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exceed 5 vases, 3 spikes to the vase. First prize, $15; 
second prize. $10. 1st won by Madison Cooper; 2nd 
won by Jelle Roos. 
A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind. 
No. 34- Largest and finest collection of Kunderd 
varieties of Gladioli. First prize, Gold Medal ; 2nd 
prize, twenty dollars' value in choice Gladiolus bulbs ; 
third prize, fifteen dollars' value in choice bulbs. 1st 
won by Mrs. M. B. Hawks ; 2nd won by Madison 
Cooper. 
No. 35— Best display of Kunderd Primulinus Hy- 
brids, not less than ten varieties, 3 spikes in each va- 
riety, 1 variety in a vase. First prize, fifteen dollars’ 
value in choice Gladiolus bulbs. Won by C. F. Fair- 
banks. 
No. 36— Best display of the finest spike of any 
Kunderd variety. First prize, five dollars' value in 
choice Gladiolus bulbs. Won by A. L. Stephen. 
A. H. Austin Co., Wayland, Ohio. 
No. 38 -The largest and best display of the Austin 
originations. First prize, $5 ; 2nd prize, Bronze Medal; 
3rd prize, $2. 1st won by Madison Cooper. 
The R. E. Huntington Co., Mentor, Ohio. 
No. 39— Best spike Purple Glory. First prize, $2.50; 
2nd prize, $1.50 ; 3rd prize, $1. 1st won by C. F. Fair- 
banks ; 2nd won by S. E. Spencer. 
No. 40— Best 2 spikes White Glory. First prize, 
$2.50 ; 2nd prize, $1.50 ; 3rd prize, $1. 1st won by C. F. 
Fairbanks ; 2nd won by Mrs. M. B. Hawks. 
No. 41— Best 3 spikes Orange Glory. First prize, 
$2.50; 2nd prize, $1.50 ; 3rd prize, $1. IstwonbyMrs. 
M. B. Hawks. 
Non-Commercial Classes. 
In these classes the successful exhibitors and their 
respective winnings were as follows : A. L. Stephen, 
13 firsts ; Madison Cooper, five firsts and eleven 
seconds ; Mrs. M. B. Hawks, three firsts and nine 
seconds ; Peter Roberton. two firsts and two seconds; 
Joseph Cony and Mrs. H. M. Walker, each one first 
and one second ; S. Irving Woody, two seconds ; and 
Herman F. Wheeler, one second. 
The Massachusetts Gladiolus 
Society. 
SCHEDULE OF PRIZES. 
Open to All. 
Charles F. Fairbanks, Lexington. 
No. 1— Best collection, 25 varieties, 3 spikes each 
First, $5 ; second, $3 ; third, $2., and The American 
GladiolusSociety-bilver Medal to first; Bronze Medal 
to second. 1st won by Thos. Cogger, Melrose. Mass ; 
2nd won by John Zeestraten, E. Bridgewater, Mass ; 
3rd won by Jelle Roos, Concord, Mass. 
No. 2— Best collection, 12 varieties, 3 spikes each. 
First, $4 ; second, $2 ; third, $1. 1st won by Jelle Roos; 
2nd won by Robt. R. Walker, Mansfield, Mass. 
(Must have distinct varieties to compete in both of 
the above classes. ) 
No. 3— 3 vases, 3 spikes, 3 varieties. Ruffled. First, 
$4 ; second, $2 ; third, $1. Won by H E. Meader, 
Dover, N. H. 
No. 4-1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, Lavender or 
Mauve. First, $3 ; second $2 ; third, $1. 1st won by 
S. S. Thrope, Medway, Mass.; 2nd won by S. E. Spen- 
cer ; 3rd won by H. E. Meader. 
No. 5 1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, Pink with blotch. 
First, $3 ; second, $2 ; third $1. 1st won by S. E. Spen- 
cer ; 2nd won by Thos. Hughes, New Bedford, Mass. 
No. 6 — 1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, Primulinus Hybrid 
Orange. First, $4; second, $2 ; third. $1. 1st won by 
H. E. Meader; 2nd won by S. E. Spencer ; 3rd won by 
M. B. Hawks, Bennington, Vermont. 
No. 7—1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, Primulinus Hy- 
brid Yellow. First, $4 ; second, $2 ; third, $1. 1st won 
by S. E. Spencer ; 2nd won by C. W. Brown, Ashland, 
Mass.; 3rd won by £. M. Smith, East Hartford, Conn. 
No. 8—1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, Primulinus Hy- 
brid Pink. First. $4; second, $2; third, $1. 1st won by 
C. W. Brown ; 2nd won by S. E. Spencer. 
No. 9—1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, Primulinus Hy- 
brid A. O. C. First, $1 ; second, $2 ; third, $1. 1st 
won by. C. W. Brown. 
No. 10— Best seedling not in commerce. The 
American Gladiolus Society Medal. First prize. Silver 
Medal; second prize, Bronze Medal. 1st won by John 
Zeestraten ; 2nd won by H. E. Meader. 
Honor of mention to J. A. Kempt, Little Silver, N. J , 
for best seedling, Pink Wonder. 
No. 11— Best Primulinus seedling not in commerce. 
First prize, Silver Medal ; second prize. Bronze 
Medal. 1st won by H. E. Meader ; 2nd won by Chas. 
F. Fairbanks, Lexington, Mass. 
SPECIALS. 
Jelle Roos, Concord. 
(Open also to florists.) 
No. 12— Best vase, 3 varieties, 3 spikes each, ar- 
t3l)£ Slower (Brower 
ranged for effect, any foliage. First prize, Silver 
Medal ; second prize, Bronze Medal ; third prize, 
Bronze Medal. 1st won by H. E. Meader ; 2nd won by 
Boston Cut Flower Co., Bronrfield St., Boston, Mass. 
No. 13- Best vase, 25 spikes. Primulinus Hybrids. 
Not more than 5 spikes of a variety, First prize, $5 ; 
second prize, $3 ; third prize, $2. 1st won by C. W. 
Brown ; 2nd won by Madison Cooper, Calcium, N.Y.; 
3rd won by Thos. Proctor, Wrentham, Mass. 
C. W. Brown, Ashland. 
No. 14— Best collection of Reds, 1 spike each. Not 
less than 10 varieties. First prize, $5 ; second prize, 
$3 ; third prize, $2. 1st won by J. Zeestraten ; 2nd won 
by Jelle Roos. 
Joseph Breck & Sons Corp. 
No. 15— Best vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, White. 
Best vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, shades of Yellow or 
Orange. 
Best vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, Lavender or Purple. 
First prize, $5 ; second prize, $3 ; third prize, $2. 1st 
won by H. E. Meader ; 2nd won by H. F. Wheeler, Lex- 
ington, Mass.; 3rd won by Thos. Proctor. 
S. E. Spencer, Woburn. 
No. 16 — Best vase 6 spikes, Schwaben. First prize, 
$3 ; second prize, $2. 1st won by Thos. Cogger; 2nd 
won by Mattapoissett Flowerfields, Mattapoissett, 
Mass. 
J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater. 
No. 17 — Best vase, 12 spikes, Peace. First prize, $5 ; 
second prize, $3 ; third prize, $2. 1st won by H. E. 
Meader. 
Arthur Hans, Billerica. 
No. 18— Best vase, 12 spikes, America. First prize, 
$5 ; second prize, $3 ; third prize, $2. 1st won by Thos. 
Cogger ; 2nd won by C. W. Brown ; 3rd won by S. E. 
Spencer. 
John Zeestraten, Mansfield. 
No. 19— Best vase, 6 spikes, Panama. First prize, 
$5 ; second prize, $3 ; third prize, $2. 1st won by Ed- 
gar Wilson, Worcester, Mass; 2nd won by S. E. 
Spencer; 3rd won by H. W. Hayes, Waban, Mass. 
Robert R. Walker, Mansfield. 
No. 20 — Best vase, 6 spikes, Prince of Wales. First 
prize, $5 ; second prize, $3 ; third prize, $2. 1st won 
by C. W. Brown ; 2nd won bv H. E. Meader ; 3rd won 
by S. S. Thrope, Medway, Mass. 
B. Hammond Tracy, Inc., Wenham. 
(Open also to florists) 
No. 22— Best Table Decoration using Gladioli with 
other foliage. Cut Glass Bowl, value $15. Won by 
Penn The Florist, Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 
Carter’s Tested Seeds, Inc., Boston. 
No. 23— Best 3 vases, 3 varieties, 6 spikes each, 
Pink. First prize, $5 ; second prize, $3. 1st won by 
F. H. Hughes: 2nd won by H. E. Meader. 
FOR AMATEURS AND PRIVATE 
GARDENERS. 
Charles F. Fairbanks, Lexington. 
No. 25—6 vases, 1 spike each, 1 or more varieties, 
White. First prize, $3; second prize, $2 ; third prize $1. 
1st won by J. A. Kempt, Little Silver, N. J.; 2nd won 
by H. W. Hayes; 3rd won by Thos. H. Hughes. 
No. 26—6 vases, 1 spike each, 1 or more varieties. 
Pink. First prize, $3 ; second prize, $2; third prize, $1. 
1st won by H. W. Hayes, Waban, Mass.; 2nd won by 
David Tyndall, Brocton, Mass.; 3rd won by F. H. 
Goodwin, Melrose, Mass. 
No. 27—6 vases, 1 spike each, 1 or more varieties, 
Red. First prize, $3 ; second prize, $2 ; third prize, $1. 
1st won by H. W. Hayes. 
No. 28—6 vases, 1 spike each, 1 or more varieties, 
Yellow. First prize, $3 ; second prize, $2 ; third prize, 
$1. 2nd won by J. A. Kempt. 
No. 29 — 6 vases, 1 spike each, 1 or more varieties, 
A. O. C. First prize, $3 ; second prize, $2 ; third 
prize, $1. 1st won by Albert Lehan, Mansfield, Mass ; 
2nd won by David Tyndall, Brocton, Mass.; 3rd won 
by B. H. Morley, Roslindale, Mass. 
No. 30—6 vases, I spike each, 1 or more varieties, 
Primulinus Hybrid. First prize, $3 ; second prize $2 ; 
third prize, $1. 1st won by Dr. Moody, Brocton, 
Mass.; 2nd won by H. W. Hayes, Waban, Mass.; 3rd 
won by Chas. N. Dewey, Gardner, Mass. 
SPECIALS. 
A. L. Stephen. 
No. 31— Silver Medal, for the best quality of bloom 
in the above classes. Won by H. W. Hayes. 
R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston. 
No. 32 -Best vase, 6 spikes, 1 or more varieties, ar- 
ranged for effect, any foliage may be used. First 
prize, $6; second prize, $4. 1st won by B. H. Morley. 
Thomas Cogger, Melrose. 
No 33— Best 6 spikes, Helen Franklin. First prize, 
$3 ; second prize. $2. 1st won by H. E. Meader, Dover, 
N. H.; 2nd won by Madison Cooper, Calcium, N.Y. 
The Massachusetts Horticultural 
Society. 
SCHEDULE OF PRIZES. 
Open to All. 
Hillcrest Farm. 
No. 237—1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety. White, First 
prize, $1; 2nd, $2 ; 3rd, $1 1st won by H. E. Meader 
with Lily White ; 2nd won by T. E Proctor with Glory 
°f Holland ; 3rd won by H. E. Meader with While 
King. 
No. 238—1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, Red. First 
prize, $4 ; 2nd, $2; 3rd, $1. 1st won by C. S. Spencer 
with Liebesfeuer ; 2nd won by Mrs. Arthur Leeker, 
Falkner Farms; 3rd wen by Jelle Roos with Mrs 
Francis King. 
No. 239—1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, Crimson. First 
prize, $1 ; 2nd, $2 ; 3rd, $1. 1st won by S. E. Spencer 
with Crimson King; 2nd won by Falkner Farms with 
Neoga ; 3rd won by H. E. Meader with Splendorra. 
No. 240—1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety. Pink. First 
prize, $4; 2nd, $2 ; 3rd, $1. 1st won by S. E. Spencer 
with Pink Perfection; 2nd won by C. F. Fairbanks 
with Evelyn Kirtland ; 3rd won by Falkner Farm with 
Rose Glory. 
No, 241— 1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety. Yellow. First 
prize, $4 ; 2nd, $2 : 3rd. $1 1st won by. C. F. Fairbanks 
with Yellow Hammer ; 2nd won by McKinock Gardens 
with Schwaben: 3rd won by Madison Cooper with 
Niagara. 
No. 242—1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, A. O. C. First 
prize, $4 ; 2nd, $2 ; 3rd, $1. 1st won by S. S. Thrope 
with Mrs. Dr. Not ion ; 2nd won by C. F. Fairbanks 
with Loveliness; 3rd won by T. E. Proctor with 
Loveliness. 
No. 243—1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, any Lemoinei 
Hybrid- First prize, SI ; 2nd, $2; 3rd, $1. 1st won by 
S. E. Spencer with Mrs. Frank Pendleton ; 2nd won 
by Madison Cooper with Mme. Mounet Stilly ; 3rd won 
by T. E. Proctor with Ida Van. 
No. 244-1 vase, 6 spikes, 1 variety, any Primulinus 
Hybrid. First prize, $4 : 2nd. $2 ; 3rd, $1. 1st won by 
C. F. Fairbanks with Alice Tiplady ; 2nd won by H. E. 
Meader with Alice Tiplady ; 3rd won by S. Irving 
Moody with Florian. 
No. 246 — Best Display. First prize, $15; 2nd, $10; 
3rd, $5. 1st won by Brookland Gardens, S. E. Spen- 
cer, Prop.; 2nd won by Thos. Cogger. 
FOR AMATEURS AND PRIVATE 
GARDENERS. 
S. E. Spencer, Woburn. 
No. 250— Best vase. 6 spikes, Mrs. Frank Pendleton. 
First prize, $3 ; 2nd, $2. 1st won by A. L. Stephen; 2nd 
won by H. W. Hayes. 
H. E. Meader, Dover, N. H. 
No. 251— Best vase, 6 spikes, Myrtle— Cut Glass 
Vase, value $10, Won by David Tyndall. 
Jelle Roos, Concord. 
No. 252— Best vase. 6 spikes, Mrs. Dr. Norton— 
Silver Cup. Won by A. L. Stephen. 
No. 253— Best vase, 12 spikes, Mary Fennell — Silver 
Cup. Won by A. L. Stephen. 
A. L. Stephen, Waban. 
No. 254— Best 10 vases, 10 varieties, 1 spike each. 
First prize, $3; 2nd, $2; 3rd, $1. 1st won by H. W. 
Hayes; 2nd won by B. & A. Naley. 
Massachusetts Gladiolus Society. 
Annual Meeting. 
At a meeting of the Massachusetts 
Gladiolus Society, held on Saturday, at 
2 P. M., August 14th, it was voted that 
the name should be changed to the 
New England Gladiolus Society, thus 
widening the scope of the organization. 
The discussion took place as to the 
marketing of cut flowers, and a com- 
mittee was appointed to look over the 
subject and recommend the best and 
most prolific commercial varieties. 
The same officers were elected for 
the ensuing year, and they are as fol- 
lows : 
Prest.— Charles F. Fairbanks, Lexington, 
Massachusetts. 
First Vice Prest.— S. E. Spencer, Woburn, 
Massachusetts. 
Second Vice Prest.— John Zeestraten, E. 
Bridgeport, Mass. 
Treas.— C. W. Brown, Ashland, Mass. 
Secy.— Robert R. Wheeler, Mansfield, Mass. 
