This section is from "The Horticulturist, And Journal Of Rural Art And Rural Taste", by P. Barry, A. J. Downing, J. Jay Smith, Peter B. Mead, F. W. Woodward, Henry T. Williams. Also available from Amazon: Horticulturist and Journal of Rural Art and Rural Taste.
The following are the premiums for fruit and wines, to be awarded at the National Exhibition of the United States Agricultural Society, to be held in Philadelphia the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th of October next. The whole of the premiums Amount to fourteen thousand dollars. We shall have a show which will attract a larger audience than any heretofore held in our consolidated city: -
All fruits must be arranged on the tables by 9 o'clock, of Tuesday morning.
All fruits offered in competition must be grown by the competitor.
Fruits receiving a premium in one class cannot compete in another.
Judges may withhold premiums when fruits of sufficient merit are not presented.
Fruits once placed en the tables are under the control of the judges, and cannot be removed until the close of the Exhibition.
Exhibitors must present to the Secretary a list of the fruit exhibited, with the names of the fruit, and a certificate, when required, that the tame was grown by the exhibitor.
For the largest and best exhibition of named varieties, not less than three specimens of each, $60; for the second beet, $30; for the third best, $20.
For the best thirty varieties, not less than six specimens each, $30; for the second best, $20; for the third best, $10.
For the best twelve varieties, not less than six specimens each, $15; for the second best, $10; for the third best, $6.
For the best dish of apples, of one variety, $5; for the second best, $4; for the third beet, $3; for the fourth best, $2.
For the largest and best exhibition of named varieties, not less than three specimens of each, $60; for the second best, $30; for the third best, $20.
For the best thirty varieties, of six specimens each, $30; for the second best, $20; for the third best, $15.
For the best twelve varieties, six specimens each, $16; for the second best, $10; for the third, $6.
For the best dish of pears, of one variety, $6; for the second best, $4; for the third best, $3; for the fourth best, $2.
For the best collection of poaches, $16; for the second beet, $10; for the third best, $5.
For the best dish, not less than twelve specimens of one variety, $5; for the second best, $8.
For the best bushel, $6; for the second best, $S.
For the best native or seedling grape, hardy, and equal or superior to the Isabella, a premium of $20; second best, $10.
Fes the best display of Isabella grapes, not less than twelve bunches, $10; for the second best, $5.
For the best display of Catawba grapes, not less than twelve bunches, $10; for the second best, $5.
For the best display of native grapes, $15; for the second best, $10.
For the best display of foreign grapes, $15; for the second best, $10.
Special premiums will be awarded on melons, plums, and other fruits not enumerated, if creditable specimens are presented.
For the best dry Catawba, 1855, $10; for the second best do., 1855, $5.
For the best dry Catawba (older), $10; for the second best do., do., $5.
For the best wine from the Herbemomt Grape, $10; for the second best from do., $5.
For the best wine from the Schuylkill or Cape, $10; for the second best from do., $5.
For the best wine from Isabella Grape, $10; for the second best from do., $5.
For the best wine from any other grape, $10; for the second best from do., $5.
For the best sparkling Catawba wine, $10; for the second best do.; $5.
For the best sparkling wine from any other grape, $10; for the second best do., from do.,$5.
With Mr. Wilder to carry out the grand programme of this National Exhibition, no one doubts of eminent success.
 
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