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THE ILLINOIS FAEMER. 



Nov. 



collecting and eminent success in culture, not 

 less than liberality in bringing so fine a collec- 

 tion 80 far to the fair, whereby the delicate 

 plants must necessarily be more or less injured. 

 In view of the attraction these plants add to our 

 display, we tliiak it due to recommend a special 

 premium of S^o and the thanks of the Socitty. 



The magnificent collection of variegated leaved 

 plants, forming an attractive future of the exhi- 

 bition, we would respectfully recommend a special 

 premium of $20, while wo assure the exhibitor 

 of the grateful appreciation by the Society of 

 this contribution. 



A group of superb Oleanders, by A. T. Sher- 

 man, from the Rose Hill Cemetary grounds, in 

 full bloom, deserves special notice and commen- 

 dation, and recommend a premium of $3 for 

 the same. Oue-half of these plants were dona- 

 ted to the Soldier's Aid Fund. 



An enormous Canna Indica (Gigantia), some 

 seven feet high, and of noble proportions, from 

 the garden of H. P. Kimball, of Rockfard, we 

 think, deserves special comment, and we recom- 

 mend a discretionary premium of $3. 



A Wax plant, (Hoya) a most magnificent speci- 

 men, some four years old and five feet high, 

 grown in a tub. Exhibited by Mrs. Atwater of 

 Chicago, which we recommend to the liberal 

 conslderiition of the Executive Committee. 



Cotton plants grown in central Illinois, by 

 Hon. M. L. Dunlap, gives promise of a fair orop, 

 part of which is now nearly ripened. 



Best pair of Norway Spruce, first premium 

 awarded to J. C. Ure. For best collection fif- 

 teen varieties, to F. K. Phenix. Best pair 

 American Arborvitae, to Jlr. Baldwin. 



We have already given the entries and awards 

 on hardy plants, and we now add the 



MISCELLANEOUS. 



In that class. Committee, R. H. Holder, C. 

 R. Overman, Mr. Ilanford, D. Worthington, Mr. 

 Byrne, Miss. Hattie A. Durand. 



First premium basket of flowers, by Mrs. Dr. 

 J. Asa Kennicott, of Kenwood; second, E. San- 

 ders. 



Di-play of Altheas by D. Pantlon, (Rose of 

 Sharon), the committee would recommend a first 

 premium to this display. 



Another collection of Altheas by N. Thompson, 

 is worthy of notice. 



A display of double Zinnias by L. Patlan, is 

 recommended for a first premium, and a first 

 premium for a single specimen of the same, to 

 Mrs. Dr. J. Asa Kennicott. 



Mrs. Dr. J. Asa Kennicott first premium on 

 Pansies. 



A. H. Hovey, best collection of ornamental 

 flower pots. 



11. M. Thompson, best collection of paintings 

 of fruit. This collection was very large and 

 fine, and attracted the attention of all — is highly 

 commended. The 



HORTICULTURAL LIBRaHY 



of this gentleman, is doubtless the largest and 

 most valuable in the west, comprising works on 

 landscape gardening', gardening, colored plates 

 of flowers and fruits, designs, etc. The commit- 

 tee recommend a first premium, as the best lib- 

 rary of the kind in the north-west. 



VEGETABLES. 



The Committee were T. B. Alverson, H. A. 

 Truax, D. Worthington, A. II. Hovey, and J. C. 

 Johnson. 



In this department there was little competition, 

 yet the collections were good, and that of Mr. 

 Periam most superb. 



Collection of J. Periam — 



Best display first prem. 



" vegetable not in common use, (Okra). 

 " Early Irish potatoes. 



Most profitable potatoes. 

 " Svreet potatoes. 

 " Early table beet. 

 " Late table beet. 

 " Early turnips. 

 " Early sweet corn. 

 " Late corn. 

 " Okra. 

 " Leriua beans. 



Largest collection garden peas — 

 Best early market pea. 

 " Lots market pea. 

 " Early cucumber. 

 " Largest display of water melons. 



Most valuable variety. 

 " Cantelope melon. 

 " Narrow squash. 

 " Hubbard squash. 

 " Summer squash. 

 " Seedling rhubarb. 

 " Early cabbage. 

 " Pop corn. 

 " Brocoli. 

 " Kohl RhobL 

 " Tomatoes. 

 " Egg plant. 

 " Peppers. 

 " Sugar beet. 

 " Ten tomatoes. 

 " One-fourth bushel onions. 

 " One-fourth bushel hill onions. 

 " Seed leaf tobacco. 

 " Tobacco. 



We have not the report of the Committee on 

 Vegetables, and cannot, therefore, give the 

 awards, but Mr. Periam swept down nearly the 



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