Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2014 https://archive.org/details/transactionsofwo1966worc Transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society Officers for the Year 1967 Reports of the Officers and Committees Year Ending December 1, 1966 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES of the WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FOR THE YEAR 1967 President LINWOOD M. ERKSINE, 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 Bowker Ralph C. Breed Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Harvie E. G. Channin Mrs. Myron F. Converse Dr. Burton N. Gates Ernest Hansen Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Mr. Richard A. Flagg Mrs, Trustees Earl T. Harper Mrs. Roger Heald Mrs. Robert 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 Honorary Trustees Arthur 0' Mara Carl A. Ottoson H. Ladd Plumley George H. Pride Edwin W. Proctor Richard Salo Dorothy Salter Mrs. Robert Stoddard Harrison G. Taylor Alfred N. Whiting Leslie E. Winter Charles Fitzpatrick Mr. Albert W. Schneide Mrs. William W. Taft Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton, 1968 Nominating Conimittee Mrs. Marjorie Lodding 1967 Arthur J. 0* Mara 1969 Flower Arrangements: Wild Flowers: Plants and Flowers: Fruits: Vegetables: Judges Richard Salo, Millbury George H. Pride, Worcester Arthur J. 0' Mara, Millbury S. James Mistark, Grafton Howard L. Borggaard, Worcester 2 Library Committee ^rs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Frederick D. Brown, Chair. Everett Hutchins Mrs. Stanley Sandberg Fayre L. Nason, Librarian Membership Committee Gustaf C. Nelson, Chair. Mrs. Myron F. Converse Mrs. Robert Hess Medal Committee jinwood M. Erskine, Jr. , President Herbert E. Berg Allen W. Hixon, Chairman 1967 1968 1969 Horticultural Scholarship Committee George H. Pride, Chair. Mrs. John T. B. Carmody Mr. Richard Bemis Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. , Pres. S. Lothrop Davenport, Sec. Winter Meetings Committee Marjorie Inman Mrs. David Milliken Lewis Hodgkinson Mrs. Dorothy Salter Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Burrill Josephs Committee on Fruits E. Sumner Thayer, Chair. Arthur D. Keown S. James Mistark Children* s Gardens and Exhibition Committee Mrs. Glenn T. McLain, Chair. George J. Moore, Sr. Mrs. Evangeline Standish Standing Committee on Finance Frederick D. Brown, Chair. Arnold J. Banning Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. , Pres. Building Committee Herbert E. Berg, Chair. Richard N. Symonds Archibald J. Huey Public Relations Committee Mrs. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. , Chair. Exhibitions Committee Mrs. Robert Milton, Chair. Mrs. Ruby Leary, Co-Chair. Arthur D. Keown Vincent V. Bucinskas Richard Salo Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Helen Chase James McLain Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Mrs. Eileen McLain Walter Easter Arthur Turnbull Mrs. Roger Heald George J. Moore, Sr. Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Mrs. Waldren Lojko George H. Pride Richard A. Monette Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Benjamin Wooten Hospitality Committee Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen, Chair. Mrs. Robert D. Harrington Mrs. E. Claire Butler Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. Frederick W. Hand Mrs. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mrs. Frank Callahan Mrs. Robert C. Milton Mrs. Robert G. Hess Mrs. Howard M. Booth Mrs. Harold G. Rappel Garden Awards Committee Armand A. Benoit, Chair. Newsletter Editors Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. 0* Mara, Millbury 3 PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The major event for our Society during the past year was the approval of a change in tax status by the Internal Revenue Service so that contributions to the Society now qualify as charitable deductions for Federal income and estate tax purposes. It may seem strange to list a change in tax status as a major event in a year's activities of a horticultural society but I hope this change is a key to solving a number of the problems. Instead of being faced with the rather bleak future presented by the decrease in rental value of our Front Street property, we are now faced with a real challenge to make the Society so active and worthwhile that financial support will be forth- coming. It will be easier to obtain this financial support with the change in tax status and already several generous contri- butions have been received. Financial support is only part of the support needed. We need support in the form of contributions of time, ability and interest . The person who may not have the extra cash to make a financial contribution can help out in other ways such as volun- teering to help supervise the children's garden project or to help as a host or hostess at Flower Shows. More members were active on more committees this last year than ever before. This is a good sign and I hope that this statement can be repeated each year in the future. Our membership now consists of 170 annual members and 655 life members. This is an increase of 25 over one year ago. In 1957 we had 515 members. So far we have encouraged membership but have not had a regular membership campaign. We are now at a point where a campaign for new members may soon be in order and I plan to recommend to the Board of Trustees that a member- ship campaign be considered. At the last annual meeting the possibility of a paid Ex- ecutive Director for the Society was mentioned. I am glad to announce that Alice Milton has agreed to head a committee to study into this matter both from the point of view of what the job would entail and what kind of person we should have to fill the job. Mrs. Milton has done an outstanding job this past year as chairman of the Exhibition Committee and I am sure the Study Committee is in good hands. 4 A year ago we amended the purposes for which our Society was incorporated so as to make it eligible for the change in tax status. This amendment was for one single purpose. A full review of the by-laws would now seem in order to consider matters such as changing membership classifications to provide for family memberships and the like. If the Trustees approve of further amendments in the By-Laws, we may have a special meeting of the members of the Society to act on the amendments without waiting until the annual meeting next year. ' During 1967 our Society will celebrate its 125th anniversary. Marie Peterson has agreed to be in charge of a committee to arrange for an anniversary dinner. We are hoping for a large attendance as this anniversary dinner is being planned as some- thing more special than the annual reunions of the past. Respectfully submitted, Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. December 1, 1966 SECRETARY'S REPORT Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Society has been most fortunate this year with many active committees carrying out the various programs throughout the year. LECTURE PROGRAMS This year we had three excellent illustrated lectures as follows: January 20 - "Roses and Clematis" by Karl P. Jones of Barrington, R.I. February 17 - "Pood and Fiber for a developing African Nation" by Charles W. Turner of Amherst, Mass. March 25 - "The Art of Bonsai" by Gerald P. Stowell of ArmoDk, New York Then on April 6 and 13 we had two evening lectures on General Gardening, Lawns, Flowers, Vegetables, etc. 5 The final lecture and tea, "Herbs for Flavor, Fragrance and Fun" was an afternoon lecture on May 9, by Mrs. Adelma Simmons of Coventry, Conn. The afternoon lectures were very well attended but only a few ! came out for the evening programs. ' GARDEN TOURS ' The Garden Tours Committee with Mrs. Hess as chairman, arranged and carried out a garden week, June 20 to 25, featuringi ro^es. , The program started with a most interesting bus trip to Mr. Karl Jones' Rose Garden at Harrington, Rhode Island. On June 22 and 23 Worcester County Garden Clubs staged, in the Li- brary, an exhibit of arrangements of Garden Roses. The follow- ing day our annual Rose Exhibition was held with a large and excellent display of Roses. During the following two days six Worcester Area Rose Gardens held open house. This was an in- teresting week with roses. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP CHILDREN'S HORTICULTURAL COURSE ! These programs were continued this year under the able supervision of Mrs. Lewis R, Brotherton. YOUNG PEOPLES GARDENS The Young Peoples Garden Contests were again very popular this year with many new gardeners in the beginners classes. Gladiolus bulbs from the Norco Gladiolus Society and Straw- berry plants were supplied to those interested. We had, this season, some extra fine flower and vegetable gardens. On October 8 the garden contest winners gathered in the Social Hall at the Chestnut Street Congregational Church where Mr. Arthur O'Mara presented the awards. About 170 awards amounting to $568.00 were presented, including 20 first prizes, 2 special $10.00 awards and one Life Membership in our Society. Last Spring fourteen English Walnut and other nut trees were | given to the children who had won first prizes the previous year. We plan to distribute more in 1967. 6 EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD OP OLD APPLE VARIETIES The call for scions this year has been very heavy. We re- ceived over 150 requests for scions from 27 States and Canada, for a total of over 1,000 scions. Many calls were from the lorthwest, Oregon and Washington, also many orders from Michi- gan and New York States. We did not have enough scions of some varieties to fill all requests. We also received some orders for buds to be shipped during \ugust and 40 orders for fruit. Many of the old apple varieties lad only a light crop this season, and the call for fruit for Bducational purposes has been very heavy. A collection of 30 varieties was supplied to the New York-New England Apple Insti- tute to be used at the annual meeting of the National Food Editors meeting in Boston during September, when Johnny Apple- seed's birthday was celebrated with a display of Old Apple Varieties. The following week a collection of. Old Apple Varieties was supplied to Old Sturbridge Village for visiting day of members of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Fruit was also supplied to be given out to the visitors. A display of Old Apple Varieties was featured at both th,e Harvest and Chrysanthemum exhibits. Recently, we have received over 50 requests for information about our Old Apple Variety program for 1967. This year four Scholarships for a total of $700.00 were awarded to the following students: Our Scholarship income from the Winter Lectures was very small this year. Other sources of income should be provided for the fund. This season we had ten exceptionally fine exhibitions with the building well filled with quality displays of fruits, flowers and vegetables. SCHOLARSHIP Stephen Warren Susan Noble Peter Adams Richard Castanguay, Jr. $250.00 200.00 125. 00 125.00 EXHIBITION FOR 1966 7 The year opened with the Spring Exhibition in March with an attendance of about 8,000. This was the exhibition at which an admission fee was charged. The Garden Club exhibits in the lower hall were most attrac- tive, especially to the young folks. A two day exhibition of African violets and related plants was staged on April 30 and May 1st in co-operation with the Bay State African Violet Society. This was an excellent high quality exhibit. We will miss the 1967 African Violet exhibit for it is to be held in Boston in co-operation with the National African Violet Society. The Iris Exhibition on June 4 was a little earlier, never- theless, we had a good showing of quality material. In '67 we plan to make this a 2 day show. With the warm weather during the middle of June roses bios somed in abundance, so that the Rose Exhibition, on June 23 was most gratifying with quality and quantity of fine roses. This year, we were honored by having the North American Lilj Society present the Nineteenth Annual International Lily Shov in co-operation with the New England Regional Lily group bj holding a three day convention and exhibit at Horticultural Hall This was the first time an International Lily Show has beer held in this area. It was an outstanding event with beautifu displays of many types and kinds of lilies from various sec tions of the United States and Canada, with lectures, judgin{ school, tours and banquets, all to make a most memorable event Our Society donated two trophies, one for the best Education al Exhibit on Conservation and the other from the Bishop Fun for the best Seedling Lily. The latter was won by Mr. DeGraaf from Oregon, one of the foremost lily growers in the world. On July 23 at the Hemerocallis Exhibit we had a fine showin of Daylilies, with large displays of other flowers, fruits an vegetables. On August 18 the Hall was well filled with excellent dis plays of Gladiolus, an outstanding show. 8 Then on September 8, in spite of very heavy rains just a few iays before the show, we had an excellent exhibit of many types and kinds of wonderful Dahlias along with other plants and {flowers . This year for the first time, the last two exhibits, the Har- vest Show the first of October and the Chrysanthemum Show the (first of November were changed making the Harvest Exhibit a four iday affair with the Main Hall filled with gardens, featuring Hardy Chrysanthemums with the rest of the building filled with fruits, flowers and vegetables. Then the Chrysanthemum Exhibit, in November, was a two day event with Greenhouse Mums predomina- tirfg. These were both very interesting exhibits, but with the beautiful Fall weather of October, the attendance was very light, while in November the people missed the large four day exhibition. At the November Exhibition we had a display of new varieties of apples from the New York State Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, many varieties of which have not been named. We also had a collection of 38 varieties of apples from Eng- land, shipped to us from the National Fruit Trials in Kent, which has the largest collection of apples in the world. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS Two Childrens Exhibits were held this year, one on July 23 and the other on August 18. There was a very light showing at the July Show, but at the August Exhibit the lower hall was well filled with excellent material. This year the ages of the Junior and Senior groups were changed, those under 13 years were in the Junior Class while those from 13 to 17 were in the Senior Class. This greatly im- proved the Senior exhibits but cut down some on the Juniors. It appears that the between age group are the ones most interested in exhibiting. ANNUAL REUNION The Annual Reunion was held on September 17th at the Wachu- sett Meadows Wild Life Sanctuary at Princeton. Mass. The weather was fine but the attendance was not large, but those who at- tended enjoyed the various most interesting trail walks and museum, followed by a Ham and Bean supper put on by the ladies of the Princeton Congregational Church. 9 MEMBERSHIP During 1966 48 new members joined our Society. We have lost 11 by death and 15 who failed to renew. The present membership is 655 Life Members and 170 Annual, a total of 825, an increase of 25 over 1965. The following is a list of new members of 1966. Jr, Miss Katherine M. Andrews Mrs. Albert Battista Mrs. William A. Bernat Mrs. Gordon Berry Mrs. Eftdre K. Brunner Mrs. Warren G. Buck Mr. William H. Carter Mr. Edward L. Clifford Mrs. John W. Coghlin Mrs. Robert S. Dworkin Mr. Edward B. Eisenhauer Mr. Carl B. Pitton Mrs. Carl B. Pitton Mr. Paul H. Pittz Mrs. Charles P. Prissell Miss Cynthia A. Gordon Mrs. Warren G. Harris Miss Sally Heald Mr. Irvin H. Huff Mrs. Edna Huff Mr. H. Waite Hurlburt Mrs. Alfred N. Labossiere Elizabeth W. Lamson Mrs. Wilfred Larrivee Mr. Kenneth Levesque Mrs. W. H. Lowell Mr. Ralph E. Minckler Mr. George Novia Mrs. Herbert Oles Mrs. Thomas Paras Mrs. Eugene Parsons Mr. Stellan Petterson Mrs. George I. Rockwood Miss Sadie Seligman Mrs. Harry S. Siff Mrs. Channing S. Smith Mrs. D. P. Sullivan, Jr. Mrs. Herman P. Temple Mr. John W. Walker, Jr. Mrs. J. L. Wilkin Mr. Charles T. Wilson LIPE MEMBERS Miss Hazel C. Cutting Mrs. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mr. Benjamin P. Miles II Miss Susan Jane Noble (Given by the Society) Mr. William H. Sawyer Miss Lily Turner Mrs. E. Stanley Wright The following have passed away: Mr. Nathan Bascom Mrs, Mr. Clarence E. Tupper Mr. Mrs. Eric Olson Mrs Myra L. Hammond Mr. Mr. H. Elgin Belcher Mr. Mr. Roscoe Johnson Richard Symondj Carl A. Bjurman Eugene H. Sewal Irving E. Tayloi Edward A. Bigelc 10 In closing I wish to thank the Officers, Custodian, the vari- ous committee members and others, who gave so generously of their time to make 1966 a most successful year for our Society. Respectfully submitted, S. Lothrop Davenport )ecember 1, 1966 Secretary AUDIT REPORT December 1, 1966 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, 1966. 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 Worcester County Horticultural Society at November 30, 1966 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, 1966 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SCHEDULE 1 - Treasurer' s Report for the year ended November 30, 1966 SCHEDULE 2 - Operating Expense SCHEDULE 3 - Statement of Condition as of November 30, 1966 SCHEDULE 4 - Restricted Funds 11 TREASURER'S REPORT- CASH STATEMENT For the Year Ended November 30, 1966 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE. December 1, 1965 $9,918.25 RECEIPTS FROM OPERATIONS Rent from Front Street real estate $39,999.96 Rent of Horticultural Hall, Elm Street 1,010.00 Membership fees 1,240.00 Spring show admissions 4, 895. 00 Other income 124. 52 Total receipts from operations 47,269.48 OTHER RECEIPTS Increase of Employees* taxes payable 36.30 Accounts payable, November 30, 1966 5. 648. 55 Total receipts 52. 954. 33 Total 62,872.58 DISBURSEMENTS FOR OPERATIONS Expenses from Schedule 2 $27,373.51 Amount transferred to Invested Funds 5,000.00 Amount transferred to Retirement Fund 500.00 Premiums awarded Spring show $3,379.60 Summer and Fall shows 4,348.75 Children' s garden awards 568. 00 Total awards 8,296.35 Salaries and Judges' fees 6,414.92 Supervision of Children' s gardens 393. 41 Total operating disbursements 47,978.19 OTHER DISBURSEMENTS Payment of November 30, 1965 Accounts) Payable ) 6,396.42 Furniture and equipment 664. 79 Total disbursements 55, 039. 40 CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE, November 30, 1966 $7,833. 18 12 Educational programs and winter meetings $586.24 Expense of exhibits 2,335.86 Library 1,117.03 Publications 921.13 Experimental orchard (net after sale of scions) 298.54 Office expense 1,289.08 Operating expense 1,103.91 Miscellaneous expense 444.49 Insurance 2,086.95 Light, heat and water 3,904.16 Janitor service 7,166.45 Supervision of Spring show 500.00 Maintenance of equipment 65.64 Maintenance of real estate 4,783.21 Postage 236.70 Employer's share social security tax 534. 12 Total to SCHEDULE 1 $27. 373. 51 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash in Bank and on hand $7,883.18 INVESnVlENTS Mechanics National Bank, Trust Dept. Principal Account (at cost 11/15/66) $104,575.81 Retirement Funds (in Savings Banks) 7,850.68 Society Funds " " " 16.205.54 Scholarship Funds " " " 699.85 Total investments 129,331.88 RESTRICTED PRIZE FUNDS from Schedule 4 Principal Amount 19,000.00 Accumulated interest 6. 063. 39 Total restricted prize funds 25,063.39 FIXED ASSETS Real estate 508,467.00 Furniture and Fixtures 24, 851. 67 Total fixed assets 533.318.67 TOTAL ASSETS $695, 597. 12 13 LIABILITIES AND SURPT.TTS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable $5,648.55 Employees' withheld taxes 256. 28 Total current liabilities $5,904.83 RESERVE FOR INVESTMENTS 129,331.88 RESERVE FOR RESTRICTED FUNDS 25,063.39 SURPLUS, November 30, 1966 535,297.02 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS $695. 597. 12 Respectfully submitted, FRANK R. HEATH, JR. , Treasurer Fund Principal Amount Interest Balance Dec. 1, 1965 Interest Earned Awards and Disbursements Interest Balance Nov. 30, 1966 Bigelow $1,000. $351.77 $62. 58 $41 50 $372.85 Bishop 500. 115.36 31. 25 22 16 124. 45 Blake 1,000. 453. 51 73.22 6 00 520.73 Bullock 1,000. 292.91 62. 58 27 50 327.99 Coulson 1,000. 269.81 61. 31 48 00 283. 12 Dewey 1,000. 151.28 73.22 83 70 140.80 Draper 300. 172. 19 18.82 6 00 185.01 Eames 500. 116.65 31.25 28 00 119.90 Gage 5,000. 1, 594. 14 306.75 106 50 1,794.39 Hadwen 1,000. 365. 52 72.90 92. 77 345.65 Hobbs 5,000. 1,260. 17 313.01 294. 00 1,279. 18 Lincoln 1,000. 279.46 62. 58 200. 00 142.04 Morse 500. 117. 11 31.25 10. 50 137.86 McWilliam 200. 226.61 14.63 5. 00 236.24 Baker 0. 41.84 76.84 65. 50 53. 18 TOTALS $19,000. $5,808.33 $1,292. 19 $1,037. 13 $6,063.39 All of the Above Accounts are Invested in local Mutual Savings Banks 14 REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: Once again it is my pleasure to report to you on the progress of our Library over the past year. As you know, by my report of last year, that a copy of popu- lar books was sent out to all the Libraries in the area. We were rather disappointed as we received only one acknowledgment. We feel it is necessary to explore other methods of exposing our Library to the public. Perhaps you, as members, might have some suggestions. We have added 57 new books to our shelves, most of these being ones that we purchased, a few were gifts. We now have an accession register in which books are accurately recorded with title, author, publisher and price. Since Mr. Hodgkinson is on a leave of absence and since the Extension Service has been referring all gardening calls to our Society, we asked Mr. Goss, the director, if we could borrow their Rolodex File. This file is now in the Library and con- tains hundreds of cards on all phases of gardening. It has been an immense help in answering the vast number of calls. I realize it adds more to a busy schedule, but it seems so worth while. Since the room upstairs has been catalogued and equipped for study, I am pleased to say that we have had one student, from Clark University, doing research on Landscape Design and she was able to find just the book she was looking for. This is just a beginning, I know, but perhaps gradually more and more people will find our facilities desirable. Respectfully submitted, December 1, 1966 Fayre L. Nason, Librarian ******************************** REPORT OF JUDGE OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The horticulture was of fine quality in many of the flowers displayed at the shows during the past season. This is es- pecially important in exhibiting. Exhibitors should be urged to display only their best specimens. 15 The members of the Societj- should become familiar with the calls of the shows and should display any well-grown or un- usual flowers which may appear in their gardens. It is not necessary to display quantities of flowers. One unusual blossom of exceptional quality can be as interesting as a large display of the more common varieties. It is gratifying to see that the exhibitors are display- ing many of the latest varieties or recent introductions of flowers. This proves to be of much interest to the general pub- lic as well as to other exhibitors. The exhibitors of houseplants should be encouraged to grow unusual or exotic plants. The unusual plants may be more diffi- cult to grow, but are more impressive in displays. Naming the varieties of plants or flowers on display is a practice that is highly endorsed. It places particular emphasis on the educational aspect of the shows, especially since we now qualify as an educational organization for tax purposes. There were more worthwhile educational exhibits during the season. This is a trend that should be continued. The first children* s show held on July 23 was unusually small with very few exhibits. The second show held on August 18 was more satisfactory. The fact that it was later in the season and the gardens were more advanced could account for the larger num- ber of children exhibiting. We were very fortunate in obtaining qualified judges who are outstanding in their special fields to assist at the various shows. I wish to thank those judges who served so willingly. Respectfully submitted, Arthur J. O^Mara December 1, 1966 Judge of Plants and Flowers ******************************** REPORT OF JUDGE OF FRUIT Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Fruit displays continued to be of high quality and quantity in spite of a further reduction in exhibitions over last year. Following is a list of premier exhibitors for the season; Creeper Hill Orchards Ray Smiley Keown Orchards Mrs. Herman Patt Kentuck Orchards S.W. Wheeler K.G.A. Anderson S.L. Davenport 16 Rainfall for the growing season averaged more than five inches over last season. Small fruits showed a definite res- ponse averaging better size and quality. The opening March Show "The Glory of Spjing" theme, found a large assortment of excellent fruit brought out of winter storage and added much to the spring theme. The June and July shows opened with good displays of straw- , berries, followed by a creditable assortment of blueberries, currants, gooseberries and raspberries. Apples, peaches, plums and grapes appeared in good volume for the August and September shows. A most outstanding display of assorted fruits were dis- played at the October Harvest Show, Creeper Hill Orchards and K.G.A. Anderson won the major part of the "Blues". The Nut displays were unusually excellent at this show. The grand finale November show had all of the icing added to the fruit display cake with the display of a high quality apple show. Creeper Hill Orchards won the Blue Ribbon for excellent apple collection display. Ribbons were also presented to the following for outstanding educational displays: National Fruit Trials (England). New England State Agricultural Experimental Station I wish to express my thanks to Richard Lambert, Sterling, Mass., for judging the October fruit show during my absence while I was attending the National Farm Supervisors' Conference in Jefferson City, Missouri. Respectfully submitted, S. James Mistark December 1, 1966 Judge of Fruit 17 REPORT OF THE VEGETABLE JUDGE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: During the early part of this show season, I had the feeling that the number of exhibitors was well below that of 1965. I am happy to report, however, that a check of Mrs. Nason' s records of premiums paid for the two years shows a remarkable simi- larity in the number of exhibits and also in the premiums paid. It may have been a slow starting season for some of the ex- hibitors, but once underway a gratifying volume of excellent material was displayed. May I congratulate the exhibitors on the excellent material used in the shows. And to the Society, my thanks for your cus- tom of furnishing lunch for the judges. Respectfully submitted, Howard L. Borggaard December 1, 1966 Judge of Vegetables REPORT OF THE JUDGE OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: This year has been an interesting and challenging one for me. The entries were exceptionally artistic and presented a real challenge to us as judges. The thought and ability that went into the arrangements was particularly evident. It is my hope that next year more of you will lend your talents to help make our shows even more interesting. My sincere appreciation to the others who offered their time and knowledgeable assistance in judging with me. I'm looking forward to our coming year and hope you will find it as stimulating as this last year has been for me. Respectfully submitted, Richard V. Salo December 1, 1966 Judge of Flower Arrangements 18 REPORT OF JUDGE OF WILD FLOWERS Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: It is especially pleasant to report that our several years of complaining about and modifying of the scheduling of wild flower displays in the Society' s shows have paid off abun- dantly well. Calls for 10 vases of properly named and well dis- played wild flowers were in the June 4th, June 23rd, July 23rd, August 18th and September 8th shows. Twenty- four displays were entered in these shows. Calls for artistically arranged exhibits of wild flowers in a single appropriate container were in the August 18th and September 8th shows.. TWenty-one entries were judged. Mrs. Katherine Homka was the winner in the August 18th show; and Mrs. Helen Chase won in the September 8th show. Special praise should be given to the Cutting family for their excellent displays of ten vase showings. Mrs. Merritt Cut- ting won on June 4tn, and Miss Hazel Cutting won on June 23rd, July 23rd and August 18th. All were exceptionally well done ex- hibits. Mr. Paul Rogers of Holy Cross had a fine winning entry on September 8th. Now, I feel we are beginning to hit our proper stride in :educating from the naming and displaying standpoint where our 'native plants are concerned. It is time to do further education- al work from the conservation angle. Possibly, a long overdue tie-in with the New England Society for the Preservation of Wild Flowers could be considered to use the talents, experience and wisdom of their many knowledgeable members. Respectfully submitted. George H. Pride December 1, 1966 Judge of Wild Flowers ******************************** REPORT OF WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Workshop Course, after twenty years, still remains popu- lar with the women and the group showed their gratitude and en- thusiams by continuing to set tables and exhibit in our regular shows. However, the new registration fee did cut down atten- dance somewhat. We had one interested and talented gentleman in the class this year who was not interested in the commercial value but rather in a hobby. He continued to make arrangements in our gladiola show aad also in the harvest show as well. This, I hope, will be an inspiration to more of the opposite sex to join us. 19 Once again, a special thanks to Mrs. Nason for her efforts in the registration program and the women join me in thanking Mr. Davenport for making this course available. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Brotherton December 1, 1966 Supervisor Workshop Group REPORT OF SUPERVISOR CHILDREN'S COURSE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Children's Course was most rewarding but very disap- pointing in attendance. I wish to suggest that a notice be sent to all 4H Clubs leaders to encourage the children to register with us. It seems a pity these children couldn't be persuaded to attend and present their material in both their fairs and our childrens shows in a more professional manner. This has been the repeated criticism received from our judges that most do not show their material to best advantage. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Brotherton December 1, 1966 Supervisor Childrens Course REPORT OF THE FRUIT COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The call for scions this year has been very heavy. We re- ceived over 150 requests for scions from 27 States and Canada, for a total of over 1,000 scions. Many calls were from the Northwest, Oregon and Washington, also many orders from Michi- gan and New York states. We did not have enough scions of some varieties to fill all requests. 20 We also received some orders for buds to be shipped during August and 40 orders for fruit. Many of the old apple varieties had only a light crop this season, and the call for fruit for educational purposes has been very heavy. A collection of 30 varieties was supplied to the New York-New England Apple Insti- tute to be used at the annual meeting of the National Food Edi- tors meeting in Boston during September, when Johnny Apple- seed's birthday was celebrated with a display of Old Apple Va- rieties. The following week a collection of Old Apple Varieties was supplied to Old Sturbridge Village for visiting day of Members iof the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Fruit was also sup- 'plied to be given out to the visitors. A display of Old Apple Varieties was featured at both the Harvest and Chrysanthemum exhibits. Recently, we received over 50 requests for information about our Old Apple Variety program for 1967. Respectfully submitted, Mr. Earl T. Harper December 1, 1966 Chairman REPORT OF CHILDREN'S GARDENS AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: There were two exhibits held this summer. The second one much more successful than the first in number of exhibitors. The children show excellent vegetables, nicely presented. The flower arrangements are done in good style and are a credit to them. The committee finds working with the children a pleasure because of their enthusiasm and knowledge. Respectfully submitted, Frederick D. Brown December 1, 1966 Chairman 21 REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The Library Committee has met twice a month, except during the summer, and is pleased to announce that we have a new member, Mrs. Stanley A. Sandberg, who has helped us so much that she probably knows more about the cataloging than we do. The most important accession to the Library this year is the first volume, in two parts, of the Wild Flowers of America. This work is sponsored by the New York Botanical Garden which has raised one million dollars and will need another million to com- plete the task of photographing, in color, every wild flower in the country. The Library Committee has bought 2 sets, one for reference and one for the reserve shelf. It is on exhibition in the Library. These books were bought with money from the Eugene Parson Fund. We have equipped the stack room for research and study. The committee would welcome the offer of desk lamps and a comfortable chair for this room. The portrait of Mr. Workman is being repaired at the Art Museum. The committee takes great pride in the Library and the fact that the cataloging has been completed. We would like to have members encourage the use of the Library by people of all ages. ******************************** Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: The week of June 21st through June 25th was designated ROSE WEEK in Worcester county. Rose books were displayed in the li- brary, a chartered bus tour was arranged for a visit to the Rose garden of Mr. Karl Jones in Barrington, R.I.; informal arrange- ments of garden roses were exhibited in the library prior to and Respectfully submitted, December 1, 1966 Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Library Committee REPORT OF THE GARDEN TOUR COMMITTEE 22 luring the Rose Show and 6 gardens were open for our members and ;heir guests on Friday and Saturday. Except for the bus tour and the Rose Show, the member's res- )onse to this program was so discouraging that a planned garden iour in August was cancelled. I wish to acknowledge with grateful thanks the immense amount )f work done by my excellent committee. . Mrs. William Tomajan.. Irs. Gordon Butler.. Mrs. Robert Hunt.. Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt. . Irs. George Longstreet . . Mrs. Donald Dalbeck. . Mrs. Richard Gif- ord and Mrs. Arthur O'Mara. Respectfully submitted, Eliza C. Hess December 1, 1966 Chairman REPORT OF THE GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Vir. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society: \ A representative from each of the local garden clubs, as well as a number of qualified persons, made up the Garden Awards Com- nittee. The aim of the committee is to recognize the efforts of indiv- iduals who try to upgrade any neighborhood with large or small plantings of interest to Horticulture. Each year they try to take one of the adjacent towns. This year it was Shrewsbury. Mrs. Price and Mrs. Higgins were most helpful. Our regret was that we started too late, for many gardens look their best in the Spring. We had about 6 meetings, to get a list of gardens and gar- deners, to assign the lists to the committee members, and then to vote on each name after the gardens had been visited. 23 The committee as a whole was very faithful. It was impressiV' to have your President attend all the meetings. Your chairman visited every garden and gardener and found the assignment most rewarding, meeting delightful, as well as clever, untiring people. It was decided to give three letters of commendation and 3' awards, 10 to individuals. We tried to follow the well thought out pattern of Mrs. Rober Hess who headed the first committee so ably. We appreciated th« assistance of Mrs. Payre Nason and Mrs. Robert Milton. Many thanks go to Mr. George H. Pride who sorted and assemb led the pictures. He also wrote many of the award statements. Oi award day he showed the pictures with appropriate comments. My grateful thanks go to every member of my committee. Respectfully submitted, December 1, 1966 Mrs. Roger N. Heald, Chairman Mrs. E. Claire Butler Mrs. Allen Estabrook Mrs. Richard Gifford Mrs. Bur rill Josephs Mrs. Donald Price Mr. Harrison Taylor Mrs. Howard Jefferson Mrs. Warren Higgins Mrs. Robert McKee Mrs. James Donnelly Mrs. John Fallon Mr. Linwood M. Erskine^ Advisors Mrs. Robert Hess Mr. Lewis Hodgkinson Tatnuck Garden Club Garden Club of Temple Sinai Worcester Garden Club Shrewsbury Garden Club Merry Weeders Garden Club Junior League Garden Club Hortulus Garden Club Jr. , Ex-officio Mrs. Robert Milton Mr. George Pride 24 REPORT OF BUILDING COMMITTEE , President and Members of the tiie Worcester County Horticultural Society as Our first and most important task this year was to correct the j^^3ndition of the electrical wiring in this building. The wiring as been modernized and is in first-class condition. The dead elm tree on our boundary line with the church was .jj^emoved, the expense being divided equally. This fall we purchased thirty-six (36) used folding tables to eplace the tables we had been using which were the property of he Community Chest. Some of the round wooden tables also were epaired. The custodian is constantly painting something around here nd this year it included the boiler ro.om floor, the men's lava- ory and anti-room, also all the wood in the roof area over the est hall which includes window frames, window casings, the arge wooden panels which cover the large windows on the west ide of this hall plus the skylight frames. The wood was so dry hree (3) coats of paint were required. He found two (2) lights if glass cracked in the skylight which probably accounts for the ipots on the west hall ceiling. He replaced the glass. The cus- ;odian thoroughly washed the floors in this hall, the west hall ind the Elm Street entrance and put on two (2) coats of a sealer md two (2) coats of a plastic finish which gives them the beau- tiful appearance. This should make the maintenance of these 'loors much easier. The west hall will be completely refinished so the room will Look like new. The order for this work was placed in early Oct- Dber with the understanding work would be started when all shows vere over. Stepping stones were placed in front of the sign at Elm and Chestnut Streets. The lawn along Chestnut Street is doing well considering the last two (2) dry summers. Another year should |make heavier sod. ^ Sometime soon the Society will have to repaint this hall and replace the curtains on the stage. This cannot be postponed much longer. 25 Suggestions for 1967. Make a nice flower bed at the rear o: the lawn on Chestnut Street and put window boxes at the librari windows on Chestnut Street where the exposure is good. I would like to thank Mr. Ed Herron for the fine cooperatior he has given us. Respectfully submitted, Herbert E. Berg Richard N. Symonds Ernest Hansen December 1, 1966 Building Committee 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 1966. Mr. Ralph C. Breed was elected chairman for the ensuing year to fill out the term of Mr. Philip M. Purington who resigned due to other committments. Your Committee has carefully watched the budgets of all Com- mittees each month, with the help of the Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Nason and Prank Heath, the Treasurer. 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 basis. The Mechanics National Bank of Worcester has not as yet com- pleted the transfer of funds from the Savings Bank. We have $13,904.00, and we have voted to transfer approximately $7800.00 today which is the recommendation of Mechanics Bank. The budget for 1967 is $45, 480. Therefore, We recommend that an appropriation of $45, 480. be voted for distribution at the discretion of the Trustees for payment of salaries, premiums, and general expenses for the year 1967. Respectfully submitted, Frederick D. Brown Arnold J. Banning I Ralph C. Breed, Chairman 26 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 1966 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 1966 PRESIDENT LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR., Paxton VICE-PRESIDENTS 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 ARTHUR D. KEOWN, Arnold J. Banning Asa Bartlett Armand A. Beniot Herbert E. Berg Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Harold 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. Robert Hess Allen W. Hixon William Hodge Archibald J. Huey tverett 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 (ieorge H. Pride, 1966 Mrs. Mrs. Lewis Brotherton. 1968 NOMINATING COMMITTEE ]\Iarjorie Lodding. 1967 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 Fayre L. Nason, Librarian, Ex-of¥. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Armand A. Beniot. Chairman Gustaf C. Nelson Flower Arrangements: Wild Flowers: Plants and Flowers: Fruits: Vegetables: Frederick D. Brown Everett Hutchins ;Mrs. Robert ^lilton Rev. John Philbrick Mrs. Myron Converse medal committee Linwood M. Erskine, Jr., President Allen W. Hixon, Chairman 1966 1967 HORT Herbert E. Berg 1968 CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTll George H. Pride Mrs. John T. B. Carmody President S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary WINTER MEETINGS COMMITTEE Marjorie Inman ^Irs. David Milliken Mrs. Dorothy Salter COMMITTEE ON FRUITS E. Sumner Thayer children's GARDENS AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Frederick D. Brown. Chairman Mrs. Glenn T. McLain STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Edwin W. Proctor, Chairman Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Stanley Morton Earl T. Harper Mrs. Harold Bowker .\rthur D. Keown Frederick D. Brown Ernest Hansen. Chairman George H. Pride Vincent Bucinskas Arthur J. O'Mara Lewis A. Hodgkinson Frederick D. Brown Arnold J. Banning Dorothy I. Comins Mrs. Mvron Converse Mrs. E.' Claire Butler BUILDING COMMITTEE Herbert E. Berg PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMTTTEK Calvin Hubbard Harvie Channin Fayre L. Nason. Chairman ARRANGEMENTS AND EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. Bert K. Dickinson Arthur D. Keown Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Arthur Turnbull Mrs. Ernest Handy Mrs. Robert Milton George J. Moore, Sr. Arnold J. Banning Richard N. Symonds Arthur Turnbull Arnold Banning Richard A. Monette Vincent V. Bucinskas Mrs. Helen Chase Mrs. Eileen McLain Mrs. Ruby Leary Mrs. Roger Heald Mrs. Waldren Lojko HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen, Chairman GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert G. Hess, Chairman GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE 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 exce^^t 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 [1966 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 including baskets of mixed flowers, should be correctly named. Indefinite appela- tions 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 ex- hibiting 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 ter 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 rathior than the quantity. 18. The Judges may subdivide classes if conditions warrant. 1966] RULES AND REGULATIONS 5 19. 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 ApiDles 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, eflfectiveness 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 [1966 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 bellfiowers. 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 " 1966] 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 Co^ections.^- Quality (including condition and value) 45 points Arrang-ement 25 " Variety 30 Table Decoration - - Desig-n 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 [1966 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 Fames 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 ahvays 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. 1966] 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 childr^^^'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 i;^^ 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 [1966 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 Theme: "The Glory of Spring" Opening: Friday, March 4, 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 1 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 8 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 I o'clock Friday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has alloted AKricullural Prize Money not to exceed $1,500.00 of the premiums awarded on the hst. Two Silver 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 l>y Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard. '1. For excellence in suitability and quality of plant material — award presented by Mr. and Mrs. Milton P. Higgins. Garden Displays: I Exhi])itors occupying approximately 400 square feet. No i-estrictions. $600. Oi) will be available for each. II Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. No i-estrictions. $525.00 will be available for each. Ill ExhilMtions in West Hall. $700.00 may be used foi' 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 mate^^ial 25 " Color harmony 10 " Seasonability 10 " Quality and suitability of accessories 10 " ChaiTn and atmosphere 10 " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " 100 points * * * 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 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 S600.00 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 "yr 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 2. One 8-inch pot Hyacinths 3. One 8-inch pot Tulips 4. One Pot other Spring Bulbs SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND A. Educational Exhibits: No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. No. 3. Club or group. One hundred dollars may used for prizes. X. 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. Wilted material must be replaced. 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 13 No. 2. "Springtime" Florists only. Flower arrangement using spring flowers. Any choice of foliage may be used. Notify the Secretary one week in advance. Worcester and Worcester County Garden Clubs Exhibit — "Story Book Gardens" 14 AFRICAN VIOLET EXHIBITION in co-operation with WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Seventh BAY STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY SHOW April 30 2 p.m. to S:30 p.m. May 1 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Horticultural Hall, Worcester. Mass. If interested in exhibiting, write or call Horticultural Hall for premium list. ^)>^'^ / Iris Exhibition 15 \ Saturday, June 4, 1 :30 to 8 p.m. All art teles 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 Ckisses: 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 (IW IC IT) White self 2.00 1.00 No. 2 (2V) White ground plicata marked violet 2.00 1.00 No. o O (2V) White ground plicata marked blue 2.00 1.00 No. 4 (2Y 20 2R) White ground plicata marked yellow, red or orange 2.00 1.00 No. 5 (4V 4B) 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) \'ioIet self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 8 (6F 6D) 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 (IIP IIL) Blue self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 12 (IIF IID) 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 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 No. 17 (17) Yellow ground, plicata marked any color O AA 1 AA 2.00 1.00 No. 18 (19) Yellow bicoloi 2.00 1.00 No. 19 (20) Yellow blend r> A A "i A A 2.00 1.00 No. 20 (21P) Orange se)^., pale (peach pink) 2.00 1.00 No. 21 (25) Orange bieiid (brown) 2.00 1.00 No. 22 (26P) Red self, pale (true pmk) A A -* A A 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 XT No. 27 Intermediate Bearded 2.00 1.00 JNo. Miniature Tail Bearded (Table) 2.00 1.00 No. 9Q Border Bearded. (If too many entries for one class, to be divided into color classes.) No. 30 Arilbreds 2.00 1.00 No. 31 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. 32. 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. 33. Other than tall bearded, one stalk. To be judged as for class 31. Displays. — No. 34. Display of Siberian Iris, preferably named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 17 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 winnei- 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 or Composition — "Naturalistic" No. 38. Featuring Iris, any other foliage permitted. No restriction as to grower. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $3.50. * * * The Coiilson Fund Table Decoration. — Buffet table for four or more persons. B. 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. Cut Flowers, some Iris requested. — No. 39. Display, 24 square feet 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 18 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 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 * * * G. A. Bigelow Fund Roses. — C. Vase H. P. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 D. Vase H. T. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 * * * Peonies.— No. 44. Vase of Herbaceous 3.00 2.00 No. 45. Vase of Tree 3.00 2.00 Any other Perennials. — Vase No. 46. Other than bulbs 3.00 2.00 1.00 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 47. 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. 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 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 19 Radish, two bunches, six per bunch. — No. 51. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Rhubarb, twelve stalks. — No. 52. Linnaeus No. 53. Victoria 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 54. New Varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Lettuce, six heads. — 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 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 he 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. 55. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Onions. — No. 56. Scallioiis, two bunches, six each 2.00 1.50 1.00 ^/ Rose Exhibition Thursday, June 23, open from 3 to 8:30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the Imll and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:30 o^ clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agi'icultural Prize Money not to exceed 8200.00 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.— Xo. 58. Twelve blooms of named varities 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 E. Six blooms of named varities of H.T. roses, outdoor culture. 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. H.T., Any other color Blue ribbon No. 67. Floribundas, red and red blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 68. Floribundas, pink and pink blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 69. Floribundas. yellow and yellow blend. one main stem Blue ribbon 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 21 No. 70. Floribundas, orange and orange blend, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 71. Floribundas, white, one main stem Blue ribbon No. 72. Shrub Roses, any named variety Blue ribbon No. 73. Any other species or variety Blue ribbon No. 74. Best seedling Blue ribbon Best Roses in the Show. — King & Queen. Special Recognition In the "Prize Rose" classes No. 58 through No. 82 : 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. 75. H.T. (Introductions within the last five years) Blue ribbon No. 76. Floribundas (Introductions within the last five years) Blue ribbon Use Jackson-Perkins and Conrad-Pyle catalogues. No. 77. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties. Sixty- five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 78. Vase of roses, twelve blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 79. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 80. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 81. Display of cut climbing roses. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 82. Basket of roses 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 * * G. A. Bigelow Fund Flower Arrangement — "Simplicity" (Workshop Group). — F. 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 — "Special Occasion". — No. 83. Table for two or more. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. 22 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Delphinium. — No. 84. One Vase, not more than 3 spikes. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peonies. — No. 85. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Lilies. — No. 86. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 87. Bowl or Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Foxglove. — No. 88. Vase, not more than 3 spikes 4.00 3.00 2.00 Sweet William. — No. 89. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Pinks (Dianthus). — No. 90. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Any other Perennial. — No. 91. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named — No. 92. 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. — G. Display of outdoor varieties 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 Chandler Bullock Fund strawberry, twenty-four berries. — H. Howard No. 17 3.00 2.50 I. Sparkle 3.00 2.50 J. Robinson 3.00 2.50 K. Catskill 3.00 2.50 L. Jersey Belle 3.00 2.50 M. Vesper 3.00 2.50 * t * [1966 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 23 No. 93. New variety, not scheduled 3.00 2.50 No. 94. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 95. Four baskets of strawberries, any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 96. Display not over 12 square feet. Fifteen dollars may be used. Cherry, one quart. — No. 97. Any named sweet variety. $5.00 may be used. No. 98. Any named sour variety. $5.00 may be used. Beets. — No. 99. Two bunches, six in each 2.50 2.00 Peas, one-half peck.— No. 100. World's Record ' 2.50 2.00 No. 101. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 No. 102. Display at least four named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 103. Golden Acre 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 104. Any otlier named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Lettuce, six heads, named. — No. 105. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 106. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard.— No. 107. Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 108. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 24 THE NORTH AMERICAN LILY SOCIETY INC, r-J~^^^^^ Presents the Nineteenth Annual International Lily Show In co-operation with the WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY and the NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL LILY GROUP at Horticultural Hall 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. July 8 — 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 9 — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 10 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If interested in exhibiting, write or call Horticultural Hall for premium list. Hemerocallis (Daylilies) Exhibition 25 Saturday, July 23 This exhibition will be open to the public from 1 to 7:00 p.m. 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 execeed $200.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Hemerocallis (Daylilies). — No. 109. Display, Commercial. Any decorative material may be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. No. 110. Display, Non-commercial. Any decorative material may be used. $40.00 may be used for prizes. No. 111. Collection of six named varities 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. 112. Light yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 113. Golden yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 114. Orange 2.00 1.00 No. 115. Copper bronze 2.00 1.00 No. 116. Polychrome 2.00 1.00 No. 117. Bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 118. Banded or eyed 2.00 1.00 No. 119. Pale pink 2.00 1.00 No. 120. Peach pink 2.00 1.00 No. 121. Creamy Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 122. Cantaloupe Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 123. Pinkish Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 124. Rose 2.00 1.00 No. 125. Bright red 2.00 1.00 No. 126. Brown red 2.00 1.00 No. 127. Lavender shades 2.00 1.00 No. 128. Purple red 2.00 1.00 No. 129. Dwarf, normal growth under 24 inches 2.00 1.00 No. 130. Miniature (flower less than 3 inches in diameter) 2.00 1.00 26 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 No. 131. Small flowered (flower between 3 in. and 41/2 in.) 2.00 1.00 No. 132. "Spider" flowered 2.00 I.OO No. 133. Double flowered 2.00 1.00 No. 134. Tetraploid (proven) 5.00 3.00 No. 135. Popularity Poll Winner, "Frances Fay" 2.00 1.00 Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Seedling. — No. 136. 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. 137. 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. 138. Best Registered Unintroduced Class, requirements and awards as in previous class. No. 139. 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. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 27 Cut Flower. — No. 140. Display. Not over 18 square feet. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 141. Basket, mixed, three or more kinds of flowers 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Gladiolus. — No. 142. Display (not to exceed 24 square feet). Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 143. Basket Gladiolus 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 ;i; :•: jj; G. A. BIGELOW FUND Roses. — N. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Petunias. — No. 144. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 145. Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 146. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 ❖ ❖ MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lilies. — 0. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. * * * Zinnias. — No. 147. Display of Large flowered, five vases, five stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 148. Display of Pompons (small flowered) , five vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 149. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00.1.00 Marigolds. — No. 150. Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 28 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Snapdragon. — No. 151. Vase, not more than 5 spikes 2.00 1.50 1.00 Salpiglossis. — No. 152. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Calendula. — No. 153. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed in this show) No. 154. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Phlox.— No. 155. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Shasta Daisies. — No. 156. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed in this show) No. 157. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 158. Ten vases no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 See special rules of Wild Flowers on page 9. * ❖ * GEORGE AND BELLE McWILLIAM FUND Begonia, Tuberous Rooted. — P. Display, Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 * * * Flower Arrangement or Composition — "Song Title". — No. 159. 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. Table Decoration — Patio Table "Buffet". — No. 160. 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. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 29 Cherry, one quart. — No. 161. Any named variety. Five dollars may be used. Raspberry, one pint. — No. 162. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. Currants, Twenty-four bunches. — No. 163. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Gooseberry, one quart. — No. 164. Any named varieties, Ten dollars. Blackberry, one quart. — No. 165. Any Variety. Five dollars. Display of Small fruits, two or more varieties. — No. 166. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 167. Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 No. 170. New varieties. Seven dollars may be used for prizes. No. 171. Other early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 172. Early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 173. Any early white varities. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 174. Any early yellow varities. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 168. Lodi No. 169. Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 3.00 2.50 * * * Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — R. Cultivated, named S. Wild, one quart 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 * Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 175. Dwarf, any variety Bean, one-half peck. — No. 176. Kentucky Wonder 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 30 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 No. 177. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 178. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Carrots, two bunches, six in each. — No. 179. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber, for pickles. — No. 180. One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 181. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 182. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash. — No. 183. Hybrid variety, 3 specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 184. Green variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce. — No. 185. Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 186. Any early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 187. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 188. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 189. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 190. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 191. Collection, naiiied edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 192. Collection, named non-edible vai-ities. Twenty dollars may be used. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Gladiolus Exhibition Thursday, August 18 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, and Department of Agriculture Rosettes. 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. 193. Display, Commercial. Baskets and vases. No other flowers to be used. Fifty dollars may be used for No. 194. Display of Artistic Arrangements of Gladiolus, no restriction as to grower. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 195. 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. 196. Display, Non-commercial (Exhibitor does not sell flowei's or bulbs) basket and vases. Notify the Sec- retary two days in advance. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. 32 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 No. 197. Baskets, 20-25 spikes, one variety, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 198. Basket, 20-25 spikes, two varieties, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 199. Basket or vase, 15-20 spikes, two varities, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 200. 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. 201. 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. 202. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 100, 200 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 203. Collection, five different Recent Introduction vai'i- eties (1961-1965 inclusive), one spike to a vase, correctly named. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 204. Seedling Class. One spike, properly labeled. Seed- lings and undisseminated vai'ieties 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 IMerit and the New^ England Gladiolus Society Rosette. No. 205. Best Miniature Seedling Aw^ard Worcester County Horticultural Society Rosette. No. 206. Open Coloi' 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. 207. Recent Introduction Varities (1962-1965 inchisive). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 208. 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. 209. Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one vai'i- ety, properly labeled and ari-anged attractively in containers. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 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. Use full New England Gladiolus Society classification list. 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 ar- rangements 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 and Division Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions, Certificate of Merit. 34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Flower Arrangement or Composition — "What's My Line" No. 210. Other flowers may be used with Gladiolus. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. Table Decoration — "Holidays" No. 211. Number of place settings optional. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. 5h ^ MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lillium, no other flowers to be used. — T. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. * * * Roses. — No. 212. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 213. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 214. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers. — No. 215. 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. No. 216. 10 vases, named, no dupKcates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 217. Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 218. Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 219. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 220. Any other early variety. Ten dollars. No. 221. Seedlings. Ten dollars. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 35 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 222. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 223. Japanese named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 224. European named varieties. Ten dollars. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 225. Any white variety. Ten dollars. No. 226. Any yellow variety. Ten dollars. No. 227. Any new variety. Ten dollars. No. 228. Seedlings. Ten dollars. No. 229. Display of three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 230. Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit. — No. 231. No to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Any other Variety of Fruits. — No. 232. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Bean, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 233. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 234. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 235. Dw^arf Bush, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck. — No. 236. String, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 237. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 36 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 238. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 239. Red, any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 240. Red, any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 241. Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 242. Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 243. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Squash. — No. 244. Summer Hybrid, yellow, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 245. Green varieties, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 246. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables (not commercial Growers). — No. 247. Display from home gardens, to cover 15 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 248. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule Dahlia Exhibition -Saturday, September 8 All articles for this exhibition must he 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. 249. Display of Singles, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 250. Display of Collarettes, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 251. Display of Pompons, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 252. Display of Miniatures, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 253. Display of Medium Cactus Variety, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 254. Display of Large Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 255. Display of Medium Semi-Cactus variety 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 256. Display of Decoratives, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 257. Display of Cactus, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 258. Ten vases Decoratives, one flower in each. Large Flower 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 259. Five vases Cactus or Semi. One Flower in each. Large Flower 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 260. Basket or Vase of Large Flowered 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 261. Basket or Vase of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 262. Basket or Vase of Pompons 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 263. Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 264. Basket of assorted varieties of Dahlias 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 265. Display, not over 50 square feet. Seventy-five dol- lars may be used for prizes. No. 266. Display, 25 square feet. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. 38 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 No. 267. Best Vase of Recent Introduction. 1960-61 or 1962-64 introduction. Blue Ribbon No. 268. Best vase of new variety introduced 1964. Best Bloom in the Show. — Blue Ribbon From Classes 249 to 259, inclusive. The Coiilson Fund Flower Arrangement or Composition — "Unusual Container" U. Anything not usually meant for a flower container. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. Table Decoration — "Mardi Gras". — No. 269. Dahlias in scale. No restrictions as to grower. Two or more place settings. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. Thirty dollars may be used. Roses. — No. 270. Collection of kinds and varieties named (number of kinds important). Forty dollars to be used for prizes. Gladiolus, standard varieties. — No. 271. Ten vases, one spike in a vase, to be named. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 272. Basket. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 39 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 273. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. EDWIN DRAPER FUND Begonia, tuberous rooted. — V. Cut flowers in vases, not more than twenty vases. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Asters, large flowered, long stems. — W. Vase of 12 blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Asters, single or anemone. — No. 274. Vase, 12 blooms Marigolds. — No. 275. No. 276. No. 277. No. 278. No. 279. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Double French, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Single, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Any other, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Petunias. — No. 280. No. 281. No. 282. Zinnias. — No. 283. No. 284. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Display. Mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. Display of Large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 No. 285. Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 286. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Iris. — No. 287. Reblooming, one stem in a vase 2.00 1.00 No. 288. Seedling, one stem in a vase 3.00 2.00 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 289. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 290. Vase, Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers.— No. 291. Appropriate container, artistic effect. Fifteen dol- lars may be used for prizes. See speical rule on Wild Flowers, Page 9. No. 292. 10 vases, named, no duplicates. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Herbs. — No. 293. Display, Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 294. Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 295. Red Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 296. Milton 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 297. Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 298. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 299. Seedling varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 300. Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens. — No. 301. Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 302. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 303. Bartlett 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 304. Seckel 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 305. New named varieties 3.00 2.50 No. 306. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 41 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 307. Any Japanese varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 308. Any European varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 309. Any new varieties. Five dollars may be used for l^rizes. Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 310. Early Elberta 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 311. Any white variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 312. Any other yellow variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 313. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 314. Seedlings. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 315. Display, three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 316. Orange 3.00 2.50 2.00 Grape, three clusters. — No. 317. Fredonia 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 318. Seneca 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 319. Worden 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 320. Seedless variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 321. For other varieties. Ten dollars. No. 322. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 323. Collection, not less than five. varieties 12.00 10.00 8.00 Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 324. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Muskmelons, three specimens. — No. 325. Hybrid, named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 326. Orange flesh, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 327. Green flesh, named 2.50 2.00 Watermelon, three specimens. — No. 328. Midget Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 42 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 No. 329. Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 330. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 331. Warren ? 00 2.50 No. 332. Golden Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 333. Golden Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 334. Des Moines 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 335. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 336. Any other variety, named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 337. Any named variety. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 338. Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 339. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 340. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cauliflower. — No. 341. Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Broccoli. — No. 342. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens.—- No. 343. Wonder Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 344. Squash Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 345. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 346. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens. — No. 347. Rutgers or Marglobe Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 348. Hybrid variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 349. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 7.5 No. 350. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 351. Hybrid, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 43 No. 352. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 353. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 354. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Mushroom, native. — No. 355. Collection of edible vai'ieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Harvest Exhibition Thursday, October 6, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 7, 9 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 9 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 12 noon to 8 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 :00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,500.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Two Silver 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. Cut Flowers. — No. 356. Basket, mixed, two or more kind of flowers. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Hardy Chrysanthemum, out-door culture. — No. 357. Cut Flowers in vases, not over 25 sq. ft. Thirty- five dollars may be used. No. 358. One Potted Clump. Ten dollars may be used. No. 359. Display of potted plants. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Herbs. — No. 360. Display, $40.00 may be used for prizes. Garden Displays. — No. 361. Exhibitors occupying approximately 400 square feet. $550.00 will be available for each. No. 362. Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 squai'e feet. $500.00 will be available for each. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 45 Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. Design and consistency of scale Suitability and quality of plant material Color harmony Quality and suitability of accessories Charm and atmosphere Correct and suitable labeling 30 30 15 10 10 5 points points points points points points 100 points Premiums will be awarded on a point system. "Prize money for Garden Displays, calls 361 and 362 , 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''/v ) for his display in call No. 361 , he will receive 90^ of $550. which is $495. If another exhibitor receives 80 points, he will receive SO^v of $550. which is $440., etc." These calls are not based upon any fixed amount per square foot. Special Exhibits (Plants other than Chrysanthemums). — No. 363. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 364. Home grown. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. African Violets. — No. 365. Commercial class. Ninety dollars may be used for prizes. No. 366. Semi-commercial class. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 367. Non-commercial class. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 368. Three Specimen Plants. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 46 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 ^ ^ H= MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Flower Arrangement or Composition. — X. Natural dried native or tropical material to be used. Material should be named. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. MRS. MABEL KNOWLES GAGE Table Decorations. — Y. Thanksgiving Table. Fruit and or Vegetables. No re- strictions as to grower. Laid for four covers. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. Seven and one half dollars the highest prize. 4= ^ Terrariums. — No. 369. Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not exceed 36 inches in any dimension 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 370. Small — Containers must not exceed 18 inches in any dimension 3.00 2.00 1.00 Fern Globes. — No. 371. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. ^ * ^ SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND Educational Classes. — Z. No. 1 Juniors under 14 years. No. 2 Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 3 Club or group exhibit. One hundred dollars may be used. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS :H * 47 Fruit Display. — No. 372. 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. 373. 50 square feet. One hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Apples, forty-nine specimens. — No. 374. Baldwin 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 375. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 376. Delicious ' 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 377. Cortland 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 378. Macoun 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 379. Other named varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 380. Basket of Fancy Apples 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Baskets furnished by the Society. Apples, twelve specimens. — No. 381. Baldwin 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 382. Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 383. Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 384. Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 385. Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 386. Northern Spy 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 387. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 388. Sweet varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 389. New varieties. Introduced since 1940. 25 dollars may be used for prizes. No. 390. Old varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 391. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used. 48 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS [1966 WILLIAM EAMES FUND A. Roxbury Russet.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 B. Golden Delicious.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 392. Bose 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 393. Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 394. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 395. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 396. Basket of fancy pears 3.50 3.00 2.50 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 397. Any named variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 398. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 399. Any variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 Grapes, six clusters. — No. 400. Any variety. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Grapes. — No. 401. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — No. 402. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Fruits. — No. 403. Ten dollars may be used. Nuts, Grown in Worcester County. — No. 404. Display of edible nuts. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 405. One pint of each or any of the following: Chest- nuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Hickory, Filbert, Heartnuts, English Walnuts, etc. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 1966] WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 49 Brussels Sprouts. — No. 406. Two one-quart baskets Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 407. Any variety Cauliflower. — No. 408. Three specimens Celery, Blanched, six specimens. — No. 409. Pascal Summer No. 410. Any other variety Onion, twelve specimens. — 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 No. 411. Spanish 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 412. White Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 413. Red Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 414. Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 415. Yellow Danvers 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 416. Any other variety. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 417. Hybrid varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 418. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 419. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins.— No. 420. Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens. — No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 421. 422. 423. 424. 425. 426. 427. Blue Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Table Queen Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Quality 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Blue Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 50 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 428. Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 429. Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 430. Green Mountain 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 431. Katahdin 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 432. Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 433. Sebago 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 434. Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 435. New varieties, Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 436. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 437. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Vegetables. — No. 438. Market Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that ic is possible to carry without con- tents falling off. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No prize over $3.50. No. 439. 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. 440. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet. Thirty dol- lars may be used for prizes. Special Class for Children from 10 to 19 Years. — ]\Iay be set up the night before. No. 441. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 442. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used. ^ Chrysanthemum Exhibition Thursday, November 3, 1 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 $400.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Chrysanthemums, Commercial Varieties. — Use catalogue of Yoder Brothers, Inc., Barberton, Ohio, also George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co., catologues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. No. 443. Ten blooms, 10 vases, not less than five varieties, to be named 12.00 10.00 No. 444. Collection of twenty-five large blooms, long stems 15.00 12.00 No. 445. Pompons and Decoratives, display in vases, not more or less than 10 vases, 5 stems in each, named 6.50 6.00 5.50 5.00 4.50 No. 446. Single varieties, display in vases not more or less than 5 vases, 5 stems in each named 5.00 4.00 No. 447. Anemones, display in vases, not more or less than 6 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.50 5.00 No. 448. Three pots Chrysanthemums (not made up Speci- mens), well established 10.00 5.00 3.00 No. 449. One pot Chrysanthemums 5.00 3.00 Spray Type Chrysanthemums for Non-Commercial Exhibitors. Greenhouse Grown. — No. 450. Six vases, 5 stems in each 4.00 3.50 52 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Standard Commercial Varieties. — Use Yoder Brothers Catlogue, Barberton, Ohio No. 451. Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 452. Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 453. Chrysanthemums, vase of pink 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 454. Any other color 5.00 4.00 3.00 Note: Six flowers m each, one variety in each vase. Stems not less than two feet. Exhibition Varieties. — No. 455. Any variety 6.00 5.00 Note: Six flowers in a vase. Stems not less than two feet. No. 456. Collection, twenty-five large blooms, long stems. 20.00 15.00 10.00 Chrysanthemums, Not Disbudded. — No. 457. Basket of Pompons 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 458. Basket of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 459. Basket of Anemones 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Arrangement to be approximately 36 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Chrysanthemums, Disbudded. — No. 460. Basket of singles 6.00 5.00 4.00 FREDERICK A. BLAKE FUND Chrysanthemums, disbudded. — C. Basket of Anemones 6.00 5.00 4.00 D. Basket of Fugi 6.00 5.00 4.00 Arrangement to be approximately 36 inches in width and 36 inches in height. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 53 FREDERICK A. BLAKE FUND Chrysanthemums. — E. Best Bloom F. Large Flowers. Basket. Fifteen dollars may be awarded for prizes. Christmas Arrangement or Composition. — No. 461. Fresh flowers and or foliage used. Niches available. No. 462. Dried natural material, nuts, cones, pods, etc. used in any form suitable for Christmas. Some greens and fruit may be used with dried material. No artificial flowers or foliage altered by any process other than clear lacquer shall be used. MRS. MABEL KNOWLES GAGE FUND Table Decoration. — G. Thanksgiving Bountiful Table. No restriction as to grower. Laid for four covers. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. Twelve dollars the highest prize. ^ ^ ^ WILLIAM EAMES FUND Apple CoUection. — H. Not to exceed ten varieties, five specimens per plate. 7.00 6.50 6.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 463. Mcintosh No. 464. Baldwin No. 465. Red Delicious No. 466. Cortland No. 467. Macoun No. 468. Golden Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 54 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Xo. 469. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 Xo. 470. Red Rome 3.00 2.50 2.00 X'o. 471. X'ew varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. X'o. 472. Sweet varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. X^o. 473. Any other varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. X^'o. 474. Basket of fancy apples (baskets furnished) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — X^o. 475. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Varieties of Fruits. — X'o. 476. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Celery, six specimens. — X'o. 477. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Xo. 478. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onions, twelve specimens named. — Xo. 479. Spanish 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 Xo. 480. Red Varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Xo. 481. Yellow Varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 Xo. 482. \Miite Varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — X'o. 483. X'ew named varieties. Ten dollai*s may be used. X'o. 484. Any other named variety. Ten dollars may be used. X'o. 485. Collection, four named varieties 6.50 6.00 5.00 4.00 Pumpkins, three specimens. — Xo. 486. Sugar 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage, three specimens. — Xo. 487. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No, 488. Anv other named variety- 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 55 Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 489. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 490. Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 491. Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 492. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Winter Squash. — No. 493. Butternut, 3 specimens. Fifteen dollars may be used. No. 494. Collection. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 495. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.50. * * * OBADIAH BROWN HADWEN FUND Display of Vegetables. — I. Twenty-four square feet. $50.00 * * * Any Other Named Vegetables. — No. 496. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Field Beans. — No. 497. Collection. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 56 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS [1966 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 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 Natural History Florists Review Arnoldia Landscape Architecture The American Horticultural Magazine The Garden Journal of the N.Y. Botanical Garden The New England Homestead Market Growers Journal The National Geographic Magazi 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 Flower and Garden American Forests Farm Technology The Hemerocallis Journal Norfolk Botanical Garden Soc. Gardener's Fonmi P.H.S. News National Chrvsanthemimi Soc. Bulletin. The Hort'l. Soc, N.Y. The Floral Magazine Annual Meeting, Thursday, December 1, 1966. 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 1966 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL Exhibitions to be held Saturday July 23 and Thursday, August 18, 1966 Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. Competition is open to all children under two classes. Seniors, 13 to 17 years and Juniors, those under 13 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 23 must be in the Hall ready for inspec- tion by the Judges by 12:00 noon. All exhibits on August 18 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 Harvest Show. Arrange- ment of dried material. See Adult Premium List. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mr. Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. JL^IORS Saturday, July 23 All artUles must be in the ball by 12:00 o'clock This exhibition will l>e 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 Ag-riculture 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 13 years Cut Rowers. — No. 1. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Xo. 2. Aitistic Flower AiTangement So. 00 may l^e used for prizes. Cosmos. — Xo. 3. Vase 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — Xo. 4. Large flowered. 3 vases. 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 5. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia, — Xo. 6. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 7. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 8. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged. 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — Xo. 9. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 10. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each Five doUars may be used for prizes. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 Gladiolus. — No. 11. Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 12. 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Snapdragon. — 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. Ten 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 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Cabbage. — No. 26. T^v'o specimens Carrots. — 1.50 1.00 .75 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. oU. 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, July 23 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, 13 to 17 years Cut Flowers. — No. 38. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 34. Artistic Arrangement. $5.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 35. Vase ' 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 36. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 37. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 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 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, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 l.OU .75 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Calendula. — No. 44. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 45. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 46. Small container, not over 5" in any dimension to be used. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 47. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.). One entry per person. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 48. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 49. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets.— No. 50. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Summer Squash. — No. 51. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 52. 15 pods. Yellow 1.75 1.50 1.00 No. 53. 15 pods. Green 1.75 1.50 1.00 Potato. — No. 54. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 55. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 56. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 57. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 58. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 59. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 Onion. — No. 60. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 61. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 62. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 63. One pint 1.50 1.00 .75 JUNIORS Thursday, August 18 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 13 years Cut Flowers. — No. 64. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 65. Artistic Flower Arrangement. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 66. Vase 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 67. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 68. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 69. Double flov/ered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 70. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 71. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged. 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 72. Large flowered, three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 73. Small flowered, three vases, 3 stems each. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 11 Calendula. — No. 74. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 75. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 76. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.501.00 .75 No. 77. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 78. 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. 79. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 80. 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. 81. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 82. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see page 3). Vegetables. — No. 83. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 Beets. — No. 84. Six specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 85. Two specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 86. 15 pods. Yellow 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 87. 15 pods. Green 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Potato. — No. 88. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Sweet Corn. — No. 89. Six ears 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 90. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 91. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 92. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 93. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Green Peppers. — No. 94. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 95. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 96. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 97. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SENIORS Thursday, August 18 All articles must be in the hall by 1:30 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual eflfort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 13 to 17 years Cut Flowers. — No. 98. Display, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 99. Artistic Arrangement. $5.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 100. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 101. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 102. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold. — No. 103. Large floAvered, 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 Gladiolus. — No. 105. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 106. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 107. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Petunia. — No. 108. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 109. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 No. 110. Single, ruftled, fringed, oi* plain edged, o vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Calendula. — No. 111. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 112. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 113. Small container to be used. Six dollars may be used. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 114. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 115. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). Vegetables. — No. 116. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties Beets. — No. 117. Six specimens 1.50 Summer Squash. — No. 118. Two specimens 1.50 String Beans. — No. 119. 15 pods. Yellow 1.50 No. 120. 15 pods. Green 1.50 Potato.— No. 121. Six specimens 1.50 Sweet Corn. — No. 122. Six ears 1.50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 123. Six specimens 1.50 Carrots. — No. 124. 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 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 Cabbage. — No. 125. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 126. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Green Peppers. — No. 127. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 .100 .75 Onion. — No. 128. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 129. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 130. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society Officers for the Year 1968 \ Reports of the Officers and Committees YEAR ENDING NOV 30, 196? Library and Office 13 Chestnut Street Auditorium, Exhibition Hall & Rooms 50 Elm Street Parking Lot 9-11 Chestnut Street Experimental Orchard North Grafton 839/2695 Telephones Office and Library 752A27^ Executive Director 799/0^85 " Answering Service" 73^/^^^^ ( Mon. , Wed. , Sc Fri. AK ) POREWARD This report is slightly different. The layout follows the tradi- tionel patterns of previous years, but for the first time, the trustees and members of the Library Committee are on a rotating basis for a three year term.-'- The Personel Committee and Youth Committee appear, with committee mem.bership, for the first time in accord with tha amended By-Laws. 2 The Public Relations Committee has been enlarged, while the Children's Garden and Exhibition Committee has been merged with the Youth Committee. The formal auditor's letter, 3 which is repetitious is omitted. For quick reference, the table of contents is listed as follows Table of Contents Pages Officers, Trustees and Committee Members 2-3 President Linwood M. Erskine Jr.'s report U - 5 Secretary S. Lothrop Davenport's review 5-8 Treasurer Frank R. Heath's Financial repgrt 9-11 Librarian Mrs, Fayre L. Nason and Library Committee report by Frederick D. Brown 12 Judge of Plants and Flowers report by Arthur J. O'Mara 12 - 13 Judge of Fruit report by S. James Mistark 13 - llj. Judge of Vegetables report by Howard L. Borggaard lij. Judge of V/ild Flowers report by George H. Pride , lli - 15 Fruit Committee report by E. Sumner Thayer l5 Building Committee report by Herbert E. Berg 16 Workshop and Children's Course report by Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton 16 - 1? arden Awards Committee report by Armand A. Benoit 17 cholarship Committee report by George H. Pride l8 Children's Garden and Exhibition report bv Mrs. Glenn T. McLain l8 - 19 Finance Committee report by Frederick D. Brown 19 - 20 Staff of Worcester County Horticultural Society 20 Foot Notes 1. Most of our Committees are noi^ constituted on a one, two or three year basis. Eventually, all Standing Committees will be on a rotating status, 2. Copy of the amended By-Laws, adopted at the December 7, 1967 meeting, is available for your perusal at our office, 3. The report of our auditor, Stuart C. Oberist, and his covering letter December I4 , 1967, is on file at the office. 1 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1968 President LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR., Paxton Vice Presidents FREDERICK D. BROWN, Webster RICHARD N. SYMONDS, Worcester RICHARD V. SALO, Millbury Secretary S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT, North Grafton Assistant Secretary and Librarian MRS. FORREST C. NASON, North Graf ton Executive Director ROBERT C. SKOE^IAKER, Holden 1968 Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Mrs, Lewis R.Brotherton Harvie E»G. Channin Edward L, Clifford Mrs. Myron F. Converse Mrs. Richard 0. Gifford Ernest Hansen Arthur D. Keown Mrs. Marjorie W.Lodding Mrs. Robert C, Milton Gustaf C. Nelson Trustees. 1969 Arnold Banning Asa Bartlett Herbert E. Berg Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Roger N, Heald Mrs. Robert G . Hess S. James Mi stark George J. Moore, Sr. Arthur J. O'Mara H. Ladd Plumley George H. Pride Mrs, Dorothy L. Salter Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Frank L. Harrington Allen W. Hixon William W. Hodge Archibald J. Huey Mrs .H.W.Hurlburt, Jr. Everett Hutchins Carl A. Ottoson Edwin W. Proctor Mrs.Clairmont B. Standish Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Richard A.. Flagg Mrs. Charles A. Fitzpatrick Honorarv Trus- Dr. Robert S. Illingworth Mrs,. William W. Taft Leslie E. Winter Judges Flower Arrangements: Richard V. Sale Fruits S.James Mistark Wild Flowers: Mrs . Mf;r jorie W.Lodding Vegetables Howard L. Borg^aai Plants and Flowers: Arthur J. O'Mara Associate Judge: Lewis A.Hodgkinsor Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton Nominating Committee Arthur J. 'Mare Mrs. Marjorie W. Lodding, C Frederick D. Brown, Ghr. Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Library Committee Edwin W. Proctor Everett Hutchins Mrs. Stanley A. Sandberg Mrs, Forrest C. Nasor Mrs, Myron F. Converse Membership Committee Mrs, Robert G, Hess Armand A, Benoit, Chii 2 , Arthur J. O'y.ara , John T.P.Carmody Scholarship Committee Edwin V/. Proctor Carroll M. Abbott, Chr. Richard W. Bemis Waldron P. Lojko Lecture Committee . David J. Nilliken Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs Mrs. Lewis R .Brotherton, Chr, . Harold S, Bowker Lewis A, Hodgkinson Mrs. Richard 0, Gifford Experim.entsl Orchard and Fruit Committee bur D. Keown, Chr. S. James Kistark Francis W. Poulin Finance Committee old Banning, Chr, Arthur D. Keown Linwocd M. Erskine, Jr. Building Committee herd N, Symonds Archibald J. Huey Herbert E. Berg, Chr, Personnel Committee bert E. Berg William P.. Ooss Ernest Hansen, Chr, . Roger N. Heald Alfred E. Rankin Donald H. Dalbeck, Sr. Public Relations Committee in Auchmoody Arthur J. O'Mara, Chr, Richard V. Salo rew C. Fuller John Curtis Andrew B. Holmstrom Hospitality Commxiitee . C. ?.s>TT:ond Petersen, Chr. Members to be selected in near future. Exhibitions Ccmm-ittee land A. Benoit Jam.es R. McLain Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. icent V. Bucinskas George J. Moore, Sr. Howard L. Borggaard . Helen E. Chase George H. Pride Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton . VJsldren P. Lojko Richard V. Salo Mrs. Wesley T, Leary, Chr, . Glenn T. McLain Mrs.Chauncey E.Sweetser S. James Mistark hard A, Monette E, Sumner Thayer Mrs. Peter A. Nelson .Stanley A. Sandberg Mrs .Ben jariin A. Wooten Mrs. Clarence W. Taft Youth Comm^ittee Jares Mistark Mrs. George n. Drawbridge Mrs.Clairmcnt E .Standish, Chr , )rge J. Moore, Sr. Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Robert Smiley 'tha Hill Jacqueline Bailey Michael O'Mark Garden Tours Conm.it Lee Forrest C. Nason Mrs. E. Arthur Derjiy Frederick D. Brown, Chr, "Answering" Service Committee Richard 0. Gifford Mrs. Ralph E, Duffy Mrs. Robert G. Hess, Chr. Garden Awards Committee Armand A. Benoit, Chr, 3 PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society One year ago I anticipated that the coming year as President would be less time-consuming than the prior year had been. In review- ing the year, I find that the I966-67 year has been the busiest one of the several years that I have had the privilege of serving as President, We now have an Executive Director who handles a number of items which might have been considered the President's responsibility a year ago. How- ever more activities and more under consideration has resulted in more time being spent by the President, in spite of the hard work being done by the Executive Director, One of the high-lights of the year was the appointment of Robert C. Shoemaker as Executive Director on an interim basis. Bob Shoe- maker agreed to take the job for no more than two years and we are interests in finding a permanent Executive Director who can devote full time to the Society and its activities. Bob Shoemaker, working with our Secretary, S. Lothrop Davenport, and our Librarian, Payre L, Nason, and with their assistance, has accomplished a great deal during the short time that he has served as Executive Director, Another high-light was our 125th anniversary dinner. This dinnei was a great success and was enjoved by all who attended. As some of you know, but perhaps others of you do not know, volunteers are now manning a telephone answering service here in our build- ing three mornings a week. An answering service to answer horticultural questions was formerly conducted by the Worcester County Extension Service, Under the leadership of Eliza Hess, we are taking over this service to th< public, I hope that the answering service will encourage members of the public to use our other facilities, such as our outstanding library. Although the possibility of a membership campaign was considered, no definite action was taken during the past year other than to encourage all interested people to join the Society, At the present time, we have ! 218 annual members and 6^0 life members. This is an increase of l\.3 over 1 one year ago, so we are moving in the right direction. I For the first time since becoming fully tax exempt ^ov federal income tax purposes, during the year, we conducted a program of en- couraging our members and otherc to make financial contributions to the Society, This was not a major fund raising effort because it is hoped that many members will make annual contributions to the Society, We would rather have continuing support from our members and others over the years to come rather than one single major fund raising campaign. So far, more than 11? members and non-members have contributed to the appeal for; funds and over $;5, 090,00 have been raised through this effort.^ Later in this meeting you will be asked to approve revised By-Laws, I hope that you will approve the revision as presented, as I 1 feel that the new By-Laws will be of considerable assistance in helping the Society to better serve you and to serve the community in the future. If I tried to thank, at this time, all of those who have con- tributed time, effort or finances to the Society during the past year. 1, As of Dec. 31, 1967, we have received 12? gifts totaling $6,91^5.00 h my report would rim on for much too long a time. There are only four whom I am going to single out, although there may be others who deserve as much praise and thanks as these four. In choosing these four, I have concentrat- ed on four people who have helped the Society for a number of years and who carried on activities which, although we sometimes think of them as routine, are most essential to the Society. First, I would like to thank our Secre- tary, S. Lothrop Davenport, for the many things that he has done, ranging from handling our Experimental Orchard to finding exhibitors for our Shows. As Chairman of the Exhibit Committee, Alice Milton has devoted many hours during the past year to the good of the Society and her efforts have been of great assistance in maintaining the high quality of the exhibits, Fayre Nason, as Librarian and Assistant Secretary, has carried a tremendous load of work during the year. Every time we take on a new project, it involves more work for Mrs. Nason and she has carried this burden of work most willingly and most ably. The last person to be mentioned is our Building Custodian, Ed Herron. As the use of Horticultural Hall increases, while at ttie same time the Building is getting older, Ed Herron' s job gets more difficult. His job is the kind where it is very easy for me or for others to point out things to be done which Ed has not had time to get at, while forgetting to thank him for the many hours of work that he puts in, particularly when we are setting up, conducting and taking down our Shows, Respectfully submitted, December 7, 1967 Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. SECRETARY'S REPORT Our Society is now at the crossroads, with many important changes taking place. Are we equal to the challenge, if so a bright future lies ahead. LECTURE PROGRAM The year began with our lecture programs, with free admission to our members and a guest, but a fifty cent charge to others, the money to be used for scholarships. Unfortunately, this year very little money was realized for this fund, so that other sources of revenue should be found. The following six lect-ares were presented: January 12 - "Japanese Flower Arrangements for the Home" bv Mrs, Floy W. Hauthaway of West Newton January 26 - "New Wa;^ and New Plants to grow Indoors" African Violets and Related Plants by Michael J. Kartuz of Wilmington, Mass. February 9 - "Outdoor Living Areas" by Frank McHugh of Lynnfield, Mass, February 23 - "How Wild is the Wilderness" by Richard Evans Schultz, PhD, of Harvard March 16 - "Raising Seedlings in the Home" by Herbert C. Fordham of the Waltham Field Station This was a very interesting, practical and seasonable demonstration. just ahead of the planting season, November 16 - "Design in Christmas Decorations" by Mrs. Hollis L. G-ray of Belmont, Mass, This closed the series, with a p:ood attendance of about 100. 5 SPRING EXHIBITION The Spring Exhibition was held on March 10 to 13, inclusive, with the theme Preview of Spring". The Main Hall was well filled with attractive Spring Gardens. The West Hall was arranged with excellent displays of Orchids and African Violets. The apple displays moved upstairs while the Table Arrangements were set up down stairs with the attractive Worcester and Worcester County Garden Clubs exhibits "A View from the Terrace". A special children's exhibit arranged by the Worcester Science Museum was also on the lower floor. The paid attendance this year was less than in 1966# 125TH ANNIVERSARY Our Society celebrated its 125th Anniversary on Thursday evening, April 6th with a reception and buffet dinner in charge of Mrs . Marie Peterson and her Hospitality Committee. The event was well attended. After the dinner, Mrs. Robert G. Hess preseno«d a vc^ry infoiTnstive and entertaining history of our Societv, which was much appreciated. PLOV/ER ARRANGE:4ENT '-.'ORKSHOP The Flower Arrangement Workshop Course was continued this year under the direction of Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton. Since the course has been running for some time, and with a smaller attendance it has been suggested that this course could be discontinued for 1968 and a new more varied program take its place • CHILDREN'S HORTICULTURAL COURSE This is a one day class in mid-summer, with Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton in charge, to interest the children in the conservation and arrangement of flowers. The interest and attendance was very good this year. Possibly this program could reach more of the children in the county, if the program could be given out in the county, YOUNG PEOPLES GARDENS The participation in the Young Peoples Garden Contests continues to grow, and with plenty of rain this season there were many find gardens. Strawberry plants and Gladiolus bulbs from the Norco Gladiolus Society were again supplied to interested gardeners, and several kinds of nut trees were awarded to the first prize garden winners, I had the opportunity this year to visit many of the gardens and I was pleased to find so many fine gardens. I was, however, rather disappointed in some of the Strawberry projects, conditions due perhaps to the lack of guidance and supervision, I would recommend that a better plan of guidance be carried out next year. On Saturday, November 11, the garden contest winners gathered in the Social Hall of the Chestnut Street Congregational Church where President Linwcod M. Erskine, Jr., had a chance, for the first time, to meet the future Horticulturalists and to award the prizes. About li^O prizes were awarded and out of this niimber, due to so many fine gardens, there were twenty-three first prizes and five special awards of ten dollars each. Four of the gardeners were awarded Life Memberships in our Society for having won a first prize for three years a running. We have one fine gardener, a young girl from Warren, who has now won a first prize for 7 years, SCHOLARSHIPS The Scholarship Committee made three awards this year. One award of §200,00 to Edward H. Sauer of West Brookfield, who had previously received an award in 1965. David Opatka of Grafton was given a $200,00 award, and Wayne P. Kordek of Hardwick was awarded $100,00, All of these boys are en- rolled at the University of Massachusetts, The Society is most fortunate in receiving a gift of one thousand dollars from the Worcester area National Assoc, of Gardeners, Q0% of the income to be used for Scholarship awards and 20^ to be used to increase the principal, 6 EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD OF OLD APPLE VARIETIES The Experimental Orchard of Old Apple Varieties had a very active year, with its scion program in the Spring and with its new Open House program in the Fall, when visitors are welcomed to see and test the fruit. Fruit was supplied for class work in schools, to the Conn. Agricultural Experiment Station for a fruit research program, for an exhibit on the Common in Boston, for our Harvest and Chrysanthemiam Exhibits and to fill about 200 orders for fruit. We were most fortunate to have had a fine article in the New York Times on October 1st, which created a national interest in our program. We re- ceived fruit for identification and a great many letters requesting informa- tion about Old Ap.ple Varieties and where trees might be obtained. In September the Society held a Field Day at the orchard with about 100 present who enjoyed the tours through the orchard and an opportunity to sample some of the fruit. EXHIBITIONS This season, we had eight exhibitions after the Spring Show, all carried out as scheduled, altho it would have been better if the Iris Ex- hibition could have been one week later, but due to complications, it was not best to make a change. Practically all of the other exhibitions were on time as planned with the allotted space all filled with excellent material. The Harvest Exhibit was a two day affair with the Main Hall and front lobby filled with Hardy Chrysanthemums, Gardens, with potted and cut Chrysanthemums of many types and colors. The exhibits of fruits and vegetables were also excellent. The November Chrysanthemum Exhibition was once more a four day affair, qpening on Friday, November 10, and closing on Monday, the thirteenth. The Main Hall was well filled with interesting gardens, the West Hall with plant displays and a grand display of mulch material from the Arnold Arboretum, Downstairs was over-flowing with excellent displays of fruit, vegetables, greenhouse cut chrysanthemums, children's educational exhibits, african violets and related plants, etc. On the upper floor were the Thanksgiving Tables and an exceptionally fine educational display of fruited shrubbery of many varieties and colors from the Arnold Arboretum. This season we have been most fortunate in not only having educational exhibits from the Arnold Arboretura but from the Waltham Field Station and Holy Cross College. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITIONS We had two Children's Exhibitions, one on July 29 and the other on August 10, which were rather close to-gether. Both of these exhibitions showed improvement over last year with more material, especially in the Senior group and of better quality, MEMBERSHIP During 1967, 75 new members joined our Society. We have lost by death 26 and 19 who failed to renew. The present membership is 650 Life Members and 2l8 Annual Members, a total of 868 an increas-^ of 143 over 1966. 7 The following is a list of new members of 19^1- Annual Members Nathan T. Ba-scom Mrs. John D. Bennett, Sr. Mrs, Howard M. Booth Mrs. Thorne Caldwell Richard F. Canton Mrs. Dorothy B. Canton Mrs. Curtis M. Clark Mrs. Philip F. Coe Frank E.Co'ldwell Mrs. Francis Convery Mrs. Robert DeN. Cope Mrs. Fairman C, Cowan Deborah J. Decker Miss Elizabeth Densmore Mrs. Dominic DiCicco Mrs. Ralph E. Duffy Jerry J. Faugno Mrs. Francis E. Foster Mrs. I. Robert Freelander Mrs. Leon Gladding Mrs. Albert A. Gordon, III Mrs. Burte Guterman Raymond P. Grosvenor Mrs. Frederick W. Hand Mrs. Richard Heald Chapin W. Illingworth Mrs. Stanley J. Jablonski Mrs. Kenneth S. Jones Mrs, Herbert J. Kesseli Edward P. LeVeen, Jr. Annual Members Mrs. Ralph H. MacKay Miss Helen C. Marble Mrs. Blanchard W. Means Mrs. Henry S. Miles Mrs. Richard W. Mirick Mrs. Philip M. Morgan Stewart F, Oakes Mrs, Stewart F. Oakes Mrs. Michael E. Pecha Albert J. Phillips George A. Phipps Frank W. Poulin Eugene H, Powers Richard Prouty Mrs, Harold G. Rappel Mrs. Alden Reed Mrs, Charles C, Reynolds Mrs, Dorothy M. Richardson Mrs, Joseph S. Seville Mrs. Carl P. Sherr Carl P. Sherr Mrs, Robert C. Shoemaker Mrs, Harold W. Smith Miss Mary Alice Smith Mrs. Ivan M. Spear Mrs. Albert L, Stratton Mrs. Howard E. Waite Joseph P. Wondolowski Mrs. Joseph P, Wondolowski Mrs, L. R. Zitowitzr Life Members Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Robert S. Bowditch Dr. Harold M. Constantian Mrs. Paris Fletcher Mrs. Richard 0. Gifford Robert G. Hess Miss Deborah Hill (Given bv the Society) Miss Martha Hill (Given bv the Society) Life Members Mrs. Sam Howie Kenneth H. Knight Michael O'Mara^ Mrs. Albert W. Rice Robert L.Richardson (Given bv the S Debra Shepard (Given bv the Society Robert C. Shoemaker Mrs. Robert J. Whipnle The following have passed away since our annual meeting of 1966: Mrs. J. Harry Arnold Kenric H. Bird Miss Helen Blacker W. H. Boyden Mrs. George Churchill Ernest D. Clark Frederick Cole Harold F. Daniels Mrs. Robert Dworkin Mrs. Albert Fay John D. Has sett Mrs, Helen Hodge Miss Sarah Marble Lorey Midgley John W. Oakes Roger N. Perry Dr. David Potter Mrs. Eugene H. Powers Mrs. Jennie E. Prairie Harold G. Reese John E, Rinne Albert W. Schneider James Warr John P. Warren Elizabeth B. Watson Mrs. Stanley W. '.Afheelock In closing, I wish to thank the Officers', the members of the Exhibition end other Committees, the Custodian and others for their most valuable assistance in a most trying year. December 7, 196? Respectfully submitted, S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary 8 TREASURER'S REPORT - CASH STATEIffiNT For the Year Ended November 30, 196? CURRENT FUND OPERATING BALANCE, December 1, I966 Schedule 1 ^^1,978.35 OPERATING INCOME Rent - Front Street Real Estate 139,999.96 Rent - Horticultural Hall 1,690.00 Spring Show Admissions 3,699.25 Membership Fees 1,555.00 Special Solicitation [|,[t87.00 Other Income 92.00 Total Operating Income 51,523,21 Add - Interest and Dividends earned' in the) Investment Account held by Mechanics) National Bank as Agent ) 2,662.56 TOTAL INC 01^ 5U,185.77 Total 56,16U,12 OPERATING EXPENSES General Running Expense from Schedule 2 2l4.,527,10 Amount set aside for future building maintenance [^,000.00 Amount transferred to Retirement Fund 500.00 Premiums Awarded ( 1 ) Spring Show 3,313.80 Summer and Pall Shows I|,798.l42 Children's Garden Awards 539.00 Total Awards 8,651.22 Salaries and Judges' Pees 13,369,09 Supervision of Children's Gardens 210.10 Purchase of Equipment 369. 21^ Total Operating Expense 51,626,75 Interest and Dividends reinvested in the Investment Account and Service Charges 2,662.56 Total CURRENT FUND OPERATING BALANCE November 30, I967 to SCHR^nLE 3 1,87)1.81 289. 31 (1) For information purposes only. The State Department of Agriculture has made a;,:ards totaling '^^ ,l^^0 to our exhibitors in addition to those made by this Society, TO)!' Cash on in 5£r> $9,079.35 Deduce - ;^;-r:.: liacili-ies: Accoiju's Fayacle $6,712.52. Employee Taxes Pays'cle L92.02 7,20ix.5U Net Curren- Fund Asse-s l,87i;.8l INVESTMENTS Mecr.anics National Bank, Zr^jisz Der?t . Corr-.cn S-ocks fat coso il/lS/o"^) 106,676.73 ''Market Value S12'^ , "'3- • ''''' st i:./2^/c7) P.etirer.ent Founds in Savin^rs BarJss) 7,Cl5.3ii Society Fronds " " 20,957.63 Scholars hip Funds « " 1,621:. 17 Total Investments 13^»^'''3.£7 RSSTHICTZD PP.IZZ F'~;rD£ iron Scheiule _ Principal /jncunL 19,000.00 Acc'Jinulated Interes* 6,191.1|5 1 Restricted Prize F-^nis 25,191.U5 PLANT ASSETS Peal Ss::ate 5O8,ii67.00 Furniture and Fixtures 25,22C.91 Tooal Plant Assets 333>~- »"1 rCIAl ASSETS ---,225.C_ n,87U.8l 136,1473.87 25,191.L5 533,667.91 VFS ai:d s TP. plus $69", 10 OPERATING EXPENSES Schedule 2 I COMPARATIVE STATEMENT ' 11/30/67 11/30/66 ■Educational program and winter meetings 609 5^/6 ;Expense of exhibits 2,600 2,335 ^Library 908 1,117 ! Publications 9U5 921 ■Experimental orchard (net after sale of scions) (503) 298 'Office expense l,2l8 1,289 •Operating expense 1,737 1,103 ; Miscellaneous expense 1,3^1 hhk ; Insurance 67O 2,086 'Light, hest and water 3,380 3,90l| •Janitor service 7,397 7,166 Supervision of Spring show 525 500 ; Maintenance of equipment i|9 65 'Maintenance of real estate 2,l88 i|,783 : Postage 628 236 I Employer's share social security tax 828 53U Total to SCHEDULE I _ ;§2U,527 j!:27,37 3 RESTRICTED FUNDS Schedule L|. FUND Bigelow Bishop Blake Bullock Coulson Dewey Draper Eames Gage Hadwe-n Hobbs Lincoln Morse McWllliam Baker 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. 0. Interest Balance Dec ,1 1966 1372.85 12i+.i;5 520.73 327.99 283.12 II1O.8O 185.01 119.90 1,79U.39 3U5.65 1,279.18 11+2.01+ 137.86 236.21+ 53.18 Interest Earned Awards and Disbursements Interest Balance Nov. 30, 1967 ^;61+.88 51; 30. 50 .^1+07.23 32.1+3 15.50 11+1.38 65.^0 19.00 567*23 61j .88 338.37 65.19 36.25 312.06 65.50 206.30 19.52 11.00 193.53 32.1+3 20.00 132.33. 326.15 158.00 1,962.51+ 65.19 69.00 31+1.81+ 32)4.58 671.00 932.76 61+. 88 206.92 32.1+3 12.00 158.29 13.10 5.00 21+1+. 3i+ 77.1+0 81+. 25 1+6.33 TOTALS $19,000. $6,063.39 fel,311+.06 $1,186.00 g6, 191.1+5 All of the above accounts are invested in local Mutual Savings Bsnks. Respectfully submitted, December 7, 1967 Frank R. Heath, Jr., Trees. 11 REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN Al^ID LIBRARY COMMITTEE Members of the Library Committee have met fortnightly except in the mont of July and August. Shelf space for valuable books which are now kept under lock and key was made available. Improved lighting was installed in the stack room. In October, a meeting v;as arranged by Mr. Shoemaker with the Supt. of Schools, Mr. John Connor and some of the teachers in charge of Agricultural' courses in and around /Worcester, The men were ver^j- much impressed with the Library and have begun to use its facilities. The comm.ittee at Mr. Pride's invitation visited the libraries at the Arnold Arboretum and the Gray Herbarium. At these two libraries we were shown every courtesy and gained much information on library procedure. During the year we have added over 131 books which brings our total up to over 11,000 circulating books. We have resumed 'the binding of important Horticultural publications, recommended by our consultant, Miss Dorothy S, . Manks . Let us step back 10 years and see the actual progress we have made. In 1957 one accession was added to our Library and that was a gift. This year we have added 13 new periodicals to our list of magazines and the I3I books above mentioned. We express thanks to the following people who have donated books, Mrs, Shirley Bartlett, Mr. Samuel Bartlett, Mr. Brown, Mrs, Converse', Mrs. Hess,' Mr. Huey, Mrs, Milliken, Mr. Pride and Mr. Proctor, The Library Committee is pleased to have the Answering Service make jse of the stack room, which we trust will lead to greater use of the Library. Respectfully submitted, Frederick D. Brown, Chr. Library Committee December 7, 1967 Fayre L. Nason, Librarian REPORT OF JUDGE OF PLANTS MID FLO^/ffiRS Since we now classify our Society as an educational organization, it is gratifying to note that many exhibitors are cooperating to assist us in ful- filling our purposes. During the year, there has been an effort made by the exhibitors to properly name the flowers and plants exhibited. There were several outstanding educational exhibits at the shows. Mr. Paul Rogers' of Charlton furnished several worthy educational exhibits throughout the season. His displays were of special interest since some of them were dent as family projects--a practice that should be encouraged. The exhibits, at the fall show were commendable as educational exhibits. Because of the late spring and cold weather accompenving it, the Iris Show was unusually small this -rear. However, through the untiring efforts of Mr. George H, Pride, the show was a delightful one. He was able to obteir the assistance of several Iris growers from areas outside of Worcester Count^ where the weather was more favorable, who were willing to display their Iris here. The interest of the exhibitors in the "cut flower" calls is disappointing I would like to see more interest in this call, oxpecially in the displavs intended for the novice exhibitors. 12 The most popular entries durinp; the sumr.er shows were the calls for single vases of annuals and perennials. Emphasis in this cell should be placed on displaying more of the unusual flowers and those of especially fine quality. The first children's show was very small. The reason for this may have been that it was scheduled early and many annuals were not in bloom. The second show was more gratifying and showed there is keen interest in horticul- ture among the young people, I do feel that if both children and adults were encouraged to list their entries in the office before the day of the show, it would facilitate plans for displaying the flowers to their best advantage. I was most fortunate in securing the services of many qualified judges to assist me. I wish to thank them for their excellent work and cooperation, especially Mrs, Robert G. Hess, who willingly judged with me throughout the season. Respectfully submitted, Arthur J. C Mara December 7, 196? Judge of Flowers and Plants REPORT OF JUDGE OF FRUIT The Spring Exhibition in March opened with som.e excellent fruit displayed and prizes were evenly divided between two major fruit exhibitors, namely, Keown Orchards and Creeper Hill Orchards, Also displayed and attracting much interest were apples displayed as follows : Apples from New York Oid Apple Varieties Apples from England The 1967 growing season started the year with an abnormal rainfall which lasted throughout the grov/ing season. The more than adequate supply of soimmer moisture provided an e.nvironment that caused excellent growing con- ditions but poor harvesting weather. Much of the strawberry and raspberry crop rotted on t he vine because as berries reached m.aturity the crop could not he properly harvested. The se-asons peachcrop was a complete failure due primarily to late spring frost. It is noted that Creeper Hill Orchards did show an occasional plate of peaches during the late July and early August shows. Some excellent strawberry plates and fruit displays were entered in the j June 29th show, A good assortment of raspberries, chrries, currants, gooseberries, blue- berries and apples were displayed at the two July shows. Only about one half of the calls had fruit enteries during September and jOctober, At the November Chrysanthemum show some excellent enteries of apples, pears, ■quince, grapes and nuts were displayed. Again Creeper Hill Orchards and iKeown Orchard were awarded the major part of the prize money. Again I wish to express my thanks to Richard Lambert of Sterling for fill- 13 ing in for me es Fruit Judge at the October show while I was attending the National Farm Supervisors' Conference in Salem, Oregon. I took the opoortu-- nit-, while in the State of Oregon, to visit some excellent fruit country, Pesoectf uIIt' submitted, S. James Mistark December 7, 1967 Judge cf Fruit REPORT OF VEC-ETABLE JUDGE The veg^t-Sble gardening season was about two we^ks late getting under way tthis year. We can better understand why if we look in on one of our most oonsistant exhibitors. At the tim.e he normally inas his garden plowed, he hed to content himself witht«e tching the antics of two wild ducks swimm.ing around in a nond on nis vegetable garden. It was certsinly hesrtwarm.ing to see so many exhibits displayed in our last two shows, I cnly wish we could have that large an area covered at all of our shows. Maybe if each and every one of us would work and locate exhibi- tors from the younger generation, we could accomxplish just that, Resoectfully submitted, Howard L. Borggaard, December 7, I967 Judge of Vegetables £ REPORT OF WILD FLOh'ER JUDGE As circumstances force me to dis-continue acting as V.'ild Flower judge after this year, this may be my last opoortunity to speak franklv regarding this phase of ths Society's activities. The title cf Wild Flower judge at first struck me as being a bit ludicrous ^antil I fully understood tha*t the res»trict ions and req.uire -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- sub'-.itted, srg, Chr, REPORT OF WORKSHOP GROUP The workshop group this year was notice a cly s.T.aller than previous -ears. However, they were an attentive and very responsive class and mopt of the women continued to exnibit in our shows after form.al classes had ended. Their overall wcr> was outstanding on s competitive basis. Never the less, I personally feel the workshop course flower arranging alone could very well be discontinued for a period of one vear on a trial basis,! in' lieu of the following protcsed program.. Many of the garden clubs, along with .manv of our regular exhibitors, feel a more varied nrogram. of instruction would better serve the needs of these women and the Society as well, I agree with this feeling and wish to present a proposed program which enco.mpasses all suggestions which I have received: 16 1, Corsage Makinp^ 2, Landscaping 3, Pruning of Shrubs and Fruit Trees [| . Care of House Plants 5. Table Setting 6. Setting Up Amateur Flower Shows I have given this proposal some very serious thought and sincerely feel that, with the wealth of talent within our Society, we could find the nec- essary instructors required to present a program of this nature. Respectfully submitted, December 7, 196? Katherine M.Protherton , Supervisor REPOhT Ob CHILDREN'S HORTICULTURAL COURSE What a delightful and interested group of .children responded to our class this year, I will never understand the splendod turnout we get from the neighboring towns compared with so few from Worcester itself. The children really want and need this Instruction for the flower shows. Next year I would suggest our registration I'orms be sent to the public schools as soon as they are available. This certainlv would be a good contac for local children who would otherwise not know of t'is course, I would like to thank Arnold Banning for his donation of flowers for the child-nen of Uxbridge who attended the class this year. The-'- did a beautiful ,Tob and shared some of the flowers with the other children, Mr. Shoemaker has c^^tlined a course in Flower Arranging and explained . participation in our Spring Show to the girls of the Worcester Trade High School under the supervision of Miss Penn, This course, and an active parti- cipation in this show, should be a great inspiration for all children and promote general education and interest in the Society, Again, may I say what a pleasure it is to be a part of this project. As in the pest, Mrs, Nason and Mr, Davenport are to be thanked for their help and assistance. Respectfully submitted, December 7, 1967 Katharine M, Brobhei-lon, Supervisor REPORT OF GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE As chairman of Garden Awards for 1967, I have selected 35 worthy individuals for certificates to be given in January of 1968, It has been a pleasure to act as chairman of this Worcester Horticultural Project recognizing beaut if ication of home grounds. Respectfully submitted, December 7, 1967 Armand A. Benoit, Chr. 17 SCHOLARSHIP COmiTTEE REPORT The bEr3 statement that the .-/orcester County Horticultural Society gave a S200,00 scaolarship to Edward Sai;er of West Brookfield, another f;2ob.OO scholarship to David Opatka of Grafton and a 8100,00 scholarship to Wayne P. Kordek of Hardwick does not do justico to t he full importance of this committe, Since its beginning in 1965, many members of this society have bycomo increas- ingly aware of its potential significance. During this lasL year the Worcester Chapter of the National Association of Gardners gave a s^om of ^'1,000,00, oOfb of the income to be used in scholar- ships and 20/b of each year's income bo be added to the princioal to build it further. This is the largest: s ingle gift so far to the Fund and is given in a very wise manner. Other gifts during the year were ^500, 00 from Mr. Edwin Proctor and -^^pO.OO frorr; Mrs, Bertha Denny, The sum of v300,< 0 was trans- ferred from the Hobb's Fund to be used in this year's payments also. It is my understanding that the Scholarship Fund has now been set up or wi] very scon be set up as a definite entity so that a chairman will be certain eac -ear of the exact amount of money that is available to give out in the form of scholarships and the temporary contusion that arose this vea^ will not need to haopen a rain. Also, it is my earnest desire that the princloal of this fund be greatlv increased by further donations and that the existence of the Scholarship Fund ije given much more oublicity so 'hat we v;ill hav-3 many ar^nli cations for help to work with in Lhe vears that lie ahead. Possibly a good scholarship program., well administered, will be part of the solution to the perennially puzzling problem of what happens to the voung reople who exhibit in the children's shows and chen seem to disappear forever as thev approach their middle and late 'teens. We need to careiu:ly follow up the histories of those we have helped and keep this in a readily available file for our knowledge and benel'it. T nope this t)ecomes an understood duty of all future Scriolarshio CominitLees before what w e have done and are doin^r and will do in the future gets into an obscured and c^.n:nsing situation. Respectfully sucmitted, December 7, 196? George li. Pride, Chr-. RSrJRT 0^ CHILDREN'S GARD::.I.'S AND EXHIBITION COMMITTEE As everyone knows the inclement weather of last soring got gardens off to a poor start. Yet despite this I fe-1 we had a good showing at the Children} iXniDitions. We had forty-seven children particioating. In comparison to thirty-two children in 19^>6 as increase of fifteen, I asked for, and received, from Mrs. Nason a list of children who enro] le for tne garden awards. To each family I sent a coov of the schedule of^ nre- miioms for the children, " " " I feel nowever that we need some changes in the rules for tne children and my suggestions are as follows: 1. To continue to send out the premium list to children who enroll for the garden awards. This should be done before the gardens are planted 2. Anv child who enroUs for the garden awards, in order to be eligible for a prize, must exhibit at least once in one of the Children's Exhibitions, There were one hundred fortv-four garden awards in November and only thirty-two children Participated in the sum-er show; TP 3. To change the rule of three vuses, three flowers in a vase to three vases one flower in each vase. Vany people are limited in the amount of land which can be used for c^ardens and T feel that this would bring in new exhibitors, l\» To have a novice catagory. This would be for anv child under seventeen who has never exhibited in any show before. Children could enter this catagory for one year only. 5. To relax the rule on naming varieties. Many children buy a small package of seed, many of which give a general name, such as White Pet- unia, Small Marigold, etc. 6. A larger children's committee. Due to unforunate circumstances I was alone for both of the children's show and as a result I was unable to give the children the helc chat they needed. This was especially true of new exhibitors. 7. Interest was shown at both children's shows for table decorations and herbs. I suggest that both catag.ories be added to next years premium list, 6. The exclusion of all adults from the hell while children ere setting up displays. As a parent I realize how very hard it is not to help your child. However, we do our children a erert disservice bv attemot- ing to do for them what they should be learning to do for themselves. Therefore, I feel that this is a most important rule. T would like to sav in closing that I have en.ioved working with the children and wish continued cuccess to rhe comjnittee in the future, Resnect fu- ly submitted, December 7, 1967 Mrs. Glenn T. McLain, Chr, FINANCE COffiliTEiil'S REPORT The Finance Committee has met on the first Thursday of each month throughout the year to approve bills before their payment by the Treasurer, to discuss investments and to discuss other matters involving the finances of the Society. The system whereby Committee chairmen must approve bills cefore tney come to the Finance Committee for consideration seems to be pro- ducing the desired results. The system helps to keep Committee chairmen within budget appropriations and in general makes Committees aware that the Society must use its best efforts to operate economically. One of the functions of the Finance Committee is to advise the Treasurer with regard to investments. Beginning in 1963 the Mechanics National Bank has had custody of our securities and made recommendations relative to sales and purchases. The bank has analyzed the investments as of October 2k, 1967. These investments in the hands of the bank were 100^ in common stocks but you should bear in mind that we still have some reserve funds under the control of the Treasurer in savings bank accounts and also have the invest- ment in the real estate on Front Street in Worcester. The Finance Committee has asked the bank to recommend aggressive investments in the hope that the value of the portfolio can be increased through appreciation and realized capital gains so as to soften the blow to the Society vh en the present lease on the Front Street real estate expires in about ten years. The income realized from the securities is being reinvested by the bank rather than being turned over to the Treasurer. (continuence of Finance Committee report) Since the management account was established, we have put a total of $814., [4.70 into the account. To this has been added income of S21,887 making a total of $106,357. On October -, one quart. — Xo. 239. Any named varieties. Ten dollars. BlackbeiT>-, one quart. — Xo. 240. Any variety. Five dollars. Display of Small fruits, two or more varieties. — X'o. 241. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — Xo. 242. Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 Xo. 243. Lodi 3.00 2.50 Xo. 244. Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 Xo. 245. X'ew varieties. Seven dollars may l:>e used for prizes. X'o. 246. Other early varieties. Ten dollars may i^e used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens. — X'o. 247. Early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — X'o. 248. Any early white varieties. Ten dollars may l^e used for prizes. X"o. 249. Any early yellow varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. New Fruits. — X'o. 250. Recent Introductions. SlO.OO may be used for prizes. 38 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 4: « « Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — W. Cultivated, named X. Wild, one quart * * * Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 251. Dwarf, any variety Bean, one-half peck. — No. 252. Kentucky Wonder No. 253. Wax Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 254. Any named variety Carrots, two bunches, six in each. — No. 255. Any named variety Cucumber, for pickles. — No. 256. One-half peck Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 257. Any named standard variety No. 258. Any named Hybrid variety Summer Squash. — No. 259. Hybrid variety, 3 specimens No. 260. Green variety No. 261. Any other type Lettuce. — No. 262. Any variety Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 263. Any early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 264. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 265. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 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 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 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 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 39 New Vegetables. — No. 266. Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 267. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 268. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 269. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 270. Collection, named non-edible varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Gladiolus Exhibition COMMITTEE : Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mr. Calvin Hubbard Mrs. Ruby Leary Thursday, August 10 In co-operation with other Gladiolus Societies All articles for this exhibition must he in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 :30 o'clock. The hall will be oven 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, and Department of Agriculture Rosettes. 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. Gladiolus. — No. 271. Display, Commercial. Baskets and vases. No other flowers to be used. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes Quality and Condition Color Harmony Distinctiveness Arrangement of Flowers Effectiveness 1 S 25 50 points 10 15 " 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 41 No. 272. Display of Artistic Arrangements of Gladiolus, no restriction as to grower. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes No. 273. 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. 274. 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. 275. Baskets, 20-25 spikes, one variety, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 276. Basket, 20-25 spikes, two varieties, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 277. Basket or vase, 15-20 spikes, two varieties, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 278. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, miniatures, one var- iety, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 279. 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. 280. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 100, 200 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 281. Collection, five different Recent Introduction vari- eties (1962-1966 inclusive), one spike to a vase, correctly named. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 282. Seedling Class. One spike, properly labeled. Seed- lings and undisseminated varieties will be shown as seedlings. More than one entiy may be made by any exhibitor. Best Seedling will be awarded the Society Certifi- cate of Merit and the New England Gladiolus So- ciety Rosette 42 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 No. 283. Best Miniature Seedling Av/ard Worcester County Horticultural Society Rosette. No. 284. 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. 285. Recent Introduction Varieties (1963-1966 inclu- sive). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 286. 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. 287. Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one vari- ety, properly labeled and arranged attractively in containers. No. 288. Three Spike Open Class Champion awarded De- partment of Agriculture Rosette. 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. Use full New England Gladiolus Society classification list. 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 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 43 Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the ar- rangements of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be chosen from the Seed- ling 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. Section and Division Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions, Certificate of Merit. Flower Arrangement or Composition — "What's My Line" (Occupation) No. 289. To be named and carried through arrangement with emphasis on chosen occupation. No restric- tion as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. Table Decoration — "Holidays' (Name Holiday) No. 290. Number of place settings optional. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. ;■! ;•: MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lillium, no other flowers to be used. — Y. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. * Hs * Roses. — No. 291. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 44 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 292. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 293. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers. — No. 294. 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. No. 295. 10 vases, named, no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 296. Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 297. Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 298. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 299. Any other early variety. Ten dollars. No. 300. Seedlings. Ten dollars. Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 301. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 302. Japanese named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 303. European named varieties. Ten dollars. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — ^ No. 304. Any white variety. Ten dollars. No. 305. Any yellow variety. Ten dollars. No. 306. Any new variety. Ten dollars. No. 307. Seedlings. Ten dollars. No. 308. Display of three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 309. Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit. — No. 310. Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. Thirty-five dollars may be used. 1967} SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 45 Any other Variety of Fruits. — No. 311. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Bean, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 312. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 313. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1,50 Bean, Shelly one-half peck. — No. 314. Dwarf Bush, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck. — No. 315. String, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 316. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 317. Any named Hybrid variety. $10.00 may be used. Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 318. Red, any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 319. Red, any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 320. Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 321. Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 322. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Summer Squash. — No. 323. Hybrid, yellow, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 324. Green varieties, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 325. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. New Vegetables. — No. 326. Recent Introductions. Ten dollars may be used for prizes 46 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 Display of Vegetables (not commercial Growers). — No. 327. Display from home gardens, to cover 15 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 328. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dol- lars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 47 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Dahlia Exhibition COMMITTEE : Mr. Roger Langley Mr. Arnold Banning Mrs. Catherine Homka Saturday, September 9 All articles for this exhibition must be in the hcdl 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. 329. Display of Singles, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 330. Display of Collarettes, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 331. Display of Pompons, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 332. Display of Miniatures, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 333. Display of Medium Cactus Variety, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 334. Display of Large Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 335. Display of Medium Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 336. Display of Decoratives, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 337. Display of Medium Decoratives, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 338. Display of Cactus, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 339. Ten vases Decoratives, one flower in each. Large Flower 6.00 5.00 4.00 48 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 No. 340. Five vases Semi-Cactus. One Flower in each. Large Flower 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 341. Basket or Vase of Large Flowered 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 342. Basket or Vase of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 343. Basket or Vase of Pompons 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 344. Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 345. Basket of assorted varieties of Dahlias 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 346. Display, not over 50 square feet. Seventy-five dol- lars may be used for prizes. No. 347. Display, 25 square feet. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. No. 348. Best Vase of Recent Introduction. 1962-65 intro- duction. Blue Ribbon No. 349. Best vase of new variety introduced 1965-66-67 Five dollars may be used. Best Bloom in the Show. — Blue Ribbon From Classes 329 to 340, inclusive. * * * The Coulson Fund Flower Arrangement or Composition — ("Unusual Container") Z. Name the container used for arrangement. Anything not usually meant for a flower container. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. * * * Table Decoration — "Mardi Gras". — No. 350. Dahlias in scale. No restrictions as to gi'ower. Tw^o or more place settings. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. Thirty dollars may be used. Roses. — No. 351. Collection of kinds and varieties named (number of kinds important). Forty dollars to be used for prizes. 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 49 Gladiolus, standard varieties. — No. 352. Ten vases, one spike in a vase, to be named. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 353. Basket. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 354. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty dollars may. be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. i'fi :[{ ^ EDWIN DRAPER FUND Begonia, tuberous rooted. — A. Cut flowers in vases, not more than twenty vases. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Asters, large flowered, long stems. — B. Vase of 12 blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 'fi 'ii * Asters, single or anemone. — No. 355. Vase, 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds. — No. 356. Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vaseg, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 357. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 358. Double French, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 359. Single, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 360. Any other, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1.00 Petunias. — . No. 361. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 362. Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 50 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 No. 363. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Zinnias. — No. 364. Display. Mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 365. Display of Large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 366. Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 367. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 Iris.-— No. 368. Reblooming, one stem in a vase 2.00 1.00 No. 369. Seedling, one stem in a vase 3.00 2.00 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 370. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 371. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. New Flowers. — No. 372. Recent Introductions. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers. — No. 373. Appropriate container, artistic effect. Fifteen dol- lars may be used for prizes. See special rule on Wild Flowers, Page 9. No. 374. 10 vases, named, no duplicates. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Herbs. — No. 375. Display, twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 51 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 376. Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 377. Red Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 378. Milton 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 379. Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 380. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 381. Seedling varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 382. Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens. — No. 383. Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 384. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 Pear, tw^elve specimens. — No. 385. Bartlett 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 386. Seckel 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 387. New named varieties 3.00 2.50 No. 388. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 389. Any Japanese varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 390. Any European varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 391. Any new varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 392. Early Elberta 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 393. Any white variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 394. Any other yellow variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 395. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 396. Seedlings. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 397. Display, three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 398. Orange 3.00 2.50 2.00 52 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 Grape, three clusters. — No. 399. Fredonia 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 400. Seneca 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 401. Worden 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 402. Seedless variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 403. For other varieties. Ten dollars. No. 404. Nev^ varieties. Ten dollars. No. 405. Collection, not less than five varieties. 12.00 10.00 8.00 Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 406. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Muskmelons, three specimens. — No. 407. Hybrid, named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 408. Orange flesh, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 409. Green flesh, named 2.50 2.00 Watermelon, three specimens. — No. 410. Midget Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 411. Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 412. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 413. Warren 3.00 2.50 No. 414. Golden Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 415. Golden Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 416. Des Moines 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 417. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 418. Any other variety, named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 419. Any named variety. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 1967] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 53 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 420. Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 421. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 422. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cauliflower. — . No. 423. Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Broccoli. — No. 424. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1,00 Peppers, twelve specimens. — No. 425. Wonder Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 426. Squash Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 427. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 428. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens. — No. 429. Rutgers or Marglobe Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 430. Hybrid variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 431. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 432. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 433. Hybrid, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 434. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 435. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 436. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 New Vegetables. — No. 437. Recent Introductions. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 438. Collection of edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 54 [1967 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Harvest Exhibition COMMITTEE : Mr. Walter Easter Mr. Richard Monette Mr. Carl A. Ottoson Thursday, October 5, 3 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 6, 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must he 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 $400.00 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. 439. Basket mixed, two or more kind of flowers. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Fall Garden Displays. — No. 440. Garden varieties, Chrysanthemums predominating^ 100 sq. ft. commercial 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 No. 441. 100 square feet non-commercial 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 Hardy Chrysanthemum, out-door culture. — No. 442. Cut flowers in vases, not over 25 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. No. 443. One Potted Clump. Ten dollars may be used. No. 444. Display of Potted Plants, commercial 15-25 pots. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 445. Display of Potted Plants, non-commercial 5-10 pots. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Herbs. — No. 446. Display, $40.00 may be used for prizes. 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 55 MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Flower Arrangement or Composition. — "Preview of Winter" C. Natural dried native or tropical material to be used. Name material. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one half dollars. Table Decorations. — D. Thanksgiving table. Fruit and/or vegetables, no restric- tion as to grower. Bountiful table. Place settings for four. Highest prize not over seven and one half dollars. Sev- enty-five dollars may be used. Fruit Display.— No. 447. Three or more kinds of fruit. Not over 25 sq. ft. Seventy-five dollars may be used. Apple, 25 specimens. — Apple Collection. — E. Not to exceed ten varieties, five specimens per plate. Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage No. 448. Mcintosh No. 449. Macoun No. 450. Any other variety 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 WILLIAM EAMES FUND 7.00 6.50 6.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 451. Mcintosh No. 452. Red Delicious No. 453. Cortland No. 454. Macoun No. 455. R.I. Greening No. 456. Red Rome 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 56 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 No. 457. New varieties. Fifteen dollars may be used. No. 458. Sweet varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 459. Any other varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. No. 460. Basket of fancy apples (baskets furnished) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 461. Any named variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 462. Bosc 3.50 3.00 2.50 No, 463. Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 464. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 465. Basket of fancy pears 3.50 3.00 2.50 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 466. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 467. Champion 3.50 3.00 2.50 Grapes, six clusters. — No. 468. Any variety. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Grapes. — No. 469. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Varieties of Fruits. — No. 470. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Celery, six specimens. — No. 471. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 472. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onions, twelve specimens named. — No. 473. Spanish 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 474. Red varieties 250. 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 475. Yellow variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 476. White variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1967] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 57 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — • No. 477. New named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 478. Any other named variety. Ten dollars may be used. No. 479. Collection, four named varieties 6.50 6.00 5.00 4.00 Pumpkins, three specimens. — No. 480. Sugar 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 481. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 482. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Winter Squash. — Xo. 483. Collection. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 484. Thii-ty-five dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3,50. OBADIAH BROWN HADWEN FUND Display of Vegetables. — F. Twenty-four square feet. $50.00 ^ $ New Vegetables. — No. 485. Recent Introductions. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Named Vegetables. — No. 486. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Field Beans. — No. 487. Collection. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 58 [1967 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Chrysanthemum Exhibition COMMITTEE : Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Ruby Leary Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Opening Friday, Nov. 10, 3 to 8 :30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 12 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 7 :30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must he in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 o'clock Friday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,500.00 of the prem- iums awarded on this list. Two Silver Bowls, furnished by the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Agriculture, will be awarded to meritorius exhibits. Open to all. Department of Agricultural 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. 488. Ten blooms, 10 vases, not less than five varieties, to be named 12.00 10.00 No. 489. Collection of twenty-five large blooms, long stems 15.00 12.00 No. 490. 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 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 59 No. 491. Single varieties, display in vases not more or less than 5 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.00 4.00 No. 492. Anemones, display in vases, not more or less than 6 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.50 5.00 No. 493. Three pots Chrysanthemums (not made up Speci- mens), well established. 15.00 10.00 No. 494. One pot Chrysanthemums 5.00 3.00 Spray type Chrysanthemums for non-commercial exhibitors. Greenhouse Grown. — . No. 495. Six vases, 5 stems in each 3.50 3.00 Standard Commercial Varieties. — Use Totty's Catalogue, Madison, N. J. No. 496. Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 497. Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 498. Chrysanthemums, vase of pink 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 499. 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. 500. Any variety 6.00 5.00 Note. Six flowers in a vase. Stems not less than two feet. No. 501. Collection, twenty-flve large blooms, long stems. 20.00 15.00 10.00 Chrysanthemums, not disbudded. — No. 502. Basket of Pompons 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 503. Basket of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 504. 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, disbudded. — No. 505. Basket of singles No. 506. Basket of Anemones No. 507. Basket of Fugi 6.00 5.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 60 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Garden Displays. — No. 508. Exhibitors occupying approximately 400 square feet. $550.00 will be available for each. No. 509. 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, call 508 and 509, 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. 508, 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, disbudded. — G. Basket of Anemones 6.00 5.00 4.00 H. Basket of Fugi 6.00 5.00 4.00 Arrangement to be approximately 36 inches in width and 36 inches in height. 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS ♦ * * 61 Frederick A. Blake Fund Chrysanthemums. — I. Best Bloom 4.00 3.00 2.00 J. Large Flowers. Basket. Fifteen dollars may be awarded for prizes. Special Exhibits (Plants other than Chrysanthemums). — No. 510. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 511. Home grown specimen plants. Not over 50 square feet. Quality not quantity. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. African Violets. — • No. 512. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 513. Semi-commercial class. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 514. Non-com.mercial class. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 515. Three Specimen Plants. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Christmas Arrangements — Not for competition. — No. 516. Fresh flowers and/or foliage used. Niches avail- able if vranted. No. 517. Dried natural material, nuts, cones, pods, etc. used in any form suitable for Christmas. Some gi'eens may be used with dried material. No artificial flow- ers or foliage altered by any process shall be used. * * * Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — K. Thanksgiving Bountiful Table. No restrictions as to grower. Table settings for four. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. Seventy-five dollars to be used for prizes. Twelve dollars the highest prize. 62 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 Terrariums. — No. 518. Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not exceed 36 inches in any dimension 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 519. Small — Containers must not exceed 18 inches in any dimension 3.00 2.00 1.50 Fern Globes. — . No. 520. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. * * * SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND L. Educational Classes. — No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 3. Club or group exhibit. One hundred dollars may be used. * * Fruit Display. — No. 521. Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No restriction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. One hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Apple Display. — No. 522. 50 square feet. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. Apples, forty-nine specimens. — No. 523. Baldwin 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 524. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 525. Dehcious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 526. Cortland 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 527. Macoun 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 528. Golden Dehcious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 63 No. 529. Other named varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 530. Basket of Fancy Apples 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 531. Basket of Fancy Pears 3.00 2.50 2.00 Baskets furnished by the Society. Apples, twelve specimens. — No. 532. Baldwin 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 533. Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 534. Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 535. Coi-tland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 536. Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 537. Northern Spy 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 538. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 539. Sweet varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 540. Nev%' varieties. Introduced since 1940. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 541. Old varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 542. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used. Special Exhibition of Apples William Eames Fund M. Roxbury Russet. — 3.00 2.50 2.00 N. Golden Delicious.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 * * * Pears, twelve specimens. — No. 543. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 544. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — No. 545. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Fruits. — No. 546. Ten dollars may be used. Nuts, grown in Worcester County. — No. 547. Display of edible nuts. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 64 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 No. 548. One pint of each or any of the following: Chest- nuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Hickory, Filbert, Hartnuts, English Walnuts, etc. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Brussels Sprouts. — No. 549. Two one-quart baskets Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 550. Any variety Cauliflower. — No. 551. Three specimens Celery, blanched, six specimens. — No. 552. Pascal Summer No. 553. Any other variety Onion, twelve specimens. — No. 554. White Globe Red Globe Ebenezer Yellow Danvers No. 555. No. 556. No. 557. No. 558. 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 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Any other variety. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 559. Hybrid varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 560. Any variety Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 561. Any variety Sugar Pumpkins. — No. 562. Three specimens Squash, three specimens. — No. 563. Blue Hubbard 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 564. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 565. Hercules Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 566. Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 567. Table Queen Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 65 No. 568. Quality 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 569. Blue Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 570. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 571. Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 572. Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 573. Green Mountain 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 574. Katahdin 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 575. Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 575. Sebago 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 577. Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 578. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 579. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 New Vegetables. — No. 580. Recent Introductions. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 581. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Vegetables. — No. 582. Market Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without con- tents falling off. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No prize over $3.50. No. 583. 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. 584. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet. Thirty dol- lars may be used for prizes. 66 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1967 Special Class for Children from 10 to 19 years. — May be set up the night before. No. 585. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 586. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used. Annual Meeting, Thursday, December 7, 1967. 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 1967] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 67 COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS Frederick D. Brown, Chainnan Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Librarian Mrs. Stanley Sandberg Everett Hutchins 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 Ehodora, Journal of the New England Botaracal Club Organic Gardening and Farming Natural History Florists Review Arnoldia Arizona Highways Landscape Architecture The American Horioiltural 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 Nurserjrman Flower and Garden American Forests Farm Technology' The Hemerocallis Journal Norfolk Botanical Garden Soc. Gardener's Forum P. H. S. News National Chrysanthemimi Soc. Bulletin, The Hort'l. Soc. N. Y. The Floral Magazine Successful Farming 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 1967 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL Exhibitions to be held Saturday July 29 and Thursday, August 10, 1967 Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. Competition is open to all children under two classes. Seniors, 13 to 17 years and Juniors, those under 13 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 29 must be in the Hall ready for inspec- tion by the Judges by 12:00 noon. All exhibits on August 10 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 Harvest Show. Arrange- ment of dried material. See Adult Premium List. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Glenn T. McLain, Chairman Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mrs. Evangeline D. Standish JUNIORS Saturday, July 29 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 13 years Cut Flowers. — No. 1. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 2. Artistic Flower Arrangement $5.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 3. Vase 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, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 9. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 10. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each Five dollars may be used for prizes. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Gladiolus. — No. 11. Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 12. 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Snapdragon 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. An,y 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. Ten 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. Tw^o specimens Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 22. 15 Pods. Yellow Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 23. 15 Pods. Green Eight 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 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Cabbage. — No. 26. Two specimens Carrots. — 1.50 1.00 .75 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. 81. 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, July 29 All articles must he in the hall by 12:00 o'clock The exhibits must be the results of individ- ual eflfort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 13 to 17 years Cut Flowers. — No. 33. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 34. Artistic Arrangement. $8.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 35. Vase 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 36. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 37. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 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 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, ruffied, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1960 Calendula. — No. 44. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 45. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 46. Small container, not over 5" in any dimension to be used. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 47. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.). One entry per person. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 48. a Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). No. 48. b 5 vases, 3 stems each, to be named. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Vegetables. — No. 49. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets.— No. 50. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Summer Squash. — No. 51. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 52. 15 pods. Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 53. 15 pods. Green $8.00 may be used for prizes. Potato. — No. 54. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 55. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 56. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 57. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 58. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 59. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Onion. — Xo. 6n. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 61. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 62. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Edible WUd Berry.— Xo. 63. One pint 1.50 1.00 .75 JUNIORS Thursday, August 10 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 eflfort 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 13 years Cut Flowers. — No. 64. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 65. Artistic Flower Arrangement. Eight dollors may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 66. Vase 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 67. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 68. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 69. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 70. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 71. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 72. Large flowered, three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 73. Small flowered, three vases, 3 stems each. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Calendula. — No. 74. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 75. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 76. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.501.00 .75 No. 77. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 78. 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. 79. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 80. 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. 81. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 82. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see page 3). Vegetables. — No. 83. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 Beets. — No. 84. Six specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 85. Two specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 86. 15 poas. Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 87. 15 pods. Green $8.00 may be used for prizes. Potato. — No. 88. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 Sweet Corn. — No. 89. Six ears 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 90. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 91. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 92. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 93. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Green Peppers. — No. 94. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 95. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 96. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 97. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SENIORS Thursday, August 10 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, 13 to 17 years Cut Flowers. — No. 98. Display, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 99. Artistic Arrangement. $8.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 100. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 101. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 102. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold. — 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 Gladiolus. — No. 105. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 106. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 107. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Petunia. — No. 108. Double flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 109. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1966 No. 110. Single, ruttied, fringed, oi- plain edged, o vases, o stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Calendula. — No. 111. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 112. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 113. Small container to be used. Six dollars may be used. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 114. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 115. a Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). No. 115.b Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named. $10.00 to be used for prizes. Vegetables. — No. 116. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 117. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Summer Squash. — No. 118. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 119. 15 pods: Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 120. 15 pods. Green $8.00 may be used for prizes. Potato.— No. 121. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 122. Six ears 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 123. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 124. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1966] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Cabbage. — No. 125. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 126. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Green Peppers. — No. 127. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 .100 .75 Onion. — No. 128. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 129. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 130. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society Officers for the Year 1969 Reports of the Officers and Committees Year Ending November 30, 1968 30 Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Officers, Trustees and Committee Members 2 - 3 President - Linwood M. Erskine, Jr.'s report 4 - 5 Secretary - S. Lothrop Davenport's report 5 - 10 Treasurer - Prank R. Heath's Financial report 10 - 13 Librarian - Mrs. Fayre L. Nason's & Library Committee's report 14 Judge of Plants and Flowers report by Arthur J. O'Mara 14 - 15 Judge of Fruit report by S. James Mistark 15 - 16 Judge of Vegetables report by Howard L. Borggaard 16 Fruit Committee report by Arthur D. KeoWn 16 - 17 Building Committee report by Herbert E„ Berg 17 - 18 Children's Horticultural Course report by Katherine Brotherton 18 Garden Awards report by Armand A. Benoit 18 - 19 Scholarship Committee report by Carroll M. Abbott 19 Judge of Flower Arrangements report by Richard V. Salo 19 - 20 Membership Committee report by Armand A. Benoit 20 Youth Committee report by Mrs . Clairmont B. Standish 20 - 22 Winter Lectures Committee report by Mrs„ Lewis R. Brotherton 22 Garden Tours Committee report by Frederick D. Brown 22 Garden Information Service report by Mrs. Robert G. Hess 23 Personnel Committee report by Ernest Hansen 23 Financial Committee report by Arnold Banning 24 Poet Notes: 1. Most of our Committees are now constituted on a one, two or three year basis. Eventually, all Standing Committees will be on a rotating status. 2. Copy of the amended By-Laws, adopted at the December 7, 1967 meeting, is available for your perusal at our office. 3. The report of our auditor, Stuart C. Oberist, and his covering letter December 3, I968, is on file at the office. 1 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1969 PRESIDENT FREDERICK D. BROWN RICHARD N. SYMONDS VICE-PRESIDENTS RICHARD V. SALO PALMER W. BIGELOW. JR. SECRETARY MRS. RICHARD O. GIFFORD HONORARY SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT TREASURER JOHN F. REYNDERS LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY MRS. FAYRE L. NASON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HARLAN T. PIERPONT, JR. 1969 Arnold Banning Asa Bartlett Herbert E. Berg Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Roger N. Heald Mrs. Robert G. Hess S. James Mistark George J. Moore, Sr. Arthur J. O'Mara H. Ladd Plumley George H. Pride Mrs. Dorothy L. Salter TRUSTEES 1970 Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr. Allen W. Hixon William W. Hodge Archibald J. Huey Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt, Jr. Everett Hutchins Carl A. Ottoson Edw-in W. Proctor Mrs. Clairmont Standish Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. 1971 Carroll Akeley John Auchmoody Edward Clifford Mrs. Ralph Cross Mr. John Curtis Donald Dalbeck, Sr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Miss Marjorie Inman Mrs. Wesley T. Leary Mrs. James Morrison Paul Rogers Mrs. Stanley Sandberg Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Richard A. Flagg Dr. Robert S. lUingworth HONORARY TRUSTEES Mrs. William W. Taft Leslie E. Winter JUDGES Flower Arrangements: Wild Flowers: Plants and Flowers: Fruit: Vegetables: Associate Judge: Richard V. Salo Marjorie W. Lodding Arthur J. O'Mara Rockwood Thayer Howard L. Borggaard Lewis A. Hodgkinson Arthur J. O'Mara Mrs. Stanley Sandberg, Chair. Edwin W. Proctor nominating committee Mrs. Marjorie Lodding library committee Everett Hutchins Mrs. Forrest C. Nason Mrs. Robert G. Hess Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Mrs. Robert G. Hess MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Peter Morgan Palmer Bigelow, Chair. Mrs. John T. B. Carmody, Chair. Mrs. Arthur J. O'Mara Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs, Chair. Lewis A. Hodgkinson S. James Mistark, Chair. Arthur D. Keown, Chair. Archibald J. Huey Herbert E. Berg, Chair. Mrs. Roger N. Heald Mrs. Donald Dalbeck Mrs. Albert Gordon Mrs. James J. Herlihy Mrs. James Cowan Mrs. Stanley Sandberg George J. Moore, Sr. George H. Pride Richard V. Salo Miss Joan Moreschi E. Sumner Thayer Mrs. Benjamin A. Wooten S. James Mistark George J. Moore, Sr. Martha Hill Mrs. Linwood M. Erskine, Chair. Mrs. Roger Kinnicutt, Jr. Mrs. Donald Dalbeck Mrs. Clarence Taft Armand A. Benoit SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Edwin W. Proctor Richard W. Bemis LECTURE COMMITTEE Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Mrs. Richard O. Gifford EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD Frank W. Poulin FINANCE COMMITTEE Mrs. H. W. Hurlburt, Jr. BUILDING COMMITTEE Herbert E. Berg, Chair. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE William R. Goss Alfred E. Rankin HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Roger Heald, Chair. Mrs. George Longstreet Mrs. Curtis M. Clark Mrs. C. J. Spaulding Mrs. Burte Guterman Mrs. John Connors EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton Mrs. Weslej' Leary, Chair. S. James Mistark Mrs. Peter A. Nelson Mrs. Clarence Taft Paul Rogers YOUTH COMMITTEE Mrs. George N. Drawbridge Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Jacqueline Bailey GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Curtis M. Clark GARDEN INFORMATION Mrs. Robert G. Hess, Chair. Mrs. Jefferson W. Coe Mrs. Howard Jefferson Mrs. C. J. Spaulding Mrs. Richard Turner GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Gustaf C. Nelson Carroll M. Abbott Waldren P. Lojko Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr. Mrs. Marjorie Lodding S. Lothrop Davenport Arthur J. O'Mara Howard L. Borggaard Ernest Hansen Donald H. Dalbeck, Sr. Mr. D. C. Rich Mrs. Paul F. Schlaikjer Mrs. David S. Milton Mrs. Ronald Hazelton Miss Joan Moreschi Mrs. Martin McDonough Mrs. J. Wondolowski Mrs. C. Standish Roger Langley Mrs. Robert Milton Gustaf Nelson S. Lothrop Davenport Mrs. Clairmont Standish, Chair. Robert Smiley Michael O'Mara Mrs. H. W. Hurlburt, Jr. Mrs. Albert Gordon Mrs. Kenneth Stanton Joseph Haburay, Chair. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen, Chair. Mrs. R. Milton Mr. J. Burgoyne Mr. Blaise Drayton PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society- Today I am completing my fourth year as president of the Society and looking forward to the election of my successor. It has been an inter- esting four years for me. Although there have been a number of changes in the Society during the four years which, I hope, constitute improvements and not just changes, the major change was in the income tax status which now allows donors to the Society to deduct contributions for Federal income tax purposes. With the help of this change and the help of Bob Shoemaker's efforts while he served as our Executive Director, more than $9,000. was received either in cash or goods as contributions to the Society from mem- bers, friends, trusts, and foundations. I hope that many will consider con- tributing to the Society on a regular annual basis because our income from sources other than contributions is not sufficient to carry on our present activities to say nothing of expanding into the new areas in which I feel the Society should work. When Robert C. Shoemaker agreed to act as interim Executive Direc- tor, one of the duties assigned to him was to find a permanent executive director. This task was completed very successfully during September of this year when Harlan T. Pierpont, Jr., became our full time Executive Di- rector. I wish to thank Bob Shoemaker for all of his efforts on behalf of the Society during the more than eighteen months that he served as- our ' Executive Director. During the past year our total membership in the Society has in- creased to 932. This :^s 64 over the number of members a year ago. We now have 255 individual annual members, 40 family members, 6 institutional mem- bers and 631 life members. Our membership should be expanded further. Too many people still feel that our Society is not interested in having more members. I hope that every member of the Society will consider that he or she is part of our Membership Development Committee and encourage friends and acquaintances to Join the Society. I always carry one of cur member- ship envelopes in my coat pocket. It is surprising how often I have found a person with whom I am talking is interested in horticulture but not a member of the Society. Having a membership application envelope in my pocket very often leads to a new member Joining us. If any of you would like a supply of membership envelopes, they are available in the library. I have mentioned membership expansion but I think that other areas of expansion are even more important. Some may disagree with me, but I feel that the Society should be doing more outside of our very fine build- ing. Although the work done through the Experimental Orchard of Old Apple Varieties provides a benefit throughout the United States and a number of foreign countries, our program to serve our members and the public beyond the confines of our building with the exception of the Children's Garden contest and the Garden Award Program is very limited. If we receive the necessary financial contributions, I hope that we can be more active in central Massac^husetts areas outside of the City of Worcester perhaps through local shows, local award programs, local lectures or local educa- tional courses. In the reports which I have made to the members of the Society in prior years, I have never attempted to name all of those to whom thanks should be given for making the year successful. This year I am going to name only two. The first is Frank R. Heath, Jr. who has served the Socie- ty for eighteen years as Treasurer. Frank's outstanding contribution to the 4 p Society is to be recognized by the Finance Committee in its report later in this meeting. The other is our Secretary, S. Lothrop Davenport, who has served the Society for many years in many ways. Today Mr. Davenport is retiring as Secretary. However, he is continuing as director of our Experimental Orchard and, I hope, will be continuing to contribute his time and interest to the Society for many years in the future. I am using the words "continuing to contribute" advisedly because for many years before we had an executive director, Mr. Davenport as Secretary carried the burden of operating the Society almost single-handedly. Over the years that he most successfully carried this burden, Mr. Davenport received only nominal fi- nancial compensation. I hope that the satisfaction which he has known in having done a job and done it well has provided him with a more adequate compensation. On behalf of the Society, I wish to present at this time to Mr. Davenport the Society's gold medal. This is the first gold medal to be awarded by the Society in a number of years and I think it is most fitting that Mr. Davenport receive it as a token of our appreciation of his contri- butions of time, effort and ability. The Inscription on the back of the medal reads: "S. Lothrop Davenport In appreciation of over 60 years of support and leadership" Respectfully submitted, December 5, I968 Llnwood Mo Erskine, Jr. ****************************************************** SECRETARY'S REPORT Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Lecture Programs The past season the Society presented four interesting programs as follows : January 11, I968 "Gardening for Birds" by Edwin A. Mason, Massachusetts Audubon Society January 25, 1968 "Growing Plants under Fluorescent Lights" by Roger S. Dunn, Pembroke, Mass. February 8, 1968 "Plants in Containers" by Mrs. Ernesta D. Ballard, Ex. Dir. Penn, Horticultural Soc. February 29, 1968 "America's Greatest Garden" by George Pride, Associate Hortlculturallst , Arnold Arboretum Exhibitions This year the Society staged nine exhibitions during the season and In spite of the extreme and most unusual weather conditions, most of the exhibitions were up to standard. The season opened in March with a most excellent Spring Show with good attendance. The Main and West Halls were well arranged with quality naterial. The pool in the center garden with the interesting active duck- 5 lings created a great deal of interest. The seven summer exhibits, in the amount of material exhibited varied with the weather, nevertheless the quality was excellent. The showing of Roses and Dahlias were rather light, but the exhibits of other flowers were about normal. Fruit exhibits were rather light, but a marked increase was shown in the amount of vegetables. This year our Harvest Exhibition on October 3 and 4 was a most sue- , cessful exhibit of many varieties of hardy Chrysanthemums, with a fine showing of other seasonal fruits and vegetables. A new feature this yeai was a sale of Spring Flowering Bulbs, the proceeds to go to our Scholar- , ship Fund. The season ended with the four day Fall Exhibition in November. The first day was for members only with an afternoon social gathering in place of our Annual Reunion. The building was well filled with fruits, flowers and vegetables, the Main Hall was well arranged with excellent Chrysanthemums and overflowing with high quality vegetables. We also hac' many children's Educational Displays and dried arrangements. In the fror: lobby, as one entered the building, was a fine display of Cascade Chrysar themums from Holy Cross College, which made a fine impression. We had two children's Exhibits this year, one on July 27 and the other on August 15, In spite of the adverse weather conditions, the hal] especially on August 15, was well filled with excellent material. Garden Tour On May l4, members of our Society and guests enjoyed a most delight- ful tour to Arnold Arboretum, where we were met by Dr. Richard Howard anc George Pride, who helped to make our trip through the Arboretum most de- lightful, as well as educational. Scholarships Three Scholarships amounting to $500.00 were awarded this year to ; Worcester County students who had shown particular talent along Horti- | cultural lines. Bruce J. Terry of Brookfield, at the University of Mass. | Gregg F. Stillman of Lunenburg, also at the University of Mass. ; Wayne P. Kordek of Hardwick at Kansas State College Medals & Gifts We are once more most thankful to the Massachusetts Department of ; Agriculture for the generous allotment of funds for premiums during the year, an increase of $400.00 over the previous year, and also for four Silver Bowls. We also appreciate the medals given by Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard and Mr. & Mrs. Milton P. Higgins, which were awarded at the Spring Exhibition. We were pleased to receive a gift of a Bronze Medal in memory of Herbert R. Kinney to be awarded at the Fall Exhibition, for excellence of quality in vegetables. Mr. Kinney was a former Secretary of our So- ciety for 25 years, and a market gardener who was noted for his high quality vegetables. 6 We also received a gift to establish the Cook-Davey Fund, the in- j come to be used for premiums for new fruit varieties, or if not used for ! this purpose, it may be used for scholarships. Mr. Herbert A. Cook was a I former judge of Fruits and Vegetables and also developed several new fruit j and vegetable varieties and he was a grower of high quality carnations. Young Peoples Gardens This year we had a fine enrollment in the Young Peoples Garden Pro- jjects, with the Barre area the leader in the number enrolled. In spite jof the extreme weather conditions, being very wet in June, whigh delayed land often destroyed plantings, then being very dry the rest of the season, :we had many outstanding gardens. On November 11th, at the time of our Fall Exhibition, the award program was held at the Chestnut Street Con- gregational Church at which time l44 prizes were awarded. Twenty-seven first prizes, 10 Special Awards of $10.00 and 4 Life Memberships in our Society for having won three first prizes, a total of $580.00 was award- ed. After the awards a sound film was shown, "Pollinization of Flowers by Insects" by Mr. Durden of Waltham. This was a most interesting and instructive program. Experimental Orchard This has been a most active year for the Experimental Orchard of Old Apple Varieties with a heavy request for scions which were shipped all over United States and also to Canada and Mexico. We had many visitors during the year to see the orchard and to obtain fruit of the old varie- ties. This Fall we received over 100 orders for fruit, which have been sent out. During the year we have worked with Old Sturbridge Village on their expanded orchard program and supplied them with stock to grow the trees for this project. In the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, an area of farm land was flooded which destroyed some of the oldest orchards of Canada. To re- place that they have now established further north a "Canadiane" Orchard of Old Apple Varieties next to upper Canada Village, which is being re- stored to preserve the customs and folklore of the early settlers. We supplied scions this Spring and buds this Fall, for this project. This Fall we received a request for assistance from the Nassau County Historical Museum, at Salisbury, East Meadow, Long Island, New York, which Is presently engaged in setting a major historical village restored to the pre-Civil War period. Just recently we received a second request for advice and assistance from the Beauga County Historical Society of Burton, Ohio, where they are leveloping a Historical Center along the lines of Old Sturbridge Village, tlth an orchard of Old Apple Varieties. We are pleased to work with all Interested groups along this line. Our fruit program has received considerable publicity this season i'rom the newspapers, magazines and radio programs, which we appreciate. Exhibits of Apples This Fall the Society received requests for two exhibits of fruit. 7 The first was for an exhibit at the Grafton State Hospital Fall Fair on September 25 and 26. The second request was for an exhibit at the Mass Horticultural Society Fall Fair on Boston Common the first of October. Later on In November, at our Fall Exhibition we had an exhibit of forty Old Apple Varieties. Membership During 1968, 124 members joined our Society. We have lost by death 25 members and I3 who failed to renew. The present membership Is 932, 63I Life Members and 3OI Annual Mem- bers, an Increase of 64 over 1967. The following Is a list of new members of I968: Annual Members Mr. Carroll M. Abbott Mrs. John Adams, Jr. Mrs. Charles A. Allen, 2nd. Mrs. George H. Anderson Miss Isabel K. Arms Mrs. Clarence H. Barthelman Mr. Andrew J. Bates Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. Beale Mrs. Elna Bell Mrs. Jack M. Bellew Dr. & Mrs. Robert S. Bennett Mrs. Philip L. Berkeley Mr. Bertrand Beyer Mrs. Edward B. Blgelow Mr. Louis E. Brlghtman Dr. & Mrs. Charles I. Brink, II. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Arthur E, Burgess Mrs. Jaques J. Burguet Mrs. I. F. Butler Marlon I. Butler Mr. & Mrs. Nelson M. Calkins, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph G. Carlson Mr. B. Austin Coates Mrs. Adella Convery Mr. Nelson G. Copp Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Miss Edna V. Crlsty Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cushman Mrs. David L. Dean Mrs. Manuel DePlna Mr. & Mrs. George N. Drawbridge Miss Louisa Dresser Mr. & Mrs. John C. Ewer Mrs. John P. Franklin Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Fregans Mrs. John B. Gallant Dr. & Mrs. John J. Goldsberry, Sr. Mrs. Harry M. Goodchild Mr. William R. Goss Grafton Garden Club Annual Members Mr. & Mrs. Orvllle F. Grahame Mr. Simon H. Gregory Mrs. R. W. Gurney, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Haselton Mr. & Mrs. 0. Leigh Hlrtle Miss Alma V. Holbrook Mr. & Mrs. Arthur P. Howard Mr. & Mrs. John Jeppson Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Jolle Mr. Charles Jolllff Garden Club of Junior League Mrs. Roger Klnnlcutt Mr. & Mrs. Robert Klnnlcutt, Jr Mrs. Harold N. Knight Mrs. Wllmer L. Kranlch Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Layport Mr. Roland J. Ledoux Mrs. James H. Lewis Mr. James P. Leno Miss Rachel G. Little Mr. James D. Long Mrs. John Macarchuk Mrs, Frank Mallalieu Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Malo Mrs. Donald D. McPherson Mrs. Charles S. Mercer Mr. & Mrs. Dana 0. Merrill Merry Weeders Garden Club Mrs. Stanley B. Milton Miss Ann Marie Moreschi Miss Joan R. Moreschi Mrs. Peter S. Morgan Mr. Wendall E. Mosher Mr. & Mrs. Paul V. M.ullaney Mr. Forrest C. Nason Mr. Wayne C. Norton Mrs. Roger A, Pauquet Mr. Harold G. Peterson Mrs, Herman A, Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Philip A, Peterson Father & Mrs. John H. Phllbrick 8 Annual Members Mrs. Lillian M. J. Pickett Mr. Harlan T. Plerpont, Jr. Mrs. Harlan T. Plerpont, Jr. Pleasant Valley Country Club Misses Maude B. & Marlon C. Qulnn Mrs. Harold G. Radar Mr. & Mrs. H. Layton Reld Mr. Daniel C. Rich Mrs. John D. Rommel, Jr. Mr. Abe Rutman Mr. & Mrs. Duane T. Sarglsson Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Schlalkjer Miss Ruth Shamgochian Mr. & Mrs. Norman L. Sharfman Dr. Joseph F. Sherer, Jr. Mrs. Donald W. Sistare Annual Members Mr. Harry Solomon Mrs. Mary Tucker Sortwell Mrs. George E. Spence Mr. Frank G. Spooner Mrs. Frank G. Spooner Mrs. Thomas B. Stlnson Mrs. Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Miss Mildred C. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Harvey E. Ulrlch, Jr. Mr. David D. Warden Mrs. William A. Wheeler Mr. Robert J. Whipple Mr. Robert L. Wilcox Mr. & Mrs. Otto A. Wilke Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Wiseman Worcester Garden Club Life Members Mr. Donald H. Dalbeck, Sr. Mrs. Llnwood M. Erskine Miss Patricia Hill (Given by the Society) Mrs. Joseph C. Molder Mrs. James M. Morrison Miss Susan Ploof (Given by the Society) Miss Frances Ploof (Given by the Society) Bruce Terry (Given by the Society) Mr. Duncan H. Urquhart The following have passed away since our annual meeting of 1967 : Miss Katherine Andrews Mr. Clarence Arms Mrs. Helen Sears Bradley Miss Frances Camber Mrs. Walter Childs Mr. Herbert M. Dockham Mrs. Charles Fltzpatrlck Miss Pearless E. Forrester Mr. Warren B. Harris Mrs. Frank W. Haynes Mrs . John Homka Mr. H. Clayton Kendall Mrs. Strickland Kneass Mr. Harold Knowlton Mrs. Alice L. Ladd Mrs. Hilda Linell Miss Helen C. Marble Mrs. George H. Mirlck Mrs. Marie Nardi Mrs. Phillip Palamountaln Mr. Richard Potter Miss Jane Prendiville Mrs. George B. Smith Dr. Walter Weeks Mrs. James Whitin Conclusion We have now come to the end of an era, a year of many changes and yet more to come, the hiring for the first time of a permanent full time Executive Director. We are changing many of the Officers this year, a new President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and several Trustees all at one time. For these many years I have enjoyed working with the various Officers, Committees, Custodians, Exhibitors and members of the Society, and I wish to thank all for their help and co-operation in carry- ing on the many programs for the Society. To the new Officers, Executive Director and members of the Society 9 I wish you well and I feel sure the Society has a bright future ahead if all keep in mind the purpose of our Society, which shall be operated as an educational organization for the purpose of advancing the know- ledge and science of Horticulture and related subjects. Respectfully submitted, December 5, I968 S. Lothrop Davenport, Secretary * -Jt * * -^t -)f -Jt * -Jt * * -Jf * * * -Jt -x- * * * -Jt * * -Jt * * -X- * * ^ * * * -Jt * * * * -Jf * STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Schedule I FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 3O, I968 CURRENT FUND OPERATING BALANCE, December 1, I967 $1,874.81 OPERATING INCOME Rent-Front Street Real Estate $39,999.96 Rent-Horticultural Hall 1,025.00 Spring Show Admissions 3,430.00 Membership Fees 2,275.50 Special Solicitation 4,699.00 Other Income 20,00 Total Operating Income 51,449.46 ADD- Funds transferred from Savings to offset) New Lights and Painting in Main Hall) 5,300.00 ADD- Interest and Dividends earned in the Invest) ment account held by Mechanics Nat '1. Bank) 2,567 .76 as Agent) Total Income 59,317 .22 TOTAL 61,192.03 DEDUCT- OPERATING EXPENSES General Running Expense from Schedule 2 23,930.27 Amount transferred to Returement Fund 500.00 Premiums Awarded (l ) Spring Show $3,853.00 Summer and Fall Shows 5,26l.60 Children's Garden Awards 580»00 Total Awards 9,694.60 Salaries and Judges' Fees 17,809.02 Supervision of Children's Gardens 324.35 Purchase of Equipment 950.25 Total Operating Expense 53, 20b. 49 Painting Main Exhibition Hall 2,600.00 New Lights in Main Hall 2,700.00 5,300.00 Interest and Dividends reinvested in the) Investment Account and Service Charges) 2, 567 .76 TOTAL 61,076.25 CURRENT FUND OPERATING BALANCE, November 3, 1968 $115.78 to SCHEDULE 3 (1) For information purposes only, the State Department of Agriculture has made awards totaling $5,631.00 to our exhibitors in addition to those made by this Society. 10 GENERAL RUNNING EXPENSES Schedule 2 FOR THE YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, I968 Educational Programs and Winter Meetings $410.84 Expense of Exhibits 2,876.25 Library 643.23 Publications 952 . 00 Experimental Orchard (net income after sale of scions and apples (105.42 Office Expense l,6o6.22 Operating Expense 1,200.70 Miscellaneous Expense 827.58 Insurance 1, 192.40 Light, Heat and Water 3,648.34 Janitor Service 7,965.49 Supervision 6f Spring Show 525.00 Maintenance of Equipment 26.77 Other Real Estate Repairs $995.52 Less - Insurance Recoveries 784.90 210.62 Postage 900.29 Employer's Share, Social Security Tax 1, 049.96 TOTAL to SCHEDULE I 23,930.2? 11 STATEMENT OF CONDITION Schedule I November 30, I968 A_S SETS NET CURRENT ASSETS CASH on Hand and In Bank DEDUCT - Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable Employee Taxes Payable Net Current Fund Assets $6,809.91 452 . 02 $7,377.71 7,261.93 115.7b INVESTMENTS Mechanics National Bank, Trust Department: Common Stocks (at cost IO/3I/68) 113,967.84 (Market Value IO/3I/68 $137,940.65) Retirement Fund (in Savings Bank) Society Funds " " " Scholarship Funds " " " Total Investments RESTRICTED PRIZE FUNDS from Schedule 4 Principal Amount Accumulated Interest Total Restricted Prize Funds PLANT ASSETS Real Estate Furniture and Fixtures Total Plant Assets TOTAL ASSETS 6,070.45 16,659.89 1,779.33 19,000.00 6,576.00 508,467.00 26,171.16 138,477.51 25,576.00 534,638.16 698,807.45 RESERVES AND SURPLUS CURRENT FUND OPERATING SURPLUS from Schedule I 115.78 RESERVE FOR INVESTMENTS 138,477.51 RESERVE FOR RESTRICTED FUNDS RESERVE FOR PLANT ASSETS 25,576.00 53^,638.16 TOTAL RESERVES AND SURPLUS 12 698,807.45 RESTRICTED FUNDS Schedule 4 FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, I968 FUND Principal Amount Interest Balance Dec.l, 1967 Interest Interest Balance Blgelow $1,000. $407.23 Bishop 500. 141.38 Blake 1,000. 567.23 Bullock 1,000. 338.37 Coulson 1,000. 312.06 Dewey 1,000. 206.30 Draper 300. 193.53 Eames 500. 132.33 Gage 5,000. 1,962.54 Ifedwen 1,000. 341.84 Hobbs 5,000. 932.76 Lincoln 1,000. 206.92 Morse 500. 158.29 McWllliam 200. 244.34 Baker 0. 46.33 TOTALS $19,000. $6,191.45 Earned Awards and Disbursements Nov. 30, 1968 $67.23 $38.50 $435.96 33.57 10.00 164.95 66.30 28.00 605.53 67.23 31.50 374.10 66.30 47.00 331.36 66.30 - 272.60 20.18 19.50 194.21 33.57 19.00 146.90 331 .03 153 . 00 2 , l4l . 17 66.61 59.00 349.45 336 "^2 491 . 00 778. 08 67.23 274.15 33.57 12.00 179.86 13.20 5.00 252.54 78.06 49.25 75.14 $1,347.30 $962.75 $6,576.00 All of the above accounts are invested in local Mutual Savings Banks. December 5, I968 Respectfully submitted, Frank R. Heath, Jr., Treas 13 REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN AND LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Library Committee has met every two weeks throughout the year except July and August. A closet has been made available so some of our old, valuable books can be kept under lock and key. | Exhibits in the display case have been changed frequently in keeping with the season. 87 books have been added to the collection of books of which 37 are ' gifts given by Ernest Hansen, Frederick D. Brown, George H. Pride, Edwin W. Proctor, Mrs. E. A. Denny, Mrs. Myron F. Converse, Armand A. Benoit, Mrs. Robert G. Hess, Paul Fittz, Charles L. Haskell, David W. Bailey, ' Miss Dorothy S. Manks, S. L. Davenport, Donald Tufts, Everett Hutchins j and Natanial Wheeler. i Among the books that we have purchased this year is The Masters' ; Book of Ikebana edited by Donald Richie and Meredith Weatherby that many \ people have found most valuable and interesting. It was a pleasure to know that the library has been most useful to i Answering Service and we hope that the library will be increasingly used ' by the members of the Society, Garden Clubs and general public. Respectfully submitted, ■ December 5, I968 Fayre L. Nason, Librarian * -x- **** -Jf ******* -Jt -Jf * -Jf -Jt * -Jf ***** -Jf -Jf -Jf -^t * -Jt REPORT OF JUDGE OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society , The Spring Show was delightful with many beautiful displays and • gardens. However, the remaining shows during the summer season were smaller than we have had in previous years, but the quality and materials I shown were worthy of commendation. Those exhibitors who displayed their flowers are to be congratulated for their efforts. New exhibtors have been encouraged to continue exhibiting by the I awarding of prizes to them in the hope that they will become more pro- j ficient growers so that in the future they will be able to exhibit flowers ' and specimen plants of superior quality. 1 It was rewarding to note the interest of the children in the two shows featuring children's exhibits. The first show was moderate in size, but the second show was one of the largest in recent years. The enthusiasm of the children in displaying their flowers and vegetables was encour- aging, and I hope is an indication of their continued interest in the future. The increased interest in the children's shows was stimulated by | the newly formed Youth Committee which functioned effectively during the past year with Mrs. Clairmont Standish as chairman. Junior exhibitors are making a special effort to indicate the names 14 bf the flowers displayed In the exhibits. Many adults are also follow- iing the practice of naming flowers and plants. This is a desirable (practice since education in horticulture is one of the primary purposes ;of the society. Educational exhibits in both the adult and Junior classes created 'a great deal of interest among the exhibitors and those who attended the 'Shows. This type of exhibit is an added feature which Is most informa- tive and interesting. j It is encouraging to note that exhibitors are concentrating their efforts in growing new and recent introductions of plants and flowers ■each year. I sincerely thank the judges who came to judge in their specialized rields and the local judges who very willingly donated their time to judging the shows. Respectfully submitted, Arthur J. O'Mara, December 5, 1968 Judge of Plants and Flowers -St ******** -Jt * -Jf -Jt **** * -Jf -X- -X- **** -Jf -Jf -)t ^ -Jt REPORT OF JUDGE OF FRUIT Ir. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Spring Exhibition held during early March opened with an ex- sellent apple assortment displayed by Keown Orchards and Creeper Hill )rchards . May and June averaged above normal rainfall, causing spotty fruit )ollination. However, the apple set was adequate for a better than -verage season fruit harvest. Conversely the strawberry crop was far )elow average due to wet weather conditions, causing fruit rot before terries fully matured. The season's peach crop harvest was measurably larger than last ear. At both of the July shows an excellent assortment of raspberries, berries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, and early apples were isplayed . Apples, peaches, plums were displayed in quantities at the August, eptember and October shows. The November fall show featured excellent classes of apples. The ifty foot apple display, ghown by Keown Orchards won the blue ribbon or the best apple display. A large display of Old Apple Varieties displayed by the Worcester ounty Horticultural Society, also received a blue ribbon for merito- lous and most interesting display of apples. Display of nuts in assorted shapes, sizes and varieties again this 15 year, added interest to the fruit display. Abnormal rainfall during May and June changed over to very dry con;-.i- ticns for July, August, September and October balancing out the growing conditions for a better than average apple crop. Respectfully submitted, December 5, 1968 S. James Mistark, Judge of Fruit **************************************************** REPORT OF JUDGE OF VEGETABLES Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society This was another year with very few exhibitors during the early months of our season, due to the unfavorable weather this Spring. Thank- fully the attendance increased as the season progressed enabling us to have some lovely displays at the last three shows. In general, the quality of material displayed was excellent consi- dering the two extremes of weather "Old Mother Nature" gave us this summer. I wish to express my thanks to Mr. James Mistark for his assistance in the judging of vegetables, especially, at the last three shows. I also appreciate his willingness to allow me to assist him at judging fruit. And to Mr. Richard Lambert I extend my thanks for his very able assistance during one show when Mr. Mistark was away. Respectfully submitted, Howard L. Borggaard, December 5, 19^8 Judge of Vegetables ************************************************************************ REPORT OF THE FRUIT COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The activity of the Fruit Committee in the past year has been in connection with the Experimental Orchard. To discuss policy and opera- tion, we have met with Mr. Pculin, who now owns Creeper Hill Orchard, and Mr. Davenport who supervises or actually performs most of the work in our orchard. Mr. Davenport reports that the Orchard came through the winter in fine condition, with a loss of two small trees, which were replaced at planting time. The trees had an excellent crop of scions and orders were received for 2000. Varieties most in demand were: Esopus Spitzen- burgj R.I. Greening; Roxbury Russet; Fameuse; Scps-of -wine; Golden Russet Baldwin; Cox's Orange, They were sent all over the U.S., Northwest Canada Ontario and to Mexico. 16 Mr. Davenport worked with Sturbrldge Village In developing their lew program; an orchard, of old apple varieties. Root stock was obtaln- 3d and they arranged with Mr. S. James Mlstark to bud and grow the trees ,ror them. In spite of last year's heavy crop, the trees blossomed well and set I good crop of^ fruit. During August, we sent out 275 bud sticks for )uddlng, also supplied buds for Sturbrldge Village for their program. Varieties most In demand were: Yellow Newtown; Mother; Wolf River; Jolden Russet; Cox's Orange; Sops-of -wine; and Roxbury Russet. This fall lost varieties had a good^ crop of apples. Orders were received for, 100 jartons (24 each) of apples to be sent out. Most have now been sent. The balance will go early In December. Orders were received from coast to loast; also from Florida and Montana and six orders from California. Exhibits of the old apple varieties were put up for (1) Last September at the Fall Fair, Grafton State Hospital, North Grafton. (2) Massachusetts Horticultural 3oclety Harvest Exhibition on the Common In Boston, early in October. (3) Horticultural Hall, Worcester, Fall Exhibit in November. Most trees now have a good crop of scions for next spring. Mr. Davenport says he has had an interesting, busy and successful •ear. To which the Fruit Committee says "Amen." You will notice that, although Mr. Davenport is retiring as Secretary f the Society, he is nominated as Honorary Secretary and Director of he Experimental Orchard. The Fruit Committee hopes he will be elected. Respectfully submitted, Arthur D. Keown, ecember 5, I968 Chairman of Fruit Committee ****** *********^f****-)t ******* REPORT OF BUILDING COMMITTEE r. President and Members of the orcester County Horticultural Society This past year several major improvements have been completed in the wilding and on the grounds of our Society. New lighting has been added 1 the main hall which adds immeasurably to the beauty of the major flower tiows. The main hall has also been completely redecorated with the excep- Lon of the stage curtain. This is the first major redecoratlon of the all since the building was constructed. We would recommend that^ the bage curtain be replaced as soon as funds are available. The radiator Dvers were made at Worcester Boys Trade High School. The oth^r major change has been a complete redesign and planting of 18 garden on Chestnut Street. This has been a gift to the Society by 18 of our members, Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr. In addition to the regular building maintenance, our custodian. 17 Mr. Herron, has painted all the lower outside windows, fire escapes and the lower portion of the garage. He has also installed new locks and bolts on all doors of the building. In the near future, consideration should be given to the redeco- rating of our lower halls. This redecorating should include applying some type of material over our present wall area to prevent damage to these walls from the staging ^of various displays during our flower shows Your Building Committee has approved revisions of the policies con- cerning the use of the building by related horticultural groups and by others. These policies are on file with our Executive Director and may be obtained from him by those interested in the use of our facilities. Respectfully submitted, Richard Symonds Archibald Huey Herbert E. Berg, Chairman December 5, 1968 Building Committee * -Jf -Jt -Jf -Jf -X- ****** -Jt *********** -Jt -Jf * -X- * -Jt REPORT OF THE CHILDREN'S HORTICULTURAL COURSE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The attendance and interest in the children's course this year was outstanding. The children listened iijitently and the results were eviden in the two shows. The new call for table settings proved quite a challenge with many of the children taking part in both shows. The Exhibitions Committee has included "Children's Table Settings" in several more shows this year. I feel this is another step forward in our educational endeavor. Respectfully submitted, Katherine Brotherton, Chairman December 5, I968 Children's Horticultural Course ************************************************************************' REPORT OF GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society On November l4, we had a nice get together of the Garden Awards re- cipients and showed kodachrome slides of some of their gardens. I believe that the recipients and their guests enjoyed the receptioi and program in the Library and downstairs. 18 We hope to continue the same set up next year. Respectfully submitted, Armand A. Benolt, Chairman December 5, 1968 Gardens Awards Committee I REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE \i[r. President and Members of the jVorcester County Horticultural Society The members of the Scholarship Committee for I968 were as follows: 5rs. John T.B. Carmody, Mrs. Arthur J. O'Mara, Mr. Richard Bemls, Mr. feldren P. Lojko, Mr. Edwin W. Proctor, Mr. Carroll M. Abbott, Chairman, ind Mr. Llnwood P. Ersklne and Mr. Robert C. Shoemaker, ex-efflclo. The Committee held three meetings -during the 'year. The first was an )rganization meeting at which the committee learned about its responsl,- illitles. It received the Important information that the trustees had .greed that the committee could grand scholarships for the academic year 968-69, not to exceed a -total of five hundred dollars. At this meeting he committee established the following criteria for qualifying as a eciplent: Legal residence in Worcester County, demonstrated interest n horticulture, preferably participation in an activity of the Society, nrollment in a college program featuring horticulture, and/or related ubject, need for financial assistance. At the second meeting the committee discussed ways of augmenting unds for scholarships and reviewed the scholarship applications which ad been received. At the final meeting the members interviewed the hree candidates whom they had deemed most worthy on the basi^ of the ppllcatlons . Those finally designated to receive scholarships were Gregg E. tillman, Lunenburg, a Junior at the University of Massachusetts $200; ayne Kordek, Hardwick, a Sophomore at the University of Massachusetts, transferring to Kansas State $200; and Bruce J. Terry, Brookfield, a snior at Tantasqua Regional High School, entering the Stockbridge School r Agriculture at the University $100. Mr. Kordek had been a recipient of a scholarship from our Society for }67-68. Respectfully submitted, Carroll M. Abbott, Chairman jcember 5, 1968 Scholarship Committee REPORT OF JUDGE OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS ?. President and Members of the Drcester County Horticultural Society The table arrangements and artistic flower arrangements continue to 19 Interest visitors to our show. Many people visit the shows specifically to see these displays and gather ideas from them. The spring and fall shows had many entries in both classes. We are fortunate in having the city and county garden clubs and girls from Worcester Girls' Trade High School, in addition to the regular exhibitors, cooperating to make a very impressive showing in these areas. The number of table arrangements displayed at the summer shows was smaller than in previous years, but the talent shown and the qualjlty of the work remained at a high level. I wish to congratulate the exhibitors for their successful efforts in presenting many attractive tables and arrangements during the past year Their Interpretation of the various themes was most interesting. I hope interest in these areas will continue to grow. I sincerely appreciate the able assistance that I received from the several judges who so graciously gave their time and talents in helping to judge the tables and flower arrangements. Respectfully submitted, i Richard V, Salo, December 5, I968 Judge of Flower Arrangements **************** -X-^-Jf ************ *********** ' REPORT OF MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the • Worcester County Horticultural Society The Membership Committee reports that we adc^ed II5 Annual Members ; to our rolls, which includes 6 Institutional and 36 Family, also we took in 9 Life Members 4 of which were given by the Society to Children in the Garden Awards Contest. ' Miss Sarah Oliver did an exceptionally fine job of bringing in members by getting 22 new members. Respectfully submitted, Armand A. Benoit, December 5, 1968 Chairman Membership Committee ************************************************* ********************** REPORT OF YOUTH COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Two meetings of the Youth Committee were held to consider the many aspects of youth :^articipation in the various programs of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Shows. ' The suggestion that notices prior to shows go to 4-H leaders did heli: 20 bo increase participation. The Spring Show in March had an increased number of educational ex- ilbits. It was felt after this -event that we should work toward better quality as well as increased participation. The addition of table arrangements for youth brought in 9 table de- 3orations at the August 15 show. These were an added worthy feature to the show. I Changing to 1 stem per vase for all but some small flowers such as small flowered Zinnias and Marigolds brought added entries which were of Detter quality than ever to the youth part of the show. Members of the Youth Committee helped at the various shows with the :hings that the young people entered. This is an important function for :he committee to look after as so many need assistance at this time. We appreciate the work Mrs. Glenn McLain did in writing helpful juggestions for the consideration of the committee and, also, for her sending out the Show Schedules to those on this Year's Garden Contest list. Promotion of the opportunities extended to youth by the Horticultu- 'al Society was done through the Worcester County Farmer, Extension Radio jrograms and letters to the 4-H leaders . Some are attached to this 'eport . Seven 4-H'ers and leaders worked on Monday, Wednesday and Friday lornings of the months of July and August at the Horticultural Society .nswering service. Considerable work was done to encourage and enroll 4-H boys and ;irls in the garden contests (Flower, Vegetable & Strawberry) of the 968 season. What the Society does for youth truly helps and expands he 4-H garden projects of Worcester County, The Gladioli bulbs this year were handled by the Norco Society di- ectly. One hundred fifty young people got them. Some points of interest reviewed by Mr. Davenport at the first meet- ng were : 1. More instruction work needed through personal contact with members . 2. Strawberry plants will be followed more closely this year. Really need some training in this. Planting ground should be first consideration. 3. Every chil^ who can attain 1 box of berries per plant is offered a $50 War Bond from Mr. Davenport. 4. Strawberry prizes for both the first and second year are being given. 5. Mr. Davenport would like a medal award for some special outstanding work. 21 6. A report was given on the Japanese strawberry -- an extra large berry. 7. Mr. Davenport's interest in nut trees continues. He is giving 22 Carpathian Walnut trees to the 1st place winners in the various garden contests. These are English Walnuts - will cost $75. We should continually try to improve the horticultural work with youth encouraging them in this valuable phase of learning. The more young people who learn how to grow flowers and vegetables and get pleasure and satisfaction from so doing the better. Respectfully submitted, Evangeline D. Standish, December 5, 1968 Chairman Youth Committee ■)f * -Jt -St ****** -X- **** -St * -Jt -Jf -Jf **** -Jt -Jt * ^ -Jt * -x- -x^ REPORT OF WINTER LECTURES COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society As Chairman of the Winter Lectures Committee, I would like to report on our one meeting of the committee. Our Director and President were also present. It was a most success ful meeting and the choice of speakers were carefully discussed. We were fortunate enough to get live excellent speakers „ Our first lecture will be Oct. 17, I968, at 1:30. Respectfully submitted, Katherine M. Brotherton, December 5, 1968 Chairman of Winter Lectures ************************************************************************ REPORT OF THE GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mr. President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society On May l4 the Society held a field trip to the Arnold Arboretum. 79 people were transported by buses. We were fortunate that we picked one of the most beautiful days of the Spring and the Arboretum was spec- tacular with the Lilacs and Azaleas at their best. The group was met by Dr. Howard and Mr. Pride who showed us around the grounds and entertained us at Dana Greenhouses with refreshments. The Society wishes to express their appreciation to the Arboretum for their hospitality. Respectfully submitted, Frederick D. Brown, December 5, I968 Chairman of the Garden Tours Committee 22 REPORT OF GARDEN INFORMATION SERVICE ^^r. President and Members of the i/^orcester County Horticultural Society The Garden Information Service commenced operations on the first ^londay of November 1967. From that date until November 1, I968, 45 volunteers manned the phone from 9 A.M. until 12 noon on Monday, Wednes- ,day and Friday mornings. During the months of July and August volun- teers were supplied by the 4-H Department of the Worcester County Exten- sion Service. From March through September, Mr. Lewis Hodgkinson of the ■iome Grounds Department of the Extension Service answered the calls on Puesday and Thursday mornings. I The largest number of calls were received during the month of uly when 403 calls were answered. The lowest number of calls were re- orded in December when 33 calls were received. For the entire year ,632 calls were registered. Respectfully submitted, I Eliza C. Hess, Chairman )ecember 5, I968 Garden Information Service ******************************************************* REPORT OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE [r. President and Members of the forcester County Horticultural Society The Personnel Committee has had a very busy year with maT>y meetings, .nd interviews with candidates for our full time Executive Director. ! We are very pleased to report that Mr. Harlan T. Pierpont, Jr. has ccepted and now is our first full time Executive Dir^ctor. He assumed his position in September. This position is a real challenge to anyone nd I am sure the Trustees and the membership of this Society wilJL give i*. Pierpont their whole-hearted co-operation in every way. Without this upport it will be difficult for Mr„ Pierpont to do the things we expect f him. For the first time in the history of the society we now have one erson to co-ordinate all the activities of the society and he should be clearing house for all projects and all problems. Many of the problems 111 be new to him so each an^ every one of us must help him and bear with im until he can get the background of our activities. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bob Shoemaker for all he assistance he gave the committee in obtaining an Executive Director nd on behalf of the Society I want to thank him for the financial assist- nce he was able to get for us and for the office equipment given by any friends. Respectfully submitted, Ernest Hansen, Chairrpan Bcember 5, 1968 Personnel Committee 23 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr, President and Members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Finance Committee has met monthly during the year to review and approve proper bills before payment by the Treasurer and has usually dis- cussed other financial matters affecting the Society at these meetings. During the past year most Committees have done well in staying within their budgets. However, contributions to the Society will have to be in- creased and other sources of income found for the coming year if the budget which the Finance Committee proposes is adopted by the Trustees at the Trustees' meeting next week. Our regular income has not kept up with inflation at a time when the Finance Committee feels an expansion of activities is in order. The proposed expenditures for operating the Society for the coming year exceed the anticipated ordinary income by about $5,000. We will need to make up this $5,000. operating jleficit from contributions and will need additional substantial contributiqns if projects of a more capital nature are to be carried out during the coming year such as replacing the worn out curtain on the stage and im- proving the lighting and redecorating the exhibition areas on the lower floor of our building. A year ago, you will recall that funds handled for the Society by the Mechanics National Bank had a market value of $129,740. The comparable figure for the same date in the fall of I968 was $137,9^0. Of this $8,000 increase, approximately $1,900 resulted from the reinvestment of income earned by the fund. Since the fund was established five years age, the investments have appreciated $29,683. Thus the fund is growing but it will have to be increased, possibly by transfer of some gifts to the Society to this fund and have to grow a great deal more if it Is going to produce the income necessary to offset the loss that we expect will occur when the lease on our building on Front Street in Worcester expires. We are fortunate that the Newberry Company is continuing to pay approxi- mately $40,000 a year in rent under the lease although the company is no longer operating a store in the building. Frank R. Heath, Jr. has served our Society since 1950 most ably as Treasurer. He has been a working Treasurer in the true sense of the word.' He had done all of the bookkeeping, drawn the checks to pay all of the bills and premiums and has prepared and filed the tax and other financial reports. The Finance Committee regrets that Frank Heath does not wish to continue as Treasurer. His help, advice and hard work will be missed. ' As it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to find a Treasurer who would handle all of the Bookkeeping matters as Frank has handled them, the Finance Committee is recommending to the Board of Trustees thatj in the future, the bookkeeping and preparation of financia|L reports be handled at Horticultural Hall by our regular staff if possible and, if not, by having a part time volunteer bookkeeper added to the staff. From time to time the Garden Award Committee has presented certi- ; ficates in recognition of outstanding horticultural achievement. At this ' time the Finance Committee on behalf of the Society would like to present to Frank R. Heath, Jr. a similar certificate in recognition of the out- standing contribution that he has made to horticulture through his eightee years of service as our Treasurer. Respectfully submitted. Arthur D. Keown 1 Llnwood M. Erskine, Jr. December 5, 1968 Arnold Banning, Chairman 24 SPRING FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Offered by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. MARCH 8, 9, 10 & 11 1968 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL AS PRINTED IN THE 1967 SCHEDULE WHICH APPLY TO THIS SHOW, EXCEPT AS NOTED ON THIS SHEET. COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. TELEPHONE 752-4274 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Spring Exhibition COMMITTEE: MRS. LEWIS R. BROTHERTON MRS. WESLEY T. LEARY MRS. BENJAMIN A. WOOTEN Theme: "Beauty of Spring" Opening Friday, March 8, 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 9 a. m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 1 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 11, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please 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 11 a.m. Friday. Please note the change to 11 a.m. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,600.00 of the prem- iums awarded on the list. Two Bowls, furnished by the Mass. Dept. of Agriculture, awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Dept. of Agriculture Rosettes awarded to outstanding exhibits. Garden Displays: I Exhibitors occupying stage approximately 400 square feet. No restrictions. $700.00 will be available. II Exhibitors in center of Main Hall occupying approximately 400 square feet. No restrictions. $700.00 will be available. Ill Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. No restrictions. $600.00 wilJ be available for each. IV Exhibitions in West Hall approximately 400 square feet. $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 35 points Suitability and quality of plant material 25 ** Color harmony 10 ** Seasonability (consistency to one season of the year) 10 ** Charm and atmosphere 15 Correct and suitable labeling 5 ** 100 points Premiums will be awarded on a point system. If accessories are used, they will be judged under design and consistency to scale and under charm and atmosphere. **Prize money for Garden Displays I, II, III, and IV above is based approximately 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.** Two awards will be given for Garden Displays, at the discretion of the judges: 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. An exhibitor may receive only one special award. Special Displays IV Plant Displays-Commercial 300.00 Plant Display— Non-commercial Outstanding specimen plants not more than three 75.00 V Cut Flowers 75.00 VI African Violets and related plants No. 1 Display, not over 25 square feet 50.00 may be used No. 2 Display, not over 15 square feet 50.00 may be used 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 * * * SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND A. 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. * * * X. Table Decorations: No. 1. **A Trip Through Holiday Land** '*Your favorite Holiday** Spring flowers used if possible. Place settings for four (formal or informal). Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. Wilted flowers must be replaced each day with fresh flowers. No. 2, Arrangement using shrubs, evergreens, foliage and large leaves (no flowers) Native or tropical material permitted. Arrangement in container, urn or large vase suitable for pedestal. Prizes to be awarded. Notify the secretary at least one week in advance. Not for competition. No. 3. Junior Tables: **Childrens Party Tables** Table settings for four. Spring flowers used. (Table to be named). Wilted flowers to be replaced daily with fresh flowers. Worcester and Worcester County Garden Clubs Exhibit *'The Mali** 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 1968 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL TELEPHONE: 752-4274 1968 Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton Harvie E. G. Channin Edward L. Clifford Mrs. Myron F. Converse Mrs. Richard O. Gifford Ernest Hansen Arthur D. Keown Mrs, Marjorie W. Lodding Mrs. Robert C. Milton Gustaf C. Nelson Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Richard A. Flagg Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick 1970 Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Frank L. Harrington Allen W. Hixon William W. Hodge Archibald J. Huey Mrs. H. W. Hurlburt, Jr. Everett Hutchins Carl A. Ottoson Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Clairmont B. Standish Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. Flower Arrangements: Wild Flowers: Plants and Flowers: Fruit: Vegetables: Associate Judge: OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1968 president LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, JR., Paxton vice-presidents FREDERICK D. BROWN, Webster RICHARD N. SYMONDS, Worcester RICHARD V. SALO, Millbury secretary . LOTHROP DAVENPORT, No. Grafton TREASURER FRANK R. HEATH, JR., Auburn ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND LIBRARIAN MRS. FAYRE L. NASON. No. Grafton EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROBERT C. SHOEMAKER, Holden TRUSTEES 1969 Arnold Banning Asa Bartlett Herbert E. Berg Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Roger N. Heald Mrs. Robert G. Hess S. James Mistark George J. Moore, Sr. Arthur J. O'Mara H. Ladd Plumley George H. Pride Mrs. Dorothy L. Salter HONORARY TRUSTEES Mrs. William W. Taft Leslie E. Winter Dr. Robert S. Illingworth JUDGES Richard V. Salo Marjorie W. Lodding Arthur J. O'Mara S. James Mistark Howard L. Borggaard Lewis A. Hodgkinson NOMINATING COMMFITEE Arthur J. O'Mara Mrs. Marjorie W. Lodding, Chair. LIBRARY COMMITTEE Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Stanley A. Sandberg MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert G. Hess SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Edwin W. Proctor Richard W. Bemis LECTURE COMMITTEE Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs Lewis A. Hodgkinson EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD AND FRUIT COMMITTEE S. James Mistark FINANCE COMMITTEE Arthur D. Keown BUILDING COMMITTEE Archibald J. Huey PERSONNEL COMMITTEE William R. Goss Alfred E. Rankin PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Arthur J. O'Mara, Chair. John Curtis HOSPFTALITY COMMTTTEE Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen, Chair. Members to be selected in near future EXHIBFTIONS COMMTTTEE James R. McLain George J. Moore, Sr. George H. Pride Richard V. Salo Mrs. Chauncey Sweetser E. Sumner Thayer Mrs. Benjamin A. Wooten YOUTH COMMITTEE Mrs. George N. Drawbridge Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Jacqueline Bailey GARDEN TOURS COMMTTTEE Mrs. E. Arthur Denny 'answering" SERVICE COMMTTTEE Mrs. Ralph E. Duffy GARDEN AWARDS COMMTTTEE Armand A. Benoit, Chair. Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton Frederick D. Brown, Chair Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Mrs. Myron F. Converse Mrs. Arthur J. O'Mara Mrs. John T. B. Carmody Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. Harold S. Bowker Arthur D. Keown, Chair Arnold Banning, Chair Richard N. Symonds Herbert E. Berg Mrs. Roger N. Heald John Auchmoody Andrew C. Fuller Armand A. Benoit Vincent V. Bucinskas Mrs. Helen B. Chase Mrs. Waldren P. Lojko Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Richard A. Monette Mrs. Stanley A. Sandberg S. James Mistark George J. Moore, Sr. Martha HiU Mrs. Forrest C. Nason Mrs. Richard O. Gifford Everett Hutchins Mrs. Fayre L. Nason Armand A. Benoit, Chair. Carroll M. Abbott, Chair. Waldren P. Lojko Mrs. Lewis Brotherton, Chair. Mrs. Richard O. Gifford Francis W. Poulin Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Herbert E. Berg, Chair. Ernest Hansen, Chair. Donald H. Dalbeck, Sr. Richard V. Salo Andrew B. Holmstrom Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton Mrs. Wesley T. Leary, Chair. S. James Mistark Mrs. Peter A. Nelson Mrs. Clarence W. Taft Clairmont Standish, Chair. Robert Smiley Michael O'Mara Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Mrs. Robert G. Hess 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. AU 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. 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 [1968 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, Flow- ers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 12. Where a certain number of quantity of Plants, Flowers, Fruits or Vegetables is designated in the schedule, thei'e 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 speci- m.ens 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 sea- son renders such change desirable. 15. All articles offered for exhibition including baskets of mixed flowers, should be correctly named. Indefinite appela- tions 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. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 19. i^f^ 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. The decision of the judges shall be final. 22. 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. 23. All premiums that are not claimed within one year after the close of the official year will be forfeited to the Society. 24. 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 Chr>^santhemums by the Judges. 25. No artificial plants, flowers, or foliage preserved or al- tered 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. 26. 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. 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. Wild Flowers under cultivation may not be shown in this class. A. At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one-third from group 11. 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 appropriate recognition. 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Definition of Terms Collection: An assemblage of a number of kinds or varieties of flowers, plants, fruits and/or vegetables in one exhibit, the specific number and sorts of which should be regulated by the flower show schedule. Quality, variety, rarity, eff'ectiveness and range of the particular group as well as horticul- tural 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 defin- ite number of specimens, or both, arranged to create an artistic effect. It is judged both for quality of 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 hor- ticultural 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 w^hich do not apply especially to us. Variety: Variety as generally used in flower shows is a horticultural term used to designate a named species, hybrid or other horticultural develop- ment 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. Car- patica 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 hor- ticultural 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 produce seeds. Clone or clon is a horticultural rather than a taxonomic term. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 7 Scale of Points Cut Flowers and Wild Flowers. — Quality of blooms (includinfr condition and value) Arrangement Number of varieties Properly named 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 25 " 3u jjoints 15 " 15 " 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SPRING FLOWER SHOW March 8, 9, 10 & 11, 1968 See separate folder Iris Exhibition in co-operation with REGION I OF THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY COMMITTEE: Mrs. Irving Fraim, Chairman All articles for this exhibition must he 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 $300.00 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 American Irish Society Color Classification (1966) in order to facilitate its use. Refer to it for complete descriptions of classes. Classes with no known examples have been omitted. Mr. George H. Pride Mr. Waino Himottu Mrs. James Shepherd Saturday, June 8, 2:00 to 8:30 p.m. No. 1 (1W,1C) No. 2 (IT) No. 3 (2V) White self : Warm white self \ White ground plicata marked violet : White ground plicata marked blue : 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 No. 4 (2B) 2.00 1.00 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 No. 5 (2Y, 2-0, 2R) White ^ound plicata marked yellow, red or orange 1 f\f\ 1.00 No. b / /I'D \ (4V, 4Jc>; White standards, violet or Villi "fpllti 1 00 X,\J\J i>i u. orange falls 2.00 1.00 No. 8 (6P, 6L) Violet self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 9 (6F, 6D) Violet self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 10 (8) Violet bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 11 (9) Violet bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 12 (10) Violet or purple blend 2.00 1.00 No. 13 (IIP, IIL) Blue self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 14 (IIF, IID) Blue self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 15 (13) Blue bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 16 (14) Blue bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 17 (16P) Yellow self, pale 2.00 1.00 No. 18 (16L) Yellow self, light 2.00 1.00 No. 19 (16F) Yellow self, full 2.00 1.00 No. 20 (17V) Yellow ground, plicata marked violet or purple 2.00 1.00 No. 21 (17-0, 17R) Yellow ground plicata marked orange or red 2.00 1.00 No. 22 (18) Yellow bitones 2.00 1.00 No. 23 (19W) Yellow bicolor, standards yellov/, falls white 2.00 1.00 No. 24 (19V, 19B) Yellow bicolor standards yellow, falls violet, blue or purple 2.00 1.00 No. 25 (19-0, 19R) Standards yellow, falls orancfe or red 2.00 1.00 No. 26 (20) Yellow blend 2.00 1.00 No. 27 (21P, 21L) Orange self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 28 (21F) Full orange self 2.00 1.00 No. 29 (23) Orange bitone 2.00 1.00 10 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 No. 30 (24) No. 31 (25) No. 32 (26P) No. 33 (26L), 26F) No. 34 (26D) No. 35 (28, 29) No. 36 (30) No. 37 Orange bicolor 2.00 1.00 Orange blend (brown) 2.00 1.00 Red self, pale (true pink) 2.00 1.00 Light red or full red self 2.00 1.00 Red self, dark 2.00 1.00 Red bitone or bicolor 2.00 1.00 Red blend 2.00 1.00 Standard dwarf bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 38 Intermediate Bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 39 Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) 2.00 1.00 No. 40 Border Bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 41 Arilbreds 2.00 1.00 No. 42 Species 2.00 1.00 No. 43 New varieties one spike introduced since 1965 „ ^ . ^, $10.00 may be used Best m Show. — To be selected from the winners in the specimen classes No. 1 through No. 41 and 43 and to be judged for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and the American Iris Society's Rosette Ribbon. Seedlings, — No. 44. 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 Certific- ate by all AIS judges present and for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate. No. 45. Displays. — No. 46. No. 47. Other than tall bearded, one stalk. To be judged as for class 44. Display of Siberian Iris, preferably named, dollars may be used for prizes. Ten 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. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 11 No. 48. Display, non-commercial. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 49. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Iris grow- ing, hybridizing, culture or classification. Twenty- five dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Irish Society's Bronze Medal Certi- ficate. 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 or Composition — "Naturalistic Manner" No. 50. Using Iris in upward position as they grow. Any other flower or foliage permitted. No restriction as to grower. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $3.50. * * * The Coulson Fund Table Decoration. — Buffet table for four or more persons. A. Tablecloth to be used. Small size Irises suggested. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $10.00. Any other flower permitted. * * * Cut Flowers, some Iris requested. — No. 51. Display, 24 square feet 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 52. 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 ^^iolets. — No. 53. Not over six plants. For home growers, non-com- mercial. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Lupines. — No. 54. Vase 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 55. Vase 3.00 2.00 1.00 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 12 |_1968 G. A. Bigelow Fund Roses. — B. Vase H. P. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 C. Vase H. T. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 * * sjs Peonies.^ — No. 56. Vase of Herbaceous 3.00 2.00 No. 57. Vase of Tree 3.00 2.00 Any other Perennials. — Vase No. 58. Other than bulbs 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Wild Flowers, named. — No. 59. Ten vases no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 See special rules of Wild Flowers on page 9. Asparaj^s, two bunches, 12 specimens each. — No. 60. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 61. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Radish, two bunches, six per bunch. — No. 62. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Rhubarb, twelve stiilks. — No. 63. Linnaeus 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 64. Victoria 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 65. New Varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Lettuce, six heads. — No. 66. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Onions. — No. 67. Scallions, two bunches, six each 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables. — No. 68. Recent introductions. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 69. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 13 Rose Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mrs. Arthur O'Mara, Chairman Mrs. John W. Higgins Mr. Vincent Bucinskas Mr. Arthur O'Mara 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 1:00 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. Roses, See Rule 8. — No. 70. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 71. Six blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 3.00 2..50 2.00 1.50 No. 72. Twelve blooms of named varieties Miss Frances C. Morse Fund D. 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. Ribbons will be awarded First Second Third No. 73. H.T., red and red blend, one bloom No. 74. H.T., pink and pink blend, one bloom No. 75. H.T., yellow and yellow blend, one H.T. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Special Prizes * * bloom No. 76. H.T., white, one bloom 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 No. 77. H.T., orange, one bloom No. 78. H.T., Any other color No. 79. Floribundas, red and red blend, one main stem No. 80. Floribundas, pink and pink blend, one main stem No. 81. Floribundas, yellow and yellow blend, main stem No. 82. Floribundas, orange and orange blend, one main stem No. 83. Floribundas, white, one main stem No. 84. Shrub Roses, any named variety No. 85. Grandiflora No. 86. Any other species or variety No. 87. Best seedling Best Roses in the Show. — King & Queen. Special Recognition In the "Prize Rose" classes No. 70 through No. 96. 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. 88. H.T. (Introductions v/ithin the last five years) $10.00 may be used and Blue ribbon No. 89. Floribundas (Introductions within the last five years) $10.00 may be used and Blue ribbon Use Jackson-Perkins and Conrad-Pyle catalogues. No. 90. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties. Sev- enty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 91. Vase of Floribundas 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 92. Vase of Grandifioras 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 93. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 No. 94. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 95. Display of cut climbing roses. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 96. Basket of roses 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 * * * G. A. Bigelow Fund Flower Arrangement or Composition — "Simplicity" E. Home grown roses used. If accessory used it should have a purpose and used in scale. Any other flower may be used. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars to be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. * ^ ■ i'fi Table Decoration — "Special Occasion" — (Name the Occasion) No. 97. Table for two or more. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over ten dollars. Roses used if possible. Any other flower permitted. Flower Arrangement — For men only: — "A Graduation Party" No. 98. Arrangement using garden grown roses. Accessory may be used to carry out theme. Highest prize not over $3.50. No restriction as to grower. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Delphinium. — No. 99. One Vase, not more than 3 spikes. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peonies. — No. 100. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Lilies. — No. 101. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 102. Bowl or Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Foxglove. — No. 103. Vase, not more than 3 spikes 4.00 3.00 2.00 Sweet William. — No. 104. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Pinks (Dianthus). — No. 105. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Any other Perennial. — No. 106. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 107. Ten vases, no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 * i'fi * Special Prizes Obadiah Brown Hadwen Fund Hardy Cultivated Flowers and Shrubs, to be named. — F. Display of outdoor varieties 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 Chandler Bullock Fund Strawberry, twenty-four berries. — G. Howard No. 17 3.00 2.50 H. Sparkle 3.00 2.50 I. Robinson 3.00 2.50 J. Catskill 3.00 2.50 K. Jersey Belle 3.00 2.50 L. Vesper 3.00 2.50 M. Midland 3.00 2.50 No. 108. New variety, not scheduled 3.00 2.50 No. 109. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 110. Four baskets of strawberries, any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 111. Display not over 12 square feet. Fifteen dollars may be used. Cherry, one quart. — No. 112. Any named sweet variety. $5.00 may be used. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 17 No. 113. Any named sour variety. $5.00 may be used. Beets, — No. 114. Two bunches, six in each 2.50 2.00 Peas, one-half peck. — No. 115. World's Record 2.50 2.00 No. 116. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 No. 117. Display at least four named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 118. Golden Acre 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 119. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Lettuce, six heads, named. — No. 120. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 121. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard. — No. 122. Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables. — No. 123. Recent Introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 124. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 18 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY In cooperation with the NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL LILY GROUP Lilies Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mrs. Virginia Howie, Chairman Mr. Armand a. Benoit Mr. Arthur A. Turnbull Friday, July 12, 2 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must he in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. LILIUM CLASS A. SINGLE STEMS OF NAMED HYBRID CLONES. DIVISION I Asiatic Hybrids. Hybrids and cultivars derived from such species as L. amabile, L. bulbiferum, L. cernuum, L. concolor, L. dauricum, L. davidii, L. leichtlinii, L. pumilum and L. tigrinum. a. Upright flowers — (as Enchantment - Rosabelle) b. Outward facing (as Corsage - Connecticut Lass) c. Pendant (as Talisman - Connecticut Yankee) DIVISION II Martagon Hybrids (as Brocade - Port Wine) DIVISION III American Hybrids (as Constance - Shuksan) DIVISION IV Trumpet Hybrids a. Trumpet form — outward facing c. Bowl shaped b. Trumpet form — pendant d. Sunburst. Divisions may be further subdivided at the discretion of the judges to provide for color variations i.e. 1. White 5. Bicolor 2. Pink 6. Apricot 3. Yellow 7. Purple 4. Green 1968] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 19 DIVISION V AURELIANS (Sunburst or Corona types) DIVISION VI Oriental Hybrids Contains hybrid cultivars or hybrids of L. auratum, L. jap- onicum, L. rubellum, L. speciosum, and to include any of their crosses with L. henryii. a. Bowl shaped and flat faced (as Crimson Dream - Im- perial Crimson) b. Recurved (Jamboree - Black Beauty) CLASS B. UNNAMED SEEDLINGS Not necessarily grown from seed by the exhibitor. Divisions I thru VI as defined in CLASS A. CLASS C. UNNAMED SEEDLINGS GROWN FROM SEED BY THE EXHIBITOR Divisions I thru VI as defined in Class A. CLASS D. ALL TRUE SPECIES AND THEIR BOTANICAL FORMS Each variety to be judged separately. CLASS E. DISPLAY — COMMERCIAL. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. CLASS F. DISPLAY — NON-COMMERCIAL. No other flowers may be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. CLASS G. EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. CLASS H. BASKET OF LILIES. Other foliage permitted. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. CLASS I. VASE OF LILIES. Other foliage permitted. 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Competitive classes are open to all providing the lilies are grown by, or under the control of, the exhibitor. First, second and third prize ribbons will be awarded by the New England Regional Lily Group in each Division. 20 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 SPECIAL AWARDS MISS ELIZABETH R. BISHOP AWARD Spike (s) to be chosen from Class C. entries. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AWARD For best spike of a named clone. To be chosen from Class A entries. NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL LILY GROUP AWARD For best spike of Lilium species. To be chosen from Class D entries. PRESIDENT'S TROPHY For best spike in Class chosen from Class B entries. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 21 No. 125. Flower Arrangement "As you like it" Arrangement and flowers of your choice. No. restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $3.50. "Wedding Anniversary" No. 126. True lillies to be used with accessory permitted. Anniversary theme to be carried throughout the arrangement. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $3.50. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Table Decoration — "Anniversary'' No. 127. True lilies used if possible. Any other flower may be used. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over ten dollars. Delphinium. — No. 128. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind. — No. 129. Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. (Other than Lilies). — No. 130. Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Vase of Roses, see Rule 8. — Not over 12 Blooms. No. 131. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. 22 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 132. Eight vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 Herbs. — No. 133. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Cherry, one quart. — No. 134. Any named variety. Five dollars may be used. Raspberry, Black Cap one pint. — No. 135. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Raspberry, one pint. — No. 136. Early varieties, named. Five dollars may be used. No. 137. Latham 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 138. Taylor 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 139. Any other red variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 140. New varieties. Five dollars may be used. No. 141. Display not over 12 sq. ft. Ten dollars may be used. Currants, twenty-four bunches. — No. 142. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 23 Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — N. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 0. Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. P. 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. Display of Small Fruit 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 2.50 2.00 1.50 Beans, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 149. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 150. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber three specimens. — No. 151. Hybrid type, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 152. Standard type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 153. Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce, six heads. — No. 154. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 155. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 24 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Summer Squash, three specimens. — No. 156. Yellow No. 157. Green No. 158. Any other type 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.00 1.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 Pea, one-half peck. — No. 159. Telephone type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Tomato, twelve Specimens. — No. 160. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 161. New Zealand 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables. — No. 162. Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 163. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 164. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 165. Thirty dollars may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 25 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HEMEROCALLIS (DAYLILIES) EXHIBITION in co-operation with REGION 4 OF THE AMERICAN HEMEROCALLIS SOCIETY COMMITTEE: Mr. James Shepherd, Chairman Mr. Waino Himottu Mrs. Irving Fraim Mr. George H. Pride Saturday, July 27, 1 to 7:00 p.m. 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 $200.00 for the prem- iums awarded on this list. Hemerocallis ( Daylilies) . — No. 166. Display, Commercial. Any decorative material may be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. No. 167. Display, Non-commercial. Any decorative material may be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. No. 168. 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, providing each entry is a different variety, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. Large Flowered Section (Flower over 4I/2 inches in Diameter) No. 169. Light yellow and lemon 2.00 1.00 No. 170. Medium yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 171. Deep yellow or gold 2.00 1.00 No. 172. Orange 2.00 1.00 No. 173. Copper bronze 2.00 1.00 No. 174. Polychrome blends light 2.00 1.00 No. 175. Polychrome blends dark 2.00 1.00 No. 176. Bicolor 2.00 1.00 26 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 No. 177. Banded or eyed 2.00 1.00 No. 178. Pale pink 2.00 1.00 No. 179. Peach pink 2.00 1.00 No. 180. Creamy Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 181. Cantaloupe Melon 2.00 1.00 Na 182. Pinkish Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 183. Rose 2.00 1.00 No. 184. Bright red 2.00 1.00 No. 185. Orange red 2.00 1.00 No. 186. Dark red 2.00 1.00 No. 187. Brown red 2.00 1.00 No. 188. Purple red O AA 1 AA 1.00 No. 189. Lavender shades z.uu 1 f\f\ l.UU Dwarf (Normal Growth under 24 inches). — No. 190. Any color 1 00 Miniature (Flower less than 3 inches). — No. 191. Any color 2.00 1.00 Small Flowered (Flower between 3 inches and 4^2 inches). - No. 192. Any color 2.00 1,00 Spider Flowered (Exaggerated long thin flower parts). — No. 193. Any color 2.00 1.00 Double Flowered (6 or more petaloids should be present).— No. 194. Any color 2.00 1.00 Tetraploid (Proven). — No. 195. Melon tones 5.00 3.00 No. 196, Any other color 5.00 3.00 No. 197. National Popularity Poll Winner 2.00 1.00 Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. No. 198. Regional Popularity Poll Winner 2.00 1.00 If different from National winner. Same award as for National winner. Chicagoland Daylily Society Rosette Awarded to the finest individual spike of a Tetraploid Daylily in the show. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 27 Seedling. — No. 199. One entire scape, severed at base. Must be exhi- bitor's own hybrid. To be judpred for Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Specials. — No. 200. Best Reg'istei'ed Introduced Class, Single scape not to exceed 36". Eacli exhibitor may make no more than three entries. 5.00 To be judged for Worcester County Hoilicultural Society Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemei-ocaliis Society. No. 201. Best Registered Un.introduced Class, requirements and awards as in previous class. 5.00 No. 202. American Hemei'ocallis 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 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 miay 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. No. 203. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Hemero- callis growing, hybridizing, culture or classifica- tion. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Cut Flower. — No. 204. Display. Not over 18 square feet. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. 28 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 No. 205. Basket, mixed, three or more kinds of flowers. 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Gladiolus. — • No. 206. Display (not to exceed 24 square feet). Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 207. Basket Gladiolus 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 G. A. BIGELOW FUND Roses. — Q. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Petunias. — No. 208. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 209. Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 210. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 5*: MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lilies. — R. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Zinnias. — • No. 211. Display of Large flowered, five vases, five stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 212. Display of Pompons (small flowered), five vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 213. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds. — No. 214. Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Snapdragon. — No. 215. Vase, not more than 5 spikes 2.00 1.50 1.00 1968] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 29 Salpiglosis. — No. 216. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Calendula. — No. 217. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Annual one kind. — (Not otherwise listed in this show) No. 218. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Phlox.— No. 219. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Shasta Daisies. — No. 220. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed in this show) No. 221. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. New Flowers. — No. 222. Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 223. Ten vases no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 See special rules of Wild Flowers on page 9. GEORGE AND BELLE McWILLIAM FUND Begonia, Tuberous Rooted. — S. Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Flower Arrangement or Composition — "Song Title". — No. 224. Song to be named, emphasis on rhythm. Some Hemerocallis used with other flowers. No restric- tion as to grower. Twenty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. Patio Table "Buffet".— No. 225. Table designed to be used on a patio. Four or more place settings. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over ten dollars. Any kind of flower may be used with Hemerocallis. 30 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Cherry, one quart. — No. 226. Any named variety. Five dollai*s may be used. Raspberry, one pint. — No. 227. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. Currants, Twenty-four bunches. — No. 228. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Gooseberry, one quart. — No. 229. Any named varieties. Ten dollars. Blackberry, one quart. — No. 230. Any variety. Five dollars. Display of Small fruits, two or more varieties. — No. 231. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 232. Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 No. 233. Lodi 3.00 2.50 No. 234. Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 No. 235. New varieties. Seven dollars may be used for prizes. No. 236. Other early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 237. Early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 238. Any early white varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 239. Any early yellow varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. New Fruits. — No. 240. Recent Introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Fruit Class for amateurs. — No. 241. 6 specimens of tree fruits. $10.00 may be used. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 31 * * :1: Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — T. Cultivated, named U. Wild, one quart ^ * * Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 242. Dwarf, any variety Bean, one-half peck. — No. 243. Kentucky Wonder No. 244. Wax Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 245. Any named variety Carrots, two bunches, six in each. — No. 246. Any named variety Cucumber, for pickles. — No. 247. One-half peck Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 248. Any named standard variety No. 249. Any named Hybrid variety Summer Squash. — No. 250. Hybrid variety, 3 specimens No. 251. Green variety No. 252. Any other type Lettuce. — No. 253. Any variety Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 254. Any early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 255. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 256. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 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 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 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 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 32 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOaETY [1968 New Vegetables. — No. 257. Recent introductions. §10.00 may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 258. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 259. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 260. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 261. Collection, named non-edible varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 33 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Gladiolus Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Damon, Chairmen Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mrs. Ruby Leary Thursday, August 15 This exhibition will be open to the public from 3 to 8:30 p.m. In co-operation with other Gladiolus Societies All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:00 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, and Department of Agriculture Rosettes. 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 J 25 " Gladiolus. — No. 262. Display, Commercial. Baskets and vases. No other flowers to be used. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. 34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 No. 263. Display of Artistic Arrangements of Gladiolus, no restriction as to grower. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes No. 264. 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. 265. 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. 266. Baskets, 20-25 spikes, one variety, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 267. Basket, 20-25 spikes, two varieties, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 268. Basket or vase, 15-20 spikes, tvro varieties, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 269. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, miniatures, one var- iety, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 270. 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. 271. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 100, 200 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 272. Collection, five different Recent Introduction vari- eties (1963-1967 inclusive), one spike to a vase, correctly named. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 273. Seedling Class. One spike, properly lai^eled. Seed- lings and undisseminated varieties will be sho^^Ti as seedlings. More than one entiy may be made by any exhibitor. Best Seedling will be awarded the Society Certifi- cate of Merit and the New England Gladioltis So- ciety Rosette 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 35 No. 274. Best Miniature Seedling Award Worcester County Horticultural Society Rosette. No. 275. 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. 276. Recent Introduction Varieties (1964-1967 inclu- sive). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 277. 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. 278. Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one vari- ety, properly labeled and arranged attractively in containers. No. 279. Three Spike Open Class Champion awarded De- partment of Agriculture Rosette. 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. Use full New England Gladiolus Society classification list. 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 ^^ill be awarded in each class 36 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the ar- rangements of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be chosen from the Seed- ling 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. Section and Division Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions, Certificate of Merit. Flower Arrangement or Composition — "What's My Line" No. 280. To be named and carried through arrangement with emphasis on chosen occupation. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. Gladiolus preferred but any flower may be used. Table Decoration — "Holidays" (Name the Holiday) No. 281. Number of place settings optional. No restriction as to grower. Gladiola's preferred but any other choice of flower accepted. $35.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $10.00 MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lillium, no other flowers to be used. — V. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. ♦ 4: 4: Roses. — No. 282. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 37 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 283. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 284. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers. — No. 285. 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. No. 286. 10 vases, named, no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 287. Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 288. Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 289. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 290. Any other early variety. Ten dollars. No. 291. Seedlings. Ten dollars. Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 292. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 293. Japanese named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 294. European named varieties. Ten dollars. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 295. Any white variety. Ten dollars. No. 296. Any yellow variety. Ten dollars. No. 297. Any new variety. Ten dollars. No. 298. Seedlings. Ten dollars. No. 299. Display of three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 300. Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit. — No. 301. Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. Thirty-five dollars may be used. 38 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Any other Variety of Fruits. — No. 302. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Fruit class for amateurs. — No. 303. 6 specimens of tree fruits. $10.00 may be used. Bean, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 304. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 305. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell one-half peck. — No. 306. Dwarf Bush, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck. — No. 307. String, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 308. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 309. Any named Hybrid variety. $10.00 may be used. Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 310. Red, any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 311. Red, any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 312. Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 313. Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 314. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Summer Squash. — No. 315. Hybrid, yellow, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 316. Green varieties, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 317. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. New Vegetables. — No. 318. Recent Introductions. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 39 Display of Vegetables (not commercial Growers). — No. 319. Display from home gardens, to cover 15 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 320. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dol- lars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Dahlia Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mr. Roger Langley, Chairman Mr. Arnold Banning Mr. Wayne Smith Saturday, September 7 This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8:30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must he in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Dahlia, varieties to be named. — No. 321. Display of Singles, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 322. Display of Collarettes, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 323. Display of Pompons, 10 cases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 324. Display of Miniatures, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 325. Display of Medium Cactus Variety, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 326. Display of Large Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 327. Display of Medium Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 328. Display of Decoratives, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 329. Display of Medium Decoratives, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 330. Display of Cactus, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 331. Ten vases Decoratives, one flower in each. Large Flower 6.00 5.00 4.00 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 41 No. 332. No. 333. No. 334. No. 335. No. SSb. No. 337. No. 338. No. 339. No. 340. No. 341. Five vases Semi-Cactus. 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. Seventy-five dol- lars may be used for prizes. — Commercial. Display, not over 25 square feet. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. — Non-Commecrial. Best Vase of Recent Introduction. 1963-66 intro- duction. Blue Ribbon Best vase of new variety introduced 1966-67-68 Five dollars may be used. Best Bloom in the Show. — Blue Ribbon From Classes 321 to 332, inclusive. * * * The Coulson Fund Flower Arrangement or Composition — (Unusual Container) W. Name the container used for the arrangement. Anything may be used not usually meant for a flower container. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one-half dollars. Your choice of flowers acceptable to us. Table Decoration (Buffet) — "After the Football Game" No. 342. If dahlias are used they must be in scale. Any other choice of foliage or flowers accepted. No restric- tion as to grower. Highest prize not over ten dol- lars. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Roses. — No. 343. Collection of kinds and varieties named (number of kinds important). Forty dollars to be used for prizes. 42 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Gladiolus, standard varieties. — No. 344. Ten vases, one spike in a vase, to be named. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 345. Basket. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 346. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. * ❖ i|i EDWIN DRAPER FUND Begonia, tuberous rooted. — A. Cut flowers in vases, not more than twenty vases. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Asters, large flowered, long stems. — B. Vase of 12 blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 ❖ * Asters, single or anemone. — No. 347. Vase, 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds. — No. 348. Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 349. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 350. Double French, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 351. Single, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 352. Any other, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1.00 Petunias. — No. 353. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 354. Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 43 No. 355. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Zinnias. — No. 356. Display. Mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 357. Display of Large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 358. Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 359. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 Iris,— No. 360. Reblooming, one stem in a vase 2.00 1.00 No. 361. Seedling, one stem in a vase 3.00 2.00 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 362. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 363. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. New Flowers. — - No. 364. Recent Introductions. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers. — No. 365. Appropriate container, artistic effect. Fifteen dol- lars may be used for prizes. See special rule on Wild Flowers, Page 9. No. 366. 10 vases, named, no duplicates. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Herbs. — No. 367. Display, twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 44 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 368. Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 369. Red Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 370. Milton 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 371. Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 372. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 373. Seedling varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 374. Any other varieties. $7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens. — No. 375. Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 376. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 377. Bartlett 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 378. Seckel 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 379. New named varieties 3.00 2.50 No. 380. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 381. Any Japanese varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 382. Any European varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 383. Any new varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 384. Early Elberta 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 385. Any white variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 386. Any other yellow variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 387. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 388. Seedlings. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 389. Display, three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 390. Orange 3.00 2.50 2.00 Fruit Class for amateurs. — No. 391. 6 specimens of tree fruits. $10.00 may be used. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 45 Grape, three clusters. — No. 392. Fredonia 3.00 2.50 No. 393. Seneca 3.00 2.50 No. 394. Worden 3.00 2.50 No. 395. Seedless variety 3.50 3.00 No. 396. For other varieties. Ten dollars. No. 397. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 398. Collection, not less than five varieties. 12.00 10.00 Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 399. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Muskmelons, three specimens. — No. 400. Hybrid, named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 401. Orange flesh, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 402. Green flesh, named 2.50 2.00 Watermelon, three specimens. — No. 403. Midget Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 404. Seedless, two specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 405. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 406. Warren 3.00 2.50 No. 407. Golden Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 408. Golden Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 409. Des Moines 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 410. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 411. Any other variety, named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens. — ^ No. 412. Any named variety. Fifteen dollar^ may be used for prizes 46 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 413. Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 414. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 415. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cauliflower. — . No. 416. Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Broccoli. — No. 417. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens. — No. 418. Wonder Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 419. Squash Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 420. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 421. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens. — No. 422. Rutgers or Marglobe Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 423. Hybrid variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 424. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 425. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 426. Hybrid, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 427. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 428. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 429. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 New Vegetables. — No. 430. Recent Introductions. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 431. Collection of edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 47 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Harvest Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mr. S. James Mistark, Chairman Mr. Howard Boggaard Mrs. Richard Bemis Thursday, October 3, 3 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 4, 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 :00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $600.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Cut Flowers. — No. 432. Basket mixed, two or more kind of flowers. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Hardy Chrysanthemum, out-door culture. — No. 433. Cut flowers in vases, not over 25 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. No. 434. One Potted Clump. Ten dollars may be used. No. 435. Display of Potted Plants, commercial 15-25 pots. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 436. Display of Potted Plants, non-commercial 5-10 pots. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Herbs. — No. 437. Display, $40.00 may be used for prizes. 48 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 * * * MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Flower Arrangement or Composition. — "Preview of Winter" Z. Natural dried native or tropical material to be used. Name all material. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one-half dollars. MRS. MABEL KNOWLES GAGE Table Decorations. — "Harvest Time" A. Fruit and/or vegetables or flowers. Bountiful table. Place settings for four. Highest prize not over ten dollars. Sev- enty-five dollars may be used for prizes. * * * "Country Kitchen" For men only: — No. 438. An arrangement of living plant material for a kit- chen window sill in Autumn, fruits and/or vege- tables optional. No restriction as to grower. High- est prize not over $3.50. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Fruit Display. — No. 439. Three or more kinds of fruit. Not over 25 sq. ft. Seventy-five dollars may be used. Apple, 25 specimens. — No. 440. Mcintosh 5.00 4.00 No. 441. Macoun 5.00 4.00 No. 442. Any other variety 5.00 4.00 WILLIAM EAMES FUND Apple Collection. — B. Not to exceed ten varieties, five specimens per plate. 7.00 6.50 6.00 H; * Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 443. Mcintosh 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 444. Red Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 445. Cortland 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 446. Macoun 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 447. R.I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 448. Red Rome 3.00 2.50 2.00 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 49 No. 449. New varieties. Fifteen dollars may be used. No. 450. Sweet varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 451. Any other varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. No. 452. Basket of fancy apples (baskets furnished) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 453. Any named variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 454. Bose 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 455. Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 456. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 457. Basket of fancy pears 3.50 3.00 2.50 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 458. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 459. Champion 3.50 3.00 2.50 Grapes, six clusters. — No. 460. Any variety. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Grapes. — No. 461. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Varieties of Fruits. — No. 462. Ten dollars m.ay be used for prizes. Celery, six specimens. — No. 463. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 464. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onions, twelve specimens named. — No. 465. Spanish 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 466. Red varieties 250. 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 467. Yellow variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 468. White variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 50 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 469. New named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 470. Any other named variety. Ten dollars may be used. No. 471. Collection, four named varieties 6.50 6.00 5.00 4.00 Pumpkins, three specimens. — No. 472. Sugar 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 473. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 474. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Winter Squash. — No. 475. Collection. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 476. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.50. * * * OBADIAH BROWN HADWEN FUND Display of Vegetables. — C. Twenty-four square feet. $50.00 ^ * New Vegetables. — No. 477. Recent Introductions. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Named Vegetables. — No. 478. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Field Beans. — No. 479. Collection. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 1968] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 51 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Fall Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mrs. Lewis Brotherton, Chairman Mrs. Ruby Leary Mrs. Benjamin Wooten Members only Friday, Nov. 8, 2 to 8 :30 p.m. Opening Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 12 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 11 o'clock Friday. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,800.00 of the prem- iums awarded on this list. Two Bowls, furnished by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, will be awarded to meritorius exhibits. Open to all. HERBERT R. KINNEY MEMORIAL AWARD A bronze medal will be given to a display of vegetables, for excellence of quality, at the discretion of the judges. An exhibitor may receive only one special award. Department of Agricultural 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. 480. Ten blooms, 10 vases, not less than five varieties, to be named. 12.00 10.00 No. 481. Collection of twenty-five large blooms, long stems 15.00 12.00 No. 482. 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 52 WORCESTER COUNTY HORITCULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 No. 483. Single varieties, display in vases not more or less than 5 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.00 4.00 No. 484. Anemones, display in vases, not more or less than 6 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.50 5.00 No. 485. Three pots Chiysanthemums (not made up Speci- mens), well estabhshed. 15.00 10.00 No. 486. One pot Chrysanthemums 5.00 3.00 Spray type Chrysanthemums for non-commercial exhibitors. Greenhouse Grown. — No. 487. Six vases, 5 stems in each 3.50 3.00 Standard Commercial Varieties. — Use Totty's Catalogue, Madison, N. J. No. 488. Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 489. Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 490. Chrysanthemums, vase of pink 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 491. 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. 492. Any variety 6.00 5.00 Note. Six flowers in a vase. Stems not less than two feet. No. 493. Collection, twenty-five large blooms, long stems. 20.00 15.00 10.00 Chrysanthemums, not disbudded. — No. 494. Basket of Pompons 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 495. Basket of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 496. 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, disbudded. — No. 497. Basket of singles 6.00 o.UU 4.00 No. 498. Basket of Anemones 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 499. Basket of Fugi 6.00 5.00 4.00 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 53 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Garden Displays. — No. 500. Exhibitors occupying approximately 400 square feet. $600.00 will be available for each. No. 501. Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. $550.00 will be available for each. FALL GARDEN DISPLAYS Scale of points by which the above class is to be judged : Design and consistency to scale 35 points points Suitability and quality of plant material 25 Color harmony 10 " Seasonability (Consistency to one season of the year) 10 " " Charm and atmosphere 15 " " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " Total 100 points points Premiums will be awarded on a point system. "Prize money for Garden Displays, call 500 and 501, 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. 508, he will receive 90% of $600. which is $540. If another exhibitor receives 80 points he will receive 80% of $600. which is $480., etc." These calls are not based upon any fixed amount per square foot. * Hit * FREDERICK A. BLAKE FUND Chrysanthemums, disbudded. — D. Basket of Anemones 6.00 5.00 4.00 E. Basket of Fugi 6.00 5.00 4.00 Arrangement to be approximately 36 inches in width and 36 inches in height. 54 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 ♦ « « Frederick A. Blake Fund Chrysanthemums. — F. Best Bloom 4.00 3.00 2.00 G. Large Flowers. Basket. Fifteen dollars may be awarded for prizes. * * 4i Special Exhibits (Plants other than Chrysanthemums). — No. 502. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 503. Home grown specimen plants. Not over 50 square feet. Quality not quantity. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. African Violets and related plants. — No. 504. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 505. Semi-commercial class. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 506. Non-commercial class. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 507. Three Specimen Plants. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — "Thanksgiving Table" H. Special thought to abundance but the arrangement must be in scale to size of table and appointments. Settings for four. No restrictions as to grower. Seventy-five dollars to be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary at least one week in advance. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 55 Terrariums. — No. 508. Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not exceed 36 inches in any dimension 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 509. Small — Containers must not exceed 18 inches in any dimension 3.00 2.00 1.50 No. 510 Childrens Class. Ten dollars may be used. Fern Globes. — No. 511. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 512. Childrens Class. Five dollars may be used. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND 1. Educational Classes. — • No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 3. Club or group exhibit. One hundred dollars may be used. Fruit Display. — No. 513. Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No restriction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. One hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Apple Display. — No. 514. 50 square feet. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. Apples, forty-nine specimens. — No. 515. Baldwin 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 516. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 517. DeHcious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 518. Cortland 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 519. Macoun 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 520. Golden Delicious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 56 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 No. 521. Other named varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 522. Basket of Fancy Apples 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 523. Basket of Fancy Pears 3.00 2.50 2.00 Baskets furnished by the Society. Apples, twelve specimens. — No. CO A Baldwni 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 525. Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 JNO. Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 527. Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 528. Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 529. Northern Spy 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 530. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 531. Sweet varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 532. New varieties. Introduced since 1940. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 533. Old varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 534. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used. William Eames Fund J. Roxbury Russet. — 3.00 2.50 2.00 K. Golden Delicious. — 3.00 2.50 2.00 Pears, twelve specimens. — No. 535. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 536. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — No. 537. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Fruits. — No. 538. Ten dollars may be used. Nuts, grown in Worcester County. — No. 539. Display of edible nuts. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. 1968] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 57 No. 540. One pint of each or any of the following: Chest- nuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Hickory, Filbert, Hartnuts, English Walnuts, etc. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Brussel Sprouts. — No. 541. Two one-quart baskets 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 542. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cauliflower. — No. 543. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, blanched, six specimens. — No. 544. Pascal Summer 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 545. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onion, twelve specimens. — No. 546. White Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 547. Red Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 548. Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 549. Yellow Danvers 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 550. Any other variety. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 551. Hybrid varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 552. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 553. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins. — No. 554. Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens. — No. 555. Blue Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 556. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 557 Hercules Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 558. Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 559. Table Queen Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 560. Jumbo Table Queen 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 58 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 No. 561. Quality 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 562. Blue Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 563. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 564. Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 565. Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 566. Green Mountain 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 567. Katahdin 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 568. Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 569. Sebago 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 570. Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 571. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 572. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 New Vegetables. — No. 573. Recent Introductions. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 574. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Vegetables. — No. 575. Market Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without con- tents falling off. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No prize over $3.50. No. 576. 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. 577. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet. Thirty dol- lars may be used for prizes. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 59 Special Class for Children from 10 to 19 years. — May be set up the night before. No. 578. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 579. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used. Annual Meeting, Thursday, December 5, 1968. 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 60 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS Frederick D. Brown, Chairman Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Fayre L. Nason, Librarian Mrs. Stanley Sanberg Everett Hutchins 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 Or^^nic Gardening and Farming Natural History Florists Review Amoldia Landscape Architecture The American Horticultural Magazine The Garden Journal of the N.Y. Bontanical 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 Flower and Garden American Forests Farm Technology The Hemerocallis Journal Norfolk Botanical Garden Soc. Gardener's Forum P. H. S. News National Chrysanthemum Soc. Bulletin. The Hort'l. Soc, N. Y. The Floral Magazine Successful Farming SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED TO CHILDREN by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Apiculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1968 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL Juniors and Seniors may exhibit in any of the regular exhibits of the Society Exhibitions to be held Saturday July 27 and Thursday, August 15, 1968 Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. Competition is open to all children under two classes. Seniors, 13 to 17 years and Juniors, those under 13 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 27 must be in the Hall ready for inspec- tion by the Judges by 12: 00 noon. All exhibits on August 15 must be in the Hall ready for inspection by the Judges by 1:00 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 11. 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. Martha Hill Jacqueline Bailey Michael O'Mara YOUTH COMMITTEE Mrs. Evangeline Standish, Chairman Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mr. Robert Smiley Mr. S. James Mistark Mrs. George Drawbridge JUNIORS Saturday, July 27 All articles must he 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 13 years Cut Flowers. — No. 1. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 2. Artistic Flower Arrangement $5.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 3. Vase 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 4. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem 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, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 7. Large flowered, 3 vases. 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 8. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold.- No. 9. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 10. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 11. Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 12. 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Snapdragon. — No. 13. 3 vases, 1 stem 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 Perennial. — No. 15. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.). One entry per person. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Novice Class. — No. 16. Not over five different vases of flowers. For any chil- dren under seventeen who have not exhibited before. Five dollars may be used. 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). Table Settings. — No. 20. Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plates, water glass and napkin. No silver. No restric- tion as to grower. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Prizes to be awarded. Vegetables. — No. 21. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 Beets. — No. 22. Six specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 23. Two specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 24. 15 Pods. Yellow Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 25. 15 Pods. Green Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn. — No. 26. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 27. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 4. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Cabbage.- 1 ^0 1 no L.\J\J . i o OIvV o jJCdlllCllo i..O\J X.,\}\J 7^ . 1 o Cucumber." No. 30. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 31. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 32. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 33. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes Edible Wild Berry. — No. 34. One pint 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 SENIORS Saturday, July 27 All articles must he in the hall by 12:00 o'clock The exhibits must be the resuhs of individ- ual eflFort of the child from the time of planting to the arranging of the exhibit. Open to Seniors, 13 to 17 years Cut Flowers. — No. 35. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 36. Artistic Arrangement. $8.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 37. Vase 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 38. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 39. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold. — No. 40. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 41. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 42. Three vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 Petunia. — No. 43. Double flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 44. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 45. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 6. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 Calendula. — No. 46. Three vases, 1 stem 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. Novice Class. — No. 50. Not over five different vases of flowers. For any chil- dren under seventeen who have not exhibited before. Five dollars may be used. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 51. a Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3), No. 51. b 5 vases, 3 stems each, to be named. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Table Settings. — No. 52. Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plates, water, glass and napkin. No silver. No restric- tion as to grower. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Prizes to be awarded. Vegetables. — No. 53. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 54. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Summer Squash. — No. 55. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 56. 15 pods. Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 57. 15 pods. Green $8.00 may be used for prizes. Potato. — No. 58. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 59. Six ears 1-50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — 1968] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 7. No. 60. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 61. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 62. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 63. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Onion. — No. 64. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 65. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 66. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry. — No. 67. One pint 1.50 1.00 .75 JUNIORS Thursday, August 15 All articles must he in the hall hy 1:00 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 $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior List. Open to Juniors, those under 13 years Cut Flowers. — No. 68. Display, not over 10 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 69. Artistic Flower Arrangement. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 70. Vase 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 71. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 72. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — No. 73. Double flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 74. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 75. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 76. Large flowered, three vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 No. 77. Small flowered, three vases, 3 stems each. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. 1968] SCHEDULE OF PHEMIUMS 9. Calendula. — No. 78. Three vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 79. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 80. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 81. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 82. 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. 83. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Novice Class. — No. 84. Not over five different vases of flowers. For any chil- dren under seventeen who have not exhibited before. Five dollars may be used. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 85. 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. 86. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 87. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see page 3). Herb Display. — No. 88. Not over 10 vases. Five dollars may be used. Table Settings. — No. 89. Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plate, water, glass and napkin. No silver. Accessories may be used. No restriction as to grower. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Prizes to be awarded. Vegetables. — No. 90. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 [1968 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 10. Beets. — No. 91. Six specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 92. Two specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 93. 15 pods. Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 94. 15 pods. Green $8.00 may be used for prizes. Potato. — IN o. yo. oix specimens ±.ou 1 9K 1 nn l.UU IK . i D Sweet Corn.— No. 96. Six ears i.oU KCi .OU 1 omato, ripe. — No. 97. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 98. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 99. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 100. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Green Peppers. — No. 101. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 102. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 103. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 104. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SENIORS Thursday, August 15 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, 13 to 17 years Cut Flowers. — No. 105. Display, not to exceed 15 sq. ft. 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 106. Artistic Arrangement., $8.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 107. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 108. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 109. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold. — No. 110. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 111. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 112. Not over six vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 113. Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 114. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Petunia. — No. 115. Double flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 116. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 12. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1968 No. 117. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Calendula. — No. 118. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 119. Three vases, 1 stem each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 120. Small container to be used. Six dollars may be used. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 121. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Novice Class. — No. 122. Not over five different vases of flowers. For any chil- dren under seventeen who have not exhibited before. Five dollars may be used. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 123. a Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 3). No. 123.b Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named. $10.00 to be used for prizes. Herb Display. — No. 124. Not over 10 vases. Five dollars may be used. Table Settings. — "Party Table" No. 125. Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plate, water, glass and napkin. No silver. Accessories may be used. No restriction as to grower. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Prizes to be awarded. Vegetables. — No. 126. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 127. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Summer Squash. — No. 128. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 129. 15 pods. Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 130. 15 pods. Green $8.00 may be used for prizes. Potato. — No. 131. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 iyboj SCHLDULL OF PREMIUMS 1 1 13. Sweet Corn. — No. 132. Six ears 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 133. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 134. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 135. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 136. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Green Peppers. — No. 137. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Onion. — No. 138. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 139. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 140. Five dollars may be used for prizes. FALL EXHIBITION Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Members day Friday, Nov. 8, 2 to 8: 30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 12 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 11 o'clock Friday. Terrarium. — No. 510. Large or Small. $5.00 may be used. Fern Globes. — No. 512. $5.00 may be used. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES No. 1. Juniors under 14 years No. 2. Senior, 14 to 21 years No. 3. Club or group exhibit One hundred dollars may be used. 14. Special class for Children from 10 to 19 years. May be set up the night before. No. 578. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material, artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 579. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used. SPRING EXHIBITION March 1969 SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. No. 3. Club or group. One hundred and twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society □ fficers of the Year 1970 ★ ★ ★ I^EPDRTS OF THE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE Year Ending November 3D, 1969 3D Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts TRANSACTIONS 1970 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Officers, Trustees & Committee Members 2-3 Reports President F. D. Brovm 4 Finance Committee A. D. Keown 5 Treasurer J. F. Reynders 6-7 Contributors to the Society 8-9-10 Fruit Committee S. J. Mlstark 11 Garden Information E. C. Hess 12 Garden Awards J. K. Haburay 13 Garden Tours Mrs. L. M. Ersklne, Jr. 13 Hospitality Mrs. R. Heald l4 Winter Lectures Mrs. R. Josephs l4 Library Mrs. S. Sandberg 15 Membership P. W. Blgelow, Jr. l6 - 17 Scholarship C. M. Abbott l8 Youth Mrs. E. Standlsh 19 Children's Course Michael J. O'Mara 20 Judge of Flower Arrangements R. V. Salo 20 Judge of Fruit R. H. Thayer 21 Judge of Vegetables H. L. Borggaard 22 Judge of Wlldflowers M. W. Loddlng 22 Judge of Plants & Flowers A. J. O'Mara 23 Executive Director H. T. Plerpont, Jr. 2k 1 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1970 PRESIDENT FREDERICK D. BROWN RICHARD V. SALO VICE-PRESIDENTS PALMER W. BIGELOW ARNOLD BANNING SECRETARY MRS. RICHARD O. GIFFORD HONORARY SECRETARY Be DIRECTOR EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT TREASURER JOHN F. REYNDERS LIBRARIAN & ASSISTANT SECRETARY MRS. FAYRE L. NASON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HARLAN T. PIERPONT, JR. 1970 Armand A. Benoit Anthony A. Borgatti, Jr. Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr. William W. Hodge Archibald J. Huey Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt, Jr. Everett Hutchins Carl A. Ottoson Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Clairmont Standish Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. TRUSTEES 1971 Carroll Akeley John Auchmoody Edward Clifford Mrs. Ralph Cross Mr. John Curtis Donald Dalbeck, Sr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Miss Marjorie Inman Mrs. Wesley T. Leary Gustaf C. Nelson Paul Rogers Mrs. Stanley Sandberg 1972 Richard Bemis Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. George Drawbridge Mrs. Irving Fraim Ernest Hansen Raymond Harold Robert G. Hess Arthur D. Keown Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mrs. George Longstreet Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Arthur O'Mara HONORARY TRUSTEES Mrs. Myron F. Converse Dr. Robert S. Illingworth Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Mrs. William W. Taft Richard A. Flagg Leslie E. Winter JUDGES FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS: WILD FLOWERS: PLANTS at FLOWERS: FRUIT: VEGETABLES: ASSOCIATE JUDGE: Richard V. Salo Mrs. Marjorie W. Lodding Arthur J. O'Mara Rockwood Thayer Alden Miller Lewis A. Hodgkinson Mrs. Marjorie Lodding, Chr. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mrs. Clairmont Standish Mrs. Roger N. Heald Edwin W. Proctor, Chr. Mrs. Stanley Sandberg LIBRARY COMMITTEE Everett Hutchins Mrs. Forrest C. Nason. Ex-Off. Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Marjorie Inman 2 Mrs. Peter Morgan MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Palmer W. Bigelow Duane T. Sargisson, Chr. Richard W. Bemis, Chr. Edwin W. Proctor SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Carroll M. Abbott Waldren P. Lojko Mrs. Evangeline Standish Mrs. Emily Drawbridge Mrs. Richard O. Gifford, Chr. Mrs. Lewis Brotherton LECTURE COMMITTEE Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr. Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mrs. Roger N. Heald Paul Rogers EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD 8e FRUIT COMMITTEE Frank W. Poulin S. James Mistark S. Lothrop Davenport, Chr. Arthur D. Keown Mrs. H. W. Hurlburt, Jr. Chr. FINANCE COMMITTEE Arthur J. O'Mara Robert G. Hess Herbert E. Berg BUILDING COMMITTEE Howard L. Borggaard, Chr. Paul Rogers William R. Goss, Chr. Mrs. Myron F. Converse PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Ernest Hansen Donald H. Dalbeck, Sr. S. James Mistark Arthur J. O'Mara PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen, Chr. Mrs. Robert Milton John Burgoyne Blaise Drayton Walter Hopkins Mrs, Paul Fechheimer Miss Isabel Arms Mrs. Jack M. Bellew Mrs. Nathan T. Bascom Mrs. John J. Connor Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Mrs. John C. Ewer HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Charles R. Fay Mrs. Paul R. Fechheimer Mrs. Albert Gordon, III Mrs. J. Edmond Harris Mrs. Humphrey Hosmer Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs Mrs. Herbert Layport Mrs. George Longstreet, Chr. Mrs. Roger A. Pauquet Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen Mrs. H. Ladd Plumley Mrs. C. Jerry Spaulding Mrs. Robert P. Wile Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr., Chr. Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Mrs. Wesley Leary S. James Mistark Mrs. Peter A. Nelson Mrs. Clarence Taft Paul Rogers EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Martin McDonough Mrs. J. Wondolowski Mrs. C. Standish Roger Langley Mrs. Robert Milton Gustaf Nelson S. Lothrop Davenport Merritt Cutting James McLain Thomas Simone Arthur Turnbull Simon Gregory Mrs. K. G. A. Andersson Richard Monette Mrs. George Drawbridge, Chr. Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Jacqueline Bailey YOUTH COMMITTEE Mrs. Clairmont Standish Robert Smiley Michael O'Mara Richard Bemis S. Lothrop Davenport Mary Calkins GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Linwood M. Erskine, Chr. Mrs. Curtis M. Clark Ernest Hansen GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Joseph Haburay Bernard Knowlton Mrs. David Milton 3 PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society This last year has been a most successful and prosperous one for the membership has Increased, the attendance at the shows has Increased and the amount of donations has Increased. The Spring Exhibition was outstanding In material and design, the attendance of 8,500 paid admissions added considerably to the Society's finances. The Fall Exhibition was also excellent, the attendance for the four days was about 4,000. As an Incentive to more exhibitors It would be helpful to have more awards to present. If any of you wish to offer medals or bowls for future exhibitions, it would be greatly appreciated. There are many occasions when exhibits are so good our judges have difficulty in making awards. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society gives out a great number of awards thus being able to recognize more broadly the efforts of their exhibitors. The most Important accomplishment of the year was to establish a location for our future apple orchard at Old Sturbrldge Village. The orchard to be called "The Preservation Orchard" is to be situated on 4 acres of ground rising gently from the area back of the maintenance barn alongside the road at the northern boundary of the village. This site, presently woodland, is being cleared ready for planting fall of 1970. The co-operative efforts of Old Stur- brldge Village and the Horticultural Society promise a future for the orchard that seems very bright. Although the Society is Involved in a number of activities for children we do not do much for city children, we should plan to have some kind of gardening activity for them and it should be started this next summer. The Society is fortunate in having active and interested members that are responsible for the success of our various under- takings, but we would benefit greatly by an increase in the number of participating members, the use of the library, the attendance at lectures and help in planning and running exhibitions could all be Increased. Financially we had a good year, thanks to the generosity of members, friends and foundations we have been able to increase our endowment. The Society is grateful for the gift of the stage curtai the fence at the back of the Chestnut Street planting, and for new aluminum windows on the Chestnut Street side of the building. I would like to thank the many members who have contributed to the success of our various activities and especially thank Mrs. Lear Chairman of the Exhibition Committee, responsible for the excellence of our shows; Mrs. Ewer who generously has given much time to book- keeping, and Mrs. ness for her ingenuity in establishing the popular "Plant of the Month". Harlan Pierpont is largely responsible for the years success, many members and I are grateful to him for his able and considerate help. Frederick D. Brown, President 4 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE Ir. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Che Finance Committee is happy to report that the I969 budget, /hich started out last December with a $5,000.00 deficit, has com- )leted the fiscal year with a surplus of about $3,300.00. This cheerful situation is due primarily to three sources of increased .ncome. I First, membership has grown, with the consequent increase in lues. Second, the Spring Show was extremely successful, both irtistically and financially. Third, because of the generosity of )ur members and friends, donations and bequests to the Society were considerably higher than in the previous year. I The Finance Committee has voted to recommend that $2,500.00 of :his surplus be added to the invested funds at the Mechanics lational Bank. This, in spite of the' fact that the market value of :hese funds has decreased about $2,000.00 in the past year. It is )ur policy to set aside as much as we can "for increase against an mcertain future. Until that policy is changed, the Committee feels re ought to act upon it consistently. During the past year, it was voted to consolidate the "re- stricted funds" of the Society into one account. This was done 'or ease of handling and to facilitate their use. Maintaining the .ndividuality of the various funds will be a simple matter of )Ookkeeping. I The Committee has met each month, of course, to go over the housekeeping accounts and to discuss the financial prospects of the Jociety. The committees with money to spend are to be commended 'or the business-like manner in which they have operated. We are grateful to our Executive Director, Librarian, and Custodian for :he high standard of service which they have given this Committee md the Society. Finally, as we opened this report on a cheerful note, perhaps re can close on another. It should be noted that our property on i^ont Street is now occupied -- sublet to two substantial tenants. nth the Worcester Center Project taking shape at last, and the two )ank buildings under way, perhaps our "cottage on the common" will ^ontinue to be the financial mainstay of our Society. Arthur D. Keown, Chairman Finance Committee 5 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Schedule 1 FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, I969 CURRENT FUND OPERATING BALANCE, December 1, I968 $115.78 OPERATING INCOME: Rent-Front Street Real Estate $39,999.96 Rent -Horticultural Hall 1,673.00 Spring Show Admissions 5, 233.04 Membership Fees 2,887.50 Other Income 272.42 Total Operating Income $50,065.92 ADD- Interest and Dividends earned in the Investment Account 2,649.25 Total INCOME ^52,715.17 Total $52,b30.95 DEDUCT - OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries $26,420.07 Social Security Taxes 1,430.02 Retirement Contribution 500.00 Light, Heat and Water 3,197.1? Building Repairs and Maintenance 4,001.72 Premiums Awarded (l) 9, 043.92 Exhibition Expense and Premium Book 4,539.6l Children's Gardens 779.72 Experimental Orchard (net income after sale of scions and apples) (303. I7) Library 1,168.32 Garden Committee and Lectures 410.08 Publicity and Public Relations 3^5.73 Insurance 1,258.96 Office Supplies and Telephone 1,473.89 Annual Report and Other Printing 458.32 Postage 585.00 Stage Curtain 1, 416.00 Storm Windows 393.50 Other Expenses 97.45 Total Operating Expenses $57,225.31 Interest and Dividends reinvested in the) Investment Acc. and Service Charges )2,649.25 Total EXPENSES $59,875.56 Excess Expenses over Income (7 044.6l Special Solicitation 1o!4q6.1' CURRENT FUND OPERATING BALANCE Nov. 30, I969 to SCHEDULE 2 3,451.5^ (1) For information purposes only, the State Department of Agri- culture made awards totaling $5,849.50 to our exhibitors in addition to those made by this Society. 6 STATEMENT OF CONDITION Schedule 2 NOVEMBER 30, 19^9 ASSETS NET CURRENT ASSETS CASH on hand and in Bank $4,151.61 DEDUCT - Current Liabilities Account Payable $200.00 Employee Taxes Payable 500.07 700. 07 Net Current Fund Assets 3,451 . 54 INVESTMENTS (Endowment Account) Mechanics National Bank Trust Department: Common Stocks (at cost 11/10/69 ) 123,207.11 (Market Value (11/4/69) $135,850.) Retirement Fund (in Savings Bank) 6,874.99 Society Funds " " " 17,497.78 Scholarship Fund " " " 2,154.43 Total Investments 149,734.31 RESTRICTED PRIZE FUNDS Principal Amount 19,500.00 Accumulated Interest 6,921 .61 Total Restricted Prize Funds 26,421.61 PLANT ASSETS Real Estate 508,467.00 Furniture and Fixtures 26,171.16 Total Plant Assets 534,638.16 TOTAL ASSETS $714,245.62 RESERVES AND SURPLUS CURRENT FUND OPERATING SURPLUS from Schedule 1 $3,451.54 RESERVE FOR INVESTMENTS 149,734.31 RESERVE FOR RESTRICTED FUNDS 26,421.61 RESERVE FOR PLANT ASSETS 534,638.16 TOTAL RESERVES AND SURPLUS $714,245.62 Mr. John F. Reynders, Treasurer rhe report of our auditor, Stuart C. Oberlst, and his covering letter December 3, I969, is on file at the office. 7 Contrlbutlo'ns to the Society of money or property have been received during 1967, 1968 and I969 from the following members and friends and are deeply appreciated. A. Adshead, Mona Aid en, George I. Trust Fund Allaire, Albert E. Allen, Mrs. Arms, Mrs. Clarence S. Auchmoody, John E. B. Bartlett, Asa Bascom, Mr. Nathan T. Beals, Philip C. Benolt, Armand A. Berg, Herbert E. Blgelow, Palmer W, Jr. Blake, Mrs. F. Turner, Jr. Blodget, Chester B. Booth, Mrs. Howard M. Borgattl, Anthony A., Jr. Borggaard, Howard L. Bowker, Mrs. Charles W. Bretholtz, Mrs. Nathan Brown, Frederick D. Buclnskas, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Buckley, Mrs. John Z. Bucko, Mrs. Charles V. Burgess, Mr. Arthur E. Burguet, Mrs. Jacques J. Byram, Joseph G. C. Carberry, Mrs. Joseph P. Carmody, Mrs. John T. B. Carr, Clarence J. Carr, Mrs. Homer D. Charron, Mrs. Roy C. Chrlstman, Miss Alice R. Clborowskl, Henry J. Clark, Mrs. Curtis M. Clifford, Edward L. Coates, Austin B. Coe, Mrs. Jefferson W. Coghlln, John W. Comlns, Mrs. Edward I. Colton, James H. Converse, Mrs. Myron F. Cooper, Miss Caroline M. Cowan, Mrs. Falrman C. Crocker, Mrs. Douglas Crowell, Mrs. Sumner P. Curtis, John W. Cutting, Miss Hazel D. Daniels, F. H. Foundation / Daniels, Mrs. F. Harold Davis, Mrs. Harry R. Davis, Warren G. Dean, Mrs. David L. DeMallle, Gardener G. Dewey, Mr. & Mrs. F. Henshaw, Jr. Dlckerman, Stuart B. Dickinson, Miss Alice j Drayton, Blaise | Duffy, Mrs. Ralph E. Durell, Mrs. Alpha Denny, Mrs. E. Arthur E. Easterbrook, Mr. Ralph Eastman, Mrs. Arthur Ellsworth, Warren Fund Emory, Mrs. Herbert P. Ersklne, Llnwood M., Jr. P. Pales, Gerald Pay, Mrs. Charles R. Fechheimer, Mrs. Paul R. Fltton, Carl B. Fletcher, Mrs. Paris Fralm, Mrs. Irving W. Freeman, Mrs . Julian Puller, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Puller, G.P. & S.H. Foundation Fitzgerald, Mrs. John G. Gilson, Mrs. Henry L. I Green, Mrs. Albert H. i Haburay, Joseph K. Harney, Marion Harrington, Charles A. Fund Harrington, Francis A. Foundation Harrington, Prank C. Harrington, Frank C. Foundation Harrington, Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Mrs. Robert D. Harrison, Mrs. Harry Heald Foundation Heald, Mrs. Richard Heald, Mrs. Roger Heald, Sally 8 H. (Cont.) Hess, Mrs. Robert G. Heywood, Mrs. Chester D. Heywood, Mrs. Philip B. Higgins, Aldus C. Fund Higgins, Mrs. John W. Higgins, Milton P. Hitchcock, Mrs. John R. Hodge, William W. Hodgkinson, Lewis A. Hutchins, Everett I. Inman, Miss Marjorie Ives, Lester J. Jeppson Memorial Fund Jeppson, Mrs. George N. Johnson, Stanley W. K. Kallio, Mrs. Fred Keeler, Mrs. Lawrence Kelley, Mrs. John Bernard Knight, Harold N. L. Lasell, Mrs. John W. Lasell, Mrs. Josiah W, Lamson, Reino K. Lambert, Richard B. Lincoln, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel W. Llewellyn, Mrs. A. B. Long, James D. Longstreet, Mrs. George Lowell, Mrs. James B. M. Mahn, Burl en Marble, Helen C. Mason, Mrs. Sydney R. Matis, John Miller, Dr. Erwin C. Milton, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Milton, Mrs. Stanley B. Mi stark, S. James Mitchell, Mr. & Mrs. John F. Molder, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Moore, Robert Edwin Moreau, Miss Elsie G. Morgan, Mrs. Myles Morgan, Paul B., Pres. Morgan F. Morgan, Mrs. Phillip Morgan, Mrs. Weld Morse, Mrs. Carroll Mullaney, Paul V. N. Nagle, Mary E. Najarian, Arsen Najarian Insurance Agency Narcus Brothers 0. Olson, Mrs. Stanley H. Ostrow Electric Company P. Palson's, Inc. Parker, Miss Katherine V. Petterson, G. Stellan Pettes, Charles B. Pettit, Mrs. Sally D. Pierpont, Harlan T. Plumley, Mr. & Mrs. H. Ladd Proctor, Edwin W. Prouty, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Q. Quinn, 'Maude B. & Marion C. R. Rankin, Alfred E. Rejmders, John F. Reynolds, Mrs. Charles Rice, Mrs. Albert Ringe, Albert Fogge Rochette, Mrs. Joseph E. , Sr. Rogers, Paul E. S. Salter, Mrs. Dorothy Sanders, Mrs. Robert G. Sargisson, Mr. Duane T. Scott, Lillian M. Sheldon, Mrs. William Sherman, Margaret E. Shoemaker, Robert C. Smith, Mrs. Howard F. Smith, Wayne C. Spaulding, Mrs. C. Jerry Spencer, Rae M. Stapor, Peter S. Stearns, Dorothy A. Sterling Garden Club Stimpson's, Inc. Stoddard, Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard Charitable Trust Storke, Mrs. Lois Surprenant, Mrs. Albert Swan, Paul Symonds, Richard N. 9 T. Taylor, Mrs. Harrison G. Taylor, Mr. Harrison G., Jr. Terry, Bruce Thles, Prof. Wilbur H. Trainor, Ruth M. U. Urquhart, Duncan H. V. Van Ravenswaay, Charles W. Warren, Miss Elizabeth Watts, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Webster, Louis A. Wells, Mr. & Mrs. Durbin H. Wells, Mrs. George B. Wells, Mrs. Roy A. Wesson, Miss Cynthia W. (Cont.) Whipple, Mrs. Robert White Fuel Corporation Whitehead, Ernest P. Williams, Gertrude E. Wondolowski, Mrs. Joseph P. Woodward, Miss Ruth L. Wooten, Mrs. Benjamin C. Worcester Gas Company Wright, Mrs. E. Stanley Y. Young, Mrs. Arthur J. Young, Mr. Cecil Z. Zuromski, Joseph G. 10 REPORT OF THE FRUIT COMMITTEE yir. President and members of the /Worcester County Horticultural Society rhe Old Apple Preservation Orchard has had another busy year with the following activity: 106 Scion orders, approximately 2,000 scions shipped 250 Bud sticks shipped late August 75 Cartons of apples shipped Scions and bud wood were shipped throughout U.S.A. and Mexico. ^n interesting observation is that many doctors have ordered apples. 3an it be that the old adage "eat an apple a day to keep healthy and the doctor away" is being followed. The damaging hail storm oc curing late May severely damaged Detter than fifty (50) per cent of the apple crop. The Fruit Committee met early April at Davenport's home with the following attending. Mr. Erskine - Mr. Pierpont - Mr. Davenport - Mr. Mistark Mr. Brown - Frank, Bnily and Francis Poulin The above meeting was held for discussing the long range future of the old apple variety orchard at Grafton. It was decided that the Society would offer any and all assistance possible to the Poulins to further motivate interest. Recognizing that our Society is interested in preserving for posterity the old apple varieties and also that Old Sturbridge Village regarded the establishment of such an orchard on their grounds as a logical extension of their museum facilities, the Fruit Committee met with OSV members. Wall, Auchmoody, Kelsey and Malchisky in July. At this meeting it was decided to recommend to both our Doards of trustees establishment of "The Preservation Orchard" a joint venture of WCHS and OSV at Sturbridge. The land for this future orchard was inspected and considered ideally located with excellent air drainage. Both boards of trustees at subsequent meetings have approved this proposal, a most important milestone for us both. Old apple variety trees are now being grown by Mr. Mistark and will be ready for transplanting to the new orchard in the Spring of 1971. A joint committee for The Preservation Orchard was established. Mr. Erskine T. Storer Mrs. Roger Heald Mrs. George Wells Mr. P. Bigelow, Jr. Mr. Erskine Messrs. Davenport and Kelsey were designated as consultants to this committee. S. James Mistark, Chairman Fruit Committee 11 REPORT OP THE GARDEN INFORMATION COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Garden Information Committee had a very busy year, undertaking several new projects, foremost among these being the "Plant of the Month" display in the library. Started in November I968, fourteen plants have been shown and given away to those who registered for the drawing in our library. Up until December 1st, I969, approxi- mately 1,143 people signed up for a plant. With the exception of 2 plants generously donated to the project by the Arnold Arboretum, the plants have been purchased at an average cost of $5.00 a month, this amount being paid entirely from contributions. Seven informal coffee chats on amateur gardening were held starting in January of 19^9 . Attendance varied greatly and due to lack of interest meetings were omitted in June, July, August and September. The committee wishes to thank Mrs. Robert C. Milton and Mr. Lewis A. Hodgkinson who conducted 2 of these meetings. Only 5 people attended the first meeting this fall and it is questionable whether this type of program answers the definite need in our community for some source of garden information. A partial catalogue of the colored botanical plates in our library was completed and is available for reference. Identifi- cation picture notebooks covering annuals, perennials, bulbs, vines and small flowering trees were also compiled and are in use. Travel files for gardeners are in the process of being compiled. Eliza C. Hess, Chairman Garden Information Committee 12 REPORT OF GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society As chairman of the Garden Awards Committee, I have enjoyed a most interesting-albeit challenging summer. Mr. Brovm, Mr. Benoit, Mr. Nelson, and Mr. Pierpont were a great help -- otherwise it could have been a hectic one, as I did get into a bind because of a sick- ness and death in our family. The important fact is that it turned out to be a reasonable success. The committee viewed and photographed many gardens, held several meetings for discussions concerning the gardens, and finally arrived at a total of 23 gardens suitable for awards. The gardens are in the following categories: 12 small home gardens 3 large estates and gardens 4 industrial gardens 3 municipality gardens 1 country club Recipients will be notified and asked to be present to receive the awards on Tuesday, January 13th, 1970, at 2:00 P.M. I wish to thank the committee members, also Mr. Brown, our President, and Mr. Pierpont, our Executive Director, and Mrs. Nason for their help in making our I969 Garden Awards Program a success. Joseph K. Haburay, Chairman Garden Awards Committee GARDEN TOURS Three lovely and pleasant trips were planned and enjoyed during the season, by chairman Peggy Ersklne and her committee. 1. Early May we were invited to view fields of daffodils and Spring flowers at the lovely home of Dr. and Mrs. Blanchard Means in Brookfield. 2. Later in May several members went by car to the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary at Wales, where we were conducted through acres of wild flowers - right at our own back door! 3. July our trip was to visit George H. Pride at his new home at the Case Estate of the Arnold Arboretum in Weston. 13 REPORT OP THE HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Hospitality Committee had one meeting in the late winter at which time we discussed the shows for the year and each member was given her assignments. There were l4 members. There were 9 shows and we tried very hard to have at least one person at all times in the hall to greet the public. Sometimes we found it was better to have a couple to act as husband and wife team for the late hours. Many meetings of various types seem to be held at the hall - for Instance Mrs. Hess' horticultural group and her lectures for beginning gardners, the Annual Meeting of the Trustees, the Garden Awards Program, the Children's Garden Program, etc. These get to- gethers also seemed to need refreshments which we tried to provide. I would like to thank Ed Herron for all his help to us at these times. Also, Fayre Nason was very helpful by keeping track of the extra meetings. Mr. Pierpont and Mr. Brown encouraged us with their appreciation. I feel that l4 members are not enough to do this work well and would also suggest that a letter be sent to the membership asking for volunteers to man the shows, for I feel there are those who would enjoy it . Almost without exception, the members of this committee worked hard to give this service and I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did. I would like to thank each and every one who served with me. Their names are all in your bulletin, so I will not take the time to read this list. Under the capable leadership of Chairman, Roma Josephs and her committee a most Interesting series of lectures for this season was arranged . Bernlce Heald, Chairman Hospitality Committee WINTER LECTURE SERIES October November January February March 'The Miracle of Migration" 'Herbs for Fragrance and for Fun" 'Mongolia and the Gobi" 'Harvard's Garden of Glass Flowers 'Europe in the Spring" 'Friendship through Flowers" II III II II II April II 14 REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE Ir. President and members of the rorcester County Horticultural Society 'he Library Committee has met twice a month with the exception of he summer months. We are pleased to announce that we have a new ember. Miss Marjorie Inman. During the year a total of I56 volumes was added to the col- ection, of these, 90 were received as gifts. The largest number as donated by the Estate of Miss Mary Norton Allen. Other gifts ere received from Armand A. Benoit, Edwin W. Proctor, Frederick D. rown, Mrs. Robert G. Hess, Mrs. Jefferson Coe, Mrs. P^irman Cowan, rs . John Fitzgerald, Mrs. Myron F. Converse, John Matis, Mrs. George •ongstreet, Mrs. E. Arthur Denny, Mrs. Albert Green and Miss Marjorie nman. Mrs. Robert G. Hess presented us with a 2 volume index of olored botanical plates illustrated in our books published from 787 to 1898, two cut-out colored scrap books on annuals and erennials, shrubs and trees, and an index on gardens throughout the orld which are all very useful and are greatly appreciated. The lant of the month, also a project of Mrs. Hess', is very popular nd attracts much attention. Early this year, we acquired a new table rack which makes an ttractive display for all society's pamphlets and literature. With Mr. Frederick D. Brown's supervision, old discarded ooks stored in the bam for years, were examined and sorted. Old rints were removed from books, and will be sold for the benefit f our book fund. We would like to have all our members encourage the use of our ibrary, to continue this upward trend. Mrs. Stanley A. Sandberg, Chair. Library Committee 15 MEMBERSHIP - I969 During 19^9^ 8? members joined our Society. We have lost by death 15 members and 31 failed to renew. The present membership is 96O, 629 Life and 331 Annual. Following are listed new members in I969. Mr. Carroll C. Akeley Mrs. Frederick Anderson Dr. Samuel Bachrach Mr. & Mrs. S. Edwin Bacon Mr. Ralph J. Bartlett Beaman Oak Garden Club Mrs. Robert M. Becker Mr. Norman P. Bernard Mr. & Mrs. John L. Boulette Mr. John Burgoyne Mr. & Mrs. Walter G. Butler Dr. & Mrs. William T. Carleton Mr. John S. Chadwick Colonial Garden Club Mr. & Mrs. James H. Colton Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Cook Mr. Timothy J. Cooney, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Sydney P. Craig Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Dean Mr. Luke A. Dillon Mrs. Edmond V. Dona Mr. Blaise Drayton Mrs. George Endicott Mr. & Mrs. Carl W. Erickson Mrs. Paul R. Fechheimer Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Giarrizzo Mrs. Henry L. Gil son Mrs. George W. Goddard Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Green Mrs. Judith Gustafson Mrs . Harold Hartwell Mr. Asaph Himmelman Mr. Curtis P. Hoffman Mrs. Andrew B. Holmstrom Mr. Walter F. Hopkins Mrs. Humphrey B. Hosmer Mr. & Mrs. William E. Isham Mr. & Mrs. Alden P. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Josti Mr. & Mrs. Bartow Kelly Mr. Darwin P. Kelsey Mrs. A. Raymond Larson Mrs, Richard B. Larson Mr. & Mrs. George Levine Mr. Edward J. Malchisky Miss Dorothy S. Manks Mr. & Mrs. Robert Massey Mr. & Mrs. Forbes Michie Mrs. Donald G. Mix Mr. John A. Mott Miss Elizabeth Neylon Mr. Harrison L. Neylon Mrs, Eraser Noble Notre Dame Cemetery Mrs. Samuel Palaise Mr. Richard G. Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Louis Prunier Mrs. Lester J. Roche Mrs. Robert G. Sanders Mrs. Victor Sepavich Mr. Guy H. Shepard Mrs. Louis D. Silveri Mrs. Luther C. Small Dr. & Mrs. W. C. Smith Mr. Robert W. Sowers Sterling Garden Club Mr. & Mrs. David Stone Mr. Edward J. Struckus Mrs. Theodore Underwood Mr. Aleck Vanderbrug Mr. & Mrs. Durbin Wells Mrs. Roy 0. Wiberg Mrs. John L. Wilkin Mr. Herbert N. Wilkinson Mr, & Mrs. David E. Wivagg Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Woodbury LIFE MEMBERS I969 Mrs. Robert E. Bennett Mrs. Gardener G. DeMallie Mrs. Rose Frisch Dr. Richard 0. Gifford Miss Josephine Granger Mrs, Ann Harkness Miss Pamela Hurlburt Miss Susan Hurlburt Mr, Joseph C. Molder Mr, & Mrs. Harlan T. Pierpont, Jr Mrs. Albert Surprenant David Shepard (Given by the Society) 16 le following members have passed away since our Annual Meeting of 968: Dra Armstrong ary Louise Hawkins lurence Cross Lien W. Hlxon irlon Bog£;s ?s, Richard H. Mlrlck snry L. Gllson Lss Olive Warren Mrs. Eliza Keith Frank R. Heath, Jr. Ralph Mlnckler Miss Alice Paine Gerald Fales Mrs. Daniel Rich Alfred Rankin Palmer W. Blgelow, Jr., Chair, Membership Committee 17 REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The committee this past year was cor.posed of Mrs. Carmody, Mrs. O'Mai Mr. Bemis, Mr, Lojko, Mr. Proctor, and Mr. Abbott. Mr. Abbott servec as acting chairman because the regular chairman, Mrs. Carmody, was ! busy with garden club programming. There were six applicants for the scholarship. The committee decided that in view of the quality of the applicants they would mak( four awards, two of $200 each, and two of $100 each. Those selected to receive the two hundred dollar scholarships were John Ramsdell of Worcester, a senior at the Doherty Memorial High School, and Walter J. Wehenkel of Oxford, a Senior in the Vocational Agricultural Cours< at Burncoat Senior High School; those awarded the one hundred dollar scholarships were Leonard E. LeBlanc of Worcester, a student at St. John's High School, Shrewsbury, and Bruce J. Terry of Brookfield, a first year student at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts, and a recipient of one of our scholar- ships last year. During the summer the committee was In receipt of a withdrawal from John Ramsdell, who said that he had decided not to pursue a course in landscaping, so that there were only 3 awards actually mad( During our final meeting of the year, Mrs. Carmody expressed the hope that we could find other sources for funds for the Scholar- ship Committee in order to carry on a more adequate program. As a result of her interest in this, there will be 2 projects this year with the purpose of adding to the fund. One is the sale of Spring flowering bulbs direct from Holland at the Harvest Show on Thursday and Friday, October 2 and 3, and the other is a special Holiday lecture and movie to be held on December 30 which will have an ad- mission charge. Serving on a Scholarship Committee is a very enjoyable experien( on the whole. However, when the committee is in receipt of applican" from a considerable number of qualified people, and finds it is un- able to make awards because of financial limitations, the experience is most frustrating. Carroll M. Abbott, Acting Chair. Scholarship Committee 18 REPORT OF YOUTH COMMITTEE r. President and members of the orcester County Horticultural Society he Youth Committee met twice during the year. Committee members elped to receive exhibits of children at the shows where young eople exhibited any amount. At the larger shows, a committee member as present when exhibits were removed. This was important for much ould have been lost by people (mostly adults) who would have taken aterials belonging to the young people. Selection of a Rose Queen was a new feature this year. Eight iris were interviewed before the time of the Rose Show. These iris came to the show dressed in full length gowns at which time he winner was announced - this was Kathleen Drawbridge of Holden. a thy was truly a lovely Queen in her pink gown, and the pink sweet - eart roses presented her added the final gracious touch to her ueenly appearance. All the girls were delighted to be a part of his occasion. The work of the young people adds' to the Horticulture shows n which they take part and they learn so much, too. Their work in ducational Exhibits, Table Arrangements, showing of flowers and egetables means work and effort on their part and that of their arents and leaders. But this effort expended proves to be educa- ional and interesting, and of financial benefit to most of them, ne parent told how much the whole family learned as the daughter orked and studied over a two-month period to prepare her educational xhibit . It was gratifying to have some newcomers exhibiting this year ho gained so much from their work, according to reports I have had. Around 150 boys and girls took part in the various garden ontests this year - 100 of them were awarded prizes at the annual wards program on November 8th. 4-H young people appreciate what as been done for them at the Worcester County 4-H Pair by Mrs. rotherton, Mr. Moore and Mrs. Leary. They not only judge but tell he boys and girls the why of their judging. This really helps. Some of the young people are already working on plans for the pring Show. They have learned that to do well takes time and much lanning . I think you would be interested to know that Patricia Hill of 'est Brookfield (a Horticultural Society Lifetime Member) showed lides on her garden work to a 4-H town meeting. No garden club has een in this town for some years. A mother of six children, who saw hese slides, was so impressed that she wants to have a garden club nd, also, to have the members enroll in the Horticultural Society '-arden Contests this next year. Our thanks go to all who continually lend so much interest and ncouragement to the children's program. It is hoped that the garden )rojects will reach more and more young people every year. Evangeline D. Standish, Chairman Youth Committee 19 REPORT OF INSTRUCTOR OF CHILDREN'S COURSE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The children's course In flower arranging was held on July 24. Fourteen children attended the class. The children were very interested and enthusiastic. They came prepared to make arrangements and listened attentively to the in- structions . Instructions were given on conditioning flowers and preparing them for show displays and arrangements. Qnphasis was placed on the conservation of restricted wild flowers. It was evident from the arrangements which the children dis- played at the children's shows that they profited from the instruc- tions which they had received. The class was a rewarding experience for me and, I hope, for the children who attended the class. Michael J. O'Mara, Instructor Children's Course REPORT OF JUDGE OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society I have always been known to welcome a challenge of any type. This year I was faced with a true challenge in judging the arrangements entered in the shows. Fortunately, I have had exceptional help in judging the entries' I offer my thanks to the very able judges for their assistance and time . I am sure that next year will offer more original and creative endeavors from our entries, and that once again, I will be faced wit another challenge. Richard V. Salo Judge of Flower Arrangements 20 REPORT OF JUDGE OF FRUIT c. President and members of the Drcester County Horticultural Society Bglnnlng with the Spring exhibition, the remarkable condition of cult carried over from the previous season was Indeed noteworthy. ie apple display receiving one of the Paul Revere bowls offered by ae Massachusetts Department of Agriculture. Strawberries and cherries were of excellent quality shown at ie Rose Exhibition on June 26, 19^9 . At the Lily Exhibition, held July 17, I cannot say enough for ne quality of the berries, more particularly the cultivated blue- errles, which were the finest I have ever seen. July 26th, Dayllly Exhibition, saw the beginning of early pple exhibits as well as berries, plums and peaches. The quality, ot always the quantity remained excellent, the peaches and berries iitstandlng. The Gladiolus Exhibition held August l4, brought out good xhlblts of early apples, peaches and early pears. Outstanding at he show was the mushroom exhibit which I had the privilege of judging. Featuring the Dahlia Exhibit September 11, were noteworthy ex- Iblts of apples, pears, peaches, and quinces. Perhaps among the etter specimens to be found at the show were the exhibits of grapes, uskmelons and watermelons. Fruits really came Into their own In the Harvest and Fall Ex- ibltlons. At both shows the quality of fruit exhibits was high, utstandlng In both exhibitions were the nut displays, together with pples, pears, grapes and general fruit displays. It would be amiss not to mention the "Society's" real contrl- utlon to the Fall Show In the form of "Old Fashioned Apples". Again Paul Revere Bowl went to the display of apples at the Fall Exhibition. It has been a very pleasurable year judging for the "Society", wish to extend my thanks to Mr. James Mlstark, Mr. S. Lothrop avenport, Mr. Howard Borggaard and Mr. Arthur J. O'Mara for their elp judging the fruits. Rockwood H. Thayer Judge of Fruit 21 REPORT OF JUDGE OF WILDFLOWERS Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Although there were not many wildf lower exhibitors, the quality was excellent. People not able to go our to see wildf lowers know from the displays what ones are currently blooming. I was here for only the August l4 Children's Show but was very pleased with the large number exhibiting. Not only did each child enter the five vases class but also the artistic arrangement. Marjorie W. Lodding Judge of Wildflowers REPORT OF JUDGE OF VEGETABLES Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society This year the vegetable section of our shows began with a disap- pointingly small number of exhibits, but thankfully, as the season progressed, the number of entries increased. By the time of the last 3 shows, there were some outstanding displays presented that were a major factor in the overall character of our shows. Some elegant products were shown by young people at the two shows specifically for the youth and I wish they would consider entering all of our events. We need these youngsters that are developing a liking for gardening, Howard L. Borggaard Judge of Vegetables 22 REPORT OF .JUDGE OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS , President and members of the Tcester County Horticultural Society is a pleasure to report that our Society had a season with shows premium quality. We are fortunate In having many enthusiastic exhibitors who itlnue to display their plants and flowers. A new call, featured each show, for amateurs did bring several new exhibitors who dls- lyed single stocks or specimen plants which they had grown. Most these new exhibitors are not large growers, but exhibiting does !*ord them the opportunity to enjoy the experience of winning a Lze for their horticultural achievements. These same exhibitors T become steady and larger exhibitors In the future. However, must still depend on the larger and experienced growers to pre- it a show that Is a credit to the Society and we must offer sult- .e awards to partially compensate for the expense and the amount work Involved. The Gladiolus Show was somewhat disappointing because of the ill number of exhibitors this year. Although the show was small, ly of the new varieties were shown. The trend toward more educational exhibits by adults and juniors itinues. The number of these exhibits increased this year. We 5 especially indebted to Mr. Paul Rogers for his fine educational ilbits and to Mrs. Clairmont Standish for guiding the children in sparing many fine educational exhibits. Exhibitors are encouraged continue the practice of naming the varieties of plants and )wers that they display. More exhibitors should be encouraged to display their cut )wers. At some shows, when there was a call for cut flower dis- lys, only two exhibitors entered. The attendance at the Pall Show was unusually large this year. 5 displays and gardens were of high quality and worthy of commen- :ion. For each show, specialists in the raising of the "featured" Dwer of the show were secured as judges. I am grateful to them i to all the judges who kindly assisted with the judging of the libits, during the year. Arthur J. O'Mara Judge of Plants and Flowers 23 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society j There Is not much more that I can add to all the fine reports you have heard today, so I shall be brief. As your director for the fl]l year, let me say how much I have enjoyed being and working with you ' all. This is a great Society, we've had a fine year and we look fo] ward with anticipation to next year. This Society is made up of four distinct parts - each importani and each strong. These are the growers and exhibitors of vegetables of fruits, of flowers, and the landscape gardeners. Our strength i£ in co-operation and help from all of you - I thank you. I want to say thank you to all, but particularly to Mrs. C. R. Petersen whose i help in public relations was so valuable this year. Ed Herron, our ' loyal custodian and jack of all trades, keeps our building going wh: Mrs. Payre L. Nason, acting as secretary confidante to many and socj; hostess to all, keeps our office going. j Next year, we have a special opportunity to enlarge our educa- tional work with young people - through ' Children ' s gardens in the city. With the help of Mrs. Standish and 4-H we have done well in the county, our hope is to carry this experience to needy youngsters in the city. Our building is in good shape but I might point to a few areas that may need doing in the next year: a. Flood lighting outside of our lovely building. Plan to wait until anticipated changes are made to West side artery and Elm Street. b. New vinyl seat coverings in auditorium. c. Fireproof table coverings. d. New public address system with tape recorder and music for shows . e. Small movie screen f . Thermostat in Library. g. Curtains for 1st floor. One of these days we may need to replace one or more of our furnaces, close to 40 years old. Or we may need a new roof. For such major capital expenses a good policy is to set aside $1,000.00 each year in a contingency fund and this I recommend. Lastly, may I tell you all that we are having portrait photo- graphs of the last four presidents framed, after which they will be mounted on a panel to be placed in the front lobby, covered with grass cloth. Each portrait will have a small brass plate showing the president's name and his years in office. Thanks again to you all for your help. Harlan T. Pierpont, Jr. Executive Director 24 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 1969 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL TELEPHONE: 752-4274 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1969 PRESIDENT FREDERICK D. BROWN RICHARD N. SYMONDS VICE-PRESIDENTS RICHARD V. SALO PALMER W. BIGELOW, JR. SECRETARY MRS. RICHARD O. GIFFORD HONORARY SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT TREASURER JOHN F. REYNDERS LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY MRS. FAYRE L. NASON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HARLAN T. PIERPONT, JR. 1969 Arnold Banning Asa Bartlett Herbert E. Berg Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Roger N. Heald Mrs. Robert G. Hess S. James Mistark George J. Moore, Sr. Arthur J. O'Mara H. Ladd Plumley George H. Pride Mrs. Dorothy L. Salter Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Richard A. Flagg Dr. Robert S. Illingworth TRUSTEES 1970 Armand A. Benoit Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr. Allen W. Hixon William W. Hodge Archibald J. Huey Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt, Jr. Everett Hutchins Carl A. Ottoson Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Clairmont Standish Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. HONORARY TRUSTEES 1971 Carroll Akeley John Auchmoody Edward Clifford Mrs. Ralph Cross Mr. John Curtis Donald Dalbeck. Sr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Miss Marjorie Inman Mrs. Wesley T. Leary Mrs. James Morrison Paul Rogers Mrs. Stanley Sandberg Mrs. William W. Taft Leslie E. Winter Flower Arrangements: Wild Flowers: Plants and Flowers: Frgit: Vegetables: Associate Judge: Richard V. Salo Marjorie W. Lodding Arthur J. O'Mara Rockwood Thayer Howard L. Borggaard Lewis A. Hodgkinson Arthur J. O'Mara Mrs. Stanley Sandberg, Chair. Edwin W. Proctor nominating committee Mrs. Marjorie Lodding library committee Everett Hutchins Mrs. Forrest C. Nason Mrs. Robert G. Hess Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Mrs. Robert G. Hess MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Peter Morgan Palmer Bigelow, Chair. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. John T. B. Carmody, Chair. Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Arthur J. O'Mara Richard W. Bemis Carroll M. Abbott Waldren P. Lojko Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs, Chair. Lew-is A. Hodgkinson S. James Mistark, Chair. Arthiir D. Keown, Chair. Archibald J. Huey Herbert E. Berg. Chair. Mrs. Roger N. Heald Mrs. Donald Dalbeck Mrs. Albert Gordon Mrs. James J. Herlihy Mrs. James Cowan Mrs. Stanley Sandberg George J. Moore, Sr. George H. Pride Richard V. Salo Miss Joan Moreschi E. Sumner Thayer Mrs. Benjamin A. Wooten S. James Mistark George J. Moore, Sr. Martha Hill Mrs. Linwood M. Erskine, Chair. Mrs. Roger Kinnicutt, Jr. Mrs. Donald Dalbeck Mrs. Clarence Taft LECTURE COMMITTEE Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Mrs. Richard O. GifiFord EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD Frank W. Poulin FINANCE COMMITTEE Mrs. H. W. Hurlburt, Jr. BUILDING COMMITTEE Herbert E. Berg, Chair. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE William R. Goss Alfred E. Rankin HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Roger Heald, Chair. Mrs. George Longstreet Mrs. Curtis M. Clark Mrs. C. J. Spaulding Mrs. Burte Guterman Mrs. John Connors EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton Mrs. Wesley Leary, Chair. S. James Mistark Mrs. Peter A. Nelson Mrs. Clarence Taft Paul Rogers YOUTH COMMITTEE Mrs. George N. Drawbridge Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Jacqueline Bailey GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Curtis M. Clark GARDEN INFORMATION Mrs. Robert G. Hess, Chair. Mrs. Jefferson W. Coe Mrs. Howard Jefferson Mrs. C. J. Spaulding Mrs. Richard Turner Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr. Mrs. Marjorie Lodding S. Lothrop Davenport Arthur J. O'Mara Howard L. Borggaard Ernest Hansen Donald H. Dalbeck, Sr. Mr. D. C. Rich Mrs. Paul F. Schlaikjer Mrs. David S. Milton Mrs. Ronald Hazelton Miss Joan Moreschi Mrs. Martin McDonough Mrs. J. Wondolowski Mrs. C. Standish Roger Langley Mrs. Robert Milton Gustaf Nelson S. Lothrop Davenport Mrs. Clairmont Standish, Chair. Robert Smiley Michael O'Mara Mrs. H. W. Hurlburt, Jr. Mrs. Albert Gordon Mrs. Kermeth Stanton PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. C. Raj-mond Petersen, Chair. Mrs. R. Milton Mr. J. Burgoyne Mr. Blaise Drayton Armand A. Benoit GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Gustaf C. Nelson Joseph Haburay, Chair, 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 6i inches except Flower Arrangement and miniatures. 9. All articles for exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock unless otherwise specified. Otherwise they will be ruled out. Between 12:30 and 2 o'clock the Hall will be in exclusive charge of the Com- mittee on Arrangements and Exhibitions. Open to the public from 2 to 8:00 o'clock, unless otherwise noted. | 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. I 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 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, Flow- ers or Vegetables shall be made in the building. All articles to be removed within five days. 12. Where a certain number of quantity of Plants, Flowers, Fruits or Vegetables is designated in the schedule, thei'e 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 speci- m.ens 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 sea- son renders such change desirable. 15. All ai-ticles offered for exhibition including baskets of mixed flowers, should be correctly named. Indefinite appela- tions 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 Vv'ell-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. 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 19. 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. The decision of the judges shall be final. 22. 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. 23. All premiums that are not claimed within one year after the close of the official year will be forfeited to the Society. 24. U. P. Hedrick's 'Truits 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. George J. Ball, Inc., and Amer- ican Bulb Co., Catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. 25. No artificial plants, flowers, or foliage preserved or al- tered 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. 26. 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. 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. Wild 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 Botanical Club showing flowers not to be exhibited. By vote of the trustees, all entries must be made by Exhibitor to the Assistant Secretary and all cards made out by her or her assistants. Seedlings may be exhibited at any show and will receive appropriate recognition. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 7 Definition of Terms Amateur: An umateur is defined us n f^rower raising plants or flowers for pleasure and not for sale and who does not usually enter into t he regular scheduled classes. Clone (Clon): Group, variety or variation of plants propagated by asexual or vegetative parts. Such races may not "come true" from seed. The hor- ticultural 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 produce seeds. Clone or clon is a horticultural rather than a taxonomic term. Collection: An assemblage of a number of kinds or varieties of flowers, plants, fruits and/or vegetables in one exhibit, the specific number and sorts of which should be regulated by the flow^er show schedule. Quality, variety, rarity, effectiveness and range of the particular group as well as horticul- tural 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 defin- ite number of specimens, or both, arranged to create an artistic effect. It is judged both for quality of 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 hor- ticultural 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 horticultural term used to designate a named species, hybrid or other horticultural develop- ment 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. Car- patica is the species, indicating that this particular group comes from the Carpathian mountains, and alba (meaning white) is the variety name. S WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Scale of Points Cut Flowers and Wild Flowers. — Quality af blooms (including condition and value) Arrangement Number of varieties Properly named 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 25 " 50 points 15 15 " 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 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 Fames 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. Edv/in Draper Fund. $300.00. Income to be used for prizes for Horticultural exhibitions held under the direction of said Society. 1924. Miss Francis 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. 10 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 1949. Mabel Knowles Gage Fund. $5,000.00. Income to be used for meritorious Thanksgiving Tables. 1955. Cliandler 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 inter- est in Horticulture. 1959. Edward Winslow Lincoln Fund. $1,000.00. Income to be used for Scholarship Fund. 1968. Cook-Davey Fund. $500.00. Income to be used for new varieties of Fruits or for the Scholarship Fund. The Society suggests that other friends and members may wish to establish Funds to further interest and work in areas of their choosing. Any and all donations will be most useful, valuable and deeply appreciated. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 1 SPRING EXHIBITION COMMITTEE: MRS. WESLEY T. LEARY, Chairman MRS. LEWIS R. BROTHERTON MR. S. JAMES MISTARK MR. PAUL ROGERS Theme: "Joy oi Spring" Opening Friday, March 7, 3 to 9 p. m. Saturday, March 8, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday, March 9, 1 to 9 p. m. Monday, March 10, 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Please notify Secretary four weeks in advance for space. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready tor inspection by the judges by 11 a.m. Friday. Please note the change to 11 a.m. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,800.00 of the prem- iums awarded on the list. Two Bowls, furnished by the Mass. Dept. of Agriculture, awarded to meritorious exhibits. Open to all. Dept. of Agriculture Rosettes awarded to outstanding exhibits. Garden Displays: I Exhibitors occupying stage approximately 400 square feet. No restrictions. $700.00 will be available. II Exhibitors in center of Main Hall occupying approximately 400 square feet. No restrictions. $700.00 will be availabl III Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. No restrictions. $600.00 wil) be available for each. 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 IV Exhibitions in West Hall approximately 400 square feet. $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 35 points Suitability and quality of plant material 25 *' Color harmony 10 *' Seasonability (consistency to one season of the year) 10 *' Charm and atmosphere 15 " Correct and suitable labeling 5 100 points Premiums will be awarded on a point system. If accessories are used, they will be judged under design and consistency to scale and under charm and atmosphere. *'Prize money for Garden Displays I, II, III, and IV above is based approximately 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.'' Two special awards will be given for Garden Displays, at the discretion of the judges. An exhibitor may receive only one of these special awards. No exhibitor may win these special awards two years in succession. 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. Special Displays IV Plant Displays-Commercial 300.00 V Plant Display— Non-commercial Outstanding specimen plants not more than three 75.00 VI Cut Flowers 75.00 VII African Violets and related plants No. 1 Display, not over 25 square feet 50.00 may be used No. 2 Display, not over 15 square feet 50.00 may be used No. 3 Three Specimen Plants 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 13 VIII Carnations 150.00 IX Fruit 230.00 X Spring Bulbs: 1. One 8-inch pot Daffodils, Hyacinths or Tulips 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 2. One pot other Spring Bulbs 5.00 4.00 * * * SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND A. 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 Decorations: No. 1. '*Table Settings Around the Clock** Service for Four, no restriction as to grower. Spring flowers suggested. Seventy-five dollars to be used for prizes. Please notify the Ass*t Secretary as soon as possible to reserve your table. No. 2. Arrangement using shrubs, evergreens, foliage and large leaves (no flowers) Native or tropical material permitted. Arrangement in container, urn or large vase suitable for pedestal. Prizes to be awarded. Notify the secretary at least one week in advance. Not for competition. For florists only. Worcester and Worcester County Garden Clubs Exhibit ''Spring Around the World** 14 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Iris Exhibition in co-operation with REGION I OF THE AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY COMMITTEE: AIr. George H. Pride, Chairman Mr. Waino Himottu Mr. H. Ladd Plumley Mrs. Frank Warburton Saturday, June 7, 2:00 to 8:00 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 $300.00 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 American Iris Society Color Classification (1966) in order to facilitate its use. Refer to it for complete description of classes. Classes with no known examples have been omitted. No. 1 (1W,1C) White self 2.00 1.00 No. 2 (IT) Warm white self 2.00 1.00 No. 3 (2V) White ground plicata marked violet 2.00 1.00 No. 4 (2B) White ground plicata marked blue 2.00 1.00 No. 5 (2Y, 2-0, 2R) White ground plicata marked yellow, red or orange 2.00 1.00 No. 6 (4V, 4B) White standards, violet or blue falls 2.00 1.00 No. 7 (4Y, 4-0) White standards, yellow or orange falls 2.00 1.00 19691 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 No. 8 (6P, 6L) Violet self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 9 (6F, 6D) Violet self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 10 (8) Violet bitoiie 2.00 1.00 No. 11 (9) Violet bicolor 2.00 1.00 Na 12 (10) Violet or purple blend 2.00 1.00 No. 13 (IIP, IIL) Blue self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 14 (IIF, IID) Blue self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 15 (13) Blue bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 16 (14) Blue bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 17 (16?) Yellow self, pale 2.00 1.00 No. 18 (16L) Yellow self, light 2.00 1.00 No. 19 (16F) Yellow self, full 2.00 1.00 No. 20 (17V) Yellow ground, plicata marked violet or purple 2.00 1.00 No. 21 (17-0, 17R) Yellow ground plicata marked orange or red 2.00 1.00 No. 22 (18) Yellow bitones 2.00 1.00 No. 23 (19W) Yellow bicolor, standards yellov/, falls white 2.00 1.00 No. 24 (19V, 19B) Yellow bicolor standards yellow, falls violet, blue or purple 2.00 1.00 No. 25 (19-0, 19R) Standards yellow, falls orange or red 2.00 1.00 No. 26 (20) Yellow blend 2.00 1.00 No. 27 (21P, 21L) Orange self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 28 (21F) Full orange self 2.00 1.00 No. 29 (23) Orange bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 30 (24) Orange bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 31 (25) Orange blend (brown) 2.00 1.00 No. 32 (26P) Red self, pale (true pink) 2.00 1.00 No. 33 (26L), 26F) Light red or full red self 2.00 1.00 No. 34 (26D) Red self, dark 2.00 1.00 No. 35 (28, 29) Red bitone or bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 36 (30) Red blend 2.00 1.00 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 No. 37 Standard dwarf bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 38 Intermediate Bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 39 Miniature Tall Bearded (Table) 2.00 1.00 No. 40 Border Bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 41 Arilbreds 2.00 1.00 No. 42 Species 2.00 1.00 No. 43 New varieties one spike introduced since 1966. ^ . ^, SIO.OO mav be used Best m fehow. — To be selected from the winners in the specimen classes No. 1 through No. 41 and 43 and to be judged for the Worcester Count\' Horticultural Society's Certificate and the American Iris Society's Rosette Ribbon. Seedlings. — No. 44. 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 Certific- ate by all AIS judges present and for the Worcester County Horticultural Societ>^'s Certificate. No. 45. Other than tall bearded, one stalk. To be judged as for class 44. Displays. — No. 46. Display of Siberian Iris, preferably named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 47. 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. 48. Display, non-commercial. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 49. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Iris grow- ing, hybridizing, culture or classification. Twenty- five dollars may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Irish Society's Bronze Medal Certi- ficate. 19691 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 17 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 or Composition — "Naturalistic Manner" No. 50. Using Iris in upward position as they grow. Any other flower or foliage permitted. No restriction as to grower. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $3.50. * * * The Coulson Fund Table Decoration. — Buffet table for four or more persons. A. Tablecloth to be used. Small size Irises suggested. No restriction as to grower. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $10.00. Any other flower permitted. C. Children — Tablecloth to be used. Small size Irises suggested. No restriction as to grower. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over 84.00. Any other flower permitted. * * H« Cut Flowers, some Iris requested. — No. 51. Display, 24 square feet 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 52. 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. 53. Not over six plants. For home growers, non-com- mercial. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Lupines. — No. 54. Vase 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 55. Vase 3.00 2.00 1.00 18 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 G. A. Bigelow Fund Roses. — D. Vase H. P. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 E. Vase H. T. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 * * * Peonies.— No. 56. Vase of Herbaceous 3.00 2.00 No. 57. Vase of Tree 3.00 2.00 Any other Perennials. — Vase No. 58. Other than bulbs 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Amateur Class. — Xo. 59. Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhib- itor— ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 60. Ten vases no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 See special rules of Wild Flowers on page 6. ,\sparagiis, two bunches, 12 specimens each. — No. 61. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 62. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Radish, two bunches, six per bunch. — No. 63. Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Rhubarb, twelve stalks. — No. 64. Linnaeus 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 65. Victoria 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 66. New Varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Lettuce, six heads. — No. 67. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Onions. — No. 68. Scallions, two bunches, six eacli 2.00 1.50 l.Oo New Ve?^etables. — No. 69. Recent introductions. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 70. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 19 Rose Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mr. Arthur O'Mara, Chairman Mrs. John W. Higgins Mrs. Arthur O'Mara Thursday, June 26, open from 2:30 to 8:00 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:00 o'clock The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. See Rule 8. — 100. Twelve blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 101. Six blooms of named varieties of H.P. roses, outdoor culture 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 102. Twelve blooms of named varieties H.T. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 * * Hs Special Prizes Miss Frances C. Morse Fund F. 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. Ribbons will be awarded First Second Third No. 103. H.T., red and red blend, one bloom No. 104. H.T., pink and pink blend, one bloom No. 105. H.T., yellow and yellow blend, one bloom No. 106. H.T., white, one bloom 20 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 No. 107. H.T., orange, one bloom No. lOS. H.T., Any other color No. 109. Floribundas. red and red blend, one main stem No. 110. Floribundas, pink and pink blend, one main stem No. 111. Floribundas. yellow and yellovN- blend, main stem No. 112. Floribundas, orange and orange blend, one main stem No. 113. Floribimdas, white, one main stem No. 114. Shrub Roses, any named variety No. 115. Grandiflora, red and red blend, one main stem No. 116. Grandiflora, pink and pink blend, one main stem No. 117. Grandiflora. yeUow and yeUow blend, one main .-tem No. lis. Grandiflora, orange and orange blend, one main stem No. 119. Grandiflora. white, one main stem No. 120. Any other species or variety No. 121. Best seedling Best Roses in the Show. — King Queen. Special Recognition In the ' Prize Rose" classe.- No. 100 through No. 130. The rose must be a named variety, the minimum length of .stem shall be at least sLx inches and the rose off'ered for exhibition shaU be from a bush grown by the exhibitor for at least two month- pre^-ious to the date of exhibition. No. 122. H.T. ( Introductions v. ith in the last five years) $10.00 may be used and Biuv ribbon No. 123. Floribimdas (Introductions within the last five yeai^s) $10.00 may be used and Blue ribbon Use Jackson-Perkins and Conrad-Pyle catalogues. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 21 No. 124. Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties. Sev- enty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 125. Vase of Floribundas 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 126. Vase of Grandifloras 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 127. Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 128. Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 129. Display of cut climbing roses. Tv^enty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 130. Basket of roses 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 G. A. Bigelow Fund Flower Arrangement or Composition — "Simplicity" G. Home grown roses used. If accessory used it should have a purpose and used in scale. Any other flower may be used. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars to be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. ^ * ■(■• Table Decoration — "Special Occasion" — (Name the Occasion) No. 131. Table for two or more. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over ten dollars. Roses used if possible. Any other flower permitted. No. 132. Children — Table for two or more. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $4.00. Roses used if possible. Any other flower permitted. Delphinium. — No. 133. One Vase, not more than 3 spikes. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peonies. — No. 134. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Lilies. — No. 135. Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia. — No. 136. Bowl or Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Foxglove. — No. 137. Vase, not more than 3 spikes 4.00 3.00 2.00 22 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Sweet William. — No. 138. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Pinks (Dianthus). — No. 139. Vase 2.50 2.00 1.50 Any other Perennial. — No. 140. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Amateur Class. — No. 141. Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhib- itor—ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 142. 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. — H. Display of outdoor varieties 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 Chandler Bullock Fund Strawberry, twenty-four berries. — I. Howard No. 17 3.00 2.50 J. Sparkle 3.00 2.50 K. Robinson 3.00 2.50 L. Catskill 3.00 2.50 M. Jersey Belle 3.00 2.50 N. Vesper 3.00 2.50 0. Midland 3.00 2.50 No. 143. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 144. Four baskets of strawberries, any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 145. Display not over 12 square feet. Fifteen dollars may be used. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 23 Cherry, one quart. — No. 146. Any named sweet variety. $5.00 may be used. No. 147. Any named sour variety. $5.00 may be used. * * * Cook-Davey Fund New Fruit Variety. — P. Recent Introduction. Not scheduled 4.00 3.00 * ^ * Beets. — No. 148. Two bunches, six in each 2.50 2.00 Peas, one-half peck. — No. 149. World's Record 2.50 2.00 No. 150. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 No. 151. Display at least four named varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 152. Golden Acre 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 153. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Lettuce, six heads, named. — No. 154. Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 155. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard.— No. 156. Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables. — No. 157. Recent Introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 158. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 24 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY In cooperation with the NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL LILY GROUP Lilies Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mr. Armand A. Benoit, Chairman jMrs. Stanley A. Sandberg Mrs. Carl P. Sherr Thursday, July 17, 2 to 8:00 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must he in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. LILIUM CLASS A. SINGLE STEMS OF NAMED HYBRID CLONES. DIVISION I Asiatic Hybrids. Hybrids and cultivars derived from such species as L. amabile, L. bulbiferum, L. cernuum, L. concolor, L. dauricum, L. davidii, L. leichtlinii, L. pumilum and L. tigrinum. a. Upright flowers — (as Enchantment - Rosabelle) b. Outward facing (as Corsage - Connecticut Lass) c. Pendant (as Talisman - Connecticut Yankee) DIVISION II Martagon Hybrids (as Brocade - Port Wine) DIVISION III American Hybrids (as Constance - Shuksan) DIVISION IV Trumpet Hybrids a. Trumpet form — outward facing c. Bowl shaped b. Trumpet form — pendant d. Sunburst. Divisions may be further subdivided at the discretion of the judges to provide for color variations i.e. 1. White 5. Bicolor 2. Pink 6. Apricot 3. Yellow 7. Purple 4. Green 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 25 DIVISION V AURELIANS (Sunburst or Corona types) DIVISION VI Oriental Hybrids Contains hybrid cultivars or hybrids of L. auratum, L. jap- onicum, L. rubellum, L. speciosum, and to include any of their crosses with L. henryii. a. Bowl shaped and flat faced (as Crimson Dream - Im- perial Crimson) b. Recurved (Jamboree - Black Beauty) CLASS B. UNNAMED SEEDLINGS Not necessarily grown from seed by the exhibitor. Divisions I thru VI as defined in CLASS A. CLASS C. UNNAMED SEEDLINGS GROWN FROM SEED BY THE EXHIBITOR Divisions I thru VI as defined in Class A. CLASS D. ALL TRUE SPECIES AND THEIR BOTANICAL FORMS Each variety to be judged separately. CLASS E. DISPLAY — COMMERCIAL. No other flowers to be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. CLASS F. DISPLAY — NON-COMMERCIAL. No other flowers may be used. Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. CLASS G. EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY Seventy-five dollars may be used for prizes. CLASS H. BASKET OF LILIES. Other foliage permitted. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. CLASS I. VASE OF LILIES. Other foliage permitted. 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Competitive classes are open to all providing the lilies are grown by, or under the control of, the exhibitor. First, second and third prize ribbons will be awarded by the New England Regional Lily Group in each Division. 26 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 SPECIAL AWARDS MISS ELIZABETH R. BISHOP AWARD Best unnamed seedling spike from Class C. Bronze Medal. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AWARD For best spike of a named clone. To be chosen from Class A entries. AWARDED BY ARMAND A. BENOIT Silver Bowl for best display, non-commercial. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 27 "Wedding Anniversary" No. 200. True lillies to be used with accessory permitted. Anniversary theme to be carried throughout the arrangement. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $3.50. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Table Decoration — "Anniversary" No. 201. True lilies used if possible. Any other flower may be used. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over ten dollars. No. 202. Children — True lilies used if possible. Any other flower may be used. No restriction as to grower. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $4.00. Delphinium. — No. 203. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind. — No. 204. Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. (Other than Lilies). — No. 205. Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Vase of Roses, see Rule 8. — Not over 12 Blooms. No. 206. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. 28 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 207. Eight vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 Herbs. — No. 208. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Amateur Class. — No. 209. Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhib- itor— ribbons awarded. Cherry, one quart. — No. 210. Any named variety. Five dollars may be used. Raspberry, Black Cap one pint. — No. 211. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Raspberry, one pint. — No. 212. Early varieties, named. Five dollars may be used. No. 213. Latham 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 214. Taylor 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 215. Any other red variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 216. New varieties. Five dollars may be used. No. 217. Display not over 12 sq. ft. Ten dollars may be used. Currants, twenty-four bunches. — No. 218. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 29 Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — Q. Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 R. Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. S. Wild, one quart 2.00 1.50 1.00 Gooseberry, one quart. — No. 219. Any named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 220. New varieties. Five dollars. Blackberry, one quart. — No. 221. Any variety. Five dollars. Display of Small Fruit two or more varieties. — No. 222. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 223. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Carrots, two bunches six in each. — No. 224. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Beans, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 225. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 226. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber three specimens. — No. 227. Hybrid type, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 228. Standard type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 229. Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce, six heads. — No. 230. Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 231. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 30 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Summer Squash, three specimens. — No. 232. Yellow No. 233. Green No. 234. Any other type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 Pea, one-half peck. — No. 235. Telephone type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Tomato, twelve Specimens. — No. 236. Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck. — No. 237. New Zealand 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables. — No. 238. Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 239. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 240. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Thirty dollars may be used. Market Basket of Vegetables. — No. 241. Thirty dollars may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. 19691 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 31 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HEMEROCALLIS (DAYLILIES) EXHIBITION in co-operation with REGION 4 OF THE AMERICAN HEMEROCALLIS SOCIETY COMMITTEE: Mr. Waino Himottu, Chairman Mrs. Irving Fraim Mr. George H. Pride Mrs. Peter Markham Saturday, July 26, 1 to 7:00 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must he 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 $200.00 for the prem- iums awarded on this list. Hemerocallis ( Daylilies) . — No. 300. Display, Commercial. Any decorative material may be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. No. 301. Display, Non-commercial. Any decorative material may be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. No. 302. 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, providing each entry is a different variety, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. Large Flowered Section (Flower over 4V2 inches in Diameter) No. 303. Light yellow and lemon 2.00 1.00 No. 304. Medium yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 305. Deep yellow or gold 2.00 1.00 No. 306. Orange 2.00 1.00 No. 307. Copper bronze 2.00 1.00 No. 308. Polychrome blends light 2.00 1.00 No. 309. Polychrome blends dark 2.00 1.00 No. 310. Bicolor 2.00 1.00 32 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY No. 311. Banded or eyed 2.00 1.00 No. 312. Pale pink 2.00 1.00 No. 313. Peach pink 2.00 1.00 No. 314. Creamy Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 315. Cantaloupe Melon 2.00 1.00 No, 316. Pinkish Melon 2.00 1.00 No. 317. Rose 2.00 1.00 No. 318. Bright red 2.00 1.00 No. 319. Orange red 2.00 1.00 No. 320. Dark red 2.00 1.00 No. 321. BrowTi red 2.00 1.00 No. 322. Purple red 2.00 1.00 No. 323. Lavender shades 2.00 1.00 Dwarf (Normal Growth under 24 inches). — No. 324. Any color 2.00 1.00 Miniature (Flower less than 3 inches). — No. 325. Any color 2.00 1 on 1.00 SmaU Flowered (Flower between 3 inches and 4V2 inches). No. 326. Any color 2.00 1.00 Spider Flowered (Exaggerated long thin flower parts). — No. 327. Any color 2.00 1.00 Double Flowered (6 or more petaloids should be present).— No. 328. Any color 2.00 1 A A 1.00 Tetraploid (Proven). — No. 329. Melon tones 5.00 o.yju No. 330. Any other color 5.00 3.00 No. 331. National Popularity Poll Winner 2.00 1.00 Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. Na 332. Regional Popularity Poll Winner 2.00 1.00 If different from National winner. Same award as for National winner. Chicagoland Daylily Society Rosette Awarded to the finest individual spike of a Tetraploid Daylily in the show. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 33 Seedling. — No. 333. One eiilii-o sccipe, severt-d al basii. Musi be exhi- Ijitor's own liybrid. To bo jiu^.p-cd for Worcester County Horticultural Society's Ceilificate and S])ecial Award Rosette of American Henierocallis Society. Specials. — No. 334 Best Reg'istei-ed Introduced Class, Single scape not to exceed 36". Eacli exhibitor may make no more than three entries. 5.00 To be judged for Worcester County Hoilicultural Society Certificate and Special Award Rosette of An^ei'ican Ilomei ocallis Society. No. 335. Best Registered Uiiintroduced Class, requirements and awards as i-i previous class. 5.00 No. 336. American Kemei-ocallis Society Achievement Award. Special A.H.S. Rosette awarded at show, Medal awarded later in year after all rules about regist}'ation of winning variety have been complied with. At least 3 scapes severed at the base of an undis- seminated variety which ma}' 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 showm by origina- tor or someone else. The aw^ard shall be made only to a new variety of adequate merit and distinctive- ness as compared with existing varieties. No. 337. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Hemero- callis growing, hybridizing, culture or classifica- tion. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Cut Flower. No. 338. Display. Not over 18 square feet. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. 34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY fl969 No. 339. Basket, mixed, three or more kinds of flowers. 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Gladiolus. — . No. 340. Display (not to exceed 24 square feet). Foity dollars may be used for prizes. No. 341. Basket Gladiolus 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 G. A. BIGELOW FUND Roses. — T. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Paile 8. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. * Petunias. — No. 342. Single, plain edged, 5 vases. 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 343. Single, fringed or ruffled. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 344. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lilies. — U. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Zinnias. — • No. 345. Display of Large flowered, Ave vases, five stalks. 5.U0 4.00 3.0n 2.00 No. 346. Display of Pompons (small flowered). five vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 347. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds. — No. 34S. Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Snapdragon. — No. 349. Vase, not more than 5 spikes 2.00 1.50 1.00 1969] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 35 Salpiglosis. — No. 350. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Calendula. — No. 351. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Annual one kind. — (Not otherwise listed in this show) No. 352. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Phlox.— No. 353. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Shasta Daisies. — No. 354. Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed in this show) No. 355. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. New Flowers. — No. 356. Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class. — No. 357. Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhib- itor— ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 358. Ten vases no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 See special rules of Wild Flowers on page 6. GEORGE AND BELLE McWILLIAM FUND Begonia, Tuberous Rooted. — V. Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Flower Arrangement or Composition — "Song Title". — No. 359. Song to be named, emphasis on rhythm. Some Hemerocallis used with other flowers. No restric- tion as to grower. Twenty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. Patio Table "Buffet".— No. 360. Table designed to be used on a patio. Four or more place settings. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Highest prize not over ten dollars. Any kind of flower may be used with Hemerocallis. 36 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Cherry, one quart. — No. 361. Any named variety. Five dollars may be used. Raspberry, one pint. — No. 362. Any named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. Currants, Twenty-four bunches. — No. 363. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Gooseberry, one quart. — No. 364. Any named varieties. Ten dollars. Blackberry, one quart. — No. 365. Any variety. Five dollars. Display of Small fruits, two or more varieties. — No. 366. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 367. Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 No. 368. Lodi 3.00 2.50 No. 369. Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 No. 370. New varieties. Seven dollars may be used for prizes. No. 371. Other early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 372. Early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 373. Any early white varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 374. Any early yellovv^ varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. New Fruits. — No. 375. Recent Introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Fruit Class for amateurs. — No. 376. 6 specimens of tree fruits. $10.00 may be used. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 37 * sje Chandler Bullock Fund Blueberry, one pint. — W. Cultivated, named X. Wild, one quart * * * Bean, Shell, one-half peck. — No. 377. Dwarf, any variety Bean, one-half peck. — No. 378. Kentucky Wonder No. 379. Wax Beets, twelve specimens. — No. 380. Any named variety Carrots, two bunches, six in each. — No. 381. Any named variety Cucumber, for pickles. — No. 382. One-half peck Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 383. Any named standard variety No. 384. Any named Hybrid variety Summer Squash. — No. 385. Hybrid variety, 3 specimens No. 386. Green variety No. 387. Any other type Lettuce. — No. 388. Any variety Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 389. Any early varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 390. Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 391. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.00 1.60 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 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 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 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 38 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOaETY [1969 New Vegetables. — No. 392. Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 393. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables. — No. 394. Not to exceed 24 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 395. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 396. Collection, named non-edible varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule 1969J SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 39 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Gladiolus Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mr. Harry Foxhall, Chairman Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mrs. Ruby Leary Thursday, August 14 This exhibition will be open to the pubUc from 2 to 8:00 p.m. In co-operation with other Gladiolus Societies All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 12:30 o'clock. The hall will he 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, and Department of Agriculture Rosettes. 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 J 25 " Gladiolus. — No. 500. Display, Commercial. Baskets and vases. No other flowers to be used. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 No. 501. Display of Artistic Arrangements of Gladiolus, no restriction as to grower. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes No. 502. 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. 503. 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. 504. Baskets, 20-25 spikes, one variety, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 505. Basket, 20-25 spikes, two varieties, to be named. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 506. Basket or vase, 15-20 spikes, tvro varieties, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 507. Basket or vase, 12-15 spikes, miniatures, one var- iety, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 508. Basket or vase of Seedlings, 12-15 spikes, one variety. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 509. 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. 510. Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a vase, correctly named, 100, 200 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 511. Collection, five different Recent Introduction vari- eties (1965-1968 inclusive), one spike to a vase, correctly named. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 512. 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 So- ciety Rosette Best miniature seedling to receive WCHS Rosette. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 4 No. 513. 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. 514. Recent Introduction Varieties (1965-1968 inclu- sive). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 515. 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. 516. Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one vari- ety, properly labeled and arranged attractively in containers. No. 517. Three Spike Open Class Champion awarded De- partment of Agriculture Rosette. SPECIAL INFORMATION TO AID EXHIBITORS Use North American Gladiolus Council Clas- sification List. Stem length below bottom floret, 17 inches on 100-200 classes ... 20 inches on 300-400-500 classes. 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 each class 42 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Members of the Committee will be glad to assist in the ar- rangements of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be chosen from the Seed- ling 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. Section and Division Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions, Certificate of Merit. Flower Arrangement or Composition — "What's My Line" No. 518. To be named and carried through arrangement with emphasis on chosen occupation. No restriction as to grower. Thirty dollars may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. Gladiolus preferred but any flower may be used. Table Decoration — "Holidays" (Name the Holiday) No. 519. Number of place settings optional. No restriction as to grower. Gladiolus preferred but any other choice of flower accepted. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over $10.00. MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lilium, no other flowers to be used. — Y. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. « * 4: Roses. — No. 520. Vase, not over 12 blooms. See Rule 8. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 43 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 521. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 522. Vase. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Amateur Class. — No. 523. Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhib- itor— ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers. — No. 524. 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. No. 525. 10 vases, named, no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 526. Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 527. Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 528. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 529. Any other early variety. Ten dollars. No. 530. Seedlings. Ten dollars. Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 531. Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 532. Japanese named varieties. Ten dollars. No. 533. European named varieties. Ten dollars. Peach, twelve specimens, named. — No. 534. Any white variety. Ten dollars. No. 535. Any yellow variety. Ten dollars. No. 536. Any new variety. Ten dollars. No. 537. Seedlings. Ten dollars. No. 538. Display of three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 539. Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit. — No. 540. Not to exceed 20 square feet. Tw^o or more kinds. Thirty-five dollars may be used. 44 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Any other Variety of Fruits. — No. 541. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Fruit class for amateurs. — No. 542. 6 specimens of tree fruits. $10.00 may be used. Bean, Snap, one-half peck. — No. 543. Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 544. Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell one-half peck. — No. 545. Dwarf Bush, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Pole, one-half peck. — No. 546. String, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 547. Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber, three specimens. — No. 548. Any named Hybrid variety. $10.00 may be used. Tomato, twelve specimens. — No. 549. Red, any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 550. Red, any named Hybrid variety ^ 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 551. Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 552. Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 553. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Summer Squash. — No. 554. Hybrid, yellow, three specimens 2.50 2.0C 1.50 1.00 No. 555. Green varieties, three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any Other Vegetables. — No. 556. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. New Vegetables. — No. 557. Recent Introductions. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 45 Display of Vegetables (not commercial Growers). — No. 008. Display from home gardens, to cover 15 square feet. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native. — No. 559. Collection, named edible varieties. Twenty-five dol- lars may be used for prizes. Children's Exhibition See Children's Schedule 46 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Dahlia Exhibition COAOIITTEE: Mr. Wayne Smith. Chairman Mr. Arnold Banning Mr. Roger Langley Thursday, September 11 Thi.s exhibition will be open to the piibhc from 2 to 8:00 p.m. AU articles for this exhibition must he in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1:00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Ag-ricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Dahlia, varieties to be named. — No. 600. Display of Singles, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 601. Display of Collarettes, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 602. Display of Pompons, 10 cases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 603. Display of Miniatures, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 604. Display of Medium Cactus Variety, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 605. Display of Large Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 606. Display of Medium Semi-Cactus variety, 10 vases 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 607. Display of Decoratives, Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 608. Display of Medium Decoratives, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 609. Display of Cactus. Large Flower, 5 vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No.. 610. Ten vases Decoratives, one flower in each. Large Flower 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 611. Five vases Semi-Cactus. One Flower in each. Large Flower 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 612. Basket or Vase of Large Flowered 5.00 4.00 3.00 19691 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 47 No. 613. Basket or Vase of Singles 5.00 4.00 8.00 No. 614. Basket or Vase of Pompons 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 615. Basket or Vase of Cactus Varieties 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 616. Basket of assorted varieties of Dahlias 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 617. Display, not over 50 square feet. Seventy-five dol- lars may be used for prizes. — Commercial. No. ()18. Display, not over 25 square feet. Thirty dollars to be used for prizes. — Non-Commecrial. No. 619. Best Vase of Recent Introduction. 1966-69 intro- duction. Blue Ribbon No. 620. Best vase of new variety introduced 1967-68-69 Five dollars may be used. Best Bloom in the Show. — Blue Ribbon From Classes 600 to 611 inclusive. The Coulson Fund Flower Arrangement or Composition — (Unusual Container) Z. Name the container used for the arrangement. Anything may be used not usually meant for a flower container. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one-half dollars. Your choice of flowers acceptable to us. Table Decoration (Buffet)— "After the Football Game" No. 621. If dahlias are used they must be in scale. Any other choice of foliage or flowers accepted. No restric- tion as to grower. Highest prize not over $10.00. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 622. Children — If dahlias- are used they must be in scale. Any other choice of foliage or flowers accepted. No restriction as to grower. Highest prize not over $4.00. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Roses. — No. 623. Collection of kinds and varieties named (number of kinds important). Forty dollars to be used for prizes. 48 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Gladiolus, standard varieties. — No. 624. Ten vases, one spike in a vase, to be named. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 625. Basket. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Begonia, tuberous rooted. — No. 626. Display of Potted Plants. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. * * * EDWIN DRAPER FUND Begonia, tuberous rooted. — A. Cut flowers in vases, not more than twenty vases. Twelve dollars may be used for prizes. Asters, large flowered, long stems. — B. Vase of 12 blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 ■'f * Asters, single or anemone. — No. 627. Vase, 12 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds. — No. 628. Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 629. Large flowered, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 630. Double French, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 631. Single, 3 vases, 3 stalks. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 632. Any other, 3 vases, 3 stalks 3.00 2.00 1.00 Petunias. — No. 633. Single, plain edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 634. Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 635. Double. 5 vases, 3 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 49 Zinnias. — No. 636. Display. Mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 637. Display of Large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 638. Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 639. Vase of Mexican. No less than twelve blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 Iris.— No. 640. Reblooming, one stem in a vase 2.00 1.00 No. 641. Seedling, one stem in a vase 3.00 2.00 Annual, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 642. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind. — (Not otherwise listed) No. 643. Vase. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. New Flowers. — No. 644. Recent Introductions. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Wild Flowers. — No. 645. Appropriate container, artistic effect. Fifteen dol- lars may be used for prizes. See special rule on Wild Flowers, page 6. No. 646. 10 vases, named, no duplicates. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Herbs. — No. 647. Display, twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Amateur Class. — No. 648. Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhib- itor— ribbons awarded. 50 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 649. Gravenstein 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 650. Red Gravenstein ' 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 651. Milton 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 652. Wealthy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 653. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 654. Seedling varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. No. 655. Any other varieties. §7.50 may be used for prizes. Crab Apples, twenty-four specimens. — No. 656. Hyslop 3.00 2.50 No. 657. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 658. Bartlett 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 659. Seckel 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 660. New named varieties 3.00 2.50 No. 661. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens. — No. 662. Any Japanese varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 663. Any European varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 664. Any new varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 665. Early Elberta 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 666. Any white variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 667. Any other yellow- variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 668. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 669. Seedlings. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 670. Display, three or more varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 671. Orange 3.00 2.50 2.00 Fruit Class for amateurs. — No. 672. 6 specimens of tree fruits. $10.00 may be used. Grape, three clusters. — No. 673. Fredonia 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 674. Seneca 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 675. Worden 3.00 2.50 2.00 19691 SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 51 No. 676. Seedless variety No. 677. For other varieties. Ten dollars. No. 678. New varieties. Ten dollars. No. 679. Collection, not less than five varieties. 3.50 3.00 2.50 12.00 10.00 8.00 COOK-DA VEY FUND New Fruit Variety. — C. Recent Introduction. Not scheduled. * * * Any Other Variety of Fruits. — No. 680. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Musk melons, three specimens. — No. 681. Hybrid, named variety No. 682. Orange flesh, named No. 683. Green flesh, named Watermelon, three specimens. — No. 684. Midget Type No. 685. Seedless, two specimens 5.00 4.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 2.50 2.00 No. 686. Any other variety, prizes. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 Ten dollars may be used for Squash, Winter, three specimens. — No. 687. No. 688. No. 689. No. 690. No. 691. No. 692. Warren Golden Hubbard Golden Delicious Des Moines 3.00 2.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Any other variety, named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Potatoes, twelve specimens. — No. 693. Any named variety. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. 52 WORCESTER COUNTY HORITCULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 694. Red 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 695. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 696. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cauliflower. — No. 697. Three specimens 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Broccoli. — No. 698. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Peppers, twelve specimens. — No. 699. Wonder Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 700. Squash Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 701. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 702. Display. Thirty-five dollars may be used. Tomatoes, red, twelve specimens. — No. 703. Rutgers or Marglobe Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 704. Hybrid variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 705. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 706. Display. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn, twelve ears. — No. 707. Hybrid, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 708. Any other variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, six specimens. — No. 709. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 710. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 New Vegetables. — No. 711. Recent Introductions. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 712. Display of vegetables, 24 sq. ft. Thirty dollars may be used. Mushroom, native. — No. 713. Collection of edible varieties. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Vegetable Class for Juniors. — No. 714. Two or more vegetable specimens grown by exhib- itor. Prizes available. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 53 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Harvest Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mr. Richard Bemis, Chairman Mr. S. James Mistark Mr. Howard Borggaard Thursday, October 2, 2:30 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 1 :00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $600.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Cut Flowers. — No. 800. Basket mixed, two or more kind of flowers. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Hardy Chrysanthemum, out-door culture. — No. 801. Cut flowers in vases, not over 25 sq. ft. Thirty-five dollars may be used. No. 802. One Potted Clump. Ten dollars may be used. No. 803. Display of Potted Plants, commercial 15-25 pots. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 804. Display of Potted Plants, non-commercial 5-10 pots. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Herbs. — No. 805. Display, $40.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class. — No. 806. Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhib- itor— ribbons awarded. 54 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 * 4: * MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Flower Arrangement or Composition. — "Preview of Winter" D. Natural dried native or tropical material to be used. Name all material. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. Highest prize not over three and one-half dollars. MRS. MABEL KNOWLES GAGE Table Decorations. — "Harvest Time" E. Fruit and/or vegetables or flowers. Bountiful table. Place settings for four. Highest prize not over ten dollars. Sev- enty-five dollars may be used for prizes. F. Children — Fruit and/or vegetables or flowers. Bountiful table. Place settings for four. Highest prize not over $4.00. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. * * * "Country Kitchen" For men only: — No. 807. An arrangement of living plant material for a kit- chen window sill in Autumn, fruits and/or vege- tables optional. No restriction as to grower. High- est prize not over $3.50. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Fruit Display. — No. 808. Three or more kinds of fruit. Not over 25 sq. ft. Seventy-five dollars may be used. Apple, 25 specimens. — No. 809. Mcintosh 5.00 4.00 No. 810. Macoun 5.00 4.00 No. 811. Any other variety 5.00 4.00 :•>: * WILLIAM EAMES FUND Apple Collection. — G. Not to exceed ten varieties, five specimens per plate. 7.00 6.50 6.00 H: * :H Apple, twelve specimens. — No. 812. Mcintosh 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 813. Red Delicious 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 814. Cortland 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 815. Macoun 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 816. R.I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 817. Red Rome 8.00 2.50 2.00 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 55 No. 818. New varieties. Fifteen dollars may be used. No. 819. Sweet varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 820. Any other varieties. Twenty dollars may be used. No. 821. Basket of fancy apples (baskets furnished) 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens. — No. 822. Any named variety 3.50 3.00 2.50 Pear, twelve specimens. — No. 823. Bosc 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 824. Anjou 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 825. Any other varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 826. Basket of fancy pears 3.50 3.00 2.50 Peach, twelve specimens. — No. 827. Any named variety. Ten dollars may be used. Quince, twelve specimens. — No. 828. Champion 3.50 3.00 2.50 Grapes, six clusters. — No. 829. Any variety. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Display of Grapes. — No. 830. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Varieties of Fruits. — No. 831. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Celery, six specimens. — No. 832. Summer Pascal 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 833. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onions, twelve specimens named. — No. 834. Spanish 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 835. Red varieties 250. 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 836. Yellow variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 837. White variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 56 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Potatoes, twelve specimens. — . No. 838. New named varieties. Ten dollars may be used. No. 839. Any other named variety. Ten dollars may be used. No. 840. Collection, four named varieties 6.50 6.00 5.00 4.00 Pumpkins, three specimens. — No. 841. Sugar 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 842. Savoy 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 84;^. Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Winter Squash. — No. 845. Collection. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 846. Thirty-five dollars may be used for prizes. First prize not over $3.50. OBADIAH BROWN HADWEN FUND Display of Vegetables. — H. Twenty-four square feet. $50.00 * * * New Vegetables. — No. 847. Recent Introductions. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Named Vegetables. — No. 848. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Field Beans. — No. 849. Collection. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Vegetable Class for Juniors.— No. 850. Two or more vegetable specimens grown by exhib- itor. Prizes available. 1969) SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 57 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Fall Exhibition COMMITTEE: Mrs. Lewis Brotherton, Chairman AIrs. Robert AIilton AIr. Paul Rogers Members only Friday, Nov. 7, 2 to 8 :00 p.m. Opening Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 12 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 7 :30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition miist he in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 11 o'clock Friday, The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $1,800.00 of the prem- iums awarded on this list. Two Bowls, furnished by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, will be awarded to meritorius exhibits. Open to all. HERBERT R. KINNEY MEMORIAL AWARD A bronze medal will be given to a display of vegetables, for excellence of quality, at the discretion of the judges. An exhibitor may receive only one special award. Department of Agricultural Rosettes will be awarded for out- standing exhibits. Chrysanthemums, Commercial varieties. — Catalogues of George J. Ball, Inc., and American Bulb Co. to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. No. 900. Ten blooms, 10 vases, not less than five varieties, to be named. 12.00 10.00 No. 901. Collection of twenty-five large blooms, long stems 15.00 12.00 No. 902. 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 58 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 No. 903. Single varieties, display in vases not more or less than 5 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.00 4.00 No. 904. Anemones, display in vases, not more or less than 6 vases, 5 stems in each, named 5.50 5.00 No. 905. Three pots Chrysanthemums (not made up Speci- mens), well established. 15.00 10.00 No. 906. One pot Chrysanthemums 5.00 3.00 Spray type Chrysanthemums for non-commercial exhibitors. Greenhouse Grown. — No. 907. Six vases, 5 stems in each 3.50 3.00 Standard Commercial Varieties. — No. 908. Chrysanthemums, vase of white 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 909. Chrysanthemums, vase of yellow 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 No. 910. Chrysanthemums, vase of pink 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 911. 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. 912. Any variety 6.00 5.00 Note. Six flowers in a vase. Stems not less than two feet. No. 913. Collection, twenty-five large blooms, long stems. 20.00 15.00 10.00 Chrysanthemums, not disbudded. — No. 914. Basket of Pompons 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 915. Basket of Singles 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 916. 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, disbudded. — No. 917. Basket of singles 6.00 o.UU 4.00 No. 918. Basket of Anemones 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 919. Basket of Fuji 6.00 5.00 4.00 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 59 Arrangement not to exceed 30 inches in width and 36 inches in height. Garden Displays. — No. 920. Exhibitors occupying approximately 400 square feet. $600.00 will be available for each. No. 921. Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. $550.00 will be available for each. FALL GARDEN DISPLAYS Scale of points by which the above class is to be judged : Design and consistency to scale 35 points points Suitability and quality of plant material 25 " " Color harmony 10 " Seasonability (Consistency to one season of the year) 10 " " Charm and atmosphere 15 " . " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " " Total 100 points points Premiums will be awarded on a point system. 'Trize money for Garden Displays, call 500 and 501, 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. 508, he will receive 90% of $600. which is $540. If another exhibitor receives 80 points he will receive 80% of $600. which is $480., etc." These calls are not based upon any fixed amount per square foot. * * * FREDERICK A. BLAKE FUND Chrysanthemums, disbudded. — 1. Basket of Anemones 6.00 5.00 4.00 J. Basket of Fuji 6.00 5.00 4.00 Arrangement to be approximately 36 inches in width and 36 inches in height. 60 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 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. 922. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 923. Home grown specimen plants. Not over 24 square feet. Quality not quantity. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. African Violets and related plants. — No. 924. Commercial. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. No. 925. Semi-commercial class. Sixty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 926. Non-commercial class. Forty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 927. Three Specimen Plants. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. Amateur Class. — No. 928. Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhib- itor— ribbons awarded. Mrs. Mabel Knowles Gage Table Decorations. — "Thanksgiving Table" M. Special thought to abundance but the arrangement must be in scale to size of table and appointments. Settings for four. No restrictions as to grower. Seventy-five dollars to be used for prizes. Notify the Assistant Secretary at least one week in advance. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 61 N. Children — Special thought to abundance but the arrange- ment must be in scale to size of table and appointments. Settings for four. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty- five dollars to be used for prizes. First prize not over S4.00. Notify the Assistant Secretary at least one week in advance. Terrariums. — No. 929. Large — Containers must be over 18 inches but must not exceed 36 inches in any dimension 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 930. Small — Containers must not exceed 18 inches in any dimension 3.00 2.00 1.50 No. 931. Childrens Class. Ten dollars may be used. Fern or Berry Globes. — No. 932. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 933. Childrens Class. Five dollars may be used. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND 0. Educational Classes. — No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 21 years. No. 3. Club or group exhibit. One hundred dollars may be used. * « * Fruit Display. — No. 934. Must contain at least three or more kinds of fruit. No restriction as to arrangement, not to exceed 30 square feet. One hundred and fifty dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. Apple Display. — No. 935. 50 square feet. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. Apples, forty-nine specimens. — No. 936. Baldwin 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 937. Mcintosh 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 938. Delicious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 939. Cortland 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 940. Macoun 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 No. 941. Golden Delicious 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 62 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY No. 942. Other named varieties. Fifty dollars may be used for prizes. No. 943. Basket of Fancy Apples 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 944. Basket of Fancy Pears 3.00 2.50 2.00 Baskets furnished by the Society. Apples, twelve specimens. — jDaia win 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No Delicious 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 947. Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 948. Cortland 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 949. Macoun 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 950. Northern Spy 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 951. R. I. Greening 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 952. Sweet varieties 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 953. New varieties. Introduced since 1940. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 954. Old varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 955. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used. COOK-DA VEY FUND New Fruit Variety. — P. Recent Introduction. Not scheduled. 5.00 4.00 * * * William Eames Fund Q. Roxbury Russet.— 3.00 2.50 2.00 R. Golden Delicious. — 3.00 2.50 2.00 Pears, twelve specimens. — No. 956. New varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. No. 957. Any other variety. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Cranberries, Wild, one pint, no restrictions. — No. 958. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Fruits. — No. 959. Ten dollars may be used. Nuts, grown in Worcester County. — No. 960. Display of edible nuts. Twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 63 No. 961. One pint of each or any of the following: Chest- nuts, Butternuts, Black Walnuts, Hickory, Filbert, Hartnuts, English Walnuts, etc. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Brussel Sprouts. — No. 962. Two one-quart baskets 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Carrots, twelve specimens. — No. 963. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cauliflower. — No. 964. Three specimens 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Celery, blanched, six specimens. — No. 965. Pascal Summer 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 966. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Onion, twelve specimens. — No. 967 White Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 968. Red Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 969. Ebenezer 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 970. Yellow Danvers 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 971. Any other variety. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 972. Hybrid varieties. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Cabbage, three specimens. — No. 973. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Parsnip, twelve specimens. — No. 974. Any variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Sugar Pumpkins. — No. 975. Three specimens 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 Squash, three specimens. — No. 976. Blue Hubbard 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 977. Butternut. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. No. 978. Hercules Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 979. Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 980. Table Queen Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 981. Jumbo Table Queen 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 64 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 No. 982. Quality 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 983. Blue Buttercup 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 984. Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, twelve specimens. — No. 985. Purple Top Globe 2.00 1.50 1.00 Turnip, six specimens. — No. 986. Rutabaga or Swedish 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens. — No. 987. Green Mountain Z.oU z.uu 1 C A l.UU K A No. 988. Katahdin z.OO -1 C A 1.50 ■1 A A 1.00 C A .50 No. 989. Chippewa 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 990. Sebago 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 991. Kennebec 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 No. 992. New varieties. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 993. Any other variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 .50 New Vegetables. — No. 994. Recent Introductions. Twenty dollars may be used for prizes. Any Other Vegetables. — No. 995. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Vegetables. — No. 996. Market Baskets furnished by Society. Baskets to be so filled that it is possible to carry without con- tents falling off. Thirty dollars may be used for prizes. No prize over $3.50. No. 997. Display, not to exceed 24 square feet. One hundred dollars may be used for prizes. Notify the Secre- tary tw^o days in advance. Ornamental Gourds, Natural. — No. 998. Display, not to exceed 15 square feet. Thiity dol- lars may be used for prizes. 1969] SCHEDULE OP PREMIUMS 65 MRS. IMABEL KNOWLES GAGE FUND S. Special Class for Children from 10 to 19 years — may be set up the night before. a. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. b. Seniors 14 to 19 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. c. Juniors under 14 years. Two or more vegetable specimens grown by the exhibitor. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. d. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. Two or more vegetable speci- mens grown by the exhibitor. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. * * * Annual Meeting, Thursday, December 4, 1969. 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 66 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 CO^LAIITTEE OX LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS AIrs. Stanley Sandberg, Chairman Mrs. Bertha G. Denny Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Fayre L. Xason, Librarian Everett Hutchins List of Periodicals for Reading in the Library National Parks Magazine Better Homes and Gardens Horticulture Gardener's Chronicle (English) Farm Journal 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 Amoldia Landscape Architecture The American Horticultural Magazine The Garden Journal of the N.Y. Bontanical Club The New England Homestead Market Growers Journal The National Geographic Magazine American Rose Magazine Plants and Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record American FYuit Grower Popular Gardening Food Marketing in New England Florists Exchange House and Garden American Nurser^Tnan Flower and Garden American Forests Farm Technology The Hemerocallis Journal Norfolk Botanical Garden Soc. Gardener's Forum P. H. S. News National Chrysanthemum Soc. Bulletin, The Hort'l. Soc, N. Y. The Floral Magazine Successful Farming SCHEDULE OF PRIZES OFFERED TO CHILDREN b; the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Ag^riculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1969 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL Juniors and Seniors may exhibit in any of the regular exhibits of the Society 1. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 WILB JLOWER GUIDE The following list is recommended by the Hadwen Botanical Club as a guide which may help plant collectors who hope to display Wild Flowers at the Worcester County Horticultural Society Exhibits. Group I Not to be shown at any time. COMMON NAME 1 Aletris farinosa Colic root 2 All orchids except #6 and 11 in Group II 3 Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly-weed 4 Castilleja coccinea Painted-cup 5 Clematis verticillaris Purple Virgin's Bower 6 Dicentra canadensis Squirrel Corn 7 Dicentra cucuUaria Dutchman's Breeches 8 Epigaea repens Mayflower 9 Gentiana crinita Fringed Gentian 10 Linnaea borealis Twin Flower 11 Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower 12 Orontium aquaticum Golden Club 13 Pentstemon (all) ...Pentstemon 14 Rhododendron maximum... Rhododendron Group II Not to be pulled up; parts above the roots may be shown with moderation. COMMON NAMH 1 Actaea pachypoda White Baneberry 2 Actaea rubra ...Red Baneberry 3 Aquilegia canadensis Columbine 4 Calluna vulgaris Heather 5 Claytonia caroliniana Spring Beauty 6 Cypripedium acaule Pink Ladies' Slipper 7 Dentaria diphylla Toothwort 8 Genista tinctoria Genista 9 Gentiana andrewsii Closed Gentian 10 Gentiana linearis Narrow-leaved Gentian 1 1 Habenaf ia lacera Ragged Fringed Orchid 1 2 Hepatica americana Hepatica 13 Lilium canadense Canada Lily 14 Lilium philadelphicum Wood Lily 15 Sarracenia purpurea _ Pitcher Plant 16 Viola pubescens Yellow Violet Group III All others may be shown, but use judgment in picking. Never pick the last specimen. Flowers under cultivation are not classed as Wild Flowers. 2. Exhibitions to be held Saturday July 26 and Thursday, August 14, 1969 Horticultural Building, 30 Elm Street Prizes will be given for other meritorious exhibits. Competition is open to all children under two classes. Seniors, 14-19 years and Juniors, those under 14 years. (Age as of Jan. 1, 1969) 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 26 must be in the Hall ready for inspec- tion by the Judges by 12: 00 noon. All exhibits on August 14 must be in the Hall ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 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 may be shown. Wild flowers under cultivation may not be showTi in this class (see Page 1). At no time shall the exhibit contain more than one-third from group II. 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. YOUTH COMMITTEE Martha Hill Mrs. Evangeline Standish, Chairman Jacqueline Bailey Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Michael O'Mara Mr. George J. Moore, Sr. Mr. Robert Smiley Mr. S. James Mistark Mrs. George Drawbridge 3. JUNIORS Saturday, July 26 All articles must he 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 6 square feet 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 2. Artistic Flower Arrangement $5.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 3. Vase 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 4. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem 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, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 7. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 8. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — No. 9. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 No. 10. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 11. Three vases, 1 spike in each to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Calendula. — No. 12. 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Snapdragon. — No. 13. 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 4. Any Other Flower. — (One Kind) No. 14. 3 vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 15. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.). One entry per person. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Novice Class. — No. 16. Not over five different vases of flov^ers. For any chil- dren under fourteen who have not exhibited before. Five dollars may be used. 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 2). Table Settings. — No. 20. Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plates, water glass and napkin. No silver. No restric- tion as to grower. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Prizes to be awarded. Vegetables. — No. 21. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 Beets. — No. 22. Six specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 23. Two specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 24. 15 Pods. Yellow Eight dollars may be used for prizes. No. 25. 15 Pods. Green Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Sweet Corn. — No. 26. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 27. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 5. \^ ORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Cabbage. — Xo. 28. Two specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 Carrots. — Xo. 29. Six specimens 1 50 1 00 .75 Cucumber. X'o. 30. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — Xo. 31. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — Xo. 32. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Ba; »ket. — Xo. 33. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes Edible \^ ild Berry. — Xo. 34. One pint 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 SENIORS Saturday, July 26 All articles must he 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. 35. Display, not to exceed 9 square feet 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 No. 36. Artistic Arrangement. $8.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 37. Vase 1.00 .75 .50 Zinnia. — No. 38. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 39. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold. — No. 40. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 41. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 42. Three vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 1.50 1.00 .75 Petunia. — No. 43. Double flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 44. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 45. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 7. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Calendula. — No. 46. Three vases, 1 stem 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. Novice Class. — No. 50. Not over five different vases of flowers. For any youths under nineteen who have not exhibited before. Five dollars may be used. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 51. a Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 2). No. 51.b 5 vases, 3 stems each, to be named. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Table Settings.— "Patio" or "Picnic" No. 52. Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plates, water, glass and napkin. No silver. No restric- tion as to grower. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Prizes to be awarded. Vegetables. — No. 53. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 54. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Summer Squash. — No. 55. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 56. 15 pods. Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 57. 15 pods. Green $8.00 may be used for prizes. Potato. — No. 58. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Sweet Corn. — No. 59. Six ears 1.50 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 8. No. 60. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 61. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 62. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 63. Two specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Onion. — No. 64. Six specimens 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 65. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 66. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Edible Wild Berry.— No. 67. One pint 1.50 1.00 .75 9. JUNIORS Thursday. Aug^ist 14 All articles must he in the hall by 12:30 o'clock This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8. -00 p.m. The exhibit? 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 S300.00 of the premiums awarded on this Junior and Senior List. Open to Juniors, those under 14 years Cut Flower?. — No. 68. Display, not over 6 square feet 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 No. 69. Anistic Flower Arrangement. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 70. Vase 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — Xo. 71. Large flowered, 3 vases. 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 72. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Petunia. — Xo. 73. Double flowered. 3 vases. 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 74. Large flowered, 3 vases. 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 75. Single, ruifled. fringed, or plain edged. 3 vases. 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Marigold. — Xo. 76. Large flowered, three vases. 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Xo. 77. Small flowered, three vases. 3 stems each. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 10. Calendula. — No. 78. Three vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Flower. — No. 79. Three vases, 3 stems each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Gladiolus. — No. 80. Three vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 .75 Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 82. 4-H Club Members. Two spikes in vase, the same and named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 83. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Novice Class. — No. 84. Not over five different vases of flowers. For any chil- dren under fourteen who have not exhibited before. Five dollars may be used. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 85. 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. 86. Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. No. 87. Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 2). Herb Display. — No. 88. Not over 10 vases. Five dollars may be used. Table Settings. — No. 89. Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plate, water, glass and napkin. No silver. Accessories may be used. No restriction as to grower. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Prizes to be awarded. Vegetables. — No. 90. Display of Vegetables, not to exceed 12 varieties 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.75 11. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 Beets. — No. 91. Six specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. Summer Squash. — No. 92. Two specimens. Eight dollars may be used for prizes. String Beans. — No. 93. 15 pods. Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 94. 15 pods. Green $8.00 may be used for prizes. Potato. — No. 95. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Swppt v!fii*n - No. 96. Six ears 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Tomato, ripe. — No. 97. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Carrots. — No. 98. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cabbage. — No. 99. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Cucumber. — No. 100. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Green Peppers. — No. 101. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Onion. — No. 102. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 .50 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 103. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 104. Baskets furnished. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. SENIORS 12. Thursday, August 14 All articles must he in the hall by 12:30 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. 105. Display, not to exceed 9 square feet 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 106. Artistic Arrangement. $8.00 may be used for prizes. Cosmos. — No. 107. Vase 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Zinnia. — No. 108. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 109. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Marigold. — No. 110. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 111. Small flowered, 3 vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Gladiolus. — No. 112. Three vases, 1 spike in each, to be named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Best Spike in the Class — Blue Ribbon and Norco Special Rosette. No. 114. 4-H Club Members. Three spikes in vase, the same and named variety. Prize ribbons, and Norco Rosette for first prize winner. Petunia. — No. 115. Double flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 No. 116. Large flowered, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 13. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 No. 117. Single, ruffled, fringed, or plain edged, 3 vases, 1 stem each 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Calendula. — No. 118. Three vases, 3 stems each 1.50 1.00 .75 Any Other Flower. — No. 119. Three vases, 1 stem each. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Flowers on a mirror. — No. 120. Small container not over 5" in any dimension to be used. Eight dollars may be used. Any Flower, Annual or Perennial. — No. 121. Specimen (stalk, spray, etc.) one entry per person, five dollars may be used for prizes. Novice Class. — No. 122. Not over five different vases of flowers. For any youth under nineteen who have not exhibited before. Five dollars may be used. Wild Flowers, named. — No. 123. a Artistic Arrangement. Five dollars may be used for prizes. See Rule on Wild Flowers (see Page 2). No. 123.b Five vases, 3 stems each, to be named. $10.00 to be used for prizes. Herb Display. — No. 124. Not over 10 vases. Five dollars may be used. Table Settings.— "For a Holiday" No. 125. Place settings for two or more. Cloth or place mats, plate, water, glass and napkin. No silver. Accessories may be used. No restriction as to grower. Notify the secretary one week in advance. Prizes to be awarded. Vegetables. — No. 126. Display of Vegetables not to exceed 15 varieties 3.50 3.00 2.50 Beets. — No. 127. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Summer Squash. — No. 128. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 String Beans. — No. 129. 15 pods. Yellow $8.00 may be used for prizes. No. 130. 15 pods. Green $8.00 may be used for prizes. Potato. — No. 131. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 1969] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 14. Sweet Corn. — No. 132. Six ears 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Tomato, ripe. — No. 133. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Carrots. — No. 134. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cabbage. — No. 135. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Cucumber. — No. 136. Two specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Green Peppers. — No. 137. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Onion. — No. 138. Six specimens 1.50 1.25 1.00 .75 Any Other Vegetable. — No. 139. Five dollars may be used for prizes. Market Basket. — No. 140. Five dollars may be used for prizes. FALL EXHIBITION Members day Friday, Nov. 7, 2 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 12 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the judges by 11 o'clock Friday. Terrarium. — No. 931. Large or Small. $10.00 may be used. Fern or Berry Globes. — No. 933. Children's Class $5.00 may be used. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND 0. EDUCATIONAL CLASSES No. 1. Juniors under 14 years No. 2. Senior, 14 to 19 years No. 3. Club or group exhibit One hundred dollars may be used. 15. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1969 MRS. MABEL KNOWLES GAGE FUND Table Decorations. — "Thanksgiving Table" N. Children — Special thought to abundance but the arrange- ment must be in scale to size of table and appointments. Settings for four. No restrictions as to grower. Thirty- five dollars to be used for prizes. First prize not over $4.00. Notify the Assistant Secretary at least one week in advance. S. Special Class for Children from 10 to 19 years — may be set up the night before. a. Juniors, under 14 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. Ten dollars may be used for b. Seniors 14 to 19 years. A vase of dried material artistically arranged. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. c. Juniors under 14 years. Two or more vegetable specimens grown by the exhibitor. Ten dollars may be used for prizes. d. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. Two or more vegetable speci- mens grown by the exhibitor. Fifteen dollars may be used for prizes. Other children's classes will be held at the following shows of the Horticultural Society SPRING Exhibition March 1970 SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS No. 1. Juniors under 14 years. No. 2. Seniors, 14 to 19 years. No. 3. Club or group. One hundred and twenty-five dollars may be used for prizes. prizes. * Iris Show Rose Show Lilies Show Dahlia Show Saturday, June 7, 1969 Thursday, June 26, 1969 Thursday, July 17, 1969 Thursday, September 11, 1969 transactions of Worcester County Horticultural Society Officers of the Year 1971 * * ★ EPORTS OF THE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE I Year Ending November 3D, 197D 3D Elm Street, Worcester, Massachusetts TRANSACTIONS 1971 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages )f fleers. Trustees & Committee Members 2-3 Reports President F. D. Brown 4 .finance Committee D. C. Hurlburt 5 Treasurer J. F. Reynders 6-7-8 Contributors to the Society 9-10 i'ruit Committee S. L. Davenport 11 - 12 building Committee H. L. Borggaard 12 "■■Tibition Committee P. w. Blgelow 13 larden Awards E. Hansen 14 rarden Tours M. A. Erskine 14 lospitality M. J. Longstreet 15 Personnel Committee H. T. Pierpont, Jr. 15 Jcholarship R. w. Bemis 16 .ectures Mrs . R. 0. Gifford 16 Abrary E. w. Proctor 17 [embership 18 - 19 rudge of Flowers & Plants A. J. 0 'Mara 20 udge of Flower Arrangements R. V. Salo 21 udge of Wildflowers M. w. Lodding 21 udge of Vegetables R. A. Miller 22 udge of Fruit R. H. Thayer, M.D. 23 Ixecutive Director H. T. Pierpont, Jr. 24 1 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1971 RICHARD V. SALO ARNOLD BANNING PRESIDENT FREDERICK D. BROWN VICE-PRESIDENTS PALMER W. BIGELOW SECRETARY MRS. RICHARD 0. GIFFORD HONORARY SECRETARY & DIRECTOR EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT TREASURER JOHN F. REYNDERS LIBRARIAN & ASSISTANT SECRETARY MRS. FAYRE L. NASON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HARLAN T. PIERPONT, JR. 1971 Carroll Akeley John Auchmoody Edward Clifford Mrs. Ralph Cross Mr. John Curtis Donald Dalbeck, Sr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Miss Marjorie Inman Mrs. Wesley T. Leary Gustaf C. Nelson Paul Rogers Mrs. Stanley Sandberg TRUSTEES 1972 Richard Bemis Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. George Drawbridge Mrs. Irving Fraim Ernest Hansen Raymond Harold Robert G. Hess Arthur D. Keown Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mrs. George Longstreet Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Arthur O'Mara HONORARY TRUSTEES 1973 Mrs. Clarence Arms Herbert E. Berg Albert A. Gordon, III Mrs. Frank L. Harrington Mrs. Roger N. Heald Lewis Hodgkinson Edmund V. Mezitt S. James Mistark Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen George H. Pride Duane T. Sargisson Mrs. Clairmont B. Standish Mrs. Myron F. Converse Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Richard A. Flagg Howard L. Borggaard Dr. Robert S. Illingworth Mrs. William W. Taft Leslie E. Winter George J. Moore, Sr. JUDGES FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS WILD FLOWERS PLANTS & FLOWERS FRUIT VEGETABLES ASSOCIATE JUDGE Mrs. Webster K. Ramsey Mrs. Majorie W. Lodding Lewis A. Hodgkinson Rockwood Thayer Alden Miller Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Clairmont Standish Edwin W. Proctor, Chr. Mrs. Stanley Sandberg NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mrs. Roger N. Heald LIBRARY COMMITTEE Mrs. Fayre Nason, Ex Off. Everett Hutchins Arthur D. Keown Mrs. E. A. Denny Miss Majorie Inman 2 Palmer W. Bigelow, Chr. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Duane T. Sargisson Mrs. Allen Estabrook Carroll M. Abbott, Chr. Waldren P. Lojko SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mrs. Clairmont Standish Mrs. Lewis R. Brotherton Mrs. Richard W. Mirick Mrs. Richard 0. Gifford Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr., Chr. Mrs. Marjorie Lodding LECTURE COMMITTEE Mrs. Roger N. Heald Paul Rogers Mrs. J. Edmond Harris Mrs. Gordon Butler EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD & FRUIT COMMITTEE S. Lothrop Davenport, Chr. Arthur D. Keown S. James Mistark Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Arthur J. O'Mara. Chr. FINANCE COMMITTEE Robert G. Hess John Curtis Howard L. Borggaard, Chr. BUILDING COMMITTEE Paul Rogers Mrs. Robert C. Milton Ernest Hansen Donald H. Dalbeck, Sr., Chr. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE S. James Mistark Arthur J. O'Mara John E. Auchmoody Mrs. H. W. Hurlburt Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen, Chr. Mrs. Robert C. Jarvis PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert Milton Blaise Drayton Walter Hopkins Mrs. Paul Fechheimer Mrs. Geo. Longstreet, Chr. Miss Isabel Arms Mrs. Jack M. Bellew Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Mrs. John C. Ewer Mrs. Charles R. Fay Mrs. Martin McDonough Mrs. J. Wondolowski Mrs. C. Standish Roger Langley Mrs. Robert Milton Gustaf Nelson S. Lothrop Davenport HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Paul R. Fechheimer Mrs. Albert Gordon, III Mrs. J. Edmond Harris Mrs. Humphrey Hosmer Mrs. H. W. Hurlburt, Jr. EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Paul Rogers, Chr. Merritt Cutting James McLain Thomas Simone Arthur Turnbull Mrs. K.G.A. Andersson Richard Monette John Reynders Mrs. Roger A. Pauquet Mrs. C. R. Petersen Mrs. H. Ladd Plumley Mrs. C. J. Spaulding Mrs. Robert P. Wile Richard Semis Richard Salo Mrs. Paul Schlaikjer Mrs. Clarence Chase Edward Sauer Mrs. Samuel Howie Mrs. Jack Bellew Mrs. Clairmont Standish, Chr. Robert Smiley Michael O'Mara YOUTH COMMITTEE Richard Bemis S. Lothrop Davenport Mary Calkins Debbie Hill Mrs. Louis Prunier Mrs. Arthur Schrader Mrs. Curtis Clark, Chr. GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Linwood Erskine, Jr. Ernest Hansen GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Bernard Knowlton, Chr. Mrs. John Carmody 3 PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society Again, we have had a successful year, both the large shows and the smaller shows have been excellent, there was good attendance at all of them. Thanks to the generosity of many of our members we are in sound financial condition. The building, except for the doors at the parking space, is in excellent shape and the doors are to be re- placed soon. The group of children that made box gardens were most enthusiastic and they took good care of their plants. The project was success- ful enough to encourage us to broaden the work and we plan to take in more areas next year and go into some of the more depressed sections . Over one hundred awards were given out to the children who had flower and vegetable gardens. A most enthusiastic group of all sizes, and ages from six to nineteen. These children are our future horticulturists and we should give them every consideration and encouragement. Last year when I suggested the society could use more medals and awards to be given at the shows and to deserving horticulturists there was an immediate and gratifying response. The new awards are: Armand A. Benoit - Silver Bowl for Lilies S. Lothrop Davenport Medal - For exhibition of Apples Gerald Pales Memorial Fund - Which could be used for Gladioli and Tomatoes Frank L. Harrington Medal - Garden Display at the Fall Show Elouise S. Knight Memorial Fund - For children William T. Merrifield Medal - Exhibition of outstanding merit and interest George B. Slater Medal - For a distinguished Exhibit Paul Whitin Medal - For education The Thayer Fund - To encourage young people Combining the Chrysanthemum and Harvest Shows seems to have been a good move. The exhibit of gardens could not have been better they were of fine quality and design. The vegetable display was up to its usual standard but we miss some of our older exhibitors of vegetables and would welcome new and younger ones. Fruit however suffered as the show comes at the end of the appl picking time. We are looking forward to a larger exhibition next year. Many visitors have admired the excellence of our building, the excellence of exhibitions, the fine library and most important the enthusiasm of our members. We have a strong and vigorous society - it is the responsibility of the officers, the Trustees and the membership to keep it so. Frederick D. Brown, President 4 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ,4r. President and members of the iVorcester County Horticultural Society irhe Finance Committee held periodic meetings throughout the year littended by Mr. Hess, Mr. O'Mara, Mr. Reynders, Mr. Plerpont and ;4rs . Hurlburt . The accounts were reviewed and the funds of the Society llscussed. The $20,000.00 Treasury Bill came due In November and Mr. Plerpont was authorized to deposit $10,000.00 In a special notice •iccount at People's Mechanics Savings Bank and the other $10,000.00 jin the Society's Trust Fund at Mechanics National Bank to be In- vested at such time as deemed appropriate by the bank. The committee discussed taking part of Mr. Herron's retlre- |ient fund which was on special notice savings account and putting 'It Into the Trust Fund. This was voted down however, as It was ^elt more prudent to keep the retirement fund In the savings bank, '[•herefore, this fund will be left In a Special Notice account at ;he Worcester Five Cent Savings Bank. Dorothy C. Hurlburt, Chairman Finance Committee Schedule 1 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS === FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 197 0 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CURRENT FUND BALANCE, December 1, I969 $3.-^51.54 OPERATING INCOME Rent - Front Street Real Estate $39,999.96 Rent - Horticultural Hall 477.00 Spring Show Admissions 5,571.00 Membership Fees 2,595.00 Restricted Fund Income 816.67 Other Income 563 .95 Total OPERATING INCOME 50,023.58 ADD - Interest and Dividends earned on Investments 3,629 .26 Total INCOME 53,652.84 Total 57,104.38 DEDUCT - DISBURSEMENTS Operating Expenses from Schedule 2 56,984.14 Other Disbursements; Transfer of funds to Investments to offset future depreciation of real property 5,000.00 Interest and Dividends reinvested in the Investment account and service charges 2,661.86 U.S. Treasury bond interest re-invested in Society Funds 967 .40 Total DISBURSEMENTS 65,6l3.40 EXCESS OF DISBURSEMENTS OVER INCOME before special) solicitation) ($8,509.02) CONTRIBUTIONS from Special Solicitation 10,123.50 CURRENT FUND OPERATING BALANCE, November 30, 1970 to SCHEDULE 3 $l,6l4.48 6 OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1970 Salaries Social Security Taxes Retirement Fund Contribution Light, Heat and Water Building Repairs and Maintenance Appropriations toward New Roof Premiums Awarded (l) Exhibition Expense and Premium Book Children's Gardens Experimental Orchard (net) Schedule 2 $26,723.30 854.59 500.00 3,792.16 2,716.69 1,000.00 8,779.83 4,824.12 736.50 49.27 Library jGarden Committee and Lectures Publicity and Public Relations Insurance Office Supplies and Telephone j Annual Report and Other Printing ! Postage Scholarships Non-Budgeted Items TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO SCHEDULE 1 1,225.96 418.26 300.99 1,082.25 1,367.33 1,254.68 484.19 600.00 274.02 $56,984.14 (1) For information purposes only, the State Department of Agriculture has made awards totaling $5,346.00 to our exhibitors in addition to those made by this Society. STATEMENT OF CONDITION NOVEMBER 30, 1970 Schedule 3 ASSETS NET CURRENT ASSETS CASH HAND and in Bank DEDUCT - Employee Taxes Deferred contributions Net Current Fund Assets INVESTT4ENTS $4,071.11 (456.63: (2,000.00; $1,614.48 Mechanics National Bank Trust Dept. Common Stocks (at Cost 10/9/70) 123,765.12 (Market Value (II/2/70) $125,753.) Retirement Fund (In Savings Account) 7,758.34 Society Funds (In Saving and Checking Accts )26,234 . 36 Total Investment Fund Assets 157,757.82 RESTRICTED FUNDS Principal Amount (in Savings Bank) Accumulated Interest (in Savings Bank) Landscape Gardeners Scholarship Fund (in Savings Bank) Total Restricted Fund Assets PLANT ASSETS 16,300.00 4,684.98 1,031.00 Real Estate Equipment Total Plant Assets 508,467.00 26,171.16 TOTAL ASSETS 22,015.98 534,638.16 $716,026.44 RESERVES AND SURPLUS CURRENT FUND OPERATING SURPLUS from Schedule 1 RESERVE FOR INVESTMENTS RESERVE FOR RESTRICTED FUNDS RESERVE FOR PLANT ASSETS TOTAL RESERATES AND SURPLUS $1,614.48 157,757.82 22,015.98 534,638.16 $716,026.44 Respectfully submitted, John F. Reynders, Treasurer 8 Contributions to the Society of money or property have been received during 1970 from the following members and friends and are deeply appreciated . A. Alden, George I. Trust Fund Arms, Mrs. Clarence S. Arms, Isabel K. • Auchmoody, John E. I ^• jBeals, Mr. Philip C. ■ Benoit, Armand A. .Booth, Mrs. Howard M. , Borgatti, Anthony A., Jr. Borger, Mrs. Henry C. 'Bright, Mrs. William E. , Jr. 'Brown, Dr. Chester W. 'Bucinskas, Mrs. Vincent i Buckingham, Mrs. H. Paul j Buckley, Mrs. John Z. IBurguet, Mrs. Jacques J. Byram, Mr. Joseph G. C. Carmody, Mrs. John T. B. i Clifford, Edward L. ' Coe, Mrs. Jefferson W. Coghlin, John W. I Colton, James H. Cowan, Mrs. Fairman C. Cristy, Edna V. Crocker, Mrs. Douglas Crowell, Mrs. Sumner F. j Curtis, John W. ' Cushman, Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Daniels, Mrs. F. Harold Davis, Mrs. Harry R. Dewey, Mrs. Charles N. Dickerman, Stuart B. Duffy, Mrs. Ralph E. E. Easterbrook, Mr. Ralph Ellsworth Fund, The R. & W. Erskine, Linwood M. , Jr. F. Pales, Mrs. Gerald Pechheimer, Mrs. Paul R. Fletcher, Mrs. Paris Freeman, Mrs. Julian Puller Foundation, G. & S. G. Gow, Mrs. Ralph F. H. Haburay, Joseph K. Harney, Marion Harold, Mr. & Mrs. Raymong Harrington, Frank C. Harrington, Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Heald, Mrs. Richard Heald, Miss Sally Hess, Mrs. Robert G. Higgins, Mrs. John W. Higgins, Mr. & Mrs. Milton P. Hodgkinson, Lewis A. Howard, Arthur P. Hurlburt, H. Waite Hutchins, Everett J. Jeppson, Mr. & Mrs. John Jeppson Memorial Fund Jeppson, Mrs. George N. Johnson, Mrs. Alden P. K. Keith, Mrs. Joseph L., Ill Knight, Harold N. Knight, Kenneth Knowlton, Bernard N. Knowlton, Mrs. Elliott B. L. Langley, Roger F. Lane, Mrs. Richard S. Lewis, Mrs. Sylvia K. Lincoln, Daniel W. Ljungberg, Mrs. David G. Llewellyn, Mrs. A. B. Lodding, Mrs. Marjorie Longstreet, Mrs. George H. Lowell, Mrs. James B. M. Manchester, Mrs. Emily Manks, Dorothy S. Massey, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Means, Dr. & Mrs. Blanchard W. Milton, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Mitchell, Mr. & Mrs. John F. Molder, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Moore, Mr. Robert Edwin Moreau, Miss Elsie G. Morgan - Worcester Morgan, Mr. & Mrs. Paul S. Morgan, Mrs. Phillip M. Morgan, Mrs. Weld 9 N. Najarian, Arsen Na jar Ian Insurance Agency 0. Olson, Mrs. Stanley H. O'Mara, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur P. Page, Don Parker, Miss Katherine V. Percival, Mrs. Donald Pierpont, Mr. Harlan T., Jr. Plumley, Mr. & Mrs. H. Ladd Prouty, Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Reynders, John F. Rice, Mrs. Albert Rudnickas, Mrs. Frances S. Sanders, Mrs. Robert G. Semple, Robert B. Sherman, Margaret E., Trust S. (Continued) Stapor, Mr. Peter S. Stearns, Dorothy A. Stoddard Charitable Trust Stoddard, Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. T. Taft, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence W. Taylor, Harrison G. , Jr. Thayer, Dr. Rockwood Thies, Prof. Wilbur H. W. Warren, Miss Elizabeth Wells, Mr. & Mrs. Durbin H. Wells, Mrs. George B. Wells, Mrs. Roy A. White, George Avery, Jr. Whitehead, Ernest P. Williams, Gertrude E. Wondolowski, Mrs. Joseph P. Wooten, Mrs. Benjamin C. Worcester County 4-H Advisory Counc Worcester Federal Savings & L. Assq 10 REPORT OF THE FRUIT COMMITTEE ^r. President and members of the //orcester County Horticultural Society The Apple Scion Program was continued this year with an unusual large lumber of orders from Maine. We received 120 orders for a total of Dver 1,500 scions. There were 12 varieties in heavy demand. The three 'nost requested were Spitzenburg, Yellow Newtown and Red Astrachan. j The most interesting order received was from Portland, Oregon for 1:50 varieties to grow trees for the Oregon Historical Society Pioneer 'Preservation Orchard being established at Portland, like our project at Sturbridge Village. We shipped to them some of the same varieties, ,Golden Russet, Baldwin, Red Astrachan, that Henderson Lewelling, in l847, took by oxcart from Salem, Iowa to Oregon, which was the jbeginning of the fruit industry of the Northwest. ' The Sturbridge Village Preservation Orchard Project is progressing. The land has been cleared, about 4 acres and we expect it will be in good condition to set the first trees in the Spring of 1972. This Spring we supplied Sturbridge Village 30 one year trees of the old varieties to set in the Salem Towne Orchard, also about 50 seedling apple trees for the cider orchard. This Fall, Mr. Mistark budded the jroot stock in Grafton and at Sturbridge so that we might have two |trees of each variety. We also arranged with J. E. Miller Nurseries ,of Canandaigua, New York to grow for us 36 varieties, two trees of each from bud stock we sent to them. Expect these trees will be ready to ^set at Sturbridge in Spring of 1973. The balance of trees at Mr. Mistarks, 12-2 year, 19-1 year and 25 trees budded this Fall, were moved to the nursery at Sturbridge Village this F^ll, where they will be grown until they are planted in the orchard. On August 1st the Fruit Committee met with the Poulins and arranged for the Orchard Meeting on September 24. It was agreed that the Society could have scions from the old apples varieties as long as they are available at a price of about 10 cents each after our lease 'is terminated in March 1972. It was also agreed that a limited amount of fruit could "be sold this Fall. , The Orchard Meeting was well attended on Thursday, September 24. ; After a trip through the orchards, all gathered at the sales building for refreshments, where plenty of cider, doughnuts, apples and grapes were available. I This Fall we continued our program of supplying bud-sticks for Pall budding. There was, of most varieties, a good crop of high quality fruit. As per arrangement with Mr. Poulin, we shipped 70 - 24 apple cartons, besides what was sold at the farm. Quite a few bushels were also used 'for exhibits. The first exhibit of 15 varieties was at Sturbridge Village on Friendship Day, September I8, 1970. The next exhibit, September 26, was at the Oregon Historical Society at Portland, Oregon in co-operation with the Pioneer Preservation Orchard of Oregon. In October, at the request of the Bryant Park Flower Show in New York City, Mr. Pierpont staged an excellent exhibit of 35 varieties, which was very well received. Next came our Grand Harvest Festival, October 23 to 26, with an exhibit of 40 varieties. 11 REPORT OF THE FRUIT COMMITTEE (Continued ) In November, we co-operated with the Worcester Federal Savings and Loan Association and supplied about 30 varieties for their 10 day Apple Festival exhibit, which created considerable interest in old apple varieties. We have also supplied 25 varieties of apples to Station W.H.I.O, of Dayton, Ohio to be used in some of their programs. Thus closes a most interesting and busy year. S. Lothrop Davenport, Chairman Fruit Committee REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The damaged areas in the Main Hall ceiling have been repaired and the entire ceiling painted now that we know the roof repair is water- tight. A thermostat has been Installed in the Library which we believe will reduce the heating costs. Holes in the parking lot have been repaired. Windows on the east side of the downstairs lecture room have had aluminum shades installed as have the two north windows in the Main Hall. A new mat has been put in the Library at the entrance door. All the walls of downstairs exhibition area have been painted as have the stairs leading to the parking lot. The garage doors and outside trim have been painted. An overhead door has been ordered to replace the double doors on the first floor that were in such a dilapidated condition. The Building Committee is pleased to report that it has kept wel within its budget for the year. The following is a list of projects for the future: A. The garage doors have been repaired and for the first time in several years, move easily. B. The curtain that is used to darken the Main Hall skylight must be repaired, otherwise replaced. C. The walls of the front foyer and stairwells must be washed and possibly painted. The ceilings in the basement need painting. D. The outside of the Chestnut Street door should be brightened. E. Yellow divider lines should be painted in parking lot. F. Vinyl seats in auditorium need replacing. G. We have another year of paid maintenance of our beautiful garden any individual or group wishing to assume the continuation of thii project will be warmly welcomed. Howard L. Borggaard, Chairman Building Committee 12 REPORT OF EXHIBITION COMMITTEE :1970 has produced more attendance and interest in our exhibits than 'before. No small credit belongs to our executive director for his efforts in promoting these shows and obtaining new exhibitors. We do plan to broaden the scope of our summer shows to attract not only more attendance,, but more participation from our members. We feel getting more members actively involved is necessary for the healthy growth of the Society. One feature I am particularly excited about is a hanging basket '.exhibit where anyone who has grown a hanging plant may display and compete. These will be displayed suspended under a rustic arbor. Some of you might start thinking of this now. Our summer shows will all be held during the week because of the difficulty attracting people on Saturday (except the Hemerocallis and Iris shows). Sundays we have left open for families to be to- gether . We have added one day to the Spring Show which will give children in supervised groups an additional opportunity to see the shoWj and result in less crowding. The Lily Show has been changed to Lily and Delphinium Show. You delphinium buffs fatten" up some choice blooms for us now. We are planning one fall show again and have a subcommittee trying to firm up a date that will be agreeable to all and enable jour fruit and vegetable people to participate fully. We were all of jthe opinion we can have a much stronger fall show by concentrating !our promotion and efforts toward one. [ We will charge admission to our fall show to give us money to I promote it with. The general feeling was that a nominal charge would ;not hurt attendance and perhaps even add prestige to the show^ jre: some people have a tendency to suspect the quality of something I that's free. (At later meeting voted not to charge.) I Regarding handling of prize money for the multitudinous I categories in our various shows^ this will be our policy - to award money prizes for exhibits of merit within categories, but not award money to anything merely because money is allotted. Our overall aim is to continually improve the exhibits and obtain more participation from more members. We unanimously elected Paul Rogers to be your chairman for the coming year and feel you are in good hands. Palmer W. Bigelow, Chairman Exhibition Committee 13 REPORT OF GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Garden Awards program was started In 1964 (by Mrs. R.G. Hess). Since then 228 awards have been made to owners of large and small gardens, to Industry, municipalities, churches and various types of business. It is an award for a garden or gardens well planned and preferably cared for by the owner. It can be any size and In any location. The committee photographs all gardens in color during the growlni season. In November, the committee views all slides on a screen and selects the winning gardens. The committee was very active this year making many field trips to view gardens and over 140 photographs were taken. From this group we selected 26 for awards from various categories. Plans are being made for a formal award presentation ceremony here sometime in January. Come and help us congratulate the winners and see the slides of this years prize winning gardens. The committee is very gratlful to President Brown and Executive Director, Mr. Pierpont, for all their assistance with this program. Ernest Hansen, Chairman Garden Award Committee REPORT OF GARDEN TOURS Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society With the coming of Spring, three tours to nearby garden spots were planned and enjoyed by many. Because of its loveliness, a repeat visit, requested by many, took us to the lovely home of Dr. & Mrs. Blanchard Means in Brookflel It was a perfect Spring day, warm and sunny. After watching the Morg horses, we picnicked among fields of Daffodils. Members brought the! own lunches but coffee and dessert were served by our host. This year, all trips were by air-conditioned bus, comfortable, safe and congenial. On our second trip we went early in June to the Heritage Plantation at Sandwich on the Cape. This museum Includes 76 acres of gorgeous Rhododendrons collected by Charles 0. Dexter, textile manufacturer and horticulturist. July first, we went west to visit Naumkeag, one of Americas gran estates in Stockbridge. Following a pleasant morning here we were th guests of the Berkshire Garden Center for luncheon. An afternoon trl through the Mission House made this day complete. Your committee is busy planning for 1971. If any of you have suggestions, we'd like to hear from you. Margaret A. Ersklne, Chairman Garden Tours Committee 14 REPORT OF HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the ^Worcester County Horticultural Society ■The first function of this committee was on January 13 after the .garden awards, when about 4o guests came into the library for tea. I April 7, Mr. Davenport's portrait was unveiled in the library after which we served tea and coffee to about 75. Then came the Spring Flower Show on March 6, 7, 8, & 9. Mrs. C. Jerry Spaulding did an admirable job in getting hostesses to cover imorning, noon, and night for the full four days of the exhibition. For this we are all most appreciative. During the summer, a member of this committee was responsible for providing hostesses for each day of the monthly shows. Our glamour party of the year was given for members and invited guests who came from far and near to the preview of the Grand jHarvest Festival on October 23, from 4 - 6 in the afternoon. ' In spite of the rain, about 100 people enjoyed our hospitality in the warm glow of the library where the candlelight shon on the 'potables and silver. It all combined to create a friendly happening, and would perhaps indicate that this is a good way to end the shows I of the year. I want to thank Mr. Brown, Mr. Pierpont, Mrs. Nason, Mr. Herron, the entire Hospitality Committee and the many others for their en- ■ couragement and co-operation in helping to make this a rewarding j year for your chairman. ! Marguerite J. Longstreet, Chairman Hospitality Committee REPORT OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the j Worcester County Horticultural Society ! Chairman Goss having a conflict this morning has asked me to report. This committee at its meeting on July 23, 1970reviewed compensation of employees. In view of rapidly rising cost of medical care, it was voted that this society would join the Farm Bureau and pay a portion of , the Master Medical plan coverage for Mrs. Nason and Mr. Herron. i Harlan T. Pierpont, Jr. Executive Director i REPORT OF SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society The members of the 1970 Scholarship Committee included Mrs. Evangelln Standish, Mrs. Emily Drawbridge, Mr. Carroll Abbott, Mr. Edwin W. ' Proctor, Mr. Waldren Lojko with Mr. Richard Bemis serving as Chairman Our main activity of the year, aside from awarding scholarships, was a money making program initiated by Mrs. John Carmodv. It con- sisted of a colored film called Wildlife Adventure shown in late December. Many children on Christmas vacation enjoyed this fine program. Proceeds of approximately $70.00 were added to the Scholar- ship Fund. The committee worked to get as many applicants as possible via many areas. However, the total number of applicants was a little disappointing. Out of the group we selected three applicants. Miss Martha Hill of W. Brookfield to Springfield College -$350. C (Miss Hill was Rose Queen for the Society) Mr. John Rich of Northboro to Colorado State College - $150.00 Mr. Jeffrey Chapman of Bolton to the University of Mass. - $100. More funds are being made available and we welcome all donations to this fund for the future. More publicity is going to be necessary to promote and get all available candidates. Richard W. Bemis, Chairman Scholarship Committee REPORT OF LECTURE COMMITTEE Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society There have been two meetings of the lecture committee plus consultat:in with the Director and the President. The first lecture of the seasoi was held on November 12, with rather poor attendance. There will be four more lectures in the remainder of the season. It would be of great help in the future if members would make known to the committee the kind of lectures and subjects which would be of interest to them. We do need to stimulate attendance. Mrs. Richard 0. Gifford, Chaiman Lecture Committee 16 REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE t^. President and members of the :|pcester County Horticultural Society ^lere are many facets to the general structure of a Horticultural oclety, and one of them, an important one, is the library which oncerns itself with all aspects of the growing world. We hear much f ecology these days, the relation of man to his environment, and a ood library, in every way possible, should play a part in such a elationship. Your Library Committee has had such a goal in mind. We have et regularly twice a month except in summer. We have kept in touch 1th new books published. We have received gifts from many friends nd members of the society. During the year a total of 85 volumes ere added to our collection, of that 25 received as gifts from the ollowing : Mr. Armand Benoit Mr. Frederick D. Brown Mrs. Myron F. Converse Mr. Stearns L, Davenport Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Worcester Art Museum Mrs. Robert G. Hess Mrs. Chester Heywood Mr. & Mrs. H. T. Pierpont, Jr, Mr. Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Gregory Wells, Jr. In an effort to preserve our present valuable editions, we have reated all leather bound books, new and old, with a solution specially prepared for such a purpose. I One of our members, Everett Hutchins has dedicated his energy, dme and knowledge to the collating of information and colored illustrations of the many, many Iris, a very valuable contribution !o the treasures in our library. Various members of the Library 'ommittee, especially Mrs. Stanley Sandberg, have assisted him in this orthy project. A library exists for both information and educational purposes, 'e wish to make available to both adults and youth all possible lOurces to further that end. We wish to keep in touch with garden jlubs and schools and all those interested in the wonderful resources f the horticultural world. As a library committee it is our duty and pleasure to make our ibrary both a store house of knowledge and an active instrument in Isseminating that knowledge. Edwin W. Proctor, Chairman Library Committee 17 MEMBERSHIP - 1970 During 1970, 77 members Joined our society, 72 Annual and 6 Life. We- have lost by death 30, and 45 failed to renew. The present membershl is 963. Following are listed new members in 1970: Annual Mr. & Mrs . Mollis E. Alden Mr. & Mrs . Albert G. Anderson, Jr. Dr. & Mrs . Chester W. Brown Mr. & Mrs . Harry G. Brustlin Mr. & Mrs . Charles E. Butler Mr. & Mrs . Charles F. Cecil Mr. & Mrs . Joseph Donohue Dr. & Mrs . Frank Eich Mr. & Mrs . Richard E. Fogg Mr. & Mrs . 0. Vincent Gustafson Dr. & Mrs . Weston Hare Mr. & Mrs . Norman narrower Mr. & Mrs . William B. Jennison Mr. & Mrs . Calvin A. Marshall Mr. & Mrs . David S. Milton Mr. & Mrs . Thomas R. Mountain Mr. & Mrs . Paul R. O'Connell Miss Ruth M. & Doris M. Roberts Mr. & Mrs . Stephen Smith Mr. & Mrs . Peter J. Stolk Mr. & Mrs . Allan B. Sylvester Mrs. Phillip N. Astion Miss Isabelle M. Bain Mrs. Henry C. Borger Mrs. Oliver S. Chute Mrs. Morris Cohen Mrs. Douglas Crocker Mrs. Francis H. Dewey, III Mr. William A. Downes Mrs. Ambrose P. Errickson Mr. Rudy Favretti Mrs. Dorothy Foote Mrs. Theodore Fowler Mrs. David F. Greeno Mrs. Raymond Grenier Mr. Harold V. Gustafson Mrs. Maybelle F. Harrington Mrs. J. Edmond Harris Mrs. Richard H. Harris Hudson Garden Club Mrs. Ann A. Johnson Mrs. Russell Johnson Dr. Augusta H. Kressler Mr. Anthony Kruckus Miss Linda Lapierre Mr. Edward Maher Mrs. George E. McCabe Mr. Russell D. Meduski Mrs. Joseph M. Naliwajk Mr. Paul C. Nason Miss Dorothy G. Neal Mrs. Lawrence I. Newton Miss Louise C. Ordway Mrs. Harold Osterberg , Alson C. Patton Don R. Percival M. Joseph Pleasure John T. Ramps i Webster K. Ramsey Daniel B. Richardson , Ernest Ritter Emerson Robarge Miss Marion Ross Miss Harriet E. Sarty Mr. Victor W. Sawicki Mr. Howard Senter Shrewsbury Garden Club Mr. Clarence W. Taft Miss Linda Vassar Mrs. Edwin T. Weiss, Jr. Mrs. Frances C. Whitney Mrs. Robert Wile Mrs Mrs Mr. Mrs Mrs Mrs Mrs Mr. Life Harry G. Christenson Mrs. F. Harold Daniels Ellsworth S. Ford (Given by the Society) Mrs. George Endicott * Miss Sally Heald Mr. George Longstreet Mrs. G. Kennard Wakefield 18 MEMBERSHIP ( uonrinuea ) ae following members have passed away since our Annual Meeting of 19^9 ra Armstrong enezer R. Beauchop ;"lvln Bowker 's. John Bridgeman j. Harold Brigham on J. Croteau s. Herbert Einory nry J. Greene 111am Greene s. Elsie Hitchings drew B. Holstrom hn Hughes rold B. Hunt s. George H. Isley Lawrence Keeler Roger Kinnicutt s. Josiah Lasell s. John Lochhead Lisle R. Marston ntworth Massie s. William Mitchell orge Novia Joseph Rochette, 'j-nneth Stanton .bert Stubblebine Is. Willard Swift Is. William Taft I ss Olive Tolman Is. Eugene Trainor Is. Arthur J. Young Sr. Sterling Worcester Pax ton Auburn Worcester Worcester Worcester Florida Grafton Spencer Worcester Worcester Holden Worcester Whitinsville Worcester Whitinsville Florida Shrewsbury Wrentham Worcester W. Boylston Worcester Worcester Worcester W. Falmouth Oxford Worcester Worcester Worcester 19 Mr. Presiie— a-: ^ : ers cf "he ¥orj5STer Tcun-v >{: it! cultural Scciety The sl-.Crt's cf the Worcester Courity Horticultural Society continue to J cf fine quality and d-oring the year received many favorable comments fr:t: representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Visiting j'udges were also impressed with the shows as were members i and visitors frcn Worcester County. ^ at the exhibitors were more inter- viewers with less emphasis on quantity. :-r-.e cf the principle cbj'ectives of the flower shows is to displ. flcwers and plants cf good horticulture and to acquaint the public rt"ith the best varieties and recent Introductions. This year there were more "flcvrers of the year" and "new Introductions" displayed at the sh:ws than hai previously been entered. Visitors are especially interested in the new varieties. The s-jtzier shews this year were somewhat smaller; but^ with the rearrangement cf the display tables in the main hall, each show was I ta>e this opporturJ.ty to congratulate Vjp, Paul Rogers for his effcrts in presenting several interesting and educational displays fcr the Society during the year. Visitors find these displays most enlightening and interesting. Tr.e first cf the children's shows was small; however, the seco™ shew was larger vrith many more entries and greater variety of flower^ and vegetables. There were several educational exhibits by the :-hiliren which iniicates an increased interest in the growth and de- e in obtaining qualified judges who fields to assist in Judging the ank those judges who willingly gave thai r the Society. Arth-ur J._0'Mara Judge of riant s and Flovrers 20 I. President and members of the ircester County Horticultural Society :;jle Arrangements continue to be one of the main attractions of the Dwer shows. Visitors view them with Interest to learn how the satlve arrangements may be used as guides for special-occasion titles their homes . The choosing of a specific theme for the table settings for each pw encourages exhibitors to produce many artistic and original ideas. 5 interpretation of the theme by the exhibitors gives a basis which helpful in Judging and comparing the tables. This year there were scheduled calls for children's tables. 2re was much interest in this area, and I believe this will ce a orce of many future exhibitors. Girls' Trade High School has been 7j co-operative in promoting this project. The educational benefits rtved from participation in the project is a valuable asset to the idents in appreciating horticulture and in learning proper table Iquette. Mrs. Katherine Brotherton should be commended for her pfort in helping these students and arousing enthusiasm in these jung exhibitors who arranged the lovely tables . Flower Arrangements were called for in each show; however , The Iterest in this category was not as great as in past years. It is t hope that more emphasis might be placed on encouraging exhibitors ■5 enter this call so that the artistic arrangements may cffer an- Gher area of Interest for the visiters. Richard V. Salo Judge of Flower Arrangements REPORT CF JUDGE OF /niTFlC/fEFS r. President and members cf the \rcester County Horticultural Society Ms year the wlldf lower exhibits were about the same as usual - no .crease in the number of exhibitors which we sorely need. The two children's shows always have a very large n-jmcer of hlbltors both in the call for vases and the arrangements. Perhaps should consider trying to involve these younger exhibitors in all LT shows . Marj'orie W. Loddir^ Judge of Wlldf lowers 21 REPORT OF JUDGE OF VEGETABLES Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society In 1970, I judged all the shows listing a vegetable Judge except the first one. I errored and did not note the date In sufficient time. Judging a series of exhibits rather than just an occasional one as ! had done In the past gave me a chance to evaluate exhibitors over tl entire season. It became apparent that we have some excellent vegetable growing hobbyists. Mr, & Mrs. Carl Holm contributed a great deal to the exhibits not only In quality but In quantity of support they lent the shows. Their entries set good standards for other exhibitors and probably raised the caliber of the vegetable classes one place. Without their entries, used as a standared In many cases, poorer quality entries would have been placed higher out of necessity. There were a number of classes not entered by any exhibitor. This was particularly true of the first and second shows. Classes were open In both children and adult schedules. More publicity about opportunities in all the shows and partlc larly in the earlier exhibits might be helpful in encouraging more participation. In this line, I plan to work through the Worcester County Farmer in publicizing the shows. This publication reaches 3,000 persons some of whom should be taking part. I would appreciate having the Secretary let me know when the show schedules are available and at that time encourage persons to obtain a copy and study the rules and classes. With a little pre- planning, persons not now entering competition could make a good showing . We apparently ran short of schedules for the Children's exhlbl Perhaps running more copies or a closer check of distribution would take care of the situation. The meals provided for the Judges were excellent. Fellowship these dinners indicated a group of Interested persons had gathered. Vegetable entries were well marked and arranged for Judging. R. Alden Miller Judge of Vegetables 22 REPORT OF JUDGE OF FRUIT .'. President and members of the )rcester County Horticultural Society iring the year 1970, there was no appreciable change In the number ' entries In the Fruit department. The high quality of the majority of exhibits has been maintained. Hlgh-llghtlng their respective shows were Strawberries, Rasp- ?rrles. Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches, Grapes, Apples, Pears, ilnce and Nuts. We are accustomed to such wonderful blueberries and this year iS no exception, with both cultivated and wild varieties. Probably ie best year In ten for the wild ones. There again both cultivated and wild blackberries were notable id the entry well patronized. Grape exhibits were excellent. The Harvest Show brought out the best In fruits. The display f nuts Indigenous to New England would be difficult to duplicate 1 any show. "Old Fashioned Apples" put on by our Society was a show in it- elf and is fast becoming one of the horticultural wonders of its Ime. It was at this show the S. Lothrop Davenport Award was Innovated nd it was indeed my pleasure to allow Mr. Davenport the opportunity f presenting his medal for the first time. The winning plate of red ellclous apples was raised by Mrs. K.G.A. Andersson. * My thanks to Mr. Davenport and Mr. O'Mara for their assistance n judging. I Rockwood H. Thayer, M.D. I Judge of Fruit 23 REPORT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. President and members of the Worcester County Horticultural Society 1970 has been a good year for the Society. From the reports you've heard I think you'll agree this has been an active and busy year wit!; excellent exhibitions, and increased youth activity such as our i window-box garden contest for city dwellers. This has been a year of reaching out and letting more people know our doors are open and they are welcome. Co-operating with oth civic groups, we are working to make Worcester a better city through efforts at beautif ication - spring clean up - serving as collection center for hard pesticides and now cleaning up Lake Qyinsigamond . The portrait of Mr. Davenport, made possible by the contributio of many of you, pays honor to our good friend and faithful secretary for many years . The Preservation Orchard continues to become more famous around the country. We accepted an invitation to display many of the old apple varieties at the Bryant Park Flower Show held during October j New York and were proud to receive a blue ribbon and commendation. We are indeed fortunate to have such a great heritage as we do in this Society and this building - more involvement by more members could give us a big boost. What a fine opportunity we have to serve our friends and neighbors and make Worcester a better place to call home . Harlan T. Pierpont, Jr. Executive Director 24 Non-profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 116 Worcester, Mass SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS Offered by the Worcester County Horticultural Society The Massachusetts Department of Agn*iculture Co-operating Horticultural Building 30 Elm Street Worcester, Mass. For the year 1970 THE ATTENTION OF EXHIBITORS IS PARTICULARLY CALLED TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GENERAL AND SPECIAL TELEPHONE: 752-4274 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1970 PRESIDENT FREDERICK D. BROWN RICHARD V. SALO VICE-PRESIDENTS PALMER W. BIGELOW ARNOLD BANNING SECRETARY MRS. RICHARD O. GIFFORD lONORARY SECRETARY & DIRECTOR EXPE R I M E NT A U O R C H A R D S. LOTHROP DAVENPORT TREASURER JOHN F. REYNDERS LIBRARIAN & ASSISTANT SECRETARY MRS. FAYRE L. NASON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HARLAN T. PIERPONT. JR. 1970 Armand A. Benoit Anthony A, Borgatti, Jr. Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr. William W. Hodge Archibald J. Huey Mrs. H. Waite Hurlburt, Jr. Everett Hutchins Carl A. Ottoson Edwin W. Proctor Mrs. Clairmont Standish Mrs. Robert W. Stoddard Harrison G. Taylor, Jr. TRUSTEES 1971 Carroll Akeley John Auchmoody Edward Clifford Mrs. Ralph Cross Mr. John Curtis Donald Dalbeck, Sr. Linwood M. Erskine, Jr. Miss Marjorie Inman Mrs. Wesley T. Leary Gustaf C. Nelson Paul Rogers Mrs. Stanley Sandberg 1972 Richard Bemis Mrs. Katherine Brotherton Mrs. George Drawbridge Mrs. Irving Fraim Ernest Hansen Raymond Harold Robert G. Hess Arthur D. Keown Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mrs. George Longstreet Mrs. Robert Milton Mrs. Arthur O'Mara HONORARY Mrs. Myron F. Converse Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Richard A. Flagg TRUSTEES Dr. Robert S. Illingworth Mrs. William W. Taft Leslie E. Winter FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS: WILD FLOWERS: PLANTS & FLOWERS: FRUIT: VEGETABLES: ASSOCIATE JUDGE: Richard V. Salo Mrs. Marjorie W. Lodding Arthur J. O'Mara Rockwood Thayer Alden Miller Lewis A. Hodgkinson NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mrs. Marjorie Lodding, Chr. Mrs. Clairmont Standish Mrs. Roger N. Heald Edwin W. Proctor, Chr. Mrs. Stanley Sandberg LIBRARY COMMITTEE Everett Hutchins Mrs. Forrest C. Nason, Ex-Off. Mrs. E. Arthur Denny Marjorie Inman Mrs. Peter Morgan MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Palmer W. Bigelow Duane T. Sargisson, Chr. Richard W. Bemis, Chr. Edwin W. Proctor SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Carroll M. Abbott Waldren P. Lojko Mrs. Evangeline Standish Mrs. Emily Drawbridge Mrs. Richard O. Gifford, Chr. Mrs. Lewis Brotherton LECTURE COMMITTEE Mrs. Frank L. Harrington, Sr. Mrs. Marjorie Lodding Mrs. Roger N. Heald Paul Rogers EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD & FRUIT COMMITTEE Frank W. Poulin S. James Mistark S. Lothrop Davenport, Chr, Arthur D. Keown Mrs. H. W. Hurlburt, Jr. Chr. FINANCE COMMITTEE Arthur J. O'Mara Robert G. Hess Herbert E. Berg BUILDING COMMITTEE Howard L. Borggaard, Chr. Paul Rogers William R. Goss, Chr. Mrs. Myron F. Converse PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Ernest Hansen Donald H. Dalbeck, Sr. S. James Mistark Arthur J. O'Mara PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen, Chr. Mrs. Robert Milton John Burgoyne Blaise Drayton Walter Hopkins Mrs, Paul Fechheimer Miss Isabel Arms Mrs. Jack M. Bellew Mrs. Nathan T, Bascom Mrs. John J. Connor Mrs. James Cowan, Jr. Mrs. John C. Ewer HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mrs. Charles R. Fay Mrs. Paul R. Fechheimer Mrs. Albert Gordon, III Mrs. J. Edmond Harris Mrs. Humphrey Hosmer Mrs. Burrill N. Josephs Mrs. Herbert Layport Mrs. George Longstreet, Chr. Mrs. Roger A. Pauquet Mrs. C. Raymond Petersen Mrs. H. Ladd Plumley Mrs, C. Jerry Spaulding Mrs. Robert P. Wile Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr., Chr. Howard L. Borggaard Mrs. Lewis Brotherton Mrs. Wesley Leary S. James Mistark Mrs. Peter A. Nelson Mrs. Clarence Taft Paul Rogers EXHIBITION COMMITTEE Mrs. Martin McDonough Mrs. J. Wondolowski Mrs. C. Standish Roger Langley Mrs. Robert Milton Gustaf Nelson S. Lothrop Davenport Merritt Cutting James McLain Thomas Simone Arthur Turnbull Simon Gregory Mrs. K. G. A. Andersson Richard Monette Mrs. George Drawbridge, Chr. Mrs. Glenn T. McLain Jacqueline Bailey YOUTH COMMITTEE Mrs. Clairmont Standish Robert Smiley Michael O'Mara Richard Bemis S. Lothrop Davenport Mary Calkins GARDEN TOURS COMMITTEE Mrs. Linwood M. Erskine. Chr. Mrs. Curtis M. Clark GARDEN AWARDS COMMITTEE Ernest Hansen Joseph Haburay Bernard Knowlton Mrs. David Milton RULES MUST BE READ CAREFULLY GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Strict conformity to the Regulations and Rules will be ex- pected 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 nanned 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 va- riety under the same number. 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 re- versed and remain so until after premiums are awarded. 7. Competitors are expected to conform strictly to the condi- tions 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, Miniatures and Shrub Roses. 9. All articles for exhibition must be in the Hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock unless otherwise speci- fied. Otherwise they will be ruled out. Between 12:30 and 2 o'clock the Hall will be in exclusive charge of the Committee on Arrangements and Exhibitions. Open to the public from 2 to 8:00 o'clock, unless otherwise noted. 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. 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 5 11. After the articles are arranged, they will be under the ex- clusive 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 on a one-day show to be removed by the next day - unless that day falls on a Saturday or Holiday. 12. Where a certain number of 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 ren- ders such change desirable. 15. All articles offered for exhibition including baskets of mixed flowers, should be correctly named. Indefinite appelations such as 'Tippin", "Sweeting", "Greening", etc., will not be considered as names. Any person exhibiting the same variety of Fruit or Vege- table, 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 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 num- ber of blooms, clusters, sprays or spikes shown is not restricted ex- cept 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, Bas- kets, Standards or otherwise specified in the schedule. The Judge will consider the quality of the flowers rather than the quantity. 6 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 18. The Judges may subdivide classes if conditions warrant. 19. 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 respecting their Exhibits which is not distinctly specified in the schedule. 21. The decision of the Judges shall be final. 22. In Table Decorations, Collections and Displays of Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables, Vases and Baskets, where the number of Ex- hibits exceeds the number of premiums offered, the Judge may award prizes to any worthy Exhibits not receiving a premium. 23. All premiums that are not claimed within one year after the close of the official year will be forfeited to the Society. 24. 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. George J. Ball, Inc. and American Bulb Co. Catalogues to be used for Chrysanthemums by the Judges. 25. 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 manage- ment. 26. 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. 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 Ex- hibits, 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. Wild 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 Botanical Club showing flowers not to be exhibited. By vote of the Trustees, all entries must be made by Exhibitor to the Assistant Secre- tary and all cards made out by her or her assistants, except Single Spike Classes. Blank Tags are available in the office. Seedlings may be exhibited at any show and will receive appropriate recognition. 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 7 Definition of Terms Amateur: An amateur is defined as a grower raising plants or flowers for pleasure and not for sale and who does not usually enter into the regular scheduled classes. Clone (Clon): Group, variety or variation of plants propagated by asexual or vegetative parts. Such races may not "come true" from seed. The horticul- tural 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 produce seeds. Clone or clon is a horticultural rather than a taxono- mic term. Collection: An assemblage of a number of kinds or varieties of flowers, plants, fruits and/or vegetables in one exhibit, the specific 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 per- fection 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 vege- tables, 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 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 purposes: 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 horticultural 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, teHing 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. 8 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 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 10 " Perfection 10 Suitability 15 Condition 15 Distinction 15 Flower Arrangements — Design 20 points Color 10 " Suitability 20 Distinction 15 Originality 10 Condition 25 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 9 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 Fames 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 Unrestricted 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. 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. 10 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 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 Unrestricted 1967 - National Association of Gardeners - $1,000.00 Worcester Chapter 80% of income to be used for scholarships. 1968 - Cook - Davey Fund - $500.00 Income to be used for new varieties of Fruits or for the Scholarship Fund. 1970 - ElouiseS. Knight Memorial Fund - $1000.00 Income to be used to promote the interest of children in Horticulture, especially by means of Cash Awards for ex- hibits. ★ ★ ★ SPECIAL AWARDS 1969 - William T. Merrifield Award Bronze Medal "For an exhibit of outstanding merit or interest" at any of our regular scheduled exhibitions. 1970 - George B. Slater Award Silver Medal "For a distinguished exhibit" at any of our regular scheduled exhibitions. 1970 - Paul Whitin Award Bronze Medal — Awarded to an exhibit which, in the opin- ion of the Judges, has special educational merit. The Society suggests that other friends and members may wish to establish Funds to further interest and work in areas of their choosing. Any and all donations will be most useful, valu- able and deeply appreciated. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 11 SPRING EXHIBITION COMMITTEE: MR. PALMER W. BIGELOW, Chairman MR. PAUL ROGERS MRS. LINWOOD M. ERSKINE, Jr. Theme: ''SPRING'S THE THING" Opening: Friday, March 6 - 3 to 9 P.M. Saturday, March 7-9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Sunday, March 8 - 1 to 9 P.M. Monday, March 9-9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Please 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 11 A.M. Friday. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE TO 11 A.M. SPECIAL ART EXHIBITION - by Public School children of the first 6 grades. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted agricultural prize money not to exceed $1,800.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Rosettes for outstanding exhibits and two Bowls. One bowl will be awarded to the "Most Meritorious Exhibit", namely: that exhibit receiving the highest number of points in scoring by Judges. The other bowl will be awarded to the most outstanding Horticultural Display. GARDEN DISPLAYS: I - Exhibitors occupying stage approximately 400 square feet. No restrictions. $700.00 will be available. II - Exhibitors in center of Main Hall occupying approximately 400 square feet. No restrictions. $700.00 will be available. III - Exhibitors occupying approximately 350 square feet. No res- trictions. $600.00 will be available for each. IV - Exhibitions in West Hall approximately 350 square feet. $600.00 may be used for prizes. No restrictions. In case an exhibitor plans to do the whole hall with a larger ex- hibit of 500, 600 or 700 square feet for an increased premium, the plan should be presented for acceptance by the Exhibitions Committee at the time space is assigned. 12 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 Scale of points by which the above classes are to be judged. L^colljll dllU UUl IbloLcl luy LU bCdit; OUILdUIIILy dllU LjUdllLy Ul pidlR iTIdLcridl vA)ior riarmony 1 u Seasonability (consistency to one season 10 " of the year) Charm and atmosphere 15 " Correct and suitable labeling 5 " 100 points Premiums will be awarded on a point system. If accessories are used, they will be judged under design and consistency to scale and under charm and atmosphere. "Prize money for Garden Displays I, II, III, and IV above is based approximately upon $1.75 per square foot: for example — a 400 ft. display at $1.75 per square foot makes a top prize money of $700.00 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 $700 which figures $630. If another display receives 80 points, for example, he will receive 80% of $700 which is $560, etc." ★ ★ ★ SPECIAL AWARDS Two special awards will be given for Garden Displays at the discretion of the Judges. An exhibitor may receive on/y one of these special awards. 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 pre- sented by Mr. and Mrs. Milton P. Higgins. SPECIAL DISPLAYS: IV - Plant Displays - Commercial $300.00 V - Plant Display — Non-Commercial Outstanding specimen plants not more than three 75.00 VI - Cut Flowers 75.00 VII - African Violets and related plants No. 1 Display - not over 25 square feet -50.00 may be used No. 2 Display - not over 15 square feet -50.00 may be used No. 3 Three Specimen Plants 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 VIII - Carnations 150.00 IX - Fruit 250.00 X - Spring Bulbs: 1 . One 8-inch pot Daffodils, Hyacinths or Tulips 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 2. One pot other Spring Bulbs 5.00 4.00 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 13 XI - Table Settings: 1. Theme: "Children's Parties" Number of place settings optional. Accessories may be used to emphasize chosen theme. For your theme, take your inspiration from fairy tales, games, nursery rhymes, etc. Tables are limited, so please call or write if you are interested — at least 3 weeks in advance. $75.00 may be used for prizes. 2. Children's Tables The same as above. Scale of points by which tables will be judged. XII - Arrangements — using shrubs, evergreens, foliage and large leaves (no flowers). Native or tropical material permitted. Arrangement in container, urn or large vase suitable for pedestal. Prizes to be awarded. Notify the secretary at least one week in advance. Not for competition. For florists only. SAMUEL T. AND ANNA N. W. HOBBS FUND A. Educational Exhibits: No. 1 - Juniors under 14 years. No. 2 - Seniors - 14 to 19 years. No. 3 - Club or group. $100.00 may be used for prizes. Overall design Compatibility and condition Perfection of the arrangement Distinction and originality Conformance to schedule 30 points 20 points 20 points 20 points 10 points Worcester and Worcester County Garden Clubs Exhibit •'GARDEN OF THE GOOD COOK" WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY IRIS EXHIBITION in cooperation with REGION I of the AMERICAN IRIS SOCIETY COMMITTEE: MR. & MRS. H. LADD PLUMLEY - Co-Chairmen MR. WAINO HIMOTTU MRS. FRANK WARBURTON MRS. IRVING FRAIM Saturday - June 6 - 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:00 noon. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize money not to exceed $300,00 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 American Iris Society Color Classification (1966) in order to facilitate its use. Refer to it for complete description of classes. Classes with no known examples have been omitted. No. 1 (1W, 1C) White self 2.00 1.00 No. 2 (IT) Warm white self 2.00 1.00 No. 3 (2V) White ground plicata marked violet 2.00 1.00 No. 4 (2B) White ground plicata marked blue 2.00 1.00 No. 5 (2Y, 20, White ground plicata marked yellow, 2R) red or orange 2.00 1.00 No. 6 (4V, 4B) White standards, violet or blue falls 2.00 1.00 No. 7 (4Y, 40) White standards, yellow or orange falls 2.00 1.00 No. 8 (6P, 6L) Violet self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 9 (6F, 6D) Violet self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 10 (8) Violet bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 11(9) Violet bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 12(10) Violet or purple blend 2.00 1.00 No. 13 (11P,11L)Blueself, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 14 (11F,11D)Blue self, full or dark 2.00 1.00 No. 15(13) Blue bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 16 (14) Blue bicolor 2.00 1.00 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 15 No. 17 (16P) Yellow self, pale 2.00 1.00 No. 18 (16L) Yellow self, light 2.00 1.00 Nn 1Q (1 fiF) Ypllnw <;plf full 9 00 1 .00 No 20 (17\/) YpIIow nrniinH nlir;^ta mpirkpH \/inlpt or purple 2.00 1.00 Nn 91 M 70 17R) Yp|ln\A/ nmiinrl nlip3t3 mprkpH nr^nnp or red 2.00 1.00 Nn 99 M8\ IMU. \ 1 O/ YpllnxA/ hitr»npc 1 CIKJVV UlLUIICo 9 00 1 00 No. 23 (19W) Yellow bicolor, standards yellow, falls \A/h i+o Vv 1 1 1 LC 9 00 1 00 Mn 94. M Q\/ 19B) TcilUW UluUIUi bLallUdiUo ycMUVv, lallo violet, blue or purple 2.00 1.00 No. 25 (190, 19R) Standards yellow, falls orange or red 2.00 1.00 No. 26 (20) Yellow blend 2.00 1.00 No. 27 (21 P,21 L) Orange self, pale or light 2.00 1.00 No. 28 (21 F) Full orange self 2.00 1.00 No. 29 (23) Orange bitone 2.00 1.00 No. 30 (24) Orange bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 31 (25) Orange blend (brown) 2.00 1.00 No. 32 (26P) Red self, pale (true pink) 2.00 1.00 No. 33 (26L,26F) Light red or full red self 2.00 1.00 No. 34 (26D) Red self, dark 2.00 1.00 No. 35 (28,29) Red bitone or bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 36 (30) Red blend 2.00 1.00 No. 37 Standard dwarf bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 38 Intermediate bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 39 Miniature tall bearded (Table) 2.00 1.00 No. 40 Border bearded 2.00 1.00 No. 41 Arilbreds 2.00 1.00 No. 42 Species 2.00 1.00 No. 43 New varieties one spike introduced since 1967 $10.00 May be used 16 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 Best in Show — To be selected from the winners in the specimen classes No. 1 through No. 41 and 43 and to be judged for the Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and the American Iris Society's Rosette Ribbon. Seedlings — No. 44 Tall bearded, one stalk. Each exhibitor may make more than one entry in this class but not more than 5. Must be exhibi- tor'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. 45 Other than tall bearded, one stalk. To be judged as for class 44. Displays — No. 46 Display of Siberian Iris, preferably named. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 47 Display, commercial. 350.00 may be used for prizes. To be judged for American Iris Society's Bronze Medal Certificate as an outstanding or valuable commercial display. No. 48 Display, non-commercial. $50.00 may be used for prizes. No. 49 Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Iris growing, hy- bridizing, culture or classification. $25.00 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." Japanese Flower Arrangement — No. 50 Using any type of Iris. No restrictions as to grower. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize — $3.50. THE COULSON FUND Table Decoration - "July 4th Table" A. Buffet table for four. Accessories may be used. No restriction as to grower. $40.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize -$10.00 C. Children — Same as above $40.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize — $4.00 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 17 Cut Flowers — some Iris requested — No. 51 Display, 24 square feet 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 52 Small display, 12 square feet 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 1.50 This number is intended for the growers who do not compete in call for large displays during the year. African Violets — No. 53 Not over six plants. For home growers, non-commercial. $30.00 may be used for prizes. Gesneriads — No. 54 Display of five or more plants. $20.00 available for prizes. Lupines — No. 55 Vase 3.00 2.00 Aquilegia No. 56 Vase 3.00 2.00 1.00 G. A. BIGELOW FUND Roses — D. Vase H. P. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 E. Vase H. T. roses, not over ten blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 Peonies — No. 57 Vase of Herbaceous 3.00 2.00 No. 58 Vase of Tree 3.00 2.00 Any other Perennials — Vase No. 59 Other than bulbs 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Amateur Class — No. 60 Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named — No. 61 Ten vases - no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 — See spec/a/ rules of Wild Flowers on Page 6 — Asparagus, two bunches, 12 specimens each - No. 62 Any named variety 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Spinach, one-half peck — No 63 Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 18 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 Radish, two bunches, six per bunch - No. 64 Any named variety 2.00 1.50 1.00 Rhubarb, twelve stalks - No. 65 Linnaeus 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 66 Victoria 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 67 New Varieties. $5.00 may be used for prizes. Lettuce, six heads — No. 68 Boston Type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Onions — No. 69 Scallions, two bunches, six each 2.00 1 .50 1 .00 New Vegetables — No. 70 Recent introductions. $5.00 may be used for prizes. Any other Vegetables — No. 71 $10.00 may be used for prizes. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 19 ROSE EXHIBITION COMMITTEE: MR. & MRS. CARROLL AKELEY - Co-Chairmen MR. ARTHUR O'MARA MRS. JOHN W. HIGGINS MRS. ARTHUR O'MARA Thursday - June 18 - Open from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 1:00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed 3250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. From among the young ladies of Worcester County, our 1970 Rose Queen will be selected. Roses (See Rule 8) - No. 100-Twelve blooms of named varieties of H. P. roses, outdoor culture 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 101-Six blooms of named varieties of H. P. roses, outdoor culture 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 102-Twelve blooms of named varieties H. T. roses, outdoor culture 4,00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Special Prizes MISS FRANCES C. MORSE FUND F. Six blooms of named varieties of H. T. roses, outdoor culture. $12.00 may be used for prizes. Prize Rose — not confined to exhibitors of Worcester County. Ribbons will be awarded — First, Second, Third No. 103-H. T., red and red blend, one bloom No. 104-H. T., pink and pink blend, one bloom No. 105-H. T., yellow and yellow blend, one bloom No. 106-H. T., white, one bloom No. 107-H. T., orange, one bloom No. 108-H. T., any other color No, 109-Floribundas, red and red blend, one main stem No. 1 10-Floribundas, pink and pink blend, one main stem No. 1 1 1-Floribundas, yellow and yellow blend, main stem No. 1 1 2-Floribundas, orange and orange blend, one main stem No, 1 13-Floribundas, white, one main stem 20 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 No. 1 14-Shrub Roses, any named variety No. 1 15-Grandiflora, red and red blend, one main stem No. 1 16-Grandiflora, pink and pink blend, one main stem No. 1 17-Grandiflora, yellow and yellow blend, one main stem No. 1 18-Grandiflora, orange and orange blend, one main stem No. 1 19-Grandiflora, white, one main stem No. 120-Any other species or variety No. 121 -Best seedling Best Roses in the Show — King & Queen. Special Recognition In the "Prize Rose" classes No. 100 through No. 130, 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. 122-H. T. (Introductions within the last five years) $10.00 may be used and Blue Ribbon No. 123-Floribundas (Introductions within the last five years) $10.00 may be used and Blue Ribbon — Use Jackson-Perkins and Conard-Pyle Catalogues — No. 124-Collection of cut roses, at least six varieties. $75.00 may be used for prizes. No. 125-Vaseof Floribundas 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 1 26- Vase of Grandif loras 3.00 2.00 1 .00 No. 127-Vase H.P. roses, not to exceed 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 128- Vase H.T. roses, not exceeding 10 blooms 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 129-Display of cut climbing roses. $25.00 may be used for prizes. No. 130-Basket of roses 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 G. A. BIGELOW FUND Flower Arrangement or Composition - "Moonlight and Roses" G. Using a crescent design of roses and your choice of foliage. No restriction as to grower. $30.00 may be used. Highest prize — $3.50. Table Decoration — "Gift of Roses" No. 131 -Your choice of table for two. No restriction as to grower. $35.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize - $10.00. No. 132-Children - Same as above. $35.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize — $4.00. Delphinium — No. 133-One Vase, not more than 3 spikes. $10.00 may be used for prizes. 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 21 Peonies — No. 134- Vase 4.00 3.00 2.00 Lilies — Nn 1 '^R-W^QP IMU. lOO Vdoc A nn Q nn o.UU o nn Z.UU Aqullegla — iNio. 1 od-dowi or vase 2.50 2.00 1 .50 Foxglove — IMU. io/-vdSc, noi more inan o spiKes A nn 4.UU Q nn o.UU 2.UU oweet William — o Kn o nn z.UU 1 cn 1 .bU rinks lUiantnus; — Mo 1 '^Q X/aco 1 cn o nn 1 cn 1 .bU Any other Perennial — No. 140- Vase. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 141 -Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor - Ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named — No. 142-Ten vases, no duplicates 4.00 3.00 2.00 1 nn 1 .uu ★ ★ ★ Special Prizes OBADIAH BROWN HADWEN FUND Hardy Cultivated Flowers and Shrubs, to be named — H. Display of outdoor varieties 10.00 8.00 24 square feet 6.00 5.00 3.00 CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Strawberry, twenty-four berries — 1. Howard No. 17 3.00 2.50 J. Sparkle 3.00 2.50 K. Robinson 3.00 2.50 L. Catskill 3.00 2.50 M. Jersey Belle 3.00 2.50 N. Vesper 3.00 2.50 0. Midland 3.00 2.50 22 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 No. 143-Any other varieties. $10.00 may be used. No. 144-Four baskets of strawberries, any variety 4.00 3.50 3.00 No. 145-Display not over 12 square feet. $15.00 may be used. Cherry, one quart — No. 146-Any named sweet variety. $5.00 may be used. No. 147-Any named sour variety. $5.00 may be used. * it it New Fruit Variety — P. Recent Introduction. Not scheduled 4.00 3.00 Beets - No. 148-Two bunches, six in each 2.50 2.00 Peas, one-half peck — No 14Q-World'«; Rprnrd 2.50 2.00 No. 1 50-Any other variety 2.50 2.00 No. 151 -Display at least four named varieties, prizes. $10.00 may be used for Cabbage, three specimens — No. 152-Golden Acre 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 153-Any other named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Lettuce, six heads named — No. 1 54-lceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 155-Any other variety or loose leaf 2.50 2.00 1.50 Chard - No. 156-Six plants 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables — No. 157-Recent Introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Any other Vegetables — No. 158-$10.00 may be used for prizes. WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 23 in cooperation with the NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL LILY GROUP LILIES EXHIBITION COMMITTEE: MR. ARTHUR TURNBULL - Chairman MRS. CONSTANCE THAYER MRS. VIRGINIA HOWIE MR. MERRITT CUTTING Friday - July 17 - 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday - July 18-9 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $300.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. CLASS A - SINGLE STEMS OF NAMED HYBRID CLONES. Division I — Asiatic Hybrids Hybrids and cultivars derived from such species as L. amabile, L. bulbi- ferum, L. cernuum, L. concolor, L. dauricum, L. davidii, L. leichtlinii, L. pumilum and L. tigrinum. a. Upright flowers — (as Enchantment — Rosabelle) b. Outward facing (as Corsage - Connecticut Lass) c. Pendant (as Talisman - Connecticut Yankee) Division II — Martagon Hybrids (as Brocade - Port Wine) Division III— American Hybrids (as Constance - Shuksan) Division IV- Trumpet Hybrids a. Trumpet form — outward facing c. Bowl shaped b. Trumpet form — pendant d. Sunburst Divisions may be further subdivided at the discretion of the Judges to provide for color variations i.e. Division V — Aurelians (Sunburst or Corona types) Division VI— 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. henryii. a. Bowl shaped and flat faced (as Crimson Dream - Imperial Crimson) b. Recurved (Jamboree - Black Beauty) LILIUM 1. White 2. Pink 3. Yellow 4. Green 5. Bicolor 6. Apricot 7. Purple 24 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 CLASS B - UNNAMED SEEDLINGS Not necessarily grown from seed by the exhibitor. Divisions I thru VI as defined in CLASS A. CLASS C- UNNAMED SEEDLINGS GROWN FROM SEED BY THE EXHIBITOR Divisions I thru VI as defined in CLASS A. CLASS D - ALL TRUE SPECIES AND THEIR BOTANICAL FORMS. Each variety to be judged separately. CLASS E - DISPLAY - COMMERCIAL No other flowers to be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. CLASS F - DISPLAY - NON-COMMERCIAL No other flowers may be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. CLASS G - EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY $75.00 may be used for prizes. CLASS H - BASKET OF LILIES Other foliage permitted. $25.00 may be used for prizes. CLASS I - VASE OF LILIES Other foliage permitted 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Competitive classes are open to all providing the lilies are grown by, or under the control of, the exhibitor. First, second and third Prize Ribbons will be awarded by the New England Regional Lily Group in each Division. ★ ★ ★ SPECIAL AWARDS Miss Elizabeth R. Bishop Award - Best unnamed seedling spike from Class C. Bronze Medal. Worcester County Horticultural Society Award — For best spike of a named clone. To be chosen from Class A entries. Awarded by Armand A. Benoit — Silver Bowl for best display, non-commercial. Winner may keep bowl for current year. ¥ ¥ * Flower Arrangement — "Pairing Off" No. 200 - Containers suitable for a mantel. True lilies used. No res- triction as to grower. $30.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize - $3.50. No. 201 - Place settings for four. No restriction as to grower. $35.00 may be used for prizes. Highest prize - $10.00. 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 25 Table Decoration — "Formal or Semi-formal Tea" No. 202 - Children - Same as above. $35.00 to be used for prizes. Highest prize - $4.00. Delphinium — No. 203 - Vase. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind — No. 204 - Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Perennial, one kind — (Other than Lilies) — No. 205 - Vase. No more than five stalks. Use own foliage. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Non-Hardy Bulbs or Tubers — No. 206 - Vase. $5.00 may be used. Vase of Roses (See Rule 8) - Not over 12 Blooms - No. 207 - $20.00 may be used for prizes. Cut Flowers — No. 208 - Display 24 square feet 10.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 No. 209 - Display 12 square feet 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 1.50 Begonia, tuberous rooted — No. 210- Eight vases 6.00 5.00 4.00 Herbs — No. 21 1 - Display. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 212 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor — Ribbons awarded. Cherry, one quart — No. 213 - Any named variety. $5.00 may be used. Raspberry, Black Cap one pint — No. 21 4- Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Raspberry, one pint — No. 215 - Early varieties, named. $5.00 may be used. No. 216- Latham 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 217 - Taylor 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 218 - Any other red variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 219 - New varieties. $5.00 may be used. No. 220 - Display not over 12 square feet. $10.00 may be used. Currants, twenty-four bunches — No. 221 - Any named variety. $10.00 may be used. 26 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Blueberry, one pint - Q- Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 R - Cultivated, new varieties. $7.50 may be used. S - Wild, one quart 2.00 1.50 1.00 Gooseberry, one quart — No. 222 - Any named varieties. $10.00 No. 223 - New varieties. $5.00 Blackberry, one quart — No. 224 - Any variety. $5.00 Display of Small Fruit, two or more varieties - No. 225 - $25.00 may be used for prizes. Beets, twelve specimens — No. 226 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Carrots, two bunches - six in each — No. 227 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Beans, Snap, one-half peck - No. 228 - Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 229 - Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, three specimens - No. 230 - Hybrid type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 231 - Standard type, named 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cabbage, three specimens — No. 232 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce, six heads — No. 233 - Iceberg 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 234 - Any other variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Summer Squash, three specimens - No. 235 - Yellow 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 236 -Green 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 237 - Any other type 2.00 1.50 1.00 Pea, one-half peck — No. 238 - Telephone type 2.50 2.00 1.50 Tomato, twelve Specimens - No. 239 - Any named variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 27 Spinach, one-half peck — No. 240 - New Zealand 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables — No. 241 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used. Any other Vegetable — No. 242 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables — No. 243 - Not to exceed 24 square feet. $30.00 may be used. Market Basket of Vegetables — No. 244 - $30.00 may be used. Highest prize not over $3.50. 28 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY in cooperation with REGION 4 of THE AMERICAN HEMEROCALLIS SOCIETY HEMEROCALLIS (DAYLILIES) EXHIBITION COMMITTEE: MR. GEORGE H. PRIDE, Chairman MR. WAINO HIMOTTU MRS. IRVING FRAIM MRS. PETER MARKHAM Saturday - August 1 - 1 to 7:00 P.M. 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 $200.00 for the premiums awarded on this list. Hemerocallis (Daylilies) — No. 300 - Display - Commercial. Any decorative material may be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. No. 301 - Display - Non-commercial. Any decorative material may be used. $75.00 may be used for prizes. No. 302 - Collection of six named varieties. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Specimen Color Classes, one spike entry. Must be namsd — More than one entry may be made in these classes, providing each entry is a different variety, and more than one premium may be awarded to the same exhibitor. Large Flowered Section (Flower over 472 inches in diameter) — No. 303 - Light yellow and lemon 2.00 1.00 No. 304 - Medium yellow 2.00 1.00 No. 305 - Deep yellow or gold 2.00 1.00 No. 306 - Orange 2.00 1.00 No. 307 - Copper bronze 2.00 1.00 No. 308 - Polychrome blends light 2.00 1.00 No. 309 - Polychrome blends dark 2.00 1.00 No. 310 - Bicolor 2.00 1.00 No. 311 - Banded or eyed 2.00 1.00 No. 312 - Pale pink 2.00 1.00 No. 313 - Peach pink 2.00 1.00 No. 314 - Creamy Melon 2.00 1.00 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 29 No. 315 - No. 316 - No. 317 - No. 318 - No. 319 - No. 320 - No. 321 - No. 322 - No. 323 - Cantaloupe Melon Pinkish Melon Rose Bright red Orange red Dark red Brown red Purple red Lavender shades 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 Dwarf (Normal Growth under 24 inches) — No. 324 - Any color 2.00 1.00 Miniature (Flower less than 3 inches) — No. 325 - Any color 2.00 1.00 Small Flowered (Flower between 3 inches and 4y2 inches) — No. 326 - Any color 2.00 1.00 Spider Flowered (Exaggerated long thin flower parts) — No. 327 - Any color 2.00 1.00 Double Flowered (6 or more petaloids should be present) — No. 328 - Any color 2.00 1.00 Single Floret — No. 329 - Vase. This class is intended for very new and rare speci- mens — where the exhibitor would not wish to cut com- plete stalk. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Tetraploid (Proven) — No. 330 - Melon tones No. 331 - Shades of Yellow No. 332 - Any other color No. 333 - National Popularity Poll Winner 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Special Award Rosette of American Hemerocallis Society. No. 334 - Regional Popularity Poll Winner - 2.00 1.00 If different from National winner. Same award as for National winner. Seedling — No. 335 One entire scape, severed at base. Must be exhibitor's own hybrid. To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society's Certificate and Special Award Rosette of Ameri- can Hemerocallis Society. 30 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 Specials — No. 336 No. 337 No. 338 No. 339 Cut Flower — No. 340 No. 341 Gladiolus — No. 342 Best Registered Introduced Class, single scape not to exceed 36". Each exhibitor may make no more than three en- tries. 5.00 To be judged for Worcester County Horticultural Society Certificate and Special Award Rosette of American Hemer- ocallis Society. Best Registered Unintroduced Class — Requirements and awards as in previous class. 5.00 American Hemerocallis Society Achievement Award. Spec- ial A.H.S. Rosette awarded at show — Medal awarded later in year after all rules about registration of winning variety have been complied with. At least 3 scapes severed at the base of an undisseminated 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 distinc- tiveness as compared with existing varieties. Educational exhibit to cover any phase of Hemerocallis growing, hybridizing, culture or classification. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Display. Not over 18 square feet. $40.00 may be used for prizes. Basket, mixed, three or more kinds of flowers. 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 Display (not to exceed 24 square feet). $40.00 may be used for prizes. No. 343 - Basket Gladiolus 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 G. A. BIGELOW FUND Roses — T - Vase - not over 12 blooms (See Rule 8). $15.00 may be used for prizes. Petunias — No. 344 - Single, plain-edged, 5 vases, 3 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 345 - Single, fringed or ruffled, 5 vases, 3 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 31 No. 346 - Double, 5 vases, 3 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lilies — U — Vase. $1 5.00 may be used for prizes. Zinnias — No. 347 - Display of large flowered, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 348 - Display of Pompons (small flowered), 5 vases, 7 stalks each. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 349 - Vase of Mexican. No less than 12 blooms. 3.00 2.00 1.00 Marigolds — No. 350 - Display, can be mixed types and varieties, 5 vases, 5 stalks each. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 Snapdragon — No. 351 - Vase, not more than 5 spikes. 2.00 1.50 1.00 Salpiglosis — No. 352 - Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Calendula — No. 353 - Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Annual - one Kind — (Not otherwise listed in this show) — No. 354 - Vase. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Phlox - No. 355 - Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Shasta Daisies — No. 356 - Vase, 5 stalks 2.00 1.50 1.00 Perennial - one Kind — (Not otherwise listed in this show) — No. 357 - Vase. $15.00 may be used for prizes. New Flowers — No. 358 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 359 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor — Ribbons awarded. Wild Flowers, named — No. 360 - 10 Vases - no duplicates. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 (See Special Rules of Wild Flowers on Page 6) 32 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 Begonia, Tuberous Rooted — No. 361 - Display. Use own foliage. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 Flower Arrangement or Composition — "Easter Breakfast" No. 362 - No restriction as to grower. $25.00 may be used. Highest prize - $3.50. Cherry, one quart — No. 363 - Any named variety. $5.00 may be used. Raspberry, one pint — No. 364 - Any named variety. $10.00 may be used. Currants, twenty-four bunches — No. 365 - Any named variety. $10.00 may be used. Gooseberry, one quart — No. 366 - Any named varieties. $10.00. Blackberry, one quart — No. 367 - Any variety. $5.00. Display of Small Fruits, two or more varieties — No. 368 - $25.00 may be used for prizes. Apple, twelve specimens — No. 369 - Yellow Transparent 3.00 2.50 No. 370 - Lodi 3.00 2.50 No. 371 - Red Astrachan 3.00 2.50 No. 372 - New varieties. $7.00 may be used for prizes. No. 373 - Other early varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Plum, twelve specimens — No. 374 - Early varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Peach, twelve specimens, named — No. 375 - Any early white varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. No. 376 - Any early yellow varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. New Fruits — No. 377 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Fruit Class for Amateurs — No. 378 - 6 specimens of tree fruits. $10.00 may be used. 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 33 CHANDLER BULLOCK FUND Blueberry, one pint — W — Cultivated, named 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 X — Wild, one quart 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, Shell, one-half peck — No. 379 - Dwarf, any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Bean, one-half peck — No. 380 - Kentucky Wonder 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 381 - Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1 .50 1 .00 No. ooz - Wax Z.OKJ Z.UU 1 .bU 1 nn 1 .UU Beets, twelve specimens — No. 383 - Any named variety Z.oU z.UU 1 cn 1 nn 1 .UU Carrots, two bunches, six in each — No. 384 - Any named variety z.ou 0 nn z.uu 1 p^n 1 nn 1 .UU Cucumber, for pickles — No. 385 - One-half peck 2.50 2.00 1.50 Cucumber — 3 specimens — No. 386 - Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 387 - Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 Sweet Corn, twelve ears — No. 388 - Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 389 - Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash — 3 specimens — No. 390 - Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No, 391 - Green variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 392 - Any other type 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Lettuce — No. 393 - Any variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens — No. 394 - Any early varieties. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Tomato, twelve specimens — No. 395 - Any named standard variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 396 - Any named Hybrid variety 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 New Vegetables — No. 397 - Recent introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. 34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 Any other Vegetables — No. 398 - SI 0.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables — No. 399 - Not to exceed 24 square feet. S25.00 may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native — No. 400 - Collection, named edible varieties. S2 5. 00 may be used for prizes. No. 401 - Collection, named non-edible varieties. S25.00 may be used. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION See Children's Schec^ e ♦ ★ ★ WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 35 in cooperation with the NORCO GLADIOLUS SOCIETY GLADIOLUS EXHIBITION COMMITTEE: MRS. RUBY LEARY, Chairman MR. WARREN BARTON MR. GEORGE J. MOORE, Sr. MR. & MRS. CURTIS DAMON Sunday — August 23 This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 12:30 o'clock. The hall will be open at 6 P.M. 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, and Department of Agriculture Rosettes. Trophies and Rosettes to be awarded by the Norco Gladiolus Society. Baskets and Displays to be judged by the New England Gladiolus Socie- ty Basis. Quality and Condition 50 points Color Harmony 10 Distinctiveness 15 Arrangement of Flowers Effectiveness Gladiolus — No. 500 - Display - Commercial. Baskets and Vases. No other flow- ers to be used. $50.00 may be used for prizes. No. 501 - Display of Artistic Arrangements of Gladiolus. No res- triction as to grower. $50.00 may be used for prizes. No. 502 - Display - Semi-Commercial. (Exhibitor sells flowers and/ bulbs but does not issue a catalog). Baskets and Vases. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. $50.00 may be used for prizes. No. 503 - Display - Non-Commercial. (Exhibitor does not sell flow- ers or bulbs). Basket and Vases. Notify the Secretary two days in advance. $50.00 may be used for prizes. No. 504 - Baskets, 20-25 spikes, one variety, to be named. $35.00 may be used for prizes. No. 505 - Basket, 20-25 spikes, two varieties, to be named. $35.00 may be used for prizes. No. 506 - Basket or Vase, 1 5-20 spikes, two varieties, to be named. 4.00 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 36 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 No. 507 - 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. 508 - Basket or Vase of Seedlings, 12-15 spikes, one variety. 5.00 4.00 3.00 No. 509 - Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a Vase, cor- rectly named, 300, 400, 500 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 510 - Collection, ten different varieties, one spike to a Vase, cor- rectly named, 100, 200 Color Classes. 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 511 - Collection, five different Recent Introduction varieties (19 65-1968 inclusive), one spike to a vase, correctly named. 3.00 2.00 1.00 No. 512 - 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 Certificate of Merit and the New England Gladiolus Society Rosette. No. 513 - 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. 514 - Recent Introduction Varieties (1965-1968 inclusive). One spike, properly labeled (see above). No. 515 - 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. 516 - Three Spike Open Class. Three spikes of one variety, prop- erly labeled and arranged attractively in containers. No. 517 - Three Spike Seedling awarded Department of Agriculture Rosette. ★ ★ ★ SPECIAL INFORMATION TO AID EXHIBITORS Use North American Gladiolus Council Classifica- tion List. Stem length below bottom floret — 17 inches on 100 - 200 classes 20 inches on 300 - 400 - 500 classes 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 37 The following size separations will be used in all classes: 100 - 200 Miniature and Small 300 Mediunn 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 arrangements of the spikes and the placing of entries. Section Champion will be chosen from the Seedling Class - From each size 300-400-500 in the Recent Introduction Class — 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. Section and Division Champions will be awarded the Society Rosette. Grand Champions - Certificate of Merit. Flower Arrangements - "Sing-along with Glads" No. 518 - "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" Ribbons No. 519 - "Me and My Shadow" Ribbons No. 520 - "Let the Sunshine In" Ribbons -Use Miniature Glads only - No. 521 - "Scarlet Ribbons" Ribbons No. 522 - "I Get Ideas" Ribbons Special prize for arrangement with the highest points. MRS. JOSEPHINE A. BAKER FUND Lilium — no other flowers to be used — Y - Vase. $15.00 may be used for prizes. Roses — No. 523 - Vase, not over 12 blooms (See Rule 8). 310.00 may be used for prizes. Annual, one kind — (Not otherwise listed) — No. 524 - Vase. $15,00 may be used for prizes. 38 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [l970 Perennial, one kind — (Not otherwise listed) — No. 525 - Vase. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Amateur Class — No. 526 - Single stalk or specimen plant, grown by the exhibitor — Ribbons awarded. Apple, twelve specimens — No. 527 - Duchess 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 528 - Early Mcintosh 3.00 2.50 2.00 No. 529 - New varieties. $10.00. No. 530 - Any other early variety. $10.00. No. 531 - Seedlings. $10.00. Crab Apple, twenty-four specimens — No. 532 - Any named variety. 3.00 2.50 2.00 Plum, twelve specimens — No. 533 - Japanese named varieties. $10.00 No. 534 - European named varieties. $10.00 Peach, twelve specimens, named — No. 535 - Any white variety. $10.00 No. 536 - Any yellow variety. $10.00 No. 537 - Any new variety. $10.00 No. 538 - Seedlings. $10.00 No. 539 - Display of three or more varieties. $20.00 may be used for prizes. Pear, twelve specimens — No. 540 - Early varieties. $7.50 may be used. Display of Fruit — No. 541 - Not to exceed 20 square feet. Two or more kinds. $35.00 may be used. Any other variety of Fruits — No. 542 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. Fruit class for Amateurs — No. 543 - Six specimens of Tree Fruits. $10.00 may be used. Bean, Snap, one-half peck — No. 544 - Wax 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 545 - Green Pod 2.50 2.00 1.50 Bean, Shell, one-half peck — No. 546 - Dwarf Bush, any variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 1970] SCHEDULE OF PREMIUMS 39 Bean, Pole, one-half peck — No. 547 - String, any variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Sweet Corn, twelve ears — No. 548 - Any named Hybrid variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 549 - Any named Standard variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Cucumber, three specimens — No. 550 - Any named Hybrid variety. $10.00 may be used. Tomato, twelve specimens — No. 551 - Red, any named Standard variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 552 - Red, any named Hybrid variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 553 - Any other variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Potato, twelve specimens — No. 554 - Cobblers 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 555 - Chippewa 2.50 2.00 1.50 No. 556 - Any other named variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 Pepper, twelve specimens — No. 557 - Any variety. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Summer Squash — No. 558 - Hybrid, yellow, three specimens. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 No. 559 - Green varieties, three specimens. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 Any other Vegetable — No. 560 - $10.00 may be used for prizes. New Vegetables — No. 561 - Recent Introductions. $10.00 may be used for prizes. Display of Vegetables —(not Commercial growers) — No. 562 - Display from home gardens to cover 15 square feet. $25.00 may be used for prizes. Mushroom, native — No. 563 - Collection, named edible varieties. $25.00 may be used for prizes. CHILDREN'S EXHIBITION See Children's Schedule 40 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY DAHLIA EXHIBITION COMMITTEE: MR. ROGER LANGLEY, Chairman MR. ARNOLD BANNING MR. WAYNE SMITH Thursday - September 17 This exhibition will be open to the public from 2 to 8:00 P.M. All articles for this exhibition must be in the hall and ready for inspection by the Judges by 1:00 o'clock. The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has allotted Agricultural Prize Money not to exceed $250.00 of the premiums awarded on this list. Sale of Spring Flowering Bulbs - Benefit of the Scholarship Fund. Dahlia, varieties to be named — No. 600 - Display of Singles, 5 Vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No. 601 - Display of Collarettes, 5 Vases 4.00 3.00 2.00 No fin? - riicniav/ of PomnonQ in \/3qp