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Bradford, which we have been unable to find described in 

 the books, we would call the attention of the committee on 

 new fruits to these two varieties, worthy of their attention 

 and study. Specimens can doubtless be had from the 

 above cultivators, together with such information as they 

 may possess in regard to the trees and their fruits. In 

 picking fruit for exhibition leave the ivhole stem on. Select 

 a sample which possesses the greatest number of character- 

 istics of its species, and fill your plate with specimens as 

 uniform as possible. Any great difference in size, detracts 

 much from the good appearance. The largest is not always 

 the best specimen of its kind. It is liable to be irregular 

 in form, and lacking in color and beauty. 



Respectfully submitted, 



J. W. GOODELL, Chairman. 



PEACHES, GRAPES AND ASSORTED FRUIT. 



12.00. First premium, to Frederick Lamson, Salem, for 

 Freestone peaches. 



2.00. First premium, to Mrs. Seth Norwood, Beverly, for 

 late Crawford peaches. 



2.00. First premium, to H. P. Foster, Beverly, for Seedling- 

 peaches. 



1.00. Gratuity, to Josiah A. Haskell, Beverly, for peaches. 



50c. Gratuity, to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for White Flesh 

 peaches. 



50c. Gratuity, to W. H. Flint, Danvers, for Seedling 

 peaches. 



1.00. Gratuity, to Chas. H. Perry, Beverly, for late Craw- 

 ford peaches. 



50c. Gratuity, to A. C. Osborn, Peabody, for Blood 

 peaches. 



,50c. Gratuity, to Mrs. E. L. Webber, Beverly, for late 

 Crawford peaches. 



