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Mr. Frederick formerly imported his willows, but this year 
has got his supply from within the State, preferring the home¬ 
grown, to the imported canes, on account of greater firmness 
and toughness. Most of the willows raised are of the Ger¬ 
man variety, like those exhibited by me ; but those grown by 
Dr. Weeks, of Milwaukee, are of excellent quality, though 
English. Geo. P. Peffer. 
Pewaukee, September, 1858. 
Oils. —For burning and lubricating. There was a beautiful 
display of oils—pure strained and clarified, of many varieties, 
on exhibition ; and if all the stores which furnish the consumer 
would take pains to furnish them with this excellent quality, it 
would raise the standard of the trade, and be more satisfactory 
to the purchaser, and in the end, increase the trade. 
A. E. Goodrich & Co., of Chicago, had the largest variety, 
and most beautiful display of oils that we ever saw, clear as 
crystal ; consisting of what they call improved signal light, 
machine and engine lubricating, head light, and others among 
their manufactured oils; besides lard, pure sperm, kerosene, 
whale, elephant, cod and linseed oils ; a Gold Medal and Di¬ 
ploma were awarded to these oils. 
T. P. Shaw, of Milwaukee, also made a fine show in this 
line, both in quality and variety; to which was awarded the 
second Premium. 
Flour Sacks. —A bundle of these—50 and 100 lbs.—were 
exhibited by S. Farwell, of Chicago, which were well ap¬ 
proved by those who are judges, and use them. 
Dental Work.— In this line, there were two exhibitions,, 
both being much admired. Doctors J. C. & T. B. Howells, of 
Madison, had the largest variety and collection of work, which 
received the First Premium and a Diploma. Doct. Edward 
Griswold, of Beaver Dam, exhibited a single set, which was 
very beautiful, and received the Second Premium. Doctors 
Howells, also exhibited several curious and finely finished 
aquariums , which attracted much attention ; they are very 
fashionable in eastern parlors. 
