REPORT ON APPLES. 



REPORTS. 



REPORT ON APPLES. 



Francis H. Dewey, Chairman; S. H. Coltox, 0. B. Hadwen, J. Frakk 

 Allen, John S. Ballard, S. A. Knox, Geo. A. Adams, J. K. L. Pickford, 

 of Worcester, John A. Fayerweather, of Westborough, and Isaac B. Hart- 

 well, of Oxford. 



The Committee on Apples respectfully report : — That the whole number of 

 contributors is forty-three, and the number of the contributions two hundred 

 and eighty-four. The committee record with regret that the number of contribu- 

 tors was less than the average of recent years, but were pleased to find that 

 the specimens were of a superior character, and were highly creditable to the 

 contributors, and quite remarkable considering the scarcity of the crop. 



In several cases the committee found it very difficult to decide which of 

 the competitors was entitled to the preference, but, after a careful examination 

 and full discussion, the committee unanimously report as follows : 



For the best collection of not less than six specimens of each variety, in 

 the 1st class, Stephen S. Foster is entitled to the Society's plate, 



valued at $20 00 



For the second best, Isaac Mills, of West Boylston 15 00 



For the third best, W. W. Keyes 10 00 



For the best twenty varieties, of twelve specimens each, in the 2d class, 



Sylvanus Sears is assigned the Society's plate, valued at 15 00 



For the second best, Alden H. Sears 10 00 



For the third best (no premium awarded). 



For the best twelve varieties, of twelve specimens each, in the 3d class, 



Adam Foster, of Holden 8 00 



For the second best, C. L. Hartshorn 6 00 



For the third best, Cyrus White, of Millbury 4 00 



For the best six varieties, of twelve specimens each, in the 4th class, 



E. M. Banning 6 00 



