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e-tables in their respective classes, so that the labors of the 

 Committee were much facilitated by having all the specimens 

 of each variety exhibited together. 



We would strongly urge all exhibitors to coniovm. precisely 

 to the rule adopted by the Society in relation to the amount 

 and size of vegetables to be exhibited. 



We found some exhibitors showing a much larger amount 

 than was necessary to compete for the premiums, exhibiting 

 a bushel when only a peck was required. If they would se- 

 lect only the required number or amount, taking none but the 

 most perfect and best adapted for the use to be made of them, 

 they would be much more likely to secure a premium than 

 before. If, for instance, in selecting the Potato for e^^hibi- 

 tion, as that is almost entirely used for the table, every one 

 would admit at once that those specimens best adapted in size 

 and quality for that use, would be entitled to the premium 

 over other specimens, though larger, but of coarse and infe- 

 rior quality. 



Or, supposing the vegetable exhibited is devoted entirely 

 to the use of stock, as the Mangel Wurtzel, all would say 

 that the largest specimens, or those furnishing the most food 

 and nutriment, should take the premiums. 



So on through all the varieties of vegetables, if exhibitors 

 would be more critical in their selections, according to the 

 uses to be made of them, and exhibit only the requisite 

 amount, our tables would show a more tasteful and uniform 

 appearance, and give better satisfaction, not only to the Com- 

 mittee and exhibitors, but to all visitors who look upon them. 



Hoping these few suggestions may be acted upon in our 

 future shows, your Committee submit the following awards of 

 premiums : — 



A premium of $3 is awarded for each of the following va- 

 rieties : — Levi Emery, Lawrence, E. T. Beet; Virgil Dow, 

 Methuen, L. O. Carrots and P. T. Flat Turnip ; M. F. Batch- 

 elder, Peabody, S. H. Carrot and Musk Melon; T. O. AVard- 

 well, North Andover, Mangolds ; A. W. Phippen, Methuen, 



