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Quinces.— For the best twelve specimens, 



For the next best do., ..... 

 Raspberetes. — For the best specimens, not less than two boxes, 



For the next best do., ..... 

 Strawberries. — For the best specimens, not less than two boxes, 



For the second best do., ..... 



For the third best do., ..... 



PRIZES FOR FRUITS. 

 To he awarded on the first day of the Annual Exhibition in September. 

 Apples. — For the best twelve varieties, of twelve specimens each, the 

 Society's Plate, valued at ... . 



For the second best do., ..... 



For the third best do., ..... 



For the best dish of Apples, twelve specimens, of one variety, 

 For the next best do., ..... 



Pears. — For the best twelve varieties, of twelve specimens each, the 

 Lyman Plate, valued at .... 



For the second best do., . . . . • 



For the third best do., ..... 



For the best dish of Pears, twelve specimens of one variety. 

 For the next best do., ..... 



Assorted Fruit. — For the best basket of Fruit, of various kinds, 

 For the second best do , ..... 



For the third best do., ..... 



Grapes. — For the best five varieties, two bunches each, the Lyman 

 Plate, ....... 



For the second best five varieties, two bunches each, the Brad 

 lee Plate, ...... 



For the best two varieties, two bunches each. 



For the second best do., ..... 



Peaches. — For the best dish, of not less than twelve. 



15 00 



10 00 



7 00 

 5 00 



8 00 



$450 00 



[HT^ The Prizes and Gratuities will be awarded on the following days : 

 For Cherries, forced Grapes, forced Peaches, and Strawberries, on the last 



Saturday in July. 

 For Summer Apples, Blackberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Summer Pears and 



Raspberries, on the last Saturday in August. 

 For Foreign and Native Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums, and Musk 



Melons, on the last Saturday in October. 

 For Autumn Apples, Figs, Autumn Pears, and Quinces, on the last Saturday 



in November. 

 For Winter Apples, Winter Pears, New Pears, and for the "Exhibition dur- 

 ing the season," on the last Saturday in December. 



ITT^ Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the Rules and Regu- 

 lations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. 



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