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To any individual or society, regard being had to the number of 

 persons associated, for the largest number and best growth of or- 

 namental trees, not less tlian fifty, -which shall have been planted 

 in a ])ublic square or on the roadside at least two years — first pre- 

 mium, $10 ; second do., $5. 



These premiums to be awarded in the autumn of 1862, and if 

 awarded to a city or town, to be graduated by the population ac- 

 cording to tlie census of 18G0. 



IIOETICULTURE. 



FLOWERS. 



For the best collection of cut flowers, $4 ; second best, |3 ; 

 third best, $2 ; fourth best, $1. For the best bouquets, or taste- 

 fully arranged basket of flowers, not less than four, $4 ; second 

 best, $8 ; third best, $2 ; fourth best, $1. For the best collec- 

 tion of twenty named dahlias, regard being had to colors and sym- 

 metry of flower, $3; second best, $2. For the best single bloom, 

 ^1. For the best collection of twelve pot plants, regard being had 

 to new and rare varieties and well grown specimens, $3 ; second 

 best, |2. For the best single specimen, $1. For the bestcollec- 

 lection of new seedhng verbenas, with foliage, $2. Por the best 

 new seedling, $1. For the largest and best collection of wild 

 flowers, $2 ; second best, $1. Any person presenting flowers 

 for premium or exhibition, is requested to furnish a statement in 

 writing of the sorts contributed, and of the contributor's name. 



Gratuities, in publications or otherwise, to the amount of $10, 

 may be awarded at the discretion of the Committee. 



FRUITS. 



For the best collection of the most approved standard Apjjles, 

 not less than twelve specimens of each variety — first premium, $5 ; 

 second do., $4; third do., $3 ; fourth do., $2. 



For the best collection of the most approved standard Pears, 

 not less than twelve specimens of each variety — first premium, 

 $5 ; second do., $4 ; third do., $3 ; fourth do., $2. 



For the best collection of the most approved standard Peaches, 

 not less than twelve specimens of each variety — first premium, 

 $3 ; second do., $2 ; third do., $1. 



For the best collection of the most approved varities of Plums, 

 not less than twelve specimens of each variety — first premium, 

 $3 : second do., §2. 



For the best dish of Pears, not less than one dozen specimens, 

 a premium of $2 ; second do., $1. 



