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John Mitchell, (whose own displays received a number of 

 prizes,) Florist, of Beverly, as well as the space allotted, time 

 aud convenience would allow. It is becoming apparent in this 

 department of our exhibition, as well as in others, that increased 

 room and facilities are more and more required in the Exhibition 

 Hall for proper and satisfactory display of articles exhibited. 

 While it was to be regretted that no competitors appeared for a 

 number of the premiums offered, it was yet the means, possibly, 

 of saving considerable annoyance in providing proper space for 

 them. 



Of the $150.00 assigned to this committee, but $50.00 was all 

 that we felt justified in awarding. A number as has frequently 

 been the case in previous years, failing to comply with the 

 printed regulations of the society, lost the full attention that 

 otherwise their exhibits would have merited. Especially was 

 this true in the exhibit of "Flowering and Foliage" plants by 

 Mr. David AYeir, gardener to the Gardner estate, Beverly, who 

 failed to enter them as he evidentlv intended to do. Further, 

 while man} r of his plants were, by reason of age, beyond their 

 prime, they, yet by their bright and attractive appearance, add- 

 ed to the exhibit and merited certainly the gratuity we were able 

 to grant. Mr. Gordon, gardener to Mr. Pickmau of Beverly, 

 also displayed of his skill and added not a little to the success 

 of the exhibit. AVe trust at the next annual exhibition both of 

 these gentlemen, as well as others, will favor us as well, if not 

 better, that all may enjoy. 



Noticeable was the absence of Plants in the "Single Speci- 

 mens" that often have graced our tables. Designs in both 

 native and cultivated flowers were lacking, a feature of the 

 aunual display that we hope hereafter will not again be wanting. 



For the first time, the society offered a premium for collections 

 of wood of native trees in sections arranged suitable for the 

 occasion in the hope that the boys and girls of the county and 

 even those of more mature years would find not only pleasure, 

 but instruction, in familiarizing themselves with our native trees 



