75G Jtrpoii (if {he Sfcirnrd nf Form Prixhirc nt Win<hor. 
Jams and Preserved Fruits. 
A large show in tliis department was not expected, at least 
in the First Division — open to Frnit-Growers and Associations 
of Fruit-Growers only. In the lirst place it was altogether 
novel, and the feeling that jam-making is beneath the dignity of 
farmers has not quite departed. In the Second Division — for 
Jam Manufacturers only — it was thought that there would be a 
goodly array of jars and glasses ; but the competition was 
smaller by far than in the First Division, the large manufac- 
turers being unrepresented. 
The show, though small, proved very interesting, and was 
especially attractive to ladies. Many evidently careful house- 
wives examined the various entries with keen eyes, bent on 
getting a wrinkle " from the experts. During the judging, 
there was much excitement among the exhibitors and bystanders 
as to the results of the difficult and delicate task of decision, 
which seemed to indicate that this comparatively new enterprise 
of agriculturists is regarded with favour. 
In the remarks of the Judge given below, he regrets the 
small competition, and expresses his opinion that " this is a 
branch of agriculture deserving more attention than it has 
received at the hands of British Farmers." He also regrets 
that there was only one entry for Fruits preserved for dessert 
purposes. Cordial agreement is held with these remarks, but 
not with those as to Fruit Pulps. He says it is " a mistake 
to offer prizes in this Class, as jam, to be good, should be made 
from fresh fruit as soon as it is gathered." Upon this it must 
be said that fruit pulps are not made, and are not required to 
be made, except at those times when there is a prospect of jam 
being superabundant, or when there is a glut of fruit, to pre- 
serve which a costly amount of sugar would be necessary. As 
fruit pulps may have to be kept some time before it is con- 
sidered prudent to add sugar and make them into jams or 
jellies, it is important that they should be well made, and, above 
all, well kept. For these reasons, prizes for them were offered 
by the Society. 
Report of the Judge of Jams and Preserved Fruits. [Classes 68 to 76.] 
I regi'et that the prizes for Jams and Preserved Fruits have not produced 
more competition, as I am satisfied that this is a hranch of agriculture 
deserving of more attention than it has yet received at the hands of British 
farmers. 
In Classes C8 {Jams in Pots) and 70 {Bottled Fruits), although the 
exhibits are not so numerous as one could have desired, the quality of the 
articles shown is very good. 
