m UMASS. DATE DUE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST SB 21 M5 M486 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED BY THE fPassacjutsdis |jwriiailtaal SWetg, FOR THE YEAR 1880. 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, 1880. Boston, December, 1879. The Committee for Establishing Prizes respectfully submit and recommend the following Schedule of Prizes for the year 1880. For the Committee, JOHN B. MOORE, Chairman of Committee for Establishing Premiums. 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. SCHEDULE PROSPECTIVE PRIZES. For objects originated subsequent to 1860, and which, after a trial satisfactory to tbe 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 Seedling Apple, For the best Seedling Hardy Grape, For the best Seedling Cherry, . For the best Seedling Strawberry, For the best Seedling Easpberry, 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, For the best Seedling Camellia, For the best Seedling Azalea Indica, For the best Seedling Tree Paeony, . For the best Seedling Hardy Rhododendron, For the best Seedling Hardy Azalea, For the best other Seedling Flowering or Foliage Plant, $40 00 60 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 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 first Saturday in November, inclu- sive, 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. 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 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 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 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 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 svperior specimens of any good varieties, even though they may not flourish in all situations. And it shall be the duty of the Committee SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 5 making an award for such specimens, to state on the card of award that they are not desirable for general cultivation. 12. 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. 13. 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. 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 Gratuities 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 Committee, 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, Vege- table, 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 or 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 Eules of the Flower Committee. 1. All named varieties of Plants or Flowers exhibited for Premiums 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 Plants, Flowers, Bouquets, Designs, etc., offered for Prizes at any Exhibition, must have marked upon the card the number of the Prizes for which they are offered. 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. No person can compete for any Prize for a single specimen, with a variety shown in a collection. 6. 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 Eegulations on page 4. 7. No Gratuities will be awarded on other than regular Prize days, except for objects of special merit. MAECH. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Thursday, March 18. From 12, 31., to 10, P. M. gigiP^All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11 o'clock, A. M. No. 1. Indian Azaleas. — Six named varieties in pots, two prizes, $15, $10 No. 2. Four named varieties, in not exceeding ten inch pots, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 3. Single plant, in six inch pot, two prizes, . . . $4, $3 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 7 No. 4. Hybrid Perpetual Eoses. — Six plants in pots, dis- tinct varieties, three prizes, ..... $10, $8, $6 No. 5. Three plants in not over ten inch pots, three prizes, $6, $5, S4 No. 6. Single plant, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 7. Twelve cut blooms of twelve distinct named varie- ties, two prizes, $5, S3 No. 8. Six blooms of six distinct named varieties, two prizes, S3, $2 No. 9. Tender Roses. — Six cut blooms of six distinct named varieties, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 10. Greenhouse Plants. — Six, in bloom, other than Azaleas, two prizes, $8, S6 No. 11. Orchids. — Winter Blooming, three plants in bloom, two prizes, . ...'... $10, S6 No. 12. Single plant in bloom, two prizes, . . . . So, §3 No. 13. Hardy Flowering Shrubs, Forced. — Three, in pots, of three distinct varieties, two prizes, . . . S4, 83 No. 14. Cyclamens. — Six pots, in bloom, two prizes, . . S4, S3 No. 15. Three pots in bloom, two prizes, .... §>2, $1 No. 16. Single plant in bloom, one prize, .... $2 No. 17. Heath. — Single plant in bloom, two prizes, . . $3, $2 No. 18. Primulas. — Three plants in bloom, two prizes, . . $2, f 1 No. 19. Cinerarias. — Four varieties in pots, in bloom, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 20. Single plant in bloom, two prizes, . . . . §2, $1 No. 21. Violets. — Six pots in bloom, two prizes, . . . $3, S2 No. 22. Pansies. — Six distinct varieties in pots, in bloom, three prizes, $3, S2, SI No. 23. Hyacinths. — Nine bulbs, in pots, in bloom, two prizes, $5, S4 No. 24. Six bulbs, in pots, in bloom, two prizes, . . . S4, S3 No. 25. Three bulbs, in pots, in bloom, two prizes, . . $3, $2 No. 26. Tulips. — Six pots, three bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, • S4, S3 No. 27. Three pots, three bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 28. Narcissus. — Four pots, two bulbs in each, in bloom, in six inch pots, two prizes, S4, S3 No. 29. Jonquils. — Four pots, six bulbs in each, in bloom, in six inch pots, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 30. Camellias. — Display of named varieties, cut flowers, not less than twelve blooms, two prizes, . . $4, $3 No. 31. Six cut blooms, two prizes, S3, $2 No. 32. Cut Flowers. — Display filling fifty bottles, not in- cluding Roses, three prizes, $3, S2, $1 No. 33. Hand Bouquets. — Pair, two prizes, . . . . $3, $2 No. 34. Basket of Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, . $3, $2 8 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. MAY. PELARGONIUM EXHIBITION. On the second Saturday, May 8. No. 35. Pelargoniums. — Four named Zonale varieties, not variegated, two prizes, $5, $3 No. 36. Four named Variegated Zonale varieties, two prizes, $5, $3 No. 37. Single named Bronze variety, two prizes, . No. 38. Four named Double Zonale varieties, two prizes, No. 39. Six named Show or Fancy varieties, in pots, two prizes, No. 40. Spring Herbaceous Plants (Open culture). — Dis- play of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety, two prizes, No. 41. Calceolarias. — Six varieties, in pots, two prizes, No. 42. Single plant, one prize, No. 43. Tulips. — Twenty-five blooms, distinct colors, two prizes, No. 44. Hyacinths. — Twenty distinct sorts, two prizes, . No. 45. Table Design. — Other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $3, $2 $3, $2 $5, $3 $6, $4 $5, $3 $3, $2 $5, m JUNE. On the first Saturday, June 5. No. 46. Tree Pjeonies. — Six named varieties, two prizes, . $4, $3 No. 47. Iris (Tuberous varieties). — Twelve named varieties, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 48. Cut Flowers. — Display, filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 49. Hardy Flowering Shrubs. — Twelve named varieties cut blooms, one prize, $3 No. 50. Native Plants. — Display of named species and varie- ties, one bottle of each, two prizes, . . . $4, $3 No. 51. Clematis. — Early named varieties, display of cut blooms, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 52. Two plants in pots, in bloom, two prizes, ... $5, $4 No. 53. Table Design. — Other than a Basket of Flowers, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 54. Azalea Mollis. — Twelve trusses of different varieties, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 55. Six trusses of different varieties, two prizes, . . $4, $3 No. 58. No. 59. No. 60. No. 61. No. 62. No. 63. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 9 Hunnewell Premiums. Hardy Rhododendrons, to be exhibited in Kose Boxes. (See foot of this page.) No. 56. Forty-eight named varieties, one truss each, two prizes, $20, $15 No. 57. Twenty-four named varieties, one truss each, two prizes, $10, $7 Twelve named varieties, one truss each, two prizes, $8, $6 Single truss of blooms, two prizes, .... SI, S2 Hardy Azaleas. — Twenty-four named varieties, one truss each, one prize, $12 Twelve named varieties, one truss each, two prizes, . $7, $5 Six named varieties, one truss each, two prizes, . $4, $3 Cluster of trusses, of one variety, one prize, . . $2 ROSE EXHIBITION. The Annual Rose Exhibition will be held in both Halls on Tuesday, June 22d, commencing at 1, P. 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. No. 64. Hardy Perpetuals. — Six new varieties, sent out since 1876, two prizes, $6, $1 No. 65. Twenty-four distinct named varieties, three of each ' variety, three prizes, $20, $15, $10 No. 66. Twelve distinct named varieties, three prizes, . . $10, $8, $6 No. 67. Six distinct named varieties, three prizes, . . $6, $5, $4 No. 68. Three distinct named varieties, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 No. 69. Moss Roses. — Six named varieties, three clusters of a variety, two prizes, $5, $3 No. 70. Three named varieties, three clusters of a variety, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 71. Tea or Bourbon Roses. — Twelve cut blooms, one prize, $5 No. 72. General Display. — 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 : Length. Breadth. Height. For 24 Roses, 4 ft. 1 ft. 6 in. Back of box, 6 in., front, 4 in. a -J2 a 2 " 2 in. " " " " " " " u q a 1 " 6 " " " " " " " " a o a. i a (( <( (( it a tt a Which will be furnished by the Society to all applying for the same on or before May 1. 10 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. PLANTS IN POTS. No. 73. Stove and Greenhouse Flowering Plants. — Six distinct varieties in bloom, two prizes, . No. 74. Specimen Plant. — Of a kind for which no special prize is offered, regard being had to new and rare varieties, two prizes, ...... No. 75. Gloxinias. — Six named varieties, in pots, two prizes, No. 76. Single specimen plant, two prizes, .... $10, $8 $6, $4 $5, §3 82. &1 $3, $2 CUT FLOWERS. No. 77. Herbaceous Peonies. — Ten named varieties, two prizes, ......... No. 78. Sweet Williams. — Thirty trasses, not less than six distinct varieties, three prizes, . . . $3, $2, $1 No. 79. Summer Herbaceous Plants. — Display of named species and varieties, filling 25 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No, 80. Vase of Flowers.— Best arranged, three prizes, . $5, §4, $3 STRAWBERRY SHOW. Monday, June 28. From 12, M., to 10, P. M. ggg3* Flowers may be brought in until 12 o'clock. No. 81. Delphiniums. — Six named varieties, three prizes, . $3, 82, $1 No. 82. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 83. Basket of Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 84. Native Plants and Flowers. — Display, two prizes, $3, $2 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 3. No. 85. Japan Iris (varieties of Iris Kcempferi). — Display No. No. 87. two prizes, Carnations and Picotees. — Twelve cut blooms, dis tinct kinds, three prizes, .... Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes No. 88. Table Design. — Best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 $3, $2, $1 $1, 83, $2 <3>3, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880; 11 On the second Saturday, July 10. No. 89. Hydrangeas. — Three plants, in pots, two prizes, . $4, $3 No. 90. Amaryllis. — Three plants, in pots, two prizes, . . 84, $3 No. 91. Vase of Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, . $5, §3 On the third Saturday, July 17. No. 92. Hollyhocks. — Twelve blooms of twelve distinct colors two prizes, No. 93. Six blooms of six distinct colors, two prizes, No. 94. Three blooms of three distinct colors, one prize, No. 95. Single spike, two prizes, No. 96. Orchids. — Three varieties, in bloom, two prizes, No. 97. Single plant, one prize, No. 98. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes 64, $3 $2, $1 81 $2, $1 $6, $4 $3 *4 83, $2 On the fourth Saturday, July 24. No. 99. Perennial Phloxes. — Six distinct named varieties, one spike each, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 100. Pelargoniums. — Twelve double and single varieties, one truss each, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 101. Exotic Ferns. — Six plants, of different varieties, in pots, two prizes, ....... $5, $3 On the fifth Saturday, July 31. No. 102. Stocks. — Six varieties, one cut plant of each, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 103. Balsams. — Twelve spikes, not less than eight varieties, two prizes, 82, $1 No. 104. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes . . $4, $3, $2 No. 105. Collection of twenty-five named varieties of Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials, other than bulbous rooted, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 106. Vase or Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, . $2, $1 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 7. No. 107. Perennial Phloxes. — Ten distinct named varieties, one spike each, two prizes, $4, $3 12 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 108. Petunias. — Collection filling 50 bottles, one flower in a bottle, two prizes, 83, $2 No. 109. Verbenas. — Fifty bottles, single trusses, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 110. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 111. Native Ferns. — Collection, two prizes, . . . $3, $2 On the second Saturday, August 14. No. 112. Gladioli. — Twenty named varieties, in spikes, three prizes, $6, $4, $2 No. 113. Ten named varieties, in spikes, two prizes, . . $4, $3 No. 114. Six named varieties, in spikes, two prizes, . . $3, $2 No. 115. Single spike, named, one prize, .... $1 No. 116. Display of named and unnamed varieties, filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $6, $4, $2 No. 117. Cut Flowers. — .Collection of twenty-five named varieties of Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials other than bulbous rooted, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 No. 118. Phlox Drummondi. — Collection, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 On the third Saturday, August 21. No. 119. Asters, Large Flowered. — Thirty flowers, not less than ten varieties, three prizes, . . . . $4, $3, $2 No. 120. Fifteen flowers, not less than six varieties, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 121. Asters, Pompon. — Sixty blooms, not less than six varieties, in bunches of three of the same variety, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 122. Asters. — Display filling 150 bottles, one flower in each, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 123. Basest of Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, . $2, $1 On the fourth Saturday, August 28. No. 124. Lilies. — Display of Lilium lancifolium, cut flowers, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 125. Trop^eolums. — Display filling 25 bottles, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 126. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, , . $4, $3, $2 No. 127. Native Plants. — Display of named species and varieties, one bottle each, two prizes, ... $3, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880, 13 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 4. No. 128. Double Zixxias. — Twenty flowers, not less than six varieties, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 129. Diaxthus (Annual and Biennial varieties). — Collec- tion filling 50 bottles, single trusses, three prizes, . $4, §3, $2 No. 130. Marigolds. — Collection filling 25 bottles, single trusses, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 131. Clematis (Summer blooming varieties) . — Display of cut blooms, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 132. Two plants, in pots, in bloom, two prizes, . . $5, $4 ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of Plants and Flowers. — Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 14, 15, 16 and 17. ggg**AU articles for competition and exhibition must be in place by 12, M., Tuesday, September 14. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. PLANTS IN POTS. No. 133. Greexhotjse Plaxts. — Twelve greenhouse and stove plants of different varieties, two prizes, . No. 134. Speclmex Plaxt. — Not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is offered, two prizes, No. 135. Sfecimex Flowerixg Plaxt. — Two prizes, . No. 136. Variegated Leaved Plaxts. — Six varieties, not offered in the collection of greenhouse plants, two prizes, No. 137. Single specimen, not offered in any collection, two prizes, No. 138. Caladiums. — Six varieties, two prizes, No. 139. Ferxs. — Six named varieties, two prizes, No. 140. Adiaxtums. — Six varieties, two prizes, . No. 141. Tree Ferxs.— Two, of uniform size and distinct varieties, one prize, No. 142. Lycopods. — Six named varieties, two prizes,. . No. 143. Draoexas. — Six named varieties, two prizes, . No. 144. Palm. — Single specimen, two prizes, No. 145. Nepexthes. — Three plants, named, two prizes, No. 146. Sarracexias. — Three plants, named, two prizes, No. 147. Agaves. — Six distinct varieties, two. prizes, 30, $25 85, S4 $5, $4 §12, $10 to $4 $5, $4 $8,, $6 $6, $4 $10 8b, $2 |8, $6 8->, $4 $6 $4 $4, $3 ft.6 $4 14 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 148. Cacti. — Twenty-five species and varieties, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 149. Succulents. — Collection (other than Agaves, Yuccas and Cacti), of twenty-five species and varieties, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 150. Begonias (Tuberous rooted). — Six named varieties, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 CUT FLOWERS. No. 151. Gladioli. — Best display and best kept during the exhibition, of named or unnamed varieties, fill- ing 100 bottles, three prizes, . . . . §8, $6, $4 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, . . $5, $4, $3 Six named varieties, three prizes, . . . $3, $2, $1 Single named flower, fancy or self, two prizes, . $2, $1 Liliputian Dahlias. — General display, filling 50 bottles, three prizes, 84, $3, $2 Cut Flo wees. — Best display and best kept during the exhibition, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $16, $14, $12 Basket of Flowees. — Best arranged and best kept through the exhibition, three prizes, . . . $5, $4, $3 Table Design. — Best and best kept through the exhibition, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height, two prizes, . . $5, $4 Special Prize. No. 159. Vase of Flowees. — Best arranged, and best kept during the exhibition, $5 Hunnewell Premiums. No. 160. Eveegeeen Teees and Sheubs. — Display in pots, of other than native Evergreens of New Eng- land, two prizes, $8, $6 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 2. No. 161. Dahlias. — Twelve named varieties, three prizes, . $5, $4, $3 No. 162. Six named varieties, three prizes, . . . $3, $2, $1 No. 163. Vase of Flowees. — Best arranged, two prizes, . $4, $3 No. 152. No. 153. No. 154. No. 155. No. 156. No. 157. No. 158. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 15 CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. Wednesday, November 10. From 12, if., to 10, P. 31. ^gl3* Articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 164. Chrysanthemums. — Six distinct named Large Flow- ered varieties, in pots, two prizes, . . . $8, $6 No. 165. Six distinct named Pompons, in pots, two prizes, No. 166. Four distinct named Japanese varieties, in pots, two prizes, No. 167. Specimen plant, named, Large Flowered, three prizes, Specimen plant, named, Pompon, three prizes, Specimen plant, named, Liliputian, two prizes, Specimen plant, named, Japanese variety, three prizes, Twelve named Large Flowered varieties, Cut Speci- mens, single flowers, two prizes, .... Twelve named Pompon varieties, Cut Specimens, in clusters of four flowers, two prizes, General display of named or unnamed varieties, Cut Specimens, filling 50 bottles, one truss in each, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 Heliotropes. — Two plants, in pots, two prizes, . $3, $2 Orchids. — Three named varieties, in bloom, two prizes, $6, $4 No. 176. Single plant, in bloom, two prizes, .... $3, $2 No. 177. Hand Bouquets. — Pair, two prizes, .... $3, $2 No. 178. Table Design. — Best arranged, two prizes, . . $3, $2 No. 168. No. 169. No. 170. No. 171. No. 172. No. 173. No. 174. No. 175. $8, $6 $6, & S4: S4; i $3, ,$3, $2, $2 $2 $1 M i $3, $2 $3, $2 §3, $2 Prizes for Fruits. Amount Appropriated, Nine 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 Fruits offered for Premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," " Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. 3. 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. 4. The whole quantity required of any one variety of fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. 5. Contributors of Fruits for Exhibition or Prizes must present the same in the Society's dishes. 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 Superintendent at cost. Market baskets will not be allowed on the tables. • 6. No person can compete for more than one Prize with the same variety or varieties of fruit ; except that a single dish may be of the same variety — but not the same specimens — as one of a collection, and that the same variety — but not the same specimens — may compete for both Special and Kegular Prizes. 7. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a Premium. 8. All Fruits offered for Prizes except Nos. 3, 57, 89, 90, and 188 and those for foreign grapes, must be of out-door culture. 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. gggp* Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the General Eules and Regulations on page 4, which will be strictly adhered to by the Com- mittee. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 17 AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Thursday, March 18.- From 12, M., to 10, P. M. No. 1. Winter Pears. — Any variety, two prizes, No. 2. Winter Apples. — Any variety, two prizes, No. 3. Strawberries. — One pint, two prizes, $3, §2 ROSE EXHIBITION. To begin Tuesday, June 22, at 1, P. M. , and continue to 10, P. M. Fruits be on the tables at 11, A. 31. No. 4. No. No. No. No. Early Strawberries. — Four quarts, open culture, four prizes, $5, $4, $3, $2 Two quarts of Jenny Lind, two prizes, . . . $2, $1 Two quarts of any other early variety, two prizes, . $2, $1 Forced Grapes. — Three varieties, two bunches of each, two prizes, $7. $4 Two bunches of any variety, two prizes, ... $4, $3 STRAWBERRY SHOW. Monday, June 28. From 12, M., to 10, P. M. Fruits may be brought in until 12 o'clock. 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. Strawberries. - Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Four quarts of Two quarts of Two quarts of 2 — For the best four quarts of Belle, $4 Caroline, U Charles Downing, U Cumberland Triumph, $4 Great American, $4 Hervey Davis, . $4 Hovey's Seedling, $4 Jucunda, $4 La Constante, $4 President Lincoln, $4 President Wilder, $4 Prouty's Seedling, $4 Sharpless' Seedling, . $4 Triomphe de Gand, $4 Wilson's Albany, $4 Belle, two prizes, $2, §1 Brighton Pine, two prizes, $2, $1 18 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 20. No. 27. No. 28. No. 29. No. 30. No. 31. No. 32. No. 33. No. 34. No. 35. No. 36. No. 37. No. 38. No. 39. No. 40. No. 41. No. 42. No. 43. No. 44. No. 45. No. 46. No. 47. No. 48. No. 49. No. 50. No. 51. No. 52. No. 53. No. 54. No. 55. No. 56. No. 57. Two quarts of Caroline, two prizes, . Two quarts of Centennial Favorite, two prizes Two quarts of Charles Downing, two prizes, Two quarts of Cinderella, two prizes, Two quarts of Col. Cheney, two prizes, Two quarts of Continental, two prizes, Two quarts of Crescent Seedling, two prizes, Two quarts of Cumberland Triumph, two prizes Two quarts of Duchess, two prizes, . Two quarts of Forest Rose, 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 Jucunda, two prizes, . Two quarts of La Constante, two prizes, . Two quarts of Lady of the Lake, two prizes, Two quarts of Miner's Great Prolific, two prizes, Two quarts of Monarch of the West, two prizes, Two quarts of President Lincoln, two prizes, Two quarts of President Wilder, two prizes, Two quarts of Prouty's Seedling, two prizes, Two quarts of Seth Boyden (No. 30), two prizes Two quarts of Sharpless' Seedling, two prizes, . Two quarts of Triomphe de Gand, two prizes, . Two quarts of Wilson's Albany, two prizes, Collection of not less than ten varieties, one quart of each, two prizes, ...... Two new named varieties, not previously exhibited two prizes. Fifty berries of any variety, to be shown in a single layer on the Society's dishes, two prizes, Cherries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, Foreign Grapes. — Two bunches of any variety, three prizes, ......... Forced Peaches. — Six specimens of any variety, two prizes, ........ S2, SI 82, SI 82, SI $2, SI 82, SI $2, $1 82, SI 82, $1 82, $1 $2, si 82, SI 82, $1 82, $1 82, 81 $2, 81 82, SI $2, $1 $2, SI S2, $1 $2, $1 $2,81 82, $1 82, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, 31 38, §6 83,$2 83, $2 82, $1 33, 32, 81 84, S3 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 3. No. 58. Cherries. — Two quarts of Black Tartarian, two prizes, No. 59. Two quarts of Black Eagle, two prizes, No. 60. Two quarts of Coe's Transparent, two prizes, . No. 61. Two quarts of Downer's Late, two prizes, No. 62. Two quarts of any other variety, two prizes, No. 63. Strawberries. — Two quarts of any late variety, two prizes, . 82, 81 $2, $1 82, 31 $2, 31 $2, 81 $2, $1 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 19 On the second Saturday, July 10. No. 64. Raspberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, 82, $1 No. 65. Currants. — Four- quarts of any red variety, three prizes, $3, 82, SI No. 6G. Four quarts of any white variety, two prizes, . . $3, 82 No. 67. No. 68. No. 69. No. 70. No. 71. No. 72. No. 73. No. 74. On the third Saturday, July 17. Raspberries. — Collection, not less than four varieties, two quarts of each, two prizes, .... $4, 83 Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, ... §2, 81 Currants. — Two quarts of Dana's Transparent, two prizes, ... 82, 81 Two quarts of La Versaillaise, two prizes, . . s2, 81 Two quarts of Victoria, two prizes, .... $2, $1 Two quarts of Black Naples, two prizes, . . . 82, 81 Cherries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, . 82, 81 Blackberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, 82, $1 On the fourth Saturday, July 24. No. 75. Gooseberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, No. 76. Blackberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, No. 77. Pears. — Doyenne d'Ete, two prizes, . No. 78. No. 79. No. 80. On the fifth Saturday, July 31. Pears. — Any variety, two prizes, . Gooseberries. — Two quarts of Foreign, two prizes, . Apricots. — Any variety, two prizes, . 82. 81 82. si 82,§l 82,81 82, si $2, SI AUGUST. On the first Saturday p August 7. No. 81. Pears. — Beurre Giffard, two prizes, . No. 82. Earlt Apples. — Early Harvest, two prizes, No. 83. Large Yellow Bough, two prizes, No. 84. Red Astraehan, two prizes, No. 85. Williams, two prizes, . . . . No. 86. Any other early variety, two prizes, . 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 $2, 81 $2, $1 On the second Saturday, August 14. No. 87. Pears. — Clapp's Favorite, two prizes, . No. 88. Any other variety, two prizes, . $2, 81 $2,$1 20 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 89. Peaches, Cold-House or Pot Culture. — Six speci- mens of any variety, two prizes, . No. 90. Figs. — Any variety, two prizes, !, $2 On the third Saturday, August 21, No. 91. Pears. — Bartlett, two prizes, No. 92. Manning's Elizabeth, two prizes, No. 93. Rostiezer, two prizes, No. 94. Tyson, two prizes, No. 95. Plums. —Any variety, two prizes, No. 96. Peaches. —Any variety, two prizes, $2,$ $2, $ «jj!2, 82, $ On the fourth Saturday, August 28. No. 97. Apples. — Any variety, two prizes, .... No. 98. Pears. — Bartlett, two prizes, No. 99. Any other variety, two prizes, No. 100. Plums. — Collection of not less than four varieties, two prizes, . No. 101. Any variety, two prizes, No. 102. Peaches. — Collection of not less than four varieties, two prizes, No. 103. Native Grapes. — Six bunches, of any early variety, two prizes, $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1. $3, $2 $2, $1 $3, $2 $2, $1 No. 104. No. 105. No. 106. No. 107. No. 108 No. 109. No. 110. No. 111. No. 112 No. 113 No. 114 No. 115 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 4. Apples. — Foundling, two prizes, Gravenstein, two prizes, . Porter, two prizes, . . . Any other variety, two prizes, . Pears. — Andrews, two prizes, . Doyenne Boussock, two prizes, Any other variety, two prizes, . Native Grapes. — Six bunches of Delaware prizes, Six bunches of Hartford Prolific, two prizes, Six bunches of Moore's Early, two prizes, Six bunches of any other variety, two prizes, Peaches. — Any variety, two prizes, . two 82, $1 $2, $1 82, $1 $2, •1 $2, 81 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, 81 82, 81 82, $1 82, $1 82, $1 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 21 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 14, 15, 16 and 17. %^°' Fruits must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 14th. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. Special ■ Prizes. No. 116. For the best twelve Bartlett Pears, No. 117. For the best twelve Gravenstein Apples, .... No. 118. For the best twelve Peaches of any variety, No. 119. For the best twelve bunches of Native Grapes of any variety, No. 120. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any Foreign Black Grape, not less than five pounds, No. 121. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any Foreign White Grape, not less than five pounds, Regular Prizes. No. 122. Apples. — Baldwin, two prizes, . No. 123. Cogswell, two prizes, No. 124. Danvers Winter Sweet, two prizes No. 125. Duchess of Oldenburg, two prizes, No. 126. Dutch Codlin, two prizes, No. 127. Fall Orange, or Holden Pippin, two prizes No. 128. Fameuse, two prizes, No. 129. Foundling, two prizes, No. 130. Garden Royal, two prizes, No. 131. Golden Russet, two prizes, No. 132. Gravenstein, two prizes, . No. 133. Hubbardston Nonsuch, two prizes, No. 134. Hunt Russet, two prizes, . No. 135. King of Tompkins County, two prizes, No. 136. Lady's Sweet, two prizes, No. 137. Leicester Sweet, two prizes, No. 138. Lyscom, two prizes, . No. 139. Maiden's Blush, two prizes, No. 140. Mother, two prizes, . No. 141. Northern Spy, two prizes, No. 142. Porter, two prizes, . No. 143. Pumpkin Sweet, two prizes, No. 144. Rhode Island Greening, two prizes, No. 145. Roxbury Russet, two prizes, No. 146. Talman's Sweet, two prizes, $5 $5 $5 22 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 147. Washington Strawberry, two prizes No. 148. Crab Apples. — Hyslop, twenty-four specimens, two prizes, ....... No. 149. Montreal Beauty, twenty-four specimens, two prizes No. 150. Oblong, twenty-four specimens, two prizes, No. 151. Transcendent, twenty-four specimens, two prizes, No. 152. Any other variety, twenty-four specimens, two prizes No. 153. Pears. — Bartlett, two prizes, No. 154. Belle Lucrative, two prizes, No. 155. Beurre d'Anjou, two prizes, No. 156. Beurre Bosc, two prizes, . No. 157. Beurre Clairgeau, two prizes, . No. 158. Beurre Diel, two prizes, . No. 159. Beurre Hardy, two prizes, No. 160. Beurre Langelier, two prizes, . No. 161. Beurre Superfin, two prizes, . No. 162. Dana's Hovey, two prizes, No. 163. Doctor Reeder, two prizes, No. 164. Doyenne Boussock, two prizes, No. 165. Doyenne du Cornice, two prizes, No. 166. Duchesse d'Angouleme, two prizes, No. 167. Fulton, two prizes, . No. 168. Glout Morceau, two prizes, No. 169. Goodale, two prizes, No. 170. Howell, two prizes, . No. 171. Lawrence, two prizes, No. 172. Louise Bonne of Jersey, two prizes, No. 173. Marie Louise, two prizes, No. 174. Merriam, two prizes, No. 175. Mount Vernon, two prizes, No. 176. Onondaga, or Swan's Orange, two prizes, No. 177. Paradis d' Automne, two prizes, No. 178. Pratt, two prizes, No. 179. Seckel, two prizes, . No. 180. Sheldon, two prizes, No. 181. Souvenir du Congres, two prizes, No. 182. St. Michael Archangel, two prizes No. 183. Urbaniste, two prizes, No. 184. Vicar of Winkfield, two prizes, No. 185. Winter Xelis, two prizes, No. 186. Peaches. — Four varieties, four prizes, . . $6 No. 187. Any one variety, three prizes, . No. 188. Peaches — Orchard House Culture. — Any variety two prizes, .... No. 189. Nectarines. — Any variety, two prizes No. 190. Plums. — Not less than four varieties, three prizes, No. 191. Any one variety, two prizes, .... $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, 81 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2,81 $2, $1 62,$1 $2,81 $2,81 $2, $1 $2, $1 82, 81 $2, $1 $2,81 82, 81 $2,$1 $2,$1 $2,$1 82, 81 82, $1 82, 81 $2, 81 82, $1 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 $2,$1 82, 81 ^2, 81 82,81 82,81 82, 81 $2,$1 $2,81 $2, $1 $2, M $2, $1 $4, S3 82, $1 $4, $3 82,81 ^2 ^ si , s,>, $3, $4, $3, $2 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 23 No. 192. Native Grapes. — Six bunches of Brighton, two prizes, . No. 193. Six bunches of Concord, two prizes, No. 194. Six bunches of Delaware, two prizes, No. 195. Six bunches of Hartford, two prizes, No. 196. Six bunches of Massasoit (Rogers' No. 3) , two prizes, No. 197. Six bunches of Moore's Early, two prizes, No. 198. Six bunches of Wilder (Rogers' No. 4), two prizes, No. 199. Six bunches of any other variety, two prizes, . No. 200. Foreign Grapes. — Six varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, ........ $10, No. 201. Four varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, . $8, No. 202. Two varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, . $4, No. 203. Two bunches of any Black Grape, three prizes, . 84, No. 204. Two bunches of any White Grape, three prizes, . $4, *8, OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 2. No. 205. Pears. — Beurre Bosc, two prizes, No. 206. Beurre Clairgeau, two prizes, . No. 207. Beurre Diel, two prizes, . No. 208. Beurre Superfin, two prizes, No. 209. Doyenne du Cornice, two prizes, No. 210. Duchesse d'Angoulerae, two prizes, No. 211. Frederick Clapp, two prizes, No. 212. Louise Bonne of Jersey, two prizes, No. 213. Sheldon, two prizes, No. 214. "Orbaniste, two prizes, No. 215. Apples. — Fall Orange or Holden Pippin, two prizes No. 216. Gravenstein, two prizes, . No. 217. Mother, two prizes, .... No. 218. Porter, two prizes, .... No. 219. Any other variety, two prizes, . No. 220. Quinces. — Any variety, two prizes, . No. 221. Native Grapes. — Six bunches of Brighton, two prizes No. 222. Six bunches of Concord, two prizes, No. 223. Six bunches of Delaware, two prizes, No. 224. Six bunches of Diana, two prizes, . No. 225. Six bunches of Isabella, two prizes, . No. 226. Six bunches of Massasoit (No. 3), two prizes, No. 227. Six bunches of Moore's Early, two prizes, No. 228. Six bunches of Wilder (No. 4), two prizes, No. 229. Six bunches of any other variety, two prizes, No. 230. Foreign Grapes. — Two bunches of any variety, two prizes, ......... $2, $2, 82, 82, $2, 82, S2, •2, $2, $2, $2, $2, 82, $2, $2, 82, £2, 82, $3, $2 24 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. EXHIBITION OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND OTHER FLOWERS, AND PEARS AND APPLES, Wednesday, November 10. From 12, M., to 10 P. M. §^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 231. Pears. — Beurre d'Anjou, two prizes, . . . $2,$ Beurre d' Aremberg, two prizes, Dana's Hovey, two prizes, Doyenne du Cornice, two prizes, Josephine de Malines, two prizes, Lawrence, two prizes, Vicar of Winkfield, two prizes, Winter Nelis, two prizes, Any other variety, two prizes, $2, $ No. 232. No. 233. No. 234. No. 235. No. 236. No.* 237. No. 238. No. 239. 82 82 82 82 $2 82 Premiums for Apples, from the fund established by the late B. V. French. No. 240. Apples. — Baldwin, two prizes, No. 241. Danvers Winter Sweet, two prizes, . No. 242. Hubbardston Nonsuch, two prizes, . No. 243. Hunt Russet, two prizes, . No. 244. King of Tompkins County, two prizes, No. 245. Lady's Sweet, two prizes, No. 246. Northern Spy, two prizes, No. 247. Bhode Island Greening, two prizes, No. 248. Roxbury Russet, two prizes, No. 249. Talman's Sweet, two prizes, 82 «1 82 61 82 61 82 $l 82 81 82 $1 82 $1 82 $1 82 *1 ^2 61 Prizes for Vegetables. Amount Appropriated, Five Hundred Dollars. Special Rules of the Vegetable Committee. 1. The specimens offered must be well grown, and placed on the tables clean, correctly labelled, and fully complying with the Eules 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. Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the General Eules and Regulations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Thursday, March 18. From 12, M., to 10, P. M. All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 1. Radishes. — Four bunches of Turnip Rooted, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 2. Four bunches of Long Scarlet, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 3. Cucumbers. — Pair of White Spine, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 4. Dandelions. — Peck, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 5. Lettuce. — Four heads of Tennisball, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 6. Parsley. — Two quarts, two prizes, . . . $2, $1 26 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. RHODODENDRON SHOW. Saturday, June 5. From 12, M., to 3, P. M. ffi^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. Carrots. — Twelve Short Scarlet, two prizes, Radishes. — Twelve Turnip Rooted, two prizes, . Four bunches of Long Scarlet, two prizes, Asparagus. — Four bunches, twelve stalks each, two No. 7. No. 8. No. 9. No. 10. No. 11. No. 12. $2, $1 s2; $1 $2, §1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 £-', $1 prizes, ........ Cucumbers. — Pair, grown under glass, two prizes, Lettuce. — Four heads, two prizes, No. 13. Rhubarb. — Twelve stalks, two prizes, . ROSE EXHIBITION. Tuesday, June 22 From 1, P. M., to 10, P. 31. ggp3* All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. "Whitcomb Prizes. No. 14. Beets. — Twelve Summer Turnip Rooted, two prizes, No. 15. Twelve Egyptian, two prizes, No. 16. Carrots. — Twelve Intermediate, two prizes, No. 17. Onions. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, No. 18. Cucumbers. — Pair of White Spine, two prizes, No. 19. Cabbages. — Four, two prizes, No. 20. Lettuce. — Four heads of any variety, two prizes, No. 21. Beans. — Peck of String, any variety, two prizes, No. 22. Peas. — Collection of new varieties, one prize, No. 23. Peck, two prizes, $3 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 3. ' * No. 24. Onions. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, ... $2, $1 No. 25. Squashes. — Long Warted Summer, four specimens, two prizes, «... $2, $1 No. 26. Cabbages. — Four, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 27. Cranberry Beans. — Peck, two prizes, . . . $2,81 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 27 No. 28. -Peas.— Peck, of any variety, two prizes, . . . $2, $1 No. 29. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, open culture, two prizes, $2, $1 On the second Saturday, July 10. No. 30. Potatoes. —Peck, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 31. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, On the third Saturday, July 17 No. 32. Squashes. — Four Marrow, two prizes, No. 33. Cabbages. — Four Drumhead, two prizes, No. 34. Sweet Corn. — Twelve ears, two prizes, No. 35. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, 52. 83, $2 $3,82 83,82 83, 82 On the fourth Saturday, July 24. No. 36. Sweet Corn. — Twelve ears, three prizes, . . -83, 82, 81 No. 37. Egg Plant. — Black Pekin, four specimens, three prizes, 83, $2, 81 No. 38. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, . . 83, ^2, 81 On the fifth Saturday, July 31. No. 39. Squashes. — Four Marrow, two prizes, .... ^2, 81 No. 40. Sweet Corn. — Twelve ears, two prizes, . . . ^2, 81 No. 41. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens of Gen. Grant, two prizes, 82,81 No. 42. Twelve specimens of Emery, two prizes, . . . 82,81 No. 43. Twelve specimens of any other variety, two prizes, . 82, 81 On the first Saturday, August 7. No. 44. Greenflesh Melons. — Four specimens, three prizes, 83, 82, 81 No. 45. Muskmelons. — Four specimens, two prizes, . . . $2, $1 No. 46. Egg Plant. — Large Round Purple, four specimens, three prizes, 83, 82, 81 On the second Saturday, August 14. No. 47. Greenflesh Melons. — Any variety, four specimens, two prizes, 82, 81 No. 48. Muskmelons. — Four specimens, two prizes, . . . $2, 81 No. 49. Egg Plants. — Large Round Purple, four specimens, two prizes, 82, 81 On the third Saturday, -August 21. No. 50. Potatoes. — Peck of any variety, two prizes, . . 82, 81 No. 51. Beans. — Two quarts of Large Lima, three prizes, . 83, 82, 81 No. 52. Peppers. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, . . 8-'J. $2, $1 28 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. On the fourth Saturday, August 28. No. 53. Watermelons. — Pair, two prizes, . . . . $ 3, $2 No. 54. Greenflesh Melons. — Four specimens, two prizes, . $3, $2 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 4. No. 55. Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, three prizes, , No. 56. Celery. — Four roots, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sept. 14, 15, 16, and 17. gggP^All vegetables must be on the tables by 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 14th. The Exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. No. 57. Cauliflowers. Special Prize. Three specimens, $5 Note. — Any person may compete for No. 57 and No. 84 with the same variety, but not the same specimens. Kegular Prizes. Beets. — Twelve Turnip Rooted, three prizes, Carrots. — Twelve Long Orange, three prizes, . Twelve Intermediate, three prizes, .... Parsnips. — Long, twelve specimens, three prizes, Potatoes. — Four varieties, one peck each, three prizes, Peck of Early Rose, three prizes, .... Peck of Snow Flake, three prizes, .... Peck of any other variety, three prizes, Collection of new Seedling varieties, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. Salsify. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, Turnips. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, Twelve Swedish Turnips, three prizes, Onions. — Peck of Danvers Yellow, three prizes, Peck of Red, three prizes, Peck of White Portugal, three prizes, Greenflesh Melons. — Four specimens, three prizes Muskmelons. — Four specimens, three prizes, Watermelons. — Two specimens, three prizes, . Squashes. — Canada, four specimens, three prizes, No. 58. No. 59. No. 60. No. 61. No. 62. No. 63. No. 64. No. 65. No. 66. No. 67. No. 68. No. 69. No. 70. No. 71. No. 72. No. 73. No. 74. No. 75. No. 76. S3, •2, $3, $2, 83, $2, S3, $2, 84, $3, 83, $2, 83, $2, 83, $2, SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 29 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. exhi Hubbard, four specimens, three prizes, Marblehead, four specimens, three prizes, Marrow, four specimens, three prizes, Turban, four specimens, three prizes, Cabbages. — Drumhead, three specimens, three prizes Red, three specimens, three prizes, Savoy, three specimens, three prizes, Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, three prizes, Celery. — Four roots, best kept during the bition, three prizes, .... Endive. — Four specimens, two prizes, Horseradish. — Six roots, three prizes, Beans. — Large Lima, two quarts, three prizes, Corn. — Sweet, twelve specimens, three prizes, Yellow or Field, twenty-five ears, traced, three prizes, Plants. — Round Purple, four specimens, three Three varieties, twelve specimens each No. 91. Egg Plants prizes, No. 92. Tomatoes. three prizes No. 93. No. 94. No. 95. No. 96. No. 97. No. 98. No. 99. No. 100. No. 101. Twelve specimens of Acme, two prizes, . Twelve specimens of Boston Market, two prizes, Twelve specimens of Emery, two prizes, Twelve specimens of Gen. Grant, two prizes, . Twelve specimens of any other variety, two prizes Marttnias. — Twenty-four specimens, two prizes, Okra. — Twenty-four specimens, two prizes, Peppers. — Twenty-four specimens, three prizes, Cranberries. — Half-peck, two prizes, $3, $2, $1 $3, *2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, *2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, 11 $3, $2, $1 $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3 $2 $1 $3, <8>2, $1 $3 $2 $1 $3, $2, $1 $4, $3, $2 $2, $1 $2, $>1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $2, $1 OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 5. No. 102. Salsify. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, . No. 103. Brussels Sprouts..— Half-peck, two prizes, . No. 104. Cabbages. — Drumhead, three specimens, two prizes. No. 105. Red, three specimens, two prizes, . No. 106. Savoy, three specimens, two prizes, . No. 107. Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, two prizes, . No. 108. Celery. — Four roots, two prizes, . Prizes for Gardens. 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 writing, on or before the first of August. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. No person shall be a competitor for the highest prize for more than two years out of five. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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 collection of Foliage Plants growing in the open ground, excluding plunged plants, ..... $20 For the best growing collection of bearing Fruit Trees, not less than half an acre, $20 For the best growing collection of Small Fruits, not less than half an acre, $20 For the best cultivated Flower Garden, ...... $20 For the best growing collection of Vegetables, not less than one acre, $20 SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR 1880. 31 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, $10 $400 ggp^The foregoing Schedule of Prizes, haying received the approval of the Executive Committee, and the Regulations having been confirmed by vote of the Society, is now published as the List of Prizes for the current year. FPvA]STCIS B. HAYES, President. ROBERT MANNING, Recording Secretary. Boston, January, 1880. Committee of Arrangements. Charles H. B. Breck, Boston, Chairman. W. H. SPOONER, HERVET DAVIS, E. W. WOOD. JOHN B. MOORE, JOHN C. HOVET, W. H. HALLIDAY, CHAS. N. BRACKETT, C. M. ATKINSON, JAMES COMLET, BENJAMIN G. SMITH, EDWIN A. HALL, CHARLES H. HOVEY, Committee on Plants and Flowers. William H. Spooner, Boston, Chairman. PATRICK NORTON, F. L. HARRIS, WILLIAM J. VASS, E. H. HITCHINGS, JAMES CARTWRIGHT, CHARLES W. ROSS. Committee on Fruits. John B. Moore, Concord, Chairman. P. BROWN HOVEY, E. W. WOOD, O. B. HADWEN, CHARLES F. CURTIS, J. W. MANNING, WARREN FENNO. Committee on Vegetables. Charles N. Brackett, Newton, Chairman. WALTER RUSSELL, JOSIAH CROSBY, CHARLES E. GRANT, GEORGE W. PIERCE, SAMUEL HARTWELL, M. W. CHADBOURNE. Committee on Gardens. Benjamin G. Smith, Cambridge,* Chairman. Chairmen of Committees on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables, george s. harwood, henry ross, john g. barker. EXHIBITIONS OF THE Massachusetts Horticultural Society, I88O. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION, Thursday, March 18, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. ROSE EXHIBITION, Tuesday, June 22, from 1, P. M., to 10, P. M. STRAWBERRY SHOW, Monday, June 28, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FRUITS, FLOWERS, AND VEGETABLES, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 14, 15, 16, and 17; opening at 3, P. M. on Tuesday, and closing at 10, P. M. on Friday. EXHIBITION OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND OTHER FLOWERS, AND PEARS AND APPLES, Wednesday, November 10, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. A Special Pelargonium Exhibition will be held on Saturday, May 8 ; a Special Show of Rhododendrons on Saturday, June 5, at which the Hunnewell Prizes for Hardy Rhododendrons and Azaleas will be awarded; and a Special Exhibition of Autumn Fruits, etc, on Saturday, October 2. Prize Exhibitions will be held every Saturday from July 3 to September 4, inclusive. 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. From the fourth Saturday in March to the first 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. SPECIAL PRIZES FOR ESSAYS OFFERED BY THE Massachusetts Horticultural Society, For the best Essay upon any Special Action of Fertilizers, illus- trated by accurate experiments, $50 00 For the best Essa}~ 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. They would also state that the absolute as well as the comparative merit of such essays as may be offered will be taken into consideration, and that no essay not deemed worthy of a prize will receive one, though it may be the best or only one offered. The offer of a prize for an Essay on Fertilizers is intended to include all fertilizers — barn yard, commercial, and others. 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. STKONG, Chairman of the Committee on Publication and Discussion. Boston, January 27, 1880. REPORT COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PRIZES FOR HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES In behalf of the Committee appointed March 4, 1882, and in accordance with the usual custom of all similar transactions, I herewith submit the List of Subscribers to the Fund for Special Prizes for Roses for 1882 : — James Lawrence, David B. Flint, Mrs. S. A. Holt, L. Prang, Horace Eaton, H. B. Inches, W. Endicott, Francis Skinner, Jr. John L. Gardner, Jr. H. H. Hunnewell, . John L. Gardner, Francis B. Hayes, . John B. Moore, William H. Spooner, Edmund M. Wood, John Henderson, New York, Edward L. Beard, . Norton Brothers, Benjamin G. Smith, Warren Heustis, John C. Hovey, John C. Chaffin, Marshall P. Wilder, Fred. L. Ames, William Gray, Jr., George W. Fowle, . $10 00 10 00 1 00 5 00 10 00 20 00 10 00 6 00 25 00 15 00 25 00 25 00 10 00 5 00 25 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 25 00 10 00 25 00 25 00 5 00 Additional subscription by William Gray, Jr., .... . $25 00 John B. Moore, .... . 10 00 $372 00 The Prizes awarded were — One Challenge Vase, valne, . $200 00 One Vase, value, 75 00 Two Vases, " $40.00 each, . 80 00 30.00 « . 60 00 15.00 " . . 30 00 $445 00 The amount paid Shreve, Crump & Low, $390 00 This difference of $55.00 represents the usual profits of Messrs. Shreve, Crump & Low, which they very generously placed at the disposal of the Com- mittee. Amount paid, $390 00 Amount subscribed, . . . . 372 00 Deficit, $18 00 This deficit, with the cost of stationery, postage, and horse hire, was assumed by the Chairman. Sincerely thanking the subscribers for their kindness, I am, for the Committee, C. M. ATKINSON, Chairman. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED BY THE Passatljiisetfs ||0riicuIlttraI Sttij, FOR THE TEAR 1881 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS, GENERAL AND SPECIAL. COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS BOSTOX : PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY, 18 8 1. Boston, December 4, 1880. The Committee for Establishing Prizes respectfully submit and recommend the following Schedule of Prizes for .the year 1881. For the Committee, E. "W. WOOD, Chairman of Committee for Establishing Premiums. 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- X-aws of the Society, and that this vote be printed in the Schedule. SCHEDULE PROSPECTIVE PRIZES. For objects originated subsequent to 1860, andwbich, 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, $60 00 For the best Seedling Apple, 60 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Grape, 60 00 For the best Seedling Cherry, 40 00 For the best Seedling Strawberry, 50 00 For the best Seedling Raspberry, 40 00 For the best other Seedling Fruit, 40 00 FLOWERS. For the best Seedling Rose, For the best Seedling Camellia, For the best Seedling Azajea Indica, For the best Seedling Tree Paeony, For the best Seedling Hardy Rhododendron, For the best Seedling Hardy Azalea, For the best other Seedling Flowering or Foliage P ant, $40 00 60 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 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 hare 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 first Saturday in November, inclu- sive, from 12, M., to 3, P. M. ; and during the remainder of the year from 12r M., to 2, P.M. . Articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committees at 11, A. 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 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 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 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 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 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, 1881. 5 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 mak- ing an award for such specimens, to state on the card of award that they are not desirable for general cultivation. 12. When specimens are presented for a name, the exhibitor shall com- municate all the information he possesses as to the origin and the local appel- lation. 13. It will be the duty of the Committees to exclude from exhibition all inferior 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 Com- mittee, 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 exhibitors who have complied with the Rules and Regulations. 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 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 Plants, Flowers, Bouquets, Designs, etc., offered for Prizes at any Exhibition, must have marked upon the cards the numbers of the Prizes for which they are offered. 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. No person can compete for any Prize for a single specimen, with a variety shown in a collection. 6. All exhibitors not strictly complying with the above rules, will be excluded 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. Thursday, March 17. From 12 M., to 10, P. 31. ggiP* All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11 o'clock, A. M. Special Prize. Offered by a Member of the Society. For Nurserymen and Florists only. No. 1. For the best group of twenty Stove and Greenhouse Plants, of distinct species, grown in pots not over eight inches in diameter, six of the number to be in bloom, A Silver Cup, of the value of $20 No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. No. 6. No. 7. No. 8. No. 9. No. 10. PRIZES FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 1881, Society's Prizes. No. 2. Indian Azaleas. — Six named varieties in pots, one prize,* 812 Two named varieties, one prize, .... $8 Specimen plant, one prize, $5 Four named varieties, in not exceeding ten-inch pots, two prizes, . $8, $6 Single plant, in not exceeding a six-inch pot, two prizes, $4, $3 Hybrid Perpetual Roses. — Six plants in not ex- ceeding ten-inch pots, distinct varieties, two prizes, $10, $8 Three plants in not over eight-inch pots, distinct varieties, two prizes, $6, $5 Single plant, two prizes, ...... 85, §4 Twelve cut blooms of six distinct named varieties, two prizes, $6, $4 No. 11. Six blooms of four distinct named varieties, two prizes, Single bloom, two prizes, Tender Roses. — Display in dish, basket, or vase, not including Marechal Niel, three prizes, . Twelve blooms of Marechal Niel, two prizes, Greenhouse Plant. — Specimen in bloom, other than Azalea or Orchid, two prizes, Orchids. — Three plants in bloom, two prizes, . Single plant in bloom, two prizes, .... Hardy Flowering Shrubs, Forced. — Three in pots, of three distinct varieties, one prize, ... $4 No. 19. Cyclamens. — Six plants in not over eight-inch pots, in bloom, two prizes, $4, 83 Three pots in bloom, two prizes, .... $2, §1 Single plant in bloom, one prize, .... 82 Heath. — Single plant in bloom, two prizes, . . $3, S2 Primulas. — Three plants, single flowered, in bloom, one prize, $2 Three plants, double flowered, in bloom, one prize, 82 Cinerarias. — Four varieties, in not over nine-inch pots, in bloom, two prizes, ..... $4, 83 Single plant in bloom, two prizes, .... $2, 81 Violets. — Six pots in bloom, two prizes, . . . 83, 82 Pansies. — Six distinct varieties in pots, in bloom, two prizes, 83, 82 Hyacinths. — Twelve bulbs in pots, not less than six varieties, in bloom, two prizes, .... $5, 84 Six bulbs in pots, three varieties, in bloom, two prizes, 84, 83 No. 12. No. 13. No. 14. No. 15. No. 16. No. 17. No. 18. No. 20. No. 21. No. 22. No. 23. No. 24. No. 25. No. 26. No. 27. No. 28. No. 29. No. 30. $3 5 $2 82, 81 $4, 83 $3, 82 8o, 84 810, 86 85, 83 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 31. No. 32. No. 33. No. 34. No. 35. No. 36. No. 37. No. 38. No. 39. No. 40. No. 41. Single bulb, in pot, in bloom, one prize, . Tulips. — Six six-inch pots, four bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, ...... Three six-inch pots, four bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, Narcissus. — Four six-inch pots, two bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, Jonquils. — Four six-inch pots, six bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, Amaryllis. — Three plants, two prizes, Camellias. — Display of named varieties, cut flowers, with foliage, not less than twelve blooms, two prizes, Six cut blooms, with foliage, two prizes, . Cut Flowers. — Display filling fifty bottles, not in- cluding Roses, two prizes, ..... Hand Bouquets. — Pair, two prizes, .... Basket or Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, $3, $2 $2, $1 $3, $2 •3, $4, $2 $3 $4, $3, $3 $2 $3, $3, $3, $2 $2 $2 PELARGONIUM EXHIBITION. Saturday, May 7. From 12, M., to 3, P. M. No. 42. No. 43. No. 44. No. 45. No. 46. No. 47. No. 48. No. 49. No. 50. No. 51. No. 52. No. 53. No. 54. No. 55. Pelargoniums. — Four named Zonale varieties, not variegated, two prizes, Four named Variegated Zonale varieties, two prizes Single plant of any named Bronze variety, two prizes Four named Double Zonale varieties, two prizes, Six named Show or Fancy varieties, two prizes, Gloxinias. — Six named varieties, in pots, two prizes Single specimen plant, two prizes, . Calceolarias — Six varieties, in pots, two prizes, Single plant, one prize, Clematis. — Two plants in pots, in bloom, two prizes Spring Herbaceous Plants, Open Culture. — Dis- play of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety, two prizes, Tulips. — Twenty-five blooms, named varieties, two prizes, ......... Hyacinths. — Twenty, of different colors, two prizes, Table Design. — Other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $5, $3 $5, $3 $3, $2 $5, $3 $6, $4 $5, 83 $2, $1 $5, $3 $1 $5, $4 $3, $2 $3, $2 $5, $4 $3, $2 PRIZES FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 1881, No. 56. No. 57. No. 58. No. 59. No. GO. No. 61 No. 62 No. 63 No. 64 No. 65. RHODODENDRON SHOW. Saturday, June 4. From 12, J/., to 3, P. M. Hunnewell Premiums. Hardy Rhododendrons, to be exhibited in Rose Boxes, (See page 10.) Thirty-six named varieties, one truss each, two prizes Eighteen named varieties, one truss each, two prizes Twelve named varieties, one truss each, two prizes Three trusses of blooms, of one variety, two prizes Hardy Azaleas. — Eighteen named varieties, one truss each, one prize, Twelve named varieties, one truss each, two prizes Six named varieties, one truss each, two prizes, Cluster of trusses, of one variety, one prize, . Azalea Mollis. — Twelve trusses of different varieties two prizes Six trusses of different varieties, two prizes, 615, S12 64, 62 $12 67, 65 64, $3 62 64, 63 62, 61 No. 66. No. 67. No. 68. No. 69. No. 70. No. 71. No. 72. Society's Prizes, Tree Peonies. — Six named varieties, two prizes, . German Iris. — Twelve named varieties, two prizes, Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, 64, Hardy Flowering Shrubs. — Twelve named varie- ties, cut blooms, one prize, Native Plants. — Display of named species and varieties, one bottle of each, two prizes, Clematis. — Early named varieties, display of cut blooms, two prizes, Table Design. — Other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, 63, 62 63, $2 63, 62 63 64, 63 $3, 62 64, 63 ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION. Thursday, June 23. From 1, P. 31., to 10, P. M. gfgp* All articles for competition and exhibition must be ready for examina- tion by the Committee at 11, A. M. ROSES. No. 73. Hardy Perpetuals. — For the best six new varieties, sent out since 1876, two prizes, .... 66, 64 10 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 74. Twenty-four distinct, named varieties, three of each variety, two prizes, $20, $15 No. 75. Twelve distinct, named varieties, three prizes, . $10, $8, $6 No. 76. Six distinct, named varieties, three prizes, . . $6, $5, $4 No. 77. Three distinct, named varieties, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 No. 78. Six plants, in not exceeding ten-inch pots, three prizes, . . . . . . . . $6, $4, $3 No. 79. Single plant in pot, one prize, .... $2 No. 80. Moss Roses. — Six named varieties, three clusters of each, two prizes. ...... $5, $3 No. 81. Three named varieties, three clusters of each, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 82. Tea or Bourbon Roses. — Twelve cut blooms, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 83. General Display of all Classes. — 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 : Length. Breadth. Height. For 24 Roses, 4 ft. 1 ft. 6 in. Back of box, 6 in. ; front, 4 in. « 12 " 2 " 2 in. " " " " " " " a q a 1 " G " " " " " " " " <( 3 <( j " " '• " " " " " Which will be furnished by the Society to all applying for the same on or before May 1. PLANTS IN POTS. Special Prize. Offered by a Member of the Society. No. 84. For the best group of twenty Stove and Greenhouse Ornamental Foliage Plants, of distinct species and varieties, not more than three varieties of any species admissible, and grown in pots not over eight inches in diameter, A Silver Cup, of the value of ... . $20 Society's Prizes. No. 85. Stove and Greenhouse Flowering Plants. — Six distinct varieties in bloom, two prizes, . . $10, $8 No. 86. Specimen Plant. — Regard being had to new and rare varieties, two prizes, $6, $4 CUT FLOWERS. No. 87. Herbaceous Peonies. — Ten named varieties, two prizes, $3, $2 PRIZES FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 1881. 11 No. 88. Sweet Williams. — Thirty trusses, not less than six distinct varieties, three prizes, . . . . $3, $2, $1 No. 89. Summer Herbaceous Plants. — Display of named species and varieties, filling 25 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 90. Vase of Flowers. — Best arranged, in one of the Society's glass vases, three prizes, . . . $5, $4, $3 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 2. No. 91. Htbrid Perpetual Roses. — Twenty-five blooms, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 92. Delphiniums. — Six named varieties, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 93. Japan Iris (varieties of Iris Kcempferi), — Display, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 94. Carnations and Picotees. — Twelve cut blooms, distinct kinds, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 95. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 96. Table Design. — Best arranged, two prizes, . . $3, $2 On the second Saturday, July 9. No. 97. Hydrangeas — Three plants, of different varieties, in pots, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 98. Ldlium candidum. — Twelve spikes, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 99. Vase of Flowers. — Best arranged, in one of the Society's glass vases, two prizes, .... $5, $3 On the third Saturday, July 16. No. 100. Hollyhocks. — Twelve blooms, of twelve distinct colors, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 101. Six blooms, of six distinct colors, two prizes, . $2, $1 No. 102. Three blooms, of three distinct colors, one prize, . $1 No. 103. Single spike, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 104. Orchids. — Three varieties, in bloom, two prizes, . $6, $4 No. 105. Single plant, one prize, $3 No. 106. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 On the fourth Saturday, July 23. No. 107. Perennial Phloxes. — Six distinct, named varieties, one spike each, two prizes, $3, $2 12 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 108. Pelargoniums. — Twelve double and single varieties, one truss each, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 109. Exotic Ferns. — Six plants, of different varieties, in pots; two prizes, $5, $3 On the fifth Saturday, July 30. No. 110. Hybrid Perpetual Eoses. — Twenty-five blooms, two prizes, ........ $5 No. 111. Stocks. — Six varieties, one cut plant of each, two prizes, $2, No. 112. Balsams. — Twelve spikes, not less than eight varie- ties, two prizes, $2 No. 113. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3 No. 114. Collection of not less than eighteen named species of Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials, two prizes, $3 No. 115. Vase of Flowers. — Best arranged, in one of the Society's glass vases, two prizes, .... $2 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 6. No. 117. Perennial Phloxes. — Ten distinct named varieties, one spike each, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 118. Petunias.— Collection filling 30 bottles, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 119. Verbenas — Fifty bottles, single trusses, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 120. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 121. Native Flowers. — Collection, two prizes, . . $3, $2 On the second Saturday, August, 13. No. 122. Gladioli. — Twenty named varieties, in spikes, two prizes, $6, $4 No. 123. Ten named varieties, in spikes, two prizes, . . 64, $3 No. 124. Six named varieties, in spikes, two prizes, . . $3, 82 2io. 125. Single spike, named, one prize, .... $1 No. 126. Display of named and unnamed varieties, filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $6, $4, $2 No. 127. Cut Flowers. — Collection of not less than eighteen named species of Annuals and Herbaceous Peren- ials, two prizes, $3, $2 PRIZES FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 1881. 13 No. 128. Phlox Drummondi. — 50 bottles, not less than six varieties, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 On the third Saturday, August 20. No. 129. Asters. — Large flowered or Victoria, 30 blooms, not . less than ten varieties, three prizes, . . . $4, $3, $2 No. 130. Chrysanthemum, 30 blooms, not less than eight varieties, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 No. 131. Pompon, 30 sprays, not less than six varieties, one spray in each bottle, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 132. Victoria, or Chrysanthemum, or both, six plants in variety, in pots, two prizes, ..... 84, $3 No. 133. Pompon, six plants in variety, in pots, two prizes, $4, $3 Note. It is not expected that the plants offered for prizes 132 and 133 shall have been grown in the pots. No. 134. Sweet Peas. — Display filling 25 bottles, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 135. Lilium loxgiflorum. — Twelve spikes, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 136. Basket of Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, $2, $1 On the fourth Saturday, August 27. No. 137. Lilium lancifolium. — Twelve spikes, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 138. Trop^eolums. — Display filling 25 bottles, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 139. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, . . . . . . . . . $4, $3, $2 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 3. No. 140. Hybrid Perpetual Roses. — Twenty-five blooms, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 141. Double Zinnias. — Twenty flowers, not less than six varieties, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 142. Dianthus (Annual and Biennial varieties). — Collec- tion filling 50 bottles, single trusses, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 143. Marigolds. — 25 bottles, three flowers in each, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 144. Clematis. — Display of cut blooms, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 145. Two plants in pots, in bloom, two prizes, . . $4, $3 14 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 13, 14, 15, and 16. ^gp^All articles for competition and exhibition must be ready for examina- tion by the Committee at 12, M., Tuesday, September 13. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. Special Prizes. Offered by a Member of the Society. No. 146. For twelve Stove and Greenhouse Ornamental Foliage Plants, of distinct species and varieties, grown in not over twelve-inch pots, First Prize, a Silver Cup, of the value of . . $40 Second Prize, a Silver Cup, of the value of . . $25 Offered by an Amateur. No. 147. For ten Stove and Greenhouse plants, of distinct species, five foliage, and five in bloom, to be grown in pots not over ten inches in diameter; not more than one Orchid admissible, First Prize, a Silver Cup, of the value of . . $40 Second Prize, a Silver Cup, of the value of . . $20 Hunnewell Premiums. No. 148. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs. — Display in pots, of other than Native Evergreens of New England, " two prizes, $8, $6 Subscription Prize. Flowers to be shown &nd Prize to be awarded on the second day of the Exhibition. No. 149. Dahlias. — For the best twenty-four dissimilar blooms, a Piece of Plate, of the value of . . $10 Society's Prizes. PLANTS IN POTS. No. 150 Greenhouse Plants. — Twelve greenhouse and stove plants, of different varieties, one Dracsenaand one Croton admissible, two prizes, ..... $30, $25 PRIZES FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 1881. 15 No. 151. No. 152. No. 153. No. 154. No. 155. No. 156. No. 157. No. 158. No. 159. No. 160. No. 161. No. 162. No. 163. No. 164. No. 165. No. 166. Specimen Plant. — Not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is offered, two prizes, Specimen Flowering Plant. — Two prizes, . Variegated Leaved Plants. — Six varieties, not offered in the collection of greenhouse plants Dracaenas not admissible, two prizes, Single specimen, not offered in any collection, two prizes, Caladiums. — Six varieties, two prizes, . Ferns. — Six named varieties, two prizes, Adiantums. — Six varieties, two prizes, . Tree Fern. — Single specimen, two prizes, Lycopods. — Four named varieties, two prizes, Dracaenas. — Six named varieties, two prizes, Palm. — Single specimen, two prizes, Nepenthes. — Three plants, named, two prizes, Agaves. — Six distinct varieties, two prizes, . Cacti. — Twelve species and varieties, one prize Succulents. — Collection (other than Agaves, Yuccas, or Cacti), of twelve species and varieties, one prize, . . Begonias (Tuberous rooted). — Six named varieties, three prizes, $5, $4 $5, $4 $12, $10 §>o, $4 $5, $4 $Q, $4 $6, $4 $5, $4 $6, $4 $6, $4 $5 $5, $4, $3 CUT FLOWERS. No. 16; No. 168 No. 169 No. 170 No. 171. No. 172 No. 173 No. 174 Gladioli. — Best display, and best kept during the exhibition, of named or unnamed varieties, filling 100 bottles, two prizes, 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, . Six named varieties, three prizes, .... Single named flower, fancy or self, two prizes, Liliputian Dahlias. — General display, filling 25 bottles, two prizes, Cut Flowers. — Best display, and best kept during the exhibition, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $16 Basket of Flowers. — Best arranged and best kept through the exhibition, three prizes, Table Design. — Best, and best kept through the exhibition, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height, two prizes, $10, $8 $5, $3, $4, $2, $2, $3 $1 $1 $3, $2 3, $14, $12 So, $4, $3 16 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 1. No. 175. Dahlias. — Twelve named varieties, three prizes, No. 176. Six named varieties, three prizes, . No. 177. Vase of Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, So, $4, $3 $3, $2, $1 $4, $3 CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. Wednesday*, November 9. From 12, 31., to 10, P. 31. ggp** Articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 178. No. 179. No. 180. No. 181. No. 182. No. 183 No. 184 No. 185 No. 186 No. 187. No. 188. No. 189. No. 190. No. 191 No. 192 No. 193 No. 194 Chrysanthemums. — Six Large Flowered, or Chinese distinct, named varieties, one plant in each pot two prizes, ...... Six Japanese, distinct, named varieties, two prizes Four Pompons, distinct, named varieties, two prizes Six Large Flowered, or Chinese, in six inch pots distinct, named varieties, three prizes, Specimen plant, Large Flowered, or Chinese named, two prizes, Specimen plant, Japanese, named, two prizes, Specimen plant, Anemone flowered, named, two prizes, Specimen plant, Pompon, named, two prizes, Twelve cut blooms, Large Flowered, or Chinese named, three prizes, ..... Six cut blooms, Large Flowered, or Chinese, named three prizes, Twelve Sprays of Pompons, named, two prizes, Six Sprays of Japanese, named, three prizes, Display of named varieties of any or all the classes, 30 bottles, one variety in each bottle, three prizes, . . . . . . Orchids. — Three varieties in bloom, two prizes, Single plant in bloom, two prizes, . Hand Bouquets. — Pair, two prizes, Table Design. — Best arranged, two prizes, 84 #4 S4 $3 $3 $4, $3 $4, 83 $2 $6 $3 $3 $2 $2 $2 $1 $1 $1 $2 $6 $3 $1 $2 Prizes for Fruits. Amount Appropriated, Nine 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 Fruits offered for Premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," " Sweeting," " Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. 3. 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 required of all fruits when not otherwise specified. 4. The whole quantity required of any one variety of fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. 5. Contributors of Fruits for Exhibition or Prizes must present the same in the Society's dishes. 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 Superintendent at cost. Market baskets will not be allowed on the tables. 6. No person can compete for more than one Prize with the same variety or varieties of fruit ; except that a single dish may be of the same variety — but not the same specimens — as one of a collection, and that the same variety — but not the same specimens — may compete for both Special and Regular Prizes. 7. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a Premium. 8. All Fruits offered for Prizes except Xos. 3, 47, 79, 80, and 173 and those for foreign grapes, must be of out-door culture. 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. ^glP* 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. 18 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Thursday, March 17. From 12, M., to 10, P. M. No. 1. Winter Pears. — Any variety, two prizes, No. 2. Winter Apples. — Any variety, two prizes, No. 3. Strawberries. — One pint, two prizes, 83, $2 $3, $2 |8, $2 ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION. Thursday, June 23. From 1, P. 31. , to 10, P. M. ^ggp13 Fruits must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. Special Prize. No. 4. Strawberries. — For the best four quarts of any variety, a Silver Cup of the value of . Regular Prizes. No. 5. Strawberries. — Four quarts of Charles Downing, two prizes, ....... No. 6. Four quarts of Cumberland Triumph, two prizes, No. 7. Four quarts of Hervey Davis, two prizes, No. 8. Four quarts of Hovey's Seedling, two prizes, . No. 9. Four quarts of Jucunda, two prizes, No. 10. Four quarts of La Constante, two prizes, No. ill. Four quarts of President Lincoln, two prizes, No. 12. Four quarts of President Wilder, two prizes, . No. 13. Four quarts of Seth Boyden, two prizes, No. 11. Four quarts of Sharpless, two prizes, No. 15. Four quarts of Triomphe de Gand, two prizes, No. 16. Four quarts of Wilson's Albany, two prizes, . No. 17. Two quarts of Brighton Pine, two prizes, No. 18. Two quarts of Caroline, two prizes, No. 19. Two quarts of Charles Downing, two prizes, . No. 20. Two quarts of Cinderella, two prizes, No. 21. Two quarts of Col. Cheney, two prizes, . No. 22. Two quarts of Crescent Seedling, two prizes, . No. 23. Two quarts of Cumberland Triumph, two prizes, No. 24. Two quarts of Cutter's Seedling, two prizes, . No. 25. Two quarts of Duchess, two prizes, No. 2G. Two quarts of Hervey Davis, two prizes, No. 27. Two quarts of Hovey's Seedling, two prizes, . 825 $3 82 82 82 s2 N2 PRIZES FOR FRUITS, 1881. 19 No. 28. No. 29. No. 30. No. 31. No. 32. No. 33. No. 34. No. 35. No. 36. No. 37. No. 38. No. 39 No. 40 No. 41 No. 42. No. 43. No. 44 No. 45 No. 46 No. 47. 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 Miner's Great Prolific, two prizes, Two quarts of Monarch of the West, two prizes, Two quarts of Pioneer, two prizes, . Two quarts of President Lincoln, two prizes, . Two quarts of President Wilder, two prizes, Two quarts of Prouty's Seedling, two prizes, . Two quarts of Seth Boyden (No. 30), two prizes. Two quarts of Sharpless, two prizes, Two quarts of Triomphe de Gand, two prizes, . Two quarts of Wilson's Albany, two prizes, Two quarts of any other variety, two prizes, Collection of not less than six varieties, one quart of each, two prizes, Two new named varieties, not previously exhibited two prizes, ....... Fifty berries of any variety, to be shown in a single layer on the Society's dishes, two prizes, Cherries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, Foreign Grapes. — Two bunches of any variety, three prizes, ........ Forced Peaches. — Six specimens of any variety, two prizes, $2, 81 $2, 81 $2, 81 $2, 81 $2, 81 $2, 81 62, 81 82, 81 §2, 81 $2, 81 $2, $1 82, 81 $2, 81 $2, 81 $4, 83 $3, 82 82, 81 82, $1 3, S2, 81 $3, $2 No. 48. No. 49. No. 50. No. 51. No. 52. No. 53. JULY. On the first Saturday, July 2. Cherries. — Two quarts of Black Eagle, two prizes Two quarts of Black Tartarian, two prizes, Two quarts of Coe's Transparent, two prizes, . Two quarts of Downer's Late, two prizes, Two quarts of any other variety, two prizes, . Strawberries. — Two quarts of any late variety, two prizes, 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 81', 81 82, 81 82, 81 On the second Saturday, July 9. No. 54. Raspberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, No. 55. Currants. — Four quarts of any red variety, three prizes, . No. 56. Four quarts of any white variety, two prizes, . 82, 81 83, 82, 81 On the third Saturday, July 16. No. 57. Raspberries. — Collection, not less than four varieties, two quarts of each, two prizes, . 20 MASSACHUSETTS HOKTICULTUKAL SOCIETY. Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, Currants. — Two quarts of Dana's Transparent, two No. 58. No. 59. prizes, No. 60. Two quarts of La Versaillaise, two prizes, No. 61. Two quarts of Victoria, two prizes, . No. 62. Two quarts of Black Naples, two prizes, . No. 63. Cherries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, No. 64. Blackberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes $2, $1 $2, $ A() it; $2, $ rfhQ l ■ $2, $ On the fourth Saturday, July 23. No. 65. t Gooseberries. — Two quarts of any Native variety, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 6Q. Blackberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 67. Pears. — Doyenne d'Ete, two prizes, .... $2, $1 On the fifth Saturday, July 30. No. 68. Pears. — Any variety, two prizes, .... $2, $1 No. 69. Gooseberries. — Two quarts of Foreign, two prizes, . $2, $1 No. 70. Apricots. — Any variety, two prizes, .... $2, $1 AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 6. No. 71. Pears. — Beurre GitFard, two prizes, No. 72. Apples. — Early Harvest, two prizes, No. 73. Large Yellow Bough, two prizes, No. 74. Red Astrachan, two prizes, No. 75. Williams, two prizes, No. 76. Any other early variety, two prizes, $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 On the second Saturday, August 13. No. 77. Pears. — Clapp's Favorite, two prizes, No. 78. Any other variety, two prizes, . No. 79. Peaches, Cold-House or Pot Culture. - mens of any variety, two prizes, . No. 80. Pigs. — Any variety, two prizes, . -Six speci- $2, $1 $2, $1 $3, $2 $2, $1 On the third Saturday, August 20. No. 81. Pears. — Bartlett, two prizes, . . . . No. 82. Manning's Elizabeth, two prizes, $2, $1 $2, $1 PRIZES FOR FRUITS, 1881. 21 No. 83. Rostiezer, two prizes, No. 84. Tyson, two prizes, No. 85. Plums. — Any variety, two prizes, .... No. 86. Peaches. — Any variety, two prizes, .... On the fourth Saturday, August 27. Apples. — Any variety, two prizes, .... Pears. — Bartlett, two prizes, , Any other variety, two prizes, .... Plums. — Collection of not less than four varieties, two prizes, . Any one variety, two prizes, ..... Peaches. — Collection of not less than four varieties, two prizes, ........ No. 93. Native Grapes. — Six bunches, of any early variety, two prizes, No. 87 No. 88 No. 89 No. 90 No. 91 No. 92 82, 61 $2, 61 82, 81 62, 81 82, 81 82, 81 62, 81 83, 82 82, 81 83, 82 No. 94 No. 95 No. 96. No. 97 No. 98 No. 99 No. 100 No. 101 No. 102 No. 103 No. 104 No. 105. SEPTEMBER, On the first Saturday, September 3. Apples. — Foundling, two prizes, Gravenstein, two prizes, Porter, two prizes, . Any other variety, two prizes, Pears. — Andrews, two prizes, . Doyenne Boussock, two prizes, Any other variety, two prizes, Native Grapes. — Six bunches of Delaware prizes, ...... Six bunches of Hartford Prolific, two prizes, Six bunches of Moore's Early, two prizes, Six bunches of any other variety, two prizes Peaches. — Any variety, two prizes, . two 82, 81 82, 61 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 61 62, 81 62, 81 82, 81 ^2, 81 $2, 81 $2, 81 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sept. 13, 14, 15, and 16. ^^ Fruits must be ready for examination by the Committee at 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 13th. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P.M. Special Prizes. No. 106. For the best twelve Bartlett Pears, . No. 107. For the best twelve Gravenstein Apples, . 85 85 22 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 108. For the best twelve Peaches of any variety, No. 109. For the best twelve bunches of Native Grapes of any variety, No. 110. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any Foreign Black Grape, not less than five pounds, No. 111. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any Foreign White Grape, not less than five pounds, . #5 m 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. 138. No. 139. No. 140. No. 141. No. 142. No. 143. No. 144. No. 145. No. 146. Regular Prizes. Apples. — Baldwin, two prizes, . Cogswell, two prizes, Danvers Winter Sweet, two prizes, Duchess of Oldenburg, two* prizes, Dutch Codlin, two prizes, Fall Orange or Holden Pippin, two prizes Fameuse, two prizes, Foundling, tAvo prizes, Garden Royal, two prizes, Golden Russet, two prizes, Gravenstein, two prizes, . Hubbardston Nonsuch, two prizes Hunt Russet, two prizes, . King of Tompkins County, two prizes Lady's Sweet, two prizes, Leicester Sweet, two prizes, Lyscom, two prizes, Maiden's Blush, two prizes, Mother, two prizes, . Northern Spy, two prizes, Porter, two prizes, . Pumpkin Sweet, two prizes, Rhode Island Greening, two prizes, Roxbury Russet, two prizes, Talman's Sweet, tAvo prizes, . * Washington StraAvberry, two prizes Crab Apples. — Hyslop, twenty-four specimens, two prizes, Montreal Beauty, twenty-four specimens, tAA-o prizes Oblong, twenty-four specimens, two prizes Transcendent, twenty-four specimens, tAA-o prizes, Any other variety, twenty-four specimens, two prize Pears. — Bartlett, tAvo prizes, .... Belle Lucrative, two prizes, . . ' • Beurre d'Anjou, two prizes, .... Beurre Bosc, tAvo prizes, .... 82, 82, $2, $2, 82, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, 82, $2, $2, $2, S2, 82, $2, 82, 82, 82, 82, 82, 82, S2, 82, 82, PRIZES FOR FRUITS, 1881, 23 No. 147. Beurre Clairgeau, two prizes, . No. 148. Beurre Diel, two prizes, . No. 149. Beurre Hardy, two prizes, No. 150. Beurre Superfin, two prizes, No. 151. Dana's Hovey, two prizes, No. 152. Doyenne Boussock, two prizes, No. 153. Doyenne du Cornice, two prizes, No. 154. Duchesse d'Angouleme, two prizes, No. 155. Goodale, two prizes, No. 156. Howell, two prizes, No. 157. Lawrence, two prizes, No. 158. Louise Bonne of Jersey, two prizes No. 159. Marie Louise, two prizes, No. 160. Merriam, two prizes, No. 161. Onondaga, or Swan's Orange, two prizes No. 162. Paradis d' Automne, two prizes, No. 163. Seckel, two prizes, . No. 164. Sheldon, two prizes, No. 165. Souvenir du Congres, two prizes, No. 166. St. Michael Archangel, two prizes No. 167. Urbaniste, two prizes, No. 168. Vicar of "Winkfleld, two prizes, No. 169. Winter Nelis, two prizes, . No. 170. Any other variety, two prizes, . No. 171. Peaches. — Four varieties, four prizes No. 172. Any one variety, three prizes, . No. 173. Peaches — Orchard^Eouse Culture two prizes, .... No. 174. Nectarines. — Any variety, two prizes . No. 175. Plums. — Not less than four varieties, three prizes, No. 176. Any one variety, two prizes, .... No. 177. Native Grapes. — Six bunches of Brighton, two prizes, ..... No. 178. Six bunches of Concord, two prizes, No. 179. Six bunches of Delaware, two prizes No. 180. Six bunches of Massasoit (Rogers's No. 3), two prizes, , No. 181. Six bunches of Moore's Early, two prizes, No. 182. Six bunches of Wilder (Rogers's No. 4), two prizes No. 183. Six bunches of Worden, two prizes, No. 184. Six bunches of any other variety, two prizes, No. 185. Foreign Grapes. — Six varieties, two bunches each three prizes, ...... No. 186. Four varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, No. 187. Two varieties, two bunches each, three prizes, No. 188. Two bunches of any Black Grape, three prizes. No. 189. Two bunches of any White Grape, three prizes 82, $1 62, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, 81 82, SI $2, $1 $2, SI $2, $1 $2, SI S2, $1 $2, $1 82, 81 S2, 81 $2, SI $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, SI 82, 81 S2, 81 82, 81 82, 81 $6, $5, $4, 83 . . . 83, B2, 81 — Any variety, 84, 83 82, 81 84, 83, 82 ^2, 81 8io, 88, 84, 84, 84, 82, 81 ^2, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 88, 84 SQ, 83 83, 82 83, 82 83, 82 24 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. two prize OCTOBER. On the first Saturday, October 1. No. 190. Pears. — Beurre Bosc, two prizes, . No. 191. Beurre Clairgeau, two prizes, No. 192. Beurre Diel, two prizes, No. 193. Beurre Superfin, two prizes, . No. 194. Doyenne du Cornice, two prizes, . No. 195. Duchesse d'Angouleme, two prizes, No. 196. Frederick Clapp, two prizes, No. 197. Louise Bonne of Jersey, two prizes, No. 198. Sheldon, two prizes, No. 199. Urbaniste, two prizes, No. 200. Any other variety, two prizes, No. 201. Apples. — Fall Orange or Holden Pippin, No. 202. Gravenstein, two prizes, No. 203. Mother, two prizes, No. 204. Porter, two prizes, .... No. 205. Any other variety, two prizes, No. 206. Quinces. — Any variety, two prizes, . No. 207. Native Grapes. — Six bunches of Brighton No. 208. Six bunches of Concord, two prizes, No. 209. Six bunches of Delaware, two prizes, No. 210. Six bunches of Diana, two prizes, . No. 211. Six bunches of Isabella, two prizes, No. 212. Six bunches of Massasoit (Rogers's No prizes No. 213. Six bunches of Moore's Early, two prizes No. 214. Six bunches of Wilder (Rogers's No. 4), two prizes No. 215. Six bunches of any other variety, two prizes, No. 216. Foreign Grapes. — Two bunches of any variety, two prizes, 3) two prizes two <&Q rftj $2, $ $2, $ $2, $ 5p^j ft) $2, $ $2, $ $2, $ §2, »3> $2, $ S2, $ $2, $ $2, $ $2, $> C'O o $z, ft $2, $ $2, $ $2, $ C' O Cj $2, $ $2, $ EXHIBITION OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND OTHER FLOWERS, AND PEARS AND APPLES, Wednesday, November 9. From 12, M., to 10, P. M. g^lP* All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 217. Pears. — Beurre d'Anjou, two prizes, No. 218. Beurre d'Aremberg, two prizes, $2, $1 $2, $1 PRIZES FOR FRUITS, 1881. 25 No. 219. Beurre Langelier, two prizes, No. 220. Dana's Hovey, two prizes, No. 221. Doyenne du Cornice, two prizes, No. 222. Glout Morceau, two prizes, . No. 223. Josephine de Malines, two prizes, No. 224. Lawrence, two prizes, No. 225. Vicar of Winkfield, two prizes, No. 226. Winter Nelis, two prizes, No. 227. Any other variety, two prizes, $2, $ $2 Premiums for Apples, from the fund established by the late B. V. French. No. 228. Apples. — Baldwin, two prizes, No. 229. Danvers Winter Sweet, two prizes, No. 230. Hubbardston Nonsuch, two prizes, No. 231. Hunt Russet, two prizes, No. 232. King of Tompkins County, two prizes, No. 233. Lady's Sweet, two prizes, No. 234. Northern Spy, two prizes, No. 235. Rhode Island Greening, two prizes, No. 236. Roxbury Russet, two prizes, . No. 237. Talman's Sweet, two prizes, . $2, $ 82 82 82 82 $2 82 82 Prizes for Vegetables, Amount Appropriated, Five Hundred Dollars. Special Rules of the Vegetable Committee. 1. The specimens offered must be well grown, and placed on the tables clean, correctly labelled, and fully complying with the Kules and Regu- lations on page 4. 2. Special Gratuities will be awarded for well grown varieties, from 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. gglP* Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the General Rules and Eegulations, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Thursday, March 17. From 12, M., to 10, P. 31. $g§p* All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 1. Radishes. — Four bunches of Turnip Rooted, three prizes, $3, 82. $ Four bunches of Long Scarlet, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $ Cucumbers. —Pair of White Spine, three prizes, . $3, $2, $ Dandelions.' — Peck, two prizes, .... $2, $ Lettuce. — Four heads of Tennisball, three prizes, . $3, $2, $ Parsley. — Two quarts, two prizes, .... $2, $ No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. No. 6. No. 7 No. 8 No. 9 No. 10 No. 11 No. 12 No. 13 $2, 81 82, $1 $2, 81 $2, 81 82. Si $2, $1 PRIZES FOR VEGETABLES, 1881. 27 RHODODENDRON SHOW. Saturday, June 4. From 12, M., to 3, P. J/., ^gp2* All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. Carrots. — Twelve Short Scarlet, two prizes, . Radishes. — Twelve Turnip Rooted, two prizes, Four bunches of Long Scarlet, two prizes, Asparagus. — Four bunches, twelve stalks each, two prizes, Cucumbers. — Pair grown under glass, two prizes, Lettuce. — Four heads, two prizes, .... Rhubarb. — Twelve stalks, two prizes, ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION. Thursday, June 23. From 1, P. JL, to 10, P. 31. ^^^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. Whitcomb Prizes. No. 14. Beets. — Twelve Summer Turnip Rooted, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 15. Twelve Egyptian, two prizes, 82. SI No. 16. Carrots. — Twelve Intermediate, two prizes, . . 82. 81 No. 17. Oxioxs. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, . . . 82. 81 No. 18. Cucumbers. — Pair of White Spine, two prizes, . $2, 81 No. 19. Cabbages. — Four, two prizes, 82. 81 No. 20. Lettuce. — Four heads of any variety, two prizes, . 82, 81 No. 21. Beaxs. — Peck of String, of any variety, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 22. Peas. — Collection of new varieties, one prize, . . $3 No. 23. Peck, two prizes, $2, 81 JULY. On the first Saturday, July 2. Oxioxs. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, . . . $2, $ Squashes. — Four Long Warted Summer, two prizes, $2, $ Four Scalloped, two prizes, $2, $ Cabbages. — Four, two prizes, $2, $ Craxberry Beans. — Peck, two prizes, ... 82, $ Peas. — Peck, of any variety, two prizes, . . . >- v No. 24. No. 25. No. 26. No. 27. No. 28. No. 20. 28 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. On the second Saturday, July 9. No. 30. Potatoes. —Peck, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 31. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 On the third 'Saturday, July 16. No. 32. Cabbages. — Four Drumhead, two prizes, ... $3, $2 No. 33. Sweet Corn. — Twelve ears, two prizes, ... $3, $2 No. 34. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, . . $3, $2 On the fourth Saturday, July 23. No. 35. Squashes.— Pour Marrow, two prizes, ... . $3, $2 No. 36. Sweet Corn. —Twelve -ears, three prizes, . . . $3, $2, $1 No. 37. Egg Plant. — Black Pekin, four specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 38. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 On the fifth Saturday, July 30. No. 39. Squashes. — Four Marrow, two prizes, ... $2, $1 No. 40. Sweet Corn. — Twelve ears, two prizes, . . . $2, $1 No. 41. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens of Gen. Grant,two prizes, $2, $1 No. 42. Twelve specimens of Emery, two prizes, . . $2, $1 No. 43. Twelve specimens of any other variety, two prizes, $2, $1 On the first Saturday, August 6. No. 44. Greenflesh Melons. — Pour specimens, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 45. Christiana Melons. — Pour specimens, two prizes, . $2, $1 No. 46. Egg Plant. — Large Round Purple, four specimens, two prizes, . . . $3, $2, $1 On the second Saturday, August 13. No. 47. Greenflesh Melons. — Pour specimens, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 48. Muskmelons. — Pour specimens, two prizes, . . $2, $1 No. 49. Egg Plants. — Large Round Purple, four specimens, two prizes, • . $2, $1 On the third Saturday, August 20. No. 50. Potatoes. — Peck of any variety, two prizes, . . $2, $1 No. 51. Beans. — Two quarts of Large Lima, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 52. Peppers. —Twelve specimens, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 PEIZES FOE VEGETABLES, 1881. 29 On the fourth Saturday, August 27. No. 53. "Watermelons. — Pair, two prizes, . . . . $3, 82 No. 54. Greenflesh Melons. — Four specimens, two prizes, . $3, $2 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 3. No. 55. Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, three prizes, . No. 56. Celery. — Four roots, three prizes, . 5. 82, $1 !, 82, $1 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sept. 13, 14, 15, and 16. ^g^ All vegetables must be ready for examination by the Committee at 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 13th. The Exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. Special Prizes. No. 57. No. 58. Cauliflowers. — Best four specimens, and best kept during the exhibition, ..... Celert. — Best four specimens, and best kept during the exhibition, 85 Note. — Any person may compete for No. 57 and No. 85 with the same variety ; but not the same specimens. Also for No. 58 and No. 86. Regular Prizes. No. 59 No. 60 No. 61 No. 62 No. 63 No. 64 No. Go. No. 66. No. 67. No. 68. No. 69. No. 70. Beets. — Twelve Turnip Rooted, three prizes, . Carrots. — Twelve Long Orange, three prizes, . Twelve Intermediate, three prizes, . Parsnips. — Long, twelve specimens, three prizes, Potatoes. — Four varieties, one peck each, three prizes Peck of Early Rose, three prizes, ... Peck of Snow Flake, three prizes, ... Peck of any other variety, three prizes, . Collection of new Seedling varieties, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. Salsify. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, Turnips. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, Twelve Swedish Turnips, three prizes, . $3, §2, $1 tjp O ] O — 5 O J- $3, 82, 81 83, 82, $1 84. s3, 82 $3, $2, $1 83, 82. 81 83, 82, 81 83, 82, SI 83, 82. 81 $3, ^?2, $1 30 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTUKAL SOCIETY. No. 71. Onions. — Peck of Danvers Yellow, three prizes, No. 72. Peck of Red, three prizes, .... No. 73. Peck of White Portugal, three prizes, No. 74. Greenflesh Melons. — Four specimens, three prizes •No. 75. Muskmelons. — Four specimens, three prizes, No. 76. Watermelons. — Two specimens, three prizes, . No. 77. Squashes. — Canada, four specimens, three prizes, No. 78. Hubbard, four specimens, three prizes, . No. 79. Marblehead, four specimens, three prizes, No. 80. Marrow, four specimens, three prizes, No. 81. Turban, four specimens, three prizes, No. 82. Cabbages. — Drumhead, three specimens, three prizes No. 83. Red, three specimens, three prizes, No. 84. Savoy, three specimens, three prizes, No. 85. Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, three prizes, . No. 86. Celery. — Four roots, best kept during the exhibition three prizes, No. 87. Endive. — Four specimens, two prizes, No. 88. Horseradish. — Six roots, three prizes, No. 89. Beans. — Large Lima, two quarts, three prizes, . No. 90. Corn. — Sweet, twelve specimens, three prizes, . No. 91. Yellow or Field, twenty-five ears, traced, three prizes No. 92. Egg Plants. — Round Purple, four specimens, three prizes, . . . * No. 93. Tomatoes. — Three varieties, twelve specimens each, three prizes. ...... No. 94. Twelve specimens of Acme, two prizes, . No. 95. Twelve specimens of Boston Market, two prizes, No. 96. . Twelve specimens of Emery, two prizes, No. 97. Twelve specimens of Gen Grant, two prizes, . No. 98. Twelve specimens of any other variety, two prizes, No. 99. Marttnias. — Twenty-four specimens, two prizes, No. 100. Okra. — Twenty-four specimens, two prizes, No. 101. Peppers. — Twenty-four specimens, three prizes, No. 102. Cranberries. — Half-peck, two prizes, $3, $2 $2 $1 $1 $s, $2 $1 $3, $2 $1 $3, $2 $1 $3, $2 $1 $3, $2 $1 $3, $2 $1 $3, $2 $1 $3, $2 $1 $3, $2 $1 $3, $2 »1 $3, $2, |1 m, $2, $1 m, 12 ai $3, $2 $i $2 $i $3, $2 $i $3, $2 n $3, $2 *i $3, $2, $i $3, $2, $i $4, $3, $2 $2, $1 #2 $1 $2, $1 $2. $1 $2, $1 $2 $1 $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $2, $1 OCTOBER. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. On the first Saturday, October. 1 Salsify. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, Brussels Sprouts. — Half-peck, two prizes, Cabbages. — Drumhead, three specimens, two Red, three specimens, two prizes, . Savoy, three specimens, two prizes, Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, two prizes, Celery. — Four roots, two prizes, prizes, PRIZES FOR VEGETABLES, 1881. 31 CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. Wednesday, November 9. From 12, 31., to 10, P. M. ^giP* Articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No.r110. Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, two prizes, . . $2, $1 No. 111. Celery. — Four roots, two prizes, .... $2, $1 Prizes for Gardens. 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 writing, on or before the first of August. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. No person shall be a competitor for the highest prize for more than two years out of five. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. The expenses of the Committee shall be paid by the Society, and a record shall be kept by the Chairman of all places visited. Hunnewell Triennial Premiums. For an Estate of not less than four acres, which shall be laid out witli 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 PHIZES FOR GARDENS, 1881. — COMMITTEES. 33 Society's Prizes. For the best Estate, not exceeding one acre under cultivation, and best adapted to family purposes, $40 Second prize, 20 For the best peach orchard, 25 Second prize, . 15 $100 ggp^ The foregoing Schedule of Prizes, having received the approval of the Executive Committee, and the Regulations having been confirmed by vote of the Society, is now published as the List of Prizes for the current year. FRANCIS B. HAYES, President. ROBERT MANNING, Recording Secretary. Boston, January, 1881. Committee of Arrangements. Charles H. B. Breck, Boston, Chairman. W. H. SPOONER, HERVEY DAVIS, JAMES COMLEY, E. W. WOOD, JOHN C. HOVEY, CHARLES H. HOVEY, CHAS. N. BRACKETT, C. M. ATKINSON, CHARLES F. CURTIS, JOHN G. BARKER, W. H. HALLIDAY, , J. H. WOODFORD. Committee on Plants and Flowers. William H. Spooner, Boston, Chairman. PATRICK NORTON, F. L. HARRIS, CHARLES W. ROSS, E. H. HITCHINGS, JAMES CARTWRIGHT, J. H. WOODFORD. Committee on Fruits. E. W. Wood, West Newton, Chairman. P. BROWN HOVEY, BENJAMIN G. SMITH, O. B. HADWEN, CHARLES F. CURTIS, J. W. MANNING, WARREN FENNO. Committee on Vegetables. Charles N. Brackett, Newton, Chairman. WALTER RUSSELL, JOSIAH CROSBY, CHARLES E. GRANT, GEORGE W. PIERCE, SAMUEL HARTWELL, * M. W. CHADBOURNE. Committee on Gardens. John G. Barker, Lynn, Chairman. Chairmen of Committees on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables, george s. harwood, henry ross, john c. hovey. EXHIBITIONS OF THE Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1881. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION, Thursday, March 17, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION, Thursday, June 23, from 1, P. M., to 10, P. M. ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FRUITS, FLOWERS, AND VEGETABLES, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 13, 14, 15, and 16 ; opening at 3, P. M. on Tuesday, and closing at 10, P. M. on Friday. EXHIBITION OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND OTHER FLOWERS, AND PEARS AND APPLES, Wednesday, November 9, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. A Special Pelargonium Exhibition will be held on Saturday, May 7 ; a Special Show of Rhododendrons on Saturday, June 4, at which the Hunnewell Prizes for Hardy Rhododendrons and Azaleas will be awarded ; and a Special Exhibition of -Autumn Fruits, etc., on Saturday, October 1. All of which will be open from 12, M. , to 3, P.M. Prize Exhibitions will be held every Saturday, from July 2 to September 3, inclusive. 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. From the fourth Saturday in March to the first 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, SPECIAL PRIZES FOR ESSAYS OFFERED BT THE Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1881. For the best Essay upon our Native Plants, adapted for Winter Culture for their Flowers, §25 00 For the best Essay on our Wild Fruits, with hints towards their amelioration and cultivation, , . 25 00 For the best Essay on any subject in Pomology, selected by the writer, 25 00 For the best essay on any subject in Floriculture, selected by the writer, 25 00 For the best Essay suited to appear in the Transactions of the Society, on any subject selected by the writer, ... 25 00 If any essay is of superior excellence, the premium, at the option of the Committee, can be increased to 850. No premium will be awarded unless the essay be deserving. 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 written on paper of letter size, and addressed to "Kobert Manning, Secretary of the Massachusetts 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. BENJAMIN G. SMITH, Chairman of the Committee on Publication and Discussion. Boston, January 1, 1881. 1881. gPEOIAL PRIZES FOB H UrTd I PSrpetualI Roses. A subscription fund has been raised and the following Special Prizes are offered for Hybrid Perpetual Roses at the coming Rose Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, June 2^d, 1881 : $ A Cup, — Vaule, $25 .00, for the best three Roses, of different varieties. " " 25.00, " six " " " « « 25.00, " twelve " " " A Cup, — Value, $25 .00, for the best three Roses, of any one variety. " " 25.00, " six " " " " " 25.00, " twelve " " " A Challenge Cup, — Value, $150 .00, for the best twenty-four varieties, three specimens of each, to be held by the winner against all comers for three consecutive years, and then to be his property absolutelv. This Cup was taken in 1879 and 1880 and is now held by Wm. Gray, Jr. No person or firm can compete for more than two cups, exclu- sive of the Challenge Cup. All Roses competing for these Special Prizes must be exhibited in boxes of dimensions named below : breadth. height. 1 ft. 6 in. Back of box, 6 in. ; front, 4 in. LENGTH ror 24 Roses, 4ft. " 12 it 2 ft. 2 in. " 6 a 1 ft. 6 in. " 3 a 1 ft. A limited number of boxes can be furnished on application to Box 711, Brookline, Mass., on or before the 20th of June, and may be held by paying the cost, or be returned to the Superintendent at the Horticultural Hall, within one week after the Show. SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED BY THE passa^etts forticultorEl Sbcieig, FOR THE TEAR 1882 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. 1882. Boston, December 3, 1881. The Committee for Establishing Prizes respectfully submit and recommend the following Schedule of Prizes for the year 1882. For the Committee, E. W. WOOD, Chairman of Committee for Establishing Premiums. 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 tins vote be printed in the Schedule. SCH EDULE 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, 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, #60 00 For the best Seedling Apple, 60 00 For the best Seedling Hardy Grape, 60 00 For the best Seedling Cherry, ........ 40 00 For the best Seedling Strawberry, 50 00 For the best Seedling Easpberry, 40 00 For the best other Seedling Fruit, 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 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 Eules and Regulations, 1. All Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables offered for Prizes must hare 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 first Saturday in November, inclu- sive, 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. 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 specimen or collection can be shown by one person; 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 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 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 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 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, 1882. 5 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 mak- ing an award for such specimens, to state on the card of award that they are not desirable for general cultivation. 12. 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. 13. It will be the duty of the Committees to exclude from exhibition all inferior specimens. Also, all such Designs as, in their opipion, evince an incorrect taste. 14. The Committees have power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or a later season renders such change necessary, by giv- ing 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 Com- mittee, 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 exhibitors who have complied with the Rules and Regulations. CERTIFICATES OF MERIT. The Society will award Certificates of Merit, from time to time, for New and Superior Seedlings of Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables, aDd 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 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 Plants, Plowers, Bouquets, Designs, etc., offered for prizes at any Exhibition, must have marked upon the cards the numbers of the Prizes for which they are offered. 3. All Prizes offered are open to all persons, but plants or flowers compet- ing 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. No person can compete for any Prize for a single specimen, with a variety shown in a collection. 6. All exhibitors not strictly complying with the above rules, will be excluded 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. Thursday, March 23. From 12 3/., to 10, P. M. All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11 o'clock, A. M. 19 No. 1. Indian Azaleas. — Six named varieties in pots, one prize, ......... No. 2. Two named varieties, one prize, .... $8 No. 3. Specimen plant, one prize, ..... $5 No. 4. Four named varieties, in not exceeding ten-inch pots, two prizes, $8, $6 PRIZES FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 1882. No. 5. 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. No. 28. No. 29. No. 30. No. 31. No. 32. No. 33. No. 34. Single plant, in not exceeding a six-inch pot, two prizes, $4, $3 Hybrid Perpetual Roses. — Six plants in not ex- ceeding ten-inch pots, distinct varieties, two prizes, $10, $8 Three plants, in not over eight-inch pots, distinct varieties, two prizes, $6, $5 Single plant, two prizes, $4, $3 Twelve cut blooms of not less than six distinct named varieties, two prizes, §6, $4 Six blooms Of four distinct named varieties, two prizes, $3, $2 Single bloom, one prize, $1 Tender Roses. — Display in dish, basket, or vase, not including Marechal Niel, three prizes, . . $5, $4, S3 Twelve blooms of Marechal Niel, two prizes, . . $3, §2 Greenhouse Plant. — Specimen in bloom, other than Azalea or Orchid, two prizes, . . . $5, $4 Orchids. — Three plants in bloom, two prizes, . . $10, $K Single plant in bloom, two prizes, .... $3, S2 Hardy Flowering Shrubs, Forced. — Three in pots, of three distinct varieties, one prize, ... $4 Cyclamens. — Six plants in not over eight-inch pots, in bloom, two prizes, $4, $3 Three pots in bloom, two prizes, .... $2, 81 Single plant in bloom, one prize, .... $2 Heath. — Single plant in bloom, two prizes, . . $3, $2 Primulas. — Three plants, single flowered, in bloom, one prize, $2 Three plants, double flowered, in bloom, one prize, $2 Cinerarias. — Four varieties, in not over nine-inch pots, in bloom, two prizes, $4, S3 Single plant in bloom, two prizes, .... $2, SI Violets. — Six pots in bloom, two prizes, . . . $3, $2 Pansies. — Six distinct varieties in pots, in bloom, two prizes, S3, $2 Hyacinths. — Twelve bulbs in pots, not less than six varieties, in bloom, two prizes, .... $5, $4 Six bulbs in pots, three varieties, in bloom, two prizes, $4, $3 Single bulb, in pot, in bloom, one prize, ... $1 Tulips. — Six six-inch pots, four bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, $3, $2 Three six-inch pots, four bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, . $2, $1 Narcissus. — Four six-inch pots, two bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, $3, $2 Jonquils. — Four six-inch pots, six bulbs in each, in bloom, two prizes, ...... .$3, S2 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 85. No. 36. No. 37. No. 38. No. 39. No. 40. Amaryllis. — Three plants, two prizes, Camellias. — Display of named varieties, cut flowers with foliage, not less than twelve blooms, two prizes, Six cut blooms, with foliage, two prizes, Cut Flowers. — Display filling 50 bottles, not in eluding Roses, two prizes, .... Hand Bouquets. — Pair, two prizes, Basket of Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, $4, $3 $4, $3 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 No. 41. No. 42. No. 43. No. 44. No. 45. No. 46. No. 47. No. 48. No. 49. No. 50. No. 51. No. 52. No. 53. No. 54. PELARGONIUM EXHIBITION. Saturday, May 13. From 12, 3L, to 3, P. M. Pelargoniums. — Four named Zonale varieties, not variegated, two prizes, Four named Variegated Zonale varieties, two prizes, Single plant of any named Bronze variety, two prizes, Four named Double Zonale varieties, two prizes, . Six named Show or Fancy varieties, two prizes, Gloxinias. — Six named varieties, in pots, two prizes, Single specimen plant, two prizes, .... Calceolarias. — Six varieties, in pots, two prizes, Single plant, one prize, Clematis. — Two plants in pots, in bloom, two prizes, Spring Herbaceous Plants, Open Culture. — Dis- play of named species and varieties, one bottle of each variety, two prizes, Tulips. — Twenty-five blooms, named varieties, two prizes, Hyacinths. — Twenty, of different colors, two prizes, Table Design. — Other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $5, $3 $5, $3 $3, $2 «jj>5, «5J>o $6, $4 $5, $3 $2, $1 $5, $3 $1 $3, $2 $3, $2 $3, $2 $5, $4 $3, $2 RHODODENDRON SHOW. Saturday, June 10. From 12, 31. , to 3, P. 31. Hunnewell Premiums. No. 55. Rhododendrons, (to be exhibited in Rose Boxes. See page 10). — Twenty-four Tender varieties, named, two prizes, $10, PRIZES FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 1882. No. 56. No. 57. No. 58. No. 59. No. 60. No. 61. No. 62. No. 63. No. 64. No. 65. No. 66. No. 67. No. 68. No. 69. Twelve Tender varieties, named, two prizes, Six Tender varieties, named, two prizes, Three Tender varieties, named, two prizes, Single truss of any Tender variety, named, one prize Eighteen Hardy varieties, named, two prizes, Ten Hardy varieties, named, two prizes, Six Hardy varieties, named, two prizes, . Three Hardy varieties, named, two prizes, Single truss of any Hardy variety, named, one prize Azaleas, from any or all classes. — Fifteen named varieties, one truss each, two prizes, . Twelve named varieties, one truss each, two prizes Six named varieties, one truss each, two prizes, Three named varieties, one truss each, two prizes Cluster of trusses, of one variety, two prizes, *8, $2 $2, U $1 $10, $6 $6, $4 $3, $2 $2, u i $1 $8, $5 j $5} $4 $4, $3 $2, $1 $2, $1 Society's Prizes. No. 70. Tree Peonies. — Six named varieties, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 71. German Iris. — Twelve named varieties, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 72. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 73. Hardy Flowering Shrubs. — Twelve named varie- ties, cut blooms, two prizes, .... $3, $2 No. 74. Native Plants. — Display of named species and vari- eties, one bottle of each, two prizes, . . . $4, $3 No. 75. Clematis. — Early named varieties, display of cut blooms, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 76. Table Design. — Other than a Basket of Flowers, two prizes, $4, $3 ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION. Tuesday, June 27. From 1, P. M., to 10, P. M. g^3* All articles for competition and exhibition must be ready for examina- tion by the Committee at 11, A. M. ROSES. No. 77. Hardy Perpetuals — Buds not admissible. — For the best six new varieties, sent out since 1877, two prizes, $5, $4 No, 78. Twenty-four distinct, named varieties, three of each variety, two prizes, $20, $15 10 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 79. Twelve distinct, named varieties, three prizes, . §10, $8, $6 No. 80. Six distinct, named varieties, three prizes, . . $6, $5, $4 No. 81. Three distinct, named varieties, three prizes, . . $4, $3, #2 No. 82. Moss Roses. — Six named varieties, three clusters of each, two prizes, $5, #3 No. 83. Three named varieties, three clusters of each, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 84. Tea or Bourbon Roses. — Twelve cut blooms, two prizes, 63, $2 No. 85. General Display of 100 bottles of all classes. — Five prizes, $7, $6, §5, $4, $3 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. « 12 " 2 " 2 in. " " " " " " " " (( Q (I 1 " 6 " " " " " " " " " n o u ] (< (< «< cc (( c< n tt (< Which will be furnished by the Society to all applying for the same, on, or before, May 1. PLANTS IN POTS. No. 86. Stove and Greenhouse Flowering Plants, no Orchid admissible. — Six distinct varieties in bloom, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 87. Specimen Plant in Bloom, other than Orchid. — Regard being had to new and rare varieties, two prizes, 64, $2 No. 88. Specimen Foliage Plant. — For the best, two prizes, $4, $2 No. 89. Orchids. — Collection, not less than three varieties, in bloom, two prizes, 06, $4 No. 90. Single plant, two prizes, $3, $2 CUT FLOWERS. No. 91. Herbaceous Peonies. — Ten named varieties, two prizes, §3, §2 No. 92. Sweet Williams. — Thirty trusses, not less than six distinct varieties, three prizes, .... $3, §2, $1 No. 93. Summer Herbaceous Plants. — Display of named species and varieties, filling twenty-five bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 94. Vase of Flowers. — Best arranged, in one of the Society's glass vases, three prizes, . . . §4, $3, $2 PEIZES FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 1882. 11 JULY On the second Saturday, July 8. No. 95. Hybrid Perpetual Roses. — Twenty-five blooms, two prizes, $5, $4 No. 96. Delphiniums. — Six named varieties, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 97. Japan Iris (varieties of Iris Kcempferi), — Display, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 98. Carnations and Picotees. — Twelve cut blooms, distinct kinds, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 99. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, . $4, $3, $2 No. 100. Table Design. — Best arranged, two prizes, . . $3, $2 On the third Saturday, July 15. No. 101. Hydrangeas. — Three plants, of different varieties, in pots, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 102. Lilium Candidum. — Twelve spikes, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 103. Vase of Flowers. — Best arranged, in one of the Society's glass vases, two prizes, .... $3, $2 On the fourth Saturday, July 22. No. 104. Hollyhocks. — Twelve blooms, of twelve distinct colors, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 105. Six blooms, of six distinct colors, two prizes, . $2, $1 No. 106. Three blooms, of three distinct colors, one prize, $1 No. 107. Single spike, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 108. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles*, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 On the fifth Saturday, July 29. No. 109. Perennial Phloxes. Six distinct, named varieties, one spike each, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 110. Lilium Longiflorum. — Twelve spikes, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 111. Pelargoniums. — Twelve double and single varieties, one truss each, two prizes, 82, §1 No. 112. Exotic Ferns. — Six plants, of different varieties, in pots, two prizes, $5, $3 12 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 5. No. 113. Hybrid Perpetual Roses. — Twenty-five blooms, two prizes, ........ $4, $3 No. 114. Stocks. — Six varieties, one cut plant of each, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 115. Balsams. — Twelve spikes, not less than eight varie- ties, two prizes, §2, $1 No. 116. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 117. Collection of not less than twenty-five named spe- cies of Herbaceous Perennials,, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 118. Vase or Flowers. — Best arranged, in one of the Society's glass vases, two prizes, . . . $2, $1 No. 119. Native Perns. — Best display, one prize, . . $3 On the second Saturday, August 12. No. 120. Perennial Phloxes. — Ten distinct, named varieties, one spike each, two prizes, .... $>3, $2 No. 121. Petunias. — Collection filling thirty bottles, three blooms in each, three prizes, . . . . $3, $2, $1 No. 122. Verbenas. — Fifty bottles, three trusses in each, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 123. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 124. Native Flowers. — Collection, two prizes, . . $3, $2 On the third Saturday, August 19. No. 125. Gladioli. — Twenty named varieties, in spikes, two prizes, $6, $4 No. 126. Ten named varieties, in spikes, two prizes, . . $4, $3 No. 127. Six named varieties, in spikes, two prizes, . . $3, $2 No. 128. Single spike, named, one prize, , $1 No. 129. Display of named and unnamed varieties, filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $6, $4, $2 No. 130. Cut Flowers. — Collection of not less than twenty- five named species of Annuals, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 131. Phlox Drummondi. — Fifty bottles, not less than six varieties, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 13 On the fourth Saturday, August 26. No. 132. Asters. — Large flowered, or Victoria, thirty blooms, not less than ten varieties, three prizes, . . $4, $3, $2 No. 133. Chrysanthemum, thirty blooms, not less than eight varieties, three prizes, $4, $3, §2 No. 134. Pompon, thirty sprays, not less than six varieties, one spray in each bottle, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 No. 135. Sweet Peas. — Display, filling twenty-five bottles, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 136. Basket of Flowers. — Best arranged, two prizes, $2, $1 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 2. No. 137. Lilium Lancifolium. — Twelve spikes, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 138. Trop^eolums. — Display filling twenty-five bottles, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 139. Marigolds. — Twenty-five bottles, three flowers in each, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 140. Single Dahlias. — Best display, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 141. Cut Flowers. — Display filling 100 bottles, three prizes, $4, §3, $2 On the second Saturday, September 9. No. 142. Hybrid Perpetual Roses. — Twenty-five blooms, two prizes, $3, $2 No. 143. Double Zinnias. — Twenty-five flowers, not less than six varieties, three prizes, . . . . f 3, $2, $1 No. 144. Dianthus (Annual and Biennial varieties). — Collec- tion filling fifty bottles, single trusses, two prizes, 83, $2 No. 145. Clematis. — Display of cut blooms, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 146. Two plants in pots, in bloom, two prizes, . . $4, $3 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 19, 20, 21, and 22. ^^ All articles for competition and exhibition must be ready for examina- tion by the Committee at 12, M., on Tuesday, September 19. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P. M. 14 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Hunnewell Premiums. No. 147. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs. — Display in pots, of other than Native Evergreens of New England, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 148. No. 149. No. 150. No. 151. No. 152. No. 153. No. 154. No. 155. No. 156. No. 157. No. 158. No. 159. No. 160. No. 161. No. 162. No. 163. No. 164. Society's Prizes. PLANTS IN POTS. Greenhouse Plants. — Twelve greenhouse and stove plants, of different varieties, one Dracaena and one .$30, $25, $20, $15 $4 Croton admissible, four prizes, . Specimen Plant. — Not variegated, of a kind for which no special prize is offered, two prizes, . $5, Specimen Flowering Plant. — Two prizes, . . $5, $4 Variegated Leaved Plants. — Six varieties, not offered in the collection of greenhouse plants, Dracaenas not admissible, two prizes. . . . $12, $10 Single specimen, not offered in any collection, two prizes, Caladiums. — Six varieties, two prizes, Ferns. — Six named varieties, no Adiantums admis sible, two prizes, Adiantums. — Six varieties, two prizes, . Tree Fern. — Single specimen, two prizes, Ltcopods. — Four named varieties, two prizes, Dracaenas. — Six named varieties, two prizes, Palm. — Single specimen, two prizes, Nepenthes. — Three plants, named, two prizes, Agaves. — Six distinct varieties, two prizes, Cacti. — Twelve species and varieties, one prize Succulents. — Collection (other than Agaves, Yuc cas, or Cacti), of twelve species and varieties, one prize $5 Begonias (Tuberous rooted). — Six named varieties, three prizes, $5, $4, $3 $5, $4 $5, $4 $6, $4 $6, $4 $6, $4 $3, $2 $8, $6 $5, $4 $6, $4 $6, $4 $5 CUT FLOWERS. No. 165. Gladioli. — Best display, and best kept during the exhibition, of named or unnamed varieties, filling 100 bottles, two prizes, Dahlias. — To be examined by the Committee each day of the exhibition, the prizes to be awarded on the last day. $10, $8 PRIZES FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS, 1882 15 $5, $4, $3 $3, $2, §>1 $2, $1 $3, $2 No. 166. Twelve named varieties, three prizes, . No. 167. Six named varieties, three prizes, .... No. 168. Single named flower, fancy or self, two prizes, No. 169. Liliputian Dahlias. — General display, filling twen- ty-five bottles, two prizes, No. 170. Cut Flowers. — Best display, and best kept during the exhibition, filling 150 bottles, three prizes, $16, $14, $12 No. 171. Basket of Flowers. — Best arranged and best kept through the exhibition, three prizes, . . . $5, §4, $3 No. 172. Table Design. — Best, and best kept through the exhibition, to be arranged without fruit, and not to exceed four feet in height, two prizes, . . $5, $4 CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. Thursday, November 9. From 12, M., to 10, P. M. ^j^P* Articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 173. Chrysanthemums. — Six Large Flowered, or Chi- nese, distinct, named varieties, one plant in each pot, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 174. Six Japanese, distinct, named varieties, two prizes, $8, $6 No. 175. Four Pompons, distinct, named varieties, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 176. Six Large Flowered, or Chinese, in six-inch pots, distinct, named varieties, three prizes, . . $>5, $3, $2 No. 177. Specimen plant, Large Flowered, or Chinese, named, two prizes, $4, $3 No. 178. Specimen plant, Japanese, named, two prizes, . $4, $3 No. 179. Specimen plant, Pompon, named, two prizes, . $3, $2 No. 180. Best display of named plants, in pots, all classes, not less than ten varieties, three prizes, . . $8, $6, $4 No. 181. Twelve cut blooms, Large Flowered, or Chinese, named, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 No. 182. Six Cut blooms, Large Flowered, or Chinese, named, three prizes, $3, $2, $1 No. 183. Twelve sprays of Pompons, named, two prizes, . $2, $1 No. 184. Six sprays of Japanese, named, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 185. Display of named varieties of any or all the classes, thirty bottles, one variety in each bottle, five prizes, $5, $4, $3, $2, $1 No. 186. Orchids. — Three varieties in bloom, two prizes, . $8, $6 No. 187. Single plant in bloom, two prizes, .... $4, $3 Prizes for Fruits, Amount Appropriated, Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars. Special Rules of the Fruit Committee. 1. All collections and single dishes of Fruit offered for prizes at any Exhi- bition must have marked upon the card the number of the Prize for which they are offered. 2. All Fruits offered for Premiums must be correctly named. Indefinite appellations, such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. 3. 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. 4. The whole quantity required of any one variety of Fruit must be shown in a single dish or basket. 5. Contributors of Fruits for Exhibition or Prizes must present the same in the Society's dishes. 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 Superintendent at cost. Market baskets will not be allowed on the tables. 6. No person can compete for more than one Prize with the same variety or varieties of Fruit; except that a single dish may be of the same variety — but not the same specimens — as one of a collection, and that the same variety — but not the same specimens — may compete for both Special and Regular Prizes. 7. Grapes grown on girdled vines cannot compete for a Premium. 8. All Fruits offered for Prizes except Nos. 3, 45, 81, 82, and 179, and those for foreign grapes, must be of out-door culture. 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 Rules and Regulations on page 4, which will be strictly adhered to by the Committee. PRIZES FOR FRUITS, 1882. 17 AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Thursday, March 23. From 12, 31. , to 10, P. M. No. 1. Winter Apples. — Any variety, two prizes, No. 2. Winter Pears. — Any variety, two prizes, No. 3. Strawberries. — One pint, two prizes, $3, $2 ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION. Tuesday, June 27. From 1, P. M.,to 10, P. M. gSgiP3" Fruits must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. No. 5. 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. Special Prize. Strawberries. — For the best four quarts of any variety, a Silver Cup of the value of . Regular Prizes. Strawberries. — Four quarts of Charles Downing, three prizes, ...... Four quarts of Cumberland Triumph, three prizes, Four quarts of Hervey Davis, three prizes, Four quarts of Hovey's Seedling, three prizes, Four quarts of Jucunda, three prizes, Four quarts of La Constante, three prizes, Four quarts of President Lincoln, three prizes, Four quarts of President Wilder, three prizes, Four quarts of Seth Boyden, three prizes, Four quarts of Sharpless, three prizes, . Two quarts of Brighton Pine, two prizes, Two quarts of Caroline, two prizes, Two quarts of Charles Downing, two prizes, Two quarts of Cinderella, two prizes, Two quarts of Col. Cheney, two prizes, . Two quarts of Crescent Seedling, two prizes, . Two quarts of Cumberland Triumph, two prizes, Two quarts of Cutter's Seedling, two prizes, . Two quarts of Duchess, two prizes, Two quarts of Hervey Davis, two prizes, $25 . $3, $2 $1 j QO , O — $1 • $3, $2 $1 . $3, $2 $1 tJpOj !*J)^ $1 . $3, $2 $1 . $3, $2 $1 • $3, $2 $1 . $3, $2 $1 . $3, $2 $1 $2 $1 $2 $1 $2 $1 $2 $1 $2 $1 $2 $1 $2 $1 $2 SI $2 $1 $2 $1 18 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. No. 25. No. 26. No. 27. No. 28. No. 29. No. 30. No. 31. No. 32. No. 33. No. 34. No. 35. No. 36. No. 37. No. 38. No. 39. No. 40. No. 41. No. 42. No. 43. No. 44. No. 45. Two quarts of Hovey's Seedling, 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 Miner's Great Prolific, two prizes, Two quarts of Monarch of the West, two prizes, Two quarts of Pioneer, two prizes, . Two quarts of President Lincoln, two prizes, . Two quarts of President Wilder, two prizes, . Two quarts of Prouty's Seedling, two prizes, . Two quarts of Seth Boyden (No. 30), two prizes Two quarts of Sharpless, two prizes, Two quarts of Triomphe de Gand, two prizes, Two quarts of Wilson's Albany, two prizes, Two quarts of any other variety, two prizes, . Collection of not less than six varieties, one quart of each, two prizes, Two new named varieties, not previously exhibited two prizes, ....... Fifty berries of any variety, to be shown in a single layer on the Society's dishes, two prizes, Cherries — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, Foreign Grapes. — Two bunches of any variety, three prizes, Forced Peaches. — Six specimens of any variety, two prizes, ........ $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $3, $2, m, No No 47. 48. JULY. On the second Saturday, July 8. No. 46. Strawberries. — Two quarts of any late variety, two prizes, Cherries. — Two quarts of Black Eagle, two prizes, Two quarts of Black Tartarian, two prizes, Two quarts of Coe's Transparent, two prizes, . Two quarts of Downer's Late, two prizes, Two quarts of any other variety, two prizes, . No. 49. No. 50. No. 51. $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, $2, On the third Saturday, July 15. No. 52. Cherries.— Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, . No. 53. Raspberries.— Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, No. 54. Currants. — Four quarts of any red variety, three prizes, ....••••• No. 55. Four quarts of any white variety, two prizes, . $2, $1 $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 PRIZES FOR FRUITS, 1882. 19 No. 56. No. 57. No. 58. No. 59. No. 60. No. 61. No. 62. On the fourth Saturday, July 22. Raspberries. — Collection, not less than four varieties, two quarts of each, two prizes, . Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, Currants. — Two quarts of Dana's Transparent, two prizes, Two quarts of La Versaillaise, two prizes, Two quarts of Victoria, two prizes, Two quarts of Black Naples, two prizes, . Blackberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, $4, $3 *2, $1 $2, $1 $2, 81 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 On the fifth Saturday, July 29. No. 63. Currants. — Two quarts of any Red variety, two prizes, $2, §1 No. 64. Two quarts of any White variety, two prizes, . . $2, $1 No. 65. Blackberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 6Q. Gooseberries. — Two quarts of any Native variety, two prizes, $2, $1 No. 67. 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. AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 5. Blackberries. — Two quarts of any variety, two prizes, Gooseberries. — Two quarts of Foreign, two prizes, ■ Pears. — Doyenne d'Ete, two prizes, . Any other variety, two prizes, . Apricots. — Any variety, two prizes, . On the second Saturday, August 12 Apples. — Early Harvest, two prizes, . Large Yellow Bough, two prizes, Red Astrachan, two prizes, Any other early variety, two prizes, Pears. — Beurre Gifiard, two prizes, . On the third Saturday, August 19 Apples. — Williams, two prizes, . Pears. — Clapp's Favorite, two prizes, Manning's Elizabeth, two prizes, Any other variety, two prizes, . Peaches, Cold-House or Pot Culture. — Six mens of any variety, two prizes, Figs. — Any variety, two prizes, . speci $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, $1 $3, $2 *2, $1 20 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 83. 84. No. No. No. 85. No. 86. No. 87. No. 88. On the fourth Saturday, August 26. Pears. — Bartlett, two prizes, Rostiezer, two prizes, Tyson, two prizes, . Any other variety, two prizes, . Peaches. — Any variety, two prizes, Plums. — Any variety, two prizes, $2, $ $2, $ No. 89. No. 90. No. 91. No. 92. No. 93. No. 94. No. 95. SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 2. Apples. — Any variety, two prizes, .... Peaks. — Bartlett, two prizes, Any other variety, two prizes, .... Peaches. — Any variety, two prizes, .... Plums. — Collection of not less than four varieties, two prizes, Any one variety, two prizes, Native Grapes. — Six bunches, of any early variety, two prizes, $2, $1 $2, $1 $2, 81 §3, $2 *3, $2 *2, fl }, $1 No. 96 No. 97. No. 98. No. 99 No. 100 No. 101. No. 102. No. 103 No. 104. No. 105 No. 106 No. 107 On the second Saturday, September 9. Apples. — Foundling, two prizes, Gravenstein, two prizes, Porter, two prizes, . Any other variety, two prizes, Pears. — Andrews, two prizes, . Doyenne Boussock, two prizes, Any other variety, two prizes, Peaches. — Collection, three prizes Native Grapes. — Six bunches of Delaware, two prizes, ...... Six bunches of Hartford Prolific, two prizes, Six bunches of Moore's Early, two prizes, Six bunches of any other variety, two prizes. $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2: 62 $3, $2 $2 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 19, 20, 21, and 22. ^&> Fruits must be ready for examination by the Committee at 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 19th. The exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P.M. PRIZES FOR FRUITS, 1882. 21 Special Prizes. No. 108. For the best twelve Gravenstein Apples, . . $5 No. 109. For the best twelve Bartlett Pears, ... $5 No. 110. For the best twelve Peaches of any variety, . . §5 No. 111. For the best twelve bunches of Native Grapes of any variety, . $5 No. 112. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any For- eign Black Grape, not less than five pounds, . $8 No. 113. For the heaviest and best ripened bunch of any For- eign White Grape, not less than five pounds, . $8 Regular Prizes. 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. 138. No. 139. No. 140. No. 141. No. 142. No. 143. Apples. — Baldwin, three prizes, Danvers Winter Sweet, two prizes, Duchess of Oldenburg, two prizes, Dutch Codlin, two prizes, Fall Orange or Holden Pippin, three prizes, Fameuse, two prizes, Foundling, three prizes, Garden Royal, two prizes, Golden Russet, two prizes, Gravenstein, three prizes, Hubbardston Nonsuch, three prizes, Hunt Russet, two prizes, King of Tompkins County, two prizes, Lady's Sweet, two prizes, Leicester Sweet, two prizes, Lyscom, two prizes, Maiden's Blush, two prizes, Mother, two prizes, Northern Spy, two prizes, Porter, two prizes, Pumpkin Sweet, two prizes, Rhode Island Greening, three prizes, Roxbury Russet, three prizes, Talman's Sweet, three prizes, Washington Royal or Palmer Greening, two prizes Washington Strawberry, two prizes Crab Apples. — Hyslop, twenty-four specimens, two prizes, Montreal Beauty, twenty-four specimens, two prizes Oblong, twenty-four specimens, two prizes, . Transcendent, twenty-four specimens, two prizes, $3, $2, SI 62, $1 $2, §1 $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $2, $1 $3, $2, 81 $2, SI 62, $1 $J- S2, 81 $2, 81 $2, •1 $2, si $2, 81 $2, 81 82, 81 #2, 81 S2, 81 S2; $1 •*. $1 82, $l §2, 81 $2, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 $2, 81 Prizes for Vegetables. Amount Appropriated, Five Hundred Dollars. Special Rules of the Vegetable Committee. 1. The specimens offered must be well grown, and placed on the tables clean, correctly labelled, and fully complying with the Eules and Regulations on page 4. 2. Special Gratuities will be awarded for well grown varieties, from 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. ^^" Competitors for Prizes are particularly referred to the General Eules and Regulations, on page 4, which will be strictly adhered to by the Com- mittee. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION. Thursday, March 23. From 12, M., to 10, P. M. ggp^ All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11. A. M. No. 1. Eadishes. — Four bunches of Turnip Eooted, three prizes, ........ No. 2. Four bunches of Long Scarlet, three prizes, . No. 3. Cucumbers. — Pair of White Spine, three prizes, No. 4. Dandelions. — Peck, two prizes, No. 5. Lettuce. — Four heads of Tennisball, three prizes, No. 6. Parsley. — Two quarts, two prizes, . $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 #2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $2, $1 26 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. RHODODENDRON SHOW, Saturday, June 10. From 12, M., to 3, P. M. All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. Carrots. — Twelve Short Scarlet, two prizes, . . $2, $1 Radishes. — Twelve Turnip Rooted, two prizes, . $2, $1 Four bunches of Long Scarlet, two prizes, . . $2, $1 Asparagus. — Four bunches, twelve stalks each, two prizes, $2, $1 Cucumbers. — Pair grown under glass, two prizes, . $2, §1 Lettuce. — Four heads, two prizes, .... $2, $1 Rhubarb. — Twelve stalks, two prizes, . . . $2, $1 No. 7. No. 8. No. 9. No. 10. No. 11. No. 12. No. 13. ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION. Tuesday, June 27. From 1, P. M., to 10, P. M. All articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. Whitcomb Prizes. No. 14. Beets. — Twelve Summer Turnip Eooted, two prizes, No. 15. Twelve Egyptian, two prizes, .... No. 16. Carrots. — Twelve Intermediate, two prizes, . No. 17. Onions. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, . No. 18. Cucumbers. — Pair of White Spine, two prizes, . No. 19. Cabbages. — Four, two prizes, .... No. 20. Lettuce. — Four heads of any variety, two prizes, No. 21. Beans. — Peck of String, of any variety, two prizes, No. 22. Peas. — Collection of not less than three new varieties two quarts of each, one prize, No. 23. Peck of any variety, two prizes, $2, 61 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 63 62, 61 JULY. On the second Saturday, July 8. No. 24. Onions. — Twelve Specimens, two prizes, . No. 25. Squashes. — Four Long Warted Summer, two prizes, 62, 61 62, 61 PRIZES FOR VEGETABLES, 1882, 27 No. 26. Four Scalloped, two prizes, No. 27. Cabbages. — Four, two prizes, . No. 28. Cranberry Beans. — Peck, two prizes, No. 29. Peas. — Peck of any variety, two prizes, $2, $1 62, $1 62, 61 62, $1 On the third Saturday, July 15. No. 30. Potatoes. — Peck, three prizes, No. 31. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, On the fourth Saturday, July 22. No. 32. Cabbages. — Four Drumhead, two prizes, No. 33. Sweet Corn. — Twelve ears, two prizes, . No. 34. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, On the fifth Saturday, July 29. No. 35. Squashes. — Four Marrow, two prizes, No. 36. Sweet Corn. — Twelve ears, three prizes, No. 37. Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, 63, 62, 61 63, 62, 61 63, $2 63, 62 63, 62 «J5d, «jp.J $3, 62, 61 63, $2, 61 No. 38. No. 39. No. 40. No. 41. No. 42. AUGUST. On the first Saturday, August 5. Squashes. — Four Marrow, two prizes, Sweet Corn. — Twelve ears, two prizes, . Tomatoes. — Twelve specimens of Gen. Grant, two prizes, Twelve specimens of Emery, two prizes, Twelve specimens of any other variety, two prizes, On the second Saturday, August 12. No. 43. Greenflesh Melons. — Four specimens, three prizes, No. 44. Christiana Melons. — Four specimens, two prizes, No. 45. Egg Plant. — Large Round Purple, feur specimens, three prizes, 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 62, 61 63, 62, 61 62, 61 63, 62, 61 On the third Saturday, August 19. No. 46. Greenflesh Melons. — Four specimens, two prizes, 62, 61 No. 47. Muskmelons. — Four specimens, two prizes, . . 62, 61 No. 48. Egg Plants. — Large Round Purple, four specimens, two prizes, $2, 61 28 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. On the fourth Saturday, August 26. No. 49. Potatoes. — Peck of any variety, two prizes, . . $2, $1 No. 50. Beaks. — Two quarts of Large Lima, three prizes, . $3, $2, §1 No. 51. Peppers. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, . . $3, $2, $1 SEPTEMBER. On the first Saturday, September 2. No. 52. Watermelons. — Pair, two prizes, .... $3, £2 No. 53. Greenflesh Melons. — Pour specimens, two prizes, $3, §2 On the second Saturday, September 9. No. 54. Cauliflowers. — Pour specimens, three prizes, . $3, $2, $1 No. 55. Celery. — Four roots, three prizes, . . . . $3, $2, $1 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 19, 29, 21, and 22. ^gp* All Vegetables must be ready for examination by the Committee at 12 o'clock, M., on Tuesday, the 19th. The Exhibition will be open to the public at 3, P- M. Special Prizes. No. 56. Cauliflowers. — Best four specimens, and best kept during the exhibition, $5 No. 57. Celery. — Best four specimens, and best kept during the exhibition, $5 Note. — Any person may compete for No. 56 and No. 85 with the same variety, but not the same specimens. Also for No. 57 and No. 86. Regular Prizes. No. 58. Beets. — Twelve Turnip Eooted, three prizes, . . $3, $2, 81 No. 59. Carrots. — Twelve Long Orange, three prizes, . . S3, £2, $1 No. 60. Twelve Intermediate, three prizes, . . . . $3, 82, $1 No. 61. Parsnips. — Long, twelve specimens, three prizes, . S3, $2, $1 No. 62. Potatoes. — Four varieties, one peck each, three prizes, $4, $3, $2 PEIZES FOR VEGETABLES, 1882. 29 No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. No. 93. No. 94. No. 95. No. 96. No. 97. No. 98. No. 99. No. 100 No. 101 No. 102 Peck of Early Rose, three prizes, . Peck of Clark's No. 1, three prizes, Peck of Beauty of Hebron, three prizes, Peck of any other variety, three prizes, . Collection of new Seedling varieties, one prize, the Society's Silver Medal. Salsify. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, Turnips. — Twelve specimens, three prizes, Twelve Swedish Turnips, three prizes, . Onions. — Peck of Danvers Yellow, three prizes, Peck of Red, three prizes, .... Peck of White Portugal, three prizes, Greenflesh Melons. — Four specimens, three prizes. Muskmelons. — Four specimens, three prizes, . Watermelons. — Two specimens, three prizes, Squashes. — Canada, four specimens, three prizes, Hubbard, four specimens, three prizes, . Marblehead, four specimens, three prizes, Marrow, four specimens, three prizes, . Turban, four specimens, three prizes, Cabbages. — Drumhead, three specimens, three prizes Red, three specimens, three prizes, Savoy, three specimens, three prizes, Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, three prizes Celery. — Four roots, best kept during the exhibition three prizes, ..... Endive. — Four specimens, two prizes, Horseradish. — Six roots, three prizes, Beans. — Large Lima, two quarts, three prizes, Corn. — Sweet, twelve specimens, three prizes, Yellow or Field, twenty-five ears, traced, three prizes, Egg- Plants. — Round Purple, four specimens, three prizes, . . . . . Tomatoes. — Three varieties, twelve specimens each, three prizes, Twelve specimens of Acme, two prizes, . Twelve specimens of Boston Market, two prizes, Twelve specimens of Emery, two prizes, Twelve specimens of Gen. Grant, two prizes, . Twelve specimens of any other variety, two prizes, Martynias. — Twenty-four specimens, two prizes, Okra. — Twenty-four specimens, two prizes, Peppers. — Twenty-four specimens, three prizes, Cranberries. — Half-peck, two prizes, $3, $2, $1 83, $2, $1 $3, $2, $1 $3, $2, §1 $3, S2, SI $3, $2, 81 $3, $2, 81 S3, 82, $1 $3, 82, $1 $3, 82, 81 83, 82, 81 $3, $2, $1 83, 82, 81 $3, 82, $1 83, 82, $1 83, $2, $1 83, 82, 81 83, $2, 81 83, 82, 81 83, 82, 81 83, 82, 81 $o, 8w5 81 83, 82, 81 82, $1 83, $2, 81 83, $2, 81 83, $2, 81 83, 82, 81 81 . 84, 83, 82 82, 81 82, 81 $2, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 82, 81 • 83, S2, 81 $2, 81 30 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. EXHIBITION OF AUTUMN FRUITS. Saturday, October 7. From 12, M. , to 3, P. M. No. 103. Salsify. — Twelve specimens, two prizes, ... $2 No. 104. Brussels Sprouts. — Half-peck, two prizes, . . $2. No. 105. Cabbages. — Drumhead, three specimens, two prizes, $2 No. 106. Red, three specimens, two prizes, .... $2 No. 107. Savoy, three specimens, two prizes, ... $2 No. 108. Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, two prizes, . . $2 No. 109. Celery. — Four roots, two prizes, .... $2 CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. Thursday, November 9. From 12, 31., to 10, P. M. fy^** Articles exhibited must be ready for examination by the Committee at 11, A. M. No. 110. Cauliflowers. — Four specimens, two prizes, . . $2, $1 No. 111. Celery.— Four roots, two prizes, .... $2, $1 Prizes for Gardens. 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 writing, on or before the first of August. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. No person shall be a competitor for the highest prize for more than two years out of five. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. The expenses of the Committee shall be paid by the Society, and a record shall be kept by the Chairman of all places visited. 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 . . . 81G0 For an Estate of not less than three acres, on the same conditions, 120 Second prize, 80 In Gratuities, 40 $400 32 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Society's Prizes. For the best Fruit Garden, $30 Second prize, 20 For the best Peach Orchard, 30 Second prize, 20 $100 ^gl^The foregoing Schedule of Prizes, haying received the approval of the Executive Committee, and the Regulations having been confirmed by vote of the Society, is now published as the List of Prizes for the current year. FRANCIS B. HAYES, President. ROBERT MANNING, Recording Secretary. Boston, January, 1882. COMMITTEES ON EXHIBITIONS. Committee of Arrangements. Charles H. B. Breck, Boston, Chairman. WILLIAM H. SPOONER, JOHN C. HOVEY, CHARLES H. HOVEY, E. W. WOOD, C. M. ATKINSON, CHARLES F. CURTIS, CHARLES N. BRACKETT, W. H. HALLIDAT, J. H. WOODFORD, JOHN G. BARKER, JAMES COMLET, WARREN HEUSTIS. Committee on Plants and Flowers. William H. Spooner, Boston, Chairman. PATRICK NORTON, JAMES CARTWRIGHT, J. H. WOODFORD, F. L. HARRIS, CHARLES W. ROSS, DAVID ALLAN. Committee on Fruits. E. W. Wood, West Newton, Chairman. P. BROWN HOVET, BENJAMIN G. SMITH, O. B. HADWEN, CHARLES F. CURTIS, J. W. MANNING, WARREN FENNO. Committee on Vegetables. Charles N. Brackett, Newton, Chairman. WALTER RUSSELL, JOSIAH CROSBY, CHARLES E. GRANT, GEORGE W. PIERCE, SAMUEL HARTWELL, M. W. CHADBOURNE. Committee on Gardens. John G. Barker, Lynn, Chairman. Chairmen of Committees on Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables, george s. harwood, henry ross, e. l. beard. EXHIBITIONS OF THE Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1882. AZALEA AND ROSE EXHIBITION, Thursday, March 23, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. ROSE AND STRAWBERRY EXHIBITION, Tuesday, June 27, from 1, P. M., to 10, P. M. ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FRUITS, FLOWERS, AND VEGETABLES, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 193 20, 21, and 22; opening at 3, P. M., on Tuesday, and closing at 10 P. M., on Friday. EXHIBITION OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND OTHER FLOWERS, AND PEARS AND APPLES, Thursday, November 9, from 12, M., to 10, P. M. A Special Pelargonium Exhibition will be held on Saturday, May 13 ; a Special Show of Rhododendrons on Saturday, June 10, at which the Hunnewell Prizes for Rhododendrons and Azaleas will be awarded ; and a Special Exhibition of Autumn Fruits, etc., on Saturday, October 7. All of which will be open from 12, M., to 3, P.M. Prize Exhibitions will be held every Saturday, from July 8 to September 9, inclusive, from 12, M., to 3, P.M. 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 and all interested in Horti- culture, every Saturday during the year. From the fourth Saturday in March to the first Saturday in November, inclusive, these exhibi- tions 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. SPECIAL PRIZES FOR ESSAYS OFFERED BY: THE Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1882. For the best Essay upon the following questions : — How can cultiva- tion be arranged to accomplish the best results in a drought, and what amount of moisture do growing plants require? Is there any way to economize moisture by mulching or otherwise for the use of crops? . $25 For the best Essay upon the Possibilities of an Acre of Land for Family use, ........... $25 For the best Essay upon the Formation and Treatment of Lawns, . $25 For the best Essay upon Village Improvement and Ornamentation, $25 Prospective Prize. For the best Essay on the Use and Economy of Chemical Fertilizers on Fruits, Plants, and Vegetables, as influencing their Growth and Quality — the Essay to give a detailed account of actual experiments and results during the next three years : the premium to be awarded at the end of the year 1881, $50 If any Essay is of superior excellence, the premium, at the option of the Committee, can be increased to S50. Xo premium will be awarded unless the Essay be deserving. 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 written on paper of letter size, and addressed to '; Robert Manning, Secretary of the Massachusetts 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. Any Essay for which a prize is awarded to be the exclusive property of the Society. Notice will be given to successful com- petitors of the time for reading their Essays. All the Society's prizes are open to general competition. BENJAMIN G. SMITH, Chairman of the Committee on Publication and Discussion. Boston, February, 1882. SPECIAL PRIZES HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES. 188-2. A subscription fund has been raised, and the following Special Prizes are offered, for Hybrid Perpetual Roses at the coming Eose .Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, June, 1882 : A Silver Vase, — Value, $75.00. for twenty-four Roses, of different varieties, named. A Silver Vase, — Value, $15.00, for the best three Roses, of different varieties, named. - 830.00, -l " six " " •• " •• S4H.00, " •• twelve " " " " » A Silver Vase, — Value, 815.00, for the best three Roses, of any one variety. S::o.oo, •■ •• six •• " •• 840.00. •• •• twelve " " A Silver Challenge Vase,— Value, 8200.00, for the best twenty-four varieties, three specimens of each, to lte held by the winner against all comers for three consecutive years, and then to be his property absolutely. No person or firm cau compete for more than two vases, exclusive of the Challenge Vase. All Roses competing for these Special Prizes 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. " 12 •• 2 ft. 2 in. " " " " " " » " (J " 1ft. Gin. " ;< " " " " « .. 3 « i ft. .. .. U « « |( «, Two boxes of 12 each will be considered as one 24. A limited number of boxes can be furnished on application to the Superintendent, at Horti- cultural Hall, on or before the 25th of June. C. M. Atkinson", \ "William Gray, Jr., / Committee on W. II. Spooner, V Special Rose John B. Moore, \ Prizes. John C. Hovet, / k 5 1 3 38 ACME BOOKBINDING CO., INC. MAR fl 4 pm WO CAMBRIDGE STREET CHAftLESTOWN, MASS.