STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. / 



on the flowers interspersed with frosted grass and bits of ever- 

 green. The grass is prepared by dipping in a hot solution' of 

 alum (one pound to a quart of water). The grass should be fre- 

 quently stirred w^hile in the solution to prevent the formation of 

 crystals. The moss is first dipped in alum water and then col- 

 ored a bright green with aniline. 



A very large boquet of dahlias was formed on a frame, like the 

 above, but apple-tree boughs \vei-e used in the place of wire. A 

 pretty wall boquet (flat) was arranged on a spruce branch. A 

 premimn boquet of asters was made by standing the stalks in a 

 large dish filled with earth. This will keep them fresh nearly a 

 week. 



As I came out of the hall I ^vas so enthusiastic over plants and 

 flowers that I procured an illustrated seed catalogue and read it 

 all through before dinner. If you need inspiration go to the next 

 horticultural exhibition." 



The Details of the Exhibition 



v/ill appear by the following statement, in which are given, the 

 premiums offered, the special conditions affixed, the entries, and 

 the premiums awarded. 



[Note — The name? of the persons to whom premiums were awarded 

 are given first under each specitication. with the amount awarded, and 

 afterwards the names of otlier competitors for tlie same. Wlien the 

 name of a person is repeated tlie place of residence is omitted.] 



CLASS I.— Apples. 

 First Division. 



Conditions — "Entries for all premiums in this division must consist of 

 live specimens of each variety exhibited, and (except Nos. 19 and 20) of 

 at least twenty named varieties. Entries for premiums Nos. 1, 19, and 

 20 must be separate and distinct collections, not embracing any other col- 

 lection or specimens. 



Collections entered for premiums Xos. 2 to 17 may also be entered for 

 No. 18, but in anj^ such case only one premium will be awarded for one 

 collection." 



No. 1 For the best general collection of apples grown ex- 

 clusively within the limits of either county in this State, but not 

 necessarily grown by the exhibitor. Not more than one premium 

 to be awarded to any one county, and no change or combination 

 of entries between different exhibitors to be made after the fruit is 

 brousht into the hall. 



