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ON THE FOOD OF PLANTS. 
the second best ditto, 7*> to Mr. Geo. Graggs; the best dish of Dressing 
Apples, 7s, to Mr James Davey ; the second best ditto, os. to Dr. 
Tayleur. 
Extra Prizes. —7s, to T. Snow, Esq., for Raspberries; 7«* to E. 
Granger, Esq., for Codling Apples of this year ; 7s, to Mr. T. Saunders, 
gardener to C. Hoare, Esq. 
COTTAGERS’ PRIZES. 
Fruit. —The best dish of Apples, 5s, to — Bending, Ottory* ; the 
second best ditto, 3s, to ditto ; the best dish of Strawberries, os, to 
mark W. 
Vegetables.—T he best dish of Red Potatoes, 5s, to W. Pliinsaul; 
the best bundle of Leeks, 5s, to Wm. Hill; the best dish of Potato 
Onions, 5s, to mark W; the best bundle of Turnips, 12 in number, 5s, 
to Check 24; the best bunch of Carrots, 12 in number, 5s, to Wm. 
Hill; the best 3 Cabbages, 5s, to Richard Westlake, Stoke Canon ; 
the best dish of Peas, 5s, to Thomas Crocker, Topsham; the best 
Collection of Vegetables, not less than 6 sorts, 7s, to Wm. Hill; the 
second best ditto, 5s, to Thomas Crocker. 
Flowers. —The best bouquet of Flowers, 7s, to — Bending, Ottory; 
the second best ditto, 5s, to James Martin, Kenton; the third best 
ditto, 5s, to Thomas Crocker. 
Having concluded, Mr. Gidley, the Secretary, desired to call the 
attention of those present to the exhibition for Cottagers’ Prizes at the 
other end of the room. This, he said, is part of the plan of the society, 
from which I hope I may be allowed to say, the most substantial 
benefits to that class of persons immediately, and to all, though more 
remotely, are likely to arise, and the Committee and the Judges desire 
me to mention, as I do with as much pride as pleasure, that the best 
apples in the room are sent here by a Cottager (Cries of hear).—and 
that also, a production from a Cottager’s garden, there is a cabbage 
171bs. weight.—(Hear, hear.)—In conclusion then, permit me to thank 
you for the countenance you have given the Society by your presence 
this day, and to say, the next exhibition will take place at a season when 
it is probable the show of fruit will be of a large and superior description, 
and when the Committee hope to be honoured with a like large 
attendance.—(Applause). 
On the Food op Plants : By Joseph Hayward, Esq.— (Extracted 
from the British Farmer’s Magazine.)—Sir,—Your Magazine having 
of late been much occupied by observations on the nature and appli- 
* The best Apple in the room. 
