10 



Seedling Peaches. Foi* the best variety of Seedling Peaches of 

 decidedly superior quality, and worthy of general cultivation — one dozen 

 specimens to be exhibited two years in succession — together with a 

 history of its origin, a description of its growth, and the bearing char- 

 acter of the tree, $5 ; second best, Barry's Fruit Garden. 



Note. — Notice of intention to compete to be given to the Secretary on or before 

 September 1. 



FOREST TREES. 



For the best plantation of Forest Trees, of either of the following 

 variet^s, viz. : White Oak, Yellow Oak, Locust, Birch, White Ash, or 

 Walnut, Scotch Larch, Norway Spruce, Pitch, White and Norway Pine, 

 or other varieties, not less than three years old, and not less than one 

 thousand trees, — entries to be made to the Secretary previous to June 

 10th, — a premium of $15. 



For the best plantation, containing not less than five hundred trees, 

 Emerson's Shrubs and Trees of Massachusetts. 



Ornamental Planting. To any individual or society, regard being 

 had to the number of persons associated, for the largest number and best 

 growth of ornamental trees, not less than fifty, which shall have been 

 planted in a public square or on the roadside at least two years — first 

 premium, $10 ; second do., Emerson's Shrubs and Trees of Massachu- 

 setts. 



HEDGES. 



For the best Live Hedge Fence, not less than five hundred feet in 

 length, $5 ; second best. Warder's H edges. 



For the best Evergreen Hedge, of Hemlock or Norway Spruce, not 

 less than four hundred feet in length, $5 ; second best. Warder s Hedges. 

 Premiums to be awarded in 1870. 



HORTICULTURE. 



FLOWERS. 



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

 best, $2. For the best bouquets, or tastefully arranged baskets of flowers, 

 not less than four, $4 ; second best, $3 ; third 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 

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

 l)est, $1. 



