ART. II. Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Saturday, January 23, 1847.-[At this meeting, a portion of the doings. of which we gave in our last number, the Report of the Committee for establishing Premiums for 1847 was adopted, and ordered to be placed in the hands of the Committee of Publication. We now have the opportunity to present the list of Premiums to be awarded the present year.]

LIST OF PREMIUMS FOR 1847.

SPECIAL PRIZE LIST OF FRUITS,

To be awarded in the year 1847, viz: Twenty Prizes of Five Dollars each.
2 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Summer Apples.
2 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Autumn Apples.
2 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Winter Apples.
2 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Summer Pears.
2 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Autumn Pears.
2 prizes for the two best varieties and specimens of Winter Pears.
2 prizes for the best varieties of Cherries.

2 prizes for the best varieties of Plums.
4 prizes for the best varieties of Peaches.

20 prizes, at $5 each $100.

The specimens presented for the above prizes, shall consist of not less than three specimens of each variety of Apples, Pears and Peaches; not less than one dozen Plums, and two dozen Cherries; all of which shall be at the disposal of the Committee on Fruits.

PREMIUMS FOR FRUITS.

For the best and most interesting exhibition of Fruits, during the season, the Lowell Gold Medal, valued at

TO BE AWARDED AT THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION IN SEPTEMBER.

APPLES. For the best exhibition, the Society's plate, valued at
For the 2d best, the Appleton Silver Gilt Medal,
For the 3d best, a premium of

$40 00

$25.00

10 00

5 00

PEARS.--For the best exhibition, the Lyman Plate, valued at
For the 2d best, the Lowell Silver Gilt Medal,

25 00

10 00

GRAPES.

For the best exhibited, three varieties, two bunches each, the Lyman Plate, valued at

25 00

For the next best exhibited,

10 00

For the next best exhibited,

5 00

ASSORTED FRUIT.-For the best basket of Fruit, of various kinds, 10 00

For the next best, a premium of

7.00

For the next best, a premium of

5000

For the best dish of Apples, not less than 12 specimens of one variety, a premium of

For the 2d best, a premium of

For the best dish of Pears, not less than 12 specimens of one variety, a premium of

For the next best, a premium of

Assorted fruits in baskets shall not be entitled to any other than the premium for such.

$5.00 3 00

5 00

3 00

The above premiums to be awarded on the first day of the Exhibition.

PREMIUMS DURING THE SEASON.

APPLES. For the best summer Apples, on or before the 1st Sept. $6.00

For the next best, a premium of

For the best fall Apples, on or before the 1st Dec.,

For the next best, a premium of

For the best winter Apples, on or before the 1st March,
For the next best, a premium of

PEARS. For the best collection of new Pears, not exhibited before

4.00

6 00

4 00

600

4.00

this year, the Society's Silver Gilt Medal,

15.00

For the next best

10 00

For the best summer Pears, on or before the 1st September,
For the next best, a premium of.

6 00 4.00

For the best fall Pears, on or before the 1st December,

6 00

For the next best, a premium of

For the best winter Pears, on or before the 1st March, 1848,
For the next best, a premium of.

CHERRIES. For the best specimen, not less than two quarts,

For the 2d best a premium of

PEACHES. For the best specimens grown under glass,

For the 2d best, a premium of

For the best specimens grown in open culture,

For the 2d best, a premium of

APRICOTS. For the best specimen of Apricots,

For the 2d best, a premium of

NECTARINES. For the best specimen of Nectarines,

For the 2d best, a premium of

QUINCES. For the best specimens of the best kind of Quinces,

4.00

10 00

6 00

6 00

4.00

6 00

4 00

600

4.00

6 00

3 00

6 00

4.00

5 00

For the 2d best, a premium of

3 00

PLUMS. For the best Plums of the best flavor, not less than two quarts, 6 00 For the next best,

3 00

GOOSEBERRIES. For the best flavored and finest specimens, two boxes, 5 00

CURRANTS. For the best flavored and finest specimens, two boxes,

500

For the 2d best, a premium of

RASPBERRIES. For the best specimens of Raspberries, not less than

3 00

two boxes,

For the 2d best, a premium of

500

3 00

STRAWBERRIES. For the best specimens of Strawberries, not less

than two boxes,

For the 2d best, a premium of

$6.00

4.00

3 00

For the 3d best, a premium of

WATER MELON.-For the best specimen of Water Melon,
For the 2d best, a premium of

MUSK MELON.-For the best Musk Melon, a premium of

For the 2d best, a premium of

5 00
3.00

5 00
3.00

FIGS. For the best specimen of Figs, a premium of

5 00

For the 2d best, a premium of

3 00

GRAPES. For the best specimens and best varieties of Grapes,

grown under glass previous to July 1st,

10 00

For the 2d best, a premium of

700

For the best specimens and varieties of Grapes, grown under
glass subsequently to July 1st,

10 00

7.00

For the 2d best, a premium of

GRAPES, (Native.)-For the best spec'n and variety of Native Grapes, 5 00
For the 2d best, a premium of

3 00

$450 00

I The Committee on Fruit will hold a session to award the premiums on Summer Apples and Pears, on the 1st Saturday in Sepetember.

On Fall Apples and Pears, on the first Saturday in December.
On Winter Apples and Pears, on the first Saturday in March.

All gratuities for seedlings will be equal to the highest prize awarded to that variety of fruit.

PREMIUMS FOR PLANTS, FLOWERS AND DESIGNS.

DISPLAY OF GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS IN POTS THROUGH THE SEASON.

For the best display of Green-House Plants in pots through the season, the Appleton Gold Medal, valued at

For the 2d best display of do., the Society's Silver Gilt Medal, valued at

$40 00

15 00

Provided, however, that whatever amount may be awarded during the season for the exhibition of Pot Plants, to the person who shall be entitled to said medals, shall be deemed as constituting a part of their value.

DISPLAY OF GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS IN POTS.

To be exhibited at the opening of the Hall, on the 1st Saturday in May:
PELARGONIUMS.-Class I.-For the best six new and rare varieties,

grown in six-inch pots, a premium of

For the 2d best, a premium of

Class II.-For the best six varieties of any sort, grown in

large pots,

For the 2d best,

$6.00
4.00

6 00

4 00

ROSES. For the best six varieties of Tea, Bourbon, Noisette, or

Bengal, a premium of

For the 2d best,

$6.00

4 00

PANSIES.-Premiums to be awarded the fourth Saturday in May.

For the 3d best,

CUT FLOWERS.-For the best display, a premium of
For the 2d best,

FUCHSIAS. For the best six varieties, a premium of
For the 2d best,

CACTUS. For the best six varieties, a premium of

For the 2d best,

CALCEOLARIAS.-For the best six varieties, a premium of

CINERARIAS. For the best six varieties, a premium of

VARIOUS SORTS. For the best display of various sorts of Green

House Plants, not less than twelve pots, a premium of

For the 2d best display,.

HYACINTHS.-Premiums to be awarded second Saturday in May.
For the best display not less than twenty varieties,

For the 2d best, .

TULIPS.-Premiums to be awarded the third Saturday in May.

For the best thirty distinct varieties, a premium of

For the 2d best,

For the 3d best,

For the best twelve distinct varieties, a premium of

For the 2d best,

For the 3d best,

HAWTHORNS.-Premiums to be awarded the fourth Saturday in May.
For the best display, a premium of

200

3 00

2 00

6 00

4.00

3.00

2.00

3 00

2.00

3 00

2.00

3.00

2.00

8.00

5 00

5 00

3.00

8.00

6 00

3 00

4 00

3 00

2.00

3 00

For the 2d best,

.

2.00

HARDY AZALEAS.-Premiums to be awarded 4th Saturday in May.

For the best display, a premium of

3.00

For the 2d best,

2.00

SHRUBBY PEONIES.-Premiums to be awarded 4th Saturday in May.

HERBACEOUS PEONIES.-Premiums to be awarded 2d Sat'dy in June.

For the best 12 flowers, having regard to the number of varieties,

5 00

For the 2d best,

4 00

For the best display,

3 00

PINKS.-Premiums to be awarded 3d Saturday in June.

For the best six distinct varieties, a premium of

4.00

ROSES, in Classes.-Premiums to be awarded 3d Saturday in June.

Hardy Roses.

Class I. For the best thirty distinct varieties, a premium of

8.00

Class II.-For the best twelve distinct varieties, a premium of

5 00

For the 2d best,

For the 3d best,

3 00 2.00

Perpetual Roses.

Class III.-For the best ten varieties, a premium of

5 00

CARNATION AND PICOTEE PINKS.-Premiums to be awarded 3d Sat

4.00

3 00

For the 2d best,

MAGNOLIAS.--For the best display through the season, a premium of 3 00

For the 2d best,

2.00

HARDY RHODODENDRONS.-For the best display of the season, a

DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS.-Premiums to be awarded third Saturday in

DOUBLE BALSAMS.-Premiums to be awarded 2d Saturday in Aug.

PHLOXES.-Premiums to be awarded 3d Saturday in August.