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These baskets were made up mostly of Ferns and kindred plants, and 

 your Committee were somewhat in doubt whether they strictly ac- 

 corded with the intention of the ofFer. As there were no other com- 

 petitors for the premium, we deemed it proper to construe the offer 

 liberally, and have awarded accordingly. 



For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, Mrs. A. D. Foster, 3 00 



For the second best, Mrs. Luther H. Bigelow, 2 00 



For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, Mrs. A. D. Foster, 2 00 



No Roses were offered for premium. 



For the best twelve kinds of named Gladiolus, Mrs. Daniel Tainter, 3 00 



For the second best, John Milton Earle, 2 00 



A very splendid display of imported and seedling varieties of this beau- 

 tiful and favorite flower, was made by Mr. George Craft, of Brook- 

 line, but not being a resident of the County, he could not compete 

 for a preminm. We therefore recommend a Gratuity be given him 



equal to the first premium of 3 00 



For Dahlias, Mrs. Jonas Brown, of Wilkinsonville, 3 00 



No competitor appeared for the other premiums. 



For the best display of Asters, Mrs. Geo. Estabrook, 3 00 



For the second best, Wm. T. Merrifield 2 00 



They recommend a Gratuity of one dollar to Miss Susan E. Chamberlain 

 for her collection, in which the combination of colors was so ar- 

 ranged as to produce a very decided effect. 

 Of Verbenas, Pansies, Hollyhocks, Carnations, and Picotees, (the latter 

 being out of season,) no collections were offered which the Com- 

 mittee deemed worthy of a premium. 



For the best display of Pinks, Mrs. Daniel Tainter, 2 00 



Respectfully submitted. 



J. M. EARLE, 



Chairman, for tJie Committee 



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