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GARDENS 



sea becomes afflicted with scurvy when long cut off 

 from the vegetable kingdom. 



The Committee, in making the award of premiums, 

 did not find, in their opinion, a garden entered that 

 was entitled to the first premium, according to their 

 ideas of the standard for a kitchen garden. Although 

 most were cleanly cultivated, yet there was a lack of 

 variety of the most common classes of vegetables that 

 could not be overlooked when looking for a garden, the 

 excellence of which would be a criterian. ' 



The flower gardens entered by Mrs. A. P. Kimball 

 and Mrs. J. F. Monroe, were, considering the season 

 and the ravages of the worm, in fine condition. We 

 know that the fair hands that take such an interest in 

 beautifying the earth and making a home pleasant will 

 receive the thanks of all whose sensibilities are not so- 

 dull but that they can see and admire the wonders of 

 creation in a beautiful flower. 



The following premiums were awarded : 



GARDENS. 



First premium not awarded. 

 2d, to George R Towne, Harris on Insects, 



3d, to Walter Haywood, $2,00 



FLOWER GARDENS. 



1st, to Mrs. A. P. Kimball, 2,00 



2d, to Mrs. J. F. Munroe, l ? 0O 



For the Committee, 



CHARLES A. EMORY. 



