UMASS. DATE DUE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST SB 21 M5 M485 SCHEDULE or PRIZES OFFERED BY THE HjjBnfl\usi?it^ ||oiiii|unuraI H(i([i{^f^, FOR THE YEAR 1873. THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ON PAGES 5, 6, 21, 33, 42, 43 ; AND ES- PECIALLY TO THAT ON PAGE 27 CONCERNING WRITTEN ENTRIES OF PLANTS AND FRUIT AT THE ANNUAL EXHIBITIONS. BOSTON: ALFRED MUDGE & SOX, PRINTERS, 34 SCHOOL STREET. 1873. Boston, December, 1872. The Committee for establishing Prizes respectfully submit and recom- mend the following Schedule of Prizes for the year 1873. Por the Committee, ROBERT MANNING, Chairman of Committee for Establishing Premiums. AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PRIZES. For Gardens, Greenhouses, etc $300 00 For Fruits 1,900 00 For Plants and Flowers 2,300 00 For Vegetables 1,000 00 $5,500 00 At the regular meeting of the Society, holden Saturday, Dec 2, 1871, the following preamble and vote were adopted : — Whereas, in awarding prizes and gratuities, Section xxxii. of the By- laws and Rule 9 have been neglected ; Voted, that the several committees be instructed in awarding premiums and gratuities to adhere strictly to the Rules and Regulations, and the By-laws of the Society, and that this vote be printed in the Schedule. Attest : EDWARD S. RAND, Jr , Becording Secretary, SCHEDULE PROSPECTIVE PRIZES. For objects originated subsequent to 1860, and whicli, after full trial, shall be deemed superior in quality and other characteristics to any now extant. FRUITS. For the best Seedling Pear, after a public trial of Ave years . $60 00 For the best Seedling Apple, after a public trial of five years 60 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Grape, after a public trial of three years ... 60 00 For the best Seedling Cherry, after a public trial of three years . 40 00 For the best Seedling Strawberry, after a public trial of three years . , 50 00 For the best Seedling Easpberry, after a public trial of three years 40 00 For the best other Seedling Fruit, after a public trial of three years 40 00 FLOWERS. For the best Seedling Rose, after a public trial of three years . 40 00 For the best Seedling Camellia, after a public trial of three years 60 00 For the best Seedling Azalea indica, after a public trial of three years . . . . .... 40 00 For the best Seedling Tree Pa^ony, after a public trial of three years 40 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Rhododendron, after a public trial of three years ... 40 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Azalea, after a public trial of three years ^0 00 For the best other Seedling Flower, after a public trial of three years 40 00 VEGETABLES. For the best Seedling late Potato, after a public trial of three years $30 00 For the best Seedling early Potato, after a public trial of three years 30 00 For the best other Seedling Vegetable, after a public trial of three years 30 00 PRIZES FOR GARDENS, GREENHOUSES, ETC. a:mount appropriated, three hundred dollars. For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Veg- etable Garden, through the season $50 00 For the next best 30 00 For the best managed, most judiciously conducted, and well kept Greenhouse, through the season 50 00 For the next best 30 00 For the best managed, most judiciously conducted, and well kept Grapery, through the season, with or without fire heat . 50 00 For the next best 30 00 For the best Orchard House 50 00 HUNNEWELL TRIENNIAL PREMIUMS. OPEN TO ALL COMPETITORS. For an Estate of not less than four acres, which shall be laid out with the most taste, planted most judiciously, and kept in the best order for three consecutive years, a prize of . $1G0 00 For an Estate of not less than two acres, on the same conditions, 120 00 For an Estate of not less than one acre, on the same conditions . 80 00 la Gratuities 40 00 8400 00 Rules and Regulations of the Oommittee on G-ardens. 1st. All applications for a visit must be made to the Chairman of the Committee, either personally or in writing, on or before the first of August. 2d. No Garden or Grounds of less than one-quarter of an acre (and this well stocked and under fine cultivation) can compete for premium. 3d. It shall be the duty of the Committee to select from the applications those which may seem most deserving of notice, and to visit as many places and as often as they may deem it expedient. 4th. In making all examinations, the utmost regard must be paid to economy and general thrift; in cases, however, of pleasure, landscape, or ornamental grounds, more allowance must be made for taste and design, and a gratuity, or complimentary notice, may be made at the discretion of the Committee. 5th. No person shall be a competitor for the highest prize for more than two years out of five. 6th. The Committee may, at their discretion, give gratuities, or substi- tute gratuities for prizes, as may best promote the objects of the Society, and meet special cases ; always, of course, within the limits of the appro- priation. 7th. Competitors for the prizes shall furnish to the Committee, if required, a written statement of their mode of cultivation, quality and kind of manure applied, amount of labor, and any other particulars, under the penalty of a forfeiture of such prize, if withheld. 8th. The expenses of the Committee shall be paid by the Society, and a record shall be kept by the Chairman of all places visited. • CERTIFICATES OF MERIT. The Society will award Certificates of Merit, from time to time, for New and Superior Seedlings of Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables; and also for skill in the cultivation ©f specimens exhibited. Prizes for Plants, Flowers, Bouquets, and Baskets. A^IOU^'T APPIIOPRIATED, TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. The atteutiou of contributors is called to the followinjr SPECIAL NOTICE. 1st. All named varieties of Plants or Flowers exhibited for premium must have the name legibiij and correctly written on stiiF card, wood, or some other permanent substance ; and each separate plant or flower must have its name attached. 2d. Detailed reports of exhibitions cannot be expected, unless a written list is handed to the Chairman of the Committee. 3d. Where there are only two classes of prizes for the same flower or plant, no person can exhibit in both. Where there are more than two classes, each class is open to all ; but the flowers or plants shown in the difierent classes must be of distinct varieties. 4th. Where a certain number of pots or flowers is designated in the Schedule, there must be neither more nor less than that number of speci- mens shown ; and in no case can any other varieties than those named in the Schedule be in the stand. 5th. The Committee do not feel themselves obliged to award the prizes merely because plants and flowers are exhibited in competition; and, unless they possess decided marks of superiority, both prizes and gratuities will be withheld. 6th. All exhibitors not strictly complying with the above rules will be excluded from competition for premium. Attention is also called to the Rules and Regulations, and to the By-laws of the Society. 7th. The season is understood to extend from the opening of the Hall in June to the Annual Exhibition in September, during which there will be an exhibition every Saturday, and prizes will be awarded as enumerated in the Schedule. SPECIAL PRIZE. CuLTivATKD NATIVE PLANTS. — For the best display during the season . ^lo OO For the next best 8 00 MARCH. On the first Saturday, March 1st. Greenhouse Plants. — For the best six iu bloom . . . . $6 00 For tbe next best 5 00 Lily of the Valley.— For the best six in pots . . . . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 Cyclamen. — For the best six in pots 6 00 For the next best 5 00 Hardy Flowering Shrubs — For the best six named varieties, in pots, in bloom 10 00 For the next best 8 00 Camellias.— For the best display of named varieties, cut flowers, not less than twenty blooms 6 00 For the next best 5 00 Monthly Carnations. — For the best six plants, six varieties iu bloom 0 00 For the next best 4 00 For the best Seedliug-, in pot, the Society's Silver Medal. AZALEA EXHIBITION. On the last Saturday, April 26th. Indian Azaleas. — For the best six named varieties, in pots For the next best For the best single Specimen, the Society's Silver Medal. Hyacinths. — For the best ten named varieties, iu pots For the next best . . ... for the best twenty named varieties, open culture For the next best Tulips — For the best six named varieties, in pots For the next best Narcissus. — For the best six, in pots . For the next best Amaryllis. — For the best six distinct varieties, in pots For the next best Forced Mignonette. — For the best six pots For the next best Pansies. — For the best six distinct varieties, in pots For the next best . . . $15 00 12 00 5 00 4 00 5 00 4 00 5 00 4 00 5 00 4 00 6 00 5 00 6 00 5 00 5 00 4 00 Polyanthus. — For the best six distinct varieties, in pots . [) $4 00 For the next best 3 00 Auriculas. — For the best six distinct varieties, iQ pots . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Cinerarias —For the best six named varieties, iu pots . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Hanging Baskets. —The plants to have been growing in them at least one month. For the best specimen ., 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Special Prize for Azaleas, offered by C. S. Sargent, Esq. Open to all. Plants offered for the Society's Prize cannot be entered for this. Indian Azaleas. — For the best six named varieties, in pots . $40 00 For the next best 20 00 MAY. On the third Saturday, May 17th. Spring Herbaceous Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety . . . $6 00 For the next best 5 00 Tulips, Late. — For the best thirty flowers, not less than ten varieties 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Heaths. — For the best six named varieties, in pots . . . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 JUNE. OPENINQ EXHIBITION. TheOpening Exhibition loill he held in the loioer Hall, on Saturday, June 7th, from 12 M., to 3 p. m. Pelargoniums. — For the best six named show varieties, in pots $8 00 For the next best 5 00 For the best six named Fancy varieties, in pots . . . 8 00 For the next best 5 00 Calceolarias. — For the best six varieties, in pots . . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Tree Peonies. — For the best six named varieties , . $5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Iris (Tuberous varieties). — For the best twelve named varieties, 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Hardy Shrubs. — For the best display 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and va- rieties, one bottle of each 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Ehododexdroxs. — For the best twelve named varieties, one truss of each in boxes on a neatly arranged carpet of moss, 10 00 HUNNEWELL PREMIUMS. OPEN TO ALL. Hardy Rhododendrons. — For the best display of named va- rieties $8 00 For the next best 5 00 Hardy Azaleas. — For the best display of named varieties . 8 00 For the next best • ... 6 00 10 ROSE EXHIBITION. The Annual Bosq Exhibition will be held in both Balls, on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17th and ]8th, commencing at 12 m., on Tuesday, con- tinuing afternoon and evening, and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Wednes- day. All articles for competition and exhibition must be on the tables at 11 o'clock, on Tuesday. KOSES. Class I. Hardy Perpetual. — For the best twenty- four distinct named varieties ... $10 00 For the next best 8 00 For the next best 6 00 Class II. Hardy Perpetual. — For the best twelve distinct named vari- eties 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Hardy June Roses. — For the best twelve distinct named vari- eties 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Moss Roses. — For the best twelve named varieties . . . , 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Tender Roses. — For the best twelve named varieties . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Roses. — For the best general display 10 00 For the next best 8 00 For the next best 6 00 Vase of Roses. — For the best arranged, composed of hardy or tender varieties 5 00 Note. —For Moss and Tender Roses clusters of buds are admissible. All roses to compete for these prizes, except those in the gen- eral display,, are to be exhibited in wooden boxes, and placed on a neatly arranged carpet of moss. The size of the boxes for Class 1, is to be four feet long, one foot six inches broad, six and one-half inches high at the back, and four and one-half inches high at the front. For Class 2, and moss and tender roses, the size is to be two feet two inches long, one foot six inches broaa, six inches high at the back, and four inches high at the front. 11 Special Prizes fcr Hybrii Perpetiicil Rcses, offered by H H. I'unnewcl:, Ei;. Cpen to al. For the best six new varieties, never before exhibited . . . $40 00 For tlie best six named varieties 20 00 For the next best 10 00 For the best twelve of any one variety 20 00 For the next best . . . 10 00 All roses competing for these prizes, to be exhibited in boxes the same size as those competing for the Society's prizes ; the size of the boxes for the six new varieties and the named vari- eties, one foot six inches long, one foot six inches broad, six inches high at the back, and four inches high at the front. Special Prises for Hose?, offered by C. ?. ?;argen% Esq. Cpen t") a".l. For the best twenty-four distinct named varieties, three flowers of each 60 00 For the next best 40 00 All roses to compete for this prize to be exhibited in wooden boxes to be four feet long, one foot six inches broad, six and one- half inches high at the back, and four and one-half inches high at the front. The roses to be placed on a neatly arranged carpet of moss. Regard will be had to the manner in which the roses are exhibited. PLANTS IN POTS. Class I. Greenhouse Plants. — For the best fifteen greenhouse or stove plants of difi'erent varieties 30 00 For the next best 25 00 Class II. For the best six greenhouse or stove flowering plants, of difi'erent varieties 1.5 00 For the next best IJ 00 Speclmen Plant. — Regard being had to new and rare varieties. For the best specimen plant, of a kind for which no special prize is offered 6 00 For the next best 4 00 Fuchsias. — For the best six named varieties, in pots . . . 10 00 For the next best 8 00 Gloxinias. — For the best eight named varieties, in pots . . 8 00 For the next best 6 00 12 AcuiMEXES. — For the best six named varieties . . . . ^8 00 For the next best 6 00 GERAxrtBrs. — For the best six named Zonal varieties, not varie- gated . . . . ; 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the best six named Variegated Zonal varieties . . . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the best six named Double Zonal varieties . . . . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Wardian Case. — For the best specimen 15 00 For the next best 10 00 For the next best 5 00 Fern Case. — For the best, not to exceed fifteen inches in diam- eter 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 CUT FLOWERS. Herbaceous PEONIES. — For the best ten named varieties . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Sweet Williams. —For the best thirty trusses, not less than ten distinct varieties 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Paisley Pinks. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six named varieties, exhibited in bunches of three of the same variety 5 00 For the next best 4 00 SmiMER Herbaceous Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety . . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, and best kept during the exhibition 8 00 For the next best 7 00 For the next best 6 00 Baskets op Flowers. — For the best arranged, and best kept during the exhibition 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 13 Hanging Wire Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, $4 00 For the uext best 3 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 4 00 For the uext best 3 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets . . . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 On the first Saturday, July 5th. LiLiuM AURATUM. — For the best specinaen with not less than ten flowers and buds, the Society's Silver Medal. Delphiniums. —For the best ten named varieties . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Summer Phloxes. —For the best ten distinct named varieties . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Cut Flow^ers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the uext best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 On the second Saturday, July 12th, Summer Lilies. — For the best twelve named species aud varie- ties $5 00 For the next best 4 00 Carnations. — For the best ten named varieties . . . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Picotees. — For the best ten named varieties . . . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 On the third Saturday, July 19th. Hollyhocks. — For the best ten distinct varieties, in spikes . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 14 Stocks. — For the best display, not less than six varieties, 25 bot- tles, three spikes in each bottle $4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best . . 2 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling? 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varie- ties, one bottle of each 5 00 For the next best 4 00 On the fourth Saturday, July 26th. Orchids. — For the best three varieties in bloom . . . . 8 00 For the next best 6 00 Cut Flowers — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 3 00 For the next best 2 00 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 2d. Late Phloxes. — For the best ten distinct named varieties . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the best Seedling, the Society's Silver Medal. Cut Flowers. —For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Fungi. — For the best collection 4 00 For the next best 3 00 On the second Saturday, August 9th. Balsams. — For the best twelve spikes, eight varieties . . . 4 00 For the next best . . 3 00 15 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Haud Bouquets . . . ^3 00 For the next best 2 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Baskets of Floweks. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 On the third Saturday, August 16th. Petunias. —For the best collection of double and single, filling 50 bottles, not more than three spikes in a bottle . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Lilies. — For best display of Liliura lancifolium . . . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Native Ferns. — For the best display of named species, one bot- tle of each 5 00 For the next best 4 00 On the fourth Saturday, Aug'ust 23d. Class I. Gladiolus — For the best twenty named varieties, in spikes . 8 00 For the next best ...••.... 6 00 For the next best 5 00 Class II. For the best ten named varieties, in spikes . . . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the best display of named or unnamed varieties . . . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the best single specimen spike 2 00 For the next best 1 00 For the best Seedling, the Society's Silver Medal. Bouquets. —For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 3 00 For the next best 2 00 16 Cut Elowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . $5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 3 00 On the last Saturday, August 30th. Class I. Asters. — For the best thirty flowers, not less than ten varieties 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best ....*.... 3 00 For the best twenty flowers, not less than six varieties . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Class II. Pompons. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six varieties, in bunches of three of the same variety . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Verbenas. — For the best named collection of sixty trusses, twenty varieties, in bunches of three of the same variety . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display filling 150 bottles . . 5 CO For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 SEPTEMBER. On the last Saturday, September 6th, Double Zinnias. — For the best thirty flowers, not less than six varieties 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best twenty flowers, not less than four varieties . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best four specimens of double white . . . . 1 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 17 Baskf.ts of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . $3 00 For the next best 2 00 Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each 5 00 For the next best 4 00 ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of Plants and Flowers, commencing on Wednesday, September lOth, an! continuing through Thursday, llth, day and evening. All articles for competition and exhibition must be in place by 7 o'clock on Tuesday evening, excepting bouquets and baskets of flowers, and those by 8.45 Wednesday, a. m. The Exhibition will be open to the public at 9 a. m. on Wednesday. PLANTS IN POTS. Greenhouse Plants. —For the best fifteen greenhouse and stove plants, of different varieties $45 00 For the nest best 40 00 Stove and Greenhouse Flowering Plants. — For the best six distinct varieties in bloom 25 00 For the next best 15 00 Specimen Plant, — For the best, not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is offered 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Variegated Leaved Plants. — For the best six varieties, not offered in the collection of greenhouse plants . . . 10 00 For the next best 8 00 For the next best G 00 Variegated Plant. — For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection ......... 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Caladiums. — For the best six varieties 6 00 For the next best 5 00 Ferns. — For the best twelve named varieties . . . . 15 00 For the next best 10 00 For the best six named varieties 10 00 For the next best 6 00 •> 18 Tree Ferns. — For the best pair $15 00 For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 Lycopods. — For the best j?ix named varieties . . . . 5 00 For the next best 3 00 Dkacenas. — For the best six named varieties . . . .10 00 For the next best 6 00 Palms. — For the best six named varieties 10 00 For the next best G 00 Agaves. — For the best twelve distinct species . . . . 15 00 For the next best 10 00 Succulents. — For the best collection other than agaves, not less than twent}'-five species 15 00 For the next best 10 00 Best New Pot Plant. — It having never before been exhibited at any Exhibition of the Society, the Society's Silver Medal. Hanging Baskets. — The plants to have been growing in them at least one month. For the best specimen 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Gladiolus — For the best display and best kept during the exhi- bition, of named or unnamed varieties, filling 150 bottles . 10 00 For the next best 8 00 For the next best 6 00 Dahll^s. — Prizes to be awarded the second day of the Exhibi- tion. For the best twenty-four named varieties . . . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best . . • 4 00 For the best twelve named varieties 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Lillputiax. — For the best sixty flowers, not less than eight named varieties, in bunches of three of the same variety . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be exhibited on Wednesday 6 00 For the next best 4 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair on Wednesday . . . 6 00 For the next best 4 00 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be exhibited on Thursday 6 00 For the next best 4 00 Hand Bouquets. —For the best pair on Thursday . . . 6 00 For the next best 4 00 19 Lakge Bouquets For the best pair, suitable for the Bradlee or Jones Vases, and best kept during the Exhibition • • $10 00 For the next best 8 00 Baskets of Flowers —For the best arranged and best kept dur- ing the exhibition, the Society's Silver Medal. For the next best 5 00 For the next best . . • 4 00 For the next best 3 QO Aquarium with Plants. — For the best 10 00 For the next best 8 00 Rustic Stand. — For the best specimen, not less than three feet in height, to be planted with choice Plants . . . . 10 00 For the next best 8 00 Table Design. — For the best, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height 10 00 For the next best • 8 00 IHunnewell Premiums. Open to all. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs. — For the best display in pots, 8 00 For the next best 6 00 OCTOBER. On the second Saturday, October 11th. Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . $3 00 For the next best 2 00 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair 3 00 Chrysanthemums. — For the best specimen plant, early flower- ing variety 2 00 For the next best 1 00 NOVEMBER. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. On the second Saturday, November 8th, Class I. For the best six distinct named Large'Flowered varieties, in pots, 10 00 For the next best 6 00 20 Class II. For the best six distinct named Pompons, in pots . . . $10 00 For the next best 6 00 Class III. For the best twelve named Large Flowered varieties, Cut Spec- imens 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Class IV. For the best twelve named Pompon varieties, Cat Specimens . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Class V. For the best general display, named or unnamed varieties, Cut Specimens, filling 50 bottles 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best . . . « 3 00 Baskets OF Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair 3 00 For the next best 2 00 21 PRIZES FOR FRUITS DURING THE SEASON. AMOUNT APrKOPRIATED, NINETEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS, liiiJes of the Fruit Committee, relating to the Award of Premiums. All Fruits offered for Premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. All Fruits offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the num- ber of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. The whole quantity required of any one variety of fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. No person can compete for more than one prize with the same variety or varieties of fruit ; except that a single dish may be the same as one of a collection. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a premium No fruit can compete for both Premium and Gratuity. Non-compliance with the rales will cause the rejection of the articles offered for Premium. Prizes will not be awarded when the articles are judged unworthy. g^^ Competitors for prizes are particularly referred to the Rules and Regulations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. JANUARY. Fourth Saturday, January 25th. AYiNTER Pears. — For the best exhibition of Winter Pears, not less than six varieties, twelve specimens each, with a par- ticular statement in writing of the method by which tliey were kept 810 00 For the next best • . 5 00 APRIL. At the Azalea Show, fourth Saturday, April 26th. Forced Strawberries. — For the best dish of one quart . . 10 00 For the next best G 00 22 JUNE. PRIZES AT THE OPENING OF THE HALL, First Saturday, June 7tli. Forced Grapes. — For tlie best two bunches of any variety . §10 00 For the next best 6 00 Forced Peaches. — For the best twelve specimens of one variety 10 00 For the next best 6 00 PRIZES FOR FRUITS AT THE ROSE SHOW. To begin Tuesday, June nth, at 12 m., and continue to 10 p. m., on Wednesday, the 18th. Fruits must be on the tables at 11 o'clock on Tuesday. Early Strawberries. — For the best four quarts, open culture. 10 00 For the next best 8 00 For the next best ... G 00 For the best two quarts of Jenny Lind 4 00 " " " *' " " Brighton Pine 4 00 " «' " «' " " Nicanor 4 00 " <* " '* " '* any other sort 4 00 Forced Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches of each 10 00 For the next best . 6 00 For the best two bnnches of any variety 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best . 3 00 Strawberry Show, Wednesday, June 25tli. From 12 m., to 10 p. m. Fruit may be brought in until 12 o'clock. Strawberries in Baskets. — For the best four quarts of any variety 15 00 For the next best 10 00 For the best two varieties, of four quarts each . . . . 20 00 For the next best 15 00 23 For the best four varieties, of two quarts each .... For the next best For the best collection, of one quart each, not less than six va- rieties For the next best For the best collection of nevr varieties, not less than four, not previously exhibited For the next best For the best fifty berries of any variety, to be shown in a single layer on the Society's dishes For the best two quarts of Agriculturist •* " Hovey's Seedling .... ** " Jucunda " *' La Constante " " President Wilder .... " " Triomphe de Gand .... " " Wilson " " any other sort Cherries. — For the best four varieties, of two quarts each For the next best For the best two quarts of any variety For the next best Grapes — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, of foreign grapes For the next best For the best two bunches of any variety For the next best JULY. On the first Saturday, July 5th. Strawberries — For the best two quarts of any variety . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Forced GuAPKS. —For the best two bunches of any kind . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Cherhies. — For the best two quarts of any kind . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best . 2 00 ^20 00 15 00 12 00 8 00 10 00 7 00 5 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 8 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 10 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 24 On the second Saturday, July 12tli. CuRRAXTS. — For the best collection, of not less than four varie- ties, two quarts each $5 00 For the next best 3 00 For the best four quarts of a red variety 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best four quarts of a white variety . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Cherries. — For the best late variety, of two quarts ... 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Easpberries. — For the best two quarts 4 00 For the next best 8 00 For the next best 2 00 On the third Saturday, July 19th, Blackberries. — For the best two quarts of any kind . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Raspberries. — For the best collection, not less than four varie- ties, one quart of each variety 5 00 For the next best 3 00 For the best two quarts of any variety 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Currants. — For the best four quarts of any kind . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 CO Gooseberries. — For the best two quarts 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 On the fourth Saturday, July 26th. Early Pears. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens, of Doy- enne d'ete 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Gooseberries. — For the best two quarts of native . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best two quarts of foreign 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Blackberries. —For the best two quarts 3 00 For the next best 2 00 25 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 2d. Blackbekries. — For the best collection, one quart of each vari- ety $5 00 For the next best . • 4 GO For the best two quarts . . . ' 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Pears. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Africots. — For the best twelve of one variety . . . . 3 OO For the next best 2 00 On the second Saturday, August 9th. Pears. — For the best collection, of not less than five varieties, twelve specimens each • . . 8 00 For the next best 5 00 For the best dish, of twelve specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 ArPLES. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 On the third Saturday, August 16th. Early Apples — For the best collection, not less than five varie- ties, twelve specimens each 8 00 For the next best 5 00 For the best dish, of twelve specimens, of Large Yellow Bough 3 00 *' " ♦* Red Astrachan . . 3 00 ** *' " . Williams . . . 3 00 " " " any other sort . . . 3 00 Pears. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 On the fourth Saturday, Augvist 23cl. Plums. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens . . . . $4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Pears — For the best dish, of twelve specimens, of Clapp's Fa- vorite 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best dish, of twelve specimens, of any other sort . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Peaches, Cold-house or Pot__Culture. —For the best dish, of twelve specimens 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Peaches, Open Culture. — For the best dish, of twelve speci- mens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Figs. — For the best twelve, of one variety . . . • . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 On the fifth Saturday, August 30th. Pears. —For the best collection, not less than five varieties, twelve specimens of each 8 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Bartlett . . . 4 00 *' *• •' " Clapp's Favorite . 4 00 " " *' " any other sort . . 4 00 Plums. — For the best collection, of not less than four varieties, twelve specimens each 5 00 For the next best 4 00 Peaches. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens . . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 27 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturdaj^ September 6th. Native Grapes. — For the best dish, of six bunches . . . $5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Apples. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens, of any variety, 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Pears. — For the best dish of twelve specimens of Bartlett . 4 00 For the best dish of twelve specimens of Clapp's Favorite . . 4 00 " *' " '' any other sort . . 4 00 For the next best " a n u u . . 3 00 PRIZES FOR FRUITS, TO BE AWAEDED DURING THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION, September 17th, 18th, and 19th, 5^^ All persons offering fruit for prizes at the Annual Exhibition must state in writing what prize or prizes they intend to compete for, with the name of variety or varieties, before 12 o'clock on Wednesday. Blanks for this purpose will be furnished by the Superintendent. A separate entry must be made for each prize. ^^^ Fruits must be on the tables by 12 o'clock m., on Wednesday, the 17th, The exhibition will be open to the public at 3 p. m. No. 1. Apples. — For the best twenty varieties, of twelve spec- imens each, the Lyman Plate, valued at . . §25 00 For the next best 20 00 For the next best 16 00 No. 2. For the best fifteen varieties, of twelve specimens each 15 00 For the next best 12 00 For the next best 10 00 No. 3. For the best ten varieties, of twelve specimens each . 10 00 For the next best 8 00 For the next best 6 00 No. 4. For the best five varieties, of twelve specimens each . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best ....... 4 00 28 No. 5. For the best collection, of not less than four new varie- ties, not previously exhibited .... $10 00 For the next best 7 00 No. 6. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Baldwin 4 00 (( 7. *' " '* " Gravenstein 4 00 (< 8. Hubbardston . 4 00 <( 9. Northern Spy . 4 00 (( 10. Porter 4 00 (( 11. ** " ♦* *' Rhode Island Greening 4 00 (( 12. ** ** " *' Roxbury Russet 4 00 << 13. " " " " any other sort . 4 00 No. U. Pears. — For the best twenty varieties, of twelve speci- mens each 25 00 For the next best 20 00 For the next best 16 00 For the next best 10 00 No. 15. For the best fifteen varieties, of twelve specimens each 15 00 For the next best 12 00 For the next best 10 00 For the next best 8 00 No. 16. For the best ten varieties, of twelve specimens each . 10 00 For the next best 8 00 For the next best 6 GO For the next best 4 00 No. 17. For the best five varieties, of twelve specimens each . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 No. 18. For the best collection, of not less than six new varie- ties, not previously exhibited 10 00 For the next best 7 00 No. 19. For the best dish of twelve specimens of Bartlett, 4 00 20. " '« '' Belle Lucrative . 4 00 21. <* " '' ♦* Beurre d Anjou . 4 00 22. " *' " " Beurre Bosc 4 00 23. '* *' " *' Beurre Hardy . 4 00 24. *' '< " ** Beurre Superfine 4 00 25. '♦ " " " Dana's Hovey . 4 00 26. " *' *♦ *' Doyenne Boussock, 4 00 27. '* " '* *' Doyenne du Cornice , 4 00 28. '* *♦ '* ** Duchesse d'Augou- leme 4 00 29 No. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 3-1. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. No. 42. No. 43. No. 44. No. 45. No. 46. No. 47. No. 48. No. 49. For the best dish of twelve specimens of Howell . " " •' " Lawrence . '* " " " Louise Bonne " '* " " Marie Louise '* " " *' Merriam " *' " " Mount Vernon . *' '* " '* Paradise d'Automue *' ** " ♦' Seckel " " " " Sheldon . " " " " Swan's Orange . *' " " " Urbaniste . " ♦' " '« Winter Nelis, . " " " '* any other sort . Peaches. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, of twelve specimens each For the next best For the next best For the next best For the best single dish, of twelve specimens For the next best For the next best Nectakixes. — For the best twelve specimens, of one variety For the next best Plums. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, of twelve specimens each For the next best For the best dish, of twelve specimens For the next best For the next best Foreign Grapes. — For the best three bunches of any Black, not a Muscat For the next best For the next best For the next best For the best three bunches of any Muscat . For the next best . For the next best For the next best For the best three bunches of any white sort, not a Muscat For the next best For the next best For the next best $4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 10 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 5 00 4 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 30 No. 50- For the best six varieties, two bundles of each . For the next best For the next best No. 51. For the best two varieties, two bunches of each For the next best For the next best For the next best ....... No. 52. Native Grapes. — For the best ten varieties, six bunches of each variety For the next best For the next best No. 53. For the best five varieties, six bunches each . For the next best For the next best No. 54. For the best collection of not less tliau four new ties not previously exhibited . For the next best No. 55. For the best six bunches of Agawam, or No. 15 56. " " " Concord 57. ** '* " Creveling 58. " " " Delaware 59. " *' " Diana . 60. ** " " Hartford 61. " " " Isabella 62. " " " Israella . 63. " " " Martha . 64. " " " Massasoit, or No. 3 65. " " " Rebecca 66. " •' *' Salem . 67. " " " Wilder, or No. 4 . 68. " '* '* any other sort, three prizes, each 12 00 10 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 15 00 12 00 10 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 10 00 7 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 4tli. Native Grapes. — For the best collection, not less than six varie- ties, six bunches of each $12 00 For the next best 10 00 For the next best . • 8 00 31 For the best dish of six bur.ches of any one variety . . . $4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Foreign Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches of each 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the best two bunches of one variety 3 00 For the next best 2 00 On the second Saturday, October 12th. ^*= All dishes aud collections must be composed icholly of fruits not exhibited before. AuTOix Pears. — For the best ten varieties, of twelve specimens each 8 00 For the next best 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the best five varieties . . . . . . . . 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the best single dish, of twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 AcTUMN Apples. — For the best five varieties, of twelve speci- mens each 6 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the best single dish 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Quinces. — For the best twelve specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 NOVEMBER. On the second Saturday, November 8th. Winter Pears. — For the best five varieties, twelve specimens of each 6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best 4 00 32 For the best twelve specimens, of one variety . For the next best For the next best For the next best ..... Winter Apples. — For the best ten varieties, twelve of each, the French Plate, valued at For the next best, the French Plate, valued at For the best twelve specimens of one variety For the next best For the next best $5 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 12 00 9 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 33 PRIZES FOR VEGETABLES DURING THE SEASON. AMOUNT APPROPRIATED, ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS. The specimens offered must be well grown, and placed on the tables well washed, correctly labelled, and fully complying with the Rules and Regu- lations on page 42. Special gratuities will be awarded for well-grown varieties, under glass, previous to the opening Exhibition. All Vegetables offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the number of specimens or quantity named in the schedule. Non-compliance with the rules will cause the rejection of the articles offered for Premium. Prizes will not be awarded when the articles are judged unworthy. ^^ Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the Rules and Regulations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. Whit:omb Premium, $200. For the best Seedling Potato originated after January 1st, 1871; such seedling to be exhibited before, and tested by, a Committee of this Soci- ety, for at least five years, and adjudged by them to be of superior quality. The premium not to be awarded prior to the year 1878. APRIL. PRIZES AT THE AZALEA EXHIBITION, Fourth Saturday, April 26th. Cucumbers. — For the best pair $4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Lettuce. — For the best four heads 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Radishes. — For the best four bunches 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 3 34 Khubarb. — For the best twelve stalks $4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Parsley. — For the best dish of two quarts 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Mushrooms. — For the best dish of twelve specimens . . . 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 PRIZES AT THE OPENING EXHIBITION. Saturday, June 7th. Asparagus. — For the best four bunches, twelve stalks each . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Cucu:mbers. - For the best pair, grown under glass . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Rhubarb. — For the best twelve stalks 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 EADisn, Long Scarlet. — For the best four bunches . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Lettuck. — For the best four heads 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Radish, Turnip Rooted. — For the best four bunches . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 JUNE. PRIZES FOR VEGETABLES AT THE STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION. To commence Wednesday, June 25tli, at 12 31., ani con- tinue to lO P. M. Vegetables for competition or exhibition must be on the tables at 12 o'clock, M. Peas. — For the best peck 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 35 Beets — For the best summer, turnip-rooted, twelve specimens . §4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Cucumbers. — For the best pair 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Lettuci]. — For the best four heads, an}^ variety . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Carrots, Short ScAnuET, or Early Horn. — For the best twelve specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 5th. Beans. — For the best and earliest peck of string . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Onions. — For the best twelve specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Carrots. — For the best twelve Long Orange . . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best twelve scarlet, or Early Horn 3 OD For the next best 2 00 Cabbages. — For the best four 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 Potatoes. — For the best peck 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Squasues. — For the best Long Wartcd Summer, six specimens . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 For the best Scallop Squash 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 36 On the second Saturday, July 12th. Beans. — For the best two quarts, Early Shelled, White Marrow, ^3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 Cranberry Beans. — For the best peck 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best . . 2 00 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 2d. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens (open culture) . . 4 0 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 Turnips. — For the best Flat, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Corn. — For the best Sweet, twelve ears 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 On the second Saturday, August 9th. Sweet Corn. — For the best twelve ears. Early Crosby . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best , . . 2 00 For the best twelve ears, Early Concord 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Squashes, Marrow. — For the best four 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens. Gen. Grant . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best twelve specimens, Boston Market . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 37 On the fourth Saturday, August 23d. Melons. — For the best Greenflesh, of any variety, four specimens ^i 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 GO MusKMELONS. — For the best four Specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Egg Plants. — For the best Large Round Purple, four specimens, 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Black Pekin, four specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Mushrooms. — For the best dish of twenty- four specimens . . 4 00 For the next best 3 CO For the next best 2 00 On the fifth Saturday, August 30th. Potatoes. — For the best peck (any variety) . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Beans. — For the best two quarts of Small Lima or Sieva . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 6th. Beans. — For the best two quarts of Large Lima . . . . 4 OO For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Watermelons. — For the best pair 4 00 For the next best 3 00 ^ For the next best 2 00 For the best exhibition during the season, on other than prize days 10 00 38 PRIZES FOR VEGETABLES, TO BE AWARDED DURING THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION, September ITtli, 18th, and 19tli, ^^^ All articles exhibited for Prizes in this department must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, m., on Wednesday. Sje:ial Prize, open to all Competitors. Cauliflowers. — For the best four heads $10 00 For the next best . 5 00 Beets. — For the best Turnip-rooted, twelve specimens . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Long Blood, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Carrots. — For the best Early Horn, twelve specimens . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Long Orange, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Corn. — For the best Sweet, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Yellow or Field, twenty-five ears, traced . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 Cranberries. — For the best peck 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best , 2 00 Melons. — For the best Greenflesh, three specimens . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best . . 2 00 Muskmelons. —For the best three specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 GO Watermelons. — For the best two specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 39 Parsnips. — For the best Long, twelve specimens . . . . $4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Potatoes. — For the best four varieties, one peck each . .6 00 For the next best 5 00 For the next best 4 00 For the best peck of Jackson SCO For the best peck of Garnet Chili 3 00 For the best peck of Early Rose 3 00 For the best peck of Bresee's Prolific (or No. 2) . . . . 3 CO For the best peck of Peerless (or No. G) 3 00 For the best peck of any other variety 3 00 Salsify. — For the best twelve specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Squashes. — For the best Marrow, four specimens . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Hubbard, four specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Turban, four specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Canada, four specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the largest and best Mammoth, not less than 100 lbs., the Society's Silver Medal. For the next best 3 00 Turnips — For the best twelve specimens 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 For the best twelve Swedish Turnips 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 Mushrooms. — For the best dish of twenty-four specimens . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Celery. — For the best four roots . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Tomatoes. — For the best three varieties, twelve specimens each 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 40 For the best single dish, twelve specimens, of Gen. Grant . $2 00 <« «' " '* Boston Market . 2 00 «« «' <« " Trophy . . 2 00 ««. *' " '* any other sort . 2 00 " «* «' twenty-four specimens . . . 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the next best 1 00 Okra. — For the best twelve specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Martyxias. — For the best twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Cauliflowers. — For the best four specimens . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Cabbages. — For the best Drumhead, three specimens . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best single specimen 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Red Cabbage, three heads 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Savoy, three heads 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Horse Radish. — For the best six roots 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Peppers. - For the best peck 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Onions. — For the best peck of any one variety . . . . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best three varieties, of a peck each . . . . 6 00 For the next best 4 00 For the next best 3 00 Egg Plants. — For the best Round Purple, four specimens . 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 For the best Black Pekin, four specimens 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 41 Pu.MPKixs. — For the best four specimeus, not less than twenty pounds each $3 00 For the next best 2 00 OCTOBER. On the second Saturday, October 11th. Cauliflowers. — For the best four heads 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Celery. — For the best four roots 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the next best 2 00 Cabbages. — For the best Red, three heads 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the best Savoy, three heads 4 00 For the next best 3 00 For the best Drumhead, three heads 4 00 For the next best 3 00 4 42 RULES AND EEGULATIONS. 1. All Fruits, Flowers, aud Vegetables offered for Prizes must have their names annexed, and must have been grown by the competitors. Specimens offered for exhibition by others than the growers must in all cases have the name of the grower affixed, if known. 2. Articles exhibited for Prizes must be placed in the stands by 11 o'clock, A. M. The weekly exhibitions will be open to the public from 12 M. to 3 p. M. o Contributors of Fruits for exhibition or prizes are requested lo present the same in dishes or baskets of the Society, or in suitable bas- kets of their own. 4. All contributors exhibiting Plants, Flowers, Fruits, or Vegetables, who desire a report of the same, must hand a list to the Chairman of the respective Committees. 5. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Committees, and not even the ovmers will have liberty to remove or touch them, until the exhibition is closed, when they will be delivered as the contributors may direct. 6. No Flowers, Fruits, or Vegetables will be entitled to a Prize, unless they possess points of superiority ; and the Committees have the discre- tionary power of withholding Prizes, if, in their opinion, the articles exhibited do not merit them. 7. Plants in Pots, to be entitled to Prizes, must evince skilful culture in the profusion of bloom, and the beauty, symmetry, aud vigor of the specimens. 8. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examination if re- quested. 9. No article for which a Prize has been once awarded can receive another during the season. 10. The Committees are authorized to award gratuities for any new or rare Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Plants, or Designs of Merit for which no prize lias been awarded. When Prizes or Gratuities of the value of $3 are awarded, they may be given in horticultural publications, at the dis- cretion of the various Committees. 11. The Fruit Committee, in making their awards, will consider the flavor, beauty, and size of the specimens ; comparing each of these prop- erties with a fair standard of the variety. 43 12. In awarding? premiums to Fruits or Vegetables, adaptation to gen- eral cultivation will be deemed an indispensable requisite, but gratuities will be awarded for superior specimens of any good varieties, even though they may not flourish in all situations. 13. When specimens are presented for a name, the exhibitor shall com- municate all the information he possesses, as to the origin and the local appellation. 14. It will be the duty of the Committee to exclude from exJiibition all inferior specimens. Also, all such Designs as, in their opinion, evince an incorrect taste. 15. The Committees have power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change necessary, by giving seasonable notice thereof to the Society. 16. All Prizes not applied for within one year from the time of the award shall revert to the Society for its own use and benefit. 17. No member of any of the Committees for awarding Premiums or Gratuities shall, in any case, vote or decide respecting an award for which such member may be a competitor, or therein have an interest; but in such case such member shall temporarily vacate his place upon the Com- mittee, such vacancy for the time being to be supplied by the remaining members of the Committee. 18. In order to afiord the Committees an opportunity to examine and report on the articles exhibited, no other person can be admitted to, or remain in the Hall between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock on the days of exhibition. 19. The Society's Premiums are open for members only, but Gratuities may be awarded to any exhibitor. 20. Premiums can be awarded only to exhibitors who have complied with the published Kules and Regulations. ^^ The foregoing Schedule of Prizes, having received the approval of the Executive Committee, and the Regulations having been confirmed by a vote of the Society, is now published as the List of Prizes for the cur- rent year. W. C. STRONG, Fresident. EDWARD S. RAND, Jr., Recording Secretary, Boston, January, 1873. 44 ANNUAL EXHIBITIONS. The Annual Rose Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18, 1873. The Annual Exhibition of Plants and Flowers will be held on Wednes- day and Thursday, September 10 and 11, 1873. The Quarter-Centennial Anniversary and Exhibition of the American Pomological Society will begin on Wednesday, the 10th, and continue through the 12th. The Annual Exhibition of Fruits and Vegetables will be held in Horti- cultural Hall on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 17th, 18th, and 19th of September, 1873. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Charles H. B. Breck, Cbairman. HOBERT MANNING, JOHN C. HOVEY, CHARLES N. BRACKETT, HERVET DAVIS, W. H. HALLIDAT, GEORGE HILL, FREDERICK CLAPP, E. F. WASHBURN, WALTER RUSSELL, JOHN B. MOORE, JOHN G. BABKER, GEORGE W. PIERCE. COMMITTEE ON FRUIT. Robert Manning, Chairman. p. brown HOVEY, SAMUEL G. DAMON, FREDERICK CLAPP, HERVEY DAVIS, BENJAMIN G. SMITH, JOHN B. MOORE. COMMITTEE ON FLOWERS. John G. Barker, Cbairman. FRANCIS PARKMAN, E. FREDERICK WASHBURN, C. H. B. BRECK, JOHN C. HOVEY, WILLIAM H. HALLIDAY, JOSEPH CLARK. COMMITTEE ON VEGETABLES. Charles N. Brackett, Chairman. GEORGE HILL, GEORGE W. PIERCE, JOSIAH CROSBY, WALTER RUSSELL, JOHN FILLEBROWN, ANTHONY HATCH. COMMITTEE ON ORNAMENTAL GARDENING. H. "Weld Fuller, Chairman. Chairmen of Committees on Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables. H. HOLLIS HUNNEWELL, WILLIAM GRAY, JR., CHARLES S. SARGENT. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS, FOR THE MEETING OF THE AMERICAN POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. William C. Strong, Chairman. EDWIN W. BUSWELL, MARSHALL P. WJLDER, TH-'MAS P. JAMES, CHARLES O. WHITMORE, FRANCIS PARKMAN, H. WELD FULLER, ROBERT MANNING, JOHN G. BARKER, CHARLES N. BRACKETT, CHARLES 11. B. BRECK. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED BY THE aBMc|itsttts Poilicultural §0cietg, FOR THE YEAR 1874, THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ON PAGES 5, 6, 22, 29, 36, 48; AND ES- PECIALLY TO THAT ON PAGE 29 CONCERNING WRITTEN ENTRIES OF PLANTS AND FRUIT AT THE ANNUAL EXHIBITIONS. BOSTON: TOLMAN & WHITE, PRINTERS, 221 WASHINGTON STREET. 1874. Boston, December, 1873. The Committee for establishing Prizes respectfully submit and recom- mend the following Schedule of Prizes for the year 1874. For the Committee, HERVEY DAVIS, Chairman of Committee for Establishing Premiums. AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PRIZES. For Gardens, Greenhouses, etc. $300 00 For Fruits 2,000 00 For Plants and Flowers, 2,400 00 For Vegetables 1,100 00 $5,800 00 At the regular meeting of the Society, holden Saturday, Dec. 2, 1871, the following Preamble and vote were adopted : — Whereas, in awarding prizes and gratuities, Section xxxii. of the By- laws and Rule 9 have been neglected ; Voted, That the several committees be instructed in awarding pre- miums and gratuities to adhere strictly to the Rules and Regulations, and the By-laws of the Society, and that this vote be printed in the Schedule. Attest : EDWARD S. RAND, Jr., Recording Secretary. ^ ■ P :Ei:RFij^roj^^ ^^^^^H Page 10, line 6, for " Tuesday" read Wednesday. ^ Page 11, line 9, omit " the same size as those competing for the Society's prizes." Page 29, line 6, for " Wednesday " read Tuesday ; lines 9 and 10, for "Wednesday, the 17th," read Tuesday, the loth. Page 32, omit Prize No. 43, for Doyenne Boussock. Page 43, line 5, for "Wednesday" read Tuesday. SCH EDULE. PROSPECTIVE PRIZES. • For objects originated snbsequent to 1860, and which, after full trial, shall be deemed superior in quality and other characteristics to any now extant. FRUITS. For the best Seedling Pear, after a public trial of five years . $60 00 For the best Seedling Apple, after a public trial of five years . 60 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Grape, after a public trial of three years 60 00 For the best Seedling Cherry, after a public trial of three years 40 00 For the best Seedling Strawberry, after a public trial of three years 50 00 For the best Seedling Raspberry, after a public trial of three years 40 00 For the best other Seedling Fruit, after a public trial of three years 40 00 . FLOWERS. or the best Seedling Rose, after a public trial of three years . $40 00 For the best Seedling Camellia, after a public trial of three years 60 00 For the best Seedling Azalea indica, after a public trial of three years 40 00 For the best Seedling Tree P^eony, after a public trial of three years 40 00 or the best Seedling Hardy Rhododendron, after a public trial of three years 40 00 'or the best Seedling Hardy Azalea, after a public trial of three years 40 00 Tor the best other Seedling Flower, after a public trial of three years 40 00 VEGETABLES. For the best Seedling late Potato, after a public trial of three years $30 00 For the best Seedling early Potato, after a public trial of three years . . . . . . . . . . . 30 00 For the best other Seedling Vegetable, after a public trial of three years 30 00 PRIZES FOR GARDENS, GREENHOUSES, ETC. AMOUNT APPROPRIATED, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Vegetable Garden, through the season .... $50 00 For the second best . . 30 00 For the best managed, most judiciously conducted, and well kept Greenhouse, through the season 50 00 For the second best 30 00 For the best managed, most judiciously conducted, and well kept Grapery, through the season, with or without fire heat . 50 00 For the second best 30 00 For the best Orchard House 50 00 HUNNEWELL TRIENNIAL PREMIUMS. OPEN TO .\LL COMPETITORS. For an Estate of not less than four acres, which shall be laid out with the most taste, planted most judiciously, and kept in the best order for three consecutive years, a prize of $160 00 For an Estate of not less than two acres, on the same conditions, 120 00 For an Estate of not less than one acre, on the same conditions . 80 00 In Gratuities 40 00 $400 00 Eules and Regulations of the Committee on Gardens. 1st. All applications for a visit must be made to the Chairman of the Committee, either personally or in writing, on or before the first of August. 2d. No Garden or Grounds of less than one-quarter of an acre (and this well stocked and under fine cultivation) can compete for preuiium. 3d. It shall be the dutj- of the Committee to select from the applica- tions those which may seem most deserving of notice, and to visit as many places and as often as they may deem it expedient. 4th. In making all examinations, the utmost regard must be paid to economy and general thrift; in cases, however, of pleasure, landscape, or ornamental grounds, more allowance must be made for taste and design, and a gratuity, or complimentary notice, may be made at the discretion of the Committee. 5th. No person shall be a competitor for the highest prize for more than two years out of five. 6th. The Committee may, at their discretion, give gratuities, or sub- stitute gratuities for prizes, as may best promote the objects of the Society, and meet special cases ; always, of course, within the limits of the appropriation. 7th. Competitors for the prizes shall furnish to the Committee, if required, a written statement of their mode of cultivation, quantity and kind of manure applied, amount of labor, and any other particulars, under the penalty of a forfeiture of such prize, if withheld. 8th. The expenses of the Committee shall be paid by the Society, and a record shall be kept by the Chairman of all places visited. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT. The Society will award Certificates of Merit, from time to time, for New and Superior Seedlings of Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables ; and also for skill in the cultivation of specimens exhibited. Prizes for Plants, Flowers, Bouquets, and Baskets. AMOUNT APPROPRIATED, TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS. The attention of contributors is called to the following SPECIAL NOTICE. 1st. All named varieties of Plants or Flowers exhibited for premium must have the name legibly and correctly written on stiff card, wood or some other permanent substance ; and each separate plant or flower must have its name attached. 2d. Detailed reports of exhibitions cannot be expected, unless a writ- ten list is handed to the Chairman of the Committee. 3d. "Where there are only two classes of prizes for the same flower or plant, no person can exhibit in both. Where there are more than two classes, each class is open to all ; but the flowers or plants shown in the different classes must be of distinct varieties. 4th. Where a certain number of pots or flowers is designated in the Schedule, there must be neither more nor less than that number of speci- mens shown ; and in no case can any other varieties than those named in the Schedule be in the stand. 5th. The Committee do not feel themselves obliged to award the prizes merely because plants and flowers are exhibited in competition; and, unless they possess decided marks of superiority, both prizes and gratui- ties will be withheld. 6th. All exhibitors not strictly complying with the above rules will be excluded from competition for premium. Attention is also called to the Rules and Regulations, and to the By-laws of the Society. 7th. The season is understood to extend from the opening of the Hall in June to the Annual Exhibition in September, during which there will be an exhibition every Saturday, and prizes will be awarded as enumer- ated in the Schedule. MARCH. On the first Saturday, March 7th. Greenhouse Pl,\nts. — For the best six in bloom . . . $20 00 For the second best 15 00 Lily of the Valley.— For the best six in pots . . . . 6 00 For the second best 5 00 Cyclamen. — For the best six in pots 6 00 For the second best 5 00 Hardy Flowering Shrubs. — For the best six named varieties, in pots, in bloom, 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Camellias. — For the best display of named varieties, cut flowers, not less than twenty blooms 6 00 For the second best 5 00 Monthly Carnations. — For the best six plants, six varieties in bloom 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the best Seedling, in pot, the Society's Silver Medal. Forced Mignonette. — For the best six pots . . . . 6 00 For the second best 5 00 Pansies.— For the best six distinct varieties, in pots, . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 AZALEA EXHIBITION. On the last Saturday, April 25th. Indian Azaleas. — For the best six named varieties, in pots . $25 00 For the second best 20 00 For the third best 15 00 For the best single Specimen, the Society's Silver Medal. Hyacinths. — For the best ten named varieties, in pots . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the best twenty named varieties, open culture . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Narcissus. — For the best six, in pots 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Amaryllis. — For the best six distinct varieties, in pots Tor the second best Polyanthus. — Eor the best si^: distinct varieties, in pots . For the second best Auriculas — For the best six distinct varieties, in pots For the second best CixERARLvs. — For the best six varieties, in pots .... For the second best Hanging Baskets.— The plants to have been growing in them at least one month. For the best specimen For the second best Baskets of Flotv^ers. — For the best arranged .... For the second best MAY. On the third Saturday, May 16th. Spring Herbaceous Plants. — For the best display of u species and varieties, one bottle of each variety For the second best Tulips.— For the best display of fifty flowers For the second best Heaths.— For the best six named varieties, in pots For the second best Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged For the second best amed JUNE. OPENING EXHIBITION. The Opening Eo-hibition will he held in the lower Rail, on Saturday, J^ine 6th, from 12 M., to 3 p. m. Pelargoniums. — For the best six named show varieties, in pots $8 00 For the second best 5 00 For the best six named Fancy varieties, in pots . . . 8 00 For the second best 5 00 Calceolarias. — For the best six varieties, in pots . . . $8 00 For the second best 6 00 Tree Peonies. — For the best six named varieties . . . 5 00 For the second best . . , 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . G 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . ... . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . t 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Iris (Tuberous varieties). — For the best twelve named varieties. i 00 For the second best 3 00 Hardy Shrubs. — For the best display 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Native Plants.— For the best display of named species and va- rieties, one bottle of each 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Rhododendrons. — For the best . twelve named varieties, one truss of each in boxes on a neatly arranged carpet of moss, or in vases or dishes of the Society 10 00 HUNNEWELL PREMIUMS. OPEN TO ALL. Hardy Rhododendrons.— For the best display of named va- rieties $35 00 For the second best 25 00 For the third best 15 00 Hardy Azaleas. — For the best display of named varieties . 20 00 For the second best 10 GO For the third best 5 00 10 ROSE EXHIBITION. The Annual JRose Exhibition will he held in both Halls on Wednesday and Thursday, June 17th and 18th, commencing at 12 m., on Wednesday, con- tinuing afternoon and evening, and from 9 a. m., to 10 p. m., on Thursday. All articles for competition and exhibition must be on the tables at 11 o'clock^ on Tuesday. KO SE S . Class I. Hardy Perpetual. — For the best twenty-four distinct named varieties $10 00 For tlie second best 8 00 For the third best 6 00 Class II. Hardy Perpetual. — For the best twelve distinct named varie- ties 6 00 For the second best . . . 5 00 For the third best 4 00 Hardy June Roses. — For the best twelve distinct named varie- ties 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Moss Roses. — For the best twelve named varieties . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Tender Roses.— For the best twelve named varieties . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Roses. — For the best general display 10 00 For the second best 8 00 For the third best 6 00 Vase of Roses. — For the best arranged, composed of hardy or tender varieties 5 00 Note. — For Moss and Tender Roses clusters of buds are admissible. 11 Special Prizes for Hybrid Perpetual Hoses, offered by H. H. Hunnewell, Esq. Open to all. For the best new varieties, never before exhibited . . . $40 00 For the best six named varieties 20 00 For the second best 10 00 For the best twelve of any one variety . . . . . 20 00 For the second best 10 00 All roses competing for these prizes, to be exhibited in boxes the same size as those competing for the Society's prizes ; the size of the boxes for the six new varieties and the named vari- eties, one foot six inches long, one foot six inches broad, six inches high at the back, and four inches high at the front. PLANTS IX POTS. Class I. Greenhouse Plants. — For the best twelve greenhouse or stove plants of different varieties 830 00 For the second best 25 00 Class II. For the best six greenhonse or stove flowering plants, of different varieties . . . . . . . . . . 30 00 For the second best 25 00 Specevien Plant.— Regard being had to new and rare varieties. For the best specimen plant, of a kind for which no special prize is offered 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Fuchsl\.s. — For the best six named varieties, in pots . . . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Gloxinl\s. — For the best eight named varieties, in pots . . 8 00 For the second best 6 00 Achevienes.— For the best six named varieties . . . . 8 00 For the second best 6 00 Geraniums. — For the best six named Zonal varieties, not varie- gated G 00 For the second best 5 00 For the best six named Variegated Zonal varieties . . . 6 00 For the second best 5 00 12 For the best six named Double Zonal varieties . . • . $6 00 For the second best 5 00 Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Wardian Case. — For the best specimen . ... 15 00 For the second best 10 00 For the third best 5 00 Fern Case. — For the best, not to exceed fifteen inches in diameter 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 CUT FLOWERS. Herbaceous Peonies. — For the best ten named varieties . . $5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Sweet Willl\.ms.— For the best thirty trusses, not less than ten distinct varieties 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Paisley Pinks. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six named varieties, exhibited in bunches of three of the same variety 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Summer Herbaceous Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, and best kept during the exhibition 8 00 For the second best 7 00 For the third best 6 00 BASiiETS of Flowers.— For the best arranged, and best kept during the exhibition 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Hanging Wire Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 4 00 For the second best 3 00 13 On the last Saturday, June 27. Delphiniums. — For the best ten named varieties . . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Summer Phloxes. — For the best ten distinct named varieties . i 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 8 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Bouquets.— For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 On the second Saturday, July 11th. Summer Lilies.— For the best $5 00 For the second best 4 00 Carnations. — For the best ten named varieties . . . . 5 00 For the second best -i 00 For the third best 3 00 Picotees. — For the best ten named varieties 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Cut Flo'^'ers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best . 4 00 For the third best , . . 3 00 Baskets of Flovters.— For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 On the third Saturday, July 18th. Hollyhocks. — For the best twelve flowers of twelve distinct colors So 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 To be exhibited in the Society's flat dishes. Stocks. — For the best display, not less than six varieties, 25 bottles, three spikes in each bottle 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 14 Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles . , $5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers.— For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and va- rieties, one bottle of each 5 00 For the second best 4 00 On the fourth Saturday, July 25th. Orchids. — For the best three varieties in bloom . . . . $8 00 For the second best 6 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 3 00 For the second best 2 00 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 1st. Late Phloxes. — For the best ten distinct named varieties . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best Seedling, the Society's Silver Medal. Class I. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Class II. For the best collection of fifty named varieties . . . . 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 15 Fungi.— For the best collection §4 00 For tlie second best ... 3 00 On the second Saturday, August 8th. BALSA.AIS.— For the best twelve spikes, eight varieties . . . §4 00 For the second best 3 00 B OUQUETS. — For the best pair of Hand Bouquets . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Class I. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Class II. For the best collection of fifty named varieties . . . . 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 On the third Saturday, August 15th. Petunias.— For the best collection of double and single, filling 50 bottles, not more than three spikes in a bottle . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Lilies. — For best display of Lilium lancifolium . . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Class I. Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Class II. For the best collection of fifty named varieties . . . . 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Basket's of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Native Ferns.— For the best display of named species, one bot- tle of each . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 16 On the fourth Saturday, August 22nd. Class I. Gladiolus. — For the best twenty named varieties, in spikes . $8 00 For the second best 6 00 For the third best 5 00 Class II. For the best ten named varieties, in spikes . . . . 5 00 For the second best . . 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the best display of named or unnamed varieties . . . 6 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best 4 00 For the best single specimen spike 2 00 For the second best 1 00 For the best Seedling, the Society's Silver Medal. Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 3 00 For the second best ......... 2 00 Class I. Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Class II. For the best collection of fifty named varieties . . . 6 00 For. the second best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 On the last Saturday, August 29th. Class I. Asters.— For the best thirty flowers, not less than ten varieties, * $5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the best twenty flowers, not less than six varieties . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 17 Class II. PoJiPONS. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six varieties, in bunches of three of the same variety .... $400 For the second best S 00 . For the third best 2 00 Class I. Verbenas.— For the best named collection of twenty varieties, 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Class II. For the best collection, filling 50 bottles 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Class I. Cut Flowers,— For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Class II. For the best collection of fifty named varieties . . . 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers.— For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 5th. Double Zes'nias. — For the best thirty flowers, not less than six varieties $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best twenty flowers, not less than four varieties . . 3 00 For the second best , . 2 00 Class I. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 j For the third best 3 00 3 18 Class II. For the best collection of fifty named varieties . . . . $6 00 For the second best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Nati\T5 Plants.— For the best display of named species and va- rieties, one bottle of each 5 00 For the second best 4 00 ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of Plants and. Floxoers — \btli, \%tli^ 17th and 18th of September. All articles for competition and exhibition must be in place by 12 M., Tuesday, September 15th. PLANTS IN POTS. Greenhouse Plants. — For the best twelve greenhouse and stove plants, of difl"erent varieties $40 00 For the second best 35 00 Stove and Greenhouse Flowering Plants. — For the best six distinct varieties in bloom 30 00 For the second best 20 00 Speclvien Plant. — For the best, not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is offered 10 00 For the second best G 00 Speclvien Flowering Plant.— For the best . . . . 10 00 For the second best 6 00 Variegated Leaved Plants. — For the best six varieties, not offered in the collection of greenhouse plants . . . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 For the third best 6 00 Variegated Plant. — For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection 5 00 For the second best 4 00 19 CALADroMS. — For the best six varieties .... For the second best Ferns. — For the best twelve named varieties For the second best For the best six named varieties .... For the second best Tree Ferns.— For the best pair For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection For the second best Lycopods. — For the best six named varieties For the second best Dracaenas. — For the best six named varieties For the second best Palms. — For the best six named varieties For the second best Agaves. — For the best twelve distinct species For the second best Succulents. — For the best collection (other than agaves and Cacti) of twenty-five species and varieties . For the second best Cacti. — For the best twenty-five species and varieties . For the second best Best New Pot Plant. — It having never before been exhibited at any exhibition of the Society, the Society's Silver Medal. Hangln^g Baskets. — The plants to have been growing in them at least one month. For the best specimen For the second best For the third best Gladiolus. — For the best display and best kept during the exhi- bition, of named or unnamed varieties, tilling 150 bottles . For the second best For the third best Dahlias.— Prizes to be awarded the second day of the exhibition. For the best twenty-four named varieties For the second best For the third best For the best twelve named varieties For the second best $6 00 5 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 () 00 15 00 6 00 5 00 5 00 3 00 10 00 6 00 10 00 6 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 8 00 10 00 8 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 0 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 4 00 3 00 20 For the best .i^eneral display of large flowers, only filling 100 bottles $8 00 For the second best 6 00 LiLiPUTiAN. — For the best general display, filling 50 bottles . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be exhibited on Wednesday 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair on Wednesday . . . 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be exhibited on Thursday 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair on Thursday . . . 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Large Bouquets.— For the best pair, suitable for the Bradlee or Jones Vases, and best kept during the exhibition . . 10 00 For the second best 8 OO Cut Flowers. — For the best display and best kept during the exhibition 18 00 For the second best 16 00 For the third best 14 00 For the fourth best 12 00 For the fifth best 10 00 For the sixth best ... * 8 00 For the seventh best 6 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged and best kept during the exhibition, the Society's Silver Medal. For the second best 5 00 For the third best 4 00 For the fourth best 3 00 Aquarium with Plants. — For the best 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Eustic Stand. — For the best specimen, not less than three feet in height, to be planted with choice Plants . . , 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Table Design. — For the best, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height 10 00 For the second best • . . 8 00 21 Hunnewell Premiums. Open to all. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs. — For the best display in pots, $8 00 For the second best 5 00 OCTOBER. On the third Saturday, October 17th. Baskets of Flowers.— For the best arranged . . . . $3 00 For the second best 2 00 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Chrysanthemu:ms. — For the best specimen plant, early flower- ing variety 2 00 For the second best 1 00 • NOVEMBER. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. On the first Saturday, November 7th. Class I. For the best six distinct named Large Flowered varieties, in pots, $10 00 For the second best 6 00 Class II. For the best six distinct named Pompons, in pots . . . 10 00 For the second best 6 00 Class III. For the best twelve named Large Flowered varieties, Cut Specimens 3 00 For the second best 2 00 22 Class IV. For the best twelve uamed Pompon varieties, Cut Specimens . $3 00 For the second best 2 00 Class V. For the best general display, named or unnamed varieties. Cut Specimens, filling 50 bottles 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best . . . 3 00 Baskets of Flowers.— For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best . , 2 00 Hand Bouquets.— For the best pair 3 00 For the second best 2 00 PRIZES FOR FRUITS DURING THE SEASON. amount appropriated, nineteen hundred dollars. jRules of the Fruit Committee, relating to the Aumrd of Premiums. All Fruits ofiered for Premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," " Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. All Fruits ofiered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the num- ber of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. The whole quantity required of any one variety of fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. No person can compete for more than one prize with the same variety or varieties of fruit ; except that a single dish may be the same as one of a collection. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a premium. No fruit can compete for both Premium and Gratuity. Non-compliance with the rules will cause the rejection of the articles offered for premium. Prizes will not be awarded when the articles are judged unworthy. ^^** Competitors for prizes are particularly referred to the Rules and Regulations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. 23 JANUAKY. Fourth Saturday, January 24th. Winter Pears.— For the best exhibition of Winter Pears, not less than five varieties, twelve specimens each, with a par- ticular statement in writing of the method by which they were kept $10 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best . . . 3 00 MARCH. First Saturday, March 7th. Forced Strawberries.— For the best twenty-five specimens . $8 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best . 3 00 JUNE. PRIZES AT THE OPENING OF THE HALL, First Saturday, June 6th. Forced Grapes. — For the best two bunches of any variety . $10 00 For the second best 6 00 Forced Peaches. — For the best twelve specimens of one variety, 10 00 For the second best 6 00 PRIZES FOR FRUITS AT THE ROSE SHOW. To begin Wednesday, JuneUth, at 12 m., and continue to 10 p. m., on Thurs- day, the I8th. Fruits must be on the tables at 11 o'clock on Wednesday. Early Strawberries. — For the best four quarts, open culture . $10 00 For the second best - 8 00 For the third best 6 00 For the best two quarts of Jenny Lind 4 00 " " " " " " Brighton Pine 4 00 *' " " *' *' '* any other sort 4 00 Forced Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches of each 10 00 For the second best 6 00 24 than six Tor the best two bunches of any variety For the second best For the third best . . . . • . . , Strawberry Show, Wednesday, June 24th. From 12 m., to 10 p. m. Fruit maij he brought in until 12 o'clock. Strawberries in Baskets. — For the best four quarts of any va- riety For the second best For the tliird best For the best two varieties, of four quarts each For the second best For the third best For the best four varieties, of two quarts each For the second best For the third best For the best collection, of one quart each, not less varieties For the second best For the third best For the best collection of new varieties, not less than four, not previously exhibited .... For the second best For the best fifty berries of any variety, to be shown in gle layer on the Society's dishes . For the second best ... . . For the best two quarts of Agriculturist . " " Hovey's Seedling " " Jucunda . " *' La Constante . " •* President Wilder *' " Triomphe de Gand . " ** Lady of the Lake •* " Wilson •* " Seth Boyden, No. 30 " " any other sort . Cherries. — For the best four varieties, of two quarts For the second best For the third best each 25 For the best two quarts of any variety .... $-1: 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Grapes. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, of foreign grapes, two bunches each 8 00 For the second best fi 00 For the third best 4 00 For the best two bunches of any variety 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Forced Peaches. — For the best twelve specimens of one variety, 8 00 For the second best 6 00 JULY. On the second Saturday, July 11th. Currants. — For the best four quarts of a red variety . . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best four quarts of a white variety . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Cherries. — For the best late variety, of two quarts . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Raspberries. — For the best two quarts 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 On the third Saturday, July 18th. Blackberries.— For the best two quarts of any kind . . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Raspberries. — For the best collection, not less than four varie- ties, one quart of each variety 6 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best two quarts of any variety 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 4 26 Currants. — For the best collection, of not less than four varie- ties, two quarts each For the second best . For the best four quarts of any kind For the second best . For the third best Gooseberries. — For the best two quarts For the second best .... For the third best .... #5 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 On the fourth Saturday, July 25th. Early Pears. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens, of Doy- enne d'Ete $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Gooseberries. — For the best two quarts of native . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 For the best two quarts of foreign 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Blackberries. — For the best two quarts 3 00 For the second best 2 00 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 1st Blackberries. — For the best two quarts For the second best For the third best For the fourth best Pears. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens For the second best .... For the third best Apricots. — For tho best twelve of one variety For the second best $5 00 4 OA 3 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 3 00 2 00 On the second Saturday, August 8th. Pears. — For the best collection, of not less than Ave varieties, twelve specimens each $10 00 For the second best 6 00 27 For the best dish, of twelve specimens $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Apples.— For the best dish, of twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the second best . . . 3 00 For the third best 2 00 On the third Saturday, August 15th. Early Apples. — For the best collection, not less than five varie- ties, twelve specimens each $10 00 For the second best 6 00 For the best dish, of twelve speimens, of Large Yellow Bough 3 00 " " " Ked Astrachan . 3 00 " *' " Williams . . . 3 00 " " «* any other sort . . . 3 00 Pears. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 On the fourth Saturday, August 22d. PLTnis. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens . . . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Pears. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens, of Clapp's Fa- vorite 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best dish, of twelve specimens, of any other sort . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Peaches, Cold-house or Pot Culture. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens 5 00 For the second best . . . . . . . 4 00 Figs. — For the best twelve, of one variety . . . * . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 28 On the fifth Saturday, August 29th. Pears. — For the best collection, not less than five varieties, twelve specimens of each $8 00 For the second best 5 GO For the third best 4 00 For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Bartlett . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best . . . . 2 00 Plums. — For the best collection, of not less than four varieties, twelve specimens each 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Peaches. — For the best dish, of twelve specimens . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the fourth best 2 00 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 5th. Native Grapes.— For the best dish, of six bunches . . . $5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the fourth best 2 00 Apples.— For the best dish of twelve specimens, of any variety, 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the fourth best 2 00 Pears. — For the best dish of twelve specimens of any variety . 5 00 For the second best • . 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the fourth best 2 00 29 PRIZES FOR FRUITS, TO BE AWAKDED DURING THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION, September 15th, i6th, 17th and 18th. All persons offering fruit for prizes at the Annual Exhibition must state in writing what prize or prizes they intend to compete for, with the name of variety or varieties, before 12 o'clock on Wednesday. Blanks for this purpose will be furnished by the Superintendent. A separate entry must be made for each prize. g^==* Fruits must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, m., on Wednesday, the 17th. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3 p. m. No. 1. Apples. — For the best twenty varieties, of twelve speci- mens each, the Lyman Plate, valued at . . §25 00 For the second best 20 00 For the third best 15 00 For the fourth best 10 00 No. 2. For the best fifteen varieties, of twelve specimens each 15 00 For the second best 12 00 For the third best 10 00 For the fourth best 8 00 No. 3. For the best ten varieties, of twelve specimens each . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 For the third best 6 00 For the fourth best 4 00 No. 4. For the best five varieties, of twelve specimens each 6 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best 4 00 For the fourth best 3 00 No. 5. For the best collection, of not less than four new va- rieties, not previously exhibited . . . . 10 00 For the second best 7 00 No. 6. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Baldwin . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 No. 7. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Gravenstein 3 00 For the second best 2 00 30 No. 8. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Hubbardston, For the second best No. 9. Forthebestdish, of twelve specimens of Northern Spy, For the second best No. 10. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Porter For the second best No. 11. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Rhode Is land Greening For the second best No. 12. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Roxbury Russet For the second best No. 13. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Foundling For the second best No. 14. Pears. — For the best twenty varieties, of twelve speci mens each For the second best For the third best For the fourth best No. 15. For the best fifteen varieties, of twelve specimens each For the second best For the third best For the fourth best No. 16. For the best ten varieties, of twelve specimens each For the second best For the third best For the fourth best ...... No. 17. For the best five varieties, of twelve specimens each. For the second best For the third best For the fourth best No. 18. For the best collection, of not less than four new varieties, not previously exhibited For the second best No. 19. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Bartlett For the second best No. 20. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Belle Lucrative For the second best 31 For thwbest dish, of twelve specimens of Beurre d'Aiijou For the second best For the best dish of twelve specimens of Beurre Bosc For the second best . . • . . For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Beurre Hardy For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Beurre Su perfiue For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Dana's Hovey For the second best ..... For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Beurre Clair geau For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Doyenne du Cornice For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Duchesse d'Angouleme For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Doyenne Boussock For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Howell For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Lawrence For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Louise Bonne ........ For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Mari Louise For the second best ...... For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Merriam For the second best For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Beurre Diel For the second best 32 No. 36. For the best dish, of twelve specimens ^ Paradise d'Automne For the second best No. 37. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Seckel For the second best • No. 38. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Sheldon. For the second best No. 39. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Swan's Orange For the second best No. 40. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Urbaniste . For the second best No. 41. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Winter Nells, For the second best No. 42. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Flemish Beauty For the second best No. 43. For the best dish, of twelve specimens of Doyenne Boussock For the second best No. 44. Peaches. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, of twelve specimens each . For the second best For the third best For the fourth best No. 45. For the best single dish, of twelve specimens . For the second best For the third best No. 46. Nectaeixes. — For the best twelve specimens, of one variety For the second best No. 47. Plibis. — For the best collection, not less than four va- rieties, of twelve specimens each For the second best No. 48. For the best dish, of twelve specimens For the second best For the third best 33 No. 49. Foreign Grapes.— For the best six varieties, two bunches each .... For the second best .... For the third best .... No. 50. For the best four varieties, two bunches each For the second best .... For the third best .... No. 51. For the best three varieties, two bunches each For the second best .... For the third best .... For the fourth best .... No. 52. For the best two varieties, two bunches of each For the second best .... For the third best .... For the fourth best .... No. 53. Native Grapes. — For the best ten varieties, six bunches of each variety .... For the second best .... For the third best .... No. 54. For the best five varieties, six bunches each For the second best .... For the third best .... No. 55. For the best collection of not less than four new v rieties, not previously exhibited . For the second best .... No. 56. For the best six bunches of Concord . For the second best .... No. 57. For the best six bunches of Creveling For the second best .... No. 58. For the best six bunches of Delaware For the second best .... No. 59. For the best six bunches of Diana For the second best .... No. 60. For the best six bunches of Hartford . For the second best .... No. 61. For the best six bunches of Isabella . For the second best .... No. 62. For the best six bunches of Israella . For the second best .... $12 00 10 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 34 No. 63. For the best six bunches of Martha For the second best No. 64. For the best six bunches of Massasoit, or No. 3 For the second best No. 65. For the best six bunches of Rebecca . For the second best No. 6Q. For the best six bunches of Salem For the second best No. 67. For the best six bunches of Wilder, or No. 4 For the second best No. 68. For the best six bunches of any other sort . For the second best $3 00 2 00 3 00 2 00 3 00 2 00 3 00 2 00 3 00 2 00 3 00 2 00 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 3d. Native Grapes.— For the best collection, not less than six varie- ties, six bunches of each $12 00 For the second best 10 00 For the third best 8 00 For the best dish of six bunches of any one variety . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Foreign Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches of each 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the best two bunches of one variety 3 00 For the second best 2 00 On the second Saturday, October 10th. ^^ All dishes and collections must be composed wholly of fruits not exhibited before. Autumn Pears. — For the best ten varieties, of twelve specimens each $10 00 For the second best 8 00 For the third best 6 00 For the fourth best 4 00 35 For the best five varieties $6 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best 4 00 For the fourth best 3 00 For the best single dish, of twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best . . 2 00 Autumn Apples. — For the best five varieties, of twelve speci- mens each 6 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best ......... 4 00 For the fourth best 3 00 For the best sino^le dish 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Quinces. — For the best twelve specimens 3 00 For the second best 2 00 NOVEMBEE. On the first Saturday, November 7th. Winter Pears. — For the best five varieties, twelve specimens of each $6 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best 4 00 For the fourth best 3 00 For the best twelve specimens, of one variety . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the fourth best 1 00 Winter Apples.— For the best ten varieties, twelve specimens of each, the French Plate, valued at 12 00 For the second best, the French Plate, valued at . . . 9 00 For the best twelve specimens of one variety . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 36 PRIZES FOR VEGETABLES DURING THE SEASON. AIVIOUNT APPROPRIATED, ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS. The specimens offered must be well grown, and placed on tlie tables well washed, correctly labelled, and fully complying with the Rules and Regulations on page 48. Special gratuities will be awarded for well-grown varieties, under GLASS, previous to the opening exhibition. All Vegetables offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the number of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. Non-compliance with the rules will cause the rejection of the articles offered for Premium. Prizes will not be awarded when the articles are judged unworthy. g^^Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the Rules and Regulations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. Whitcomb Premium, $200. For the best Seedling Potatoe originated after January 1st, 1871 ; such seedling to be exhibited before, and tested by, a Committee of this Soci- ety, for at least five years, and adjudged by them to be of superior quality. The premium not to be awarded prior to the year 1878. APRIL. PRIZES AT THE AZALEA EXHIBITION, Fourth Saturday, April 25th. Cucumbers. — For the best pair $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Lettuce. — For the best four heads (Tennisbail) . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best four heads Boston Market Curled . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 37 Radishes. — For the best four bundles §4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Rhubarb. — For the best twelve stalks 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Parsley. — For the best dish of two quarts 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Mushrooms. — For the best dish of twelve specimens . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 PRIZES AT THE OPENING EXHIBITION, Saturday, June 6th. Asparagus. — For the best four bunches, twelve stalks each . §4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best . 2 00 Cucu:mbers.— For the best pair, grown under glass . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Rhubarb. — For the best twelve stalks 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Radish, Long Scarlet. — For the best four bunches . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Lettuce. — For the best four heads 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best . . 2 00 Radish, Turxip Rooted. — For the best four bunches . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Lettuce— Boston Curled.— For the best four heads . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 38 Beets — Egyptian. — For the best twelve specimens . . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 JUNE. PRIZES FOR VEGETABLES AT THE STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION. To begin Wednesday, June 24th, at 12 M., and continue to 10 P. M. Vegetables for competition or exhibition must be on the tables at 12 o'clock, M. Peas.— For the best peck $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Beets. — For the best summer, turnip-rooted, twelve specimens . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best Egyptian, tw^elve specimens, 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Cucumbers. — For the best pair (White Spine) . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best . . . 2 00 Lettuce. — For the best four heads, any variety . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Carrots, Short Scarlet. — For the best twelve specimens . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Onions. — For the best twelve specimens 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 GO Beans. — For the best and earliest peck of string, any variety . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 39 Beaxs.— White seeded Wax, for the best peck . . . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Carrots. — For the best twelve Long Orange . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 For the best twelve scarlet, or Early Horn 3 00 For the second best 2 00 CvBBAGES. — For the best four 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the fourth best 1 00 Potatoes. — For the best peck ". . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 On the second Saturday, July 11th. Beaxs.— For the best two quarts (Shelled) Early White Marrow, $3 00 For the second best 2 00 For the third best . . . . • . . . . 1 00 Cranberry Beans. — For the best peck 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best - . 2 00 Squashes. — For the best Long Warted Summer, four specimens, 3 00 For the second best 2 00 For the third best 1 00 For the best Scallop Squash 3 00 For the second best 2 00 For the third best 1 00 Peas. — For the best peck, any variety 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Anions. — For the best twelve specimens 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Potatoes. — For the best peck, any variety 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 40 Tomatoes. — Eor the best twelve specimens, open culture . . $4 00 For the second best . . 3 00 For the third best 2 00 On the third Saturday, July 18th. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Sweet Corn. — For the best twelve ears . . . . . 4 00 For the second best . . 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Turnips. — For the best Flat, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 On the fourth Saturday, July 25th. Squashes, Marrow. — For the best four $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Cabbages. — For the best four (Drumhead) 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Beans. — For the best peck, Dwarf Horticultural . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 1st. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the fourth best 1 00 Turnips. — For the best Flat, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Corn. — For the best Sweet, twelve ears 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 I 41 On the second Saturday, August 8th. Sweet Corn.— For the best twelve ears, Early Crosby . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the^hird best 2 00 For the best twelve ears, Early Concord 4 00 For the second best . . . ' . . . . . . 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Squashes, Marrow.— For the best four 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, Gen. Grant . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best twelve specimens, Boston Market . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 On the third Saturday, August 15th. Egg Plakt. — For the best Black Pekin, four specimens . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best Large Round Purple 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Melons. — For the best Greenflesh, four specimens . . . 4 00 For the second best . . . 3 00 For the third best 2 00 MuSKMELONS. — For the best four 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Tomatoes. — For the best twelve, any variety . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 On the fourth Saturday, August 22d. Melons. — For the best Greenflesh, of any variety, four speci- mens $4 00 42 For the second best ^3 00 For the third best MusKMELONS. — FoF the best four specimens For the second best For the third best Egg Plants.— For the best Large Round Purple, four specimens, For the second best For the third best For the best Black Pekin, four specimens For the second best For the third best Mushrooms. — For the best dish of twenty-four specimens . For the second best ... For the third best On the fifth Saturday, August 29th. Potatoes. — For the best peck,'any variety For the second best For the third best Beans.— For the best two quarts of Small Lima or Sieva . For the second best For the third best . . SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 5th. Beans.— For the best two quarts of Large Lima .... For the second best For the third best Watermelons. — For the best pair For the second best For the third best Celery. — For the best four roots For the second best For the third best Peppers. — For the best half peck For the second best For the third best 43 PRIZES FOR VEGETABLES, TO BE AWAKDED DURING THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION. September 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th. ^^AU articles exhibited for Prizes in this department must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, m., on Wednesday. Special Prize, open to all Competitors. Cauliflowers. — For the best four heads $10 00 For the second best . . . 5 00 Society's Prizes. Beets. — For the best Turnip-rooted, twelve specimens . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best Long Blood, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Carrots. — For the best Early Horn, twelve specimens . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best Long Orange, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best Intermediate, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Corn. — For the best Sweet, twelve specimens . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best twelve specimens. Burr's 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best Yellow or Field, twenty-five ears, traced . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 44 Cranbeeries.— For the best half-peck $4 00 For the second best For the third best Melons. — For the best Greenflesh, three specimens For the second best . . For the third best MusKMELONS. — For the best three specimens .... For the second best For the third best Watermelons. — For the best two specimens .... For the second best For the third best Beans. — For the best two quarts, Large Lima .... For the second best For the third best Parsnips. — For the best Long, twelve specimens .... For the second best For the third best Potatoes. — For the best four varieties, one peck each For the second best For the third best For the best peck of Jackson ....... For the best peck of Garnet Chili For the best peck of Early Rose For the best peck of Bresee's Prolific (or No. 2) . . . For the best peck of Peerless (or No. 6) For the best peck of any other variety Salsify. — For the best twelve specimens For the second best For the third best Squashes. — For the best Marrow, four specimens For the second best For the third best For the best Hubbard, four specimens For the second best For the third best For the best Turban, four specimens For the second best For the third best 45 For the best Canada, four specimens ^i 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the largest and best Mammoth, not less than 100 lbs., the Society's Silver Medal. For the second best TuKNiPS. — For the best twelve specimens For the second best For the third best For the best twelve Swedish Turnips For the second best For the third best Mushrooms.— For the best dish of twenty-four specimens . For the second best For the third best Celery. — For the best four roots For the second best For the third best Tomatoes. — For the best three varieties, twelve specimens each For the second best For the third best For the best single dish, twelve specimens, of Gen. Grant «' " " " Boston Market . " *' *' " Arlington . '* '* " " Canada Victor . '* " " " any other sort . " *' " twenty-four specimens, any variety . For the second best For the third best Okra.— For the best twenty-four specimens For the second best For the third best Martyxias.— For the best twenty-four specimens For the second best For the third best Cauliflowers. —For the best four specimens .... For the second best For the third best 3 00 3 00 2 00 1 00 3 00 2 00 1 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 46 Cabbages. — For the best Drumhead, three specimens . . . $4 00 Por the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best single specimen 3 00 For the second best . . . 2 00 For the best Red Cabbage, three heads 4 00 For the second best • 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best Savoy, three heads 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Horse Radish. — For the best six roots 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Peppers.— For the best peck 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Onioxs. — For the best peck of any one variety . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best three varieties, of a peck each . . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Egg Plants. — For the best Round Purple, four specimens . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best Black Pekin, four specimens 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Pumpkins. — For the best four specimens, not less than twenty pounds each 3 00 For the second best • . 2 00 OCTOBER. On the second Saturday, October 10th. Cauliflowers.— For the best four heads $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 47 Celery.— For the best four roots ^4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Cabbages. — For the best Ked, three heads 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best Savoy, three heads 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best Drumhead, three heads 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Salsify. — For the best twelve specimens 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Horse Radish.— For the best six roots 4 00 For the second best 3 00 48 RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. All Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables offered for Prizes must have their names annexed, and must have been grown by the competitors. Specimens offered for exhibition by others than the growers must in all cases have the name of the grower affixed, if known. 2. Articles exhibited for Prizes must be placed in the stands by 1 1 o'clock, A M. The weekly exhibitions will be open to the public from 12 M. to 3 p. M. 3. Contributors of Fruits for exhibition or prizes are requested to present the same in dishes or baskets of the Society, or in suitable bas- kets of their own. 4. All contributors exhibiting Plants, Flowers, Fruits, or Vegetables, who desire a repoH of the same, must hand a list to the Chairman of the respective Committees. 5. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Committees, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove or touch them, until the exhibition is closed, when they will be delivered as the contributors may direct. 6. No Flowers, Fruits, or Vegetables will be entitled to a Prize, unless they possess points of superiority ; and the Committees have the discre- tionary power of withholding Prizes, if, in their opinion, the articles exhibited do not merit them. 7. Plants in Pots, to be entitled to Prizes, must evince skilful culture in the profusion of bloom, and the beauty, symmetry, and vigor of the specimens. 8. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examination if re- quested. 9. No article for which a Prize has been once awarded can receive another during the season. 10. The Committees are authorized to award gratuities for any new or rare Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Plants, or Designs of Merit for which no prize has been awarded. When Prizes or Gratuities of the value of $3 are awarded, they may be given in horticultural publications, at the dis- cretion of the various Committees. 11. The Fruit Committee, in making their awards, will consider the flavor, beauty, and size of the specimens; comparing each of these prop- erties with a fair standard of the variety. 49 12. In awarding premiums to Fruits or Vegetables, adaptation to gen- eral cultivation will be deemed an indispensable requisite, but gratuities will be awarded for superior specimens of any good varieties, even though they may not flourish in all situations. 13. When specimens are presented for a name, the exhibitor shall communicate all the information he possesses, as to the origin and the local appellation. 14. It will be the duty of the Committee to exclude from exhibition all inferior specimens. Also, all such Designs as, in their opinion, evince an incorrect taste. 15. The Committees have power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change necessary by giving seasonable notice thereof to the Society. 16. All Prizes not applied for within one year from the time of the award shall revert to the Society for its own use and benefit. 17. No member of any of the Committees for awarding Premiums or Gratuities, shall, in any case, vote or decide respecting an award for which such member may be a competitor, or therein have an interest ; but in such case such member shall temporarily vacate his place upon the Committee, such vacancy for the time being to be supplied by the remain- ing members of the Committee. 18. In order to aflbrd the Committees an opportunity to examine and report on the articles exhibited, no other person can be admitted to, or remain in the Hall between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock on the days of exhibition. 19. The Society's Premiums are open for members only, but Gratuities may be awarded to any exhibitor. 20. Premiums can be awarded only to exhibitors who have complied with the published Rules and Regulations. The foregoing Schedule of Prizes, having received the approval of the Executive Committee, and the Regulations having been confirmed by a vote of the Society, is now published as the List of Prizes for the current year. W. C. STRONG, President. EDWARD S. RAND, Jr., Becording Secretary. Boston, January, 1874. 50 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. The Annual Rose Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 17th and 18th, 1874. The Annual Exhibition of Plants and Flowers will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept. loth, I6th, 17th and 18th. The Annual Exhibition of Fruits and Vegetables will be held in Horti- cultural Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th of September, 1874. Committee of Arrangements. Charles H. B. Breck, Chairman. WALTER RUSSELL, CHAS. X. BRACKETT, WILLIA3I H. HALLIDAY, J. G. BARKER, GEORGE HILL, FREDERICK CLAPP, P. B. HOVEY, GEORGE W. PIERCE, J. B. MOORE, HERVEY DAVIS, J. C. HOVEY. B. G. SMITH. Committee on Fruit. Hervey Davis, Chairman. P. BROWN HOVEY, J. B. MOORE, BEXJ. G. SMITH, FREDERICK CLAPP, SAMUEL G. DAEMON, ALEX. DICKINSON. Committee on Flowers. John G. Barker, Chairman. JOHN C. H0\':EY, W^ILLIAM H, HALLIDAY, C H. B. BRECK, E. FRED. WASHBURN, JOSEPH CLARK, GEORGE EVERETT. Committee on Vegetables. Charles N. Brackett, Chairman. GEORGE hill, GEORGE W. PIERCE, JOSIAH CROSBY, WALTER RUSSELL, JOHN FILLEBROWTST, ANTHONY HATCH. Committee on Ornamental Gardening. H. Weld Fuller, Chairman. Chairmen of Coaoiittees on Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables. 11. nOLLIS HUNNEWELL, WILLIAM GRAY, JUN., CHARLES S. SARGENT. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED BY THE assacljiiEtts finrlicultiiral Sm% FOR THE YEAR 1875. THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, GENERAL AND SPECIAL, AS THEY HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY REVISED AND IM- PORTANT ADDITIONS AND CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE. BOSTON: TOLMAN & WHITE, PRINTERS, 221 WASHINGTON STREET. 1875. Boston, December, 1874. The Committee for establishing Prizes respectfully submit and recom- mend the following Schedule of Prizes for the year 1875. Por the Committee, HERVEY DAVIS, Chairman of Committee for Establishing Premiums. AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PRIZES. For Plants and Flowers $2,800 00 For Fruits 2,100 00 For Vegetables 1,200 00 For Gardens, Greenhouses, etc 300 00 $6,400 00 At the regular meeting of the Society, holden Saturday, December 2, 1871, the following Preamble and Vote were adopted : — Whereas, in awarding Prizes and Gratuities, Section XXXII of the By- Laws and Rule 9 have been neglected : Voted, That the several Committees be instructed, in awarding Pre- miums and Gratuities, to adhere strictly to the Rules and Regulations, and the By-Laws of the Society, and that this vote be printed in the Schedule. Attest : EDWARD S. RAND, Jr., Becording Secretary, SCH EDULE. 160 00 60 00 60 00 40 00 50 00 40 00 40 00 PROSPECTIVE PRIZES, Tor objects originated subsequent to 1860, and which, after full trial shall be deemed superior in quality and other characteristics to any now extant. FRUITS. For the best Seedling Pear, after a public trial of five years For the best Seedling Apple, after a public trial of five years For the best Seedling Hardy Grape, after a public trial of three years For the best Seedling Cherry, after a public trial of three years . For the best Seedling Strawberry, after a public trial of three years For the best Seedling Raspberry, after a public trial of three years For the best other Seedling Fruit, after a public trial of three years FLOWERS. For the best Seedling Rose, after a public trial of three years . $40 00 For the best Seedling Camellia, after a public trial of three years . 60 00 For the best Seedling Azalea indica, after a public trial of three years 40 00 For the best Seedling Tree Pasony, after a public trial of three years 40 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Rhododendron, after a public trial of three years 40 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Azalea, after a public trial of three years 40 00 For the best other Seedling Flower, after a public trial of three years 40 00 VEGETABLES. For the best Seedling late Potato, after a public trial of three years $30 00 For the best Seedling early Potato, after a public trial of three years 30 00 For the best other Seedling Vegetable, after a public trial of three years 30 00 General Rules and Regulations. 1. All Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables offered for Prizes must have their names annexed, and must have been grown by the competitors. Specimens offered for exhibition by others than the growers must in all cases have the name of the grower affixed, if known. 2. Articles exhibited for Prizes must be placed in the stands by 11 o'clock; A. M., and remain until 3, P. M. The weekly exhibitions will be open to the public from 12, M. to 3, P. M. 3. Where a certain number or quantity of Plants, Flowers, Fruits or Vegetables is designated in the Schedule, there must be neither more nor less than that number or quantity of specimens shown ; and in no case can any other varieties than those named in the Schedule be in the stand. 4. When only one Prize is offered for any article only a single speci- men or collection can be shown, but when a second, third or fourth Prize is offered, two, three or four specimens or collections may be exhibited, but no variety can be duplicated. A single dish or specimen may be the same as one of a collection offered for a separate Prize. 5. All contributors exhibiting Plants, Flowers, Fruits or Vegetables, who desire a report of the same, must hand a list to the Chairman of the respective Committees. 6. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Committees, and not even the oicners will have liberty to remove or touch thera, until the exhibition is closed, when they will be delivered as the contributors may direct. 7. No Flowers, Fruits or Vegetables will be entitled to a Prize, unless they possess points of superiority. 8. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examination, if necessary. 9. No article for which a Prize has been once awarded can receive another during the season. 10. The Committees are authorized to award Gratuities for any new or rare Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Plants or Designs of Merit for which no Prize has been awarded. When Prizes or Gratuities of the value of $3 are awarded, they may be given in horticultural publications, at the dis- cretion of the various Committees. 11. No cards of a business nature will be allowed in any exhibition. 12. In awarding premiums to Fruits or Vegetables, adaptation to general cultivation will be deemed an indispensable requisite, but Gra- tuities will be awarded for superior specimens of any good varieties, even though they may not flourish in all situations. 13. When specimens are presented for a name, the exhibitor shall commnnicate all the information lie possesses as to the origin and the local appellation. 14. It will be the duty of the Committee to exclude from exhibition all inferior specimens. Also, all such Designs as, in their opinion, evince an incorrect taste. 15. The Committees have power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change necessary, by giving seasonable notice thereof to the Society. 16. All Prizes not applied for within one year from the time of the award shall revert to the Society for its own use and benefit. 17. No member of any of the Committees for awarding Premiums or Gratuities shall, in any case, vote or decide respecting an award for which such member maybe a competitor, or therein have an interest; but in such case such member shall temporarily vacate his place upon the Com- mittee, such vacancy for the time being to be supplied by the remaining members of the Committee. 18. In order to afibrd the Committees an opportunity to examine and report on the articles exhibited, no other person can be admitted to or remain in the Hall between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock on the days of exhibition. 19. By Section XXXII of the By-Laws, Prizes can be awarded only to members, but Gratuities may be awarded to any person. No Gratuity shall be awarded to any object which shall have been exhibited for a Prize. Nor shall any Prize be awarded to any object not worthy of the same. Nor shall any Gratuity given for any object be of a larger amount than the lowest Prize established for the same object. 20. Attention is called to the Special Rules of the Flower, Fruit, Vegetable and Garden Committees, and all articles not offered in con- formity to the Rules will be disqualified, and Prizes will be awarded only to exhibitors who have complied with the Rules and Regulations. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT. The Society will award Certificates of Merit, from time to time, for J^ew and Superior Seedlings of Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables, and also 'or skill in the cultivation of specimens exhibited. Prizes for Plants, Flowers, Bouquets, and Baskets. Amount Appropriated, Two Tbousand Eight Hundred Dollars. I ■k Special Rules of the Flower Committee. 1. All named varieties of Plants or Flowers exhibited for premium must have the name legibly and correctly written on stiff card, wood or some other permanent substance ; and each separate plant or flower must have its name attached. 2. All prizes oftered are open to all members, but plants or flowers competing for the separate prizes must be of diflerent varieties. 3. Plants in Pots, to be entitled to prizes, must evince skilful culture in the profusion of bloom, and the beauty, symmetry and vigor of the specimens. 4. All exhibitors not strictly complying with the above rules will be excluded from competition for premium. Attention is also called to the General Eules and Regulations on page 4. FEBRUARY. On the second Saturday, February 13. Cyclamens.— For the best six, in pots #6 00 For the second best 5 00 Table Design. — For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 MARCH. On the second Saturday, March 13. Greenhouse Plants. — For the best six, in bloom . . . $20 00 For the second best 15 00 Lily of the Valley.— For the best six, in pots . . . . 6 00 For the second best 5 00 Camellias.— For the best display of named varieties, cut flowers, not less than twenty blooms 6 00 For the second best 5 00 » Narcissus.— For the best six. In pots 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Hyacinths. — For the best ten named varieties, in pots . . $6 00 For the second best 4 00 Cinerarias. — For the best six varieties, in pots . . . . 8 00 For the second best 6 00 Orchids— Winter Blooming.— For the best three varieties . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Parlor Bouquets.— For the best pair 5 00 For the second best 4 00 APRIL. AZALEA EXHIBITION. On the second Saturday, April 10. Indian Azaleas. — For the best six named varieties, in pots . $25 00 For the best six named varieties, in eight inch pots . . . 15 00 For the second best 10 00 For the best single specimen 10 00 Amaryllis. — For the best six distinct varieties, in pots . . 6 00 For the second best 5 00 Hanging Baskets.— The plants to have been growing in them at least one month. — For the best specimen . . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers.— For the best arranged . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 MAY. GERANIUM EXHIBITION. On the second Saturday, May 15. Geranhims. — For the best six named Zonale varieties, not varie- gated $15 00 For the second best 10 00 For the best six named Variegated Zonale varieties . . . 15 00 For the second best 10 00 For the best six named Bronze varieties 15 00 For the second best 10 00 For the best six named Double Zonale varieties . . . 15 00 For the second best 10 00 iPRiNG Herbaceous Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety . . . 6 00 For the second best 5 00 Table Design.— For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Tulips. — For the best ten flowers 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the best general display 10 00 Special Prizes for Geraniums, offered by William Gray, Jr. Open to all. For the best six named Zonale varieties, not variegated For the second best .... For the best six Zonale varieties, variegated For the second best .... For the best specimen Zonale, not variegated For the best specimen Zonale, variegated . $25 00 15 00 25 00 15 00 10 00 10 00 JUNE. OPENING EXHIBITION. The Opening Exhibition will be held in the Lower Hall, on Saturday, June 5th, from 12, 31. , to 3, P. 31. Pelargoniums.— For the best six named Show varieties, in pots $8 00 For the second best 5 00 For the best six named Fancy varieties, in pots . . . 8 00 For the second best 5 00 Calceolarias. — For the best six varieties, in pots . . 8 00 For the second best 6 00 Tree Peonies. — For the best six named varieties . . . 5 00 For the second best ........ 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 6 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best 4 00 Table Design.— For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 3 CO For the second best 2 00 Iris (Tuberous varieties). — For the best twelve named varieties, 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Hardy Shrubs. — For the best display 5 00 For the second best , . 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and va- rieties, one bottle of each $4 00 For the second best 3 00 IvHODODENDRONS. — For the best twelve named varieties, one truss of each in boxes on a neatly arranged carpet of moss, or in vases or dishes of the Society 10 00 Hunnewell Premmms. Open to all. Hardy Rhododendrons. — For the best display of named va- rieties §35 00 For the second best • . . 25 00 For the third best 15 00 Hardy Azaleas.— For the best display of named varieties . . 20 00 For the second best 10 00 For the third best 5 00 ROSE EXHIBITION. The Annual Bose Exhibition will beheld in both Halls on Thursday, June I7th, commencing at 12, M., continuing afternoon and evening to 10, P. 31. All articles for competition and exhibition must be on the tables at 11 o'clock. ROSES. Hardy Perpetual. — For the best twenty-four distinct named varieties $20 00 For the second best 15 00 For the best twelve distinct named varieties . . . . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Hardy June Roses. — For the best twelve distinct named varie- ties 10 00 Moss Ro.ses. — For the best twelve named varieties . . . 10 00 Tender Roses. — For the best twelve named varieties . . . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Roses. — For the best general display . . . . • . . 15 00 For the second best 10 00 %* NorE. — For Moss and Tender Roses clusters of buds are admissible. Special Prizes for Hybrid Perpetual Roses, offered by H. H. Hunnewell, Esq. Open to all. For the best six new varieties, sent out since 1871 . . . $40 00 For the best six named varieties 20 00 For the second best 10 00 10 For the best twelve of any one variety $20 00 For the second best 10 00 All roses competing for these prizes to be exhibited in boxes, the size of the boxes for the six new varieties and the named va- rieties, one foot six inches long, one foot six inches broad, six inches high at the back, and four inches high at the front. PLANTS IN POTS. Greenhouse Plants. — For the best twelve Greenhouse or Stove Plants of different varieties $30 00 For the second best . . 25 00 For the best six Greenhouse or Stove Flowering Plants, of dif- ferent varieties 30 00 For the second best 25 00 Specimen Plant. — Regard being had to new and rare varieties. For the best specimen plant, of a kind for which no special prize is offered 10 00 FuCHSL\s. — For the best six named varieties, in pots . . .10 00 For the second best 8 00 Gloxinla.s. — For the best eight named varieties, in pots . . 8 00 For the second best 6 00 For the best single specimen plant 3 00 Native Plants. —For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Wakdian Case. — For the best specimen 15 00 For the second best 10 00 Fern Case. — For the best, not to exceed fifteen inches in diameter 5 00 For the second best 4 00 CUT FLOWERS. Herbaceous P-eonies. — For the best ten named varieties . . $5 00 For the second best 4 00 Sweet Williams. —For the best thirty trusses, not less than ten distinct varieties 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Paisley Pinks. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six named varieties, exhibited in bunches of three of the same variety . . , 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Summer Herbaceous Plants. — For the best display of named ; species and varieties, one bottle of each variety . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 i 11 Table Design.— For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . $5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Hanging Wire Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 4 00 For the second best ........ 3 00 STRAWrBERRY SHO^A^. Friday, June 25. From 12, M. to 10, P. M. Articles may he brought in until 12 o'clock. Delphiniums. — For the best ten named varieties . . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Summer Phloxes. — For the best ten distinct named varieties . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 JULY. On the second Saturday, July 10. Summer Lilies. — For the best six spikes in bottles . . . $5 00 For the second best 4 00 Carnations. — For the best ten named varieties . . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Picotees. — For the best ten named varieties . . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Table Design.— For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 12 On the third Saturday, July 17. Hollyhocks. — For the best twelve spikes of twelve distinct colors $10 00 For the second best 8 00 Stocks. — For the best display, not less than six varieties. 25 bottles, three spikes in each bottle 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Table Design.— For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Native Plants.— For the best display of named species and va- rieties, one bottle of each 5 00 For the second best 4 00 On the fourth Saturday, July 24, Orchids. — For the best three varieties, in bloom .... $10 00 For the second best 8 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Bouquets.— For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 3 00 For the second best 2 00 On the fifth Saturday, July 31. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . $5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Greenhouse Flowers 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Fungi. — For the best collection 4 00 For the second best 3 00 13 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 7. Balsams. — For the best twelve spikes, eight varieties . . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Hand Bouquets . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, tilling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Perennials 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Table Design. — For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . 3 CO For the second best 2 00 On the second Saturday, August 14. Late Phloxes.— For the best ten distinct named varieties . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best Seedling, the Society's Silver Medal. Petunias.— For the best collection of double and single, filling 50 bottles, not more than three spikes in a bottle . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 Lilies.— For the best display of Lilium lancifolium . . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Greenhouse Flowers 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Native Ferns.— For the best display of named species, one bot- tle of each 5 00 For the second best 4 00 On the third Saturday, August 21. Gladiolus. — For the best twenty named varieties, in spikes . $10 00 For the second best 8 00 For the third best 6 00 For the best ten named varieties, in spikes .... 6 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best 4 00 14 For the best display of named or unnamed varieties . . $10 00 For the second best 8 00 For the third best 6 GO Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets . . . 3 00 ^ For the second best 2 00 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Perennials 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Table Design. — For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 On the fourth Saturday, August 28. Asters. — For the best thirty flowers, not less than ten varieties $5 00 For the second best 4 00 ' For the third best, 3 00 For the best twenty flowers, not less than six varieties . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 l*OMPOXs. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six varieties, in bunches of three of the same variety . . . . 4 00 For the second best 3 00 ' For the third best 2 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 \ For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Greenhouse Flowers 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Baskets OF Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 4. Verbenas. — For the best collection^ filling 50 bottles . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 ^ For the second best 4 00 ^ For the third best 3 00 - For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and ■ Perennials 6 00 For the second best 4 00 15 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . $3 00 For the second best 2 00 Native Pla]sts. — For the best display of named species and va- rieties, one bottle of each 5 00 For the second best 4 00 On the second Saturday, September 11. Double Zinnias. — For the best thirty flowers, not less than six varieties $-1 00 For the second best 3 00 For the third best 2 00 For the best twenty flowers, not less than four varieties . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles . . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Greenhouse Flowers G 00 For the second best 4 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . 3 00 For the second best 2 00. Table Design. — For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . 3 00 For the second best 2 00 # ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of Plants and Flowers — September 2\st, 22d, 23d and 2ith. ^^^ All articles for competition and exhibition must be in place by 12, M-, Tuesday, September 21. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. ^ PLANTS IN POTS. Greenhouse Plants. — For the best twelve greenhouse and stove plants, of diff'erent varieties $40 00 For the second best 35 00 Stove and Greenhouse Flowering Plants. — For the best six distinct varieties in bloom 30 00 For the second best 20 00 Specbien Plant. — For the best, not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is ofi'ered 10 00 For the second best 6 00 Specimen Flowering Plant. — For the best . . . . 10 00 For the second best 6 00 16 Variegated Leaved Plants. — For the best six varieties, not offered in the collection of greenhouse plants . . . $15 00 For the second best 10 00 For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 Caladiums. — For the best six varieties 6 00 For the second best 5 00 Ferns.— For the best twelve named varieties . . . . 15 00 For the second best 10 00 For the best six named new varieties 10 00 For the second best 6 00 Tree Ferns. — For the best pair 15 00 For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection . 6 00 For the second best 5 00 Lycopods. — For the best six named varieties , . . . 5 00 For the second best 3 00 Dracaenas. — For the best six named varieties . . . . 10 00 For the second best G 00 Palms. — For the best pair 10 00 For the second best 6 00 Agaves. — For the best six distinct varieties 15 00 For the second best 10 00 Cacti. — For the best twenty-five species and varieties . . . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Succulents. — For the best collection (other than Agaves and Cacti) of twenty-five species and varieties . . . . 15 00 For the second best 10 00 Best New Pot Plant. — It having never before been shown at any exhibition of the Society, the Society's Silver Medal. Hanging Baskets. — The plants to have been growing in them at least one month. — For the best .... . 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 Gladiolus. — For the best display and best kept during the exhi- bition, of named or unnamed varieties, filling 200 bottles . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 For the third best 6 00 Dahlias.— Prizes to be awarded the second day of the exhibition. For the best twenty-four named varieties 6 00 For the second best ' 5 00 For the third best 4 00 For the best twelve named varieties 4 00 For the second best 3 00 For the best general display of large flowers only, filling 100 bottles 8 00 For the second best . . * 6 00 17 LiLiPUTiAN. — For the best general display, filling 50 bottles . . $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be exhibited on Wed- nesday 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair on Wednesday . . . 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be exhibited on Thurs- day 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair on Thursday . . . 6 00 For the second best 4 00 Large Bouquets. — For the best pair, suitable for the Bradlee or Jones Vases, and best kept during the exhibition . . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Cut Flowers. — For the best display and best kept during the exhibition 18 00 For the second best 16 00 For the third best 14 00 For the fourth best 12 00 For the fifth best 10 00 For the sixth best 8 00 For the seventh best 6 00 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, to be exhibited on Tuesday 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the best arranged, to be exhibited on Thursday . . . o 00 For the second best 4 00 Aquarium with Plants.— For the best 10 00 *or the second best 8 00 Rustic Stand. — For the best specimen, not less than three feet in height, to be planted with choice plants . . . . 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Table Design. — For the best, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height 10 00 For the second best 8 00 Hunnewell Premiums. Open to all. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs. — For the best display, in pots §8 00 For the second best 5 00 OCTOBER. On the third Saturday, October 16. Table Design. —For the best other than a Basket of Flowers . $3 00 For the second best 2 00 18 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair $4 00 For the second best 3 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair 3 00 For the second best 2 00 Chrysanthemums. — For the best specimen plant, early flower- ing variety 2 00 For the second best 1 00 NOVEMBER. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. On the first Saturday, November 6. For the best six distinct named Large Flowered varieties, in pots, • .510 00 For the second best 6 00 For the best six distinct named Pompons, in pots . . . 10 00 For the second best 6 00 For the best twelve named Large Flowered varieties. Cut Specimens 3 00 For the second best 2 00 For the best twelve named Pompon varieties, Cut Specimens . 3 00 For the second best . 2 00 For the best general display, named or unnamed varieties, Cut Specimens, filling 50 bottles 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 . Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged . . . . « 00 For the second best 2 00 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair 3 00 For the second best .... 2 00 19 Prizes for Fruits. AjkiouNT Appropriated, Two Thousand Oxe Hundred Dollars. Special Rules of the Fniit Committee. 1. AH collections and single dishes of fruit oflered for prizes at the weekly or annual exhibitions must have marked upon the card the num- ber of the prize for which they are offered. It will be presumed that any dish not so marked is not intended to compete for a prize. 2. All persons offering collections of fruit for prizes must make written entries, with the names of varieties, before the time fixed for fruit to be upon the tables. Blanks for this purpose will be furnished by the Super- intendent. Single dishes, intended for competition, must be so designated upon the card, according to Rule 1, but need not be otherwise entered. This rule applies to all exhibitions, weekly or annual. 3. All Fruits offered for premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," *' Sweeting," " Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. 4. All fruits offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the number of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. 5. The' whole quantity required of any one variety of fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. 6. Contributors of Fruits for exhibition or prizes, must present the same in dishes or baskets of the Society, or in neat and suitable baskets of their own. Market baskets will not be allowed. 7. No person can compete for more than one prize with the same variety or varieties of fruit ; except that a single dish may be the same as one of a collection. 8. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a premium. 9. The Fruit Committee, in making their awards, will consider the flavor, beauty^ and size of the specimens ; comparing each of these prop- erties with a fair standard of the variety. The adaptation of the variety to general cultivation will also be taken into account. g^*" Competitors for prizes are particularly referred to the General Rules and Regulations on page 4, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. 20 JANUARY. On the fourth Saturday, January 23. No. 1.— Winter Pears.— For the best exhibition of Winter Pears, not less than five varieties, twelve specimens each, to be kept as well as grown by the exhibitor, and to be accompanied by a particular statement in writing of the method by which they were kept $10 00 For the second best 5 00 For the third best 3 00 JUNE. OPENING EXHIBITION. In the Loicer Hall, on Saturday, June 5, from 12, 31., to 3, P. M. No. 2. — Forced Grapes.— For the best two bunches of any variety $10 00 For the second best 6 00 No. 3. — Forced Peaches. — For the best twelve specimens of one variety 10 00 For the second best 6 00 Prizes for Fruits at the Hose Show. To begin Thursday, June 17, at 12, J/., and continue to 10, P. M. Fruits must be on the tables at 11 o'clock. No. 4. — Early Strawberries. — For the best four quarts, open culture $10 00 For the second best 8 00 For the third best 6 00 No. 5. — For the best two quarts 5 00 For the second best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 No. 6. — Forced Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches of each 10 00 For the second best 6 00 No. 7. — For the best two bunches of any variety . . . 5 00 For the seco'nd best 4 00 For the third best 3 00 21 STRAV/BERRY SHOVv^. Friday, June 25. until 12 o'clock. From 12, M. to 10, P. J/. jP/-z4, $3 Rhododendrons. — For the best twelve named varieties, one truss of each in boxes on a neatly arranged carpet of moss, or in vases or dishes of the Society, one prize, $10 Hunnewell Premiums. Hardy Rhododendrons. — For the best display of named varieties, three prizes, $35, .S25, .$10 Hardy Azaleas. — For the best display of named varieties, three prizes, $20, $10, $5 ROSE EXHIBITION. The Annual Bose Exhibition will he held in both Halls on Thursday, June 15th, commencing at 12, M., continuing afternoon and evening to 10, P M. All articles for competition and exhibition must be on the tables at 11 o'clock. ROSES. Hardy Perpetual. — For the best twenty-four distinct named varieties, three of each variety, two prizes, . . $20, $15 For the best twelve distinct named varieties, two prizes, . $10, $8 For the best six distinct named varieties, two prizes, . $5, $4 For the best three named varieties, two prizes, . . . $4, $2 Hardy June Roses. — For the best twelve distinct named varieties, one prize, $10 Moss Roses. — For the best twelve named varieties, one prize, $10 Tender Roses. — For the best twelve named varieties, two prizes, 810, .$8 For the best twelve Marechal Niel, one prize, ... $5 For the best twelve of any other variety of Tea Rose, one prize, $5 General Display.— For the best, tw^o prizes, . , . .*15, $10 %* Note. — For Moss and Tender Roses clusters of buds are admissible. 2 $40 $20, ,$10 $!20, $10 $25 $15 $25 $15 10 Special Prizes for Hybrid Perpetual Roses. For the best six new varieties, sent out since 1872, one prize, For the best six named varieties, two prizes, For the best twelve of any one variety, two prizes For the best twelve of any one variety, one prize. For the best six of any one variety, one prize, . For the best twelve named varieties, one prize, . Special Prize offered hj James Comley. For the best single flower of a Hybrid Perpetual Rose, . $5 All Roses competing for Prizes, except those for the general display, must be exhibited in boxes of the dimensions named below : Length. Breadth. Height. For 24 Roses, 4 ft. 1 ft. 6 in. Back of box, 6 in., front, 4 in. u 12 " 2 " 2 in. " " " " 6 " 1 " 6 " " " " " (( 2 (( -j^ II U (( (( (( it ti Which will be furnished by the Society to all applying for the same on or before May 1, 1876. Stove and Greenhouse Flowering Plants. — For the best six distinct varieties in bloom, two prizes, . . . $30, $20 Speclmen Plant. — Regard being had to new and rare varie- ties. For the best specimen plant, of a iiind for which no special prize is oflered, one prize, . . $10 Gloxinias. — For the best eight named varieties, in pots, two prizes, $8, $6 For the best single specimen plant, one prize, ... $3 Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, two prizes, . . . $5, $4 Wardian Case. — For the best specimen, two prizes, . . $10, $8 Fern Case. — For the best, not to exceed fifteen inches in diameter, two prizes, $5, $4 CUT FLOWERS. Herbaceous Peonies. — For the best ten named varieties, two prizes, $5, $4 Sweet Williams. — For the best thirty trusses, not less than ten distinct varieties, two prizes, $4, $3 11 Paisley Pinks. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six named varieties, exhibited in bunches of three of the same variety, two prizes, $5, $4 Summer Herbaceous Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each vari- ety, two prizes, $5, ^4 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, three prizes, . . $5, 84, .^3 Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes, $4, p For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes, . . $4, $3 STRA\VBERRY SHOW. Friday, June 23. From 12, M-, to 10, P. M. Articles may he brought in until 12 o'clock. Delphiniums. — For the best ten named varieties, two prizes, $4, $3 Summer Phloxes. — For the best ten distinct named varie- ties, three prizes, .$4, $3, $2 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, tilling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, . §3, $2 Bouquets.— For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes, $3, $2 JULY. On the second Saturday, July 8. Carnations. — For the best ten named varieties, two prizes, $.5, $4 Picotees. — For the best ten named varieties, two prizes, . $5, ^4 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, 65, $4, $3 Table Design.— For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $3, $2 On the third Saturday, July 15. Stocks.— For the best six varieties, one plant of each, two Pi'izes, $4, $3 Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, . . , ^5, $4, $3 12 Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, two prizes, $0, $2 $4 On the fourth Saturday, July 22. Hollyhocks. — For the best twelve spikes of twelve distinct colors, two prizes, Okchids. — For the best three varieties, in bloom, two prizes. Cut Flo^vers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, . Bouquets. — ^For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes, For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes, ^10: .$10^ $5, .$4 $8 .^3 $2 ^2 On the fifth Saturday, July 29. Fuchsias. — For the best six named varieties, in pots, two prizes, $10, Cut Floweks. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, |5^ $4, For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Green- house Flowers, two prizes, $6, Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, . $3, Fungi. — For the best collection of named varieties, two prizes, $4, $8 $3 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 5. Balsams. — For the best twelve spikes, eight varieties, two prizes, . Bouquets.— For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes. Cut Flow^ers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, • • • For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Perennials, two prizes, Taijle Design.— For the best, other tlian a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $4, $3 $3, $2 85, 84, $3 §3, $4 $2 On the second Saturday, August 12. Late Phloxes.— For the best ten distinct named varieties, two prizes, For the best Seedling, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. .$4, $$ ■ 13 Petunias. — For the best collectiou of double and single, filling 50 bottles, not more than three spikes in a bot- tle, two prizes, S4, ^3 Cut P'lowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Green- house Flowers, two prizes, $6, $4 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, . $3, $2 Native Ferns. — For the best display of named species, one bottle of each, two prizes, ...... $5, $4 On the third Saturday, August 19. Gladiolus. — For the best twenty named varieties, in spikes, three prizes, $10, $8, $6 For the best ten named varieties, in spikes, three prizes, . $6, 85, $4 For the best display of named or unnamed varieties, three prizes, . $10, $8, $6 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes, $3, $2 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes, . . $3, $2 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, . . $5, $4, $3 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Perennials, two prizes, $6, $4 Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $3, $2 On the fourth Saturday, August 26. Asters. — For the best thirty flowers, not less tban ten varie- ties, three prizes, , $5, $4, $3 For the best twenty flowers, not less than six varieties, two prizes, $3, $2 Pompons. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six varieties, in bunches of three of the same variety, three prizes, .$4, §3, $2 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Green- house Flowers, two prizes, $6, $4 Baskets or Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, . S3, $2 14 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 2. Lilies. — For the best display of Lilium Lancifolium, cut flowers, two prizes, $5, $4 Vekbenas. — For the best collection, filling 50 bottles, two prizes, $4, $3 Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles three prizes, |5, $4, $3 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Perennials, two prizes, $6, $4 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, two prizes, ... $5, $4 On the second Saturday, September 9. Double Zinnias. — For the best thirty flowers, not less than ^ six varieties, three prizes, . . . . * . . $4, $3, $2 For the best twenty flowers, not less than four varieties, two prizes, $3, $2 Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, .$3 For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Green- house Flowers, two prizes, $6, $4 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, $S, $2 Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $3, ^2 ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of Plants and Flowers— Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 19, 20, 21, and 22. g^^ All articles for competition and exhibition must be in place by 12, M., Tuesday, September 19. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. PLANTS IN POTS, Greenhouse Plants. — For the best twelve greenhouse and stove plants, of difi"erent varieties, two prizes, . . §35, $30 Specimen Plant. — For the best, not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is ofiered, two prizes, . $10, $6 15 Specimen Flowering Plant. — For the best, two prizes, Variegated Leaved Plants. — For the best six varieties, not offered in the collection of greenhouse plants, two prizes, For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection, two prizes, Caladiums. — For the best six varieties, two prizes, Ferns. — For the best nine named varieties, two prizes, For the best six named new varieties, two prizes, Adiantums. — For the best six varieties, two prizes, Tree Ferns. — For the best pair, one prize, . For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection two prizes, Lycopods. — For the best six named varieties, two prizes, Drac^nas. — For the best six named varieties, two prizes. Palms. — For the best pair, two prizes, .... Agaves. — For the best six distinct varieties, two prizes. Cacti.— For the best twenty-five species and varieties, two prizes, Succulents. — For the best collection (other than Agaves and Cacti), of twenty-five species and varieties, two prizes, Best New Pot Plant. — It having never before been shown at any exhibition of the Society, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. Celosia Pyramidalis.— For the best four, one prize, . For the best three, one prize, For the best two, one prize, Gladiolus. — For the best display and best kept during the exhibition, of named or unnamed varieties, filling 200 bottles, three prizes, ....... Dahlias. — Prizes to be awarded the second day of the exhibition. For the best twelve named varieties, three prizes. For the best six named varieties, two prizes, For the best single flower, fancy or self, two prizes, . Liliputian. — For the best general display, filling 50 bottles, two prizes, Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be exhibited on Wednesday, two prizes, Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair on Wednesday, two prizes, Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be exhibited on Thursday, two prizes, Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair on Thursday, two prizes. Cut Flowers. — For the best display and best kept during the exhibition, filling 100 bottles, seven prizes, $18, $16, $14, $12, $10, $6 815, .$10 $5, $4 $6, $5 .$15, $10 810, §6 $10, $8 $15 $6, $5 $5, $3 $10, $6 $10, $6 $15, $10 $10, $8 $15, $10 $4 $2 $10, $8, $6 8o, ^4 $4, $3 $2, $1 $6, $4 $6, $4 $c, $4 $6, $4 $10, $8, $6 16 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, to be exhib- ited on Tuesday, two prizes, For the best arranged, to be exhibited on Thursday, two prizes, Rustic Stand. — For the best specimen, not less than three feet in height, to be planted with choice plants, two prizes, Table Design. — For the best, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height, two prizes. Special Prizes, offered by Peter Smith. Anthurium Scherzerianum. — For the best specimen plant, one prize, Lapageria Rosea. — For the best specimen plant, one prize, Stephanotis Floribunda. — For the best specimen plant, one prize, Hunnewell Premiums. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs.— For the best display, in pots, two prizes, $5, $4 $5, .$4 $10, $8 $10, $8 $6 $6 $5 5, $5 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 7. Table. Design. — For the best, other than a basket of flowers, two prizes, Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, two prizes, Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair, two prizes, . $3, $2 $4, $3 NOVEMBER. . CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOV/. On the second Saturday, November 11. Chrysanthemums. — For the best six distinct named Large Flowered varieties, in pots, two prizes, . . . $10, For the best six distinct named Pompons," in pots, two prizes For the best specimen plant, two prizes, For the best twelve named Large Flowered varieties. Cut Specimens, two prizes, For the best twelve named Pompon varieties, Cut Speci mens, two prizes, For the best general display, named or unnamed varieties Cut Specimens, filling 50 bottles, three prizes, . . $5, Baskets of Flowers.— For the best arranged, two prizes Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair, two prizes . $5, <;j)u 3$ .$3, $2 $8, $2 $4, $3 $3, $2 $3, $2 17 Prizes for Fruits. Amount Appropriated, Two Thousand One Hundred Dollars. Special Eules of the Fruit Committee. 1. All collections and single dishes of fruit oflered for prizes at the weekly or annual exhibitions must have marked upon the card the num- ber of the prize for which they are offered. It will be presumed that any dish not so marked is not intended to compete for a prize. 2. All persons offering collections of fruit for prizes must make written entries, with the names of varieties, before the time fixed for fruit to be upon the tables. Blanks for this purpose will be furnished by the Super- intendent. Single dishes, intended for competition, must be so designated upon the card, according to Kule 1, but need not be otherwise entered. This rule applies to all exliihitions, weekly or annual. 3. All fruits offered for Premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. 4. All fruits offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the number of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. A "dish" of Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, Quinces, Figs, Apricots, etc., is understood to contain twelve specimens, and this number will be re- quired of all fruits when not otherwise specified. 5. The whole quantity required of any one variety of fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. 6. Contributors of Fruits for exhibition or prizes, must present the same in dishes or baskets of the Society, or in neat and suitable baskets of their own. Market baskets will not be allowed. 7. No person can compete for more than one prize with the same variety or varieties of fruit ; except that a single dish may be the same as one of a collection. 8. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a premium. 9. The Fruit Committee, in making their awards, will consider the flavor, beauty, and size of the specimens ; comparing each of these prop- erties with a fair standard of the variety. The adaptation of the variety to general cultivation will also be taken into account. ^@^ Competitors for prizes are particularly referred to the General Eules and llegulations on page 4, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. 18 JANUARY. On the fourth Saturday, January 22. No. 1. Winter Pears. — For the best Beurre Langelier, two prizes, $3, $2 For the best Easter Beurre, two prizes, . . $2, $1 For the best Glout Morceau, two prizes, . . $2, $1 For the best Josephine de Malines, two prizes, . $2, $1 For the best Vicar of Winkfleld, two prizes, . .$2, $1 For the best Winter Nelis, two prizes, . . $2, $1 For the best Cooking Pears, of any variety, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. No. 6. No. 7. JUNE. On the first Saturday, June 3. No. 8. Forced Grapes. — For the best two bunches of any variety, two prizes, Jf 10, $6 No. 9. Forced Peaches. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, $10, $6 No. 10. Strawberries.— For the best quart, of any variety, grown in frames, under glass, three prizes, . $5, $4, $3 Prizes for Fruits at the Rose Show. To begin Thursday, June 15, at 12, M., and continue to 10, P. 31. Fruits must be on the tables at 11 o'clock. No. 11. Early Straw^berries. — For the best four quarts, open culture, three prizes, . . . . $8, $6, $4 No. 12. For the best two quarts, three prizes, . . • $4, $3, $2 No. 13. Forced Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches of each, two prizes, . . . . .$10, $6 No. 14. For the best two bunches of any variety, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 STRAV/BERRY SHOW. Friday, June 23. From 12, M., to 10, P. M. Fruits may be brougJit in until 12 o'clock. No. 15. Strawberries in Baskets. — For the best four quarts of any variety, three prizes, . . $15, .$10, $5 No. 16. For the best two new varieties, not previously exhibited, two prizes, $6, $4 19 No. 17. For the best fifty berries of any variety, to be shown in a single layer on the Society's dishes, two prizes, 85, $3 No. 18. For the best two quarts of Agriculturist, two prizes, 84, $3 No. 19. For the best two quarts of Augusta, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 20. For the best two quarts of Boston Pine, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 21. For the best two quarts of Caroline, two prizes, §4, $3 No. 22. For the best two quarts of Champion, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 23. For the best two quarts of Charles Downing, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 24. For the best two quarts of Col. Cheney, two piizes, . • $4, $3 No. 25. For the best two quarts of Hovey's Seedling, three prizes, §4, $3, $2 No. 26. For the best two quarts of Jenny Lind, two prizes, §3, S2 No. 27. For the best two quarts of Jucunda, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 28. For the best two quarts of La Constante, two prizes, S4, $3 No. 29. For the best two quarts of Lady of the Lake, two prizes, 83, $2 No. 30. For the best two quarts of Late Prolific, two prizes, 83, 82 No. 31. For the best two quarts of President Wilder, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 32. For the best two quarts of Setb Boyden (No. 30), two prizes, 83, 82 No. 33. For the best two quarts of Triomphe de Gand, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 34. For the best two quarts of Wilson, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 35. Cherries. — For the best four varieties, two quarts each, three prizes, 86, 84, $2 No. 36. For the best two quarts of any variety, three prizes 84, 83, 82 No. 37. Grapes. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, of foreign grapes, two bunches each, three prizes, 88, 86, $4 No. 38. For the best two bunches of any variety, three prizes, S4, 83, 82 No. 39. Forced Peaches. — For the best twelve specimens of one variety, two prizes, .... 88, $6 $4, $3, $2 13, |2 $5, $3 $4, $3, $2 20 JULY. On the second Saturday, July 8. No. 40. Cherries. — For the best two quarts of any late variety, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 41. Raspberries. — Forthebesttwoquarts, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 42. Strawberries. — For the best two quarts of any late variety, three prizes, . . . . $4, $3, ^2 On the third Saturday, July 15. No. 43. Currants. — For the best four quarts of a red variety, three prizes, • . . . . No. 44. For the best four quarts of a white variety, two prizes, No. 45, Raspberries. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, one quart of each variety, two prizes, No. 46. For the best two quarts of any variety, three prizes, On the fourth Saturday, July 22. No. 47. Currants. — For the best collection, of not less than four varieties, two quarts each, two prizes, . $5, $3 No. 48. For the best four quarts of any kind, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 49. Blacicberries. — For the best two quarts, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 50. Gooseberries.— For the best two quarts, three prizes, $4, f3, $2 On the fifth Saturday, July 29. No. 51. BLACKBERREES.-^For the best two quarts, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 52. Pears.— For the best Doyenne d' Ete, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 No. 53. Apricots. — For the best of any variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 5. No. 54. Pears.— For the best Beurre Giffard, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 55. For the best Bloodgood, two prizes, ... $3, $2 No. 56. For the best Doyenne d' Et6, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 57. For the best Madeleine, two prizes, ... $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 S3, #2, $1 P, $2, $1 $3, 82, $1 $3, S2, $1 $3, S2, 81 $3, $2, $1 21 No. 58. Apples. — For the best Large Yellow Bough, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 59. For the best Williams, two prizes, ... §3, $2 No. 60. Blackberries. — For the best two quarts, four prizes, $4, 83, $2, $1 No. 61. Gooseberries. — For the best two quarts of Native, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 62. For the best two quarts of Foreign, two prizes, $3, $2 On the second Saturday, August 12. No. 63. Early Apples. — For the best Early Harvest, three prizes, No. 64. For the best Large Yellow Bough, three prizes, . No. Go. For the best Eed Astrachan, three prizes, . No. 66. For the best Williams, three prizes. No. 67. For the best other early variety, three prizes. No. 68. Pears.— For the best Beurre Giffard, three prizes, No. 69. For the best other early variety, three prizes, No. 70. Blackberries. — For the best two quarts, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 On the third Saturday, August 19. No. 71. Plums. — ^For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, No. 72. Pears. — For the best Clapp's Favorite, four prizes, $4, No. 73. For the best of any other variety, four prizes, $4, No. 74. Peaches, Cold-house or Pot Culture. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes. No. 75. Figs. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes. On the fourth Saturday, August 26. Pears.— For the best Bartlett, four prizes, . $4, For the best Manning's Elizabeth, three prizes. For the best Pinneo or Boston, three prizes. For the best Kostiezer, three prizes, . For the best Tyson, three prizes, .... For the best of any other variety, three prizes, . Plums. — For the best collection, of not less than four varieties, three prizes, .... For the best dish of any variety, three prizes. Peaches. — For the best dish of any variety, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 No. 85. IkL^>T)RAKES (^Podophyllum peltatiim).—Y or the best twelve specimens, two prizes, .... $3, $2 No. 76 No. 77 No. 78 No. 79 No. 80 No. 81 No. 82 No. 83 No. 84 §3, 62, 81 §3, P, 81 $3, $2, 81 $5, $4, 83 $3, 82, 81 $3, 82, 81 $3, $2, 81 §3, $2, 81 $3, $2, 81 $3, 82, 81 $3, 82, $1 $4, $3, 82 S3, 82, 81 22 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 2. No. 86. Apples. — For the best of any variety, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 No. 87. Pears. — For the best Bartlett, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, $1 No. 88. For the best of any other variety, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 No. 89. Natr^ Grapes.— For the best six bunches, of any early variety, four prizes, . . . . $4, $3, $2, $1 On the second Saturday, September 9. No. 90. Apples. — For the best Foundling, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 91. For the best Gravenstein, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 92. For the best Porter, three prizes, . . . $3, $2, $1 No. 93. For the best of any other variety, three prizes, . $3, §2, $1 No. 94. Pears. — For the best Andrews, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 95. For the best Doyenne Boussock, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 96. For the best Flemish Beauty, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 97. For the best of any other variety, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 98. Native Grapes. — ^For the best six bunches of any early variety, four prizes, . . . $4, $3, ^2, $1 No. 99. Peaches. — For the best .dish of any variety, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 19, 20, 21 and 22. Fruits must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 19th. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. Special Prizes offered by Peter Smith. No. 100. Apples. — For the largest and handsomest dish, one prize, $5 No. 101. Pears. — For the largest and handsomest dish, one prize, 35 No. 102. Foreign Grapes. — For the largest and handsomest bunch of Black, one prize, .... $5 No. 103. For the largest and handsomest bunch of White, one prize, $6 23 Society's Prizes. Apples. — For the best Alexander, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 For the best American Beauty, two prizes, . $3, $2 For the best Baldwin, four prizes, . . $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best dish of twelve specimens of Blue Pearmain, two prizes, $3, $2 For the best Cogswell, three prizes, . . . $3, $2, $1 For the best Danvers Winter Sweet, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 For the best Duchess of Oldenburgh, two prizes, $3, $2 For the best Dutch Codlin, two prizes, . . $3, $2 For the best Esopus Spitzenburg, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Fall Orange or Holden Pippin, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 For the best Fall Pippin, two prizes, . . . $3, $2 For the best Fameuse, two prizes, ... $3, $2 For the best Foundling, four prizes, . . $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Garden Royal, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Golden Russet, two prizes, . . $3, $2 For the best Gravensteiu, four prizes, . ^4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Hubbardston Nonsuch, four prizes, $4, ^3, $2, $1 For the best Hunt Russet, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best King of Tompkins County, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 For the best Ladies' Sweet, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 For the best Lyscom, two prizes, ... $3, $2 For the best Maidens' Blush, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 For the best Minister, two prizes, ... $3, $2 For the best Mother, four prizes, . . $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Northern Spy, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Orange Sweet, two prizes, . . $3, $2 For the best Porter, four prizes, . . $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Pumpkin Sweet, four prizes, . .^4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Rhode Island Greening, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Ribston Pippin, two prizes, . . $3, $2 For the best Roxbury Russet, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best Sudbury Sweet, two prizes, . . $3, ^2 For the best Sweet Romanite, two prizes, . . $3, $2 For the best Twenty Ounce, two prizes, . . $3, $2 For the best Washington Strawberry, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 139. 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No. 181. $3 For the best Yellow Bellflower, two prizes, For the best Crab Apples, four prizes, . ^4, ^3, Pears. — For the best Adams, two prizes, For the best Andrews, three prizes, . . . f 4, For the best Bartlett, four prizes, . . $4, ^3 For the best Belle Lucrative, four prizes, . |4, ^3 For the best Beurre d' Anjou, four prizes, f4, $3 For the best Beurre Bosc, four prizes, . $4, ^3 For the best Beurre Clairgeau, four prizes, $4, $3 For the best Beurre Diel, three prizes, . . $3 For the best Beurre Gris d' Hiver Nouveau, three prizes $3 For the best Beurre Hardy, four prizes, . $4, $3 For the best Beurre Laugelier, three prizes, . $3 For the best Beurre Superfin, four prizes. . $4, $3 For the best Buffum, three prizes, . . - $3 For the best Caen du France, three prizes, . $3 For the best Dana's Hovey, three prizes, . . $3 For the best De Tongres, three prizes, . . $3 For the best Doyenne Boussock, three prizes . For the best Doyenne du Cornice, four prizes, $4, For the best Duchesse d' Angouleme, four prizes, $4, For the best Flemish Beauty, three prizes, For the best Fulton, three prizes. For the best Glout Morceau, three prizes. For the best Goodale, three prizes, For the best Howell, four prizes, For the best Lawrence, three prizes . For the best Louise Bonne of Jersey prizes, ...... For the best Marie Louise, four prizes, For the best Merriam, four prizes, For the best Moore's Pound, three prizes, . ^3 For the best Mount Vernon, three prizes, . . $3 For the best Onondaga or Swan's Orange, four prizes, $4, $3 For the best Paradis d' Automne, four prizes, $4, $3 For the best Pratt, three prizes, . . . $3 For the best Seckel, four prizes, . . . $4, $3 For the best Sheldon, four prizes, . . $4, $3 For the best Souvenir de Congres, two prizes, . For the best St. Michael Archangel, four prizes, $4, $3, For the best Urbauiste, four prizes, . . $4, $3, For the best Vicar of Winkfield, three prizes, . $3, For the best Winter Nelis, three prizes, . . f 3, . $s, . $3, $3, $4, $3, . $3, four $4, $B, $4, $3 $4, $3 s?2, $>1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, .«il 25 No. 182. Peaches. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, four prizes, . . . -SIO, .$8, 86, $4 No. 183. For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, . |4, ^, $2 No. 184. Peaches— Orchard House Culture.— For the best dish of any variety, four prizes, . So, $4, $8, $2 No. 185. Nectarines. — For the best dish of any variety, two prizes, $4, .$8 No. 186. Plums. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 187. For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 188. Native Grapes. — For the best six bunches of Adirondac, three prizes, .... .$3, $2, $1 No. 189. For the best six bunches of Concord, three prizes, $4, S3, S2 No. 190. For the best six bunches of Delaware, three prizes, $3, .$2, .$1 No. 191. For the best six bunches of Hartford, three prizes, $^^, $>2, $1 No. 192. For the best six bunches of Israella, three prizes, S3, .$2, 81 No. 193. For the best six bunches of any other early variety, three prizes, 83, $2, $1 No. 194. Foreign Grapes, — For the best six varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, . . . $12, $10, .$8 No. 195. For the best four varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, .$8, SG, §4 No. 196. For the best three varieties, two bunches each, four prizes, $6, .85, .84, -83 No. 197. For the best two varieties, two bunches each, four prizes, $5, $4, $3, $2 No. 198. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any variety of Black Hamburg Grapes, not less than five pounds, two prizes, .... -810, 85 No. 199. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any White Grape, not less than five pounds, two prizes, .$10, .$5 No. 200. For the best two bunches of any Black Grape, three prizes, 85, $4, 83 No. 201. For the best two bunches of any White Grape, three prizes, ,85, 84, .83 26 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 7. No. 202. Pears. — For the best Beurre Bosc, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 No. 203. For the best Beurre Clairgeau, three prizes, . $4, $S, $2 No. 204. For the best Beurre Die], three prizes, . . 84, .^3, §2 No. 205. For the best Duchesse d' Augouleme, three prizes, $4, 83, 82 No. 206. For the best Louise Bouue of Jersey, three prizes, §4, $3, $2 No. 207. For the best Urbaniste, three prizes, . . . 84, 83, $2 No. 208. Apples. — For the best Alexander, two prizes, . 83, .$2 No. 209. For the best Fall Orange or Holdeu Pippin, two prizes, 83, $2 No. 210. For the best Gravenstein, two prizes, . . 83, $2 No. 211. For the best Orange Sweet, two prizes, . . 83, 82 No. 212. For the best Porter, two prizes, ... 83, $2 No. 213. For the best Twenty Ounce, two prizes, . . 83, ^2 No. 214. For the best Washington Strawberry, two prizes, 83, 82 No. 215. Natr^e Grapes. — For the best six bunches of Allen's Hybrid, two prizes, .... 83, $2 No. 216. For the best six bunches of Catawba, two prizes, $3, 82 No. 217. For the best six bunches of Concord, two prizes, $S, $2 No. 218. For the best six bunches of Creveling, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 219. For the best six bunches of Diana, two prizes, . 83, 82 No. 220. For the best six bunches of lona, two prizes. . 83, $2 No. 221. For the best six bunches of Isabella, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 222. For the best six bunches of Wilder (No. 4), two prizes, $3, $2 No. 223. Foreign Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches each, two prizes, . , . 85, $4 No. 224. For the best two bunches of one variety, two prizes, 83, 82 No. 225. Quinces. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, . . 83, $2, $1 NOVEMBER. On the first Saturday, November 4. No. 226. Winter Pears.— For the best Beurre d' Anjou, two prizes, ^3, 82 No. 227. For the best Dana's Hovey, two prizes, . . 83, $2 No. 228. For the best Easter Beurre. two prizes, . . 83, $2 27 No. 229. For the best Glout Morceau, two prizes, . . $3, $2 No. 230. For the best Lawrence, two prizes, . . . $3, $2 No. 231. For the best Winter Nelis, two prizes, . . $3, $2 French Premiums. No. 232. Winter Apples. — For the best Bald win, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 233. For the best Hubbardston Nonsuch, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 234. For the best King of Tompkins County, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 235. For the best Northern Spy, two prizes, . . $3, $2 No. 236. For the best Rhode Island Greening, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 237. For the best Roxbury Russet, two prizes, . 83, $2 28 Prizes for Vegetables. Amount AprROPKiAiED, One Thousand, Two Hundeed Dollars. Special Rules of the Vegetable Committee. 1. The specimeus offered must be well-grown, and placed on the tables well washed, correctly labelled, and fully complying with the Rules and Regulations on page 4. 2. Special gratuities will be awarded for well-grown varieties, under GLASS, previous to the opening exhibition. 3. All vegetables offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the number of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. 4. All vegetables offered for Prizes at the Annual Exhibition, must have marked upon the card the number of the prize for which they are offered. It will be presumed that any specimen not so marked is not intended to compete for a prize. 5. Non-compliance with the rules will cause the rejection of the articles offered for Premium. 6. Prizes will not be awarded when the articles are judged unworthy. ^^ Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the General Rules and Regulations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Com- mittee. Whitcomb Premium, $200. For the best Seedling Potato originated after January 1st, 1871 ; such seedling to be exhibited before, and tested by, a Committee of this Society, for at least five years, and adjudged by them to be of superior quality. The premium not to be awarded prior to the year 1878. By Rule 4 (page 4) only one variety can be presented by one competitor. APRIL. Prizes at the Azalea Exhibition. On the second Saturday, April 8. Cucumbers. — For the best pair of White Spine, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 For the best pair of English Prize, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 29 Lettuce.— For the best four heads of TenDisball, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 For the best four heads" of Boston Market Curled, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 Radishes. — For the best four bunches of Turnip Rooted, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 For the best four bunches of Long Scarlet, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 Rhubarb.— For the best twelve stalks, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 Parsley. — For the best dish of two quarts, three prizes, . $4, $3, |2 Mushrooms. — For the best dish of twenty-four specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, ^2 JUNE. On the first Saturday, June 3. Asparagus. — For the best four bunches, twelve stalks each, three prizes, . . , Cucumbers. — For the best pair, grown under glass, three prizes, Rhubarb. — For the best twelve stalks, three prizes, Radishes. — For the best four bunches of Long Scarlet, three prizes, For the best four bunches of Turnip Rooted, three prizes Lettuce. — For the best four heads, three prizes, . For the best four heads of Boston Curled, three prizes, Carrots. — For the best twelve specimens of Short Scarlet three prizes, Beets.— For the, best twelve specimens, three prizes, . 64, 63, 62 $4, 63, 62 64, 63, 62 64, 63, 62 64, 63, 62 64, 63, 62 64, 63, 62 64, 63, 62 64, 63, 62 Prizes for Vegetables at the Strawberry Exhibition. To begin Friday, June 23, at 12 J/"., and continue to 10, P. 31. Vegetables for competition or exhibition must be on the tables at 12 o'clock, M. Peas. — For the best peck, three prizes ,'$4, $3, $2 Beets. — For the best summer. Turnip Rooted, twelve spec- imens, three prizes, ....... $4, $3, $2 For the best Egyptian, twelve specimens, three prizes, . $4, .^3, $2 Cucumbers. — For the best pair of White Spine, three prizes, 64, 63, 62 Lettuce. — For the best four heads of any variety, three prizes, 64, 63, 62 Carrots. — For the best twelve specimens of Short Scarlet, three prizes, 64, 63, 62 Onions. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, . . 64, 63, 62 30 Beans.— For the best peck of string, any variety, three prizes, ^4, $3, §2 For the best peck of White Seeded Wax, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 Carrots. — For the best twelve Long Orange, two prizes,' . $S, $2 For the best twelve Intermediate or Early Horn, two prizes, .^3, $2 Potatoes. — For the best peck, three prizes, .... ."$4, $3, S2 JULY. On the second Saturday, July 8. Beans. — For the best two quarts of (shelled) Early White Marrow, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 Cranberry Beans.— For the best peck, three prizes, . . $i, $3, $2 Squashes. — For the best Long Warted Summer, four speci- mens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 Peas.— For the best peck, of any variety, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 Onions. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 Potatoes. — For the best peck, of any variety, three prizes, . $4, .§3, $2 Cabbages. — For the best four, three prizes, . . . . $4, .$3, .S2 Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, open culture, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 On the third Saturday, July 15. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 Sweet Corn.— For the best twelve ears, three prizes, . . $4, $3, .$2 On the fourth Saturday, July 22. Squashes.— For the best four Marrow, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 Cabbages. — For the best four Drumhead, three prizes, . $4, #3, $2 Beans. — For the best peck of Dwarf Horticultural, three prizes, $4, §3, $2 Tomatoes.— For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, . 84, SS, %2 On the fifth Saturday, July 29. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, four prizes, S4, S3, .^2, $1 Turnips.— For the best Flat, twelve specimens, three prizes, $4, $B, $2 Corn.— For the best twelve ears Sweet, three prizes, . . $4, .S3, $2 Egg Pl.int-— For the best Black Pekin, four specimens, three prizes, S4, .$3, S2 31 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 5. Sweet Corn. — For the best twelve ears of Early Crosby, three prizes, 84, S3, S2 For the best twelve ears of any other variety, three prizes, $4, 83. .S2 Squashes. — For the best four Marrow, three prizes, . . $4, $3, ^2 Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens of Gen. Grant, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 For twelve specimens of Boston Market, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 For the best twelve specimens of any other variety, three prizes, S4, $3, $2 On the second Saturday, August 12. Egg Plant. — For the best Black Pekin, four specimens, three prizes, S-t, .$3, $2 For the best Large Bound Purple, four specimens, three prizes, $4, §3, $2 Greenflesh Melons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 Muskmelons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 Tomatoes. — For the best twelve of any variety, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 Beans.— For the best two quarts of Large Lima or Sieva, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 On the third Saturday, August 19. Greenelesh Melons. — For the best of any variety, four speci- mens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 Muskmelons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, . $4, S3, ^2 Egg Plants. — For the best Large Bound Purple, four speci- mens, three prizes, .$4, $3, $2 For the best Black Pekin, four specimens, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 On the fourth Saturday, August 26. Potatoes. — For the best peck of any variety, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 Beans. — For the best two quarts of Large Lima, three prizes, $4, $B, $2 Peppers. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 32 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 2. Bea:^s. — For the best two quarts of Large Lima, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 Watermelons. — For the best pair, three prizes, . . • $4, $3, $2 Greexflesh Melons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 Celery. — For the best four roots, three prizes, . . • $4, $3, $2 Peppers. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, . $4, $3, S2 On the second Saturday, September 9. Celery. — For the best four roots, three prizes, . . . $4, $S, $2 Salsify. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, . |4, $3, $2 Cauliflow^ers. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, . ^4, .f 3, $2 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sept. 19, 20, 21, and 22. g@=^All articles exhibited for Prizes in this department must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday. See Rule 4 on page 28. Special Prizes offered by Peter Smith. No. 1. Celery. — For the best six roots, two prizes, . $8, ^5 Society's Prizes. No. 2. Beets. — For the best Turnip Rooted, twelve speci- mens, three prizes, .$4, .$3, .^2 No. 3. For the best Long Blood, twelve specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, 82 No. 4. Carrots. — For the best Short Scarlet, twelve speci- mens, three prizes, .S4, $3, $2 No. 5. For the best Long Orange, twelve specimens, three prizes, $4, .$3, $2 No. G. For the best Intermediate, twelve specimens, three prizes, 84, . Calceolarias. — For the best six varieties in pots, two prizes, $10, $8 Table Design.— For the best, other than a Basliet of Flowers, two prizes, $4, $3 Tulips. — For the best twenty-five named flowers, two prizes, $5, $4 HrACiNTHS. — For the best twenty named flowers, two prizes, $5, $4 Special Prizes for Pelargoniums, offered by Peter Smith. No. 38. For the best specimen Zonale, not variegated, one prize, ......... $6 No. 39. For the best specimen Variegated Zonale, one prize, $6 No. 40. For the best Bronze, one prize, .... $5 JUNE. On the first Saturday, June 2. No. 41. Pelargoniums. — For the best six named Sliow varieties, in pots, two prizes, .... $10, $8 No. 42. For the best six named Fancy varieties, in pots, two prizes, $8, $5 No. 43. Tree P.eonies. — For the best six named varieties, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 44. No. 45. No. 46 No. 47 No. 48 No 49. No. 50 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. y Cut Flowers. — For the best cUsplaj^, tilling 150 bottles, three prizes, §G, $5, $4 Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, three prizes, $5, §4, $3 Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes, ....... $4, $3 For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes, i$3, $2 Iris (Tuberous varieties). — For the best twelve named varieties, two prizes, .... $4, $3 Hardy Shrubs. — For the best display, three prizes, .$5, $4, $3 Native Plants.— For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, two prizes, 85, $4 No. 51. Rhododendrons. — For the best twelve named varieties, one truss of each, in boxes on a neatly arranged carpet of moss or in the Society's vases or dishes, one prize, .... 810 Hunnewell Premiums. No. 52. Hardy Rhododendrons. — For the best display of named varieties, three prizes, .... $35 .$25, $10 No. 53. Hardy Azaleas. — For the best display of named varieties, three prizes, $20, SIO, $5 ROSE EXHIBITION. The Annual Bose Exhibition will he held in both Halls on Wednesday^ June 20th, commencing at 12, M., continuing afternoon and evening to 10, P. M. All articles for competition and exhibition must be on the tables at 11 o'clock. ROSES. Hardy Perpetual. — For the best six new varieties, sent out since 1873, one prize, .... $25 For the best twenty-four distinct named varieties. three of each variety, two prizes, . . S20, $15, $10 For the best twelve distinct named varieties, two prizes, SIO, $8, $6 For the best six distinct named varieties, two prizes, $6, $5, $4 For the best three named varieties, two prizes, . $4, $3, $2 Hardy June Roses. — For the best twelve distinct named varieties, one prize, .... $10 No. 54. No. 55. No. 56. No. 57. No. 58. No. 59. No. 60. No. 61. No. 62. No. 63. 10 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Moss Roses.— For the best twelve named varieties, one prize, $10 Tender Roses. — For the best twelve named varie- ties, two prizes, $10, .$8 For the best twelve Marechal Niel, one prize, . $5 For the best twelve of any other variety of Tea Rose, one prize, ,$5 No. 64. General Display.— For the best, two prizes, . $15, $10 ***NoTE. — For Moss and Tender Roses, clusters of buds are admissible. Special Prizes for Hybrid Perpetual Hoses, offered by a member of the Society. No. 65. For the best twelve of any one variety, one prize, $25 No. 66. For the best six of any one variety, one prize, . $15 No. 67. For the best twelve named varieties, one prize, . $25 No. 68. For the best six named varieties, one prize, . . $15 All Roses competing for Prizes, except those for the General Display, must be exhibited in boxes of the dimensions named below : Length. Breadth. Height. For 24 Roses, 4 ft. 1 ft. 6 in. Back of box, 6 in., front, 4 in a 12 " 2 " 2 in. " " " " •' " "6 " 1 " 6 " '* " " " " " "3 '• 1 " " " " " " " Which will be furnished by the Society to all applying for the same on or before May 1, 1877. No. 69. Stove akd Greenhouse Flowering Plants. — For the best six distinct varieties in bloom, two prizes, $S0, $20 No. 70. Specimen Plant. — Regard being had to new and rare varieties. For the best specimen plant of a kind for which no special prize' is offered, one prize, $10 No. 71. Gloxinias. — For the best eight named varieties in pots, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 72. For the best single specimen plant, one prize, . $3 No. 73. Natr^e Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, two prizes, . . $5, $4 No. 74. Wardian Case.— For the best, two prizes, . . $10, $8 No. 75. Fern Case. — For the best, not to exceed fifteen inches in diameter, two prizes, ... $5, $4 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. 11 CUT FLOWERS. No. 76. Herbaceous P.eonies. — For the best ten named varieties, two prizes, $5, $4 Ko. 77. Sweet Williams. — For the best thirty trusses, not less than ten distinct varieties, two prizes, . $4, $3 No. 78. Paisley Pinks. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six named varieties, exhibited in bunches of three of the same variety, two prizes, ........ §5, .§4 No. 79. Summer Herbaceous Plants. — For the best dis- play of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety, two prizes, .... §5, $4 No. 80. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, three prizes, $5, 84, .$3 No. 81. Table Design. For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, three prizes, . . ' . .85, §4, $3 No. 82. Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 83. For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes, .$4, $3 STRA\VBERRY SHOW. Wednesday, June 27. From 12, i¥., to 10 P. M. Articles may he brought in until 12 o'clock. No. 84. Delphiniums. — For the best ten named varieties, two prizes, $4, §3 No. 85. Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, §3 No. 86. Baskets of Flowers.— For the best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 87. Parlor Bouquets.— For the best pair, two prizes, $3, $2 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 7. No. 88. Carnations. — For the best ten named varieties, two prizes, $5, $4 po. 89. Picotf:es. — For the best ten named varieties, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 00. Cut Flow^ers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, 85, §4, .$3 12 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 91. Table Desigx. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, ^S, $2 On the second Saturday, July 14. No. 92. Cut Flowers. — For the best displa}', filling 150 bottles, three prizes, .$5, $4, $3 No. 93. Hand Bouquets. ^-For the best pair, two prizes, . $3, f 2 No. 94. Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, S3, $2 No. 95. Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, two prizes, $5, $4 On the third Saturday, July 21. No. 96. Hollyhocks. — For the best twelve spikes of twelve distinct colors, two prizes, .... $10, $8 No. 97. Orchids. — For the best three varieties in bloom, two prizes, -SIO, $8 No. 98. Cut Flowers. — For the best display filling 150 bot- tles, three prizes, #5, $4, $3 No. 99. Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, 83, 62 No. 100. Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes, -13, $2 No. 101. For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes, $3, $2 On the fourth Saturday, July 28. No. 102. Fuchsias. — For the best six named varieties, in pots, two prizes, $10, $8 No. 103. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 104. For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Greenhouse Flowers, two prizes, . . . $6, $4 No. 105. Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, -$3, $2 No. 106. Fungi. — For the best collection of named varieties, two prizes, $4, $3 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 4. No. 107. Stocks. — For the best six varieties, one plant of each, two prizes, $4, $3 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. 13 Xo. 108. Balsams. — For the best twelve spikes, eight varie- ties, two prizes, 84, $3 Xo. 109. Hand Bouquets.— For the best pair, two prizes, $3, $2 Xo. 110. Cut Floweks.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, ^3 No. 111. For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Perennials, two prizes, . . §6, $4 No. 112. Table Design.— For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 113. Native Flowers. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, two prizes, §5, $4 On the second Saturday, August 11. No. 114. Late Phloxes.— For the best ten distinct named varieties, two prizes, $4, $3 No, 115. For the best Seedling, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. No. 116. Petunias. — For the best collection of double and single, filling 50 bottles, not more than three spikes in a bottle, two prizes, . , . $4, §3 No. 117. Cut Flow^ers.— For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, 65, $4, $3 No. 118. Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, 83, $2 No. 119. Native Ferns.— For the best display of named species (not cultivated), one bottle of each, two prizes, 85, 84 On the third Saturday, August 18. No. 120. Gladioli. — For the best twenty named varieties, in spikes, three prizes, 810, 88, $6 No. 121. . For the best ten named varieties, in spikes, three prizes, 86, 85, 84 No. 122. For the best display of named or unnamed varie- ties, three prizes, 810, 88, 86 No. 123. Parlor Bouquets.— For the best pair, two prizes, 83, 82 No. 124. Hand Bouquets.— For the best pair, two prizes, . 83, 82 No. 125. Cut Flowers — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, 85, 84, 83 No. 126. For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Perennials, two prizes, . . $6, $4 No. 127. Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, 83, $2 14 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. On the fourth Saturday, August 25. No. 128. Asters. — For the best thirty flowers, not less than ten varieties, three prizes, .... $5, $4, $3 No. 129. For the best fifteen flowers, not less than six varieties, three prizes, $3, §2, §1 No. 130. Pompons.— For the best sixty blooms, not less than six varieties, in bunches of three of the same variety, three prizes, . . . . $4, $3, $2 No. 131. Cut Flow^ers. — For the best display, fllling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 132. Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 1. No. 133. Lilies. — For the best display of Lilium Lanci- folium, cut flowers, two prizes, . . . $5, $4 No. 134. Verbenas. — For the best collection, tilling 50 bot- tles, two prizes, $4, S3 No. 135. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, §4, $3 No. 136. For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Perennials, two prizes, . . $6, $4 No. 137. Baskets of Flow ers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, §3, .$2 No. 138. Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, two prizes, $5, §4 On the second Saturday, September 8. No. 139. Double Zinnias. — For the best twenty flowers, not less than six varieties, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 No. 140. For the best ten flowers, not less than four vari- eties, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 141. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, §4, $3 No. 142. Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 143. Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $5, $4 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. 15 ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of Plants and Flotcers— Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 18, 19, 20, 21. g^=» All articles for competition and exhibition must be in place by 12, M., Tuesday, September 18. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. PLANTS IN POTS. No. 1-44. Greenhouse Plants. — For the best twelve green- house and stove plants, of different varieties, two prizes, .$35, $30 No. 145. SPEcrviEN Plant. — For the best, not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is offered, two prizes, $10, S6 No. 146. Specimen Flowering Plant. — For the best, two prizes, $10, .$6 No. 147. Variegated Leaved Plants. — For the best six varieties, not offered in the collection of green- house plants, two prizes, .... §15, $10 No. 148. For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 149. Caladiums. — For the best six varieties, two prizes, $6, $5 No. 150. Ferns.— For the best nine named varieties, two prizes, S15, $10 No. 151. For the best six named new varieties, two prizes, $10, $6 No. 152. Adl\ntums. — For the best six varieties, two prizes, SIO, $8 No. 153. Tree Ferns. — For the best two, of uniform size, one prize, $15 No. 154. For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection, two prizes, $6, $5 No. 155. Lycopods. — For the best six named varieties, two Pi-izes, S5, $3 No. 156. DraC-ENas. — For the best six named varieties, two prizes, $10, $6 No. 157. Palms. — For the best pair, two prizes, . . . $10, $6 No. 158. Pitcher Plants.— For the best three, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 159, Agaves.— For the best six distinct varieties, two prizes, $15, $10 No. 160. Cacti. — For the best twenty-five species and va- rieties, two prizes, $10, $8 No. 161. Succulents.— For the best collection (other than Agaves and Cacti), of twenty-five species and varieties, two prizes, $15, $10 16 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 162. No. 163. No. 164. No. 165. No. 166. No. 167. No. 168. No. 169. No. 170. No. 171. No. 172. No. 173. No. 174. No. 175. No. 176. No. 177. No. 178. No. 179. Best New Pot Plant. — It having never before been shown at any exhibition of the Society, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. Celosia Pyramidalis. — For the best four, one prize, $5 For the best three, one prize, .... $4 For the best two, one prize, .... $2 Gladioli. — For the best display and best kept during the exhibition, of named or unnamed varieties, filling 200 bottles, three prizes, . filO, $8 $& Dahlias. — To be examined by the Committee each day of the exhibition, the prizes to be awarded on the last day. For the best twelve named varieties, three prizes, $6, $5, $4 For the best six named varieties, two prizes, . $4, $3 For the best single flower, fancy or self, two prizes, $2, $1 For the best general display, filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $8, $6, $4 Liliputian Dahlias. — For the best general dis- play, filling 50 bottles, two prizes, ... $4, $3 Paiilor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be ex- hibited on Wednesday, two prizes, . . §6, $4 For the best pair on Thursday, two prizes, . $6, $4 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be ex hibited on Wednesday, two prizes, For the best pair on Thursday, two prizes, . §6, $4 Cut Flowers. — For the best display and best kept during the exhibition, filling 100 bottles, seven prizes, . . . $18, $16, $14, $12, $10, $8, $6 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, and best kept through the exhibition, three prizes, $6, $5, $4 Rustic Stand. — For the best specimen, not less than three feet in height, to be planted with choice plants, two prizes, . . . . $10, $8 Table Design.— For the best and best kept through the exhibition, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height, two prizes, $10 $8 Hunnewell Premiums. No. 180. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs. display, in pots, two prizes. -For the best ^O, f^O SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOE 1877. 17 OCTOBEE. On the first Saturday, October 6. No. 181. Table Design. — For the best, other than a basket of flowers, two prizes, ^3, $2 No. 182. Paelor Bouquets. — For the best pair, two prizes, §4, $3 No. 183. Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair, two prizes, 63, $2 NOVEMBEE. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. On the second Saturday, November 10. Chrysanthemums. — For the best six distinct named Large Flowered varieties, in pots, two prizes, $10, $6 For the best six distinct named Pompons, in pots, two prizes, SIO, §6 For the best four named Liliputians, in pots, two prizes, $4, $3 For the best four named Japanese, in pots, two prizes, 65, .$4 For the best specimen plant, two prizes, . . $5, $3 For the best twelve named Large Flowered vari- eties. Cut Specimens, two prizes, ... $3, $2 For the best twelve named Pompon varieties. Cut Specimens, two prizes, .... $3, $2 For the best general display of named or unnamed varieties. Cut Specimens, filling 50 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 192. Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, §3, $2 No. 193. Hand Bouquets.— For the best pair, two prizes, $3, $2 Prizes for Fruits. Amount Appropriated, One Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars. Special Rules of the Fruit Committee. 1. All collections and single dishes of fruit offered for prizes at the weekly or annual exhibitions must have marked upon the card the number of the prize for which they are offered. It will be pre- sumed that any dish not so marked is not intended to compete for a prize. 2. All persons offering collections of fruit for prizes, must make written entries, with the names of varieties, before the time fixed for fruit to be upon the tables. Blanks for this purpose will be furnished by the Super- intendent. Single dishes, intended for competition, must be so designated upon the card, according to Eule 1, but need not be otherwise entered. This Rule applies to all exhibitions, weekly or annual. 3. All fruits offered for Premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," " Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. 4. All fruits oflered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the number of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. A " dish " of Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, Quinces, Figs, Apricots, etc., is understood to contain twelve specimens, and this number will be re- quired of all fruits when not otherwise specified. 5. The whole quantity required of any one variety of fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. 6. Contributors of Fruits for exhibition or prizes, must present the same in the Society's dishes or baskets, or in neat and suitable baskets of their own. Market baskets will not be allowed. 7. No person can compete for more than one prize with the same variety or varieties of fruit; except that a single dish may be the same as one of a collection. 8. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a premium. 9. The Fruit Committee, in making their awards, will consider the flavor, beauty, and size of the specimens, comparing each of these prop- erties with a fair standard of the variety. The adaptation of the variety to general cultivation will also be taken into account. g^^Competitors for prizes are particularly referred to the General Rules and Regulations on page 4, which will be strictly adhered to by the Com- mittee. 1 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. 19 JANUARY. On the first Saturday, January 6. No. 1. Winter Pears.— For the best of any variety, two prizes, 83, $2 No. 2. Winter Apples. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, $3, §2 FEBRUARY. On the first Saturday, February 3. No. 3. Winter Pears. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 4. Winter Apples. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, $3, ^2 MARCH. On the first Saturday, March 3. No. 5. Winter Pears. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, $3, ^2 No. 6. Winter Apples. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, $3, 82 No. 7. Forced Stra-^^^erries.— For the best quart, two prizes, 85? 8^^ JUNE. On the first Saturday, June 2. No. 8. Forced Grapes. — For the best two bunches of any variety, two prizes, 810, 86 No. 9. Forced Peaches. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, $10, $6 No. 10. Strawberries. — For the best quart of any variety, grown in frames, under glass, three prizes, . $5, 84-, 83 Prizes for Fruits at the Hose Show. To begin Wednesday, June 20, at 12, M., and continue to 10, P. M. Fruits must be on the tables at 11, A. M. No. 11. Early Strawberries.— For the best four quarts, open culture, three prizes, . . . .88, $6, 84 No. 12. For the best two quarts, three prizes, . . -84, 83, $2 20 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 13. Forced Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches of each, two prizes, .... $10, $6 No. 14. For the best two bunches of anv variety, three prizes, $5, S4, $3 STRAWBERRY SHOV/. Wednesday, Jime 27. From, 12, M., to 10, P. M. Fruits may he brought in until 12 o'clock. No. 15. Strawberries. — For the best four quarts of any variety, three prizes, $10, $8, $6 No. 16. For the best two new named varieties, not previ- ously exhibited, two prizes, .... $5, $4 No. 17: For the best fifty berries of any variety, to be shown in a single layer on the Society's dishes, two prizes, $5, $3 No. 18. For the best two quarts of Agriculturist, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 19. For the best two quarts of Boston Pine, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 20. For the best two quarts of Caroline, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 21. For the best two quarts of Champion, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 22. For the best two quarts of Charles Downing, two prizes, $3, ^2 No. 23. For the best two quarts of Col. Cheney, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 24. For the best two quarts of General Sherman, two prizes, $4, .$3 No. 25. For the best two quarts of Hovey's Seedling, three prizes, $4, $3, 82 No. 26, For the best two quarts of Jenny Lind, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 27. For the best two quarts of Jucunda, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 28. For the best two quarts of La Constante, two prizes, ^4, $3 No. 29. For the best two quarts of Lady of the Lake, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 30. For the best two quarts of Late Prolific, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 31. For the best two quarts of President Wilder, three prizes, §4, $3, $2 No. 32. For the best two quarts of Seth Boyden (No. 30), two prizes, . . . . . . . $3, $2 No. 33. For the best two quarts of Triomphe de Gand, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 34. For the best two quarts of Wilson, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. 21 No. 35. Cherries. — For the best four varieties, two quarts each, three prizes, §6, §4, $2 No. 36. For the best two quarts of any variety, three prizes, $4, $3, §2 No. 37. Grapes. — For the best collection of foreign grapes, not less than four varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, $8, $6, $4 No. 38. For the best two bunc'hes of any variety, three prizes, 8-^, 83, $2 No. 39. Forced Peaches. — For the best twelve specimens of one variety, two prizes, .... $8, 86 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 7. No. 40. Cherries. — For the best two quarts of any late variety, three prizes, 84, 83, $2 No. 41. Strawberries. — For the best two quarts of any late variety, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 On the second Saturday, July 14. No. 42. Easpberries- — For the best two quarts, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 43. CuRRAisTS. — For the best four quarts of a red variety, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 44. For the best four quarts of a white variety, two prizes, 83, 82 On the third Saturday, July 21. No. 45. Raspberries. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, one quart of each, two prizes, $5, $S No. 46. For the best two quarts of any variety, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 47. Currants.— For the best collection, of not less than four varieties, two quarts each, two prizes, . 85, 83 No. 48. For the best four quarts of any kind, three prizes, $4, 83, 82 No. 49. Blackberries. — For the best two quarts, two prizes, $3, 82 No. 50. Gooseberries. — For the best two quarts, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 On the fourth Saturday, July 28. No. 51. Blackberries.— For the best two quarts, two prizes, 83, 82 No. 52. Pears.— For the best Doyenne d'Ete, three prizes, 83, 82, 81 No. 53. Apricots.— For the best of any variety, three prizes, 83, $2, 81 22 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 54. No. 55. No. 56. No. 57. No. 58. No. 59. No. 60. No. 61. AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 4. Pears. — For the best Beurre Giffard, three prizes, $3, For the best Bloodgood, two prizes, For the best Doyenne d'Ete, three prizes, . $3, For the best of any other variety, two prizes, Apples. — For the best Large Yellow Bough, two prizes, For the best Early Harvest, two prizes. Blackberries. — For the best two quarts, three prizes, $3, Gooseberries. — For the best two quarts of Native, two prizes, . $2, $1 $3, $2 $2, $1 On the second Saturday, August 11. No. 62. Gooseberries. — For the best two quarts of Foreign, two prizes, No. 63. Early Apples. — For the best Early Harvest, two prizes, No. 64. For the best Large Yellow Bough, three prizes No. 65. For the best Red Astrachan, three prizes, . No. 66. For the best Williams, three prizes. No. 67. For the best other early variety, three prizes. No. 68. Pears. — For the best Beurre Giffard, three prizes No. 69. For the best other early variety, three prizes. No. 70. Blackberries. — For the best two quarts, three prizes, On the third Saturday, August 18. No. 71. Plums. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes ^3, $2, $1 No. 72. Pears. — For the best Clapp's Favorite, four prizes, $4, $3, 82, $1 No. 73. For the best of any other variety, four prizes, $4, §3, $2, $1 No. 74. Peaches, Colb-house or Pot Culture. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, . . $5, $4, $S No. 75. Figs. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 On the fourth Saturday, August 25. No. 76. Pears.— For the best Bartlett, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, $1 No. 77. For the best Manning's Elizabeth, three prizes, . $3, $2, $!'■ SCHEDULE OF PKIZES FOR 1877. 23 For the best Pinneo or Boston, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 For the best Rostiezer, three prizes, . . . $S, $2, $1 For the best Tyson, three prizes, . . . . $3, $2, $1 For the best Clapp's Favorite, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, $1 Plums. — For the best collection, of not less than four varieties, three prizes, . . . . $4, $3, $2 For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 Peaches. — For the best dish of any variety, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 Figs. — For the best dish of any variety, two prizes, $2, $1 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 1. Apples. — For the best of any variety, four prizes, $4, $S, $2, $1 Pears.— For the best Bartlett, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, $1 For the best of any other variety, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 Natfs'e Grapes. — For the best six bunches, of any early variety, four prizes, . . . $4, $3, $2, $1 On the second Saturday, September 8. 90. Apples. — For the best Foundling, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 91. For the best Gravenstein, three prizes, . . $S, $2, $1 92. For the best Porter, three prizes, . . . . $3, $2, $1 93. Forthebestofany other variety, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 94. Pears. — For the best Andrews, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 95. For the best Belle Lucrative, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 96. For the best Doyenne Boussock, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 97. For the best of any other variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 98. Native Grapes.— For the best six bunches of any early variety, four prizes, . . . . $4, $3, $2, $1 99. Peaches. — For the best dish of any variety, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 18, 19, 20, and 21. g^^ Fruits must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 18th. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. No. 100. Apples. — For the best Alexander, three prizes, . $8, $2, $1 No. 101. For the best American Beauty, two prizes, . $3, $2 To. 102. For the best Baldwin, four prizes, . . $4, $3, $2, f 1 lo. 103. For the best Blue Pearmain, two prizes, . $3, $2 24 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICtlLTUEAL SOCIETY. No. 104. No. 105. No. 106. No. 107. No. 108. No. 109. No. 110. No. 111. No. 112. No. 113. ,No. 114. No. 115. No. 116. No. 117. No. 118. No. 119. No. 120. No. 121. No. 122. No. 123. No. 124. No. 125. No. 126. No. 127. No. 128. No. 129. No. 130. No. 131. No. 132. No. 133. No. 134. No. 135. No. 136. No. 137. No. 188. No. 139. No. 140. No. 141. No. 142. No. 143. No. 144. For the best Cogswell, three prizes, . For the best Danvers "Winter Sweet, three prizes, For the best Duchess of Oldenburgh, two prizes, For the best Dutch Codlin, two prizes. For the best Esopus Spitzenburg, four prizes, $4, For the best Fall Orange or Holden Pippin, three prizes, For the best Fall Pippin, two prizes, . For the best Fameuse, two prizes. For the best Foundling, four prizes, . . $4, For the best Garden Royal, four prizes, . $4, For tlie best Golden Russet, two prizes, . For the best Gravenstein, four prizes, . $4, For the best Hubbardstou Nonsuch, fourprizes, $4, $4, four $4, $4, $4, §4, $4, For the best Hunt Russet, four prizes. For the best King of Tompkins County, prizes, For the best Ladies' Sweet, three prizes, . For the best Leicester Sweet, two prizes, . For the best Lyscom, two prizes, For the best Maiden's Blush, three prizes, For the best Minister, two prizes. For the best Mother, four prizes, For the best Northern Spy, four prizes. For the best Porter, four prizes. For the best Pumpkin Sweet, four prizes, . For the best Rhode Island Greening, four prizes, For the best Ribston Pippin, two prizes, . For the best Roxbury Russet, four prizes. For the best Sudbury Sweet, two prizes, . For the best Sweet Romanite, two prizes. For the best Twenty Ounce, two prizes, For the best Washington Royal or Palmer Green- ing two prizes, For the best Washington Strawberry, three prizes, For the best Westfield Seek-no-further, two prizes, For the best Yellow Bellflower, two prizes. Crab Apples. — For the best Hyslop, two prizes. For the best Montreal Beauty, two prizes, For the best Oblong, two prizes, For the best Transcendent, two prizes, . For the best of any other variety, two prizes, Pears. — For the best Adams, two prizes, For the best Andrews, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 $3, 62, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, 61 $3, 62, 61 63, 62 63, 62 63, 62) 61 63, 62 63, 62, 61 63, 62, 61 63, 62, 61 63, 62, 61 64, 63, 62, 61 63, 62 63, 62, 81 63, 62 63, 62 63, 62 63, 62 63, 62, 61 63, 62 63, 62 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 63, 62 64, 63, 82 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. 25 No. 14.5. Xo. 146. No. 147. Xo. 148. Xo. 149. Xo. 150. Xo. 151. Xo. 152. Xo. 153. Xo. 154. Xo. 155. Xo. 156. Xo. 157. Xo. 158. Xo. 159. Xo. 160. Xo. 161. Xo. 162. Xo. 163. Xo. 164. Xo. 165. Xo. 166. Xo. 167. Xo. 168. Xo. 169. Xo. 170. Xo. 171. Xo. 172. Xo. 173. Xo. 174. No. 175. No. 176. Xo. 177. Xo. 178. Xo. 179. No. 180. No. 181. No. 182. No. 183. $2 $2 No. ls4. For the best Bartlett, four prizes, . . $4, $3, $2, For the best Belle Lucrative, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, For the best Beurre d'Anjou, four prizes, . $4, .$3, $2, For the best Beurre Bosc, four prizes, . $4, S3, $2, For the best Beurre Clairgeau, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, For the best Beurre Diel, three prizes, . . S3, S2, For the best Beurre Gris d' Hiver Xouveau, two prizes, $S, For the best Beurre Hardy, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, For the best Beurre Langelier three prizes, . S3, $2, For the best Beurre Superflu, four prizes, . S4, So, $2, For the best Buffum, two prizes, . . . $3, For the best Caen du France, three prizes, . S3, S2, For the best Dana's Hovey, four prizes, . $4, $3, $2, For the best De Tongres, three prizes, . . $3, $2, For the best Doyenne Boussock, three prizes, $3, S2, For the best Doyenne du Cornice, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, For the best Duchesse d' Augouleme, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, For the best Flemish Beauty, three prizes, . $3, For the best Fulton, three prizes, . . . $3, For the best Glout Morceau, three prizes, . . S3, $2, $] For the best Goodale, three prizes, . . . $3, For the best Howell, four prizes, . . S4, $3, For the best Lawrence, three prizes, . . .S3, For the best Louise Bonne of Jersey, four prizes, S'*, S3, S2, sj For the best Marie Louise, four prizes, . $4, $d, For the best Merriam, four prizes, . . 4, S3, $2, $] For the best Moore's Pound, two prizes. For the best Mount Vernon, two prizes. For the best Onondaga, or Swan's Orange, four prizes, $4, S3, S2, SI For the best Paradis d' Automne three prizes, $3, $2, $1 For the best Pratt, three prizes, . . . .S3, S2, SI For the best Seckel, four prizes, . . . S4> $3, $2, $1 For the best Sheldon, four prizes, . . $4, $3, $2, SI For the best Souvenir de Congres, two prizes, . S3, S2 For the best St. Michael Archangel, four prizes, P, S3, S2, $1 For the best Urbaniste, four prizes, . . S4, $3, S2, $1 For the best Vicar of Winkfield, three prizes, . S3, $2, $1 For the best Winter Xelis, three prizes, . . $3, $2, SI Peaches. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, four prizes, .... SIO, S8, S6, $4 For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, . S*, S3, S2 S2, $] $2, ^2, S3, $2 $3, S2 26 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 185. Peaches — Orchard House Culture. — For the best dish of any variety, four prizes, . $5, $i, $3, $2 No. 186. Nectarines. — For the best dish of any variety, two prizes, . . -S-i, .$3 No. 187. Plums. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, two prizes, .$5, $4 No. 188. For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 189. Native Grapes. — For the best six bunches of Adi- rondac, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 190. For the best six bunches of Concord, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 191. For the best six bunches of Delaware, three prizes, S3, §2, $1 No. 192. For the best six bunches of Hartford, three prizes, 83, P, $1 No. 193. For the best six bunches of Israella, three prizes, $3, 82, §1 No. 194. For the best six bunches of any other early variety, three prizes, S3, §2, 81 No. 195. Foreign Grapes. — For the best six A^arieties, two bunches each, three prizes, . . . $12, $10, $8 No. 196. For the best four varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, $8, $6, $4 No. 197. For the best three varieties, two bunches each, four prizes, 66, $5, $4, $3 No. 198. For the best two varieties, two bunches each, four prizes, $5, S4, $3, $2 No. 199. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any variety of Black Hamburg Grapes, not less than five pounds, two prizes, .... .$10, $5 No. 200. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any White Grape, not less than five pounds, two prizes, $10, $5 No. 201. For the best two bunches of any Black Grape, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 202. For the best 'two bunches of any White Grape, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 6. No. 203. Pears.— For the best Beurre Bosc, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 No. 204. For the best Beurre Clairgeau, three prizes, . $4, $S, $2 No. 205. For the best Beurre Diel, three prizes, . $4, S3, $2 No. 206. For the best Doyenne du Cornice, three prizes . $4, $3, $2 No. 207. For the best Duchesse d'Angouleme, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. 27 No. 209 No. 210 No. 211 No. 212. No. 213. No. 214 No. 215 No. 216 No. 217 No. 218 No. 219 No. 220 No. 221 No. 222 No. 223 No. 224 No. 208. For the best Louise Bonue of Jersey, three prizes, ....... Eor the best Urbauiste, three prizes, . Apples. — For the best Alexander, two prizes. For the best Fall Orange or Holclen Pippin, two prizes, For the best Gravenstein, two prizes, For the best Mother, two prizes, For the best Porter, two prizes, For the best Tweutj^ Ounce, two prizes, . For the best "Washington Strawberrj^ two prizes Native Grapes. — For the best six bunches of Aga warn (No. 15), two prizes. For the best six bunches of Catawba, two prizes. For the best six bunches of Concord, two prizes, For the best six bunches of Creveling, two prizes, For the best six bunches of Diana, two prizes, . For the best six bunches of lona, two prizes, . For the best six bunches of Isabella, two prizes. For the best six bunches of Wilder (No. 4), two prizes, No. 225. For the best six bunches of Massasoit (No. 3), two prizes, No. 226. Foreign Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches each, two prizes. No. 227. For the best two bunches of one variety, two prizes, No. 228. QuesCes. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, .$4, .§3, $2 S4, $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, .^2 $3, $2 ^3, $2 $3, 82 $S, $2 $S, $2 $3, $2 $s, $2 $S, $2 $3, ^2 $S, $2 $3, S2 $3, $2 So, $4 $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 NOVEMBER. On the second Saturday, November 10. No. 229. Winter Pears. — For the best Beurre d'Anjou two prizes, No. 230. For the best Caen du France, two prizes. No. 231. For the best Dana's Hovey, two prizes. No. 232. For the best Lawrence, two prizes. No. 233. For the best Mount Vernon, two prizes. No. 234. For the best Winter Nelis, two prizes, §3, §2 $3, ^2 $3, $2 P, $2 28 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Premiums for Apples, from the fund established by the late B. V. French. For the best BaklwiD, two prizes, . . . $3, $2 For the best Hubbardston Nonsuch, two prizes, $3, $2 For the best King of Tompkins County, two prizes, $3, $2 For the best Northern Spy, two prizes, . . #3, $2 For the best Rhode Island Greening, two prizes, $S, $2 For the best Roxbury Russet, two prizes, . . $3, $2 No. 235. No. 236. No. 237. No. 238. No. 239. No. 240. i: Prizes for Vegetables. Amount Appropriated, One Thousand Dollars. Special Rules of the Vegetable Committee. 1. The specimens offered must be well-grown, and placed on the tables well washed, correctly labelled, and fully complying with the Rules and Regulations on page 4. 2. Special gratuities will be awarded for well-grown varieties, under GLASS, previous to the opening exhibition. 3. All vegetables offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the number of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. 4. All vegetables offered for Prizes at the Weekly and Annual Exhibi- tion, must have marked upon the card the number of the prize for which they are offered. It will be presumed that any specimen not so marked is not intended to compete for a prize. 5. Non-compliance with the rules will cause the rejection of the articles offered for Premium. 6. Prizes will not be awarded when the articles are judged unworthy. ^^ Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the General Eules and Regulations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Com- mittee. Whitcomb Premium, $200. For the best Seedling Potato originated after January 1st, 1871; such seedling to be exhibited before, and tested by, a Committee of this Society, for at least five years, and adjudged by them to be of superior quality. The premium not to be awarded prior to the year 1878. By Rule 4 (page 4) only one variety can be presented by one competitor. APRIL. Prizes at the Azalea Exhibition. On the first Saturday, April 7. No. 1. Cucumbers.— For the best pair of White Spine, three prizes, $4, $3, ^2 No. 2. Lettuce.— For the best four heads of Tennisball, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 30 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 3. Radishes. — For the best four bunches of Turnip Eooted, three prizes, . . . . . $3, $2, $1 No. 4. For the best four bunches, of Long Scarlet, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 5. Rhubarb. — For the best twelve stalks, three prizes, $3, $2, ^1 No. 6. Parsley — For the best dish of two quarts, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 7. Mushrooms. — For the best dish of twenty-four specimens, three prizes, ^3, S2, $1 JUNE. On the first Saturday, June 2. No. 8. Asparagus. — For the best four bunches, twelve stalks each, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 9. Cucumbers.— For the best pair, grown under glass, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 10. Rhubarb. — For the best twelve stalks, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 11. Radishes. — For the best four bunches of Long Scarlet, three prizes, $3, §2, $1 No. 12. For the best four bunches of Turnip Rooted, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 13. Lettuce. — For the best four heads, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 14. For the best four heads of Boston Curled, three prizes $3, S2, $1 No. 15. Carrots. — For the best twelve specimens of Short Scarlet, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 16. Beets. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 Prizes for Vegetables at the Strawberry Exhibition. To begin Wednesday, June 27, at 12, M., and continue to 10, F. M. Vegetables for competition or exhibition must be on the tables at 12 o'clock, M. No. 17. Peas.— For the best peck, three prizes, . . . $4, $3, $2 No. 18. Beets. — For the best summer Turnip Rooted, twelve specimens, three prizes, . . • $4, $3, .82 No. 19. For the best Egyptian, twelve specimens, three prizes, .... ... $4, $3, $2 No. 20. Cucumbers.— For the best pair of White Spine, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 21. Lettuce.— For the best four heads of any variety, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 22. Carrots.— For the best twelve specimens, of Short Scarlet, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. 31 No. 23. Onioxs. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 2-4. Beaxs. — For the best peck of String, any variety, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 25. For the best peck of White Seeded Wax, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 26. Carrots. — For the best twelve Intermediate or Early Horn, two prizes, . . . . . $3, $2 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 7. No. 27. Cranberry Beans. — For the best peck, three prizes, .$4, $3, $2 No. 28. Squashes. — For the best Long Warted Summer, four specimens, three prizes, . . . . $3, §2, $1 No. 29. Peas. — For the best peck, of any variety, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 30. Onions. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 31. Potatoes.— For the best peck, of any variety, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 32. Cabbages. — For the best four, three prizes, . . §4, $3, $2 No. 33. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, open culture, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 On the second Saturday, July 14. No. 34. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $4, p, $2 No. 35. Potatoes.— For the best peck, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 On the third Saturday, July 21. No. 36. Sweet Corn. — For the best twelve ears, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 37. Squashes. — For the best four Marrow, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 38. Cabbages. — For the best four Drumhead, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 39. Beans. — For the best peck of Dwarf Horticultural, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 40. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, 83, $2, $1 On the fourth Saturday, July 28. No. 41. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, four prizes, $4, $3, S2, $1 32 MASSACHUSETTS HOKTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 42. Sweet Corn. — For the best twelve ears, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 43. Egg Plant. — For the best Black Pekiu, four speci- mens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 4. No. 44. Sweet Corn. — For the best twelve ears, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 $4, $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 No. 45. Squashes. — For the best four Marrow, three prizes No. 46. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens of Gen Grant, three prizes, No. 47. For the best twelve specimens of Boston Market three prizes, No. 48. For the best twelve specimens of any other variety, three prizes, .... On the second Saturday, August 11. No. 49. Egg Plant. — For the best Black Pekin, four speci- mens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 50. For the best Large Round Purple, four speci- mens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 51. Greenflesh Melons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, S2 No. 52. Mus KMELONS. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $4, S3, 82 No. 53. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve of any variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 54. Beans. — For the best two quarts of Large Lima or Sieva, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 On the third Saturday, August 18. No. 55. Greenflesh Melons. — For the best of any variety, four specimens, three prizes, .... $3, $2, $1 No. 56. MusKMELONS. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 57. Egg Plants. — For the best Large Round Purple, four specimens, three prizes, . . . • $3, $2, $1 No. 58. For the best Black Pekin, four specimens, three prizes, . . S3, P, $1 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. 33 On the fourth Saturday, August 25. No. 59. Potatoes. — For the best peck of any variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 60. Beans. — For the best two quarts of Large Lima, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 61. Peppers. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 1. No. 62. Beans. — For the best two quarts of Large Lima, three prizes, $3, §2, $1 No. 63. Watermelons. — For the best pair, three prizes, . §4, ^3, $2 No. 64. Greenflesh Melons. — For the best four speci- mens, three prizes, ....... $3, $2, $1 No. 65. Celery.— For the best four roots, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 No. 66. Peppers. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, §2, $1 On the second Saturday, September 8. No. 67. Celery. — For the best four roots, three prizes, . $4, §3, $2 No. 68. Salsify. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No, 69. Cauliflowers. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $4, S3, $2 ANNUAL EXHIBITION Tuesday, Wednesday, Tliursday, and Friday, Sept. 18, 19, 20, and 21. ^^ All articles exhibited for Prizes in this department must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday. See Rule 4, on page 29. No. 70. Beets.' — For the best Turnip Rooted, twelve speci- mens, three prizes, .$4, 83, §2 No. 71. Carrots. — For the best Long Orange, twelve speci- mens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 72. For the best Intermediate, twelve specimens, three prizes, .$3, $2, $1 No. 73. Corn. — For the best Sweet, twelve specimens, four prizes, $4, $3, $2, $1 5 34 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 74. For the best Yellow or Field, twenty-five ears, traced, three prizes, .$4, S3, $2 No. 75. Cauliflowers. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 7G. Celery. — For the best four roots, three prizes, . §4, $3, $2 No. 77. Tomatoes. — For the best three varieties, twelve specimens each, three prizes, . . • $5, .$4, $3 No. 78. For the best twelve specimens of Arlington, one prize, $3 No. 79. For the best twelve specimens of Boston Market, one prize, §3 No. 80. For the best twelve specimens of Emery, one prize, P No. 81. For the best twelve specimens of Gen. Grant, one prize, $3 No. 82. For the best twelve specimens of any other varie- ty, one prize, $3 No. 83. Okra. — For the best twenty-four specimens, three prizes, $3, .$2, $1 No. 84. Martynias. — For the best tWenty-four specimens, three prizes, P, $2, $1 No. 85. Cranberries. — For the best half-peck, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 86. Greenflesh Melons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, .$4, .$3, $2 No. 87. MusKMELONS. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, ^ No. 88. Watermelons. — For the best two specimens, three prizes, §4, $3, ^2 No. 89. Beans. — For the best Large Lima, two quarts, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 90. Parsnips.— For the best Long, twelve specimens, three prizes, $4, $B, $2 No. 91. Potatoes. — For the best four varieties, one peck each, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 92. For the best peck of Bresee's Prolific (or No. 2), two prizes, $2, $1 No. 93. For the best peck of Brownell's Beauty, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 94. For the best peck of Early Rose, two prizes, . $2, $1 No. 95. For the best peck of Jackson, two prizes, . . $2, §1 No. 96. For the best peck of Snow Flake, two prizes, . ^2, $1 No. 97. For the best peck of any other variety, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 98. For the best collection of new seedling varieties, ^ one prize, the Societj^'s Silver Medal. No. 99. Salsify. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1877. o^) No. 100. Squashes. — For the best Canada, four specimens, three prizes, 84, .$3, $2 No. 101. For the best Hubbard, four specimens, three prizes, $4, .$3, S2 No. 102. For the best Marblehead, four specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, 82 No. 103. For the best Marrow, four specimens, three prizes, .... ... 84, 83, $2 No. 104. For the best Turban, four specimens, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 105. For the largest and best Mammoth, not less than 100 lbs., one prize, the Society's Bronze Medal. No. 106. Turnips. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, 83, 82, $1 No. 107. For the best twelve Swedish Turnips, three prizes, 83, 82, 81 No. 108. Cabbages. — For the best Drumhead, three speci- mens, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 109. For the best Eed, three specimens, three prizes, 84, $3, $2 No. 110. For the best Savoy, three specimens, three prizes, 84, $3, 82 No. ill. Horseradish.— For the best six roots, three prizes, 84, 83> 82 No. 112. Peppers. — For the best twenty-four specimens, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 113. Onioxs. — For the best peck of any variety, three prizes, 83, 82, 81 No. 114. For the best three varieties, one peck each, three prizes, $Oy 84, 83 No. 115. Egg Plants. — For the best Black Pekin, four specimens, three prizes, 84, 83, §2 No. 116. For the best Pound Purple, four specimens, three prizes, 84, 83, 82 No. 117. Endive. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, 83, 82, 81 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 6- No. 118. Cauliflowers. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, 84, 83, ^2 No. 119. Celery. — For the best four roots, three prizes, . 84, 83, ^2 No. 120. Cabbages. — For the best Drumhead, three speci- imens, two prizes, 83, 82 No. 121. For the best Ped, three specimens, two prizes, . 83, 82 No. 122. For the best Savoy, three specimens, two prizes, $3, 82 No. 123. Salsify.— For the best twelve specimens, two prizes, 83, 82 No. 124. Horseradish. — For the best six roots, two prizes, 83, $2 36 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. NOVEMBER. On the second Saturday, November 10. No. 125. Cauliflowers.— For the best four specimens, two prizes, . . • #4, $3 No. 126. Celery. — For the best four roots, two prizes, . $4, $3 No. 127. Cabbages. — For the best Red, three specimens, three prizes, §3, $2, |1 No. 128, For the best Savoy, three specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 Prizes for Gardens, Greenhouses, etc. Amount Appropriated, Two Hundred Dollars. Special Rules of the Garden Committee. 1. All applications for a visit must be made to the Chairman of the Committee, either personally or in writing, on or before the first of August. 2. No Garden or Grounds of less than one-half an acre, and this well stocked and under fine cultivation, can compete for premium. 3. It shall be the duty of the Committee to select from the applications those which may seem most deserving of notice, and to visit as many places and as often as they may deem it expedient. 4. In making all examinations, the utmost regard must be paid to economy and general thrift; in cases, however, of pleasure, landscape, or ornamental grounds, more allowance must be made for taste and design, and a gratuity, or complimentary notice, may be made at the discretion of the Committee. 5. No person shall be a competitor for the highest prize for more than two years out of five. 6. The Committee may, at their discretion, give gratuities, or substi- tute gratuities for prizes, as may best promote the objects of the Society, and meet special cases ; always, of course, within the limits of the ap- propriation. 7. Competitors for the prizes shall furnish to the Committee, if re- quired, a written statement of their mode of cultivation, quantity and kind of manure applied, amount of labor, and any other particulars, under the penalty of a forfeiture of such prizes, if withheld. 8. The expenses of the Committee shall be paid by the Society, and a record shall be kept by the Chairman of all places visited. PRIZES. For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept. Ornamental Grounds around the homestead, two prizes, $25, $15 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Fruit Garden through the season (Tree fruits), two prizes, $25, .$15 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Garden of Small Fruits through the season, two prizes, $25, $15 38 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Flower Garden through the season, two prizes, . . $25, $15 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Vegetable Garden through the season, two prizes, . $25, $15 Hunnewell Triennial Premiums. For an Estate of not less than four acres, which shall be laid out with the most taste, planted most judiciously, and kept in the best order for three consecutive years, a prize of $160 For an Estate of not less than two acres, on the same conditions, $120 For an Estate of not less than one acre, on the same conditions, $80 In Gratuities, $40 $400 ^^ The foregoing Schedule of Prizes, having received the approval of the Executive Committee, and the Regulations having been confirmed by a vote of the Society, is now published as the List of Prizes for the cur- rent year. FRANCIS PARKMAN, President. ROBERT MANNING, Recording Secretary. Boston, January, 1877. ANNUAL EXHIBITIONS. The Annual Rose Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be held at Horticultural Hall, on Wednesday, June 20th, 1877, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. The Strawberry Show will be on Wednesday, June 27th, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. The Annual Exhibition of Plants, Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables, will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st of September, 1877. Committee of Arrangements. Charles H. B. Breck, Chairman, J. G. BARKER, CHAS. N. BRACKETT, C. M. ATKINSON, HERVEY DAVIS, GEORGE HILL, JOSEPH H. W^OODFORD, CHARLES F. CURTIS, GEORGE W. PIERCE, WILLIAM H. SPOONER, E, F. WASHBURN, JOHN C. HOVEY, JAMES COMLEY. Committee on Plants and Flo^vers. John G. Barker, Chairman. JOHN C. HOVEY, W^ILLIAM H. HALLIDAY, GEORGE EVERETT, WILLIAM H. SPOONER, PATRICK NORTON, E. H. HITCHINGS. Committee on Fruits. Hervey Davis, Chairman. p. BROWN HOVEY, JOHN B. MOORE, BENJ. G. SMITH, CHARLES F. CURTIS, DANIEL T. CURTIS, E. W. WOOD. Committee on Vegetables. Charles N. Brackett, Chairman. WALTER RUSSELL, JOHN FILLEBROW'N. ANTHONY H^iTCH, GEORGE W. PIERCE, JOSIAH CROSBY. S.V]\IUEL HARTWELL. Committee on Gardens, Joseph H. Woodford, Chairman. CnAiRMEN>©F Committees on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables. JAMES CRDIC^SIIANKS, HENRY A. GANE. CHARLES A. PUTNAM. ^ -^J??^^ SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED BY THE assac|iisetts lortkultoral ^m% FOR THE YEAR 1878. THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, GENERAL AND SPECIAL. COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS. BOSTON : PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY. 1878. Boston, December, 1877. The Committee for Establisliing Prizes respectfully submit and recommend the following Schedule of Prizes for the year 1878. For the Committee, JOHN B. MOORE, Chairman of Commitiee for Estallishing Premiums. AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PRIZES. For Plants and Flowers, $2,250 00 For Fruits, 1,425 00 For Vegetables, 750 00 For Gardens, Greenhouses, etc., ...... 150 00 $4,575 00 At the regular meeting of the Society, holden Saturday, December 2, 1871, it was Voted, That the several Committees be instructed, in awarding Premiums and Gratuities, to adhere strictly to the Rules and Regulations and the By- Laws of the Society, and that this vote be printed in the Schedule. Attest : EDWARD S. RAND, Jr., Recording Secretary. SCHEDULE PROSPECTIVE PRIZES. For objects originated subsequent to 1860, and which, after a trial satisfactory to the several committees, shall be deemed superior in quality or some other characteristic, to any now extant. All awards of Prospective Prizes to be recommended to the Society for approval on the first Saturday in December of each year, and to be made by the committees, subject to such approval. These prizes can be awarded only to the originators of the productions for which they are offered. FEUITS. For the best Seedling Pear, For the best Seedling Apple, For the best Seedling Hardy Grape, For the best Seedling Cherry, . For the best Seedling Strawberry, For the best Seedling Raspberry, For the best other Seedling Fruit, $60 00 60 00 60 00 40 00 50 00 40 00 40 00 FLOWERS. For the best Seedling Rose, §40 00 For the best Seedling Camellia, 60 00 For the best Seedling Azalea Indica, 40 00 For the best Seedling Tree Paeony, ^ . 40 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Rhododendron, . . . . . 40 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Azalea, 40 00 For the best other Seedling Flower, 40 00 VEGETABLES. For the best Seedling early Potato, $30 00 For the best Seedling late Potato, 30 00 For the best other Seedling Vegetable, 30 00 G-eneral Rules and Regulations. 1. All Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables offered for Prizes must have their names annexed, and must have been grown by the competitors. Specimens offered for exhibition by others than the growers must in all cases have the names of the growers aflo^xed, if known. 2. Articles exhibited for Prizes must be placed in the stands by 11 o'clock, A. M., and remain until 3, P. M., except from the first of January until the last Saturday in March, inclusive ; and from the third Saturday in November to the last Saturday in December, inclusive, when they may be removed at 2, P. M. The weekly exhibitions will be open to the public at 12, M. 3. Where a certain number or quantity of Plants, Flowers, Fruits, or Veg- etables is designated in the Schedule, there must be neither more nor less than that number or quantity of specimens shown ; and in no case can any other varieties than those named in the Schedule be in the stand. 4. "When only one Prize is offered for any article, only a single specimen or collection can be shown, but when a second, third, or fourth Prize is offered, two, three, or four specimens or collections may be exhibited, but no variety can be duplicated. A single dish or specimen may be the same as one of a collection offered for a separate Prize. 5. All contributors exhibiting Plants, Flowers, Fruits, or Vegetables, who desire reports of the same, must hand lists to the Chairmen of the respective Committees. 6. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Committees, and 7io^ even the owners will have liberty to remove or touch them, until the exliibition is closed, when they will be delivered as the contributors may direct. 7. No Flowers, Fruits, or Vegetables will be entitled to a Prize unless they possess points of superiority. 8. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examination, if necessary. 9. The Connuittees are authorized to award Gratuities for any new or rare Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Plants, or Designs of merit for which no Prize has been offered. When Prizes or Gratuities of the value of three dollars are awarded, they may be given in horticultural publications, at the discretion of the various Committees. 10. No cards of a business nature will be allowed in any exhibition. 11. In awarding Premiums for Fruits or Vegetables, adaptation to general cultivation will be deemed an indispensable requisite, but Gratuities will be awarded for superior specimens of any good varieties, even though they may not flourish in all situations. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 0 12. When specimens are presented for a name, the exhibitor shall commu- nicate all the information he possesses as to the origin and the local appella- tion. 13. It will he the duty of the Committees to exclude from exhihiiion all in- ferior specimens. Also, all such Designs as, in their opinion, evince an in- correct taste. 14. The Committees have power to change the time of exliibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change necessary, by giving seasonable notice thereof to the Society. 15. All Prizes not applied for within one year from the time of the award shall revert to the Society for its own use and benefit. 16. No member of any of the Committees for awarding Premiums or Gra- tuities shall, in any case, vote or decide respecting an award for which such member may be a competitor, or in which he may have an interest ; but in such case such member shall temporarily vacate his place upon the Commit- tee, such vacancy for the time being to be supplied by the remaining members of the Committee. 17. In order to afford the Committees an opportunity to examine and report on the articles exhibited, no other person can be admitted to or remain in the Hall between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock on the days of exhibition. 18. By Section XXXIII of the By-Laws, Prizes or Gratuities may be award- ed to any person, but no Gratuity shall be awarded for any object which shaU have been exhibited for a Prize. Nor shall any Prize be awarded for any ob- ject not worthy of the same. Nor shall any Gratuity given for any object be of a larger amount than the lowest Prize established for the same object; but, by vote of the Society, this provision applies only to the award of Prizes, and not to the general award of Gratuities. 19. Attention is called to the Special Eules of the Plower, Fruit, Vegetable, and Garden Committees, and all articles not offered in conformity to the Rules will be disqualified, and Prizes will be awarded only to exhibitors who have complied with the Rules and Regulations. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT. The Society will award Certificates of Mekit, from time to time, for New and Superior Seedlings of Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables, and also for skill in the cultivation of specimens exhibited. Prizes for Plants, Flowers, Etc. Amount Appropriated, Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars. Special Eules of the Flower Committee. 1. All named varieties of Plants or Flowers exhibited for premium must have the name legihly and correctly written on stiff card, wood, or some other permanent substance ; and each separate plant or flower must have its name attached. 2. All Plants, Flowers, Bouquets, Designs, etc., offered for prizes at the Weekly or Annual Exhibitions, must have marked upon the card the number of the Prize for which they are offered. It will be pre- sumed that any article not so marked is not intended to compete for a prize. 3. All prizes offered are open to all persons, but plants or flowers com- peting for the separate prizes must be of different varieties. 4. Plants in Pots to be entitled to Prizes, must evince skilful culture in the profusion of bloom, and the beauty, symmetry, and vigor of the specimens. 5. All exhibitors not strictly complying with the above rules will be ex- cluded from competition for premium. Attention is also called to the General Kules and Regulations on page 4. 6. No gratuities will be awarded on other than regular prize days, except for objects of special merit. MARCH. On the first Saturday, March 2. No. 1. Camellias. — For the best display of named varieties, cut flowers, not less than twenty blooms, two prizes, ........ $5, $4 No. 2. Orchids, Winter Bloojiing. — For the best single plant three prizes, $6, $4, $2 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, two prizes, . $5, $4 Cyclamens. — For the best six pots, two prizes, . . $6, $5 Cut Flowers.— For the best display, filling fifty bottles, one prize, $5 No. 6. Hybrid Perpetual Roses. — For the best six plants in pots, of distinct varieties, two prizes, . . . $10, $8 No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 7 No. 7. For the best three plants in pots, of distinct varieties, three prizes, . . • $6, §5, 84 For the best single plant in a pot, three prizes, . 84, $3, $2 For the best twelve blooms of tvrelve distinct named varieties, one prize, ...... §8 For the best six blooms of six distinct named varie- ties, one prize, ....... $4 Texdek Eoses. — For the best twelve cut blooms, of twelve distinct named varieties, one prize, . §6 For the best six cut blooms, of six distinct named varieties, two prizes, $4, $3 Htacixths. — For the best twelve distinct named varie- ties, in pots, one prize, 86 For the best six distinct named varieties in pots, one prize, .84 For the best three distinct named varieties in pots, one prize, ^2 Amaryllis. — For the best three varieties in pots, three prizes, 84, S3, 82 Violets. — For the best six pots, two prizes, . . $5, $4 Haedt Flowering Shrubs, Forced. — For the best six in pots, of six distinct varieties, one prize, . $8 No. 19. For the best three, in pots of three distinct varieties, one prize, ........ $5 No. 8. No. 9. No. 10. No. 11. No. 12. No. 13. No. 14. No. 15. No. 16. No. 17. No. 18. APKIL. No. 20. No. 21. No. 22. No. 23. No. 24. No. 25. No. 26. No. 27. AZALEA EXHIBITION. On the first Saturday, April 6. Indian 'Azaleas. — For the best six named varieties in pots, one prize, For the best six named varieties, in not exceeding ten inch pots, two prizes, .... For the best single specimen, two prizes, Greenhouse Plants. — For the best six in bloom not including Azaleas, two prizes, Cinerarias. — For the best six varieties, in pots, tvvo prizes, For the best single plant, one prize, Pansies. — For the best six distinct varieties in pots three prizes, ...... Basket of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, ........ $10, $8, $15, $6, t, $3, $10 $4 $3 84, $3 8 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUKAL SOCIETY. MAY. PELARGONIUM EXHIBITION. On the first Saturday, May 4. No. 28. Pelargoniums. — For the best six named Zonale varie- ties, not variegated, two prizes, .... $10 No. 29. For the best six named Variegated Zonale varieties, two prizes, ....... $10 No. 30. For the best single named Bronze variety, two prizes, $5 No. 31. For the best six named Double Zonale varieties, two prizes, ........ $10 No. 32. For the best six named show varieties, in pots, two prizes, ........ $10 No. 33. For the best six named fancy varieties, in pots, two prizes, $10 No. 34. Spring Herbaceous Plants (Open culture). — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety, two prizes, . . $6 No. 35. Calceolarias. — For the best six varieties, in pots, two prizes, $8 No. 36. Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, ...... $4 No. 37. Tulips. — For the best twenty-five named flowers, two prizes, $5 No. 38. Hyacinths. — For the best twenty named flowers, two prizes, $5 JUNE. On the first Saturday, June 1. No. 39. Tree Peonies. — For the best six named varieties, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 40. Cut Flov^ers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $6, $5, $4 No. 41. Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 42. Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 43. For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 44. Iris (Tuberous varieties). — For the best twelve named varieties, two prizes, $4, $3 $3, $2, $1 64, $3, $2 $10, $5 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. No. 45. Hardy Flowering Shrubs. — For the best twenty named varieties, cut blooms, one prize, No. 46. For the best twelve named varieties, cut blooms, one prize, ......... No. 47. For the best display of cut blooms, three prizes, No. 48. Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, three prizes, ........ No. 49. Rhododendrons. — For the best general display, two prizes, ......... Hunnewell Premivims. Hardy Ehododendrons, to be exhibited in Rose Boxes. (See next page.) For the best forty-eight trusses of blooms of named varieties, two prizes, ...... $20, $15 For the best twenty-four trusses of blooms of named varieties, two prizes, ...... $10, $7 For the best twelve trusses of blooms of named varieties, two prizes, $8, $6 For the best single truss of blooms, two prizes, . $4, $2 Hardy Azaleas. — For the best twenty-four named varieties, one prize, $12 For the best twelve named varieties, two prizes, . $7, $5 For the best six named varieties, two prizes, . . $4, $3 For the best cluster of trusses, one prize, . . $2 ROSE EXHIBITION. The Annual Rose Exhibition will be held in both Ralls on Wednesday, June Idth, commencing at 12, 31., continuing afternoon and evening to 10, P. 31. All articles for competition and exhibition must be on the tables at 11 o'clock. ROSES. No. 58. Hardy Perpetual.— For the best six new varieties, sent out since 1875, three prizes, . . . $10, $6, $4 No. 59. For the best twenty-four distinct named varieties, three of each variety, three prizes, . . $20, $15, $10 No. 60. For the best twelve distinct named varieties, three prizes, ........ $10, $8, $6 No. 61. For the best six distinct named varieties, three prizes, $6, $5, $4 No. 62. For the best three named varieties, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 2 No. 50. No. 51. No. 52. No. 53. No. 54. No. 55. No. 56. No. 57. 10 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 63. Moss Roses. — For the best twelve named varieties, three clusters of a variety, three prizes, . . ^8, $6, $4 No. 64. Tea Roses. — For the best twelve Marechal Niel, one prize, $5 No. 65. For the best twelve of any other variety of Tea Rose, one prize, $5 No. 66. General Display.— For the best, three prizes, . $10, $8, $5 All Roses competing for Prizes, except those for the General Display, must be exhibited in boxes of the dimensions named below : • a Length. Breadth. Height. I For 24 Roses, 4 ft. 1 ft. 6 in. Back of box, 6 in., front, 4 in. ii 12 " 2 " 2 in. " " " '* "■ " " (( n ii 1 " 6 " " '^ " " " " " J (( Q "1 " " " '' " '' '' " 4 Which will be furnished by the Society to all applying for the same on or be- fore May 1, 1878. No. 67. Stove and Greenhouse Flowering Plants. — For the best six distinct varieties in bloom, three prizes, $25, $15, $10 No. 68. Specimen Plant. — Regard being had to new and rare | varieties. For the best specimen plant of a kind i for which no special prize is offered, two prizes, |8, $6 No. 69. Gloxinias. — For the best six named varieties in pots, three prizes, $6, $5, $3 No. 70. For the best single specimen plant, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 71. Fern Case (filled with Choice Plants). — For the best, not to exceed fifteen inches in diameter, two prizes, ........ $5, $4 No. 72. FuscHiAS. — For the best six distinct named varieties, in not exceeding eight inch pots, two prizes, . $6, $4 CUT FLOWERS. No. 73. Herbaceous Peonies. — For the best ten named vari- eties, three prizes, $5, $4, $2 No. 74. Sweet Williams. — For the best thirty trusses, not less than six distinct varieties, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 75. Summer Herbaceous Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety, three prizes, ...... $5, $4, $3 No. 76. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, three prizes, . $5, |4, $3 No. 77. Bouquets. — For the best pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes $4, $3 No. 78. For the best pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes, . $4, $3 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 11 STRAV/BERRY SHOV/. Wednesday, June 26. From 12, J/., to 10, P. M. Articles may he brought in until 12 o'clock. No. 79. Delphiniums. — For the best six named varieties, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 80. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bot- tles, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 81. Baskets or Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 6. No. 82. Carnations and Picotees. — For the best display of cut blooms, filling twenty-four bottles, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 83. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bot* ties, three prizes, ^5, $4, $3 No. 84. Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, ...... $3, $2 On the second Saturday, July 13. No. 85. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, ....... $5, $4, $3 No. 86. Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 87. Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $3, $2 On the third Saturday, July 20. Hollyhocks. — For the best twelve blooms, of twelve distinct colors, two prizes, $6, $4 For the best six blooms, of six distinct colors, tvvo prizes, ........ $5, $S For the best three blooms, of three distinct colors, one prize, ........ $2 Orchids. — For the best three varieties in bloom, two prizes, $6, $4 Cut Flowers. — For the best display filling 150 bottles, three prizes, . $5, $4, $3 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 88. No. 89. No. 90. No. 91. No. 92. No. 93. 12 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY On the fourth Saturday, July 27. No. 94. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bot- tles, three prizes, §5, $4, $3 No. 95. For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Greenhouse FloAvers, three prizes, . . • $6, $4, $3 No. 96. Baskets op Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 3. No. 97. Stocks. — For the best six varieties, one cut plant of each, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 98. BalsIms. — For the best twelve spikes, eight varieties, three prizes, $3, §2, $1 No. 99. Hakd Bouquets. — For the best pair, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 100. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, ...... $5, $4, $3 No. 101. For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials, other than bulbous rooted plants, three prizes, . . . $5, $4, $3 No. 102. Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $3, $2 On the second Saturday, August 10. No. 103. Perennial Phloxes. — For the best ten distinct named varieties, three prizes, . . . • $4, $3, $2 No. 104. For the best Seedling, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. No. 105. Petunias. — For the best collection, filling 50 bottles, not more than three spikes in a bottle, three prizes, §4, §3, $2 No. lOG. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bot- tles, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 107. Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 On the third Saturday, August 17. No. 108. Gladioli. — ^For the best twenty named varieties, in spikes, three prizes, ...... $8, $G, $4 No. 109. For the best ten named varieties, in spikes, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 i SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 13 No. 110. For the best display of named or unnamed varieties, three prizes, $8, $6, $4 No. 111. Cut Floweks. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, $S Ko. 112. For the best collection of fifty named varieties of Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials, other than bulbous rooted plants, three prizes, . . . $5, $4, $3 'No. 113. Table Design. — For the best, other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 114. Native Feens. — For the best display of named species, one bottle of each, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 On the fourth Saturday, August 24. No. 115. Asters. — For the best thirty flowers, not less than ten varieties, thaee prizes, ..... $5, $4, $3 No. 116. For the best fifteen flowers, not less than six varie- ties, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 117. Pompons. — For the best sixty blooms, not less than six varieties, in bunches of three of the same variety, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 118. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bot- tles, three prizes, 65, $4, $S No. 119. Baskets or Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 On the fifth Saturday, August 31. No. 120. Lilies. — For the best display of Lilium Lancifolium, cut flowers, two prizes, ..... $3, $2 No. 121. Verbenas. — For the best collection, filling 50 bottles, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 122. Cut Flowers. — ^For the best display, filling 150 bot- tles, three prizes, ...... $5, §4, $3 No. 123. Native Plants. — For the best display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, three prizes, ^4, $3, $2 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 7. No. 124. Double Zinnias. — For the best twenty flowers, not less than six varieties, three prizes, . . • $4, $3, $2 No. 125. For the best ten flowers, not less than four varie- ties, three prizes, ...... $3, ^2, $1 No. 126. Cut Flowers. — For the best display, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, ..... $5, §4, $3 No. 127. Baskets of Flow^ers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, ....... $3, $2 14 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of Plants and Floivers. — Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday, and Friday, September 17, 18, 19, 20. ^^^ All articles for competition and exhibition must be in place by 12, M., Tuesday, September 17. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. PLANTS IN POTS. No. 128. Greenhouse Plants. — For the best twelve green- house and stove plants, of different varieties, two ' prizes, $30, $25 No. 129. Specimen Plant. — Por the best, not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is offered, two prizes, ........ No. 130. Specimen Flowering Plant. — For the best, two prizes, ........ No. 131. Variegated Leaved Plants. — For the best six varieties, not offered in the collection of green- house plants, two prizes. No. 132. For the best single specimen, not offered in any collection, two prizes, ..... No. 133. Caladiums. — For the best six varieties, two prizes, . No. 134. Ferns. — For the best six named varieties, two prizes, No. 135. For the best three named new varieties, two prizes, No. 136. Adiantu3is. — For the best six varieties, two prizes, No. 137. Tree Ferns. — For the best two, of uniform size and distinct varieties, one prize, .... No. 138. Lycopods. — For the best six named varieties, two prizes, No. 139. Drac^nas. — For the best six named varieties, two prizes, ........ No. 140. Palms. — For the best single specimen, two prizes, . No. 141. Pitcher Plants. — For the best three, two prizes, . No. 142. Agaves. — For the best six distinct varieties, two prizes, ........ No. 143. Cacti. — For the best twenty-five species and varieties, two prizes, ........ No. 144. Succulents. — For the best collection (other than Agaves and Cacti), of twenty-five species and varieties, two prizes, No. 145. Best New Pot Plant. — It having never before been shown at any exhibition of the Society, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 15 Gladioli. — For the best display and best kept during the exhibition, of named or unnamed varieties, filling 200 bottles, three prizes, .... $10, $8, $6 Dahlias. — To be examined by the Committee each day of the exhibition, the prizes to be awarded on the last day. For the best twelve named varieties, three prizes, $6, $5, $4 For the best six named varieties, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 For the best single flower, fancy or self, two prizes, $2, $1 LiLiPUTiAN Dahlias. — For the best general display, filling 50 bottles, three prizes, . . . • $4, $3, $2 Parlor Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be ex- hibited on Wednesday, two prizes, . . . ^4, $8 For the best pair on Thursday, two prizes, . . $4, $3 Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair, to be exhibited on Wednesday, t^vo prizes, .... $4, $3 For the best pair on Thursday, two prizes, . . $4, f 3 Cut Flowers. — For the best display and best kept during the exhibition, filling 150 bottles, four prizes, $18, $16, $14, $12 Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, and best kept through the exhibition, three prizes, . $6, $5, $4 Rustic Stand. — For the best specimen, not less than three feet in height, to be planted with choice plants, two prizes, ...... $5, $4 Table Design. — For the best and best kept through the exhibition, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height, two prizes, . $8, $5 Hunnewell Premiums. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs. — For the best dis- play, in pots, two prizes, $8, $6 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 5. D. 160. Table Design. — For the best, other than a basket of flowers, two prizes, ...... $3, $2 No. 161. Hand Bouquets. — For the best pair, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 162. Vase of Flowers. — For the best arranged Vase of Cut Flowefs, one prize, $5 i 16 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. NOVEMBER. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. On the second Saturday, November 9. No. 163. Chrysanthemums. — For the best six distinct named Large Flowered varieties, in pots, two prizes, . $8, $6 No. 164. For the best six distinct named Pompons, in pots, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 165. For the best four named Liliputians, in pots, two prizes, |4, $3 No. 166. For the best specimen plant, three prizes, . . $5, $4, $3 No. 167. For the best twelve named Large Flowered varieties, Cut Specimens, two prizes, .... $3, $2 No. 168. For the best twelve named Pompon varieties. Cut Specimens, two prizes, $3, f 2 No. 169. For the best general display of named or unnamed varieties. Cut Specimens, filling 50 bottles, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 No. 170. Baskets of Flowers. — For the best arranged, two prizes, ^3, $2 No. 171. Hand Bouquets.— For the best pair, two prizes, . $3, $2 ] Prizes for Fruits. Amount Appropriated, One Thousand Eour Hunt)Red and Twenty-five Dollars. Special Rules of the Fruit Committee. 1. All collections and single dishes of fruit offered for prizes at the "Weekly or Annual Exhibitions must have marked upon the card the number of the prize for which they are offered. It will be presumed that any dish not so marked is not intended to compete for a prize. 2. All persons offering collections of fruit for prizes, must make written entries, with the names of varieties, before the time fixed for fruit to be upon the tables. Blanks for this purpose will be furnished by the Superintendent. Single dishes, intended for competition, must be so designated upon the card, according to Eule 1, but need not be otherwise entered. This Eule applies to all exhibitions, weekly or annual. 3. All fruits offered for Premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," " Sweeting," *' Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. 4. All fruits offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the num- ber of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. A " dish " of Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, Quinces, Figs, Apricots, etc., is under- stood to contain twelve specimens, and this number will be required of all fruits when not otherwise specified. 5. The whole quantity required of any one variety of fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. 6. Contributors of Fruits for exhibition or prizes, must present the same in the Society's dishes or baskets, or in neat and suitable baskets of their own. Market baskets wiU not be allowed. 7. No person can compete for more than one prize with the same variety or varieties of fruit ; except that a single dish may be the same as one of a collection. 8. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a premium. 9. The Fruit Committee, in making their awards, will consider the flavor, beauty, and size of the specimens, comparing each of these properties with a fair standard of the variety. The adaptation of the variety to general culti- vation will also be taken into account. ^^^ Competitors for prizes are particularly referred to the General Eules and Regulations on page 4, which will be strictly adhered to by the Com- oaittee. 18 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUKAL SOCIETY. FEBEUARY. On the first Saturday, February 2. No. 1. "Winter Peaks. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 2. Winter Apples. — ^For the best of any variety, two prizes, $3, $2 MARCH. On the first Saturday, March 2. No. 3. Winter Pears. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, f3, $2 No. 4. Winter Apples. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, ........ $3, $2 JUNE. On the first Saturday, June 1. No. 5. Forced Grapes. — ^For the best two bunches of any variety, two prizes, $7, $4 No. 6. Straw^berries. — For the best quart of any variety, grown in frames, under glass, two prizes, . . $5, $4 Prizes for Fruits at the Rose Show. To begin Wednesday, June 19, at 12, 31. , and continue to 10, P. M. Fruits must he on the talks at 11, A. 31. No. 7. Early Strawberries. — For the best four quarts, open culture, three prizes, .... $7, $5, $3 No. 8. For the best two quarts, two prizes, . . . f4, $3 No. 9. Forced Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two « bunches of each, two prizes, .... $7, $4 No. 10. For the best two bunches of any variety, two prizes, $4, $3 STRAV/BERRY SHOV/. Wednesday, June 26. From 12, 31., to 10, P. 31. Fruits may he h^'ougJit in until 12 o'clock. No. 11. Strawberries. — For the best four quarts of any vari- ety, three prizes, $10, $8, $6 No. 12. No. 13. No. 14. No. 15. No. 16. No. 17. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 19 For the best two new named varieties, not previously exhibited, two prizes, $4, $3 For the best fifty berries of any variety, to be shown in a single layer on the Society's dishes, two prizes, For the best two quarts of Caroline, two prizes, For the best two quarts of Charles Downing, two prizes, For the best two quarts of Col. Cheney, two prizes, For the best two quarts of General Sherman, two prizes, No. 18. For the best two quarts of Hovey's Seedling, two prizes, No. 19. For the best two quarts of Jenny Lind, two prizes, . No. 20. For the best two quarts of Jucunda, two prizes. No. 21. For the best two quarts of La Constante, two prizes, No. 22. For the best two quarts of Lady of the Lake, two prizes, No. 23. For the best two quarts of President Wilder, two prizes, No. 24. For the best two quarts of Seth Boyden (No. 30), two prizes, No. 25. For the best two quarts of Triomphe de Gand, two prizes, No. 26. For the best two quarts of Wilson, two prizes. No. 27. Cherries. — For the best four varieties, two quarts each, three prizes, ...... No. 28. For the best two quarts of any variety, two prizes, No. 29. Grapes. — For the best two bunches of any variety, three prizes, No. 30. Forced Peaches. — For the best twelve specimens of one variety, two prizes, JULY. On the first Saturday, July 6. No. 31. Cherries. — For the best two quarts of any late variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 32. Strawberries. — For the best two quarts of any late variety, tliree prizes, $3, $2, $1 On the second Saturday, July 13. No. 33. Raspberries. — For the best two quarts, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 34. Currants. — For the best four quarts of a red variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 35. For the best four quarts of a white variety, two prizes, ^3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $3, 12 12 $3, #2 $3, ^3, $3, $2 $2 $2 $2 ^3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 ^3, $3, #2 ^2 , $3, $3, $2 $2 , $3, $2 $5, 14 20 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. On the third Saturday, July 20. No. 36. Easpberries. — For the best collection, not less than four varieties, one quart of each, two prizes, . • $5, $3 No. 37. For the best two quarts of any variety, three prizes, $3, ^2, $1 No. 38, Currants. — For the best collection, of not less than four varieties, two quarts each, two prizes, . $5, $3 No. 39. For the best four quarts of any kind, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 40. Blackberries. — For the best two quarts, two i^rizes, $3, ^2 No. 41. Gooseberries. — ^For the best two quarts, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 On the fourth Saturday, July 27. No. 42. Blackberries. — For the best two quarts, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 43. Pears. — ^For the best Doyenne d'Ete, two prizes, . $S, $2 No. 44. Apricots. — For the best of any variety, two prizes, . $3, $2 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 3. No. 45. Pears. — ;For the best Beurre Giffard, three prizes. No. 46. For the best of any other variety, two prizes. No. 47. Apples. — For the best Early Harvest, two prizes, No. 48. For the best Large Yellow Bough, two prizes, $3, $2, $1 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 No. 49. No. 50. No. 51. No. 52. No. 53. No. 54. No. 55. On the second Saturday, August 10. Gooseberries. — For the best two quarts of Foreign two prizes, ....... Early Apples. — For the best Early Harvest, two prizes, For the best Large Yellow Bough, two prizes. For the best Red Astrachan, two prizes, . For the best Williams, two prizes, . . . , For the best other early variety, two prizes. Pears. — For the best of any early variety, two prizes $3, $2 $3, $3, $3, $3, $3, $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 On the third Saturday, August 17. No. 66. Pears. — For the best Clapp's Favorite, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 57. For the best of any other variety, three prizes, . ^3, $2, $1 No. 58. Peaches, Cold-House or Pot Culture. — For the best dish of any variety, two prizes, ... $4, $3 No. 59. Figs. — For the best dish of any variety, two prizes, . $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 SCHEDULE OF PEIZES FOR 1878. 21 On the fourth Saturday, August 24. Pears. — For the best Bartlett, three prizes, For the best Manning's Elizabeth, three prizes. For the best Eostiezer, three prizes, For the best Tyson, three prizes, .... Plums. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes. Peaches. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, 63, $2, $1 On the fifth Saturday, August 31. 66. Apples. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 67. Peaes.— For the best Bartlett, tliree prizes, . . S3, $2, $1 68. For the best of any other variety, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 69. Plums. — For the best collection, of not less than four varieties, three prizes, . . . . . $4, $3, $2 70. For the best dish of any variety, three prizes . . $3, $2, $1 71. Native Grapes. — ^For the best six bunches, of any early variety, tliree prizes, $3, $2, $1 SEPTEMBEK. On the first Saturday, September 7. Apples. — For the best Foundling, three prizes, . For the best Gravenstein, three prizes. For the best Porter, three prizes, .... For the best of any other variety, three prizes, Pears. — For the best Andrews, three prizes, For the best Belle Lucrative, three prizes, For the best Doyenne Boussock, three prizes, . For the best of any other variety, three prizes. Native Grapes. — For the best six bunches of any early variety, three prizes, ..... Peaches. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 17, 18, 19, and 20. ^^ Fruits must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 17th. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. No. 82. Apples. — For the best American Beauty, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 83. For the best Baldwin, three prizes, . . . . $3, $2, $1 No. 84. For the best Cogswell, two prizes, .... $3, $2 $3, 62, 61 $3, 62, 61 $3, 62, 61 $3, 62, 61 $3, 62, $1 63, ^2, 61 $3, 62, 61 §3, 62, 61 $3, 62, 61 63, 62, 61 22 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 85. For the best Danvers Winter Sweet, two prizes, No. 86. For the best Duchess of Oldenburgh, two prizes No. 87. For the best Dutch Codlin, two prizes, . No. 88. For the best Fall Orange or Holden Pippin, three prizes, No. 89. For the best Fameuse, two prizes, . No. 90. For the best Foundling, three, prizes. No. 91. For the best Garden Royal, two prizes,. No. 92. For the best Golden Russet, two prizes. No. 93. For the best Gravenstein, three prizes, . No. 94. For the best Hubbardston Nonsuch, three prizes, No. 95. For the best Hunt Russet, three prizes, . No. 96. For the best Eang of Tompkins County, three prizes No. 97. For the best Ladies' Sweet, two prizes, . No. 98. For the best Leicester Sweet, two prizes. No. 99. For the best Lyscom, two prizes, . No. 100. For the best Maiden's Blush, two prizes, No. 101. For the best Minister, two prizes, . No. 102. For the best Mother, two prizes, . No. 103. For the best Northern Spy, three prizes. No. 104. For the best Porter, three prizes, . No. 105. For the best Pumpkin Sweet, two prizes. No. 106. For the best Rhode Island Greening, three prizes No. 107. For the best Roxbury Russet, three prizes. No. 108. For the best Washington Strawberry, two prizes. No. 109. For the best Yellow Bellflower, two prizes, . No. 110. Crab Apples. — For the best Hyslop, t^vo prizes, No. 111. For the best Montreal Beauty, two prizes. No. 112. For the best Oblong, two prizes, . No. 113. For the best Transcendent, two prizes, . No. 114. For the best of any other variety, two prizes, No. 115. Pears. — For the best Andrews, three prizes. No. 116. For the best Bartlett, three prizes. No. 117. For the best Belle Lucrative, three prizes. No. 118. For the best Beurre d'Anjou, three prizes, No. 119. For the best Beurre Bosc, three prizes, No. 120. For the best Beurre Clairgeau, three prizes, . No. 121. For the best Beurre Diel, two prizes, No. 122. For the best Beurre Gris d' Hiver Nouveau, two prizes, ....... No. 123. For the best Beurre Hardy, three prizes. No. 124. For the best Beurre Langelier, two prizes. No. 125. For the best Beurre Superfin, three prizes, . No. 126. For the best Buflfum, two prizes, . No. 127. For the best Dana's Hovey, three prizes, No. 128. For the best De Tongres, three prizes, . No. 129. For the best Doyenne Boussock, three prizes. $3, $2 $3j $2 $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2 $3, §2, $1 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 P, $2, $1 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 'ffS, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 P, $2, $1 $3, $2 S3, $2 $2, §1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 v3, §2, ^1 $3, $2, $1 §3, $2, $1 m, $2, $1 $3, $2, ^1 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2 ^3, $2, $1 $3, $2 ^3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 23 No. 162. No. 163. No. 164. No. 165. For the best Doyenne du Cornice, three prizes, For the best Duchesse d' Angouleme, three prizes For the best Fulton, two prizes, . . . , For the best Glout Morceau, three prizes. For the best Goodale, two prizes, . For the best Howell, three prizes, For the best Lawrence, three prizes, For the best Louise Bonne of Jersey, three prizes For the best Marie Louise, three prizes, For the best Merriam, three prizes, For the best Mount Vernon, two prizes. For the best Onondaga, or Swan's Orange, three prizes, For the best Paradis d' Automne, three prizes. For the best Pratt, two prizes, For the best Seckel, three prizes, . For the best Sheldon, three prizes, For the best Souvenir du Congres, two prizes. For the best St. Michael Archangel, three prizes For the best Urbaniste, three prizes, For the best Vicar of Winkfield, two prizes, . For the best Winter Nelis, three prizes. Peaches. — For the best collection, not less than four Tarieties, four prizes, .... $8 For the best dish of any variety, Uvo prizes, . Peaches — Orchard House Culture. — For the best dish of any variety, two prizes, .... Nectarines. — For the best dish of any variety, two prizes, ........ Plums. — ^For the best collection, not less than four varieties, two prizes, ...... For the best dish of any variety, three prizes. Native Grapes. — For the best six bunches of Con- cord, three prizes, ...... For the best six bunches of Creveling, three prizes. For the best six bunches of Delaware, three prizes. For the best six bunches of Hartford, three prizes. For the best six bunches of any other early variety, three prizes, ....... Foreign Grapes. — For the best six varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, . . . . For the best four varieties, tAvo bunches each, three prizes, For the best two varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, ........ For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any variety of Black Hamburg Grapes, not less than five pounds, one prize, $3, 82, 81 $3, S2, $1 $3, $2 $3, §2, $1 83, 82 63, $2, 81 $3, 82, 81 $3, 82, 81 83, S2, 81 $3, 82, 81 83, 82 83, 82, 81 63, 82, 81 83, 82 83, 82, 81 83, $2, 81 S3, 82 83, 82, 81 83, S2, 81 83, 82 63, $2, 81 , S6, 84, 82 83, 82 64, 83 63, 82 Si, 83 63, ^2, 81 63, $2, 81 63, 82, 81 63, $2, 81 63, 62, 61 63, 82, 61 610, 68, 64 68, 86, 83- 64, 63, 82 24 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 166. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any White Grape, not less than five pounds, one prize, $8 No. 167. For the best two bunches of any Black Grape, three prizes, $4, $3, ^2 No. 168. For the best two bunches of any White Grape, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 OCTOBER. No. 169. No. 170. No. 171. No. 172. No. 173. No. 174. No. 175. No. 176. No. 177. No. 178. No. 179. No. 180. No. 181. No. 182. No. 183. No. 184. No. 185. No. 186. No. 187. No. 188. On the first Saturday, October 5. Pears. — For the best Beurre Bosc, three prizes. For the best Beurre Clairgeau, three prizes, . For the best Beurre Diel, three prizes, . For the best Doyenne du Cornice, three prizes. For the best Duchesse d'Angouleme, three prizes. For the best Louise Bonne of Jersey, three prizes. For the best Urbaniste, three prizes, Apples. — For the best Fall Orange or Holden Pippin, two prizes, ........ For the best Gravenstein, two prizes, For the best Mother, two prizes, .... For the best Porter, two prizes, .... Native Grapes. — For the best six bunches of Aga- wam (No. 15), two prizes, .... For the best six bunches of Concord, three prizes. For the best six bunches of Diana, two prizes, For the best six bunches of Isabella, two prizes, . For the best six bunches of Massasoit (No. 3), two prizes, For the best six bunches of Wilder (No. 4), two prizes, ......... Foreign Grapes. — For the best three varieties, two bunches each, two prizes, For the best two bunches of one variety, two prizes, Quinces. — For the best dish of any variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 P, $2, $1 83, $2, $1 $3, 82, $1 $3, $2, $1 P, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 P, $2 83, $2 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 $3, 82, 81 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 85, 84 83, 82 P, 82, 81 NOVEMBER. No. 189. No. 190, No. 191. No. 192. On the second Saturday, November 9. Winter Pears. — For the best Beurre d'Anjou, three prizes, . . . . . . ■. For the best Dana's Hovey, three prizes. For the best Lawrence, three prizes. For the best Winter Nelis, three prizes. 83, 82, 81 83, 82, 81 83, 82, 81 83, 82, 81 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 25 Premiums for Apples, from the fund established by the late B. V. French. No. 193. For the best Baldwin, two prizes, .... $S For the best Hubbardston Nonsuch, tAvo prizes, . $3 For the best Hunt Kusset, two prizes, . , . $3 For the best King of Tompkins County, two prizes, $3, For the best Northern Spy, two prizes, ... $3, For the best Ehode Island Greening, two prizes, . $3 For the best Koxbury Russet, two prizes, . . $3 No. 194. No. 195. No. 196. No. 197. No. 198. No. 199. $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 82 $2 Prizes for Vegetables. Amount Appropriated, Seven Hundred and Tiety Dollars. Special Rules of the Veg^etable Committee. 1. The specimens oflfered must be well-gro-wn, and placed on the tables well washed, correctly labelled, and fully complying with the Rules and Regulations on page 4. 2. Special gratuities will be awarded for well-grown varieties, under glass, previous to the opening exhibition. 3. All vegetables offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the number of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. 4. All vegetables offered for Prizes at the Weekly and Annual Exliibitions, must have marked upon the card the number of the prize for which they are oflfered. It will be presumed that any specimen not so marked is not intended to compete for a prize. 5. Non-compliance with the rules will cause the rejection of the articles offered for Premium. 6. Prizes will not be awarded when the articles are judged unworthy. ^^ Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the Genera] Rules and Regulations, which will be strictly adliered to by the Committee. Whitcomb Premium, $200. For the best Seedling Potato originated after January 1st, 1871 ; such seedling to be exhibited before, and tested by, a Committee of this Society, for at least five years, and adjudged by them to be of superior quality. The premium not to be awarded jsrior to the year 1878. By Rule 4 (page 4) only one variety can be presented by one competitor. APRIL. Prizes for Vegetables at the Azalea Exhibition. On the first Saturday, April 6. No. 1. Cucumbers. — For the best pair of White Spine, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 27 No. 2. Lettuce. — For the best four heads of Tennisball, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 3. Eadishes. — For the best four bunches of Turnip Eooted, three prizes, $3, $2, .$1 No. 4. For the best four bunches of Long Scarlet, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 5. Ehubakb. — For the best twelve stalks, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 6. Pakslet.— For the best dish of two quarts, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 7. Mushrooms. — For the best dish of twentj-four speci- mens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 JUNE. On the first Saturday, June 1. No. 8. Asparagus. — For the best four bunches, twelve stalks each, three prizes, ...... $3, $2, $1 No. 9. Cucumbers. — For the best pair, grown under glass, three prizes, $3, $2, $ No. 10. Ehubarb. — For the best twelve stalks, three prizes, . $3, $2 No. 11. Eadishes. — For the best four bunches of Long Scarlet, three prizes, ^3, $2, $ No. 12. Lettuce. — For the best four heads, three prizes, . $3, $2 No. 13. Carrots. — For the best twelve specimens of Short Scarlet, three prizes, $3, f 2 No. 14. Beets. — ^For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, $2 Prizes for Vegetables at the Strawberry Exhibition. To hegin Wednesday, June 26, at 12, iV., and continue to 10, P. M. Vegetables for competition or exhibition must be on the tables at 12 o'clock, M. No. 15. Peas.— For the best peck, three prizes, . . • $3, $2, $1 No. 16. Beets. — For the best summer Turnip Eooted, twelve specimens, three prizes, ..... $3, $2, $1 No. 17. For the best Egyptian, twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 18. Cucumbers. — For the best pair of "White Spine, three prizes, |3, $2, $1 No. 19. Lettuce. — For the best four heads of any variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 20. Onions. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 21. Beans. — For i\fk best peck of String, any variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 22. Carrots. — For the best twelve Intermediate, two prizes, $3, $2 2S MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. JULY. On the first Saturday, July 6. No. 23. Cranberry Beans. — ^For the best peck, three prizes, No. 24. Squashes. — For the best Long Warted Summer, four specimens, three prizes, ..... No. 25. Peas. — For the best peck, of any variety, three prizes, No. 26. Onions. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, No. 27. Potatoes. — For the best peck, of any variety, three prizes, ........ $3, No. 28. Cabbages. — For the best four, three prizes, . . $3, No. 29. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, open cul- ture, three prizes, On the second Saturday, July 13. No. 30. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, No. 31. Potatoes. — For the best peck, three prizes, On the third Saturday, July 20. No. 32. Sweet Corn. — For the best twelve ears, three prizes, $3, $2, $1" No. 33. Squashes. — For the best four Marrow, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 34. Cabbages. — For the best four Drumhead, three prizes, ^3, $2, $1 No. 35. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, . . • $3, $2, ^1 On the fourth Saturday, July 27. No. 36. ToaiATOES. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, ........ $3, No. 37. Sweet Corn. — For the best twelve ears, three prizes, $3, No. 38. Egg Plant. — For the best Black Pekin, four speci- mens, three prizes, $3, AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 3. No. 39. Sweet Corn. — ^For the best twelve ears, three prizes, No. 40. Squashes. — For the best four Marrow, three prizes, No. 41. Tomatoes. — For the best twelve specimens of Gen. Grant, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 29 No. 42. For the best twelve specimens of Boston Market, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 43. For the best twelve specimens of any other variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 On the second Saturday, August 10. No. 44. Egg Plant. — ^For the best Large Round Purple, four specimens, three prizes, ..... $S, $2, f 1 No. 45. GREENrLESH Melons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 46. MusKsiELONS. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 On the third Saturday, August 17. No. 47. Greenflesh Melons. — For the best of any variety, four specimens, three prizes, .... $3, $2, $1 No. 48. Muskmelons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 49. Egg Plants. — For the best Large Pound Purple, four specimens, three prizes, $S, $2, $1 On the fourth Saturday, August 24. No. 50. Potatoes. — For the best peck of any variety, three prizes, ... $3, $2, $1 No. 51. Beans. — For the best two quarts of Large Lima, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 52. Peppers. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 On the fifth Saturday, August 31. No. 53. Watermelons. — For the best pair, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 54. Greenflesh Melons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 7. No. 65. Celery. — For the best four roots, three prizes, . . $B, $2, $1 No. 56. Salsify. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, |1 No. 57. Cauliflowers. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 30 MASSACHUSETTS HOETI CULTURAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday^ Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sept. 17, 18, 19, and 20. g^^AU articles exhibited for Prizes in this department must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 17th. See Rule 4, on page 26. No. 58. Beets. — For the best Turnip Eooted, twelve speci- mens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 59. Carrots. — For the best Long Orange, twelve speci- mens, three prizes, ^3, $2, $1 No. 60. For the best Intermediate, twelve specimens, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 61. Corn. — For the best Sweet, twelve specimens, three prizes, ^3, $2, $1 No. 62. For the best Yellow or Field, twenty-five ears, traced, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 63. Cauliflowers. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, f4, $3, $2 No. 64. Celery. — For the best four roots, and best kept during the exhibition, three prizes, . . . • $4, ^3, $2 No. 65. Tomatoes. — For the best three varieties, twelve speci- mens each, three prizes, . . . . . $4, $3, $2 No. Q)Q). For the best twelve specimens of Arlington, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 67. For the best twelve specimens of Boston Market, two prizes, ....... $2, $ No. 68. For the best twelve specimens of Emery, tAvo prizes, $2, $ No. 69. For the best twelve specimens of Gen. Grant, two prizes, $2, $ No. 70. For the best twelve specimens of any other variety, two prizes, $2, $ No. 71. Okra. — For the best twenty-four specimens, two prizes, $2, $ No. 72. Marttnias. — For the best twenty-four specimens, two prizes, $2, $ No. 73. Cranberries. — For the best half-peck, three prizes, . $3, f 2, $ No. 74. Greenflesh Melons. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $ No. 75. MusKMELONS. — For the best four specimens, tliree prizes, $3, $2, $ No. 76. "Watermelons. — For the best two specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $ No. 77. Beans. — ^For the best Large Lima, two quarts, three prizes, $3, $2, $ No. 78. Parsnips. — For the best Long, twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $ No. 79. Potatoes. — For the best four varieties, one peck each, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 31 No. 80. No. 81 No. 82. No. 83. No. 84. No. 85. No. 86. No. 87. No. 88. No. 89. No. 90. No. 91. No. 92. No. 93. No. 94. No. 95. No. 96. No. 97. No. 98. No. 99. No. 100. No. 101. No. 102. No. 103. For the best peck of Early Eose, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 For the best peck of Jackson, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 For the best peck of Snow Flake, tliree prizes, . $3, $2, $1 For the best peck of any other variety, three prizes, §3, $2, $1 For the best collection of new seedling A-arieties, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. Salsify. — ^Forthe best twelve specimens, three prizes, §3, $2, $1 Squashes. — For the best Canada, four specimens, three prizes, $3, 82, $1 For the best Hubbard, four specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 For the best Marblehead, four specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, §2 For the best Marrow, four specimens, three prizes, $4, §3, $2 For the best Turban, four specimens, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 For the largest and best Mammoth, not less than 100 lbs., one prize, the Society's Bronze Medal. Turnips. — For the best twelve specimens, three prizes, $3, §2, $1 For the best twelve Swedish Turnips, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 Cabbages. — ^For the best Drumhead, three specimens, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 For the best Eed, three specimens, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 For the best Savoy, three specimens, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 Horseradish. — For the best six roots, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 Peppers. — For the best twenty-four specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 Onioxs. — For the best peck of Danvers Yellow, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 For the best peck of Eed, three prizes, . . . $3, $2, $1 For the best peck of Portugal, three prizes, . . $3, §2, $1 Egg Plants. — For the best Eound Purple, four speci- mens, three prizes, ...... $3, $2, $1 Endr'e. — For the best four specimens, two prizes, . $2, $1 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 5. No. 104. Cauliflowers. — For the best four specimens, three prizes, ....... No. 105. Celery. — For the best four roots, three prizes, No. 106. Cabbages. — For the best Drumhead, three specimens two prizes, 107. For the best Eed, three specimens, two prizes, 108. For the best Savoy, three specimens, two prizes, 109. Salsify. — For the best twelve specimens, two prizes 110. Horseradish. — ^For the best six roots, two prizes, 111. Brussels Sprouts. — For the best half-peck, two prizes, ........ $3, 82, 81 82, 81 83, 82 83, 82 83, $2 $2, 81 Prizes for Gardens. Amount Appropriated, One Hundred and Fifty Dollars. Special Rules of the Garden Committee. 1. All applications for a visit must be made to the Chairman of the Com- mittee, either personally or in writing, on or before the first of August. 2. No Garden or Grounds of less than one-half an acre, and this well stocked and under fine cultivation, can compete for premium. 3. It shall be the duty of the Committee to select from the applications those which may seem most deserving of notice, and to visit as many places and as often as they may deem it expedient. 4. In making all examinations, the utmost regard must be paid to economy and general thrift ; in cases, however, of pleasure, landscape, or ornamental grounds, more allowance must be made for taste and design, and a gratuity, or complimentary notice, may be made at the discretion of the Committee. 5. No person shall be a competitor for the highest prize for more than two years out of five. 6. The Committee may, at their discretion, give gratuities, or substitute gratuities for prizes, as may best promote the objects of the Society, and meet special cases; always, of course, within the limits of the appropriation. 7. Competitors for the prizes shall furnish to the Committee, if required, a written statement of their mode of cultivation, quantity and kind of manure applied, amount of labor, and any other particulars, under the penalty of a forfeiture of such prizes, if withheld. 8. The expenses of the Committee shall be paid by the Society, and a record shall be kept by the Chairman of all places visited. PRIZES. For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Ornamental Grounds around the homestead, two prizes, $20, $10 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Fruit Garden through the season (Tree fruits), two prizes, $20, $10 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Garden of Small Fruits through the season, two prizes, $20, $10 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Flower Garden through the season, two prizes, . . $20, $10 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Vegetable Garden through the season, two prizes, . . $20, $10 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1878. 33 Hunnewell Triennial Premiums. For an Estate of not less than four acres, which shall he laid out with the most taste, planted most judiciously, and kept in the best order for three consecutive years, a prize of . $160 Eor an Estate of not less than two acres, on the same conditions, $120 For an Estate of not less than one acre, on the same conditions, $80 In Gratuities, $40 $400 ^^The foregoing Schedule of Prizes, having received the approval of the Executive Committee, and the Regulations having been confirmed by a vote of the Society, is now published as the List of Prizes for the current year. WILLIAM GRAY, Jr., President. ROBERT MANNING, Recording Secretary. Boston, January, 1878. CONTENTS PAGE. Appropriations for Prizes ; Vote of the Society, - - - - _ 2 Prospective Prizes, --.._.--- 3 General Rules and Regulations, - - - - - - -4, 5 Certificates of Merit, --------- 5 Special Rules of the Flower Committee, ------ 6 Prizes for Plants, Flowers, etc., ------- 6-16 Special Rules of the Fruit Committee, ------ 17 Prizes for Fruits, --------- 17-25 Special Rules of the Vegetable Committee, ------ 26 Prizes for Vegetables, 26-31 Special Rules of the Garden Committee, ------ 32 Prizes for Gardens, 32-33 Annual Exhibitions; Committees of the Society, ----- 34 ANNUAL EXHIBITIONS. The Annual Eose Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society will be held at Horticultural Hall, on Wednesday, June 19th, 1878, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. The Strawberry Show will be on Wednesday, June 26th, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. The Annual Exhibition of Plants, Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables, will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 17th, 18th*, 19th, and 20th of September, 1878. Committee of Arrangements. Charles H. B. Breck, Chairman. J. G. BARKER, HERVEY DAVIS, JOHN C. HOVEY, JOHN B. MOORE, E. F. WASHBURN, C. M. ATKINSON, CHA8. N. BRACKETT, GEORGE HILL, EDWIN A. HALL, JOSEPH H. WOODFORD, GEORGE W. PIERCE, M. H. MERRIAM. Committee on Plants and Flowers. John G. Barker, Chairman. WILLIAM H. SPOONER, GEORGE EVERETT, F. L. HARRIS, PATRICK NORTON, E. H. HITCHINGS, JAMES COMLEY. Committee on Fruits. John B. Moore, Chairman. p. brown HOVEY, DANIEL T. CURTIS, E. W. WOOD, CHARLES F. CURTIS, BEN J. G. SMITH, J. W. MANNING. Committee on Vegetables. Charles N. Brackett, Chairman. WALTER RUSSELL, JOHN FILLEBROWN, ANTHONY HATCH, GEORGE W. PIERCE, JOSIAH CROSBY, SAMUEL HARTWELL. Committee on Gardens. Joseph H. Woodford, Chairman. Chairmen of Committees on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables. JAMES CRUICKSHANKS, CHARLES A. PUTNAM, GEORGE S. HARWOOD. PRIZES FOR WINDOW GARDENING OFFERED BY THE Massaclmsetts Horticultural Society. At a meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, held at their rooms, March 2cl, 1878, the President read a communication from Rev. Messrs. Rufus Ellis. Henry W. Foote, and C. A. Bartol, requesting the Soci- ety to offer prizes for Window Gardening, and to conduct all the business of advertising, exhibiting, and awarding the prizes, necessary to ensure success. It was voted unanimously to co-operate with those interested in the subject of the communication, and that the Standing Committee on Plants and Flow- ers, with the addition of Mrs. H. L. T. Wolcott, Mrs. C. N. S. Horner, and Mrs. E. M. Gill, be a Special Committee to have entire charge of the move- ment. This committee have, after consulting those persons whose avocations gave them experience and judgment in the matter, prepared the following list of prizes. These prizes are especially intended to promote a love for flowers and their culture among those who have little or no opportunity to grow them except in windows. The experiment is a new one in our country, and will need thoughtful care and patience from all who are in any way interested, that it may prove a blessing to those whose lives, at the best, are none too bright. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. LIST OF PHIZES. No. 1. Roses. — For the best six plants, in pots, of different varieties, three prizes, .... $2, $1.50, SI No. 2. For the best single plant, in pot, three prizes, . . .$1, .75, .50 No. 3. Geraniums. — For the best two plants in pots (Zonale), three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 4. For the best two plants in pots (Sweet Scented), three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 5. For the best single plant in pot (Bronze), three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 6. For the best single plant in pot (Tri-color), three prizes, ... $1, .75, .50 No. 7. For the best single plant in pot (Ivy Leaved), three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 8. Abutilon. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, ........ $1, .75, .50 No. 9. Hydrangea. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 10. Heliotrope. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, ........ $1, .75, .50 No. 11. Begonia. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, ........ $1, .75, .50 No. 12. Calceolaria. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes. ........ §1, .75, .50 No. 13. Cineraria. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, ........ §1, .75, .50 No. 14. Fuchsia. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, ........ $1, .75, .50 No. 15. Primula. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, ........ $1, .75, .50 No. 16. Calla. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 17. OxALis. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 18. Mimosa. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 19. CoLEUs. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 20. Carnation or Pink. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 21. Tradescantia. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 22. German Ivy {Senecio). — For the best single jjlant in pot, three prizes, §1, .75, .5o No. 23. English Ivy. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, ........ $1, .75, .50 No. 24. Lobelia. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, -75, .50 PRIZES FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 3 No. 25. Agave. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 26. Cactus. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 27. Mesembrtanthe3ium. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 28. HocsELEEK (Senipervii'iim). — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, SI, .75, .50 No. 29. Sedum. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, $1, .75, .50 No. 30. Bridal Rose (Ruhus roscEfoliiis) . — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, .SI, .75, .50 No. 31. Chrysanthemum. — For the best single plant in pot, three prizes, .$1, .75, .50 No. 32. Paxsies. — For the best collection in box, three prizes, §1, .75, .50 No. 33. Ferns. — For the best six plants in box, three prizes, $2, $1.50, §1 No. 34. For the best three plants in box, three prizes, . 81.50, $1, .75 No. 35. For the best single plant in box or pot, three prizes, $1, ,75, .50 Prizes for Annuals. No. 36. Altssum (Sweet). — For. the best single pot or box, two prizes, .75, .50 Balsam. — For the best single pot or box, two prizes, . .75, .50 Candytuft. — For the best single pot or box, two prizes, .75, .50 Dianthus. — For the best single pot or box, two prizes, .75, .50 Petunl\. — For the best single pot or box, two prizes, .75, .50 Phlox Drummondi. — For the best single pot or box, two prizes, ........ ,75, .50 No. 42. Stocks (Ten Weeks). — For the best single pot or box, two prizes, ....... .75, .50 No. 43. Verbena. — For the best single pot or box, two prizes, .75, .50 No. 44. Mignonette. — For the best single pot or box, two prizes, .75, .50 Special Prizes. No. 45. For the best collection of plants, other than Annuals, grown in a window box, not exceeding thirty inches in length and twelve inches in breadth, three prizes, §2, $1.50, $1 No. 46. For the best collection of Annuals, grown in a window box, not exceeding thirty inches in length and twelve in breadth, three prizes, . . . $2, SI. 50, $1 No. 47. For the best collection of Cut Native Flowers, on Saturday, July 13, seven prizes, $2, $1.75, $1.50, $1.25, $1.00, .7o, 50 No. 48. For the best Hanging Basket or Pot, three prizes, $1.00, .75, .50 No. 37. No. 38. No. 39. No. 40. No. 41. 4 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Exhibitions of the above-mentioned plants will be held at Horticultural Hall, Tremont Street, Boston, on the first Saturdays in June, July, August, and September, at which gratuities in money will be awarded for the best specimens. On Saturday, July 13, an exhibition of Native Elowers will be held, at which p7'izes will be awarded as mentioned under No. 47. All plants exhibited on the above-mentioned days must be delivered to the Committee at the Hall by 10 o'clock of the day of exhibition. They cannot be removed before 3, P. M. On Saturday, September 14, there will be an exhibition of all the plants on the above list, for which prizes will be awarded. Plants for this exhibition must be delivered to the Committee by 9 o'clock, A. M., on the day of exhibi- tion. The exhibition will be open at 12, noon, and close at 6, P. M. Admittance to all these exhibitions will be free to all persons. All prizes and gratuities will be paid at the close of the exhibition at which they are awarded. All persons desiring to aid in this work by contributing plants (which should be in four-inch pots), are earnestly re- quested to notify the Secretary of the Committee on Window Gardening, at Horticultural Hall. Pastors of Mission Churches, and Superintendents of Mission Schools, desiring plants for distribution, can make application at the same place. Requests for plants must be made as early as April 13. Such requests, and all inquiries and other communications, should be addressed to Mrs. H. L. T. WoLCOTT, Secretary of the Committee on Window Gardening, Horticultural Hall, Tremont Street, Boston. WILLIAM H. SPOONER, Chairman of Special Committee on Window Gardening. Boston, April 5, 1878. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED BY THE assat|ttseil$ lorticitltitral Sm% FOR THE TEAR 1879. THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AXD REGULATIONS, GENERAL AND SPECIAL. COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS BOSTON : PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY. 1879. Boston, December, 1878. The Committee for Establishing Prizes respectfully submit and recommend the following Schedule of Prizes for the year 1879. For the Committee, JOHN B. MOORE, Chairman of Committee for Establishing Pri AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR PRIZES. For Plants and Flowers, ^1,500 00 For Fruits, 950 00 For Vegetables, 500 00 For Gardens, Greenhouses, etc., 100 00 #3,050 00 At the regular meeting of the Society, holden Saturday, December 2, 1871, it was * Voted, That the several Committees be instructed, in awarding Premiums and Gratuities, to adhere strictly to the Rules and Regulations and the By- Laws of the Society, and that this vote be printed in the Schedule. Attest : EDWARD S. RAND, Jr., Recording Secretary. SCHEDULE PROSPECTIVE PRIZES. For objects originated subsequent to 1860, and wMch, after a trial satisfactory to the several committees, shall be deemed superior in quality or some other characteristic to any now extant, and worthy of general cultivation. All awards of Prospective Prizes to be recommended to the Society for approval on the first Saturday in December of each year, and to be made by the committees, subject to such approval. These prizes can be awarded only to the originators of the productions for which they are offered. FRUITS. For the best Seedling Pear, For the best Seedliijg Apple, For the best Seedling Hardy Grape, For the best Seedling Cherry, . For the best Seedling Strawberry, For the best Seedling Raspberry, For the best other Seedling Fruit, 660 00 60 00 60 00 40 00 50 00 40 00 40 00 FLOWERS. For the best Seedling Rose, $40 00 For the best Seedling Camellia, 60 00 For the best Seedling Azalea Indica, 40 00 For the best Seedling Tree Pjeony, . . . . . . . 40 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Rhododendron, 40 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Azalea, . . . . . . 40 00 For the best other Seedling Flowering or Foliage Plant, . . . 40 00 VEGETABLES. For the best Seedling early Potato, $30 00 For the best Seedling late Potato. 30 00 For the best other Seedling Vegetable, 30 00 General Rules and Regulations. 1. All Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables offered for Prizes must have their names annexed, and must have been grown by the competitors. Specimens offered for exhibition by others than the growers must in all cases have the names of the growers affixed, if known. 2. The Hall, or Library Room, will be open every Saturday for the exhi- bition of new or choice specimens of Plants, Flowers, Fruits or Vegetables ; from the fourth Saturday in March to the second Saturday in November, in- clusive, from 12, M., to 3, P. M. ; and during the remainder of the year from 12, M., to 2, P. M. Articles exhibited must be ready for examina- tion by the Committees at 11, A. M. 3. Where a certain number or quantity of Plants, Flowers, Fruits, or Vege- tables is designated in the Schedule, there must be neither more nor less than that number or quantity of specimens shown ; and in no case can any other varieties than those named in the Schedule be in the stand. 4. When only one Prize is offered for any article, only a single specimen or collection can be shown, but when a second, third, or fourth Prize is offered, two, three, or four specimens or collections may be exhibited, but no variety can be duplicated. 5. All contributors exhibiting Plants, Flowers, Fruits, or Vegetables who desire repoHs of the same, must hand lists to the Chairmen of the respective Committees. 6. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Committees, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove or touch them, until the exhibition is closed, when they will be delivered as the contributors may direct. 7. No Flowers, Fruits, or Vegetables will be entitled to a Prize unless they possess points of superiority. 8. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examination, if necessary. 9. The Committees are authorized to award Gratuities for any new or rare Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Plants, or Designs of merit for which no Prize has been offered. When Prizes or Gratuities of the value of three dollars are awarded, they may be given in horticultural publications, at the discretion of the various Committees. 10. No cards of a business nature Aviil be allowed in any exhibition. 11. In awarding Premiums for Fruits or Vegetables, adaptation to general cultivation will be deemed an indispensable requisite, but Gratuities will be awarded for superior specimens of any good varieties, even though they may not flourish in all situations. And it shall be the duty of the Committee making an award for such specimens, to state on the card of award that they are not desirable for general cultivation. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1879. 5 12. When specimens are presented for a name, the exhibitor shall commu- nicate all the information he possesses as to the origin and the local appella- tion. 13. It will be the duty of the Committees to exclude f 7' om exhibition all in- ferior specimens. Also, all such Designs as, in their opinion, evince an incorrect taste. 14. The Committees have power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change necessary, by giving seasonable notice thereof to the Society. 15. All Prizes not applied for within one year from the time of the award shall revert to the Society for its own use and benefit. 16. No member of any of the Committees for awarding Premiums or Gra- tuities shall, in any case, vote or decide respecting an award for which such member may be a competitor, or in which he may have an interest ; but in such case such member shall temporarily vacate his place upon the Commit- tee, such vacancy for the time being to be supplied by the remaining members of the Committee. 17. In order to afford the Committees an opportunity to examine and report on the articles exhibited, no other person can be admitted to or remain in the Hall between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock on the days of exhibition. 18. By Section XXXIII of the By-Laws, Prizes or Gratuities may be awarded to any person, but no Gratuity shall be awarded for any object which shall have been exhibited for a Prize. Nor shall any Prize be awarded for any object not worthy of the same. Nor shall any Gratuity given for any object be of a larger amount than the lowest Prize established for the same object ; but, by vote of the Society, this provision applies only to the award of Prizes, and not to the general award of Gratuities. 19. Attention is called to the Special Rules of the Flower, Fruit, Vegetable, and Garden Committees, and all articles not offered in conformity to the Rules will be disqualified, and Prizes will be awarded only to exliibitors who have complied with the Rules and Regidations. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT. The Society will award Certificates of Merit, from time to time, for New and Superior Seedlings of Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables, and also for skill in the cultivation of specimens exhibited. Prizes for Plants, Flowers, Etc. Amount Appropriated, One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars. Special Rules of the Flower Committee. 1. All named varieties of Plants or Flowers exhibited for Premiums must have the name legihly and correctly written on stiff card, wood, or some other permanent substance ; and each separate plant or flower must have its name attached. 2. All Plants, Flowers, Bouquets, Designs, etc., offered for Prizes at any Exhibition, must have marked upon the card the number of the Prize for which they are offered. 3. All Prizes offered are open to all persons, but plants or flowers competing for the separate prizes must be of different varieties. 4. iPlants in Pots, to be entitled to Prizes, must evince skilful culture in the profusion of bloom, and the beauty, symmetry, and vigor of the speci- mens. 5. No person can compete for any Prize with a variety shown in a collec- tion. 6. All exhibitors not strictly complying with the above rules, will be ex- cluded from competition for Premium. Attention is also called to the General Rules and Regulations on page 4. 7. No Gratuities will be awarded on other than regular Prize days, except for objects of special merit. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Wednesday, March 19. From 12, Jf., to 10, P. 31. g^^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Commit- tee at 11 o'clock, A. M. No. 1. Camellias. — Twelve distinct named varieties, cut flow- ers, two prizes, ....... $4, $3 No. 2. Six distinct named varieties, cut flowers, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 3. Orchids. — Tliree plants in bloom, distinct species, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 4. Single plant, in bloom, two prizes, . . . . $4, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1879. 7 Epacris. — Single plant in bloom, one prize, ... $2 Heath. — Single plant in bloom, one prize, ... $2 Cyclamens. — Six plants in bloom, in not oyer eight-inch pots, two prizes, ....... $5, $4 Three plants in bloom, in not over six-inch pots, two prizes, $3, $2 Single plant in bloom, one prize, .... $2 Foliage Plant. — Single specimen, two prizes, . . $4, $3 Primulas. — Three varieties in bloom, two prizes, . $o, $2 Calceolarias. — Single plant in bloom, two prizes, . $2, $1 Hybrid Perpetual Roses. — Six plants, in pots, of dis- tinct named varieties, two prizes, .... $10, $8 Three plants, of distinct named varieties, in not over ten-inch pots, three prizes, ..... $6, $5, $4 Single plant, in a pot, three prizes $4, $3, $2 Twelve blooms of twelve distinct named varieties, two prizes, $5, $3 Six blooms of six distinct named varieties, two prizes, $3, $2 Tender Roses. — Nine blooms, of nine distinct named varieties, two prizes, ...... $4, $3 Six blooms, of six distinct named varieties, two prizes, $3, $2 Hyacinths. — Twelve distinct named varieties, in pots, two prizes, $4, $3 Six distinct named varieties, in pots, two prizes, . $3, $2 Three distinct named varieties, in pots, tAvo prizes, . $2, $1 Amaryllis. — Three varieties, in pots, two prizes, . $3, $2 Violets. — Six pots, two prizes, $3, $2 Hardy Flowering Shrubs, Forced. — Three, in pots, of three distinct named varieties, two prizes, . . $4, $3 Indian Azaleas. — Six named varieties, in pots, two prizes, ......... $15, $10 Six named varieties, in not exceeding ten-inch pots, two prizes, ' . . . . . . . . $8, $6 Single ' specimen, correctly named, two prizes, . $4, $3 Stove and Greenhouse Plants. — Six distinct species, in bloom, two prizes, ...... $8, $6 Single plant, in bloom, two prizes, .... $4, $3 Cinerarias. — Six varieties, in pots, two prizes, . . $5, $3 Single plant, two prizes, $3, $2 Pansies. — Six distinct varieties, in pots, two prizes, . $3, $2 Parlor Bouquets. — Pair, two prizes, .... $3, $2 Cut Flowers. — Display, filling 50 bottles, two prizes, . $4, $3 Basket of Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, . $3, $2 a MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUIIAL SOCIETY. RHODODENDRON EXHIBITION. Saturday, June 7. From 12, Jf., to 3, P. M. Admittance free. g^==* Articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. Hunnewell Premiums. Hardy Rhododendkons, to be exhibited in Rose Boxes. (See next page.) No. 37. Forty-eight trusses of blooms, of named varieties, two prizes, $20, $15 No. 38. Twenty-four trusses of blooms, of named varieties, two prizes, $10, $7 No. 39. Twelve trusses of blooms, of named varieties, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 40. Single truss of blooms, two prizes, .... $4, $2 No. 41. Hardy Azaleas. — Twenty-four named varieties, one prize, $12 No. 42. Twelve named varieties, two prizes, .... $7, $5 No. 43. Six named varieties, two prizes, ..... $4, $3 No. 44. Cluster of trusses, one prize, $2 No. 45. Azalea Mollis. — Twelve trusses of diflferent varieties, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 46. Six trusses of different varieties, two prizes, . . $4, $3 ^^^ Contributions of Tree P^eonies (six named varieties), and Tuberous Iris (twelve named varieties) are invited at this exhibition, for wliich the Committee will award gratuities to such displays as are, in their judgment, worthy of commendation. ROSE AND STRAV/BERRY EXHIBITION. Wednesday, June 25. All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. ROSES. No. 47. Hardy Perpetual. — Six new varieties, sent out since 1876, three prizes, $8, $6, $4 No. 48. Twenty-four distinct named varieties, two of each var- iety, three prizes, $15, $10, $7 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1879. 9 No. 49. Twelve distinct named varieties, three prizes, . $10, $7, $Q No. 50. Six distinct named varieties, three prizes, . . . $6, $5, $4 No 51. Three distinct named varieties, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 No. 52. Flat Basket or Dish, eighteen inches by twelve inches, filled with cut blooms and foliage, three prizes, . $6, $5, $4 No. 53. Moss Roses. — Nine named varieties, three clusters of each, two prizes, $6, 85 No. 54. Six named varieties, three clusters of each, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 55. Tea Roses. — Six named varieties, two prizes, . . 86, §5 No. 56. Flat Basket or Dish, eighteen inches by twelve inches, filled with cut blooms and foliage, three prizes, 86, $5, $4 No. 57. General Display. — Varieties, with names attached, filling 100 bottles, three prizes, . . . .88, 86, $4 All Roses competing for Prizes, except those for the General Display, must be exhibited in boxes of the dimensions named below : Length. Breadth. Height. For 24 Roses, 4 ft. 1 ft. 6 in. Back of box, 6 in., front, 4 in. li 22 '* 2 " 2 in. " " " " " " " <( Q li 1 " 6 '^ '' " " " " '' " II o a -^ a a a a n ii ii n Which will be furnished by the Society to all applying for the same on or before May 1, 1879, and must be returned to the Superintendent at the close of the exhibition, or he shall collect the cost of the same. No. 58. Stove and Greenhouse Flowering Plants. — Six dis- tinct named varieties, in bloom, two prizes, . . 812, 810 No. 59. Specimen Plant. — Of a kind for which no special prize is offered, regard being had to new and rare varieties, two prizes, • 86, 84 No. 60. Gloxinias. — Six named varieties, in pots, two prizes, . ^6, 84 No. 61. Single specimen plant, two prizes, .... $3, $2 No. 62. Fuchsias. — Single specimen, in eight-inch pot, two prizes, 83, 82 CUT FLOWERS. No. 63. Sweet Williams. — Thirty trusses, not less than six distinct varieties, three prizes, .... 83, $2, $1 No. 64. Delphiniums. — Six named varieties, three prizes, . 83, 82, 81 No. 65. Herbaceous Plants. — Display of named species and varieties for which no premiums are offered, one bottle of each variety, three prizes, . . . $5, 84, 83 No. 66. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 150 bottles, three prizes, 85, 84, 83 No. 67. Bouquets. — Pair of Parlor Bouquets, two prizes, . $3,82 No. 68. Pair of Hand Bouquets, two prizes, .... 83,82 2 No. 74. No. 75. No. 76. No. 77. No. 78. No. 79. No. 80. No. 81. No. 82. No. 83. 10 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUEAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL EXHIBITION Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sept. 9, 10, 11, and 12. ^g^ All articles for competition and exhibition must be in place by 12, M., Tuesday, September 9. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. PLANTS IN POTS. No. 69. Greenhouse Plants. — Twelve Greenhouse and Stove plants, of different varieties, two prizes, . . . $30, $25 No. 70. Specimen Plant. — Not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is offered, two prizes, . . . $5, $4 No. 71. Specimen Floweking Plant. — Two prizes, ... $5, $4 No. 72. Variegated Leaved Plants. — Six varieties, not offered in the collection of greenhouse plants, two prizes, . $12, $10 No. 73. Single specimen, not offered in any collection, two prizes, ...... Caladiums. — Six varieties, two prizes, . Ferns. — Six named varieties, two prizes. Three new named varieties, two prizes, Adiantums. — Six varieties, two prizes, . Tree Ferns. — Two of uniform size and distinct varieties, one prize, ....... Ltcopods. — Six named varieties, two prizes, Drac^nas. — Six named varieties, two prizes. Palms. — Single specimen, two prizes, .... Agaves. — Six distinct varieties, two prizes, . Cacti. — For the best twelve species and varieties, 'two prizes, ......... No. 84. Succulents. — Other than Agaves and Cacti, twelve species and varieties, two prizes, .... No. 85. Pitcher Plants. — Three Nepenthes, distinct named varieties, two prizes, No. 86. Three Sarracenias, distinct named varieties, two prizes, . " No. 87. Begonias, Tuberous Booted. — Six distinct named kinds, three prizes, ....... CUT FLOWilRS. No. 88. Perennial Phloxes. — Ten distinct named varieties, in single spikes, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 89. Petunias. — Fifty bottles, each containing three blooms, with foliage, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 90. Gladioli. — Twenty named varieties, in spikes, three prizes, $8, $6, $4 No. 91. Ten named varieties, in spikes, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 $6, $4 $6, $5 $8, $6 $5, $4 17, $6 $15 $4, $2 $8, $6 $5, $4 $6, $4 $3, $2 $4, $3 $6, $4 $4, $3 $5, $4 $3 SCHEDULE OF PEIZES FOR 1879. 11 No. 92. Six named varieties in spikes, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 93. Single spike, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 94. Best display, and best kept during the exhibition, filling 100 bottles, three prizes, . . . . $6, $4, $2 No. 95. Asters. — Thirty flowers, not less than ten varieties, three prizes, ....... $5, $4, ^3 No. 96. Fifteen flowers, not less than six varieties, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 97. Pompon Asters. — Sixty blooms, not less than six varie- ties, in bunches of three of the same variety, three prizes, . . . . . . . . $4, $3, $2 No. 98. Ltlies. — Display of Lilium Lancifolium, cut flowers, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 99. Yerbexas.— Fifty bottles, three prizes, . . . $3, §2, $1 No. 100. Double Zixnias. — Twenty flowers, not less than six varieties, three prizes, . . . . • $4, $3, $2 No. 101. Ten flowers, not less than four varieties, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 Dahlias. — To be examined by the Committee each day of the exhibition, the prizes to be awarded on the last day. Twelve named varieties, three prizes, . . . $6, $5, .$4 Six named varieties, three prizes, . . . • §4, §3, $2 Three named varieties, three prizes, . . . $3, $2, $1 ^^ Dahlias competing for prizes Nos. 102, 103, and 104, to be exhibited in Rose Boxes. Single flower, fancy or self, two prizes, ... $2, $1 Lillputian Dahlias. — General display, filling 50 bot- tles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 Parlor Bouquets. — Pair, on "Wednesday, two prizes, $S, $2 Pair, on Thursday, two prizes, ..... $3, $2 Hand Bouquets. — Pair, on Wednesday, two prizes, . $3, $2 Pair, on Thursday, two prizes, $3, $2 Cut Flowers — Best display, and best kept through the exhibition, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, . $18, $16, $14 No. 112. Basket of Flowers. — Best arranged, and best kept through the exhibition, three prizes, . . . $5, $4, $3 No. 113. Table Design. — Best, and best kept through the exhi- bition, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height, three prizes, . . $5, $4, $3 No. 114. Native Plants. — Display of named species and varie- ties, one bottle of each, two prizes, ... $5, $4 No. 115. Vase of Flowers. — Best arranged, and best kept through the exhibition, two prizes, . . . $5, $4 Hunnewell Premiums. No. 116. ILvRDY Conifers. — Twelve named varieties, in pots or tubs, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 102. No. 103. No. 104. No. 105 No. 106 No. 107 No. 108 No. 109 No. 110 No. 111 12 MASSACHUSETTS HOETICULTURAL SOCIETY. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHO\V. Wednesday, November 12. From 12, 3L,to 10, P. M. ^^^ Articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 117. Chetsanthemums. — Six distinct named Large Flow ered varieties, in pots, two prizes. No. 118. Six distinct named Pompons, in pots, two prizes, No. 119. Four named Liliputians, in pots, two prizes, No. 120. Specimen plant, Large Flowered, three prizes, No. 121. Specimen plant. Pompon, three prizes. No. 122. Four named Japanese varieties, in pots, two prizes. No. 123. Twelve named Large Flowered varieties. Cut Speci mens, single flowers, two prizes, . No. 124. Twelve named Pompon varieties. Cut Specimens, in clusters of four flowers, two prizes, g^^ Chrysanthemums, for prizes Nos. 123 and 124, to be shown in Rose Boxes. No. 125. General display of named or unnamed varieties, Cut Specimens, filling 50 bottles, one truss in each, three prizes, No. 126. Begonias, Autumn Blooming. — Three distinct named varieties, in pots, three prizes, ... No. 127. BouvARDiAS. — Six plants, not less than three varie ties, in pots, three prizes, .... No. 128. Carnations. — Six plants, not less than three named varieties, in pots, three prizes, No. 129. Heliotrope. — Two plants, in pots, three prizes. No. 130. Orchids. — Three named varieties, in bloom, two prizes, ........ No. 131. Single plant, in bloom, two prizes, . No. 132. Basket or Flowers. — Best arranged, three prizes, No. 133. Hand Bouquets. — Pair, three prizes, . No. 134. Table Design. — Best arranged, two prizes, $8,86 $4, $3 t, $3, $2 t, $3, $2 ^6, §4 $3, $2 $5, $4, $3 $4, $3, $2 $4, $3, $2 ^4, $3, $2 ^3, ^2, $1 $6, $4 $3, $2 $3 $2, $1 $3 $2, $1 $3, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1879. 13 Prizes for Fruits. Amount Appropriated, Xine Hundred and Fifty Dollars. Special Rules of the Fruit Committee. 1. All collections and single dishes of fruit offered for Prizes at any Exhibition must have marked upon the card the number of the Prize for which they are offered. 2. All persons offering collections of fruit for Prizes, must make written entries, with the names of varieties, before the time fixed for fruit to be upon the tables. Blanks for this purpose will be furnished by the Superintendent. Single dishes, intended for competition, must be so designated upon the card, according to Rule 1, but need not be otherwise entered. This Rule applies to all exhibitions, weekly or annual. 3. All fruits offered for Premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," " Sweeting," " Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. 4. All fruits offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the num- ber of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule. A " dish " of Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, Quinces, Figs, Apricots, etc., is under- stood to contain twelve specimens, and tliis number will be required of all fruits when not otherwise specified. 5. The whole quantity required of any one variety of fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. 6. Contributors of fruits for Exhibition or Prizes, must present the same in the Society's dishes or baskets. Market baskets will not be allowed on the tables. 7. Small fruits must be exhibited in baskets not more than an inch and three-quarters in depth, which will be furnished to exhibitors by the Superin- tendent at cost. 8. No person can compete for more than one Prize with the same variety or varieties of fruit; except that a single dish may be the same as one of a collection. 9. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a Premium. 10. All fruits offered for prizes except Xos. 28 and 91 and those for foreign grapes, must be of out-door culture. 11. The Fruit Committee, in making their awards, will consider the flavor, beauty, and size of the specimens, comparing each of these properties with a fair standard of the variety. The adaptation of the variety to general cultiva- tion will also be taken into account. ^^ Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the General Rules and Regulations on page 4, which will be strictly adhered to by the Com- mittee. 14 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Wednesday, March 19. From 12, 31. , to 10, P. 3L ^^^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 1. Winter Pears. — Any variety, two prizes, . . . #3, $2 No. 2. Winter Apples. — Any variety, two prizes, . . . ^3, $2 No. 6. No. 7. No. 8. No. 9. No. 10. No. 11. No. 12. No. 13. No. 14. No. 15. No. 16. No. 17. No. 18. No. 19. No. 20. No. 21. No. 22. No. 23. No. 24. No. 25. No. 26. No. 27. $4, $3 ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION. Wednesday, June 25. Fro77i 12, 31. , to 10, P. 31. ^^^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. See Rule 7, page 13. No. 3. Strawberries. — Four quarts of any variety, three prizes, $8, $6, $5 No. 4. Two new named varieties, not previously exhibited, two prizes, ........ No. 5. Fifty berries of any variety, to be shown in a single layer on the Society's dishes, two prizes, Two quarts of Belle, two prizes, .... Two quarts of Captain Jack, two prizes. Two quarts of Caroline, two prizes, . Two quarts of Charles Downing, two prizes, Two quarts of Col. Cheney, two prizes. Two quarts of Duchess, two prizes, Two quarts of Gen. Sherman, two prizes, . Two quarts of Great American, two prizes, Two quarts of Hervey Davis, two prizes. Two quarts of Hovey's Seedling, two prizes, Two quarts of Jenny Lind, two prizes, Two quarts of Jucunda, two prizes, Two quarts of La Constante, two prizes, Two quarts of Lady of the Lake, two prizes, Two quarts of Monarch of the West, two prizes, Two quarts of President Wilder, two prizes, Two quarts of Seth Boyden (No. 30), two prizes, Two quarts of Triomphe de Gand, two prizes, . Two quarts of Wilson, two prizes. Cherries. — Two varieties, two quarts each, two prizes. Two quarts of any variety, two prizes. Foreign Grapes. — Two bunches of any variety, three prizes, ........ No. 28. Forced Peaches. — Any variety, two prizes, $4, $3 13, $2 $3, $2 $3, 12 P, 12 $3, $2 ^3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, 12 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 ^3, $2 ^3, $2 P, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 S4, $3 $3, $2 $4, $3, $2 #5, $4 SCHEDULE OF PEIZES FOR 1879. 15 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sept. 9, 10, 11, and 12- g^^ Fruits must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 9th. THe exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. Apples. — Baldwin, two prizes, Danvers Winter Sweet, two prizes. Duchess of Oldenburgh, two prizes Dutch Codlin, two prizes, . Fall Orange, or Holden Pippin, two prizes Fameuse, two prizes, . Foundling, two prizes. Garden Royal, two prizes, . Golden "Russet, t^vo prizes, . Gravenstein, three prizes, . Hubbardston Nonsuch, three prizes. Hunt Russet, two prizes, King of Tompkins County, two prizes Leicester Sweet, two prizes, Lyscom, two prizes, . Maiden's Blush, two prizes, Mother, two prizes, Northern Spy, two prizes, . Porter, three prizes, . Pumpkin Sweet, two prizes, Rhode Island Greening, two prizes, Roxbury Russet, two prizes, Talman's Sweet, two prizes, Washington Strawberry, two prizes. Crab Apples. — Hyslop, two prizes, Montreal Beauty, two prizes. Oblong, two prizes. Transcendent, two prizes, . Any other variety, two prizes. Pears. — Andrews, three prizes, Bartlett, three prizes, . Belle Lucrative, two prizes, Beurre d'Anjou, two prizes, Beurre Bosc, three prizes, . Beurre Clairgeau, three prizes, Beurre Diel, twc^prizes, Beurre Hardy, three prizes, Beurre Langelier, two prizes, Beurre Superfin, three prizes, 83, $2 83,82 83, $2 83, $2 83,82 83,82 83, ^2 83, 82 83, 82 83, $2, 81 83, $2, 81 83, 82 83, $2 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82, 81 83,82 83,82 83,82 83,82 83, 82 S2, 81 82,81 82,81 82,81 82,81 83, 82, 81 83, $2, 81 83, 82 83,82 83, 82, 81 83, 82, 81 83,82 83, 82, 81 83,82 83, ^2, 81 16 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICtJLTUEAL SOCIETT. No. 68. No. 69. No. 70. No. 71. No. 72. No. 73, No. 74. No. 75. No. 76. No. 77. No. 78. No. 79. No. 80. No. 81. No. 82. No. 83. No. 84. No. 85. No. 86. No. 87. No. 88. No. 89. No. 90. No. 91. No. 92. No. 93. No. 94. No. 95. No. 96. No. 97. No. 98. No. 99. No. 100. No. 101. No. 102. No. 103. No. 104. No. 105. No. 106. No. 107. No. 108. Dana's Hovey, two prizes, Doyenne Boussock, two prizes, . Doyenne du Cornice, three prizes, Duchesse d' Angoulerae, three prizes, Glout Morceau, two prizes, Goodale, two prizes, .... Howell, three prizes, .... Lawrence, two prizes, Louise Bonne of Jersey, three prizes, Marie Louise, three prizes, Merriam, three prizes, Mount Vernon, two prizes, Onondaga, or Swan's Orange, two prizes Paradis d' Automne, three prizes, Seckel, three prizes, .... Sheldon, three prizes. Souvenir du Congres, two prizes, St. Michael Archangel, two prizes, . Urbaniste, three prizes. Vicar of Winkfield, two prizes, . Winter Nelis, three prizes, Peaches. — Four varieties, four prizes, Any one variety, two prizes. Peaches — Orchard House Culture. variety, two prizes, ..... Nectarines. — Any one variety, two prizes. Plums. — Not less than four varieties, two-prizes Any one variety, three prizes, . . . , Native Grapes. — Six bunches of Concord, three prizes Six bunches of Delaware, two prizes. Six bunches of Hartford, two prizes, . Six bunches of Massasoit (Rogers' No. 3), two prizes Six bunches of Moore's Early, two prizes. Six bunches Wilder (Rogers' No. 4), two prizes, Six bunches of any other variety, three prizes, . Foreign Grapes. — Six varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, ....... Four varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, Two varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, . Heaviest and best ripened bunch of any Black Grape, not less than five pounds, one prize, Heaviest and best ripened bunch of any White Grape, not less than five pounds, one prize, Two bunches of any Black Grape, three prizes. Two bunches of any Wliite Grape, three prizes. . $8 Any one 83 82 $3 82 $3 ,82 81 ^3 82 81 83 82 83 82 $3 82, ■81 83 82 $3 82, 81 $3 82, 81 $3 82, 81 83 82 83, 82 $3 82, 81 83 82, 81 $3 82, 81 83, 82 83, 82 $S 82, 81 83, 82 $3 82, 81 $6, 84, 82 83, 82 84, 83 83, 82 84, 83 $3, 82, 81 $3, ^2, 81 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82, 81 no. 88, 84 88, $6, 83 84, 83, 82 84, 83, 82 84, 83, 82 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1879. 17 EXHIBITION OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND OTHER FLOWERS, AND WINTER PEARS AND APPLES. Wednesday, November 12. From 12, 31. , io 10, P. M. All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the at 11, A. M. Ko. 109, Winter Pears. — Beiirre d'Anjou, three prizes. No. 110. Dana's Hovey, three prizes, No. 111. Josephine de Malines, two prizes, No. 112. Lawrence, three prizes. No. 113. Vicar of Winkfield, two prizes. No. 11-1. Winter Nelis, three prizes. No. 115. Winter Apples. — Danvers Winter Sweet, two prizes No. 116. King of Tompkins County, two prizes, No. 117. Talman's Sweet, two prizes, .... Committee $3, $2, 81 $3, $2, 81 $3, $2 $3, $2, 81 $3, 82 $3, §2, 81 $3, 82 83, 82 $3, 82 Premiums for Apples, from the fund established by the late B. V. French. No. 118. Winter Apples. — Baldwin, two prizes No. 119. Hubbardston Nonsuch, two prizes. No. 120. Hunt Kusset, two prizes, . No. 121. Northern Spy, two prizes, . No. 122. Rhode Island Greening, two prizes, No. 123. Roxbury Russet, two j)rizes, 83, 82 83,82 83, 82 83, 82 83,82 83,82 Prizes for Vegetables. AlviouNT Appropriated, Five Hundred Dollars. Special Rules of the Vegetable Committee. 1. The specimens offered must be well grown, and placed on the tables well washed, correctly labelled, and fully complying with the Rules and Regu- lations on page 4. 2. Special Gratuities will be awarded for well grown varieties, under GLASS, previous to the opening exhibition. 3. All vegetables offered for Premiums must be composed of exactly the number of specimens or quantity named in the Schedule, 4. All vegetables offered for Prizes at any Exhibition, must have marked upon the Card the number of the prize for which they are offered. 5. Non-compliance with the rules will cause the rejection of the articles offered for Premium. 6. Prizes will not be awarded when the articles are judged unworthy, g^^ Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the General Rules and Regulations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. Whitcomb Premium, $200. For the best Seedling Potato originated after January 1st, 1871 ; such seedling to be exhibited before, and tested by a Committee of this Society, for at least five years, and adjudged by them to be of superior quality. The Premium not to be awarded prior to the year 1878. By Rule 4 (page 4) only one variety can be presented by one competitor. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Wednesday, March 19. From 12, 31. , to 10, P. M. g@=^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. Cucumbers. — Pair of "White Spine, three prizes, . . ^3, $2, $1 Lettuce. — Four heads of Tennisball, three prizes, . $3, $2, §1 Radishes. — Four bunches of Turnip Rooted, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 Four bunches of Long Scarlet, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 Parsley. — Two quarts, three prizes, . . . . $3, $2, §1 No. 6. Mushrooms. — Twenty-four specimens, two prizes, . ^2, $1 No. 1. No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1879. 19 RHODODENDRON SHOV/. Saturday, June 7. From 12, J/., to 3, P. M. g^^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. Xo. 7. AsPAKAGus. — Four bunches, twelve stalks each, three prizes, $3, $2, .$1 No. 8. Cucumbers. — Pair, grown under glass, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 9. Rhubarb. — Twelve stalks, two prizes, . . . $3, $2 No. 10. Radishes. — Four bunches of Long Scarlet, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 11. Lettuce. — Four heads, two prizes, ... $3, ^2 No. 12. Carrots. — Twelve Short Scarlet, two prizes, . . §3, $2 No. 13. Beets. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, . . . $3, $2 ROSE AND STRAV^BERRY EXHIBITION. Wednesday, June 25. From 12, 31. , to 10, P. M. ^^^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 14. Peas. — Peck, three prizes, 83, $2, §1 No. 15. Beets. — Twelve Summer, Turnip Rooted, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 ^3, ^2, $1 $3, $2, $1 ^3, $2, $1 83, $2, §1 83, §2, SI §3, §2 No. 16. Twelve Egyptian, three prizes, .... No. 17. Cucumbers. — Pair of White Spine, three prizes, . No. 18. Lettuce. — Four heads of any variety, three prizes. No. 19. Onions. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, . No. 20. Beans. — Peck of String, any variety, three prizes. No. 21. Cakrots. — Twelve Intermediate, two prizes, ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sept. 9, 10, 11, and 12. ^^ All vegetables must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 9th. The Exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. No. 22. Beets — Twelve Turnip Rooted, three prizes, , . ,§3, $2, $1 No. 23. Carrots. — Twelve Long Orange, three prizes, . . .^3, .$2, $1 No. 24. Twelve Intermediate, three prizes, . . . . $3, $2, $1 No. 25. Corn. — Sweet, twelve specimens, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 26. Yellow or Field, twenty-five ears, traced, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 20 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 27. Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, three prizes, . No. 28. Celery. — Four specimens, best kept during the ex hibition, three prizes, ..... No. 29. Tomatoes.- — Three varieties, twelve specimens each three prizes, ....... No. 30. Twelve specimens of Arlington, two prizes, No. 31. Twelve specimens of Boston Market, two prizes. No. 32. Twelve specimens of Emery, tAvo prizes. No. 33. Twelve specimens of Gen. Grant, two prizes, No. 34. Twelve specimens of any other variety, two prizes, No. 35. Okra. — Twenty-four specimens, two prizes, . No. 36. Martynias. — Twenty-four specimens, two prizes. No. 37. Cranberries. — Half-peck, two prizes, . No. 38. Greenflesh Melons. -—Four specimens, three prizes, No. 39. MusKMELONS. — Four specimens, three prizes, No. 40. Watermelons. —Two specimens, three prizes, . No. 41. Beans. — Large Lima, two quarts, three prizes, . No. 42. Parsnips. — Long, twelve specimens, three prizes. No. 43. Potatoes. — Four varieties, one peck each, three prizes No. 44. Peck of Early Rose, three prizes. No. 45. Peck of Snow Flake, three prizes, ... No. 46. Peck of any other variety, three prizes. No. 47. Collection of new seedling varieties, one prize, the So ciety's Silver Medal. No. 48. Salsify. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, . No. 49. Squashes. — Canada, four specimens, three prizes. No. 50. Hubbard, four specimens three prizes, No. 51. Marblehead, four specimens, three prizes, . No. 52. Marrow, four specimens, three prizes, No. 53. Turban, four specimens, three prizes. No. 54. Largest and best Mammoth, not less than 100 lbs., one prize, the Society's Bronze Medal. No. 55. Turnips. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, . No. 56. Twelve Swedish Turnips, three prizes. No. 57. Cabbages. — Drumhead, three specimens, three prizes No. 58. Red, three specimens, three prizes, . No. 59. Savoy, three specimens, three prizes. No. 60. Horseradish. — Six roots, three prizes. No. 61. Peppers. — Twenty-four specimens, three prizes, . No. 62. Onions. — Peck of Dam-ers Yellow, three prizes, . No. 63. Peck of Red, three prizes, No. 64. Peck of White Portugal, three prizes, No. 65. Egg Plants. — Round Purple, four specimens, three prizes, . ... No. 66. Endive. — Four specimens, two prizes, . SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1879. 21 EXHIBITION OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS, AND OTHER FLOWERS, AND WINTER PEARS AND APPLES. Wednesday, November 12. Fro7)i 12, J/., to 10, P. JI. §^^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 67. Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, three prizes, . No. 68. Celery. — Four specimens, three prizes, No. 69. Cabbages. — Drumhead, three specimens, two prizes, No. 70. Eed, three specimens, two prizes, No. 71. Savoy, three specimens, two prizes, . No. 72. Salsify. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, No. 73. Horseradish. — Six roots, two prizes, . No. 74. Brussels Sprouts. — Half-peck, two prizes, . 63 82, $1 . $3 $2, $1 $s, $2 $3, |2 |3, $2 $3, $2 |3, $2 $2, $1 Prizes for Grardens. Amount Appropriated, One Hundred Dollars. Special Rules of the Garden Committee. 1. All applications for visits, must be made to the Chairman of the Com- mittee, either personally or in Avriting, on or before the first of August. 2. No Garden or Grounds of less than one-half an acre, and this well stocked and under fine cultivation, can compete for premium. 3. It shall be the duty of the Committee to select from the applications those which may seem most deserving of notice, and to visit as many places and as often as they may deem it expedient. 4. In making all examinations, the utmost regard must be paid to economy and general thrift ; in cases, however, of pleasure, landscape, or ornamental grounds, more allowance must be made for taste and design, and a gratuity, or complimentary notice, may be given at the discretion of the Committee. 5. No person shall be a competitor for the highest prize for more than tvvo years out of five. 6. The Committee may, at their discretion, give gratuities, or substitute gratuities for prizes, as may best promote the objects of the Society, and meet special cases ; always, of course, witliin the limits of the appropriation. 22 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUEAL SOCIETY. 7. Competitors for the prizes shall furnish to the Committee, if required, a -written statement of their modes of cultivation, quantity and kind of manure applied, amount of labor, and any other particulars, under the penalty of a forfeiture of such prizes, if withheld. 8. The expenses of the Committee shall be paid by the Society, and a record shall be kept by the Chairman of all places \'isited. PEIZES. For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Orna- mental Grounds around the Homestead, ..... $20 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Fruit Garden through the season (Tree Fruits), .... $20 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Garden of Small Fruits through the season, ..... $20 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Flower Garden through the season, ....... $20 For the best managed, best cultivated, and most neatly kept Vege- table Garden through the season, $20 Hunnewell Triennial Premiums. For an Estate of not less than four acres, which shall be laid out with the most taste, planted most judiciously, and kept in the best order for three consecutive years, a prize of . $160 For an Estate of not less than three acres, on the same conditions, $120 Second prize, .......... $80 In Gratuities, $40 $400 g^=* The foregoing Schedule of Prizes, having received the approval of the Executive Committee, and the Regulations having been confirmed by a vote of the Society, is now published as the List of Prizes for the current year. WILLIAM GRAY, Jr., President. ROBERT MANNING, Recording Secretary. Boston, January, 1879. Committee of Arrangements. Charles H. B. Breck, Boston, Chairman. W. H. SPOOLER, HERVET DAVIS, C M. ATKINSON, JOHN B. MOORE, GEORGE HILL, EDWIN A. HALL, CHAS. N. BRACKETT, GEORGE W. PIERCE, 31. H. MERRIAM, JOSEPH H. WOODFORD, JOHN C. HOVET, E. W. WOOD. Committee on Plants and Flowers. William H. Spooner, Boston, Chairman. PATRICK NORTON, F. L. HARRIS, GEORGE CRAFT, E. H. HITCHINGS, JAMES COMLET, JAMES NUGENT. Committee on Fruits. John B. Moore, Concord, Chairman, p. brown hovet, benj. g. smith, j. w. manning, CHARLES F. CURTIS, E. W. WOOD, O. B. HADWEN. Committee on Vegetables. Charles IS^. Brackett, Newton, Chairman. WALTER RUSSELL, JOHN FILLEBROWN, SAMUEL HAKTWELL, GEORGE W. PIERCE, JOSIAH CROSBY, CHARLES E. GRANT. Committee on Gardens. Joseph H. Woodford, Boston, Chairman. Chairmen of Committees on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables, george s. harwood, henry ross, john g. barker. CONTEISTTS. PAGE Appropriations for Prizes ; Tote of the Society, ..... 2 Prospective Prizes, .......... 8 General Rules and Regulations, . . . . . . . . 4, 5 Certificates of Merit, .......... 5 Special Rules of the Flower Committee, ....... 6 Prizes for Plants, Flowers, etc., ........ 6-12 Special Rules of the Fruit Committee, ....... 13 Prizes for Fruits, .......... 14-17 Special Rules of the Vegetable Committee, ...... 18 Prizes for Vegetables, ......... 18-21 Special Rules of the Garden Committee, . . . . . .21,22 Prizes for Gardens, . . . . . . . • . . .22 Committees of the Society, ......... 23 Exhibitions for 1879, ..... . . , . . 24 EXHIBITIONS or THE Massacliiisetts Horticultural Society, 1879. AZALEA AMD ROSE EXHIBITION, Wednesday, March 19, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION, Wednesday, June 25, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FRUITS, FLOWERS, AND VEGETABLES, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 9, 10, 11, and 12; opening at 3, P. M. on Tuesday, and closing at 10, P. M. on Friday. EXHIBITION OF CHRYSANTHEMUIVIS AND OTHER FLOWERS, AND WINTER PEARS AND APPLES, Wednesday, November 12, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. An admission fee will be charged to the above-mentioned exhibitions. A special show of Rhododendrons will be held on Saturday, June 7, at which the Hunnewell Prizes for Hardy Rhododendrons and Azaleas will be awarded. The Hall or Library Room will be opened for the exhibition of new or choice specimens of Plants, Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables, by members and friends of the Society, every Saturday during the year. Gratuities and Certificates of Merit will be awarded at these exhibitions for specimens which, in the opinion of the Committees, are worthy of such distinction. From the fourth Saturday in March to the second Saturday in November, inclusive, these exhibitions will be open from 12, M., to 3, P. M. ; and during the remainder of the year from 12, M., to 2, P. M. Articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committees at 11, A. M. Admission to all the Saturday Shows will be free. SPECIAL PRIZES FOR ESSAYS OFFERED BY THE Massacliusetts Horticultural Society. For the best Essay upon the Culture of Flowers and Foliage for Winter Decoration and the Market, with a list of the most desirable varieties, ......... .^25 00 For the best Essay upon the Profits of Farming and Gardening in New England, 25 00 For the best Essay upon the most promising new Hardy Orna- mental Trees and Shrubs, and their tasteful and effective arrangement, .......... 25 00 For the best Essay upon any Special Action of Fertilizers, illus- trated by accurate experiments, 25 00 For the best Essay upon Flowers for the Home, with lists of the best Annuals, Herbaceous Perennials, and "Bedding Plants," and a comparison of the merits of these classes, . . . 25 00 The Committee on Publication and Discussion would state for the informa- tion of competitors that in offering these prizes they desire to elicit new facts, and that in awarding a prize they will give the preference to an essay which adds to our stock of information, over a compendium of what is already known. The Essays to be directed to "Kobert Manning, Secretary of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, Horticultural Hall, Boston," and to be marked on the outside, " For the Committee on Publication and Discussion," so as to be received by the first of November, in sealed envelopes, unsigned, but accompanied by the name of the writer in a separate sealed envelope. Notice will be given to successful competitors of the time for reading their Essays. All the Society's prizes are open to general competition. WILLIAM C. STRONG, Chairman of the Committee on Publication and Discussion. Boston, January 25, 1879. ■J 4 56 ■5 7 ACME BOOKBIND!NSCO.,)NC. m 0 4 ?ooo 100 CAWBR'^E STREET CHARLE3T0V.'N, MASS.