254 WISCONSIN STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
To Charles Hanford, of Emerald Grove, Rock county, for 
best sample of Grape Wine, the first premium, $5. This sample 
is a very fine wine, made from the Isabella grape in 1855. 
To the same the second premium for a sample of Catawba 
Wine, manufactured in 185T, §$2. 
To John T. Perkins, of Milwaukee, the first premium for 
sample of Currant Wine, $3. 
To II. J. Starin, of Whitewater, the second premium for 
sample of Currant Wine, $2. 
There was but one specimen of Rhubarb Wine presented us. 
We were not favorably impressed with the article, and beg 
leave to say that if the specimen was any index of the quality 
of Wine to be procured from that plant, its manufacture had 
better be discouraged, and the plant used for pies rather than 
Wine. We award no premium. 
Mr. Hanford presented some Strawberry Wine, made in 
1857, of a very fine flavor. 
B. F. Mills, of Baraboo, had on exhibition a specimen of 
White Currant Wine, differing in flavor from the Red Currant, 
and though not of as good quality as the Red Currant, was, 
nevertheless, a fair article. 
We are of opinion that no discretionary premiums should be 
awarded to any one in this class. 
J. A. SLEEPER, QKn. 
FLOWERS. 
PROFESSIONAL LIST. 
^JohnBudd, . Madison, 
Judges,.. < Mrs. B. R. Hinkley, - - Summit , 
l J. C. Plumb, - Lake Mills 
The Committee on Flowers (Professional List) regret that 
the display in this department was not more worthy of the occa¬ 
sion. Such Flowers as had the good fortune to be put upon 
