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Jellies, Preserves, Pickles and Ketchups. For the finest 

 collection and best specimens of each, made of articles of domes- 

 tic growth, a premium or gratuity, at the discretion of the Com- 

 mittee. 



New Inventions. For any new invention of decided superi- 

 ority and usefulness to the farmer, a premium or gratuity, at the 

 discretion of the Committee. 



Note. Il is to be undtrstood tliat all articles presented for premium, in each of the 

 foregoing departments, shall have been manufactured or produced within the County 

 during the last year, and by the person presenting them. Also, that in every case, the 

 Examining Committee shall have the right to substitute the Society's Diploma for a 

 premium or gratuity, or to give it where no premium or gratuity has been awarded, at 

 their discretion. 



Articles in either of the above departments, contributed to the exhibition by persons 

 not resident in the County, shall receive suitable attention from the Committee, and' 

 if worthy, be awarded the Society's Diploma. 



FRUITS AND FLOWERS. 



Accommodations will be provided for the exhibition of Fruits 

 and Flowers, and Committees will be appointed to examine and 

 report on such as may be presented. Whoever may present, is 

 requested to furnish a minute, in writing, of the name of the 

 owner, and a list of his contributions. 



The following premiums will be awarded : — 



For the best collection of cut flowers, $4 ; second best, $2 ; 

 third best, $1. For the best bouquets, or tastefully arranged 

 baskets of flowers, not less than four, $4 ; second best, $2 ; third 

 best, $1. For the best collection of twenty named dahlias, regard 

 being had to colors and symmetry 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 best collection of new seedling verbenas, 

 $2. For the best new seedling, $1. To be awarded in gratui- 

 ties, at the discretion of the Committee, $12. 



FRUITS. 



For the best collection of Apples — first premium, $5 ; second 

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



For the best collection of Pears — first premium, $5 ; second 

 do., $3 ; third do., %2. 



