (the Worcester) which, although not yielding 

 as well as the Davis, is a potato of excellent quality. A communication 

 was received from Rev. A. R. Pope, as to two new varieties of Summer 

 Squash on exhibition at the Annual Show. The communication is attached 

 to the Report. A. W. Stetson, Esq., of Braintree, is entitled to great credit 

 for his success in hybrydizing squashes. 



PREMIUMS AND GRATUITIES AWARDED FOR THE YEAR 



Asparagus. — For the earliest and best, to J. Tuttle, 



For the second best, to H. Bradlee, . 

 Beets. — For the best blood beets, to J. B. Moore, 

 Beans. — For the best string beans, to J. Nugent, 



For the best early shell beans, to J. B. Moore, 



For the best Lima beans, to H. Bradlee, 

 Cabbages. — For the best Drumheads, to J. Crosby, 



For the second best, to J. W. Stetson, 



For the best Savoy, to J. B. Moore, 

 Carrots. — For the best exhibited, to J. Crosby, 

 Cauliflowers. — For the best, to J. Crosby, 

 Celery. — For the best, to J. Crosby, 



For the second best to Bowen Harrington, 

 Corn. — For the earliest and best, to J. B. Moore, . 



For the second best, to Bowen Harrington, 

 Cucumbers. — For the best grown under glass, to J. Nugent, 

 Egg Plants. — For the best, to A. D. Webber, 

 Lettuce. — For the best six heads, to J. Crosby, . 

 Potatoes. — For the best and earliest peck, to J. Crosby, 

 Peas. — For the best and earliest peck, to A. D. Webber, 

 Rhubarb. — For the largest and best, to A. D. Williams, 



For the second best, to G. Merriam, . 



Amount carried forward, .... 



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$75 00 



