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best, $2. For the best collection of named gladiolus in spikes, 

 $4 ; second best, $3 ; third best, ^2. For the best collection of 

 new seedlings in spikes, $3 ; second best, $2. For the best 

 new seedlings, |1. For the best collection of Japan lilies, $3 ; 

 second best, $2. For the best new seedling, $1. For the best 

 collection of pompon dahlias, ^2 ; second best $1. For the best 

 collection of seedling verbenas with foliage, $2. For the best 

 new seedling, $1. For the best collection of double zinnias, ^2; 

 second best, $1. 



A statement in writing of the sorts contributed, and the con- 

 tributor's name, will be required. 



Gratuities, in publications, to the amount of $10, may be 

 awarded at the discretion of the Committee. 



FRUITS. 



For the best collection of Apples, not less than twelve speci- 

 mens of each variety — first premium, Harris' Treatise on Insects ; 

 second do., $4 ; third do., ^3 ; fourth do., Barry's Fruit Garden. 



For the best collection of the best twelve varieties of Pears, 

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

 silver cup of the value of twelve dollars ; second do., $4 ; third 

 do., $o ; fourth do., Barry's Fruit Garden. 



For the best collection of Peaches, not less than twelve speci- 

 mens of each variety — first premium, $3 ; second do., $2 ; third 

 do , Cole's Fruit Book. 



For the best collection of Plums, not less than twelve speci- 

 mens of each variety — first premium, $3 ; second do., Thomas' 

 Rural Affairs. 



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

 Barry's Fruit Garden ; second do.. Cole's Fruit Garden. 



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

 Barry's Fruit Garden ; second do.. Cole's Fruit Garden. 



For the best basket of assorted Fruits, of different kinds, Mc- 

 Mahon's American Gardener; second best, Downing's Fruits and 

 Fruit Trees ; third best, Barry's Fruit Garden. 



For the best exhibition of Quinces, not less than a peck, $2. 



Grapes. For the best exhibition of Foreifpi G-rapes, — first 

 premium, $4 ; second do., $3, or $3 in publications, at discre- 

 tion of Committee. 



For the best collection of Native G-rapes, by the ordinary mode 

 of cultivation, without ringing, $3 ; second do., $2 ; third do., $1, 



For a new variety of Native or Seedling Crrape, equal or supe- 

 rior to the Isabella, ripening in this County in the open air, by 

 the Middle of September, prolific and suitable or the table, first 

 premium, $20 ; second do., $10. 



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