Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2014 https://archive.org/details/transactionsofwo1961worc ransactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society Officers for the Year 1962 Reports of the Officers and Committees Year Ending December 7, 1961 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES of the Worcester County Horticultural Society For the Year 1962 PRESIDENT ROBERT S. I LLI NGWORTH , Barre, Mass. VICE-PRESIDENTS EARL T. HARPER MRS. DAVID J. MILLIKEN W orcester, Mass. Xorthboro, Mass. HERBERT E. BERG, Worcester, Mass. SECRETARY S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, North Grafton, Mass. Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Mass. TREASURER FRANK R. HEATH, JR.. Auburn, Mass. LIBRARIAN MRS. FAYRE L. NASON, North Grafton, Mass. Arnold J. Banning Ralph C. Breed Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Richard A. Flagg Allen J. Jenkins" George J. Moore, Sr. Carl A. Ottoson Eugene O. Parsons Edwin W. Proctor Albert W. Schneider Arthur D. Keown George F. E. Story TRUSTEES George H. Pride Mrs. Emily S. Taft Mrs. E. W. Whitin Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. Mabel R. Bullock Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Linwood M. Erskine Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick Ernest Hansen Archibald J. Huev Allen W. Hixon Leslie E. Winter Norwell A. Phillips Dr. Burton N. Gates Richard N. Symonds Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Philip M. Purrington Alfred N. Whiting Mrs. Robert C. Milton Armand A. Benoit Harvie E. G. Channin Gustaf C. Nelson Alfred E. Rankin, 1962 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Henry L. Gilson, 1963 Mrs. Bertha G. Denny, 196-4 Flowe r A k r axgements : Wild Flowers: Plants and Flowers: Fruit: Vegetables: Mushrooms: judges Miss G. Hazel Trask, Sterling Junction George H. Pride, Worcester Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Oakham S. James Mistark, Grafton Casper J. Perednia, Shrewsbury Frederick D. Brown LIBRARY COMMITTEE Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex officio Herbert E. Berg RobertS. Illingworth, Pres. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick George H. Pride MEDAL COMMITTEE Herbert E. Berg Armand A. Benoit HORTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Herbert E. Berg RobertS. Illingworth, Pres Mrs. David J. Milliken Linwood M. Erskine S. Lothrop Davenport, Sec. 1962 Philip M. Purrington 1963 STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Xorwell A. Phillips 964 Ralph C. Breed Archibald J. Huey BUILDING COMMITTEE Gustaf C. Xelson Allen W. Hixon ARRANGEMENTS AND EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Arnold J. Banning Herbert E. Berg, Chair. Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Emily S. Taft Mrs. Irene D. McDonouj Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Allen W. Hixon Ralph C. Breed Arthur Keown Mrs. Hermann Patt, Jr. Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Elna B. Fuller Vincent V. Bucinskas Mrs. Joanne E. Tufts S. James Mistark Harvie E. G. Channin Charles W. Turner George H. Pride Mrs. David J. Milliken Armand A. Benoit WINTER MEETINGS COMMITTEE Mrs. Clarence Arms Ernest Hansen George H. Pride William W. Hodge Earl T. Harper COMMITTEE ON FRUITS Arthur W. Keown Casper J. Perednia CHILDREN S GARDENS AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. Emilv Taft George J. Moore, Sr. Lewis A. Hodgkinson PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. David J. Milliken Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Dorothv Salter Office, Library, and Exhibition Hall 30 Elm Street Mrs. David J. Milliken, Vice President President's Address To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: A year has passed since you gave me the honor of electing me President of your Society. A cold war has kept the world in a continuous state of confusion and uncertainty. However, inside the walls of the Worcester County Horticultural Society there has continued a source of great satisfaction as the Society has developed its man}' activities which contribute so much spiritual, cultural and aesthetic satisfaction to the people of a far-reaching community. The Winter Meetings attracted large groups and at several lectures the hall was filled to capacity. The Spring Show and the Chrysanthemum Show, our two outstanding exhibits of the year, continued to hold their high quality. We missed some who have exhibited for main* years. We welcomed several new exhibitors. Mrs. Katherine Brotherton's course in flower arrangements continues to instruct both adults and children. It is a course that brings satisfaction and benefit to many as is evidenced in our shows. The Young People's Garden Contest, carried on in cooperation with the Worcester County Extension Service, develops horti- cultural interest among our young people. Over one hundred attended the annual award presentation assembly during our Fall Show. I make special mention of Rosemary Rice, age 6, of Warren, the only contestant to receive a perfect score. The Annual Reunion was attended by a larger number of members and guests than we have had in recent years. This is our biggest social event of the year and we hold it as a valued meeting of an "Old Worcester and Society event. " Twenty-one new annual members have been added to our roll. We hope that this list will continue to grow, and that members 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 will continue to present the benefits of our Society to their friends. As we welcome new members, we are saddened by the loss of faithful members who have served the Society well. Among these are Harry R. Mcintosh, H. Ward Moore and Herbert J. Kesseli. Joint meetings of the Finance Committee and the Building Committee with the Treasurer, President and Secretary attending have facilitated and clarified the material and financial operation of our Society. I have been privileged to attend many committee meetings during the year and have been greatly impressed by the members' keen interest in the Society, the very large number of men and women who give so generously of their time and talent to make our Society the success that it is in fulfilling its purpose and con- tributing so important a part in the life of our community. Respectfully submitted, Robert S. Illingworth, President December 7, 1961 Secretary's Report 1960-1961 Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Winter Lecture Program The activities of our Society this year started with our Winter Lecture Programs. A series of eight lectures were presented — one each Thursday, during January and February. The first one in the evening and the rest in the afternoons. We were fortunate this year to have on our program two members of our Society, Mr. Armand A. Benoit and Mr. Harold W. Knowlton, who graciously donated their fees to our Scholarship Fund. Thanks. The following lectures were presented this year: January 5, "The Four Seasons," by Armand A. Benoit. January 12, "Irises and Iris Gardens," by Harold W. Knowl- ton. January 19, "From Witch Doctor to Modern Medicine," by Dr. Richard Evans Schultes. January 26, "Gardening in the Shade," by Anne Wertsner Wood. February 2, "Appalachian Blossoms," by Maurice Brooks. February 9, "Holland — Land of Flowers," by George Tal- oumis. February 16, "Artistic Use of Flowers in the Home," by Karl ton Morris. February 23, "Korea the Beautiful," by Dr. Charles R. Joy. Annual Reunion The 119th Annual Reunion of the Worcester County Horti- cultural Society was held on Thursday evening, April 20, 1961 with members, friends and invited guests. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 9 An informal reception was held in the West Hall at six o'clock, followed by a roast tenderloin of beef dinner in the Main Hall. Rabbi Joseph Klein of Temple Emmanuel gave the invocation. Dr. Richard A. Howard, Director of the Arnold Arboretum was our honored guest, who presented a most interesting illus- trated talk on "Hawaii." Past President Allen W. Hixon, who represented our Society at a meeting of the Horticultural Society of New York, pre- sented to President Robert S. Illingworth a special award from the Horticultural Society of New York, for our Society's out- standing contribution in extending horticultural interest and education. Flower Arrangement Workshop The Flower Arrangement Workshop classes, under the super- vision of Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton, were continued this year. These classes continue to be popular and create interest in our shows. More members than usual took part in our exhibits. Children's Horticultural Course The Children's Horticultural Course, open to children of Worcester and Worcester Count}', was given again this year under the able supervision of Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton. This is a six weeks' course offering the children a wonderful oppor- tunity to learn many facts on horticulture, conservation and the art of exhibiting. These classes were well attended. Experimental Orchard of Old Apple Varieties Many apple scions were again distributed this year to all sec- tions of our country. We supplied some scions to the Old Stur- bridge Village, where they are establishing an orchard of the early American fruits. The season was quite favorable for the production of fruit and many varieties in the orchard produced a good crop. This fruit is being used for classroom work and exhibitions. We sup- 10 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 plied a large assortment of varieties to the New York— New England Apple Institute, who put up a large exhibit of apples in New York City. We also supplied twelve varieties of apples for an exhibit at the Sixteenth Annual Horticultural Congress of the American Horticultural Society held in Northampton. This display was put up by our Past-President, Allen W. Hixon, who reported this exhibit created a great deal of interest. Young People's Gardens Interest continues to grow in the Young People's Garden contests. Over 250 young folks participated in this program. Gladiolus bulbs were again supplied to some of the gardeners, thanks to Mr. Moore and the Gladiolus growers. About ninety lots of strawberry plants were distributed to those interested. On Saturday, November 11, while the Chrysanthemum Show- was on, President Robert S. Illingworth presented over 105 prizes, amounting to more than five hundred dollars, to the various garden contestants who had gathered in the Library. Edward Sauer again won a first prize in the Senior Vegetable Contest. This is the sixth year he has won a first prize. Mr. Leroy Midgley, Archibald J. Huey, S. James Mistark and Carl A. Ottoson all helped in judging the gardens this year. Exhibitions for 1961 This year the Society held the usual number of shows, some of which were the best we have ever had. The season was about two weeks late, and as a result we had a very light showing of Iris. The date of the Rose Exhibition was changed from June 15 to June 22; as a result, we had one of the largest and best shows in years. In fact, Roses were very prominent in most of the shows during the year. Again, we had an excellent two-day Lily Exhibition, and a fine Hemerocallis Exhibit of about one thousand stems. On August 24 our usual fine Gladiolus Show was held, which grows larger and better each season. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 11 The Dahlia and Harvest Shows were rather light with only a few Dahlias and a light showing of fruit. The Exhibition season ended with a fine Chrysanthemum Show, with several new exhibitors. Berkshire Garden Center had an excellent display of Tuberous-rooted Begonias, Arnold Arboretum had a fine educational display of Berried Trees and Shrubs, for which they received a Certificate of Merit, Pine Grove Conservatories had two displays of large Turner Mums in the front lobby and received a Certificate of Merit. The Christian Science Benevolent Association of Chestnut Hill, Boston, had a display of potted mums in the front lobby. Four Paul Revere Bowls were awarded this year, one to Mr. Leo J. Dutram for his excellent Orchid Exhibit, and one to Wallace Parker for his excellent Plant Display, at the Spring Show. At the Chrysanthemum Exhibition, Arnold J. Banning won the Paul Revere Bowl for his outstanding Garden Display and Mr. Joseph Campanale received the other for his fine Veg- etable Display. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture allocated S3, 000. 00 for premiums, besides the Paul Revere Bowls, and Department Rosettes. Educational exhibits of both the young people and adults add a great deal to our shows, and should be encouraged. Again, this year we had two Children's Exhibits, which were staged downstairs. Both of these exhibits were exceptional, with many entries of excellent quality of flowers and vegetables. This year, as expected, we had a comparatively small increase in membership of 21, and have lost 17 by death, making our present membership 686 Life Members and 26 Annual. The following is a list of new members for 1961 : Children's Exhibits Membership Mrs. Hugh A. Allen Mrs. John F. Carlson Mr. Joseph T. Campanale Mrs. Joel Clark 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 Miss Vera C. DaYis Mrs. C. Dana Disney Mr. Allen L. Esterbrook Mrs. Royce Fitzpatrick Mrs. William Friedel Mrs. Herbert C. Hardy Mrs. Lewis A. Hastings Rabbi Joseph Klein Mrs. Joseph Klein Mr. Warren C. Lane, Sr. Mrs. Warren C. Lane, Sr. Mr. James D. Long Mr. Clarence N. Xelson Daniel F. Paulson Air. Frank William Sellner Mrs. James Sadowski Mrs. Agnes Marie Smith The following have passed away this year, including three members of our Trustees. H. Ward Moore, Trustee Herbert J. Kesseli, Trustee Harry Mcintosh, Trustee Mrs. Marcella Maynard Mrs. Percy Colvin Mrs. Roy Jones, Sr. Mrs. William Thayer Mrs. William Sawyer Mrs. Ernest H. Wood George 1. Rockwood Harrison Moore Dr. Edward Bollinger Dr. George A. Dix Mrs. Lois F. Powell Miss Sadie Duguid George Jaques Joseph Asselta Respectfully submitted, S. Lothrop Dayexport, Secretary December 7, 1961 Schedule 1 Treasurer's Report— Cash Statement For the Year Ended November 30, 1961 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Checking Account Balance, December 1, 1960 SI, 311. 05 Receipts From Operations Rent of Front Street real estate S39,999.96 Rent of Horticultural Hall, Elm Street 455.00 Other income 629.28 Total receipts from operations S4 1,084. 24 Other Receipts Interest from invested funds 3,083.43 Membership fees 100.00 Savings Bank Account withdrawal — additional needed for current expenses 3,007.89 Building Fund Savings Bank withdrawal 2,080.00 Accounts payable — November 30, 1961 561.77 Increase of employees taxes payable 24.90 Total receipts 49,942.23 Total $51,253.28 Disbursements For Operations Expenses from Schedule 2 §27,307.13 Amount transferred to Retirement fund 500.00 Premiums Awarded Spring show S3, 232. 50 Summer and Fall shows 5,789.35 Children's garden awards 503.00 Children's exhibits 223.70 Total awards 9,748.55 Supervision of Children's gardens 452.56 Salaries and judges' fees 5,825.44 Total operating disbursements $43,833.68 Other Disbursements Invested fund interest transferred to savings. . . 3,083.43 Membership fees transferred to savings 100.00 For equipment 528.00 Pavment of November 30, 1960 accounts pay- able 1,609.86 Total disbursements 49,154.97 Checking Account Balance. November 30, 1961 $2,098.31 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 Schedule 2 OPERATING EXPENSES For the Year Ended November 30, 1961 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Educational program and winter meetings $1,203.10 Expense of exhibits 3,093.23 Library ($127.46 paid from "Dewey Fund") 52.95 Periodicals 60.97 Publications 787.90 Experimental orchard (net after sale of scions) 121.73 Office expense 1,123.95 Operating expense 1,019.20 Miscellaneous expense 1,932.57 Insurance 2,230.16 Light, heat and water 3,557.88 Janitor service 5,789.77 Maintenance of equipment 132.67 Maintenance of real estate 5,871.84 Employer's share social security tax 329.21 Total to Schedule 1 $27,307.13" Schedule 3 STATEMENT OF CONDITION November 30, 1961 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Assets Current Assets Cash in Bank and on hand $2,148.31 Investments (in Savings Banks) Building funds $43,969.20 Invested funds 19,337.95 Membership funds 13,298.98 Retirement funds 10,776.85 Scholarship funds 270.93 Total investments $87,653.91 Restricted Funds Bigelow fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank $1,231.33 Bishop fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank . 558.72 Blake fund, Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank 1,255.09 Bullock fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 1,162.56 Coulson fund, Worcester County Institution for Savings 1,107.21 Dewey fund, Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank 1,071.27 Draper fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 427.81 Eames fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 543.83 Gage fund, Worcester Countv Institution for Savings 5,961.19 Hadwen fund, People's Savings Bank 1,229.88 Hobbs fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 5,564.27 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 15 Lincoln fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank SI, 072.25 Morse fund, W orcester Mechanics Savings Bank 560.79 McWilliam fund, Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank 373.93 Total restricted funds from Schedule 4 $22,120.13 Fixed Assets Real estate S508,467.00 Furniture and fixtures 23.801.63 Total fixed assets 532,268.63 Total Assets S644.190.98 Liabilities and Surplus Current Liabilities Accounts payable S561.77 Employees withheld taxes 204.01 Total current liabilities S765.78 Reserve for Retirement Funds 10,776.85 Reserve for Scholarship Funds 270.93 Reserve for Restricted Funds (from Sched- ule 4) 22,120.13 Surplus (November 1961) 610.257.29 Total Liabilities and Surplus S644, 190.98 Respectfully submitted, Frank R. Heath, Jr. Treasurer Schedule 4 RESTRICTED FUNDS For the Year Ended November 30, 1961 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Balance Interest Premiums Balance Dec. 1, 1960 Earned Awarded Nov. 30, 1961 Bigelow Sl,206.61 S48.72 S24.00 SI. 231. 33 Bishop 551.46 22.26 15.00 558.72 Blake 1,215.99 49.10 10.00 1,255.09 Bullock 1.125.60 45.46 8.50 1,162.56 Coulson 1,075.38 44.33 12.50 1,107.21 Dewev 1,152.19 46.54 127.46 1,071.27 Draper 415.05 16.76 4.00 427.81 Eames 532.35 21.48 10.00 543.83 Gage 5,821.11 240.08 100.00 5,961.19 Hadwen 1,198.02 46.86 15.00 1,229.88 Hobbs 4,854.76 209.51 5,064 27 Additional princi- pal, received . . . 500.00 Lincoln 1,030.63 41.62 1,072.25 Morse 550.57 22.22 12.00 560.79 McWilliam 359.43 14.50 373.93 Totals Total to Schedui S21,089.15 S869.44 S338.46 ,e3 S22, 120.13 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 AUDIT REPORT December 4, 1961 To the Standing Committee on Finance Worcester County Horticultural Society Worcester, Massachusetts Gentlemen: From an examination of the bookkeeping and accounting rec- ord maintained by the Treasurer for the Worcester County Horticultural Society, I have prepared and present herewith the Treasurer's Report with supporting schedules for the year ended November 30, 1961. My examination was made in accordance with generally ac- cepted auditing standards, and included such tests of the records, and other auditing procedures as I considered necessary in the circumstances. I have made a review of paid vouchers, can- celled checks and deposit slips. All savings bank passbooks covering the restricted premium funds and other funds were confirmed by inspection. In my opinion, the accompanying Statement of Condition and Treasurer's Report present fairly the financial position of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at November 30, 1961 and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Very truly yours, Henry C. Oberist & Co. by Stuart C. Oberist LIST OF SCHEDULES November 30, 1961 Schedule 1 — Treasurer's Report for the year ended November 30, 1961 Schedule 2 — Operating Expense Schedule 3 — Statement of Condition as of November 30, 1961 Schedule 4 — Restricted Funds Report of the Librarian Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: It certainly has been a pleasure for me working with the Library Committee this year. We have tried to meet twice a month with the exception of the summertime. The goal we have chosen is to make our Library more usable, for members and the general public. To that end, we pur- chased 23 new books covering a wide field of subjects. I am very pleased to say that students from Clark Lmiversity, Worcester Tech, North and South High are using the Library and turning to us for assistance. We are still trying to build up a library of slides on all phases of the Society that can be loaned to Garden Clubs and other interested groups, but we need more material. So, once again I am appealing for any extra slides you might care to donate. The highlight of the year was a prearranged visit by Miss Manks, Head Librarian at Massachusetts Horticultural Society. She spent almost the whole day with myself and the committee, and from her vast storehouse of knowledge was able to give us many valuable suggestions. She felt that the Library should be catalogued right away, if for no other reason than in case of fire we would have no complete list of books, and would be unable to submit a report to the Insurance Company. She gave us the value of some of the old books, and to our amazement, we have one that is worth S560.00. She discovered we have a wonderful group of old books on Fruit and thought we might like to spe- cialize and make our Library outstanding in that field, tying in with the experimental orchard of Old Apple Varieties. She gra- ciously offered to help us further in any way she could. In closing, I would like to thank Mr. Parsons for his donation of books to be sold for the Scholarship Fund, some of which have been kept in the Library with his permission, and also Mrs. 18 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 Denny, Mr. Brown and Mr. Proctor for their devotion and time given in the interest of the Library. Respectfully submitted, FAYRE L. Xasox, Librarian December 7, 1961 New Books Purchased in 1961 Contemporary Perennials, dimming. State Trees, Earle. A Pictorial Guide to American Gardens, Frohman. Folklore and Symbolism, Lehner. Adventure Book of Growing Plants, Miner. 10,000 Garden Questions Answered, Rockwell. American Rose Annual, 1961. Gladiolus Yearbook. Amaryllis Yearbook. Asa Gray: 18 10-1888, Dupree. Landscaping With Vines, Howard. The Garden Flowers of China, Hui-Lin. Floral Decorations for Your Church, Hunt. The Grasses, Moore. A Pocket Guide to Trees, Piatt. Beneath the Greenhouse Roof, Potter. All the Plants of the Bible, Walker. The Complete Book of Lilies, Rockwell, Grayson and deGraaff. The Evergreens, Beale. Camellias for Everyone, Chidamian. Using Wayside Plants, Coon. Immortal Roses, Gordon. Japanese Flower Arrangement, Sparnon. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 19 Books Given to the Library Encyclopedia of Gardening, 14 volumes, Greystone by Donald D. Simonds. Half Century of Iris, McKee. Encyclopedia on Gardening, Luther Burbank. 8 volumes. The International Lily Register, Royal Hort'l. Soc, London by Armand A. Benoit. Seeds — The Yearbook of Agriculture 1961, The United States Department of Agriculture. The Garden of Pinks, Bailey. Encyclopedia of Fruits, Berries and Nuts, Wilkinson. The Vegetable Encyclopedia, Tied j ens. The Amaryllis Manual, Traub. A Fuchsia Survey, Wood. The Weekend Gardener, Jenkins. The Growing Year, Lisle. The New England Vegetable Garden, Ogden by Eugene Parsons. Report of Judge of Plants and Flowers Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: One of the things I should have done this first year of being judge of Plants and Flowers was to have taken a good set of notes of the various exhibitions during the season. I didn't, and when I started to write up this report I found that my recollections of the various exhibitions were not very good. Of course, we had an extremely bad winter with its extreme cold and continuous cover of snow. The snow, of course, acts as a protective mulch, but much damage was done to those plants which extended above this cover. Those plants which did so well under this snow mulch, how- ever, were in for a late spring shock. ... I refer to the late spring frost we had on May 31, 1961. The total results of the bad winter and late frost were that shrubs and plants were set back and many, not available for the Spring Exhibition in March and this extended through the Rose Exhibition. However, the Rose Exhibition this past season I believe, and many agreed with me, was outstanding . . . the best in several years, in spite of the winter and spring weather conditions. Iris, during the Iris Exhibition the first of June, were in very short supply. However, what was lacking in numbers and qual- ity was partly compensated by the two educational exhibits concerning them. I refer to the educational exhibit of Median Iris species done in plastic by Mrs. Donald Tufts of Grafton and also the educational exhibit on the process of Embryo Cul- ture of Iris, also by this same woman. This embryo culture exhibit is particularly meaningful to me personally because Mrs. Tufts came to me at the Worcester County Extension Service a few years ago with the idea that she would like to do embryo culturing of Iris and was casting about for more informa- tion. I like to feel that I was able to give her some assistance in 22 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 smoothing out the rocky road which she has since trod so suc- cessfully. She is now nationally known for this work. Concerning the showing of Iris, it might be of merit to the Worcester County Horticultural Society to have a show for Median Iris in May since by the time it arrives in June for the large varieties to be at their best, the Median Iris have gone by. Concerning the use of the West Hall during the large Spring and Fall Exhibitions, I would suggest that the space be used by the Worcester County Landscape Gardeners Association in the future. I believe that it is there that they best show their many talents. The Daylilies Exhibition, as far as I can recall, was up to par. Nothing can kill those things . . . not even calling them bad names . . . not even calling them Hemerocallis. It is nice to see that more and more interest is being shown by children in the Children's Exhibitions in August. I noticed considerable numbers of entries in the Wildflower calls. Going out into any vacant city lot, field, or bog to pick what Nature has cultivated for them I cannot become enthused over. It makes it much too easy for them. I would like to see more emphasis put on actual cultivation of flowers where the boy or girl has to plant, weed, feed, and otherwise care for their prospec- tive entries, rather than go out and pick something they have had no other previous interest in. I am not implying that we should not encourage our children to make visits to field and bog . . . but rather that for exhibition purposes there is more expected of them from the horticultural viewpoint than the mere finding and picking of wild materials. I venture to say from my own observations, as a father and observing other children, that children are fine psychologists and economists . . . and that if the money offered for the wildflower calls was not offered or considerably reduced that you'd find that there would be far less entries under wildflowers and more under the calls for cultivated flowers. I personally feel that we make things far too simple and easy for our children these days, that we should encourage them to work a little more for what they get, whether it be for money or just recognition. It would be a worthy experiment. It was a good idea . . . born of Mr. Davenport, I believe WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 23 . . . that to split up the judging force particularly at the big shows would facilitate the time needed to get the job of judging done. It certainly proved true during the Chrysanthemum Exhibition, the last of the season. To summarize ... I feel that the past gardening season was a successful one for the Society, that we should always strive for improvement, encourage educational exhibitions, and encourage our children to participate in the horticultural activities of the Society. If there is not already such an arrangement . . . there should be considered a Membership for Children in the Worcester County Horticultural Society. Respectfully submitted, Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Judge of Plants and Flowers December 7, 1961 Report of Judge of Fruit Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: It was a great honor to have been selected as your judge of fruit for 1961. Working with Mr. Davenport made the chore most pleasurable and inspirational. There were many excellent displays and exhibits at the various shows. However, the number of exhibitors was very limited and in some cases, exhibits were not of the quality that would be found under more keen competition. The reason for the lack of exhibitors is very clear as there has been a great reduction in the number of people growing fruit. The cost and time involved in raising good fruit today as compared with the past makes it more economical to purchase fruit from commercial growers. The only solution for the dwindling number of exhibitors is to bring in the commercial growers from the surrounding towns 20 to 25 miles from Worcester. I suggest that before the show begins for 1962 that a letter be sent by the Worcester Horticultural Society through the Worces- ter County Extension Service informing growers of the dates of the shows, the prizes offered and the method of entering. I also believe that a letter to the personnel managers of some of our larger industries for publicizing at the plants would attract exhibitors. Norton's, Worcester, and Whitin's Machine, Whit- insville, have active garden clubs. Perhaps a list of names could be obtained for direct mailing. Also, for your consideration is a suggestion that the distribu- tion of prize money be changed. I would suggest increased amounts for individual plates and a decrease in the amount for the displays. Mr. Davenport of Grafton and Mr. Arthur Keown of Wilkin- sonville should be congratulated on their excellent exhibits at the Fall Show. 26 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 I would like to thank Dr. William Lord, Pomologist at the University of Massachusetts for his excellent work in assisting at the Fall Show, and to Mr. Casper Perednia who acted as Fruit Judge when a conflict prevented my performing my duties at the Summer Show. Respectfully submitted, William R. Goss, Judge of Fruit December 7, 1961 Report of the Judge of Mushrooms Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The climatic conditions of the 1961 season were not very favorable for a great variety and quantity of fleshy fungi. Never- theless, the exhibitors, by extensive searching, were able to assemble good displays on all three occasions. These exhibitors are to be commended for their loyalty and interest, and I have noticed considerable improvement in the exhibits since the first year I served as Judge. It has been disappointing that more people have not entered competition, but I suppose more time is necessary to develop a general interest. If I can contribute to stimulating competition in the future by a lecture, I would be pleased to do so. Respectfully submitted, Howard E. Bigelow, Judge of Mushrooms December 7, 1961 Report of Judge of Vegetables Mr. President axd Members of the W orcester County Horticultural Society: This past summer was another good vegetable growing season. Rainfall was adequate throughout most of the growing year. A heavy killing frost at the end of May damaged tender crops and caused a rush to buy tomato and pepper plants. Only a very few vegetables were displayed during June and July. August and September brought out the displays both in quantity and quality. Two shows in August produced a great many young people's vegetable and flower displays. In some cases the girls out- showed the boys. The October show brought out a large vegetable assortment of squash and potatoes which proved to be the two most popular. Mary and Joseph Campanale, after one year's absence, came back to win the coveted Paul Revere Bowl in the November Show for their twenty-four foot vegetable display. This was ''frosting on the cake" for them after showing for a great many years. Joseph Cummings, the runner-up, was awarded the Rosette. An outstanding ornamental gourd display by Mary Campanale also won a Rosette. I wish to express my thanks to Charles Turner, Director of Worcester County Extension for his assistance in judging the final Fall Vegetable Show. Respectfully submitted, S. James Mistark, Judge of Vegetables December 7, 1961 Report of Judge of Flower Arrangements Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: During the past season the number of entries in arrangements and table decorations has not varied substantially from other recent years. The largest number of arrangements (twenty) was at the Gladiolus Exhibition on August 24, and at both this show and the Lily Exhibition on July 15 there were twelve tables. The smallest showing in arrangements (six) was under- standably at the Iris Exhibition on June 1 when the late season made it difficult to get flowers. The last two exhibitions (Dahlia and Harvest) included only five tables each. We miss some of the faithful exhibitors of times past, but wel- come new recruits, many of them proving the value of the ar- rangements classes. Five guest judges have assisted in judging these classes during the summer. Respectfully submitted, G. Hazel Trask, Judge of Flower Arrangements December 7, 1961 Report of Judge of Wild Flower Exhibits Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The quantity of wild flower exhibits in the children's section has reached the point of being almost unmanageable. There should be a striving for greater quality or condition and correct naming in these exhibits. The adult exhibits of collection of wild flowers have been sparse, but of very good quality in general. More emphasis might be placed on greater accuracy in scientific names along with the so-called "common" ones. It would be of great value if exhibits could be arranged from a more educational standpoint, showing some of the rarer varieties and explaining their distribution and reasons for rarity and needed conservation. In connection with this, exhibits of the methods of propagating some of the rarer forms would be of great value. Respectfully submitted, George H. Pride, Judge of Wild Flower Exhibits December 7, 1961 Report of Workshop Supervisor Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This last season was most encouraging in as much as we were able to interest three new exhibitors in our regular shows. We had many women repeating the course and it was most gratifying to see these women winning many first prizes throughout the summer. A great majority of the ladies were school teachers and, al- though it has been a pattern over the years to begin these classes in early June, many have asked if it would be possible to have the classes start after the public schools close. I would like to suggest this request be considered. It would give many more interested ladies an opportunity to enroll in the course. I have been asked by these women to express their appreciation to the Society for this opportunity to learn something of the art of flower arranging. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Brotherton, Workshop Supervisor December 7, 1961 Report of Children's Conservation Course Supervisor Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society : The children's horticultural course for the second year in a row was most successful. Facts on Horticulture, Conservation and the Art of Exhibiting were discussed in detail each week. The children responded very well to this course of instruction and showed excellent results in the children's shows. The attendance was much better than last year and we aver- aged fifteen children each lesson. However, I would like to suggest this course be shortened to four lessons inasmuch as most children have so many activities during the summer months that it is almost impossible for them to attend all of the lessons. The course can be fully covered under this proposed schedule. Appreciation must again be extended to Mrs. Nason for regis- tering the children for the course. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Brotherton, Supervisor Children s Course December 7, 1961 Report of Young People's Gardens Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The young people's vegetable, strawberry and flower garden contests were continued again this year. Two hundred and nine (209) gardens were judged by Messrs. Leroy Midgley, Archibald J. Huey, Carl A. Ottoson and S. James Mistark. On Saturday, November 11, during the height of the Chrysan- themum Show, President Robert S. Illingworth presented prizes to 145 winners. Edward Sauer of West Brookfield won first place in the Senior Vegetable Class for six years and was awarded special prizes. West Brookfield had 30 winners Worcester had 18 winners Spencer had 14 winners This past season with an above normal rainfall, those gardeners who conscientiously and regularly worked their gardens were very well rewarded in an abundant harvest and were included in the prizes. Due to the late delivery and planting dates of the strawberry plants, many of the strawberry beds did not develop the normal amount of plants and therefore the yield was below average. Respectfully submitted, S. James Mistark, Judge of Young People s Gardens December 7, 1961 Report of the Library Committee Mr. President axd Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society : The Library Committee is pleased to report the progress made in cleaning part of the books and book shelves. With the expert aid of Miss Manks, Librarian of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, we have become aware of the value of the many books and periodicals in our possession. From the two large cartons of books, the gift of Mr. Eugene Parsons, some of them have been sold, thus adding a small sum to the Scholarship Fund. Now, as you may have surmised, we need money to hire a trained Librarian, for part-time work, to catalogue the books, to repair some of the rare books and for a case with a lock to keep them. W e would also like permission to sell some of the duplicate books and to use the money for the above-mentioned causes. Respectfully submitted, Bertha G. Dexxy. Chairman, Library Comnrittee December 7, 1961 Worcester County Horticultural Society Report of Building Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society : The Building Committee has held a number of meetings this past year to consider various repairs and replacements to the building and grounds. Among the projects actually carried out and completed were: 1. Repairing the roof on the garage and shed located at the edge of the parking lot. 2. Refinishing and painting the doors and grillwork on Elm Street and the door on the Chestnut Street side of the building. 3. The repairing and cleaning of small rug in the entrance to the Library. Also in process of replacing the landscaping in the borders on Elm Street side of building. This is not yet completed but has our attention, work being done free by the Worcester County Landscape Gardeners, the Society paying for the material. Also ordered, but not completed, is the placing of storm win- dows on the five windows in the Library. The Committee has also taken steps to more closely supervise the work of the custodian. Respectfully submitted, Philip M. Purrington, Chairman, Building Committee December 7, 1961 Report of Public Relations Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: In 1960 the activities of this committee took a sharp upward surge, and in 1961 its scope and achievements were again ex- tended. This is one committee which seems to get a maximum of results with a minimum of meetings. In 1961 it consisted of Mrs. David Milliken, Mrs. Robert Milton, Mr. Earl Harper, Mr. Lewis Hodgkinson, Mr. George Moore, and Mr. George Pride, who acted as Chairman. For lack of space, only a limited number of activities will be reported here. Mrs. David Milliken, a member of the committee, and one of our Vice Presidents, was certainly the most active member of the Society from a publicity standpoint. The wonder- ful work she did throughout the year, however, would have been impossible without the remarkable cooperation of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fuller, better known as ' ' Julie and Andy" of WTAG. We owe these three people a great debt for their thoughtfulness, inventiveness and hard work in publicizing the Society in a genteel but extremely effective manner. Mrs. Milliken's skillful preparation of scripts and careful choice of guests for the broad- casts have contributed immensely in their success. Briefly, this is the series of broadcasts that Mrs. Milliken organized and produced : The last week of December 1960, all Worcester County Exten- sion spots on the Bob Dupuis show were filled with Worcester County Horticultural Society features dealing with winter lec- tures, exhibitions, children's work, Library news, and the So- ciety's experimental orchard. On February 28, the Julie and Andy broadcast featured the Spring Show with Mr. Harvey Channin as guest. On March 29, Mrs. Milliken spoke on "Plants in the Easter Tradition," and on June 21 a broadcast on the Rose Show was given. On July 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 13, Mr. Armand Benoit was guest on a preview of the now famous Lily Show. To publicize the Hemerocallis Show, Mr. George Pride was guest on the July 31 broadcast. Again on August 21 a broadcast on Gladiolus with guest Mr. George Moore certainly helped to increase the attendance at this show. Mrs. Milliken did an excellent show for the coming Dahlia exhibit on her broad- cast of September 5. The Chrysanthemum exhibit was discussed on the November 6 program, and on December 18 a fine talk was given by Mrs. Milliken on "Christmas Plants," which required a considerable amount of research. Any members who are missing these delightful and informative broadcasts are making a serious mistake. Another series of broadcasts, falling on five successive spots on the morning show of WTAG, was written and given by Mr. George Pride and guests. The general theme was the activities of some young guests in important research work involving plants. Those interviewed were Mr. Edmund Schofield, a senior at Clark University and a life member of the Society; Mr. Roger Weiss, a junior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute who is growing orchids as a hobby and is a potential exhibitor at our shows; Miss Karen Anderson, a junior at Clark University who is doing important work with lichens; and Mr. David Mickelson, a senior at South High School who is also a life member of the Society. During each broadcast, the Worcester County Horticultural^ Society was mentioned in regard to its work with young people. It was refreshing and inspiring to hear of the hard work and devotion to plant science exhibited by these young people. Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, our librarian, has worked diligently on many projects that have proved very helpful in advertising our Society. The invitations sent out to various garden groups invit- ing them to exhibit at our shows have borne fruit. This idea, which was originated by Mrs. Lewis Brotherton, should certainly be continued and expanded. The experiment in 1960, in which some florists and private individuals helped call attention to our Spring Flower Show, was improved on this year. Cards calling attention to the show were made larger and more attractive than last year's and again placed with a colorful flowering plant in banks or other business WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1961 41 offices. Much more cooperation in this project was realized in 1961 and it was very favorably received. Considerable praise should be given Mr. Lewis A. Hodgkinson of the Worcester County Extension Service, who is Flower and Plant Judge, for his frequent references to our Society on his broadcasts over WTAG. He has mentioned our shows, lectures, and many other aspects of our Society. Again in 1961 only a tiny amount of expense has been involved in this vast amount of work. I wish to thank all those in and out of the committee who have helped with their time and abilities. Respectfully submitted, George H. Pride, Chairman Public Relations Committee December 7, 1961 Report of the Finance Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: During this past year, we of the Finance Committee and the members of this Society have lost a most valuable member. The late Harry R. Mcintosh, although comparatively new on our Committee, served practically his entire life as a financial consultant, and we will definitely miss his counsel and advise. We have held several meetings this year with the Building Committee, endeavoring to assist them as to their new respon- sibilities. Your Committee is proud to report that we are still operating on a very sound and constructive plan, but sincerely ask each Committee and employee to endeavor to operate within their appropriation. Our Department of Agriculture has been most co-operative both morally and financially and therefore with possibly an increase over last year's request, from the State Department, we make the following recommendation: That an appropriation of 819,650.00 be voted, to be dis- tributed at the discretion of the Trustees, for the payment of salaries and premiums for the coming year. Respectfully submitted, Allen W. Hixon, Chairman N orwell A. Phillips Finance Committee December 7, 1961 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Offered by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1961 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL 1961 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES PRESIDENT ROBERT S. ILLINGWORTH, Barre VICE-PRESIDENTS EARL T. HARPER, Worcester MRS. DAVID J. MILLIKEN, Northboro HERBERT E. BERG, Worcester SECRETARY S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, North Grafton Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street, Worcester TREASURER FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Auburn LIBRARIAN MRS. FAYRE L. NASON, North Grafton TRUSTEES Arnold J. Banning Ralph C. Breed Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Richard A. Flagg Allen J. Jenkins George J. Moore, Sr. Carl A. Ottoson Eugene O. Parsons Edwin W. Proctor Albert W. Schneider Arthur D. Keown George F. E. Story Allen W. Hixon, 1961 Harold N. Knight, 1961 George H. Pride Mrs. Emily S. Taft Mrs. E. W. Whitin Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. Mabel R. Bullock Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Lin wood M. Erskine Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick Ernest Hansen Archibald J. Huey Herbert J. Kesseli Honorary Trustee: H. Ward Moore STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Harry R. Mcintosh, 1962 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Alfred E. Rankin, 1962 Allen W. Hixon Leslie E. Winter Norwell A. Phillips Dr. Burton N. Gates Richard N. Symonds Harrison G. Taylor Phillip M. Purrington Alfred N. Whiting Harry R. Mcintosh Mrs. Robert C. Milton Gustaf C. Nelson Norwell A. Phillips, 1963 Henry L. Gilson, 1963 Flower Arrangements: Wild Flowers: Plants and Flowers: Fruit: Vegetables: Mushrooms: judges Miss G. Hazel Trask, Sterling Junction George H. Pride, Worcester Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Oakham William Goss, Worcester S. James Mistark, Shrewsbury Dr. Howard E. Bigelow, Amherst Mrs. Bertha G. Denny George H. Pride Mrs. Bertha G. Denny LIBRARY COMMITTEE Frederick D. Brown Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-officio Edwin W. Proctor MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Herbert E. Berg MEDAL COMMITTEE Lewis A. Hodgkinson Dr. Burton N. Gates Robert S. Illingworth, President HORTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Herbert E. Berg Mrs. David J. Milliken Linwood M. Erskine Robert S. Illingworth, President S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary 1961 Herbert J. Kesseli BUILDING COMMITTEE 1962 Archibald J. Huey ARRANGEMENTS AND EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE 1963 Phillip M. Purrington Carl A. Ottoson Mrs. Dorothy L. Salter Mrs. Rachel McQuaid Mrs. Sarah Handy Wallace Parker Armand A. Benoit Gustaf Nelson Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick S. James Mistark Edwin W. Proctor George H. Pride Earl T. Harper Arnold J. Banning Herbert E. Berg, Chairman Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Emily S. Taft Mrs. Irene D. McDonough Lewis A. Hodgkinson WINTER MEETINGS COMMITTEE Mrs. David J. Milliken Armand A. Benoit COMMITTEE ON FRUITS Earl T. Harper Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Allen W. Hixon Ralph C. Breed Arthur Keown Mrs. Hermann Patt, Jr. Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Clarence Arms George H. Pride Arthur W. Keown CHILDREN 8 GARDENS AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Katherine Brotherton PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE George J. Moore, Sr. Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. David J. Milliken President and Secretary Ex-officio members of all Committees Office, Library and Exhibition Hall, 30 Elm Street RULES MUST BE READ CAREFULLY GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Strict conformity to the Regulations and Rules will be expected and required, as well for the benefit of exhibitors as for the convenience of the Officers of the Society. 2. Every Exhibit entered in a class of named varieties should be correctly named. 3. All articles offered for premiums must remain within the Hall throughout the hours of Exhibition, unless special permission for their removal shall be granted by the Committee on Exhibition, etc. 4. No person shall make more than one entry of the same variety or be awarded more than one premium under the same number, unless restriction is released in that call. 5. The Judges may correct, before the close of any Exhibition, awards made by them, if satisfied that such were erroneous. 6. The cards of exhibitors competing for premiums shall be reversed and remain so until after premiums are awarded. 7. Competitors are expected to conform strictly to the con- ditions under which articles are invited. Evasion or violation of them may be reported to the Trustees for future disqualification of the offender. 8. In all Exhibits of Roses, minimum length of stem to be 6 inches except Flower Arrangement and miniatures. 9. All articles for exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 1.30 o'clock unless otherwise specified. Otherwise they will be ruled out. Between 1.30 and 3 o'clock the Hall will be in exclusive charge of the Committee on Arrangements and Exhibi- tions. Open to the public from 3 to 8.30 o'clock, except Spring and Chrysanthemum Exhibition from 5 to 9 p.m. 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members only. 10. Competition for premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibi- tion shall have been grown by the competitors, for at least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except where no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 11. After the articles are arranged they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the Exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 12. Where a certain number or quantity of Plants, Flowers, 4 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 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 other varieties than those named in the schedule be substituted. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without deliberate purpose. 14. The Committee on Arrangements has power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change desirable. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appellations such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Green- ing," etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibit- ing the same variety of Fruit or Vegetable, under different names, or exhibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the objects and rules of the Society, may be debarred from competing for the Society's premiums until reinstated. 16. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examinations, if requested. 17. In all exhibitions of Cut Flowers for competition, the number of blooms, clusters, sprays or spikes shown is not re- stricted except that it is expected the exhibitor shall use only a sufficient number to make a well-balanced display. All shall be of one color and of one variety in the same vase, except Displays, Vases, Baskets, Standards, or otherwise specified in the schedule. The Judge will consider the quality of the flowers rather than the quantity. 18. iy The Judges are authorized by the Trustees to invite the assistance of competent and discreet persons in the discharge of their duties. 19. No Judge shall require anything of competitors respecting their exhibits which is not distinctly specified in the schedule. 20. In Table Decorations, collections and displays of Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Vases, and Baskets, where the number of exhibits exceeds the number of premiums offered, the Judge may award prizes to any worthy exhibits not receiving a premium. 21. All premiums that are not claimed within one year after the close of the official year shall be forfeited to the Society. 22. U. P. Hedrick's "Fruits of New York," and S. A. Beach's "The Apples of New York," will guide the Judge of Fruits in his 1961] RULES AND REGULATIONS 5 decisions upon matters at issue. Totty's Catalogue, George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., Catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. 23. No artificial plants, flowers, or foliage preserved or altered by any process shall be exhibited at any show of this Society, except for a special purpose and with the consent of the show management. 24. While the Society will take reasonable precautions for the safety of the property of exhibitors, it will be re- sponsible in no case for any loss or damage that may occur. Scale of Points Cut Flowers and Wild Flowers. — Quality of blooms (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 20 " Number of varieties 15 " Properly named 15 " Lilies. — Size and color of bloom 35 points Number of perfect flowers and buds on stem 35 " Arrangement 15 " Properly named 15 " Baskets, Standards and Displays. — Quality (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 35 " Variety 15 " Collections. — Quality (including condition and value) 45 points Arrangement 25 " Variety 30 " Table Decoration. — Design 20 points Relation 20 " Color 20 " Perfection 20 " Condition 5 " Distinction 15 " Table Decoration — Special Occasion or Title. — Design 20 points Relation 15 " Color 15 " Perfection 15 " Suitability 15 " Condition 5 " Distinction 15 " 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Flower Arrangements. Design 30 points Color 20 20 10 10 10 Suitability Distinction Originality Condition Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The following is a list of the Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society the income of which is devoted to the purpose stated. The date prefixed to each indicates the year in which the fund was established. 1888. Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for the purchase of books. 1898. William Eames Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for the promotion of apple culture. 1906. Frederick A. Blake Fund. $1,000.00. Income only to be used in providing Medals to be awarded to the originators of new varieties of Fruits or Flowers, preference always being given to residents of Worcester County. In case that the Worcester County Horticultural Society does not find occasion to award medals for New Fruits or Flowers, the said income may be used for special premiums for Orchids or other choice Greenhouse Plants and Flowers. 1907. Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious exhibits of Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables. 1922. Edwin Draper Fund. $300.00. Income to be used for prizes for Horticultural exhibitions held under the direction of said Society. 1924. Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1937. George and Belle McWilliam Fund. $200.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1939. The Coulson Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1961] WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 7 1943. G. A. Bigelow Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious garden grown exhibits of Roses. 1949. Mabel Knowles Gage Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious Thanksgiving Tables. 1955. Chandler Bullock Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Small Fruits. 1957. Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Lilies. 1958. Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund. $4,500.00. Income to be used for the promotion of children's interest in Horticulture. 1959. Edward Winslow Lincoln Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for Scholarship Fund. Flowers, Plants, Fruits and Vegetables 1961 K^The Committee on Arrangements and Exhibitions would direct the earnest attention of the Judge to Rule 13. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without deliberate purpose. Special Rules 1. Exhibitors should have all specimens correctly and legibly named, notice of which will be taken by the judges in awarding the premiums. 2. While it is expected that exhibitors will take pains to correctly name their exhibits, the judges will not exclude an exhibit for mistake in nomenclature. 3. In all exhibitions of lilies the pollen may be removed. 4. In all exhibits of wild flowers only those falling in groups ii and iii of the hadwen botanical club leaflet may be shown. wlld flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. a. at no time shall the exhibit contain more than one- third from group ii. B. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the had wen botani- cal CLUB SHOWING FLOWERS NOT TO BE EXHIBITED. By vote of the trustees, all entries must be mode by Exhibitor to the Secretary and all cards made out by him or his assistants. Seedlings may be exhibited at any show and will receive appropriate recognition. Spring Exhibition Thursday, March 2, 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members and guest only. Opening Thursday, March 2, 5 to 9 p. m. Friday and Saturday, March 3, 4, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday, March 5, 12 m. to 9 p. m. Notify Secretary four weeks in advance for space All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Thursday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,000.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Mass. Dept. of Agri- culture, awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Dept. of Agriculture Rosettes awarded to outstanding exhibits. Garden Displays: I Exhibitor occupying approximately 400 square feet. $500.00 may be used. II Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet No. 1 450.00 No. 3 430.00 No. 2 440.00 No. 4 420.00 III Exhibition in West Hall. Five hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No restrictions. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design and consistency to scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 25 " Color harmony 10 " Seasonability 10 " Quality and suitability of accessories 10 " Charm and atmosphere 10 " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " 100 points * ♦ * Special Displays : IV Stage, Main Hall. Four hundred dollars may be used. V Plant Displays 400.00 VI Cut Flowers 75.00 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 VIII VII African Violets No. 1. Display, not over 25 square feet No. 2. Display, not over 15 square feet No. 3. Three Specimen Plants Carnations 100.00 50.00 25.00 150.00 IX Fruit 250.00 X Spring Bulbs: 1. Three 8-inch pots Daffodils 2. Three 8-inch pots Hyacinths 3. Three 8-inch pots Tulips 10.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 XI Educational Exhibits: No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 3. Club or group. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. XII Table Decoration: "Easter Table" This class open to Worcester and Worcester County Garden Clubs by invitation. Worcester Garden Club Exhibit— "Living With Flowers" * * * Iris Exhibition Thursday, June 1 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8.30 p. m. Bearded Iris. — No. 1. Display. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 2. Twelve vases, one stem in a vase. Must be named. 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 3. Basket. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 4. Collection. Six varieties, named, other than Tall Bearded (Dwarf, Median, Oncocyclus, etc.) 3.00 2.00 1.00 Specimen Color Classes : one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. JNO. O. VV m te z . uu I .UU JNO. O. Plicata, white with blue or violet markings Z.UU 1 .UU No. 7. Plicata, white with orange, yellow or red markings 2.00 1 .00 No. 8. Plicata, yellow with any other color markings 2.00 1 .00 No. 9. Bicolor, white with blue or violet falls 2.00 1 .00 No. 10. Bicolor, white with yellow or orange falls 2.00 1 .00 No. 11. Bicolor, yellow with violet falls 2.00 1 .00 No. 12. Bicolor, yellow with red or brown falls 2.00 1 .00 No. 13. Violet, light self 2.00 1 .00 No. 14. Violet, dark self 2.00 1 .00 No. 15. Blue, pale self 2.00 1 .00 No. 16. Blue, medium self 2.00 1 .00 No. 17. Cream, self 2.00 1 .00 No. 18. Yellow, self 2.00 1 .00 No. 19. Apricot 2.00 1 .00 No. 20. Orange, self 2.00 1 .00 No. 21. Pink, pale 2.00 1 .00 No. 22. Salmon pink 2.00 1 .00 No. 23. Red bitone 2.00 1 .00 No. 24. Red, dark self 2.00 1 .00 No. 25. Near black 2.00 1 .00 No. 26. Any other color 2.00 1 ,00 Seedling. No. 27. One stalk. Open to all. More than one entry may be made in this class. Must be exhibitor's own hybrid. To be judged for American Iris Society's Certificate and Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate. 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 11 Best In Show. — To be judged for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and the American Iris Society's Purple Rosette Ribbon. No. 28. Display of seedlings. Not over six vases, one in each. Twenty-five dollars may be used. Beardless Iris. — No. 29. Collection of six or more named varieties of any kind or kinds 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 (Naturalistic) Flower Arrangement. — No. 30. Using Iris only. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars and fifty cents. Table Decoration. — Buffet table for four or more persons. No. 31. Iris predominating. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over six dollars. Cut Flowers, some Iris requested. — No. 32. Display, 24 square feet 7 . 00 6 . 00 5 . 00 4 . 00 No. 33. Small display, 12 square feet 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 This number is intended for the growers who do not compete in call for large displays during the year. African Violets. — No. 34. Not over six plants. For home growers, non-com- mercial. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies. — No. 35. Vase 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Lupines. — No. 36. Vase 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Aquilegia. — No. 37. Vase 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Roses. — No. 38. Vase H.P. roses, not over ten blooms 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 39. Vase H.T. roses, not over ten blooms 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 40. Fifteen vases, no duplicates 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 See special rules on Wild Flowers on page 7. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 41. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Asparagus, two bunches, 12 specimens each. — No. 42. Any named variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 43. Any named variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Radish, two bunches, six per bunch. — No. 44. Any named variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Rhubarb, twelve stalks. — No. 45. Linnaeus 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 46. Victoria 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 47. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Lettuce, six heads. — No. 48. Boston Type 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Onions. — No. 49. Scallions, two bunches, six each 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 50. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPEARING ON PAGES 3, 4 AND 5, GIVING SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO THE FOLLOWING: 10. Competition for 'premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibition shall have been grown by the competitors for at least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except where no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 11. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appellations such as "Pippin," ilSweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibiting the same variety of Fruit or Vegetables, under different names, or exhibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the objects and rules of the Society, may be debarred from competing for the Society's premiums until reinstated. Rose Exhibition Thursday, June 15, open from 3 to 8.30 p. m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8.30 p.m. Roses, See Rule 8. — No. 51. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 52. Six blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 53. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor culture 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 Special Prizes Miss Frances C. Morse Fund A. Six blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor culture. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. * * * Prize Rose, not confined to exhibitors of Worcester County. No. 54. H.T., red, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 55. H.T., pink, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 56. H.T., yellow, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 57. H.T., white, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 58. Floribundas, red, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 59. Floribundas, pink, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 60. Floribundas, yellow, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 61. Floribundas, white, one main stem Blue ribbon Best Rose in the Show. — Special Recognition In the "Prize Rose" classes No. 54 through No. 61: The rose must be a named variety, the minimum length of stem shall be at least six inches and the rose offered for exhibition shall be from a bush grown by the exhibitor for at least two months previous to the date of exhibition. Introductions after 1956 : No. 62. H.T. Blue ribbon No. 63. Floribundas Blue ribbon Use Jackson-Perkins and Conard-Pyle catalogues. No. 64. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 No. 65. Vase of roses, twelve blooms 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 66. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 67. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 68. Display of cut climbing roses. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 69. Basket of roses 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 G. A. Bigelow Fund Flower Arrangement (Workshop Group). — B. Arrangement of garden-grown roses. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $2.50. No restric- tion as to grower. * * * Table Decoration — "Wedding Anniversary". — No. 70. Garden-grown roses must be used. No restrictions as to grower. Two or more place settings required. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over six dollars. Delphinium. — No. 71. One Vase, not more than 12 spikes 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 72. One vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 73. One stalk, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00 Peonies. — No. 74. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Lilies. — No. 75. Vase 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 76. Bowl 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William). — No. 77. Bowl 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Special Prizes Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund Hardy Cultivated Flowers and Shrubs, to be named. — C. Display of outdoor varieties 6.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 Strawberry, twenty-four berries. — No. 78. Howard No. 17 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 79. Sparkle No. 80. Robinson No. 81. CatskiU No. 82. New variety, not scheduled 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 83. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 84. Four baskets of strawberries, No. 85. Display. Fifteen dollars may be used. Cherry, one quart. — No. 86. Any named sweet variety. $7.50 may be used. No. 87. Any named sour variety. $7.50 may be used. Beets. — No. 88. Two bunches, six in each 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Peas, one-half peck. — No. 91 . Display at least four named varieties. Ten dollars may any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 89. World's Record No. 90. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 92. Golden Acre No. 93. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 Lettuce, six heads, named. — No. 94. Boston Type No. 95. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard.— No. 96. Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 97. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies Exhibition Saturday, July 15, 3 to 8.30 p. m. Sunday, July 16, 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock Lilium. — No. 98. Display. Commercial. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 99. Display. Non-commercial. No other flowers to be used. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 100. Basket, Lilies. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 101 . Vase of Lilies 4 . 00 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 One Spike Class. — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one ribbon may be awarded to the same exhibitor. First, second and third prize ribbons. No. 102. Native American species No. 103. Other Lilium species Trophy awarded by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society for the best spike of a Lilium species. No. 104. White trumpet lily No. 105. Yellow trumpet lily No. 106. Pink trumpet lily No. 107. Upward facing type No. 108. Nodding flowers No. 109. Outward facing flowers No. 110. Aurelian Hybrids. Flares No. 111. Aurelian Hybrids. Trumpets No. 112. Aurelian Hybrids. Reflex Best in the Show. — The Worcester County Horticultural Society Award of Merit and a trophy awarded by the North American Lily Society. No. 113. Novice Class. First time exhibitor. First, second and third prize ribbons, North Eastern Regional Group. No. 1133/2- Educational Exhibits. Seventy-five dollars may be used. 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 17 Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund Lilium. — D. Best Seedling. More than one entry may be made. Fifteen dollars may be used. Also award by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society and Certificate of Merit by the Worcester County Horticultural Society. * * * Flower Arrangment. — No. 114. True Lilies predominating. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars and fifty cents. Table Decoration. — No. 115. Suitable table with True Lilies predominating. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest not over six dollars. Cut Flowers. — No. 116. Display, 24 square feet 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 117. Small display, 12 square feet 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 118. Basket, mixed, three or more types of flowers 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Japanese Iris. — No. 119. Basket 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00 Centaurea. — No. 120. Display. Gypsophila may be used. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Petunia. — No. 121. Twenty vases, one flower in each. Use own foliage. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Roses, see Rule 8. — No. 122. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Gloxinias. — No. 123. Display of potted plants. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Peas, annual. — No. 124. Collection, not less than six varieties. No Gypsophila. Own foliage. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 125. Twelve vases 4.50 4.00 3.00 2.00 Herbs. — No. 126. Display. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 18 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Cherry, one quart. — No. 127. Any named variety. Five dollars may be used. Raspberry, Black Cap, one pint. — No. 128. Any named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Raspberry, one pint. — No. 129. Early varieties, named. Five dollars may be used. No. 130. Latham 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 131. Taylor 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 132. Any other red variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 133. New varieties. Five dollars may be used. Currants, twenty-four bunches. — No. 134. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — E. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 F. Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. G. Wild, one quart 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Gooseberry, one quart. — No. 135. Any named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 136. New varieties. Five dollars. Blackberry, one quart. — No. 137. Any variety. Five dollars. Display of Small Fruits, two or more varieties. — No. 138. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 139. Any named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Carrots, two bunches, six in each. — No. 140. Any named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Beans, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 141. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 142. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 143. Hybrid type, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 144. Standard type, named 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 19 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 145. Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce, six heads. — No. 146. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 147. Any other variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Summer Squash, three specimens. — No. 148. Yellow 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 149. Green 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 150. Any other variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Pea, one-half peck. — No. 151. Telephone type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Tomato, twelve specimens. No. 152. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 153. New Zealand 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 154. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 155. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 156. Thirty dollars may be used. Hemerocallis (Daylilies) Exhibition Thursday, August 3 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.00 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8.00 p.m. Hemerocallis (Daylilies). — No. 157. Display. Any decorative material may be used. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 158. Collection of six named varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Specimen color classes: one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. No. 159. Light yellow 2.00 1 .00 No. 160. Golden yellow 2.00 1 .00 No. 161. Orange 2.00 1 .00 No. 162. Copper bronze 2.00 1 .00 No. 163. Polychrome 2.00 1 .00 No. 164. Bicolor 2.00 1 .00 No. 165. Banded or eyed 2.00 1 .00 No. 166. Pale pink 2.00 1 .00 No. 167. Peach pink 2.00 1 .00 No. 168. Melon pink 2.00 1 .00 No. 169. Rose 2.00 1 .00 No. 170. Bright red 2.00 1 .00 No. 171. Brown red 2.00 1 .00 No. 172. Lavender shades 2.00 1 .00 No. 173. Purple red 2.00 1 .00 No. 174. Dwarf, normal growth under 24 inches 2.00 1 .00 No. 175. Miniature (small flowered) 2.00 1 .00 No. 176. "Spider" flowered 2.00 1 .00 No. 177. Popularity Poll Winner, "Fairy Wings" 2.00 1 00 Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Seedling. — No. 178. One entire scape, severed at base. Must be exhibi- tor's own hybrid. To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 21 Specials. — No. 179. Best Registered Introduced Class, Single scape not to exceed 36". Each exhibitor may make more than one entry. 5.00 To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. No. 180. Best Registered Unintroduced Class, requirements and awards as in previous class. Cut Flowers. — No. 181. Display. Not over 18 square feet. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 182. Basket, mixed, three or more types of flowers 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Gladiolus. — No. 183. Display (not to exceed 50 square feet). Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 184. Basket Gladiolus 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Roses. — No. 185. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies. — No. 186. Vase. Ribbons awarded. Zinnias. — No. 187. Display 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Salpiglossis. — No. 188. Bowl 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Delphinium. — No. 189. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 190. One vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 191. One stalk, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00 Wild Flowers. — No. 192. Vase. Judged for artistic effect, fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 193. Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 Flower Arrangement, Mantel Vases. — No. 194. Hemerocallis predominating. No restrictions as to grower. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars and fifty cents. 22 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Table Decoration, Non-competitive. — No. 195. Hemerocallis predominating. No restrictions as to grower, or number of place settings. Highest prize not over six dollars. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 196. Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 1.50 No. 199. New varieties. Seven dollars may be used for prizes. No. 200. Other early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 201. Early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 202. Any early white varieties. Ten dollars may be used No. 203. Any early yellow varieties. Ten dollars may be used No. 197. Lodi No. 198. Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 1.50 3.00 2.50 1.50 for prizes. for prizes. Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — H. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 * * * Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 204. Dwarf, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 205. Kentucky Wonder No. 206. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, for pickles. — No. 207. One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 208. Any named standard variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 209. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 23 Summer Squash. — No. 210. Hybrid variety, 3 specimens 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 211. Any early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 212. Any named standard variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 213. Any named Hybrid variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 214. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 215. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 216. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Gladiolus Exhibition Thursday, August 24 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock The hall will be open the night before, for any who wish to set up at that time. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8.30 p.m. Baskets and Displays to be judged by the New England Gladi- olus Society Basis. Quality and Condition 50 points Color Harmony 10 " Distinctiveness 15 " Arrangement of Flowers Effectiveness Gladiolus. — No. 217. Display. Baskets, and /or Vases. Not to exceed 50 square feet. Notify the Secretary two days in ad- vance. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 218. Ten different varieties, ten vases, one spike in each, to be named 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 219. Miniatures, ten vases, one spike in each, to be named 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 220. Five different recent introductions, one spike in each vase. 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 221. Seedling Class. One spike, properly labeled. Seed- lings and undisseminated varieties will be shown as seedlings. More than one entry may be made in this class. Best Seedling awarded the Society Certificate of Merit and the New England Gladiolus Society Seedling Rosette. 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 25 All exhibits in the color classes shall be marked with a special entry card, furnished by the Society, giving the division, class number (according to the New England Gladiolus Society Classi- fication Lists) , the name of the variety and the name and address of exhibitor. These cards to be fastened to the spikes. Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the arrange- ment of the spikes and the placing of entries. No. 222. Recent Introductions, Color Classes, one spike, from 1956 to 1961 inclusive. No. 223. Open Color Classes, one spike. No. 224. Novice Color Class, one spike. This class open only for small back-yard gardeners and any person who has never won a blue ribbon at any gladiolus show. No. 225. Three Spike Class. Open. The following size separations will be used in the Recent Intro- ductions and Open Color Classes. 100-200 Miniature and Small 300 Medium 400 Large 500 Giant The following color separations will be used in the Recent Introductions and Open Color Classes. 00 white and cream 40 pink 04 green 50 red 10 yellow and buff 60 rose 20 orange 66 lavender 30 salmon 70 purple 36 scarlet 76 violet 80 smoky and any other color New England Gladiolus Society Color Classification List will be available to all exhibitors at show time. Seedling, Recent Introduction and Open Color Classes open to aU. First, Second and Third Prize Ribbons will be awarded in each class. 26 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Section Champion will be picked from each size, 300-400-500 in the Recent Introduction and the One Spike Open Color Classes. From these a Grand Champion will be picked. The same will follow with the 100-200 size for the Miniature Class, as Miniature Champion. Three Spike Open Class Champion awarded Department of Agriculture Rosette. Section Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions, Certificate of Merit. Basket Classes. — No. 226. Large Basket, 20-25 Spikes, one variety. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 227. Large Basket, 20-25 Spikes, two varieties. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 228. Basket, 12-15 Spikes, two to three varieties. 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 229. Basket or Vase, 12-15 Spikes, Miniatures, two to three varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Flower Arrangement. — No. 230. For any place or occasion, to be named by exhibitor. No restrictions as to grower. Gladiolus predominat- ing. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $2.50. Table Decoration. — No. 231. Small Flowered Gladiolus to be used. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over six dollars. Lilium, no other flowers to be used. — No. 232. Vase. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Roses. — No. 233. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Scabiosa. — No. 234. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 27 Wild Flowers.— No. 235. Vase or Basket. Artistic effect. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. See special rules on Wild Flowers, Page 7. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 236. Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 237. Early Mcintosh 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 238. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 239. Any other early variety. Ten dollars. No. 240. Seedlings. Ten Dollars. Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 241. Any named variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 242. Japanese named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 243. European named varieties. Ten dollars. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 244. Any white variety. Ten dollars. No. 245. Any yellow variety. Ten dollars. No. 246. Any new varieties. Ten dollars. No. 247. Seedlings. Ten dollars. No. 248. Display of three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 249. Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit. — No. 250. Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 251. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Bean, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 252. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 253. Green Pod 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 254. Dwarf Bush, any variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 28 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Bean, Pole, one-half peck. — No. 255. String, any variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 256. Any named standard variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 257. Any named Hybrid variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 258. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Tomato. — No. 259. Red, any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 260. Red, any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 261. Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 262. Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 263. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Squash. — No. 264. Slimmer Hybrid, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 265. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables (not commercial Growers). — No. 266. Display from home gardens, to cover 15 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 267. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 268. Collection, named non-edible varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Dahlia Exhibition Thursday, September 7 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8.30 p. m. Dahlia, varieties to be named. — No. 269. Display of Singles, 5 vases 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 270. Display of Collarettes, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 271. Display of Pompons, 10 vases 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 272. Display of Miniatures, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 273. Display of Cactus Variety, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 274. Display of Semi-cactus variety, 10 vases 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 275. Display of Decoratives, Large Flower, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 276. Display of Cactus, Large Flower, 5 vases 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 277. Ten vases Decoratives, one flower in each. Large Flower 3.50 3.00 2.00 1.50 No. 278. Five vases Cactus or Semi. One Flower in each. Large Flower 3.00 2.00 1.50 No. 279. Basket or Vase of Large Flowered 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 280. Basket or Vase of Singles 4 . 00 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 No. 281. Basket or Vase of Pompons 4 . 00 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 No. 282. Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 283. Display, not over 50 square feet. Fifty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 284. Display, 25 square feet. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. No. 285. Basket of assorted varieties of Dahlias 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 286. Best Vase of new variety. 1956-57 or 1958-59 introduction. Blue ribbon Best Bloom in the Show. — Blue Ribbon The Coulson Fund Flower Arrangement for Living Room. — I. Unusual container (anything not originally meant for a flower container). Container to be furnished by exhibitor. No restrictions as to grower. Dahlias predominating. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $2.50. * # # Table Decoration. — No. 287. Dahlias to be used. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Two or more place settings. Highest prize not over six dollars. Roses. — No. 288. Collection named varieties. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus, standard varieties. — No. 289. Ten vases, one spike in a vase, to be named 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 290. Basket 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Cosmos. — No. 291. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 292. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Edwin Draper Fund Begonia, tuberous rooted. — J. Cut flowers in vases, not more than twenty vases. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. * * * Asters, large flowered, long stems. — No. 293. Vase of 20 blooms 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Asters, single or anemone. — No. 294. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Zinnias. — No. 295. Display. Small flowered variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 31 Wild Flowers. — No. 296. Vase, artistic effect. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. See special rule on Wild Flowers, Page 7. Herbs. — No. 297. Display. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 298. Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 299. Red Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 300. Milton 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 301 . Wealthy 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 302. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 303. Seedling varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. No. 304. Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens. — No. 305. Hyslop 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 306. Any other variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 307. Bartlett 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 308. Seckel 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 309. New named varieties 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 3 10. Any other variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 311. Any Japanese varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 312. Any European varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 313. Any new varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 3 14. Early Elberta 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 315. Any white variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 316. Any other yellow variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 317. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 318. Seedlings. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 319. Display, three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. 32 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 320. Orange 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 Grape, three clusters. — No. 321 . Fredonia 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 322. Seneca 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 323. Worden 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 324. Seedless variety 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 No. 325. For other varieties. Ten dollars. No. 326. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 327. Collection, not less than five varieties 12.00 10.00 8.00 Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 328. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Muskmelons, three specimens. — No. 329. Hybrid, named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 330. Orange flesh, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 33 1 . Green flesh, named 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Watermelon, three specimens. — No. 332. Midget Type 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 333. Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 334. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 335. Warren 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 336. Golden Hubbard 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 337. Golden Delicious 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 338. Des Moines 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 339. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 340. Any other variety, named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 341. Any named variety. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 342. Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 343. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 344. Any other variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 33 Cauliflower. — No. 345. Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Broccoli. — No. 346. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens. — No. 347. Wonder Type 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 348. Squash Type 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 349. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 350. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens. — No. 351. Rutgers 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 352. Hybrid variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 353. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 354. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 355. Hybrid, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 356. Any other variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 357. Summer Pascal 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 358. Any other variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Mushroom, native. — No. 359. Collection of edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Harvest Exhibition Thursday, October 5 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8.30 p. m. Cut Flowers. — No. 360. Display. Fifty dollars may be awarded for prizes. No. 361. Basket, mixed, two or more types of flowers. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Hardy Chrysanthemum, out-door culture. — No. 362. Cut flowers in vases, not over 25 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. No. 363. One Potted Clump. Ten dollars may be used. Flower Arrangement using natural dried material. — No. 364. Material to be named and container to be furnished by exhibitor. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $2.50. Table Decoration — Fruit and/or Vegetables, "Triumph of Autumn." — No. 365. No restrictions as to grower. Two or more place set- tings required. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over seven dollars. Apple, one flat. — No. 366. Mcintosh 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 367. Baldwin 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 No. 368. Any other variety 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 Apple, three flats. — No. 369. Three varieties 10.00 8.00 6.00 Apple, forty-nine specimens. — No. 370. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 371. Any other variety 7 . 00 6 . 00 5 . 00 4 . 00 Apple, collection. — No. 372. Not to exceed ten varieties, five specimens per plate 7.00 6.50 6.00 5.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 373. Mcintosh 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 374. Baldwin 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 35 No. 375. Golden Delicious 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 376. Red Delicious 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 377. Cortland 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 378. Macoun 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 379. R.I. Greening 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 380. Red Rome 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 381. New varieties. Fifteen dollars may be used. No. 382. Sweet varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 383. Any other varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. No. 384. Basket of fancy apples (baskets furnished) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 385. Any named variety 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 Display of Apples. — No. 386. Not to exceed 20 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 387. Bosc 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 388. Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 389. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 390. Basket of fancy pears 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 391. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 392. Champion 3.50 3.00 2.50 Grapes, six clusters. — No. 393. Any variety. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Grapes. — No. 394. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Varieties of Fruits. — No. 395. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cauliflower. — No. 396. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 397. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 398. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Endive. — No. 399. Six specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 Leeks. — No. 400. Twelve specimens 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 36 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Onions, twelve specimens named. — No. 401. Spanish 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 402. Red varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 403 . Yellow variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 404. White variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Parsley, one-half peck. — No. 405. Any named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Parsnips, twelve specimens. — No. 406. Any named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Turnips, six specimens. — No. 407. Purple Top 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 408. White 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 409. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 410. New named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 411. Any other named variety. Ten dollars may be used. No. 412. Collection, four named varieties 6 . 50 6 . 00 5 . 00 4 . 00 Pumpkins, three specimens. — No. 413. Sugar 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 414. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 415. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 416. Blue Hubbard 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 417. Butternut 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 418. Quality 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 419. Any other variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 420. Collection. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 421. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.50. Display of Vegetables. — No. 422. Twenty-four square feet. Fifty dollars may be used. Any Other Named Vegetables. — No. 423. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Field Beans. — No. 424. Collection. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Field Grain. — No. 425. Display. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Ornamental Corn. — No. 426. Display. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Chrysanthemum Exhibition Thursday, November 9, 3 to 5 p. m. reserved for members and guest only. Opening Thursday, Nov. 9, 5 to 9 p. m. Friday, Nov. 10, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 12 m. to 9 p. m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Thursday The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,200.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Agriculture, will be awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Department of Agriculture Rosettes will be awarded for out- standing exhibits. Chrysanthemums, Commercial varieties. — Use catalogue of Charles H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., also George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. No. 427. Twelve blooms, 12 vases, not less than six varieties, to be named 12.00 10.00 8.00 No. 428. Collection of twenty-five large blooms, long stems 15.00 12.00 10.00 No. 429. Pompons and Decoratives, display in vases, not more or less than 12 vases, 5 stems in each, named 6.00 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 430. Single varieties, display in vases, not more or less than 6 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 431. Anemones, display in vases, not more or less than 8 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5 . 50 5 . 00 4 . 50 No. 432. Three pots Chrysanthemums (not made up Specimens), well established 15 . 00 10 . 00 8 . 00 No. 433. One pot Chrysanthemums 5.00 3.00 2.00 38 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Spray type Chrysanthemums for non-commercial exhibitors. Greenhouse Grown. — No. 434. Six vases, 5 stems in each 3.50 3.00 2.00 Standard Commercial Varieties. — Use Totty's Catalogue, Madison, N. J. No. 435. Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 436. Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 437. Chrysanthemums, vase of pink 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 438. Any other color 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 50 Note. Six flowers in each, one variety in each vase. Stems not less than two feet. Exhibition Varieties. — No. 439. Any variety 6.00 5.00 4.00 Note. Six flowers in a vase. Stems not less than two feet. No. 440. Collection, twenty-five large blooms, long stems 20.00 15.00 10.00 Chrysanthemums, not disbuded. — No. 441. Basket of Pompons 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 442. Basket of Single 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 No. 443. Basket of Anemones 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Garden Displays. — No. 444. Exhibitors occupying approximately 400 square feet No. 1 470 . 00 No. 2 460.00 No. 3 450.00 No. 4 440.00 No. 445. Exhibitors occupying approximately 200 square feet No. 1 235 . 00 No. 2 225.00 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 39 Scale of points by which the above class is to be judged. Design and consistency of scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 30 " Color harmony 15 " Quality and suitability of accessories 10 " Charm and atmosphere 10 " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " 100 points * * * Frederick A. Blake Fund Chrysanthemums. — K Best bloom 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 L. Large Flowers. Basket. Fifteen dollars may be awarded for prizes. Special Exhibits (Plants other than Chrysanthemums). — Xo. 446. One hundred twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. African Violets. — No. 447. Commercial class. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 448. Non-commercial class. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 449. Specimen Plant. Twenty-five dollars my be used for prizes. Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — M. Thanksgiving Table (traditional). No restrictions as to grower. Laid for four covers. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. One hundred dollars to be used for prizes. Twelve dollars the highest prize. N. Thanksgiving Table (modern). No restrictions as to grower. Laid for four covers. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. One hundred dollars to be used for prizes. Twelve dollars the highest prize. * * * Terrariums.— No. 450. Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not ex- ceed 36 inches in any dimension 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 451. Small — Containers must not ex- ceed 18 inches in any dimension 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 50 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Fern Globes. — No. 452. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Educational Glasses. — No. 453. Juniors under 14 years. No. 454. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 455. Club or group exhibit. One hundred dollars may be used. Fruit Display. — No. 456. Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No restriction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Apple Display. — No. 457. 50 square feet. One hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Apples, forty-nine specimens. — No. 458. Baldwin 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 459. Mcintosh 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 460. Delicious 6 . 00 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 No. 461. Cortland 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 462. Macoun 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 463. Other named varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 464. Basket of Fancy Apples 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 465. Basket of Fancy Pears 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 Baskets furnished by the Society. Apples, twelve specimens. — No. 466. Baldwin 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 467. Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 468. Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 469. Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 470. Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 471. Northern Spy 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 472. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 473. Sweet varieties 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 474. New varieties. Introduced since 1940. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 475. Old varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 476. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used. Special Exhibition of Apples William Eames Fund 0. Roxbury Russet. — 3.00 2.50 2.00 P. Golden Delicious. — 3.00 2.50 2.00 * * * Pears, twelve specimens. — No. 477. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 478. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — No. 479. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Fruits. — No. 480. Ten dollars may be used. Nuts, grown in Worcester County, season of 1961. — No. 481. Display of edible nuts. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 482. One pint of each or any of the following: Chestnuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Hickory, Filbert, Heart- nuts, English Walnuts, etc. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Brussels Sprouts. — No. 483. Two one-quart baskets 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 484. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cauliflower. — No. 485. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, blanched, six specimens. — No. 486. Pascal Summer 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 487. Any other variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Onion, twelve specimens. — No. 488. White Globe 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 No. 489. Red Globe 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 No. 490. Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 491. Yellow Danvers 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 492. Any other variety. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 493. Hybrid varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 42 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 494. Any variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 495. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins. — No. 496. Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens. — No. 497. Blue Hubbard 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 498. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 499. Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 500. Table Queen Type 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 501. Quality 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 502. Blue Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 503. Any other variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 504. Purple Top Globe 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 505. Rutabaga or Swedish 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 506. Green Mountain 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 507. Katahdin 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 No. 508. Chippewa 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 No. 509. Sebago 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 510. Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 511. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 512. Any other variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 513. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 514. Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without contents falling off. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 515. Display, not to exceed 24 square feet. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 43 Ornamental Gourds, Natural. — No. 516. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Special Class for Children from 10 to 21 years. — May be set up the night before. No. 517. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 518. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used. Annual Meeting, Thursday, December 7, 1961. Premiums will be paid on or after November 20, 1961. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Library Committee wish to call your attention to the Library and Reading Room, where the librarian is always ready to extend every facility possible to those in search of horticultural information. * THE LIBRARY OF THE COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS Mrs. Bertha G. Denny, Chairman Frederick D. Brown Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Librarian Accessions to the Library, 1960 Exotica Encyclopedia, Graf Gladiolus Yearbook Rose Annual The Joy of Flower Arranging, Wilson Dahlias, for Every Garden, Walker Amaryllis, How to Grow Them, The New Flower Arrangements for umes, Everett How to Plan Modern Home Everyone, Biddle Encyclopedia of Gardening, 6 vol- Schulz Flower Show Guide, WTood Geraniums & Pelargoniums, Wilson Grounds, Aul Your Lawn, Carleton Stepping Stones to Japanese Floral Art, Can- Deciduous Orchards, Chandler 44 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1961 Accessions to the Library, 1960 (continued) Small Fruits for Your Home Garden, Clarke Treasury of Flower Arrangement, Conway 2 Junior Flower Arranging, Cutler Plants That Changed the World, Dodge Japanese Gardens for Today, Engel Complete Book of Glads, Fairchild Symbolism in Flower Arrangement, Ferry Pesticide Handbook, Frear New Ways with Dried Flowers, Gannon Complete Guide to Indoor Plants, Kaier Hawaiian Flowers and Flowering Trees, Kuck Plants of the Bible, Moldenke 1001 Questions Answered About Trees, Piatt Daffodils, Outdoors and In, Quinn Mushroom Hunter's Field Guide, Smith Flower Show Ribbon-winning Arrangements, Stolz Gardening in Containers, Sunset Magazine Patio Book, Sunset Magazine Plants of Woodland and W^ayside, Swain Driftwood Book, Thompson Anyone Can Grow Roses, Westcott Strange Plants and Their Ways, Hutchins 2 First Book of Gardening, Kirkus Our Friend the Forest, Lauber Book of Wild Flowers for Young People, Mathews Peonies Outdoors and In, Nehrling Book of Landscape Design, Ortloff Complete Book of Roses, Rockwell 10,000 Garden Questions Answered, Rockwell Book of Planters, ScharfT Pruning Made Easy, Steffek Wild Flowers and How to Grow Them, Steffek Flower Arranging for the Home, Taber Orchids as House Plants, Northern How to Make Money from Your Greenhouse, Schultz Garden Pools, Water-lilies and Gold Fish, Thomas Old Roses for Modern Gardens, Thomson 1001 African Violet Questions Answered by 12 Experts, Wilson Arnold Arboretum Garden Book, Wyman Gift to the Library, 1960 Designs for Outdoor Living, Brimer. Given by Mrs. Clarence S. Arms. List of Periodicals for Reading in the Library- National Parks Magazine Better Homes and Gardens Horticulture Gardener's Chronicle (English) Farm Journal The Gladiolus Magazine The Professional Gardener Flower Grower and The Home Garden Magazine Rhodora, Journal of the New England Botanical Club Organic Gardening and Farming The A.I.B.S. Bulletin Natural History Florists Review Arnoldia Arizona Highways The National Horticultural Magazine The Garden Journal of the N.Y. Botanical Club The New England Homestead Market Growers Journal The National Geographic Magazine American Rose Magazine Plants and Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record American Fruit Grower Popular Gardening American Forests Food Marketing in New England Flower Garden Florists Exchange House and Garden SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED TO CHILDREN by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1961 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL JUNIORS Saturday and Sunday, July 15, 16 All articles must be in the hall by 1.30 o'clock Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Wild Flowers, named. — No. 1. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 2. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 SENIORS Open to Seniors, 14 to 21 years Wild Flowers, named. — No. 3. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 No. 4. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1 . 50 1 . 25 1 . 00 .75 Exhibitions to be held on Thursday August 3 and 24, 1961 Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. Competition is open to all children under two classes. Seniors, 14 to 21 years and Juniors, those under 14 years. The exhibits must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. All exhibits on August 3 must be in the Hall ready for in- spection by the Judges by 1.00 p.m. All exhibits on August 24 must be in the Hall ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 p.m. All varieties of flowers and vegetables should be named. Each vase shall have two or more flowers each, except when otherwise specified. In all exhibits of Wild Flowers only those falling in groups II and III of the Hadwen Botanical Club leaflet may be shown. Wild flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one-third from group II. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the Hadwen Botanical Club showing flowers not to be exhibited. The judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens. Premiums will be paid on or after September 15. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. Vases, plates and everything necessary for the exhibition of the flowers and vegetables will be furnished by the Horticultural Society. Special Class for children at the November Show. Arrangement of dried material. See Adult Premium List CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Edwin W. Proctor, Chairman Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Katherine Brotherton JUNIORS Thursday, August 3 All articles must be in the hall by 1.00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $100.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior list. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No. 1. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 2. Artistic Flower Arrangement 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Cosmos. — No. 3. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 4. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 5. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 6. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 7. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 8. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Gladiolus. — No. 9. Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 10. 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 11. 3 vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 Flowers on a mirror. — No. 12. Small container to be shown on a mirror. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 13. 5 vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 14. Vase of Wild Flowers 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3) . Vegetables. — No. 15. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 Beets. — No. 16. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Summer Squash. — No. 17. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 String Beans. — No. 18. 15 Pods. Yellow 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 19. 15 Pods. Green 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Sweet Corn. — No. 20. Six ears 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 21 . Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 22. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 23. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 24. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 25. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 26. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 27. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 28. One pint 1.00 .75 .50 SENIORS Thursday, August 3 All articles must be in the hall by 1.00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 21 years Gut Flowers. — No. 29. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 30. Artistic Arrangement 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 31. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 32. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 33. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Marigold. — No. 34. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 35. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 36. Three vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 Petunia. — No. 37. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Calendula. — No. 38. Three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 39. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 40. Small container to be used. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 7 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 41. Five vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 25 1 . 00 .75 No. 42. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 43. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 Beets. — No. 44. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Summer Squash. — No. 45. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 String Beans. — No. 46. 15 pods. Yellow 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 47. 15 pods. Green 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Potato.— No. 48. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 49. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 50. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 51. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Carrots. — No. 52. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 53. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Onion. — No. 54. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 55. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 56. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 57. One pint 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 JUNIORS Thursday, August 24 All articles must be in the hall by 1.30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $200.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior list. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No. 58. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 59. Artistic Flower Arrangement. Seven dollars may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 60. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — Xo. 61. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 62. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 63. Ruffled, or double, three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 . 75 . 50 No. 64. Single flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 65. Large flowered, three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 No. 66. Small flowered, three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 67. Three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 68. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 69. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 .35 No. 70. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Xorco Special Rosette. 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 No. 71. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Xorco Rosette for first prize winner. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 72. Small container to be shown on a mirror. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — Xo. 73. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 74. Vase of Wild Flowers 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 75. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3 00 2 .50 2.00 1.75 Xo. 76. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 . 75 .50 Xo. 77. Two specimens 1 50 1 00 . 75 .50 String Beans. — Xo. 78. 15 pods. Yellow 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Xo. 79. 15 pods. Green 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Potato.— No. 80. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Sweet Corn. — No. 81. Six ears 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — Xo. 82. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 . 75 .50 Carrots. — No. 83. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 84. Two specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — Xo. 85. Two specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Green Peppers. — No. 86. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 87. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — Xo. 88. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 89. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SENIORS Thursday, August 24 All articles must be in the hall by 1.30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 21 years Gut Flowers. — No. 90. Display, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 91 . Artistic Arrangement 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 92. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 93. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 94. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Marigold. — No. 95. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 96. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 97. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 No. 98. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 99. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Petunia. — No. 100. Ruffled or double, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 101 . Single flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Calendula. — No. 102. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 103. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 104. Small container to be used. Five dollars may be used. 1961] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 11 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 105. Five vases, 3 stems each 1 . 75 1 . 50 1 . 25 1 . 00 No. 106. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 107. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 108. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Summer Squash. — No. 109. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 String Beans. — No. 110. 15 pods. Yellow 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 111. 15 pods. Green 1.50 1.00 .75 Potato.— No. 1 12. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 113. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 1 14. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Carrots. — No. 115. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 116. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 117. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Green Peppers. — No. 118. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Onion. — No. 119. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 120. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 121. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society Officers for the Year 1963 Reports of the Officers and Committees Year Ending December 6, 1962 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES of the Worcester County Horticultural Society For the Year 1963 PRESIDENT ROBERT S. ILLIXGWORTH, Barre, Mass. VICE-PRESIDENTS HERBERT E. BERG ARTHUR KEOWX Worcester, Mass. Wilkinsonville, Mass. LIXWOOD M. ERSKIXE, Paxton, Mass. SECRETARY S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, Xorth Grafton, Mass. Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Mass. TREASURER FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Auburn, Mass. LIBRARIAN MRS. FAY RE L. XASOX, Xorth Grafton, Mass. Arnold [. Banning Ralph C. Breed Frederick D. Brown Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Richard A. Flagg George J. Moore, Sr. Carl A. Ottoson Eugene O. Parsons Edwin W. Proctor Albert W. Schneider George H. Pride Mrs. Emily S. Taft TRUSTEES Mrs. E. W. Whitin Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. Mabel R. Bullock Harvie E. G. Channin Gustaf C. Xelson Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick Ernest Hansen Archibald J. Huev Allen W. Hixon Leslie E. Winter Xorwell A. Phillips Dr. Burton X. Gates Richard X. Symonds Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Philip M. Purrington Alfred X. W hiting Mrs. Robert C. Milton Arniand A. Benoit Mrs. David J. Milliken Eart T. Harper Henrv L. Gilson. 1903 N OMINATING COM M I TTEE Mrs. Bertha G. Denny. 1904 I Ernest Hansen. 1905 JUDGES Flower Arrangements: Mrs. Maude A. Johnson, Sterling W ild Flowers: George H. Pride, Worcester Plants and Flowers: Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Oakham Fruits: S. James Mistark, Grafton Vegetables: Casper J. Perednia, Shrewsbury Mushrooms: (To be appointed) library committee Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Frederick D. Brown Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-officio Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE George H. Pride Herbert E. Berg Robert S. Illingworth, Pi MEDAL COMMITTEE Herbert E. Berg Armand A. Benoit HORTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. David J. Milliken Robert S. Illingworth, Pres. George H. Pride 1963 Norwell A. Phillip^ Herbert E. Berg S. Lothrop Davenport, Sec. 1965 1964 STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Ralph C. Breed Alfred X. W hiting Gustaf C. Nelson BUILDING COMMITTEE Allen YY. Hixon Archibald J. Huev ARRANGEMENTS AND EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Allen W. Hixon Ralph C. Breed Arthur Keown Mr>. Hermann Patt, Jr. Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Elna B. Fuller Vincent V. Bucinskas Mrs. Joanne E. Tufts S. James Mistark Harvie E. G. Channin Charles W. Turner George H. Pride Armand A. Benoit Carl A. Ottoson Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick George J. Moore, Sr. Joseph F. Cummings, Sr. Richard Y. Salo Mrs. Clarence Arm- George H. Pride WINTER MEETINGS COMMITTEE Ernest Hansen William W. Hodge Lewis A. Hodgkinson Eugene O. Parsons Arthur I). Keown COMMITTEE ON FRUITS Casper J. Perednia S. James Mistark CHILDREN S GARDENS AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mr>. Katherine Brotherton Edwin Proctor Frederick D. Brown Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. David J. Milliken PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Dorothv Salter Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Joanne Tufts Office, Library, and Exhibition Hall 30 Elm Street President's Address To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Two years have passed since you honored me by electing me President of your Society. During the year our Society has been strengthened in many ways. Our membership has increased; 28 new members have been added to our roll. These members have come into the Society largely by invitation from our members. We hope that each active member will continue to publicize our Society both by inviting friends to attend our exhibit, and by explaining member- ship to them. Perhaps the largest contribution has been made by our Library Committee. This committee has had many meetings and given uncounted hours of voluntary service to the cataloging and rearrangement of books. The new filing system, now in process, will make our Library more serviceable to our members and to students of Horticulture, in our community. Secondly, the Finance Committee has also had main- meetings in which they have studied our financial situation both current and in anticipation of our future needs. Results are being shown and it is expected that the "small leaks" that have been stopped will show an even better balance sheet in the Treasurer's report in 1963. All of our committees have functioned well and for the Society I wish to express my gratitude to all members who have given so generously of time and talent that made it possible for our Society to continue to play so vital a cultural part in the life of our community. Respectfully submitted, Robert S. Illingworth, President December 6, 1962 Secretary's Report 1961-1962 Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Winter Lecture Program Your Society has been most active this year with various interesting programs and activities. Our annual Winter Lecture Programs started the year's activities. A series of eight horticultural lectures were presented on each Thursday during January and February. The last lecture was given in the evening, all of the others were in the afternoon. So far the evening lectures have not been well attended. The best attended lecture was on February 1, "A Year in Nature's Garden" by Anthony G. Juckins, a Worcester man. We were pleased to have Stanley W. Johnson, a member of our Society, who gave his demonstrated lecture, " Everyday Flower Arrange- ments" and we extend to Mr. Johnson a word of appreciation and thanks for donating his fee to our Scholarship Fund. Dona- tions by non-members who attended the lectures amounted to SI 56.00, which is to be added to the Scholarship Fund. The following lectures were presented . January 4, "To Indonesia for Plants." by Walter H. Hodge. January 11, "Deep Roots in the Chesapeake," by Mildred Capron. January 18, "Magic Carpets," by Hazel M. Bourne. January 25, " From Buds to Blossoms, " by Joseph K. Haburay. February 1, "A Year in Nature's Garden." by Anthony G. Juckins. February 8, " Everyday Flower Arrangements," by Stanley W. Johnson. February 15, this lecture was cancelled due to extremely bad winter weather. February 22, "Wild Bird Portraits," by Torrey Jackson. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1962 7 Annual Reunion The 120th Annual Reunion of our Society was held on Tuesday evening, May 8, 1962 with 120 members, friends and invited guests. At six o'clock an informal reception was held in the West Hall, followed by a roast beef dinner. The invocation was given by the Reverend Dr. Malcolm Matheson of the Chestnut Street Con- gregational Church. For the program of the evening, we were honored by the presence of Miss Jane Markert from the International Farm Youth Exchange who told, with slides, of her experiences living in Luxembourg, Mr. Raymond Woodis of Xorth Brookfield, State Delegate in the I.F.Y.E. Program, who is going to India and Miss Jan Ploof of Xorth Brookfield, who was a State winner at the N.Y.V.G.A. Convention in Detroit, who gave her winning demonstration, "Get That Bug." The three guest speakers were given Life Memberships in our Society. Flower Arrangement Workshop The Flower Arrangement Workshop classes were continued this year under the able supervision of Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton. The classes started on July 5 and continued through August 23, so that interested school teachers might attend. Children's Horticultural Course The Children's Horticultural Course was continued this year but it was changed from a six to four weeks course, with Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton in charge. This is a valuable course for the children, and most helpful to those who exhibit in the Fall exhibits. Experimental Orchard of Old Apple Varieties A wide distribution of apple scions was continued this year to all sections of our country. Again this Fall, buds were supplied to fill various requests. WORC ESTER COUNTY H( )RTI( TLTI RAL SOCIETY, 1()62 9 The production of fruit of some varieties was rather light this season. We did. however, furnish apples to the New York-New England Apple Institute for a display of apple varieties in Xew York City, to the United Co-operative Farmers for an exhibit at Fitchburg and to the Home Savings Bank of Boston for a window display at their bank, which attracted many people. We also supplied specimens of many varieties for a lecture on old apple varieties at Hancock, Xew Hampshire. Young People's Gardens It is interesting to note that our garden winners are going further, winning State and National awards, and it is with pleas- ure we welcome the many beginners in the various contests. Again this season this program has been most successful and in some contests more prizes should be offered. Many of the gardens were exceptionally fine and the average scores were higher than usual. Gladiolus bulbs and strawberry plants were again supplied to some of the gardeners. On November 10, while the Chrysanthemum Show was on, President Robert S. Ulingworth greeted the future horticultur- ists, who had assembled in the Library, and presented the prizes to the winners. Over 150 prizes, amounting to S425.00, were awarded to the boys and girls in the Strawberry and Garden Projects. Exhibitions for 1962 Once again the Society sponsored a most successful series of exhibitions of high quality during 1962. The season opened in March with the Spring Show, which was most welcomed after the heavy snows of February. The building was well filled with quality exhibits. Mr. Leo Dutram was awarded a Paul Revere Bowl for his outstanding Orchid display on the stage, and Mr. Ralph C. Breed was awarded the second Paul Revere Bowl for his excellent garden, with a well house, old oaken bucket and pool. The Worcester Garden Clubs received a Certificate of Merit tor their well planned and executed theme "Flowers with Art." 10 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTIC TLTCRAL SOCIETY, 1962 This year we had a two day Iris Exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3. There was an excellent showing of Iris, with most of the classes well filled with fine specimens. Mrs. Arthur Eastman of Worcester won the "Best in the Show" award and received the Society's Certificate of Merit. The Rose Exhibition was held on June 21, which was one of the best that we have had in years, with eight collections of cut roses, however, we had a very light display of small fruit and most kinds of vegetables. The Lilies Exhibition, in cooperation with the Xew England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society, was an outstanding exhibit of quality lilies. The "Best in the Show" was won by Mr. Andrew E. Simoni with his Hybrid Trumpet Lilies. This show also featured a fine display of raspberries and vegetables. On August 2 a fine Hemerocallis Exhibition was held and on August 23 the hall was filled with a great array of high quality, beautiful Gladiolus. The Dahlia Exhibition, September 6, was short on quantity but of excellent quality. Vegetables were very plentiful at this show and in fact the rest of the year we had excellent showing of high quality vegetables. At the Harvest Show we had an unusual fine showing of Grapes. The Chrysanthemum Exhibition, from November 8 to 11, inclusive, climaxed the season with exhibits of fine garden dis- plays and many beautiful types of Mums. The Worcester County Landscape Gardeners won a Paul Revere Bowl for their excellent garden display on the stage. The other Paul Revere Bowl was awarded to a Fruit Display down- stairs. Certificates of Merit were awarded to the following: Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton, excellent display of Dried Arrange- ments. Handy Greenhouses, outstanding display of African Violets. Schneider Greenhouses of Clinton, for a meritorious display of Fugi Mums. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1962 11 Worcester County Landscape Gardeners for their excellent garden display. And thus closed the 1962 Exhibition season. The classes for Children's Exhibits have been increased, with two calls for Wild Flowers on July 19 for the Juniors and two for the Seniors. Then August 2 and 23 the regular Junior and Senior exhibits were held, which were staged downstairs. At both of these exhibits the classes were well filled with high quality flowers and vegetables. Many classes had from 5 to 25 entries. More premiums should be offered in some of the classes. At the Chrysanthemum Exhibition, two special classes for children to exhibit dried material, artistically arranged, have been added to our schedule. At the Spring and the November Shows we now have three calls for Junior and Senior Educational Exhibits. These have brought out some very interesting exhibits. This year 28 new members have joined our Society and we have lost 12 by death, 8 more who didn't rejoin the Society, and given 3 Life Memberships making our present membership 677 Life Members and 46 Annual, or a total of 723. The following is a list of new members for 1962: Children's Exhibits Membership Miss Mary X. Allen Mrs. William R. Backer Mrs. Willis Beals Mrs. Walter Brotherton Mrs. Anton J. Cech Miss Alice R. Christman Mrs. Benjamin Cooper, Jr. Mr. Leon J. Croteau Mr. Arthur Oil pan Mrs. Winifred E. Dahlstrom Mrs. Donald H. Dalbeck Mrs. Julian S. Freeman Mr. Bernard Howard Mrs. Robert S. Illingworth Mrs. Russell D. Ireland Mr. Roger Langley Mrs. Harold A. Larson Mr. Harold A. Larson Rev. Ferdinand Loungway Mrs. Ferdinand Loungway 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1962 Mr. Walter W. Massie Miss Mary E. Xagle Miss Hazel A. Sawyer Miss William W. Sheldon Mrs. Herman A. Smith Miss Edith M. Stevens Mr. Julian A. Witkege Life Members Mr. Raymond Woodis Miss Jane Markert Miss Jan Ploof The following have passed away this year: Mrs. Myrtie C. Kemp Mrs. Charles Carruth Mr. Frank Andrews Mr. Frank Kilmer Mr. Allen J. Jenkins Miss Elizabeth Etherington Mr. Chandler Bullock Mr. Hamilton B. Wood Mr. Ralph M. Forbes Mrs. Archie Crouch Mr. G. Burton Stowe Mr. Charles B. Rugg Respectfully submitted, S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary December 6, 1962 Schedule 1 Treasurer's Report— Cash Statement For the Year Ended November 30, 1962 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Checking Account Balance, December 1, 1961 $2,098.31 Receipts From Operations Rent on Front Street real estate $39,999.96 Rent of Horticultural Hall, Elm Street 840.00 Other income 477.69 Total receipts from operations $41,317.65 Other Receipts Interest from invested funds 3, 097. 04 Membership fees 245.00 Accounts payable, November 30, 1962 6,780.06 Increase of employees taxes payable 15.78 Total receipts $51,455.53 Total $53,553.84 Disbursements For Operations Expenses from Schedule 2 $20,106.51 Amount transferred to "Retirement" fund. . . . 500.00 Premiums Awarded Spring show S3.092.50 Summer and Fall shows 5,678.25 Children's exhibits 105.15 Children's garden awards 424.00 Total awards 9,299.90 Supervision of children's gardens 263.73 Salaries and judges fees 6,030.08 Total operating disbursements $36,200.22 Other Disbursements Invested fund interest transferred to savings . . . 3,097.04 Membership fees transferred to savings 245.00 Amount transferred to investments 3,007.89 Payment of November 30, 1961 accounts pax- able 561.77 Total disbursements 43,111.92 Checking Account Balance, November 30, 1962 • $10,441.92 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1962 Schedule 2 OPERATING EXPENSES For the Year Ended November 30, 1962 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Educational program and winter meetings $988.04 Expense of exhibits 1,795.16 Library ($22.00) paid from " Dewey Fund" 309.97 Periodicals 157.57 Publications 1,596.95 Experimental orchard (net after sale of scions) 596.20 Office expense 882.86 Operating expense 1,305.38 Miscellaneous expense 1,213.71 Insurance 576.15 Light, heat and water 3,148.78 Janitor service 5,822.75 Maintenance of equipment 443.46 Maintenance of real estate 922.30 Employer's share social security tax 347.23 Total to Schedule 1 $20,106.51 Schedule 3 STATEMENT OF CONDITION November 30, 1962 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Assets Current Assets Cash in Bank and on hand $10,491.92 Investments (in Savings Banks) Building funds $45,745.54 Invested funds 23,128.23 Membership funds 14,082.29 Retirement funds 10,337.16 Scholarship funds 507.75 Total investments $93,800.97 Restricted Funds Bigelow fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank .. $1,268.80 Bishop fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 566.26 Blake fund, Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank. 1,303.79 Bullock fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 1,190.00 Coulson fund, Worcester Countv Institution for Savings 1,140.90 I )ewey fund, Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank 1,092.53 Draper fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 441.07 Eames fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 555.27 Gage fund, Worcester County Institution for Savings 6,116.22 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1962 15 Hadwen fund, People's Savings Bank $1,256.54 Hobbs fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 5,766.30 Lincoln fund, Worcester Five Cents Savings Bank 1,115.55 Morse fund, Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank 571.41 M( William fund, Worcester Mechanics Savings Bank 389.01 Total restricted funds from Schedule 4 $22,773.65 Fixed Assets Real estate 8508,467.00 Furniture and fixtures 23,801.63 Total fixed assets 532,268.63 Total Assets $659,335.17 Liabilities and Surplus Current Liabilities Accounts payable $6,780.06 Employees withheld taxes 219.79 Total current liabilities $6,999.85 Reserve for Retirement Funds 10,337.16 Reserve for Scholarship Funds 507.75 Reserve for Restricted Funds (from Sched- ule 4) 22,773.65 Surplus (November 30, 1962) 618,716.76 Total Liabilities and Surplus $659,335.17 Respectfully submitted, Frank R. Heath, Jr. Treasurer Schedule 4 RESTRICTED FUNDS For the Year Ended November 30, 1962 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Balance Interest Premiums Balance Dec. 1, 1961 Earned Awarded Nov. 30, 1962 Bigelow $1,231.33 S49.72 $12.25 $1,268.80 Bishop 558.72 22.54 15.00 566.26 Blake 1,255.09 50.70 2.00 1,303.79 Bullock 1,162.56 46.94 19.50 1,190.00 Coulson 1,107.21 44.94 11.25 1,140.90 Dewev 1,071.27 43.26 22.00 1,092.53 Draper 427.81 17.26 4.00 441.07 Fames 543.83 21.94 10.50 555.27 Gage 5,961.19 242.03 87.00 6,116.22 Hadwen 1,229.88 49.66 23.00 1,256.54 Hobbs 5,564.27 224.78 22.75 5,766.30 Lincoln 1,072.25 43.30 1,115.55 Morse 560.79 22.62 12.00 571.41 McWilliam 373.93 15.08 389.01 Totals $22,120.13 $894.77 $241.25 Totals to Schedule 3 $22,773.65 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1962 AUDIT REPORT December 3, 1962 To the Standing Committee on Finance Worcester County Horticultural Society Worcester, Massachusetts Gentlemen : From an examination of the bookkeeping and accounting rec- ords maintained by the Treasurer for the Worcester County Horticultural Society, I have prepared and present herewith the Treasurer's Report with supporting schedules for the year ended November 30, 1962. My examination was made in accordance with generally ac- cepted auditing standards, and included such tests of the records and other auditing procedures as I considered necessary in the circumstances. I have made a review of paid vouchers, cancelled checks and deposit slips. All Savings bank passbooks covering the restricted premium funds and other funds were confirmed by inspection. In my opinion, the accompanying Statement of Condition and Treasurer's Report present fairly the financial position of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at November 30, 1962 and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in con- formity with generally accepted accounting principles. Very truly yours, Stuart C. Oberist list of schedules November 30, 1962 Schedule 1 — Treasurer's Report for the year ended Xovember 30, 1962 Schedule 2 — Operating Expense Schedule 3 — Statement of Condition as of Xovember 30, 1962 Schedule 4 — Restricted Funds Report of the Librarian Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This year we started the major job of recataloguing the Library under the able assistance of Miss Manks of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Boston. She has spent on the average of two days a month with us since the middle of the summer, and I feel we have made real progress. The Library Committee decided against buying many new books until Miss Manks had time to acquaint herself with what we had, and then recommend new books to fill in the gaps. She did suggest a new set of Bailey's Encyclopedia of Horticulture, which we purchased. The other new books are "Growing Xuts in the North " and three children's books, "All About the Flower- ing World," "The First Book of Plants" and "Plants that Heal." About the same amount of books were circulated as last year but we are in hopes that the number will increase, when the recataloguing is completed, which probably won't be until the end of next year. We have enlisted the help of two new members, who have shown considerable interest in all our projects, Mr. Everett Hutchins and Mr. Eugene Parsons. Mr. Parsons is very much interested in the old volumes and also the paintings of the Presidents. He has written up the first President of the Society and the article and a picture appeared in the Evening Gazette. My thanks to both for their help. My thanks also to Mrs. Sandberg, our cataloguer, and my very active Library Committee members, Mrs. Denny, Air. Brown and Mr. Proctor. Respectfully submitted, Fayre L. Nason, Librarian December 6, 1962 Report of Judge of Plants and Flowers Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Spring Show this year was second to none in the memory of this judge. Perhaps all Spring Shows seem to be better than the one preceding. This may be due to the mental mood that people are in after the long gray winter. The color, freshness, and promise of Spring suddenly before us in the main hall always does so much for everyone spiritually. By contrast, we are apt to be more critical of the Chrysanthe- mum Show, the very last of the season. We have become used to the beauty of our gardens and countryside by that time and we lose a bit of our appreciation. The ''big fall show" is always at a disadvantage due to the vagaries of nature . . . drought during the growing season leaves its mark on quality, insects and diseases have had several months to wreak their havoc, and fall frosts have limited the numbers and kinds of flowers and plants which can be exhibited. And again, by contrast, the Spring Show materials have not had to go through the natural hazards to which the fall plant materials have been subjected. Forcing, however, is always the main problem . . . to be able to time things right. The Iris Show was well done again. The educational exhibits complementing this flower have been excellent. Two consecutive days, however, I believe, was too long for this show as the quality of the flowers had definitely waned by the second day. Also, the dwarf and median iris, having come along earlier, were missing from this show in comparison to what might have been if we had scheduled one of those two days the previous month for these two divisions, when they would be at their height. Perhaps it was my imagination (especially since it was George Pride and not I who judged wildflowers), but there seemed to be 20 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1962 less children's entries in the wildflower classes then the previous season and more interest in cultivated flowers. There were two things which bothered this judge . . . but they are not just characteristic of our shows . . . one is that exhibitors do not read the rules for exhibiting nor the require- ments for each class. The results are that very good exhibits may be disqualified. Size of baskets, length of stems, number of blooms, etc., are often disregarded. The other thing which bothered was that all exhibitors interpret the words, "Kinds," "Types," and "Varieties" to mean different things. In our rules and regulations we should define these words. Already I am looking forward to the Spring Show! Respectfully submitted, Lewis A. Hodgkixsox, Judge of Plants and Flowers December 6, 1962 Report of Judge of Fruit Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society : The fruit harvest in the central Massachusetts orchards was generally good in spite of the lack of proper rainfall throughout the crucial summer months. The cool summer nights gave much of the fruit excellent color. The strawberry, blueberry and raspberry crops yielded heavily and fruit was of excellent quality. A mild winter this past year was a major contributing factor. Generally the past years' fruit exhibits may be classified as very good although the number of exhibitors were few in number. At the Spring Show, 21 plates of 12's and 15 of the 49's were shown adding color to the floral display. Four classes of apples were displayed by S. L. Davenport in the June Show. Nine strawberry entries and three strawberry displays were shown with J. F. Cummings, Sr., having the best display. Currants, gooseberries, blueberries, raspberries and first new apples, namely, Transparent and Lodi, featured the July Show. More apples, plums, nectarines and apricots highlighted the August Show. Some outstanding peaches were displayed by S. L. Davenport. During September outstanding classes of fruits were shown as follows: 13 Apple entries, 11 Plum entries, 3 Pear entries, 7 Peach entries and 13 Grape entries. Prizes were evenly divided among Davenport, Keown and Hermann Patt, Jr. The October Show had an increase of fruit over last month with some outstanding apple and grape displays. The November Fall Show climaxed the season with a large assortment of fruit and nut displays; quality was excellent throughout. Mr. Davenport received the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture's Paul Revere Bowl for the most meritorious exhibit WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1962 23 winning over an outstanding vegetable display. Mr. Davenport also won a Department of Agriculture Rosette for his outstanding Nut Display. Mr. Keown won a Rosette for his outstanding apple display. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Professor Emeritus, O. C. Roberts of the University of Massachusetts for his assistance during the Fall Show. Respectfully submitted, S. James Mistark, Judge of Fruit December 6, 1962 Report of Judge of Vegetables Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The 1962 season for vegetable growing left much to be desired in so far as the weather was concerned. The prolonged periods of the cool summer nights and the lack of rainfall delayed the maturity and proper development of most warm weather crops. Tomatoes, peppers, corn and the vine crops were the most affected. Entries in the vegetable classes appeared to be fewer in number than in years past for the June through September shows. This undoubtedly was attributed to the poor growing conditions during these months. The largest and finest displays of vegetables for the season came during the October Harvest and November Shows. The quality and condition of the vegetable classes, displays and bas- kets in both shows were very noteworthy. May I take this opportunity to thank Professor Thomson of the University of Massachusetts staff for his able assistance in the judging of the November Show. Respectfully submitted, Casper J. Perednia, Judge of Vegetables December 6, 1962 Report of Judge of Flower Arrangements Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: I enjoyed the judging of the Table and Flower arrangements this past year. The new exhibitors from Katherine Brotherton's workshop show great promise for coming shows. The dried arrangements were outstanding in quality and originality, showing what can be done with permanent material. Fourteen guest judges, some of whom had never been to a Worcester show before were very much impressed with the quality of the exhibits. We tried to write comments that would be helpful to each individual exhibitor. The children's classes were very interesting, and showed a great deal of originality and promise for the future. Respectfully submitted, Maude A. Johnson, Judge of Flower Arrangements December 6, 1962 Report of Judge of Wild Flowers Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The various exhibits of wild flowers throughout the year were generally of good to average quality. As usual, more care in correct naming, both common and scientific, would add to the merit of the exhibits. There are always a few exhibits that look as though the exhibitor had "grabbed" whatever was available with little or no love or understanding of the plant material being displayed. There have been a few very deserving exhibits, however. It would seem wise to consider a ten vase display in the June and July exhibitions to keep up a continuity of interest. Main- participants in the calls for wild flowers arranged in a vase for "artistic effect" could profit greatly from careful study of similar calls for arrangements of cultivated material. Inci- dentally, I feel that all calls for basket arrangements should be dropped from the schedule. As usual, the children's exhibits of wild flowers leave much to be desired. There is still too much quantity and too little quality. However, there is always the hope that the grubby little fistfull of wild flowers stuffed in a vase as a first exhibit may start the spark into a flame that will lead to the much needed full- time exhibitor of the future. Finally, may I make a passionate plea that all who have the slightest interest in wild flowers from whatever angle obtain a copy of "Gardening With Native Plants. " This is Handbook #38 in the Plants and Gardening Series. It may be obtained by sending SI. 00 to Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., Brooklyn 25, X.Y. Respectfully submitted, George H. Pride, Judge of Wild Flowers December 6, 1962 Report of Workshop Supervisor Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The 1962 workshop class was a most enthusiastic group and enjoyed taking an active part in the August 23 Show. Most of these women, unfortunately, had to come great distances to attend classes, Hopkinton, Southbridge, Marlboro and Sturbridge, to name but a few. For this reason, we had only an average of one or two regular exhibitors. However, all are very grateful to the Society for this public service and express their thanks to all. The scheduled time for these classes conflicted with that of our regular show and caused a hardship in the planning of space for Mr. Davenport. An early spring course would benefit those that usually take summer vacations. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Brotherton, Workshop Supervisor December 6, 1062 Report of Children's Conservation Course Supervisor Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The children's course, now in its third year, has created a great deal of new interest throughout the county and as a result, we had many new children this year. We also had several return from previous years. The children were quick to respond to instruction and I therefore feel that this course could be cut to one lesson which would cover everything, at no expense to the Society. The ideal time to hold this class would be one week before their first scheduled show. It was most gratifying to see the improvement made by the children in presenting their exhibits on show day. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Brotherton, Supervisor Children's Course December 6, 1962 Report of the Library Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Library Committee has been meeting twice a month throughout the year, to keep in touch with the rearranging and the cataloguing, also to clean books. We are pleased to report that the cleaning of the books is finished. This has been a con- siderable undertaking. Because of a generous allowance of money from the Finance Committee, the committee has been fortunate to be able to obtain the services of Miss Manks, Librarian of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, to oversee the reorganization of the shelving of the books and to catalogue them. This work is being carried out under her direction by Mrs. Sandberg and is about half done. We will soon have a properly catalogued Library under the Library of Congress system, and we will have a record of our books, which besides other obvious advantages is, in case of fire or theft most necessary. Respectfully submitted, Frederick D. Brown, Chairman December 6, 1962 Report of Building Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The duties of this newly created Building Committee relates to the care and maintenance of the real estate and other property belonging to the Society. In making our first report, it is pleasant to say that the home building located on Elm Street continues to serve the various activities in which we are engaged, as well as to afford at times a meeting place for other organizations employed in like pursuits. We inherited the Elm Street building in excellent condition, therefore in order to curtail our maintenance expense, only the bare necessities have merited our attention. Our faithful custodian, Mr. Edward Herron, Jr., has painted the following: Garage peak, doors, windows and two coats under edge of roof: all lower doors and windows on parking lot side; lower stairways, walls, ceiling, as well as walls and ceiling around elevator: back room and ceiling; stove, hood and heating table in kitchen; Chestnut Street door and casing; and underneath stairs and platforms in back hallways. In planning for the future, we must consider a major expense and that is the cleaning and painting of this main hall. Respectfully submitted, Gustaf Nelson A. J. Huey Allen W. Hixon, Chairman B u ild ing Comm ittee December 6, 1962 Report of the Finance Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Your Finance Committee has met regularly throughout the year and has taken a new look at the financial status of this Society. YYe found a number of things that we felt merited consideration and have acted on some of them and recommend further consider- ation be given to others. First: Your Committee has made an exhaustive study of the insurance coverage of the Elm Street property and by eliminating earth- quake insurance and getting competitive bidding on other risk, have been able to increase the fire insurance and coverage on other property to a more realistic figure, without increasing the premiums. Second: We have scrutinized the monthly bills and feel that certain expenses which have become almost fixed in nature because of certain customs over the years, could be materially reduced by changing of the Society's thinking on such matters as: (a) Special luncheons (b) Printing matters (c) Extra help for Custodian (d ) Cost of judging (e) Use of telephone (f) Increased cost of postage We do not mean that these functions should be eliminated, bin further study should be given to a different approach to the Society's purposes to see if there might be some reduction in cost. 34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 1962 Third: We have authorized the Library Committee to expend a sum of money sufficient to properly catalogue the books in the Library and make other improvements which we feel will permit the Library Committee to make the Library more valuable, and we understand that they are making excellent progress. Fourth: We suggest that further consideration be given to diversifying the Society's investments and recommend that a bank be en- gaged to advise the Finance Committee as to investments. We do not feel that individuals should be asked to assume this responsibility, even though they may render this service for nothing. Fifth: Serious consideration should be given to our investment in the Front Street property, realizing that property in this area has been depreciating, and the lease runs out in 1979. In this connection we recommend that an amount to be deter- mined be taken from current income and invested in permanent funds. Sixth: We recommend that an appropriation of S13,500 be voted, to be distributed at the discretion of the Trustees for the pay- ment of salaries and premiums for the coming year. Respectfully submitted, Ralph C. Breed Norwell A. Phillips Philip M. Purrington, Chairman Finance Committee December 5, 1962 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Offered by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1962 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL 1962 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES PRESIDENT ROBERT S. ILLINGWORTH, Barre VICE-PRESIDENTS EARL T. HARPER, Worcester MRS. DAVID J. MILLIKEN, Northboro HERBERT E. BERG, Worcester SECRETARY S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, North Grafton Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street, Worcester TREASURER FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Auburn LIBRARIAN MRS. FAYRE L. NASON, North Grafton TRUSTEES Arnold J. Banning Ralph C. Breed Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Richard A. Flagg Allen J. Jenkins George J. Moore, Sr. Carl A. Ottoson Eugene O. Parsons Edwin W. Proctor Albert W. Schneider Arthur D. Keown George F. E. Story Alfred E. Rankin, 1962 George H. Pride Mrs. Emily S. Taft Mrs. E. W. Whitin Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. Mabel R. Bullock Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Linwood M. Erskine Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick Ernest Hansen Archibald J. Huey Allen W. Hixon NOMINATING COMMITTEE Henry L. Gilson, 1963 Leslie E. Winter Norwell A. Phillips Dr. Burton N. Gates Richard N. Symonds Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Philip M. Purrington Alfred N. Whiting Mrs. Robert C. Milton Armand A. Benoit Harvie E. G. Channin Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. Bertha G. Denny, 1964 Flower Arrangements: Wild Flowers: Plants and Flowers: Fruit: Vegetables: Mushrooms: Miss G. Hazel Trask, Sterling Junction George H. Pride, Worcester Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Oakham S. James Mistark, Grafton Casper J. Perednia, Shrewsbury {To be appointed) library committee Edwin W. Proctor Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-officio MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick MEDAL COMMITTEE Robert S. Ilhngworth, President Herbert E. Berg Frederick D. Brown Herbert E. Berg Mrs. Bertha G. Denny George H. Pride Armand A. Benoit HORTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Herbert E. Berg Mrs. David J. Milliken Linwood M. Erskine Robert S. Illingworth, President S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary 1962 1963 1964 STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Philip M. Purrington Norwell A. Phillips Ralph C. Breed Archibald J. Huey BUILDING COMMITTEE Gustaf C. Nelson Allen W. Hixon ARRANGEMENTS AND EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Arnold J. Banning Herbert E. Berg, Chairman Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Emily S. Taft Mrs. Irene D. McDonough Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. David J. Milliken Armand A. Benoit Earl T. Harper Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Allen W. Hixon Ralph C. Breed Arthur Keown Mrs. Hermann Patt, Jr. Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. Robert C. Milton WINTER MEETINGS COMMITTEE Mrs. Clarence Arms George H. Pride COMMITTEE ON FRUITS Arthur D. Keown Mrs. Elna B. Fuller Vincent V. Bucinskas Mrs. Joanne E. Tufts S. James Mistark Harvie E. G. Channin Charles W. Turner George H. Pride Ernest Hansen William W. Hodge Casper J. Perednia CHILDREN S GARDENS AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. Emily Taft PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE George J. Moore, Sr. Mrs. Robert Milton Edwin W. Proctor Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. Dorothy Salter President and Secretary Ex-officio members of all Committees Office, Library and Exhibition Hall, 30 Elm Street RULES MUST BE READ CAREFULLY GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Strict conformity to the Regulations and Rules will be expected and required, as well for the benefit of exhibitors as for the convenience of the Officers of the Society. 2. Every Exhibit entered in a class of named varieties should be correctly named. 3. All articles offered for premiums must remain within the Hall throughout the hours of Exhibition, unless special permission for their removal shall be granted by the Committee on Exhibition, etc. 4. No person shall make more than one entry of the same variety or be awarded more than one premium under the same number, unless restriction is released in that call. 5. The Judges may correct, before the close of any Exhibition, awards made by them, if satisfied that such were erroneous. 6. The cards of exhibitors competing for premiums shall be reversed and remain so until after premiums are awarded. 7. Competitors are expected to conform strictly to the con- ditions under which articles are invited. Evasion or violation of them may be reported to the Trustees for future disqualification of the offender. 8. In all Exhibits of Roses, minimum length of stem to be 6 inches except Flower Arrangement and miniatures. 9. All articles for exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 1.30 o'clock unless otherwise specified. Otherwise they will be ruled out. Between 1.30 and 3 o'clock the Hall will be in exclusive charge of the Committee on Arrangements and Exhibi- tions. Open to the public from 3 to 8.30 o'clock, except Spring and Chrysanthemum Exhibition from 5 to 9 p.m. 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members only. 10. Competition for premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibi- tion shall have been grown by the competitors, for at least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except where no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 11. After the articles are arranged they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until 4 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 the Exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 12. 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 other varieties than those named in the schedule be substituted. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without deliberate purpose. 14. The Committee on Arrangements has power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change desirable. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appellations such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Green- ing," etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibit- ing the same variety of Fruit or Vegetable, under different names, or exhibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the objects and rules of the Society, may be debarred from competing for the Society's premiums until reinstated. 16. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examinations, if requested. 17. In all exhibitions of Cut Flowers for competition, the number of blooms, clusters, sprays or spikes shown is not re- stricted except that it is expected the exhibitor shall use only a sufficient number to make a well-balanced display. All shall be of one color and of one variety in the same vase, except Displays, Vases, Baskets, Standards, or otherwise specified in the schedule. The Judge will consider the quality of the flowers rather than the quantity. 18. £y The Judges are authorized by the Trustees to invite the assistance of competent and discreet persons in the discharge of their duties. 19. No Judge shall require anything of competitors respecting their exhibits which is not distinctly specified in the schedule. 1962] RULES AND REGULATIONS 5 20. In Table Decorations, collections and displays of Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Vases, and Baskets, where the number of exhibits exceeds the number of premiums offered, the Judge may award prizes to any worthy exhibits not receiving a premium. 21. All premiums that are not claimed within one year after the close of the official year shall be forfeited to the Society. 22. U. P. Hedrick's "Fruits of New York," and S. A. Beach's "The Apples of New York," will guide the Judge of Fruits in his decisions upon matters at issue. Totty's Catalogue, George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., Catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. 23 . No artificial plants, flowers, or f oliage preserved or altered by any process shall be exhibited at any show of this Society, except for a special purpose and with the consent of the show management. 24. While the Society will take reasonable precautions for the safety of the property of exhibitors, it will be re- sponsible in no case for any loss or damage that may occur. Scale of Points Cut Flowers and Wild Flowers. — Quality of blooms (including condition and value) Arrangement Number of varieties Properly named Lilies. — Size and color of bloom Number of perfect flowers and buds on stem Arrangement Properly named Baskets, Standards and Displays. — Quality (including condition and value) Arrangement Variety Collections. — Quality (including condition and value) Arrangement Variety 50 points 20 " 15 " 15 " 35 points 35 " 15 " 15 " 50 points 35 " 15 " 45 points 25 " 30 " 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Table Decoration. — Design Relation Color Perfection Condition Distinction Table Decoration — Special Occasion or Title. Design Relation Color Perfection Suitability Condition Distinction Flower Arrangements. — Design Color Suitability Distinction Originality Condition Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The following is a list of the Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society the income of which is devoted to the purpose stated. The date prefixed to each indicates the year in which the fund was established. 1888. Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for the purchase of books. 1898. William Eames Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for the promotion of apple culture. 1906. Frederick A. Blake Fund. $1,000.00. Income only to be used in providing Medals to be awarded to the originators of new varieties of Fruits or Flowers, 20 points 20 20 20 5 15 20 points 15 15 15 15 5 15 30 points 20 20 10 10 10 1962] WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 7 preference always being given to residents of Worcester County. In case that the Worcester County Horticultural Society does not find occasion to award medals for New Fruits or Flowers, the said income may be used for special premiums for Orchids or other choice Greenhouse Plants and Flowers. 1907. Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious exhibits of Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables. 1922. Edwin Draper Fund. $300.00. Income to be used for prizes for Horticultural exhibitions held under the direction of said Society. 1924. Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1937. George and Belle McWilliam Fund. $200.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1939. The Coulson Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1943. G. A. Bigelow Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious garden grown exhibits of Roses. 1949. Mabel Knowles Gage Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious Thanksgiving Tables. 1955. Chandler Bullock Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Small Fruits. 1957. Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Lilies. 1958. Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for the promotion of children's interest in Horticulture. 1959. Edward Winslow Lincoln Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for Scholarship Fund. 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Flowers, Plants, Fruits and Vegetables 1962 ^The Committee on Arrangements and Exhibitions would direct the earnest attention of the Judge to Rule 13. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without deliberate purpose. Special Rules 1. Exhibitors should have all specimens correctly and legibly named, notice of which will be taken by the judges in awarding the premiums. 2. While it is expected that exhibitors will take pains to correctly name their exhibits, the judges will not exclude an exhibit for mistake in nomenclature. 3. in all exhibitions of lilies the pollen may be removed. 4. In all exhibits of wild flowers only those falling in groups ii and iii of the hadwen botanical club leaflet may be shown. wlld flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. a. at no time shall the exhibit contain more than one- third from group ii. B. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the had wen botani- cal CLUB SHOWING FLOWERS NOT TO BE EXHIBITED. By vote of the trustees, all entries must be made by Exhibitor to the Secretary and all cards made out by him or his assistants. Seedlings may be exhibited at any show and will receive appropriate recognition. Spring Exhibition Thursday, March 8, 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members and guest only. Opening Thursday, March 8, 5 to 9 p. m. Friday and Saturday, March 9, 10, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday, March 11, 12 m. to 9 p. m. Notify Secretary four weeks in advance for space All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Thursday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,000.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Mass. Dept. of Agri- culture, awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Dept. of Agriculture Rosettes awarded to outstanding exhibits. Garden Displays: I Exhibitor occupying approximately 400 square feet. $500.00 may be used. II Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet No. 1 450.00 No. 3 430.00 No. 2 440.00 No. 4 420.00 III Exhibition in West Hall. Five hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No restrictions. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design and consistency to scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 25 " Color harmony 10 " Seasonability 10 " Quality and suitability of accessories 10 " Charm and atmosphere 10 " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " 100 points 10 WORCESTER COUNTY PI ORTI CULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Special Displays: IV Stage, Main Hall. Four hundred dollars may be used. V Plant Displays 400.00 VI Cut Flowers 75.00 VII African Violets No. 1. Display, not over 25 square feet 100.00 No. 2. Display, not over 15 square feet 50.00 No. 3. Three Specimen Plants 25.00 VIII Carnations 150.00 IX Fruit 250.00 X Spring Bulbs: 1. Three 8-inch pots Daffodils 10 . 00 8 . 00 6 . 00 2. Three 8-inch pots Hyacinths 10 . 00 8 . 00 6 . 00 3. Three 8-inch pots Tulips 10 . 00 8 . 00 6 . 00 4. Three Pots, other Spring Bulbs 8.00 7.00 6.00 XI Educational Exhibits: No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 3. Club or group. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. XII Table Decoration and Arrangements: "Spring." This class open to Worcester and Worcester County Garden Clubs by invitation. Worcester Garden Club Exhibit— 4 * Flowers With Art" Iris Exhibition Saturday, June 2, 3 to 8:30 p. m. Sunday, June 3, 11a. m. to 6 p. m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock Specimen Color Classes : one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. Tall Bearded — The following are numbered to agree with the American Iris Society Color Classification (1962) in order to facilitate its use. Refer to it for complete descriptions of classes. Classes with no known examples have been omitted. JLi U. 1 \1 VV Iks 11; WVnfo coif VV llllc bell 2.00 1 .00 IN O. \& V L£>) VVlllLc glUUllU pULdld llld)LKKi(l VlUlcL Ul UlUc 2.00 1 .00 No 3 (9Y 20 2TM Wnif p crTTkn'nrJ ■nliPQ'fsi rnQTlrpH VVlllLc glUUilU yJH\jai\ja> xxlcxi IN-CU. ■trckl 1 <~kVir ron f\T* nronrro ytJUUW, IcLl Ul Uldilg,C 2.00 1.00 "NTn A fAV ATl\ IN O. rr. \~t V 4:13 ) Willie bldlludltlb, VlUlcL Ul y~\ 1 1 -| /-\ to lie Diue ians 2.00 1.00 ISO. 0. Qlx) vv nire stanaaras, yenow, reu Ul Ul cMJLgG idllo 2.00 1 00 No. 6. (6P 6L) Violet self, pale or Hght 2.00 1 00 No. 7. (6F 6D) Violet self, full or dark 2.00 1 00 No. 8. (8) Violet bitone 2.00 1 00 No. 9. (10) Violet blend (pale to dark) 2.00 1 00 No. 10. (IIP 11L) Blue self, pale or light 2.00 1 00 No. 11. (11F 11D) Blue self, full or dark 2.00 1 00 No. 12. (13) Blue bitone 2.00 1 00 No. 13. (16P) Yellow self, pale 2.00 1 00 No. 14. (16L) Yellow self, hght 2.00 1 00 No. 15. (17) Yellow ground, plicata marked any color 2.00 1 00 No. 16. (19) Yellow bicolor 2.00 1 00 No. 17. (20) Yellow blend 2.00 1 00 No. 18. (21P) Orange self, pale (peach pink) 2.00 1 00 No. 19. (25) Orange blend (brown) 2.00 1 00 No. 20. (26P) Red self, pale (true pink) 2.00 1 00 No. 21. (26D) Red self, dark 2.00 1 00 No. 22. (28 29) Red bitone or bicolor 2.00 1 00 No. 23. (30) Red blend 2.00 1 00 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 No. 24. Standard dwarf bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 25. Intermediate Bearded 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 26. Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) 2.00 1.00 No. 27. Border Bearded. (If too many entries for one class, to be divided into color classes.) No. 27a. White, white bicolors and white ground plicatas 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 27b. Yellow, yellow bicolors and yellow ground plicatas 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 27c. Blue and violets, selfs and blends 2.00 1.00 Best in Show. — To be selected from the winners in the specimen classes No. 1 through No. 27c and to be judged for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and the American Iris Society's Rosette Ribbon. Seedlings. — No. 28. Tall bearded, one stalk. Each exhibitor may make more than one entry in this class but not more than 10. Must be exhibitor's own hybrid. To be judged for the American Iris Society's Exhibition Certificate by all AIS judges present and for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate. No. 29. Other than tall bearded, one stalk. To be judged as for class 28. Collections. — One stalk each in uniform vases. No. 30. Three varieties named of bearded Irises, other than tall bearded 3 . 00 2 . 00 No. 31. Three different species Irises, any type 3.00 2.00 Displays. — No. 32. Display of seedlings. Not over six vases, one in each, named or numbered 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 No. 33. Display, commercial. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Iris Society's Bronze Medal Certificate as an oustanding or valuable commercial display. No. 34. Display, non-commercial. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 1962] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 13 No. 35. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Iris growing, hybridizing, culture or classes. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Iris Society's Bronze Medal Certificate. Special Awards of The American Iris Society "The Silver Medal Certificate is to be awarded to the winner of the greatest number of first prize points. The Bronze Medal Certificate to the winner of the second greatest number of first prize points. Second prize points may be counted in case of ties. Points won in seedling or artistic sections, shall not be counted." (Naturalistic) Flower Arrangement. — No. 36. Using Iris only. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars and fifty cents. Table Decoration. — Buffet table for four or more persons. No. 37. Iris predominating. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over six dollars. Cut Flowers, some Iris requested. — No. 38. Display, 24 square feet 7 . 00 6 . 00 5 . 00 4 . 00 No. 39. Small display, 12 square feet 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 This number is intended for the growers who do not compete in call for large displays during the year. African Violets. — No. 40. Not over six plants. For home growers, non-com- mercial. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies. — No. 41. Vase 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Lupines. — No. 42. Vase 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Aquilegia. — No. 43. Vase 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Roses. — No. 44. Vase H.P. roses, not over ten blooms 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 45. Vase H.T. roses, not over ten blooms 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 46. Fifteen vases, no duplicates 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 See special rules on Wild Flowers on page 8. 14 WORCESTER COUXTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 47. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Asparagus, two bunches, 12 specimens each. — No. 48. Any named variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 49. Any named variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Radish, two bunches, six per bunch. — No. 50. Any named variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Rhubarb, twelve stalks. — No. 51. Linnaeus 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 52. Victoria 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 53. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Lettuce, six heads. — No. 54. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onions. — No. 55. Scallions, two bunches, six each 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 56. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPEARING ON PAGES 8, 4 AND 5, GIVING SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO THE FOLLOWING: 10. Competition for premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibition shall have been grown by the competitors for at least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except where no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 11. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appellations such as "Pippin" "Sweeting" "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibiting the same variety of Fruit or Vegetables, under different names, or exhibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the objects and rules of the Society, may be debarred from competing for the Society's premiums until reinstated. Rose Exhibition Thursday, June 14, open from 3 to 8.30 p. m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8.30 p.m. Roses, See Rule 8. — No. 57. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 58. Six blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 59. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor culture 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 Special Prizes Miss Frances C. Morse Fund A. Six blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor culture. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. * * * Prize Rose, not confined to exhibitors of Worcester County. No. 60. H.T., red, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 61. H.T., pink, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 62. H.T., yellow, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 63. H.T., white, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 64. Floribundas, red, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 65. Floribundas, pink, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 66. Floribundas, yellow, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 67. Floribundas, white, one main stem Blue ribbon Best Rose in the Show. — Special Recognition In the "Prize Rose" classes No. 60 through No. 67: The rose must be a named variety, the minimum length of stem shall be at least six inches and the rose offered for exhibition shall be from a bush grown by the exhibitor for at least two months previous to the date of exhibition. Introductions after 1957 : No. 68. H.T. Blue ribbon No. 69. Floribundas Blue ribbon Use Jackson-Perkins and Conard-Pyle catalogues. No. 70. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 No. 71. Vase of roses, twelve blooms 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 72. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 73. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 74. Display of cut climbing roses. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 75. Basket of roses 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 G. A. Bigelow Fund Flower Arrangement. — B. Arrangement of garden-grown roses. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $2.50. No restric- tion as to grower. * * * Table Decoration — "Wedding Anniversary". — No. 76. Garden-grown roses must be used. No restrictions as to grower. Two or more place settings required. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over six dollars. Delphinium. — No. 77. One Vase, not more than 12 spikes 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 78. One vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 79. One stalk, any color 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 Peonies. — No. 80. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Lilies. — No. 81. Vase 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 82. Bowl 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William). — No. 83. Bowl 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Special Prizes Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund Hardy Cultivated Flowers and Shrubs, to be named. — C. Display of outdoor varieties 6.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 17 Strawberry, twenty-four berries. — No. 84. Howard No. 17 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 85. Sparkle No. 86. Robinson No. 87. Catskill No. 88. New variety, not scheduled 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 89. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 90. Four baskets of strawberries, No. 91. Display. Fifteen dollars may be used. Cherry, one quart. — No. 92. Any named sweet variety. $7.50 may be used. No. 93. Any named sour variety. $7.50 may be used. Beets. — No. 94. Two bunches, six in each 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Peas, one-half peck. — No. 97. Display at least four named varieties. Ten dollars may any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 95. World's Record No. 96. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 98. Golden Acre No. 99. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 Lettuce, six heads, named. — No. 100. Boston Type No. 101. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard.— No. 102. Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 103. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies Exhibition Thursday, July 19, 3 to 8.30 p. m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $100.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Lilium. — No. 104. Display. Commercial. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 105. Display. Non-commercial. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 106. Basket, Lilies. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 107. Vase of Lilies 4 . 00 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 One Spike Glass. — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one ribbon may be awarded to the same exhibitor. First, second and third prize ribbons. No. 108. Native American species 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 109. Other Lilium species 2.00 1.00 Rosette awarded by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society for the best spike of a Lilium species. No. 1 10. White trumpet lily 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 1 1 1 . Yellow trumpet lily 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 1 12. Pink trumpet lily 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 113. Upward facing type 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 1 14. Nodding flowers 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 115. Outward facing flowers 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. 116. Aurelian Hybrids. Flares 2.00 1.00 No. 117. Aurelian Hybrids. Trumpets 2.00 1.00 No. 1 18. Aurelian Hybrids. Reflex 2 . 00 1 . 00 Best in the Show. — The Worcester County Horticultural Society Award of Merit and a Rosette awarded by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society. 1962] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 19 No. 119. Novice Class. First time exhibitor. First, second and third prize ribbons, New England Regional Group. No. 120. Educational Exhibits. Seventy-five dollars may be used. Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund Lilium. — D. Best Unnamed Seedling. (No more than three entries may be made by each exhibitor.) Fifteen dollars may be used. Also Rosette by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society and Certificate of Merit by the Worcester County Horticultural Society. * * * Flower Arrangment. — No. 121. True Lilies predominating. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars and fifty cents. Table Decoration. — No. 122. Suitable table with True Lilies predominating. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest not over six dollars. Cut Flowers. — No. 123. Display, 24 square feet 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 124. Small display, 12 square feet 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 125. Basket, mixed, three or more types of flowers 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Japanese Iris. — No. 126. Vase 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 127. Collection of three vases. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Centaurea. — No. 128. Display. Gypsophila may be used. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Petunia. — No. 129. Twenty vases, one flower in each. Use own foliage. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 20 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Display of Roses, see Rule 8. — No. 130. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Gloxinias. — No. 131. Display of potted plants. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Peas, annual. — No. 132. Collection, not less than six varieties. No Gypsophila. Own foliage. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 133. Twelve vases 4.50 4.00 3.00 2.00 Herbs. — No. 134. Display. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Cherry, one quart. — No. 135. Any named variety. Five dollars may be used. Raspberry, Black Cap, one pint. — No. 136. Any named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Raspberry, one pint. — No. 137. Early varieties, named. Five dollars may be used. No. 138. Latham 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 139. Taylor 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 140. Any other red variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 141. New varieties. Five dollars may be used. Currants, twenty-four bunches. — No. 142. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — E. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 F. Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. G. Wild, one quart 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 * * * Gooseberry, one quart. — No. 143. Any named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 144. New varieties. Five dollars. Blackberry, one quart. — No. 145. Any variety. Five dollars. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 21 Display of Small Fruits, two or more varieties. — No. 146. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 147. Any named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Carrots, two bunches, six in each. — No. 148. Any named variety Beans, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 149. Green Pod No. 150. Wax Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 151. Hybrid type, named No. 152. Standard type, named Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 153. Any variety Lettuce, six heads. — No. 154. Iceberg No. 155. Any other variety Summer Squash, three specimens. No. 156. YeUow No. 157. Green No. 158. Any other variety Pea, one-half peck. — No. 159. Telephone type Tomato, twelve specimens. No. 160. Any named variety Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 161. New Zealand Any Other Vegetables. — No. 162. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 163. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 164. Thirty dollars may be used. 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Hemerocallis (Daylilies) Exhibition Thursday, August 2 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12.00 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 1 to 7.00 p.m. Hemerocallis (Daylilies). — No. 165. Display. Any decorative material may be used. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 166. Collection of six named varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Specimen color classes : one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. No. 167. Light yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 168. Golden yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 169. Orange 2.00 1.00 No. 170. Copper bronze 2.00 1.00 No. 171. Polychrome 2.00 1.00 No. 172. Bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 173. Banded or eyed 2.00 1.00 No. 174. Pale pink 2.00 1.00 No. 175. Peach pink 2.00 1.00 No. 176. Melon pink 2.00 1.00 No. 177. Rose 2.00 1.00 No. 178. Bright red 2.00 1.00 No. 179. Brown red 2.00 1.00 No. 180. Lavender shades 2.00 1.00 No. 181. Purple red 2.00 1.00 No. 182. Dwarf, normal growth under 24 inches 2.00 1.00 No. 183. Miniature (small flowered) 2.00 1.00 No. 184. "Spider" flowered 2.00 1.00 No. 185. Popularity Poll Winner, "Fairy Wings" 2.00 1.00 Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Seedling.— No. 186. One entire scape, severed at base. Must be exhibi- tor's own hybrid. To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 23 Specials. — No. 187. Best Registered Introduced Class, Single scape not to exceed 36 Each exhibitor may make no more than five entries. 5 . 00 To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. No. 188. Best Registered Unintroduced Class, requirements and awards as in previous class. Cut Flowers. — No. 189. Display. Not over 18 square feet. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 190. Basket, mixed, three or more types of flowers 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Gladiolus. — No. 191. Display (not to exceed 50 square feet). Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 192. Basket Gladiolus 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Roses. — No. 193. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies. — No. 194. Vase. Ribbons awarded. Zinnias. — No. 195. Display 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Salpiglossis. — No. 196. Bowl 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Delphinium. — No. 197. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 198. One vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 199. One stalk, any color 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 Wild Flowers. — No. 200. Vase. Judged for artistic effect, fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 201. Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 1 . 00 24 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Flower Arrangement — "Song Title." — No. 202. To be named, emphasis on rhythm. Some Hemero- callis to be used. No restriction as to grower. Twenty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over two dollars and fifty cents. Table Decoration, Non-competitive. — No. 203. Hemerocallis predominating. No restrictions as to grower, or number of place settings. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 204. Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 1.50 No. 205. Lodi 3.00 2.50 1.50 No. 206. Red Astrachan 3 . 00 2 . 50 1 . 50 No. 207. New varieties. Seven dollars may be used for prizes. No. 208. Other early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 209. Early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 210. Any early white varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 211. Any early yellow varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — H. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 212. Dwarf , any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 213. Kentucky Wonder 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 214. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 25 Cucumber, for pickles. — No. 215. One-half peck 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 216. Any named standard variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 217. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash. — No. 218. Hybrid variety, 3 specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 219. Any early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 220. Any named standard variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 221 . Any named Hybrid variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 222. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 223. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 224. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Gladiolus Exhibition Thursday, August 23 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock The hall will be open the night before, for any who wish to set up at that time. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8.30 p.m. Baskets and Displays to be judged olus Society Basis. Quality and Condition Color Harmony Distinctiveness Arrangement of Flowers Effectiveness Gladiolus. — No. 225. Display, Commercial. Baskets and/or vases. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 226. A Display. Non-Commerical. Baskets and/or vases. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Seventy- five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 227. Basket, 20-25 spikes, one variety to be named. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 228. Basket, 20-25 spikes, two varieties, to be named. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 229. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, two varieties, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 230. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, miniatures, one variety, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 231. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 300, 400, 500 Color Classes. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 by the New England Gladi- 50 points 10 " 15 " [ 25 " 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 27 No. 232. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 100, 200 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 233. Collection, five different Recent Introduction varie- ties (1958-1962 inclusive), one spike to a vase, No. 234. Seedling Class. One spike, properly labeled. Seed- lings and undisseminated varieties will be shown as seedlings. More than one entry may be made by any exhibitor. Best Seedling will be awarded the Society Certificate of Merit and the New England Gladiolus Society Rosette. No. 235. Open Color Class. One spike, each, properly labeled with Classification number, variety name, and name and address of the exhibitor. Special cards will be furnished by the Society. No. 236. Recent Introduction Varieties (1958-1962 inclusive). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 237. Novice Color Class. One spike, properly labeled. This class is open to any person who has never won a blue ribbon at any Gladiolus Show. No. 238. Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one variety, properly labeled and arranged attractively in containers. SPECIAL INFORMATION TO AID EXHIBITORS New England Gladiolus Society Classification List will be available to all exhibitors. The following color separations will be used in Classes 235-238 : correctly named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 00 white 04 green 10 cream 14 yellow 24 orange 30 salmon 36 scarlet 40 pink 46 red 50 rose 60 lavender 66 purple 70 violet 80 smoky and any other color 28 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 The following size separations will be used in all classes: 100-200 Miniature and Small 300 Medium 400 Large 500 Giant First, Second and Third Prize Ribbons will be awarded in each class. Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the arrange- ment of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be picked from each size, 300-400-500 in the Recent Introduction and the One Spike Open Color Classes. From these a Grand Champion will be picked. The same will follow with the 100-200 size for the Miniature Class, as Miniature Champion. Three Spike Open Class Champion awarded Department of Agriculture Rosette. Section Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions, Certificate of Merit. Basket Classes. — No. 239. Large Basket, 20-25 Spikes, one variety. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 240. Large Basket, 20-25 Spikes, two varieties. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 241. Basket, 12-15 Spikes, two to three varieties. 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 242. Basket or Vase, 12-15 Spikes, Miniatures, two to three varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Flower Arrangement (Workshop Group). — No. 243. For any place or occasion, to be named by exhibitor. No restrictions as to grower. Gladiolus predominat- ing. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $2.50. Table Decoration. — No. 244. Small Flowered Gladiolus to be used. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over six dollars. Lilium, no other flowers to be used. — No. 245. Vase. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 29 Roses. — No. 246. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Scabiosa. — No. 247. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Wild Flowers — No. 248. Vase or Basket. Artistic effect. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $2.50. See special rules on Wild Flowers, Page 8. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 249. Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 250. Early Mcintosh 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 251. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 252. Any other early variety. Ten dollars. No. 253. Seedlings. Ten Dollars. Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 254. Any named variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 255. Japanese named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 256. European named varieties. Ten dollars. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 257. Any white variety. Ten dollars. No. 258. Any yellow variety. Ten dollars. No. 259. Any new varieties. Ten dollars. No. 260. Seedlings. Ten dollars. No. 261. Display of three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 262. Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit. — No. 263. Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 264. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Bean, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 265. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 266. Green Pod 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 30 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 267. Dwarf Bush, any variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck. — No. 268. String, any variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 269. Any named standard variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 270. Any named Hybrid variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 271. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 272. Red, any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 273. Red, any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 274. Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 275. Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 276. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Squash. — No. 277. Summer Hybrid, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 278. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables (not commercial Growers). — No. 279. Display from home gardens, to cover 15 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 280. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 281. Collection, named non-edible varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Dahlia Exhibition Thursday, September 6 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8.30 p. m. Dahlia, varieties to be named. — No. 282. Display of Singles, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 283. Display of Collarettes, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 284. Display of Pompons, 10 vases 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 285. Display of Miniatures, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 286. Display of Cactus Variety, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 287. Display of Semi-cactus variety, 10 vases 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 288. Display of Decoratives, Large Flower, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 289. Display of Cactus, Large Flower, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 290. Ten vases Decoratives, one flower in each. Large Flower 3.50 3.00 2.00 1.50 No. 291. Five vases Cactus or Semi. One Flower in each. Large Flower 3.00 2.00 1.50 No. 292. Basket or Vase of Large Flowered 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 293. Basket or Vase of Singles 4 . 00 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 No. 294. Basket or Vase of Pompons 4 . 00 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 No. 295. Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 296. Display, not over 50 square feet. Fifty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 297. Display, 25 square feet. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. No. 298. Basket of assorted varieties of Dahlias 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 32 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 No. 299. Best Vase of new variety. 1956-57 or 1958-59 introduction. Blue ribbon Best Bloom in the Show. — Blue Ribbon From Classes 282 to 291, inclusive. The Coulson Fund Flower Arrangement for Living Room. — I. Unusual container (anything not originally meant for a flower container). Container to be furnished by exhibitor. No restrictions as to grower. Dahlias predominating. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $2.50. * * * Table Decoration. — No. 300. Dahlias to be used. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Two or more place settings. Highest prize not over six dollars. Roses. — No. 301. Collection named varieties. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus, standard varieties. — No. 302. Ten vases, one spike in a vase, to be named 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 303. Basket 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Cosmos. — No. 304. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 305. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. * * * Edwin Draper Fund Begonia, tuberous rooted. — J. Cut flowers in vases, not more than twenty vases. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Asters, large flowered, long stems. — No. 306. Vase of 20 blooms 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 33 Asters, single or anemone. — No. 307. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Zinnias. — No. 308. Display. Small flowered variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 Iris.— No. 309. Reblooming, one stem in a vase 2.00 1.00 No. 310. Seedling, one stem in a vase 2.50 2.00 Wild Flowers. — No. 311. Vase, artistic effect. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. See special rule on Wild Flowers, Page 8. Herbs. — No. 312. Display. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 313. Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 3 14. Red Gravenstein 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 315. Milton 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 316. Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 317. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 318. Seedling varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. No. 319. Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens. — No. 320. Hyslop 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 321 . Any other variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 322. Bartlett 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 323. Seckel 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 324. New named varieties 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 325. Any other variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 326. Any Japanese varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 327. Any European varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 328. Any new varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 329. Early Elberta 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 330. Any white variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 331. Any other yellow variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 332. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 333. Seedlings. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 334. Display, three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 335. Orange 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 Grape, three clusters. — No. 336. Fredonia 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 337. Seneca 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 338. Worden 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 339. Seedless variety 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 No. 340. For other varieties. Ten dollars. No. 341. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 342. Collection, not less than five varieties 12.00 10.00 8.00 Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 343. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Muskmelons, three specimens. — No. 344. Hybrid, named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 345. Orange flesh, named 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 346. Green flesh, named 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Watermelon, three specimens. — No. 347. Midget Type 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 348. Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 349. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 350. Warren 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 351. Golden Hubbard 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 352. Golden Delicious 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 353. Des Moines 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 354. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 355. Any other variety, named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 35 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 356. Any named variety. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 357. Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 358. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 359. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cauliflower. — No. 360. Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Broccoli. — No. 361. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens. — No. 362. Wonder Type 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 363. Squash Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Xo. 364. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 365. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens. — No. 366. Rutgers 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Xo. 367. Hybrid variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 . 75 No. 368. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 369. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 370. Hybrid, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 371. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 372. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 373. Any other variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Mushroom, native. — No. 374. Collection of edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Harvest Exhibition Thursday, October 4 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8.30 p. m. Cut Flowers. — No. 375. Display. Fifty dollars may be awarded for prizes. No. 376. Basket, mixed, two or more types of flowers. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Hardy Chrysanthemum, out-door culture. — No. 377. Cut flowers in vases, not over 25 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. No. 378. One Potted Clump. Ten dollars may be used. Flower Arrangement using natural dried material. — No. 379. Material to be named and container to be furnished by exhibitor. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $2.50. Table Decoration — Fruit and/or Vegetables, "Triumph of Autumn." — No. 380. No restrictions as to grower. Two or more place set- tings required. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over seven dollars. Apple, one flat. — No. 381. Mcintosh 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 382. Baldwin 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 No. 383. Any other variety 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 Apple, three flats. — No. 384. Three varieties 10 . 00 8 . 00 6 . 00 Apple, forty-nine specimens. — No. 385. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 386. Any other variety 7 . 00 6 . 00 5 . 00 4 . 00 Apple, collection. — No. 387. Not to exceed ten varieties, five specimens per plate 7 . 00 6 . 50 6 . 00 5 . 00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 388. Mcintosh 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 389. Baldwin 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1962] WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 37 No. 390. Golden Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 391. Red Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 392. Cortland 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 393. Macoun 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 394. R.L Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 395. Red Rome 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 396. New varieties. Fifteen dollars may be used. No. 397. Sweet varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 398. Any other varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. No. 399. Basket of fancy apples (baskets furnished) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 400. Any named variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Display of Apples. — No. 401 . Not to exceed 20 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 402. Bosc 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 403. Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 404. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 405. Basket of fancy pears 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 406. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 407. Champion 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 Grapes, six clusters. — No. 408. Any variety. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Grapes. — No. 409. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Varieties of Fruits. — No. 410. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cauliflower. — No. 411. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 412. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 413. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Endive. — No. 414. Six specimens 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Leeks. — No. 415. Twelve specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 38 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Onions, twelve specimens named. — No. 416. Spanish 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 417. Red varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 418. Yellow variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 419. White variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Parsley, one-half peck. — No. 420. Any named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Parsnips, twelve specimens. — No. 421 . Any named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Turnips, six specimens. — No. 422. Purple Top 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 423. White 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 424. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 425. New named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 426. Any other named variety. Ten dollars may be used. No. 427. Collection, four named varieties 6 . 50 6 . 00 5 . 00 4 . 00 Pumpkins, three specimens. — No. 428. Sugar 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 429. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 430. Any other named variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 431. Blue Hubbard 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 432. Butternut 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 433. Quality 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 434. Any other variety 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 00 No. £35. Collection. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 436. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.50. Display of Vegetables. — No. 437. Twenty-four square feet. Fifty dollars may be used. Any Other Named Vegetables. — No. 438. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Field Beans.— No. 439. Collection. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Field Grain.— No. 440. Display. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Ornamental Corn. — No. 441. Display. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Chrysanthemum Exhibition Thursday, November 8, 3 to 5 p. m. reserved for members and guest only. Opening Thursday, Nov. 8, 5 to 9 p. m. Friday, Nov. 9, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 12 m. to 9 p. m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Thursday The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,200.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Agriculture, will be awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Department of Agriculture Rosettes will be awarded for out- standing exhibits. Chrysanthemums, Commercial varieties. — Use catalogue of Charles H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., also Goerge J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. No. 442. Twelve blooms, 12 vases, not less than six varieties, to be named 12 . 00 10 . 00 8 . 00 No. 443. Collection of twenty-five large blooms, long stems 15.00 12.00 10.00 No. 444. Pompons and Decoratives, display in vases, not more or less than 12 vases, 5 stems in each, named 6.00 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 445. Single varieties, display in vases, not more or less than 6 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 446. Anemones, display in vases, not more or less than 8 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5 . 50 5 . 00 4 . 50 No. 447. Three pots Chrysanthemums (not made up Specimens), well established 15 . 00 10 . 00 8 . 00 No. 448. One pot Chrysanthemums 5 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Spray type Chrysanthemums for non-commercial exhibitors. Greenhouse Grown. — No. 449. Six vases, 5 stems in each 3.50 3.00 2.00 Standard Commercial Varieties. — Use Totty's Catalogue, Madison, N. J. No. 450. Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 451. Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 452. Chrysanthemums, vase of pink 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 453. Any other color 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 Note. Six flowers in each, one variety in each vase. Stems not less than two feet. Exhibition Varieties. — No. 454. Any variety 6.00 5.00 4.00 Note. Six flowers in a vase. Stems not less than two feet. No. 455. Collection, twenty-five large blooms, long stems 20.00 15.00 10.00 Chrysanthemums, not disbuded. — No. 456. Basket of Pompons 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 457. Basket of Single 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 No. 458. Basket of Anemones 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Garden Displays. — No. 459. Exhibitor occupying approximately 400 square feet No. 1 470 . 00 No. 460. Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet No. 1 360 . 00 No. 2 350.00 No. 3 340.00 No. 4 330.00 No. 461. Exhibitor on Stage in Main Hall. $450 may be used. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 41 Scale of points by which the above class is to be judged. Design and consistency of scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 30 " Color harmony 15 " Quality and suitability of accessories 10 " Charm and atmosphere 10 " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " * * * 100 points Frederick A. Blake Fund Chrysanthemums. — K Best bloom 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 L. Large Flowers. Basket. Fifteen dollars may be awarded for prizes. Special Exhibits (Plants other than Chrysanthemums). — No. 462. One hundred twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. African Violets. — No. 463. Commercial class. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 464. Non-commercial class. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 465. Specimen Plant. Twenty-five dollars my be used for prizes. * * * Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — M. Thanksgiving Table (traditional). No restrictions as to grower. Laid for four covers. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. Fifty dollars to be used for prizes. Twelve dollars the highest prize. N. Thanksgiving Table (modern). No restrictions as to grower. Laid for four covers. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. Fifty dollars to be used for prizes. Twelve dollars the highest prize. * * * Terrariums.— No. 466. Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not ex- ceed 36 inches in any dimension 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 467. Small — Containers must not ex- ceed 18 inches in any dimension 3.00 2.00 1.50 42 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Fern Globes. — No. 468. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Educational Classes. — No. 469. Juniors under 14 years. No. 470. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 471. Club or group exhibit. One hundred dollars may be used. Fruit Display. — No. 472. Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No restriction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Apple Display. — No. 473. 50 square feet. One hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Apples, forty-nine specimens. — No. 474. Baldwin 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 475. Mcintosh 6 . 00 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 No. 476. Delicious 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 477. Cortland 6 . 00 5 . 00 4 . 00 3 . 00 2 . 00 No. 478. Macoun 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 479. Other named varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 480. Basket of Fancy Apples 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 481. Basket of Fancy Pears 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 Baskets furnished by the Society. Apples, twelve specimens. — No. 482. Baldwin 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 483. Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 484. Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 485. Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 486. Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 487. Northern Spy 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 488. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 489. Sweet varieties 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 No. 490. New varieties. Introduced since 1940. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 491. Old varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 492. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used. Special Exhibition of Apples William Eames Fund 0. Roxbury Russet. — 3.00 2.50 2.00 P. Golden Delicious. — 3.00 2.50 2.00 * * * Pears, twelve specimens. — No. 493. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 494. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — No. 495. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Fruits. — No. 496. Ten dollars may be used. Nuts, grown in Worcester County, season of 1962. — No. 497. Display of edible nuts. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 498. One pint of each or any of the following: Chestnuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Hickory, Filbert, Heart- nuts, English Walnuts, etc. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Brussels Sprouts. — No. 499. Two one-quart baskets 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 500. Any variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Cauliflower. — No. 501. Three specimens 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Celery, blanched, six specimens. — No. 502. Pascal Summer 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 503. Any other variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Onion, twelve specimens. — No. 504. White Globe 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 No. 505. Red Globe 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 No. 506. Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 507. Yellow Danvers 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 No. 508. Any other variety. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 509. Hybrid varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 44 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 510. Any variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 511. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins. — No. 512. Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens. — No. 513. Blue Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 514. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 515. Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 516. Table Queen Type 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 No. 517. Quality 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 518. Blue Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 519. Any other variety 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 520. Purple Top Globe 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 521. Rutabaga or Swedish 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 522. Green Mountain 2 . 50 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 No. 523. Katahdin 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 No. 524. Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 . 50 No. 525. Sebago 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 526. Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 527. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 528. Any other variety 2 . 00 1 . 50 1 . 00 .50 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 529. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 530. Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without contents falling off. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 531. Display, not to exceed 24 square feet. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 45 Ornamental Gourds, Natural. — No. 532. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Special Class for Children from 10 to 21 years. — May be set up the night before. No. 533. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 534. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used. Annual Meeting, Thursday, December 6, 1962. Premiums will be paid on or after November 20, 1962. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. * * * THE LIBRARY OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Library Committee wish to call your attention to the Library and Reading Room, where the librarian is always ready to extend every facility possible to those in search of horticultural information. COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS Mrs. Bertha G. Denny, Chairman Frederick D. Brown Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Librarian Accessions to Contemporary Perennials, Cumming State Trees, Earle A Pictorial Guide to American Gar- dens, Frohman Folklore and Symbolism, Lehner Adventure Book of Growing Plants, Miner 10,000 Garden Questions Answered, Rockwell the Library, 1961 American Rose Annual, 1961 Gladiolus Yearbook Amaryllis Yearbook Asa Gray: 1810-1888, Dupree Landscaping With Vines, Howard The Garden Flowers of China, Hui- Lin Floral Decorations for your Church, Hunt The Grasses, Moore 46 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1962 Accessions to the Library, 1961 (continued) A Pocket Guide to Trees.. Piatt Beneath the Greenhouse Roof, Potter All the Plants of the Bible, Walker The Complete Book of Lilies, Rock- well, Grayson & DeGraaff The Evergreens, Beale Camellias for Everyone, Chidamian Using Wayside Plants, Coon Immortal Roses, Gordon Japanese Flower Arrangement, Sparnon Gifts to the Library, 1961 Encyclopedia of Gardening, 14 vol- umes, Greystone Half Century of Iris. McKee Encyclopedia on Gardening, 8 vol- umes, Luther Burbank The International Lily Register. Royal Horticultural Society Seeds. The Yearbook of Agriculture, 1961 The Garden of Pinks, Bailey Encyclopedia of Fruits. Berries and Nuts, Wilkinson The Vegetable Encyclopedia, Tied j ens The Amaryllis Manual, Traub A Fuchsia Survey, Wood The Weekend Gardener, Jenkins The Growing Year, Lisle The Xew England Vegetable Garden, Ogden List of Periodicals for Reading in the Library Xational Parks Magazine Better Homes and Gardens Horticulture Gardener's Chronicle (English) Farm Journal The Gladiolus Magazine The Professional Gardener Flower Grower and The Home Garden Magazine Rhodora, Journal of the Xew England Botanical Club Organic Gardening and Farming The A.I.B.S. Bulletin Natural History Florists Review Arnoldia Arizona Highways The X'ational Horticultural Magazine The Garden Journal of the N.Y. Botanical Club The Xew England Homestead Market Growers Journal The X'ational Geographic Magazine American Rose Magazine Plants and Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record American Fruit Grower Popular Gardening American Forests Food Marketing in Xew England Florists Exchange House and Garden American Nurseryman SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED TO CHILDREN by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1962 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL JUNIORS Thursday, July 19 All articles must be in the hall by 1.30 o'clock Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Wild Flowers, named. — No. 1. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 2. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 SENIORS Open to Seniors, 14 to 21 years Wild Flowers, named. — No. 3. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 No. 4. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1 . 50 1 . 25 1 . 00 .75 Exhibitions to be held on Thursday August 2 and 23, 1962 Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. Competition is open to all children under two classes. Seniors, 14 to 21 years and Juniors, those under 14 years. The exhibits must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. All exhibits on August 2 must be in the Hall ready for in- spection by the Judges by 12.00 noon. All exhibits on August 23 must be in the Hall ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 p.m. All varieties of flowers and vegetables should be named. Each vase shall have two or more flowers each, except when otherwise specified. In all exhibits of Wild Flowers only those falling in groups II and III of the Hadwen Botanical Club leaflet may be shown. Wild flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one-third from group II. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the Hadwen Botanical Club showing flowers not to be exhibited. The judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens. Premiums will be paid on or after September 15. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. Vases, plates and everything necessary for the exhibition of the flowers and vegetables will be furnished by the Horticultural Society. Special Class for children at the November Show. Arrangement of dried material. See Adult Premium List CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Anna S. Converse, Chairman Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. Emily S. Taft JUNIORS Thursday, August 2 All articles must be in the hall by 12.00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $150.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior list. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No. 1. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 2. Artistic Flower Arrangement 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cosmos. — No. 3. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 4. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 5. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 6. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 7. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 8. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Gladiolus. — No. 9. Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 10. 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 11. 3 vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 Flowers on a mirror. — No. 12. Small container to be shown on a mirror. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 13. 5 vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 14. Vase of Wild Flowers 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 15. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 Beets. — No. 16. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Summer Squash. — No. 17. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 String Beans. — No. 18. 15 Pods. Yellow 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 19. 15 Pods. Green 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Sweet Corn. — No. 20. Six ears 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 21 . Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 22. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 23. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 24. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 25. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 26. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 27. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 28. One pint 1.00 .75 .50 SENIORS Thursday, August 2 All articles must be in the hall by 12.00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 21 years Cut Flowers. — No. 29. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 30. Artistic Arrangement 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 31. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 32. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 33. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Marigold. — No. 34. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 35. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 36. Three vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 Petunia. — No. 37. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Calendula. — No. 38. Three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 39. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 40. Small container to be used. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 7 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 41 . Five vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 25 1 . 00 .75 No. 42. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 43. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 44. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Summer Squash. — No. 45. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 String Beans. — No. 46. 15 pods. Yellow 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 47. 15 pods. Green 1.50 1.00 .75 Potato.— No. 48. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 49. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 50. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 51. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Carrots. — No. 52. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 53. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Onion. — No. 54. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 55. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 56. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 57. One pint ' 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 JUNIORS Thursday, August 23 All articles must be in the hall by 1.30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior list. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No. 58. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 59. Artistic Flower Arrangement. Seven dollars may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 60. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 61. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 62. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 63. Ruffled, or double, three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 No. 64. Single flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 65. Large flowered, three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 No. 66. Small flowered, three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 67. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 68. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 69. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 .35 No. 70. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 No. 71. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 72. Small container to be shown on a mirror. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 73. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 No. 74. Vase of Wild Flowers 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 75. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1 75 Beets. — No. 76. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Summer Squash. — No. 77. Two specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 String Beans. — No. 78. 15 pods. Yellow 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 No. 79. 15 pods. Green 1 50 1 00 .75 . o\j Potato.— No. 80. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Sweet Corn. — No. 81. Six ears 1 .50 1 00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 82. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 83. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 84. Two specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 85. Two specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Green Peppers. — No. 86. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 87. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 88. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 89. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SENIORS Thursday, August 23 All articles must be in the hall by 1.30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 21 years Cut Flowers. — No. 90. Display, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 91. Artistic Arrangement 1.50 1.00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 92. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 93. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 94. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Marigold. — No. 95. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 96. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1. 00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 97. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 No. 98. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 99. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Petunia. — No. 100. Ruffled or double, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 101. Single flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Calendula. — No. 102. Three vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 103. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 104. Small container to be used. Five dollars may be used. 1962] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 11 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 105. Five vases, 3 stems each 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 No. 106. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 107. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 Beets. — No. 108. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Summer Squash. — No. 109. Two specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 String Beans. — Xo. 1 10. 15 pods. Yellow 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 111. 15 pods. Green 1.50 1.00 .75 Potato.— No. 112. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 113. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 114. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 115. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 116. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 117. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Green Peppers. — No. 118. Six specimens 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 Onion. — No. 119. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 120. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 121. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Transactions of Worcester County I Horticultural Society Officers for the Year 1964 Reports of the Officers and Committees Year Ending December 5, 1963 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES of the Worcester County Horticultural Society FOR THE YEAR I96U President HERBERT E. BERG, Sutton, Mass. Vice-Presidents KENWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR. ARTHUR D. KEOWN Paxton, Mass. Wilkinsonville, Mass. FREDERICK D. BROWN Webster, Mass. Secretary S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, North Grafton, Massachusetts Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Mass. Treasurer FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Auburn, Mass. Librarian MRS. FAYRE L. NASON, North Grafton, Mass. Trustees Arnold J. Banning Ralph C. Breed Richard A. Flagg George J. Moore, Sr, Carl A. Otto son Edwin W. Proctor George H. Pride Mrs. Emily S. Taft Mrs. E. W. Whitin Gustaf C. Nelson Ernest Hansen Archibald J. Huey Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Albert W. Schneider Robert S. Illingworth Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Harvie E. G. Channin Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mrs. Bertha G. Denny, I96I1 Nominating Committee Ernest Hansen, 1965 Judges Allen W. Hixon H. Ladd Plumley Leslie E. Winter Norwell A. Phillips Dr. Burton N. Gates Richard N. Symonds Philip M. Purrington Alfred N. Whiting Armand A. Benoit Earl T. Harper Harold S. Bowkef George H. Pride, I966 FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS: WILD FLOWERS: PLANTS AND FLOWERS: FRUITS : VEGETABLES : MUSHROOMS : Mrs. Maude A. Jphnson, Sterling George H. Pride, Worcester Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Oakham S. James Mistark, Grafton Casper J. Perednia, Shrewsbury (To be appointed) - 2 - Library Committee Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Frederick D. Brown Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-officio Eugene 0. Parsons Everett Hut chins Ex-officio Armand A. Benoit Eugene 0. Parsons Membership Committee Mrs. Lewis Brotherton George H. Pride Mrs. Robert Hess Horticultural Scholarship Committee Robert S. Illingworth Edwin W. Proctor Aaron Goodale, Jr. Herbert E. Berg, President S. Lothrop Davenport, Sec. Herbert E. Berg, Pres. Medal Committee Armand A. Benoit Lewis A. Hodgkinson Ernest Hansen William W. Hodge Winter Meetings Committee Lewis A. Hodgkinson Eugene 0. Parsons Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Stanley Morton Casper J. Perednia Committee on Fruits S. James Mistark Earl T. Harper Children's Gardens and Exhibition Committee Edwin W. Proctor Frederick D. Brown Mrs. Anna Converse Ralph C. Breed Standing Committee on Finance Linwood Erskine, Jr. Philip M. Purrington Allen W. Hixon Building Committee Archibald J. Huey Ernest Hansen Mrs. Dorothy Salter Bernard N. Knowlton Public Relations Committee Armand A. Benoit Arthur J. O'Mara Mrs. Joanne Tufts, Chmn. Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mrs. Robert Hess, Chrmn. Mrs. Harold Bowker Mrs. Howard Jefferson Mr. Lewis Hodgkinson Garden Committee Mr. H. Ladd Plumley Mrs. Robert Milton Mr. Eugene Parsons Mr. Herbert Berg, Pres. Mrs. Albert H. Suprenant Mr. Allan Estabrook Mrs. Paul Morgan Arrangements and Exhibitions Committee Mrs. Elna B. Fuller Vincent V. Bucinskas Mrs. Joanne E. Tufts S. James Mistark Harvie E. G. Channin George H. Pride Richard V. Salo Armand A. Benoit Carl A. Otto son Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick George J. Moore, Sr. Joseph F. Cummings,Sr. Arthur J. O'Mara Lewis A. Hodgkinson Frederick D. Brown Arnold J. Banning Dorothy I. Comins Mrs. Anna Converse Mrs. E. Claire Butler - 3 - Secretary's Report Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This has been a most active year for the Worcester County Horticultural Society with the continued fine work of our Library Committee in putting our Library in a most usable order, and all other committees, giving our Society some fine publicity, improvements around and in our building, an ex- cellent series of exhibitions, etc. This has also been an active year for our Trustees, with five Trustees' Meetings during the year, with the many problems that confront the Society. WINTER LECTURE PROG- RAM Again this year we started our activities with our Winter Lecture Program. Two of the lectures were presented by mem- bers of our Society, Mr. Herbert E. Berg, one of our Vice- Presidents and Mr. Louis A. Webster, on his recent trip to Russia. We appreciate their services and thanks for their fine programs and for Mr. Webster's donation of his fee to our Scholarship Fund. The following lectures were presented: January 10 - "There Still is Wilderness in Florida" by Lucie Bischoff January 1? - "Spring Garden Bulbs and Flowering Trees" by Betty Jane Hayward January 2l|. - "Natural Gardens of the Arctic" by William C. Steere January 31 - "Woodland Wonders" by Mary Gray February 7 - "A Yankee Farmer in Russia" by Louis A. Webster February - "Consider the Lilies How They Grow" by Royall W. Bemis February 21 - "Fun With Flowers" by Herbert E. Berg February 28 - "Baja - Jewel in the Rough" by William Stockdale - k - ANNUAL REUNION On Tuesday evening, April 16, 1963 the Society held the 121st Annual Reunion with 112 members, invited guests and friends present. An informal reception was held in the West Hall at 6 o'clock, followed by a roast beef dinner served in the Main Hall, which had been decorated for the occasion. Following the dinner all enjoyed a most interesting il- lustrated talk on "The Garden Heritage of New England" by Mr. Daniel J. Foley, a noted Horticulturist, and Landscape Archi- tect. CHILDREN'S HORTICULTURAL COURSE The Children's Horticultural Course was continued this year, but only as a one afternoon program, on Monday, July 29th. This course emphasized conservation and instructions in the art of exhibiting and flower arranging. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP This course was continued this year with eight weekly classes starting on May 2nd under the supervision of Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton. This continues to be a most popular course and furnishes some new exhibitors for our seasons ex- hibits. EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD OF OLD APPLE VARIETIES In spite of late frosts and extreme weather conditions during 1963, the Experimental Orchard had some fine fruit of many of the old apple varieties. Orders for apple scions for grafting were very heavy this season and we shipped scions to all sections of the United States and to Mexico. In the Fall, we supplied bud sticks to interested parties, including a lot to Alabama and to Mexico. The fruit was used for various exhibitions including a fine display, in October, in co-operation with the New York - New England Apple Institute in New York City. Also used for lectures on old apple varieties. There continues to be a great deal of interest in this program, and the call for identification of varieties of fruit, and the search for many old varieties, requires con- siderable time. - 5 - YOUNG PEOPLE'S GARDENS The interest in gardening continues and we are pleased to welcome the many beginners in this work. In spite of the difficult growing season, the average scoring was very high. This year the Society supplied Gladiolus bulbs and Straw- berry plants to those interested. At the time of the Chrysanthemum Exhibition, on Saturday, November 9, President Robert S. Illingworth presented the awards to the garden contestants, who had gathered for the occasion. About $l|70.00 in prizes were awarded to llj.0 garden winners, but the highlight of the day was the presentation of Special Awards of two Life Memberships in our Society to Rosemary Rice of Warren and Donna Frew of West Brookfield for winning first place three years a running in the garden con- tests . EXHIBITIONS FOR 1963 In spite of the many handicaps, the Society was most successful in sponsoring a most successful series of exhibi- tions, during 1963. The season opened in March with a most enjoyable Spring Show, with overflowing attendance. Praise and appreciation is extended to all exhibitors and especially the new comers, for their fine co-operation in putting on an excellent show. Two Paul Revere bowls, fur- nished by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, were presented, one to Leo J. Dutram for his Garden Display of Orchids and the other to Weston Nurseries for their outstand- ing Garden Display. This year, in co-operation with the Northeastern Median Iris Society, a Median Iris Exhibition was held on Saturday, May l8th. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Tufts, Mrs. Warburton and others of the Northeastern Median Iris Society, this proved to be an unusual and interesting exhibition. During the season the Society sponsored the usual season- al exhibits of fruits, flowers and vegetables. On Saturday, June 8, the Iris Exhibition was held. This was an excellent exhibit with classes well filled with fine specimens. Mrs. Donald Tufts won the award for the best Iris specimen in the show. She also won a Certificate of Merit - 6 - for her fine display on the stage, of tool house, flowering shrubs and beds of Iris . On Thursday, June 28th an excellent Rose Exhibition was held with the hall well filled with fine roses. On Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21 was staged a fine Lily Exhibition, in co-operation with the New England Region- al Group of the North American Lily Society. This was an excellent showing of fine Lilies, with classes well filled. Mr. Andrew Simoni received an Award of Merit for the best bloom in the show and Mr. David M. Stone also won a certifi- cate for the best unnamed seedling. On Saturday, August 3rd was held a Hemerocallis Exhibi- tion. This was rather a light showing of Daylilies, but with a fine showing of other flowers, fruits and vegetables, we had a fine interesting exhibition. A Certificate was awarded to Mr. Waino Himottu for his best registered introduced specimen, Felicity. On Thursday, August 22, was held an outstanding Exhibi- tion of Gladiolus in co-operation with the Norco and the New England Gladiolus Societies. The building was well filled with many beautiful Gladiolus, other flowers, fruits and vegetables . On Thursday, September 5th, we had an interesting Dahlia Exhibition with an excellent showing of fine Dahlias. Arnold Banning won a Certificate of Merit for his excellent £0 square foot Dahlia Display and Mr. Roger Langley won a blue ribbon for the best Dahlia bloom in the show. On Thursday, October 3, was held the Harvest Exhibition of cut flowers, Hardy Chrysanthemums, fruits and vegetables. The last exhibit of the year, the Chrysanthemum Exhibi- tion, was held on November 7 to 10, inclusive. This exhibit was a fitting climax for the year with the building filled with excellent interesting exhibits. We welcome a new exhi- bitor in the Main Hall and thank all for a job well done. Two Paul Revere bowls were furnished by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, one was awarded to the National Association of Gardeners for their Garden Display and the other to Mr. Joseph Cummings for his fine Vegetable Display. A Certificate of Merit was awarded Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Watts for their outstanding display of African violets. Thus ended a most successful exhibition season. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS This year, the two calls for Wild Flower classes on July 20 and 21, for both the Juniors and Seniors, were continued. Then on August 3 and 22 the regular Junior and Senior exhibits were staged downstairs. The Senior classes on August 22 were a little light, but in general, on both days, the hall was filled with fine exhibits of flowers and vege- tables. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture allotted $1^.00.00 for premiums for these exhibits. In the November Exhibition special calls of a Vase of Dried Material, artistically arranged, for both Juniors and Seniors, were offered. At both the Spring and the November Shows, we offered three calls for Junior, Senior and Club Educational Exhibits. These calls have brought out some exceptionally fine exhibits and should be encouraged. MEMBERSHIP This year 31 new members have joined our Society and we have lost 9 by death, 13 more who didn't rejoin the Society, and have given 2 Life Memberships making our present member- ship 666 Life Members and 5>8 Annual, or a total of 72lj.. The following is a list of new members for 1963: Mr. William T. Auger Mr. H. Elgin Belcher Mrs. Howard W. Boal Mrs. John Z. Buckley Mrs. Russell Cleary Miss Helen Pay Mr. Conrad D. Gemmer Mrs. Horace Gooch Mrs. Philip B. Heywood Mr. Waino E. Himottu Mrs. George W. McKenna Mr. Ernest A. Minor Mrs. Elizabeth Ollis Miss Madolyn M. Pendleton Mrs. William Pettit, Jr. Mrs. John J. Plumb Mr. Harold G. Reese Mrs. Leo G. Rourke Mrs. Ethel B. Sharfman Mr. Andrew E. Simoni Mrs. C. Jerry Spaulding Mrs. Clairmont B. Standish Mrs. Albert Suprenant Mrs. Richard Turner Mrs. Frank Warburton - 8 - LIFE MEMBERS Rosemary Rice Mrs. Laurence Barrington Mr. Frank L. Harrington Mrs. Frank L. Harrington Donna Frew Mr. John Herron Mrs. Elsie Hitchings Mr. Robert C. Milton The following have passed away this year: Mrs. George Barton Mrs. Chandler Bullock Mrs. Charles Carruth Mrs. J. Mabel Condon Mrs . Charles Harrington Dr. James McCord Mrs. James McCord Mr. George F. E. Story Mrs. Frank E. Vachon Respectfully submitted, S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, Secretary December 5> 1963 - 9 - Schedule 1 Treasurer's Report— Cash Statement For the Year Ended November 30, I963 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Checking Account Balance, December 1, 1962 $10,Uil.92 RECEIPTS FROM OPERATIONS Rent from Front Street real estate $39,999.96 Rent of Horticultural Hall, Elm Street 1,060.00 Membership fees 590.00 Other income U58.25 Total Receipts from Operations $U2,108.21 OTHER RECEIPTS Interest from invested funds 575.02 Accounts payable, November 30, 1963 6,970.U8 Total Receipts $1+9,653.71 TOTAL $60,095.63 DISBURSEMENTS FOR OPERATIONS Expenses from Schedule 2 $22,219.65 Amount transferred to Invested Funds 3,750.00 Amount transferred to Retirement Fund 500.00 Premiums Awarded Spring Show $3,357.50 Summer and Fall Shows 5,136.50 Children's Exhibits 178.70 Children's Garden Awards U69.OO Total Awards 9,lU-.70 Salaries and Judges fees 6,079.92 Supervision of Children's gardens 98.87 Total operating disbursements Ul,790.1h OTHER DISBURSEMENTS Invested fund interest transferred to Savings 575.02 Payment of November 30,1962 accounts payable 6,780.06 Purchase of equipment 385.25 Decrease of Employees taxes payable 8.72 Total Disbursements Ii9,539.19 CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE, November 30, I963 $10,556.Ui - 10 - Schedule 2 OPERATING EXPENSES For the Year Ended November 30, 1963 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Educational program and winter meetings $938.32 Expense of exhibits 1,519.66 Library ($96. U5) paid from "Dewey Fund" 1,577.U8 Periodicals 158.U2 Publications 1,287.15 Experimental orchard (net after sale of scions) 876. U5 Office expense 97k. 72 Operating expense I,52lul9 Miscellaneous expense 988. h3 Insurance 1,306.63 Light, Heat and Water 3,0^5.02 Janitor service 5,5h3.Ui Maintenance of equipment ..... 377.16 Maintenance of real estate 1,1;8U.62 Postage 231.1*0 Employer's share social security tax 386.56 Total to SCHEDULE 1 $22,219.65 Schedule 3 STATEMENT OF CONDITION November 30, I963 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash in Bank and on hand $10,6o6.1jli. !ENVESTMENTS (Mechanics National Bank, Trust Department): Principal Account $80,9l6.U7 Income cash balance 993.22 $81,909.69 Retirement Funds (in Savings Banks) 9,825.96 Society Funds (in Savings Banks) J, 810.35 Scholarship Fund (in Savings Banks) 777.23 Total Investments $100,323.23 RESTRICTED PRIZE FUNDS from Schedule h Principal amount $19,000.00 Accumulated Interest U,309.0U Total restricted prize funds $ 23, 309.0k - 11 FIXED ASSETS Real estate Furniture and Fixtures Total fixed assets TOTAL ASSETS $508,U67.00 2l+,l86.88 $532,653.38 $666,892.59 LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Employees' withheld taxes Total current liabilities RESERVE FOR INVESTMENTS RESERVE- FOR RESTRICTED FUNDS SURPLUS (November 30, 1963) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS $ 6,970. U8 211.07 $7,181.55 100,323.23 23,309.0U 536,078.77 $666,892.59 Respectfully submitted, FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Treasurer Schedule 4 RESTRICTED FUNDS T2^} Bigelow Bishop Blake Bullock Coulson Dewey Draper Eames Gage Hadwen Hobbs Lincoln Morse McWilliam For the Year Ended November 30, I963 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Principal Amount $1,000. 500. 1,000. 1,000. 1,000. 1,000. 300. 500. 5,000. 1,000. 5,000. 1,000. 500. 200. TOTALS $19,000. Interest Balance Dec. 1,1962 $268.80 66.26 303.79 190.00 mo. 90 92.53 LUl.07 55.27 1,116.22 256.5U 766.30 115.55 71. hi 189.01 Interest Earned $51.93 2U.60 52.6U 50.37 U6.30 Ui.12 16.79 2U.38 2U8.28 50. 7U 237.38 U8.87 2U.70 15.70 $3,773.65 $936. 3C Awards and Disbursements $16.00 10.00 23.00 6.50 96. U5 7.50 5.50 77.50 19.50 127. U6 12.00 Interest Balance Nov. 30, 1963 $30h.73 80.86 356.U3 217.37 180.70 hO. 20 150.36 7U.15 1,287.00 287.78 876.22 I6h.ii2 8U.11 20U.71 ShOl.Ul $h,309.0U All of the above accounts are invested in local Mutual Savings Banks - 12 - Audit Report December 3, 1963 To the Standing Committee on Finance Worcester County Horticultural Society Worcester, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: From an examination of the bookkeeping and accounting re- cords maintained by the Treasurer for the WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, I have prepared and present herewith the Treasurer 1 s# Report with supporting schedules for the year ended November 30, 1963. My examination was made in accordance with generally ac- cepted auditing standards, and included such tests of the records and other auditing procedures as I considered neces- sary in the circumstances. I have made a review of paid vouchers, cancelled checks and deposit slips. All Savings bank pass books covering the restricted premium funds and other funds were confirmed by inspection. In ray opinion, the accompanying Statement of Condition and Treasurer's Report present fairly the financial position of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at November 30, 1963 and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles . Very truly yours, SCO/hbf STUART C. OBERIST LIST OF SCHEDULES November 30, 1963 Schedule 1 - Treasurer's Report for the year ended November 30, 1963 Schedule 2 - Operating Expense Schedule 3 - Statement of Condition as of November 30, 1963 Schedule If - Restricted Funds - 13 - Report of the Librarian Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The past year has been a very active one in the Library, with the cataloging full steam ahead, with the Library Com- mittee meeting twice a month and with Miss Manks coming in from Boston for supervising, on the average of once a month, the year has passed very rapidly and it hardly seems time for another report. Several new pieces of furniture have been acquired by the Library, a magazine rack and a card file cabinet for Library of Congress cards have been purchased. A member, who would like to remain anonymous, has given the Society a beautiful display case, which now houses several rare books. Mr. Everett Hutchins, a member of the Library Committee ex-offi- cio, has donated a rotating rack, which contains our pam- phlets, catalogues and price lists. This keeps one table in the Library free for work and study. We purchased 21 new books two of them being Children's books, "Young American Garden Book" and "Gardening, a New World for Children". Some of these were suggested by members, others by Miss Manks. We have had some donations, which are always appreciated. One new perodical has been added to our very complete list, "Landscape Architecture". It is hoped that the members will find it useful. Our newest project is a clipping file. This began to conserve space and to salvage horticultural articles that contain pertinent information. It is hoped that these clip- pings will be put in filing boxes and placed on the shelves, in the same categories, with the corresponding books. In conclusion, my thanks to all who have made donations to the Library, to the Library Committee, who haven't let their interest wane no matter what problems beset them. Respectfully submitted, FAYRE L. NASON, Librarian December 5, 1963 - Ik - Report of Judge of Plants and Flowers Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: In spite of the devastating drought which we had for most all of our growing season, this season's flower shows cer- tainly were as well supplied with fine plant materials as they always were. As a matter of fact, from the standpoint of insect damage they were even much superior .... the terrible cold of the previous winter plus the dryness of the current season raised havoc with the developing insect population with the result that we had very little insect depredations. So that all things taken into consideration I think that we had a fine gardening season including a nice long warm fall. One of the things that I'd like to see discussed in the Exhibitions and Arrangements Committee meetings is the pos- sible addition of a glossary of horticultural terms as con- cerns our premium lists. For instance, I'd like to see the words "Varieties", "Types", "Kinds", "Species", "Collections" and "Displays" defined and the various calls using these terms re-examined to be sure that it is clear what is being called for. It is evident that some exhibitors are confused with these various designations. They should be well defined that they may be read before exhibitors prepare to exhibit. We should be careful about the quality of plant materials in all exhibits there is a tendency for some of the exhi- bits for which there is no specific call to be on the poor side, as though a lot of odds and ends were "thrown in for good luck". This is apt to be the case with some flowers whose season has gone by... for instance delphiniums in August are not apt to be of a quality at all good enough for a show in that month. This applies to other flowers at other times of the season. I often wonder if the Worcester County Horticultural So- ciety is doing the right thing in Offering money awards in all calls. I wonder if money may not attract many "side" exhibits of poor material just for money's sake, as well as fostering a philosophy which should not be that of members of a Horticultural Society as concerns their shows. I would also like to hear the pros and cons on this subject in an arrangements and exhibitions committee meeting sometime. I can understand that the large gardens shown in the Main Hall and the West Hall are very expensive to put up so that money could be justified in those calls, and perhaps in certain other expensive calls, but for the majority of the calls I wonder if money is desirable. Do we want horticultural in- terest to be the attraction or do we want money to be the reason why people are exhibiting? And how does this money - 15 - philosophy affect the children whom we are trying to encour- age in horticulture? Would they be with us if no money were offered, and in its place ribbons? With the exceptions of the large Spring and Fall Shows, the other shows were equally divided into those held on Sat- urdays and those held on Thursdays. I don't know what the concensus of opinion is on which day was better, but from my own observations Thursdays gave the better attendance. With the exceptions of the large Spring and Fall Shows, I question the effect of a two-day show. The June Iris show was one day this year as compared to two days previously; however, the Median Iris Show went on in May so that the total of two days coming at different times was to better advantage than the one show of two consecutive days. One of the good things about the Median Iris Show was that they de- viated a bit from the usual Fanciers' and Breeders' show and added garden calls in which iris were featured with other plants to show how iris can be used by the gardening public who may or may not be particularly interested in the sex-life of an iris. This might be considered by the other groups exhibiting certain flowers in season. Respectfully submitted, LEWIS A. HODGKINSON, December 5, 1963 Judge of Flowers « * * -X * ■* # •* * # # » * * * # # » « % % # a * * -«* Report of Judge of Fruit Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Due to a severe drought throughout the State many or- chardists that did not irrigate found their fruit lacked good size - however color and quality was generally excellent. The small fruits generally fared better in size due to their earlier harvest season. It was noted that fewer exhibitors displayed fruits as compared with previous years. However, three Fall shows in- creased in number of exhibitors and displays over the Spring and Summer shows . - 16 - The Spring fruit exhibit did much in way of adding color and eye appeal to the floral and landscape displays. S. L. Davenport, Keown Orchards and Parker were the premier apple exhibitors in the Spring fruit show. In the early June show S. L. Davenport exhibited 5 plates of last year's crop of apples. The late June show featured several classes of excellent strawberries by these exhibitors namely, Mrs. Eileen McLain, Messrs. Joseph F. Cummings and S. L. Davenport. There were several very good displays of raspberries and gooseberries at the July Lily Show. The new crop of early apples appeared in the early August Day Lily Show, honors going to Messrs. Davenport, Parks and Keown Orchards. At the end of August at the Gladiolus Show, several good displays of apples by Messrs. Davenport and Keown Orchards appeared as were several plates of plums shown by Davenport. Keown Orchards also showed a fine twenty-foot fruit display. Apples, peaches, plums and grapes appeared in the Septem- ber Show covering the most table space than previous shows. In the October Harvest Show two major exhibitors; namely, Messrs. K. G. A. Andersson and Herman G. Patt, Jr. brought in very good fruit displays offering good competition to Messrs. Davenport, Parker and Keown. The final November Show brought out a grand assortment of fruits by the same early show exhibitors. Honors and money were about equally divided amongst Keown Orchards, Davenport and Andersson. The fifty-foot fruit display top prize went to Keown Orchards, while the top prize and rosette was awarded to S . L. Davenport for his excellent display of fruit titled "where old apple varieties originated". Respectfully submitted, S. JAMES MISTARK, Judge of Fruit December $, 1963 - 17 - Report of Judge of Flower Arrangements Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Our Society has an enviable reputation for producing high quality exhibits in all classes. After two enjoyable years as judge of flower arrangements , I find the number and quality of exhibits has varied only slightly. A preliminary analysis indicates that there may be an opportunity to further in- crease both quality and quantity in this department. The Table Decorations are consistently of good quality and I feel sure that each exhibitor strives to improve quali- ty and originality each year. In the Flower Arrangement area there are many who work hard and seriously and do produce outstanding arrangements. Unfortunately, there are a few who enter exhibits year after year with no apparent regard for improvement in quality, ar- ranging ability or the artistic values involved. To encourage this group to strive for improvement and to show appreciation to those who consistently do make a special effort to study and improve, I respectfully submit the fol- lowing suggestions: 1. For Table Decorations, raise the highest prize from not over five dollars to not over ten dollars. The total amount to be used to remain the same. 2. For Flower Arrangements, raise the highest prize to five dollars. The total amount to remain the same. 3. Encourage adult beginners to study and practice flower arranging in all its phases so as to qualify themselves for higher and higher awards. Knowledge gained in Mrs. Brotherton's Workshop Classes and the privilege of exam- ining and studying the exhibits that have won the highest awards, should give them an inspiration and an urge to improve their exhibits from year to year, thereby encour- aging others to enter and advance as they have. It was my pleasure to invite and work with thirteen guest judges during the year. Respectfully submitted, MAUDE A. JOHNSON, December 5, 1963 Judge of Flower Arrangements - 18 - Report of Judge of Wild Flowers Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This was a typical season for wild flowers with the usual exhibits of average quality. A few outstanding displays were seen among those of adults as well as the children. Some im- provement in proper labelling could still be hoped for. I suggest that the judging of wild flower arrangements be done by the arrangement judges, rather than the wild flower judge. They are essentially matters of artistry rather than displays. The naming of varieties, in these arrangements, is not an important point. Again, I recommend to all interested in wild flowers the book "Gardening With Native Plants" a handbook from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE H. Pi? IDE, Judge of Wild Flowers December 5, 1963 % ■/■ # # -55- -X # # # # # # * X -X- -X X- X -X. # * * -55- X # Report of Workshop Supervisor Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The workshop group this year was by far the most active and enthusiastic which I have ever had the pleasure of work- ing with. Because the classes started earlier, women who usually take vacations in July and August had an opportunity to at- tned the full course and the attendance was therefore close to perfect. I feel the most rewarding part was the interest shown by these women in the shows during and after the close of the course. As you know we are in desperate need of new exhibi- tors and this class showed great potential along this line. To substantiate this, eight of the twelve exhibitors who set tables for our chrysanthemum show were women attending the workshop class for the first time. Again, these women wish to extend their thanks to Mr. Davenport and the Society for this opportunity. Respectfully submitted, KATHERINE BROTHERTON, Workshop Supervisor December 5» 1963 - 19 - Report of Children's Conservation Course Supervisor Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This year, the children's horticultural course was re- duced to just one lesson. This arrangement worked out very well, with a good attendance of thirty children. All facts on horticulture, conservation and flower arranging were care- fully covered in detail. I feel this lesson one week before the scheduled time for the children's show gave them a little more confidence in en- tering for the first time. Unfortunately, this year the scheduling of this show was too close to the I+-H Exhibit and therefore greatly decreased the number of exhibitors. The improvement shown in presenting their flowers, fruit and vegetables was outstanding this year. Respectfully submitted, KATHERINE BROTHER TON Supervisor Children's Course December 5» 1963 Report of the Library Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Library Committee is meeting twice a month. Cleaning and oiling of the books is finished and the shelves have been cleaned. All the magazines have been sorted and arranged in sequence. Miss Manks , former Librarian of Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society has come out to the Library during the year and has given the committee most valuable advise. Clipping and filing of pertinent garden information from back numbers of horticultural magazines is in progress. - 20 - The Committee is grateful for the donation of books and furniture, which has been given to the library, throughout the year. We hope to have a loan exhibition of Garden Books, once belonging to Dr. John Green. Dr. Green was the first presi- dent of the Society and founder of the Worcester Public Library . Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK D. BROWN, Chairman Library Committee December 5> 1963 Report of Building Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Building Committee has held several meetings this year and consequently the following repairs have been made, at a minimum cost to the Society. The roofs have been checked for leakage and the two end roofs have been sealed. A water pipe in the kitchen froze, cracked and damaged the ceiling and walls. They have been completely refinished and this expense was borne by the In- surance Company. The men's lounge downstairs, the conference room, Trus- tee's room and annex used by the Library Committee upstairs have been completely redecorated. I wish to publicly thank our custodian, Ed. Herron at this time, for offering to do this work himself, with only the assistance of one man. Your Committee is mindful of several other projects that need our attention, and it is our plan to complete these, just as soon as funds are made available. Respectfully submitted, A. J. HUEY ALLEN W. HIXON December 5, 1963 Building Committee - 21 - Report of the Finance Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Finance Committee has met once a month on Thursday at four o'clock here in the Library. Mr. Norwell K. Phillips was elected Chairman for the en- suing year. Mr. Alfred N. Whiting was welcomed to the Com- mittee for three years. We continued on with our program of last year, advancing further ahead with many of the ideas we had scheduled. At the April meeting we accepted with regret the resigna- tion of our chairman, Mr. Norwell K. Phillips, who has served the Society for a great many years on Finance. Mr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr., was voted to fill the vacancy. We started the diversifying of the Society's investments by accepting the program of the Mechanics National Bank of Worcester in regard to slowly investing of our funds from Savings Banks to investments that will bring in more income. This is now in process, but has not been entirely completed at this date. We now have a clearer understanding of the Front Street property which we have had appraised and brought before the Board of Trustees. Your Committee worked hard on a budget for the year I96I4., which we are happy to say is completed, but far from what we should be saving each year. With the cooperation of all the Committees in helping to save as much as possible, we will be able to put into our savings the amount of $10,000 each year which will be needed in 1979 when the lease on the Front Street property has terminated. We recommend that an appropriation of $36,7^-9.50 be voted to be distributed at the discretion of the Trustees for pay- ment of salaries, premiums, and general expense for the coming year. Respectfully submitted, LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR. ALFRED N. WHITING RALPH C. BREED, Chairman December 5> 1963 Finance Committee - 22 - Report of Publicity Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Publicity Committee has had four regular meetings this past year. There was a representative or exhibitor from each of the annual flower shows on this Committee. Our first assignment was the publicity for the Spring Flower Show. We had posters made by five girls in the Art Department of the Girls Trade School. Mrs. Murphy, their teacher, was most co-operative. Each girl received a small cash prize. These posters were placed in strategic locations downtown. Next - we tried to have a Sunday Supplement in the Wor- cester Telegram, but ended up by having only a couple of extra columns. The paper insisted on more paid advertisers in order for us to have even this extra publicity, and we did ourselves get some of the necessary advertising. In the past our Society has spent $100.00 for a paid advertisement, and this year we decided against this expense. There was no falling-off in attendance even without this paid advertise- ment . This year we were very anxious to have hosts and host- esses for the Spring Show. Due to the efforts of Mrs. Denny, who spent many hours telephoning to members, we were able to have someone present at all times. I hope that in the future we will be able to continue having hosts and hostesses at all of our shows . Our Committee voted to put in a small exhibit in the Flower Show at the Auditorium sponsored by W A A B. It was a considerable amount of work to do this, and the attendance at the show was notably poor, partly, I believe, because their planning was delayed at the start. On July 20th members of the New York Horticultural Soci- ety, three bus-loads in all, arrived in Worcester on their way to visit gardens in Maine. Their original plan had been to stop here and visit us on the return trip, but through the efforts and quick thinking of Mr. George Pride they came here first, at a time when our excellent Lily Show was in progress. They all seemed to be much impressed, not only with the qual- ity of the show, but with our building and library. In fact they liked us so much that their secretary has written asking if they may come again this coming June. - 23 - A photography contest was held, starting with pictures of the Spring Show and running through the Chrysanthemum Show. As yet no winners have been announced. In November, the first day of the opening of the Fall Show, we had an informal reception for the Trustees, their husbands and wives, and for new members. In spite of ex- tremely poor weather that day we had about fifty people at the reception and we had a very pleasant and friendly time. I would like to announce that the following members of our Society have won awards this year at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society shows in Boston: Mr. Leo Dutram was awarded the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture ribbon and a cultural certificate for his orchid display. Mrs. Handy won a silver medal for her African violets. Mr. H. Ladd Plumley and Mr. George Pride won prizes for their iris exhibits. Mrs. Brotherton won a first prize for her flower arrangement displayed at the time of the Hemerocallis Show. I believe that these members should be highly commended. It is much more difficult to exhibit in Boston than here in Worcester, We still have many ideas to work out - hospitality com- mittee, committee for volunteer hosts and hostesses, etc. and future plans for the garden committee under the leadership of Mrs. Robert Hess - all with the purpose to make the Worcester County Horticultural Society a more active and interesting organization. I have had a wonderful working committee this year. Many thanks to all of them. Respectfully submitted, ALICE S. MILTON, Chairman Publicity Committee December 5, 1963 - 2k - SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Offered by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1963 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL 1963 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES PRESIDENT ROBERT S. ILLINGWORTH, Barre VICE-PRESIDENTS HERBERT E. BERG, Worcester ARTHUR D. KEOWN, Wilkinsonville LIN WOOD M. ERSKINE, Paxton SECRETARY S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, North Grafton Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street, Worcester TREASURER FRANK R. HEATH, JR. Auburn LIBRARIAN MRS. FAYRE L. NASON, North Grafton Arnold J. Banning Ralph C. Breed Frederick D. Brown Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Richard A. Flagg George J. Moore, Sr. Carl A. Ottoson Eugene O. Parsons Edwin W. Proctor Albert W. Schneider George H. Pride Mrs. Emily S. Taft Henry L. Gilson, 1963 TRUSTEES Mrs. E. W. Whit in Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Harvie E. G. Channin Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick Ernest Hansen Archibald J. Huey Allen W. Hixon NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mrs. Bertha G. Denny, 1964 Leslie E. Winter Norwell A. Phillips Dr. Burton N. Gates Richard N. Symonds Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Philip M. Purrington Alfred N. Whiting Mrs. Robert C. Milton Armand A. Benoit Mrs. David J. Milliken Earl T. Harper Ernest Hansen, 196." Flower Arrangements : Wild Flowers : Plants and Flowers: Fr.uiTS : Vegetables : Mushrooms : JUDGES Mrs. Maude A. Johnson, Sterling George H. Pride, Worcester Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Oakham S. James Mistark, Grafton Casper J. Perednia, Shrewsbury (To be appointed) Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-officio MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE George H. Pride Frederick D. Brown Herbert E. Berg MEDAL COMMITTEE Robert S. Illingworth, Pres. Herbert E. Berg Armand A. Benoit HORTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. David J. Milliken George H. Pride Herbert E. Berg Robert S. Illingworth, President S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary 1963 Norwell A. Phillips Gustaf C. Nelson 1964 STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Ralph C. Breed BUILDING COMMITTEE Allen W. Hixon 1965 Alfred N. Whiting Archibald J. Huey ARRANGEMENTS AND EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Allen W. Hixon Ralph C. Breed Arthur Keown Mrs. Hermann Patt, Jr. Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Clarence Arms George H. Pride Arthur D. Keown Mrs. Elna B. Fuller Vincent V. Bucinskas Mrs. Joanne E. Tufts S. James Mistark Harvie E. G. Channin Charles W. Turner George H. Pride WINTER MEETINGS COMMITTEE Ernest Hansen William W. Hodge COMMITTEE ON FRUITS Casper J. Perednia Armand A. Benoit Carl A. Ottoson Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick George J. Moore. Sr. Joseph F. Cummings, Si Richard V. Salo Lewis A. Hodgkinson Eugene O. Parsons S. James Mistark CHILDREN'S GARDENS AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mr. Edwin Proctor Mr. Frederick D. Brown Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. David J. Milliken PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Dorothy Salter Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Joanne Tufts RULES MUST BE READ CAREFULLY GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Strict conformity to the Regulations and Rules will be expected and required, as well for the benefit of exhibitors as for the convenience of the Officers of the Society. 2. Every Exhibit entered in a class of named varieties should be correctly named. 3. All articles offered for premiums must remain within the Hall throughout the hours of Exhibition, unless special permission for their removal shall be granted by the Com- mittee on Exhibition, etc. 4. No person shall make more than one entry of the same variety or be awarded more than one premium under the same number, unless restriction is released in that call. 5. The Judges may correct, before the close of any Exhi- bition, awards made by them, if satisfied that such were erroneous. 6. The cards of exhibitors competing for premiums shall be reversed and remain so until after premiums are awarded. 7. Competitors are expected to conform strictly to the conditions under which articles are invited. Evasion or viola- tion of them may be reported to the Trustees for future dis- qualification of the offender. 8. In all Exhibits of Roses, minimum length of stem to be 6 inches except Flower Arrangement and miniatures. 9. All articles for exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 1:30 o'clock unless otherwise specified. Otherwise they will be ruled out. Between 1:30 and 3 o'clock the Hall will be in exclusive charge of the Committee on Arrangements and Exhibitions. Open to the public from 3 to 8:30 o'clock except Spring and Chrysanthemum Exhibition from 5 to 9 p.m. 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members only. 10. Competition for premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibi- tion shall have been grown by the competitors, for at least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except 4 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 where no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 11. After the articles are arranged they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrange- ments, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the Exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 12. 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 other varieties than those named in the schedule be substituted. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior speci- mens and may correct any errors that they think were with- out deliberate purpose. 14. The Committee on Arrangements has power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change desirable. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appellations such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. Any per- son exhibiting the same variety of Fruit or Vegetable, under different names, or exhibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the objects and rules of the Society, may be debarred from com- peting for the Society's premiums until reinstated. 16. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examinations, if requested. 17. In all exhibitions of Cut Flowers for competition, the number of blooms, clusters, sprays or spikes shown is not re- stricted except that it is expected the exhibitor shall use only a sufficient number to make a well-balanced display. All shall be of one color and of one variety in the same vase, except Dis- plays, Vases, Baskets, Standards, or otherwise specified in the schedule. The Judge will consider the quality of the flowers rather than the quantity. 1963] RULES AND REGULATIONS 5 18. The Judges are authorized by the Trustees to invite the assistance of competent and discreet persons in the dis- charge of their duties. 19. No Judge shall require anything of competitors re- specting their exhibits which is not distinctly specified in the schedule. 20. In Table Decorations, collections and displays of Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Vases, and Baskets, where the number of exhibits exceeds the number of premiums offered, the Judge may award prizes to any worthy exhibits not receiv- ing a premium. 21. All premiums that are not claimed within one year after the close of the official year will be forfeited to the Society. 22. U. P. Hedrick's "Fruits of New York," and S. A. Beach's "The Apples of New York," will guide the Judge of Fruits in his decisions upon matters at issue. Totty's Cata- logue, George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., Catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. 23. No artificial plants, flowers, or foliage preserved or altered by any process shall be exhibited at any show of this Society, except for a special purpose and with the consent of the show management. 24. While the Society will take reasonable precautions for the safety of the property of exhibitors, it will be respon- sible in no case for any loss or damage that may occur. Scale of Points Cut Flowers and Wild Flowers. — Quality of blooms (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 20 " Number of varieties 15 " Properly named 15 " Lilies. — Size and color of bloom 35 points Number of perfect flowers and buds on stem 35 " Arrangement 15 " Properly named 15 " 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Baskets, Standards and Displays. — Quality (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 35 Variety 15 " Collections. — Quality (including condition and value) 45 points Arrangement 25 " Variety 30 " Table Decoration. — Design 20 points Relation 20 " Color 20 " Perfection 20 " Condition 5 99 Distinction 15 99 Table Decoration — Special Occasion or Title. — Design 20 points Relation 15 99 Color 15 " Perfection 15 99 Suitability 15 " Condition 5 " Distinction 15 " Flower Arrangements. — Design 30 points Color 20 " Suitability 20 99 Distinction 10 " Originality 10 99 Condition 10 " Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The following is a list of the Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society the income of which is devoted to the purpose stated. The date prefixed to each indicates the year in which the fund was established. 1963] RULES AND REGULATIONS 7 1888. Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for the purchase of books. 1898. Williams Eames Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for the promotion of apple culture. 1906. Frederick A. Blake Fund. $1,000.00. Income only to be used in providing Medals to be awarded to the originators of new varieties of Fruits or Flowers, preference always being given to residents of Worcester County. In case that the Worcester County Horticultural Soci- ety does not find occasion to award medals for New Fruits or Flowers, the said income may be used for special premiums for Orchids or other choice Green- house Plants and Flowers. 1907. Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious exhibits of Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables. 1922. Edwin Draper Fund. $300.00. Income to be used for prizes for Horticultural exhibi- tions held under the direction of said Society. 1924. Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1937. George and Belle McWilliam Fund. $200.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1939. The Coulson Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1943. G. A. Bigelow Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious garden grown exhi- bits of Roses. 1949. Mabel Knowles Gage Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious Thanksgiving Tables. 1955. Chandler Bullock Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Small Fruits. 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 1957. Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Lilies. 1958. Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for the promotion of children's in- terest in Horticulture. 1959. Edward Winslow Lincoln Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for Scholarship Fund. Flowers*, Plants, Fruits and Vegetables 1963 E5P"The Committee on Arrangements and Exhibitions would direct the earnest attention of the Judge to Rule 13. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior speci- mens and may correct any errors that they think were without deliberate purpose. Special Rules 1 . Exhibitors should have all specimens correctly and legibly named, notice of which will be taken by the judges in awarding the premiums. 2. While it is expected that exhibitors will take pains to correctly name their exhibits, the judges will not exclude an exhibit for mistake in nomenclature. 3. In all exhibits of lilies the pollen may be removed. 4. In all exhibits of wild flowers only those falling in groups ii and iii of the hadwen botanical club leaflet may be shown. wlld flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. a. at no time shall the exhibit contain more than one-third from group ii. B. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the hadwen bo- tanical CLUB SHOWING FLOWERS NOT TO BE EXHIBITED. By vote of the trustees, all entries must be made by Exhibitor to the Secretary and all cards made out by him or his assistants. Seedlings may be exhibited at any show and will receive appropriate recognition. Spring Exhibition Thursday, March 7, 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members and guest only. Opening Thursday, March 7, 5 to 9 p. m. Friday and Saturday, March 8, 9, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday, March 10, 12 m. to 9 p. m. Notify Secretary four weeks in advance for space All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Thursday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,200.00 of the pre- miums awarded on the list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Mass. Dept. of Agriculture, awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Dept. of Agriculture Rosettes awarded to outstanding ex- hibits. Garden Displays: I Exhibitors occupying approximately 400 square feet. No restrictions. No. 1 525.00 No. 2 500.00 II Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. No restrictions. No. 1 470.00 No. 3 450.00 No. 2 460.00 No. 4 440.00 III Exhibition in West Hall. Five hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No restrictions. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design and consistency to scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 25 " Color harmony 10 " Seasonability 10 " Quality and suitability of accessories 10 " Charm and atmosphere 10 " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " 100 points * * * 10 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Special Displays : IV Plant Displays — Commercial 300.00 — Home Grown 200.00 V Cut Flowers 75.00 VI African Violets No. 1 Display, not over 25 square feet 100.00 may be used No. 2 Display, not over 15 square feet 50.00 " " " No. 3 Three Specimen Plants 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 VII Carnations 150.00 VIII Fruit 250.00 IX Spring Bulbs : 1. One 8-inch pot Daffodils 5.00 4.00 3.00 2. One 8-inch pot Hyacinths 5.00 4.00 3.00 3. One 8-inch pot Tulips 5.00 4.00 3.00 4. One Pot other Spring Bulbs 5.00 4.00 3.00 X Educational Exhibits : No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 3. Club or group. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. XI Table Decoration and Arrangements : "Floweroscope." This class open to Worcester and Worcester County Garden Clubs by invitation. * * * Worcester Garden Club Exhibit — "The Greenhouse" Median Iris Exhibition Saturday, May 18, 2 to 8:30 p. m. To be held in co-operation with the Northeastern Median Iris Society All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the fudges by 12:30 o'clock. Theme : "Spring Awakens" Garden Displays: four, by reservation. A miniature or rock garden using a space of 30 sq. ft. with a background of shrubs furnished by committee in coopera- tion with Wore. Co. Landscape Gardeners with irises and daffodils predominating (cut or potted) , using sand, gravel, peat moss and/or turf. Special Display : Stage, main hall. Staged by the Northeastern Median Iris Society with the cooperation of Worcester County Landscape Gardeners. Educational Displays : by invitation only. Horticultural Classes IRISES Division I : Miniature Dwarf Bearded Irises. Classes will be subdivided if entries warrant) Class No. 1. Selfs 2. Plicatas 3. Bitones 4. Bicolors 5. Blends Division II: Potted Dwarf Iris Plants (in 5 inch red clay bulb pan) 6. Miniature Dwarf Irises a. Selfs b. Plicatas, bitones, bicolors, blends 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 7. Standard Dwarf Irises a. Selfs b. Plicatas, bitones, bicolors, blends Division III : Standard Dwarf Bearded Irises 8. White Self a. blue-toned b. white c. warm (cream) 9. Blue Self a. light b. medium c. dark 10. Yellow Self a. pale b. medium c. deep 11. Orange Self a. pale (apricot) b. deep 12. Brown Self a. pale b. dark 13. Violet (blue-toned) Self a. light b. medium c. dark 14. Purple (red-toned) Self a. light b. medium c. dark 15. Plicatas 16. Bitones a. blue b. yellow c. others 17. Bicolors 18. Blends Division IV: Intermediate Bearded Irises (will be subdi- vided if entries warrant) 19. Selfs 20. Plicatas 21. Bitones 22. Bicolors 23. Blends Division V: Border Bearded Irises (will be subdivided if entries warrant) 24. Selfs 25. Plicatas 26. Bitones 27. Bicolors 28. Blends Division VI: Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) Irises (will be subdivided if entries warrant) 29. Selfs 30. Plicatas 31. Bitones 32. Bicolors 33. Blends 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 13 Division VII: Oncos, Regelias and Other Bearded and Beardless Irises 34. Oncocyclus 35. Regelias and Oncogelias 36. Arilbreds (hybrids of oncos and regelias with other bearded irises) 37. Tall Bearded Irises a. Beardless (Siberian) Division VIII: Species Irises 38. Pogon (bearded species) 39. Apogon (beardless) species Division IX: Collections. Three stalks of three different varieties in separate vases. All named. 40. Miniature Dwarf Bearded 41. Standard Dwarf Bearded 42. Intermediate Bearded 43. Border Bearded 44. Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) 45. Other Bearded Irises, same or different classes 46. Non-Bearded Irises 47. Species only Division X: Seedlings 48. Miniature Dwarf Bearded 49. Standard Dwarf Bearded 50. Intermediate Bearded 51. Border Bearded 52. Miniature Tall Bearded 53. Other Bearded Irises 54. Non-Bearded Irises BULBS Division I: Narcissus. One stem and one leaf of same or similar variety. 55. Trumpet (Division I, Royal Horticultural Society) 56. Large Cup (Division II, Royal Horticultural Society) 57. Small Cup (Division III, Royal Horticultural Society) 58. Triandrus (Division V, Royal Horticultural Society) 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 59. Tazetta (Division VIII, Royal Horticultural Society) 60. Poeticus (Division IX, Royal Horticultural Society) 61. Collection of three different varieties with same or different leaves. Division II: Tulips. One stem and one leaf of same or similar variety. 62. Early Flowering a. single b. double 63. Midseason a. Mendel b. Triumph c. Double Triumph 64. Late Flowering : a. Cottage 18-24 inches b. Lily flowering Cottage 18 to 32 inches c. Dutch breeder 24 to 30 inches d. Darwin 24 to 30 inches or more e. Broken f . Parrot or Dragon g. Late double or Peony-flowered 65. Species Division III: Grape Hyacinths (muscari): 3 stems: PERENNIALS 66. Bleeding Heart 1 spray Dicentra spectabilis 67. Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium) 3 stems 68. Lilies of the Valley (Convallaria) 3 stems 69. Leopardbane (Doronicum) 3 stems 70. Pansies 3 stems of same variety 71. Primrose (Primula) One stem. May be subdivided if entries warrant. 72. Viola 3 stems of same variety 73. Any other FLOWERING SHRUBS One spray not to exceed 30 inches in length. 74. Azalea (or broadleaf evergreen) 75. Deutzia 76. Flowering Almond (Prunus Glandulosa) 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 77. Flowering Quince a. white b. pink c. red 78. Lilac single a. white b. blue c. purple 79. Lilac double a. white b. blue c. purple (pink) 80. Lilac Syringa species 81. Spirea a. Prunifolia b. Vanhouttei 82. Viburnum a. Carlesii b. Tomentosum c. any other 83. Flowering Cherries (Prunus in variety) a. single b. double 84. Flowering Crabs (Malus in variety) a. single b. double 85. Dogwood a. white b. pink HOUSE PLANTS 86. African Violet (Saintpaulia) Single crown plant labeled 87. Begonia 88. Geranium (Pelargonium) a. Lady Washington b. Zonal FOLIAGE 89. Cactus (Succulents) 90. Herbs (Potted) 91. Any other unusual foliage plant Class for juniors only: 92. One flat of any annual pricked out in peat pots ready to set out in garden. 93. Wild flowers named. 10 different in 10 vases. Collections : 94. May rock garden collection, flowers from a rock gar- den to cover 21/2 x 3 feet, to illustrate correct names, varieties, seasonal interest and quality. 95. May perennial garden collection, to cover 2% x 3 feet, to illustrate correct names, varieties, seasonal interest and quality. ARRANGEMENT CLASSES To be staged in a niche 30 inches high, 18 inches wide, wings extending 9 inches. Irises will be furnished by Northeastern 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Median Iris Society if requested of show chairman by May 10th. 96. "and then my heart with pleasure fills, and dances with the Daffodils". An arrangement of daffodils stressing rhythm. Liv- ing branches and/or foliage allowed. 97. Tiny Treasures An arrangement not over 10 inches high featuring irises only in jewel tones, using iris foliage only. 98. Perfect as a New Moon A crescent line arrangement featuring irises in shades of yellow using any living foliage. 99. From Oceans Wave Swept Shore An arrangement featuring irises in shades of blue with iris foliage only with driftwood or sea shells forming the composition. 100. Conquering Pharaohs. For men only. As you desire, using a container not usually asso- ciated with arrangements, with irises predominating. Prizes of a collection of Median Iris Rhizomes equal to $10 value awarded the winner in each of the arrangement classes by the Northeastern Median Iris Society. Iris Exhibition Saturday, June 8, 1 :30 to 8 :30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12 o'clock noon. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the pre- miums awarded on this list. Specimen Color Classes : one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. Tall Bearded — The following are numbered to agree with the American Iris Society Color Classification (1962) in order to facilitate its use. Refer to it for complete descriptions of classes. Classes with no known examples have been omitted. No. 1 (1W1C1T) White self 2.00 1.00 No. 2 (2V) White ground plicata marked violet 2.00 1.00 No. 3 (2V) White ground plicata marked blue 2.00 1.00 No. 4 (2Y20 2R) White ground plicata marked yellow, red or orange 2.00 1.00 No. 5 (4V4B) White standards, violet or blue falls 2.00 1.00 No. 6 (4Y40 4R) White standards, yellow, red or orange falls 2.00 1.00 No. 7 (6P6L) Violet self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 8 (6F6D) Violet self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 9 (8) Violet bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 10 (10) Violet blend (pale to dark) 2.00 1.00 No. 11 (11P11L) Blue self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 12 (11F11D) Blue self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 13 (13) Blue bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 14 (16P) Yellow self, pale 2.00 1.00 No. 15 (16L) Yellow self, light 2.00 1.00 No. 16 (16F) Yellow self, full 2.00 1.00 No. 17 (17) Yellow ground, plicata marked any color 2.00 1.00 18 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 No. 18 (19) Yellow bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 19 (20) Yellow blend 2.00 1.00 No. 20 (21P) Orange self , pale (peach pink) 2.00 1.00 No. 21 (25) Orange blend (brown) 2.00 1.00 No. 22 (26P) Red self, pale (true pink) 2.00 1.00 No. 23 (26D) Red self, dark 2.00 1.00 No. 24 (28 29) Red bitone or bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 25 (30) Red blend 2.00 1.00 No. 26 Standard dwarf beared 2.00 1.00 No. 27 Intermediate Bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 28 Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) 2.00 1.00 No. 29 Border Bearded. (If too many entries for one class, to be divided into color classes.) No. 29a White, white bicolors and white ground plicatas 2.00 1.00 No. 29b Yellow, yellow bicolors and yellow ground plicatas 2.00 1.00 No. 29c Blue and violets, selfs and blends 2.00 1.00 Best in Show. — To be selected from the winners in the specimen classes No. 1 through No. 29c and to be judged for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and the American Iris Society's Rosette Ribbon. Seedlings. — No. 30. Tall bearded, one stalk. Each exhibitor may make more than one entry in this class but not more than 10. Must be exhibitor's own hybrid. To be judged for the American Iris Society's Exhibition Certificate by all AIS judges present and for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certifi- cate. No. 31. Other than tall bearded, one stalk. To be judged as for class 30, 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 19 Collections. — One stalk each in uniform vases. No. 32. Three varieties named of Irises, other than bearded 3.00 2.00 No. 33. Three different species Irises, any type 3.00 2.00 Displays. — No. 34. Display of seedlings. Not over six vases, one in each, named or numbered 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 35, Display, commercial. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Iris So- ciety's Bronze Medal Certificate as an outstanding or valuable commercial display. No. 36. Display, non-commercial. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 37. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Iris growing, hybridizing, culture or classes. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Iris Society's Bronze Medal Certificate. Special Awards of The American Iris Society "The Silver Medal Certificate is to be awarded to the winner of the greatest number of first prize points. The Bronze Medal Certificate to the winner of the second greatest number of first prize points. Second prize points may be counted in case of ties. Points won in seedling or artistic sections, shall not be counted." Flower Arrangement — "Oriental Manner". — No. 38. Featuring Irises with Iris foliage only. No re- striction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars. Table Decoration. — Buffet table for four or more persons. No. 39. Tablecloth to be used. Table or Border Irises with own foliage. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over five dollars. 20 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Cut Flowers, some Iris requested. — No. 40. Display, 24 square feet 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 41. Small display, 12 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 This number is intended for the growers who do not compete in call for large displays during the year. African Violets. — No. 42. Not over six plants. For home growers, non-com- mercial. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Lupines. — No. 43. Vase 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Aquilegia. — No. 44 Vase 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Roses. — No. 45. Vase H.P. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 46. Vase H.T. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 47. Fifteen vases no duplicates 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 See special rules of Wild Flowers on page 8. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 48. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Asparagus, two bunches, 12 specimens each. — No. 49. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 50. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Radish, two bunches, six per bunch. — No. 51. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 21 Rhubarb, twelve stalks. — No. 52. Linnaeus 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 53. Victoria 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 54. New Varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Lettuce, six heads. — No. 55. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onions. — No. 56. Scallions, two bunches, six each 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 57. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPEARING ON PAGES 3, 4 AND 5, GIVING SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO THE FOLLOWING: 10. Competition for premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibition shall have been grown by the competitors for at least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except where no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 11. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appelations such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibiting the same variety of Fruit or Vegetables, under dif- ferent names, or exhibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the objects and rules of the Society, may be debarred from competing for the Society's premiums until reinstated. Rose Exhibition Thursday, June 20, open from 3 to 8 :30 p. m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8 : 30 p.m. Roses, See Rule 8. — No. 58. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 59. Six blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 60. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Special Prizes Miss Frances C. Morse Fund A. Six blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor cul- ture. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Prize Rose, not confined to exhibitors of Worcester County. No. 61. H.T., red and red blend, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 62. H.T., pink and pink blend, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 63. H.T., yellow and yellow blend, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 64. H.T., white, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 65. H.T., orange, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 66. Floribundas, red and red blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 67. Floribundas, pink and pink blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 68. Floribundas, yellow and yellow blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 69. Floribundas, white, one main stem Blue ribbon Best Roses in the Show. — King & Queen. Special Recognition In the "Prize Rose,, classes No. 61 through No. 69 : The rose must be a named variety, the minimum length of stem shall 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 23 be at least six inches and the rose offered for exhibition shall be from a bush grown by the exhibitor for at least two months previous to the date of exhibition. Introductions after 1957 : No. 70. H.T. Blue ribbon No. 71. Floribundas Blue ribbon Use Jackson-Perkins and Conrad-Pyle catalogues. No. 72. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 73. Vase of roses, twelve blooms 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 74. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 75. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 76. Display of cut climbing roses. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 77. Basket of roses 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 G. A. Bigelow Fund Flower Arrangement — "Simplicity" (Workshop Group). — B. Arrangement using garden grown roses. One open flower and one or more buds and partly open flowers. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $2.00. No restriction as to grower. * * * Table Decoration — "June Romance". — No. 78. Garden grown roses used. No restriction as to grower. Table for two. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over five dollars. Delphinium. — No. 79 One Vase, not more than 6 spikes 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 80. One Basket. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 81. One stalk, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00 24 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Peonies. — No. 82. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Lilies. — No. 83. Vase 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 84. Bowl 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William). — No. 85. Bowl 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Special Prizes Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund Hardy Cultivated Flowers and Shrubs, to be named. — C. Display of outdoor varieties 6.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 * *. * Strawberry, twenty-four berries. — No. 86. Howard No. 17 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 87. Sparkle 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 88. Robinson 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 89. Catskill 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 90 New variety, not scheduled 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 91. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 92. Four baskets of strawberries, any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 93. Display not over 12 square feet. Fifteen dollars may be used. Cherry, one quart. — No. 94. Any named sweet variety. $5.00 may be used. No. 95. Any named sour variety. $5.00 may be used. Beets. — No. 96. Two bunches, six in each 2.50 2.00 1.50 Peas, one-half peck. — No. 97 World's Record 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 98 Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 25 No. 99 Display at least four named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 100. Golden Acre 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 101. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Lettuce, six heads, named. — No. 102. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 103. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard.— No. 104. Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 105. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies Exhibition Saturday, July 20, 2 to 8:30 p. m. Sunday, July 21, 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. In co-operation with the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the pre- miums awarded on this list. Lilium. — No. 106. Display. Commercial No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 107. Display. Non-commercial. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 108. Basket, Lilies. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 109. Vases of Garden Lilies 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 One Spike Class. — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one prize or ribbon may be awarded to the same exhi- bitor. First, second and third prize ribbons. No. 110. Native American species 2.00 1.00 No. 111. Other Lilium species 2.00 1.00 Rosette awarded by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society for the best spike of a Lilium species. No. 112. White trumpet lily 2.00 1.00 No. 113. Yellow trumpet lily 2.00 1.00 No. 114. Pink trumpet lily 2.00 1.00 No. 115. Upward facing type 2.00 1.00 No. 116. Nodding flowers 2.00 1.00 No. 117. Outward facing flowers 2.00 1.00 No. 118. Aurelian Hybrids. Flares 2.00 1.00 No. 119. Aurelian Hybrids. Trumpets 2.00 1.00 No. 120. Aurelian Hvbrids. Reflex 2.00 1.00 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 27 Best in the Show. — The Worcester County Horticultural Society Award of Merit and a Rosette awarded by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society. No. 121. Novice Class. First time exhibitor. First, sec- ond and third prize ribbons, New England Re- gional Group. No. 122. Educational Exhibits. Seventy-five dollars may be used. Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund Lilium. — D. Best Unnamed Seedling. (No more than three entries may be made by each exhibitor.) Fifteen dollars may be used. Also Rosette by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society and Certifi- cate of Merit by the Worcester County Horticultural Society. * * * Flower Arrangement — "Trinity". — No. 123. Emphasis on threes. True lilies predominating. Formal arrangement. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars. Table Decoration — "Elegance". — No. 124. Formal table set for four. True lilies to be used. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over five dollars. ! 28 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Cut Flowers. — No. 125. Display, 24 square feet 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 126. Small display, 12 square feet 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 127. Basket, three or more kinds of flowers 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Japanese Iris. — No. 128. Vase 3.50 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 129. Collection of three vases. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Centaurea. — No. 130. Display. Gypsophila may be used. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Petunia. — No. 131. Twenty vases, one flower in each. Use own foliage. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Roses, see Rule 8. — No. 132. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Gloxinias. — No. 133. Display of potted plants. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Peas, annual. — No. 134. Collection, not less than six varieties. No Gyp- sophila. Own foliage. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 135. Twelve vases 4.50 4.00 3.00 2.00 Herbs. — No. 136. Display. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Cherry, one quart. — No. 137. Any named variety. Five dollars may be used. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 29 Raspberry, Black Cap, one pint. — No. 138. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Raspberry, one pint. — No. 139. Early varieties, named. Five dollars may be used. No. 140. Latham 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 141. Taylor 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 142. Any other red variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 143. New varieties. Five dollars may be used. No. 144. Display not over 12 sq. ft. Ten dollars may be used. Currants, twenty-four bunches. — No. 145. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — E. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 F. Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. G. Wild, one quart. 2.00 1.50 1.00 * * * Gooseberry, one quart. — No. 146. Any named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 147. New varieties. Five dollars. Blackberry, one quart. — No. 148. Any variety. Five dollars. Display of Small Fruits, two or more varieties. — No. 149. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 150. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Carrots, two bunches, six in each.- No. 151. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 30 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Beans, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 152. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 153. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 154. Hybrid type, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 155. Standard type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 156. Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce, six heads. — No. 157. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 158. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash, three specimens. — No. 159. Yellow 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 160. Green 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 161. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Pea, one-half peck. — No. 162. Telephone type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 163. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 164. New Zealand 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 165. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 166. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 167. Thirty dollars may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. Hemerocallis (Daylilies) Exhibition Saturday, August 3 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12:00 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $150.00 of the pre- miums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 1 to 7 :00 p.m. Hemerocallis ( Daylilies ) . — No. 168. Display. Any decorative material may be used. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 169. Collection of six named varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Specimen color classes: one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. No. 170. Light yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 171. Golden yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 172. Orange 2.00 1.00 No. 173. Copper bronze 2.00 1.00 No. 174. Polychrome 2.00 1.00 No. 175. Bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 176. Banded or eyed 2.00 1.00 No. 177. Pale pink 2.00 1.00 No. 178. Peach pink 2.00 1.00 No. 179. Melon pink 2.00 1.00 No. 180. Rose 2.00 1.00 No. 181. Bright red 2.00 1.00 No. 182. Brown red 2.00 1.00 No. 183. Lavender shades 2.00 1.00 No. 184. Purple red 2.00 1.00 No. 185. Dwarf, normal growth under 24 inches. 2.00 1.00 No. 186. Miniature (small flowered) 2.00 1.00 No. 187. "Spider" flowered 2.00 1.00 No. 188. Double flowered 2.00 1.00 32 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 No. 189. Popularity Poll Winner, 'Trances Fay" 2.00 1.00 Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Seedling. — No. 190. One entire scape, severed at base. Must be ex- hibitor's own hybrid. To be judged for Worces- ter County Horticultural Society's Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hem- erocallis Society. Specials. — No. 191. Best Registered Introduced Class, Single scape not to exceed 36". Each exhibitor may make no more than five entries. 5.00 To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. No. 192. Best Registered Unintroduced Class, require- ments and awards as in previous class. No. 193. American Hemerocallis Society Achievement Award. Special A.H.S. Rosette awarded at show, Medal awarded later in year after all rules about registration of winning variety have been com- plied with. At least 3 scapes severed at the base of an un- disseminated variety which may or may not be named and may or may not be registered and is at least 3 years old. This Medal is offered to the originator, amateur or professional whether shown by originator or someone else. The award shall be made only to a new variety of adequate merit and distinctiveness as compared with exist- ing varieties. 1963 ] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 33 Cut Flowers. — No. 194. Display. Not over 18 square feet. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 195. Basket, mixed, three or more types of flowers 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Gladiolus. — No. 196. Display (not to exceed 50 square feet). Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 197. Basket Gladiolus 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Roses. — No. 198. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies. — No. 199. Vase. Ribbons awarded. Zinnias. — No. 200. Display 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Salpiglossis. — No. 201. Bowl 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Delphinium. — No. 202. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 203. One vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 204. One stalk, any color 3.00 2.00 1.00 Wild Flowers. — No. 205. Vase. Judged for artistic effect, fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 206. Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Flower Arrangement — "Song Title". — No. 207. To be named, emphasis on rhythm. Hemerocallis used mainly. No restriction as to grower. 34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Twenty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over two dollars. Table Decoration — Patio Table Buffet, for the shore. — No. 208. Hemerocallis used mainly. No restriction as to grower. Four or more place settings. Thirty- five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over five dollars. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 209. Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 1.50 No. 210. Lodi 3.00 2.50 1.50 No. 211. RedAstrachan 3.00 2.50 1.50 No. 212. New varieties. Seven dollars may be used for prizes. No. 213. Other early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 214. Early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 215. Any early white varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 216. Any early yellow varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — H. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 217. Dwarf, any variety Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 218. Kentucky Wonder No. 219. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 35 Cucumber, for pickles. — No. 220. One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 221. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 222. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash. — No. 223. Hybrid variety, 3 specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 224. Any early varieties. Ten dollars may be used No. 226. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 227. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 228. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 229. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. for prizes. Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 225 Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Gladiolus Exhibition Thursday, August 22 In co-operation with the Norco and the England Gladiolus Societies. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock The hall will be open the night before, for any who wish to set up at that time. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the pre- miums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8 :30 p.m. Baskets and Displays to be judged by the New England Gladiolus Society Basis. Quality and Condition 50 points Color Harmony 10 " Distinctiveness 15 " Arrangement of Flowers 1 ^5 » Effectiveness J Gladiolus. — No. 230. Display, Commercial. Baskets and vases. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 231. Semi-commercial (Exhibitor sells flowers and/ or bulbs but does not issue a catalog) Baskets and vases. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. No. 232. Display, Non-commercial (Exhibitor does not sell flowers or bulbs) basket and vases. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. No. 233. Basket, 20-25 spikes, one variety to be named. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 234. Basket, 20-25 spikes, two varieties, to be named. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 235. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, two varieties, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 37 No. 236. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, miniatures, one variety, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 237. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 300, 400, 500 Color Classes. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 238. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 100, 200 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 239. Collection, five different Recent Introduction varieties (1958-1962 inclusive), one spike to a vase, correctly named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 240. Seedling Class. One spike, properly labeled. Seedlings and undisseminated varieties will be shown as seedlings. More than one entry may be made by any exhibitor. Best Seedling will be awarded the Society Certi- ficate of Merit and the New England Gladiolus Society Rosette. No. 241. Open Color Class. One spike, each, properly labeled with Classification number, variety name, and name and address of the exhibitor. Special cards will be furnished by the Society. No. 242. Recent Introduction Varieties (1958-1962 inclu- sive) . One spike, properly labeled (see above) . No. 243. Novice Color Class. One spike, properly labeled. This class is open to any person who has never won a blue ribbon at any Gladiolus Show. No. 244. Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one variety, properly labeled and arranged attrac- tively in containers. SPECIAL INFORMATION TO AID EXHIBITORS New England Gladiolus Society Classification List will be available to all exhibitors. The following color separations will be used in Classes 241- 244: 00 white 40 pink 04 green 46 red 10 cream 50 rose 38 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 14 yellow 60 lavender 24 orange 66 purple 30 salmon 70 violet 36 scarlet 80 smoky and any other color The following size separations will be used in all classes : 100-200 Miniature and Small 300 Medium 400 Large 500 Giant First, Second and Third Prize Ribbons will be awarded in each class. Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the arrangement of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be picked from each size, 300-400- 500 in the Recent Introduction and the One Spike Open Color Classes. From these a Grand Champion will be picked. The same will follow with the 100-200 size for the Miniature Class, as Miniature Champion. Three Spike Open Class Champion awarded Department of Agriculture Rosette. Section Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions, Certificate of Merit. Flower Arrangement — "Unity". — No. 245. One spike gladiola with own foliage. No restric- tion as to grower. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars. Table Decoration — Non-competitive. — No. 246. Small flowered gladiolus to be used. No restric- tion as to grower. Number of place settings optional. Lilium, no other flowers to be used. — No. 247. Vase. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Roses. — No. 248. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 39 Scabiosa. — No. 249. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Wild Flowers. — No. 250. Vase or Basket. Artistic effect. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $2.50. See special rules on Wild Flowers, Page 8. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 251. Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 252. Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 253. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 254. Any other early variety. Ten dollars. No. 255. Seedlings. Ten dollars. Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 256. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 257. Japanese named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 258. European named varieties. Ten dollars. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 259. Any white variety. Ten dollars. No. 260. Any yellow variety. Ten dollars. No. 261. Any new variety. Ten dollars. No. 262. Seedlings. Ten dollars. No. 263. Display of three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 264. Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit. — No. 265. Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 266. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Bean, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 267. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 268. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 269. Dwarf Bush, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck. — No. 270. String, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 271. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 272. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 273. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 274. Red, any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 275. Red, any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 276. Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 277. Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 278. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Squash. — No. 279. Summer Hybrid, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 280. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables (not commercial Growers). — No. 281. Display from home gardens, to cover 15 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 41 Mushroom, native. — No. 282. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 283. Collection, named non-edible varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Dahlia Exhibition Thursday, September 5 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the pre- miums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8 : 30 p.m. Dahlia, varieties to be named. — No. 284. Display of Singles, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 285. Display of Collarettes, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 286. Display of Pompons, 10 vases, 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 287. Display of Miniatures, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 288. Display of Medium Cactus Variety, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 289. Display of Large Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 290. Display of Medium Semi-cactus variety, 10 vases 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 291. Display of Decoratives, Large Flower, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 292. Display of Cactus, Large Flower, 5 vases 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 293. Ten vases Decoratives, one flower in each. Large Flower 5.00 4.50 4.00 No. 294. Five vases Cactus or Semi. One Flower in each. Large Flower 3.00 2.00 1.50 No. 295. Basket or Vase of Large Flowered 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 296. Basket or Vase of Singles 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 297. Basket or Vase of Pompons 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 298. Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 299. Display, not over 50 square feet. Fifty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 300. Display, 25 square feet. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 43 No. 301. Basket of assorted varieties of Dahlias 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 302. Best Vase of Recent Introduction. 1958-59 or 1960-61 introduction Blue ribbon No. 303. Best vase of new variety introduced 1962. Best Bloom in the Show. — Blue Ribbon From Classes 284 to 294, inclusive. The Coulson Fund Flower Arrangement — "Yesteryear". — I. Antique container. No restriction as to grower. Dahlias used in scale. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars. Table Decoration — "Pan-American". — No. 304. Small or medium dahlias to be used. No restric- tion as to grower. Two or more place settings. Highest prize not over five dollars. Roses. — No. 305. Collection named varieties. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus, standard varieties. — No. 306. Ten vases, one spike in a vase, to be named 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 307. Basket 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Cosmos. — No. 308. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 309. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Edwin Draper Fund Begonia, tuberous rooted. — J. Cut flowers in vases, not more than twenty vases. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Asters, large flowered, long stems. — No. 310. Vase of 20 blooms 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Asters, single or anemone. — No. 311. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Zinnias. — No. 312. Display. Small flowered variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 Iris. — No. 313. Reblooming, one stem in a vase 2.00 1.00 No. 314. Seedling, one stem in a vase 2.50 2.00 Wild Flowers. — No. 315. Vase, artistic effect. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. See special rule on Wild Flowers, Page 8. Herbs. — No. 316. Display. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 317. Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 318. Red Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 319. Milton 3:00 2.50 2.00 No. 320 Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 321. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 322. Seedling varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. No. 323. Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens. — No. 324. Hyslop 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 325. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 45 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 326. Bartlett No. 327. Seckel No. 328. New named varieties No. 329. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 330. Any Japanese varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 331. Any European varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 332. Any new varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 335. Any other yellow variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 336. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for No. 337. Seedlings. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 338. Display, three or more varieties. Twenty dollars No. 333. No. 334. Early Elberta Any white variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 prizes. may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 339. Orange 3.00 2.50 2.00 Grape, three clusters. — No. 340. Fredonia No. 341. Seneca No. 342. Worden No. 343. Seedless variety No. 344. For other varieties. Ten dollars. No. 345. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 346. Collection, not less than five 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 varieties 12.00 10.00 8.00 Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 347. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 46 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Muskmelons, three specimens. — No. 348. Hybrid, named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 349. Orange flesh, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 350. Green flesh, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 Watermelon, three specimens. — No. 351. Midget Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 352. Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 353. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 354. Warren 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 355. Golden Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 356. Golden Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 357. Des Moines 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 358. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 359. Any other variety, named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 360. Any named variety. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 361. Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 362. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 363. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cauliflower. — No. 364. Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Broccoli. — No. 365. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens. — No. 366. Wonder Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 Xo. 367. Squash Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No 368. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 47 No. 369. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens. — No. 370. Rutgers or Marglobe Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 371. Hybrid variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 372. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 373. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 374. Hybrid, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 375. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 376. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 377. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Mushroom, native. — No. 378. Collection of edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Harvest Exhibition Thursday, October 3 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the pre- miums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8 : 30 p.m. Cut Flowers. — No. 379. Display. Fifty dollars may be awarded for prizes. No. 380. Basket, mixed, two or more kind of flowers. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Hardy Chrysanthemum, out-door culture. — No. 381. Cut flowers in vases, not over 25 sq. ft. Thirty- five dollars may be used. No. 382. One Potted Clump. Ten dollars may be used. Flower Arrangement using natural dried native material. — No. 383. Source to be named. Emphasis on new material. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over two dollars. Table Decoration — Fruit and /or Vegetables — "Triumph of Autumn". — No. 384. No restriction as to grower. Two or more place settings required. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over five dollars. Apple, one flat. — No. 385. Mcintosh 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 386. Baldwin 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 387. Any other variety 5.00 4.00 3.00 Apple, three flats. — No. 388. Three varieties 10.00 8.00 6.00 Apple, forty-nine specimens No. 389. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 390. Any other variety 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 49 Apple Collection. — No. 391. Not to exceed ten varieties, five specimens per plate 7.00 6.50 6.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 392. Mcintosh 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 393. Baldwin 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 394. Golden Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 395. Red Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 396. Cortland 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 397. Macoun 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 398. R.I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 399. Red Rome 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 400. New varieties. Fifteen dollars may be used. No. 401. Sweet varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 402. Any other varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. No. 403. Basket of fancy apples (baskets furnished) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 404. Any named variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Display of Apples. — No. 405. Not to exceed 20 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 406. Bosc 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 407. Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 408. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 409. Basket of fancy pears 3.50 3.00 2.50 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 410. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 411. Champion 3.50 3.00 2.50 Grapes, six clusters. — 50 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 No. 412. Any variety. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Grapes. — No. 413. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Varieties of Fruits. — No. 414. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cauliflower. — No. 415. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 416. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 417. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Endive. — No. 418. Six specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 Leeks. — No. 419. Twelve specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onions, twelve specimens named. — No. 420. Spanish 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 421. Red varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 422. Yellow variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 423. White variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Parsley, one-half peck. — No. 424. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Parsnips, twelve specimens. — No. 425. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Turnips, six specimens. — No. 426. Purple Top 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 427. White 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 428. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 429. New named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. 1963 ] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 51 No. 430. Any other named variety. Ten dollars may be used. No. 431. Collection, four named varieties 6.50 6.00 5.00 4.00 Pumpkins, three specimens. — No. 432. Sugar 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 433. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 434. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 435. Blue Hubbard 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 436. Butternut 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 437. Quality 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 438. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 439. Collection. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 440. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.50. Display of Vegetables. — No. 441. Twenty-four square feet. Fifty dollars may be used. Any Other Named Vegetables. — No. 442. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Field Beans. — No. 443. Collection. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Field Grain. — No. 444. Display. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Ornamental Corn. — No. 445. Display. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Chrysanthemum Exhibition Thursday, November 7, 3 to 5 p. m. reserved for members and guest only. Opening Thursday, Nov. 7, 5 to 9 p. m. Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 12 m. to 9 p. m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Thursday The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,500.00 of the pre- miums awarded on this list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, will be awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Department of Agriculture Rosettes will be awarded for outstanding exhibits. Chrysanthemums, Commercial varieties. — Use catalogue of Charles H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J., also George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. No. 446. Twelve blooms, 12 vases, not less than six varieties, to be named 12.00 10.00 No. 447. Collection of twenty-five large blooms, long stems 15.00 12.00 No. 448. Pompons and Decoratives, display in vases, not more or less than 12 vases, 5 stems in each, named 6.00 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 No. 449. Single varieties, display in vases, not more or less than 6 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 450. Anemones, display in vases, not more or less than 8 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.50 5.00 4.50 No. 451. Three pots Chrysanthemums (not made up Specimens), well established 15.00 10.00 8.00 No. 452. One pot Chrysanthemums 5.00 3.00 2.00 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 53 Spray type Chrysanthemums for non-commercial exhibitors. Greenhouse Grown. — No. 453. Six vases, 5 stems in each 3.50 3.00 2.00 Standard Commercial Varieties. — Use Totty's Catalogue, Madison, N. J. No. 454. Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 455. Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 456. Chrysanthemums, vase of pink 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 457. Any other color 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 Note. Six flowers in each, one variety in each vase. Stems not less than two feet. Exhibition Varieties. — No. 458. Any variety 6.00 5.00 4.00 Note. Six flowers in a vase. Stems not less than two feet. No. 459. Collection, twenty-five large blooms, long stems 20.00 15.00 10.00 Chrysanthemums, not disbuded. — No. 460. Basket of Pompons 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 461. Basket of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 462. Basket of Anemones 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Chrysanthemums, disbuded. — No. 463. Basket of singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 464. Basket of Anemones 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 465. Basket of Fugi 5.00 4.00 3.00 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Garden Displays. — No. 466. Exhibitor occupying approximately 400 square feet No. 1 500.00 54 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 No. 467. Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet No. 1 400.00 No. 2 390.00 No. 3 380.00 No. 4 370.00 No. 468. Exhibitor on Stage in Main Hall. $500 may be used. Scale of points by which the above class is to be judged. Design and consistency of scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 30 Color harmony 15 Quality and suitability of accessories 10 Charm and atmosphere 10 Correct and suitable labeling 5 100 points * * * Frederick A. Blake Fund Chrysanthemums. — K. Best bloom 4.00 3.00 2.00 L. Large Flowers. Basket. Fifteen dollars may be awarded for prizes. * * * Special Exhibits (Plants other than Chrysanthemums). — No. 469. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 470. Home grown. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. African Violets. — No. 471. Commercial class. Ninety dollars may be used for prizes. No. 472. Semi-commercial class. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 473. Non-commercial class. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 474. Three Specimen Plants. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 55 Christmas Arrangements — Not for competition. — No. 475. Fresh Flowers and foliage used. Swags or wreaths using nuts, cones, pods, etc. No artifi- cial flowers, or foliage altered by any process shall be used. Invitation class. * * * Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — M. Thanksgiving Table. No restrictions as to grower. Laid for four covers. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. Seventy-five dollars to be used for prizes. Twelve dollars the highest prize. * * * Terrariums. — No. 476. Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not ex- ceed 36 inches in any dimension 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 477. Small — Containers must not ex- ceed 18 inches in any dimension 3.00 2.00 1.50 Fern Globes. — No. 478. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Educational Classes. — No. 479. Juniors under 14 years. No. 480. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 481. Club or group exhibit. One hundred dollars may be used. Fruit Display. — No. 482. Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No restriction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 56 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Apple Display. — No. 483. 50 square feet. One hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Apples, forty-nine specimens. — No. 484. Baldwin 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 485. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 486. Delicious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 487. Cortland 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 488. Macoun 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 489. Other named varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 490. Basket of Fancy Apples 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 491. Basket of Fancy Pears 3.00 2.50 2.00 Baskets furnished by the Society. Apples, twelve specimens. — No. 492. Baldwin 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 493. Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 494. Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 495. Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 496. Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 497. Northern Spy 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 498. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 499. Sweet varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 500. New varieties. Introduced since 1940. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 501. Old varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 502. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used. Special Exhibition of Apples William Eames Fund N. Roxbury Russet.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 O. Golden Delicious.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 Pears, twelve specimens. — No. 503. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 57 No. 504. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — No. 505. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Fruits. — No. 506. Ten dollars may be used. Nuts, grown in Worcester County. — No. 507. Display of edible nuts. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 508. One pint of each or any of the following : Chest- nuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Hickory, Fil- bert, Heartnuts, English Walnuts, etc. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Brussels Sprouts. — No. 509. Two one-quart baskets 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 510. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cauliflower. — No. 511. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, blanched, six specimens. — No. 512. Pascal Summer 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 513. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onion, twelve specimens. — No. 514. White Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 515. Red Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 516. Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 517. Yellow Danvers 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 518. Any other variety. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 519. Hybrid varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 58 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 520. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 521. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins. — No. 522. Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens. — No. 523. Blue Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 524. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 525. Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Xo. 526. Table Queen Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 527. Quality 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 528. Blue Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 529. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 530. Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 531. Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 532. Green Mountain 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 533. Katahdin 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 534. Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 535. Sebago 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 536. Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 537. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 538. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 539. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 540. Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without contents 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 59 falling off. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No prize over $4.00. No. 541. Display, not to exceed 24 square feet. One hun- dred dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Ornamental Gourds, Natural. — No. 542. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Special Class for Children from 10 to 21 years. — May be set up the night before. No. 543. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 544. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used. Annual Meeting, Thursday, December 5, 1963. Premiums will be paid on or after November 20, 1963. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. THE LIBRARY OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Library Committee wish to call your attention to the Library and Reading Room, where the librarian is always ready to extend every facility possible to those in search of horticultural information. COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Librarian 60 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1963 Accessions to the Library, 1962 Growing Nuts in the North, Kent Encyclopedia of Horticulture, Bailey- All about the Flowering World, Lane Plants that Heal, Selsam The First Book of Plants, Dickinson Wild Flowers, Cavanna Amaryllis Year Book 1962 After a Hundred Years — The Yearbook of Agriculture 1962 Gifts to the Library, 1962 The Power of Prayer on Plants, Loehr Plant Pruning in Pictures, Free The Shakespeare Garden, Singleton The Giant Cactus Forest and its World, Howes Guide to Gardening with Young People, Kinney Treasures of the Garden, Huxley The Book of Cacti and other Suc- culents, Chidamian Succulent Plants, Bertrand Best of Show in Flower Arrange- ments, Harold Our Trees, How to Know Them, Emerson & Weed New Practical Gardener, Anderson Aristocrats of the Garden, Wilson Sweet Peas, Wright The Trees Handbook, Hough Ornamental Dwarf Fruit Trees, Abjornson South African Flowers Worcester, Its Past and Present, Wood The Flower Finder, Walton Daylilies and how to grow them, Davis The Lily Yearbook of the North American Lily Society Garden Ornament, Jekyll & Hussey Flowers-By-Wire, Williams The Garden of Pinks, Bailey American Rose Annual, 1960-61-62 Our Garden Friends, The Bugs, Forbes Silent Spring, Carson Breck's Book of Flowers, Breck Plant Breeding, Bailey & Gilbert Water Lilies, Conrad & Hus Gardening for Profit, Henderson Botanical Works of George Englemann Vegetable Gardening, Watts Nomenclature of Aborescent Flora of the U. S., Sudworth Survival of the Unlike, Bailey Cultivated Evergreens, Bailey Plant Breeding, Bailey The Iridiae, Baker Wood & Garden, Jekyll List of Periodicals for Reading in the Library National Parks Magazine Better Homes and Gardens Horticulture Gardener's Chronicle (English) Farm Journal The Gladiolus Magazine The Professional Gardener Flower Grower and The Home Garden Magazine Rhodora, Journal of the New England Botanical Club Organic Gardening and Farming The A.I.B.S. Bulletin Natural History Florists Review Arnoldia Arizona Highways The National Horticultural Magazine The Garden Journal of the N.Y. Botanical Club The New England Homestead Market Growers Journal The National Geographic Magazine American Rose Magazine Plants and Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record American Fruit Grower Popular Gardening American Forests Food Marketing in New England Florists Exchange House and Garden American Nurseryman SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED TO CHILDREN by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL For the year 1963 JUNIORS Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21 All articles must be in the hall Saturday by 1:00 o'clock Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Wild Flowers, named. — No. 1. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 2. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 SENIORS Open to Seniors, 14 to 21 years Wild Flowers, named. — No. 3. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 No. 4. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1 . 50 1 . 25 1 . 00 .75 Exhibitions to be held on Thursday August 3 and 22, 1963 Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. Competition is open to all children under two classes. Seniors, 14 to 21 years and Juniors, those under 14 years. The exhibits must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. All exhibits on August 3 must be in the Hall ready for in- spection by the Judges by 12.00 noon. All exhibits on August 22 must be in the Hall ready for inspection by the judges by 1.30 p.m. All varieties of flowers and vegetables should be named. Each vase shall have two or more flowers each, except when otherwise specified. In all exhibits of Wild Flowers only those falling in groups II and III of the Hadwen Botanical Club leaflet may be shown. Wild flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one-third from group II. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the Hadwen Botanical Ciub showing flowers not to be exhibited. The judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens. Premiums will be paid on or after September 15. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. Vases, plates and everything necessary for the exhibition of the flowers and vegetables will be furnished by the Horticultural Society. Special Class for children at the November Show. Arrangement of dried material. See Adult Premium List CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Katherine Brotherton, Chairman Mr. Frederick D. Brown Mr. Ewdin W. Proctor JUNIORS Saturday, August 3 All articles must be in the hall by 12.00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $200.00 of the pre- miums awarded on this Junior and Senior list. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No. 1. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 2. Artistic Flower Arrangement 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 3. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 4. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 5. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 6. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 7. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 8. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 9 Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 10 Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 11 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 12 3 vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 Flowers on a mirror. — No. 13 Small container to be shown on a mirror. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 14 5 vases, 3 stems each, to be named Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 15 Vase of Wild Flowers Eight dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 16 Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 Beets. — No. 17 Six specimens Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 18 Two specimens Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 19 15 Pods. Yellow Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 20 15 Pods. Green Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn. — No. 21 Six ears 1 .50 1 .00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 22 Six specimens 1 .50 1 .00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 23 Two specimens 1 .50 1 .00 .75 Carrots. — No. 24 Six specimens 1 .50 1 .00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 25 Two specimens 1 50 1 .00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 26 Six specimens 1 .50 1 .00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 27 Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 28 Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 29 One pint 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 SENIORS Saturday, August 3 All articles must be in the hall by 12.00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 21 years Cut Flowers. — No. 30 Display, not to exceed 15 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 31 Artistic Arrangement 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 32 Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 33 Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 34 Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 35 Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 No. 36 Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Gladiolus. — No. 37 Three vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 Petunia. — No. 38 Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 . 50 1 . 00 .75 _ No. 39 Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 Calendula. — No. 40 Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 41 Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 42 Small container to be used. Six dollars may be used for prizes. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 7 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 43 Five vases, 3 stems each 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 44 Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 45 Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 46 Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Summer Squash. — No. 47 Two specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 48 15 pods. Yellow 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 49 15 pods. Green 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Potato.— No. 50 Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 51 Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 52 Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 53 Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 54 Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 55 Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Onion. — No. 56 Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 57 Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 58 Five dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 59 One pint 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 JUNIORS Thursday, August 22 All articles must be in the hall by 1.30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior list. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No. 60 Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00.75 No. 61 Artistic Flower Arrangement. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 62 Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 63 Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 64 Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 65 Ruffled, or double, three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 66 Single flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold. — No. 67 Large flowered, three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 68 Small flowered, three vases, 3 stems each Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Calendula. — No. 69 Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 70 Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 71 Not over six vases, 1 spike in each to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 72 Best Spike in the Class— Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 No. 73 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 74 Small container to be shown on a mirror. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 75 Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 76 Vase of Wild Flowers Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 77 Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 Beets. — No. 78 Six specimens Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 79 Two specimens Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 80 15 pods. Yellow 1.50 1.25 1.00.75.50 No. 81 15 pods. Green 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Potato.— No. 82 Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Sweet Corn. — No. 83 Six ears 1.50 i.25 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 84 Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 85 Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 86 Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 87 Two specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Green Peppers. — No. 88 Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 89 Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 90 Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 91 Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SENIORS Thursday, August 22 All articles must be in the hall by 1.30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 21 years Cut Flowers. — No. 92 Display, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 2 . 00 No. 93 Artistic Arrangement 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 94 Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia- No. 95 Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 96 Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00.75 Marigold. — No. 97 Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 98 Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1 L50 1.25 1.00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 99 Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 100 Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 101 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Petunia. — No. 102 Ruffled or double, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 103 Single flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Calendula. — No. 104 Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 105 Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 106 Small container to be used. Six dollars may be used. 1963] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 11 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 107 Five vases, 3 stems each 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 No. 108 Vase Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 109 Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3 . 50 3 . 00 2 . 50 Beets. — No. 110 Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Summer Squash. — No. Ill Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 112 15 pods. Yellow 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 113 15 pods. Green 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Potato- No. 114 Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 115 Six ears 1.50 1.25 1.00.75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 116 Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 117 Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00.75 Cabbage. — No. 118 Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 119 Two specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Green Peppers. — No. 120 Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Onion. — No. 121 Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable.— No. 122 Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 123 Five dollars may be used for prizes. Transactions of Worcester County I Horticultural Society Officers for the Year 1965 Reports of the Officers and Committees Year Ending December 3, 1964 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES of the Worcester County Horticultural Society FOR THE YEAR 1965 President LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR. Vice-Presidents ARTHUR D. KEOWN FREDERICK D. BROWN PHILIP M. PURRINGTON Secretary S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT Treasurer FRANK R. HEATH, JR. Librarian FAYRE L. NASON Arnold J. Banning Ralph C. Breed George J. Moore, Sr. Carl A. Ottoson Edwin W. Proctor George H. Pride Gustaf C. Nelson Ernest Hansen Archibald J. Huey Robert S. Illingworth Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Harvie E. G. Channin Trustees Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Myron F. Converse Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Allen W. Hixon H. Ladd Plumley Leslie E. Winter Dr. Burton N. Gates Richard N. Symonds Alfred N. Whiting Armand A. Benoit Earl T. Harper Harold S. Bowker Arthur O'Mara Dorothy Salter Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard Charles van Ravenswaay Everett Hutchins Asa Bartlett William Hodge Mrs. Robert Hess Herbert E. Berg Honorary Trustees Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Mr. Richard A. Flagg Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick Mr. Albert W. Schneider Mrs. William W. Taft Nominating Committee Ernest Hansen, 1965 George H. Pride, I966 Mrs. Marjorie Lodding, I967 Judges Flower Arrangements Wild Flowers Plants and Flowers Fruits Vegetables Mushrooms Richard Bemis, Spencer George H. Pride, Worcester Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Oakham S. James Mi stark, Grafton Howard L. Borggaard, Worcester (to be appointed) Library Committee Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-officio Everett Hutchins - 2 - Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Myron Converse Membership Committee Gustaf C. Nelson, Chairman Mrs. Roger Heald Rev. John Philbrick Medal Committee Linwood M. Erskine, Jr., Pres. 1965 Allen W. Hixon 1966 Herbert E. Berg 1967 Horticultural Scholarship Committee Russell Nadeau Edwin W. Proctor, Chairman George H. Pride Linwood M. Erskine, Jr., President S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. Lewis Hastings S. James Mistark Winter Meetings Committee Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Stanley Morton Committee on Fruits Earl T. Harper Marjorie Inman Mrs. Dorothy Salter E. Sumner Thayer Children's Gardens and Exhibition Committee Mrs. Myron Converse Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Mrs. Glenn McLain Ralph C. Breed Archibald J. Huey Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Elna Fuller Standing Committee on Finance Philip M. Purrington, Chairman Building Committee Ernest Hansen, Chairman Public Relations Committee Arthur J. O'Mara, Chairman Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mrs, Frederick D. Brown Herbert E. Berg Waldren Lojko Laurence Barrington Armand A. Benoit Carl A. Ottoson Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick George J. Moore, Sr. Joseph F. Cummings, Sr. Richard Salo Arrangements and Exhibitions Committee Arthur J. O'Mara Lewis A. Hodgkinson Frederick D. Brown Arnold J. Banning Dorothy I. Comins Mrs. Myron Converse Mrs. E. Claire Butler Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Arthur D. Keown Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Arthur Turnbull Mrs. Ernest Handy Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Mrs. Ralph C, Lewis Brotherton Hospitality Committee Mrs. Burrill Josephs, Chairman Breed Mrs. Stanley Morton Mrs. John Philbrick Garden Tours Committee Mrs. Robert G. Asa Bartlett Richard Bemis Mrs. Donald Dalbeck Mrs. Bertram Dure 11 Hess, Chairman Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Dorothy Salter Mrs. Albert Suprenant Garden Awards Committee Allen L. Estabrook, Chairman Mrs. E. Claire Butler Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. Allen L. Estabrook Mrs. Howard B. Jefferson Mrs. Horace Gooch Mrs. John F. Reynders John Herron Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard - 3 - President's Address To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The past year has been a very active one for the members of our Society and especially for the members of the various committees who are devoting a great deal of their time to make all of the Society's programs function so well. The improvements in our library are continuing and shortly after the first of the year, new lighting will be installed . Our Society was host this year to the Horticultural Soci- ety of New York for a garden tour. We are particularly grateful to Mr. G-eorge Pride, the chairman of the general committee, and to Mrs. Robert Hess of the garden committee, and to all of their committee members for making this such an outstanding event. The many letters of thanks that I re- ceived from members of the Horticultural Society of New York make us realize how much our guests from the New York area enjoyed their three day visit with us. Mrs. Hess and her garden committee are also to be con- gratulated on the awards made to various gardens in our com- munity this year. These awards are to be presented during our coming winter lecture series. The announcement of the awards was made during the summer so that the public would be able to see the gardens during the growing season. Our Society awarded horticultural scholarships this year for the first time. It is my hope that the funds for this very worthwhile program will continue to increase in order that we may be able to award scholarships yearly. This year we also initiated a program in cooperation with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. I hope that we can have further cooperative programs with various organizations as I feel that not only our Society, but the cooperating or- ganization and the community in general will benefit. The many committees have worked hard to operate within their budgets and are to be congratulated for so doing. I feel sure that the few problems in budgeting will be clari- fied before another year passes. Our Finance Committee continues to meet at very frequent intervals, always working for a sound financial future for our Society. Several changes in our operating policies will perhaps develop this coming year. Some of the actions voted by your Trustees this past year will become effective. Perhaps more changes should be contemplated. As the needs and desires of our community change, we should plan to adjust our programs for the greatest benefit to our community. I appreciate the work of the many members in making this past year a successful one for our Society. I would like to thank you for having had the privilege of serving as your President and I regret that circumstances will not permit me to be able to devote the necessary time to continue to serve as your President at this time. Respectfully submitted, HERBERT E. BERG, President December 3, 1961; # # * * % « ■/- « X -X •>{■ *- * # K -* # # # -55- X Secretary's Report Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: WINTER LECTURES This has been a most interesting and active year for our Society with several new activities in addition to our regu- lar programs . A series of seven illustrated Horticultural lectures and a Gardeners Clinic, on the Safe Use of Pesticides, started our year's activities. This was a most interesting series of lectures with three Worcester County people on our program as well as Carleton B. Lees, Executive Secretary of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Miss Harriet B. Creighton, Professor of Botany at Wellesley College, and other prominent speakers. The last lecture, "Safe Use of Insecticides" by Prof. E. Wheeler from the University of Massachusetts was a most timely subject, which concerns us all. The following lectures were presented this year: January 9 - "New Ideas for Your Garden" by John Burton Brimer January 16 - "Year Around Satisfaction from Gardening" by Mrs. Lucien B. Taylor January 23 - "Beauties of Massachusetts" by Daniel Farber January 30 - "Highlights of Gardening History" by Miss Harriet B. Creighton February 6 - "Plant Collecting in Sweden" by Dr. Vernon Ahmad ji an - 5 - February 13 - "Gardening with Imagination" by Carleton B. Lees February 20 - "Wild Flower Rambles in the Alps" by Joseph K. Haburay February 27 - "Safe Use of Pesticides" by Professor Elsworth Wheeler ANNUAL REUNION The 122nd Annual Reunion of our Society was held on Thurs- day evening, April 16, 1961j.. An informal reception was held in the West Hall where members and friends had an opportunity to meet our officers and invited guests. At seven o'clock, a buffet supper was served downstairs, then followed, in the Main Hall, a most delightfully illus- trated talk on Japanese Gardens by Mrs. John Carmody. Following the lecture, the winning slides of the 1963 slide contest, that the Society sponsored, were shown and the awards were presented, by President Herbert E. Berg, to the winners . FLOWER ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP The Flower Arrangement Workshop classes were continued this year for the twentieth season with ever increasing in- terest and fine attendance. Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton was in charge of the course giv- ing instruction in all types of flower composition, and ar- rangements for flower shows, homes and churches. The classes were held on Thursday afternoons, starting on May 7 and running for eight weeks, ending on June 25, 1961J.. CHILDREN'S HORTICULTURAL COURSE The Children's Horticultural Course was continued this year and was held on Monday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m., with Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton in charge. This is a valuable, interest- ing program, but plans should be developed to reach more children. EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD OF OLD APPLE VARIETIES This project continues to grow with ever increasing inter- est. Over fifty orders were received for scions from every apple section in the United States and Mexico. Also received orders for bud sticks for Fall delivery. One order for 2f>0 buds of Golden Russet from an apple grower in Michigan, who is planning to set out an orchard of this variety. - 6 - The crop of fruit this season of many varieties was rath- er light and the demand for the fruit for exhibits, lectures, schools, etc. far exceeded the supply. We furnished fruit for the New York, New England Apple Institutes, two exhibits in New York City, also an exhibit in one of the schools. Your Secretary had the pleasure of being part of the Stur- bridge Village Workshop program, also on the program of Northboro Historical Society and last month on a program at the Worcester Girls Trade School, with the subject, "Old Apple Varieties". This Pall, several papers, New York Times, Boston Globe, The Berkshire Eagle had special articles on Old Apple Varie- ties and the work our Society is doing. As a result of this publicity, we had many visitors looking for their favorite apples, also many letters inquiring about our program and requests for our assistance in furnishing stock to establish an orchard in the State of Washington and to furnish stock to restore the old homestead of Justin Morrill of Vermont, who is considered the father of the Land-grant Colleges. YOUNG PEOPLE'S GARDENS The Young Peopled Garden Contests were continued this year with many new gardeners in the various contests. In spite of the extremely dry season, there were some exception- ally fine gardens. There were about I4.OO who entered in the contest winning prizes amounting to $i|07.00. A Special Award of $10.00 was won by Rosemary Rice for having won a first prize, four years in succession. Gladiolus bulbs and Strawberry plants were distributed to those requesting the same. On November 7th, the prize winners, parents, leaders, etc. were invited to enjoy the Chrysanthemum Exhibition and at that time to receive their awards presented to them by the President, Herbert E. Berg. MUSHROOM COURSE This year for the first time, our Society, in co-opera- tion with the Worcester County Extension Service, offered a five weeks course in Mushroom Identification with Mrs. Edward I. Comins of West Boy Is ton, the instructor. With the long dry season, this was poor year to find mushrooms for identi- fication. GARDEN COMMITTEE This is a new committee set up this year with Mrs. Robert G. Hess, chairman, to plan for Garden Tours and to award Special Certificates for achievement in the field of Horti- culture. These awards to be known as the Eugene 0. Parsons Memorial Awards. Pictures will be shown and awards will be presented on February 18, 1965 as one of our Winter Lecture Programs . - 7 - THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY" OF NEW YORK We were quite honored to have members of the Horticultur- al Society of New York join with us in a tour of selected gardens in the Worcester area. They spent 3 days with us June 5 to 7> inclusive, visiting gardens in this area, also Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton and Old Sturbridge Village at Sturbridge. A reception and dinner at the State Mutual Life Assurance building, with Dr. Richard Howard, Director of the Arnold Arboretum as our guest speaker, was one of the high- lights of the program. On Saturday afternoon, they attended the Iris Exhibition along with various other exhibits of fruits, flowers and veg- etables. On Sunday, they returned to New York. Thanks to George Pride, General Chairman and other members of the com- mittee,* Mr. H. Ladd Plumley, President of State Mutual of America and to those who opened their gardens, for a fine job well done. The Horticultural Society of New York in appreciation of their visit with us extends to us an invitation to a Garden Tour of the New York area in 1965. PRACTICAL GARDEN COURSE Our Society, for the first time, co-operated with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in arranging two Practi- cal Gardening and Greenhouse Courses to be given by Mrs. Lucien R. Taylor of Dover. The Gardening, a three weeks course October 6 to 20, in- clusive, was to be given at Mrs. Taylor's house at Dover. Due to lack of interest, this course was cancelled. The Greenhouse Gardening course, which was a five weeks course, November 2 to 30, aroused more interest. This one was held here with a group of interested gardeners and cov- ered all phases of Greenhouse Management as well as plant propagation, and other allied subjects. EXHIBITIONS FOR 1961; The season of I96I4. will be remembered for a very dry cool summer, however, we had, during the year, some most remark- able displays of fruits, flowers and vegetables. The exhibition season opened with our Spring Show on March 6 to 9, inclusive, with excellent gardens of spring flowers, flowering shrubbery and orchids. We were pleased to welcome in a new exhibitor in the Main Hall, Bigelow Nurse- ries of Northboro. Throughout the year, we had the usual exhibits of Iris, Roses, Lilies, Hemerocallis , Gladiolus, Harvest and Chrysan- themums which completed a season of fine exhibitions. - 8 - We were pleased to have with us, on June 6, members of the Horticultural Society of New York who greatly enjoyed our Iris Exhibition. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture contributed $ 3, 6)4.9.50 in premiums, four Paul Revere Bowls and 20 Depart- ment of Agriculture rosettes, which contributed substantially to the awards of the year. This season, we have enjoyed the co-operation of all the exhibitors and thanks to all who have helped to make this a most successful year. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS This year in the children's exhibits the Senior age group was changed from llj. - 21 years, to II4. - 19 years. The Junior group was not changed. In both the Spring and Chrysanthemum Shows, Educational Exhibits for Juniors, Seniors, and Clubs were called, which brought out some interesting exhibits. Also in the Fall Show, we had calls for both Juniors and Seniors, for dried arrange- ments artistically arranged. . The two children's exhibits were held on August 1st and 22nd. At both shows the Junior groups made a much better showing than the Seniors, and in many cases their quality was much superior. In spite of the extreme dry season, much quality material was shown. MEMBERSHIP This year 5>1 new members have joined our Society and we have lost 19 by death, and 8 who did not rejoin. Our present Membership is 665 Life Members, 98 Annual, or a total of 763, an increase of 39 over 1963. The following is a list of new members for 19614.: Mrs. Harold Ashey Mr. John E. Auchmoody Mrs. John B. Barmby Mr. Philip L. Berkeley Mr. Richard Blake Mr. Paul R. Bruso Mrs. R~. Paul Buckingham Mr. John W. Curtis Mrs. Robert Desrosiers Mrs. Joseph L. Dooley Mr. Lawrence R. Drew Mr. Rudy J. Favrette Mrs. Melvin C. Ferguson Mrs. Dorothy Ferraro Miss Mabelle Frost Mr. Richard Goldsmith Mrs. Warren I. HIggins Mrs. John H. Hitchcock Mrs. Burrill Josephs Mr. Ralph Keirstead Mr. Kenneth H. Knight Mr. Reuben Lebeau Mr. Daniel W. Lincoln Mr. Waldren Lojko Mrs. Rita McDermott Mr. Peter J. Mezitt Mr. Edmund V. Mezitt Mrs. Paul S. Morgan Mrs. Greta A. Nelson Mrs. Marguerite E. Newton Mrs. John Philbrick Rev. John Philbrick - 9 - Mrs. Eugene H. Powers Mrs. Robert S. Rea Mr. Albert P. Ringe Mr. Irving P. Sawyer Mrs. James Shephard Mr . Wayne C . Srai th Mrs. Harry P. Storke Mr. M. Joseph Sullivan Mrs. John S. Tomajan Mrs. Eugene F. Trainor, Jr Mr. Charles van Ravenswaay Mr. Ralph Watts Mrs . Ralph Watts Mrs. George B. Wells Miss Ann Winter Mrs. Robert C. Wishart LIFE MEMBERS Mr. Sheldon S. Ephraim Mrs. Peter A. Nelson Mrs. John F. Reynders The following have passed away: Mrs. Chapin Riley Mrs. Herbert P. Sawtell Miss Florence Maynard Miss Catherine E. Hamilton Mrs. Josephine A. Baker Mrs. Anton J. Cech Mr. Edward E. Senter Mr. Clyde R. Powers Miss Ethel M. Smith Mr. Harry P. Hovey Mr. Frank F. Hermann Mrs . A . Kirke Warren Mr. Louis S. Leavitt Mr. Eugene 0. Parsons Mr. Arthur Rugg, Jr. Mr. Lee B. Swope Mrs. Arthur E. Nye Mrs. Percy W. Richards Miss Ruth Chupis December 3, 196i| Respectfully submitted, S. L0THR0P DAVENPORT Secretary 10 - Audit Report December 2, 196i| To the Standing Committee on Finance Worcester County Horticultural Society Worcester, Massachusetts Gentlemen: From an examination of the Bookkeeping and Accounting records maintained by the Treasurer for the WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, I have prepared and present herewith the Treasurer's Report with supporting schedules for the year ended November 30, 196U- . My examination was made in accordance with generally ac- cepted auditing standards, and included such tests of the records and other auditing procedures as I considered neces- sary in the circumstances'. I have made a review of paid vouchers, cancelled checks and deposit slips. All Savings bank pass books covering the restricted premium funds and other funds were confirmed by inspection. In my opinion, the accompanying Statement of Condition and Treasurer's Report present fairly the financial position of the Worcester County Horticultural Society at November 30, I96J4. and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles . Very truly yours, SCO/hbf STUART C. OBERIST LIST OF SCHEDULES November 30, 1961; Schedule 1 - Treasurer's Report for the year ended November 30, 1963 Schedule 2 - Operating Expense Schedule 3 - Statement of Condition of November 30, 1961; Schedule k - Restricted Funds - 11 - Schedule 1 Treasurer's Report— Cash Statement For the Year Ended November 30, 1961* WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE, December 1, 1963 $10,556.14* RECEIPTS FROM OPERATIONS Rent from Front Street real estate Rent of Horticultural Hall, Elm Street Membership fees Other income Total Receipts from Operations OTHER RECEIPTS Increase of Employees taxes payable Accounts payable, November 30, 1961* Total Receipts Total $39,999.96 1,115.00 585.00 luli.90 5.58 6,31*2.1*6 $1*8, 192.90 $58,71*9.31* DISBURSEMENTS FOR OPERATIONS Expenses from Schedule 2 Amount transferred to Invested Funds Amount transferred to Retirement Fund $20,359.17 5,000.00 500.00 Premiums Awarded Spring Show $3,3ll*.00 Summer and Fall shows 1*, 528.65 Children's exhibits 61.55 Children ' s Garden Awards 1*07.00 Total Awards Salaries and Judges Fees Supervision of Children's Gardens Total operating disbursements OTHER DISBURSEMENTS Payment of November 30, 1963 Accounts Payable ) Total Disbursements CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE, November 30, I96U 8,311.20 6,101.92 128.08 1*0,1*00.37 6,970.1*8 1*7,370.85 $11,378.1*9 - 12 - Schedule 2 OPERATING EXPENSES For the Year Ended November 30, I96U WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Educational Program and Winter Meetings $ 557. 0U Expense of Exhibits 1,799.87 Library 96U.71 Periodicals 28.00 Publications 350.89 Experimental Orchard (Net after Sale of Scions) 52U.83 Office Expense 872.57 Operating Expense 890.79 Miscellaneous Expense 1,032.12 Insurance 1,169.07 Light, Heat and Water 3,188.66 Janitor Service 6,180.53 Maintenance of Equipment Maintenance of Real Estate 2,098.39 Postage 276.79 Employer's share Social Security Tax . * ii2h.91 Total to SCHEDULE 1 $20,359.17 Schedule 3 STATEMENT OF CONDITION NOVEMBER 30, 196U WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash in bank and on hand $11,U28.U9 INVESTMENTS Mechanics National Bank, Trust Department Principal Account (at Cost 11/16/6U) $89, 1*92. U6 Retirement Funds (in savings banks) 8,7^5.60 Society Funds (in savings banks) 8,135.83 Scholarship Fund (in savings banks) 916.60 Total Investments 107, 290. U9 RESTRICTED PRIZE FUNDS from Schedule h Principal Amount 19,000.00 Accumulated Interest 5,061.86 Total Restricted Prize Funds 2k, 06l . 86 FIXED ASSETS Real Estate 508,U67.00 Furniture and Fixtures 2U,l86.88 Total Fixed Assets 532,653.88 TOTAL ASSETS $675,h3U.72 - 13 - LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Employees Withheld Taxes Total Current Liabilities $ 6,3u2.U6 216.65 $ 6,559.11 RESERVE FOR INVESTMENTS RESERVE FOR RESTRICTED FUNDS 107,290. h9 2k, 061.86 SURPLUS - (November 30, 19(>k) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS 537,523.26 $675,li3U.72 Respectfully submitted, FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Treasurer Schedule 4 RESTRICTED FUNDS For the Year Ended November 30, I96I4. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FUND Principal Amount Interest Balance Dec. 1, 1963 Interest Earned Interest Balance Awards and Nov. 30, Disbursements I96I4. Bigelow $1,000. &30U.73 $55.u3 $31.00 $326.16 Bishop 500. 80.86 27.70 7.50 101.06 Blake 1,000. 356.U3 52.72 0. 1*09.15 Bullock 1,000. 217.37 55.U3 19.50 253.30 Coulson 1,000. 180.70 5U.27 9.00 225.97 Dewey 1,000. U0.20 52.72 0. 92.92 Draper 300. 150.36 16.93 8.00 159.29 Eames 500. 71.15 27.70 7.50 9h.35 Gage 5,000. 1,287.00 271.32 86.00 1,1*72.32 Hadwen 1,000. 287.78 5U.38 19.50 322.66 Hobbs 5,000. 876.22 275.15 81.30 1,070.07 Lincoln 1,000. 16U.U2 55.u3 0. 219.85 Morse 500. 8h.ll 27.70 12.00 99.81 McWilliam 200. 20U.71 10.2U 0. 2LU.95 TOTALS $19,000. $U,309.0U $1,037.12 $28U.30 $5,061.86 All of the Above Accounts are Invested in Local Mutual Savings Banks - - Report of the Librarian Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Work on the Library has progressed very well, and we can now say that all the books downstairs have been catalogued and marked on the outside. We are now in the process of cat- aloguing the old books and periodicals. We have installed new stacks upstairs to house the old books, and hope someday to have a reading desk and chair for students doing research. The Secretary's room will contain the old Fruit Books, of which we have some 100. Miss Manks is still coming out from Boston for consultation, when it seems necessary, but not on any set schedule. Upon the death of one of the valuable members of the Library Committee, Eugene Parsons, we were given his complete library of some 250 Horticultural books. They were perused thoroughly and it was decided that 139 be kept and the bal- ance of duplicates, etc. should be sold. From the close to ninety dollars collected, it is hoped that we can buy some exceptionally fine books, to be given to the Library in his name . We purchased 22 books from the Dawson Collection and had books given to us by Mrs. David Buck, Armand Benoit, Miss Dorothy Manks, Mrs. Robert Hess, Mr. Edwin Proctor and Frederick Brown. In all, we have added close to 200 books to our Library this year. The Library Committee, together with Mrs. Sandberg and your Librarian spent one day at the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society Library trying to pick up ideas and tips that would benefit our Library, as the two Libraries have so much in common. Once again, I wish to thank the members of the Library Committee for their continued interest in our project of cataloguing the Library, which, we hope, will be completed next year. Respectfully submitted, FAYRE L. NASON, Librarian December 3, I96I4. - 1$ - Report of Judge of Plants and Flowers Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society In glancing through my report of last year, 1963, I noticed that it started with, "In spite of the devastating drought which we had for most all of our growing season....". All I have to do is to take out the word most" and say "all of the growing season" and that would describe our drought of 1961].. It certainly was far worse than last year's, and I guess for most years that anyone living can remember. In spite of this, our halls were filled with the usual fine ex- hibits, perhaps not quite as good in quality especially later in the season, but quantity seems to have been just as con- stant as previous years. Since QUALITY is more important in judging than quantity, contributors to our shows should be sure that their plant materials are top quality. There is no point in entering a call if you feel that it is not "tops". Top-quality entries should be free from disease (for in- stance, powdery mildew on zinnias and phlox), the presence of insects as well as evidence of their damage, mud spattered foliage, broken stems, length of stems, and wilted flowers. These are the main things judged for. There still is no way of growing top-quality plants without some means of pest con- trol with chemicals. And during drought conditions there are some sorts of insects, particularly the sucking insects which are always worse than during a "normal" season. There has been a very noticeable lack of quality as well as sloppy showing by the Senior Children's Shows, so much so that I suggest that this Senior division be discontinued as such and have them enter upstairs in with the adults. It would be more of a challenge for them. The upper age limit of this Senior Children's division is nineteen years, an age sufficient for such an exhibitor to show with the adults. By the time a person is 15 or 16 he should be able to grow and show with the best of adults, if he's had any real interest in horticulture other than entering for the money in it. On the other hand, the Junior Children's entries in the shows in August were far superior to the Seniors and were superior to most of the adults as well, particularly in the calls for Annuals. One can only speculate as to why this should be, but the contrast has been so consistently great that this is the reason why I suggest eliminating the Senior Children's division and put them in with the adults. The Juniors are evidently determined to "show up" the Seniors, and/or the Seniors are going through a "teenage phase" of some sort. The Seniors need something to compete for, namely, to beat the adults. Here's their chance. Respectfully submitted, LEWIS A. HODGKINSON Judge of Flowers December 3, 1961j. - 16 - Report of Judge of Fruit Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This is the second consecutive drought year. Starting mid April, very little or no rain-fall was recorded for over 200 days. Fruit trees having a deeper root system withstood the drought better than the shallow rooted vegetable and flower crop. The growing season was also below normal in temperature. In spite of the drought and cooler growing weather, the fruit exhibits were exceptionally good for the season. A large display of apples at the Spring Show added much to the floral display. Fruit prizes were evenly divided be- tween S. L. Davenport and Keown Orchards. In the first June show, S. L< Davenport exhibited an ex- cellent old apple variety display. At the second June Show 11 plates of high quality strawberries were shown by S. L. Davenport, J. Cummings and Ruth Mistark. The two day July show presented a wide range of fruits, namely Raspberries, Currants, Gooseberries and Blueberries. The Blueberries and Gooseberry plates were exceptionally good. Apples, Plums, Peaches, Nectarines and Blueberries fea- tured the first August show. Prizes were evenly divided among Davenport, Keown, McLain, Ottoson and Nason. The second August show was a repeat of the prior excel- lent fruit show with the addition of three plates of pears. During September, outstanding classes of fruit entries were as follows: 15 plates of apples, I4. plates of plums, 7 plates of peaches, 1 peach display and 7 plates of grapes. Prizes were awarded to Davenport, McLain, Johnson, and Campanale . The October Fruit show doubled the September fruit classes displayed. At the first November show the fruit classes and displays were exceptionally good. More than fifty classes of apples were displayed. S. L. Davenport was awarded the Paul Revere Bowl for a most meritorious fruit display winning over an ex- ceptional vegetable display. I wish to express my thanks to Richard Lambert of Ster- ling, Massachusetts for his assistance at the Fall Show. Respectfully submitted, S. JAMES MISTARK, Judge of Fruit December 3> I96I4. - 17 - Report of Judge of Vegetables Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: I thoroughly enjoyed judging the various vegetables dis- played at the Summer and Fall shows this year. The quality of most of the material displayed was cer- tainly excellent in spite of the extremely unfavorable grow- ing conditions this season. To be able to grow such fine produce as was shown here indicates that the exhibitors really did take a lot of inter- est in their gardens, as well as doing a lot of hard work, and I trust they received the feeling of satisfaction that comes from knowing a job has been well done. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD L. BORGGAARD Judge of Vegetables December 3> 1961+. Report of Judge of Flower Arrangements Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Flower arrangements and Table Decorations continue to be of high quality and we can be justly proud of both our exhi- bits and exhibitors. In order to develope even more interest in this depart- ment and to increase the number of exhibitors may I suggest that a letter of invitation together with a Premium list be sent to all Garden Club Presidents in Worcester County re- questing them to extend this invitation to their memberships. It has been my pleasure to judge all nine shows this year and I wish to thank the thirteen guest judges who were kind enough to assist me. Respectfully submitted, MAUDE A. JOHNSON Judge of Flower Arrangements December 3, I96I4. - 18 - Report of Judge of Wild Flowers Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: An unfortunate trend in the listing of calls for exhibits of our native plants, (so-called "wild flowers") in our schedule has reached a very serious climax in last years schedule. Only one call for native plants appeared in the whole schedule for adults. All other calls were for arrange- ments of wild flowers. It is my contention that the main purpose in exhibiting wild flowers is an educational one and not mainly for their use as arrangement material. They should be carefully gathered and displayed with both their common and scientific names. This is not as easy a task as some members of this Society seem to think, but requires a good deal of time, patience and knowledge. Few members of this Society really know but a limited number of our native plants well enough to name them and properly classify them. A knowledge of horticultural forms of plants is, at best, a shallow one without a fair knowledge of the native plants from which many of the horticultural forms have descended. The schedule for 1965 will be prepared in such a way as to stop the nonsense of singling out wild flower exhibitors for some sort of odd "punishment" by giving them only ribbons for awards in contrast to the usual awards that are given for other exhibits. The pointlessness of this is obvious from the fact that only one display of wild flowers was shown by adults all last year. With a new Flora of Central Massachusetts becoming a pos- sibility in the near future under the sponsorship of the Biology Department of Clark University, and the plans the Worcester Science Museum has for a "wild flower walk" at their potential new center on Harrington Way, certainly our Society should make an effort to regain some lead in this field by trying to increase interest in this field. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE H. PRIDE Judge of Wild Flowers December 3, 19&1 •x 9 ft ft ft « ft « » « # « » ft ft ft « ft « « ft ft e ft ft Report of Workshop Supervisor Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The workshop group, now in its twentieth year, was more popular this year than ever before. There was a regular at- tendance of sixty-two women and a waiting list of twenty- - 19 - eight. This is the largest group since the classes were initiated. It is regrettable there are so few potential exhibitors from this large a group. Possibly, if the ladies had a separate call "not for competition", there would be more in- terest shown. Because we are in desperate need of new exhi- bitors, we should try to include these women in the regular schedule . Once again, a special thanks was expressed by these women to Mr. Davenport and the Society. Respectfully submitted, KATHERINE BROTHERTON Workshop Supervisor December 3, I96I4. Report of Children's Conservation Course Supervisor Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The children's course was again a most rewarding project. This year we had an attendance of twenty-seven children rang- ing in age from seven to fourteen. These children responded very well to all forms of horticulture. It is regrettable that more children from the l\E Clubs do not take advantage of this course. When judging the chil- dren's show, it is quite evident that those with training are better able to present their exhibits. Although many chil- dren are given notice of this course each year, the I4H groups do not respond well and would benefit most by this training. I find it most gratifying to see how quickly the children gain confidence and ease in taking part in the shows. Respectfully submitted, KATHERINE BROTHERTON Supervisor Children's Course December 3 5 19614. - 20 - Report of the Library Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Library Committee has met twice a month during the year, except during July and August, and at these meetings have accomplished a good deal towards the cataloguing and shelving of the books. We are studying the best methods of lighting the east book cases and improving the lighting of the reading tables. The Committee considers this improvement of prime importance for the efficient use of the room. We are pleased to say that we have room now for expansion with the bookcases upstairs. The Committee would appreciate the gift of a rug and two or three comfortable chairs, also a small writing table for this room. Three of the portraits in the Hall, John M. Earle, William T. Merrifield and Henry L. Parker, have been reconditioned by Mr. Edmond deBeaumont of the Art Museum. This work has been paid for by descendants of the men portrayed. The por- traits of Dr. Green, Isaac Davis, and Anthony Chase are also going to be done. The Library Committee was saddened by the death of Eugene Parsons, whose constructive ideas were so often beneficial to the Library and the Society. His Horticultural books have added to the value of the Library. The Committee hopes that the work of indexing the Library will be finished next year and that we will continue to ac- quire distinguished books in Horticulture, which will in- crease the educational value of the Library. Respectfully submitted, FREDERICK D. BROWN, Chairman Library Committee December 3, I96I4. % -"- -"- -;<• •}?• -k- -;c- % -,c -x- £jt -x- ■>:- -.<■ -/<■ -/<■ Report of the Garden Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Garden Committee with the assistance of Mr. Berg and Mr. Pride, arranged the program for the visit of the Horti- cultural Society of New York which took place the first week - 21 - in June. Our grateful thanks are again extended to Mr. Ladd Plumley for the printing of the impressive program booklet and for the reception and banquet at the State Mutual; to Dr. and Mrs. Jefferson and to Mrs. John Higgins for their gracious hospitality to our visitors. During July, two gar- den visits were arranged for the benefit of the young 1|H gardeners in our county. Four local gardens were open and a- bout 100 children enjoyed this program. In August, saddened by the sudden death of Mr. Eugene Parsons, the first annual summer garden visit was carried out at the express request of Mrs. Parsons. Gardens in Oxford and Webster were visited by about 70 of our members . During the summer, the Garden Committee inspected gardens and interviewed candidates for the Horticultural Awards, which are * to be formally presented at a special program on February l8th, 1965. Fifty awards were given in the three categories, the final judging being done on September 2nd by Mr. George Pride, Mr. Lewis Hodgkinson, Mr. Frederick Brown and Mr. Rudy Favretti. Plans are now quite definite for GARDEN WEEK IN WORCESTER COUNTY, scheduled for May 17-22, 1965^ Many nominations for 1965 awards have already been received. Respectfully submitted, MRS. ROBERT G. HESS, Chairman Garden Committee December 3> 196I[. Report of Building Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Building Committee was budgeted $12,600.00 to main- tain this beautiful building. After allowing for Janitor Service, light, heat and water, operating expenses and main- tenance of equipment, we only had $1,200.00 for maintenance of real estate. This meant that we had to cut all operations, therefore according to our figures, we finished the fiscal year with $2,710.00 remaining in our budget. Both back hallways have been painted. The paint has been sanded off the back wall of the building. All of the outside doors and windows have been painted, the ceiling in the West Hall re -touched and the stage curtain has been fire-proofed. The Trustees voted to have installed the posts and chains in the parking lot, at a cost of $2l|.0.00. Inasmuch as this was voted after our budget was adopted, we have not included - 22 - this amount in our above figures. For the ensuing year, we have asked the Finance Committee to make available necessary funds to enable us to re-decorate this main hall, provide a new curtain, additional plantings around our grounds and their maintenance, together with the request of the Library Committee for additional lights. Since September 29th, when our budget was submitted we find that the roof over our main hall has developed such leaks that it necessitates a new roof, as we have been patch- ing it for years, therefore this must take precedent over all other requests, for the ceiling has started to sag. We regret this dark outlook for 1965, but we must pre- serve that which we have been so privileged to inherit. Respectfully submitted, ALLEN W. HIXON, Chairman A. J. HUEY Building Committee December 3» I96I4. Report of the Finance Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Your Finance Committee has met regularly once each month at four o'clock on Thursday throughout the year 19614- . Mr. Ralph C. Breed was elected chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Philip M. Purrington was welcomed back on the Com- mittee, replacing Mr. Alfred N. Whiting, who resigned due to other commitments. The Committee accepted Mr. Whiting's resignation with much regret, and it is hoped that at some later date, he will be able to serve again, as he was a tremendous help in our work. Your Committee has carefully watched the budgets of all Committees each month with the help of the Assistant Secreta- ry, Mrs. Nason. We are happy to report that all departments, both large and small, have endeavored to keep our expenses down to a minimum; and we thank everyone in the Society for this help, and hope we may continue on this same tight program. - 23 - The Mechanics National Bank of Worcester has not as yet completed the transfer of funds from the Savings Banks, but we are progressing steadily towards a peak in 1979, so that we will have more income than in the past. Our budget for 1965 is covered now completely through 1961;, as we had some non-budgeted items included. We are still high, but we shall try to save more as we go along. The budget for 1965 is $163. 50 less than in 1961;. The $3,07^.00 for a fire curtain and lights for library is to be taken out separately, as this is not an annual ex- pense . Therefore, we recommend that an appropriation of $1;5> 160.00 be voted for distribution at the discretion of the Trustees for payment of salaries, premiums, and general ex- penses for year 1965. Respectfully submitted, LINW00D M. ERSKINE, JR. PHILIP M. PURRING TON RALPH C. BREED, Chairman Finance Committee December 3, 19614- - 2k - SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Offered by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1964 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL ARTHUR D. KEOWN Wilkinsonville, Mass. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES of the WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY For the Year 1964 PRESIDENT HERBERT E. BERG, Sutton, Mass. VICE-PRESIDENTS LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR. Paxton, Mass. FREDERICK D. BROWN. Webster, Mass. SECRETARY S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, North Grafton, Mass Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street, Worcester TREASURER FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Auburn, Mass. LIBRARIAN MRS. FAYRE L. NASON, North Grafton, Mass. TRUSTEES Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Albert W. Schneider Robert S. Illingworth Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Harvie E. G. Channin Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Marjorie Lodding NOMINATING COMMITTEE Ernest Hansen, 1965 JUDGES Arnold J. Banning Ralph C. Breed Richard A. Flagg George J. Moore, Sr. Carl A. Ottoson Edwin W. Proctor George H. Pride Mrs. Emily S. Taft Mrs. E. W. Whitin Gustaf C. Nelson Ernest Hansen Archibald J. Huey Mrs. Bertha G. Denny, 1964 Allen W. Hixon H. Ladd Plumley Leslie E. Winter Norwell A. Phillips Dr. Burton N. Gates Richard N. Symonds Philip M. Purrington Alfred N. Whiting Armand A. Benoit Earl T. Harper Harold S. Bowker George H. Pride, 1966 Flower Arrangements : Wild Flowers : Plants and Flowers : Fruits : Vegetables : Mushrooms : Mrs. Maude A. Johnson, Sterling George H. Pride, Worcester Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Oakham S. James Mistark, Grafton Casper J. Perednia, Shrewsbury (To be appointed) LIBRARY COMMITTEE Edwin W. Proctor Frederick D. Brown Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-officio Eugene O. Parsons, Ex-off. Everett Hutchins, Ex-ofF. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Lewis Brotherton George H. Pride Eugene O. Parsons Mrs. Robert Hess HORTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Robert S. Illingworth Herbert E. Berg, Pres. Herbert E. Berg, Pres. Ernest Hansen William W. Hodge Casper J. Perednia Edwin W. Proctor Ralph C. Breed Allen W. Hixon Mrs. Dorothy Salter Bernard N. Knowlton Mrs. Elna B. Fuller Vincent V. Bucinskas Mrs. Joanne E. Tufts S. James Mistark Harvie E. G. Channin George H. Pride Mrs. Robert Hess, CJiair. Mrs. Albert H. Suprenant Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Howard Jefferson Edwin W. Proctor medal committee Armand A. Benoit winter meetings committee Lewis A. Hodgkinson Eugene O. Parsons committee on fruits S. James Mistark children's gardens and exhibition committee Aaron Goodale, Jr. S. Lothrop Davenport.Sec. Frederick D. Brown STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. BUILDING COMMITTEE Archibald J. Huey PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Joanne Tufts, Chair. ARRANGEMENTS AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Armand A. Benoit Carl A. Ottoson Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. Rose Fitzpatrick George J. Moore, Sr. Joseph F. Cummings, Sr. Richard V. Salo ADULT GARDEN COMMITTEE Mrs. Paul Morgan Mr. Herbert Berg, Pres. Mr. H. Ladd Plumley Mrs. Harold Bowker Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Stanley Morton Earl T. Harper Mrs. Anna Converse Philip M. Purrington Ernest Hansen Arthur J. O'Mara Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Arthur J. O'Mara Lewis A. Hodgkinson Frederick D. Brown Arnold J. Banning Mrs. Dorothy I. Comins Mrs. Anna S. Converse Mrs. E. Claire Butler Mr. Allan Estabrook Mr. Eugene Parsons Mr. Lewis Hodgkinson RULES MUST BE READ CAREFULLY GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Strict conformity to the Regulations and Rules will be expected and required, as well for the benefit of exhibitors as for the convenience of the Officers of the Society. 2. Every Exhibit entered in a class of named varieties should be correctly named. 3. All articles offered for premiums must remain within the Hall throughout the hours of Exhibition, unless special permis- sion for their removal shall be granted by the Committee on Exhibition, etc. 4. No person shall make more than one entry of the same variety or be awarded more than one premium under the same number, unless restriction is released in that call. 5. The Judges may correct, before the close of any Exhibi- tion, awards made by them, if satisfied that such were erroneous. 6. The cards of exhibitors competing for premiums shall be reversed and remain so until after premiums are awarded. 7. Competitors are expected to conform strictly to the con- ditions under which articles are invited. Evasion or violation of them may be reported to the Trustees for future disqualifica- tion of the offender. 8. In all Exhibits of Roses, minimum length of stem to be 6 inches except Flower Arrangement and miniatures. 9. All articles for exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 1:30 o'clock unless otherwise specified. Otherwise they will be ruled out. Between 1 :30 and 3 o'clock the Hall will be in exclusive charge of the Committee on Arrangements and Exhibitions. Open to the public from 3 to 8 :30 o'clock except Spring and Chrysanthemum Exhibition from 5 to 9 p.m. 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members only. 10. Competition for premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibition shall have been grown by the competitors, for at least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 4 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 11. After the articles are arranged they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the Exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 12. 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 speci- mens shown ; and in no case can other varieties than those named in the schedule be substituted. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without deli- berate purpose. 14. The Committee on Arrangements has power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change desirable. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appellations such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibiting the same variety of Fruit or Vegetable, under different names, or exhibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the object and rules of the Society, may be debarred from competing for the Society's premiums until reinstated. 16. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examinations, if requested. 17. In all exhibitions of Cut Flowers for competition, the number of blooms, clusters, sprays or spikes shown is not re- stricted except that it is expected the exhibitor shall use only a sufficient number to make a well-balanced display. All shall be of one color and of one variety in the same vase, except Dis- plays, Vases, Baskets, Standards, or otherwise specified in the schedule. The Judge will consider the quality of the flowers rather than the quantity. 18. The Judges may subdivide classes if conditions warrant. 1964] RULES AND REGULATIONS 5 19. tSp33 The Judges are authorized by the Trustees to invite the assistance of competent and discreet persons in the discharge of their duties. 20. No Judge shall require anything of competitors respect- ing their exhibits which is not distinctly specified in the schedule. 21. In Table Decorations, collections and displays of Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Vases, and Baskets, where the number of exhibits exceeds the number of premiums offered, the Judge may award prizes to any worthy exhibits not receiving a premium. 22. All premiums that are not claimed within one year after the close of the official year will be forfeited to the Society. 23. U. P. Hedrick's "Fruits of New York," and S. A. Beach's "The Apples of New York," will guide the Judge of Fruits in his decisions upon matters at issue. Totty's Catalogue, George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., Catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. 24. No artificial plants, flowers, or foliage preserved or altered by any process shall be exhibited at any show of this Society, except for a special purpose and with the consent of the show management. 25. While the Society will take reasonable precautions for the safety of the property of exhibitors, it will be responsible in no case for any loss or damage that may occur. Definition of Terms Collection: An assemblage of a number of kinds or varieties of flowers, plants, fruits and/or vegetables in one exhibit, the speci- fic number and sorts of which should be regulated by the flower show schedule. Quality, variety, rarity, effectiveness and range of the particular group as well as horticultural perfection are considered in judging collections. Size of collection, without other qualifications, is unimportant. Display: The term generally used for a group of flowers, fruits and/or vegetables, sometimes plants, covering a definite space or containing a definite number of specimens, or both, arranged to create an artistic effect. It is judged both for quality of 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1964 materials and artistic effect. The term should be used rather than "collection" where artistic effect is stressed. Kind: Genus. Type. The Royal Horticultural Society considers that for horticultural exhibitions and for general gardening use, two terms only are necessary to designate plant material: Kind and variety. This ruling has much to recommend it. Kinds are such separate genera as peaches, apples, plums; peas, carrots, cabbages; roses, chrysanthemums, phloxes. Different types of the same genus are also considered as kinds for exhibition pur- poses, as snap beans and lima beans; dark grapes and white grapes. Their rule book says: "As a general rule, for the purposes of exhibiting, all natural genera are kinds, and all variations within a genus are varieties." They make some exceptions which do not apply especially to us. Variety: Variety as generally used in flower shows is a horti- cultural term used to designate a named species, hybrid or other horticultural development of a genus. Example: Golden Queen Tomato. See also kind. Used botanically, it is a division of a species, as Campanala Carpatica alba. Here Campanala is the genus, telling us that it is one of the bellflowers. Carpatica is the species, indicating that this particular group comes from the Carpathian mountains, and alba (meaning white) is the variety name. Clone (Clon) : Group, variety or variation of plants propagated by asexual or vegetative parts. Such races may not "come true" from seed. The horticultural varieties of roses, apples, oranges, strawberries and carnations are clones ; also the cultivated forms of daylilies and plantain-lily (hosta or funkia) that do not pro- duce seeds. Clone or clon is a horticultural rather than a taxo- nomic term. Scale of Points Cut Flowers and Wild Flowers. — Quality of blooms (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 20 1964] RULES AND REGULATIONS 7 Number of varieties 15 " Properly named 15 " Lilies. — Size and color of bloom 35 points Number of perfect flowers and buds on stem 35 Arrangement 15 " Properly named 15 " Baskets, Standards and Displays. — Quality (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 35 " Variety 15 " Collections. — Quality (including condition and value) 45 points Arrangement 25 " Variety 30 " Table Decoration. — Design 20 points Relation 20 Color 20 " Perfection 20 Condition 5 " Distinction 15 Table Decoration — Special Occasion or Title. — Design 20 points Relation 15 Color 10 " Perfection 10 Suitability 15 Condition 15 99 Distinction 15 " Flower Arrangements. — Design 20 points Color 10 99 Suitability 20 " Distinction 15 Originality 10 Condition 20 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The following is a list of the Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society the income of which is devoted to the purpose stated. The date prefixed to each indicates the year in which the fund was established. 1888. Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for the purchase of books. 1898. Williams Eames Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for the promotion of apple culture. 1906. Frederick A. Blake Fund. $1,000.00. Income only to be used in providing Medals to be awarded to the originators of new varieties of Fruits or Flowers, preference always being given to residents of Worcester County. In case that the Worcester County Horticultural Society does not find occasion to award medals for New Fruits or Flowers, the said income may be used for special premiums for Orchids or other choice Greenhouse Plants and Flowers. 1907. Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious exhibits of Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables. 1922. Edwin Draper Fund. $300.00. Income to be used for prizes for Horticultural exhibitions held under the direction of said Society. 1924. Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1937. George and Belle McWilliam Fund. $200.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1939. The Coulson Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1943. G. A. Bigelow Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious garden grown exhibits of Roses. 1964] RULES AND REGULATIONS 9 1949. Mabel Knowles Gage Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious Thanksgiving Tables. 1955. Chandler Bullock Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Small Fruits. 1957. Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Lilies. 1958. Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for the promotion of children's interest in Horticulture. 1959. Edward Winslow Lincoln Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for Scholarship Fund. Flowers, Plants, Fruits and Vegetables 1963 JSP* The Committee on Arrangements and Exhibitions would direct the earnest attention of the Judge to Rule 13. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without deliber- ate purpose. Special Rules 1. Exhibitors should have all specimens correctly and legibly named, notice of which will be taken by the judges in awarding the premiums. 2. While it is expected that exhibitors will take pains to correctly name their exhibits, the judges will not ex- clude an exhibit for mistake in nomenclature. 3. in all exhibits of lilies the pollen may be removed. 4. in all exhibits of wild flowers only those falling in groups ii and iii of the hadwen botanical club leaflet may BE SHOWN. Wild flowers under cultivation may not be SHOWN IN THIS CLASS. 10 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 A. At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one- third FROM GROUP II. B. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the hadwen botanical club showing flowers not to be exhibited. By vote of the trustees, all entries must be made by Exhibitor to the Secretary and all cards made out by him or his assistants. Seedlings may be exhibited at any show and will receive appro- priate recognition. Spring Exhibition Friday, March 6, 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members and guests only. Opening Friday, March 6, 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 12 m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Notify Secretary four weeks in advance for space All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Friday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has alloted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,200.00 of the premiums awarded on the list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Mass. Dept. of Agri- culture, awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Dept. of Agriculture Rosettes awarded to outstanding exhibits. Garden Displays: I Exhibitors occupying approximately 400 square feet. No restrictions. No. 1 525.00 No. 2 500.00 II Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. No restrictions. No. 1 470.00 No. 3 450.00 No. 2 460.00 No. 4 440.00 III Exhibitions in West Hall. Five hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No restrictions. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design and consistency to scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 25 " Color harmony 10 " Seasonability 10 " Quality and suitability of accessories 10 " Charm and atmosphere 10 99 Correct and suitable labeling 5 " 100 points 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1964 Special Displays: IV Plant Displays — Commercial 300.00 — Home Grown 200.00 V Cut Flowers 75.00 VI African Violets No. 1 Display, not over 25 square feet 100.00 may be used No. 2 Display, not over 15 square feet 50.00 " " " No. 3 Three Specimen Plants 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 VII Carnations 150.00 VIII Fruit 250.00 IX Spring Bulbs: 1. One 8-inch pot Daffodils 5.00 4.00 2. One 8-inch pot Hyacinths 5.00 4.00 3. One 8-inch pot Tulips 5.00 4.00 4. One Pot other Spring Bulbs 5.00 4.00 X Educational Exhibits: No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 3. Club or group. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. XI Table Decoration and Arrangements: "Holidays in the U.S.A." This class open to Worcester and Worcester County Garden Clubs by invitation. Worcester Garden Club Exhibit — "Vines and Fences" Median Iris Exhibition Saturday, May 23, 2 to 8:30 p.m. To be held in co-operation with the Northeastern Median Iris Society Mrs. Donald I. Tufts, Chairman All aritcles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12:30 o'clock. Garden Displays: (four, by reservation) A miniature or rock garden using a space of 30 square feet with irises and spring perennials (cut or potted) predominating to show the correct planting and planning of such a garden in relation to companion planting. Horticultural Classes IRISES Division I: Miniature Dwarf Bearded Irises. (Classes will be subdivided if entries warrant) Class No. 1. Selfs 2. Bitones 3. Bicolors 4. Blends Division II: Potted Dwarf Iris Plants (in 5 inch red clay bulb pan) 5. Miniature Dwarf Irises a. Selfs b. Plicatas, bitones, bicolors, blends 6. Standard Dwarf Irises a. Selfs b. Plicatas, bitones, bicolors, blends Division III : Standard Dwarf Bearded Irises 7. White Self a. blue-toned b. white c. warm (cream) 8. Blue Self a. light b. medium c. dark 9. Yellow Self a. pale b. medium c. deep 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 10. Orange self a. pale (apricot) b. deep 11. Violet Self a. light b. medium c. dark 12. Plicatas 13. Bitones a. blue b. yellow c. others 14. Bicolors 15. Blends Division IV: Intermediate Bearded Irises (will be subdivided if entries warrant) 16. Selfs 17. Bitones 18. Bicolors 19. Blends Division V: Border Bearded Irises (will be subdivided if entries warrant) 20. Selfs 21. Plicatas 22. Bitones 23. Bicolors 24. Blends Division VI: Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) Irises (will be sub- divided if entries warrant) 25. Selfs 26. Plicatas 27. Bitones 28. Bicolors 29. Blends Division VII: Oncos, Regelias and Other Bearded and Beardless Irises 30. Regelias and Oncogelias 31. Arilbreds (hybrids of oncos and regelias with other bearded irises) 32. Tall Bearded Irises a. Beardless (Siberian) Division VIII : Special Irises 33. Pogon (bearded species) 34. Apogon (beardless) species 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 Division IX: Collections. Three stalks of three different vari- eties in separate vases. All named. 35. Miniature Dwarf Bearded 36. Standard Dwarf Bearded 37. Intermediate Bearded 38. Border Bearded 39. Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) 40. Other Bearded Irises, same or different classes 41. Non-Bearded Irises 42. Species only Division X: Seedlings 43. Miniature Dwarf Bearded 44. Standard Dwarf Bearded 45. Intermediate Bearded 46. Border Bearded 47. Miniature Tall Bearded 48. Other Bearded Irises 49. Non-Bearded Irises PERENNIALS 50. Bleeding Heart 1 spray Dicentra spectabilis 51. Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium) 3 stems 52. Lilies of the Valley (Convallaria) 3 stems 53. Leopardbane (Doronicum) 3 stems 54. Pansies 3 stems of same variety 55. Primrose (Primula) One stem. May be subdivided if entries warrant. 56. Viola 3 stems of same variety 57. Any other FLOWERING SHRUBS One spray not to exceed 30 inches in length. 58. Azalea (or broadleaf evergreen) 59. Deutzia 60. Flowering Almond (Prunus Glandulosa) 61. Flowering Quince a. white b. pink c. red 62. Lilac single a. white b. blue c. purple 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 63. Lilac double a. white b. blue c. purple (pink) 64. Lilac Syringa species 65. Spirea a. Prunifolia b. Vanhouttei 66. Viburnum a. Carlesii b. Tomentosum c. any other 67. Flowering Cherries (Prunus in variety) a. single b. double 68. Flowering Crabs (Malus in variety) a. single b. double 69. Dogwood a. white b. pink HOUSE PLANTS 70. African Violet (Saintpaulia) Single crown plant labeled 71. Begonia 72. Geranium (Pelargonium) a. Lady Washington b. Zonal FOLIAGE 73. Cactus (Succulents) 74. Herbs (Potted) 75. Any other unusual foliage plant Class for juniors only : 76. One flat of any annual pricked out in peat pots ready to set out in garden. 77. Wild flowers named. 10 different in 10 vases. Collections: 78. May rock garden collection, flowers from a rock garden to cover 2V2 x 3 feet, to illustrate correct names, varieties, seasonal interest and quality. 79. May perennial garden collection, to cover 2^ x 3 feet, to illustrate correct names, varieties, seasonal interest and quality. ARRANGEMENT CLASSES To be staged in a pale green niche 30 inches high, 24 inches wide, wings extending 20 inches. Irises will be furnished by Northeastern Median Iris Society if requested of show chairman by May 16th. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 17 Pictures at an Exhibition : 80. Still Life An arrangement with an accessory, featuring yellow irises. 81. Lady with Flowers An arrangement featuring irises with a female figurine. 82. Miniature An arrangement of small irises with their foliage, to measure not over 10 inches in any direction. 83. Portrait of the Artist An arrangement of irises with any living foliage. 84. Abstract An arrangement of irises with any living foliage; drift- wood or other natural wood permitted. Prizes of a collection of Median Iris Rhizomes equal to $10 value awarded the winner in each of the arrangement classes by the Northeastern Median Iris Society. Iris Exhibition Saturday, June 6, 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. All aritcles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12 o'clock noon. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Specimen Color Classes: one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. Tall Bearded — The following are numbered to agree with the American Iris Society Color Classification (1962) in order to facilitate its use. Refer to it for complete descriptions of classes. Classes with no known examples have been omitted. No. 1 (1W1C1T) White self 2.00 1.00 No. 2 (2V) White ground plicata marked violet 2.00 1.00 No. 3 (2V) White ground plicata marked blue 2.00 1.00 No. 4 (2Y20 2R) White ground plicata marked yellow, red or orange 2.00 1.00 No. 5 (4V4B) White standards, violet or blue falls 2.00 1.00 No. 6 (4Y 40 4R) White standards, yellow, red or orange falls 2.00 1.00 No. 7 (6P 6L) Violet self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 8 (6F6D) Violet self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 9 (8) Violet bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 10 (10) Violet blend (pale to dark) 2.00 1.00 No. 11 (11P11L) Blue self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 12 (11F 11D) Blue self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 13 (13) Blue bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 14 (16P) Yellow self, pale 2.00 1.00 No. 15 (16L) Yellow self, light 2.00 1.00 No. 16 (16F) Yellow self, full 2.00 1.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 19 No. 17 (17) Yellow ground, plicata marked any color 2.00 1.00 No. 18 (19) Yellow bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 19 (20) Yellow blend 2.00 1.00 No. 20 (21P) Orange self, pale (peach pink) 2.00 1.00 No. 21 (25) Orange blend (brown) 2.00 1.00 No. 22 (26P) Red self, pale (true pink) 2.00 1.00 No. 23 (26D) Red self, dark 2.00 1.00 No. 24 (28 29) Red bitone or bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 25 (30) Red blend 2.00 1.00 No. 26 Standard dwarf bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 27 Intermediate Bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 28 Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) 2.00 1.00 No. 29 Border Bearded. (If too many entries for one class, to be divided into color classes.) No. 30 Species 2.00 1.00 Best in Show. — To be selected from the winners in the specimen classes No. 1 through No. 30 and to be judged for the Worcester County Horti- cultural Society's Certificate and the American Iris Society's Rosette Ribbon. Seedlings. — No. 31. Tall bearded, one stalk. Each exhibitor may make more than one entry in this class but not more than 10. Must be exhibitor's own hybrid. To be judged for the American Iris Society's Exhibition Certificate by all AIS judges present and for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate. No. 32. Other than tall bearded, one stalk. To be judged as for class 31. Displays. — No. 33. Display of Siberian Iris, preferably named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 34. Display of seedlings. Not over six vases, one in each, named or numbered 4.00 3.00 2.00 20 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1964 No. 35. Display, commercial. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Iris Society's Bronze Medal Certificate as an outstanding or valu- able commercial display. No. 36. Display, non-commercial. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 37. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Iris grow- ing, hybridizing, culture or classes. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Iris Society's Bronze Medal Certificate. Special Awards of The American Iris Society "The Silver Medal Certificate is to be awarded to the winner of the greatest number of first prize points. The Bronze Medal Certificate to the winner of the second greatest number of first prize points. Second prize points may be counted in case of ties. Points won in seedling or artistic sections, shall not be counted." Flower Arrangement — "Oriental Manner". — No. 38. Featuring Irises with Iris foliage only. No restric- tions as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes Table Decoration. — Buffet table for four or more persons. No. 39. Tablecloth to be used. Table or Border Irises with own foliage. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes Cut Flowers, some Iris requested. — No. 40. Dislay, 24 square feet 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 41. Small display, 12 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 This number is intended for the growers who do not compete in call for large displays during the year. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 21 African Violets. — Xo. 42. Not over six plants. For home growers, non-commer- cial. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Lupines. — No. 43. Vase 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 44. Vase 3.00 2.00 Roses. — No. 45. Vase H.P. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 46. Vase H.T. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Peonies. — No. 47. Vase of Herbaceous 3.00 2.00 No. 48. Vase of Tree 3.00 2.00 Any other Perennials. — No. 49. Other than bulbs 3.00 2.00 1.00 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 50. Ten vases no duplicates Ribbons awarded See special rules of Wild Flowers on page 8. Apple, twelve specimens. — Xo. 51. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Asparagus, two bunches, 12 specimens each. — No. 52. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 53. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Radish, two bunches, six per bunch. — Xo. 54. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 22 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1 1964 Rhubarb, twelve stalks. — No. 55. Linnaeus 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 56. Victoria 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 57 New Varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Lettuce, six heads. — No. 58. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Onions. — No. 59. Scallions, two bunches, six each 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 60. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPEARING ON PAGES 3, 4 AND 5, GIVING SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO THE FOLLOWING: 10. Competition for premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibition shall have been grown by the competitors for a least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except where no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 11. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appelations such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibiting the same variety of Fruit or Vegetables, under different names, or ex- hibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the objects and rules of the Society, may be debarred from competing for the Society's premiums until reinstated. Rose Exhibition Thursday, June 18, open from 3 to 8:30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $200.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8 :30 p.m. Roses, See Rule 8. — No. 61. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 62. Six blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 63. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Special Prizes Miss Frances C. Morse Fund A. Six blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor culture. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. * * * Prize Rose, not confined to exhibitors of Worcester County. No. 64. H.T., red and red blend, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 65. H.T., pink and pink blend, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 66. H.T., yellow and yellow blend, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 67. H.T., white, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 68. H.T., orange, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 69. Floribundas, red and red blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No 70. Floribundas, pink and pink blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 71. Floribundas, yellow and yellow blend, one main stem Blue ribbon 24 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 No. 72. Floribundas, white, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 73. Any other species or variety Blue ribbon Best Roses in the Show. — King & Queen. Special Recognition In the "Prize Rose,, classes No. 64 through No. 73: The rose must be a named variety, the minimum length of stem shall be at least six inches and the rose offered for exhibition shall be from a bush grown by the exhibitor for at least two months previous to the date of exhibition. No. 74. H.T. (Introductions within the last five years) Blue ribbon No. 75. Floribundas (Introductions within the last five years) Blue ribbon Use Jackson-Perkins and Conrad-Pyle catalogues. No. 76. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties. Sixty- five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 77. Vase of roses, twelve blooms 3.00- 2.00 1.00 No. 78. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 79. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 80. Display of cut climbing roses. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 81. Basket of roses 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 G. A. Bigelow Fund Flower Arrangement — "Simplicity" (Workshop Group). — B. Arrangement using garden grown roses. One open flower and one or more buds and partly open flowers. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $3.50. No restriction as to grower. Table Decoration — "June Romance". — No. 82. Garden grown roses used. No restriction as to grower. Table for two. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 25 Delphinium. — No. 83. One Vase, not more than 3 spikes. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peonies. — No. 84. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Lilies. — No. 85. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 86. Bowl or Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Any other Perennial. — No. 87. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Special Prizes Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund Hardy Cultivated Flowers and Shrubs, to be named. — C. Display of outdoor varieties 6.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 Strawberry, twenty-four berries. — No. 88. Howard No. 17 3.00 2.50 No. 89. Sparkle 3.00 2.50 No. 90. Robinson 3.00 2.50 No. 91. Catskill 3.00 2.50 No. 92. New variety, not scheduled 3.00 2.50 No. 93. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 94. Four baskets of strawberries, any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 95. Display not over 12 square feet. Fifteen dollars may be used. Cherry, one quart. — No. 96. Any named sweet variety. $5.00 may be used. No. 97. Any named sour variety. $5.00 may be used. 26 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Beets. — No. 98. Two bunches, six in each 2.50 2.00 Peas, one-half peck. — No. 99. World's Record 2.50 2.00 No. 100. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 No. 101. Display at least four named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 102. Golden Acre 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 103. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Lettuce, six heads, named. — No. 104. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 105. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard.— No. 106. Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 107. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies Exhibition Saturday, July 18, 2 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In co-operation with the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Lilium. — No. 108. Display. Commercial. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 109. Display. Non-commercial. No other flowers may be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 110. Basket, Lilies. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 111. Vases of Garden Lilies 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Classes : One spike entries. — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one prize or ribbon may be awarded to the same exhibitor. First, second and third prize ribbons. A. Named Clones B. Unnamed Seedlings C. Species 1. American 2. Others Divisions : 1. The Asiatic Hybrids. Hybrids and cultures derived from such species as L. amabile, L. bulbiferum, L. cer- nuum, L. concolor, L. dauricum, L. davidii, L. Leicht- linii, L. pumilum, and L. tigrinum. a. Martagon type b. Candidum type c. Longiflorum type d. Trumpets 28 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1964 1. White 2. Pink 3. Yellow 4. Green e. Others 2. The Oriental Hybrids. Contains hybrid cultivars or hybrids of L. auratum, L. Japonicum, L. rubellum, L. speciosum, and to include any of their crosses with L. henryi. a. Bowl shaped b. Trumpet shaped c. Recurved Sample entries. — An unnamed green trumpet would be B-l-d4. A Speciosum Auratum Rubellum hybrid named clone (ie: Allegra) would be A-2-a. Concolor would be C-2. Best Spike of a Named Clone in the Show. — This spike to be picked from Class A. entries. The Worcester County Horticultural Society Award of Merit and a Rosette awarded by the N.E.R.G. of N.A.L.S. Best Spike of Lilium Species in the Show. — Rosette awarded by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society. No. 112. Educational Exhibits. Seventy-five dollars may be used. * * *. Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund Lilium. — D. Best Unnamed Seedlings. (No more than three entries may be made by each exhibitor.) Also Rosette by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society and Certificate of Merit by the Worcester County Horticultural Society. 7.50 5.00 3.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 29 Flower Arrangement — "Formality". — No. 113. Emphasis on threes. True lilies predominating. Formal arrangement. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize Table Decoration — "Elegance". — No. 114. Formal table set for four. True lilies to be used. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes Cut Flowers. — No. 115. Display, 24 square feet 15.00 10.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 No. 116. Small display, 12 square feet 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 No. 117. Basket, three or more kinds of flowers 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Japanese Iris. — No. 118. Vase 3.50 2.50 2.00 No. 119. Collection of three vases. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Delphinium. — No. 120. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind. — No. 121. Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. (Other than Lilies). — No. 122. Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Roses, see Rule 8. — No. 123. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Gloxinias. — No. 124. Display of potted plants. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 30 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Sweet Peas, annual. — No. 125. Collection, not less than five varieties. No Gyp- sophila. Own foliage. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 126. Eight vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 Herbs. — No. 127. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Cherry, one quart. — No. 128. Any named variety. Five dollars may be used. Raspberry, Black Cap, one pint. — No. 129. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Raspberry, one pint. — No. 130. Early varieties, named. Five dollars may be used. No. 131. Latham 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 132. Taylor 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 133. Any other red variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 134. New varieties. Five dollars may be used. No. 135. Display not over 12 sq. ft. Ten dollars may be used. Currants, twenty-four bunches. — No. 136. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. * * * Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — E. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 F. Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. G. Wild, one quart 2.00 1.50 1.00 * * * Gooseberry, one quart. — No. 137. Any named varieties, Ten dollars. No. 138. New varieties. Five dollars. \ 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 31 Blackberry, one quart. — No. 139. Any variety. Five dollars. Display of Small Fruits, two or more varieties. — No. 140. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 141. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Carrots, two bunches, six in each. — No. 142. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Beans, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 143. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 144. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 145. Hybrid type, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 146. Standard type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 147. Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce, six heads. — No. 148. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 149. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Summer Squash, three specimens. — No. 150. Yellow 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 151 Green 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 152. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Pea, one-half peck. — No. 153. Telephone type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 154. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 155. New Zealand 2.00 1.50 1.00 32 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 156. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 157. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 158. Thirty dollars may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. Hemerocallis (Daylilies) Exhibition Saturday, August 1 This exhibition will be open to the public from 1 to 7 : 00 p.m. All aritcles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12:00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $150.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Hemerocallis (Daylilies). — No. 159. Display. Any decorative material may be used. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 160. Collection of six named varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Specimen color classes: one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. No. 161. Light yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 162. Golden yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 163. Orange 2.00 1.00 No. 164. Copper bronze 2.00 1.00 No. 165. Polychrome 2.00 1.00 No. 166. Bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 167. Banded or eyed 2.00 1.00 No. 168. Pale pink 2.00 1.00 No. 169. Peach pink 2.00 1.00 No. 170. Melon pink 2.00 1.00 No. 171. Rose 2.00 1.00 No. 172. Bright red 2.00 1.00 No. 173. Brown red 2.00 1.00 No. 174. Lavender shades 2.00 1.00 No. 175. Purple red 2.00 1.00 No. 176. Dwarf, normal growth under 24 inches 2.00 1.00 No. 177. Miniature (small flowered) 2.00 1.00 No. 178. "Spider" flowered 2.00 1.00 No. 179. Double flowered 2.00 1.00 34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 No. 180. Tetraploid (proven) Special Rosette No. 181. Popularity Poll Winner, 'Trances Fay" 2.00 1.00 Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Seedling. — No. 182. One entire scape, severed at base. Must be exhi- bitors own hybrid. To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Specials. — No. 183. Best Registered Introduced Class, Single scape not to exceed 36". Each exhibitor may make no more than five entries. 5.00 To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. No. 184. Best Registered Unintroduced Class, requirements and awards as in previous class. No. 185. American Hemerocallis Society Achievement Award. Special A.H.S. Rosette awarded at show, Medal awarded later in year after all rules about registra- tion of winning variety have been complied with. At least 3 scapes severed at the base of an undis- seminated variety which may or may not be named and may or may not be registered and is at least 3 years old. This Medal is offered to the originator, amateur or professional whether shown by origina- tor or someone else. The award shall be made only to a new variety of adequate merit and distinctive- ness as compared with existing varieties. Cut Flowers. — No. 186. Display. Not over 18 square feet. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 35 No. 187. Basket, mixed, three or more kinds of flowers 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Gladiolus. — No. 188. Display (not to exceed 24 square feet). Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 189. Basket Gladiolus 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Roses. — No. 190. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Petunias. — No. 191. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 192. Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 193. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Lilies. — No. 194. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Zinnias. — No. 195. Display of Large flowered, five vases, five stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 196. Display of Pompons (small flowered), five vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 197. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Wild Flowers. — No. 198. Vase. Judged for artistic effect, ten dollars may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 199. Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 200. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 36 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 201. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Flower Arrangement — "Song Title". — No. 202. To be named, emphasis on rhythm. Some Hemero- callis used. No restriction as to grower. Twenty- five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes Table Decoration — Patio Table Buffet, for the shore. — No. 203. Some Hemerocallis used. No restriction as to grower. Four or more place settings. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 204. Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 No. 205. Lodi 3.00 2.50 No. 206. Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 No. 207. New varieties Seven dollars may be used for prizes. No. 208. Other early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 209. Early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 210. Any early white varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 211. Any early yellow varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — H. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 212. Dwarf, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 37 Bean, one-half peck. — No. 213. Kentucky Wonder No. 214. Wax 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, for pickles. — No. 215. One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 216. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 217. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash. — No. 218. Hybrid variety, 3 specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 219. Any early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 220. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 221. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 222. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 223. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 224. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Gladiolus Exhibition Saturday, August 22 In co-operation with the Norco and the New England Gladiolus Societies All aritcles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock. The hall will be open the night before, for any who wish to set up at that time. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Baskets and Displays to be judged by the New England Gladiolus Society Basis. Quality and Condition 50 points Color Harmony 10 " Distinctiveness 15 " Arrangement of Flowers Effectiveness 25 Gladiolus. — No. 225. Display, Commercial. Baskets and vases. No other flowers to be used. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 226. Semi-commercial (Exhibitor sells flowers and/ bulbs but does not issue a catalog). Baskets and vases. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 227. Display, Non-commercial (Exhibitor does not sell flowers or bulbs) basket and vases. Notify the Sec- retary two days in advance. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 228. Basket, 20-25 spikes, one variety to be named. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 229. Basket, 20-25 spikes, two varieties, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 39 No. 230. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, two varieties, to be named. 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 231. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, miniatures, one variety, to be named. 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 232. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 300, 400, 500 Color Classes. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 233. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 100, 200 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 234. Collection, five different Recent Introduction vari- eties (1958-1962 inclusive), one spike to a vase, correctly named. 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 235. Seedling Class. One spike, properly labeled. Seed- lings and undisseminated varieties will be shown as seedlings. More than one entry may be made by any exhibitor. Best Seedling will be awarded the Society Certifi- cate of Merit and the New England Gladiolus Society Rosette. No. 236. Open Color Class. One spike, each, properly labeled with Classification number, variety name, and name and address of the exhibitor. Special cards will be furnished by the Society. No. 237. Recent Introduction Varieties (1959-1963 inclusive). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 238. Novice Color Class. One spike, properly labeled. This class is open to any person who has never won a blue ribbon at any Gladiolus Show. No. 239. Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one vari- ety, properly labeled and arranged attractively in containers. SPECIAL INFORMATION TO AID EXHIBITORS New England Gladiolus Society Classification List will be avail- able to all exhibitors. The following color separations will be used in Classes 236-239 : 00 white 40 pink 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1964 04 green 46 red 10 cream 50 rose 14 yellow 60 lavender 24 orange 66 purple 30 salmon 70 violet 36 scarlet 80 smoky and any other color The following size separations will be used in all classes: 100-200 Miniature and Small 300 Medium 400 Large 500 Giant First, Second and Third Prize Ribbons will be awarded in each class. Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the arrange- ments of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be picked from each size, 300-400-500 in the Recent Introduction and the One Spike Open Color Classes. From these a Grand Champion will be picked. The same will follow with the 100-200 size for the Miniature Class, as Miniature Champion. Three Spike Open Class Champion awarded Department of Agriculture Rosette. Section Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions, Certificate of Merit. Flower Arangement — "Harmony". — No. 240. One spike gadiola with own foliage. Emphasis on color harmony. No restriction as to grower. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes Table Decoration — Non-competitive. — No. 241. Small flowered gladiolus to be used. No restriction as to grower. Number of place settings optional. Lilium, no other flowers to be used. — No. 242. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 41 Roses. — No. 243. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise Us ted) No. 244. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 245. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers. — No. 246. Vase or Basket. Artistic effect. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.00. See special rules on Wild Flowers, Page 8. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 247. Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 248. Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 249. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 250. Any other early variety. Ten dollars. No. 251. Seedlings. Ten dollars. Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 252. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 253. Japanese named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 254. European named varieties. Ten dollars. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 255. Any white variety. Ten dollars. No. 256. Any yellow variety. Ten dollars. No. 257. Any new variety. Ten dollars. No. 258. Seedlings. Ten dollars. No. 259. Display of three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 260. Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. 42 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Display of Fruit. — No. 261. Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 262. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Bean, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 263. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 264. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 265. Dwarf Bush, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck. — No. 266. String, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 267. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 268. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 269. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 270. Red, any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 271. Red, any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 272. Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 273. Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 274. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Squash. — No. 275. Sumer Hybrid, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 43 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 276. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables (not commercial Growers). — No. 277. Display from home gardens, to cover 15 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 278. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 279. Collection, named non-edible varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Dahlia Exhibition Saturday, September 12 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Dahlia, varieties to be named. — Display of Singles, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 Display of Collarettes, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 Display of Pompons, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 Display of Miniatures, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 Display of Medium Cactus Variety, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 Display of Large Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 Display of Medium Semi-Cactus variety 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 Display of Decoratives, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 Display of Cactus, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 Ten vases Decoratives, one flower in each. Large Flower 5.00 4.00 3.00 Five vases Cactus or Semi. One Flower in each. Large Flower 4.00 3.00 2.00 Basket or Vase of Large Flowered 5.00 4.00 3.00 Basket or Vase of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 Basket or Vase of Pompons 5.00 4.00 3.00 Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 Basket of assorted varieties of Dahlias 5.00 4.00 3.00 Display, not over 50 square feet. Fifty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Display, 25 square feet. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. No 280 No 281 No X^l \J, 282 No x>i w. 282 No. 284. No. 285. ISO. £ou. No. 287. No. 288. No. 289. No. 290. No. 291. No. 292. No. 293. No. 294. No. 295. No. 296. No. 297. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 45 No. 298. Best Vase of Recent Introduction. 1959-60 or 1961-62 introduction Blue ribbon No. 299. Best vase of new variety introduced 1963. Best Bloom in the Show. — Blue Ribbon From Clases 280 to 290, inclusive. The Coulson Fund Flower Arrangement — "Yesteryear". — I. Antique container. No restriction as to grower. Dahlias used in scale. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. High- est prize not over three and one half dollars. 1st. 2nd, 3rd Prizes Table Decoration — "Pan American". — No. 300. Small or medium dahlias to be used. No restric- tions as to grower. Two or more place settings. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. 1st. 2nd, 3rd Prizes Roses. — No. 301. Collection of kinds and varieties named (number of kinds important). Forty dollars to be used for prizes. Gladiolus, standard varieties. — No. 302. Ten vases, one spike in a vase, to be named 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 303. Basket 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 304. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Edwin Draper Fund Begonia, tuberous rooted. — J. Cut flowers in vases, not more than twenty vases. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. * * * Asters, large flowered, long stems. — No. 305. Vase of 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Asters, single or anemone. — No. 306. Vase, 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds. — No. 307. Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 308. Large fllowered, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 309. Double French, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 310. Single, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 311. Any other, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Petunias. — No. 312. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. - 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 313. Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 314. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Zinnias. — No. 315. Display. Mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 316. Display of Large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 317. Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 318. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Iris. — No. 319. Reblooming, one stem in a vase No. 320. Seedling, one stem in a vase 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 47 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 321. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 322. Vase, Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers. — No. 323. Vase, artistic effect. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. See special rule on Wild Flowers, Page 8. Herbs. — No. 324. Display, Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 325. Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 326. Red Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 327. Milton 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 328. Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 329. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 330. Seedling varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 331. Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens. — No. 332. Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 333. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 334. Bartlett No. 335. Seckel No. 336. New named varieties No. 337. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 338. Any Japanese varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 339. Any European varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 340. Any new varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. 48 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 341. Early Elberta 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 342. Any white variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 343. Any other yellow variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 344. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 345. Seedlings. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 346. Display, three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 347. Orange 3.00 2.50 2.00 Grape, three clusters. — No. 348. Fredonia 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 349. Seneca 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 350. Worden 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 351. Seedless variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 352. For other varieties. Ten dollars. No. 353. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 354. Collection, not less than five. varieties 12.00 10.00 8.00 Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 355. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Muskmelons, three specimens. — No. 356. Hybrid, named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 357. Orange flesh, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 358. Green flesh, named 2.50 2.00 Watermelon, three specimens. — No. 359. Midget Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 360. Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 361. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 362. Warren 3.00 2.50 No. 363. Golden Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 364. Golden Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 49 No. 365. Des Moines 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 366. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 367. Any other variety, named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 368. Any named variety. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 369. Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 370. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 371. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cauliflower. — No. 372. Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Broccoli. — No. 373. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens. — No. 374. Wonder Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 375. Squash Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 376. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 377. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens. — No. 378. Rutgers or Marglobe Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 379. Hybrid variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 380. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 7.5 No. 381. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 382. Hybrid, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 383. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 384. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 385. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Mushroom, native. — No. 386. Collection of edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Harvest Exhibition Thursday, October 8 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Cut Flowers. — No. 387. Display, 18 sq. ft. Fifty dollars may be awarded for prizes. No. 388. Basket, mixed, two or more kind of flowers. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Hardy Chrysanthemum, out-door culture. — No. 389. Cut flowers in vases, not over 25 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. No. 390. One Potted Clump. Ten dollars may be used. No. 391. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Flower Arrangement using natural dried native material. — No. 392. Material should be named. Emphasis on new ma- terial. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. High- est prize not over three and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes * * *. Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — K. Thanksgiving Table. Fruit and/or vegetables, no restric- tion as to grower. Laid for four covers. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes Apple, one flat. — No. 393. Mcintosh No. 394. Baldwin No. 395. Any other variety 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 51 Apple, three flats. — No. 396. Three varieties 10.00 8.00 Apple, forty-nine specimens. — No. 397. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 No. 398. Any other variety 7.00 6.00 5.00 Apple Collection. — No. 399. Not to exceed ten varieties, five specimens per plate 7.00 6.50 6.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 400. Mcintosh 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 401. Baldwin 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 402. Golden Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 403. Red Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 404. Cortland 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 405. Macoun 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 406. R.I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 407. Red Rome 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 408. New varieties. Fifteen dollars may be used. No. 409. Sweet varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 410. Any other varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. No. 411. Basket of fancy apples (baskets furnished) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 412. Any named variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 Display of Apples. — No. 413. Not to exceed 20 sq. ft. Twenty dollars may be used. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 414. Bosc 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 415. Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 416. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 417. Basket of fancy pears 3.50 3.00 2.50 52 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 418. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 419. Champion 3.50 3.00 2.50 Grapes, six clusters. — No. 420. Any variety. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Grapes. — No. 421. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Varieties of Fruits. — No. 422. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cauliflower. — No. 423. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 424. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 425. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Endive. — No. 426. Six specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 Leeks. — No. 427. Twelve specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onions, twelve specimens named. — No. 428. Spanish 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 429. Red varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 430. Yellow variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 431. White variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Paisley, one-half peck. — No. 432. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 53 Parsnips, twelve specimens. — No. 433. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Turnips, six specimens. — No. 434. Purple Top No. 435. White No. 436. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 437. New named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 438. Any other named variety. Ten dollars may be used. No. 439. Collection, four named varieties 6.50 6.00 5.00 4.00 Pumpkins, three specimens. — No. 440. Sugar 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 441. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 442. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 443. Blue Hubbard 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 444. Butternut 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 445. Quality 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 446. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00 No. 447. Collection. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 448. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.50. Display of Vegetables. — No. 449. Twenty-four square feet. Fifty dollars may be used. Any Other Named Vegetables. — No. 450. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 54 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Field Beans. — No. 451. Collection. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Field Grain. — No. 452. Display. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Ornamental Corn. — No. 453. Display. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Chrysanthemum Exhibition Thursday, November 5, 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members and guests only. Opening Thursday, Nov. 5, 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 12 m. to 9 p.m. All aritcles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Thursday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,500.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Massachusetts De- partment of Agriculture, will be awarded to meritorius exhibits. Open to all. Department of Agriculture Rosettes will be awarded for out- standing exhibits. Chrysanthemums, Commercial varieties. — Use catalogue of Charles H. Totty Co., Madison, N.J., also George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. No. 454. Twelve blooms, 12 vases, not less than six varieties, to be named 12.00 10.00 No. 455. Collection of twenty-five large blooms, long stems 15.00 12.00 No. 456. Pompons and Decoratives, display in vases, not more or less than 12 vases, 5 stems n each, named 6.00 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 No. 457. Single varieties, display in vases not more or less than 6 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.00 4.00 No. 458. Anemones, display in vases, not more or less than 8 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.50 5.00 No. 459. Three pots Chrysanthemums (not made up Specimens), well established 15.00 10.00 No. 460. One pot Chrysanthemums 5.00 3.00 56 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1964 Spray type Chrysanthemums for non-commercial exhibitors. Greenhouse Grown. — No. 461. Six vases, 5 stems in each 3.50 3.00 Standard Commercial Varieties. — Use Totty's Catalogue, Madison, N.J. No. 462. Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 463. Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 464. Chrysanthemums, vase of pink 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 465. Any other color 5.00 4.00 3.00 Note. Six flowers in each, one variety in each vase. Stems not less than two feet. Exhibition Varieties. — No. 466. Any variety 6.00 5.00 Note. Six flowers in a vase. Stems not less than two feet. No. 467. Collection, twenty-five large blooms, long stems 20.00 15.00 10.00 Chrysanthemums, not disbuded. — No. 468. Basket of Pompons 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 469. Basket of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 470. Basket of Anemones 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Chrysanthemums, disbuded. — No. 471. Basket of singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 472. Basket of Anemones 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 473. Basket of Fugi 5.00 4.00 3.00 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Garden Displays. — No. 474. Exhibitor occupying approximately 400 square feet No. 1 500.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 57 No. 475. Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet No. 1 400.00 No. 2 390.00 No. 3 380.00 No. 4 370.00 No. 476. Exhibitor on Stage in Main Hall. $500 may be used. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design and consistency of scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 30 Color harmony 15 Quality and suitability of accessories 10 Charm and atmosphere 10 Correct and suitable labeling 5 100 points Frederick A. Blake Fund Chrysanthemums. — L. Best bloom 4.00 3.00 2.00 M. Large Flowers. Basket. Fifteen dollars may be awarded for prizes. Special Exhibits (Plants other than Chrysanthemums). — No. 477. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 478. Home grown. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. African Violets. — No. 479. Commercial class. Ninety dollars may be used for prizes. No. 480. Semi-commercial class. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 481. Non-commercial class. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. 58 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 No. 482. Three Specimen Plants. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Christmas Arrangements — Not for competition. — No. 483a. To be shown in niches 30 x 18 furnished by the Society. Fresh flowers and/or foliage used. No. 483b. Dried natural material, nuts, cones, pods, etc. used in any form suitable for Christmas. Some greens may be used with dried material. No artificial flowers or foliage altered by any process shall be used. Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — N. Thanksgiving Table. No restrictions as to grower. Laid for four covers. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. Seventy-five dollars to be used for prizes. Twelve dollars the highest prize. * * * Terrariums. — No. 484. Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not exceed 36 inches in any dimension 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 485. Small — Containers must not exceed 18 inches in any dimension 3.00 2.00 1.50 Fern Globes. — No. 486. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Educational Classes. — No. 487. Juniors under 14 years. No. 488. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 59 No. 489. Club or group exhibit. One hundred dollars may be used. Fruit Display. — No. 490. Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No restriction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Apple Display. — No. 491. 50 square feet. One hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Apples, forty-nine specimens. — No. 492. Baldwin 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 493. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 494. Delicious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 495. Cortland 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 496. Macoun 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 497. Other named varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 498. Basket of Fancy Apples 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 499. Basket of Fancy Pears 3.00 2.50 2.00 Baskets furnished by the Society. Apples, twelve specimens. — No. 500. Baldwin 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 501. Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 502. Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 503. Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 504. Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 505. Northern Spy 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 506. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 507. Sweet varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 508. New varieties. Introduced since 1940. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 509. Old varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 510. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used. Special Exhibition of Apples William Eames Fund 0. Roxbury Russet.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 P. Golden Delicious.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 * * * Pears, twelve specimens. — No. 511. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 512. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — No. 513. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Fruits. — No. 514. Ten dollars may be used. Nuts, grown in Worcester County. — No. 515. Display of edible nuts. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 516. One pint of each or any of the following: Chestnuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Hickory, Filbert, Heart- nuts, English Walnuts, etc. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Brussels Sprouts. — No. 517. Two one-quart baskets Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 518. Any variety Cauliflower. — No. 519. Three specimens Celery, blanched, six specimens. — Xo. 520. Pascal Summer Xo. 521. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 61 Onion, twelve specimens. — No. 522. White Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 523. Red Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 524. Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 525. Yellow Danvers 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 526. Any other variety. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 527. Hybrid varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 528. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 529. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins. — No. 530. Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens. — No. 531. Blue Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 532. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 533. Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 534. Table Queen Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 535. Quality 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 536. Blue Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 537. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 538. Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 539. Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 540. Green Mountain 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 541. Katahdin 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 542. Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 543. Sebago 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 544. Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 62 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1964 No. 545. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 546. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 547. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Vegetables. — No. 548. Market Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without contents falling off. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No prize over $3.50. No. 549. Display, not to exceed 24 square feet. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secre- tary two days in advance. Ornamental Gourds, Natural. — No. 550. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet. Thirty dol- lars may be used for prizes. Special Class for Children from 10 to 21 years. — May be set up the night before. No. 551. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 552. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used. Annual Meeting, Thursday, December 3, 1964. Premiums will be paid on or after the Annual Meeting. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. * * * THE LIBRARY OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Library Committee wish to call your attention to the Library and Reading Room, where the librarian is always ready to extend every facility possible to those in search of horticul- tural information. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 63 COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Librarian Eugene Parsons Everett Hutchins Ex-officio Ex-officio Accessions to the Library, 1963 Dried Flowers with Fresh Look, Bolton Plant Breeding for Everyone, Beaty Her Garden was her Delight, Hollingsworth Carefree Gardening, Hershey Orchids, their Botany - Culture, Hawkes New Handbook on attracting Birds, McElroy Outdoor Gardening in Pots and Boxes, Taloumis Saturday Morning Gardener, Wyman Bonsai, Japanese Miniature Trees, Yashiroda A Place to Live — The Yearbook of Agriculture 1963 Proceedings of the American Society for Horticultural Science Principles of Horticulture, Denison Flower Chronicle, Hollingsworth Secret of Green Thumb, Northern Garden Art Decoration, Sunset Book Tree Fruit Production, Shoemaker Light Plant Growth, Van der veen Gardening, New World for Children, Wright Guide to Garden Flowers, Taylor Fifty Years of Botany The Gladiolus Yearbook 1963 Amaryllis Year Book 1963 Gifts to the More Aristocrats of the Garden, Wilson Old Roses, Keays Roses & Rose Growing, Kingsley Roses, Their History Development and Cultivation, Pemberton A Gardener's Year, Haggard Roses for English Garden, Jekyll & Mawley A Rose Odyssey, Nicolas The Book of Roses, Foster-Melliar A Farmer's Year, Haggard The Garden Library Roses A Book about Roses, Hole Buist on the Culture of Roses The Book of the Rose, Foster-Melliar The Amateur's Rose Book, S. Hibbard Library, 1963 The Book of Roses, Parkman Our Gardens, Hole The Rose, Its History & Culture, Parsons Handbook of Wildflower Cultivation, Taylor Encyclopedia of Roses and Rose Culture Garden Smartly, Smith Budget Landscaping, Lees Common Weeds of Ontario Mushroom Hunter's Field Guide, Smith The Bug Book, Philbrick Companion Plants, Herbs, Gregg Gardening with Biodynamics, Philbrick Biodynamics, Pfeiffer Weeds and What they Tell, Pfeiffer 64 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 List of Periodicals for National Parks Magazine Better Homes and Gardens Horticulture Gardener's Chronicle (English) Farm Journal The Gladiolus Magazine The Professional Gardener Flower Grower and The Home Garden Magazine Rhodora,, Journal of the New England Botanical Club Organic Gardening and Farming Natural History- Florists Review Arnoldia Arizona Highways Landscape Architecture Reading in the Library The National Horticultural Magazine The Garden Journal of the N.Y. Botanical Club The New England Homestead Market Growers Journal The National Geographic Magazine American Rose Magazine Plants and Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record American Fruit Grower Popular Gardening American Forests Food Marketing in New England Florists Exchange House and Garden American Nurseryman SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED TO CHILDREN by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1964 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL JUNIORS Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19 All articles must be in the hall Saturday by 1:00 o'clock Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Wild Flowers, named. — No. 1. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 2. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 SENIORS Open to Seniors, 14 to 19 years Wild Flowers, named. — No. 3. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 No. 4. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Exhibitions to be held Saturday August 1 and 22, 1964 Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. Competition is open to all children under two classes. Seniors, 14 to 19 years and Juniors, those under 14 years. The exhibits must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. All exhibits on August 1 must be in the Hall ready for inspec- tion by the Judges by 12:00 noon. All exhibits on August 22 must be in the Hall ready for inspection by the judges by 1 :30 p.m. All varieties of flowers and vegetables should be named. Each vase shall have two or more flowers each, except when otherwise specified. In all exhibits of Wild Flowers only those falling in groups II and III of the Hadwen Botanical Club leaflet may be shown. Wild flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one-third from group II. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the Hadwen Botanical Club showing flowers not to be exhibited. The judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens. Premiums will be paid on or after September 15. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. Vases, plates and everything necessary for the exhibition of the flowers and vegetables will be furnished by the Horticultural Society. Special Class for children at the November Show. Arrange- ment of dried material. See Adult Premium List. CHILDPvEN'S EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mr. Edwin W. Proctor, Chairman Mr. Frederick D. Brown Mrs. Anna Converse JUNIORS Saturday, August 1 All articles must be in the hall by 12:00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize money not to exceed $200.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior list. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No. 1. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 2. Artistic Flower Arrangement 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cosmos. — No. 3. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 4. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 5. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia.— No. 6. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 7. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 8. Single, plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 9. Single, ruffled or fringed, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold.- No. 10. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 11. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each Five dollars may be used for prizes. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 Gladiolus. — No. 12. Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 13. 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — (One Kind) No. 14. 3 vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Flower, Annual or Perrenial. — No. 15. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.). One entry per person. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 16. Small container, not over 5" in any dimension, to be shown on a mirror. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No.17. 5 vases, 3 stems, each to be named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 18. Artistic arrangement. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 19. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 Beets. — No. 20. Six specimens Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 21. Two specimens Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 22. 15 Pods. Yellow Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 23. 15 Pods. Green Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn. — No. 24. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 25. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 26. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1964 Carrots. — No. 27. Six specimens Cucumber. — 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 28. Two specimens Onion. — 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 29. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 30. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 31. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes Edible Wild Berry.— No. 32. One pint 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 SENIORS Saturday, August 1 All articles must be in the ball by 12:00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 19 years Cut Flowers. — No. 33. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 34. Artistic Arrangement 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 35. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 36. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 37. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 38. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 39. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Gladiolus. — No. 40. Three vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 Petunia. — No. 41. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 42. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 43. Single, plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 44. Single, ruffled or fringed, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 Calendula. — No. 45. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 46. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 47. Small container, not over 5" in any dimension to be used. Six dollars may be used for prizes. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 48. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.). One entry per person. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 49. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3) . Vegetables. — No. 50. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 51. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Summer Squash. — No. 52. Two specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 53. 15 pods. Yellow 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 54. 15 pods. Green 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Potato.— No. 55. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 56. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 57. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 58. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 59. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 60. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 Onion. — No. 61. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 62. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 63. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 64. One pint 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 JUNIORS Saturday, August 22 All articles must be in the hall by 1:30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior List. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No fi5 Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 75 1MO. DO. Artistic Flower Arrangement. Ten dollars may used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 67. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 68. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 69. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 70. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 71. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 72. Single, plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 73. Single, ruffled or fringed, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold.— No. 74. Large flowered, three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 75. Small flowered, three vases, 3 stems each. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 11 Calendula. — No. 76. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 77. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 78. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 79. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 80. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 81. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 82. Small container not over 5" in any dimension to be shown on a mirror. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 83. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 84. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see page 3). Vegetables. — No. 85. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 Beets. — No. 86. Six specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 87. Two specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 88. 15 pods. Yellow 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 89. 15 pods. Green 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Potato. — No. 90. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1964 Sweet Corn. — No. 91. Six ears 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 92. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 93. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 94. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 95. Two specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Green Peppers. — No. 96. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 97. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 98. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 99. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SENIORS Saturday, August 22 All articles must be in the hall by 1:30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 19 years Cut Flowers. — No. 100. Display, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 101. Artistic Arrangement 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 102. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 103. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 104. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold. — No. 105. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 106. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 107. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 108. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 109. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Petunia. — No. 110. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 111. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [ 1964 No. 112. Single, plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 113. Single, ruffled or fringed, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Calendula. — No. 114. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 115. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 116. Small container to be used. Six dollars may be used. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 117. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 118. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 119. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 variet Beets. — No. 120. Six specimens Summer Squash. — No. 121. Two specimens String Beans. — No. 122. 15 pods. Yellow No. 123. 15 pods. Green Potato. — No. 124. Six specimens Sweet Corn. — No. 123. Six ears Tomato, ripe. — No. 126. Six specimens Carrots. — No. 127. Six specimens ies 3.50 3.00 2.50 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1964] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 Cabbage. — No. 128. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 129. Two specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Green Peppers. — No. 130. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 .100 .75 Onion. — No. 131. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 132. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 133. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society Officers for the Year 1966 Reports of the Officers and Committees Year Ending December 2, 1965 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES of the Worcester County Horticultural Society FOR THE YEAR 1966 President LINWOOD M. ERSKINE JR., Paxton Vice Presidents ARTHUR D. KEOWN , Wilkinsonville FREDERICK D. BROWN, Webster RICHARD N. SYMONDS, Worcester Secretary . LOTHROP DAVENPORT, North Grafton Treasurer FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Auburn Librarian FAYRE L. NASON, North Grafton Arnold J. Banning Asa Bartlett Armand A. Benoit Herbert E. Berg Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Ralph C. Breed Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Harvie E. G. Channin Mrs. Myron F. Converse Dr. Burton N. Gates Ernest Hansen Trustees Earl T. Harper Mrs. R bert Hess Allen W- Hixon William Hodge Archibald J. Huey Everett Hutchins Robert S. Illingworth Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mrs. Robert C. Milton George J. Moore, Sr. Gustaf C. Nelson Arthur O'Mara Carl A. Ottoson H. Ladd Plumley George H. Pride Edwin W. Proctor Philip M. Purrington Dorothy Salter Mrs. Robert Stoddard Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Alfred N. Whiting Leslie E. Winter Charles van Ravenswaay Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Mr. Richard A. Flagg Honorary Trustees Mr. Albert W. Schneider Mrs. William W. Taft Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick Nominating Committee George H. Pride 1966 Mrs. Marjorie Lodding, 1967 Flower Arrangements: Wild Flowers: Plants and Flowers: Fruits : Vegetables: Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton, 196 Judges Richard Salo, Millbury George H. Pride, Worcester Arthur J. O'Mara, Millbury S. James Mistark, Grafton Howard L. Borggaard, Worcester Library Committee Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Frederick D. Brown, Chr. Everett Hutchins Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-off. Membership Committee Armand A. Benoit, Chr. Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. Myron F. Converse Mrs. Robert Milton Rev. John Philbrick Medal Committee Linwood M. Erskine, Jr., President Herbert E. Berg Allen W. Hixon, Chairman Horticultural Scholarship Committee Edwin W. Proctor, Chr. George H. Pride Mrs. John T. B. Carmody Linwood M. Erskine, Jr., President S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Stanley Morton Earl T. Harper Winter Meetings Committee Marjorie Inman Mrs. David Milliken Mrs. Dorothy Salter Mrs. Harold Bowker Committee on Fruits E. Sumner Thayer Arthur D. Keown Children's Gardens and Exhibition Committee Frederick D. Brown, Chr. Mrs. Glenn T. McLain George J. Moore, Sr, Standing Committee on Finance Frederick D. Brown Ralph C. Breed Arnold J. Banning Ernest Hansen, Chr. George H. Pride Vincent Bucinskas Building Committee Herbert E. Berg Richard N. Symonds Public Relations Committee . Calvin Hubbard Arthur Turnbull Harvie Channin Arnold Banning Fayre L. Nason, Chairman Arrangements and Exhibitions Committee Arthur J. O'Mara Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Richard A. Monette Lewis A. Hodgkinson Arthur D. Keown Frederick D. Brown Arnold J. Banning Dorothy I. Comins Mrs. Myron Converse Mrs.E. Claire Butler Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Arthur Turnbull Mrs. Ernest Handy Mrs. Robert Milton Hospitality Committee Vincent V. Bucinskas Mrs. Helen Chase Mrs. Eileen McLain Mrs. Ruby Leary Mrs. Roger Heald Mrs. Waldren Lojko Mrs. C. Raymond Peterson, Chr. Mrs. E. Claire Butler Mrs. Harold G. Rappel Mrs. F. Turner Blake, Jr. Mrs. William C. Pettit, Jr. Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton Garden Tours Committee Mrs. Robert G.Hess, Chr. Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt Mrs. Donald Dalbeck Mrs. William H. Tomajan Mrs. Richard O. Gifford Lewis Hodgkinson Mrs. Gordon S. Butler Mrs. Arthur O'Mara Linwood M. Erskine, Jr., Mrs. Robert H. Hunt Mrs. George H. Long- President street Garden Awards Committee Mrs. Roger N. Heald, Chairman 3 President's Address To the Members of the Worcester County Horticuctural Society: When I started listing matters which I might mention in this re- port, I put at the top the activities affecting the Society's Library. During the past year the library has been formally opened to the public and the public encouraged to use the books. The cataloging has been completed and new lighting installed. We have an outstanding library which is now available to everyone and easy to use. I hope that its use will increase in the years to come. The second item on my list is the annual Reunion which was held in the Pall at the Davenport Fruit Farm in North Grafton where our Society's experimental orchard is located. I believe that everyone who attended the Reunion enjoyed it and I have placed this activity near the top of my list because I hope that it is symbolic of a change in our activities toward having more members participate and toward having more activities outside of Horticultural Hall. Our increase in membership during the past year is also signifi- cant. We have had 146 annual members and 654 life members join the Society without conducting a membership campaign. We are glad to have anyone interested in our purposes join the Society. At one time when our Society was financially well-off and did not have to worry about a substantial drop in income because of the de- crease in the rental value of Worcester real estate, the Society could operate successfully with only a few members being really active and operate on the basis of being able to pay for everything needed. If we are to have a successful and active Society for the future, we cannot continue this pattern and I think we have made progress toward a new pattern. During the past year more members of the Society than for many years in the past have been active either as officers, committee- men, exhibitors or just as general volunteers. Furthermore a number of members have made generous financial contributions or contributions in the form of special awards. If the pattern of more financial support and more individual support in the form of contributions of time and interest is continued, I am not concerned about what will happen to our Society when the lease of our downtown real estate expires. In an effort to further improve the finances of the Society, later in this meeting changes in the purposes of the Society and in the By- Laws will be proposed. If these changes are adopted, we will be in a position to petition the Internal Revenue Service for a change in our tax status so that contributions to the Society will be deductible for Federal income tax purposes by donors. If this change in tax status can be accomplished, we will be in a much better position to solicit contributions so that our programs can be carried on and increased. Having survived the office of President for one year and having seen the amount of work that could and perhaps should be done, I feel quite strongly that our Society needs a full time Executive Director. I think any Executive Director should be an energetic person who has 4 both some horticultural background and some business and executive ability. An Executive Director could carry a great deal of the burden that is now carried by many individuals on a vo bnteer basis, could be in charge of increasing the scope of the Society's activities, running a membership campaign and things of this sort. Any decision on having an Executive Director would be up to the Board of Trustees and as yet they have not been asked to consider the matter. If the Trustees should feel that an Executive Director would be advisable, we would then have the problem of finding the proper person to serve and also finding the funds to adequately compensate an Executive Director. I would like to thank everyone for the good work that has been done during the past year. Respectfully submitted, LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR., President December 2, 1965 ********************************** Secretary's Report Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: It seems unnecessary for your Secretary this year to make a long detailed report of the many activities for 1965, since the various com- mittee reports will cover in detail the work of their committee. WINTER LECTURES This year, we had our usual winter lectures program during Janu- ary and February with a special program on February 18th showing pictures of many of the 1964 outstanding gardens of Worcester, which won the Eugene O. Parsons Memorial Awards, followed by the award presentations and a reception for the winners. Then in the Fall, we had two timely demonstrations on the "Pro- pagation of House Plants," and the "Preservation of Flowers". The following lectures were presented this year: January 7 — " Dawn to Dusk" by Carl Scott and Jack Swedberg January 14 — "Gardening Indoors" by Mrs. Ernesta D. Ballard January 21 - "Color in the Garden Throughout the Year" by Heinrick Rohrbach January 28 - "Lilies in New England" by Mrs. Marjorie E. Marshall February 4 — "One Man's Garden" Charles B. Pettes 5 February 11 — They asked for Landscaping Help" Miss Jean Eastman Bennett February 18 — Salute to Worcesters' Gardens and Gardeners Mrs. Robert G. Hess, Chairman February 25 — Flower Arrangements for the Home Mr. Richard V. Salo September 30— 1 1 Propagation of House Plants by Lewis Hodgkinson October 21 - Preservation of Flowers" Mrs. Helen G. Stackhouse GARDEN TOURS The Garden Tours Committee, under the leadership of Mrs. Robert G. Hess arranged for garden tours during May to seventeen gardens in Worcester, Holden and West Boylston. In spite of bad weather, about 300 members and guests visited the various gardens. On July 16, a group visited the Waltham Field Station to see the Ail-American Test Gardens. Next year the committee plan to visit Rose Gardens of Wor- cester County. This was the twenty-first season of the Flower Arrangement class- es under the able instruction of Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton. Classes started on May 6 and ran for eight weeks, well covering the field of Flower Arrangements. This continued to be a popular course and it has been suggested that the fee be raised to $5.00 for nonmembers. The Children's Horticultural Course was continued this year as a one day program on July 26, under the supervision of Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton. This course offers a fine opportunity to learn many facts on conservation and the art of arranging and exhibiting flowers. The Young Peoples Garden Contests were continued this season with many beginners in the smaller gardens. About seventy-five regis- tered in the beginners Vegetable Garden Contest. Again, the season was very dry, but in spite of the lack of rain there were many very good gardens. Strawberry plants and gladiolus bulbs donated by the Norce Gladi- olus Society were supplied to all who requested them. Once more the prize winners, parents, 4-H Leaders were invited to the Chrysenthemum Exhibition and at that time the awards were pre- sented by our Vice-President, Mr. Frederick D. Brown. Rosemary Rice again won a special award of $10.00 for having won a first prize for five years in succession. EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD OF OLD APPLE VARIETIES The Experimental Orchard of Old Apple Varities continues to grow FLOWER ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP CHILDREN'S HORTICULTURAL COURSE YOUNG PEOPLES GARDENS 6 with a full bloom in May and an exceDlent crop of fruit in September. Many requests for scions were sent out in April. There were many calls for fruit of the old varieties which we were able to supply, thanks to the bountiful harvest. Apples were sent to the Mass. Department of Agriculture to be used at the Annual Editors luncheon. Two lots were sent to the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society, one for a bank exhibit and the other, for a month exhibit, at their headquarters in Philadelphia. Three bush- els of fifteen varieties were furnished to the New York New England Apple Institute for an exhibit in New York City. A lot of 29 varieties was supplied to the Connecticut Pomological Society to be used for a display at their 75th Anniversary Meeting in December at Hartford, Connecticut. The highlight of the year, however, was the Annual Reunion held at the orchard in September, which gave our members and friends an opportunity to enjoy the orchard and fruit, and to become better ac- quainted with this project. SCHOLARSHIP This season one scholarship of $300.00 was awarded to James McLain of Holden to help further his education in Horticulture. He is one of the outstanding boys of Worcester County in the Horticultural field. EXHIBITIONS OF 1965 Again the season of 1965 will be remembered as a year of practi- cally no rain during the growing season. In spite of the lack of rain, we had some excellent exhibits ot fruits, flowers and vegetables, but almost no mushrooms. The season will also be remembered as a season of no peaches, due to some unknown cause. The exhibition season opened with the usual Spring Exhibition in March, with the building well filled with execellent gardens, apples, african violets, Easter tables, etc. and the Worcester Garden Club Ex- hibit, "200 Years of Gardens". This season, for the first time, besides the two Paul Revere bowls and Rosettes furnsihed by the Department of Agriculture, two special awards were given for garden displays. One by Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard for excellence in design and consistency, won by the Worces- ter County Landscape Gardeners, the other by Mr. & Mrs. Milton P. Higgins for excellence in suitability and quality of plant material won by Mr. Richard Monette. During the season, we had the regular exhibits of Iris, Roses, Lilies, Hemerocallis, Gladiolus and Dahlias with outstanding displays of these flowers with fine showings of fruits, vegetables and other flowers. The Harvest Exhibition was changed this year to a three day af- fair, October 8, 9 and 10 with special emphasis on Hardy Chrysanthe- mums. In the Main Hall were staged six 100 foot Fall Gardens, with Hardy Chrysanthemums predominating. 7 The season ended with the four day Chrysanthemum Exhibition from November 4 to 7, inclusive. The building was well filled with ex- cellent material with especially large and fine showing of apples, vegetables and plant displays. Two silver bowls were presented by the Department of Agriculture, one to the Worcester County Landscape Gardeners Association for their meritorious garden display on the stage, and the other to the Handy Greenhouses of Holden for their excellent Plant Display. The Department of Agriculture allotted $3,700.00 for premiums, 2 Paul Revere bowls, 2 Silver Bowls and 18 Department rosettes. Thus closed another successful exhibition year due to the fine co-operation of the many exhibitors. Thanks. CHILDRENS EXHIBITS Two children's exhibits were held this year, one on July 24, the other on August 19, with calls for both Juniors and Seniors. Again this year, there were many more Junior exhibitors than Seniors, with more entries and in many cases, of much better quality. Educational Exhibits were also shown in the Spring and November Exhibits, bringing out some interesting displays. ANNUAL REUNION This year for the first time as far as I know, the Annual Reunion was not held in the Spring or at Horticultural Hall with an informal re- ception and dinner, but rather in the Pall, September 18, 1965, at the Experimental Orchard of Old Apple Varieties at North Grafton. A tent was set up across the street from the orchard, where an enjoyable chicken barbecue supper was served to about 250 members and friends. Tours were made before and after the meal through the orchard to see and enjoy many of the old time apple varieties at their best. An oppor- tunity was also had to see some of the other fruits, grapes, various kinds of nuts, etc. that are being grown on the farm. I feel honored to have had the Annual Reunion at our farm and only hope that all who came learned a little more about this project of our Society. MEMBERSHIP In 1965, 80 new members have joined our Society. We have lost by death 20, and those who failed to renew 13. Our present membership is 654 Life Members and 146 Annual, a total of 800, an increase of 37 over 1964. The following is a list of new members for 1965. Mrs. Beulah Allen Mrs. Elaine Auchmoody Mrs. Benjamin Ayres Mr. Carl Bjurman Mrs. F. Turner Blake, Jr. Mrs. L. Russell Blanchard Mrs. O. Frank Burbank, Jr. Mr. Gordon S. Butler Mrs. Persis Carr Mr. John W. Coghlin Mr. Clarence Colby Mrs. Richard O. Gifford Mrs. Ralph F. Gow Mr. Benjamin C. Harris Miss Jennie L. Hendricks Miss Edith Hendricks Mrs. Donald Hight Mr. James T. Horgan Mrs. Archie J. Home Mr. Frederic W. Howe, Jr. Mrs. Vernon E. Kilgour Mr. Richard T. Kleber 8 Mr. Paul J. Cuddy Mr. Merritt E. Cutting Mr. James C. Donnelly Mrs. James C. Donnelly Mr. Walter Easter Mrs. Walter Easter Mrs. Sheila T. Estabrook Miss Alfhild L. Pahlin Mr. Gerald Pales Mrs. Gerald Pales Mrs. Charles R. Pay Mrs. John Piske Miss Helen Pletcher Mrs. Howard Preeman Mrs. Daniel C. Rich Mrs. Chapin Riley Mr. Robert Russell Mrs. Alice Sanford Mrs. Arthur P. Schrader Mr. Howard Senter Mrs. Joseph F. Sherer Mrs. Priscilla A. Sherman Mrs. Elliott B. Knowlton Mrs. James C. Lapery Mr. Armand J. Lapierre Mrs. John W. Lasell Miss Helen MacPherson Mrs. Cornelius L. Maher Mrs. Robert C. McJ ]ee Mrs. Americo J. Mega Mrs. Ralph E. Minckler Mrs. William L. Mitchell Dr. Leonard J. Morse Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen Mrs. Constance Rand Mrs. H. Coryell Rice Mrs. Alexander G. Simonatis Mr. Robert Smiley Mrs. Robert Smiley Mrs. Kenneth Stanton Mrs. Carroll Tucker Mrs. Richard K. Wellington Mrs. Benjamin A. Woster LIPE MEMBERS Mrs. Walter Brenner Mrs. Clarence Chase Mrs. Donald H. Dalbeck, Sr. Mr. Ralph E. Elgh Mr. Robert Harrington Mrs. Robert Harrington Mr. Waldron P. Lojko Mr. Walter Massie Mr. Arson Najarian Mr. Arno Nehrling The following have passed away: Mr. Ralph Keirstead Mr. Ernest Bisson Dr. George Lincoln Miss Ethel E. Treat Mr. Clifford Eldridge Mr. Stanley Hixon Mrs. Joseph H. Greenwood Olive F. Tilton Mrs. Andrew Sigourney Mr. Ernest Bennett December 2, 1965 Mrs. George Keith Mrs. Florence Moulton Mr. Albert Rice Mrs. Ada S. Harris Mrs. George C. Joyce Mr. George Barton Mr. Robert E. Batty Mr. Philip M. Morgan Miss Louise M. Beaumont Mrs. Sylvia McG. Valencia Respectfully submitted, S. Lothrop Davenport Secretary 9 Audit Report November 30, 1965 To the Standing Committee on Finance Worcester County Horticultural Society Worcester, Massachusetts Gentlemen: From an examination of the Bookkeeping and Accounting records maintained by the Treasurer for the WORCESTER COUNTY HORTI- CULTURAL SOCIETY, I have prepared and present herewith the Treasurer's Report with supporting schedules for the year ended November 30, 1965. My examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and included such tests of the records and other auditing procedures as I considered necessary in the circumstances. I have made a review of paid vouchers, cancelled checks and deposit slips. All Savings bank pass books covering the restricted premium funds and other funds were confirmed by inspection. In my opinion, the accompanying Statement of Condition and Treasurer's Report present fairly the financial position of the Worces- ter County Horticultural Society at November 30, 1965 and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Very truly yours, STUART C. OBERIST December 2, 1965 LIST OF SCHEDULES November 30, 1965 Schedule 1 Treasurer's Report for the year ended November 30, 1965 Schedule 2 Operating Expense Schedule 3 Statement of Condition of November 30, 1965 Schedule 4 Restricted Funds 10 Schedule 1 Treasurer's Report— Cash Statement For the Year Ended November 30, 1965 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE, December 31, 1964 $11,378.49 RECEIPTS FROM OPERATIONS Rent from Front Street real estate $39,999.96 Rent of Horticultural Hall, Elm Street 1,165.00 Membership fees 1,200.00 Spring show admissions 3,490.75 Unrestricted Legacy - Phillips 599.26 Other income 133.00 Total receipts from operations 46,587.97 OTHER RECEIPTS Increase of Employees taxes payable 3.33 Accounts payable, November 30, 1965 6,396.42 Total receipts 52,987.72 Total 64,366.21 DISBURSEMENTS FOR OPERATIONS Expenses from Schedule 2 20,921.42 Amount transferred to Invested Funds 5.000.00 Amount transferred to Retirement Fund 500.00 Premiums awarded Spring show $3,192.50 Summer and Fall shows 4,658.35 Children's garden awards 427.00 Total awards 8,277.85 Salaries and Judges fees 6,104.92 Supervision of Children's gardens 301.31 Total operating disbursements 48,105.50 OTHER DISBURSEMENTS Payments of November 30, 1964 Accounts Payable ) 6,342.46 Total disbursements 54,447.96 CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE. November 30, 1965 9.918.25 11 Schedule 2 OPERATING EXPENSES For the Year Ended November 30, 1965 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Educational programs and Winter meetings $502.08 Expense of exhibits 2,432.98 Library 1,434.77 Periodicals 15.50 Publications 211.20 Experimental orchard (net after Sale of Scions) 458.39 Office expense , 1,037.11 Operating expense 741.84 Miscellaneous expense 1,049.28 Insurance 886.68 Light, Heat and Labor 2,716.79 Janitor service 6,027.55 Supervision of Spring show 500.00 Maintenance of Real estate 2,22 9.77 Postage 221.72 Employer's share social security tax 425.76 Total to SCHEDULE 1 $20.921.42 Schedule 3 STATEMENT OF CONDITION NOVEMBER 30, 1965 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash in Bank and on hand $9,968.25 INVESTMENTS Mechanics National Bank, Trust Dept. Principal Account (at cost 11/15/65) $96,923.53 Retirement Funds (in Savings Banks) 8,586.93 Society Funds " M " 15,510.75 Scholarship Funds »' " " 635.90 Total Investments 121.657.11 RESTRICTED PRIZE FUNDS from Schedule 4 Principal Amount 19,000.00 Accumulated interest 5.808.33 Total restricted prize funds 24,808.33 FIXED ASSETS Real estate 508,467.00 Furniture and Fixtures 24.186.88 Total Fixed Assets 532.653.88 TOTAL ASSETS 12 LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $6,396.42 Employees withheld taxes 219.98 Total current liabilities RESERVE FOR INVESTMENTS RESERVE FOR RESTRICTED FUNDS SURPLUS - November 30, 1965 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS Respectfully submitted, FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Treasurer Schedule 4 RESTRICTED FUNDS For the Year Ended November 30, 1965 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Interest Interest Balance Balance Principal Dec. 1, Interest Awards and Nov. 30, Fund Amount 1964 Earned Disbursements 1965 Bigelow $1,000. $326.16 $59.61 $34.00 $351.77 Bishop 500. 101.06 29.80 15.50 115.36 Blake 1,000. 409.15 58.36 14.00 453.51 Bullock 1,000. 253.30 59.61 20.00 292.91 Coulson 1,000. 225.97 58.34 14.50 269.81 Dewey 1,000. 92.92 58.36 151.28 Draper 300. 159.29 17.90 5.00 172.19 Eames 500. 94.35 29.80 7.50 116.65 Cage 5,000. 1,472.32 291.82 170.00 1,594.14 Hadwen 1,000 322.66 58.36 15.50 365.52 Hobbs 5,000. 1,070.07 298.10 108.00 1,260.17 Lincoln 1,000. 219.85 59.61 279.46 Morse 500. 99.81 29.80 12.50 117.11 McWilliam 200. 214.95 11.66 226.61 Baker 0. 96.34 54.50 41.84 TOTALS $19,000. $5,06186 $1,217.47 $471.00 $5,808.33 All of the Above Accounts are Invested in local Mutual Savings Bank $6,616.40 121,657.11 24,808.33 536,005.73 689.087.57 13 Report of the Librarian Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: It is with a great deal of satisfaction that I can now say the Library is fully catalogued. A sign has been erected outside the Chestnut Street entrance announcing the opening of the Library to the public and giving the hours. Miss Manks has turned in her final report and Mrs. Sandberg is now in the process of making a shelf list, of all the books in our collection, which is to be stored in a safe place. We have purchased a few new books this year, but the largest number that has been added is from the estate of Mrs. Fanny P. In- man, 179 books in all. Although this was a very wonderful gift, we found it quite expensive to catalogue and process each book. Other people that have given gifts to the Library are Mr. Frederick D. Brown, Mr. Armand Benoit, Mrs. Roger Heald, Mrs. Bertha Denny and Edwin Proctor. The major project for this year was the installation of some 16 new spot lights in the Library. They have been strategically placed so the greatest part of the light falls on the books. It makes a vast improvement in the room and makes the books more interesting. The Library Committee has taken over the project that was start- ed by the late Eugene Parsons, of refinishing the portraits that hang on the walls of our building. Six of the portraits have already been cleaned and restored by descendants of the individuals. We are hop- ing that more members will come forward to help out with this pro- ject. If you don't have an ancestor, you could adopt one. I have a list of all the portraits and the cost of restoring each. In closing may I say that I feel there has been an upward trend in the use of the Library and am sure that when the list of books is mailed out to the schools, in this area, it will become even more popular. Respectfully submitted, FAYRE L. NASON, Librarian December 2, 1966 ******** *** ********************** Report of Judge of Plants and Flowers Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society In spite of the drought this past growing season, our shows were of no less quality than those held during more normal weather condi- tions. To be able to exhibit such good plant materials in the face of such adverse conditions is certainly a commendation to our exhibi- tors. They had to be brave as well as good this past season! 14 The only instances where quality was down a bit was some of the miscellaneous entries for which there was no specific calls. If ex- hibitors have things they'd like to show, but for which there is no call in the premium 1st, make an extra effort that these be of good quality. It is better not to display at all than to display your material just to fill space. We stressed, in the past season, that all entries be properly labeled. This is according to the rules and regulations in the premium book, not only for the good of our own members, but for the good of the viewing public. They should be able to look at an entry and be able to identify what they are viewing; if they can't, then the society is not informing nor educating the public. ..after all, this is one of the purposes of the Society in having their flower shows. We need a stricter control of keeping viewers out of the hall while the judging is going on so the judges don't have to ask people to please move. For some shows the time alloted for judging is too short, while for others it is sufficient. This might be "thrashed out" sometime in the Exhibitions Committee meetings. How to encourage more people to exhibit is a problem. This is a major problem, I believe, and should be seriously thought out and dis- cussed in the Exhibition Committee meetings. A few exhibitors have said that they's rather receive ribbons as awards than the small money awards. ..the ribbons they can accumulate and exhibit on their walls at home. They are lasting momentos of their efforts. Such money awards are spent and leave nothing. Of course, exhibits such as the gardens and other like entries, which obviously have cost the exhibitor a great dea 1 in time and money, should receive money as well as some sort of visual record of their efforts. We might consider this thought of ribbons vs. money in the Exhibitions Committee meetings. Perhaps ribbons might be one factor in attracting more exhibitors. I'm sure that many more factors are involved and will have to be explored. The judges feel that there was more quality displayed in the Children's Exhibits this season than last and hope that this will con- tinue. We should insist that the premium list rules and regulations be strictly adhered to in the Children's Exhibits, as well as the adults, for the discipline and training involved. If they are to be adult exhibi- tors some day then they should start being trained now to exhibit correctly. It is just as easy to adopt good habits as it is bad habits; it's just a matter of getting started correctly. Bad habits are hard to break and may induce an exhibitor to cease exhibiting when he finally realizes that he's not making progress. We want to encourage exhibi- itors not discourage them. As this is my last year as judge of plants and flowers, I would like to extend my good wishes to whoever my successor will be, and offer any help that may be of value to him in carrying out his assign- ment. It's been a rewarding and educational experience for me, as I'm sure it will be for judges in coming years. I especially want to thank Mrs. Robert G. Hess, Mr. Davenport, Fayre Nason, and Ed Herron for all their patience, advice and assistance. Respectfully submitted, LEWIS A. HODGKINSON December 2, 1965 Judge of Plants and blowers 15 Report of Judge of Fruit Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: At the conclusion of this past fruit growing year, the season's rainfall was seventeen (17) inches below normal, the lowest in his- tory. This low precipitation, coupled with the previous two years, did not seem to adversely effect size and quality of fruit exhibited at the various shows. The past spring, apple bloom throughout the county came nearly ten days early with unusual splendor. The dry weather conditions re- sulted in a good fruit set. Strawberries and raspberries yielded heav- ily and the fruit was generally excellent. Peach harvest, due to a late spring frost which killed fruit buds in the dormant stage, resulted in a blank crop throughout Massachu- setts. By and large, to sumarize the fruit harvest year, it was better than average in quality and quantity. The summer fruit exhibits in the hall were few but excellent in quality. The September and November shows brought out more classes and competition was keen, especially the apple calls. S. L. Davenport was awarded the Department of Agriculture Rosette for an excellent fruit display in the November Show. Helen Chase was also awarded a Rosette for an outstanding Or- namental Ground display in the last show. The major fruit exhibitions were S. L. Davenport, Keown Or- chards, K.G.A. Andersson, Sidney Wheeler, Kentuck Farms and Joseph P. Cummings. This past August I was fortunate in being chosen a Member of a 27 person team of Agricultural Ambassadors touring Europe. I spent ten days in Russia and was especially interested in their fruit grow- ing. We were shown the best of orchards but I truthfully can say that none of their fruit compated in quality with that shown in this Soci- ety. Most of the apples at the markets were green or only a blush of red. It was again a pleasure to serve as your Fruit Judge. Respectfully submitted, S. JAMES MISTARK, Judge of Fruit December 2, 1965 16 Report of Judge of Vegetables Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: It must have been the weather that kept several of last years ex- hibitors from showing vegetables this year. At least I hope it was the weather! It seemed to me that the number of exhibits in the early part of the season was considerably below the corresponding period in 1964 but the two final shows had a gratifying increase. All of the material displayed was of excellent quality and I wish to congratulate the exhibitors on their ability to produce such material under the extremely adverse weather in 1965. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD L. BORGGAARD, Judge of Vegetables December 2, 1965 ********************************** Report of Judge of Flower Arrangements Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Flower Arrangements and Table Decorations were excellent this year. For most shows the number of entries was greatly increased. Much of this new interest I'm sure was due to the encouragement given exhibitors by Mrs. Lewis Brotherton. Several times it was necessary to ask for additional funds as the number of entries had more than doubled on several occasions. The quality and variety of the exhibits was very encouraging. Exhibitors followed the theme presented very well in general. There are undoubtably many more persons who would be interest- ed in exhibiting, thus continuation and expension of this years pub- licity would be very beneficial. I was pleased to judge the ten shows this year and my thanks to the many able judges who assisted. Respectfully submitted, RICHARD W. BEMIS Judge of Flower Arrangements December 2, 1965 17 Report of Judge of Wild Flowers Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This past season with more classes offered of wild flowers in collections where they have been named and displayed in separate vases rather than used only for arrangements and artistic effects, a better showing of our native flora was realized than in several recent years. Thought and care in naming varieties was very evident this year. The rules of conservation regarding showing no very rare vari- eties were well complied with in most cases. One notable exception was the sho/sing of a vase of very rare and beautiful Large Purple Fringed Orchids. The exhibitor was innocent of deliberately refuting the rules. It is my belief that there is much interest in knowledge regarding the late summer and fall species as well as those that bloom in the spring and early summer. In our schedule the last call for named vari- eties was July 23rd. I feel strongly that the call for ten vases of named varieties should be in the Gladiolus Show and the Dahlia Show along with the calls for arrangements of wild flowers. If we are anxious to improve our public image as an educational society we should not overlook any opportunities. Surely we can do a better job of educating our exhibitors and the general public visiting our shows by taking more concern regarding the showing, naming and classifying of our native plants. We should make more of an effort to educate from the conservation standpoint. I visualize a few small special exhibits entered under carefully controlled conditions by re- sponsible people showing rare varieties of plants pointing out possi- bly why they are rare and what can be done to help conserve them. I want to make special reference to an extremely interesting ex- hibit of "waifs" entered by Merritt Cutting of South Barre and col- lected from the wool waste dumps of that town. I hope this type of an exhibit is repeated next year in more detail. This exhibit helped to clarify how weeds sprad throughout the world. Plants growing here in Worcester County as "waifs" in these dumps are natives of India, Australia, South America, our own Southwest and other parts of the world and once introduced here may die out in some cases or become the future pests we will have to contend with in gardening. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE H. PRIDE Judge of Wild Flowers December 2, 1965 ****************** *************** Report of Workshop Supervisor Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This past year working with the Workshop group was a little un- 18 usual in as much as the classes were limited to twenty-five. The pur- pose of this restriction was to give more personalized instruction and possibly produce more qualified exhibitors. I am sorry to report, how- ever, this size limitation was not overly successful. Disappointment was expressed by approximately fifty women who wanted to register after our announced closing date. In an attempt to continually improve the Workshop, I would like to suggest we raise the registration fee from $2.00 to $5.00. I feel this will discourage anyone from joining the group who will not or cannot progress from the instruction to a point where they can ex- hibit to the overall credit of the Society. This increase should not effect the majority of the women as they take the instruction very seriously and honestly wish to become competent flower arrangers. Once again, in behalf of the class and myself, I wish to thank Mr. Davenport and the Society for their cooperation and the opportunity for another successful Workshop. December 2, 1965 ********************************* Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The children's course this year was by far the largest in our his- tory. Forty-seven youngsters registered for the instruction, most of them coming from 4H Clubs and Girl Scout organizations in neighbor- ing towns. This group participation was most encouraging as these children use this experience and knowledge to full advantage when they participate in their own club activities. These organizations have been placing far more emphasis on flower arranging over the past several years and this is very obvious in visiting their annual fairs and shows. By properly instructing these children at this early stage, the Society is preparing the foundation for future members and exhibitors, as well as protecting the quality of future exhibits. It is to our overall advantage to continue this work and it is indeed a shame there is not more representation from the families of present Society members. It was indeed a pleasure working with this group as there was a genuine interest in conservation, horticulture and flower arranging, facts of which were thoroughly covered in the instruction. Respectfully submitted, KATHERINE BROTHERTON Workshop Supervisor Report of Children's Conservation Course Supervisor Respectfully submitted, December 2, 1965 KATHERINE BROTHERTON Workshop Supervisor 19 Report of the Library Committee Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Library Committee has met twice a month throughout the year except in July and August. We are pleased to report that the cataloguing of the books is fin- ished. The books are all listed in the files with Library of Congress Cards and properly placed on the shelves. This has been quite an undertaking and it would have been im- possible to have had it as well done without the advice and help of Miss Dorothy Manks. She has sent us a full report and helpful suggestions for future reference. Miss Manks mentioned particularly the interest and co-oper- ation given her by Mrs. Nason and Mrs. Sandberg. We hope to keep Miss Manks on in an advisory capacity. A shelf list of our books is being drawn up, copies of which will will be sent to college libraries in this vicinity and to the libraries of of the towns in Worcester County, hoping that this will further the use- fulness of the library. We have been the fortunate recipients of a Webster Unabridged Dictionary and stand through the generosity of Mr. Edwin Proctor. The new lights are a great improvement and are much appreciated. Now that our books are more available, we hope that the members of the Society will make more use of the Library, either by taking out what books they wish to read, or by enjoying the books and magazines in our beautiful room. Respectfully submitted FREDERICK D. BROWN. Chairman Library Committee December 2, 1965 Report of the Garden Committee Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: During Garden Week from May 17th through May 22nd, 18 gardens were open from 2 to 5 p.m. in Worcester, West Boylston and Holden. The largest attendance was on Wednesday, when at least 150 of our members and their guests visited the gardens. It is estimated that dur- ing the week, attendance was around 350 people. The committee feels that the venture achieved its purpose , successfully bringing the activ- ities of the Society before the public and giving our members a spec- ial privilege. 20 The visit to the Waltham Field Station in July was attended by around 40 members, out of town tours are difficult to set up but we shall persist and work out a better system. In addition to the two formal tours, the chairman's garden was open and 60 to 70 people visited it. In July, 4 African visitors were conducted on a tour of local gardens as a community service. For 1966, we are in the process of planning a "Rose Week" in June, during which several gardens will be visited to be followed perhaps by a visit to The Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens in Hartford. The committee has been asked to help plan the garden visits for the coming International Lily Society Meeting in Worcester next July. December 2, 1865 *********** * * * * * *********** * * * * * * * Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society This beautiful building is beginning to show its age and from time to time will require major repairs. This year it was the roof over this auditorium; next the building inspectors required certain repairs to the elevators; when the new lights were installed in the Library it became necessary to repair and whiten the ceilings which in turn made it necessary to whiten the ceiling in the secretary's office. The roof on the storage building west of the parking lot has been leaking for several years, getting worse all the time, so your commit- tee consulted roofing companies for the best solution. It was found the the soft Pennsylvania slate was crumbling so it was decided to re- place it with a first grade asphalt shingle. These shingles are guar- anteed for 20 years. The new lawn on the Chestnut Street side of the parking lot was fertilized six times during the season but the drought and resulting water restrictions caused considerable injury. It is hoped sufficient water will be available next year to make it a first class lawn. The lights in the building went out several times during the Spring Show, caused by the over loading of the lines. Electricians are checking the original wiring of the building and will soon recommend a solution. They are also going to suggest methods for floodlighting the parking lot. The general maintenance of the building and equipment has been carried on as usual. The Elm Street side of the property remains a problem which has not been solved to everybody's satisfaction. Being the north side of the building, it is shaded all day. This limits the plant material that Respectfully submitted, ELIZA C. HESS, Chairman 21 will grow there. If any member has any practical suggestions for these plantings, your building committee will be very glad to consider them. Respectfully submitted, A. J. HUEY HERBERT E. BERG ERNEST HANSEN Building Committee December 2, 1965 ******** ********** **************** Report of the Finance Committee To the Board of Trustees of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: During 1965, your Finance Committee has approved all bills pre- sented to it for payment by the various committees. For the most part these were within the Budget as adopted at the beginning of the year. We were, however, confronted with a few problems that were not fully anticipated. The repairing of the roof, the repairs to the elevator and the painting of the Library ceiling were not in the budget but were approved by us as essential to the up keep of the building. We also gave our tentative approval to the lighting of the Library but have not as yet been presented with a bill. We have also discussed the rewir- ing of the entire building in 1966 which will undoubtedly be a major expense. Your committee has reexamined our insurance program and we be- lieve that through certain protective measurers that the annual pre- mium will be reduced by approximately 25%. The Investment Management Account continues to grow through additions to the fund as well as by appreciation of assets. The value of the fund at cost is $96,923.53 with a market value in excess of $106,000. Respectively submitted, PHILLIP M. PURRINGTON Chairman, Finance Committee December 2, 1965 22 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Offered by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1965 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES of the WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY for the Year 1965 PRESIDENT LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR. VICE-PRESIDENTS Paxton ARTHUR D. KEOWN Wilkinsonville FREDERICK D. BROWN Webster Arnold J. Banning Ralph C. Breed George J. Moore, Sr. Carl A. Ottoson Edwin W. Proctor George H. Pride Gustaf C. Nelson Ernest Hansen Archibald J. Huey Robert S. Illingworth Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Harvie E. G. Channin PHILIP M. PURRINGTON, Grafton SECRETARY S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, No. Grafton TREASURER FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Auburn LIBRARIAN FAYRE L. NASON, No. Grafton TRUSTEES Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Myron F. Converse Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Allen W. Hixon H. Ladd Plum ley Leslie E. Winter Dr. Burton N. Gates Richard N. Symonds Alfred N. Whiting Armand A. Benoit Earl T. Harper Harold S. Bowker Arthur J. O'Mara Dorothy Salter Mrs. Robert Stoddard Mr. Charles van Ravenswaay Everett Hutchins Asa Bartlett William Hodge Mrs. Robert G. Hess Herbert E. Berg Ernest Hansen, 1965 Mrs. Marjorie Lodding, 1961 NOMINATING COMMITTEE George H. Pride, 1966 JUDGES Flower Arrangements: Richard Bemis, Spencer Wild Flowers: George H. Pride, Worcester Plants and Flowers: Lewis A. Hodgkinson, Oakham Fruits: S. James Mistark, Grafton Vegetables: Howard L. Borggaard, Worcester Mushrooms: (to be appointed) library committee Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Fay re L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-off. membership committee Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Myron Converse Mrs. Roger Heald Rev. John Philbrick horticultural scholarship committee Edwin W. Proctor Russell Nadeau George H. Pride Linwood M. Erskine, Jr., President S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary medal committee Pres. Allen W. Hixon winter meetings committee Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Stanley Morton COMMITTEE ON FRUITS Earl T. Harper CHILDREN'S GARDENS AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Myron Converse STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Philip M. Purrington BUILDING COMMITTEE Ernest Hansen PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Arthur J. O'Mara Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Linwood M. Erskine, Ji Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. Lewis Hastings S. James Mistark Frederick D. Brown Ralph C. Breed Archibald J. Huey Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Elna Fuller Frederick D. Brown Everett Hutchins Gustaf C. Nelson Herbert E. Berg Mrs. Dorothy Salter Marjorie Inman E. Sumner Thayer Mrs. Glenn McLain Frederick D. Brown Herbert E. Berg . Waldren Lojko s. Laurence Barrington Armand A. Benoit Carl A. Ottoson Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. Chas. Fitzpatrick George J. Moore, Sr. Joseph F. Cummings, Sr. Richard Salo ARRANGEMENTS AND EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Arthur J. O'Mara Lewis A. Hodgkinson Frederick D. Brown Arnold J. Banning Dorothy I. Comins Mrs. Myron Converse Mrs. E. Claire Butler Mrs. Bert Dickinson Arthur D. Keown Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Arthur Turnbull Mrs. Ernest Handy Mrs. Robert Milton HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Burrill Josephs Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Mrs. Stanley Morton Mrs. John Philbrick Mrs. Ralph C Breed GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert G. Hess, Chaii Allen L. Estabrook, Chair. Mrs. E. Claire Butler Mrs. Allen L. Estabrook GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Mrs. Horace Gooch Mrs. Howard B. Jefferson Mr. John Herron Mrs. Lewis Hodgkinson Mr. John F. Reynders Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard RULES MUST BE READ CAREFULLY GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Strict conformity to the Regulations and Rules will be expected and required, as well for the benefit of exhibitors as for the convenience of the Officers of the Society. 2. Every Exhibit entered in a class of named varieties should be correctly named. 3. All articles offered for premiums must remain within the Hall throughout the hours of Exhibition, unless special permis- sion for their removal shall be granted by the Committee on Exhibition, etc. 4. No person shall make more than one entry of the same variety or be awarded more than one premium under the same number, unless restriction is released in that call. 5. The Judges may correct, before the close of any Exhibi- tion, awards made by them, if satisfied that such were erroneous. 6. The cards of exhibitors competing for premiums shall be reversed and remain so until after premiums are awarded. 7. Competitors are expected to conform strictly to the con- ditions under which articles are invited. Evasion or violation of them may be reported to the Trustees for future disqualifica- tion of the offender. 8. In all Exhibits of Roses, minimum length of stem to be 6 inches except Flower Arrangement and miniatures. 9. AH articles for exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 1:30 o'clock unless otherwise specified. Otherwise they will be ruled out. Between 1:30 and 3 o'clock the Hall will be in exclusive charge of the Committee on Arrangements and Exhibitions. Open to the public from 3 to 8:30 o'clock except Chrysanthemum Exhibition from 5 to 9 p.m. 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members only. 10. Competition for premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibition shall have been grown by the competitors, for at least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 4 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 11. After the articles are arranged they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the Exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 12. 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 speci- mens shown ; and in no case can other varieties than those named in the schedule be substituted. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without deli- berate purpose. 14. The Committee on Arrangements has power to change the time of exhibition for any article, if an earlier or later season renders such change desirable. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appellations such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibiting the same variety of Fruit or Vegetable, under different names, or exhibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the object and rules of the Society, may be debarred from competing for the Society's premiums until reinstated. 16. Competitors will be required to furnish information as to their mode of cultivation, and to present specimens for trial and examinations, if requested. 17. In all exhibitions of Cut Flowers for competition, the number of blooms, clusters, sprays or spikes shown is not re- stricted except that it is expected the exhibitor shall use only a sufficient number to make a wrell-balanced display. All shall be of one color and of one variety in the same vase, except Dis- plays, Vases, Baskets, Standards, or otherwise specified in the schedule. The Judge will consider the quality of the flowers rather than the quantity. 18. The Judges may subdivide classes if conditions warrant. 19651 RULES AND REGULATIONS 5 19. jgp33 The Judges are authorized by the Trustees to invite the assistance of competent and discreet persons in the discharge of their duties. 20. No Judge shall require anything of competitors respect- ing their exhibits which is not distinctly specified in the schedule. 21. In Table Decorations, collections and displays of Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Vases, and Baskets, where the number of exhibits exceeds the number of premiums offered, the Judge may award prizes to any worthy exhibits not receiving a premium. 22. All premiums that are not claimed within one year after the close of the official year will be forfeited to the Society. 23. U. P. Hedrick's "Fruits of New York," and S. A. Beach's "The Apples of New York," will guide the Judge of Fruits in his decisions upon matters at issue. Totty's Catalogue, George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., Catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. 24. No artificial plants, flowers, or foliage preserved or altered by any process shall be exhibited at any show of this Society, except for a special purpose and with the consent of the show management. 25. While the Society will take reasonable precautions for the safety of the property of exhibitors, it will be responsible in no case for any loss or damage that may occur. Definition of Terms Collection: An assemblage of a number of kinds or varieties of flowers, plants, fruits and/or vegetables in one exhibit, the speci- fic number and sorts of which should be regulated by the flower show schedule. Quality, variety, rarity, effectiveness and range of the particular group as well as horticultural perfection are considered in judging collections. Size of collection, without other qualifications, is unimportant. Display: The term generally used for a group of flowers, fruits and/or vegetables, sometimes plants, covering a definite space or containing a definite number of specimens, or both, arranged to create an artistic effect. It is judged both for quality of 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 materials and artistic effect. The term should be used rather than "collection" where artistic effect is stressed. Kind: Genus. Type. The Royal Horticultural Society considers that for horticultural exhibitions and for general gardening use, two terms only are necessary to designate plant material: Kind and variety. This ruling has much to recommend it. Kinds are such separate genera as peaches, apples, plums; peas, carrots, cabbages; roses, chrysanthemums, phloxes. Different types of the same genus are also considered as kinds for exhibition pur- poses, as snap beans and lima beans; dark grapes and white grapes. Their rule book says: "As a general rule, for the purposes of exhibiting, all natural genera are kinds, and all variations within a genus are varieties." They make some exceptions which do not apply especially to us. Variety: Variety as generally used in flower shows is a horti- cultural term used to designate a named species, hybrid or other horticultural development of a genus. Example: Golden Queen Tomato. See also kind. Used botanically, it is a division of a species, as Campanula Carpatica alba. Here Campanula is the genus, telling us that it is one of the bellflowers. Carpatica is the species, indicating that this particular group comes from the Carpathian mountains, and alba (meaning white) is the variety name. Clone (Clon) : Group, variety or variation of plants propagated by asexual or vegetative parts. Such races may not "come true" from seed. The horticultural varieties of roses, apples, oranges, strawberries and carnations are clones ; also the cultivated forms of daylilies and plantain-lily (hosta or funkia) that do not pro- duce seeds. Clone or clon is a horticultural rather than a taxo- nomic term. Scale of Points Cut Flowers and Wild Flowers. — Quality of blooms (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 20 " 1965] RULES AND REGULATIONS 7 Number of varieties 15 Properly named 15 " Lilies. — Size and color of bloom 35 points Number of perfect flowers and buds on stem 35 Arrangement 15 " Properly named 15 " Baskets, Standards and Displays. — Quality (including condition and value) 50 points Arrangement 35 " Variety 15 " Collections. — Quality (including condition and value) 45 points Arrangement 25 Variety 30 Table Decoration. — Design 20 points Relation 20 Color 20 " Perfection 20 Condition 5 " Distinction 15 " Table Decoration — Special Occasion or Title. — Design 20 points Relation 15 " Color 10 Perfection 10 Suitability 15 Condition 15 " Distinction 15 " Flower Arrangements. — Design 20 points Color 10 " Suitability 20 Distinction 15 " Originality 10 Condition 20 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The following is a list of the Special Funds of the Worcester County Horticultural Society the income of which is devoted to the purpose stated. The date prefixed to each indicates the year in which the fund was established. 1888. Francis Henshaw Dewey Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for the purchase of books. 1898. Williams Eames Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for the promotion of apple culture. 1906. Frederick A. Blake Fund. $1,000.00. Income only to be used in providing Medals to be awarded to the originators of new varieties of Fruits or Flowers, preference always being given to residents of Worcester County. In case that the Worcester County Horticultural Society does not find occasion to award medals for New Fruits or Flowers, the said income may be used for special premiums for Orchids or other choice Greenhouse Plants and Flowers. 1907. Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious exhibits of Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables. 1922. Edwin Draper Fund. $300.00. Income to be used for prizes for Horticultural exhibitions held under the direction of said Society. 1924. Miss Frances Clary Morse Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1937. George and Belle McWilliam Fund. $200.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1939. The Coulson Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Flowers. 1943. G. A. Bigelow Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious garden grown exhibits of Roses. 1965] RULES AND REGULATIONS 9 1949. Mabel Knowles Gage Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious Thanksgiving Tables. 1955. Chandler Bullock Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for prizes for Small Fruits. 1957. Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for prizes for Lilies. 1958. Samuel T. and Anna N. W. Hobbs Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for the promotion of children's interest in Horticulture. 1959. Edward Winslow Lincoln Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for Scholarship Fund. Flowers, Plants, Fruits and Vegetables 1965 l^gT The Committee on Arrangements and Exhibitions would direct the earnest attention of the Judge to Rule 13. 13. The Judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens and may correct any errors that they think were without deliber- ate purpose. Special Rules 1. Exhibitors should have all specimens correctly and legibly named, notice of which will be taken by the judges in awarding the premiums. 2. While it is expected that exhibitors will take pains to correctly name their exhibits, the judges will not ex- clude an exhibit for mistake in nomenclature. 3. In all exhibits of lilies the pollen may be removed. 4. In all exhibits of wild flowers only those falling in groups ii and iii of the hadwen botanical club leaflet may BE SHOWN. Wild flowers under cultivation may not be SHOWN IN THIS CLASS. 10 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 A. At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one- third FROM GROUP II. B. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the hadwen botanical CLUB SHOWING FLOWERS NOT TO BE EXHIBITED. By vote of the trustees, all entries must be made by Exhibitor to the Secretary and all cards made out by him or his assistants. Seedlings may be exhibited at any show and will receive appro- priate recognition. Spring Exhibition Friday, March 5, 3 to 5 p.m. Opening Friday, March 5, 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 12 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 8, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Notify Secretary four weeks in advance for space All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Friday, The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has alloted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,500.00 of the premiums awarded on the list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Mass. Dept. of Agri- culture, awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Dept. of Agriculture Rosettes awarded to outstanding exhibits. TWO SPECIAL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR GARDEN DISPLAYS : 1. For excellence in design and consistency award presented by Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard. 2. For excellence in suitability and quality of plant material — award presented by Mr. and Mrs. Milton P. Higgins. Garden Displays: I Exhibitors occupying approximately 400 square feet. No restrictions. $600.00 will be available for each. II Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. No restrictions. $525.00 will be available for each. Ill Exhibitions in West Hall. $700.00 may be used for prizes. No restrictions. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design and consistency to scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 25 Color harmony 10 " Seasonability 10 " Quality and suitability of accessories 10 Charm and atmosphere 10 " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " 100 points 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Premiums will be awarded on a point system. "Prize money for Garden Displays I, II, and III above is based upon $1.50 per square foot: for example ... a 400 ft. display at $1.50 per square foot makes a top prize money of $600.00 provided the display is judged to receive 100 points. If a display is judged to receive 90 points, then the prize money awarded for that display will be 90% of $600 which figures $540. If another display receives 80 points, for example, he will receive 80% of $600 which is $480, etc." Special Displays: IV Plant Displays — Commercial 300.00 — Home Grown 200.00 V Cut Flowers 75.00 VI African Violets No. 1 Display, not over 25 square feet 100.00 may be used No. 2 Display, not over 15 square feet 50.00 " " " No. 3 Three Specimen Plants 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 VII Carnations 150.00 VIII Fruit 250.00 IX Spring Bulbs: 1. One 8-inch pot Daffodils 5.00 4.00 2. One 8-inch pot Hyacinths 5.00 4.00 3. One 8-inch pot Tulips 5.00 4.00 4. One Pot other Spring Bulbs 5.00 4.00 X Educational Exhibits: No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. No. 3. Club or group. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. XI Table Decoration and Arrangements: No. 1. "Easter Table" Spring flowers used with a definite feeling of Easter (formal or informal). Table setting for four. Sixty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary one week in advance. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 13 No. 2. "Springtime" Flower arrangement or compo- sition using spring flowers. Any choice of foliage may be used. Niches optional. Back-drops suggested if niches are used. Thirty-five dollars to be used for prizes. Call the Secretary one week in advance. Worcester Garden Club Exhibit — "200 Years of American Gardens" AFRICAN VIOLET EXHIBITION in co-operation with WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY VIOLET HIGHWAYS The Sixth BAY STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Show April 30 and May 1, 1965 Horticultural Hall, Worcester, Mass. SHOW SCHEDULE Classes 1 through 23 and Class 27 must be single crown plants. SECTION I: Specimen Plants — Single Blossoms Pinks — all shades Purples and Blues Whites, Cream, Blush Reds, Maroons, Burgundy Lavenders and Orchids Bicolors (2 hues or shades of 1 color) Multi-color (2 or more different colors) Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 SECTION II Class 8 : Class 9 : Class 10: Class 11: Class 12: Class 13: Class 14: Class 15: Specimen Plants — Double Blossoms Pink — all shades Dark Blues and Purples Medium and Light Blues Whites, Cream, Blush Reds, Maroons, Burgundy Lavenders and Orchids Bicolors (2 hues or shades of 1 color) Multi-color (2 or more different colors) SECTION III: Class 16 Class 17 Class 18 Class 19 Class 20 Class 21 SECTION Class 22 Class 23 Class 24 Class 25 Specimen Plants — May be Single or Double Blossoms Miniatures (plants not over 6 inches) Semi-Miniatures (plants not over 8 inches) Amazons, duPonts, Supremes Variegated foliage, Albinos Sports (see Rule 15) Jumbos — plants 16 inches and over IV : Specimen Plants — May be Single or Double Blossoms Novice Class : Members who are exhibiting in the Bay State show for the first time may enter this class. Collection of three registered, different named plants for African Violet Society Gold and Purple awards (see rule 16) Specimen Seedlings : Specimen Plant African Violet specie (S. Grotei. S. Tongwensis et) 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 Class 26: Other Gesneriads SECTION V: Specimen Plants — May be Single or Double Blossoms Class 27: Specimen plants, all varities any types, exhibited by non members. SECTION VI: Arrangements Classes Class 28: "Silver Springs" Under water arrangement. Class 29: "East Meets West" Arrangement in an oriental container. Class 30: "Welcome Traveler" Arrangement of cut blooms and foliage suitable for indoor decoration such as mantle or table arrangement. Class 31: "Cradle of Liberty" Arrangement in an antique container. SECTION VII: Artistic Classes Class 32: "Open Road" Arrangement suggesting a mode of transportation. Class 33: "Cape Cod" Arrangement suggesting the seashore. Class 34: "Hawaii Calls" Planting in or using shell, coral or natural sponge. Class 35: "The Ozarjts" Planting: in or using weathered wood or driftwood. Class 36: "Roadside Shrine" Planting in or using a figurine depicting a religious theme. RULES FOR HORTICULTURAL ENTRIES: 1. Entries must be made between 3:00 and 9:00 P.M. Thurs- day, April 29, or from 8:00 to 9:30 A.M. Friday, April 30, 1965. Judging will start promptly at 10:30 A.M. on Fridav, April 30. 2. Plants arriving too late to be entered will be shown for exhibit only. 3. Only clean, healthy plants will be accepted and must have been in the hands of the exhibitor at least three months. 4. An exhibitor can enter only one plant of each variety in classes 1-25 but may enter as many different named varities in each class as she/he desires. 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 5. Each variety must be correctly named or subject to correc- tion by Classification Committee. 6. Exhibitors are to print their names on adhesive tape and attach to bottom of pot. 7. For uniformity ALL pots should be covered with aluminum foil, dull side out. 8. All plants entered in Classes 1 through 24 and Class 27 must be single crowned plants. 9. If an entry is not entered by the owner, the name of such person making the entry must be on the back of the entry tag. 10. Only blue ribbon winners in classes 1-26 will be eligible to receive special awards. 11. The Society will afford all possible protection to exhibits but will not be responsible for any loss or damage. 12. The show will be judged on the merit basis and the decision of the judges will be final. 13. All members of the BAY STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY will be permitted to enter any of the classes except Class 27. Non-members only will be permitted to enter plants in Class 27. 14. All entries must be removed from 5 :30 to 7:00 P.M. Satur- day, May 1. Plants CANNOT be removed before show clos- ing time. 15. Entries in the Sport Class, #20, are eligible for Award Ribbons only which will be counted for Sweepstakes. Entries in this class are NOT eligible for any Honor Awards. 16. Rules for African Violet Society of America, Inc. Gold and Purple Rosette Awards. Open to National members only. a. The Gold Rosette may be awarded to the best collection of three registered, different named varities of African Violets scoring 90-100 points. The Worcester County Horticultural Society will award a Certificate of Merit. b. The Purple Rosette may be awarded to the second best collection of three registered, different named varieties of African Violets scoring 90-100 points. c. Blue Ribbons in this class may be counted on the number for Sweepstakes. d. The winner of the Gold Rosette will be awarded the 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 17 OLGA MacLEAN award — a Paul Revere Bowl. e. Plants entered in Class 23 must show registration numbers. f. These collections will not be eligible for any other awards. RULES FOR ARRANGEMENT and ARTISTIC CLASSES 1. Niches are the following sizes: Large: 20" wide, 18" deep, 22" high Small: 10" wide, 12" deep, 15" high Reservation for size or sizes desired must be made by April 27, 1965, through Mrs. Frank L. Davis, 237 Main Street, Walpole, Mass. 2. In Arrangement Classes, no entry with a living plant is an arrangement. Cut African Violet blossoms must be used as the focal point of the design. 3. In Artistic Classes, one or more blooming African Violet plants must be featured, and planned in a pleasing design with other accessories. 4. Other flowers, foliage, dried material and accessories per- mitted unless otherwise specified. 5. No artificial material allowed. No material under State Con- servation control can be used. (Dogwood, Lady Slipper, May- flower, Jack in the Pulpit and Rhodora). 6. Plants for decoratives classes may be obtained at any time prior to entry. Pots and mechanics must be concealed. POINTS NECESSARY FOR AWARDS Blue ribbon or 1st 90-100 points Red Ribbon or 2nd 80- 89 points White ribbon or 3rd 70- 79 points SCALE OF POINTS FOR JUDGING SPECIMEN PLANTS: (Classes 1-27) Leaf pattern (symetry of plant) 30 points Floriferousness (quantity of bloom according to variey) 25 points Condition (cultural perfection; freedom from diseases, insects and marred foliage) 20 points Size of bloom (according to variety) 15 points Color (color of bloom according to variety) 10 points Total 100 points 18 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 SCALE OF POINTS FOR JUDGING AFRICAN VIOLET ARRANGEMENTS: (Classes (28-31) Design 35 points Color Combination 20 points Distinction and originality 15 points Relation to container 10 points Condition 10 points Suitability of combination of all material 10 points Total 100 points SCALE OF POINTS FOR JUDGING ARTISTIC CLASSES : (Classes 32-36) Design and arrangement of plant 40 points Suitability of material 25 points Condition 15 points Color combination 10 points Distinction 10 points Total 100 points Iris Exhibition Saturday, June 5, 1:30. to 8:30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12 o'clock noon. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Specimen Color Classes: one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes but not of the same variety and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. Tall Bearded — The following are numbered to agree with the American Iris Society Color Classification (1962) in order to facilitate its use. Refer to it for complete descriptions of classes. Classes with no known examples have been omitted. No. 1 (1W1C1T) White self 2.00 1.00 No. 2 (2V) White ground plicata marked violet 2.00 1.00 No. 3 (2V) White ground plicata marked blue 2.00 1.00 No. 4 (2Y20 2R) White ground plicata marked yellow, red or orange 2.00 1.00 No. 5 (4V4B) White standards, violet or blue falls 2.00 1.00 No. 6 (4Y 40 4R) White standards, yellow, red or orange falls 2.00 1.00 No. 7 (6P 6L) Violet self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 8 (6F6D) Violet self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 9 (8) Violet bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 10 (10) Violet blend (pale to dark) 2.00 1.00 No. 11 (11P11L) Blue self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 12 (11F 11D) Blue self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 13 (13) Blue bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 14 (16P) Yellow self, pale 2.00 1.00 No. 15 (16L) Yellow self, light 2.00 1.00 No. 16 (16F) Yellow self, full 2.00 1.00 20 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 No. 17 (17) Yellow ground, plicata marked any color 2.00 1.00 No. 18 (19) Yellow bicoloi 2.00 1.00 No. 19 (20) Yellow blend 2.00 1.00 No. 20 (21P) Orange self, pale (peach pink) 2.00 1.00 No. 21 (25) Orange blend (brown) 2.00 1.00 No. 22 (26P) Red self, pale (true pink) 2.00 1.00 No. 23 (26D) Red self, dark 2.00 1.00 No. 24 (28 29) Red bitone or bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 25 (30) Red blend 2.00 1.00 No. 26 Standard dwarf bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 27 Intermediate Bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 28 Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) 2.00 1.00 No. 29 Border Bearded. (If too many entries for one class, to be divided into color classes.) No. 30 Species 2.00 1.00 Best in Show. — To be selected from the winners in the specimen classes No. 1 through No. 30 and to be judged for the Worcester County Horti- cultural Society's Certificate and the American Iris Society's Rosette Ribbon. Seedlings. — No. 31. Tall bearded, one stalk. Each exhibitor may make more than one entry in this class but not more than 5. Must be exhibitor's own hybrid. To be judged for the American Iris Society's Exhibition Certificate by all AIS judges present and for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate. No. 32. Other than tall bearded, one stalk. To be judged as for class 31. Displays. — No. 33. Display of Siberian Iris, preferably named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 21 No. 34. Display, commercial. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Iris Society's Bronze Medal Certificate as an outstanding or valu- able commercial display. No. 35. Display, non-commercial. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 36. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Iris grow- ing, hybridizing, culture or classes. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Iris Society's Bronze Medal Certificate. Special Awards of The American Iris Society 'The Silver Medal Certificate is to be awarded to the winner of the greatest number of first prize points. The Bronze Medal Certificate to the winner of the second greatest number of first prize points. Second prize points may be counted in case of ties. Points won in seedling or artistic sections, shall not be counted." Flower Arrangement — "Oriental Manner". — No. 37A. Featuring Irises with Iris foliage only. No restric- tions as to grower. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. No. 37B. Flower Arrangement, non-competitive no restric- tions. Table Decoration. — Buffet table for four or more persons. No. 38A. Tablecloth to be used. Small size Irises used. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. No. 38B. Table Decoration, non-competitive no restrictions. Cut Flowers, some Iris requested. — No. 39. Dislay, 24 square feet 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 22 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 No. 40. Small display, 12 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 This number is intended for the growers who do not compete in call for large displays during the year. African Violets. — No. 41. Not over six plants. For home growers, non-commer- cial. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Lupines. — No. 42. Vase 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 43. Vase 3.00 2.00 1.00 Roses. — No. 44. Vase H.P. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 45. Vase H.T. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Peonies. — No. 46. Vase of Herbaceous 3.00 2.00 No. 47. Vase of Tree 3.00 2.00 Any other Perennials. — Vase No. 48. Other than bulbs 3.00 2.00 1.00 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 49. Ten vases no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 See special rules of Wild Flowers on page 9. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 50. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Asparagus, two bunches, 12 specimens each. — No. 51. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 52. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 23 Radish, two bunches, six per bunch. — No. 53. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Rhubarb, twelve stalks. — No. 54. Linnaeus No. 55. Victoria 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 56. New Varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Lettuce, six heads. — Any Other Vegetables. — No. 59. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPEARING ON PAGES 3, 4 AND 5, GIVING SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO THE FOLLOWING: 10. Competition for premiums is open to everyone, and it is strictly required that all specimens offered for exhibition shall have been grown by tJie competitors for a least two (2) months previous to the date of exhibition, except where no restriction as to the grower is stated in schedule. 11. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the exclusive charge of the Judges and Committee of Arrangements, and not even the owners will have liberty to remove them until the exhibition is closed, and no sale of Exhibition Fruit, Flowers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 15. All articles offered for exhibition should be correctly named. Indefinite appelations such as "Pippin," "Sweeting," "Greening," etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibiting the same variety of Fruit or Vegetables, under different names, or ex- hibiting as grown by himself Flowers, Fruit or Vegetables grown by another, thereby violating the objects and rules of the Society, may be debarred from competing for the Society's premiums until reinstated. No. 57. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Onions. — No. 58. Scallions, two bunches, six each 2.00 1.50 1.00 Rose Exhibition Thursday, June 17, open from 3 to 8:30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $200.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Roses, See Rule 8. — No. 60. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 61. Six blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 62. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 * * * Special Prizes Miss Frances C. Morse Fund A. Six blooms of named varieties of H.T. roses, outdoor culture. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Prize Rose, not confined to exhibitors of Worcester County. No. 63. H.T., red and red blend, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 64. H.T., pink and pink blend, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 65. H.T., yellow and yellow blend, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 66. H.T., white, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 67. H.T., orange, one bloom Blue ribbon No. 68. Floribundas, red and red blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 69. Floribundas, pink and pink blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 70. Floribundas, yellow and yellow blend, one main stem Blue ribbon 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 25 No. 71. Floribundas, white, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 72. Any other species or variety Blue ribbon Best Roses in the Show. — King & Queen. Special Recognition In the "Prize Rose" classes No. 63 through No. 72 : The rose must be a named variety, the minimum length of stem shall be at least six inches and the rose offered for exhibition shall be from a bush grown by the exhibitor for at least two months previous to the date of exhibition. No. 73. H.T. (Introductions within the last five years) Blue ribbon No. 74. Floribundas (Introductions within the last five years) Blue ribbon Use Jackson-Perkins and Conrad-Pyle catalogues. No. 75. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties. Sixty- five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 76. Vase of roses, twelve blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 77. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 78. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 79. Display of cut climbing roses. Twenty -five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 80. Basket of roses 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 * * * G. A. Bigelow Fund Flower Arrangement — "Simplicity" (Workshop Group). — B. Arrangement using garden grown roses. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $3.50. No restriction as to grower. * * *. Table Decoration — "June Romance". — No. 81A. Garden grown roses used. No restriction as to grower. Table for two. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. No. 81B. Table Decoration, non-competitive, no restrictions. 26 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Delphinium. — Xo. 82. One Vase, not more than 3 spikes. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peonies. — Xo. 83. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Lilies. — Xo. 84. Vase 4.00 3.00 2. nr. AqoflegttL— Xo. 85. Bowl or Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Foxglove. — Xo. 86. Vase, not more than 3 spikes 4.00 3.00 2.00 Sweet William. — No. 87. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Pinks (Dianthus). — Xo. 88. Vase 2.5" 2.00 1.50 Any other Perennial. — Xo. 89. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named — Xo. 90. Ten vases, no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Special Prizes Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund Hardy Cultivated Flowers and Shrubs, to be named. — C. Display of outdoor varieties 6.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 Strawberry, twenty-four berries. — Xo. 91. Howard Xo. 17 3.00 2.50 Xo. 92. Sparkle 3.00 2.50 Xo. 93. Robinson 3.00 2.50 Xo. 94. Catskill 3.00 2.50 [1965 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 27 No. 95. New variety, not scheduled 3.00 2.50 No. 96. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 97. Four baskets of strawberries, any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 98. Display not over 12 square feet. Fifteen dollars may be used. Cherry, one quart. — No. 99. Any named sweet variety. $5.00 may be used. No. 100. Any named sour variety. $5.00 may be used. Beets. — No. 101. Two bundles, six in each 2.50 2.00 Peas, one-half peck. — No. 102. World's Record 2.50 2.00 No. 103. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 No. 104. Display at least four named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 105. Golden Acre 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 106. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Lettuce, six heads, named. — No. 107. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 108. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard.— No. 109. Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 110. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Lilies Exhibition Saturday, July 17, 2 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In co-operation with the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society. All aritcles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. L I L I U M — No. 111. Display. Commercial. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 112. Display. Non-Commercial. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 113. Basket, Lilies. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. True lilies to predominate. No. 114. Vases of Garden Lilies. $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.5( CLASSES: One Spike Entries — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one prize or ribbon may be awarded to the same exhibitor. First Second, and third prize ribbons. SECTION A. Named clones and selections from Strains. Division I The Asiatic Hybrids. Hybrids and cultivars derived from such species as L. Amabile, L. Bulbiferum, L. Cernuum, L. Concolor, 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS L. Davidii, L. Leichlinii, L. Pumilum, and L. Tigrinum. a. Upright. b. Outward. c. Pendant. Division II Martagon Hybrids. Division III Candidum Hybrids. Division IV Hybrids of American Species. Division V Longiflorum Hybrids. Division VI The Trumpet Hybrids. a. True Trumpet Form. b. Bowl Shaped. c. Sunburst. 1. White 4. Green 2. Pink 5. Bicolor 3. Yellow 6. Apricot Division VII The Oriental Hybrids. Contains hybrids of L. Auratum, L. Japonicum, L. Rubellum, L. Speciosum, and to include any of their crosses with L. Henryi. a. Bowl Shaped 30 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 b. Trumpet Shaped c. Flat Faced d. Recurved Division VIII To contain all hybrids not provided for in any previous division. SECTION B. Unnamed hybrid seedlings of interspecific origin grown from seed by the exhibitor. Division I through VIII as in Section A. SECTION C. True Species. Each species or variety will be judged only against entries of the same species or variety. Single Stems. Sample Entries — An unnamed green trumpet would be B-Vj-a4. A Speciosum Auratum Rebellum hybrid named clone, (ie: Allegro) would be A-VII-a. Concolor would be C. BEST SPIKE OF A NAMED CLONE IN THE SHOW — This spike to be picked from Section A. entries. The Worcester County Horticultural Society Award of Merit and a Rosette awarded by the N. E. R. G. of N. A. L. S. BEST SPIKE OF LILIUM SPECIES IN THE SHOW — Rosette awarded by the New England Regional Group of the N. A. L. S. No. 115. Educational Exhibits. Seventy-five dollars may be used. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 31 Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Fund L I L I U M — D. Best Unnamed Seedlings. (No more than three entries may be made by the same exhibitor.) Grown from seed by the exhibitor. Also Rosette by the New England Regional Group of the North American Lily Society, and Certificate of Merit by the Worcester County Horticultural Society. $7.50 $5.00 $3.00. Flower Arrangement — "Formality" — No. 116A. True lilies predominating. Formal arrangement. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one-half dollars. No. 116B. Flower Arrangement, non-competitive, no restrictions. Table Decoration — "Elegance" — No. 1 17A. Formal table set for four. True lilies to be used. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over seven and one- half dollars. No. 117B. Table Decoration, non-competitive, no restrictions. Cut Flowers. — No. 118. Display, 24 square feet 15.00 10.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 No. 119. Small display, 12 square feet 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Cut Flower. — E. Basket, three or more kinds of flowers 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 32 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Japanese Iris. — No. 120. Vase 3.50 2.50 2.00 No. 121. Collection of three vases. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Delphinium. — No. 122. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind. — No. 123. Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. (Other than Lilies). — No. 124. Vase. No more than live stalks. Use own foliage. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Roses, see Rule 8. — No. 125. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Gloxinias. — No. 126. Display of potted plants. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Peas, annual. — No. 127. Collection, not less than live varieties. No Gyp- sophila. Own foliage. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 128. Eioftt vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 Herbs. — No. 129. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Cherry, one quart. — No. 130. Any named variety. Five dollars may be used. Raspberry, Black Cap, one pint. — No. 131. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 33 Raspberry, one pint. — No. 132. Early varieties, named. Five dollars may be used. No. 133. Latham 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 134. Taylor 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 135. Any other red variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 136. New varieties. Five dollars may be used. No. 137. Display not over 12 sq. ft. Ten dollars may be used. Currants, twenty-four bunches. — No. 138. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint, — F. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 G. Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. HL Wild, one quart 2.00 1.50 1.00 * * * Gooseberry, one quart. — No. 139. Any named varieties, Ten dollars. No. 140. New varieties. Five dollars. Blackberry, one quart. — No. 141. Any variety. Five dollars. Display of Small Fruits, two or more varieties. — No. 142. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 143. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Carrots, two bunches, six in each. — No. 144. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Beans, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 145. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 146. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 147. Hybrid type, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 148. Standard type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 149. Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce, six heads. — No. 150. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 151. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Summer Squash, three specimens. — No. 152. Yellow 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 153. Green 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 154. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Pea, one-half peck. — No. 155. Telephone type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 156. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 157. New Zealand 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 158. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 159. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 160. Thirty dollars may be used. $3.50. Highest prize not over Hemerocallis (Daylilies) Exhibition Saturday, July 24 This exhibition will be open to the public from 1 to 7:00 p.m. All aritcles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12:00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $150.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Hemerocallis (Daylilies). — No. 161. Display. Any decorative material may be used. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 162. Collection of six named varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Specimen color classes: one spike entry. Must be named. — More than one entry may be made in these classes, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. No. 163. Light yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 164. Golden yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 165. Orange 2.00 1.00 No. 166. Copper bronze 2.00 1.00 No. 167. Polychrome 2.00 1.00 No. 168. Bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 169. Banded or eyed 2.00 1.00 No. 170. Pale pink 2.00 1.00 No. 171. Peach pink 2.00 1.00 No. 172. Creamy Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 173. Cantaloupe Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 174. Pinkish Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 175. Rose 2.00 1.00 No. 176. Bright red 2.00 1.00 No. 177. Brown red 2.00 1.00 No. 178. Lavender shades 2.00 1.00 No. 179. Purple red 2.00 1.00 No. 180. Dwarf, normal growth under 24 inches 2.00 1.00 No. 181. Miniature (small flowered) 2.00 1.00 36 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 No. 182. "Spider" flowered 2.00 1.00 No. 183. Double flowered 2.00 1.00 No. 184. Tetraploid (proven) Special Rosette No. 185. Popularity Poll Winner, "Frances Fay" 2.00 1.00 Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Seedling. — No. 186. One entire scape, severed at base. Must be exhi- bitor's own hybrid. To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Specials. — No. 187. Best Registered Introduced Class, Single scape not to exceed 36". Each exhibitor may make no more than five entries. 5.00 To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. No. 188. Best Registered Unintroduced Class, requirements and awards as in previous class. No. 189. American Hemerocallis Society Achievement Award. Special A.H.S. Rosette awarded at show, Medal awarded later in year after all rules about registra- tion of winning variety have been complied with. At least 3 scapes severed at the base of an undis- seminated variety which may or may not be named and may or may not be registered and is at least 3 years old. This Medal is offered to the originator, amateur or professional whether shown by origina- tor or someone else. The award shall be made only to a new variety of adequate merit and distinctive- ness as compared with existing varieties. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 37 Cut Flowers. — No. 190. Display. Not over 18 square feet. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 191. Basket, mixed, three or more kinds of flowers 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Gladiolus. — No. 192. Display (not to exceed 24 square feet). Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 193. Basket Gladiolus 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Roses. — No. 194. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Petunias. — No. 195. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 196. Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 197. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lillies. — I. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Zinnias. — No. 198. Display of Large flowered, five vases, five stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 199. Display of Pompons (small flowered), five vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 200. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds. — No. 201. Display, can be mixed types and varities, 5 vases, 5 stalks 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 38 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Snapdragon. — No. 202. Vase, not more than 5 spikes 2.00 1.50 1.00 Salpiglossis. — No. 203. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Calendula. — No. 204. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed in this show) No. 205. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Phlox.— No. 206. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Shasta Daisies. — No. 207. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed in this show) No. 208. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 209. Ten vases no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 See special rules of Wild Flowers on page 9. Begonia, Tuberous Rooted. — No. 210. Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Flower Arrangement — "Song Title". — No. 211 A. To be named, emphasis on rhythm. Some Hemero- callis used. No restriction as to grower. Twenty- five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. No. 21 IB. Flower Arrangement, non-competitive no restric- tions. Table Decoration — Patio Table "Buffet".— No. 212A. Some Hemerocallis used. No restriction as to grower. Four or more place settings. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over seven and on half dollars. No. 212B. Table Decoration, non-competitive no restrictions. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 39 Apple, cwelve specimens. — No. 213. Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 No. 214. Lodi 3.00 2.50 No. 215. Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 No. 216. New varieties Seven dollars may be used for prizes. No. 217. Other early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 218. Early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 219. Any early white varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 220. Any early yellow varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. * * * Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — J. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 221. Dwarf, any variety Bean, one-half peck. — No. 222. Kentucky Wonder No. 223. Wax Cucumber, for pickles. — No. 224. One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 225. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 226. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash. — No. 227. Hybrid variety, 3 specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 228. Any early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 229. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 230. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 231. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 232. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 233. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 234. Collection, named non-edible varities. Twenty dollars may be used. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Gladiolus Exhibition Thursday, August 19 In co-operation with the Norco and the New England Gladiolus Societies All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock. The hall will be open the night before, for any who wish to set up at that time. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Baskets and Displays to be judged by the New England Gladiolus Society Basis. Quality and Condition 50 points Color Harmony 10 " Distinctiveness 15 " Arrangement of Flowers Effectiveness 25 Gladiolus. — No. 235. Display, Commercial. Baskets and vases. No other flowers to be used. Fifty dollars may be used for No. 236. Display of Artistic Arrangements of Gladiolus, no restriction as to grower. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 237. Display, Semi-commercial (Exhibitor sells flowers and/bulbs but does not issue a catalog) . Baskets and vases. Notify the Secretary two days in ad- vance. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 238. Display, Non-commercial (Exhibitor does not sell flowers or bulbs) basket and vases. Notify the Sec- retary two days in advance. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. 1965] WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 42' No. 239. Baskets, 20-25 spikes, one variety, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 240. Basket, 20-25 spikes, two varieties, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 241. Basket or vase, 15-20 spikes, two varities, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 242. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, miniatures, one variety, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 243. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 300, 400, 500 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 244. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 100, 200 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 245. Collection, five different Recent Introduction vari- eties (1961-1965 inclusive), one spike to a vase, correctly named. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 246. Seedling Class. One spike, properly labeled. Seed- lings and undisseminated varieties will be shown as seedlings. More than one entry may be made by any exhibitor. Best Seedling will be awarded the Society Certifi- cate of Merit and the New England Gladiolus Society Rosette. No. 247. Open Color Class. One spike, each, properly labeled with Classification number, variety name, and name and address of the exhibitor. Special cards will be furnished by the Society. No. 248. Recent Introduction Varities (1962-1965 inclusive). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 249. Novice Color Class. One spike, properly labeled. This class is open to any person who has never won a blue ribbon at any Gladiolus Shov- No. 250. Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one vari- ety, properly labeled and arranged attractively in containers. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 43 SPECIAL INFORMATION TO AID EXHIBITORS New England Gladiolus Society Classification List, which will apply, will be available to all exhibitors. Stem length below bottom floret, 17 inches on 100-200 classes ... 20 inches on 300-400-500 classes. The following color separations will be used in Classes 247-250 : 00 white 04 green 10 cream 14 yellow 24 orange 30 salmon 36 scarlet 40 pink 46 red 50 rose 60 lavender 66 purple 70 violet 80 smoky and any other color The following size separations will be used in all classes: 100-200 Miniature and Small 300 Medium 400 Large 500 Giant First, Second and Third Prize Ribbons will be awarded in each class. Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the arrange- ments of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be chosen from the Seed- ling Class, from the Novice Color Class, from each size 300-400-500 in the Recent Introduction Class and from the same sizes in the One Spike Open Color Class. From these Section Champions a Grand Champion shall be chosen. Following like procedure with the 100-200 size, a Miniature Champion shall be chosen. Three Spike Open Class Champion awarded Department of Agriculture Rosette. Section Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions, Certificate of Merit. 44 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Flower Arangement — "Harmony". — N. 251A. Emphasis on color harmony. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. No. 251B. Flower Arrangement, non-competitive no restric- tions. Table Decoration — Non-competitive. — No. 252. No restriction as to grower. Number of place set- tings optional. MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lillium, no other flowers to be used K. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Roses. — No. 253. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 254. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 255. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers. — No. 256. Appropriate container. Artistic effect. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.00. See special rules on Wild Flowers, Page 8. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 257. Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 258. Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 259. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 260. Any other early variety. Ten dollars. No. 261. Seedlings. Ten dollars. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 45 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 262. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 263. Japanese named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 264. European named varieties. Ten dollars. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 265. Any white variety. Ten dollars. No. 266. Any yellow variety. Ten dollars. No. 267. Any new variety. Ten dollars. No. 268. Seedlings. Ten dollars. No. 269. Display of three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 270. Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit. — No. 271. Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 272. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Bean, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 273. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 274. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 275. Dwarf Bush, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck. — No. 276. String, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 277. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 278. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 46 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 279. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 280. Red, any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 281. Red, any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 282. Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 283. Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 284. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Squash. — No. 285. Summer Hybrid, yellow, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 286. Green varieties, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 287. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables (not commercial Growers). — No. 288. Display from home gardens, to cover 15 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 289. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Dahlia Exhibition Saturday, September 11 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Dahlia, varieties to be namev" — JNO. Display of Singles, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 291. Display of Collarettes, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 292. Display of Pompons, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 293. Display of Miniatures, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 NO. on a Z94. Display of Medium Cactus Variety, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 IN 0. Display of Large Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 IN O. Display of Medium Semi-Cactus variety 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 297. Display of Decoratives, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 298. Display of Cactus, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 299. Ten vases Decoratives, one flower in each. Large Flower 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 300. Five vases Cactus or Semi. One Flower in each. Large Flower 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 301. Basket or Vase of Large Flowered 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 302. Basket or Vase of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 303. Basket or Vase of Pompons 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 304. Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 305. Basket of assorted varieties of Dahlias 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 306. Display, not over 50 square feet. Seventy-five dol- lars may be used for prizes. No. 307. Display, 25 square feet. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. 48 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1*1965 No. 308. Best Vase of Recent Introduction. 1960-61 or 1962-64 introduction. Blue Ribbon No. 309. Best vase of new variety introduced 1964. Best Bloom in the Show. — Blue Ribbon From Classes 290 to 300, inclusive. The Coulson Fund Flower Arrangement — "Yesteryear". — L.A Antique container. No restriction as to grower. Dahlias used in scale. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. High- est prize not over three and one half dollars. L.B Flower Arrangement, non-competitive non restrictions. Table Decoration — "Pan American". — No. 310A. Small or medium dahlias to be used. No restric- tions as to grower. Two or more place settings. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. Thirty dollars may be used. No. 310B. Table Decoration, non-competitive no restrictions. Roses. — No. 311. Collection of kinds and varieties named (number of kinds important). Forty dollars to be used for prizes. Gladiolus, standard varieties. — No. 312. Ten vases, one spike in a vase, to be named 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 313. Basket 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 49 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 314. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Edwin Draper Fund Begonia, tuberous rooted. — M. Cut flowers in vases, not more than twenty vases. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Asters, large flowered, long stems. — No. 315. Vase of 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Asters, single or anemone. — No. 316. Vase, 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds. — No. 317. Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 318. Large fllowered, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 319. Double French, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 320. Single, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 321. Any other, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Petunias. — No. 322. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 323. Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 324. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Zinnias. — No. 325. Display. Mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 326. Display of Large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 50 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 No. 327. Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 328. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Iris. — No. 329. Reblooming, one stem in a vase 2.00 1.00 No. 330. Seedling, one stem in a vase 3.00 2.00 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 331. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 332. Vase, Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers.— No. 333. Appropriate container, artistic effect. Fifteen dol- lars may be used for prizes. See speical rule on Wild Flowers, Page 9. Herbs. — No. 334. Display, Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 335. Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 336. Red Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 337. Milton 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 338. Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 339. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 340. Seedling varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 341. Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens. — No. 342. Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 343. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 344. Bartlett 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 345. Seckel 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 346. New named varieties 3.00 2.50 No. 347. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 51 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 348. Any Japanese varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 349. Any European varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 350. Any new varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 351. Early Elberta 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 352. Any white variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 353. Any other yellow variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 354. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 355. Seedlings. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 356. Display, three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 357. Orange 3.00 2.50 2.00 Grape, three clusters. — No. 358. Fredonia 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 359. Seneca 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 360. Worden 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 361. Seedless variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 362. For other varieties. Ten dollars. No. 363. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 364. Collection, not less than five. varieties 12.00 10.00 8.00 Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 365 Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Muskmelons, three specimens. — No. 366. Hybrid, named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 367. Orange flesh, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 368. Green flesh, named 2.50 2.00 Watermelon, three specimens. — No. 369. Midget Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 52 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 No. 370. Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 371. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 372. Warren 3.00 2.50 No. 373. Golden Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 374. Golden Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 375. Des Moines 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 376. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 377. Any other variety, named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 378. Any named variety. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 379. Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 380. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 381. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cauliflower. — No. 382. Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Broccoli. — No. 383. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens. — No. 384. Wonder Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 385. Squash Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 386. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 387. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens. — No. 388. Rutgers or Marglobe Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 389. Hybrid variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 390. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 7.5 No. 391. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 392. Hybrid, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 53 No. 393. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 394. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 395. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Mushroom, native. — No. 396. Collection of edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Harvest Exhibition Friday, October 8, 3 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 12 to 8 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Cut Flowers. — No. 397. Basket, mixed, two or more kind of flowers. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Fall Garden Displays. — No. 398. Garden varieties, Chrysanthemums predominating, 100 sq. ft. commercial 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 No. 399. 100 square feet non-commercial 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 Hardy Chrysanthemum, out-door culture. — No. 400. Cut flowers in vases, not over 25 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. No. 401. One Potted Clump. Ten dollars may be used. No. 402. Display of potted plants. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Herbs. — No. 403. Display, $40.00 may be used for prizes. MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND N. A Flower Arrangement using natural dried native ma- terial or tropical material. Material should be named. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. N. B Flower Arrangement (Dried) non-competitive, no re- strictions. Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — 0. A Thanksgiving table. Fruit and/or vegetables, no re- striction as to grower. Laid for four covers. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. Thirty dollars may be used. 0. B Table Decorations, non-competitive no restrictions. Apple, one flat. — No. 404. Mcintosh 5.00 4.00 No. 405. Baldwin 5.00 4.00 No. 406. Any other variety 5.00 4.00 Apple Collection. — No. 407. Not to exceed ten varieties, five specimens per plate 7.00 6.50 6.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 408. Mcintosh 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 409. Red Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 410. Cortland 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 411. Macoun 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 412. R.I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 413. Red Rome 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 414. New varieties. Fifteen dollars may be used. No. 415. Sweet varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 416. Any other varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. No. 417. Basket of fancy apples (baskets furnished) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 418. Any named variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 419. Bosc 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 420. Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 421. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 422. Basket of fancy pears 3.50 3.00 2.50 56 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 423. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 424. Champion 3.50 3.00 2.50 Grapes, six clusters. — No. 425. Any variety. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Grapes. — No. 426. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Varieties of Fruits. — No. 427. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Celery? six specimens. — No. 428. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 429. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onions, twelve specimens named. — No. 430. Spanish No. 431. Red varieties No. 432. Yellow variety No. 433. White variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 434. New named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 435. Any other named variety. Ten dollars may be used. No. 436. Collection, four named varieties 6.50 6.00 5.00 4.00 Pumpkins, three specimens. — No. 437. Sugar 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 438. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 439. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 57 Winter Squash No. 440. Collection. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 441. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.50. Display of Vegetables. — No. 442. Twenty-four square feet. Fifty dollars may be used. Any Other Named Vegetables. — No. 443. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Field Beans. — No. 444. Collection. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Chrysanthemum Exhibition Thursday, November 4, 3 to 5 p.m. reserved for members and guests only. Opening Thursday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 12 to 8:00 p.m. All aritcles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Thursday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,500.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Two Paul Revere Bowls, furnished by the Massachusetts De- partment of Agriculture, will be awarded to meritorius exhibits. Open to all. Department of Agriculture Rosettes will be awarded for out- standing exhibits. Chrysanthemums, Commercial varieties. — Use catalogue of Charles H. Totty Co., Madison, N.J., also George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. No. 445. Ten blooms, 10 vases, not less than five varities, to be named 12.00 10.00 No. 446. Collection of twenty-five large blooms, long stems 15.00 12.00 No. 447. Pompons and Decoratives, display in vases, not more or less than 10 vases, 5 stems in each, named 6.00 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 No. 448. Single varieties, display in vases not more or less than 5 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.00 4.00 No. 449. Anemones, display in vases, not more or less than 6 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.50 5.00 No. 450. Three pots Chrysanthemums (not made up Specimens), well established 15.00 10.00 No. 451. One pot Chrysanthemums 5.00 3.00 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 59 Spray type Chrysanthemums for non-commercial exhibitors. Greenhouse Grown. — No. 452. Six vases, 5 stems in each 3.50 3.00 Standard Commercial Varieties. — Use Totty's Catalogue, Madison, N.J. No. 453. Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 454. Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 455. Chrysanthemums, vase of pink 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 456. Any other color 5.00 4.00 3.00 Note. Six flowers in each, one variety in each vase. Stems not less than two feet. Exhibition Varieties. — No. 457. Any variety 6.00 5.00 Note. Six flowers in a vase. Stems not less than two feet. No. 458. Collection, twenty-five large blooms, long stems 20.00 15.00 10.00 Chrysanthemums, not disbuded. — No. 459. Basket of Pompons 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 460. Basket of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 461. Basket of Anemones 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Chrysanthemums, disbuded. — No. 462. Basket of singles 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 463. Basket of Anemones 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 464. Basket of Fugi 6.00 5.00 4.00 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Garden Displays. — No. 465. Exhibitors occupying approximately 400 square feet. $550.00 will be available for each. 60 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 No. 466. Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. $500.00 will be available for each. Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design and consistency of scale 30 points Suitability and quality of plant material 30 Color harmony 15 Quality and suitability of accessories 10 Charm and atmosphere 10 Correct and suitable labeling 5 100 points Premiums will be awarded on a point system. "Prize money for Garden Displays, calls 465 and 466, will be awarded upon a 100 point system based upon a top prize money for each call. Example: if an exhibitor receives 90 points (which is equal to 90%) for his display in call No. 465, he will receive 90% of $550. which is $495. If another exhibitor receives 80 points, he will receive 80% of $550 which is $440., etc." These calls are not based upon any fixed amount per square foot. Frederick A. Blake Fund Chrysanthemums. — P. Best bloom 4.00 3.00 2.00 Q. Large Flowers. Basket. Fifteen dollars may be awarded for prizes. Special Exhibits (Plants other than Chrysanthemums). — No. 467. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 468. Home grown. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. African Violets. — No. 469. Commercial class. Ninety dollars may be used for prizes. No. 470. Semi-commercial class. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 471. Non-commercial class. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 472. Three Specimen Plants. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Christmas Arrangements — Not for competition. — No. 473a. To be shown in niches 30 x 18 furnished by the Society. Fresh flowers and/or foliage used. No. 473b. Dried natural material, nuts, cones, pods, etc. used in any form suitable for Christmas. Some greens may be used with dried material. No artificial flowers or foliage altered by any process shall be used. Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — R. A Thanksgiving Bountiful Table. No restrictions as to grower. Laid for four covers. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. Seventy-five dollars to be used for prizes. Twelve dollars the highest prize. R. B Table Decoration (Thanksgiving), non-competitive, no restrictions. * * # Terrariums. — No. 474. Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not exceed 36 inches in any dimension 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 475. Small — Containers must not exceed 18 inches in any dimension 3.00 2.00 1.50 Fern Globes. — No. 476. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Educational Classes. — No. 477. Juniors under 14 years. No. 478. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 479. Club or group exhibit. One hundred dollars may be used. Fruit Display. — No. 480. Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No restriction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Apple Display. — No. 481. 50 square feet. One hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 63 Apples, forty-nine specimens. — No. 482. Baldwin 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 483. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 484. Delicious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 485. Cortland 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 486. Macoun 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 487. Other named varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 488. Basket of Fancy Apples 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 489. Basket of Fancy Pears 3.00 2.50 2.00 Baskets furnished by the Society. Apples, twelve specimens. — No. 490. Baldwin 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 491. Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 492. Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 493. Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 494. Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 495. Northern Spy 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 496. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 497. Sweet varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 498. New varieties. Introduced since 1940. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 499. Old varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 500. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used. Special Exhibition of Apples William Eames Fund S. Roxbury Russet.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 T. Golden Delicious.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 * * * Pears, twelve specimens. — No. 501. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 502. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — No. 503. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Fruits. — No. 504. Ten dollars may be used. Nuts, grown in Worcester County. — No. 505. Display of edible nuts. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 506. One pint of each or any of the following: Chestnuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Hickory, Filbert, Heart- nuts, English Walnuts, etc. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Brussels Sprouts. — No. 507. Two one-quart baskets Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 508. Any variety Cauliflower. — No. 509. Three specimens Celery, blanched, six specimens. — No. 510. Pascal Summer No. 511. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 65 Onion, twelve specimens. — No. 512. White Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 513. Red Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 514. Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 515. Yellow Danvers 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 516. Any other variety. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 517. Hybrid varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 518. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 519. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins. — No. 520. Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens. — No. 521. Blue Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 522. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 523. Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 524. Table Queen Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 525. Quality 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 526. Blue Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 527. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 528. Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 529. Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 530. Green Mountain 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 531. Katahdin 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 532. Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 533. Sebago 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 534. Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 66 No. 535. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 536. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 537. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Vegetables. — No. 538. Market Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without contents falling off. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No prize over $3.50. No. 539. Display, not to exceed 24 square feet. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secre- tary two days in advance. Ornamental Gourds, Natural. — No. 540. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet. Thirty dol- lars may be used for prizes. Special Class for Children from 10 to 19 years May be set up the night before. No. 541. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 542. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used. Annual Meeting, Thursday, December 2, 1965. Premiums will be paid on or after the Annual Meeting. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. * * * THE LIBRARY OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Library Committee wish to call your attention to the Library and Reading Room, where the librarian is always ready to extend every facility possible to those in search of horticul- tural information. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 67 COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Librarian Everett Hutchins List of Periodicals for National Parks Magazine Better Homes and Gardens Horticulture Gardener's Chronicle (English) Farm Journal The Gladiolus Magazine The Professional Gardener Flower Grower and The Home Garden Magazine Rhodora,, Journal of the New England Botanical Club Organic Gardening and Farming Natural History- Florists Review Arnoldia Arizona Highways Landscape Architecture sading in the Library The National Horticultural Magazine The Garden Journal of the N.Y. Botanical Club The New England Homestead Market Growers Journal The National Geographic Magazine American Rose Magazine Plants and Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record American Fruit Grower Popular Gardening Food Marketing in New England Florists Exchange House and Garden American Nurseryman WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Books from the Dawson Collection — 1964 Useful Wild Plants of the U. S. and Canada, Saunders Nantucket Wild Flowers, Albertson Sun Dials and Roses of Yesterday, Earle A Garden Book for Autumn and Winter, Lay Practical Guide to the Wild Flowers and Fruits, Walton With the Flowers and Trees in California, Saunders On the Eaves of the World, 2 vol., Farrer The Woods of the U. S., Sargent Flora of Mount Desert Island, Maine, Rand and Redfield Gardens Near the Sea, Lounsberry Our Northern Shrubs and how to Identify Them, Keeler Budding and Grafting, Dawson The Mushroom Book, Marshall Sub-alpine Plants or Flowers of the Swiss Woods and Meadows Thompson The Flora of the Alps, Bennett Alpine Plants of Europe Together with Cultural Hints, Thompson How to Lay Out a Garden, Kemp The Mountains of California, Muir The Propagation of Trees and Shrubs from Seed, Dawson The Forest Pruner or Timber Owner's Assistant, Pontey Old Sundials and Their Mottoes, Cross SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED TO CHILDREN by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1965 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL JUMORS Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18 All articles must be in the hall Saturday by 1:00 o'clock Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Wild Flowers, named. — No. 1. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 2. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 SENIORS Open to Seniors, 14 to 19 years WSld Flowers, named. — No. 3. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 No. 4. Vase of Wild Flowers. See Rule on Wild Flowers, page 3 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Exhibitions to be held Saturday July 24 and August 19, 1965 Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. Competition is open to all children under two classes. Seniors, 14 to 19 years and Juniors, those under 14 years. The exhibits must be the results of individual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. All exhibits on July 24 must be in the Hall ready for inspec- tion by the Judges by 12:00 noon. All exhibits on August 19 must be in the Hall ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 p.m. All varieties of flowers and vegetables should be named. Each vase shall have two or more flowers each, except when otherwise specified. In all exhibits of Wild Flowers only those falling in groups II and III of the Hadwen Botanical Club leaflet may be shown. Wild flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one-third from group II. Ask the secretary for leaflet of the Hadwen Botanical Club showing flowers not to be exhibited. The judges may omit premiums for all inferior specimens. Premiums will be paid on or after September 15. State award money will be sent out upon receipt of same. Vases, plates and everything necessary for the exhibition of the flowers and vegetables will be furnished by the Horticultural Society. Special Class for children at the November Show. Arrange- ment of dried material. See Adult Premium List. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mr. Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Mrs. Anna Converse Mrs. Glenn T. McLain JUNIORS Saturday, July 24 All articles must be in the hall by 12:00 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 1 to 7:00 p.m. The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize money not to exceed $200.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior list. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No. 1. Display, not over 10 p i square feet 3.00 2.50 o r\f\ 2.00 1.50 No. 2. Artistic Flower Arrangement 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cosmos. — No. 3. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 4. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 5. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia.— No. 6. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 7. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 8. Single, plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 9. Single, ruffled or fringed, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold.- No. 10. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 11. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each Five dollars may be used for prizes. r 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 Gladiolus. — No. 12. Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 13. 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Snapdragon — No. 14. 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — (One Kind) No. 15. 3 vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Flower, Annual or Perrenial. — No. 16. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.). One entry per person. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 17. Small container, not over 5" in any dimension, to be shown on a mirror. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 18. 5 vases, 3 stems, each to be named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 19. Artistic arrangement. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3) . Vegetables. — No. 20. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 Beets. — No. 21. Six specimens Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 22. Two specimens Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 23. 15 Pods. Yellow Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 24. 15 Pods. Green Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn. — No. 25. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 26. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Cabbage. — No. 27. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 28. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 29. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 30. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 31- Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 32. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes Edible Wild Berry.— No. 33. One pint 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 SENIORS Saturday, July 24 All articles must be in the hall by 12:00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 19 years Cut Flowers. — No. 34. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 35. Artistic Arrangement 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 36. Vase 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 37. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 38. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 39. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 40. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Gladiolus. — No. 41. Three vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 Petunia. — No. 42. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 43. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 44. Single, plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 45. Single, ruffled or fringed, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Calendula. — No. 46. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 47. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 48. Small container, not over 5" in any dimension to be used. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 49. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.). One entry per person. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 50. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 51. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 52. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Summer Squash. — No. 53. Two specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 54. 15 pods. Yellow 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 55. 15 pods. Green 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Potato. — No. 56. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 57. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 58. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 59. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 60. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 61. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 Onion. — No. 62. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 63. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 64. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 65. One pint 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 JUNIORS Thursday, August 19 All articles must be in the hall by 1:30 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8:30 p.m. The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior List. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flowers. — No. 66. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 67. Artistic Flower Arrangement. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 68. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 69. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 70. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 71. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 72. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 73. Single, plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 74. Single, ruffled or fringed, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold.— No. 75. Large flowered, three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 76. Small flowered, three vases, 3 stems each. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 11 Calendula. — No. 77. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 78. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 79. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 80. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 81. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 82. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 83. Small container not over 5" in any dimension to be shown on a mirror. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 84. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 85. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see page 3). Vegetables. — No. 86. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 Beets. — No. 87. Six specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 88. Two specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 89. 15 pods. Yellow 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 90. 15 pods. Green 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Potato. — No. 91. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 Sweet Corn. — No. 92. Six ears 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 93. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 94. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 95. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 96. Two specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Green Peppers. — No. 97. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 98. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 99. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 100. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SENIORS Thursday, August 19 All articles must be in the hall by 1:30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual effort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 14 to 19 years Cut Flowers. — No. 101. Display, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 102. Artistic Arrangement 1.75 1.50 1.00 .75 Cosmos. — No. 103. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 104. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 105. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold. — No. 106. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 107. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 108. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 109. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 110. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Petunia. — No. 111. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 112. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1965 No. 113. Single, plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 114. Single, ruffled or fringed, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Calendula. — No. 115. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 116. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 117. Small container to be used. Six dollars may be used. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 118. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 119. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 120. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties Beets. — No. 121. Six specimens 1.50 Summer Squash. — No. 122. Two specimens 1.50 String Beans. — No. 123. 15 pods. Yellow 1.50 No. 124. 15 pods. Green 1.50 Potato.— No. 125. Six specimens 1.50 Sweet Corn. — No. 126. Six ears 1.50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 127. Six specimens 1.50 Carrots. — No. 128. Six specimens 1.50 3.50 3.00 2.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1.25 1.00 .75 1.25 1.00 .75 1.25 1.00 .75 1.25 1.00 .75 1.25 1.00 .75 1.25 1.00 .75 1.25 1.00 .75 1965] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 Cabbage. — No. 129. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 130. Two specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Green Peppers. — No. 131. Six specimens 1.75 1.50 1.25 .100 .75 Onion. — No. 132. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 133. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 134. Five dollars may be used for prizes. V V V